I flew into New Orleans on a Tuesday and went here. I left the following Tuesday but had to stop in…read morebefore heading to the airport. The 8oz filet mignon steak special is, dollar for dollar, the best steak I have ever had in a restaurant. Perfectly tender, marbled, and cooked and seasoned to perfection, and topped with a decadent garlic butter. The beer options are great, the ambience is very friendly, and the staff were simply a delight to talk to. Everything about it stands out, and it was exactly the warmth and hospitality I was looking to find in the French Quarter. Thank you!

Turtle Bay -- 4…read more Listen... this is MY spot. One of my favorite places and honestly one of the only places I'll sit down and eat in the French Quarter. I've been coming here for about 6 or 7 years now, and they are easily in my top three. The vibe? Dive bar, laid back, no fuss... but the FOOD? Don't sleep on it. Their menu is solid and I still haven't made it through everything yet. I've had the wings, which we actually got this visit but ate them so fast we didn't even get a picture. That should tell you enough right there. I've had the pizza, and my husband usually goes for a burger. Never any complaints. They've got plenty on tap and the drinks hit too. I love a good Electric Lemonade, but this time I kept it simple with an Angry Orchard. Now let's talk about what keeps me coming back... The steak. We got our old faithful, one of their signature steaks, the 10oz petite ribeye. This is exactly what made me fall in love with Turtle Bay in the first place. Normally it's around $13.95, comes with a twice stuffed potato and a slice of garlic bread. A DEAL. This time it was a little higher, but still under $15, which honestly is still more than fair with how prices are these days. And when I say it be hitting... it be hitting. Only reason this visit didn't get a full 5 stars? My steak was cooked a little over my liking. I usually go for medium, and this one leaned more done than I prefer. Not horrible, just not my usual perfection. But everything else? Still solid. The staff is always nice, always welcoming. I've never had a bad experience with them, and that matters. And I already know I'm coming back because I keep hearing the crawfish is FIRE. Yeah... I need to see that for myself. This is my happy place. Open 24/7, consistent, affordable, and just a real gem in the French Quarter. The Bay is Babe. Period.

Evvia is a cute cocktail and tapas spot for a catch up or a romantic gathering it looks a little…read moredifferent than it did when it was the Franklin, but still very cute. The food menu changes frequently, and it's far from basic! I would definitely come again.

This place was delish! We ordered a bunch of different things, and they were all good! I love that…read morethey don't rush you. And they have happy hour every day! It's small so make reservations but it's a nice atmosphere.

Vessel is a lovely, relaxed restaurant in an old church. The inside is dark and intimate with an…read moreeclectic group of local diners. After traveling all day, we decided to sit outside on the patio. We had a fantastic waiter who took great care of us. They have an experienced bartender and a great signature cocktail list. Highly recommend any of the martinis. The charcuterie board was delicious as were all of our entrees. Highly recommend the New Orleans BBQ Shrimp! Bread pudding was divine. ***Brown butter rosemary fries - pass on these unless good plain fries are what you're looking for. I didn't taste a hint of brown butter or rosemary on the fries and their "maison sauce" was just ketchup.

This place was pretty cool! I came here for dinner with my friend and I've always been wanting to…read moretry it out. The ambiance of this place was the best part of the experience - the Vessel is located in an old church building. I loved the vibes and it felt both classy and casual at the same time. We didn't have reservations on a Saturday night, but we were able to be seated as soon as we came in! We started with the hand cut fries and I found them to be delicious and fresh. Afterwards, I had the seafood pasta and it was great - appropriate balance of the pasta and seafood. We ended with the creme brule and it was perfect - it had the right amount of crunchiness at the top and was soft as soon as you broke into it. Overall, I had a great experience here and hope to try this place out for brunch in the future!

Brunch at Justini's was a 10/10 when it came to the food and drinks! Everything was absolutely…read moredelicious and definitely worth it. Our server, Jaylen, was amazing--attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The service alone made the experience even better! I'll definitely be back for the food and drinks. Justini's did not disappoint!

Ok My first time here and I felt that the hype may be different than what I thought. We made…read morereservations but since it was the Essence fest it took forever to get here. So by the time we came it was past our reservations. Also, we waited a long time maybe around an hour in the lounge area just ordering drinks where I felt we could have just eaten because after our table was ready they said we could sit there when we were already sitting. They did have a good happy hour menu. However, blueberry lemon drop was very sweet, and the lemon drop. I felt that the drinks were not good but way on the sweeter side and not enough alcohol. For my food, I ordered the happy hour hot sausage taco and salmon. I felt that it could have been better. The tacos weren't all that great or cooked to profession like I thought they would be. I guess since I order just tacos it's really hard to say about the other food options which I heard is really good. So if I do come back to New Orleans and I come back here I will try I entrée instead. Overall, my experience this time was a 3/5. Also, it wasn't really modern and I felt that the bar was very small and tight and I didn't like the seating outside. I feel like it's more of a place to come hang out and just grab a drink, and enjoy happy hour if you do come. I highly recommend making reservations. -Marshay D.

Excellent menu w reasonable prices. Wonderful ambiance and…read moregood service. Had my favorites: cosmos cocktail, raw oysters, miso soup, sashimi and dragon roll. Yes, recommend!

Last time I was here, I remember it being great, but this visit was disappointing…read more We were a group of 8 and did AYCE. The sushi was okay, but a lot of the pieces had sriracha on them which overpowered the flavor. Not sure if that's standard, but it felt excessive. The biggest issue was the gnats. We killed about 7-8 at our table and even had one fly into my friend's water before asking to move tables. Also, my friend found bones in her salmon sushi. Overall, we left still feeling hungry and felt the quality didn't compare to other sushi spots nearby.

We celebrated a birthday with a party of six, and the experience was MAGNIFIQUE! We were seated…read moreright by the front door, which provided a steady stream of entertaining people-watching that perfectly complemented the vibrant, Art Deco bistro atmosphere. The Cocktails We actually chose Succotash specifically to follow the incredible Mixologist, Thomas. We've been fans since his time at Restaurant 34 in the CBD, and his cocktails remain the gold standard in the city. A Clever, Flavorful Menu One of the highlights of Succotash is their creatively worded and named menu items--it makes ordering as fun as eating! The kitchen is firing on all cylinders with dishes that taste even better than their witty names suggest: Deviled Offspring: I am still literally dreaming about these! Jacques: Colossal Louisiana shrimp that were truly "colossal" in flavor. TLC: Fried frog legs that were absolutely incredible. Pillow Talk: A stunning salad of burrata and roasted beets that was fresh and excellent. The Main Event For my entrée, I had the Three Scompany (love the name!). These three Japanese U10 scallops were cooked to absolute perfection with the texture of butter. I paired them with the Grilled Succotash, which was the ideal companion to the scallops. Verdict The staff is incredible, the Art Deco setting is gorgeous, and the food is the kind you dream about long after the meal is over. Succotash NOLA is a true gem!

If you're looking for the perfect date night spot, Succotash absolutely delivers. From the moment…read morewe walked in, the ambiance set the tone--dim lighting, beautiful decor, and a warm, upscale vibe that still felt comfortable and inviting. The space itself is stunning, with a historic, elegant feel that makes the night feel a little extra special. The food? Amazing. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. We loved the mix of Southern comfort with a unique twist--definitely not your average dinner spot. Portions were generous, so it's perfect for sharing and trying a little bit of everything. The cocktails were just as impressive--crafted perfectly and a great complement to the meal. And the service really stood out--attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. Overall, Succotash is the kind of place that turns a simple dinner into a memorable night out. Whether it's a special occasion or just a much-needed date night, this spot is definitely worth it.

James is three-man one guy Amazing!!!!…read more Everything he offered was amazing He knew Bout the Local alcohol scene which is so rare in this world. The blue burger cooked medium was fantastic as stated by my BFF. The wild Brothers Louisiana Rum and spiced rum was really good and momely and familiar. You have to know what you want here though because everyone is basically Vets I will be back!

I hadn't eaten here in many years. Last night, my buddy, and I went to see a show, and we ordered…read morefood. I was blown away by the quality of the ingredients and how fresh they were. The club sandwich was fabulous, so were the Boudin balls. Definitely going back.!!

Tonight we went here to celebrate my birthday with family visiting from out of town, and…read moreunfortunately the experience was very disappointing overall. The service, however, was absolutely outstanding. The staff was attentive, kind, and took excellent care of us throughout the evening. Service: 10/10. Food reviews from our table: Glenn: Shared the lamb appetizer and felt it lacked flavor and was a very small portion. He also had the flounder, which he felt was a very small serving and only average in taste. He hated the bread. Overall rating: 5+/10, mostly because of the excellent service. Silvana. Had the flounder and felt it did not seem like flounder, was very thin, dry, and flavorless. The zucchini was good but extremely small--essentially one bite. Rating: 3/10. Stephen: Had the $40 redfish plate, which he felt looked more like a lunch portion. He thought the food itself was decent and rated it 6/10, but was disappointed by the size for the price and said he left still hungry. Me: I had the red snapper, which was actually a more reasonable portion than the others and tasted decent. I would rate it 7.0/10. I also sampled the other dishes and personally found the flounder to be very bland. The lamb appetizer, in my opinion, was the biggest disappointment of the evening and I would rate it 1/10. Overall experience for me 5/10. Overall, a rating of 5/10 (average between all 4 of us) mainly because of the services. While the service was excellent, the portions were surprisingly very small for a high-end restaurant and the food did not meet our expectations, especially for a birthday dinner we had been looking forward to with family visiting from out of town. We will not be going back.

This one is tough for me to review because this is a place that is probably just not to my tastes…read more It may be fine for what it is which is an expensive French Bistro that's heavy on the gourmet, pomp, and fru- fru. Gautreau's is in an old uptown house that's pretty small. The tables are pretty close together, so it felt a little cramped. It's very nice on the inside and all of the service employees were friendly. We each ordered an appetizer that all range in the 15-20-dollar range. I got a fried broccoli salad which for 16.00 was just broccoli, a few peppers and a vinaigrette. For an Entree I got a Gulf Fish Du Jour en Papillote. I think this meant fish cooked in a bag. The fish was a piece of amberjack that came out looking pretty with a very small side of acorn squash. This cost 45.00. I never order a dessert, but the servings were small, so I go the banana split which is really banana bread pudding with banana ice cream. This was delicious but 15.00. The place and experience were fine, but the menu and value weren't for me.