We came here after a Cubs game. I ordered for online pickup and it was ready by the time we walked there from Wrigley. We tried to beat the crowd if they do ever get any. The inside was beautiful decorated and the staff was great. My son ordered their Andouille sausage Po Boy, I ordered their Fried Shrimp Po Boy, and my wife ordered their Lobster Jambalaya. We also ordered a cup of their Gumbo and an order of their beignets. Everything was very delicious. The po boys were great. The sauce was good, bread was soft and they give you plenty of shrimp. The jambalaya could have used a bit more Cajun seasoning for some more spice but overall a decent dish as well. I can definitely see myself returning, perhaps to dine and order some drinks as well read more

So much history in Chicago, not going to recommend coming to Nola for a meal if you're a tourist. Locals, experience what you wish, especially since they do have decent food and a fun event every night of the week. This is not limited to Drag, Karaoke, etc. The environment and decorations are great for the Mardi Gras celebration, especially if you're looking for some place to celebrate as an immigrant from the South of the US. But, too expensive for the food that you receive. 08-13-2024 read more

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I recently got to check out Nola Bar & Kitchen for their holiday bar. Pros: - Unlike a lot of the bars they didn't have a long wait to get inside. I visited before 9pm so it did pick up as the night crowd started to come outside. - They had a lot of seats still available without having to make a reservation. - They didn't only play Christmas music so you got to enjoy the holiday decor without hearing the same handful of Christmas songs. When they did play holiday music it was the more upbeat songs, they even played trap remixes of some of the classics. Cons: - The drinks were smaller than a lot of the bars around them so not a lot of bang for your buck. Overall, I would definitely come back! The vibe was fun and the music was nice. It's nice to find a place that isn't packed to capacity on a Friday / Saturday night. read more

The staff were super friendly and very attentive however the wings were tasteless and fried too hard and the garlic lime sauce was watery and did not stick to the wings. The gumbo was subpar. I was excited about visiting however the food was very disappointing. read more

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Random drop in. Lite crowd. Good came out quick. Drinks were strong. The picky kid ate the pickles ... salute. read more

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Upon walking into the establishment- Sabastian is the reason I will return and I will invite other customers Sunny you hired someone who has potential read more

Came here for drinks & karaoke. I wish their kitchen was open later. The Service was great & for a Saturday night it was a small and attractive crowd. read more

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When we walked in, we weren't sure anyone was even working. No one to be found. Someone finally came to greet us and take our order, but seemed to hate their job. Food was less than mediocre Cajun food. Po Boy was fast food quality, gumbo had no flavor. I would not recommend this place. read more

This place is decked out and is true to its theme. They have banners everywhere to give a sort of Mardi Gras/NOLA feel--truly not a bad place in Wrigley and deviates a lot from what you're used to seeing in the area. We went on a cold Wednesday night though and it was absolutely dead, we were the only customers inside. Perhaps this place is more crowded during weekend nights but the lack of people did make us wonder if this place was worth the hype. Food-wise it's very passable and it'll feel your need for Cajun food. Food: Nola Gumbo: they give you a house made hot sauce to go with the gumbo, the overall dish was nice and hearty but I feel like it could've been a bit more flavorful Alligator Basket: this was the true mvp of the night. It was my first time trying alligator and the way they fry it is so good. I would say it tastes a lot like a super tender steak--highly recommend! read more

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Ordered delivery. The wings are good but the sauce is sooooo watery, and they don't even include a free ranch you have to pay for it. Didn't even include ketchup even though I asked for it and it's the least that could be include with a $9 fry. Then the gumbo was the WORST gumbo I've ever had in my life. I'm a southern girl who has had a lot of gumbo, including plenty from NOLA and Louisiana. Like it's disgustingly bad they are selling it and passing it off as gumbo. read more

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It was a really nice place. I enjoyed the music and drinks. I didn't get to try the food though because it was so crowded

I love the theme, how can you not have a good time here at this NOLA themed bar? You feel like you've stepped out of Chicago and straight onto Bourbon Street! The hurricanes were delicious and the bartender was attentive and fun! It was such. Fun vibe, although I didn't get to try the food the menu was traditional Cajun offerings including alligator! read more

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I finally remembered to review Nola after visiting in both the summer and the winter! I came with a small group in the summer and it was a fun spot with games, karaoke, and super friendly service. Their drinks are also very affordable compared to some other spots in wrigleyville. I'm rating only 3 stars because of our recent/winter visit. I visited as part of a bar crawl group on Friday (not the giant messy bar crawl group, we did our own of 4-5 people) and was disappointed by the change in experience from our summer visit. The staff was still friendly when serving us but they started playing "closing time" and a song that had the lyrics "GTFO" around 1am. Online it says they close at 2am so our group felt unwelcome and uncomfortable by the music being turned up and basically telling us to leave. They also did last call over an hour before closing. If they were closing early that night I think we would have preferred to be told at the door or to have received a nicer reminder from one of the staff members. read more

Quite frankly never would have thought to eat here, but I came with friends and am so glad to know about this spot now! We came for March Madness, and it was super easy to get a table for 4 to watch the games immediately. The place was overall pretty quiet, and the bar tender was helpful and attentive. We started with drinks but eventually got hungry so we tried some food too! I was happy with the beer and cider collection - All of the basics, plus fun options specific to New Orleans. The food variety impressed me too! We loved the parmesan garlic tater tots, and the queso and Cajun chicken po'boy that we tried did the trick. The food wasn't life changing but the menu and atmosphere intrigued me enough to come back and try more in the future! read more

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Pretty good spot. Typical wrigleyville things - parking, longer traffic during games, rowdy crowds on the street, etc. it's spacious and has multiple TVs scattered throughout for the game. I got the hurricane which came with a cute beaded necklace around it. Security guard is present for safety. read more

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Absolutely check this place out when in Wrigleyville if you're looking for something unique. Good food and great service! I especially liked the NOLA gumbo and add a little of their house made hot sauce which really brings all the flavors out. Drinks were well made and service prompt. Not a lot of places in the area where you can get a true N'awlins oyster and shrimp Po Boy either! 5 stars, I'll be back. read more

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Late post but came here for Mardi Gras they had a live band it was cool I'm only giving it a three stars was that it took 2 hours to get my food then they brought our food twice. The food overall was good. read more

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Stopped in here before a Cubs game. The place is small and is obviously set up as a bar first, Kitchen 2nd. There is no air-conditioning, which was a major deal on a 93 degree day!! We ordered the alligator bites and the "Gumbolya" (combo of Gumbo and Jambalaya). Both were good, if not exceptional. The Cajun spice seemed to be mostly black pepper which was a disappointment, Portion sizes were good. We came at 4pm before a 7:05 weekday game start, so I can not estimate how busy they would be closer to game time. Overall, worth a trip if you are in the area!! read more

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Came by for dinner after rock climbing during a weekday. I ordered the Fried Shrimp Po' Boy, which was loaded up with fried shrimp. I liked the remoulade sauce and the cut of their fries. The service was super friendly. The food my friends ordered all looked amazing, so I'll definitely be back when I want a taste of cajun country. I've never had fried alligator, but it's on the menu and I'm intrigued. read more

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Went while waiting on a rain delay. We loved the food and the drinks were good. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Arrived on a rainy wet day, early afternoon. noting an array of bar sitters having a midday drink. We grabbed the two seat round table near the exposed brick wall and ordered a personal creole competition crawl , as we continue to seek the best restaurant serving this iconic dish, commonly know as. "Louisiana Creole Style Gumbo,"; Nola's was on the Seeker's List and we are here! We are ordering alligator bites with delicious fries too. A tall modelesque friendly, and attentive waiter almost instantly, served up a piping hot bowl of the homemade gumbo house special. It was full bodied essential spices, and loaded with plenty of vegetables swimming in a Louisiana creole style broth, along with traditional meats and seafood infusing complex flavors. The Gumbo did not disappoint for heartiness and nutrients flavor pounding taste drums. We both loved our first exploration into alligator bites. It has a mild meaty lightness with an interesting contexture, not too unlike the fiber of poultry. Nola's has a celebratory atmosphere, a Mardi Gras ambiance, and a winning bowl of gumbo, good service, while located just around the corner from the ballpark, Nola's is a great iconic place to raise high spirits, as it hits it out of the park for great food and circuses! read more

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Went for happy hour and the drinks on special were fantastic! Super friendly bar staff as well. Would recommend!

Ummm, the drinks were good. The bartender was attentive. The decor places you in NOLA. The food was very subpar. The oyster po' boy was sketchy due to the oysters being fried to hard and not really being oysters. The tomato glaze was very nasty truthfully. The gumbo was not good at all. I would return for the drinks and the atmosphere. The happy hour seemed to be the main event. read more

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This was a pretty cool place, especially if you enjoy New Orleans. They had a lot of the same specialty cocktails available for purchase here, like the grenade, as well as a lot of Cajun New Orleans food as well. Unfortunately i didn't try the food but the drinks were definitely worth coming for. read more

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Food was hot,fast and good. Service was responsive, friendly and efficient. Ambiance was pretty lively for daytime visit. I will definitely return. read more

Walking by clark st I try this place I order hurricane Shrimp po boy Gumbo And beignets Hurricane wasn't frozen Gambo kind bland and cold Po boy Few shrimps and lot bread bland too Beignets was the best fluffy and crispy Service was good read more

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Wandered in here on a Tuesday as I had read positive reviews here on Yelp and the delivery apps - glad I did! Strangely, in my opinion, this bar/restaurant is an extension of the salon next door. The two businesses are literally connected in the back-you can walk between the two! Put that aside and it's your typical small Chicago bar w high top tables and big windows that open to the street. As mentioned, it was a random Tuesday and Cubs were out of town so the place was dead. Literally empty when we walked in but the menu posted outside looked appetizing. After we sat down, a few others came in and sat at the bar and tables. We are clearly trend setters...duh. The food was very good - with one exception. The tater tots. How does one mess up tots you ask? They were seasoned nicely, but waaay undercooked and/or soggy. No crunch. Like fall apart in your hand or dipping sauce, soggy. I had to keep dishing them out of the sauce with my fork. Not a good tot! But, on to the good: the chicken tenders. Not only were they super tender, cooked to perfection, and slathered in tasty sauces (recommend the carolina gold!) but they were half off on Tuesdays! Speaking of deals, they had some happy hour specials between 4-7pm. Between the two deals our bill was very reasonable, and speaking of - they have deals throughout the week! Service was very friendly and attentive and kept up despite being solo and us 'trend setters' attracting other customers. Great first 'random' experience here, and look forward to trying other things off their interesting menu! read more

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food was horrible, I am truly mad! I wish I could give them 0 stars. The jambalaya was dry and horrible with some strong taste of a horrible seasoning. I need to come and show you all how to make real cajun food..Over priced yuckiness. They didn't even send a spoon or napkins. Never again read more

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The gumbalaya was really filling, I'm glad I had the opportunity to together. The Cajun queso had a kick and I like it. The first drink the sparkling cheer wasn't the best mixture. The champagne mixed in there did not taste right. I ended up getting the tipsy punch and enjoying that. read more

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I got food poisoning. Very rude waitress (red hair). A friend of mine ate there and within minutes of leaving his bowels let loose right in front of the restaurant. For those that say it could have been something else....nothing is that coincidental! This place is a roll of the dice literally. read more

Look-I tried to support Covid-19 Delivery. This is about the KITCHEN.... First of all the shrimp were overly breaded, lack of adequate lettuce and tomato, and an ABSENCE OF REMOULADE! Anyone that has been to NOLA=New Orleans knows that Remoulade is 2x the sauce needed for a Po'Boy! HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED... I also spent money on two Beef Quesadillas Creole Style...they scooped the sour cream on it instead of on the side and that IS NOT OK for health reasons plus both tortillas were burned....pictures to follow..sad.. I will pay the $$ to go back to NOLA rather than eat here and fear about getting sick from the kitchen service. Everything was thrown out! read more

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This place has horrible service. The staff rather hangout chatting behind the bar then work with patrons. The music is blaring and caused an instant headache. I encourage you to dine elsewhere. read more

Diabla spicy chicken was terrible. Tasted burnt, like a Nola hot chicken sandwich. The fries had no flavor. I literally only ate it because I was hungry. I wanted to get this place I try even though my foodie instincts were telling me otherwise. The beignets were good though. read more

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Fun place to drink during our Christmas bar crawl. Ugly sweaters everywhere. We didn't try the food but we will next time.

The place was entirely closed 30 minutes before scheduled closing time. No signs to indicate that. Nothing on the websites. People were in there actively avoid eye contact, on their phone! Thanks for wasting my time! read more

The food I got was very good, the issue was the amount of meat in my Roast Beef Po'boy Sandwich. It was like it was really a Muffaletta Olive Po'boy with a topping of Roast Beef. The fries they give you is sufficient. I am just very disappointed on the amount of Roast Beef in the sandwich. If the sandwich contained the proper amount of meat my review would be 4-5 stars. read more

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Two of us ordered the Jambalaya. OK, if you were expecting "dirty rice". The chicken and andouille sausage were difficult to find! Nothing bigger than a pea!! What a letdown! I was looking forward to good Cajun food, as I once got across the street at the old Heaven on 7th. Their andouille poor boy was good, along with the fries. Unfortunately, this is another place that thinks everyone has a smart phone or enjoys trying to order off a little screen. There were NO printed menus available! And, at least the service was good. read more

The Hurricanes were tasty and the food was way better than expected for what's basically a bar. We were there on a pretty empty night but I bet the bars hopping when the Cubs are playing. The other food options in the area didn't look that great so I'm giving it 5 stars for food in the area. More like 4 stars outside of Wrigleyville for price and quality. The bartender was very attentive as well. The place was pretty empty so she went out of her way to make sure we were served well. read more

I came to Nola on a Wednesday afternoon with two friends, going for a girls night of drinking in Wrigleyville. We caught them right after they opened at around 4pm, so we were the only people in the bar at the time. Our waitress was very nice and informed us about the specials very quickly, which we went for. My friend and I got $5 white sangrias, and our other friend got a $5 hurricane. Both drinks were super yummy and the hurricane was so cute with decorations! Cute spot and a nice place to hangout, probably a blast during Mardi Gras. Worth a visit! read more

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I went to Nola during happy hour with a couple of friends. This bar really surprised me for Wrigley standards. It was clean and service was great! Shoutout to Daniel for providing such great service and being super friendly! I had the Nola Hurricane and definitely recommend! I like how they provide Mardi Gras beads with your drinks too. It's fun and festive! They have a $5 special for the Nola Hurricane, Sangria and select beer for happy hour. I recommend checking them out! read more