I so want to give more stars... however, the explicit bias and passive aggressive behavior of our waiter, Ryan justified the posted stars. Ryan's initial comment seemed a mistake until slick comments continued. He first stated "It's an expensive menu oops excuse me extensive." We gave him a pass every body gets one. My friend later ordered artichoke and he asked "Are you sure? Have you had that before?" The servers were very informative and accommodating. We didn't ask for a manager as the vibe is nice and I'm sure the whole restaurant would have become aware. I will be returning in hopes for a better experience. I'm only curious as to why the slick comments to myself and my friend. Ryan, FYI we were both educated, well established US citizens. One would think he'd understand discrimination being a part of the LGBT ‍ community and still you impose the same discrimination to African Americans. The caviar was delicious. We enjoyed our trip wine sampler...the frites were a bite over cooked. The sauces were a delight. read more

Effervescence - Cavier - Champagne Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

ITS HAPPENING...Rampart is about to BOOM! The street car isn't the only thing happening... there is something else BUBBLIN and it's Effervescence! Oh and for those visiting wondering where Brad Pitt hangs out ... WELL... he was my waiter or at least a young look alike :). This place is upscale a sheik. It really doesn't fit into the existing footprint of Rampart today but I think they are ahead of thier time and getting in before the rest of the field. First off if you love BUBBLES you will LOVE Effervescence. They have a glass a bottle list a mile long. Seriously PAGES! And a nice selection of wine and small plates. Upscale setting and service a wonderful bar and table setup. Unlike anything else New Orleans has to offer in its niche and defiantly under the radar at this point. Defiantly needs to be bookmarked and visited YELPERS. read more

Effervescence - Champagne Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Excellent service. Food was disappointing. The vibe was spot on. We were dressed super-caz, but our server invited us in, and re-assured me when I ask about the dress code, that we were fine. We opted for the sturgeon caviar tasting. I'm by no means a caviar expert, but in my limited experience, I know that it should have a somewhat firm texture and have a distinct pop. What I've tasted before did. What we received at effervescent, had no pop whatsoever. All 3 caviars in the tasting had a mushy texture. One in particular was extremely fishy smelling and tasting. The other 2 had very little flavor at all. I don't think I'm wrong, when I say, I think all 3 of them were old, with the fishy one on the verge of spoiling. We also got the steak tartare with the shaved black truffles-(a $14 optional addition). My partner said it was just okay. The truffles were the star of the dish, but I guess they should be considering the price. I did not try the tartare, but the pomme frites with black truffle were okay, it should be noted that the dish was absolutely swimming in garlic. It was literally all you could smell, once it came out. Vampires of nawlins be warned lol. Beer and champs were ice cold. Also A+ for them carrying the champagne of beers! read more

Went with my daughters while they were in town. What a wonderful experience! We were lucky enough at the beginning of our evening to have the entire patio to ourselves( everyone else was busy at French Quarter Festival). It is truly magical outside with the fountain, plants and lights. None of us were familiar with sparkling wines. Dustin was a great help. He educated us enough that we were able to choose flights that we would enjoy. He helped with the second round as well! The warm Brie with dates and toast soldiers was a perfect complement to our drinks. The olive oil popcorn with spices was a nice nibble. We were able to see the chef in the kitchen while they worked. Got a sweet wave from them. The decor inside was so well done. Simply Gorgeous. I think I have a new obsession! Can't wait to return with my husband. Very romantic. read more

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The first 6-7 times I've visited it was spectacular!!! They were just getting off the ground and things were a little bumpy but the staff at the time was extremely friendly and were working their asses off to take care of the customers... Fast forward to tonight, IDK WTF happened but they staff is trash and I'm gonna just call it... racist. My friend and I walked from across the street after getting tattoos simply to sit down and have a drink. We weren't acknowledged by the bartenders, we had to ask for EVERYTHING twice and were not once checked on throughout our stay. Meanwhile across the bar, the 5 white women who came in after us were constantly engaged. Yeah people are quick to say "it's not always about race" but the thing is... when racist shit happen, we know WTF we feel and it's not to be argued. Anyhoooo... the drinks were great, as always... but after the service we received tonight I won't be returning. (Which is probably fine by the establishment anyway) ‍‍‍ read more

Effervescence - Champagne Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My hairstylist made me aware of this place before my vacation to NOLA. I am so happy she did. I do a lot of research before I travel but this spot never showed up on my radar. We took a short walk from our hotel Bourbon Orleans near Jackson Square. It was our last night in town and we had the Steamboat Natchez to catch at 6:30. We had light bites and some champagne. Restaurant is gorgeous. Food was delicious. Champagne was perfect. I did, foolishly, order a Lambrusco. It is not my cup of tea and I should have known better. They graciously took it away, took it off my bill, and delivered a suggested alternative. We loved it here. Make sure you come prepared to spend some coin. read more

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Incredible food in a hip, immaculate, gorgeous space! The food was exceptional with small plates allowing us to try many unique and tasty foods. We had the gulf seafood plateau, which was so amazing. We had crispy Brussels sprouts - again, so incredibly tasty and original with a garlic cashew dip. AND! The popcorn bowl was a meal in and of itself!! I highly, highly recommend this place. The bartenders are not exceptionally conversant or overly friendly, but it could be that they were giving us our space. We were greeted by a bow-tie wearing, native that added to the white walled ambience. The menu is catered to a champagne crowd, but the bar is well stocked and the signature cocktails all looked very good. This is a tasting plate menu, so don't expect full meals. That being said, we were absolutely stuffed by the end of our dinner! read more

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Such a beautifully executed and wonderful brunch experience! Crystal and her team expertly guided our group through Champagne and Sparkling wine pairings. The caviar brunch was beautifully laid out and everything was both delicious and artfully presented. Kudos to the team for making our group brunch a memorable experience. Will definitely return. read more

Cool decor, friendly and champagne savvy staff. Ordered the Caio Bella flight and pommes frites. I sprinkled hot sauce over the complementary seasoned popcorn, TRY IT! read more

This is an excellent champagne bar! We had the absolute best experience there for lunch. The champagne, the food and the service was wonderful! It is a wonderful experience with extraordinary food and beverages! Highly recommend Effervescence for the place to go in New Orleans! read more

Another year, another great Mardi Gras day at Effervescence! Even with the pandemic, Effervescence has managed to provide a fantastic experience for our Mardi Gras tradition. Great bubbles and a classic French take on king cake you won't find everywhere in NOLA. Don't wait until Mardi Gras day to experience excellent service with spectacular bubbles and bites! read more

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I can't say enough good things about this place!! I'm a champagne fanatic from Chicago, and have been wanting to come here for a few years. It far surpassed all expectations!! We were able to try both "La Crème" and "Thanks for Flying with Crystal." The highlight was definitely the Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle, which I had never had before- phenomenal, and we were able to purchase a bottle to go at the end of the evening! We got a few glasses at the end in addition to the flights, including Krug- so fun to be able to purchase a glass!! My husband and dad were able to get pours of Blanton and an old fashioned, so they have something for the bourbon lovers as well. Don't miss the truffle fries!! The owner was attentive and informative all evening, making sure we had a great time. Bryan the bartender was also fantastic! Can't come back quickly enough, the highlight of our trip to New Orleans!!! read more

Walking home from our cemetery tour we needed a quick refresher. We stumbled in and luckily hit happy hour. Edward the manager was outstanding, our server was not. Cool ambiance, very chic. Happy hour bubbles for $5. Great warm brie app Recommended Slainte read more

The food an people was the best, will be back Oh the drinks were the bomb also. Please go an see for yourself read more

My sister and I visited this bar and sat outside. They are doing a wonderful job of social distancing. We ordered two bottles of wine, caviar, and salmon dip. Everything was great and efficient, but it was the staff and owner that were the stars! They were so nice and knowledgeable about the wine and caviar. It just made the whole experience pleasant. We didn't even know that the place closed at 8, but they didn't rush us out at all or let us know. They were like "stay until you finish your bottle". I can't wait to come back when they are fully open. read more

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A lovely champagne bar that I highly recommend for any time of the day - brunch, lunch, supper, and late nights! Upon entering, you will notice the beautiful bar and fresh elegant décor. The service is also pleasant and my server was knowledge about their wide variety of champagnes. For champagnes, I had the 'these are a few of my favorite things' bubbly flight and the 'Provençal bubble bath' cocktail. The flight was a fantastic pairing of my favorite champagnes - hild elbling sekt, Szigeti rosé, and peter lauer rielsing sekt. You can get glasses filled full or half, I personally thought a half fill was just enough. My cocktail (listed under bubbles + troubles) was also refreshing and tasty. Would definitely order both again! For tapas, I had the egg + soldiers with caviar and the royal red shrimp. The egg + soldiers was my favorite! Perfect soft boiled egg and the caviar made it even more special - highly recommend for brunch! I also enjoyed the royal red shrimp - each shrimp was fresh and hit my seafood craving. Highly recommend for good bites and amazing champagne selections! read more

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This place is as amazing as I expected and I've been wanting to go for years since they opened. The ambience is spacious and gorgeous and the service is impeccable. If you want to splurge on champagne, you can definitely spend hundreds of dollars but you can also pop in between 4 and 5 for apéritivo hour and get $6 apérol spritzes with snacks such as paprika flavored popcorn and marinated olives. They have a variety of champagne flight options. I got the parlez-vous français and loved it! Definitely come in for a relaxing evening and to enjoy their rotating food menu. They post updates regularly on Instagram to show what they have available. read more

They know what their talking about. I loved the knowledge. They explain each bubbly to you, in such a way that you feel connected to it. The food is simple and detailed. It's got a tapas feel, but with a lot of kick in the flavors. I will come back. read more

I hosted a 40th birthday party and bubbles tasting at Effervescence and it was all around a smashing success! Crystal, the owner, was so lovely and amazing to work with. We had some special dietary needs and she was so attentive to the details and accommodating, I really cannot say enough good things. She made the evening really special and picked amazing wines for us (and I say this as a bubbles snob - really good wines)! The food was also fantastic and paired nicely with each course of wine. The whole experience was above and beyond. I hope to be back very soon! Thank you to Crystal and the team! read more

One of my favorite Champagne bar/lounge! The patio is the cutest and the selections are delicious. I've been a customer since it opened! The vibe is cute and chill. read more

Effervescence - Champagne flight, Caviar, chips and complimentary popcorn - Champagne Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Lovely afternoon sipping sparkling wine and nibbling baked Brillat Savarin. Our waiter, Jack was a very low key hipster who guided us through a relaxing, delicious experience. read more

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A hidden gem!!! Wow this place was amazing !! They had a fix menu for Saturday night, that was the bomb!! They also have appetizers to share like their Brussels sprouts and French fries with truffle!! Their champagne cocktails were the bomb and they also do champagne flights. This place was so good we came back again the next day for their Sunday brunch!!! read more

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I go by this place all the time, but have never actually gone in. We stopped by as we bar hopped for my friend's bday. They had 30% off pét nat bottles which was a great deal. They brought out little bowls of popcorn which was wonderful, although I seemed to be the only one who liked it. It was so nice out so we sat outside. They have a long couch that we claimed and it was lovely to sit outside and enjoy some pét nat :) I was really tempted to try their half of a cheese wheel because that sounded amazing, but we had just eaten a ton of cheese. Everyone working was super friendly and helpful. It felt very classy but also comfortable at the same time. Definitely want to go back for brunch sometime! read more

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I loveeee this bubble bar. Sleek and sexy with a very relaxed vibe. Perfect for girls night out cocktails or a post date drink. The staff are always so friendly and knowledgeable. The menu has a bit for everyone but the star of the show is champagne---it is a bubble bar after all. Bites are offered up until 12am on the weekends. The complimentary popcorn is amazing!! This is one of the best places in the city to have a quality French 75. Make sure you get it with Hendricks. You will not be disappointed! read more

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Service. Quality. Atmosphere. Those are the three things Effervescence does very well. I thought a champagne bar would be a great experience to finish out my partner and I's NOLA trip. We've both recently taken an interest in champagne so I was delighted to see that this establishment had just opened. The atmosphere is so streamlined and laid back. I didn't feel pressured or out of place at all. We took two seats at the bar to receive some recommendations from tbe bartenders and we weren't disappointed at all with their service. They were all very helpful, attentive and really seemed like they loved their jobs. In the end we settled on the full tasting of Spanish champagne which ran about $24 for each of us, so $48 total. We had eaten and drank a bit before so I believe we could have just done one hald tasting and split it. It was really quite delicious and a great way to dip our toes in the world of champagne. read more

Effervescence - Half Champagne Tasting, Spanish - Champagne Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Elegant bar, reasonable champagne prices & delicious food. Not many places where you can taste champagne! Visiting NOLA & my friend's read about Effervescene in a local free paper... We decided to try it during happy happy & truly enjoyed! read more

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I respect my position in life!! I am a hot mom, who find's out about new spots before anyone else. Nah Nah Nee BooBoo!! I really enjoyed my date with the hubby here. It is a pleasant champagne & bubbles bar. It's very important for us to shop local, so this was right on time. The service was ok! We will give it another round before we know for sure. ADORN, The POPCORN....so fresh!!! The popsicle prosecs were delightful. They brought the spunk out in me.. TVs, Champagne on the rocks, convenient location, ehhhhh parking, wonderful atmosphere. Toodles to the politically correct talk..Now the 7th ward about to come out in me. Say!!! That chicken smelled off the chain. Can't wait to try it next time. Date night part deaux!!! read more

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We really like this place quite a bit. There is an excellent range of champagne, cava, Prosecco, spirits, wine and even a few beers available. We have been here on many occasions. This past Friday went with a group of five women for what started out as a happy hour but we enjoyed ourselves so much that we stayed until 11pm. Our table was at the front of the restaurant - with both chairs and some banquet seating. We each started with a flight - Italian and French flights were our fancy. We also decided on full pours. It is a nice option to have a full pour or a half pour. The French flights ended up being the favorite of the evening. In addition to the flights we ordered food throughout the evening. The avocado lettuce cups were delicious, light and satisfying. They come three to a plate. We added an order of the fries with the tapenade dipping sauce (which is really excellent), an order of the Brussels sprouts, and an order of the grilled half wheel of cheese with toast soldiers. Both were excellent. The grilled half wheel of cheese is a bit small - but very rich. The toast soldiers are tossed in olive oil and then crisped - and those are addictive - but also very rich. We love the house popcorn that is seasoned and drizzled with a touch of olive oil. We finished with the spicy tuna which was also lovely. The place was hoppin when we arrived and there was an exodus of sorts by 8pm (people meet here before reservations elsewhere) and then it was a steady hum until we left at 11pm. People were stopping in as we were leaving because it is such an inviting place. When full it can get a bit loud because of all of marble and hard surfaces - but it isn't deafening. Because it was an unusually nice evening for this time of year they left the front door open-which created a nice vibe. The chandeliers and candles make for ambient lighting - but no so dark that you struggle to see. There is a grand piano in the back, as well as the small courtyard. If you want to have a nice event this is definitely a place to consider. If you want to come and be fancy, you can. If you want to come and learn about wine/champagne and explore - that can be done too. The staff is very knowledgeable and if the person handling your table can't answer your question, they will find someone who can. We like this place and keep it on the rotation. read more

Recommend a better brunch pairing than bagels, caviar and all the accompaniments and champagne specials. Oh wait, there is no such thing. Although I prefer blinis (bagels are too dense, unfortunately), this brunch still hits the spot. I'm deeply upset that the brunch specials rotate and this set up is not on the weekly Sunday menu. read more

We stumbled in late night, just in time to sample the full menu. Stuck around for a couple cocktails and delicious fare. The food was excellent, which warranted the price. A special occasions dinner, or maybe just a cocktail and appetizer place? We tried a lot and were impressed. This would be a great meal in any big city, but it stood out as different in New Orleans. Younger clientele & staff, very stylish- it may be referred to as 'hipster' or 'cool'. But we didn't feel like, nor were we treated like old dorks. A beautifully designed, small restaurant surrounding a large bar. A bit off the beaten path, so we filled ourselves & enjoyed a quieter walk back to Bourbon Street area. read more

NEW ORLEANS, WE DESERVE EFFERVESCENCE Those of us who lived here in 2005 remember that messy first Thanksgiving. Our group were fortunate and scored reservations at the original Irene's. That night was memorable because we finally let ourselves relax and celebrate. We did so with champagne! BEST FIND IN 2018 So before you try the regional flights, or the delicious fries you have to meet Crystal! She's the New Orleans native who had the gumption to pull up stakes in the burbs and transplant her family to this quiet section of the Quarter...and open a business! She's just as bubbly and sincere as her wares. The vibe is upbeat and the food is professionally crafted. Thirteen years ago we doused ourselves in Purell. Today we've been rewarded with Effervescence. read more

What a bubbly experience! We loved our meal here-and don't let the word bites fool you- we were stuffed! We ordered the seafood plateau and it was so fresh and delicious. Very nice sampling of everything! We got the truffle fries that I'm still dreaming about, crispy and strong truffle flavor- amazing! We also had the grilled cheese wheel which was so creamy!! I had the "be there in a Prosecco" flight and it was a lot of alcohol even at a half pour!! The ambience is beautiful and chic, they even have a fireplace! We went for dinner but this place would be fabulous for brunch or after work drinks! read more

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I've been wanting to stop in to Effervescence for awhile and finally got the chance yesterday amid Mardi Gras celebrations! They had a special Mardi Gras menu that was delightful! We tried several things but my favorite was the Caviar Galette de Rois with a side of champagne It was the perfect end to all of the Mardi Gras indulgence! I did make a reservation and was glad that I did because it got BUSY!!! Our server, Ashley, was amazing! She was spot on with our questions, orders, etc! She was also really accommodating when we asked to add 2 additional people to our table. I can't wait to stop back by and try out a flight! read more

Effervescence - Galette de Rois with caviar! - Champagne Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Killin' it! We hit up this new hot spot this evening before going to the Saenger for a show...and we loved it! Overall, it's a little pricey and pretty glam (which isn't my style-hence not being a 5 star), but it was cool. Very beautifully renovated space and a diverse crowd. LOTS of bubbles choices, fun food, and good service. Nicole was super friendly and helpful (she also slayed the red lipstick). I had the happy hour bubbles (DELISH and only 5 bucks), then tried the prosecco pop (a popsicle dropped in my champs), and then the special negroni for negroni week (who knew that was a thing). All we're good...the happy hour bubbles taking the cake. The only snacks we tried were the pommes frites and the complimentary popcorn with olive oil and black pepper...to which we wondered why we had never tried that?! Fries were fine. We came, we saw, we enjoyed...will go back for special events and with a select few champs lovers...but won't be a regular spot for us. read more

Effervescence - Prosecco Pop! - Champagne Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This place is close to the hotel I'm staying at and I needed a snack and drink prior to going out several hours later with the larger group I'm traveling with. Effervescence is my favorite spot in NOLA so far. The food and cocktails are amazing. We ordered raw oysters, scallops, and pom frites (French fries). Everything was so delicious. Hot fries with yummy aioli dip, oysters with mignonette, and perfectly cooked scallops. The drinks were also amazing. I got a gin cocktail and my companion got a cranberry mocktail. Kudos to the bartender and chef! The staff are amazing and we got to meet the owner and she is wonderful and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about champagne and oysters from her. We sat inside the restaurant which is very comfortable and lovely. I had a view of the outside courtyard area. The courtyard dining area is beautiful! Support this restaurant! I want to visit it every time I come to NOLA. read more

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This is, by far, the best place to dine in N'awlins. The food and beverage options are amazing and the staff and the owner are literally the best you could ask for. I will enjoy Effervescence whenever I am in town. Thank you!!! read more

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Ef*fer*ves*cence (n.) (1) bubbles in a liquid (2) vivacity and enthusiasm I was once told that champagne is the drink of exciting and fun people; a drink of celebration and excitement. I imagine going to "champagne bar" would be vivacious and exciting. This is a bar that serves an impressive and extensive list of champagne. We came in on our anniversary during our trip to Nola, to have a couple glasses of champagne to kick off the evening. My first impression, dark. And loud. It wasn't busy when we arrived and our server took a few minutes to talk to us about the chef and to recommend a flight. Of course I want a flight! After spending time in Reims studying champagne, it's one thing I know a lot about. It would've been nice to get more info about the champagnes we were choosing than just the name. I mean...we're in a champagne bar. And the Yelp guide says "classy attire"...nope. Even the waiters and waitresses had on what looked like comfortable, but very dirty shoes. Oh well. Comfort over style. It's just a champagne bar, with "Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame '06" for $425 a bottle. Who needs it served in classy shoes... side eye It took a while for my "War of the Rosés" flight to arrive and every single drop was delicious. I found a nice tasting guide online that walked me through my 3 tastes. Thank God for Google. Our waiter disappeared and even when he came over to ask how we were doing, he grabbed the empty glasses and turned his back before we could say anything. Oh well...it's my anniversary and I want to celebrate. So...we decided to leave. No one really cared anyway. Great concept. Awesome champagne list. Mediocre service. Dark ambiance. My experience was very much bubbles in a liquid.... meh read more

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Years ago I heard that champagne was fun, vibrant, celebratory...it wasn't for the drab or those who would bore another with mundane stories of work and their dry behavior...we showed up to Effervescence to celebrate our anniversary and lo and behold, it was boring. 1. The place was dark. It seemed like I should be secretly drinking bourbon in a speakeasy. 2. The staff personnel didn't take interest in explaining what champagnes were amazing and why we should drink them. 3. They never checked on us. 4. I had an Armstrong smash and it was great. 5. The darkness distracted me from enjoying ourselves 6. Our person still ignored us as we tried to give him our money so we can escape to actual darkness provided by the night sky. 7. When I think champagne, I think fun and hooray!! Nope, not here. Even the music selection was sad. Don't get me wrong, the place was nice. It's a well put together establishment...from my trips to France, this doesn't make me feel like that. If this is how America represents Reims, they'd be pretty upset. read more

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Escape the tourist drunkenness and have an adult upscale experience. Outstanding food. Fantastic champagne selection. Great polite and knowledgable wait /bar staff. Would recommend to go for some champagne tasting flight and pick several faves from the menue to share. read more

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Had never been to Effervescence for food, but came for a birthday/girls brunch and would highly recommend for such things or date nights. It is so swanky inside, and really does feel Parisian with the decor. While it is a little expensive I think the experience makes it worth it. Service was very attentive and friendly. The brunch bites that they have on the menu were great. There was 6 of us and we decided to eat family style so that we could try a bit of everything. I would highly recommend the half wheel of cheese with the toast soldiers. I don't think I want to know what is involved in getting the bread to taste like that, but dang they are so good. We had a wonderful time and will definitely return. read more

Effervescence - Pineapple upside down cake (plus birthday girl) - Champagne Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana