The location was great and a short walk. There were two workers working hard once it got busy…read moreafter we sat down. The quality and service were great. Samples given which we nice. Brownie was fudgey and very decadent . . Menu options and prices reasonable . Cute atmosphere and items to purchase .

Cute dessert/cafe. I came after lunch and just wanted something cold and sweet so I went with a kid…read moresized gelato and got the cherry flavoured one and that was rich and delicious! I also got a strawberry macaron to go. It was pretty dead when I went around 2pm. Such a cute spot just to hang out and sip on some coffee and munch on some treats. I wouldn't mind coming back again to try more gelato flavours. They take card only not cash friendly.

Extraordinary pastries and wonderful ambiance. I'm still dreaming of the authentic French…read moredelectable food that I had.

Excellent croissant breakfast sandwich. That's exactly how the scrambled eggs should be prepared…read morewith the proper flavor and texture! The almond croissant was even better. Delicious and beautiful latte. The price is right. Great service too. There is plenty of seating in the light-filled space. I did not venture to the patio out back, but there is seating there too.

Bought a red velvet birthday cake here and it was the bomb! People ranted and raved about it . The…read moreservice was great too! Highly recommended..

We always love coming here! One of my FAVORITE places. Their grits and cupcakes are always SOO…read moredelicious. I finally tried their coffee and it was amazing as well (I usually get a cocktail). The barista/bartender guy always does a great job and knows all about that days flavors of cupcakes. As always, will definitely be back!

Ordered a mini sized birthday cake online to be delivered to my hotel. Process was super easy and…read moreconvenient. I even had to call the day of delivery to update my room number and it wasnt a problem at all! The delivery was slightly late but it didn't bother our plans for the evening. The cake looked like the sample photo on the site. Flavour was great, icing slightly thicker than my liking but still tasty!

I have been meaning to leave a review of Cream for weeks! I got my partner's gluten free birthday…read morecake from them, and it was absolutely beautiful and delicious! The presentation alone made the surprise priceless, and the taste was even more amazing. I would absolutely recommend Cream. I can't wait to have a reason to order another cake! Due to COVID, logistics of pickup could have been difficult, but the owner went above and beyond to meet me at a convenient spot on my route to my partner's house to get the cake to me.

Amazing! The food was so good especially the filet mignon. The tableside cooking aka hibachi was…read morefun. If you are looking for dessert I recommend, bananas foster or the cherries jubilee. The decoration was amazingtere is even turtles outside. jamie did an amazing job.

5 stars and compliments to the chef! My friend and I did the $80 dinner experience menu and it was…read moreabsolutely worth every penny. It came with 5 courses of raw oysters, a lobster dish, white fish, duck, and dessert. Every dish was something that I have never tasted before but had so much flavor that each bite was a fantastic surprise. The duck was very surprisingly good! I like duck but not to the point that it's something that I order frequently. This duck dish had a layer of skin and fat that was crisp and so tasty. The duck meat almost was like biting into steak instead of poultry. Delicious!!!! Highly recommend. All dishes were the perfect portion. And the snickers dessert was amazing, especially with the balance of sea salt, caramel, toasty nougat, and the vanilla ice cream. The service was fantastic and everyone was so attentive and wonderful. The restaurant itself gave the old world vibe and it transported you back to the upscale dining experience of what I imagine Nola was during cobblestone streets where everyone rode their horse and carriage and dressed up real nice for dinner. I don't normally give 5 stars on the first dine but Brennan's deserves it! Will definitely come back next time I am in New Orleans.

Just a little review update for my beloved Effervescence, one of my top five woman-owned businesses…read morein NOLA, as we close out WHM. It's my favorite splurge in town, so when my birthday weekend rolled around, this is where I chose to spend it... with a vegan cheese wheel (the dates that come with should be eaten at the same time as the cheese and you'll feel like you're eating some caramelized magic. And when Mardi Gras Day rolled around a couple weeks later, as per my tradition, we had brunch here. Their legendary popcorn is the stuff of the gods and paired with champagne, I can't think of a better breakfast of champions. Thank you, Effervescence for all your greatness.

I was very pleased with my experience at Effervescence. The Champagnes were exceptionally well…read morepriced (less than 2x retail), which was a pleasant surprise. They were out of quite a few bottles, but there was still a wide selection. The service was very thoughtful, with the owner serving most of the tables herself. She was even kind enough to give us free glasses of Champagne while our bottle cooled. You will feel cared for here. The real standout though was the food. We had caviar topped deviled eggs, caviar serving, and a wheel of deliciously melted cheese. Everything was gorgeously presented and Instagram worthy. The deviled eggs were incredible. My sister said they were one of the best things she's eaten and she's not a fan of deviled eggs. The caviar was great (of course). The cheese was also excellent and included dates that were remarkably good. The ambiance is very cute. Simple and clean aesthetics that are refined but lightly adorned. This is my 7th time visiting NOLA, and Effervescence is now one of my favorite places in NOLA.

This place is a guaranteed good time! The biggest standout was the ambiance and service. The…read morerestaurant had a fancy feel to it with the decor. The servers we got were incredible, like the best I've had. They had us laughing and enjoying ourselves on our first night in NOLA. They gave great recommendations and made sure we were taken care of. Here is a breakdown of the food highlights: -Blue Crab Beignets These were delectable. The order includes 4 beignets with four distinct sauces. These were rich and were tough to get through for 2 people because we wanted to save some for the main courses. -Tortelloni The pasta was delicious. The pasta was delicate and had an incredible meat filling. I wish there were more of these! -Wild Boar This was the homerun dish for us. It was very tendy and juicy and had a delicious reduction fruity sauce that cut through the richness of the meat. This was the star for us!

Highly recommend. The beautiful dining room features New Orleans themed murals painted on the walls…read moreand elegant chandeliers. The waitstaff is knowledgeable, providing detailed descriptions of the daily specials and answering questions about the menu. The Caesar salad was excellent, the crab-filled dumplings were delicious, and the shrimp and grits were the best I had during my trip. I'll definitely be back on my next visit to New Orleans.

A nice little reprieve from the busy hot streets. The cafe…read moreau lait macaron was good but it was very cold so the texture was a bit off and the flavor could have been stronger. I'm assuming they have to keep it cold due to the heat outside. Staff was helpful and patient.

Beautiful desserts and easily walkable if staying in or near the French Quarter. Their desserts are…read morestunning and tasty. Great place to stop by for a quick sweet treat.

We had the smaller tasting menu for dinner…read more One of the finest dinners I have ever eaten anywhere anytime. Mic drop

My boyfriend and I came to Restaurant August to celebrate my 20th birthday, and unfortunately we…read moreleft very disappointed. This was our first experience with a multi-course menu, so we had a lot of questions. Our server spoke so quietly that we could barely hear him, and instead of helping us understand how everything worked, we left feeling confused. I'm a picky eater, so I asked more than once if I could order the steak I saw on the menu, but I never received a clear explanation that it wasn't an option. Instead, I had to choose first, second, third, and fourth courses that I didn't even like because (i thought those were my only choices). I ended up eating only the appetizers and none of the chef's complimentary dishes. My boyfriend only really enjoyed one of his courses and the appetizers. I simply wanted a nice dinner to celebrate my birthday, but instead I left disappointed, hungry, and feeling like the experience did not come close to matching the price tag of over 250!!!!!!!!!!!!! FOR JUST TWO PEOPLE

"Step right this way, your Chef's Counter seats are ready... and you're in luck. Chef Emeril is…read morecooking tonight at the station right in front of you!" The year was 1997... Emeril was bursting onto the TV scene as a national phenomenon... and my first visit to Emeril's would be followed by many others over the years. New Orleans... Las Vegas... Orlando (many times). They were always terrific. Yet none were quite like my recent visit to the "new" Emeril's experience, featuring a rebuilt dining room, an elevated tasting menu only, and now directed by Emeril's uber-talented son, E.J. Lagasse. The room is beautiful, everyone's dressed to match the refined atmosphere, and when the reservation advised to "allow 3.5 hours for the full dining experience", they meant it! It's a six-course powerhouse dinner, and the listed dishes are just the start. Endless surprises come from all directions, with multiple servers bringing all sorts of delights from start to finish. Many pay homage to classic New Orleans dishes, such as a bite-sized barbecue shrimp tart, or a seafood almondine. As you dine, it's fascinating to watch the entire open kitchen right through clear floor-to-ceiling glass, with E.J. supervising it all at the pass, as he and his team prepare every morsel meticulously. Just a few of the dishes I enjoyed... The Smoked Salmon Cheesecake - Petrossian Kaluga Caviar, Dill Oyster Stew - Herbsaint Cream, Foie Gras, Hon-Shimeji Mushrooms Trout Almondine - Green Beans, Potato Red Snapper & Scallop - Kaluga Caviar, Smoked Chicken, Radicchio Boudin - Collard Greens, Hamhock, Creole Jus Gras White Sand Homestead Duck - Beets, Kumquat, Fennel SnoBall, Banana Cream Pie, Caramel As my meal came to a close, I was blown away when E.J. came out and we had a nice chat for five minutes or so. What a talented, funny and kind young man. And hats off to his remarkable team, led by Emilie Van Dyke - Chef de Cuisine; Riley McDonnell - Executive Sous Chef; and Charlie Jarrett - Sous Chef. Overall, I'd say perfect food, perfect wine-pairing, perfect service. Emeril's deserves their 2 Michelin stars. I cannot recommend it highly enough for a special occasion dinner.

This place needs absolutely no advertisement because it's already an institution all on its own…read more I had been hoping to celebrate a milestone birthday here, but reservations during my trip were nearly impossible to find. Thankfully, the birthday gods smiled upon me, and I managed to snag a reservation for the very last night of our trip. From the moment we arrived, the experience felt special. We were greeted, seated, and then escorted into the kitchen where the staff delivered what was clearly a very well-rehearsed welcome. I know they've done it countless times, but the giddy girl inside me felt like a celebrity for a brief moment, so thank you to Emeril's team for that little feel-good memory. We were then escorted back to our table and the fun truly began. What followed was course after course of pure gastronomic delight. It's been a few months now, but I can still remember my standout dishes: the Smoked Salmon Cheesecake and the Oyster Stew with Herbsaint Cream. Those two alone have lived rent-free in my head ever since.We skipped the wine pairing because we had a 4:00 AM flight to catch the next morning, but I would absolutely recommend considering it. The selections sounded fascinating. We did indulge in a few cocktails, though, and every one of them was beautifully crafted. The service was exactly what you'd expect from a two-Michelin-star restaurant: polished, professional, and flawlessly executed. That said, I couldn't help but notice a difference in how we were treated as the only people of color in the dining room. It's one of those things that's difficult to quantify but easy to feel when it's happening. Fortunately, we were there to celebrate and enjoy the food, and we didn't let it overshadow what was otherwise a wonderful evening. One particularly thoughtful touch came at the end of the meal when we were given two bags of goodies to take home, including chicory coffee and sweets. It was such a lovely gesture and a perfect way to end the experience.One thing prospective diners should know: pricing is not clearly listed on the website or booking platforms. If you're planning a visit, be prepared for a serious splurge. Expect to spend well into the $$$$ range for two people.