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    4.2 (5.5k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    LUKE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    The Sauvingnon Gris and French 75
    Zamanda G.

    An exceptional dining experience! The restaurant had a very European-style feeling to it, almost like an upscale alfresco indoors.I had advance reservations for 5 people. We started with fresh oysters: delicate, sweet taste with a fresh finish, Brussels sprouts: pleasantly sweet and nutty with a crunchy topping, and the tuna crudo, which was delicate and tasty. They have a varied selection of wines and cocktail options. I had the Sauvignon Gris, which was refreshing and crisp.The staff was top-notch! There was some street parking, but you could also park at the nearby hotels.

    Rex C.

    The customer service was great, the food was good. Like I said in all my food post for New Orleans, you can literally walk down any single street and turn into any restaurant and find some amazing food. This restaurant was very unique. They have these really cool boars head mounted to the wall. I asked the waitress if that was Luke. She said it wasn't. The food here is very good, I went with this pork dish, quite good, the gumbo was phenomenal. That was probably my favorite along with the dessert. Are waitresses from the United Kingdom. I joke with her a bit regarding the Bland food that she came from now she's in the epicenter for some of the most amazing season food in the world. The customer service was great, she had a great attitude, and the food came out promptly. This is a very unique restaurant serving up some amazing dishes. Easy five star review.

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    cami c.

    So glad we were introduced to Luke! It's our new fav place when in NOLA for fresh oysters, great food, great service, and a nice vibe. I've been here three times and have not been disappointed by any visit. First time was a business trip and we were treated to lunch here. We ordered a LOT of different foods and shared. The escargot and bone marrow is a must-have appetizer! The shrimp and grits are down-right delish! And the bread pudding dessert is off the charts! Last visit was with my W on a personal trip. We sat at the bar and had the Murder Point oysters on the half shell, which are my new fav oyster. We also had their grilled oysters, which are so yummy! And we didn't realize were were there during happy hour, so yes, I had another Aperol Spritz because - hey half price - and when in NOLA! Can't believe I sis t take more photos! Come here - you'll thank me for it!

    Shrimp and grits
    Rachelle K.

    Service - perfection. Food - We ordered a selection of items, 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

    Patrick W.

    The Luke was honestly one of the best restaurants we went to while in New Orleans. 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.

    Jumbo Louisiana Shrimp & Grits roasted jalapeño cheese grits andouille & green onion sausage
    Ron L.

    There was a late Sunday after Jazz test and we got an reservation an hour. I normally don't like to dine in. They accommodated us wonderfully with a beautiful table in the back dining area. My friends she started with a French 75 and I got a GINGER JULEP- Four Roses, ginger syrup, ginger beer, mint. Both were well made and tasty. She ordered the Shrimp Stuffed Gulf Oysters bread crumbs, ravigote, parmesan. Being Celiac I tried the Jumbo Louisiana Shrimp & Grits roasted jalapeño cheese grits andouille & green onion sausage after last year enjoying Luke's raw oysters and scallops. This dish was a different take on Shrimp and grits that was a delight in each bite. Luke has great service in rooms with high ceilings making for a very comfortable ambiance surrounded by a beautiful bar and interesting furniture. An excellent meal again by Luke.

    Duck
    Ashlyn K.

    Our waitress was amazing! So personable, nice, and checked in. Drinks were orders. It was good. Actually came cause we got in late from the airport and it was near our hotel and no wait. Idk if its any good but many people in the surrounding tables had burgers. They looked huge! I think it would but shareable. I dont eat oysters but my table said they were really good. They got bbq oyster i think the flavor was. I got the duck breast it was decently, roast chicken was good, bake Jalapeños grit were okay ( expecting more Jalapeños and cheese with spice). Drinks i had seersucker and it was good. After traveling it was nice to be able to stop, have no wait, and get a meal for the night

    Austin L.

    Good food, but a little out of temp and that's because I ordered it through room service. The steak frites was cooked perfectly and the fries were nice and seasoned well. The bread I got which was a new Orleans staple was supposed to be warm as it was advertised that way but it was cold and hard. The aioli was good. The burger was good and cooked medium. The bacon was nice and thick. The fries were seasoned well. The breakfast was not good. The French toast was horrible, fruit was warm and flavorless, the biscuit was cold and hard, and the eggs were not seasoned well. Not sure how they messed breakfast up, but I would stay away. They also delivered an already opened coke bottle with my room service, but quickly fixed it when I called to tell them. Overall, I would probably just get the burger and steak frites maybe eating there will give me hotter food

    The seafood tower is fit for a king , amazing
    Colin W.

    The food and atmosphere is amazing. It was so good that we went back the next day . The staff was professional and friendly with prompt service . And they also have a great wine selection by the glass. The seafood was excellent and fresh

    Crawfish and Cavatelli Etouffee
    John K.

    First meal ever in New Orleans and it stared w a bang. The dinner started with a crawfish and corn chowder that was exceptional. I also found out that crawfish are not as big as what I thought were closer to the size of shrimp. A generous bowl that I shared and it was really a great start to the meal. For my meal, I had to char broiled swordfish that came with vegetables cooked to perfection. I always like my vegetables cooked a little on the soft side and that's what exactly what I got. It also came with grapefruit which you don't expect with a dinner, but it was very nice. My only thought was that the swordfish could've been cooked a little less. It was closer to being well than raw, but that might've been the function of doing it on the grill. My wife had the Crawfish and Cavatelli Etouffee which was perfect. It had plenty of sauce and crawfish cooked to perfection. She loved it and I also thought the same. For dessert we tried the Strawberry Gateau Breton which was wonderful. It was a cake w strawberries and pistachios on top. Along with it came a small shot of homemade ice cream. We shared this and it was a wonderful end to the meal. Paul was our waiter and had all the answers for our questions. He constantly back at our table checking to make sure everything was perfect. This was a cozy layout with a mix of larger and small tables offering a nice dinner for any occasion. Leaving a 4 because I would have enjoyed the swordfish if it was cooked less

    Sandy J.

    We came during happy hour, so naturally oysters were at the top of our order and they did not disappoint. The oysters were amazing. They were huge, incredibly fresh, and honestly some of the best we had during our time in New Orleans. We also tried seafood etouffee along with gumbo. The gumbo was decent, nothing particularly memorable, but the seafood etouffee really stood out. The cheese grits that came with it added so much flavor and richness and ended up being one of the highlights of the meal. Since this was our first meal in NOLA, it set a great tone for the rest of the trip. The atmosphere felt lively yet comfortable, service was smooth, and overall we really enjoyed ourselves. A solid spot to start your New Orleans food journey, especially if you're coming for happy hour oysters.

    Brussels Sprouts
    Cynthia M.

    This restaurant was very good. The service was fast and attentive. We shared the brussels sprouts which were phenomenal. I had the shrimp & grits. I felt that the portion was small (4 medium sized shrimp) and a small portion of grits, but it tasted good. My husband had Cavatelli with Lamb ragu which he loved. For dessert we shared the Graham cracker cake, which was AWFUL. The menu description said: warm fudge, honeycomb ice cream, toasted marshmallow. There was no fudge on it, the ice cream was hard and tasted old and the cake was dry. It was terrible, do not recommend it. Other than the dessert, we enjoyed our meals and the atmosphere was nice.

    Leonor R.

    A recommendation from a local always leads to great discoveries! Luke is on the St Charles streetcar route which makes it very accessible. We went for lunch & at the suggestion of the wait staff, we selected shareables to sample their specialties & items that were unique to us. The dining hall is quite relaxed & stylish with white linens. Each of the dishes we chose were very tasty & flavorful. The fried oyster salad was a 1st for us & it was surprisingly delicious! We should have brought attention to the flatbread though. It seemed stale. We picked off the salmon & beets & that was good. This is a restaurant worth revisiting when we return someday.

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    Ask the Community - Luke

    Are there any menu choices with less spice, or are they willing / able to tone down the spice on menu items like shrimp & grits or jambalaya? I love the way spicey food tastes but don't have the stomach for it any longer.

    Unfortunately not

    Red beans and rice on weekends only or any day?

    Any day!!

    Is there still BYOB or Corkage here?

    When is the happy hour?

    Another review said 3-6p.

    Is there still a happy hour available during the week?

    There was as recently as Dec 27,2021 and it was spectacular!

    Do you guys till have happy hour?

    Yes! Happy hour is from 3-6pm and includes half-off cocktails and $1.5/raw LA gulf ouster and $1/fried LA gulf oyster (as of October 2022).

    Is there happy hour on Saturday right now?

    Never thought to ask. Give them a call. I liked the place.

    When's happy hour?

    Happy Hour is 3pm-6pm daily.

    Is Brendan's bread pudding always available on the dessert menu?

    Yes

    Hello.. is this restaurant inside of Hilton?

    Yep attached to it, but you can walk into luke from the street too

    Gluten free options?

    Raw oysters are gluten free!

    Do you have to sit at the bar to get happy hour deals?

    No, happy hour is offered throughout the restaurant. Everyday 3-6pm!

    Are you allowed to order food at the bar?

    Yes, you are!

    Are the breakfast shrimp and grits different than the dinner shrimp and grits? It's called something different. If they are different, which is better?

    I think they are the same... years ago the dinner menu read the same as the breakfast menu before giving the dinner menu the fancy name (En Cocotte). I actually started getting the burger and mentioned to waiter why they got rid of Shrimp N Grits… 

    Is parking available?

    We walked since it was so close to where we were staying. It's attached to a hotel so I'm fairly sure they have parking. Not free, I am guessing. I would just Uber if it were me.

    I heard they don't have shrimp and grits on the menu anymore. I need them. Anybody know?

    Hi Denise, we absolutely do still offer our Shrimp and Grits! There may have been some confusion because they are listed on the menu as Jumbo Louisiana Shrimp "En Cocotte."

    Are cocktails included in your happy hour menu?

    Yes they typically are and a must have is the Door Number 3!!! Super tasty and well as the micro brews on hand... If you like oysters sit at the oyster bar by the tribute wall to the US Marines.. it's a cozy spot and ask for Calvin to shuck you up… 

    Necesito hacer una reservación para esta noche a las 8 para 2 personas. Tienen cómo hacerla por acá o tengo que llamar por teléfono? 🙄

    Para dos puede solamente ir como 15 minuto antes de las hora que quieres comer. Perro para estar seguro es mejor llamar y reservar una mesa. También al las tres de las tardes ata las seis ellos tienen Happy hora y los tragos son medio precio.

    Any gluten free options?

    Yes, we have plenty of gluten-free and gluten-free capable options. Just all your server, they're knowledgeable of all options available.

    What time does happy hour start/end?

    Hi, happy hour runs everyday from 3pm-6pm.

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    Located in The Four Seasons on the 5th floor, this hidden gem overseas The Mississippi River…read more Absolutely loved the food, ambiance and service! Our table tender was attentive, had a great personality and loved how caring she was when my friend showed discomfort. She noticed immediately and asked if she could do anything to make it better! One of the reasons why I'm coming back. Now, let's get to the food! We ordered the crabcakes and baked feta as our appetizers, a medium rare ribeye and the special which was the lobster radiatore as our entrees. Everything was DELICIOUS. Every bite was savored and felt. My favorite were the crabcakes. It had a kick to it so if you don't like spice, I would opt for a different appetizer. The baked feta was also spicy. Steak was cooked to perfection. We tasted the rosemary w/ garlic and I'm not complaining. Lastly, the lobster radiatore. It was creamy and packed with a punch. It was spicy, had a strong lobster presence and just overall a great entree to pair w the steak!

    My group and I came to chemin à la mer on a Monday at around 8:30 and got sat right away. The…read morerestaurant was practically empty, except for a couple of businessmen who looked like they planned a dinner and meeting combo, lol. But that on top of the emptiness makes sense with the location, hotel, day and time. Pam took care of us and was a joy as our server. She knew the menu very well and was able to answer all our questions on top of being helpful and productive throughout our visit. We had the skirt steak and king Salmon with a side of fries and stuffed potatoes. The skirt steak was cooked to medium and it was amazingg! Pam asked how I'd like it cooked and suggested it to be cooked at medium rare. I couldn't do that since I'm barely starting to get used to my steaks being cooked at medium, but it was still absolutely delicious. The sauce that was glazed on top, as well as the seasoning of the steak killed it!! The salmon was also delicious. Very flavorful. The stuffed potatoes were ok, we liked their side of fries more than that. Drinks were tasty and refreshing. Worth the price. We also got dessert, a chocolate cake and apple pie. I wasn't expecting to like the apple pie, but wow was that good! And the chocolate cake isn't just any boring cake. Once you break the cake, a chocolaty liquid melts out onto your plate, it was perfection. The restaurant itself is beautiful. They're located on the 14th (if I'm not mistaken) floor and have the best location for beautiful views of downtown New Orleans and the waterfront. I'm still thinking about that special sauce on the skirt steak (heart eyes). Thank u for a wonderful dinner!

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    Dining area

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    Inside with a beautiful view

    Couvant - Tartare de boeuf

    Couvant

    4.1(268 reviews)
    0.1 miCentral Business District

    The absolute best service was from the desk staff Drrione. She was always anxious to assist and…read moretook the time to learn our names as well. The room overall was small but the lobby ambiance was great

    The food was okay overall the service was slow and we waited a while to get a second drink. They…read morecheck on our food quality after bringing it. My wife ordered a steak Frites well well done and half of her portion slices were medium rare. We started with deviled eggs those were tasty I can recommend that and the shrimp cocktail was good enough. The crab salad was bland it needed something else to liven up the flavor a spoon luck of mayo maybe some pepper or salt. Pepper and salt and all the condiments are on the table which I've never a fan of it. The fine dining restaurants think it means they fancy but this food wasn't fancy the place was nice. The Service needs to be retrained. We ate here because we were seeing the old-fashioned Magic show at Eliza Jane next-door and if you wanna come in for some apps or maybe try or the other entrées I didn't find anything. I really wanted to try because I'm not a big fan of French food I guess I should've tried the duck. There may be some good food here, but I won't be back till to find out we were both underwhelmed. Hopefully they fix the problems if somebody else gives a better review, but I cannot. We both agree the french fries were good. Ambience is pretty good with their remodeling so the bathroom was like a 5 to 10 minute wait it's only one person at a time and women kept using the men's room because it's only. So I had to wait two times for women to come out. Single serve bathrooms definitely are not adequate, but they're doing the best they can during remodeling.

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    Couvant restaurant located at The Eliza Jane | New Orleans, LA

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    Huitres Frites at Couvant | Fried oysters

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