We enjoyed the cocktails and food at Justine, but we did not have a great staff experience. I understand during these times it can be difficult to find good staff, and this restaurant is definitely struggling. Didn't expect it from such a high-end restaurant though. The food, particularly the BBQ shrimp, it's worth a try! read more

Justine - Nice cocktails - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We did a girls Mardi Gras brunch and it required a prefixed menu. The service, drinks, and ambiance were very good. The food, however, was not that good. I liked the appetizer and dessert but the main dish was disgusting. Would maybe try again with a smaller group. read more

This place will also be my go to when I am in New Orleans! It's a great place for date nights or for drinks with friends! The staff is always friendly & on top of it!! I am not sure if John still works there but he was always my favorite waiter!! This place is also great for pictures! I am obsessed with their burger! (: read more

Justine - Justine Burger - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We had dinner here for our 35th wedding anniversary and they made our evening so special! Our server Toni was amazing! My husband has a NY strip and it was cooked to perfection! read more

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Great Date Night option in the French Quarter. The Justine burger with wagu meat is a fantastic choice along with the chicken confit. The chicken confit was delectable...it had a sweet potato purée and some veggies and the chicken was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend this place also for the ambiance and yummy drinks! read more

Justine - Chicken confit - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Justine was so fun! I came here with a group of girlies (as you should for Girl's Night Out) and it was amazing. The ambience is great. The service is beyond what anyone can ask for. When I tell you there were 3 men who approached our table to introduce themselves to help us, each with a different purpose it seems. greeter, our server, and someone who also came to assist us. Dress up! Because you can. I got the Justine Burger which was so good! The gravy that came with the burger was Chef's kiss. Our friend had a tomato allergy and couldn't eat the gravy, so they were able to help us with that. They are extremely knowledgeable of the menu. The fries were a bit too salty for me, but still very good! read more

Justine - Justine burger - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I was walking with friends and this restaurant really stood out. The decor looked great so we decided that we'd try to check it out later. We made it a point to stop here before going to the airport. We didn't have a reservation but were able to sit at the bar. The bar tender was so friendly and answered all of our questions. We ended up getting dessert and drinks. We tried the banana bread with a bruleed banana. For drinks we got the silent fix and the 1789. We loved everything. I wish we had time to try more things. read more

Justine - Banana bread - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sweet respite from the madness. The staff was lovely and the food incredible. And there was no wait! Loved everything about our time here. read more

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Service was amazing. All of the staff made the experience better. The restaurant had very cute decor. The food was lacing flavor. Crawfish Mac had 3 pieces of crawfish and the Brie was flavorless. The shrimp and grits were good but very small portions. read more

Been waiting a while to check this place out . Loved the food. Steak Tartar was mouth watering delicious. Country Fried Garden Oysters were incredible , and the dipping sauces exploded in my mouth. Steak Frites , thumbs up !! Service was fine, but it's NOLA , so I expect things to be slack. I will say this , the sommelier came over and helped us choose a bottle of wine and he was very friendly. Dessert , the Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Semifreddo , to die for. read more

Justine - Looking forward to coming back !! - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I went with a group of 12 women for my friend's 22nd birthday dinner! Our server, Rene, did a fantastic job and I would highly recommend him. All of the drink we had were delicious and the food was so good. The chicken confit was one of the best dishes I have had in a while and the baked Brie and crab dip with baguette appetizer was so yummy as well. Justine had a great wine selection as well as a very eye catching wine cellar presentation on the way to the restrooms! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone in the New Orleans area and I will definitely be back again to try more of their menu items. Keep up the good work! read more

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I went here for Coolinary with a large group. I could blame that for my experience but the service was good and all the food was hot when it came out. But man, the food here was one of the worst restaurant meals I've had in a long time. I started with the french onion soup. This was probably the best dish but it was hard to eat because half the cup it was in was just a giant hunk of cheese. I mean, I love cheese but it was way too much. My entree was a burger with fries. This whole dish was just inedibly salty. Especially the dipping sauce, just way too much salt. My friend couldn't finish his either. I think the waiter knew something was wrong when neither of us wanted to bring leftovers home. The last dish was the chocolate meringue cloud which was just like a huge hunk of chocolate, just way too chocolate-y. I ended up just eating the ice cream it was served with. I was really looking forward to eating here so I hope it was just an off day! read more

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Justine is a great vibe if your looking for a more high end experience in NOLA. the drinks, food and service were all really good. It is definitely on the pricier end and is not as easy to get into as some of the other restaurants around but is still a great experience. Portion sizes also aren't huge for the price so I would not go expecting to get stuffed/have left overs to take home. read more

Justine - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The interior design and lighting inside creates a rally vibe - almost 1930s feel. Wine list is good. Scallop dish was very small. Waitress was super cool and friendly. Wasn't really a fan of the Wagyu bavette but maybe it's my fault for expecting a steak and had sliced wagyu with sauce on top. French Onion soup was VERY VERY good, the best I can remember. read more

A beautifully decorated spot with a fun ambiance! Came with a group and split a bunch of appetizers. A little on the pricey side for the amount of food but everything was pretty tasty and we loved the cocktails! Lots of very photogenic spots and our waiter was also very friendly and accommodating. read more

Justine - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It's such a beautifully unique restaurant- from the artwork in the dining rooms to the elegant but edgy decor. Service staff was friendly and welcoming. The scorpion fish (similar to monk) daily special was amazing. We also loved the blueberry upside down cake. read more

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This is a super cute restaurant. Really great service and the maitre d also gave us complimentary champagne just as an appreciation for visiting NoLa. Banana bread: you must order this. It was super delicious. Very moist. We almost ordered another one for dessert because it was so good Crab eggs Benedict: very generous on the crab. My husband reports that it was pretty good. Burger: this was supposed to be an 8oz burger but based on the thinness and size of the beef patty it was probably more like 4 oz. it was still a good burger and I got it with a fried egg. The bun was pretty thick...probably more bun than I would prefer. The fries were delicious. Well seasoned and very crispy on the outside read more

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Review: An Expensive Brunch that Underwhelmed Folks, I really wanted to love Justine. Well-known, highly regarded in Nola, and a place that many look at as a destination. We came in for brunch on a Saturday, and the food just wasn't great at all. So the good: service was pleasant, drinks were decent, and the vibe was pretty nice. Everything else was not great, sadly. The service was very slow, and the food kind of sucked. The salad was fine, the fried sweet potato was really pretty decent, but the Justine breakfast was really basic, and the burger was totally burned (we ordered medium rare, it was well done and the bun was singed completely). I'll come back, but the food needs to improve. Hopefully they'll get the kitchen in order - the place obviously has a ton of promise, and others have posted some great reviews - could have been an off day. read more

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Wow!!! This place not only has superb atmosphere and food but the service is on another level!! Quintin took exceptional care of us and made the experience everything !! He is absolutely the best! read more

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Absolutely delicious! We were on a time crunch and went at lunch time and were served right away. Our server was great. Highly recommend the scallops and steaks! Also, the inside is so cute! read more

Justine - Espresso martinis - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We had a fantastic time at Justine for our anniversary last night! Upon learning it was our anniversary the staff bent over backwards to make sure we had a fantastic time! They were all so courteous and funny. The food was absolutely amazing and everything from appetizers, drinks, main course and dessert were amazing. The vibes inside were perfect for dinner and drinks! read more

Yes, yes & yes! Justine was an amazing experience. The service was great and all the staff (I think our server's name was Christopher) that helped us along the way were truly a blessing. We were celebrating two birthdays so we did the whole shebang, cocktail selections were nice though lacking one made with vodka - most were gin/bourbon-based. They do have a full bar though. Long list of wines, but a couple extra options for wines by the glass would have been nice.  For food, I have been wanting to try the French Onion Soup for so long and it definitely lived up to the hype. Hands down the best French Onion Soup I have EVER had. My other favorite was the Mac au Fromage made with gruyere - absolutely delish. If you order the Burger, definitely get the au poivre sauce on the side. If dessert is calling your name, get the Creme Brulee.  PASS on the Baguette ($8) - price didn't really match the product of what was given. The baguette was half of a whole one and the butter served with didn't have much taste. Also - IMO, the Roasted Chicken was not justifiable for $28, but was tasty regardless. Overall, great experience and will definitely be back. read more

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First the staff was amazing. Not sure if it this guy was the manager or the owner but he kept coming to the table to interact with us and ensure we were having a good time. Our server was also great. She was very attentive and friendly. The music selection was perfection! It went great with the overall ambience of the restaurant. The food was great too. Even my picky nephew enjoyed his burger. I seriously have no complaints. I'll be back. read more

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I'm hoping my Sazerac is ok. I'm not eating a thing from here though. A quick trip to the restroom and I am disgusted by the overwhelming smell of urine wafting down the hall. Smelled like a really bad truck stop bathroom in rural Mississippi Edit: Sazerac is decent. Still not eating though. read more

Great service. Everyone was friendly and attentive. Loved the escargot. Has red fish with crab which was fresh.

This was a great experience! Waitress was firm and to the point, but got us everything we needed on time. My only complaint was the food - go for the vibes and the drinks, as the food selection is not that great. It's more expensive than it should have been. Drinks and dessert? Amazing!! Go check it out! read more

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Saving someone from passing this up. After seeing multiple recent poor reviews I felt like I needed to give this place a try, and boy do I have to say those reviews were so far off base. The food was some of the best we've ever had, even surpassing some Michelin star restaurants we've been to in my opinion, but the service was on another level. I certainly felt attended to, the server (Heather) was knowledgeable, pleasant to speak with, and quiet frankly the best part of the experience! In a city that is well known for poor customer service this location stands above the crowd! Go try it before stooping to the "NOLA" staples you see all over the travel guides. read more

Justine - Interior atmosphere is fantastic - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Such an amazing place, the ambiance and atmosphere made the experience great. We enjoyed the filet with fries which were cooked to perfection. Our waiter was great and suggested the banana toffee pudding, a must try! Thank you so much Justine, definitely one of our favorites here in New Orleans! read more

Justine - 8oz Filet Mignon with fries - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Our waiter was good. I appreciated the birthday creme Burlee. However, they charged us $65 for one shot of Don Julio 1942. I didn't catch it until after the tab was paid. There is no way ever on this planet one shot of Don Julio 1942 should be almost half the price of the entire bottle. When we had our waiter go back and ask the bartender if it was correct, we were told it was. The funny thing is the actual menu of the drinks doesn't list Don Julio 1942. But it does list the other three that they offer. The food was just ok. I would never recommend nor return to this restaurant. read more

Decor is amazing. And that's about all the good I have to say. The caddy host really seems to hate human beings. When we first tried to get a table here the day before, he blankly repeated over and over again "due to staffing shortages we can't seat additional guests" but literally wouldn't explain if we could put out name on a wait list or if we should try to come back later. Stupidly, we thought maybe the host was having a bad day, and we decided to make reservation for the next day (Sunday). Turns out it was the same host again, and he relishes in making people feel like crap. He lead us to our table without uttering a word. I guess we were mortal enemies in a past life... I have no idea. Our waitress was very sweet but for some reason we were told right off bat that the kitchen was out of eggs, cheese, and croissants -- elements of about 70% of the dishes. Again, I can't say why we didn't leave. Clearly we are gluttons for punishment. This is were it gets interesting. Ten minutes later another table ordered all the dishes were were told were unavailable... and just in case you thought we heard them wrong, nope, they were indeed brought those exact items... they were even brought an EXTRA croissant which they turned away. The waitress (again, who seemed very nice but was stuck dealing with bad management) told us the kitchen didn't want to serve us those items and she couldn't really come up with a good answer why not. She eventually was able to get the manager -- who never came to the table -- to comp the entire bill. We gave the waitress $20 for a tip and left. I used to work in restaurants and know the ins and outs. Never been treated like this. To make matters worse, my wife is pregnant and now have to worry if the kitchen may have messed with our food. Seem like a lot of love was put into the decor, but this was the worst restaurant experience I've ever had (minus the waitress, who genuinely seemed embarrassed by the behavior of her kitchen, host and management.) I don't tend not to bother to write bad reviews, but this place worked exceptionally hard to earn the effort. This was the Sunday after Mardi Grad bty. Didn't post right away because my initial review was a bit too hot. Stay away at all costs, unless you enjoy bad service performance theater. read more

I hate writing bad reviews ( if you check my profile you'll see it's rare for me to do so), and I almost gave this place a two star because the ambience and atmosphere of the restaurant was actually really cool.. it's what drew us to eat there. Unfortunately, this was easily the worst meal I've had in NOLA and quite possibly the worst dining out meal I've had in my life. We made a reservation that morning for 9:00 that night, and arrived early because we knew they closed at 10:00 so wanted to be respectful. When our waitress arrived I asked if the Old Fashioned came on a big cube instead of with crushed ice (I'm picky about that), and she told me that it did. When the old-fashioned finally arrived it was made with crushed ice, so I just asked if it could be made with a big cube since she said it came out that way.. she seemed upset and took the drink from me. About 10 minutes later an old-fashioned made correctly came out. The waitress apologized and I said it was no problem at all, mistakes happen. When we finally did order, we got the Steak Fritte cooked medium and the Shrimp N' Grits. We never saw or heard from our waitress again until about an hour (potentially more) later when our food finally arrived at the table.... no biggie, good food takes time to cook, although it would have been nice to get asked for a water or cocktail refill at least once. The Shrimp N' Grits were dry as can be, looking like they had been sitting under the heat lamp since the building was built, and the steak was unbelievably chewy. We had been talking to the table next to us and asked them how everything was, which they replied "not great". We ate about 40% of our meals and the waitress came up, asked if we were done (never asked how everything was) and took the plate away. Now I know there are a lot of extremely rude and entitled people that go out to restaurants, but I can promise you my wife and I are not that. We were polite and courteous the entire time, I'm really not sure why we were met with such animosity, but for a $120 meal I absolutely expect a little bit of kindness and courtesy in return. Bummer, Bye Justine. read more

Tonight was my second and final time eating at Justine. I ordered onion soup, salad and gries. Soup was lukewarm, I needed to ask for extra dressing for salad, My husband ordered mussels (too salty) and steak tartar ( that wasn't seasoned enough). They brought all my food at once. I dined here in May and was impressed enough to come back. I have many restaurants in New Orleans that have remained in my rotation. Sadly Justine will no longer be in my rotation. read more

A group of friends and I went to Justine for lunch. The atmosphere was lovely and was not busy at all. Our server, Michael K, was super nice at the beginning of our meal. However, his demeanor changed throughout the meal. We waited on drinks for about 45 minutes. One of our friends waited an hour and a half for her drink. We asked about the status of our drinks and he seemed annoyed. We were not trying to be pushy at all. We were simply genuinely confused why our drinks were taking as long as they did. We noticed that the other table was complaining about how long the food was taking and he was much nicer to them than us. Every question was met with a snarky response that left us feeling awkward. The servers bringing out the food were much nicer and easier to talk to than him. Overall it was an unpleasant experience given our great the atmosphere was. read more

Top 5 of the worst service places I've ever had. We sat for 20 minutes before a drink was ever in front of us. After dropping our drinks our server left immediately (which became a trend) by the time he came back there was no need to order apps because it had already been so long we were ready to order entrees. Ordered the French onion soup and it came out as pictures, twice. We complained nicely the first time and it was served the exact same way the second time, croutons were burnt and cheese wasn't even melted. While our waiter wasn't apologetic at all the manager somewhat was. They acted like this is the way it was served, but when we showed yelp review pictures we got "I know what it's supposed to look like" as a response. It was over an hour before we had any food in front of us. My steak was undercooked, I kindly sent it back. I can't do rare steak in any form, I've gotta have that texture change! It came back, better but still a little raw for me. Which, whatever, I kept it, just ate the more done pieces. We were never offered more drinks until the manager came with our free dessert. Never offered starters. Waiter was gone an exponential amount of time every time. This was my first trip to Nola, I spent most of time sick in the hotel room. This was our last night and anniversary dinner and the first time I've left the room in two days. To say it was disappointing is an understatement. They took the soup off and gave us a free dessert but all I wanted to do was get the check and leave. read more

Justine - Poorly made French onion soup. This was after I returned it the first time - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Such a perfect oasis after a long day of walking ! We came here first by literally walking past and glancing in. It's Beautiful, and the cafe style patio in the front is perfect, but RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! We first ate and drank at the bar , loved it so much that we booked for the next night ! We were seated in the patio area and could not have been happier The food is FRENCH AND FABULOUS, though both nights we felt it was a bit heavily salted. Staff are wonderful and drinks are delicious! read more

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I cannot recommend this place. Three reasons: 1. Called last minute for a reservation. 9:45pm was fine. But, showed up an hour early assuming we would just sit at the bar for a drink and the place was 2/3 full. We were seated right away. So why the 9:45? 2. Waiter was one of the rudest guys I've come across in hospitality. Clearly wanted to rush us through dinner and go home. Jerk attitude the entire time. 3. Menu is very narrow. OK if you specialize, but this is a bistro - there should be more variety. Bragged about their Waygu steak/frites - saw it served and was a very thin steak with shoestring frites...did not look impressive at all. Too many better options in NOLA. read more

The food was absolutely amazing & our waiter was so kind & knowledgeable! There was also a new waitress Jasmine who was so sweet & wonderful!! We highly recommend this restaurant!! read more

Came here for drinks with my friends. The place looks trendy and it was a packed house. We were seated when we came in. Ordered the French onion soup with a red wine. I gave 4 stars, because it took over 1.5 hours for the soup to come in. However, the soup was delicious! It was very cheesy and the caramelized onions gave it a sweet contrast. Overall, I would recommend this place for those who want to grab drink, just be mindful of the time you come in as it might be pretty busy. read more

Justine - French onion soup - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

By far one of the better dining experiences I've had. Quintin was amazing as our bartender and made us feel extremely welcome to the city. If you like good quality food and amazing customer service this place might just be for you. read more

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Shari V and I were treated to a very nice brunch at Justine's by my brother. Good guy. The service was friendly. No complaints in that department. The restaurant was very cool looking. I would say it's a casual atmosphere but still kind of swanky. We had dinner on their "porch" area with a few doors open to the sidewalk. The weather was perfect to sit outside-ish. I went to the restroom and was surprised by the size of Justine's. Plenty of room for patrons. Our food was very decent. I had the pain perdu. I opted for the breakfast part of brunch but pain perdu felt more like dessert which I appreciate. Extremely sweet. Bread was light and thick cane syrup topped with strawberries. Shari V had the burger which looked ok at best. She gave it a 2/5. My brother had the steak and eggs. His hanger steak was cooked a perfect medium rare and he loved his dish. I had a taste and agreed, it was the best order of the three. Justine's had friendly staff, great atmosphere and decent food. We will give them another shot but book a dinner next time. I'm interested to see how they do. read more

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