First thing... schmokey. Not smokey... but schmokey! But that doesn't happen until almost game…read moretime at 8pm. The the low hanging cloud forms. Your eyes will burn, your hair will stink and you will develop a death rattle by end of the game but its fun! Just drive home with the windows down and strip in the garage and hit the shower immediately. Second, there is a non smoking section but that area is no fun. Avoid it seriously unless you have horrible allergies. But seriously, just suck it up and sit in the smoking section. This is why you are coming. Third, actually a decent restaurant inside with items up to prime rib. The tater tots are yum. They sell beer and some little wines but nothing to get excited about. Pro tip coming. Fourth, the people/ regulars watching is top notch prime 1000% awesome. I'm talking funny ass shit funny. Comedy club funny with occasional outburst when someone is getting close to a bingo or if someone just won. (F! or that bitch was lucky, or wtf was that sound? or F this S) all said by women in late 60s - 80s Fifth, the game itself. Bingo, but not just any bingo. I am talking fast paced bingo! But sooo fun. Its not good for anxiety at the beginning but after a few cards in, the hang of it comes. You will get comfy enough to actually look up and see the screen showing the next ball and keep up instead of trying to search for the last call on the giant lit bingo board. But its not that easy... the announcers , can sometimes make Mush Mouth from Fat Albert sound like James Earl Jones in comparison. B 70 sounds more like fee sebindy. O 23 like Mo beddie free. Awesome. Now mix in during the game of bingo, there is walking staff also selling pull card games like cherry bells at school fairs. IN the middle of the numbers being called, B 9, O 64, G 44, there will be a random outburst " Black Jack Picture Frames" ... it is sooo confusing but it also makes my group laugh every time because we get frazzled and the regulars are playing 3 games at once, talking and keeping up with no frazzle. No more counting. Getting hard to write like that. The staff is wonderful. So my group , not very familiar with the process... again this isn't grade school bingo, its grown up bingo, did not realize the game switched from fill in the regular bingo to simultaneously turned into Black Out or the correct Gretna Bingo Palace term is "Cover All" game. A employee walking around with her own dauber leaned in and started marking up our cards with the missed numbers (it moves fast fast!) and she told us to mark everything because they will switch to Cover All after Bingo is called. Man that was sooo cool of her. When you first walk in, the newbies are spotted immediately. Blood in the water if you will. There is a frequent player program like at casinos at this bingo hall, so when anyone new walks in, get ready to get approached by a old lady with her keys on a lanyard. She will want you to use her player card when you buy your bingo card. It cost nothing extra but making a old lady smile. My last old lady was sweet enough to see we had no daubers and she went to her Gretna police officer friend behind the counter doing detail, and had him provide us with 4 daubers for free. We had to return them to him after but it saved us a few bucks. So no outside food or drinks. Meh kinda. There is no one checking bags at the door so if you are discreet, have someone pack a big purse and bring your goodies in. I have a cruise ship clear flask I fill at home and I buy a big drink at the bingo hall and fill up. The beer selection is poor so unless you can sneak in a few cans, the flask option is easy. There is a slot machine room also, actually way less smokey than you would expect. They have games all day, there is a online calendar, but for example, the games we usually hit is the 8pm game. It may start on time, or 20 mins late. No matter what, it will be finished by 9pm. It seems like no way they are gonna call it that fast but it is fast fast and fun fun fun! Get there early too. Grab you a table with friend, order food , have some drinks and have some laughs and make friends before hand. Seriously a fun hidden gem. And the fun multiplies if you are drunk or loaded in anyway. Not to mention there is a chance you could win big money. Imagine that!

BEWARE..... Bingo is addictive as F@#! Always just one square away! Lol. Came here on a whim…read more There are rules that the novice can't understand, but fun all the same! Very smokey in here, and the staff is definitely friendly and very very helpful. "No food or outside drink" yeah right. Lol i brought a little something to drink to make it more interesting maybe a bad idea, but that's how i roll. Lol

I've been to Metairie Country Club a couple of times for events. It's located deep inside a…read morebeautiful neighborhood, surrounded by mansions, which sets the tone for what's in store. I love the outside patio area, the backdrop of manicured lawns and the dainty lighting makes it look magical. The banquet rooms are large and well decorated. The food is great too! Everything I've tried there has been tasty. They definitely understand how to season their food well. The staff always has smiles on their faces and really seem like they want you to enjoy yourself.

The steak was awesome, the service was fantastic. Everyone was so friendly. Loved the experience.read more

The New Orleans Country Club offers a traditional country club experience with tennis, golf, dining…read moreand socializing. They also are a great venue for events such as weddings and host many carnival balls. They have some of the best veal grillades and grits around. Overall this is a nice spot for having some good times.

Where southern hospitality whispers on under the canopy of gorgeous oaks. Food is good, views are…read moresplendid. Pool is incredible. Staff are impeccably educated in their service and attentiveness. Hoping they put some pickle ball courts in during the ongoing tennis court renovations.

Cool service. Open ambiance. No food was served. Johnnie oh…read morewas cool. He was up there for about 1.5 hours

Love all the history & antique fixtures here! Southport Hall: From Secret Casino to Music…read moreLandmark! Once an early-1900s gambling spot called Hyland's Southport Inn in the old "Free State of Jefferson," it later became a favorite hangout of mob boss Carlos Marcello. Today, it's a legendary NOLA venue hosting live music, weddings, and wild nights -- still holding echoes of its hidden casino days. #SouthportHall #NOLAhistory #LiveMusicNOLA #HiddenGems #NewOrleans

Food is good. Service was great. The wait is never long . Pretty much everything on the menu is…read moregood and flavorful! I have been here several times over the years.

The service is always Top of the line…read more Enjoyed my food, The atmosphere is calm, quiet and Conducive to conversation! Well done!

We recently joined Lakeside so that our daughter could join the swim team…read more So far we're enjoying our membership, and my daughter is having a great time being a member of their pretty excellent swim team. The kids practice 4 times per week and I'm impressed with the coaching. There's a small workout room that I've been using in the morning while she's at practice. It's small, and not very fancy, but has all the equipment I need. There are 2 treadmills, a bike, an elliptical, free weights, yoga mat, balance ball, and a multi exercise workout machine. There is a snack bar with a fairly large menu. Everything from mozzarella sticks to quesadillas and a few pretty tasty salads. They also have a great bar - I've enjoyed a couple or so very tasty Bloody Mary's. There are a couple of tennis courts and there's a reception space that's available for rent. It's a small club with a big heart.

I don't know the member rates off hand because my friends are the ones posting, but this is a.great…read moresummer hang out for families! Miss Emily of very patient and great with little kids! They offer full snack bar that can be charged to the account and saves on cash. The bathrooms aren't huge but are kept clean and there is a pool area just for kids under 5

Great bowling alley on the base. The staff are always super friendly and accommodating. I always…read morefeel welcomed , nice atmosphere. The pizza slaps so good .

Nice very friendly I rent 3D marquess number for my Client and the venue was very niceread more

What an elegant event hall/country club... Fit the bill for the 80th birthday party I attended;…read moresimply perfect. Nestled in a residential neighborhood, one wouldn't expect this to be here, but it was and what a fine establishment it was. I'm told it was a neighborhood country club in yesteryear & now doubles as an event hall; the story seemed to jog my memory once told to me. The owners are on hand to attend and assist you in your decorating & party planning endeavors. Parking in the front and quite more in the rear to accommodate guests just as easily. Security is on staff as well to ensure safety measures on the exterior of the facility are carried out. Indoors, 20-25 round tables are in place for guest; a tiled dance floor, designated bar area & DJ booth. Outdoor pool area seems quite inviting and added mystique to the nights end. Nice place. I look forward to attending more events here; I'm specifically hoping for a visit in the summer for a POOL PARTY.