Came to Restaurant NOLA with my family during their oyster happy hour, and wow the oysters were incredibly fresh and the perfect size! I ordered three dozen total one dozen raw, one dozen charbroiled, and one dozen with BBQ sauce. Our party of 25 ended up ordering well over 50 dozen oysters, so they unfortunately ran out before I got a chance to try the BBQ oysters. I was able to enjoy the raw and charbroiled oysters, and I definitely preferred the raw. They were incredibly fresh, briny, and clean tasting. The charbroiled oysters were still good, but cooking them brought out more of the fishy flavor, which just isn't my personal preference. I also tried the shrimp and grits, and they were easily one of my favorite dishes of the meal. They were rich, creamy, perfectly seasoned, and packed with flavor. The crawfish étouffée was just as impressive comforting, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. One thing that really stood out was the service. It's not easy managing a party of 25, especially one ordering over 50 dozen oysters, but the staff handled everything so well. They stayed organized, kept a great attitude throughout the meal, and made sure food and drinks came out as smoothly as possible despite how busy they were. Overall, it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Between the fresh oysters, delicious food, and attentive service, this is definitely a spot I'll be coming back to the next time I'm in Pensacola. read more

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I am thankful I came during Happy Hour because I would PISSED paying full price for my food. Ordered chargrilled oysters and they was blacker than a car tire. Ordered GEAUX GEAUX Shrimp had potential but was oil based based. Ordered the Hurricane drink supposed to be the most popular and sweet this didn't taste like Copelands in Jacksonville Ordered crab claws states cooked in garlic butter it would of been nice to dip it in that sauce like Copeland's and other NOLA restaurants prepare it because I tasted no garlic or butter I guess the air conditioning not working because they had box fans through out the seating area. Totally missed the New Orleans mark for me. Service was great read more

Restaurant Nola - Hurricane drink - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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The oysters seem to be baked instead of actually cooked over an open flame. They lack flavor and are slightly undercooked for my liking They came out warm and not hot the way grilled oysters would. read more

Restaurant Nola - Charbroiled oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

FOOD WAS GREAT AND AL WAS AMAZING. She said she'd been at the restaurant for a week but you can tell she has excellent experience in food service‼ read more

Decided to try their lunch special of a Fried Shrimp Po Boy. These shrimp are definitely not frozen. Much better quality than most of the tourist traps. The bread was Gambino's French Bread. The bread pudding is also made from Gambino's French Bread. I rarely eat desserts out but this was incredible. Jessica H was our waitress and she earned her money. She kept my drink full. And her recommendation of the bread pudding was totally correct. One problem. I think the entire restaurant needs a deep cleaning. The wind was blowing trash in through the front doors. read more

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Only reason we give this visit a 2 is because the wife had one of the best Bloody Mary's she's had in a long time. Wish we could say the same for the food. Her soft shell crab was extremely crispy on the outside and not cooked on the inside. I had the oyster basket. Oysters were okay but could've had a few more for the price. Fries were cold. Good news is they did not charge for the crab dinner. It's been a few years since we've come here and can't say we'll be back. read more

Pros: Great location, right down on one of the main streets just outside downtown Pensacola. Very convenient for the nightlife crowd. Ambiance is fun. A cute little voodoo doll mascot outside, and NOLA stuff all over the place inside. Very cozy. Service was nice. No issues. Food was insane. Such soft poboy bread, plenty of large, plump shrimp in their pasta, and soft shelled crabs fried to crispy perfection. Cons: The food was great in many ways, but it was a little bland on the seasoning side. Tips: Get any of the poboys. They are all delicious. Get the bread pudding. If you get nothing else, please get this bread pudding. read more

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Worst food my wife and I have had in a while. Shrimp were way overcooked and tasted like rubber while other items were either undercooked or just flat out ruined by the cook. They must have clueless teenagers preparing the food. Our co-workers are saying the same about this place. read more

Enjoyed my Blackened Shrimp Eggs Benedict served over fried green tomatoes. The presentation was beautiful, and the service was prompt and friendly. I'll definitely order it again--after I work my way through a few more items on NOLA's expansive, Cajun-inspired menu. NOLA has earned its place as one of our favorite Pensacola restaurants, and their Sunday brunch is an outstanding choice. Highly recommended! George Eiche read more

A New Orleans resturant. Casual dining with po boys ,gumbos , shrimp and grits and more. Friendly staff and also of outdoor dining for your pets. read more

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Everything was simply amazing, friendly staff, clean environment love the music playing gave a real New Orleans atmosphere. Drinks came out quick and delicious food. The same hot fresh. Amazing.. Even though we were full, we had to make room for some beignets, which were hot and delicious Be prepared to spend some money, but the food is well worth it Looking forward to return and try some of the other food. The shrimp and grits was great also. read more

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I am surprised this place still open. Mother's Day and half empty. I never in living in New Orleans had bacon bits on my shrimp n grits. So they remade it. I look and noticed my roux and daughter's Cajun pasta sauce looked the same. I stirred the grits a little and found two pieces of pasta. So that pretty ruined my meal. The waitress apologized said manager will be out to talk to us. She or he never came. We got our military discount she discounted the bill. My husband's grouper was fried too hard. We left...will not be back and I'll definitely will be telling a few friends to not go here. Wonder why the manager looked at us then never came to say anything. Bad customer service. read more

Restaurant Nola - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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We were treated incredibly well here. The staff is wonderful and friendly. They care about their guests.

Went for a Birthday Lunch with my friend . Server was very pleasant and attentive. We ordered Boudin Ball as an appy, way over fried, albeit it eatable . Bushwhackers were Great . My friend had a cup of Red Beans and Rice ... said it was good. I ordered The Roast Beef Debris Po Boy, and fries, (believe it or not, Fries are not included with the Po Boy ...+ $4.25) . The Fries were COLD, the bread on the PO Boy was stale, hard as a rock. Thus I could only eat the Roast Beef with a fork. Mentioned to a server , said the best they could do is deduct the Cold Fries from the bill. As I had eaten the roast beef with a fork, (thus NOT a PO Boy) NO adjustment to my bill ..... My Last time there, especially with McGuire's across the street. read more

I've been here a few times and I've experienced nothing to brag about. I've had good and bad service. The food leaves a lot to be desired. My last meal I ordered a platter, and paid more for grouper. The piece of fish I received was so small that the waiter even apologized. I've only been here twice because my friend likes to eat here.i would not revisit. The beach location has a better vibe, but no waiters. The shrimp and grits are good. The fried green tomatoes are over breaded. read more

Restaurant Nola - Look at this fish . I would have never plated something like this. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Was our first time and this place is outdated. Prices are high, service was slow and food wasn't not hot. I'm surprised this place is still in business. read more

Restaurant Nola - Beignets - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Quick, friendly, and good food. What a cute way to experience some creole inspired foods without the drive to New Orleans. The atmosphere, smells, and music definitely paint you inside the French Quarter. We ordered the Fried Green tomatoes, creole gumbo, shrimp and grits and their Thursday Lunch Special the Fried Shrimp Poboy. The fried green tomatoes were not a hit, sadly. I love a good fried green tomato and these didn't hit the mark. They were cut thick and the breading was a bit too...thick(?). The roumalade is creamy, slightly zesty and has a kick. I'd skip these and try something else as an appetizer. The Creole gumbo was very good. Smoky from the Andouille, buttery, and hit all those palatable creole notes. The shrimp and Grits are good, only complaint would be the tails..Why leave tails on the shrimp if they are not massive gulf shrimp? It became a messy task to pull the tail off and eat the grits at the same time. However, the flavor was great and took my tastebuds to creole heaven. The Shrimp PoBoy..DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS! It was delicious! Gambino's bread, light spread of mayo, perfectly breaded and fried shrimp, tomatoes and lettuce! Simple. Refreshing. Delicious! Does not come with Roumalade sauce, but ordered on the side to add it to every bite! Overall, it was a great experience and will be returning to try something new, but will always land on the Shrimp PoBoy for the main course! read more

I took my friend out for a deive on our last day of being Hurricane Evacure, and this is where we landed, since neither of us had any experience with the location, we went in happily! Its a little dark, but it's comfortable,once your eyes adjust. I had the Muffeleta sandwich that tasted AHMAZING! It was also Huge! My friend had the salmon and said it was some if the heat dalmon shed ever eaten. The service was prompt and attentitive. read more

I ordered the shrimp Po Boy with fried green tomatoes (12 inch). My eyes were bigger than my belly as I could only eat half of this sandwich. The Po Boy was delicious. I had the second half for lunch the next day. I would definitely recommend the Restaurant Nola for your dining pleasure. We will return! read more

Restaurant Nola - Shrimp Po Boy with Fried Green Tomatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

The food service and ambience of this establishment are amazing. Great food brought from New Orleans with the great original tastes. If you're looking for a King Cake go grab one. The are brought in from Gambinos Bakery read more

The service was great. I got a shrimp basket and boudin balls for an appetizer. Both were good! read more

Restaurant Nola - Fried Shrimp Basket - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Food is always great! The atmosphere is pleasant and staff is friendly. Authentic New Orleans Food.

After moving away from the Gulf Coast to Orlando, it became very hard for me to find good Cajun food. I've suffered through my fair share of second rate po' boys and lackluster gumbos. So when I get a chance to visit home, I seek out the best of the best. Cafe Nola was that best, and now they have a sister location for those who want to stay on the mainland. Great location, right in the heart of our restaurant row just off of downtown. Lots of bangin' places right on that strip. Walking up to the restaurant, you get greeted by that Voodoo doll mascot of theirs whose name escapes me. And then you walk in, and boom, you're in the French Quarter. Very well decorated, and celebrates the magnificent heritage of NOLA. We got seated and our server was on point. On us all night, refills aplenty, very nice fella. He gave us our menus, and I had to solve the incredible hard conundrum of how to only pick one thing to eat. Luckily, I was with a bunch of fellas and got to sample a bunch of things this night! I started it off right, with the Chicken Wings (Buffalo). Excellent wings. They were of a good weight, crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and not too saucy. They did provide us with extra dipping sauces of various flavors. Not sure how that happened, but it was good and fun to mix and match sauces like that. Good good item. We naturally moved into the Boudin Balls (Fried sausage balls stuffed with pork, rice, spices). Flavor bomb! Exactly what I wanted from a boudin fritter. Mega crisp on the outside, rice was cooked perfectly, and it came with a dipping sauce that added a creaminess and a kick of heat. Both were very important. Then I got my hands on the very unique Crawfish & Andouille Dip (Served with Gambino's® French bread). Imagine Buffalo chicken dip, but with crawfish and andouille instead. Very cheesy and creamy and just bad for you, but that's what made it oh so good. Cajun decadence at it's best. Then for me and only me, I got the Geaux Geaux Shrimp (Fried Shrimp tossed in our New Orleans style BBQ sauce). This was the hit of the night for me! That sauce was deeeep flavor, simmered with the holy trinity, and I'm not saying it is spicy, but it had the biggest kick of the night for me. Drizzled over the top of the still just crispy enough shrimp, that were cooked perfectly. I want this every time. I did also get a cup of the Seafood Gumbo, and I slurped that baby down. You could taste that brick roux just fine in there. Reminded me of my childhood. Really a big fan, and there was plenty of seafood inside, they weren't skimpy here. Overall, I can't rave enough about this place. Probably a new restaurant for me that I will hit every time I'm in town. Thanks, NOLA team! read more

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Nola is one of our favorite restaurants. I recommend it to many friends local or out of town. Authentic Cajun food and specialties. Every "cajun" holiday they serve that seasons specials( Mardi Gras- King Cakes & beads, crawfish etc) Excellent Happy hours! Raw Oysters & charbroiled ! They serve Local brewery beers and full bar also on happy hour prices All the Staff is always super nice n great services consistently. You can dine in the outside area lovely I love to sit outside when weather is great. You will not be disappointed! read more

We visited for dinner during our visit and returning two days later for lunch and the food was amazing! We had an appetizers and entree meals. All were delicious and big portions. The craft drinks are very tasty too. Especially the Hurricane which is made just as strong as New Orleans style. (If you've been you know) Our server on both visits were prompt and courteous. Definitely a New Orleans vibe with the decor. We look forward to returning. read more

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Food and service were top notch !! Highly recommend!! Great music !! I would come back while visiting this area !!

We stopped in on a Wednesday night for dinner. Parking lot was pretty full but the dining room was empty. We elected to eat outside on the patio which had one other table occupied. We were concerned but hungry. Turned out to be a good experience. Waitress was very friendly and gave some good guidance. Creole gumbo was great. Oyster poboy was also very good. Turns out they were hosting a private party which is why the parking lot was full. read more

My wife brought me here for some birthday supper to satisfy the craving for Cajun food. We had seen this place while driving around and were also told by our brother in-law that it was legit. It was a Monday around 6pm, the place was mostly empty on the patio and we chose to sit outside since it was a beautiful afternoon. We were seated and able to place a drink order right away. The server was helpful with explaining the draft beer options and even offered to get a sample of one. The menu covers just about everything you could expect from boudin to jambalaya to po-boys and much more. Boudin balls to start - I could eat these as a meal, the remoulade was perfect as well. I ordered the pasta Nola - fettuccine, shrimp, andouille sausage in a Cajun cream sauce. This dish was loaded with shrimp and the sauce was light (for being cream based) and flavorful. My wife ordered the Geaux Geaux shrimp po-boy which was jampacked with fried shrimp in a tangy sauce. Our server also gave us some hush puppies, on the house. Plenty of leftovers to take home! The food here is excellent and I would go back anytime! read more

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I planned a trip to Pensacola Beach and wanted to eat somewhere that served chargrilled oysters. I found this place and the website pictures and descriptions intrigued me. An explanation for the four stars is as follows: Hurricane drink (5) - Excellent drink. Good quality and great price. Charbroiled oysters (2) - i thought they were chargrilled so my bad for ordering these. They were ok. Creole gumbo (3) - good taste and dark roux. Tons of rice and very little meat. Turf and Surf Poboy (5) - excellent and will have to try it again. Service (2) - drinks were served quickly but the food took a long time. I think there was a party on the other side of the restaurant. Ambiance (2) - I did not expect much but the floors were not clean and all condiment bottles on my table were empty. I will go back to this place as I think it has potential to be so much better. read more

We came on a chill Saturday afternoon! The ambiance was nice! The service was on point! Now- the food... I had a hankering for a fish and shrimp poboy. It's not on the menu but they allowed me to add fish to my shrimp poboy! Of course I added Gouda cheese too. The Gambino's bread was spot on- soft in the middle and flaky on the outside. Freaking delicious. The fish was a huge piece crunchy, piping hot, and well seasoned! The shrimp was perfectly crispy and there was a ton on the poboy! I was NOT disappointed with it in the least! I will def come again and prob get the same thing it was so good! read more

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Hubby and I had the most amazing Oysters Rockefeller at Cafe Nola last night! There is an option to get them topped with Hollandaise sauce. Add $4 per doz. that is the traditional way, and the way we roll! Nailed it! :).... Laissez les bons temps rouler! Oui Oui! And it was a good time. A party going on in my taste buds. haha. We also ordered the blackened grouper & it was also cooked perfectly! WOWZA! As was the hush puppies & cole slaw. Both fabulous. We didn't care for the pre-seasoned french fries as they were not authentic. Plain French fries would be better. I got a bowl of red beans & rice also & it comes with french bread. The Red beans & rice was very nice, authentic with andouille sausage, the rice cooked perfectly. Wish the french bread was "garlic french bread" other than that I would def order it all again, and again and again :)... The food was excellent! However, the service was terrible! It took a LONG LONG LONG time to get the oysters Rockefeller. And when we finally got them, only half of the dozen oysters were covered in the Hollandaise sauce. The other half were just plain oysters Rockefeller. The ones covered in the Hollandaise sauce were perfection! Pure perfection! So by the time the waitress came by I ask her why was only half covered in the Hollandaise sauce? We paid for all of them to be topped in Hollandaise sauce. She was just like "I don't know, that is strange, let me go get you some more Hollandaise sauce." So that also took FOREVER as the other 6 oysters remained cold waiting on the Hollandaise sauce. And when she did finally bring the Hollandaise sauce it was a giant cup of Hollandaise sauce! lol I want to be very clear thou, who ever made the giant cup of Hollandaise sauce makes perfect Hollandaise sauce & I will def be back for your BRUNCH! YUM! lol But come on man, how can you not top my oysters with the Hollandaise sauce and THEN, an hour later, bring me a giant cup?! What in the dadgummit, dagnabbit sam hill, crawdaddy swamy nanny poop cockamamie "better late than never" bean brain fart rebound is that? What in the world is going on in that kitchen? My goodness y'all. The food is excellent but y'all's service needs work! My goodness. Will return to update. read more

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visiting in from out of town and stumbled upon restaurant nola the food was delish the drinks splendid but our server greta made the whole experience she was the sweetest most fun server we have had in a long time! and don't skip on the bananas foster cheesecake read more

Absolutely awesome food. We had the crawfish andouille dip( to die for), fried green tomatoes (done perfectly), seafood gumbo and the crawfish etouffee (spectacular). Our server Greta was phenomenal. Don't miss this place. read more

We feel so loved and nourished after a meal at NOLA! Highly recommend. Nick runs a fun and beautiful restaurant. We've enjoyed all the dishes so far. read more

Restaurant Nola - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

We were attending a wedding in Gulf Breeze. Where we live the food options are somewhat limited; we have mostly seafood restaurants. We were very excited to have Cajun food. I had the crawfish etouffe; it's was outstanding! I'd like to recreate it at home. My husband had the sampler platter, He could choose three out of six. He chose the jambalaya, crawfish etouffe, and gumbo. He loved all his choices. Our friend, who isn't a big fan of Cajun, opted for the fried shrimp dinner. The portion was HUGE. She said, it was very good. I tried one of her hush puppy's, that was pretty darn good too. Our waiter, Buddy, was soooo very friendly and welcoming. The ambiance was very nice and clean. When we return to Gulf Breeze we will go back. Sorry-no pics. I'm bad about pics. read more

Food and service is good. Music is way too loud. Difficult to talk without yelling at those in your party. We sat outside and it was still too loud. read more

i had better jambalaya here than in new orleans, and i will leave it at that. servers are very friendly and attentive as well. i don't have too much to say but it's a good spot read more

The wait staff is very friendly but it took well over an hour to get our dinner. Some dinners came out cold. The floor is in need of a scrubbing as it is so dirty your feet stick to it . read more

Service was good. Food was not. Half of the grilled oysters came out of the kitchen cold and not cooked at all. Maybe they miscounted before grilling and added before bringing to table? Not what I ordered at all. The rest of the food was meh. read more

Awesome food! Everything on the menu is amazing!Best seafood in town!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!