Wanted to love it- the restaurant was recommended by locals. We got there, were seated and it took 38 minutes to get our drinks and the service didn't speed up from there. The dining room was only half full so being busy wasn't the issue. The crab dip was good as was the beef Daube. The best part of the meal was the corn in brown butter side. read more

New location. Same great food. I had the pleasure of attending a private dinner party at this phenomenal restaurant. The space was intimate and the window view of St. Charles Avenue was soothing. The servers were attentive, patient and professional. The curated menu was a great representation of the restaurant and what we all love about New Orleans. read more

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Saint John was a valuable surprise for Happy Hour. We ordered the spicy bean dip with cracklins and the truffle fries along with some wine. The servings were as generous as they were delicious. I don't think anyone should eat that many pork rinds by themselves, so definitely take your friends. Wine was well chosen, rose' was extra crisp, so I switched to a red, which I loved. Atmosphere is urban NOLA; clever, efficient and artsy, but, not old school. A little bird told me they have a fun Drag Brunch on Sundays. read more

Ughhhh Instagram let me astray! Their official page was so enticing and it's safe to say we were less than impressed by the current menu and platings we saw across the restaurant. Went in for the lunch rush at 12pm and only 3 tables filled. Malbec was actually pretty solid 8/10 and the crab dip was veryyyy bacon forward. Didn't have the seafood vibe I was hoping for. We decided to end our Saint John's excursion there and had entrees at another spot in the neighborhood. read more

Saint John - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I really wanted to love this place but it was just okay. I will say the grits were really good and I'd come back for that. The service was great. The place was empty but staff was still super attentive. The oyster dish was beautifully plated but it just really lacked flavor. The decor really drew me in. I'll be back to try again another day. read more

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We went for Sunday brunch as St John was listed as one of top brunch destinations. The dining room was attractive but we were really disappointed with the food. The gumbo was so fishy tasting it was inedible. It was way overpriced for portion sizes. The server acted like they wished they were anywhere else... can't say I blame them! read more

I really wanted to be happy with my brunch choice but we couldn't be. Let me start with the staff. Aside from the hostess, everyone was sooooo nice and kind. Who I felt was the manager and the server were beyond kind, even after we explained that it wasn't what we expected, they were so gracious. Here's our take: Planned our usually foodie trip and watched Alex on TikTok then I read their homepage and reviews on yelp. I was stoked. Hubs and friends were disappointed that no biscuits. My bad, we decided to find another brunch place. We ordered drinks and the pain perdu since we were trying to be considerate. They were not super busy so it was surprising how long that one dish took to arrive at the table. We inquired after 15 mins and she said it was in the oven. I think it was $18 which isn't terrible for basic French toast. The menu description had us anticipating something special but see the pic. Nothing special at all. "Sugarcane syrup" is a fancy way to say molasses. Molasses is too strong, in our opinion. Not terrible but not great. Took entirely too long for a simple dish. I ordered a brandy milk punch which was good. The mimosa was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The open kitchen was very clean. Seeing them open a bag of frozen fries was disappointing. Let's talk atmosphere. They are really trying to give bougie vibes but you can't get that when you're in the middle of the filthy French quarter. We've been eating in NOLA for over 33 years and there is a filth to the French quarter that is what it is. For their price point, I feel they need to scrub the bathroom more and remove those Clorox air fresheners and can of Glade. The music was very "bar-ish". It didn't fit the menu and feel that I feel they are shooting for. Again, the server and manager were so kind as we left. The hostess had her face buried in her phone and didn't notice our departure. Will we come again? No. We don't usually eat in the French quarter but I failed to look at the address when I made reservations. read more

Saint John - The bathroom. No pic of the French quarter floor - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Tucked away in the CBD, recently relocated Saint John is still serving great food and drinks with an awesome staff. The bar area is large so plenty of space, Sierra (sp) was really welcoming, ordered the baked crab and the filet Oscar. That baked crab was so delicious and has tons of lump crab meat and comes with toasted buttery French bread. It's a must! And loved the filet, could dance in that sauce! Put this on your list, will definitely be coming back. read more

Saint John - Filet Oscar - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great happy hour! $5 house Martini, $10 muscles and fries, can't beat it. But more than the great price, the food was really good and the vibe was cool. We would definitely come back. We also had the burger and they use a good quality meat. read more

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I had been anticipating coming here for the longest and finally was able to during Coolinary. At that time, I would've rated my experience a 10/10, but I came back about a month later and ordered the same entrée (scallops) and everything just wasn't as impressive that time around. Maybe they were just having an off night? I'm not sure, but the chef and waitstaff were very kind when I expressed my disappointment. Namely, the broccolini tasted kinda weird or spoiled or something, but the waitress was kind enough to exchange them for green beans for me. I usually don't get bread pudding but since a dessert was required for Coolinary, that's what I opted for. I'm SO GLAD I DID! It is delicious and consistent unlike the scallops. I'd probably come back to see if the 3rd time can compare to the first. read more

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First lunch at their new location was amazing! We got to chat with Chef Cook since he was there and he was so excited to talk about their new location. He personalized and signed a cookbook for us too. The new location is beautiful and I hope they bring the drag brunches back! I got a Right Place Wrong Time for my cocktail. We got a wedge salad to start and the dressing was fantastic. My main dish was the eggs in purgatory and it was so good! A nice slightly spicy tomato sauce that they baked eggs in topped with Parmesan, basil, and focaccia bread to scoop it up with. Can't wait to go back and try their new dinner menu. read more

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St. John was fantastic from start to finish. The food was excellent and our server, Dylan, was incredibly hospitable and attentive. Highlights included the Oyster St. John (3: poached, oyster patty, and fried oyster), melt-in-your-mouth pork cheek and dirty rice*, flavorful gumbo, and outstanding redfish. The pork chop was tender and rich, and the bread pudding was a standout. The apple cobbler was seasonal and good, though the apples were a bit firm. Overall, a wonderful Christmas Eve meal--would recommend! read more

OMG! Delicious. Everything was amazing, from the service to the food. The drink were also great. Everything was spot on.

This restaurant is so beautiful from the wallpaper in the restroom to the art on all the walls and to top it off the food is amazing the staff was so nice and friendly I will be back read more

First visit to the new location. Beautiful space, great vibe, solid five-star food and beverages, but unfortunately, the service was inattentive. Empty water glasses, missed appetizer, no crab on top of the redfish, multiple requests for something as simple as ice. I'd go back, but with so many local restaurants able to deliver on food AND service, I won't be in a rush. read more

Saint John - Right Place, Wrong Time - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was a great dining experience! I had the scallops and grits, also tried the short ribs, and oysters for an appetizer. Their cocktails are fabulous as well. The service was great, as well as the ambience. They welcome everyone one but expect the bill to match fine dining because St John definitely is. Glad we stumbled on this spot before it got busy for the night. We ate on the balcony and it was a great night for it. read more

Our group stopped by for dinner here for our last night in town, since we wanted to at least have one meal at a nicer restaurant. The experience wasn't quite what I was expecting, but maybe we just came on an off day. SERVICE: The staff was very friendly and the owner even came around and introduced himself to us and spoke with us personally, but there were also a few hiccups in regards to the service. We had a large group so we made reservations beforehand, but for some reason they didn't have any record of our reservation. Luckily they still had their large table available so we were still able to be seated after about a 10-15 minute wait. After being seated though it took quite a while before a staff member came around to take our orders, and from there another hour until our food came out. I was super hungry and about ready to just leave when the food finally came out. We were a huge group so I understand it may take longer to get our orders ready especially with the dinner rush, but an hour seems excessive especially for a burger which quite a few members of our group had ordered. LOWER DECATUR BURGER: This was one of the more affordable options on the menu. My body was dying after a full weekend of drinking and I really just wanted something cheaper and relatively simple to bring me back to life, rather than splurging on some of the nicer menu items. I enjoyed my burger, but I feel like it's hard to mess up a burger. I ordered mine medium and it was cooked perfectly, although a few of my friends ordered medium rare and theirs came out overcooked. Good serving size for the burger and side of fries. BAKED MACARONI PIE: I didn't end up ordering this because it looked pretty small from photos, but my friend did and when it came out it was huge! I had a few bites and it was so cheesy and delicious, some other members of our party ended up adding this to their order after trying it. I would've done so as well but decided to refrain from over-ordering since it was our last night in town. Overall, decent food and nice ambiance, but not sure if it's worth it with the price and wait times. Granted, I just got a burger, so maybe the "fancier" menu items would make a visit more worth it! read more

Saint John - Lower Decatur Burger - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

When first arriving we were greeted by our host and than escorted to our table. Our server soon followed and explained the menu and specials for that day. We also had the pleasure of the restaurant manager assisting with our visit. The staff were extremely pleasant. The restaurant was clean and the view of the food being cooked was amazing. We constantly gawked at what was being prepared and wanted the entire menu! On this visit we tried the scallops and the deviled crabs. Which both had an amazing flavor to them. The bed of cheese corn grits atop the tenderly cooked scallops were amazing! The citrus flavored broccoli I gave it a nice cooking flavor to such a savory meal. Now the star of todays visit was the Pecan Hand pie!!! The filling was to die for. As hot as it was when it came out we stuffed our faces and almost burned our tongue lol. It's a must try and so worth a trip. read more

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Yes that bad! Was gonna leave two stars but did a work dinner here and they got my client sick! Unacceptable for high end restaurant with these prices. He was throwing up all night from the scallops. We didn't drink. It was undercooked I believe. I had the pork chop also a huge disappointment. It was so dry and thin and flavorless I couldn't believe they serve it. It looks like a German schnitzel. Seriously put some sauce or a pepper jelly with it. Absolutely plain. The beans with it were good just salty. Started with John oysters and those were good minus the shells they didn't take out properly. Side of corn was great and smothered greens were ok. Service was horrible and slow. No one even asked how our meal was. Didn't even bother with dessert considering the service and meals. read more

Saint John - Worst fried pork chop. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We had set our reservation at 8. We were greeted by our host and taken to our booth which was already set up. It took about 20 minutes for anyone to acknowledge us. It took another 10 to even get drinks. So, we didn't get any drinks until 8:30. We then find out the restaurant closes at 9. The service was the worst part of our visit to Saint John.The food was pretty good! The space is modern and filled with NOLA art- which is a plus. Would I come here again? Potentially for brunch and maybe earlier in the day. read more

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Great for parties. I hosted an event for 30 people at Saint John in the bar area. The space offered views of St Charles Ave and it was brightly lit and private. Everyone from the restaurant that I interacted with was super helpful and accommodating. The food and cocktails were delicious. The setting was the perfect backdrop for a successful event. I highly recommend this space for private parties. read more

Absolutely loved this place! The food, service, and atmosphere was perfect for a Saturday brunch. I ordered the Baked Devil Crab appetizer and the Shrimp Boat for my meal. Both dishes were fresh and some of the best seafood I have tasted in New Orleans. I highly recommend if you are in the area and are looking for a cute brunch spot. read more

Saint John - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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BEAUTIFUL, DELICIOUS FOOD. We have followed this restaurant to the new location. It's Very lovely and easy to reach on the street car. read more

I am a big believer in constructive feedback which is the reason I am leaving this review and providing 3 stars as opposed to less. I feel like this place has potential and maybe was just an super off night and they are trying. So far they are trying to be something they are not and not ready to be that but maybe one day. The place itself is nice - multiple floors - they said four - I saw three but I am sure they are right. We sat on the balcony which was quiet and perfect weather. Our server was awesome. Very nice. But that is where the service experience ended. Our food took over an hour to arrive. No updates. Nada. I ended up walking inside and asked to speak to the manager. She said the kitchen was backed up as they had a huge run (during Jazz fest). I can understand that but come give us an update. Let us know it is going to be a while. I know she was trying but I still found the lack of communication and the feedback after to be unacceptable. They made an adjustment to the bill which was very nice but they have a lot of learning to do on what the kitchen can handle and what they cannot handle. The food itself was good. Also not great for what I was expecting and the price. The Caesar salad was very tasty but very small for the price. Would not hurt to add a little more lettuce and dressing - I mean that is all there is too it - but the dressing is delicious. We shared the short rib which was also good. Very tender and tasty. Finally we had the brown butter corn which has amazing flavor but was very salty. I would still order it again as it was delicious but the salt level was off. Our experience was so off that I will not be back. The manager never came back after our discussion to say anything to us. She mentioned she was just one person which I get but this place is just not there for me. read more

The service here is so amazing y'all. Quinn was top tier honestly. My partner and I had such a great experience for the first time. I got the fried catfish over smothered green beans . Mouth was watering the moment he sat it in the table . My partner got the smothered turkey necks which was honestly sometimes to die for. We also got the bottomless rose with a side of cranberry juice. If you're in town, it's a must you stop by! read more

Saint John - The menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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My husband and I came for an early weekday dinner at Saint John. We were impressed by the service and atmosphere. I started with the Right Place, Wrong Time whiskey cocktail from the menu. Really smooth and balanced. The Oyster Saint John (Oysters prepared 3 different ways) was highly recommended by our waiter and it lived up to the hype. I especially enjoyed the oyster dressing oysters. There seemed to be a lot of praise on yelp for the macaroni pie, but I wasn't blown away. The flavor was a little bland. It didn't taste bad, but something felt missing from it. The market fish was amazing ! Super fresh. I don't remember what type of fish it was, but I would imagine that all of them are really good. read more

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Moules Frites, St. John Oyster, Seafood Gumbo, Chicken Bontemp. The kitchen & service were slow.The food was okay but disappointing at this price point. The cocktails were freaking amazing! Wanted to crawl into that glass. So many amazing restaurants in New Orleans. I probably won't return but I would definitely have drinks there read more

Saint John - Pretty busy at the bar - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Beautiful place for a date night. All of the food we had was wonderful and the service was great as well. Our server, Paris, was attentive and gave fantastic recommendations on food and drinks. For appetizers we had the Rabbit Fricassee and the Roasted Garlic Caesar salad which were both a great way to start off! As for entrees, you have to order the Creole Beef Daube (the perfect short rib dish)... it is so tender and delicious. I also was impressed with my filet. Bread pudding for dessert makes a girl happy too. You really cannot go wrong here, so make that reservation. I'm so happy that they have reopened in such an amazing new location! I will be back! read more

New Orleans is known for great food so to be good in New Orleans is already a high bar. This place smashes it and on a recent weeknight satisfied every craving I had for creole food reimagined. We started with cocktails. They have some creative ones and I got the twist on the Old Fashioned. It was crisp with a touch of fruit. Loved it. Then on to fried oysters. Just melt in your mouth without being too heavy in coating. Somehow the oysters didn't feel even slimy. They were just...great. Then on the gumbo. It had a rich flavor that you can't get up north. The chicken and sausage with a touch of rice is an example of how to make this sing. On to the fish whcih came with bbq grits. I don't even know if I'd like it but main it had all the flavors. Then the bread pudding. Do not miss it. Just rich and the ice cream on top is so freaking good. Epic. Service was spot on and we closed the place down. It was awesome. read more

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I went for a quick bite with some friends around 3. The restaurant was empty during this time, which made the experience intimate. The restaurant is small, but the decor is elegant and expensive. The food was amazing. I cannot remember which cocktail I got, but it was amazing.The service was amazing. I got the turkey necks, potato salad and bread pudding. All great recommendations! Definitely recommend for the complete dining experience! read more

Saint John - Turkey necks and potato salad - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Solid food in the lower quarter. The macaroni and cheese wedge with red sauce is really delicious. Service was pleasant. The upstairs area is good for a more peaceful atmosphere and the balcony is lovely when the weather cooperates. Prices are a bit high, but that's everywhere these days. read more

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Accidentally wandered onto this spot in late morning just before the lunch crowd. Modern and clean lines type of atmosphere with local art. Friendly staff confirmed the balcony was open for sitting. Was a perfect spot for a fresh cocktail and views . I had the Brigitte cocktail agin and ruby grapefruit libation which was refreshing but slightly sweet. My wife had the Marie's Rose which was a strawberry lemon drop. She enjoyed but very sweet. The oysters 3-ways was both amazing and generous with poached oysters in cream sauce, a lightly crisp fried oyster and an oyster stuffing. The Caesar Salad was light and delicious. Only thing that could be better if had anchovies. Perfect size for sharing. If you go you won't be disappointed read more

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We went on a Saturday at 1pm, we had made reservations however it was not super busy so we could have easily gotten in without them. We were sat and served promptly. The hubby had a Blue and Green cocktail, it was beautiful and tasty. Four of us split the Macaroni Pie it was a very generous serving, I loved the texture and the red gravy really adds flavor. The couple with us had the burger and said it was delicious. I had to steal a few of their shoestring fries/ -yum! My husband and I split the GRITS AND GRILLADES, the grits were perfectly cooked and the meat was full of flavor and tender. We enjoyed lunch and will be going back for more. read more

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Had a great business lunch here, nick was an incredible server and helped us with some great selections ended up with the salad. 1st time here and it was beautifully designed . I look forward to coming here again read more

Saint John OMG the mini flies I wanted to just clap and smush them but being in a restaurant all I could do is wave them away. Don't order like a Diet Coke, I gave up cause the poor server tried to fix it but the attempts were in vain. Completely flat each time The gulf shrimp omelette was ok. Generous helping of shrimp which was great considering other establishments may only give 3-5. Not sure how they defined that as Texas Toast, there was nothing Texas about those thin slices of wonder bread. They need to be Texas size to sop up the butter style gravy on the omelette. Completely unimpressed w/the oysters 3 ways. The fried really didn't have a taste to them and the one in the puff pastry I just wanted more puff pastry. The greens were barely touched after a dining companion said that they tasted like they came from a can. The French toast was enough to put one in a diabetic coma. It was so so sweet that a single bite is all I could do and half of it went uneaten. Needs something a little neutral or more fruit to go with it. read more

Saint John - Oysters 3 ways - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is one of our favorite restaurants in New Orleans. We ate there during Mardis Gras and went back six weeks later during the NCAA Hoops Final Four. The ambiance, service, and food are all terrific! We started with a wonderfully cooked Deviled Crab that we could have eaten all night! My wife had the Chicken Clemenceau, a tasty chicken thigh with potatoes, mushrooms, peas, and blackened cornbread. My Shrimp Etouffee was exceptional as was the side dish of braised Southern Greens. We were too stuffed for dessert, but we will have another chance in the future as Saint John is a regular stop for us on our trips to New Orleans. read more

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The place is nice but: Coctails were good and service(Dylan) was good. Wine was not chilled enough (was white wine). My Lamb ribs were underdone --i was told that chef reccommends medium rare but it was definitely very rare and the quality of Australian Lamb is questionable(too much floss and hard to cut through). My party ordered tenderloin(very overpriced) which she asked medium rare but it came out medium. I ordered wedge salad -the dressing was ok but that overdone crunchy bacon topping should be just softer or should be prepared differently. 300$ + with tip but barely any good meal served. Lots of improvements to be made in kitchen to make it worth of $$$. read more

Saint John is nestled in between a few dives on Decatur but when you step in it is refreshing to enter such a nice upscale place. I was on my own for this meal so ate it at the bar. It has good furniture and a nice marble bar top. The service I got was great and I spoke to a number of the bar and wait staff, and a manager checked in on me too. For this meal I enjoyed a bowl of gumbo and the oyster appetizer which had oysters cooked three ways. The oyster appetizer was good but not my favorite. I couldn't really distinguish a difference on the two oysters that were not in a puff pastry. The puff pastry was my favorite of the three but I wouldn't say it was fantastic. I also didn't love the cream sauce on the bottom which was an underlying flavor to the whole dish. I could tell that the ingredients were of a great quality but it just didn't match my taste buds well. I really liked the gumbo. It was a higher quality than gumbo you'll find elsewhere in the city and it was really delicious. I like this restaurant and look forward to eating there again. read more

Saint John - Gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Very nice place to eat and have a outstanding cocktail. Service was prompt and responsive. Our appetizer, the entrees and our drinks were tasty and we will come back. Definitely recommend the Hot Shrimp on Fried Green Tomatoes. Yum. read more

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I really wanted to go "goo goo, ga ga" over this please. Yes, the food looks fantastic, yes, I know it's all over tik tok, it just didn't do much for me and my party. We arrived 15 min late to our Sunday morning brunch resy. They were super nice about it and seated our party of 4 immediately. Jason was good. Might've been new; seemed to be a little nervous but no complaints on him. Now, let's get to the food! Gumbo- my mom is from Louisiana. She makes the best...the roux was oddly thick. Wasn't bad Shrimp Remoulade- skip! Inedible! The batter on the fried green tomatoes was thicker than a 20 oz ribeye. Smothered Turkey necks- not for me at all. Cold...the potato salad was divine! I'd eat a bowl of that stuff! Chicken sandwich- a little rubbery, comes with fries. Meh Lemon icebox pie- the best I've ever had! I'm dreaming about it almost 2 weeks later! Wow! I'd go back just for that! Every restaurant has an "off" day....maybe it was that day for Saint John during my visit! read more

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