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Walking down Bourbon Street you are bombarded with live music coming out of every other bar. Jazz, rock n roll, every genre imaginable. A lot of places have a cover charge and/or a one drink minimum. We came across the Famous Door est.1934. No cover and the music drew us in. The band was fantastic - the RetroPunkz. Fronted by a male and female singer, they had incredible voices and the musicians were very talented. Lots of people came in but it never got super crowded. Just a nice laid back crowd enjoying the music. I don't drink anymore, it's been about a year and a half, but I felt like something festive. The bartender made me a delicious drink with fruit juice, something sparkling and a bunch of fruit garnish. It was great and two drinks were less than $12. Definitely affordable. A lot of snobby places have non-alcoholic cocktails that are as much as a regular drink. But not this place and I really appreciated her! We had a great time here. read more

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I haven't been to Nola in about 10 years which seems so crazy to say but it's true and it was so great to see a lot of the oldies but goodies still around, especially this spot. I always enjoyed the live music, energy and vibe of the place and this time was no different. Retro Punkz Band was so high energy, amazing and electric. Vegas the lead singer has such a beautiful voice and so much energy. She really puts on a show and puts the sweat into it. They cover all genres of music and do such a great job. They engage the crowd, recognize and celebrate special occasions and live to the hype. Definitely come check them out and bring your tip money because it is more than deserved! read more

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The jazz sounds wonderful and the list of famous people that have been here it's fascinating. This is the place to pop in for some live music and refreshing cold drinks. read more

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Great tunes, speakeasy vibe and mice place to stop for a variety of bands. Today was a group playing across the 70s and 80s. Nice place to walk in, cocktail and move on. read more

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The waitstaff is super sketchy. They will rip you off. Music is decent. The bouncers take up for waitstaff. I think they are in in the incorrect change scam. Probably splitting the money. This was the only time we got blatantly ripped off in New Orleans Do not recommend. Go next door. read more

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This is one of my favorite bars in NOLA. They always have good cover bands (of my era....lol). I'm sure it's even more fun on big festival days. Staff are always nice and drinks strong. read more

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Divey divey... Great music when I was here! Amazing band, amazing staff. Body shots without a tip. No food option just a bar, live music, and a dance floor. read more

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Sharon L.

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Popped in for some live music, and there's nothing quite like the stench of booze and vomit to signal a good time. The Famous Door was a blast - the live band had excellent song choices & they were so much fun. We avoided all eye contact with the shot girls - they get aggressive with their little neon colored test tubes. read more

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This is a great place to pop in for some awesome live music, but there are no places to sit and it does get pretty crowded. Their drinks are not cheap as you are on Bourbon Street. read more

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Neha G.

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Another loud Bourbon St bar. Stopped by on a Thursday night to listen the live band. They take all requests - just drop some tips in the bucket. Mixed crowd of young & mature. Drinks looked basic for any bar... standard beers, alcohol in test tubes, etc. Some of the drink girls are a bit aggressive trying to sell. One even flirtatiously pinched someone when he said no to drink purchase. Kinda weird. They have a bar in the back, a small dance floor in front of the stage, and a few high top two seater tables around. read more

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Mollie W.

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I love this place! Every time I'm in NOLA, I find myself dancing the night away in this tiny hole in the wall on a corner of Bourbon Street. The live music will draw you in. No cover charge. Just a little bar and a stage. And remarkably clean public restrooms. A real find on Bourbon Street! read more

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Going with what I feel. No set destination while club hopping on Bourbon Street. Inevitably The Famous Door is where I'd stop to dance and drink for awhile. It's a particular song being sung by a hypnotizing voice at that moment that draws me in. No different was it with "rolling in the deep" this Saturday night. Appealing also that there was no cover this time; there's capacity control at the front door; and, easy access to their beer & water tub from dance floor. CHEERS! read more

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Friendly club on Boubon Street with good music. The band was kickin' it as I passed by and I got drawn in. The diverse crowd was really enjoying the high energy rock and R&B cover band, and I was as well. Bar service was quick and friendly, plenty of spaces to sit, stand and/or dance. This is the type of place where the men's room has an attendant who works for tips, and unfortunately also one of those ballpark metal urinal troughs, where I saw this huge cockroach and said "dayum!", as the attendant said "I've been meaning to get that guy all night." Still A-okay, three stars. read more

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Gerald W.

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On 10/22/25, I stopped in at the Famous Door, had one Jack and Coke, $30. Watch your bill and get a receipt!!

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We came mid afternoon on Wednesday so it wasn't packed but the people who were here surely enjoyed themselves and the band. The band (can't remember their name) was killing it with excellent 80's rock music. Everyone was singing along and enjoying the music. We didn't have any food here so I have no idea about that. Bar service and music was great and that was what we needed. Fun place! read more

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David S.

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A great place to kick back and jam during the afternoon. Fun spot. Drinks are pricey-it is Bourbon st.

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Grace L.

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Right after breakfast. We strolled down Bourbon Street with the kids and my mom. This bar had a really good band. My kids wanted to go inside but cant cuz it's a bar but you can peek in and listen. That was fun! Well I got a drink from the bar and took it took go. Long Island for me and a virgin margarita for my mom. Best part of NOLA. You can have open drinks and walk on the street. Very refreshing and relaxing as you enjoy Bourbon Street! Oldest music club on Bourbon Street. No cover. I heard 13-year-old Harry Connick, Jr played here. Great location because it is right on the corner and hard to miss. read more

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Mary S.

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I'm giving 1 star because I can't give any less. The Asian and Hispanic bar tenders (didn't give their names so only way to describe them) were complete assholes. The Hispanic bar tender never waited on us. Had to wait for the Asian guy and both of them sat at the opposite end of the bar the majority of the time never checking on us or the other patrons in the bar. There wee only 7 of us which all but 2 left (we left only 2 people there) because of the bad or nonexistent service! If bars want to fill their venue during the day get better staff. I will not return. Not giving my money to people who don't act like they even want you there. read more

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Melissa B.

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We had a great time here. Drank a lot of danced a lot, and the band always very good. Highly recommend.

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BEST BAR ON BOURBON! we love going there and we make sure we stop there everytime we are in the big easy! highly recommend if you love a good time! read more

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I went to the show last night and let me tell you, the band absolutely blew me away! It was such a fantastic experience!!!

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The music played at this bar made me so nauseous. This bar is everything you hate about Bourbon Street, cheesy loud music, overpriced watered down drinks. There is a reason why locals dont hang out at those clubs on Bourbon. read more

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Denise M.

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Okay...so let's get into this! The band on tap for the night was the Retro Punkz (IG). THEY were amazing! The venue itself was MEH FIRST IMPRESSION: The ambiance is set. Blue lighting and soft lights on the band itself. Very inviting for couples or singles. Seating: very limited and the chair are old & not very comfortable. The tables and stools are flimsy... Food/drink service: We were a little taken back that there wasn't a server walking around taking drink orders. It's a small place...no reason there shouldn't be someone. Everyone was crowded at the bar trying to be served. Overall...the band made it all worth it! I have so many videos of the band...I hate that I can't post them! read more

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We celebrated our anniversary and stopped in on the way back to our hotel as the joint was rockin'! One of the features of The Famous Door is that they have local bands perform and have a tip bucket to show your appreciation and write down a request for them to play. I tipped them and requested Brown Eye Girl, also noted that we were celebrating our anniversary! The band saw the request, called out my wife announcing our celebration and played a great version of the classic! Should also mention that the bar has a good selection of drinks, enjoying the Blue Hawaiian! read more

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Amber E.

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We stop in here every time we come to New Orleans, and always have a good time. They've always got great bands that play music you can dance to. And usually something for everyone. Some old school stuff, sine new stuff. Mostly rock, but done country and even musicians (Grease, etc). Fun vibe. Usually fun crowd. Worth checking out! read more

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I didn't stay here long. The music was good but I wasn't feeling the vibes. No complaints I just had a better time at other spots on Bourbon. Pretty good crowd. I can't speak on cleanliness, I didn't order a drink or use the restroom. read more

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We visited the " Famous Door" on Bourbon Street and paid almost $20.00 for a Miller Lite and a High-noon. I guess everything goes up in price, but to pricy, so that's why we left. In fact everyone else started to leave. We were there 5 years ago and had a great time. Why has it change so much? Sad to say we wouldn't be back. read more

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Brensi M.

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The place doesn't look like much from the outside but the band was amazing. We heard the music from outside as we were walking, so we decided to go in and we weren't disappointed. We were able to put song requests and the band played all the requests from everyone. The place itself can use a little cleaning specially the bathroom (that's the reason they lost a star) But other than that the entertainment was great, I will certain go back there if the same band is playing. read more

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Amanda T.

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I could come here every night and listen to the live music. Such a fun time! Try their margarita! read more

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Jane M.

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There are several pubs on Bourbon street but I kept coming back to this one. This bar had great entertainers and drinks! Several folks enjoying the music and dancing their hearts out. The drinks were okay but the vibe was really fun. Easy to miss this place while walking by but once you hop in you wont want to step out. They are also open until very late as compared to other clubs on the street. People walk in and walk out constantly. The crowd at times joins the entertainer on stage and everyone has a gala time. Good place to stop by for some dancing when in NOLA. read more

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It was a good time, it's really loud, so if that's a problem for you, I would avoid it. Service: The front bar was slower than the back one. The band was awesome, they take requests for songs that they don't even know. They will look it up on their phone and attempt it, and that's just fun and surprising how well they do. read more

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Ally C.

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Bartender was friendly, made our drinks quick, and was attentive. The band that was playing had a great vibe and was very interactive with the crowd. We had a birthday girl in our group and at one point the band called all the birthdays up on stage that made the day special. Great spot to dance and listen to music on their huge dance floor. read more

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Emily R.

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Rick at the The Fampus Door deserves some recognition. We were in town for the Taylor Swift concert last weekend. My daughter and her boyfriend had a great time at your business. Unfotunately, it appears someone had taken her phone and stashed it near the entrance. The location was pinging inside. I stopped by right before opening hours and Rick greeted me. I showed him the location and he did a pretty thorough look around where the phone was showing with no luck. I gave him my number in hopes he or someone could locate it. We left town and three hours later he found it hidden! Thanks to him our friends picked it up and have returned the phone. Thank you Rick! read more

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A little whole in the wall but beer prices were great, especially for the French quarter. The entertainment was good. Not a fancy place if that's why you're looking for. Great environment and good hosts. read more

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I always have a good time here, and feel very at home whenever I'm in NOLA. Good music most of the day and all night into the wee hours. The performers put out a lot of positive energy and the ones at night engage the audience. Evening and late night performances are mostly popular cover songs, well sung and played along with background tracks. Sounds cheesy but it's awesome fun. Afternoon you could happen upon a righteous blues band. I always feel safe and comfortable here. No cover charge, bands work for tips. Hardworking staff. Heart of Bourbon st at Conti. read more

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Visiting New Orleans for the first time from LA, such a different environment in an amazing way, we came here 2 days in a row just to watch Retro Punks. Such an amazing band; they can literally play any genre. My husband and I loved this place so much. Welcoming and friendly staff, strong drinks ! Thank you guys! Tip the band. They deserve it! read more

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Amazing talent comes through here. Had such a good time listening to all the good stuff.

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Had so much fun.. great band.. lots of energy! Besides this cleanliness is a -0. Bathrooms were horrible, and this is early in the evening ! So, please you fix that and is a great fun place ! read more

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Elliott M.

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Live music on a Tuesday night! Wonderful setting with great old school soul and Rnb classics (Stevie Wonder, O'Jays, Rick James, Earth, Wind, & Fire, etc.). All I had was a hurricane which was perfect and enjoyed some dancing. It was perfect for what I needed. read more

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339 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70195
French Quarter
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(504) 598-4334
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Hours

What time does The Famous Door open?

The Famous Door opens at 6:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday.The Famous Door opens at 3:00 PM on Wednesday.The Famous Door opens at 12:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does The Famous Door close?

The Famous Door closes at 5:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Tue 6:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Next day)Wed 3:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Next day)Thu-Sun 12:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does The Famous Door take credit cards?

Yes, The Famous Door takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does The Famous Door have a happy hour?

Yes, The Famous Door has a happy hour.

Does The Famous Door serve alcohol?

Yes, The Famous Door serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does The Famous Door have TVs?

Yes, The Famous Door has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Famous Door have bike parking?

No, The Famous Door does not have bike parking.

Does The Famous Door have outdoor seating?

No, The Famous Door does not have outdoor seating options.

Does The Famous Door have parking?

Yes, The Famous Door has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does The Famous Door allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, The Famous Door allows outdoor smoking.

Does The Famous Door have free WiFi?

No, The Famous Door does not have free WiFi.

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“Every time I'm in NOLA, I find myself dancing the night away in this tiny hole in the wall on a corner of Bourbon Street.”

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Stopped by Manning's Spots Bar and Grill on our way back to the hotel after our Saturday…read moretournament, and I'm so glad we did! My daughter is a huge fan of chicken wings--like, she wants to eat them every day --so she was beyond excited when we walked in. We were seated immediately and ordered drinks--me, a much-needed beer, and my daughter, a soda. For food, we went with the lemon pepper wings, nachos, and onion rings. Let me tell you... these wings were . Some of the best I've ever had! Perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside . I honestly wish we had a place like this back home in Cali. Our waitress was attentive, friendly, and super helpful, and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to next time! Highly recommend for wing lovers.

We did not enjoy our experience here. We popped in because the bar across the street that was…read morewanted to go too was just super packed and we wanted a bite to eat after a long day of walking around the French quarter. When we walked in the hostess hardly acknowledged us. I asked if we could sit at the bar and she said yes so we walked over. The bar was full so we went back and asked if we could do a table instead. She laughed in our face and looked at us like we were crazy or inconveniencing her. And she was lounging on the bench on her phone, not even behind the counter to greet guests. There were tons of empty tables that hadn't even been cleaned off yet so we just sat at the cleanest one that at least didn't have dishes on it. It took FOREVER for a waitress to even come to us and take our order. After we placed our orders I think our waitress sensed that we were not having a good time so she apologized for the wait and was very kind and pleasant compared to the hostess. I wanted to try the pepper jack boudin egg-rolls. My boyfriend got the fried local shrimp. I did not like the boudin egg-roll. It was fried very hard and I wasn't the biggest fan of the boudin sausage but I wanted to try it because I never had it. You win some you some. I just ended up eating my boyfriend's shrimp because it had taken so long to get our food that the kitchen was basically getting ready to close so I didn't order anything else. Soooo yea. Not my go to choice for a bar. They did have these cool movie theatre style lounge chair in front of the big screen though so that was cool.

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HOLY YUM! This roast best po boy is absolutely fire! This is a total dive bar, I love it! It is…read moreself serve for food, free seating. Staff are super sweet came here for the food and was not disappointed at all. I really only ordered this one meal, but the pickle and gravy with the soft bread....drooling right now thinking about it. Come over and get one....plus one to go lol And I guess I was so excited my picture of the po boy was unfortunately blurry lol

0.6 mi•Central Business District

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0.2 mi•French Quarter

Had a late dinner here on a Monday evening. A great location to end our vacation...we fly out…read moretomorrow. I highly recommend this place. We both had the same dish, Blackened Red Fish. Add the vegetables and red beans and rice. I heard the coleslaw was great...so I ordered a side. I read what others say on Yelp for suggestions and what the food looks like via pictures people submit. The portions are hearty and the prices are fair. For dessert we had Key lime pie and Bread pudding! Sooooo good. The place is historic and the food is very good. Shelley is a wonderful food server, what a beautiful soul. Ask to sit in her section. I highly recommend this place.

Stoped in at 9:30am on a Tuesday for Bloody Marys and decided to also get gumbo and alligator…read morebites, because we had to! Mary waited on us and I cannot begin to tell you how awesome she was! Told us about a bunch of places to visit and gave us a newspaper that had everything going on in the city that week! So nice of her! We left happy and full of good food!

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McQueen Cup (Pimm's Cup)

Twelve Mile Limit

4.3(167 reviews)

2.1 mi•Mid-City

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Great neighborhood bar that has daily specials, and food pop ups as well! Always something…read morehappening at this place. Good variety of libations to try! Friendly bartenders as well.

I came here for cocktails with my boyfriend and it is pet friendly so we were able to bring our…read moredog. These are some of the best prices for truly good cocktails. I felt like I got a strong and delicious cocktail for a great price - $10 or less, depending on what I ordered. It is a dive bar and the bathroom is quite funky so just be prepared if you need to use the restroom.

These guys are absolutely amazing at their craft. Also, the cocktail dive bar book is a great addition to leave with!

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Old Absinthe House

3.6(649 reviews)

0.1 mi•French Quarter

If you love a dive bar, this is a must! We stopped in because my fiancé wanted to have absinthe as…read moreis, not in a drink. So I saw for the first time how they light a sugar cube on fire, then pour it in to make the drink. It's cool. The bar has old football helmets hanging from the ceiling and the walls are lined with business cards.

I'm disappointed that I'm disappointed. Maybe it's what is to expect from NOLA and the Bourbon St…read more experience because I found several missed opportunities . This is an old, full of history building and business. And is very dive bar feeling- until you walk into the back bar- which is old saloon vibes but dead quiet and empty. But the chairs score a million stars for comfort. Absinthe has this feeling behind it- not cold beer and well drinks for cheap let's see how drunk we can get and party... it's an experience. And that experience is lost. Which is really disappointing. I imagined something more than we got. The back bar doesn't serve all the drinks and mainly does the traditional absinthe experience- great- but there's nothing that says that and there's tables and chairs but no one to educate you or offer suggestions. There's the back bartender. It's all very confusing. The back area would be sick with a piano player or acoustic guitar player or even a small jazz band and someone to invite you to experience "absinthe" and more so, traditionally. If you're spending $60+ make it worth it. Inviting. Educating. Alluring. An experience. This wasn't the experience I thought we might get at such a unique, historic spot.

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Sazerac "rye whiskey, Peychauds bitters, Angostura bitters, Herbsaint rinse"

Tableau

3.9(1.4k reviews)

0.2 mi•French Quarter

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When we walked into the restaurant, the hostess was very icy- I felt judged walking in. The waiter…read morewasn't the nicest either. The steak I ordered, granted it was $54, was very chewy and almost had a gamey taste. All of our dishes were luke-warm and pretty much average. The restaurant is in the Jackson square, there is a lot of construction going on around the restaurant.

This was a trip for my wife (NOLA virgin) and some close friends of ours. This trip was planned…read morewell in advance, and I used the Chase Sapphire Dinner Collection to book and secure the reservation weeks in advance. Soon after the reservation was secured, I received emails stating the dress code policy and its strict adherence. Based on these emails and reviews, we were excited to dress up and have a lovely date night and dinner. Boy was I shocked. Imagine my surprise to walk in and see table after table of young guys in shorts and sneakers (a big no no according to the stated policy) and the table immediately next to us were several rowdy and rambunctious guys with backwards ball caps on their heads. Now, if this was the expectation, I would have no objection. But to plan an evening dressed up for the town, then sit next to frat boys. Not what I was expecting, nor would I have booked. On the rooms and atmosphere: we were immediately taken to the back, upstairs section of the restaurant. Not knowing anything about the layout, I was hesitant to ask about this section. Big mistake. We felt as if we were brushed aside and forgotten about. Exceedingly long times between order and delivery. Missed and mistaken orders seemed to be the normal. While the food was ok... it was just that. Ok. So, my recommendation is to avoid this if you think you will have a romantic, civil evening. My suggestion would be to go to Antoine's. I would like to update/ edit this review. When it comes to food, I will say the quality, presentation, and taste is excellent. Well above average. The rather unfortunate atmosphere, the non polished wait staff, and the layout of the restaurant severely diminish the overall rating. I do hope this clarifies the overall critique.