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

This is is simply okay and misses the mark on quantity and quality. The voodoo wings were okay, I thought they would be bigger because of the quality compared to the price. The gumbo came in a small container which for $8.00 was not worth it at all. Also the shrimp etoufee $16.00 for that much quantity you are doing a dis service to your customers. (lacked any seasoning or taste, had to add salt to this.) I would say if you miss New Orleans food this is not the best option. I hate giving bad reviews, but I am being honest and my opinion is just my opinion. read more

Loved NOLAs Carolina gold wings. Came a year later during COVID for tenders with the same sauce. Not only are these not tenders (they're more like, chicken thighs?) It's either dark meat chicken or not cooked though. The sauce is just pepper. Ordered takeout to try and support the business, but the food was just terrible. Fries were ok. Had a few bites and threw the rest away. Would love to get my money back but the restaurant closes early due to COVID. read more

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Came here before a Cubs game. Not going to lie, but this was our "2nd choice" since one of the neighboring bars was a little too packed and we couldn't get a table without wasting a lot of time missing the game. Had a cool vibe with the bar centrally located and then tvs everywhere.... sports as well as various things were on. The menu wasn't terrible extensive, but there were some unique items on there. Let's just say the problem of getting Gordon Ramsay to come in and edit down the menu wouldn't be the case here. Seemed like they were short staffed... even with the "light crowd" the bartender seemed to be the only server, so she had to take care of the patrons at the bar as well as the outer tables. She was definitely friendly, but a little stressed out due to the running around. Tried the Parmesan Herb Tater Tots as well as the Sriracha wings. Food was pretty tasty... no real lag form the kitchen. The slowness came from the waiter getting our rounds of beers, but it worked out. I do want to warn that the "flappers" do have an extra part of the wing still attached to them... probably a prep thing, but it does give you a little extra leverage to hold onto while eating it, but it's a little strange if you are just expecting the two bones. Local craft beers on tap... as well as various cocktails. We did spy some Sake in the bar, which pretty much confused us as far as what the place was going for.... read more

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This place was recommended to me by a friend and definitely was not disappointed. Everything was good the food the drinks and the service! We ended up getting the gumbalaya and the po'boy (shrimp). I really enjoyed the gumbalaya and the po'boy it was delicious, it was also a perfect portion. We also order the beignets and they were amazing! Sunny the owner was so sweet and gave great service. Definitely need to try out her drink "windy city". I most DEFINITELY recommend coming here read more

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Great bar to have a quick bite.. great food like burgers, tacos, gumbo , chips..and wings . Reasonable price on beers and assortment of drinks.. make sure you do not park on Clark Street after 9 p.m. or you will be towed. read more

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No frills kind of neighborhood bar, with a New Orleans emphasis on their food and drinks. Bartender was very nice. Half off tacos on Mondays! Their tacos normally cost $3.5-$4.5. We didn't expect much from bar food, but they were surprisingly good! At the recommendation of the bartender, I tried the Asian 5-spice pull pork (my personal favorite), the blackened white bass, and the black cow. My bf tried a few other tacos that he also enjoyed. We ordered the avocado fries ($10) too which were tasty. Happy hour 4-7pm m-f. $5 hurricanes (too sweet for me). $5 sangria and $3 domestic canned beer read more

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On my first visit I was craving food from my home state of Lousiana. I saw good reviews and after reading their menu and ingredients I had confidence in Nola Bar. I was please with my decision to come. I tried their gumbo which was tasty but I rate it "3" because my bowl was shrimp which is a protein of gumbo. I also tried their shrimp basket which was delicious . The kitchen used a wet and dry batter on their "Jumbo" shrimp. Note: Shrimp comes in sizes . The dish was served with a remoulade sauce but it was too much ranch. I'd like to go again. read more

Haven't had the food, but the drinks were good, and the bartender was nice. I will be back

I guess I should have tempered my expectations considering this is in the heart of Wrigleyville. The reviews led me to believe that maybe the food may actually be good. For food, we ordered the Champ burger, buffalo sriracha wings, black cow taco, and chili. For being a NOLA-inspired bar, I am pretty shocked at the blandness of the food. Now, the burger wasn't meant to be spicy, but the patty itself was underseasoned and could have used more salt. The fries seemed promising, but you could tell they cooked it in slightly old oil. The buffalo wings had a one chili rating in terms of spice on the menu, but there was absolutely no heat. Plus, the sauce didn't adhere to the chicken so that left it even more flavorless. The taco was supposed to be the spiciest thing we ordered, but that too was bland. The chili was the only thing that had flavor, but they actually overdid it on the spices. Service: We came in around 5:30 pm on Saturday evening to catch some football. Now, I will be lenient regarding the service because the poor bartender was alone and was serving around 15 people. He kept a smile on his face regardless of the stress. Things did get better when his partner arrived. And honestly, by 7 pm, the bar took on a whole new spin because they started karaoke. The bartender was also the one running the karaoke and he was so enthusiastic and encouraging for people to participate. You could genuinely tell he loved his job. All in all, I would like drink and hang out here with friends because the place is so cute and fun. Maybe I will give the food a second shot.. read more

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Being a native Texas who knows good Cajun food (and traveling with an actual Creole Louisiana native) we were surprised to find several Cajun places in Chicago! The service was very kind and fast, and it was a great and quick place to get food on a Saturday night. My friend was very impressed with his gumbo and boudin balls, and the oyster/shrimp po'boy I had was really delicious. The honey garlic wings were okay; they were perfectly cooked, but the sauce felt a little poured on after the fact. The beignets were tasty, but not okay. Still some good Cajun food for being so far from the Gulf! read more

Truly a wonderful place! Walked in after just happening to see they served Gumbo in the middle of winter! Already sold. You walk in and the atmosphere really transports you back to New Orleans, the colorful lights, music, drinks. I had an amazing time. The Gumbalaya and Fried fish Po boy we're both delicious. Would recommend to anybody in the area! Our server Sunny was wonderful and made sure we had an excellent time. Thank you! read more

I understand times are tough, and restaurants are doing everything they can to survive. However, the poboy was seriously awful. The oysters were crunchy, the roumelade was sour, and everything tasted old or spoiled. Please pay attention to the dates on your ingredients read more

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Great food and awesome service. Glad to find a good place to eat after disappointing service/racist attitude at Big Star!! Gumbalaya and Lobster jambalaya awesome. Fried avocados who would thought !! read more

Great bar and great service. The cook saw I was running low on dipping sauce for meal and brought out more without even asking. The staff is very attentive and takes care of you. Highly recommended! read more

I never make a review on Yelp but I had to for this place! I reserved the whole bar for my birthday party and Sunny (the owner) was the best Host ever!!! Her and Dan were so awesome accommodating my party and were so helpful all day! Thank you for making my birthday so awesome and it's one I will never forget! The drinks, food, and spot was exactly what we wanted! Thank you so much! read more

Passing though Wrgiley field on a Friday afternoon and its prettty dead. We saw a big group sitting at this bar thru the window so we decided to pop in. This place has fishbowl drinks and two of us ordered them so a quick drink turned into 90 minutes and two drunk ladies. We ended up having to get some food to balance our fishbowl. We ordered Parmesan fries, a quesadilla, and chicken strips (had an Indian spice). My fries were good. Nothing to rave home about though. read more

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The food was very good and service was excellent. We had the gumbo and jambalaya and both did not disappoint. Hurricane was very good.

This place has great service! If you like down south vibes and good service this is the place to go. It was St paddy weekend every place wanted a reservation and this place let me right in ever though they were doing reservations as well. 5 stars great service it's a whole vibe check it out read more

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I came here solo on a Wednesday evening after work. I sat at the bar and Sunny was my bartender / server. She was really kind and helpful. For drinks I had the Sazerac and Mezcal Negroni. Both were surprisingly delicious. Especially the Sazerac. It wasn't too bitter like most places make it. For food I went with the Parmesan and herb tots with some yummy aioli dipping sauce. These were delightful. Super crispy, fresh, and I can taste the Parmesan before I went in on the yummy sauce. I also got the honey garlic wings and the Sriracha Buffalo Wings. Both were well cooked, crispy, and had a ton of flavor. Out of the two the Sriracha Buffalo were my fav. I'll definitely be back to try their other menu items, especially the Carolina Gold Wings. read more

Oh, what a great bar! Two years ago my friend and I went to New Orleans and I do not need to tell you that we had the best times of our lives. Literally. It was so much fun. My friend fell in love with "hand grenade" drink and was not able to find it ever since. You should've seen how happy we were to discover it in Nola bar along with very well cooked Cajun dishes - avocado fries, shrimp taco, fried oysters po'boy and chicken tenders. YUUM! We visited the bar on Tuesday night and it was a bit empty, but we got to meet part owner who was extremely personable and hospitable. She shared with us her plans for Mardi Gras month, February, and we cannot wait to be back. read more

Maybe it was because I was hungry but those steak bulgogi kimchi fries and the bulgogi tacos were gooooood! They call themselves gastropub for a reason. I'm Korean so I don't usually get Korean fusion things on the menu because most of them time, they're not good. But those two are approved! Servers were nice. It was a busy night but they were able to multitask and be attentive. Bathroom was actually clean, unlike other places in Wrigleyville. read more

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Great place, great food and the nicest servers. I went for my birthday and got there pretty early. The server chatted with us and was very friendly we're on a first name bases. Lol. It was a nice time and it gets crowded around 8pm read more

Best gumbo in the Chicago. Avocado fries to die for. Fried food never greasy. Beignets light and fluffy. They even serve alligator.

The food was excellent. Our server was Sunny and she was awesome and made my husband and I feel comfortable as this was our first time at the restaurant. The gumbo was flavorful and piping hot. The gumbo was full of chicken and sausage. It taste very authentic. We also had the wings in Voodoo and California gold flavors OMG to die for. The wings were huge in size and flavorful some of the best wings I've ever had Come and support NOLA you will not regret it. I'll be telling all my friends. P.S grab a hurricane to drink. read more

We love coming to NOLA. The gumbo is delicious and they have a great beer list and drink menu. It's a wonderful spot on Clark Street. Stop by and visit Sunny, she's a fabulous bartender! read more

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The best N.O. Style kitchen in Chicago, had a great experience with the host and bartender; made us feel extremely welcome and willing to come back even though it was during the pandemic they found a way to accommodate while respecting Illinois law during the pandemic. Will definitely recommend for a GREAT TIME! read more

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I would recommend this place to everyone. This is the most authentic southern food I have had since coming up here. They have something on their menu for everyone. The Gumbo, Jambalaya, and beignets were all great. Over all the atmosphere is great and staff are very nice and helpful. This place has some of the best food around Wrigley for sure. I will definitely be going back. read more

Yum! This place is attached to my hair salon. I always go in and get a snack for me and my stylist and usually a happy hour drink or two. My favorite items on the menu are beignets and loaded French fries. There are a few types of loaded fries - each one is amazing. I like the one with kimchi. The drink specials are usually really good especially for the area. There are quite a few mixed drinks on the menu that are good. They do have the fish bowl drinks if you are looking to get drunk in a hurry. I really like the sangria- both white and red. The gentleman who owns Orbit salon also owns NOLA. There is street parking but it is located about two blocks down from Wrigley Field - I recommend taking an Uber or public transportation. The red line is close by. read more

Great atmosphere and great drinks. I loved the sponge bob JUST because of the name but the hurricanes were also Didn't have anything to eat but there is also a nice happy hour. Definitely try this spot if you're in the neighborhood. This place is different than all of the other bars on Clark. read more

Tried to hit this place up on a Monday for happy hour. The place was open, but there was no staff on site. We waited for about ten minutes and still nothing. The seats and tables were sticky. Looked in the kitchen to try and find a member of staff - no staff and the kitchen looked disgusting. It was so filthy- honestly it was probably a good thing no staff was around... I would never want to eat there. Avoid at all costs!!!! read more

There was one person working the bar and the restaurant on a Friday night. There were maybe 3 other tables. We waited an hour for a quesadilla that was the size of my hand (which was $10!!!) and a po boy. Not sure what was the hold up in the kitchen. Needless to say I was still hungry after finishing my tiny $10 quesadilla in 2 seconds. Overpriced and definitely not worth it. read more

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My family was hoping to do a bar crawl all day but Nola's was the only one open. But once we arrived we were not disappointed. We were greeted by Sunny and she was amazing! Best service I've ever got at a bar! The atmosphere is fun and I love the decor. We didn't try any food but all of the drinks were amazing, especially the Mardi Gras, Hurricane, and The Storm mixed drinks. If I ever end up in the area again I know where I'm going! read more

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Tried this place before a wrigley concert on Sunday recently...all 6 of us left scratching our heads wondering how we did not just get up and walk the heck out. Our server needed to be retrained. I could understand if it was busy but I've been in the service industry and there was just no excuse for not being able to get an appetizer of guac & chips out (that took over 45 mins) before the main meals. He also "forgot" to put in one of the orders so our friend had to wait an additional 45 minutes for her dish... Getting out checks at the end was another debacle in and of itself- we asked for our checks to be separated by couple-hence 3 checks..idiot server printed 3 copies of the entire bill for each of us. Thanks buddy-that wasn't what we asked for. Our server either needs to be retrained or needs to find a job better suited for him...he made our first and only experience at NOLA miserable. I could not, would not recommend this place to anyone in the area b/c I wouldn't want them to suffer the same painful experience we had with service. The service was so irritating we couldn't even enjoy our food-I can't even give their food a fair review except that it takes what seems FOREVER for a simple order of chips & guac. Do you grow the avocados back there? Do yourself a favor...go enjoy a meal someplace that has better service... read more

I went here with friends before the baseball game started. We really had a great experience here. Food was good, service was considerate, and the ambience was spectacular. Everything just was perfect. I would definitely visit this place again. It's definitely one of the first choices of restaurants/bars when you visit that area. read more

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What a cluster mess. I ordered food and it said pick up at 7:21. 30 min later I still don't have my food. Tried to get someone's attention. The person packing orders to go then was making to go drinks and then cooking in kitchen. Wrote my name on a paper bag. Finally got her attention and they hadn't started the order. Now I have to figure out how to cancel in the app they use. They were busy but not that busy. Never going back here again read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this establishment. I was pulled in by the relatively cheap drinks for the area, and ended up staying for the friendly environment. The bartender was very personable and willing to answer questions. The po' boys were underwhelming for how much the menu highlighted them, but the gumbo was incredibly flavorful. Cherry on top, the playlist was so good! Would recommend as a stop for anyone spending the day in Wrigleyville. read more

This was an unexpected but very pleasant surprise. I came in just to have a Po'boy since I hadn't had one in years but ended up with a burger of all things on the recommendation of the wait staff. Very simple burger with carmelized onions, a slice of cheese and pickles. I normally have with the works but this burger was so beefy good , all that other stuff would just get in the way. Simple but packed with so much beef flavor. I don't know if I'll ever get to that Po'boy now that I've had the burger but I am coming back! The meat burger mix must have some brisket or short rib or both but it was great. Tried the gumbo too and delish. Just as I remember from trips to NO maybe even a bit better. Had a nice pepper taste that opened up all the other flavors in that thick soupy collage. read more

Tried to order takeout and it let us get through the entire process, only to find out that they aren't taking orders at this time. Tried to call, and I guess their phone is disconnected? Menu looks amazing, sad we won't be able to try it! read more

My friend and I did a mini bar crawl of some of the lesser-known Wrigleyville stops (sorry Cubby Bear). This was on the route, and it was my favorite stop of the night. Thursday night in December and the "name" bars were totally packed, but Nola was chill. There were people, thankfully, but it wasn't packed. Friendly bartender and quick service to the point where she was pouring our next one before we finished the last one. I also found out they have a lot of good daily food and drink specials. Check it out! read more