Suis Generis is a small funky place with a constantly updated menu. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think it's new every week, with a few constants such as weekend brunch and taco night. I never bother to check the menu beforehand since I've never been disappointed and love surprises! The owners are almost always there and are wonderful people, super friendly and a lot of fun. They love a good theme party (who doesn't?) and often they will work themes into the menu, costumes encouraged and sometimes rewarded. YES. The art on the walls is always changing and usually for sale. Drinks are cheap and delicious. Great bathroom wallpaper to look at while you do your stuff. And the fire pits! And the hot wheels! Just go there. read more

Go for the cheesecake- probably the most incredible experience with food i can recall in my immediate history.

A tiny, fun place, with quirky decor (yes, look up, these are red Solo cups on the ceiling... and don't get me started on the deconstructed Barbie dolls) and very decent food. I've eaten there on a Thursday (which is a day of Mexican-inspired cuisine - I had a wonderful Burrito) and on a different day (regular menu). The salad with pickled red beets is heavenly. Good drinks, too. read more

OUTSTANDING! Highly recommended. Ingredients were ULTRA FRESH. Not overly or under seasoned. Fish was nice and firm Veggie bedding was sauteed just enough. Not raw and not mushy at all. Hint of lemon/lime citrus with a bit of olive oil made the flavors POP. And I don't even like tomatoes! Wonderful, funky, laid back atmosphere with an esoteric twist and local tunes on the stereo. Besides, the salt and pepper are mounted on Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars making them WAY easy to pass. read more

We were so delighted to find this great restaurant. Humorous artsy decor and cheap yet great house wine from Slovenia qualify this spot as bohemian. The menu is yummy, the food excellently crafted, the service fabulous. We already made plans to go back this week for brunch. read more

Embarrassed to say I'm just discovering this fantastic Bywater spot after 4 years in Nola. Absolutely delicious, interesting, well made food. But even more impressed with the portions! I'm so tired of needing to order multiple, expensive small plates at all the hot new places in town. The Jamaican apps and entrees were filling, delicious and not expensive. This place wins on every count for me. Can't wait to go back. Service was fantastic too. read more

I really like the concept of having a limited menu based on what is available and what is good, so we gave this place a try. We had the mezze plate as starter with the extra cheese. The dip, the bread and the chorizo were great. The blue cheese seemed to be a bit overtime. One of the hard cheeses was really good, the other was unimpressive. Actually would not advice to add the 3rd cheese we shared between 2 and it was already more than enough as appetizer. We had ravioli which came with a beautiful description but tasted quite bad. It was also oven baked and drenched in cheese. Was expecting more delicate and fresh taste. We also had something that was described as a cross between doughnut and croissant with brie and pork. Not sure what brie they used but it did not taste like a proper brie at all and the doughnut taste took over the whole dish. We might give this place another try if the menu looks good, just because I like the concept. Our waitress was very sweet and nice. read more

Eclectic but robust menu. A little off the beaten path but we started here and worked our way toward Bourbon street. They aren't playin when it comes to the Bloody Mary! Perfect way to get started. Fresh, creative dishes. Prices are great for the quality of food! Coconut pancakes were rich but still fluffy. My Sakshuka was superb! So much flavor. My son had the daily special. Hash of carrots, sweet potato and poblano with poached eggs and hot sage sausage. Great portion and really good. read more

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When I first went here 2 years ago, the food was good. The second was also good but I was left distraught at the cost. Recently, I had a terrible meal that was way too expensive here; maybe it was because it was later in the night. One dish was way too salty to be edible--after a few bites, I asked to pack it to-go (I used it to mix into other food the next day which made it better but was still too salty). I appreciated they cooked their own batch of beans but they were undercooked. A side dish of rice and some pita chips were too stale to eat. The drinks were excellent though! Add that to the cost--an average entree is $14.50-and I just don't know that I can try it again. I really wanted to like this little place. read more

A great place to take the inlaws for dinner - our waitresses have always been really great, friendly, fast, hard working. The music can be way too loud but the good, affordable food keeps us coming back. read more

Worst food and drink experience I've had in a while. Their taco salad was a joke (it had spinach and barely anything else in it), their chips tasted like they came from Winn Dixie, and their margaritas were horrible. Don't recommend. Would not go back there. And a message for the establishment: RAISE YOUR QUALITY. The bar is high in New Orleans, so you can't afford to be leaving customers with the taste I was left with last week. Thanks. read more

The menu is small but focused on quality. Not expensive, but awesome. The Lamb Chops and the Cornish Hen were to die for

We tried this last night. Got there early as I had heard it gets pretty busy later on. Loved everything. Homemade strawberry soda very refreshing and natural. Had the beets and an item not on the menu snails and tails. Escargot and crawfish tails. Wonderful hot crusty bread. Then mussels with black beans in a spicy chile infused broth. Bowls a creammmy grits. Wait staff must love their jobs. Smiled all the time and really seemed pleased that we were very enthusiastic about our choices. Also very reasonable. I liked the buzz of the place. Can't wait to go back read more

Food was tasty. Charged me $5 extra for some extra broth in the ramen. Servers were unattentive and self involved. Food was ok and beer selection good. read more

Visiting New Orleans again after several years, and wanted to visit the Bywater section of the city again. I was glad that I found this fine place again. It was taco night so had a great time with a few friends, and the owners were there. They were very friendly and nice. Good to be away of the craziness of downtown. read more

A friend and I decided to check this new place out and happened in on Tacos Magnificos y Mas night. It was a little pricey. But the food was really great, the service was prompt and friendly, and the atmosphere was awesome. I happened to meet the owner / chef, and he took the time to introduce himself and say hello. All in all, it was a great experience. It seems that they're getting much better at what they do now that they've been open for a while. Give it a shot! read more

Every time we go to New Orleans, we try at least 2 new spots. We like to try a variety at each restaurant without spending a fortune, which is why we were drawn here by the taquitos and "shareable" options on the menu. The Bywater is known for its funky/bohemian vibe. This restaurant fits right in. The chef uses local produce and the menu changes according to what's best in season. It feels warm and inviting...a great spot for friends, family or a date. The carne asada rocks! read more

I almost hate to say how much I like the place because it's not usually crowded and I want it to stay that way. The best thing is, they change the menu to showcase seasonal produce and just because I think the chef likes to be creative. I don't go for taco night or brunch so I don't know about that, but dinner is always an adventure. Small plates are good, sharing a lot of stuff is also good. Have had good drinks too, good raviolis, weird stuff. Just quirky and tasty, nice casual atmosphere. I think it's never going to be everybody's taste so that's good for me, I love that I can walk there too. read more

This place is amazing. I used to ride past it all the time and never thought to go in until i was looking for a nice spot to have good dinner with a close friend and saw their reviews. You can tell attention is put into everything, from the changing menu, to the food prep, even how you are served. Our waitress was extremely nice and made sure we enjoyed a meal that was already impeccable. I will definitely be returning.. often. try the crab fingers.. they are a WONDERFUL appetizer. read more

The atmosphere and food here is great. I will definitely be back as soon as possible!

First - giving credit where credit is due - this is a funky, cool little neighborhood restaurant in the Bywater. The service was delightful, and prices were fair. For having only two tables (total restaurant count 4 adults and 3 children) on a Thursday night (it was raining out, the night before New Years Eve, but everywhere else in the neighborhood was packed - like Sneaky Pickle, Pizza Delicious for example), it took 90 minutes to get the entrees after ordering. Aside from how long it took, the Tofu Bao - per the menu "tofu bao - rice bun with fried tofu, hoisin sambal sauce, green papaya & sweet mango slaw, choy leaf $14 - was reported average; and the Snapper - "meyer lemon parmesan yellow strip snapper, shallot five grain rice, sugar snap peas $16 - was bottom of the barrel. The snapper was about 1/4" thick, burnt on the bottom and appeared more like catfish while the 5 grain was bland and over cooked. There were two cooks in the kitchen - yet both tables were waiting on entrees for over an hour. For a restaurant being open for four years, it seems they would have this size crowd dialed in. For the families with smaller children, there were no highchairs - which I understand and appreciate - but be prepared to adjust accordingly. Happy New Year! read more

Food: OUT OF THIS WORLD GOOD, Staff: PRETENTIOUS AND INATTENTIVE I don't think my wife and I fit the demographic this place is going for. We are not thirty something hipsters who learned about the place from their thirty something hipster friends. And were certainly weren't one of the small crowd sitting at the bar being entertained by the staff. We were scorned when we asked about reserving a table, yet they thought they could work us in, and once we showed up for dinner we had a choice of 4 empty tables. The restaurant was never more than half full the two hours were were there. Once we were seated we were practically ignored and usually had to go to the bar or grab someone as they went by to get service. OK, the food. We ordered a salad and a pickled plate, both were great. Since it was the day before my wife's birthday and our last night visiting New Orleans, we went for the Wagyu beef tenderloin. I would have never imagined paying $67 for a 5 oz. piece of meat, but we did and shared it. We're from Iowa so we've had good beef. We never knew something this good existed. It was cooked perfectly and came with a choice of dipping sauces, we chose the horseradish sauce. It was truly unbelievable. Our dessert was good but not memorable. For an establishment where you can walk out the door with a $135 bill, the service should be good if not excellent. The waitress seemed remorseful and embarrassed when we shared our experience. Maybe this will spur her to strive for mediocrity which would be an improvement. We're going to look for other restaurants that serve Wagyu. read more

Seriously cool artisanal food. Find your way there or your culinary life will be all the poorer. Just saying. Wish I lived in NOLA just for that. read more

I cannot believe this place! I was able to finally get that Rodrigue's Blue Dog print framed and collect an original Michalopoulos warped shotgun painting. A great gallery. Talk about authentic! I will be coming back. I was so thrilled that I celebrated by getting a drink over at Napoleon House--a real New Orleans destination. read more

WOW!!! Jambalaya Was as good as the service which always makes the food and experience that much better, if your ever visiting New Orleans, Then Suis Generis is a must. Great JOB GUYS KEEP IT UP. read more

I had posted a good review of this restraint because I was offered money on an ad on craigslist to write a good review of this place and get paid for it. I was never paid for it. I am posting this in case anyone else gets suckered. read more

Suis G is food art at its finest. The understated eccentricity of the restaurant is just the right brand of awesome-- with just a brief look around you surely won't be short of conversation subjects. Their ever-changing menu is inspired from years of world travels by the owners, resulting in a beautiful spectrum of flavors that never dissapoint. You may find a lot of strange sounding food combinations on the menu, but just try them, the flavor fusions are always incredible. The wonderful couple that owns Suis G are warm-hearted and in turn the staff is kind and attentive. Check this place out, you won't regret it! read more

Wow ! This place is a find inventive delicious food at very reasonable price make this a must go to restaurant in the Bywater section of NOLA Everything is excellent be it small plates of regular only problem is the is is a weekend destination only but get this menu changes each week It's a first glass experience that is funky yet a foodie paradise . Weekend hours late Carlingd read more

Love the enviro, badass vibe in there. We went on Thursday, which, is 'taco night'. The vast selection of choices meats and non-meats (non!) were appreciated. I wanted to order off the 'normal' menu, but was told, only the 'taco' menu was in use this night. I do think its cool of them to do this, but there were a few things I REALLY wanted to try off the 'normal' menu. We ordered some chips 'n salsa, and some guac. Guac was great, salsa was good, more of a pico, however, and this seemed to be a bit of a theme, the place needs to use bigger ramekins. We had to order 2 refills of salsa due to the TINY vessel we were given. Lame. Secondly, please, for the love of god, MAKE YOUR OWN CHIPS!. I was almost sure, they were using $2 "Santinas" chips. This, is not acceptable. My sisters veg burrito was grilled, and good, my fish tacos, were indeed bland right off the bat, however with the 2 potato taquitos I ordered (average), there was some great chimichurri, which, of course, I had to ask for more of, twice, and I used it to spice up my tacos The only issue I see going forward, was 'weak' AC, this coming summer, this MAY be a real issue. There was fans, but, really, who wants fans. We'll go back, but, it better be chilly in there! read more

My friends and I wanted to try some place new. We spent a long day at Jazz Fest and were ready to continue the good times. On a recommendation, we decided to give Suis Generis a try. So glad we did! A comfortable space with clever touches of camp and kitch (love the salt and pepper shakers!), the menu was imaginative, varied and had something for everyone. My food looked great, tasted fresh and delicious and the bites I stole from my husband's plate were just as good. We are going to make this establishment part of our "dining rotation" and look forward to a return very soon. read more

What a great local spot! Drinks, food, server and ambiance were very nice. You could tell everything takes a little longer to make because it's from scratch.... well worth the wait. read more

Fantastic food made from the freshest, largely local, ingredients. The menu changes all the time. I've had fantastic ravioli, manicotti, and dumplings. They also make creative, killer cocktails. The decor is very fun and creative and the service personable and warm. And they're open late nights-- a rare and welcome divergence from the traditional restaurant culture here. read more

We decided to eat here last night on a whim and curiosity, and boy am I glad we did! Over the past year or so, I've heard mixed reviews about the place, many of them quite negative and a few positive. I would say that based on what I read on Yelp from a year or so ago to the most current reviews, as well as my experience, that they have made many improvements. Fare included the Fabulous Mezze Plate, that consisted of a delicious assortment of volpi filzette salami; shitake mushroom pate; marinated & chargrilled peppers; firm & nutty spanish piave cheese, illchester port derby cheese caper berries and olives. The watercress beet berry salad was at once tart and refreshing - organic watercress, pickled beets, strawberries, raspberries, with red wine vinaigrette & lemon mascarpone. The only preference I'd have had there would have been fresh beets instead of pickled. I'm almost ashamed to admit that my favorite portion of the meal was the buta no kakuni - soy, ginger, sake marinated pork belly, pan sauteed & served with spring collard greens...THIS is why I could never be a strict vegetarian or vegan. Well, that and cheese. The drink menu was extensive, with a huge list of wines both by the bottle and glass, at reasonable prices, beers you won't find often in other places, exciting cocktails (I had the chili margarita which the waitress told me was made from an infusion of fresh chili peppers- it was so delicious and perfectly spicy that I wanted to yell across the room) as well as fresh organic juices, Mexican Coke, Barrilitos, etc...I didn't get to make it through the whole menu, which I was told changes on a regular basis. They also offer brunch which I can't wait to try out and Thursday nights are Taco nights! Fresh, local ingredients, great service, great food and wine coupled with a chic retro 70s inspired decor, as well as interesting and eclectic music made us want to stay there all night...and the bar and cozy little "champagne room" off to its side allows for just that. The only complaint that could be had was that it was difficult to tell if they were open from the darkness of the doors and the sign being partially obscured by a large plant. The server told us they were having some issues with some of the lights so that made sense. I suggested maybe putting a large "come in, we are open" sign on the door to help make the entrance more noticeable as it is a bit hidden behind security grills that line the windows and doors. Other than that, this was my favorite new dining out/drinks experience I've had in about six months. Oh, they do take credit cards and have an ATM machine. I will definitely be going back to Suis Generis on a regular basis. Go check this little gem of a place out, people! read more

My friend and I happened on this place while walking my dog through the neighborhood. They had 1 outdoor table so we decided to sit. We were lingering and sitting for several minutes before anyone came out - we were actually wondering if they were even open on a Saturday afternoon because it is a very dark looking place. The waitress finally came out. We had been lured in by the menu spread open on said sidewalk table - specifically, the coconut hush puppies and mezze plate. I also wanted coffee. Unfortunately, they were only serving their brunch menu which included neither of those things. It, in fact, consisted only of 1 page of entreés, no small plates and nothing really sharable. Oh yes, and it would be a 20 minute wait for coffee "because they use a percolator". Luckily, Gosling's was on the drink menu, which had several interesting N/A beverage options, to my delight. I ordered one of those, a white/green tea blend, my companion got a cherry lemonade and the vegetarian breakfast burrito with black beans sans avocado. Despite the rough start, the meal was yummy - I loved the cilantro mashed potatoes inside the burrito but found the Honduran cheese to be a little overly creamy for my palate (I'm not a big cheese person). I would like to go back to eat the dinner menu items I had picked out first. Will give it another shot since it's within walking distance although not overly enthusiastic about this spot. read more

Small, cool, and very homemade vibe. Food is made with care and the Bloody Mary is absolutely the best I have had in NOLA.

Killer fish and review-worthy steaks in a neighbourhood restaurant with a fancy hipster vibe.

Breakfast burritos! We were quite pleased to enjoy Sunday Brunch in the Bywater. The homemade chocolate and golden raisin pop-tarts were a great starter to share. Shaken, not stirred iced coffee was welcomed on this warm day. Great job Suis Generis, we always enjoy dining with you! read more

This is why I love eating in NOLA...small and unassuming spot my wife and I stumbled into for brunch and I end up having one of the best dishes I have had in a long time. Grilled shrimp with grit cakes and spinach in a spicy coconut curry. The breakfast burrito was also really good. Iced coffee mixed with milk and sugar in a cocktail shaker? Yes please. Cool laid back atmosphere, a definite hit. read more

The worst in terms of service. Came in with 7 people on time with a res for special, expensive promoted dinner. Place was packed. Only 2 servers including bar staff. In over an hour NO food came out of the kitchen, and cocktails came out in drips & drabs, 2 or 3 at a time. We asked for manager, and owner came over (he had been sitting at the bar with his back toward the full room) to tell us that food was coming- no apology, and 5 minutes later 1 app salad appeared! Finally 6 of 7 of us got our food (again, at all different times). One of our party never got her order, but still had to ask the server to remove the charge from the bill. Looked like other diners experienced the same as nothing came out of the kitchen for very long stretches. We've been here several times before but this was the end. read more

I absolutely love Suis Generis. I have been three times and I have had three different, amazing dishes. The food is extremely fresh and I love the variety they offer on their menu. The portions are sizable as well, so I feel like the food is well worth the price. While Maurepas is great, I find myself craving Suis Generis... read more