It's rare to step into a restaurant before the doors open, an almost behind-the-scenes experience…read more You get to see what makes people tick and who they really are. In the restaurant business, we all have a switch: once the doors open, it flips. Until then, you're seeing people exactly as they are. This team is genuine. Hands down. Yes, I know, I'm technically here for a king cake. Standing in line for a king cake from a famous fried chicken company almost feels satirical. But watching the entire team sit down together for a meal an hour before service told me everything I needed to know about the leadership and the values of this company. People matter here. You can see why the sandwiches are as good as they are. You can feel why the king cake is worth the wait. This team operates like a family; kind to one another, intentional, and connected. The food is made with care because the people are cared for. I'm not here to review the food (which is phenomenal) or the king cake. I'm here to review the brand. This is the kind of business we should be proud to support as a community. Keep it up.

I thought Southern's was pretty good overall. The menu offers some unique options, including…read morecreative chicken sandwiches and a few Asian-inspired fusion dishes that go beyond traditional Southern cuisine. I also like that they feature a daily special that isn't on the regular menu--it adds a nice element of variety. Everything is cooked to order, which is definitely a plus. Just keep in mind that most of the menu is fried, so this isn't the place to go if you're looking for a particularly healthy meal.

let this review be a proxy for both the main restaurant and the butcher…read more James Beard has acknowledged the greatness of Donald Link and the Cochon team, so who am I to add my voice to this disucssion? Well - let me anyway. High quality here - from start to finish. Thoughtful, design forward, excellence everywhere. The Gumbo was unlike anything I could have imagined - dark and rich - a treat. Had the butcher slice me some mortadella - then they plated that with some stone ground mustard and crackers - I'll remember this one for a while. if you get down here - make it your mission to get here.

We books an 8pm reservation for our anniversary dinner. We had excellent service and the food was…read moredelish! Shared the steak, boudin balls, grits and kind beans and of course wine. Our server overheard us say happy anniversary and brought us some coconut milk lime sorbet. We brought so much food as left overs but it was all so yummy. Little noisy and very busy. Glad we had a reservation!

Excellent oysters. Big. Fresh. Delicious…read more The fried seafood platter was great too. Added a soft-shell crab - well worth the extra $8. Bartender CJ was a pro. Knew how to serve without being intrusive. Our favorite kind of a locals-only type place where everybody seemed to know each other. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed the friendly neighborhood vibe - a nice bar sitting a block from Canal - go figure.

Happy hour here can't be beat. Half dozen delicious raw oysters for $9.00 or grilled for 12.00!…read morePaired with a $5.00 Bloody Mary was a perfect match. Also a great jambalaya. Service was friendly and quick. Fun spot for economical taste of New Orleans.

Great food, drinks, service and atmosphere. Food is priced very well for the quality.read more

We had an absolutely exceptional dinner at Café Amélie tonight! With the recent rain, the usual…read morepotent French Quarter street smells were washed away, leaving the air beautifully fresh and the temperatures perfectly cool. Though pop-up showers were still lingering, my husband and I decided to take a gamble on courtyard dining--and I am so glad we did! Sheltered under the green umbrellas surrounded by historic brick walls, lush greenery, and rain-kissed citrus trees, the atmosphere was incredibly romantic and peaceful. The courtyard's intimate layout even brought a bit of extra magic to our evening. We sat near another wonderful couple (and their adorable daughter) and became fast friends, sharing laughs and conversation throughout the night. What truly anchored the experience, though, was the incredible service. The staff was remarkably personable, helpful, and welcoming. The dinner itself was excellent from start to finish, showcasing immense culinary skill across every dish. We started with the delicious brussels sprouts and a uniquely seasoned spring/summer gumbo that was unlike any version we've had before (oh, what I would give for the recipe). As for the entrées, the shrimp and grits were phenomenal, and the blackened catfish sandwich with a fresh salad was executed flawlessly...and the bread pudding was fantastic, too! It is rare to find an experience where top-tier hospitality, a breathtaking environment, and great food come together so (seemingly) effortlessly. Café Amélie is an absolute must-visit! We will be back.

My girlfriend and I decided on dinner at Willie Mae's on our last day in NOLA and man were we…read morerewarded for that choice. The gumbo was one of the best things I've tasted in my life, the crawfish etouffee-smothered fried catfish was amazing, and the fried chicken was some of the best I've ever had. The Mac and cheese was also thick, creamy and rich. Their chicken is juicy, steaming hot, and the skin is crispy in a way you wouldn't expect. It's light, airy, almost tempura like crunch. For dessert we ordered the bread pudding with praline sauce and it was the cherry on top. Everything was piping hot and fresh, flavors were on point, service was excellent even sitting at a busy bar, and the staff are all very kind and friendly.

Everything was delicious. Good service! Fried chicken and candied yams were my favorite!read more

Well let me tell you If you r craving some Southern style Fried Chicken this is your place …read more Tender juicy Chicken with a touch of spice wonderful flavour and Plenty of Tasty side dishes to choose from! Staff is so Welcoming and Friendly . Enjoyed every bite Patti and Chris from Ontario Canada

Great service and great food. Zero complaints whatsoever. Will definitely be coming back again soon!read more

Finally! On our last day in NO we tried WJ and wow! This is…read morewhat we thought breakfast in New Orleans would be! Exceeded our expectations! Great coffee bar! Definitely treat yourself and try WJ. Great service too!

Rude service from start to finish. We added ourselves to the waitlist because they had a…read morereservation available, yet watched several families get seated ahead of us while we continued waiting. We were a party of 3 adults and 2 children (one being only 2 years old), and because of that they changed our table type from a 4-top to a 5-top and made us wait an additional 30 minutes. Meanwhile, multiple tables became available that easily could have accommodated us, but the hostess was determined to keep telling us we had to wait. To make matters worse, there was open bench seating in the back where customers ordering to-go could sit. I offered to order food to-go so we could at least sit down and get started while waiting, and she told me if I did that they would remove our name from the waitlist because "you have to pick one or the other." No willingness to problem solve whatsoever. She repeatedly said she was "sorry," but her actions showed the opposite. I was simply trying to work together to find some reasonable solution instead of continuing to watch everyone else get seated while our family, including small children, kept waiting. Absolutely horrible customer service experience.

One of the best places we ate at during our trip! The service was amazing -- all 3 servers we had…read morewere super friendly and attentive. We ordered the shrimp and grits and the étouffée, and both were sooo good. Honestly 10/10. Everything was full of flavor and absolutely hit the spot. Definitely one of our favorite meals from the trip and a place I'd totally come back to!

My expectations were a bit high based off yelp reviews but truthfully it was "just okay"…read more Coffee was watered down (our first cup of the day) and they only had cheesy grits....so you had no other option but to have that if you're in the mood for grits. Place was not busy and seems great for big groups. It's your typical diner ambiance with a bit of a funky smell. If you can get past that, then you'll be fine. I had the breakfast platter (bacon) and my wife had catfish and grits (cheesy grits since that's all they had)

The Luke was honestly one of the best restaurants we went to while in New Orleans…read more It was attached to the Hilton hotel. I mean seriously the different shrimp dishes, to the omelette was unreal. My wife said it was the best omelette she's ever had. The ambiance was great and for the price of this place it's super fair. Not only that but the kind of service you get here is unmatched. Especially Lanicka who was our server for both of the days we were there. Fantastic breakfast experience. Lastly, I now fully know what chicken and waffles can taste like. I now understand the appeal.

Service - perfection. Food - We ordered a selection of…read moreitems, including the Leidenhimer loaf, Flammenkuchen, gumbo, parm potatoes, shrimp and grits, and the pork schnitzel. The loaf was okay, the flammenkuchen was really delicious and rich, the gumbo was cold and tasted fishy (the staff removed this from our bill) the pork schnitzel was the best I've ever had, pa potatoes were heavenly, and the shrimp and grits will haunt my dreams forever. Ambiance - fancy but not foofoo

Jambalaya was great n also crab cakes the best I ever tasted n Vickie was a fantastic server she…read morewas on top of everything.

What a great late night experience. Bryce was an absolute pleasure to have as a server and the food…read morewas just what I needed to cap off my first night in Nola