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    Restaurant R'evolution

    4.4 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    RESTAURANT R'EVOLUTION ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    End of the meal sweet treats presented in a little jewelry box
    Melissa B.

    The Good: The short rib and the red dish were cooked perfectly! Our dining room was tastefully decorated with lovely murals and green trim. The Not So Good: I was a little nervous when I ordered the oysters when the waiter had to confirm them had them in stock. Fortunately they came through and they were tasty. As we were in Louisiana I would have been really surprised that they had run out of such a staple! The Ugly: Being asked to wait in the bar until our table was free is never my favorite way to start my dining experience - especially when I've made a reservation well in advance and restaurants are short on grace periods. I presume they may have been short on staff and not a repeatable occurrence .

    Celeste M.

    One of the best dinners I ever had in my life was at restaurant R'evolution in New Orleans .everything was amazing and unique. The flavors are French cuisine with a bayou magic touch. That's the best way I could describe it.

    Crab and corn cappuccino
    Nick S.

    When you enter this restaurant, it feels expensive, but not in a Snobby way. The host was fantastic at getting me and making feel welcome. This guy is amazing and this place would feel different if it wasn't for him. The guy working the door was extremely friendly as well. I sat at the bar, but the dining room is exquisite. Service at the bar was pretty good, but some minor hiccups that were quickly addressed. Everything I ordered except for my old fashion was very good. I could go there and just eat the bread and leave happy. This should be a must stop when visiting New Orleans.

    Irish Coffee?!?!?!  Skip it. Not good. Truly the exclamation to a lackluster meal.
    Janine R.

    The good, the bad, and the ugly. Very little was above average. The ambience is great, the music is lively, the decor is warm and centered around Louisiana history. The mirror in the main room has their turtle soup recipe. I'll never fall in line with the cloves in turtle soup. Commander's does turtle soup best. Our waiters were nice, but faltered when asking questions about the mixed drinks and some of the food items. They need to get the fruit fly problem under control. They've been here the last three times we've been. The Escape drink is very refreshing albeit extremely petite. The Old Fashion was made better when they brought back the straight whiskey and put the mix and the cherry in it. Skip the bloody Mary. Nothing special. Ask for Cajun seasoning around the rim - it needs it. The amuse bouche was ok. It was goat cheese on a cracker. Nothing more, nothing less. The bread service is phenomenal. Their homemade hot biscuits are excellent and the choice of the three whipped butters is exceptional. The selection is Cajun spiced, Stein's cane syrup, and traditional whipped butter. The blue crab fritters are getting shakier every time we get them. I understand delicately frying something, but these need more of a crisp. They are barely a solid. The blackened crab claws are good. Mike Anderson's fried crab claws are decidedly better. The Death by Gumbo is fine. It's certainly not the best, second, or third best I've had, heck it's not even in the top ten. We had to wait a full six minutes after the quail was placed before us before the actual gumbo was poured over it. John Folse knows gumbo is serviced from a west African word for okra - there is no okra in this soup. For that matter, there was only one tiny oyster. A better name might be the "Death of Gumbo." Mama made it better fo sho. The red fish is once again good. It was a little crispy which was nice. The sauce should be poured over the fish. The carrots do not add anything to the dish. The spaghetti puttanesca is very nice. I would get this again. It's spicy, garlicky, and the pasta was al dente. Nice. The Brussels sprouts are fine. They're not great. They're not terrible. The sprouts are undercooked and could do with a bit of balsamic vinegar. The tropical bread pudding is good. Ask for extra ice cream. Insult to injury. We had a birthday at our table. Told them when we made the reservation. They confirmed it upon check-in. The waiter said happy birthday. That was it. Two other tables had birthdays and received desserts. Nothing here. Typical. The Irish coffee comes out in a cappuccino cup. Truly skip. Not good. The exclamation to the meal. What saddens me the most is hearing tourists saying the food is fantastic - bless their hearts. They don't know any better, cher.

    Express yourself
    Leslie S.

    It was my SO's birthday and he had never been to Restaurant R'evolution so we decided to celebrate there. They have free valet parking which is super convenient in the quarter. We arrived early so we enjoyed a drink in the bar before being seated. I made reservations for the chef's table, which is always fun seeing into the kitchen. They started us off with an amuse bouche - mine being cucumber and jelly since I'm allergic to shrimp. It was a delicious bite. Our waiter Dashaun was amazing and helped us with our choices. We ordered the Nola Hot Crab Claws to start and what a start it was! The crab claws were coated in dry spicy rub with a slaw in the center. He had accidentally put in an order of the Blue Crab Beignets, so he gave it to us on the house. Each beignet came with its own remoulade and they were delicious and packed with blue crab. Our final appetizer was the death by gumbo - smoky and delicious with the rice stuffed into the quail. For my entree I went with the visiting fish which was a Chilean sea bass with a chive beurre blanc, carrot foam, and some white asparagus. The beurre blanc and carrot foam paired nicely with the fish and I enjoyed every bite. Since it was my SO's birthday and we were also celebrating a year of owning our house they brought us each a little dessert to celebrate. When they bring the check, they also bring what looks like a cute jewelry box and each drawer contains delicious little goodies to finish off your dinner. The service and food were impeccable and I can't wait for us to have another celebration dinner here in the future.

    Complimentary bread with 3 different butters.
    Jordan L.

    Couldn't remember if I had been here before so decided to fix it one way or another and have my birthday dinner here. I'm leaning towards I hadn't been here because that was memorable. We booked the chefs table so we could see some of the cooking going on. Very cool inside looked like each room had a theme. Our waiter Dashaun was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and helped us with a tie breaker between two items. We started with crab claws and death by gumbo. They made the beignets by accident and comped them and brought our crab claws as well so we got to try both! Crab claws were amazing it had like a Cajun dry rub on it stacked around a good citrusy slaw mix. Beignets were also very good had 4 distinct remoulades. Think my favorite was a green onion one. Death by gumbo was rich and flavorful. Rice was stuffed in the quail just tear that thing apart and mix it in. For my main went with the wild boar mostly because I've never seen or had that before. It was almost more on the beef side flavor wise. More earthy and not as light as a pork. It melted in my mouth and the bbq sauce that came with it I wish I could buy a bottle. They brought me some good little ice cream cookies with a happy birthday chocolate on top, which was cool. Also, ordered a scoop of coffee toffee ice cream to finish off the meal. Very light and refreshing.

    Muse
    Erica R.

    Things that went well: Our server, Heath, was fantastic. Charismatic and kind, me made us feel right at home. The space is lovely and elegant. I enjoyed being able to see the kitchen staff from the dining room. The muse was tasty and fun. The wild boar was very tasty and unique. My companion ordered this and I wish I had ordered it too as it was nicely done. Now, for the reason I went with four stars: I ordered the filet and it was underwhelming to say the least. Bland and dry. Not something I would recommend. I also tried the n/a placebo. It was beautiful but didn't taste good. This place is high end and prices reflect that but the food was just fine. The wild boar was tasty but the portion quite small. I don't know that we will be back but I will say the staff are fantastic and made our experience enjoyable for an otherwise forgettable meal.

    Beer-battered Crab Beignets
    Cierra G.

    Service is top notch with great cocktail and wine options. The crab beignets were great 5/5 with the assortment of sauces. My sea bass was well cooked would've like it to have more flavor but overall very fresh 4/5. The stuffed pasta was light and tasty 5/5. Would recommend for a fancy date night or special occasion!

    Rabbit confit
    Josephine C.

    Came to dine on MLK day. They have a bar side and a spacious restaurant side. We were seated in the corner booth. For drinks, we ordered only jams and the revolution, which both of them are on the sweeter side. For food, we ordered rabbit confit. Underneath the rabbit were spaetzle, spinach, roasted mushrooms. It was my first time having spaetzle and rabbit and they were good! The rabbit tasted a bit like tougher chicken meat. Another dish we ordered was fire roasted short ribs. The color was pretty uniform. Taste wise, it was good. We also got pre apps. One of us was allergic to shrimp so they substituted the item. For soup, we got the lobster bisque! We were sharing so the crew split the soup for us. For sides, we ordered whipped potatoes and grilled asparagus. The whipped potatoes is so good!! I like the asparagus without too much hollandaise sauce. For dessert, we ordered creme brulee. It came in such a cute presentation! Almost too cute to eat! Also afterwards, we had small ice cream treat because it was a birthday celebration. After that, we were presented with a 3 layered chest box with various pastries and we tried our first pralines there. The staff was very patient to explain to us which pastries are in the boxes. Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant!!

    The crab claws were beautifully presented, well seasoned, and loved the slaw
    Amber E.

    Really wonderful, top quality restaurant. We originally had dinner reservations, but we ended up coming in early for happy hour, and watching their bartending master Sheila make up a huge array of craft cocktails; incredibly impressive. I had the R'evolution which was beautiful and delicious, and my husband had their classic sazerac. We ordered a half dozen of their red oysters on the half shell, which were so fresh and incredible; a dozen fried oysters which were really unique and delicious. We each tried a crab beignet - rich, but good, and the hot crab claws - beautifully presentation and very flavorful. Loved the ambiance; will definitely return!

    Black linguine with lobster
    Jackson D.

    Phenomenal food. The death by gumbo and redfish were standouts and some of the best food I've had. The black linguine with lobster was good nothing special though especially for the price point... The sauce was standout and carried the dish hardcore. The wine pairing was absolutely on point. Got the Madeira paired with the gumbo and it was unique and amazing. Most of the staff was superrrrr cool and helpful. The hostesses were kind of standoffish but not a huge deal. The timing of things was a little off as well. We were about done with our death by gumbo and then had to remind them about the wine pairing before we got it. It also took a while between when we were seated and when we actually got dinner menus. They just kept asking us about drinks and I guess it's on us but we eventually spoke up and just asked for food menus. No notes about ambiance, super pretty inside, just a very elegant vibe.

    Maple crème brûlée
    Lizette G.

    This was a very nice restaurant experience. Cocktails were good and the food and service was great. My husband got the shrimp and blue grits and I had butter pouched lobster with black pasta. The dessert was really a unique take on crème brûlée.

    Vincent F.

    If dining in New Orleans is an art form, then Restaurant R'evolution is currently housing a masterpiece. My wife and I made our reservations months in advance--a necessary strategic move for a kitchen of this caliber--and were fortunate to secure a 5:15 PM seating. From the moment we were greeted by a lovely hostess and tucked into a perfectly intimate corner niche, we knew we were in for something beyond a standard meal. The Service: A Choreographed Production While the food is the soul of R'evolution, Travis (Lead) and Isaac (Support) are its heartbeat. Their performance was the epitome of legendary Southern hospitality. Travis is a true professional; after a brief conversation, he intuitively decoded our taste profiles and curated our entire evening. He guided us to the Vieux Carré--a sophisticated, superior evolution of the Old Fashioned--and navigated us through a menu of heavy hitters to ensure the volume and progression of food were exactly right. Throughout the night, Travis and Isaac provided the rich context and storytelling that turned a dinner into a theatrical production. The Culinary Journey The Prelude: After a vibrant cucumber shooter palate cleanser, we were served airy brioche and buttermilk biscuits. The accompanying trio of whipped butters--Sweet Cream, Cajun Spiced, and a transformational Maple Syrup Butter--set a high bar for what was to follow. The Openers: Travis suggested the Fire Roasted Oysters topped with crab meat and a half-order of Beignets. The oysters were incredibly tender, and the beignets were a revelation of cheesy goodness wrapped in a sweet, pillowy dough. The Main Event: We shared the Redfish, served with a crispy skin over a silky turnip puree with a tableside Béarnaise pour. We paired this with the Hellcat accompaniment--a crock overflowing with seasoned shrimp and crab. The balance of the sweet puree with the richness of the seafood was flawless. The Grand Finale The wine pairings Travis selected for dessert were nothing short of "spot on": Banana Bread Pudding (with vanilla wafer and rum sauce) paired with the Rare Wine Company "Boston Boal" Madeira. Maple Crème Brûlée (with pistachio ice cream) paired with a 2011 Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes. We finished with a "chest of cookies"--a final, elegant touch as we settled the tab. Chef Folse, you have built a temple of Creole and Cajun elegance, but it is professionals like Travis and Isaac who bring your vision to life for your guests. The value-to-cost ratio is exceptional for this level of execution. We will return the very next time we find ourselves in the French Quarter.

    Butter poached lobster and black linguine

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    What is the dress code!?

    Last time we went, we wore jeans. I wore a blazer, but other men in our group didn't. Unlike Commander's Palace or Galatoire's, Revolution won't stress you out about being underdressed.

    Hi. I'm coming to NOLA in March for my birthday. Do you have gluten free options?

    Would a 3-peice suit be too much for this place?

    I mean not really. It depends on your sense of style. I dress for myself. I would do it--it's formal attire. But again I'm over the top so LOL

    Are there TVs to watch the Saints game?

    Is their a Dress code?

    No as in jackets aren't required or anything like that but people were dressed nicer than casual for the most part. There was a table of guys that had on polo shirts and khaki pants. They were the most casually dressed diners we saw.

    Is it acceptable to come for the Jazz Brunch dresses for the Saints' game (jeans/jerseys)?

    It is a nice venue but everyone loves the Saints who I don't think it will be a problem. :)

    What are the vegetarian options here? I don't see any on the menu

    You can order the risotto, but specifically mention to make it vegetarian. They will make your dish in vegetable broth and NO bacon. The chef was pretty flexible with this one dish.

    Are shorts acceptable?

    I have seen people in shorts seated, unfortunately, but frankly I always dress up when going and feel it's more appropriate

    Are kids ok here? We are traveling with an almost 5 year old, she is used to eating out 2-3 times a week, we always eat on the earlier side. We love to try new places and want to avoid getting stuck at mediocre tourist traps if possible.

    You'll be fine so long as your kiddo is good with high end restaurants.

    What's the dress code? Would a sun dress and cardigan be too casual?

    Agreed! Also, hey Mike! Lol

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    OMG!!!! This place was sooo freaking good!!! The seasoning and sauce was perfect for what we asked…read morefor. I came with a friend who had never had a seafood boil. I've never had crawfish and seeing it was crawfish season we were destined to be here. We built out our own seafood boil, which included, 1lb shrimp head off, 2 soft shell crab clusters, 1lb crawfish, corn, potato, and sausage. Let's just say we left with a pretty big leftovers box We ordered the hot house flavor and do not regret it one bit! Our server was so kind to show us how to peel and eat the crawfish and honestly it was so fun!! I will definitely be back next time in New Orleans!! One quick note I will say that I learned from a local that I wish I knew before this feast (And you should double check with staff if this info is correct). Most seafood boil places in the area when they have headless shrimp it is farmed and brought in from outside retailers where if you get head-on it's from local ships in the area/fresh caught. Apparently they've been struggling and if you want to support New Orleans local fisherman then go for the head-on shrimp. Again double check with staff if their head-on shrimp is local cuz I learned this information after visiting.

    Ordered fried alligator bites and popcorn shrimp as appetizers...these alone were probably 4 stars…read morebut it went down hill after that. Took 30 min into the meal to receive the gumbo we ordered. Server would disappear for 20/30 min increments. As our meal we ordered snow crab slam - the shell was seasoned but meat was bland. Also tried the jumbo shrimp plate with fried rice, rice was very dry! Overall disappointing for 1st time in New Orleans. Ps. Restrooms were filthy!!!!

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