Glad I re-found this little French Quarter gem. I stopped in years ago but was not in a state of mind to remember it exactly. Sylvain features a small indoor seating area and bar where they serve a variety of classic drinks. The courtyard is the place to sit, classic brick architecture and mature landscaping surround you and make it a memorable place. On this trip I chose to eat a special, braised short rib hash with eggs over easy. The rib meat was perfectly cooked with a mild BBQ flavor. Complemented by perfectly seasoned potatoes and an old fashioned, this the perfect brunch. read more

Sylvain - Braised short rib hash and an old fashioned. - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Got a table reserved but no outside seats. I think it was just way too dark inside that I felt uncomfortable. Corn bread was best i had. Fries was yummy. Had the short rib but it was too much on the salty end. It was crispy on the outside and tender inside which i really enjoyed. read more

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Have had 2 somewhat different experiences. With that being said, some things were consistent. Friendly service. Quaint french quarter courtyard dining experience. Good cocktails. Unfortunately, one thing that was also consistent was that an entree was not enough for a meal, so be aware when figuring out how much you would have to spend for a meal here. How were the experiences different you say? Well, the first visit I was sorely disappointed by the food, from the flavor to how it was cooked as the meat was not tender. However, this time away I was pleasantly surprised by the pork shoulder. Tender, flavorful. Well-paired with the aromatic, slightly spicy grits. Let's just say it was devoured. So, I must say you can come check it out as you're likely going to have a good experience. At least if you order the pork shoulder. Doesn't hurt that there's a lot to check out in the nearby area too read more

Oh man this was a great experience!! After being ignored at one restaurant for 30 minutes, we realized this place was about to open and we'd wanted to go there more anyway! It was NYE and Carl was our server. Carl was a wonderful server and made sure we were well taken care of. Everything we ate was seriously SO good. We tried gumbo, roasted cauliflower salad, fried chicken sandwich, bolognase, fried apple hand pie, and the lavender champagne cocktail. Seriously every bite was on point. As a longtime restaurant person myself, I am always so happy to eat somewhere like this. The staff noticeably worked as a team, and it seemed like that translated to solid, quality customer service. Thanks, Carl, for being fabulous, and for serving us on New Year's Eve. Next time we're in New Orleans I can't wait to come back. read more

Sylvain - Cheers! - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Love me some customer service. Had some time to kill while the ladies were shopping. Popped in for a drink or two. Very low maintenance - drinks. No small talk, nothing fancy. And bartender was on board with a 'you good' a couple of times. Nothing spectacular nothing terrible. Should have a better review. Two drinks, left two dollar tip. Again, nothing remarkable about my low maintenance experience. Except that fantastic bartender shouted an insult my way for the tip. Should have gone back and taken it back. Instead, I'll leave to you. I've done service industry, I think I get it. But there was literally nothing to the experience. But, there are a few places like this in the quarter. Many more better ones though :) read more

This was one of my favorite places for dinner in Nola when I visited. The vibe at Sylvain is dark and cozy, candlelight giving much of the ambiance. Service was great and our waitress was very helpful and informative. The cast iron skillet cornbread is AMAZING! It comes with a cayenne butter that has a great zing to it and the bread is moist and warm. It was truly delicious. For an entree I got the Pan-fried Pork Shoulder and it was HEAVENLY!! One of my favorite pork dishes I've ever had, it was so tender, flaked effortless with you fork, it was exploding with flavor, perfectly seasoned. I will go to Sylvain and order the pork shoulder every single time I visit Nola if I have the choice. It's so so tasty. My coworker has a mahi mahi special that came in a green curry sauce that was quite good and had a decent kick to it. It was a little on the salty side but still good. Just get the Pan Fried Pork Shoulder! read more

Sylvain - Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I was on a vacation and came here on my birthday. I don't remember our server's name but he made our night. While looking through "Sylvain's" menu, 2 dishes were practically screaming at me - Crispy Pork Belly and Glazed short rib. CRISPY PORK BELLY was unapologetically delicious! The GLAZED SHORT RIB was practically melting under a slight touch, glossy tender meat in a velvety, bone marrow soubise. Paired with a Croatian red with intense flavors of berries and black pepper, I was in heaven. Sylvain 5:39 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMtlBXvN1P0&t=12s read more

Sylvain - Short rib https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMtlBXvN1P0&t=12s - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Excellent service, fantastic drinks (best Sazerac in town), good light food fare. Definitely on my list to revisit. read more

Sylvain - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I thought I took pics of my food but apparently I was wrong. I ordered the sweet potato hash. It was very good. However, the portions were pretty small. This is definitely a 3 course meal type of place. You need appetizers and dessert to get your fill read more

This place was recommended to us due to their abundant vegetarian friendly options. The interior is dim and romantic. Everyone who works there is very friendly and accommodating. They seem to also have a small courtyard for outdoor dining but we could not take advantage of this because of the rainy forecast. We split the chilled roasted carrots and burrata. I went with the pappardelle bolognese. The pasta was divine. My partner was able to get the secret vegetarian menu entree, pappardelle with mixed vegetables, which she seemed to heartily appreciate. read more

Came here for happy hour prior to a show at the La Petite theater. We ordered a series of apps the best actually being the pan cornbread omfg was that good. The famed chicken sandwich was extremely underwhelming and so was the service though they were very busy and probably short staffed. The cocktails were great as expected and that's the main reason why you come here isn't it? read more

One of the best Bloody Mary's I've ever had. Cornbread app + mushrooms + fried pork belly were all delicious. Not a huge selection for entrees, but the pappardelle bolognese was amazing. read more

We stopped in for an appetizer, my best friend and I sat at the bar. The place was quiet and cozy. Bartender Binh was great at conversation, menu recommendations, and made the most amazing margarita I've ever had. It felt like a cozy dark hole in the wall, randomly playing QOTSA because the usual music wasn't working but it had the best vibe. I suck at getting pictures but it was well worth the visit and I can't wait to go back! read more

Near every trip to Nola I tend to find my way here to either eat or imbibe, often both. I've met strangers that have become friends, have discovered new music due to the staff's great taste in tunes, and have always have a stellar dining experience. read more

Came here back in June for a late night dinner. It was fantastic!! Got the corn bread which was amazing! For the entrees split the chicken sandwich and the parpadelle pasta with my wife. I still think about that pasta but everything was great, check this place out!! read more

I wanted something simple and got the cast iron cornbread and house cut fries. For some odd reasons, the cornbread was okay to me but I LOVE their fries and I ate some salad off of my cousin's plate. The salad was divine though and the drinks were excellent. I know I will try to order other vegetarian options if I come back again. Otherwise, the service was great and I am glad I get to check this place off of my list. read more

Sylvain - CAST IRON CORNBREAD - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The service was incredible... 10/10 gave us amazing recommendations on cocktails and food. Burger was perfectly cooked, medium rare of course, the hot chicken stood out as one of the best dishes we've ever consumed. The chilled roasted carrots were so refreshing and the octopus in the squid ink aioli was out of this world. The music and vibe was chill in the heart of the French quarter. Def come thru read more

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I'd been looking forward to the Sunday brunch set up by our group for the past month. I'd heard great things about Cavan and with Sylvain being a sister restaurant, I imagined that it would be the same. Our group was a group of 9 with our reservation for 11 when they opened. Once the door was opened, we walked through a corridor that leads to their courtyard and hostess station. We were greeted warmly and ushered inside. From there we were given a warning regarding the bill standards for large groups. I already had alerted the ladies that the establishment was cashless meaning credit cards only but we didn't know that there would be no itemizing of the bill. I found that odd seeing as though cards were the only option given for payment. Multiple cards could be used for one bill but the cap was 4. We ended up using cash transfer apps and cash to reimburse one of us who placed the bill on her card to keep it simple. Once seated, our server was very nice and tried to cater to us the best he could under the circumstances. Meaning the staff seemed to be still trying to get their bearings for the brunch service. I'm not sure if it was due to new staff, lack of staff or lack of structured management but we're an easy going group and kept our cool about things. Our drinks were ordered within 10-15 minutes of being seated but took 30-40 minutes to come out and the bar was seated right behind our table that was made out of three tables, one of which was not the same as the others. Drinks: I ordered a spritz brunch cocktail and asked if I could call my gin. The server checked for me and was told that I could and so I ordered the drink. Upon bringing my drink, he told me that he was informed that it was already pre mixed and no substitutions could be made. After tasting, I didnt care for the drink, which my server understood. My friend wanted to order champagne and St Germain but was told that they couldn't open a bottle of champagne outside of the brunch listed cocktails because the bottles are so expensive and they only open one at a time. This was weird seeing as though one of the brunch cocktails is a champagne cocktail so there should be one open to fulfill her request. She then asked for another type of cocktail she liked and was told they didn't have an item requested. She then asked for a Pisco Sour which was finally made and she stated it was made well which made up for the previous issues. I ordered the Espresso Martini, figuring there's no way it could be messed up and I was right. It was well made and I enjoyed it and it made up for the drink mishap for me. We were also told about frozen rum punch and a frozen grapefruit and vodka option but it would take 20-30 minutes for it to be ready. It still needed to freeze in the machine. This made us wonder if their prep needs adjustment. This should've been ready for serving upon service beginning. Food: Our food was served in increments where some received their food while others waited. Some of the orders had things missing or things added. Luckily we were able to play musical plates and get everyone what they ordered. I had the chicken and waffles and asked if I could have the house made hot sauce on the side that comes on the chicken sandwich and was appeased and I'm glad about that. That house made hot sauce is amazing. The waffles were made of a cornbread waffle batter and were delicious with the special made butter and the cane syrup. The chicken was tender and juicy and the fried egg I got added was cooked medium and my added bacon was crisp. Others enjoyed the cornmeal pancakes, biscuits and gravy, fried oyster sandwich, fried chicken sandwich and one of the salads. Everyone was more than happy with their food. Overall: 3/5 I love the rustic old charm of the restaurant. It's like stepping back in time New Orleans style. The food is the star that you really go there for. The service needs improvement in my opinion. I'll have to try again in a couple months to see if it's the same or if they were just having an off day. All in all I can't give higher than a 3 because of the issues that put a bit of a damper on the dining experience. However if judging on food alone, 4/5. read more

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I cannot even begin to explain the mouthgasm I experienced at Sylvain. We arrived to New Orleans in a Thursday and were lucky enough to snag a spot here that same night - why this restaurant didn't have a waiting list is so beyond me. We were sat in the outdoor garden area, which was beautiful on our spring evening- cocktails were still being served on their happy hour menu which was a plus- I had the champagne cocktail while my S/O had the Moscow Mule. We shared the corn bread and fries to start- which could not be beat. Where my mouthgasm really began, and ended was when I first tasted that damn chicken sandwich- the hot sauce, the breading.. and of course I added bacon! Absolutely astounding. I almost wanted to take a second sandwich to-go. Sylvain is a MUST whether you're a local or a traveler- debating whether to return before we head back home. read more

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Came here for brunch and loved it. Service was great. Food came out quickly. The drinks and food were fantastic. Would definitely recommend.

This review has absolutely nothing to do with the food. This was truly the rudest restaurant staff I've ever met. They were condescending and aggressive after mixing up our booking - they told us the only reservation they had was for 915 but then somehow booked us for 715 and acted like we had missed our reservation. They eventually seated us and proceeded to berate us at the table until we acknowledged their bad behavior and offered to go elsewhere if the late seating was a problem. At that point, they seemed to realize they were being team TOO much and tried to back track but personally, I'd spend your money at one of the other lovely restaurants in New Orleans. read more

This place is such a cute little gem of the French quarter. My biggest suggestion is to get reservations! That is for sure encouraged. You must get the homemade Coca Cola. Also so many great cocktails artfully made. I would for sure get the corn bread for a starter... or dessert! Haha. The chicken sand which is so crispy and yummy, the aioli is a perfect addition. read more

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Binh was our bartender. His service was great. He engaged in conversation with us and made an excellent cocktail. We had fried green tomatoes with shrimp on top. They were good but there was a strong bbq flavor in the breading. We also had the blackened king trumpet dish served over grits. Delicious. The ambiance was perfect. Dimly lit with candles and the music was just right. read more

Everything was amazing. Food and drinks were perfect. Service was great. Ambience was chill, good 80s Playlist and low light setting. Small menu, they definitely seem to specialize and focus on what they make best. read more

Always great. Always a good experience. Have never been disappointed at Sylvain, and that goes for food, drinks, service, and atmosphere. Also, for those not enamored with menu items you might find at some of the typical touristy type restaurants in the Quarter, Sylvain is a great option for foodies of all stripes. Menu is not extensive, but it doesn't need to be because the kitchen executes so well, consistently, on everything they put out. French fries and champagne are also an option for a fun interlude... and this might lead to cocktails, which are certainly among the well crafted cocktails to be found in the French Quarter. read more

Literally our favorite restaurant in NOLA! Super quaint, perfect for a date night, delicious food and a sexy space. Drinks are top notch and the food tastes like your foreign grandma made it! Truly our number one spot. Pasta bolognese was 5 star and gnocchi plate was light and perfectly flavored. Now always a spot we must return to. read more

Sylvain - Outdoor seating - beautiful - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Wow, this place was the highlight of our New Orleans trip. It felt like we had found a speakeasy in the French Quarter when we had to go through a narrow alley to the door to get inside. The decor was amazing and set a romantic, moody vibe. Our server was amazing. Super attentive, willing to explain anything in the menu and if he didn't know he went and found out. I ordered the No Fun as my cocktail, which has just the right amount of sweetness that was beautifully balanced with the balsamic vinegar notes. My husband had a sazarac and a coffee and cigarettes as his cocktails. The sazarac was his second favorite of the trip and the coffee and cigarettes drink really did taste like the name, but in all he good ways. It had notes of leather and wood which blended perfectly. The waiter told us the swap out their drink menu weekly so if I lived here I would look forward to trying new ones all the time. I also had my best meal of the trip here. I had the shrimp and grits, which were cooked perfectly and were large and plentiful. The sauce was to die for, with the sweetness and smokiness of the bacon and the earthiness of the mushrooms playing beautifully with flavor of the shrimp. I will be craving this dish for the rest of eternity lol. My husband got the burger, which he also said was very good and agreed that this was the best meal of our trip. Definitely make this a stop if you are in New Orleans. read more

Sylvain - LA Shrimp and Grits - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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What a shame. This place was horrible. Small selection for brunch and service was pathetic. Only good thing was the cornbread pancake. That was super good. Had the burger and they didn't even notice they didn't serve it with any of the expensive common toppings I added. Chicken for their sandwich and waffle was a dark batter like they used old oil. No good. Hit sauce was decent. Waffle was off tasting. A lot of their cocktails were disgusting. I like their attempt to use different ingredients but it still needs to taste good. To top it off the worse banana pudding I've ever had. It tasted more similar to a creek brûlée. Just absolutely no banana taste even when eating a banana in it which was just weird. Expected a much classier and tastier experience not sure how this place remains open. Maybe their dinner has better servers and food. read more

Must be new owners or mgt. Cute place but they don't have any of the items pictured here on yelp. Very different and minimal menu. We decided to go somewhere else after having a specialty drink the size of a shot glass for $15. read more

I've loved this little place ever since we stumbled into it completely on accident one evening. Wandering a few blocks off Bourbon, looking for a drink that isn't neon and served out of a plastic tube, this hit the spot perfectly. Cozy up to their bar and enjoy a nice drink in what feels like a little secret right in the middle of the French Quarter. Dinner here was mostly memorable for one incident: the cornbread was served with what was described as "cayenne Steen's butter." Thank God I'd informed the waitress of my shellfish allergy, because I was literally lifting the fork to my mouth when she came running over to stop me. Turns out that butter has shrimp in it. Would it have been better if she'd known about that and notified me in the first place? Sure. But hey...by a miracle of mere seconds, she saved this review a star or two. Is it bad that I don't remember what I ordered? I only had two drinks. The entrees just weren't that memorable. But definitely stop by here for a drink if you're looking to escape the madness sometime. The atmosphere is calm, laid-back, and easy-going. read more

Superb staff! Trendy space! Really enjoyed the vibe and menu selections! However... SALT! Salt is food's biggest cheerleader, lifting and elevating the flavor of food all without trying to change it. But when a dish is over salted, oh boy is it noticeable! And our food was o-v-e-r salted Friday evening at Sylvain. Will try again in the future with the optimistic hope this was an off night in the kitchen. read more

Not much is open in the FQ on a Monday night and we were looking for a place to eat close to Le Petit Theatre and chose Sylvain. The experience exceeded our expectations. We had reservations and were seated immediately. The hostess and service staff were great. Fantastic craft drinks and the food was top notch. My husband and I shared the chilled roasted carrot appetizer (amazing) and for entrees I had the short rib and my husband had the gulf fish (mahi that evening) and they were both amazing as well. I must say that this is one of those places where the food is much more interesting and elevated than the menu description infers. We are locals and will certainly be back! read more

Dined here in 2018, 2019 and tonight. Covid hasn't prevented good service or food here. Sylvain is definitely a NOLA favorite. Tonight we started with the Sylvain market salad, the soy marinated egg is an interesting twist to a delightful salad, for the entree we enjoyed the half duck for two, every course was savory and unique, we particularly enjoyed the Fresno chili glazed duck thigh. Highly recommend Sylvain but be sure to reserve your table and if you want a patio table, you will need to request it. The patio is very charming and has a tranquil ambiance. read more

Sylvain - Sweet Soy-Glazed Duck Breast and Fresno Chili-Glazed Duck Thigh Confit - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We sat inside and it was a nice, intimate setting. We liked the atmosphere, and the staff was great. The food was a little underwhelming. We had the Kush Kush, biscuits and gravy, chicken sandwich and pork shoulder Benedict. The food wasn't bad by all means, but didn't excite us. We did enjoy the Kush Kush and felt like that was something we haven't seen or had before. Worth trying and see for yourself! read more

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We stumbled upon Sylvain on NYE day while exploring the French Quarter. The alleyway leading back to a charming patio caught our attention as we were walking by. To our surprise, we were able to snag a dinner reservation for a few hours later at 9pm after finding most places were offering only set menus for NYE. We showed up a few hours later and had the BEST time and dinner on the back patio! The cocktails and cornbread were delicious, and everyone loved their meals + dessert. The flavor, service, and vibes were top notch. I had the homemade pasta and bolognese which was delicious. Fresh ingredients and so many items made in house (pasta, ginger beer, etc). And our server, Matthew, wow - he was exceptional!!! He was attentive all night without being overbearing and had us laughing so much by the end of dinner! These are the types of dining experiences that stand out and make a trip, when everything aligns for a perfect 5 star experience. Would absolutely come back to this spot on my next trip to New Orleans and have already recommended it!! So glad we stumbled upon this spot for the perfect NYE dinner and experience. read more

Slyvain is a super cool and nice place in the French Quarters. We came here with a group of guys and everyone walked away with nothing but positive things to say. For apps we got the following: Fried Eggplant & Burrata - This was really good! Smoked Fish Fritters - These were really solid Fries - Good As the main entree I ordered the Pan-Fried Pork Shoulder which is not something I'd normally go for but wanted to try something different and I really liked it. Plus the grits that came along were awesome! If you're looking for a nice sit-down dinner in NOLA check out Slyvain read more

Sylvain - Pan-Fried Pork Shoulder - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

the service was great! hunter was incredible and the champagne kept flowing! definitely a good spot for celebrations. hunter was cheerful, enthusiastic and accommodating of our requests and chatty energy. ambiance was moody and perfect for a girls night out. read more

Wonderful atmosphere. Beautiful outdoor seating. The adobo pork shoulder is to die for. Awesome staff. Great drinks. Deff would come back to try their rotating menu. read more

Sylvain - Adobo pork shoulder over rice grits. To die for! - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Service was terrible. Waiter either ignored my girlfriend or mocked her. When he did not know an answer he would walk away without a word and come back 10 minutes later with a non answer. Clearly had an attitude with her. My girlfriend politely pointed it out to management and asked for a different waiter, who did nothing. Would never go back or recommend. read more

Hell yeah, this place is worth every penny without doubt. My friend and I actually tried to get a table st Amelie's (in Bourbon) but they were full for the night but they recommended Sylvains to us and sure glad they did. I can't say enough about this place . It is a bit off the beaten path , and you have to look closely to find the entrance but it is quiet and quite the culinary experience. Joe was our waiter and he was not only helpful but was extremely attentive throughout the meal. We started with an appetizer , the eggplant which was breaded and fired to perfection. It wasn't mushy , but firm with a little tenderness with a flavor that will knock your beads off. I also ordered the shredded brussel sprout salad with apple , macadamia nuts (roasted) and a delicate dressing --delicious. There are many entrees to choose from , but I fancied a burger which I ordered medium and it was without doubt the best burger ever. Couldn't leave without a little sweet, so I shared the pot de crepe which was literally the best bite during my NOLA trip---smooth, decadent , and almost sinful. This is a definite must restaurant for natives and travelers. You won't be disappointed. read more

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