An amazing dinning experience! Every meal was clean, vibrant, and evenly paced. The wait staff…read morewas always present yet almost invisible. Dessert ended with a Pistachio cheese cake that was dense but not heavy, almost like a warm brownie could be. Delicious cocktails made a tailored list hard yet fun to choose from. Last but not least, the atmosphere is calming, Zasu's filled dinning room had a dampening effect where every table had their own private converstation. Zasu could be my home away from home! 10/10, 7 days a week would recommend!

The space is great, intimate, beautiful, with a good vibe. The service was fantastic. The food was…read moregood but not memorable. The sweetbreads were prepared like american-chinese takeout; no seasoning to the rice or the steamed broccoli and the sauce overwhelmed the flavor of the sweetbreads; it could have been any meat. The butter sauce, gnocchi, vegetables, and skin-side of the red snapper were fantastic but the rest of the filet was a little dry and tough and lacking flavor. I don't think the food preparation or serving sizes justified the price tag but it definitely was not bad.

Vessel is a lovely, relaxed restaurant in an old church. The inside is dark and intimate with an…read moreeclectic group of local diners. After traveling all day, we decided to sit outside on the patio. We had a fantastic waiter who took great care of us. They have an experienced bartender and a great signature cocktail list. Highly recommend any of the martinis. The charcuterie board was delicious as were all of our entrees. Highly recommend the New Orleans BBQ Shrimp! Bread pudding was divine. ***Brown butter rosemary fries - pass on these unless good plain fries are what you're looking for. I didn't taste a hint of brown butter or rosemary on the fries and their "maison sauce" was just ketchup.

This place was pretty cool! I came here for dinner with my friend and I've always been wanting to…read moretry it out. The ambiance of this place was the best part of the experience - the Vessel is located in an old church building. I loved the vibes and it felt both classy and casual at the same time. We didn't have reservations on a Saturday night, but we were able to be seated as soon as we came in! We started with the hand cut fries and I found them to be delicious and fresh. Afterwards, I had the seafood pasta and it was great - appropriate balance of the pasta and seafood. We ended with the creme brule and it was perfect - it had the right amount of crunchiness at the top and was soft as soon as you broke into it. Overall, I had a great experience here and hope to try this place out for brunch in the future!

Been wanting to go and finally did. WOW it was awesome. The meat and cheese charcuterie was…read morespectacular. The burgers are phenomenal. Drinks were strong and delicious. We all split some dishes and everything was great. Very cool old building and a beautiful bar area too. They were very attentive too although we were there and not too many others were seated. We will be back.

Service and ambiance great. Food? Not so much. We had the shrimp sandwich on the Coolinary menu and…read morethe shrimp were overcooked with a hint of not fresh and a very spicy sauce drenching it. Couldn't eat the bread as it was full of sauce and the few shrimp I ate only because I was starving. Dessert was so so. Chocolate cake was tasty but the pineapple cake was dry, crumbly and portions were small. We left very disappointed ‍

Great bar with locals. Their food was tasty. We ordered the pimiento cheese and crackers as an…read moreappetizer. I want this again! The burgers and fries were delicious. For service, you order at the bar. The food comes out quickly. There is music playing and TVs on. We had a large bachelorette party near us. Cool place!

The Will & The Way is a cozy little bar tucked in the heart of the French Quarter. Inside there is…read morenarrow bar seating and counter seating along the wall. The lush, tropical courtyard is a great spot to sit & relax with one of their expertly crafted cocktails. The vibe is chill & relaxed, which is why it's a favorite spot among the locals. Food options are limited but the selections are tasty & diverse with Gluten Free options too. (Don't pass up the house-made Pimento Cheese with spiced saltines.) When I'm in town I like to pop in for a drink and a nibble. The bartenders are personable & friendly and always greet me with a "Hello" and a smile, even when it's a packed house.

Complete New Orleans experience. It was amazing sitting there and listening to all the history from…read morethe owner.

Being new to New Orleans, finding the good local burgers was a major to-do. A few days ago while…read moredriving home, I noticed "Best Burger" and made a mental note of the location. So when our initial plan fell through last night (closed on Thursdays), we decided to go find it again not knowing the actual restaurant name. While we still want to try the other place, we were VERY happy to have found this spot. They have a very fancy drink menu. But we came for the burger which we all 3 got. Incredibly delicious! The quality of the beef used was top notch. Cooked to medium, it was juicy and so flavorful. They used good quality buns that could stand up to the juiciness. Very filling. I didn't take a picture because 1. It's a burger and 2. I rarely post reviews and didn't think to pull out my phone. The staff and owner were so friendly and accommodating. Revel Cafe and Bar will be a nice local place to bring our craft cocktail-loving visitors. Thank you, Revel for such a pleasant and delicious dining experience on a random Thursday night!

Curried banana colada was my favorite of the night. The flavors were blended so well. I loved the…read morespiced taste melding with the ginger. Really unique. The Bastille cup was also delicious. Super smooth. Jewel sazerac was my first sazerac cocktail! I don't really have anything to compare it to, but it tasted awesome. Patio was really nice in the evening. Service was decent.

I walked into Jewel of the South expecting a refined cocktail and dining experience based on the…read moreoverwhelming online praise, but unfortunately the evening never fully came together. The highlight of the meal was easily the CALAS appetizer. The snapper pastrami brought a wonderful smoky depth that paired beautifully with the horseradish cream, and it was one of the few dishes that felt balanced, intentional, and memorable. A genuinely excellent start. Things became more disappointing once the entrees and cocktails arrived. The Rohan duck breast itself was cooked very well -- tender, properly rendered, and clearly prepared with care -- but what was never communicated by the staff was just how sweet the overall composition of the dish would be. Pairing that with cocktails that also leaned heavily sweet made the entire meal feel one-note and overwhelming by the midpoint of dinner. The red beans and rice suffered from the same issue. Despite the spice topping, the dish skewed surprisingly sweet and didn't complement the duck at all. What frustrated me most was that this felt entirely avoidable. At a restaurant with a cocktail reputation this strong, I would expect the wait staff to guide guests toward drinks that balance the meal rather than amplify the sweetness already present in multiple courses. Instead, no recommendations or warnings were offered, and the meal suffered because of it. I was especially underwhelmed by the Harlequin cocktail, which seems to receive a massive amount of online hype. In practice, it simply didn't justify the reputation. It wasn't bad, but it lacked the complexity and "wow" factor you would expect from a signature drink that's so heavily talked about. Overall, there are flashes of excellence here, particularly in the appetizer course and technical preparation, but the lack of thoughtful service and pairing guidance made the experience feel far less polished than advertised.

Hot & Soul was so flavorful.... just like all the reviews before mine promised!…read more The vibe is super chill. No frills, just really good food on Banks Street, right by Trader Joe's. There was also plenty of street parking, which made getting in and out easy. I love a good twist on an Old Fashioned, and the Pho Old Fashioned definitely delivered. It was unique, balanced, and a fun way to start the meal. The patatas bravas came out piping hot with perfectly seasoned potatoes that were crispy on the outside and tender inside. Now let's talk about the chicken adobo... YUM. The flavor was absolutely incredible. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, juicy, and cooked perfectly. The sauce was packed with flavor, and spooning it over the rice made every bite even better. It's one of those dishes I'd come back specifically to order again. They also have weekday happy hour starting at 3:30 PM, which is a nice bonus. Overall, this was a fantastic meal. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and everything we tried was packed with flavor. I'll definitely be back to work my way through more of the menu!

Great place for multicultural cuisine. High quality prep and sweet service in a casual atmosphere…read more Very creative dining options and love the outdoor seating too.

Food was delicious. They don't have lobster rolls which was reported somewhere and was the reason I…read moredecided to go there. The shrimp tacos were really good. The food prices were righteous. When we first arrived, there was a really loud obnoxious noise from the speakers. It wasn't music, just NOISE. We aslked the server if the volume could be turned down. She said the owners would not allow anyone to turn the volume down and said it was a radio. Finally, someone got ahold of the owner and the volume came down. Why on earth would any owner want to ruin a perfectly lovely restaurant be ruined by very loud radio NOISE? I think before I go there again, I will call and see if the noise can be muted for an hour or so. I feel sorry for whoever works there. The servers were very good and attentive but not too attenti

Finally was able to go for $7 Thursday's at Junior's. All day on Thursday's there's $7 frozens,…read moremartinis, truffle fries and Caesar salad. I ordered the frozen froze which was delicious. My friend got the frozen blueberry mint froze and she loved it as well. We ordered the truffle fries for an appetizer and they were some of the best I've had. I loved the shaved Parmesan on top. I also ordered the Caesar salad and added grilled chicken. For $4 they gave a big amount of the chicken which impressed me. My friends ordered the Citrus Salmon Crispy Rice and Shrimp tacos. Both were delicious as well. The inside is very beautiful and bright with lovely decor. It did get very loud as the restaurant filled up so if you don't like having to talk very loud, you may want to sit outside. Our server was attentive although it seemed like he had so many tables that he was struggling to keep up as we each had to remind him that we ordered another drink. Overall, I will definitely go back but when it's cooler to sit outside.

The Apothecary in New Orleans has such a cool vampire-inspired atmosphere. The pomegranate mocktail…read morewas delicious, and the service was great. A fun spot for a unique night out!

I gave it a chance in spite of my suspicions about it being a disingenuous tourist trap, but my…read moreinitial instincts were spot on. I ordered a half dozen oysters that cost $14. To be clear, I don't care about the money, but I value the good energy I receive in NOLA. The oysters and the other item I got were mediocre. But then when I left, I saw a sign outside saying a dozen oysters were on special during the Happy Hour period I was there in for $12. So they looked me in the eye and decided to rob me (not of money, of human decency) instead of letting me know about the special. Stay away from this crappy place, there are countless cool people and joints in this wonderful town.

The vibe was great! Good music. Wide selection of drinks. Meatballs and charcuterie plate was…read moreexcellent!!

Forever one of my favorite happy hours. Espresso martini x2 - one tequila, one mezcal. Both 10/10…read more Service solid as always, with quick bar service and willingness to swap liquors in cocktails. I spilled a drink all over myself and our server was so quick to grab me a towel lmao. Ambiance speaks for itself - classy, yet laidback. Ideal evening!