Truly an amazing experience every time I come here. The ambiance, the drinks, and the service never fails to amaze me. I came here for my birthday and brought in a cake, and they held it in the back until we were ready for it to be served, and I had no doubt in my mind that my cake would be perfectly fine back there. they brought us champagne with lovely edible flowers and juices to put in, which made the experience that much better. For me, it's the little details like that, that make a review of mine go from a 5 to a 10. the decoration in the place made it all the much better, I mean it was truly beautiful inside there. and if it is your thing, there are photo op after photo op in this restaurant. Totally my type of place, well done Justine! read more

If anything I would say you must try for the experience and ambiance of the restaurant. I went on a Wednesday night and they were just as busy as a Saturday night mostly all of the tables were filled with guests enjoying conversation and the sounds of the amazing dj. I was seated promptly after I arrived. The restaurant was busy so I figured it would be a few minutes before my server would be able to make their way over, but I wasn't expecting to wait 20 minutes. If I would've been enthralled in conversation like the other guests I may have not minded much but I was dining alone so I happened to notice. When my server made it over she was very pleasant but quite overwhelmed. She ran over the chef's picks for the day and since I had some time with the menu I was able to give her my entire meal order at once. I went with the onion soup to start and it was very tasty but enough to share for 2. The melted cheese on top was my favorite part! I had went with the potulet roti for the main course. The chicken was extremely succulent and the bed of veggies soaked up every flavor from the chicken. My favorite course as with any meal was dessert. It was lovely banana cream dessert. Overall the food was tasty, the ambiance of the restaurant was amazing. But, the service didn't match what I was expecting. I am hoping the service was simply a reflection of being a new restaurant, I'm willing to give them a try again. read more

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Sorry to say the hype and my excitement didn't match the food: Onion Soup was watery lacking its typical rich base, my entree of Gulf Shrimp en Papilotte consisted of 5 shrimpy shrimp, the Croque Monsieur could have been open faced because the brioche bread was way too thick aka too much bread, and the starter bread rolls were hard. Drinks were solid except for the blue cheese stuffed olives which tasted pre-made from a jar. Service lacked guidance not being familiar with having tried most dishes... and I had to get up to ask for a spoon for my Oysters Perseillade. Incidentally, the oysters were seemingly flavorlessly boiled separately before being dumped into the tiny lidded pot which did have a decent sauce/soup requiring the spoon. Burlesque was untethered to the loud conversational brasserie vibe and the DJ's music further displaced any attempt at a period-mood. Finally the dancers got awkward looks from some of the female patrons. Place needs time and has potential. read more

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I'd give Justine's another half star on another visit IF they work out the kinks they have after being open a month. First the positive... I tend to visit the same established New Orleans culinary institutions on each visit I make. It's not that I don't like to try new restaurants, but the Big Easy has more "misses" than "hits" because of the tourism that drives this city. A lot of restaurants don't have to be good because they know they aren't necessarily going for repeat customers. Justine's is quite the swinging scene and the word is out amoung Louisiana's young bourgeois that this is THE new hot place. We noted several groups of "youngsters" dressed well and celebrating birthdays or forthcoming nuptials. Justine's is the latest concept for local restaurateurs "Justin" and his wife (who is not named Justine - he just liked the name and it dovetails into the burlesque theme that is part of the restaurants' shtick. Incidentally, they were dining at a table near ours that evening. I noted that his meal took just as long to come out of the kitchen as ours did. Service was a bit lacking - our server was a transplant from Las Vegas, who was used to fine dining experiences, but not to troubles in the kitchen. He was not-to-be-seen too many times - I had to flag someone else down to get a refill of water. Our entrees arrived at varied times, which is not how it is supposed to happen. My ribeye was excellent though. I shall likely put this on my restaurant rotation when I am enjoying New Orleans - my third favorite culinary city in the US! read more

I have never had a bad meal in New Orleans, until today. We ordered the escargot which was over cooked and not at all flavorful. Then we ordered a beet ricotta salad which the surprising star was raw arugula who not only hid but sabotaged every flavor. We had the mussels which tasted like they were caught a week ago and then the steak messin rare was just scalded on the outside. My dad bought cheap meat and put it into a stew and the chew I had for my dads stew was about as good as the $36 meal I had at this place. The servers are very nice and the coffee is good but if you like to eat food And pay a decent price, please avoid. read more

Grit, grime, shouts, and frenzy seemed to come standard in the French Quarter, but the vibe here was quite the opposite. Justine was a pristine oasis where all surfaces were immaculate, and although clearly new, there was still vintage charm. Namesake statuette behind the bar set a classy tone, but there was also a nice balance of more contemporary touches like pink neon. And my God, I should have thanked them personally for the well organized space, yes space. There were people at every table, but it never felt crowded, nobody was bumping into us. In a neighborhood where decent places were overflowing with (sweaty) bodies, it was nice to be enjoying the smell of food and wine (rather various degrees of B.O.). Clientele and staff are young. It seemed hip, but the food was classic, and simple, and more importantly, done right. Our party of three shared a 40oz steak, and to our delight it was medium rare from one end of the plate to the other, DELICIOUS! read more

Justine - $135 - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Decor / ambiance is 5 stars. Food is 2. I really wanted to like the food but it was bad. The shrimp papilliotte was bland, unseasoned and small. Came with nothing. For $24, excuse my French, but wtf. I'm sure it will be off the menu soon. Burger was sub par, served cold, nothing special about it and the fries had no flavor. And it was $18. We also had the tartare, lobster app and tuna salad. All lacked flavor. Nothing was great. They were also out of the daily special which was very disappointing because that's what I had planned on ordering. Guess I'm used to good New Orleans food and my standards are high. Sadly, I wouldn't go again if it was on my own dime.... read more

Justine - Lobster, tartare and tuna salad - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We found Justine through a Google search for fine dining in New Orleans. The unique fact they are open on Mondays assisted them in standing out on the search. The website is solid and gives you a great idea of what to expect. The restaurant seems to remain quite busy which made us appreciate the option to reserve a table online ahead of time. The escargot, Brussel sprouts, and Brie Mac N Cheese appetizers were served in a timely and beautifully executed fashion! As we're the cocktails and wine. The menu offers many unique and tasteful pairings that are intriguing. We ordered the steak frites, clams, and burger. The steak was unfortunately over cooked, which for the type of cut can be of horrible impact to texture; to which it was! It was chewy and not enjoyable. Had it have been prepared to medium rare (or even slightly over to medium) versus medium-well, perhaps it would've been easier to consume (?). The server and hosts were fantastic! The ambiance is unlike any in we've experienced in New Orleans! Justine carries itself with a wonderful balance of fine dining and trendy casual. The murals in the back of the restaurant are stunning and the encompass New Orleans rich history, including Ruby Bridges which was noticed and MUCH appreciated! Justine has a great thing going and being able to provide a near flawless execution from the end-to-end is highly impressive! read more

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I honestly wanted to give this place zero stars!!! I waited over an hour for a well done steak and it comes to the table COLD!! Both the steak and fries were cold. The waiter was cold. He avoided our table for a good 30 min. I was at the point of almost walking out. Please try another restaurant! Do not waste your time nor money coming in here. I've been here for two hours HUNGRY AS HELL! Very disappointed. Willie's Chicken here i come!!! By the way. Our server's name was Chris. Avoid his section if you can. He's gonna twirl around the whole restaurant without checking in on you. If you have a problem he is definitely not coming back. read more

Atmosphere and decor was cute. Went to celebrate my husband's birthday. We ordered the cheese bread, which was good. I tried the onion soup that everyone takes about...it was ok. I've had better. I ordered the steak fretes and my husband ordered the chicken confit. Steak fretes was good, but nothing to write home about. The chicken confit was dry. We had creme Brulee for dessert. That was the best thing we had from the entire dinner. The service was great. This is a restaurant I would definitely pass on. I've had better food at local bars read more

Late dinner at Justine Sat night. A cute upscale spot if you want to get dressed up. A place to go to if you're celebrating a bday visiting NOLA for the 1st time like me or even just date night. Food was delicious. My favorite was the BBQ shrimp toast. The toast soaks up all the flavor from the butter and garlic and it's just goodness in your mouth. NOTE: this is not an entree, it's an appetizer. The fried pork belly was also my fave. Perfect little appetizer. Can't see from my pic, cause we ate it up. My first time eating chicken confit. It was good but I wouldn't rave about it. Something about light colored chicken skin.... I wanted it to be crisp and brown all the way. So it was okay. And last, dessert. It was a chocolate whoopy pie and the other was a chocolate something. (forgot the name) It was good. Didn't even know I wanted dessert until it came to the table. Highly recommend Justine! Overall great experience read more

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We went for a birthday dinner on the 22, and had the absolutely fantastic Savannah as well as another server, whose name we unfortunately forgot, but found out it was her birthday as well. Both of these ladies were an absolute delight and made our celebrations absolutely fantastic. Their sommelier came over to us and answered all of our questions with clarity and very thoroughly. He was extremely patient and kind, and talked us through all of the different options of what we were looking for in our drinks. The service here was fantastic, and we LOVED our food. The meal was an absolute delight, and so was the service. The ambiance was great, and we felt very comfortable here. read more

Absolutely fantastic dining experience -- and it was an experience! When I arrived for my reservation on 2/1, about a week after opening, the restaurant was packed. Although my table wasn't yet ready, I was able to grab a seat at the bar and enjoy a truly delicious cocktail. The name escapes me, but it was made with lemon chartreuse and gin -- something with fizz in the name, I think? Regardless, it was fantastic. Quite possibly would be my favorite part of the evening if the service weren't absolutely out of this world. Our waitress and hostess were completely lovely. Keep an eye out for a young woman named Darriante hosting if you are there -- her warm smile and welcoming energy really makes the place! The food is fantastic. Its arrival was a bit slow, but that's to be expected -- they are turning over 400 tables within one week of opening, so I imagine the kitchen is still finding its feet. Didn't impact the quality of the food, though! Even though I couldn't finish everything (typical for me, I never finish my meals it appears), and therefore didn't order dessert, I was extremely satisfied. Can't wait to return! Probably will within the next few weeks. read more

Service was the main part of our experience that really killed the mood. The decor and music made the atmosphere exciting and inviting but it was shortly ruined. We were seated right away since we had a reservation at 7:30. We sat down and she got our drink order but we seemed to have sipped on water for about 30 minutes and she never came to check on us. When we finally put our food order in we waited for about an hour for our food. Our waitress never came to check on us, we had to wave her down just to check on our food. There were a lot of excuses of the kitchen getting backed up, our food came out shortly after that. The food was GREAT I can't complain, but she did not come check on us, she was often talking by the bar or out of site. We ended up being at the restaurant for almost 3 hours, when we paid my friend and i paid in cash. She didn't bother coming back with our exact change, we had to flag 3 waiters down to get our change back. She came back shortly after with the excuse of her not being able to find the exact change even though that was not communicated in the beginning. It's disappointing because the food was good but i would not recommend. read more

Justine - Pam roasted fish of the day & lemon drop martini - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great space great Decor great Ambiance , sitting at the bar is enjoyable and the back room with its amazing artwork is like a museum. The service is impeccable, I had the Croque Monsieur and it was really good. My company however were not thrilled with their entrees (Nicoise Salad) and omelette read more

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Carly was so incredibly kind with recommendations and chatting with us at the bar. She's literally the best and is making our birthday trip the best. Justine's is amazing! Great staff, great drinks, and a great time. Also, whoever is in charge of the playlist -- give them a raise!! read more

Very disappointed with our experience. The cocktails were really good but the food and service was mediocre. We waited a long time for our food and the Wagyu steak was the toughest we have ever eaten. read more

I loved the interior of this restaurant as well as the ambiance. We had reservations and our table was a good one. We had onion soup $14, Bone Marrow $13, Justine Burger $18, Duck Confit $28 along with wine. Nothing stood out, the burger was the biggest disappointment, especially for the price. Our server was new and forgot one of the dishes and dirty plates were slow to clear. This is a newer restaurant so maybe we will try again later in the year. It was A-Ok though. Maybe better for a drink at the bar. read more

Wow this place is hip!!!! Great music brought us memories when we were young. Our appetizers were absolutely delectable. Our entree we had to wait a mix up in the kitchen. Otherwise excellent service and friendly staff. Not stuffy at all. Definitely will come back again ! read more

Food was amazing. cocktails were exceptional. 10/10 service. Savannah behind the bar definitely knows what she's doing. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in town! read more

PERFECTION!!! Wow! Amazing! Beautiful people, beautiful service, beautiful music, beautiful decor, beautiful food and cocktails. Loved it so so much!! read more

Justine - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Perfect place to have my birthday brunch! The service was amazing and the atmosphere was unique. I had the steak frites and the steak was cooked perfectly! So yummy! My boyfriend had the poulet frit croissant which was also super good! Drinks were yummy! Can't wait to try this place again for dinner or lunch! read more

Justine - Steak frites - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This was one of my favorite brunches I have ever been to in New Orleans. I hear that the inside of this restaurant is beautiful but I can't ever imagine wanting to sit anywhere except the patio. Perfect fall weather People watching as they stroll through the quarter Our waiter was so incredibly nice and accommodating. He helped my friend concoct quite the mocktail, and when I said I only like cocktails if they're pretty sweet, he had the bartender tweak their "Napoleon complex" made with rum and lemon to include a little sweet simple syrup and some apples to complete the fall theme. Check out the pic - it tasted as sweet and delicious as it looked. Then there was the food. Oh my God the food. From the onion soup and steak frite appetizer to the poule sandwich to the chocolate tarts and creme brûlée for dessert. Everything was fantastic. I went with the chicken sandwich because I was already eyeing the deserts, but I want to get back here to try the pain perdu, which sounded amazing. Fried chicken sandwiches are surprisingly easy to mess up in my opinion. Some places make them too spicy. Some places are too heavy on the breading. This one was perfect. And how about this for a final twist, the creme brulee was served warm! And I thought it was brilliant!!! Most places I have been to serve it chilled. But I will never eat it that way again I can promise you that. I simply can't wait to bring my different groups of friends here. I will be back again and again for weekends to come. Tout simplement divin read more

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We found this place by accident ... Our Son was feeling home sick ... didn't want to eat. It was close to 9:30pm and we just wanted a nice healthy meal. As we walked and couldn't find anything ... I desperately just gave up and asked someone and I believe she happen to be the manager of Justine's. She kindly recommended what I can choose off the menu for him. We walked in, immediately got a table. Ordered, food was out fast and finally he was able to eat peacefully and was happy. Restaurant is so beautiful. So thankful to have gotten a good meal in a beautiful Resturant. read more

Food was great. No complaints about the food. But the service was not what I am use to. No one came back to fill our water. After our order was taken, no one ever came back to ask if our food was OK. The server just dropped the food off and came back later to give us our bill. It was actually my birthday, we didn't even get a chance mention that to the server. By the end, I just wanted to leave as soon as possible. Too bad because the food was so good. read more

We walked in at around 7:45 on a Sunday and was told there would be about 30 minute wait for our party of 5. The hostess took our phone number and information and told us to be back at 8:30 (which was 45 mins). We asked if we would get a text or alert. She seemed shocked and said that she was unable to do that. We were just wondering why they needed so much information but her reaction was a little funny. Anyway once we got back at 8:30 we still had to wait about 30 more minutes. We grabbed drinks from the bar while we waited. Our waitress was friendly and funny, I wish I could remember her name. The oyster appetizers were awesome. We had them raw and en perseillade, which I preferred. I shared a 15 oz steak and fries and everything was perfect and delicious. Pretty pricey but worth it if you're looking for a cool vibe for a date or special occasion. read more

Cute decor but food was just ok. The onion soup was tiny and the bread was completely submerged in the broth, leaving it soggy and not crusty on top as it should be. The salad had way too much salt. The burger was decent but overcooked. Loved the jus that came on the side, though. It made all the difference. We also had to wait a really long time for our entrees but I'm giving that a pass these days due to staffing shortages. read more

What can I say about this spot?!? We wondered in to this little French restaurant simply because we were hungry but boy did we make a great decision! From the food, to the atmosphere to our server and drinks...all exceeded our expectations! The steak and chicken confit are must tries! We will definitely be back! read more

Service was excellent. Couldn't have been better. The foie gras was not very good. It was like a block of hard butter. Restaurant August had, and maybe still does have, a remarkable foie gras that would melt in your mouth. The Salad Maison wasn't bad and it was a very nice portion, but it looked like a salad that you get in a plastic container, in the prepared food section of a grocery. The presentation was poor. I added crabmeat to mine and some of their Remoulade sauce. The Remoulade did not taste like a typical Remoulade, and was detrimental to the taste of the salad. The wahoo was somewhat rubbery, perhaps an element of the particular filet and not necessarily the kitchen's fault. The dish, overall, was underwhelming, and the consistency of the dish suggested it sat for a while before being served. I'll give it a second try, but based on the experiences of the five people at the table, the meal was disappointing. read more

Justine's is truly a treat. It has great atmosphere and service, with just the right touch of sophistication. Tucked in a beautiful historic building, the restaurant has a lot of story. The owner is the head chef, and you can tell there is a lot of love poured into each and every menu item. The Wagyu Burgers and Buttermilk Chicken Sandwiches are my personal favorite and both are only $20; this restaurant is a must have in the French Quarter. read more

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

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Went to their Saturday brunch. Ordered a Riviera Colada, which was excellent, loaded with alcohol, making it worth the cost. For food, I got the Steak Frites, which took 45 minutes to be brought to the table, by which time it was almost completely cold. The meat was burnt all around the edges, making it almost inedible. The fries were good, but it was not enough to make the $35 price tag worth it. read more

Justine - Steak Frites - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Overall food, service, and ambiance were good, however, with so many other outstanding restaurants in NOLA they definitely a solid middle tier player. I was a bit concerned by the reviews of bad service, but I can gladly say that they must have made a lot of improvements and trained their team better since our experience was solid. Always a good sign that the restaurant is constantly looking for way to improve. A restaurant that specializes in classic French technique certainly served up some delectable dishes. While not all dishes were a hit I truly enjoyed the overall experience. A few highlights and must get are: Lobster Tartine, Poisson Amandine (the texture, and flavor!), and Pots de Creme (so creamy). The Duck Confit and Foie Gras Torchon were good, but not the best I had. Finally, the Petite Filet Au Poivre was really underwhelming and really lacking in flavor, avoid at all cost. I wouldn't say I'd come out of my way to come back with so many options out there, but if you haven't been, definitely worth a taste. read more

There's no better party around than the French Quarter during carnival. Drinks are endless; music and parties appear spontaneously; eating is almost a chore, a sad obligation to take you away from the bright raging mess going down at all times and in every direction. I had a few hits of Lemon Kush before dipping into Justine the Sunday before Mardi Gras. Usually, in my state, I would've been a bit self conscious approaching the host stand of such a brightly lit restaurant. But she was working a service during Mardi Gras, I figured, and had surely seen worse. Justine is broken into a few different sections. Walking in, you pass through the patio, where randoms off the street and likewise unqualified persons are seated. The main room is for our average, more respectable guest spending $50-$80 a head, and the more sophisticated dining room in the back feels like a refuge for people who want to take the meal seriously. All of this makes sense, but it would be nice if the restaurant weren't so obvious about it. I had a reservation, and still had to negotiate with the hostess to not sit next to some drunk idiots on the patio. She obliged with a knowing smile and seated me in general population instead. Cocktails were nice; thoughtfully crafted and hand delivered by either the bartender or the captain or some other such well dressed individual who was not our server. I don't generally like meeting people while high but this was a nice touch. Our server tolerated my stupid menu questions with a smile, and then recommended a few items: Oysters En Perseillade, Gulf Fish Amandine, Onion Soup Gratinee. I briefly lost track of time, and spiraled into a debate with myself over why the kitchen declined to call it French Onion Soup. Did they want to spice things up? Maybe they thought it was repetitive to call put a "French" prefix on a dish being served in the French Quarter? Whatever. All of those would do and thank you, patient server. The Gulf Fish was not what I'd hoped for. It was good, but only had a notes of flavor going for it. I expect all $30 seafood entrees in New Orleans to be mind blowing and this didn't hit the marks. A misorder for sure. The Soup was cozy and easy to love, I worked through it slowly, deliciously. It was so rich I almost couldn't finish it. The Oysters were some of the best I've ever had. My mind was so thoroughly blown I debated doubling down. They tasted how I imagined the best escargot in the world might. Bravo. (For the record, this is not the sequence I received the food.) Justine is a nice addition to the French Quarter (as far as this tourist is concerned). The food and atmosphere are refined enough for an important meal, and casual to the point that the likes of me could make it through unscathed. There are plenty of famously important places to eat in New Orleans, and Justine is in the cards. read more

Caught Happy Hour on a quiet Sunday. The drinks & appetizers did not disappoint. Try the BBQ shrimp (great flavor & subtle spicy essence) and Pork Belly. Sat at the bar and our bartender was fabulous! He shared culinary & cultural gems that definitely elevated the experience. Oh yeah, it's super cute if you're on the TikTok/IG vibe. read more

Justine - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The perfect dinner date. The food, the ambiance, and the service(!) are impeccable. Wonderful selection of bubbly, if you're into that sort of thing. We certainly are, and we will return every opportunity we have. Thanks Chef! read more

Justine - Justine's sommelier will take you on a magical journey, all you have to do is ask... - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Saw the negative reviews and decided to give it a try anyway. So glad we did! Drinks were spot on!! Ordered escargot for appetizer and it was amazing!!! I've been to France and had it there, this one was delicious. A manager came to our table to see how we liked it since they had just changed up the recipe. Loved it!! Had the shrimp dish which was awesome and my husband had the short ribs. Not one complaint!! The atmosphere is very authentic French. We were even seated by the open doors facing the street! We only had 10 minutes left before our concert but our waiter was so kind in getting our dessert out quickly and getting our check to us so we could jet out. Don't think twice, just go. You'll be glad you did. read more

Justine - Shrimp dish (wrapped in paper) - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I've been here several times and the food is always good. I mostly return to enjoy the sexy French quarter vibes during carnival.

I was CRAVING French onion soup and my boyfriend and I decided we'd just pop in for a drink and some soup. First of all this place is so beyond cute! From the lights to the decor it's such an awesome looking restaurant. We ordered cocktails and I got something with tequila and pineapple, which was very yummy and not too sweet. I was really hoping the soup would be good because the pictures make it look sooo scrumptious but sadly it wasn't. For a city that is known to have foods with bursting flavors, i was completely disappointed. The soup needed flavor, literally anything would have helped. read more

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Upon walking in the door you could feel this was not the New Orleans hospitality you have enjoyed while visiting the city. It was were a bother. Took over ten minutes to get a drink - felt like they were saying please walk out because it is not getting better from this point on. Drinks bad, food was better than drink, maybe because you are starving before it got to you. So many other great choices in New Orleans. So many flavors of Louisiana you will miss by going to Justine's. I went 3 weekends ago and still feel disappointed and I am use to snooty overpriced places. At least the other places had something to back it up with. read more

Great decor! Very unique and detailed. This is one of the most hip places we saw. Our service was good and food was delicious. read more

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