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    Flambo - breakfast, brunch and bar

    3.6 (227 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    FLAMBO - BREAKFAST, BRUNCH AND BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Touristy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Eggs Florentine Benedict
    Jackie J.

    This place was honestly our 2nd choice. We were headed to French Toast (myself & 2 kids & a baby) & realized it was absolutely packed. Flambo was empty, & I initially chose it to get food in our bellies without waiting with cranky kids. Such a great breakfast! I don't know why this place doesn't have more patrons! Their service is also wonderful! They gave my kids paper plates to draw on to keep them busy & me sane!

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    F P.

    Yummy omelette tasted like it came out of someone's home kitchen. Nice folks, thanks so much for feeding us up before the rain

    Bloody Mary for the morning.
    Elizabeth W.

    Many of the local places here have very heavy, greasy, and fried food. The food here is light, clean and full of flavor. Enjoyed it very much. Service was a little slow... need to step that up a lil please.

    Flambo's crab meat and ham omelette was a hit!
    J W.

    Incredible food, drinks, service and experience! You will love this place! So happy we stumbled in! More than just burgers by far!

    Turkey sandwich Seasoned Fries

    Great place to stop and cool down outside of the French Market. Super friendly and attentive staff. The food was fresh and tasted amazing. Would definitely come again!

    a bottle of chili sauce and a salt shaker

    Nice little breakfast spot on Decatur. Very simple but good eats and nice, accommodating staff. Biscuits were good, omelette and goat cheese toast also good.

    Good old potatoes

    This place is a hard no for me. The food was terrible. The bacon was burnt. The potatoes taste old like they were re-heated. Lackluster presentation and over priced. If you want good breakfast I advise you steer clear from this place. My boyfriend only liked the coffee

    Creole Chili Fries
    Betty C.

    Came here to watch the Super Bowl. They had a huge tv front row to the bar so it was really nice. The bartender told us he was grump because he was on his third 15 hour shift. But he seemed alright. My friends didn't like him because he was being rude about ordering but I didn't notice. He also wrote us a long list of things to do in New Orleans. My fries took forever to come out, after my friends had already eaten their food. So that was unfortunate. But they were hot and tasted great. Lol overall I had a fine time here.

    Double the Meat and Double the Heat Burger, Fish Taco, Veggie Burger
    Meaghan N.

    "Double meat, Double heat" burger- very comparable to any burger you've ever had, made with 3x as much oil. The only thing good about the burger was the meat- juicy, good taste but the experience of eating the burger was just a mess. Cajun Veggie burger- The veggie patty (house made!) was dry and didn't quite have any taste. Not so sure what was "Cajun" about it, unfortunately. The truffle mushrooms were the best thing about the burger. It was a little disappointing-- I would recommend the fish tacos as a meat free option The fish tacos- Very good portions of fish inside each taco. The fish was well cooked and tasted fresh!

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    Joanne P.

    What a way to top off our Sunday here in the French Quarter. Since I'm typically the Yelper in our household- hubby was stoked when he found Flambo's on Yelp. The burger & fries menu is what reeled him in. Great corner location off Decatur & Ursulines. We were greeted by the host- who also doubled as our waiter. Wish I knew his name, he was really polite & took care of us. He did state that we do order food from him (fountain drinks as well). But, any alcoholic drinks- order at the bar. Before arriving here- I did have my eyes set on the blackened fish salad. But, I changed my mind as soon as I saw the printed menu. I know one of the things I've been dying to try while here in New Orleans is some shrimp grits. And Flambo's BBQ shrimp grits doesn't disappoint at all! Now, when you read BBQ- I was thinking of tasting that vinegar, brown sugar... something like a Kansas BBQ taste. Nothing like that from this dish! Lots of flavor from Abita amber garlic butter sauce, & sautéed shrimp tossed in Worcestershire sauce, smokiness from spices... that's it. Cheese grits. This dish is served w/ fresh slices of French bread. Not toasted. The fries. Thick cut, not like steak fries. It has the texture that the fries are coated in potato starch & then fried. Decent sized for the order. There were a few specks of crawfish- my greed was hoping for more crawfish though. Especially if I'm paying $13. Shredded cheddar & jack cheeses. A side of blackened ranch come w/ the fries & ketchup is on every table. But, I chose to douse my fries in hot sauce that I picked up at the kitchen counter.

    Loaded French fries
    Kev J.

    So it's an overpriced tourist trap. That's fine, I get it but your menu can't mislead. This is basically college bar food, who copied off a fancier menu's homework. Guacamole vs avocado? Fried shrimp was disappointing and cold. Flambo cheese blend is shredded mexi-blend. Service was attentive, good at handling their sections and is really the glue for this establishment.

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    Terrible service! Food finally came and it wasn't hot. Orders screwed up and so was the check. Frequent visitors to NO and will not return.

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    This is a fun spot, if you can grab a spot by the bar. It is first come, first served, so just grab…read morethe seats by the lounge and move to the bar when spots open up. It rotates slowly, so you won't get dizzy... The cocktail list looked interesting, but the two we had tasted pretty standard, inline with what you'd expect from a hotel bar (it is inside Hotel Monteleone). There is a small bar bites menu - the Cubano was tasty but a bit overpriced at $18. The service was okay. We ended up getting water from our server that brought us food as the bartenders were too busy making cocktails. There was a jazz band playing on Thursday night when we visited.

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    We were hesitant because there were only a few people sitting at the bar when we walked in. It…read moreturned out that was the band, which meant it was just the two of us girls, so we decided we'd just have a drink and see what happens. It was 2 p.m. afterall, so not a lot of people were out in general. Turns out the band was great! Then people started trickling in and there was a good crowd enjoying the music with us. We had a great time, chatted with other patrons and a few of the band members. Good drinks, prices are on the higher end at ~$15, but still affordable. I had a Pimm's cup which was refreshing, they are served in souvenir to go cups that are really cute. Glad we decided to stay! A great time was had.

    Before I start, this is my review based on my experience. I've noticed some people complain about…read morethe music, paying the cover charge, seating or the size of the venue. I'm not here to argue any of those points. I will say this: expecting live musicians to perform for free until you decide whether they're worth paying is ridiculous. The cover is usually only $5...$10 max. If that's a dealbreaker, this probably isn't your place. Stay home and stream Spotify. Now... I have some friends in town, and whenever that happens, a Monday night trip to the Spotted Cat is basically mandatory. I've been coming here for years and years. Yes, it's super touristy now, but it still gives me the warm fuzzies every time I walk through those doors. So I'm presenting the "compliment sandwich" review. Never heard of it? You start with a compliment, slip in some constructive-ish criticism, then end with another compliment. Supposedly people receive feedback better that way. Let's see. First, the music. Outstanding. Chris Christy wasn't what I thought I wanted to hear until I actually heard him. I felt completely transported. Man, can that guy play the guitar. It felt kinda like gypsy music. Then came the Frenchmen Street Allstars. The last time I saw them, they had a different lead singer and, honestly, they kind of felt like a completely different band, aside from the phenomenal drummer. This version did not disappoint. It was a great mix of jazz and New Orleans standards. Both bands were great! **Now a note to management.** Great music isn't enough. The bar should be every bit as memorable as the stage. Forgive me, I didn't get the bartenders' names, so I have to describe them by physical traits. The first bartender, the guy with the mountain of curly hair, was friendly enough and made decent drinks. Later, another bartender with a short haircut took over and made the best drinks of the night. Then there was the bartender with the black and hot pink hair. She looked like she'd rather be anywhere else. She rarely smiled, her demeanor felt unwelcoming, and it almost came across as hostile. On top of that, the drinks she made were so weak I genuinely wondered if there was any alcohol in them. Seriously. They were that bad. Here's my philosophy: if you're going to be grumpy, aloof, or have some other off-putting trait, you'd better make a mean drink. Years and years ago there was a bartender named Curtis who wasn't exactly sunshine and rainbows, but that man could make a cocktail. I didn't need him to smile because the drink did all the talking. If the drink is mostly soda, though, friendliness becomes a lot more important. Unfriendly and bad bartending is a double whammy. She must be somebody's child or partner because I can't think of any other reason to employ a bad bartender. I hate to belabor the point, but the drinks aren't cheap. Cheap and bad I can take. For another comparison, there's another bartender there, I'm pretty sure her name is Chris. She's been there for years. She's all business. Maybe a little surly. Who am I kidding? A lot surly. But she's a character. More importantly, she makes a great drink. That's the kind of personality that somehow fits the Spotted Cat perfectly. Now let me end with the final piece of "bread" on my compliment sandwich. The doorman deserves his own review. That gravelly-voiced "Welcome to the Spotted Cat!" is part of the experience. Then he absolutely hammers that stamp onto your wrist. Somehow you don't even mind because you know what's waiting on the other side: incredible music, a fun room, and one of the best nights you can have on Frenchmen Street. Just don't let the bartender with the pink and black hair make your drink.

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