In my many, many decades on this planet, I've surely learned one thing: if you see a burger on a menu at a vegetarian restaurant or sushi bar, it's gonna be great, and the Sneaky Pickle did not disappoint. About six ounces of American Wagyu, cooked perfectly at medium rare, atop a firm brioche bun, the meal was a delight. The hand-pattied burger was topped with smokey bacon, aged cheddar, and a house sauce. Fresh-cut fries were piping hot and perfectly seasoned. This place gets jammed on weekend nights, so reservations are a must. They also do take out and creative cocktails. Mexican Coca-Cola was my beverage choice. read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - Bacon cheeseburger - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Stopped in for a quick drink. Unfortunately they don't specialize in pickles (wanted fried pickles) lol it's PICKLING and a nice menu of vegan/vegetarian options - which I'll try next visit the drinks were GREAT!! The bartender was the owners brother and had great customer service. Let us sample a couple diff drinks. The hostesses were pleasant when we walked in and everyone was welcoming read more

A really fun and delish neighborhood place in the Bywater. Casual and embracing environment where you immediately feel come. Friendly efficient service. The daily menu is vegan focused but weekend specials have much more varied options. The breakfast plate for instance has some killer bacon paired with Brussels hash browns. Creative and tasty. I love the fish sandwich special. Harty brioche bun, toasted, yes! Then the filet was cooked perfectly, nice and moist. Lots of shredded lettuce which I loved. Hand cut fries were on point. Perfect spring beverages enliven everything. Just a good time with good food at a great place. Use ride share to get there--sparse parking. read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - Bar area - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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On a positive side, everyone in the restaurant was very friendly and the atmosphere was light and comfortable. Unfortunately, the food was very underwhelming. I was so disappointed because I've heard great things about this restaurant. I ordered the "corn ribs" which were fairly tasty, but nothing I would want be excited to order again. I ordered the vegan Reuben which was just ok, but what was bizarre is the second half of the sandwich had absolutely no tempeh on it, only a small smear of grilled onions and sauce. They were very apologetic and quickly fixed it. But the tempeh was still pretty flavorless. I had one drink which they comped me, which was very nice. But I don't think I'll be going back anytime soon. read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - My corn ribs and mezcal drink - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

So I had heard some good things about Sneaky Pickle- Bar Brine and I decided to finally give it a try. By day this place is Sneaky Pickle and by night it is Bar Brine but really it is the same place and just Sneaky Pickle-Bar Brine and have different menus for day service and evening service like many restaurants. On first walking in the hostess just informs you that you order with her. So I did my order and then when I put my credit card in to pay and was prompted to give a tip I didn't see the tip go through so I just put cash into their tip jar instead. When I got my receipt I discovered that my tip did go through and I had ended up double tipping. So I go and sit at a table and get my "large" iced tea delivered which doesn't look very "large" to me. I can drink a LOT of iced tea but I never got any refill and I didn't see anywhere to refill my own tea so it seems I gave a double tip for no service other than having my food made and brought to me. The ambiance in here is far better than I expected and it is a larger space than I thought it would be as well. They have a nice large bar here with plenty of old New Orleans building charm. When I got my burger it did look VERY nice and you are able to order it at the temperature that you want in proper New Orleans fashion. I found the burger to be very good and the fries were obviously freshly cut and very nicely done. Overall I enjoyed my food but the lack of actual service or the ability to even refill my own drink really detracted from the experience. There was absolutely zero reason to tip at this joint as it was like ordering at a fast food counter. So overall good burger and fries but ZERO service as even after double tipping I got nothing... They also have Vegan and vegetarian food as well here... read more

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For our last meal in New Orleans, we came to Sneaky Pickle. We heard great things about this place as it had plenty of vegetarian/vegan options, something that isn't always present in New Orleans. The Bywater area seems to give me Brooklyn vibes so a restaurant like this can fit perfectly. We wanted to eat relatively lightly so we ordered 3 starters and one main to split between the two of us. The pickles were pretty good. The tofu wraps were amazing. I think the beer battered squash might have truly filled us up though. By the time we got to the Reuben, we could only eat the veggies and not the bread. The bread is admittingly quite thick. Then again, I wonder if the bananas foster at Brennan's around 4pm made eating the Reuben tough. But damn, the food was really really good. And I'd definitely come back to this area if I was to visit again. read more

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There were three of us for lunch at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. There was not a wait and we were able to order at the register. We had the vegan Reuben and fries and the bok choy. All of it was amazingly good. read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - Vegan Reuben and fries - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Visiting Nola for the weekend and needed a place that could accommodate vegans. Unfortunately we chose Bar Brine. We should've known it wasn't going to be pleasant when the hostess told our party of 5 we had to be out in less than an hr and 20 min. While we thought that was rude, we also understood it was a Sunday evening and maybe they had a large party coming in for a reservation. It didn't get much better. When I asked the server how the V Mac and cheese was, she stated it was popular, with a blank stare. We knew we were on our own. We quickly ordered food and one round of drinks (we were never offered more) and left. Our bill was only $150ish dollars. Thankfully we ordered everything we were interested in, because I will never go back. As a former server, I stacked dishes and placed silverware the same way, only putting scraps in the top dish. From the way the hostess snatched the plates over our heads without a word, you would've thought we broke the dishes and threw food on the floor. We felt so uncomfortable. Now for the good. : the bean dip was great. The V Mac and cheese was good, though sweet. I probably wouldn't suggest it, but it wasn't bad either. The chorizo they put on is almost like small bac'o consistency. I liked it! I definitely appreciate any vegan options, but would not get the Reuben again. The pickled vegetable plate was good, and interesting. It had pineapple and pears! The best part of the evening was the dog friendly outside eating. Such happy pups wanting love, with the owner's approval! *Had it been just my immediate family, we would have left. One person in the party is in the industry and isn't one to make any type of wave. So we stayed. The place is decorated super cute and the shirts are precious. Had I wanted to do advertising for them, I would've bought one! read more

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We went with a group and had a set menu. Many of us were vegetarian. I cannot say enough good things about the taste and quality of the food. The fried onions were described by my friend as like a Blooming Onion but so much better! The vegan Mac and cheese was described by the non vegans as excellent. We were all overstuffed as we loved every dish. In fact I'm eating cold leftovers right now and savoring every bite. read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - Our group menu - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Really enjoyed dinning here. So nice staff. Comfortable environment. Local neighborhood feeling. Great vegan menu. Outside dinning for our dog to join us. read more

What a great spot this place is. Also, to be clear, since they are two places in one, this is a review for dinner. Arrived early for our reservation, no big deal, we were asked to wait a few as the ticket had just been dropped at the table. We sat on the bench up near the front, hostess was nice, and as soon as our table was ready, we sat down, maybe 5 minutes after the reservation would have been. We took a few minutes to figure out all the dishes we wanted to share since the whole menu sounded good. After a few minutes, we finally decided. Instead of my usual dish breakdown, i'm going to just say, every single dish we got was really well done. Well above average, but not JB/Michelin star good. Each dish was well executed, our favorite dish was easily the bavette streak, we would have ordered another it was so good, but we had ordered just the right amount of food. Part of the reason this also gets 4 stars instead of 5 is price value. I fully understand everything is local, and sometimes you will pay for that, ok, I fully support it, i'd go back to this restaurant no problem, but, 2 dishes on the menu felt NYC/Chicago/SF priced, not New Orleans priced. And that's coming from someone who lives in NYC and eats out in NYC. TL;DR. Go, you'll have a great time and a great meal. read more

Overall a good meal with a decent selection of vegan options. We started with the fried koji-cured onions which was quite good. Tasty and well flavored. Also appreciated they added some greens to the dish to help balance out the fried batter. The Mac and cheese was also surprisingly good - although maybe a bit too much of the cashew cheese for my taste. I really appreciated the broccoli and kale though. The Reuben was really not my favorite. Had too much pickled cabbage and the tempeh (as usual) didn't taste like anything. So the whole thing just didn't have much flavor. The accompanying fries were delicious though!! read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - Onion - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sneaky pickle is a cute spot with vegan options. for dinner my friend and I had the following: eggplant dip (4/5: pretty good but could have used more garlic and seasoning) and grilled okra (4.5/5: quite tasty and perfectly cooked) apps w Katrina. Squid ink shrimp pasta (4.25/5: very beautiful hand pulled noodles that were thick and chewy! Shrimp was perfectly cooked but crab wasn't very flavorful and didn't add to dish like I was hoping, sauce was unique and more Asian inspired; quite goood but not mind blowing). Vegan Mac and cheese (4.5/5: my friend really enjoyed this and as a non-vegan, I thought it was solid). We were served quickly and the waiter was the right amount of attentive. Overall, I would recommend especially for their vegan options. read more

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I just love this place! I moved to the Bywater in May (from Northern Cali by way of Memphis), and Sneaky Pickle was my very first dinner as a new local. I sat at the bar, mentioned to the bartender that I'd just moved in that day, and he surprised me and my friend with a complimentary pour of their house-made amaro. Such a thoughtful gesture -- it instantly made me feel at home in the neighborhood. Since then, I've come back multiple times, often bringing out-of-town friends, and every visit has been a hit. I like to order different dishes to share, and honestly, you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Standouts for me have been the mac and cheese (seriously dreamy) and the Wagyu beef burger, but everything is fresh, creative, and made with real care. Great food, great cocktails, great people -- Sneaky Pickle has become one of my go-to recommendations in New Orleans. Can't recommend it enough! read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - Delicious made in house amaro after an amazing dinner. - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

*** Vegetarian Review *** Starters - Buffalo tofu lettuce wrap. If you like those PF Chang lettuce cups, you'll absolutely need to order these. The tofu is perfectly fried and has that sticky chew for a great texture. Gnocchi - nice texture to the outer crust. Savory sauce. This was a winner. Reuben Sandwich - full disclaimer. I don't like sauerkraut and cannot stand rye bread. So, I got the sauerkraut on the side and finished the entire sandwich, bread and all. Sandwiches are all about the bread and I cannot confirm or deny, but this must be a house made bread. Thick slice and a gooey chew. Overall - great vibe here. Ended up buying a hat just because I was in the moment. Service is super attentive and friendly. read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - Vegetarian - Reuben - all starts with the bread and this bread was delicious - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Awesome vegetarian and vegan options. Love the inside since it's kind of bohemian. Menu and drink menu are very eclectic. I made a reservation but probably didn't need one. The neighborhood and location is great! Love the Marigny. read more

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The Red snapper collar was absolutely delicious. This and the squid ink shrimp pasta was the best food I've had in New Orleans when visiting. Lots of good vegan options too! read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - Red snapper collar bone - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Came here for my friend's special birthday celebration while we visited NOLO. I found this perfect place on a list of highly recommended restaurants because not only was it vegan, it was also carnivore friendly which the rest of us appreciated. The ambience was perfect for the bday girl and casual the way she likes it with a hippy flair. She got the vegan Reuben sandwich and I think she thought it was a little dry because she requested additional sauce. I got the chimichurri steak which was excellent. My other friend got the squid ink pasta with shrimp. That was really good but the pasta is one super long string of a single noodle and we were trying to share and not realizing this pasta was so long we ended up dropping shrimp on the ground. That was not only a waste of good food but a major bummer. My friend dared me to eat it off the floor and I dipped it in alcohol and dropped it in the bucket. I didn't get sick knock on wood cuz them NOLO floors are pretty nasty. Happy we went overall! read more

Amazing food! They have really great vegetarian options. The restaurant is very cute. Will go again next time in New Orleans! read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

While the service and ambiance of the restaurant was pleasant, the food was overly salted and there was a lack of options on the menu for those with dietary restrictions such as those who are vegetarian etc. read more

With a name like Sneaky Pickle, we thought the menu would be full of pickle plates. We were wrong, but it's still worth visiting. It's more than worth visiting. It's among the best food we had while spending six days in New Orleans. Dining around 5:30 p.m. on a Wednesday in April, here's our experience. 1) Food: Everything we ate was delicious starting with the oysters and ending with the wagyu burger, which my seven-year-old daughter enjoyed too. The sunchokes are unique and worth ordering. My mother-in-law loved the squid ink pasta and my wife really enjoyed the buffalo tofu lettuce wraps (what they are known for). 2) Drink: Their menu includes cocktails, beer, wine, and more. I ordered a rainbow sherbet sour ale. My wife liked their brine drink for a savory option. 3) Service: From the hostess to the server, everyone was kind, efficient, and welcoming. Our food was perfectly timed. 4) Space: It's beautiful with a large indoor dining room and a bar. There are two unisex restrooms in the back near the stairs to the second level, which I assumed was for staff only. 5) Area: We found free street parking nearby. Located inside Bywater, it's a great neighborhood to walk around after dinner, finding little houses and parks. For dessert, we walked to nearby Big O's Original Popsicle Doorbell. read more

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Wagyu burger & Bloody Mary were both insanely delicious! we will definitely be back! read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - Wagyu burger & Bloody Mary - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great food & service!!! Make reservations or come earlier than later to avoid having to wait. me and my friends all got a few things to share and it was all so delicious! The only dish I did not like was the fried eggplant over blue grits. I know that they change their items on their menu so this may not be there when you go, but it is just lacking flavor and did not even compete with any of the other dishes. All of our drinks were fantastic! Mine was purple. It's the tequila drink with ubë. Can't remember the name. Lovedddd the fish. Will be back. read more

Seriously amazing cocktails and food that is exceptional. They offer several vegan options for plant based diets and tasty seafood, wagyu beef, swordfish, tuna etc for folks seeking quality animal products. Very friendly, engaging staff as well. Highlight of the evening was seeing one of their servers perform a puppet show on a makeshift stage utilizing pickle puppets performing to songs by Sister Rosetta Tharpe which prompted a mini dance party on one side of the restaurant. Very cool spot! read more

We arrived before afternoon closing. So things were a bit rushed. However, I enjoyed the bright and inviting vibes, the colorful decor and all around cuteness of the space. The bar tenders were kind. We ordered at the bar before we sat by a lovely window table. I ordered the "bowl of food" and my colleague who's a regular ordered her favorite roasted cauliflower salad. The bowl of food for the day was peanut curry and it was everything. Yummy chickpeas, brown rice, kale and curry lined the bowl. I was very pleased. We had to hurry this time but I'll be back for a more leisurely visit. read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - Ginger mint lemonade - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Once I took the first bite I couldn't stop eating till it was all gone. Not normally a salad person but the cauliflower tofu salad made my heart melt and the Reuben had the perfect amount of flavor. The only time a stopped chewing was to drink my pumpkin horchata (N/A) and spiked lemonade. Can't wait to come back! read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - Front Wall - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Absolutely horrible! We walked in, and the hostess told us we could not sit at a table because there were only 2 of us and the tables they had were only for 4 or more. Never in my life have I been forced to sit at the bar because we didn't have enough people. Should have just left after that, but figured we would just try the food. Big mistake.... The bartender was not friendly and took her time to take our order. After 25 minutes, we finally got our appetizer. The cucumber salad had about 6 pieces of cucumber and olives, and maybe a 1/4 teaspoon of cheese. Then 45 minutes later we get our food Gnocchi was mushy and cold. Literally tasted like plain mashed potatoes with a little sprinkle of cheese and 4 mushrooms. Absolutely no texture or flavor. The Ruben was good sized but flavorless. There was barely anything inside and nothing about it was "ruben". It was basically all bread and fries were so salty they were inedible I don't get how it has such great reviews, because this was one of the worst places we have ever eaten at read more

Definitely recommend SP. We had the mac n cheese, spaghetti squash and burger. Everything was exceptional. Service was quick, the waiters were down to earth, and our waiter was extra helpful, as first-timers in New Orleans (from NY) with making recommendations for things to do in the neighborhood. The ambiance was giving come-here-to-decompress with your chums after work; it was super welcoming. read more

To sum up what it's like dining here, you will leave your meal (much as I did) feeling DEVASTATED if you are in town visiting and not a local with the ability to pop into this place every time you're craving something yummy! I was in NOLA for 3 days and came in for lunch at Sneaky Pickle one day, was so blown away by my meal that I cancelled my reservation for dinner the following night at another restaurant and came by so I could check out Bar Brine. The food here is so rich and so full of flavor in such an elevated way. I love that I was able to enjoy this restaurant with such a vegetarian friendly menu and that my meat eating companion was able to also try a new dish catered towards his tastes! To start, the Mac N Cheese is insane.....How is this vegan??? Such a rich sauce with earthy flavors. The buffalo tofu wraps were so fun with the crispiest tofu, roasted cauliflower and topped with jicama for an additional crunch. The sauce here is unlike any other buffalo sauce I've had before in the best possible way (they definitely make this in house). How to describe the Reuben other than this could happily be my last meal on earth!? WOAH. I've had some great vegan sandwiches in my life but this was truly the crème de la crème. I ate the Reuben at lunch at Sneaky Pickle and then ordered it for dinner the following evening at Bar Brine. A mere 24 hours had passed and I came back for this. What a flavor bomb and I cannot emphasize enough, SAUCEY! The house made sauerkraut was not too strong (I am not normally a fan of sauerkraut but loved this one!) I'd be remiss to not mention how incredibly fresh the bread is as well. Everything about the Reuben is 100/10, I have thought about it every single day since leaving NOLA! (I'm being serious, I can't stop thinking about this sandwich)!!! I'd also like to give a shout out to these house made fries that were so fun and crispy with amazing seasoning. Not pictured was the Wagyu burger that was melt in your mouth YUM. The chefs in that kitchen are not messing around!! read more

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Cool spot. Swordfish sandwich was delicious: sauce, pickles, bun, everything about it. Shawny, the vegan, had the veggie burger. We devoured everything. Even the fries were tasty. The Ginger mint lemonade was refreshing & the service was amazing. Restrooms were like a 4/5. read more

I had a great lunch at Sneaky Pickle! The decor is super cute and bright, I bet it would be a romantic location for drinks at night. I got the veggie burger and it was very good and large! I ended up bringing half of it home. The fries were also good. I would like to go back to try more dishes. read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - Veggie burger with fries - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Get. That. Buffalo. Popcorn. Tofu. In. My. Mouth. It was like I had to force myself to eat like a human being, rather than a less delicate creature at her bowl. I mean all bets are off once you serve me a bowl of greens gorgeously drenched with that savory, scrumptious dressing and a small pile of Buffalo cauliflower and that incredible tofu. Gobble, gorge and more, please? More. I've been in a few times and loved everything that I've ordered but the Buffalo Tofu salad is next level, if you haven't gathered by now. But I also love Sneaky Pickle by day and Bar Brine by night because the space is large and open, a corner spot on the block that's all windows. The vibe during the day is bright, but by night it gets darker and dirtier (I mean that in a good way of course). The staff is alway SO nice, too. And they have respectable frozen cocktails (seasonal flavors, I believe) that are not sugar licks. I haven't been to Bar Brine (ie nighttime Pickle) in a minute, so I'll be reporting back again soo. read more

We loved this place so much! The good is all super delicious. We especially loved the squash ring and black lentil dip starters and the golden cauliflower and reuben sandwiches. The clam dish was not on the menu but our server told us about it. She also noted the chef foraged the cauliflower and mushrooms for the golden cauliflower dish himself in the local areas. The food was definitely fresh and tasted great. For 4 people we ordered 3 starters and 3 mains to share and it was exactly perfect with no leftovers. I would recommend this place to anyone who likes good food, especially but not exclusively vegetarians! read more

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Sorry, but here I go again! Sneaky pickle for the win! For lunch today, we started with cocktails - Queen of Fire & Ice (frozen cocktail), and the Shrub & Soda. The Queen had a spicy note, with a slight hint of sweetness. Nicely balanced and easy to drink. The Shrub & Soda was decadence in a glass. The strawberry with a hint of black pepper, washed over with the lemon and soda was just scrumptious down to the last sip. For the food, we ordered the daily "Bowl of Food". Today's version had rice as a base, with turnips, seaweed, picked red onion, and red beans. Every bite was better than the last, and it was very filling as some is going home for tomorrow's breakfast! (do not judge!) In addition, I ordered the mushroom taco from today's list of specials, and the watermelon and greens salad. The taco was stuffed with pickled, then lightly fried chanterelle mushrooms, pickled onions, grilled corn and avocado crème. Who knew that much goodness could be stuffed into a tortilla? Well, I can testify they did it! The salad was just what I needed as a finisher. It was light, refreshing, with a tiny bit of sweetness from the watermelon. The salad had greens, chopped macadamia nuts, picked red onion, and thinly sliced cucumber. In short, yummy-yum in a bowl! The ambience is always on point. The room is large enough for each table to have private conversation, but always full of people enjoying their food, libations and one another. I am a carnivore who likes meat with a side of meat, yet I LOVE Sneaky Pickle. I always enjoy my selections and NEVER miss the meat. (PSSST, if you want meat, check them out at night for dinner in Bar Brine.) read more

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Ok 4 stars is obviously still a good review and I am genuinely posting this to be helpful because I loved the service and the cocktail I received here so so much! But I think the new gnocchi dish on the menu really needs to be reworked. The sauce was either broken or the gnocchi weren't drained properly and the gnocchi themselves were so over cooked that they were the texture of mashed potatoes D: I should have absolutely said something to give the restaurant a chance to rectify the issue and that's on me, so this is not a critical review. I just think that if this is how the dish is supposed to go out it might need a little fussing with. My crudo was delicious though! I was close to licking the plate. The bartenders were great and the host was very nice. Ample outdoor seating and on a block with a very fun vibe. read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - Gnocchi - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The food was really delicious and there was a lot of it. I'm not vegetarian or vegan but I am dairy free. I found it easy to find good food options that accommodated what our restrictions are. The drinks were pretty good too. read more

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Food was great! Service was uneven, the salad came out after five cooked entrees? but everything was very tasty...vegan Mac n cheese was the best. read more

Just a wonderful evening all the way 'round. The food, by itself was so good, but our server, Laura was so friendly and solicitous, making our visit all the more enjoyable. I had the Bar Brine Martini that was decidedly briny, with gin (unnamed), fino sherry, dry vermouth, brine, and seaweed bitters, accompanied by a garnish 'adventure', a skewer of assorted garnishee. An amuse bouche for sure. My wife and I both had the tomato soup, almost a bisque with sun choke and tarragon oil. Her main was the honeynut squash gnocchi and mine the mussels and clams with sourdough bread. Both were delicious and satisfying enough that we couldn't bring ourselves to succumb to the temptation of dessert. Maybe next time. read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - Bar Brine Martini with Garnish Adventure - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Really good food. One spotlight was the fries! I don't know what they do differently but I loved the fries. I had a bite of other peoples pancakes and Mac and cheese and also thought it was delicious. I like the vibe and that you order at the counter. A great lunch spot read more

Sneaky Pickle - Bar Brine - Burger - New American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Incredible food! Honestly my favorite place in New Orleans (in the 5x that I have visited) - tasty, good vibes, really unique and lots of vegetarian options. read more