I'm going to stick to my 5 star rating for Lula because it's honestly one of my favorite Brunch spots. It is loud but most restaurants are. I always make a reservation so we never have any issues getting a table. Yesterday we arrived early so we sat at the bar waiting for our friends. I ordered the specialty frozen drink which was the Painkiller and it was delicious and had a kick! I'd definitely go back for that. My go to appetizers are the Lump Crab & Avocado Dip and the Brussel Sprouts. I am not a fan of Brussels sprouts but these are flash fried and seasoned perfectly. The wonton chips that come with the dip are the best I've ever had. This was my first time trying the Chicken and Biscuits and it did not disappoint although I couldn't eat much of it after the appetizers and my many vodka and cranberry juice care if the Bottomless bar. I was told they leave a carafe in the table now; however it's only if there are 8 people at the table??? Well I will still say it's a big waste of glasses to not leave a small carafe (one like wine comes in) for everyone who orders the Bottomless. We've always had friendly servers and a great time anytime we come here. read more

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This was my second time at Lula's Distillery, and I'm so glad we came back! We had Quinton as our waiter, and he was awesome. His customer service was excellent, and he gave us so much insight into the menu, which made the experience even better. He recommended the Frozen Painkiller Piña Colada, and it was soooo good--definitely a must-try! We also got the burger, which was packed with great flavor, and of course, we had to order the peach pie again. It was just as delicious as I remembered! Overall, another great experience. Great food, amazing drinks, and outstanding service from Quinton. We'll definitely be back! read more

This is one cool distillery! It has both great spirits and amazing food. We stopped in our last afternoon in New Orleans and enjoyed everything we tried. The space is large and open and the distillery is in the back. Our waiter Carlos took excellent care of us and gave us good recommendations along the way. I've never had an old fashioned in a bottle but theirs was excellent as well as the Evans Cucumber Collin's the wife had. We had the Boudin wontons, Grace's tomato stack and the shrimp brochette and all were delicious. We missed out on the distillery tour as those end at 5 when we arrived so will need to do that on another trip. Please check out this gem the next time you are on NOLA. And if you are a big vodka drinker, they have all you can drink for one price from opening until 3 pm!! read more

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An unexpected find in the lower garden district after our planned outing to a bar was closed. We had stumbled upon this distillery that has been open since 2016 and survived Covid, so you know it must be worth a stop in! Unfortunately our plan was to just stop in for drinks but the dinner menu looked so good with a speciality menu with quail and a dip with avocado and local fish! As we were just stopping in for drinks, we just had an appetizer: at first we were unsure about the composition of the appetizer: avocado, crab and mango....but one we received it, we were impressed. The dip was solid! As for drinks: the distillery offerings were solid! I'm a fan of bees knee and that made me an epic one. And for those who want to get their pour on for a mere 20 dollars you can do unlimited drinks from a select list that looked solid! The service was solid too! I think the excellent service that we received from Sam and perhaps the Manager ( sorry didn't catch his name) kept us there longer enjoying our time! Sam has been there for four year and very passionate about the business: I love seeing an employee at establishment that is fully engage! The ambiance is nice too: vast indoor space! Very clean! With an open area to the kettles! Plus a nice patio for nice days! Plus they have a big party area too if you are looking for an event space. Thanks for a great first visit: we look forward to digging in and trying some of your food next time! read more

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This was totally false advertising. This ad and the one that they give you the carafe for the bottomless vodka were plain lies. My friends who don't care for Lula's very much agreed to go there because of these two ads. We get there and are told this is only for dinner not brunch/lunch. No where does it say that. It just says Father'sDay. The carafe apparently is only if there were 8 people at the table. That ad doesn't say that. Instead you wait and wait and wait for a drop of vodka. We won't be back which is a shame because the food is good without the lies and there is no need for just a dab of vodka--you make it. Shame on you. read more

Lula Restaurant Distillery - The Father's Day ad that showed the specials Were for "Father's Day" not just for dinner. - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Not sure what was going on? Came in and waited at the front desk. Took awhile to get seated. Once we were seated after about 15 minutes of no one coming by even to drop off water we left. We went down the street to SeaWitch spot and that was great food and great service. Maybe it was a shift change or the USMC stuff I was wearing but we were ignored or lost in the shuffle. Wasn't crowded so not sure what happened. read more

Lula Restaurant Distillery - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Lula was recommended by some friends when she went to school in the area, so we had high expectations. Out of all the recommendations this location did not live up to the hype. The drinks, some pre mixed with their own branded spirit, were sub par. Either way too sweet or the balance profile was off based on whomever did the mixing. My mixed old fashioned took me back to the younger days when my focus was to just get something to start a buzz and skimp on the experience. It was Mardi Gras so there were probably plenty of people who appreciated the lower price point at $11. As to the food we had the queso and the egg rolls. Egg rolls were good with the fig jam. The queso was watery and not a true queso with some thickness to dip. The hanger/flank steak also was cooked well to order and was pleasantly surprised. The fries were a little soggy and not as crispy as I would like them. Steak w a little dip into the fig jam made it that much better. We don't plan on going back but if you're looking for something quick, good wait staff that were attentive, and keeping your drinking low -then maybe it will work for you. read more

Lula Restaurant Distillery - Queso, steak and fries and the egg rolls. - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

+2 stars for the ambience and cleanliness ! It was very pretty inside - there was nice lighting, the tables were far enough apart to not hear anyone else's conversations despite how packed it was, and it was very clean to say there was table coming in and out. +1 star for the service ! Our server was not the best, but he tried his best for a large party and I do appreciate his efforts. Also, the chef/manager handled any complaints we had -1 star because the food I ordered (lamb chops with green beans, onion rings, & roasted potatoes) was flavorless! I assume the flavor was supposed to come from the chimichurri sauce that I did NOT like. My man ordered the cheese burger and I did not too much enjoy that AT ALL! He complained about it also being dry and flavorless so he added salt *there was a lump crab and avocado dip and it was pretty good, BUT there was actually no visible lump crab meat ! Apparently they blend it altogether -1 star for the drinks ! I'm not sure who prefers Lula vodka, but it's not good ! I ordered 2 seltzers with their in house vodka - the pineapple one was decent, but the strawberry one was AWFUL! On top of that, there was a hair on our first one! 3/5! But at least they give you a cute little postcard at the end of your experience read more

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Came here for a group dinner. Shout out to my Yelp friend for finding this place same day, and booking a resy. The place was not full which I was glad about, a few tables but not much, so we got pretty quick and easy service. I can't speak to how the parking is, as we Uber'd here. The place is really cute. Large barn style with wooden rafters. Very spacious. Great for large groups or family reunion. I could even see this as a nice event space for an anniversary or a work event. The distillary is right in the back and open to the public behind glass. I wonder if they have classes or events for there different spirits. If they don't it would be a good idea, I bet it would be a great success. They had a $35 dinner special meal, and the whole table decided to order from that. Service- Viana (sp) was our server. And while we were a group, service was good. She checked on us enough. Drink- was a part of the dinner special, which I haven't seen before, that's kind of cool. I got the Bee's Knees. While I assume it may have been batched drink, but it was nice and tart for me. Food- I got the Cesar salad for my starter, which was larger than I expected. I thought it would be more of a side salad, I was happy to see a large portion. For my main I had the blackened fish with dirty rice and veggies. That was really tasty. We got dessert as it was a birthday celebration for 2 of the guests in the group. I had a bite of the bread pudding. It wasn't my style of bread prodding, a little too soft texture of bread, but I'm sure some will enjoy. And I had a bite of the lemon ice cake, that was pretty good, gramcracker crust, sort of cheesecake like. I left stuffed trying to eat everything, ugh but very yum meal. read more

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Celebrated our daughter's birthday with brunch and i must say the bottomless vodka bar was a selling point. Prime location on St Charles with all of the mardi gras krewe flags hanging from the ceiling. The openness adds to the ambiance. Really enjoyed my steak and eggs. Steak was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Our waiter was friendly, patient and very accommodating. read more

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We found this restaurant unexpectedly. It was a pleasant surprise! We didn't make reservations, but were able to be seated- even on Mother's Day. The atmosphere was nice, roomy, with a good vibe. Emma was our waitperson. She was excellent! We had people in our party with special dietary restrictions and Emma and the kitchen staff took all of our requests in stride. The food was delicious. I would definitely recommend Lula! read more

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This hidden gem was a total delight. The restaurant is beautiful!! The service was superb! We were greeted with the warmest welcome. The food was amazing and large portions were given for a very cute price!! And the "bottomless vodka" was a first for us!!! All juices provided were delicious alone but were incredible mixed with the vodka!! Looking forward to my next visit there! read more

Oh my gosh what a fantastic restaurant. Prices were so good compared to the amount of food served per plate. We started with the Fried Mirliton Pickles and the Boudin Eggrolls. Both were crispy and delicious. For entrees, we got Blackened Market Fish which was redfish. It was flaky and cooked to perfection. The Chicken and Sausage Gumbo was quite tasty as well. We also got the Blackberry Glazed Ribs which were absolutely incredible. Fantastic portion sizes compared to the price, definitely an awesome place to show up to hungry! read more

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A little off the patch but this is amazing! We came based on the reviews. It did not disappoint. The devices was amazing and quick! The food was hot, and fresh! We ordered the fried pickles to start and they were Amazing and the homemade ranch is on point!! That is some good ranch!! The Boudin egg rolls were a hit. The sauce is so tasty! The hubby ordered the shrimp boil- the flavor is on point, it's not your traditional boil because it doesn't have the traditional boil seasoning, but it's good. My son ordered the fried chicken sandwich- it's on a Texas toast and he lives that! He said the flavor is amazing and the chicken is soft (not chewy) and breading is crispy! The sauce is good. My other son ordered the skirt steak- it has good seasoning. It was cooked really good. The he side was fries and these are hand made! These are good! I say the ranch is great! The service is really good. My husband said he has had better old fashions, but it wasn't bad. The drink I got was yummy. Make your way over to this place and give them a try! read more

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Had such a great time!!! We sat at the bar and had Evelio. He was such an amazing server/bartender. I would recommend to sit at the bar to get his service. We got the boudin rolls they were spicy but super delicious. We also got the gumbo and it was super amazing. The atmosphere was super chill and it was cool to see the distillery where they make the alcohol. read more

Lula Restaurant Distillery - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great space Great bartender Good drinks Food was terrible Worst 'crab' and avocado ever - no crab! Also the chips were so greasy they couldn't be eaten The Oso Bucco was very greasy and cold Idk Drinks yes food NO Oh Drunk staff at the bar didn't help being loud and falling all over the floor while families spend good money to eat read more

This bar strikes a nice balance between lively and laid-back. The drinks were well-made, not watered down, and came out fast. The crowd was chill, and the overall vibe felt welcoming. I visited during restaurant week and glad I did! The gumbo could use come tweaking but the omelette hit the spot! It's a great place whether you're out for a quick drink or staying awhile. read more

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A must go in New Orleans! First, find out timing, but when we went they had a $20 all you can drink house distilled vodka bar. Worth the trip. The whisky were good. At $35 a bottle, punching well above their weight. Their bourbon and rye could be set in a case as a really good standard for those drinks. The food was awsome! I over indulged, I happily admit. The crayfish quest was fantastic! They broiled fish with veggies over rice was quite tasty. We will be talking about the bacon wrapped shrimp with smoked ham, cheese and pepper for a while! The service was awsome, friendly and had great suggestions. Thanks! read more

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This place is just a solid experience every time I go in. I have gone in with bigger groups, for Mardi Gras parade events, and for smaller meals. Every time I go is just another great day out with friends and family! The service does really well. I love the endless vodka bar with brunch (they bring you the shot over ice and you go to the bar to decide if you want tonic, orange juice, lemonade, cranberry juice, bloody, or whatever), and they bring you a plate of garnishes that can go with whatever you choose. The food is delicious; it's a mix of modern local fare as well as some standbys that you would expect at a place open for brunch through dinner. It's great for guests of all ages, and there's outdoor seating as well (pup friendly). For their Mardi Gras events, there's a buffet and stands set up over where the outdoor seating is. That was okay. Food was good but I wasn't a big fan of the stands. But, if that's the worst they've got, they're still really great! read more

We were a large group who ordered apps, drinks, and appetizers. The servers handled it all well. Some in the party complained about slow service but this happens with a group of 30. I was amazed at how well our server kept it all going. I ordered the lamb chops and they were good. I've had better but these were yummy. The green beans were spot on and I ate them all. The onion rings were a little plain and the potatoes were just okay. The lamb chops and green beans filled me up so I left quite content. Would I go back? Probably not but only because NOLA has so many options. read more

Lula Restaurant Distillery - Lamb chops - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My two girlfriends and I make it a point to dine out about every 4-6 weeks. We try to find a new experience each time. On Friday, we chose Lula's. Parking was very easy. They have a huge parking lot on the side street. We had a 4pm reservation which also happened to be happy hour. Loved the Frozen Pomegranate Lemonade. The service was excellent! Our server was Erin. She was engaging, courteous, knowledgeable and efficient. Such a beautiful spirit. We later found out that she performs as Disney's Princess Tiana. So fitting! We ordered the crawfish queso as an appetizer. It arrived quickly. The queso was delicious. The wonton chips were light and tasty. Only thing the chips were served cold. We thought warming the chips would have added to the experience. For our main entrees two of us ordered the blackberry glazed ribs. It was served with a creole slaw and grilled corn on the cob. We were given a full rack of ribs!! The corn was excellent. For me the slaw was okay because my mother makes the best slaw ever, so I am biased. My other girlfriend ordered the lamb chops. The dish was served with 5 chops, roasted potatoes, onion rings, grilled veggies (green beans). Chimichurri was included. She found the chops to be fair. Under seasoned. To be fair: we compare everyone's lamb chops against another food vendor in the city. They set the bar very high for lamb chops. Overall: the portions were huge. The price points were fair. The restaurant was clean and the service was excellent. We enjoyed our experience. I would have rated it 4.5 stars but I didn't seem to have that option. read more

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If you're looking for something different with excellent drinks and food to boot, check out this distillery with a restaurant on St. Charles Avenue along the streetcar line. Plenty of Louisiana fare and other options to satisfy most everyone in your group. I went with a work group and we shared all of the appetizers and there wasn't a one that wasn't fantastic. My personal favorite were Marge's Tomato Stack and the Fried Mirliton Pickles. For my entree, I ordered the pork osso bucco which should feed me another time or two. The dining room is pretty cool with views of their stills where they distill their own vodka, rum, gin, rye, and bourbon. The servers and bartenders are really awesome too! Thanks Lula for accommodating our large group and making it such a fun experience. read more

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Bottomless Vodka again Bottomless vodka!! I was sold from that alone. 20buck$! Service awesome they are great for large parties. They even let you make large party reservations with no deposit and online. Our waiter Aiden went above and beyond lord knows we had a million rounds of that Vodka. Everything food was a big hit shrimp and grits had the grit cake and a green tomato steak cooked perfect. Those skewers didnt mis and even the fried pickles. read more

My friend wanted to hit up a spot that had good appetizers but also good drinks in her area so we decided on Lula!! This was her first time here and my 3rd and we enjoyed the experience! First of all they have dishes that are special, meaning you won't find them anywhere else which is nice in a city where every kind of cuisine has the same dishes. Secondly, they have their house made cocktails ON DRAFT which is also pretty cool and they are reasonably priced! Loved this place will keep coming back!! Service from staff is always good and the atmosphere is cute too! It's a full on distillery so you can see where they make their signature alcohol at. read more

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We had Mother's Day brunch today and the food was great! I wanted to especially call out the manager who really does the utmost to insure the customer has the perfect experience at their place . Even though they were busy for being Mother's Day our server was very attentive. Thanks read more

Lula Restaurant Distillery - Baby back ribs. - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The french toast is so good from here that I had to come back and get it again! It tastes like creme brulee inside. And they make a real good cup of coffee. We loved our server Lo :) read more

I really wanted this place to be good. The space is very inviting and looks fun. But that was the best part of our night. The service was terribly slow from the start. Should have left after a 20 min wait for drinks. The food was fair. Unfortunately if they don't make some changes soon, I don't think they will make it. read more

Food is sub sub par and the service was ridiculous. Took over an hour just to take our orders. Burgers were over cooked and dry, ribs were tough and dry, Cole slaw was just shredded cabbage with no sauce, I.e, DRY, fries were old and cold. No one ate their meal. Side note, the mixed drinks were awesome, but nothing can save the food or service. read more

Stopped here right at end of happy hour after hopping off the St. Charles streetcar. Great craft cocktails and friendly service.

We loved this place!! The food was delicious and the food came out pretty quickly. We got the crawfish queso to start and it was very well seasoned. We loved that it came with wonton chips as it added a nice little crunch. I got the Point Reyes Blue salad with grilled shrimp. This is probably one of the best salad I have ever had! If you love blue cheese, this is a must have!! The shrimp were so tasty and delicious. The FedEx driver making a delivery even stopped to ask what I was having. My boyfriend got the fish sandwich which he said was amazing and was only $10! We went for lunch and sat outside and loved being able to enjoy the city. read more

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We went on a Sunday for brunch and bottomless vodka bar. The food was delicious and flavorful and for $20 I definitely got my moneys worth of vodka drinks! We're not from around here so after searching for brunch places, I am so glad we found this place. The ambience is nice and our waiter Micheal was fantastic! We hope to come back again if we make it to New Orleans again read more

My cousin had his rehearsal dinner here last month. I saw online that they had private rooms so I told my family about it and they reached out to the restaurant. Depending on the number of people you have there are 2 different rooms you can choose from. We had 30 people and were in the Large Barrel Room. They give you the option to have white tablecloths on the table if you want (which is a nice touch because some restaurants do not include tablecloths and will make you pay extra for them). When booking it tells you that guests are able to decorate, play their music on the speakers, as well as, have a projector to do slideshow presentations if they would like. These are great things to have available when looking for a rehearsal dinner at the restaurant. They offer buffet or seated dinners (you are able to customize your meal from the menu) for private events. We had the buffet dinner with 2 starters (catfish and boudin eggrolls), 1 salad (Caesar salad), 2 entrees (Pastalaya and Grilled Chicken), 2 sides (Olive Oil Smashed Potatoes and Charred Vegetables), and 1 dessert (Southern Bread Pudding). Soda, tea, water, and coffee are included in the package. When choosing the items it says the starters can be added on to the buffet table but they don't say that excludes the catfish until you call to speak with someone. The catfish had to be passed around by one of the waiters, while the eggrolls were able to be on the buffet line. Also, while drinks are included I think it would be easier for them to have dispensers on the side with the lemonade and tea so that people could get it themselves instead of everyone having to ask the 2 guys to fix the drinks. The waiters were helpful though and were able to help us connect the phone to their speaker so we could listen to the playlist we created for the event. The best items on the menu were the fish, Caesar salad, mashed potatoes, and charred veggies. The boudin egg rolls and chicken were ok, but I was not a fan of the pastalaya as it did not have much flavor. While I don't have a picture of the bread pudding, it was over cooked and on the dryer side. Food probably gets a 3.5/5 from me. Overall experience for a rehearsal dinner spot that allows you to decorate, have your own music, and slideshows (if you want) I'd give a 4/5. read more

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The food was fabulous. Two in the party ordered the fish grilled and three ordered the blackened. All were excited about their entree, so excited that pictures weren't taken. The bread pudding is outstanding, and for all of you who don't like raisins, there aren't any in this spectacular dessert! The service was quick and accurate, and the atmosphere was lovely and quiet. read more

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This restaurant & distillery was amazing!! So spacious with outdoor seating area, plenty of tables for a group and nice bar too! We were greeted and seated immediately. They do take reservations. We had a group of 6. Our server, "V" Vania, was awesome. She had a great personality and checked on us frequently. The boudin eggrolls were delicious. I had the Evan's cucumber Collins and my husband had the Lula Libre with Lula rum and their homemade coke, both drinks were delicious. They had a 3 course meal menu for August and it was a great deal! Including a cocktail, salad or gumbo, then main entree. The gumbo was very good. I had the blackened redfish with veggies and dirty rice. Everything was delicious especially the dirty rice. My husband had the blackberry glazed ribs, with mashed potatoes and roasted corn. The ribs had a nice flavor and mashed potatoes and corn were flavorful too. I also tried the Lula vodka pomegranate lemonade. It was very good too. Then for dessert we tried the lemon icebox pie and bread pudding. They were both delicious. Loved the lemon pie, had a great flavor and graham cracker crust. The prices were good and just loved the vibe! We had a great time. read more

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Celebrated my 20th 21st birthday here today . Brunch was wonderful. Our server Briani was great, very attentive! We started with the lump crab and avocado dip. It was delicious but the "lump" crabmeat was definitely nowhere to be found. That was a little disappointing because I love crab. Despite not tasting any crab I would still order the dip on future visits because it was really good. In my party of 6, 5 of us got the crawfish omelets and we all enjoyed. The breakfast potatoes were good and the grits were really good because most restaurant grits leave a lot to be desired but these were creamy cheesy and needed no additional salt, butter or anything else. My friend had the crawfish mac and cheese and she let me taste it. The mac alone is worthy of a visit! So cheesy and flavorful! They gifted me with dessert for my birthday and I opted for the bread pudding. It was really good traditional with fruit additions (thanks) and topped with a delicious sauce with pecans! We all did the bottomless vodka bar. They bring a glass of vodka to you and you fill with your choice of pomegranate lemonade, blood mary mix, soda, tonic water, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice or orange juice (or any mixture of the above). It was definitely a great departure from the traditional bottomless mimosas. Lula's has found a regular in me! read more

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I visited this distillery roughly 20 minutes before they closed, just to grab a quick drink. Once I sat down at the bar and looked at the menu, I couldn't help but to order the crawfish queso. I mean...why not? It first came out slightly warm, so I sent it back for them to warm it up more. Regardless of the temp, it was surprisingly delicious. I ate every last bit! When it comes to the drinks, I'm usually a stout girl when choosing a beer, but they didn't have any stout options. The beer the bartender recommended was really good, so I didn't mind. The experience overall was enjoyable. I'd definitely come back to try out more of the menu. read more

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I've been to Lula sooo many times...how have I never reviewed?! For years, Lula has been a consistently great place for American-Louisiana style dishes and I've always appreciated it an LGD staple. The variety of dishes allows for anyone to have a meal they'd enjoy. What I really love about Lula is that the quality of food has always been there across the years. Its real, fresh ingredients are always prepared and well-seasoned with very nice portions. And, their happy hour is great! Can't beat a $6 cocktail with freshly-distilled liquor! Anytime someone visits the city and wants a more chill dining experience away from the FQ or CBD, I always suggest Lula and they enjoy it. I mean, who wouldn't want to eat yummy food while watching tons of liquor being distilled in real-time on St. Charles Ave! read more

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Lula for dinner was very good! The crawfish queso and fried Mirlitons were tasty appetizers! I love that the queso comes with thin fried wontons. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich for my entree and it was delicious! I will definitely be back to explore Lula's drink and food menus! read more

Excellent chicken and sausage gumbo, and the on-tap Planter Punch cocktail was fantastic. Highly recommend. Syd was an awesome server--very attentive, accommodating, and made the experience even better. read more

Lula Restaurant Distillery - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was a very cool distillery. The atmosphere was relaxing and fun. The bartenders were very knowledgeable. We had two appetizers that were absolutely amazing. read more