Great Ambiance, very esthetically pleasing great for photos(they don't allow flash photography) also have a very diverse cocktail list. I sat at the bar and had great service. I initially wanted to order the lobster but it wasn't available but the steak was good. Definitely want to go back to try the lobster and more cocktails of the menu read more

Kira - Midas's Touch, was a great spin on a French 75 but made with Brandy & Sparkling Sake - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Ask for Gabe!!!!!!!!! He's absolutely the best- Interior was beautiful. get the hummus.

After reading some of the reviews about the service at Kira was I apprehensive about my visit. Thankfully we end up have outstanding service. Out server was incredibly attentive, and her recommendations were spot‑on. Started with a dirty martini and it wasn't to my liking so I went for their version of a pina colada that ube in it. I enjoyed it. We ordered a lot of food, and everything came out quickly and beautifully plated. We tried the Tuna Tartare, Tuna Crispy Rice, Bang Bang Shrimp, Bone Marrow, Tempura Vegetables, and the Crab Caesar Salad. I enjoyed every dish, but the shrimp and tuna options were definitely my favorites. read more

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Dark ambiance. No service bartender so both bartenders are busy making drinks for the restaurant and not paying too much attention to patrons seated at the bar. 830: ordered Wagyu dry aged and lump crab Cesar. Strawberry in bloom and coke. 8:42 delivery of meal. Salad is heavy on bacon bits. Steak good but not the best quality. Cooked perfectly though. Did wish that the topping spread more evenly to cover entirety. Bartender walked past multiple times for beers and bevs for other people. Had to flag down someone else from behind the door behind the bar to give us another plate for sharing. 48: asked how things were. 9:04 finished. Would I come back? Eh. Maybe. read more

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Stopped by Kira around 8pm for a quick bite and a glass of wine before heading out to explore New Orleans for the evening, and the first thing I noticed was how gorgeous the space is. The interior is super intentional and beautifully designed so definitely a vibe. I wanted to snap a few photos, but the menu kindly requests no flash photography, and the space is pretty dark, so no high quality pics from me. Our server was amazing, I hate I forgot his name. He was very personable and great at reading the table. He gave thoughtful recommendations based on what we said we were in the mood to do in Nola that evening, which I always appreciate. This was my first time trying bone marrow, and honestly it just wasn't for me. But that's more about my personal taste than anything the restaurant did. On the other hand, the Japanese sweet potato was really good. It was perfectly cooked with a nice soy glaze, and the pickled vegetables alongside it added a great balance. That said, I'm not sure it justified the $18 price point. Overall, Kira leans a bit pricey for what you get. I don't know that I'd come back for a full dinner, but I'd absolutely return for a drink at the bar and to enjoy the ambiance. Definitely worth checking out at least once for the experience. read more

Kira - Bone marrow - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The service was good, but the food was truly a disappointment. This was the worst meal we had in New Orleans. Everything tasted old and lukewarm as if it had been sitting in the fridge and reheated. The bang bang shrimp was soggy and lukewarm. Bone marrow was too salty. Wagyu meat was cold and deli tasting. The most disappointing dish was the cod. The fish was super soggy and pretty disgusting. Would not recommend this to my worst enemy. We paid $140 for 4 dishes, which is highway robbery. Tasted worse than airplane food. Some of the five star reviews look highly suspicious and are written by people who have only written 1 review and have no profile picture. Take my word and stay far away from this establishment. read more

First off, the decor is beautiful. Really vibey and good for a girls night or date night. Regardless of the rest of my review, I think this place is worth a try and a "judge for yourself" situation: Food tasted good but was a bit overpriced for portion sizes even as a family style/small plates situation. Or, if the food felt a little more exclusive/thoughtful I think the price could be justified for the portion. I felt like the Mediterranean/Japanese fusion idea was cool in theory, but ultimately an odd combo of cuisines and the progression of flavors as our food came out felt a little all over the place to me if that makes sense. Service was decent but didn't feel personal. I think this place could be really great with some editing. Everything felt like it was juuuust on the tipping point of being the experience I was expecting. Also Im not sure if this location used to be a night club in a previous life but the bathroom made this feel like the case. Would've loved to have walked into an equally vibey and on brand bathroom. Maybe that seems nit-picky but ultimately part of the overall experience. read more

Ordered the Wagyu steak and it was perfectly seasoned and cooked and came with a tomato dip and cheese dip on the side, which was an amazing combination. Love the idea of fusing Japanese and mediterranean and would b definitely be interested in trying other menu items. Staff are wonderful and the inside is giving dim lounge vibes. read more

Kira - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

After taking a long uber over to Kira, I arrived a little after 9:00. Host let me know they weren't serving any more food but that I could get a drink at the bar. I let her know I don't drink but rather there for dinner. An older Caucasian women came over (manager, I didn't get her name) and told me they are about to host a private event, so they have closed down the kitchen to accommodate that party. This was NOT posted on any social media or their website. She then walked me out and said to go across the street for dinner. Please consider having better media posting on such events so costumers don't waste their money and time. I won't be coming back. read more

Bar service good - Pomegranate sour was delish. Hamachi starter came together with shrimp mixed grill main. Mixed grill had whole cherry tomatoes & sliced raw onion sprinkled with parsley called an onion salad. Don't slap raw onion on the plate & call it a salad. By time I finished starter, main was room temp. Another guest's crab salad came with black cod - pretty sure his was room temp too when he finished with salad. Final answer: Wouldn't repeat visit. read more

First and foremost let's give it up for the ambiance, decor and the mood of this restaurant. It's an experience to say the least! Dark lit and sexy. The service was top notch and the food was good. I ordered the bang bang shrimp, poached lobster, and the Caesar salad with lump crab meat and bacon. The bang bang shrimp were the star of the show. The poached lobster was mid but the curry pairing sauce was gre read more

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Came in for drinks and sat at the bar, the hostess was super helpful in finding us seats. The bartenders were friendly and accommodating, and the two cocktails we tried were both really well crafted. We ordered the broccolini and the bone marrow. Both were very good, but the bone marrow was amazing and definitely the standout. I'd come back just for that! The vibe inside is really nice and more on the upscale side, perfect for a date night or nice dinner. I'll definitely be back. read more

Kira - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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It's a bit hidden away! Once you walk in, it's a very cool decor with "hip" music. The food is fantastic! The menu doesn't really do the dishes justice, they're so much more flavorful and filling than I was expecting. And the service was great! Friendly and great timing throughout the meal. A delish birthday dinner! We'd love to come back! read more

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Vibe dining at it's finest. They took a familiar location and added a vibacious twist and here we are. We arrived at opening because we couldn't get a reservation and sat in the bar section. Service didn't lack one but. Drinks were great and the food was a hit. Honorable mention on the lobster: it was PERFECTION. Tender, juicy, well seasoned and good to the last bite. read more

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Kira is an amazing warm also welcoming place. You walk in greeted very personal. The pickled veggies were so packed with favor "seasoned with all the love". The Bang Bang shrimp spoke for itself cause it was BANGING!!!! Now let's get into this lobster 10 out of 10 tender juicy not chewy perfection YES!!! I'd get it again and again oh and again!!! The ambiance is dark but cute and private beautiful for picture but the food so good you aren't going to worry bout them. Last but not least Sabrina our waitress was very attentive knowledgeable on all of the dishes. This is a great place to go we passed it up a few time but it was definitely worth it!!! NOW YOUR TURN.... read more

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Great service, great ambiance and even better food. Our waiter Andre was SO nice, friendly and gave great recommendations and explanation of the menu. We enjoyed everything we had: hamachi crispy rice, mezze board, cauliflower (so good) lamb & shrimp robatas, miso cod (amazing) and the striploin. Many reviews complained about the portion sizes, we thought they were normal and most were bigger than expected. We throughly enjoyed our experience. PS: the bathroom is fine. There is nothing wrong with it, people are so dramatic. read more

Kira - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I had a blast at Kaira on my date night. Everything we tried from steak, lobster, broccolini, even the spinach was spot on. The cocktails were perfect, and our waitress had just the right sweet touch. The place has a really sexy ambiance that makes it ideal for a date night, and you'll probably want to snap photos of everything. The entrance is definitely the prime photo spot. They'd only been open a couple of weeks when I went, but it was already amazing. Definitely going back. read more

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Saw a tik tok that reccomend this place so i went when i was in town and was so dissatisfied with the service i ended up sitting at the bar and the bartenders didnt even acknowledge me for 8 minutes and then when my crab Cesar came out it smelled so fishy and was not good at all. Maybe it was just a bad day im not sure but i was disappointed read more

Kira is one of those rare restaurants that actually makes you want to double back and we never double back to restaurants. The food was excellent, every dish felt intentional, and the flavors were clean and beautifully balanced. The vibe is upscale but not pretentious, and the service made the whole night feel special. My wife literally said, 'We have to come back here,' and that does not happen often. Kira just earned a permanent spot on our list read more

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I came here to celebrate my best friend's birthday, and it was truly a beautiful experience. The food was good, so hits and misses. We ordered from different sections, but the stars of the night were definitely the bang bang shrimp and the steak skewers (named something else on the menu). Omg, so good! The cocktails were decent, though not extraordinary. I would skip the Japanese sweet potato There's a no-flash policy, so no food pictures. Overall, a lovely experience with excellent service; our food arrived quickly, making it even better. read more

Kira - Inside - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The food was very good I ordered the flatbread, bang bang shrimp, ube drink was delicious and strong, and the strip. The broccoli was a little lackluster it did lack seasoning. My server I think her name was Stephanie she was great as well, very attentive. The ambiance was perfect for photos it just was a little too loud and it is freezing in there. read more

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This is definitely a culinary experience. We are in the era of everything is expensive so just YOLO... Flavor is packed in everything all the way down to the pickled veggies. The bang bang shrimp is a MUST yes they are cliché now but hey when done right hit every time. The perfect hint of spice and colossal sized. The lobster stole the show its not chewy its not under cooked its to perfection gonna be hard to share lol its expensive but hey worth it. The ambiance is second to none. No flash photos its dark so enjoy the moment. Its rite on the corner you can easily miss it but its in the old mister so spot. Hopefully this place last a long time its a gem. Lastly Sabrina was so attentive and knowledgeable about every dish and the start till now she was wonderful! Make sure to make reservations it gets booked up read more

This restaurant is gorgeous! There's no signage outside which is my only con, I saw a couple walk back and forth past the building 4 times before they finally found the entrance. As soon as you step inside you're transported into luxury and a feeling that you're out of town. Now we all know there are many gorgeous restaurants where the food is lackluster but they still get hyped up so I was curious how this would rank. I was so happy that I enjoyed every single thing we ordered! I started off with the mezze board and the pink lights cocktail. The bread that came with the mezze was very crunchy and thin so we ended up asking for a fresh basket which was perfect. The roasted garlic hummus was delicious with the crispy chick peas on top! Then I had the wagyu with truffle butter which was so good! The Japanese sweet potatoes and roasted cauliflower were amazing! Everything was so good and I cannot wait to come back read more

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Lamaun was amazing made My experience 10x better, had few problems with the drinks but he was quick to make us very happy definitely recommend read more

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Food was amazing. Service was exceptional. Our waiter, Jaime is the best. Very friendly and accommodating. Love the vibe of the place .

Everything was amazing! Our reservation was for 5pm so we were the first ones in there. No sign outside but it is located where the old Barcadia was. Ohm is right behind/ connected to this Kira. The food and service was great! Would definitely be back. read more

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You'll need a reservation, but is a beautiful place to meet friends and celebrate a special occasion. read more

Kira - Ambience - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Wildly overpriced. Very swanky, hip vibe. This restaurant does not seem to be keeping up with demand. They don't answer their phones or emails. They were out of many of their signature drinks. Service was slow and food came out at the most bizarre time. We had someone get his entree while we were just starting to eat appetizers. I never got my entree. Ordered lobster and got lobster mac and cheese instead. It had no flavor, but was so incredibly spicy that could only eat a few bites. When the waiter finally came back to my table and I told him I had the wrong entree, he was rude. Did not apologize. Did not say anything actually. Nearly everyone in our party left saying they would never go back. This restaurant doesn't have enough waiters and bartenders to meet the demand. Doesn't feel like they have very adequate managers either. Something about this experience felt out of control. Like a runaway train. Prices are insane for the portion. Staff weren't friendly and screwed up the order. Food came out at wrong time. Others were left waiting with no food for most of the meal. This is not a place I would recommend. read more

Food was good but not awesome. Amazing drinks. Gabe was one of the best servers I've ever had he was so knowledgeable about the menu and he was just so sweet and made our experience here. If it wasn't for Gabe it would have been mediocre. read more

Kira - Drinks - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Was excited to try this new place as there was a lot of buzz and advertising about it. Walked in, was seated around the corner in the more intimate section of the restaurant. I understand the choice for darker lighting for the ambience and coziness but it was teetering total blindness and they continued to dim the lights which was pretty difficult even with good vision. The rest of the restaurant seemed well lit think they should just add more lighting in that corner booth area. Service was good it's just the bartenders seemed backed up serving the people sitting at the bar as well as the rest of the restaurant so maybe should look into hiring another. Food was good would recommend the mezze board with hummus, Labna, and tzatziki. However, I think the food runner forgot to bring us our main entree for a few minutes and we had to ask to reheat it. Chicken was good just a bit charred. Overall, think it's great for drinks w/ some friends just not sure about a nice romantic night. read more

Wow ! At first it was a problem with no tables but they found one.. so thankful for that . No flash photography be mindful of that and others around you... But other than that I Came here today for my birthday, the vibes, the food, and our waiter Adrien was a great experience! To say they just opened up I hope they keep pushing great place ! read more

We visited Kira for a friend's birthday dinner post Jazz Fest. I highly recommend the Mezze plate! We both had the wagyu beef skewers and it was very good. The service was fantastic. The restaurant itself is beautiful with a relaxed atmosphere. read more

I understand this place is new but not having a sign for the business should be completed before opening. Upon arrival we got checked in and seated pretty quickly. The ambiance is dark, well decorated, and they had a live Dj. It took a while for our server to come to our table. We ordered cocktails only to be told they were out of most of them so I opted out entirely. We asked for more time and he disappeared for 20 mins. Once he returned 2 cocktails were ordered. Took another 20 minutes before he returned to take our food order, only to be told they were out of everything we wanted. I do understand that it was late in the evening and this place is new. But I would have appreciated the heads up initially instead of revising my order multiple times. Food arrived one at a time and in a random order, just poor organization and a long wait overall. One of our side dishes arrived after we finished the rest of our meal. I will say the food was good which is why this isn't a one star review. But still disappointed in not getting what we initially ordered. Once we finished it took a while to receive a check. They don't print the check, they'll just hand you the machine with a total. So I can't even speak on tip or additional fees that could've been added. Our overall experience took 3 long hours to receive an appetizer, one salad, and 3 sides. Probably wouldn't go back just because there's nothing extraordinary worth returning for. All the good reviews from content creators seem purchased or intentionally curated for a good experience, not intended for us regular locals. TLDR; slow service, poor organization, didn't offer full menu, overhyped read more

Food, Service and Ambiance was a 10/10. My friend and I were both celebrating birthdays together as a girls night. We did not have reservations so we had to sit at the bar due to fully reserved books but when I say no regrets! We were catered to even at the bar. Our amazing Bartender Ken was very polite, friendly, helpful, and nice! He explained the menu, gave suggestions and made great recommendations of his choice. If you are looking to have a table to sit at, I highly recommend getting reservations. The bar was awesome as well. We will be back! read more

I rarely leave negative reviews because I truly want restaurants to win -- especially in New Orleans -- but this experience at Kira was disappointing. The atmosphere is 10/10. Beautiful space, great vibe, and it feels like it should be a top-tier dining experience. Unfortunately, the service completely missed the mark. We waited about 10 minutes before anyone greeted the table, and when our server finally approached, she immediately asked if we knew what we wanted. There was little menu knowledge or guidance -- descriptions felt surface-level and vague, without thoughtful suggestions or real detail. For a concept like this, we expected more confidence and depth. Timing was also an issue. Our entrées took over 30 minutes, and the lamb came a full 10 minutes after the rest of the table had already been served. Our appetizers came out in a decent timeframe -- but they made it to the table before our water did. We received zero water refills throughout the meal. The manager did comp the lamb -- we weren't looking for comps, but we appreciated the gesture. What disappointed me even more was that after we spoke with the manager, our server never returned to the table. That lack of follow-up felt unprofessional. Food-wise, everything was mid. My fiancé and I are both chefs, we're fans of raw cuisine, and we genuinely enjoy Mediterranean flavors, so we came in excited with high expectations. We've had much better executions elsewhere. Nothing wowed us or felt elevated. As someone who has worked in hospitality and kitchens for years, from front of house to back, we understand how important service, pacing, and guest experience are. This fell short. Date night was ruined -- we spent the entire evening on edge wondering when our food and our server would return to the table. We left underwhelmed, and unfortunately, we probably won't be back. read more

Kira tries really hard to feel exclusive and fine dining, but the actual experience was nowhere near the price. The reviewer below me, Brittany L, seems to have had an identical experience to mine so I can tell I'm not being too picky. My wife and I came for an early dinner at 5:30 pm and somehow 3 of the 6 appetizers were already out. That is absurd for a place presenting itself like this. The tuna tartare was not tartare at all. It was basically tuna poke with a salsa macha on top. I understand that's the "fusion" aspect but it's a funny way to charge you for a tartare while giving you half the "value" with rice filler. The signature cocktail was medicinal tasting to the point of being hard to drink, and it was way too expensive for what we got. I also noted that numerous people said they were out of all their cocktails too. Pretty funny. I didn't have that experience but it seems this is a *thing* here. The entrees could not have felt more literal and lacking any kind of fine dining grace or polish. Forget sides, garnishes, or "interesting" flavor profiles. You're going to get EXACTLY what the menu says: e.g., "Chicken on a bed of hummus".... yup, that's it. Might as well get those to things and slap them together yourself. Also, I get that keeping the restaurant at cave lighting level creates an air of classiness, but maybe putting that effort into a better menu and having the basics in stock would go further. read more

Had dinner here it was my fiancé's birthday we bought a special bottle of wine which paid the required $45 cork fee and we had to put it ourselves. It seemed like I waiter was not interested in providing the experience everyone was speaking about. I go to very nice places that have great service and this isn't it. As a matter of fact they had a few birthday celebrations that night so I guess we were just another table. I was disappointed because the first time I tried the place I tried it with my friends and I told my fiance how great it was. This experience was completely different from my initial experience. The didn't seemed to be very engaging so I pulled the waiter I had the first time to get him to recommended some things for us to try. read more

My wife and I tried this place for the first time. First I must mention the interior, which definitely had a warm elegant ambiance. We were greeted and seated promptly, right from the start we felt welcomed. We ordered the Mezze board, Shaved Brussels, Bang Bang shrimp and the full roasted lobster. Each dish looked great presentation and there was a lot of flavor in every dish, nothing bland or lacking. Overall I would say the food was really good, our server was efficient and polite. Definitely a unique feeling environment for a date dinner. Good chance we would go there again. Definitely worth a try. read more

Amazing date night! Vibes and food were great. Gabe made our date night such a good time out of the house! 10/10

I wasn't sure what to expect from Kira beyond a brief post I saw on social media, but my experience was above and beyond why imagination prepared me for. On walking in, the first thing I noticed was the low, svelte lighting. The dining area is midsized, with intimate seating and ample space between tables, making it a perfect space for a date night, celebration, or high-quality client dinner. The decor and interior of the space is filled with curves and abstract art, emphasizing the relaxed, almost sensual feel of the restaurant. I sat at the bar and was served by two attentive, knowledgeable bartenders. Jen and Mariah gave excellent recommendations to try the Lump Crab Caesar which I ordered with no bacon (pictured) and the Lollipop Lamb Chops. The salad was fresh and well-balanced with croutons, Caesar dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese, but the star of the show was easily the lamb chops- so good I didn't get a photo. This dish was exquisite from start to finish. They were 3 large lamb chops served with picked vegetables, two smooth Mediterranean spreads, and a gorgeous, glistening chimichurri atop each chop. It's been awhile since moaned my way through a meal, and this one did it to me. Jen also made a spectacular Pink Lights cocktail, which had the most fragrant yet gentle essence of rose water in each sip. I'm not a huge red meat eater, but I could build these lamb chops into my diet. The meat was flavorful, beautifully cooked to a light-medium, and had a generous crust beneath the herbaceous chimichurri sauce. Tender, juicy, and most importantly for me, not overcooked or gamey. From the atmosphere to the service to the food and drink, this visit was a 10/10 and worth every nickel. Kira will certainly be seeing Kaari again. read more