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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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Classy
Upscale
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials

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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!

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.

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.

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.

Jennie C.

I have been here many times. It is a special occasion type of place. Food is delicious although very expensive. It's an experience. Inside is beautiful and bougie, service tends to be great.

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!!

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.

Crab Beignets, Death by Gumbo

Easily one of the top dining experiences I've had in NOLA! Everything was incredible from the service to the food to the ambiance. Cannot wait to return soon!

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.

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.

Rib-eye, bone marrow, lobster tail
Kerry S.

Phenomenal experience! Staff was absolutely amazing in providing an A+ experience from beginning to end. Food was outstanding and experienced rib-eye (39 days aging), Cajun lobster tail, shallot, roasted garlic, butter blue crab, bone marrow, riced stuffed quail gumbo, oysters, and lobster w/ black pasta (see pics). Beautiful setting in close proximity to Bourbon street (1/2 block away). Best dinner we had here in New Orleans, and we ate at several amazing restaurants.Ohhhh, and desserts!!!

Maple Crème Brulee
Esmeralda L.

I wish I could give this place more than 5 starts. Everything about this dinner was remarkable. The food was incredible! Perfect portions and packed with flavor! They start you off with incredibly soft biscuits with 3 different butter options; original, sweet, and Cajun. For appetizers we ordered the crab beignets and short rib boudin. Very delicious! For dinner my partner ordered the Chef's special Chilean Sea-bass and I ordered the Fire-Roasted Short Rib. We ate every last bite! For dessert we went back and forth before ultimately going with the Maple Crème Brulee. It was one of the best desserts I've had the pleasure of tasting. We almost went back the next night just to order the dessert. The restaurant itself was very spacious and had a modern feel to it. The service was INCREDIBLE. We had Ricky and Evan and they took our experience to the next level. WILL be back!!!

Butter poached lobster and black linguine
LeChele P.

Having visited several fine dining establishments in the surrounding area, R'evolution has the best team members, hands down! The service was attentive, comical, and helpful. We enjoyed our dining experience primarily because of the staff. The food took a backseat to the service but most of it was still enjoyable. The red snapper, crab beignets, and all of the cocktails were delicious and perfect. I do not recommend the lobster linguine. The establishment is adequately decorated and comfortable. There are considerations for comfort made and side tables for your handbag. I would definitely return to make a night of it with the team members and cocktails but would visit other establishments for food.

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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.

The atmosphere at Hot & Cajun was clean, comfortable, and inviting. Unfortunately, the service left…read morea lot to be desired. We waited approximately 30 minutes before our waiter even came to greet our table, which set a disappointing tone for the entire meal. The food was decent, but nothing particularly memorable or worth going out of the way for. It's possible the long wait and lack of attention from the staff affected the overall experience and my enjoyment of the meal. The restaurant has potential given the nice atmosphere, but the service needs significant improvement. Until then, I can't rate it any higher than 2 stars.

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