The food was good and the service was great. My server, Gino took good care of me. The Mushroom Veronique was so amazing I missed taking a picture. I also suggest you try the shrimp and grits. It's not something I'm usually a fan of, but their fried cheese and grits patty with their special cream sauce changed my mind. Claire the bartender is amazing at what she does and she made my first visit very entertaining. The baked oysters were flavorful and the waygu burger was good for a quick bite. It tasted even better the next morning for breakfast. Food, Service and Prices was excellent! read more

Galliano Restaurant - What's left of my Shrimp and Grit Cakes - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

On a rainy night in New Orleans, sorry Brook Benton (my first ever Brook Benton reference), my friend and I headed to Galliano Restaurant on Julia for happy hour oysters and dinner, but mostly the oysters. Long rainy but fabulous day at JazzFest left us in a hungry mood for more of that great stuff that Nola serves up best. My friend started with an Old Fashioned that she very much enjoyed which I know because she got it refreshed. I ordered the Rougaroux which was too good and refreshing so I nursed it through the meal as this cocktail went down too easy and I'm a lightweight and cheap date so I know my limit. We had an excellent server who recommended we order the BBQ Pork Belly with our 1/2 dozen Louisiana select oysters. I would have loved the char grilled but I'm gluten intolerant and they use flour and I can't go for that. I hope Daryl Hall doesn't sue me. We split the 6 oysters and they were ginormous, tender and sweet. With the side fixings of cocktail sauce and mignonette (also horseradish but I'm not a fan of this condiment as I feel sorry for the horse), we were in oyster heaven and my friend is relatively new to the raw oyster game really enjoyed these delights. Next came the BBQ pork Belly with Honey Crystal hot sauce glaze, andouille and tasso mach choux, creamy mash potatoes, fried okra, pickled red onion. This was one of the best pork bellies I've ever had because it was so meaty, perfectly prepared with just the right small amount of fat keeping it tender and the glaze with the mach choux and creamy mash potatoes was so good we easily could have thrown in the towel and screamed No Mas. We didn't so wait, there is more. We split the Lamb Chops two ways, one a lamb chop with an excellent Chimichurri Sauce and a lamb sausage. I thank the Mary Poppins films for introducing the world the Chimichurri sauce. The lamb chop was excellent while the lamb sausage was good, very lamby and a bit too salty. Rougaroux Flor de Cana white rum, Bayou Spice Rum ,blood orange sour, black cherry syrup, Regan's Orange bitters Louisiana "Select" Raw Oysters With horseradish, cocktail sauce and toasted filé mignonette Half-Dozen BBQ Pork Belly Honey Crystal hot sauce glaze, andouille and tasso mach choux, creamy mash potatoes, fried okra, pickled red onion Lamb Two Ways 2 Lamb loin chops and Lamb sausage grilled and served on a sizzling plate with Chimichurri, asparagus, roasted fingerling potatoes This joint inside is comfortable with the look of an unfinished warehouse but not in a bad way at all. Booths surround the exterior in the one large dining area, nice bar and a smoky aroma that enhances the taste buds without causing one to run out to safety. All in all, another great meal in a city with the best food in the US of A. read more

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Galliano is a classic Southern restaurant, located close to the Convention Center. I visited as a group dinner and it was a nice cozy experience with great food. We got the Bayou Feast designed for groups, and it features a wide selection from the regular menu. =DRINKS= - The cocktail list is impressive. The highlight of my visit was the smoked old fashion: Four Roses Bourbon, muddled with fresh orange, cherries, and fresh Louisiana sugar cane. It arrives in a carafe infused with smoked with cherry wood chips, and you get a healthy dose of smoke with the pour at tableside. =APPS= - My favorite was the baked mushrooms, a hearty appetizer stuffed with honey goat cheese, a cheese blend, and a white wine garlic sauce. There's a random grape in the middle which worked surprisingly well. - Baked oysters were alright; oysters are huge. There was a lot of crunchy batter. - I'm picky so I passed on the Cajun peel and eat gulf shrimp, meat pies, raw oysters, and alligator creole (yes feel free to judge me--but this means more food for everyone else!) =MAINS= - I chose the red wine braised short ribs, and it was extremely tender and satisfying comfort food. 10oz is a generous portion! It came with garlic mashed potatoes. It arrived with a rosemary stalk that was literally lit (I blew it out like a bday candle), a creative addition for a strong earthy aroma. - Their signature pork chop was a tour de force, a giant piece of Andouille-stuffed roasted pork. It would be enough to feed me for days! - The vegetarian carnival vegetable platter caught my eye, but it has no protein. =DESSERT= - NY style guava cheesecake was good, but I was already stuffed and couldn't finish it. It was a large slice of housemade cheesecake with a tangy guava sauce. - Tried a bite of the creme brulee, it was deliciously creamy. =AMBIANCE & SERVICE= - It's dark and moody, historical vibes (although the website didn't include any info about the history of the restaurant). - Service is good old Southern hospitality, very friendly. The only thing I didn't understand is that I asked for my dessert to go since I was already so full, but they said that wasn't possible. TL:DR - Overall good experience for a cozy Southern dinner, a little pricey but good cooking. read more

Galliano Restaurant - Guava cheesecake - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Baked Oysters are hands down the best I have ever had in my life. Claire the bartender and crew made us feel like family. A++ read more

Galliano Restaurant - Baked Oyster - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Checked out Galliano yesterday for New Orleans Restaurant Week and I'm glad I did! They're offering a 3-course meal for $56 and had one of the larger selections, which is what drew us in. I started with the beet salad (shoutout to our waiter for recommending it over the Caesar, most people don't go for beets, so I knew I had to try it). He didn't lie! It was fresh, flavorful, and the portion was huge. For the entree, I went with the short ribs. Gotta be honest, I wasn't a fan, the beef had a strange aftertaste and there was way too much gravy for me. BUT I tasted my friend's gulf fish and ... yeah, I'll definitely be back for that. Now, the real star of the night? The banana foster bread pudding. It came out steaming and I just finished savoring the last bite as I'm writing this. It was rich, warm, and absolutely delicious. If you're looking for a solid Restaurant Week spot with variety, Galliano is definitely worth a try! read more

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This place has a fabulous view, it is very good with large reservations. I ordered a bee lt salad that was exquisite. Then I ordered a duck with something and something, it was delicious, some pieces very fatty but overall flavor was good, The dessert lt was a chocolate pie that was undercooked. However, the service was great and they took great care of us. read more

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We stopped here for a quick bite on our way back to the hotel. The restaurant is small and it was 3 of us, so we just sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and made our drinks while we waited for our food. The etouffe fries and oysters were delicious! read more

Galliano Restaurant - Crawfish étouffée fries - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I had an delightful time at Galliano, I went during restaurant week and they did not disappoint. From the moment of my arrival we were taken care of. The complimentary cornbread was so freaking good. I had the caesar salad, the gulf fish and the crème brûlée for my dessert. Everything came out on time and the waiters were very attentive. The place is rather small but it feels big if that makes sense: I would totally come back, read more

Galliano Restaurant - Vanilla Bean Cream Brulee - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I came here 7 years ago. It was my favorite restaurant in New Orleans. That hasn't changed. The atmosphere the food the people you cat beat this spot. The service is always friendly personal with out being overbearing. Have a great happy hour deals. Best oysters in town hands down. I love coming here. Last time I came 3 times in one week. Might happen this trip as well. Can't recommend enough read more

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New Orleans is known for their food and rightfully so! This spot was located around the corner from our hotel and had great reviews. We made reservations and were on time ! The reception was warm but hesitate until I confirmed I had a reservation. We were promptly seated. The ambiance was typical quarter...nothing too fancy. We ordered a dozen of the signature baked Oysters and a half dozen of the raw oysters. When we inquired where the oysters came from the stare we got was funny eventually the server said...their local. The raw came first and there were about 3 small/ medium oysters and 3 of the largest oysters I've ever seen. Let me add context...one of my guest is an oyster scientist and he refused to eat them. The baked oysters were over breaded in the planko and the taste was bland. The gumbo was and is a keeper! Exceptional gumbo. The pork chop was very good as well as the red beans and rice and dressing. There was an air of arrogance and "we've arrived" aurora that permeated this place. The service was okay but far from arrival. The energy was just off to me. I've been to numerous restaurants in NOLA from French quarter and beyond but there's something about this place. Geaux see for yourself! read more

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Very friendly staff who are happy to engage and explain the menu. Restaurant has an upscale feel to it as well. Food was very good, although on the pricy side. Definitely get the baked oysters! read more

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I highly recommend Galliano Restaurant. All of the staff are attentive and friendly as well as professional. We ate there last night and the food was exceptional. I highly recommend the pork chop. They have a decent wine list and a fairly extensive menu. Great place for dinner! I would have loved to try dessert but by the time we had oysters, gumbo and the main course we were full. The atmosphere was perfect. Not too snooty and not to informal. read more

Staff was so friendly that my date asked if something were wrong. This is a great place to take someone who doesn't live in New Orleans but wants to eat New Orleans food without a wait. Drinks are superb and it's a great warehouse district location read more

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Perfect meal from start to finish! You order it all up top but it is served in courses. We did the Wagyu arancini starter (shared) the kitchen sent out a delightful candied corn bread while we waited with our San Pellagrino. We followed with the short rib and mashed meal and the stuffed pork chop meal, both were sensational and highly recommend. We will be coming here again! The place is low light vibes, cozy, family friendly but date night chic still. read more

We are local and finally made our way to this place. They were completely packed during restaurant week! They had one of the best menus so we went in on a Friday night. The food was really fresh and tasty. All of the servers were collectively helping everyone. What really impressed me was the owner/manager himself literally jumping in and contributing to everything. He was cleaning tables, greeting customers, delivering food and drinks- literally everything. It shows that he has a pulse on everything happening and that is very rare to see. This is definitely a hands on establishment and we will definitely be visiting again. read more

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A friend said they really enjoyed the food here so we decided to give them a try. The reservations were sold out and we sat at the bar. They turned out to be an amazing experience as the bartender was witty and sweet! We both started with the seafood gumbo and added Crystal hot sauce. It was delicious! Then I had the baked oysters while hubby had the pork chop. Oysters were excellent and hubby said his HUGE pork chop was just the way he liked it - a bit on the salty side. The rice and beans were also very tasty with a slight sweetness to them. We finished with the banana foster bread pudding. Absolutely yummy! read more

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My photos are horrible but the food was very good! This was my first visit to NOLA and my first meal here. We were a party of 6 and everyone said it was the perfect "taste of New Orleans"! The pork chop had some heat but my friend said it was very tasty. The burger was Wagu so ...delicious. The smoked shrimp she said was fantastic. The only item that was not good was the chicken. It was very dry. Everyone loved their cocktails and dessert of course. Our waiter was really fun and very accommodating...he only works once a week so some of the items he was not sure about but he got the answers and was very attentive. The ambiance was comfortable but pretty loud. It was hard to hear everyone at our table but if you were at a smaller table it probably is fine. All in all we had a great time and are pleased with our meal and most of all the service read more

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We had the best time here! It was our first time, and we wanted to try their Coolinary menu. We got the pork chop and the duck, both meals were absolutely incredible. From the presentation to the combination of flavors, we were not disappointed by any of the food. The service is also excellent and we were always being attended to. We left full, and happy! read more

Excellent food and service. Bri and Joshua were fantastic and created such a fun and inviting atmosphere! This is a must if you are in New Orleans! read more

Galiano We made reservations to another restaurant down the street. As we passed Galiano's it caught our attn and we became unsure of our reservation. Sure enough, we get to our reservation, and we didn't like the ambiance and didn't feel comfortable, we looked at each other and just knew we wanted to go to the first restaurant we saw. We got up , politely said we weren't staying and bolted out. We walked happily to Galiano's not even knowing what food or anything but it looked inviting . Just as we thought , very inviting from the moment we walked in. Joshua greeted us and sat us wherever we felt comfortable and just took our drink order and explained the menu and the specials. He treated us as if we were the only ones in the restaurant, but he did that not only with us, but also with all the other tables . Highly recommend And definitely will be back read more

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I had my birthday dinner here this year and it was fabulous. I was traveling with just my husband so it was a quiet one, but I was expecting good food and drinks and that's what I got. We started with the Cajun Wellington, which was a unique twist that was saucy, flavorful and had a nice flaky crust. The gumbo was excellent and my husband said it's the best gumbo he's ever had. The pork chop was cold smoked and so tender. The andouille sausage stuffed in it was delicious. By the time we go to the chocolate mousse cake, we were stuffed, but it was so decadent and rich that we ate most of it. Drinks were excellent too! I had dirty martinis and an espresso martini. My husband had the Rougarou, which was an excellent version of rum punch. Definitely a birthday dinner that I'll remember. read more

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I've never been to a restaurant where you can't order appetizers before your meal--everything has to be ordered all at once, which makes no sense. The pork belly appetizer was overcooked and tough. Traditionally, pork belly should be so tender you can cut it with a butter knife, but I needed a steak knife. I ordered the wagyu burger, which came as two patties on a baguette bun, and it was burnt to a crisp when I asked for medium rare. When I asked the manager to take it back, they responded with a cold attitude, and after that, no one checked on our table for the rest of the meal. They did remove the burger from our bill, so I decided to try the banana foster pie. Big mistake. The skillet was hot, but the pie itself was ice cold. To end the night on an even worse note, they don't allow split checks or itemized receipts, which made it impossible to expense or split the bill properly. Overall, this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've ever had. read more

Galliano Restaurant - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We loved the Wagyu Arancini app. It's fried as a ball shape which provides different textures when broken apart. The flavor was rich but not so rich you couldn't eat the entire plate yourself. I'd also recommend both our main dishes Wagyu Po'boy cheese burger and swamp pasta. Both as described with great flavors. Fried gator was not tough. The service was friendly and the wait time for food was as expected - not too long, but not sure of exact time. Ambiance was not excessively upscale and not too casual. Walking distance from the Hilton Riverside was a big plus for us. We thought we were having dinner next door but were glad we pivoted and ended up at Galliano. read more

Well the food was good hovering on great but the service was not good at all. Let me list why! 1) People in my group had to wait at least 30 min for a drink they ordered. Others on my group had received their drinks and were ready for another and everyone was still waiting! 2) What the heck with a closed kitchen. It was an in conscience when we wanted to add additional appetizers. We got our way but not without a pushback. I thought they were here to make money. I understand they were busy but Mardi Gras and events at the convention center happen often so this is truly a norm. Isn't it?? Will I ever come back? TBD most likely not. We ate last night at GW Fin and it was busy just like here but our service was phenomenal and food was exceptional! read more

We came here for a private party for 20. The service was okay but it took 45 minutes in between each course. Everyone's food came out at different times, and even one had a hair in it. In total we were there for 3 hours, and I had to personally go up and ask for the check and dessert before getting both at around the 3 hour and 15 minute mark. Food had an above average taste but damn you pay for it with their prices. I'd recommend anywhere else, you'll spend less money/time and get the same quality food/service. read more

My father in law was talking to the front desk at our hotel and asked, where do the locals eat? The front desk tells him, while in town you must visit Galliano Restaurant. I want to make everyone happy on our trip so we leave Bourbon St and head towards a different side of town via Uber based on a suggestion. Once we're dropped off, the host stand has a table ready to accommodate our party. We order drinks and two dozen Oysters to get the party started. The oysters, I understand they're chargrilled but they tasted more like baked Oysters topped with dry breadcrumbs. Good? Yes, but not mind blowing. We also ordered the double cut Pork Chop Laplace. Again, good but not what I wanted for our party. Everyone wanted gumbo, crawfish and other local specialties. Galliano Restaurant looks like a great bar to sip on some outrageous cocktails. I quickly paid the bill and left. Nice place, I listened to my father in law and hopefully he was happy with the Oysters & Pork Chop. I took an Uber back to Bourbon St... Peace out New Orleans! read more

Galliano Restaurant - Two dozen oysters - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Came here with a group of friends during our NOLA trip and it was DELICIOUS. The noise level definitely got a bit too loud at a certain point which made conversations difficult, but every entree and dessert was incredible. Definitely the best food we've had in NOLA so far (and the competition is honestly steep.) If you can eat the chocolate brownie pecan tart, you absolutely must. read more

Great food. Awesome service. We will definitely be back for more! The baked oysters were delicious as well as the rib and fish dishes. Don't skip desert. read more

Ok, I'm here to be nothing but Real... For context, I'm a NOLA native. 1) the steak was the saltiest piece of meat i've ever had in my life. (I've had a lot of steaks). 2) the gumbo was not good. it was extremely watery and barely had any seafood or flavor. 3) the bbq shrimp was extremely THIQUE. Like? It was not traditional at all. honestly...get bbq shrimp elsewhere. Just being honest here. 4) the fall seasonal salad was a joke. are we at a michelin star restaurant ? No... i'm sorry but no.. If you're in NOLA, please. there are so many other places you can go to enjoy yourself. I will say, our waitress was AMAZING. Caroline was 10/10. She did everything she could and made the best recommendations that she could. the drinks (4 mint juleps, were VERY good.) I'm not one to write harsh reviews, but I was just so extremely disappointed tonight. [ came for an 8:30pm reservation for 8 and wasn't seated til 9:15 due to the party before us]. it was two of our birthdays. Overall, i'd recommend going to their sister restaurant (rebirth) instead. I've been there many times and always enjoyed myself. I wish I could've enjoyed this place better... I won't be back. read more

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Buckle Up Yall! New Orleans always boasts some of the finest cuisines in all of the land and this quaint little restaurant right across from the Convention Center will blow your tastebuds into a whole new creole dimension! Manny the owner was a rock star and gave us the breakdown on all the dishes and absolutely incredible cocktails! The traditional Old Fashioned with the cherry smoke filled flask was impeccable! The Spicy Louisiana Crab Cheesecake was absolutely mouthwatering and such a fun breakaway from a traditional crab cake! The baked Oysters were the perfect side kick to the start of our desert, however DONT EVEN GET ME STARTED on the cornbread! That golden buttered carbohydrate filled goodness is like crack and once you eat a slice, you'll constantly ask for more (it's free too!) Lastly but not least the main entrees were fantastic and although they are well known for their stuffed porkchop with andouille sausage, we all agreed the Swamp Pasta was the bigger rockstar! Trust us! Debbie and Bri were great at making sure we were always served and Manny even came out personally to thank us for our visit! This one will be on our regular stops to NOLA more often for sure! read more

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Went for a Coolinary date night and while it was still very expensive, the food was superb. The fried green tomatoes were crispy and had remoulade as well as a sort of pepper jelly that really took them to another level. I got the fish dish which was redfish that day, which came with crab meat, asparagus and fried potato balls. All were amazing. My husband got the pork chop and it was probably the best pork chop we've ever had. Thicker than a snicker with a glaze that was flavorful and crispy. Crème brûlée at the end was everything you want it to be. The chocolate pecan brownie pie was more pecans than pie but still good. Would recommend for a splurge. read more

Galliano Restaurant - Fried Green Tomato - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Dang- we dropped in for the happy hour and it was amazing - $1 raw oysters, the baked oysters were excellent, also enjoyed the mushroom and gator app. I live here in town and galliano was authentic. Vibe was laid back and fun. Service was excellent -Brie and Josh took care of us the whole time. They offered great suggestions for food and drinks. Solid bourbon and local beer selection too! Very happy with my Galliano happy hour /dinner experience! read more

Decent food and a good time! A group of 8 of us walked in when other restaurants were closed around 830PM. The staff were accommodating in seating us quickly. The waiter was nice enough, although odd that we explained twice that our group doesn't eat pork and he proceeded to list all his favorite pork dishes. Found that to be aloof and disrespectful. The entrees on the menu do tend to have pork, which cannot be removed - so the group mostly did the entree with the crawfish and alligator. Tasted good! Entree and shared appetizers + drink came out to approximately ~$80/pp. Overall, a solid restaurant that is probably a greater option for those who don't have diet restrictions. read more

Galliano Restaurant - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Exceptional food, exceptional service. Cannot recommend enough whether you're a tourist or a local. Do yourself a favor and get the fried alligator - it was the best I have ever had! read more

Galliano's has a great ambience. Our server, Jada was amazing! She recommended a beverage off the menu and it was amazing. I had seafood gumbo which was so good. I tried the chicken mere for dinner and it was not my fave. We also shared the bananas foster bread pudding which was good as well. I rate it a three because I didn't care for my food. Other items I considered getting where not available to order this day. Otherwise a great experience. read more

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Service was absolutely amazing! Food was so delicious and the atmosphere was great! We loved our meal here and highly recommend!

We went to this place as a business dinner. Pretty fun place and the food is good. The ambiance is nice - some really misplaced posts in the way of the servers. Maybe a redesign on the table layout. Service was ok - water went dry for awhile and the server interrupted our conversation with a very overload shout. Really the food is what rocks. I had the pasta which was delicious. The Beef Wellington app was fricken great. Steaks at the table looked really good. Baked oysters were a table favorite (not for me though just don't like oysters). read more

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Y'all - I am blown away. I happened upon Galliano with the intention of going somewhere else and can't convey how happy I am that I chose to stay. I sat at the bar with Claire who is an absolute GEM. Hilarious, hospitable, and incredibly genuine. She read me like a book and made me a cocktail that she knew I would love. Of course, I did. Watermelon martini with a tajin rim. I wish I got pics of the food but I was so hungry and it was so good I completely forgot. I had the chimichurri fries and the seafood stew at Claire's incredible recommendation. Absolutely stellar. Please make your way in, even if it's out of the way. read more

Good food however, don't go if you are a group. They refused to split the bill for a group of 8. I think they only did this because it was close to closing. I repeat DO NOT GO AS A GROUP. Bill was gratuity and tax included. The service just felt like a complete switch in attitude. If you can split a bill after we give you cards and cash, you can split a bill beforehand. Definitely feels like a tactic to take your money read more

The reservation was scheduled for 6 and when we got there we had to wait 20 minutes because the restaurant didn't know how to fit the 4 top in the room because they didn't expect us due to the 2 large group of 20 people table. The service was poor. Servers didn't communicate with each other. And we didn't get the biscuits that's everyone received prior to their meal. Drinks were made poorly but we didn't want to take it back for fear that the next drinks would be worse. Instead of an intimate table for 4, the restaurant offered a table for 8 so our table felt split up. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place. I felt cheated with service read more