Had dinner and drinks at The Peacock Room recently with a group of friends, and it exceeded…read moreexpectations from start to finish. The atmosphere is absolutely fantastic, inviting, and perfect for a night out. The food was just as impressive. We shared the cheese board to start, which was a great choice, and every entree at the table was outstanding. The shrimp and grits were packed with flavor, the braised short ribs were incredibly tender, and the smash burger was great. The service was attentive, the cocktails were excellent, and the overall experience was top notch. Hands down, The Peacock Room is a hidden gem. If you're looking for a great spot for dinner, drinks, and a memorable evening, this place deserves a spot at the top of your list.

The cocktails were great and the service was superb. The waitress gave a lot of great…read morerecommendations and was very patient with us. She came back to check on us frequently, but wasn't hovering. The interior is very cozy and elegant and there's lots of decorations around to look at.

Absolutely LOVED checking this spot out in New Orleans. If you are in the area I highly recommend…read morefor you to check this spot out, they have great cocktails and live music. Looking forward to coming again!

We absolutely LOVED this place. The area was a little sketch but once inside, it was great. The…read morebartenders were SUPER friendly, the drinks were good. I ordered an espresso martini because I had read they serve one of the best in NOLA but it was made with cold brew so that was a huge disappointment. We grabbed two stools at the bar and hung out for a few hours. There was a jazz band playing - Marty Peters and the Party Meters and they were FANTASTIC. They really kept the crowd entertained. We would definitely visit this place again!

A beautiful place not too far from the French Quarter. I highly recommend their cocktails and their…read moreservice. Had a great experience and a beautiful plant filled location. Lots of lighting and the ambience was perfect. Highly recommend.

Excellent drinks and well, WELL above average bar team; big love to Michele!!…read moreAny would be remiss if they neglected to give Dovetail a visit: escape the French Quarter, you shan't regret it!!

The good : The food…read morewas all just incredible. I did not realize what gnocchi was actually supposed to be like until I ate it in masterpiece form. The overall vibe/decor is dramatic and appealing. If you are a group of rich girls who are eating before they go out drinking or a dude trying hard to impress a date, this is the spot. The eh: It's $$$. I probably didn't look into this aspect well enough so my shock at the menu/check was probably on me. Portions are a bit confusing. Poutine was huge - like Mexican Nachos size huge. Hamburger also. But 2 deviled eggs, a tiny 9$ miniature loaf of bread were confusing in contrast. We had two mixed drinks. Gin and tonic was fine, but the 17$ espresso martini was hilariously undrinkably unpleasant. Less like espresso, more like donut shop coffee. Now, I love some indirect lighting. It creates interesting and compelling spaces with mood and a bit of mystery- But y'all - this is just the darkest restaurant (or lounge or whatever) I have ever eaten in. There is so little light that you literally cannot read the menu without using the flashlight on your phone. It is spelunking levels of darkness in there. I had to ask the server for more of the tiny tabletop candles just so we could see each other. The music is also very loud. Which would make sense if there was a dance floor or some reason for it. It is a place where what you do is drink and eat (in the dark) and talk to each other. The design of the restaurant itself seems at odds with the two things it aims to provide.

We have burger and shrimp cocktail...... You're welcome in advance, they both were good…read more Delishia is the ABSOLUTE BEST, she was so attentive to us!!!!! This place is an absolute vibe. It was too dark for my hubby and some friends to read the menu. The speciality cocktails were not my favorite, but I'll be back and look forward to it.

Wow. You get a lot of great classic cocktails in Nola, but it's rare to find a place this…read moreinnovative, with absolutely impeccable vibes. The drinks are perfection, so well balanced and creative without getting too weird. (And every member of the staff is an absolute style ICON, fyi. Shout-out Olivia in particular.) I can't wait to come back for Wednesday half off caviar!!!

I walked into Jewel of the South expecting a refined cocktail and dining experience based on the…read moreoverwhelming online praise, but unfortunately the evening never fully came together. The highlight of the meal was easily the CALAS appetizer. The snapper pastrami brought a wonderful smoky depth that paired beautifully with the horseradish cream, and it was one of the few dishes that felt balanced, intentional, and memorable. A genuinely excellent start. Things became more disappointing once the entrees and cocktails arrived. The Rohan duck breast itself was cooked very well -- tender, properly rendered, and clearly prepared with care -- but what was never communicated by the staff was just how sweet the overall composition of the dish would be. Pairing that with cocktails that also leaned heavily sweet made the entire meal feel one-note and overwhelming by the midpoint of dinner. The red beans and rice suffered from the same issue. Despite the spice topping, the dish skewed surprisingly sweet and didn't complement the duck at all. What frustrated me most was that this felt entirely avoidable. At a restaurant with a cocktail reputation this strong, I would expect the wait staff to guide guests toward drinks that balance the meal rather than amplify the sweetness already present in multiple courses. Instead, no recommendations or warnings were offered, and the meal suffered because of it. I was especially underwhelmed by the Harlequin cocktail, which seems to receive a massive amount of online hype. In practice, it simply didn't justify the reputation. It wasn't bad, but it lacked the complexity and "wow" factor you would expect from a signature drink that's so heavily talked about. Overall, there are flashes of excellence here, particularly in the appetizer course and technical preparation, but the lack of thoughtful service and pairing guidance made the experience feel far less polished than advertised.

Some bars just make their way into your nightly routine. The Sazerac Bar did just that. I ended up…read morehere two nights in a row because it's just that good. Old world elegance, very polished bartenders, classic atmosphere with business travelers and tourists. It reminds you why classic hotel bars never go out of style. While everyone else orders a Sazerac, I'll happily stick with my Manhattan. They absolutely nailed it both nights. If you appreciate a timeless cocktail bar, don't skip this one.

Swanky and fun. Located within the Roosevelt hotel, this cool bar has lots of rich history (that…read moreyou can read about while there). Whether sitting at the bar, or in one of the many lounge chairs on the opposite wall, every seat is an excellent. While I knew of the drink French 75, on the bar menu it was offered with either gin or cognac. I decided to try the cognac and so glad I did. Perfectly delicious! It turns out that drink is actually a French 125, so I learned something new that night. Great spot with a great vibe.

What's more fun that getting your drunk on while taking a leisurely spin around a well-appointed…read moreand historic bar? We got lucky. Walking in at 1:30 on a beautifully sunny Wed, we fully expected a wait. Instead, our two empty seats beckoned to us like a pretty girl winking at us across a bar in college. Marvin has been promoted to Beverage Manager. He left his bar in very good hands. The two young dudes carrying his torch were great. Very friendly and well aware each time we finished our drink and needed a reload. They're well-trained in the art of concocting the Sazerac we love. Sitting for 2 hours watching the regular turnover of the precious seats at the Carousel is still big fun. And having a friendly chat with the constant turnover of strangers sitting next to us is part of the unique charm of the Carousel Bar. As we were leaving Corey the bartender let us know management is shutting down next month for a few weeks for much needed repairs & renovations so the Carousel can add another 50-60 years to its legacy.

This is a fun spot, if you can grab a spot by the bar. It is first come, first served, so just grab…read morethe seats by the lounge and move to the bar when spots open up. It rotates slowly, so you won't get dizzy... The cocktail list looked interesting, but the two we had tasted pretty standard, inline with what you'd expect from a hotel bar (it is inside Hotel Monteleone). There is a small bar bites menu - the Cubano was tasty but a bit overpriced at $18. The service was okay. We ended up getting water from our server that brought us food as the bartenders were too busy making cocktails. There was a jazz band playing on Thursday night when we visited.

The Ambiance here is spot on. The cocktails are fun and delicious. Our service was excellent. I…read morehave been to several of the themed events here and had an absolute blast at every one of them. This is a place I enjoy bringing friends for a lovely time day or night.

I gave it a chance in spite of my suspicions about it being a disingenuous tourist trap, but my…read moreinitial instincts were spot on. I ordered a half dozen oysters that cost $14. To be clear, I don't care about the money, but I value the good energy I receive in NOLA. The oysters and the other item I got were mediocre. But then when I left, I saw a sign outside saying a dozen oysters were on special during the Happy Hour period I was there in for $12. So they looked me in the eye and decided to rob me (not of money, of human decency) instead of letting me know about the special. Stay away from this crappy place, there are countless cool people and joints in this wonderful town.

The most beautiful speakeasy in NOLA, it's classy, discrete and fabulously interesting. It's super…read moreeasy to miss if you don't know about this place. My husband and I went here for good birthday drinks before dinner and were very pleasantly surprised. We did get the drinks, there were great but don't experiment with very different stuff, I got a Japanese nori martini that I had to send back but still got charged for. I got a salad that was good but my husband's burrata was excellent. The drinks were decent but the ambience was what was impressive. The service is good, food was also decent. It's more cocktail food than full blown entrees. Overall, it was a good experience. I would recommend and revisit.

Look for the covered with plants and lights entrance off of Carondelet St and your home. Staff is…read moreinviting and crowd is chill. Usually live jazz and solid cocktails. My 3 things: 1) Interior is well put together and it feels swanky. I like the vibes. 2) Wait staff was great on my visit. Didn't experience any inattentiveness. 3) VIBES off the main drag are good. No pictures as it's dark and intimate so no justice from pictures.

It was a quiet Monday afternoon when I stopped in. The bartender greeted me kindly, gave me a menu,…read moreand told me to sit wherever I like. Even though it was quite warm out, the courtyard looked like a beautiful place to enjoy. There was another server working, but the same bartender came out to take my order. I settled on a sazerac, the cousin to my go to drink, the old fashioned. It was made perfectly, exactly what I'd expect from a bar named after and tied to the man who helped create the cocktail. (I recommend looking into this history for anyone unfamiliar with it). Peychauds hit all the marks for me, beautiful atmosphere, quality drinks, and incredibly friendly staff.

Our group stopped in and I ordered my first ever Ramos gin fizz. I was told that this cocktail bar…read morewas the place to get it and Peychaud's delivered! It took about 25 mins to prepare (we were given the heads up when we ordered it) but it was worth the wait. It tasted like an elevated creamsicle blend that was perfectly chilled and slightly sweet. The bitters gave it an elegant taste. So good! I'm glad to have tried my first Ramos gin fizz here in the city it was originated from!