The gator balls here are crazy! I thought they looked a little dark and then I tried some and it was the best ball you could ever have! I had the taco too. They are good I got ex pickled onions but the gator bites should be in your mouth. Jmack! Thank you. read more

I went in for comedy night! The women were hilarious. Small area so get there early for a good seat. After the show I stayed around and ordered some food and beers. The food was pretty good. There's only one guy cooking so there was a little wait since a lot of ppl were ordering, but worth the wait. I ordered the fried pickles and gator balls. Both were really good. The place is kinda small but it makes for a more intimate environment. read more

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Really disappointed in the chicken, sausage jambalaya - it was awful almost like it had been left overs from last week, everything was overcooked, not fluffy or moist. Three tiny French bread slices were dry, I have fresher croutons... And it wasn't cheap. Will never be back Not much style to the place, no atmosphere, just old table and chairs, dingy and dark. read more

Got takeout from there. Staying at the Springhill Suites across the street and someone at the front desk recommended it. My daughter loved the bacon cheddar beignets and the chicken and Sausage jambalaya was amazing. The bartender that took my order was nice. Our food was ready quickly. Don't let the appearance of this place fool you! read more

Definitely one of the less expensive places we have visited in New Orleans and a fun little dive bar with entertainment. We got a couple drinks that were not too shabby and some nachos that you can find at the ball park. The drink cups were pretty small. The burlesque show that evening was what made this place. read more

ruined my sorortiy formal. so disrespectful literally could not believe how unsafe some of the staff made us feel.

We stopped here for lunch while on business at the convention center and were very happy we did. I opted for a quesadilla, which was a ton of delicious food. Really great. Some nice and unique beers on tap as well, and great service the whole time we were there. Would highly recommend. read more

How to review such an iconic establishment? I've been to events here on two recent occasions: a burlesque show and a concert. The nitty gritty: -good sightlines -good sound -kick ass, fast and efficient bartenders (I've been to enough venues where they can't manage the crowds, or maybe they choose to be slow because the crowd is so anonymous to them). -part of me wants to just live in those little houses that flock either side of the stage. If you're "hungry like the wolf" (sorry, I had to go there), pop in next door for what smelled like good, greasy bar food (I did not indulge). It's also a good spot for a breather, as there are seats. The main venue doesn't have as much as a banquet. Side note: Doesn't "Howlin' Wolf" sound like something out of the gay animal kingdom? read more

Arrived late in NOLA, looking for some good cajun food but Corporation's kitchen was closed. One of the guys there recommended some places but wanted cajunish food. Ordered some jambalaya and it has the spice but there was a pocket of cold in the middle. A friend ordered fried pickles and another said "it might be the hunger but its the best fried pickles ever." Alright for a late night meal read more

I perform here on Thursday nights! They have an amazing free comedy show every week. I love tacos here. The pork is my favorite, so flavorful. I have to pay extra for cheese, which would normally make me upset...but they were so yummy, I have accepted it! They also have great fries and nachos. A good bar to start the night off with in the CBD. The bar can get a little slow sometimes but the drinks are nice. Nothing fancy, but affordable. Basic mixed drinks and beer. Come for the show stay for the food! read more

The Howlin' Wolf - Tacos are great! And the fries! - Music Venues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This is a huge space that, I learned today, is perfect for all kinds of events, beyond your traditional rock/hip-hop/brass band show. The New Orleans Brunch Experiment was here on Sunday afternoon. Rather than a crowd watching bands on the stage, they had booths in a semi-circle around the perimeter of the floor (serving delicious and elaborate brunchy concoctions), a voting box in the middle (where the sound board thing is), and they used the stage for a judges table, awards ceremony, and... that's about it. The only thing about having a daytime event here was that it was SO freaking dark inside. At first I thought it was just my eyes trying to adjust to the difference between a bright, sunny Spring afternoon and the black, windowless, lit-with-approximately-one-15-watt-lightbulb-in-a-corner interior of the Wolf. But alas, no. It wasn't just a difference in indoor/outdoor light causing temporary blindness. It really was way too dark in there. Oh well - over all, it really wasn't a big deal. I've seen all kinds of stuff at Howlin' Wolf, in addition to today's super fun event. All of the other "stuff" has been music related, including Jay Electronica, Soul Rebels, Benjy Davis Project, my ex-boyfriend's posse of hobbyist DJs who once threw a too-small-for-the-giant-venue party here, plus some other stuff that I'm forgetting (and at least one that I'm intentionally blocking out.) It's no Tipitina's, for sure, and much less classy/douch-ey than, say, Republic, but a solid event venue nonetheless. Bottom line: If someone amazing is playing at Howlin' Wolf, go. The bartenders aren't always overly solicitous, and I once sacrificed my ID and credit card to the bar gods, who I assume must have accepted the offering since I never saw either one of them again. As it turns out, no one answers the phone, nor responds to DMs or @replies to Howlin' Wolf on Twitter, and EVERY F*CKING TIME I tried to stop by to retrieve my forgotten ID and credit card, they were closed. Quite annoying. But it was a while ago, so I'm over it. Moral of the story: don't leave your shit here overnight, because you're liable to lose it permanently. Lessons learned the hard way... I no longer open tabs here. Or at any of the other bars I historically forget my card. But I digress. Yeah. Howlin' Wolf. Woo! read more

The Howlin' Wolf - The New Orleans Brunch Experiment - Music Venues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I'm torn about the Howling Wolf...I remember it's origins out in Metairie and it's open mike nights. (WOOO Fat City!) And then it's second incarnation in the warehouse district. And now it's current location (which is really like 3 businesses in one), so I guess I feel it's a bit more fractured then it used to be. There's the bar (ooh just checked the website... officially this is the Den) that serves food and is a great place to chill. There's the backroom where I've seen comedy and gone to random events. And there's the large music hall. I do really enjoy the bar and if I lived nearby, this might be my hangout. They serve food (always a plus) but the menu is pretty meaty. They do sell Mrs. Wheat's meat pies but only the crawfish and beef ones. The atmosphere is right and the drinks are well poured. The backroom is intimate and mostly just a big empty space so that's cool. I seem to remember an anti room too. Clearly I was paying lots of attention when I went to my friend's comedy show here. Finally the big room...it's really big and the acoustics are pretty decent. There are some odd bits of decorations around the sidelines which are used when it's rented out as an event space I think. But they just add to the general chargm. read more

The Howlin Wolf is a cool venue to see a show. Plus there is a separate bar called The Den for food and drinks. I had been to this venue before it was the Howling Wolf (Praline connection maybe?). Like many things in New Orleans, time has not changed it much, if at all. The venue is a large open room with a bar along the back wall. The stage is large and has two New Orleans type porches on the side. While they don't do much for a concert, they would probably add ambiance to a private event. The staff were friendly and regardless of where we were, we had a good view of the stage. The bathrooms were pretty nasty, but they were acceptable. The Den is a great place to get drinks or food prior to a show. While I didn't have food, I've been told it is very good. Drink prices were reasonable and their beer selection was better than other venues I've been to. I like this venue and look forward to attending more events here. read more

Came here after we had chosen a nearby restaurant that was so hoity toity that we were turned away for not having a reservation. Fine, because Howling Wolf was much more on par with what we wanted anyways. We didn't see a show, as this was mid-afternoon, but we did sit and drink from a good selection of tap beers and eat tasty lunch served in big portions. Bartender was super-friendly. Very glad we came. read more

This review is solely for the bar and "restaurant" aspects of Howlin' Wolf. We were very pleased with this place. We were staying at a hotel near the convention center, and we twice wanted food and a drink at 1 or 2 in the morning without the drunken bar scene. Surprisingly enough, Howlin' Wolf was able to supply us with this on a Thursday and a Saturday, as the music venue component seems to be offset from the open air kitchen and bar set up. We easily got seats at the bar, and the bartender was friendly and fast with her service. The chef cooked up (well, fried up for the most part) our orders extremely quickly and soon enough we were munching on some unhealthy eats. The fries were awesome. I've had them with cheese and then with cheese and bacon, and each time they were LOADED with the respective toppings. I was a big fan of the baconed version because they didn't use bacon bits or inappropriately sized slices of the meat. Instead, there was chopped up and shredded bits of greasy bacon permeating the entire dish. It seemed like the cheese and fries were also soaked in grease, but that might be a bit hopeful. The fried pickles were also phenomenal. It was my first time partaking in such an interesting dish, so maybe I don't have the most refined fried pickles palette, but they were THE BOMB. Slather 'em in ranch and enjoy. Finally, the beer list was impressive considering the dive-y nature of the place. Lots of Abita on tap, as well as other local/regional beers, and the bartender let me sample a few things before I made a decision. There's also a few bottles available. read more

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So all we did was run in and gave a quick drink. The place was empty but I can tell it was about to get crazy. Looks like this is a fun place and I can't wait to cone back and check it out first hand. By the way this is a great place if you are stating near the cruise ship terminal. read more

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Stopped here after work with some of my coworkers, met Jmac, he was dope as hell and man this bar just felt like home lol, like so welcoming and what you'd look for in a Nola bar. Just a chill ass spot to have a couple of drinks and even some bar food. I had some garlic parm fries and could've sworn it had some truffle in there or maybe I was a little tipsy but they were delish! read more

Great place to get a drink and a casual bite when you're staying at a nearby hotel. Good place to start eating and drinking your way through New Orleans. Decent price for decent food and prompt service. read more

I visited the restaurant during a conference on a lunch break. The food was not good. It wasn't properly seasoned and tasted bland. The wait to order was short but I had to wait about 25 minutes for three chicken tacos. The meal came with tortilla chips which were very stale. The cooks wore no gloves and were constantly wiping their foreheads that were filled with sweat then touching the food. Gross! I'm giving this restaurant one star only because the decor was cute for a bar. It also seems like they have something going on every day of the week. The staff was friendly. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant and definitely wouldn't bring children here. read more

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Great food! Service is awesome! Just wish I could play my kind of music instead of listening to whatever the owner thinks I want to hear. Bad Howie... Give me music or give me death! Down with censorship! Black lives matter! Free the nipple! Update: Howie responded to the people! Howie is a man of the people! Freedom reigns at Howlin Wolf! Five stars for management! read more

This review is specifically for the little food counter that's almost a separate business, called 'The Den' at the howlin' wolf. The good: * It was the only thing open 'late' (past 9pm on a Saturday) * Outdoor seating was nice because the inside was very stuffy and smelled exactly like an old, wet bar rag * Food was pretty reasonably priced The not as good: * Service was super rude * Food was too salty to eat * Neighborhood felt a little sketchy to be sitting outside. It was ok because most tables were occupied so it felt less like being left to die alone but I wouldn't want to be out there without other people around We tried the jambalaya (main flavor profile was salt), the nachos (actually were pretty tasty), and the fried pickles (AKA fried salt chips; couldn't eat 'em, way too salty). I would say if it's late and you're drunk, this might be your new favorite place. If you're sober, I'd find somewhere else to eat. read more

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The manager here was extremely rude. I came here for the bloody mary festival for my friends bachelor party and I got my id stolen the night before so he wouldn't let me in. Okay sure, fine. So I sat at the bar next door while the other groomsman went in. About 30min later my friends came out for a cigarette and brought a few out for me to taste test. He followed them out and started interrogating me. Giving me a lecture about how he is the owner of the venue and he asked me what the hell I was thinking drinking when he clearly didn't let me in. Again, the manager here was very rude. I understand I wasn't in the right but he could have asked us to leave with a little more professionalism. He said "damn tourist think they can do anything they want" to his friends who happened to be sitting nearby and also said "get off my venue" He definitely could have controlled his emotions better and talked to us like adults instead of some rowdy kids breaking the rules. There is a reason why this venue doesn't have glowing reviews to begin with. read more

Great little dive bar with good appetizers and a large selection of great local brews. Bar tender was very friendly with lots of local advice. read more

Went last night to see Hot 8 Brad band (they're there every Sunday I think). I thought we'd need to get there early to get a seat, I guess I thought it was more of a dinner/show venue, but they are separate. The food was actually tasty (burgers, tacos, etc.), but we waaaay overshot our timing. Got there about 1 hour 45 mins early. Sat at the picnic tables outside while we ate and killed time since there's not a lot around there. The Den is super small with bleachers in the back. The DJ played from around 10-10:30 as it filled up, mostly standing room, but not crowded. The band was a lot of fun, New Orleans brass with contemporary flare. Have fun! read more

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In town for a conference and found this place was a short walk away. Good food, waitress was great! Unfortunately, I was there for 1.5 hours between waiting in line to order and then waiting for my food. Just something to keep in mind before you go. Don't go if you are in a rush and there's a conference in town! read more

This is a pretty okay venue all in all. It's not my favorite, nor my most hated, so wouldn't you know it, it's "A-OK!" I've seen quite a few musical artists here. Can't really recount them all, but different genres of music, different types of crowds. It's a large-ish space (but you know, not humongous). It's never swelled to near capacity the times I've been here, so I've been comfortable standing and slightly swaying. There's pretty much no seating (probably a few in the corners, don't remember) so wear your comfy shoes! The acoustics aren't the greatest, but throw back a few drinks, you won't care anyway. From what I recall the bartenders are rather efficient (especially compared to the ones at Tip's, ahem) and drinks are competent. I believe a couple of the times we were here, there were random vendors shilling jewelry and other such trinkets not associated with the musical acts - which is kind of neato. A good venue, for good music. read more

Great Place to listen to music... it's small-ish... and the sound / acoustics are really good. (About a 15 minute walk from Royal/Canal area.) Enjoyed listening to the Treme Band and the Rebirth Brass Band.... Wow! These guys were FANTASTIC. What I didn't like was that there was NO WHERE TO SIT. And after standing most of the day and walking from the Quarter to HW... I wanted to sit and enjoy a few drinks and listen to music... this isn't that kind of place. Now... I'm not sure if they usually have tables and they took them out to get more people in to see the bands or what.... I was tired when we got there... so by the end of the night my dogs were totally barking and my knees and back also hurt from all the standing. read more

I went in for their "Fest By Night" event during Jazz fest. Tickets were sold out but I found a way to circumvent security (Don't ask). The place is huge. I didn't get to check out the rear rooms but the main room was thumping with sound & bass. I imagine that certain acts make the ground SHAKE in there. I loved how they had a screen up showing live-tweets from people in the crowd. That became hilarious, real fast. Things to know before you go: 1) If tickets are available the night you want to go, order them ASAP! The line to purchase tickets at the door was crazy and ran down the whole block. Hence my 007 escapades. 2) The bar gets crowded really fast so if you can have one agent in your unit secure one of the few-and-far-between tables (with accompanying stools, maybe), while the others grab a few bottles/cans of drinks. read more

Great music venue! I absolutely loved it. I don't know how prices run b/c we were there for a booze included event that night. The bar side is just okay to me. My roommate is a beer enthusiast, and he says they have a lot of great beer on tap. But I drink maybe a handful of beers, and none often enough to care. It's small, so for events it gets obnoxiously crowded and difficult to get to the bar. read more

Great little spot. Don't go to the food court in the mall. Pop over to the Howlin' Wolf! Great options. I had the Cuban and fries. Next time I want to get the jambalaya! Nice atmosphere. Good place to unwind between conference sessions! read more

The Howlin' Wolf - Music Venues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Busy during a conference so service was a little slow, but waitress was nice at bar. Food was okay. Had the BBQ pulled pork, with fries. It was lacking in meat and sauce, but wasn't the worst. Try it if you're hungry and everything else is full read more

This may a little bias review...I went here purely for the music. Although this place is a nice small venue and has some great acts...the service is nothing to write home about. We arrived quite early for the beginning of the show, and already, the four tables were full and taken. There is ample space to stand and watch the show, but be prepared...it's mostly standing room only. The bar tenders are quick but nothing more than that. Not too friendly. The prices are okay, about $4 per beer...not too shabby for a music venue. Next door is the Den...where the food is! I would not recommend counting on this place to get some good food quick...not at all. We made a stop here after the show and waited over 30 minutes for a hot dog and French fries. They ran out of a lot of the other things that were on the menu, and no one was very apologetic about it. I mean, who thinks they would need to stock up on food and staff during a Dr. John show??? This place is a good venue to check out the music, but nothing more. The service and food are so-so. There is nearby street parking and cabs are lined up outside all the time. read more

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This review is based on the fact that this place is a bar with food, but within the realm of this type of restaurant, it was flippin' awesome and don't see how they could improve any further! My husband and I went during COVID phase 2, so limited capacity but there was plenty of seating both indoors and outside at covered picnic tables. The bartender was super pleasant and attentive-we had chosen to sit outside and he actually came out to check on us and see if we wanted more drinks. The food really hit the spot-we got the bacon cheddar beignets (dense fried calls of goodness with a creamy dipping sauce), fried pickles (chip style, which is our fav-not spears), chicken tacos and pork tacos (perfect little snack-can do either crunchy or soft tortilla), and the burger with fries (solid standard burger, with thin crispy fries that were really good). Super convenient spot close to home so we will definitely be back! (Side note, free order of the bacon cheddar beignets and also $2 tacos for residents of Woodward Apts!) read more

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I'm reviewing the den as a place to drink, relax, and chat. The same group as on Frenchmen met up here after a day at SC. Not a huge selection of brews, but a good selection. Some of the smaller plates looked good, although I honestly don't remember if I ate anything here. Yes, it was a good night involving friends from years ago, friends from over a decade before, new friends, friends' elementary school friends, friends not even on this continent, and, well, more friends. Anyplace with a writer scribbling in a notebook at the bar has to be somewhat good. Trust me. read more

The Howlin' Wolf - Music Venues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I had a chicken cheesesteak and fries that were really good, but the pulled pork quesadilla I got to take home was out of this world. The bartender Kat was really friendly and the atmosphere was very chill and welcoming. I sat at the bar and eventually got into some really fun conversations with the cooks and bartenders about Marvel movies! Traveling alone, that and the super ice cold beer was just what I needed... read more

I've been to Howlin' Wolf twice during Jazz Fest to see post-Jazz Fest shows. Both times it has been a great venue to see live music. New Orleans is a city that likes to keep the party going late, and this venue certainly follows that idea. They usually keep the show going into the wee hours of the morning, which sometimes makes it difficult to see the whole show. In Houston, everything shuts down at 2 AM, so it's not really something I'm used to. If you are planning on seeing a show, make sure to sleep in or take a nap!. Overall, it is a great venue with room to dance to the bands. There aren't really any seating options, but the music is usually too good to sit down anyway! I didn't drink anything other than beer, but for a music venue, $4 a beer isn't bad! Ticket prices aren't bad. I think we paid around $35 to see Zigaboo Modeliste's Drummers Commeth last year and about $45 to see him with George Porter Jr. and Dr. John this year. I'd come here again, as it is totally worth it to see the bands they bring in. read more

The Howlin' Wolf - George Porter, Jr. - Music Venues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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First, I have to apologize. I thought I already wrote a review for this place. I was wrong. Let me fix that! I evacuated to New Orleans from Lake Charles due to Hurricane Laura. This place was across the street from my hotel. Let me just say that the guy running this place and all of his staff have been so friendly and helpful. They have even given out meals to Hurricane evacuees. Good seasoned food too. Not bland stuff nor small portions. I hear they support local musicians as well. This place is definitely ran by people who care & that's the type of place I want to support! If you stop by within the next few weeks, you might get to see me as well! So yea, the food is good and the drinks are as well. Stop by. read more

Love the crawfish pies! 5 stars for these. They're small, very succulent filling, many pieces of crawfish. Not a fan of the bacon cheddar beignets. I'm not sure if I got the right order because I saw no bacon, tasted no cheese. There were green (pepper?) chunks embedded in the fried doughy ball. read more

Howlin Wolf is OPEN and serving AMAZING food. Please go get ya some!!! The few great staff members that are there for us were soooooo sweet and ready to make our meal (and then some) Even fed my dog a small treat!! PLEASE GO SUPPORT THEM. They are waiting for YOU! read more

Great service and food. Dive bar atmosphere music every night. What else do you. Red I'm New Orleans