It's a whole vibe The mood is great Food is great Experience is great I have been a customer for over 5 years I will continue to enjoy this establishment Wish it was a bit bigger tho read more

Had a group of 6 of us, visiting New Orleans from California. This spot looked delicious and was close to our Airbnb. We were told it was a 45 minute wait. Yes it was busy, and a Satuday night, and we were more than willing to wait. To our surprise and delight, we got seated about 25 minutes later. The service was wonderful, the food was hot and flavorful. My husband is a Midwesterner and a fried chicken snob. He absolutely enjoyed theirs. The menu selection made it difficult to decide what to order, so many tempting options. Let me tell you, we ordered so much and were not disappointed. We enjoyed the raw and charbroiled oysters so much, we ordered another round. Best meal we have had during our stay here. The acoustics make it a bit hard for conversation BUT, during a few songs, practically every person in the place was singing along and it was wonderful: people enjoying the food, music, & their fellow companions. A gentleman was cleaning the steps to the exit and he went out of his way to help my 87 year-old grandma get down them safely. Yes, we were also on that but it was very appreciated to have the extra help because she certainly does not get around like she used to. Thank you Neyow's for a wonderful meal, experience, and memory for me and my family! There's so much to see and do and eat in New Orleans and the surrounding area, and this place has me trying to plan another trip back, sooner rather than later. read more

This place definitely has character and a fun atmosphere. The decor and overall vibe make it an enjoyable spot to visit, and our service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Unfortunately, the food wasn't particularly impressive. The chicken was a bit bland and could have used more seasoning. The pasta was decent, but pretty average overall, and I was disappointed that it didn't come with garlic bread. The oysters were good, but they felt overpriced for what they were. I think I could have found similar quality elsewhere at a better value. While the ambiance and service were enjoyable, the food didn't quite justify the price for me. read more

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When it comes to the NOLA dining scene, Neyow's feels about as local as it gets. Situated in the Mid-City neighborhood, it can get packed with locals during at night of the week. Their food is the greatest highlight of all, rich in flavor and rooted in authentic Creole tradition. The weekend scene is a bit of madness, as there are hordes of people waiting inside and out just to score a seat. They don't take reservations, so it really is first come, first serve. One added pro-tip: They use Yelp waitlist, which is a huge leg up. Mark your place in line via the Yelp app, and monitor the progress through text or their listing. Plus, this gives one time to find street parking, which is very limited. Once inside, there is a lot going on. Heaps of big crowds, loud R&B music, a bustling staff going in every direction, and the delightful smell of delicious food just around the corner. My wait time was close to 40 minutes on a Friday night, so the anticipation was sky-high. My table and I started things off with a pineapple coconut margarita ($13) along with their signature Neyow's fruit punch ($7). The cocktail was potent, but the fruit punch was a sugar bomb, albeit, an addicting one. Ordered a dozen chargrilled oysters ($30), which were solid and really tasty while being drowned in butter and garlic. The fried chicken tenders were crunchy, juicy, and surprisingly very tasty. I'm incredibly impressed with their Neyow's Extravaganza Dinner for 2. For $70, it is a tremendous value for the amount of food that is served. They include: :: 2 cups of gumbo :: 2 house salads :: A platter of their fried fish, shrimp, oysters, stuffed crab, and stuffed shrimp. :: Steak :: 2 sides :: 2 desserts The portions were downright excellent. The house salads were the least memorable item, but they were fresh and the tangy dressing was nice. A huge thumbs up to their gumbo, which has a deep, smokey flavor. The standouts from the fried platter was definitely the stuffed crab and shrimp, but the fried oysters were also something I wanted more of. The steak was cooked perfectly and went well with the green bean casserole. The cornbread dressing deserves its own paragraph. It was intensely addicting and would be a hit at any potluck, Thanksgiving, or meal in general. It was indulgent with every bite and incredibly rich. The next time, I would order just two of those but I'd probably also consider their mac and cheese and carrot soufflé. Just thinking about it right now is making me salivate. Dessert was their homemade bread pudding, which was delightful and filing. Their beignet sticks was a nice take on an old classic, and dashed a healthy amount of powdered sugar and cinnamon sugar. Next time around, I'm in for their praline pound, pecan cobbler, and brownie a la mode. For those who enjoy themes, peep their weekly specials: Monday: red beans, jambalaya Tuesday: white beans, bbq grilled chicken breast, po boys Wednesday: mustard greens, 8oz ribeye, smothered pork chops Thursday: cabbage, smothered chicken, breaded pork chops Friday: grilled fish and stuffed crab, bbq shrimp, smothered okra Saturday: stuffed bell pepper, stuffed shrimp, ribs Sunday: cornish hen, stuffed pork chop, salmon Lastly, our server was incredibly sweet. She noted that gratuity was already included (18% auto) and that there is a 3% surcharge for credit cards. Bring plenty of cash so that everyone wins. Thank you, Whitney! read more

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It had been a while since we had been here. Had some guests in town that wanted NOLA soul food so we chose this spot. Of course there was a wait bc its a popular spot so we didn't trip in that. Once seated, I think they forgot about us bc it took about 20 minutes for anyone to even come take our drink orders On e we got service, our orders were taken, the server make up for the wait bc his personality proceeded him. My chargrilled oysters were on point with the taste . I had one big one, the others were med & small but I can't deny they were tasty. We received our order, the smothered okra. It's not my mom's, but it was decent. It was like...oh my this is so good, but it was okay when it comes to flavor. I added hot sauce and pepper our cornbread was forgotten, we had to ask twice, so by the time it came we were finished our food, but that cornbread was definitely BOMB!!! The slices were big and it was so moist and delicious. The restroom was clean, which was a plus given there was a huge crowd in the restaurant. Would I go back? Sure. read more

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This was one of the restaurants at the top of my list while visiting New Orleans for a weekend dedicated to eating our way through the city, and it was the very first stop of the trip! We dined on a Friday around noon. The restaurant sits on a corner, and like many places in New Orleans, parking can be a bit tight. Luckily, since we arrived early, we scored a spot right in front of the restaurant. When you walk in, you head upstairs to the hostess stand. The greeting wasn't particularly warm, but we were asked how many were in our party and were seated right away. The restaurant has a lot of character, with walls covered in unique jazz-themed artwork and décor that really adds to the New Orleans atmosphere. It was just the two of us, and after about 5-6 minutes our waiter came by for our drink order. He let us know they only had sweet tea and lemonade available at the time, and unfortunately the frozen drink machine was down, so no frozen cocktails were being served. To start, we ordered the BBQ crab claws and a dozen chargrilled oysters. The crab claws arrived quickly. There weren't very many, and they were a bit smaller than I've had elsewhere, but they were swimming in an absolutely delicious BBQ butter sauce. It came with two small pieces of bread, which definitely wasn't enough for all that sauce, so we ordered a basket of garlic bread. Unfortunately, it took quite a while to arrive, and by then the sauce had cooled down. We ended up eating the garlic bread with the oysters instead. Speaking of the oysters... WOW. They came out sizzling, covered in garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese, and they were phenomenal. Easily one of the best chargrilled oysters I've ever had. If I had to rate them, they'd be a 10,000/10. I devoured every last one! For my entrée, I ordered the seafood platter with fried fish, shrimp, oysters, and a crab cake, served with dressing and carrot soufflé. Everything tasted fresh and was cooked perfectly. The sides honestly surprised me. The carrot soufflé was so good it almost reminded me of sweet potato casserole, and the dressing had a slightly sweet flavor that kept me going back for another bite. One thing that surprised me was that nothing we ordered was particularly spicy. Being in New Orleans, I expected bold heat in a lot of the dishes, but everything leaned more toward rich, buttery, and flavorful than spicy. Service was decent overall. There was one point where we had to get up and look for our waiter because we needed condiments, but aside from that, everything went smoothly. Overall, I'm so glad I finally got to check this restaurant off my list. The chargrilled oysters alone are worth the visit, and I'd absolutely return the next time I'm in New Orleans. read more

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Enjoyed our experience here! Service was good as was the food! We got the smothered okra! Man it was so good! While it was hot in the main seating area, we were sat in a room off to the side where it was much cooler!! Definitely appreciated that! Only downside to our time here was the constant slamming of the door in the room we were seated in. The employees continuously went in and out of the door. I counted 13 times. Being that it slams really loud, it quickly became a nuisance. Other than that, our visit was good! Would return! read more

Neyow's Creole Cafe - Smothered okra - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Amazing but chicken was over cooked and dry everything else was amazing . The greens were a meal ! The Mac and cheese didn't use elbow noodles ! The green beans had no seasoning ! The Place was packed and price was good ! read more

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The food was really good! The grill oysters are worth a try all on their own. The service was a bit unprofessional and not approachable. The music and people are loud here. read more

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Food service and ambiance. Speaks for itself. Words can't describe. Chicken a must. Gumbo great Cornbread bomb. So good. read more

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My wife and I was visiting New Orleans for jazz fest and found neyows. The music was good and loud enough to talk and enjoy. The service by our waitress was down to earth and friendly she recommended the bow wow in it about 10 different shots strong and delicious. The chicken was Amazing looking forward to eating here again. If you're in the big easy try this place you won't regret. read more

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My first creole restaurant in Louisiana! Would recommend getting the shrimp creole and chargrilled oysters (not pictured). Very friendly service. Everything is very flavorful and heavily spiced/salted. For the sides, I'd recommend the sweet potato fries and macaroni! Automatic 18% gratuity added since we came in a large party, something to keep in mind! read more

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10's 10's 10's across the board. My white ass was in heaven. First. The only white in the building. Good start! After few hit or miss experiences in New Orleans, this was such a welcomed change. We ordered a lot of things and everything melted in our mouth. The flavor, the spices, the amount and the prices were perfect. Our server was super handsome and super sweet and helped us with suggestions. Try everything on the menu or if you can't choose try one of their daily specials. I'm absolutely taking an Uber to this place next time I'm in town. Thank you so much for making Louisiana proud. I have tasted heaven. read more

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Had dinner with my dad here and the staff was very friendly and attentive. My dad ordered and enjoyed the pork chops plate. You get a great portion size. I ordered the grilled red fish with carrot soufflé, veggies, and cornbread dressing. The grilled red fish was delicious and so was the carrot soufflé. I'm new to carrot soufflé and have become a fan. I did have to add seasoning to the vegetables, there was none. I was tempted to try the cornbread dressing and was not disappointed. While I am used to a more flavorful cornbread dressing being made in my family, their milder version was also extremely good. As a local, I'd never dined here until now and would definitely return. read more

Neyow's Creole Cafe - Red Fish, Carrot Soufflé, Cornbread Dressing - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This place was recommended to us by every Uber driver we had used during the stay! And it lived up-to its reputation. On a Saturday night they had a long wait time, but we got a table in 30mins all the while getting our drinks. We ordered the Dinner menu for 2 which came with fried oysters, grilled fish, grilled shrimp, sweet potatoes, crabcake, stuffed shrimp (it came with steak too, but we forgot it). It also came with 2 desserts , so we chose the Cheesecake and Bread Pudding. It came with the gumbos too. Lovely meal that let us try all the specialities of NOLA. Crabcake was definitely the best among the places we have tried. Very friendly hosts as well. read more

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This place was recommended to us by somebody local, so we had to try. The menu looked good, with plenty of dishes that looked great to choose from. The place was packed, so definitely a popular spot. But are these folks locals or out of towners like us? The food is plenty full, but not all dishes were that great. The chicken seemed to be fried in old oil. Sometimes, restaurants like this ride on their past successes, but eventually decline a bit. I don't know for sure though. To me it looks like they could use at least a little bit of some home improvement. Needless to say the place is packed, and the menu looked fine, definitely worth to try it for yourself. Don't take my word for it, I'm just an out-of-towner. read more

Neyow's Creole Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Fabulous lunch at neyow's! I went on Sunday early afternoon and had no problem getting a seat. I hit the charbroiled oysters which were phenomenal. I also got a Bow Wow (fruit punch) to drink. Whewww it is strong so take your time and drink it slow. Service was great and friendly. Can't wait to go back! I need to try their Sunday brunch next time as well. read more

Neyow's Creole Cafe - Charbroiled oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Still one of my fav's in Nola. We were able to make a reservation, which is recommended. The music and vibe is cool and chill. This is my second time and my food/drink was delish! There's a parking lot across the street but we parked in the neighborhood. read more

Neyow's Creole Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Damn, but that was good food! No frills, just amazing food. We got seated in a back booth and went to work on the menu. We started with a mango margarita tower and chargrilled oysters. While we waited for that, we decided upon our lunch. Everything looked fantastic! We decided on shrimp creole, redfish and fried shrimp with hushpuppies and green beans, and stuffed shrimp and bbq shrimp with mac and cheese and dressing. Ok, so here's the lowdown: Mango margs - strong and strangely good with all the seafood Chargrilled oysters - simply amazing. Get these! Bbq shrimp - tasty sauce and big shrimp. A win! Hushpuppies - omg good! Redfish - delish Fried shrimp - yum! Stuffed shrimp - good but hard to eat, as the shell is still on even though it's stuffed and breaded Mac and cheese - tasted was good but the texture freaked out my friends. They weren't convinced it was pasta until we all tried a bite Shrimp creole - super tasty -and a huge plate, although I preferred the bbq and fried shrimp, personally. Dude, it was so so so good. read more

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Came for lunch with my coworkers. Everyone must be present in order to be seated. I had the Friday special which included the smothered okra with fish or chicken. It was a good portion for the price and had great flavor. My coworkers said their chicken was salty. Our waiter was great and the place was filling up as we left. I understand the vibe of the restaurant but the music was so loud that my table had a hard time hearing each other. read more

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Spectacular food, big portions and it came out quickly. Staff was very accommodating and helpful with answering questions. The restaurant had a nice vibe to it read more

Neyow's Creole Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We came across this place after leaving wrong iron around 9 pm on a Saturday and there was a 20-30 minute wait for a table but the host found us two seats at the bar right away, the char grilled oysters were our second favorite that we've had in the whole city, not too much cheese and the oysters melted in your mouth. We also got the seafood pasta. Fun music playing and not too loud even though it was Definitely a busy place for late night food on a Saturday. read more

Neyow's Creole Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Stopped in for dinner and had a great experience. Taylor took care of us and was on point all night. Attentive, good energy, never hovering but always right there when needed.I went with the shrimp creole and it did not disappoint. Big portion, seasoned right, plenty of shrimp, and that sauce had real depth. You're not leaving hungry. Atmosphere felt authentic. Lively but comfortable. And the playlist? Straight R&B heat. The kind of vibe that makes you want to sit a little longer and order one more drink. Good food, good service, good energy. That's a win. read more

Neyow's Creole Cafe - Shrimp Creole - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It's been a few years since our last trip to Neyow's and I got home in time for us to get there before the Friday dinner rush. We were seated immediately and decided on a dozen chargrilled oysters to start. The oysters tasted amazing but were the tiniest chargrilled oysters I've ever had. The oysters were about the size of a quarter and smaller. For $30 it was pretty disappointing. For my entree I got the red beans and rice with white meat fried chicken. The red bean had a ton of shredded meat cooked into it but it needed more crystal hot sauce than I expected for how good it looked. The fried chicken however was perfect! Crunchy, tons of flavor and juicy. I don't know if they were having an off day, but it was definitely not the amazing experience we had a few years ago. read more

Neyow's Creole Cafe - Chargrilled oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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So, I got the combination platter. It came with ONE piece of fish and FOUR fried shrimp and unseasoned fries. All for $22. The gumbo was great and so was the chicken (both appetizers). I definitely won't return. Also, the waiter was nonchalant and not helpful at all! read more

Neyows is very popular and I see why. The staff is friendly, the food is on point, and the portions are large! I got the chargrilled oysters to start. They were very fresh and absolutely delicious! That butter is very nice! I do wish they were shucked and cleaned a little better as I kept crunching on shells. For my entree I got the fish and red beans. The fried fish was not catfish which was fine, it was fried to golden perfection and lightly seasoned. It tasted great with some hot sauce! The red beans were good although lacking a bit of seasoning for my taste. Hubs said his gumbo was some of the best he's had at a restaurant! I would definitely come back to try more things here! read more

Neyow's was good experience for the most part. The wait was longggg but the playlist was amazing. The staff was really nice and knowledgeable about the menu and the food came fairly quick was we were sat. While I really enjoyed the meal I got (Shrimp Creole) the other people I was with did not enjoy their food. You cannot make reservations and you have to go up there to put your name on the wait list. I would go again, but not as a first pick. read more

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You can never go wrong here. The chargrilled oysters are some of the best in the city. Happy Hour daily except for Fridays but the prices are good either way. Great service. read more

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I enjoyed their happy hour ! It was de Luxor's and the crab claws were also a show stopper . The punches are great and the bar staff was amazing with service. It was very loud and crowded but what do you expect when the food is so good read more

The BEST Char-Grilled Oysters Rockefeller in town! Every time we visit New Orleans, we make it a mission to try char-grilled oysters at different restaurants. Hands down, Neyow's Creole Café makes the best. No comparison. We ordered two dozen and honestly could've ordered more. They were smoky, cheesy, buttery, and absolutely packed with flavor. Perfectly charred, perfectly seasoned, just downright delicious. They were so good I can barely remember what else we ordered! The staff was super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Street parking is available, but it can be a little challenging If you're in town, do yourself a favor and stop by. Your trip to New Orleans is not complete without eating at Neyow's. It's that good. read more

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Had a work trip to visit my cousin and this food and service was outstanding. I haven't had charred oysters until then and the red fish... I'm coming back to get more! read more

Neyow's Creole Cafe - Red fish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Visited Neyow's on a Thursday afternoon, no wait! Since it was my first meal landing in NOLA, I had to order a poboy and it did not disappoint! I also ordered a French 75 and a salad. The shrimp on the poboy was perfectly seasoned I can eat a basket of them. My cousin ordered the char-grilled oysters which smelled and tasted amazing. They char it in an area of the restaurant where you can see the steam/smoke rising so you know it's going to be good. I visited again on a Saturday for lunch with a 15 minute wait. I HAD to order their signature punch which comes in a pretty big to-go cup. I saw everyone in the restaurant with one so I knew it was going to be good. Neyow's is just one of those spots in NOLA you HAVE to try! Also, our waitress was an absolute sweetheart. We got lucky with the wait time but be mindful, the restaurant does get super busy. There's also a waitlist on Yelp which is great. Will recommend this spot to everyone! read more

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Visiting from Chicago with a friend that had dined here before. She raved about the food and she was right! Both walls in the hallway are full of pictures of celebrities that frequent the restaurant. I kinda knew the food would be good at that moment. Our server was very nice, knowledgeable of the menu and made great suggestions. Like most natives, she had the cutest accent (beeeeby lol). As a trio we ordered a feast to taste off eachothers food: Char grilled oysters, wings, grilled red fish, stuffed shrimp, carrot souffle, green beans, hush puppies, pasta w/ crawfish, catfish, cornbread dressing, pork chops and mac and cheese. Every single bite of every dish was simply amazing. All of the food was cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. The star of the menu is for sure the cornbread dressing. Listen, I have not a clue what kind of sorcery they add to that dressing but it is the best dressing I have ever tasted in my LIFE! Im honestly pissed that I won't be able to have any on Thanksgiving. Rudely good!!! I will for sure visit the wonderful city of New Orleans in the future and baby this will be my first stop! Amazing! read more

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This is a must stop when you come to New Orleans! The oysters are amazing with the butter and bread. Service is like getting help from a family member but still having respect. The Cafe is loud due to the music and conversations. I've never been to the steakhouse. read more

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Food was great service was great not just hype go check it out! I recommend going during the week it's crowded on the weekend

Customer service was great. Very attentive staff even when they're busy and/or have large parties. Tables were pretty close together, maybe because we were seated next to a large party. Food was okay, nothing special. The table ordered a few different things: fried chicken, poboys with different options. Heard great things about the chicken but I've had better shrimp poboys in the city. I was told the mac and cheese was also different than most are used to and left much to be desired. Might not come back to this location but may try another Neyow's restaurant when I'm back in NOLA. read more

The charcoal grilled oysters are some of the best in the city. The sauce is absolutely delicious. Service was good. The restaurant ambience is lively and filled with great music blasting. We enjoyed our meal. read more

Neyow's Creole Cafe - Charcoal grilled oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Located in Mid-City this is truly a great NOLA local experience. Located in a newer building it's got only a wee bit of charm yet lots of local character. The menu leans toward seafood yet it's broad enough for most tastes. We were seated right away for lunch. The noise level was high, but conversation was still possible. There's a large room and a couple of adjunct areas, plus a bar. The walls are decorated with lots of photos and memorabilia. I ordered an iced tea, a cup of Gumbo and the Shrimp Creole. Service was friendly and efficient, everything came in perfect time and we weren't rushed at all. The gumbo was very flavorful, spicy and chocked full of sausage, shrimp and the usual stuff, including rice. The shrimp were large and plump. It was greasy, which is to be expected. Sometimes a bit of grease is good! The Shrimp Creole was quite good and a large portion. It was as one would expect, including packed with flavor. I added Lousiana Hot Sauce to ramp up the heat. My dining partner had the fried chicken with sweet potato fries and potato salad. The portion was huge and I got a drum stick. It was crisp and the chicken tender and perfectly cooked. This place has a good energy to it, not fancy and not pretentious... just good ol' New Orleans cooking. Grab the napkins! You'll need them. read more

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Ate yesterday during lunch and thus place was suggested as this is my first time in New Orleans. We ordered shrimp po-boy, red beans and rice with chicken, crawfish balls, and sweet and spicy shrimp. EVERYTHING was amazing! The food was cooked fresh and you can tell that they using someone's grandma recipe to fry the chicken (seasoned perfectly). Since it was Halloween, they had drink specials and I ordered the blood bag (strawberry lemonade with Grey Goose.) Super cute presentation. The staff was nice and attentive and the music was great. I will definitely be back to this restaurant on my next trip. Everyone should try this place. read more

Neyow's Creole Cafe - Blood Bag (Halloween special) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was the best homestyle New Orleans food we had during our time. All the locals recommended this place and it did not disappoint. When we walked in, the restaurant gives off a family style vibe. The place was packed, so we had to wait a little while for our table. The service was good but this place does get crowded, so you may have to wait a little while for certain things. The food was A1! Their fried catfish and red beans & rice were amazing! Plus everything was an affordable price. I wish I had heard about Neyow's earlier in my trip because I would have ate at this restaurant every day. read more

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