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    Tipsy Trumpet

    3.8 (93 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    TIPSY TRUMPET ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual

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    Sandy S.

    Great place, great service, delicious food and great live music! We loved the red beans and rice! Of all the NOLA red beans and rice, Tipsy Trumpet had the best flavor - warm, a little spicy and super delicious. It's hard not to sample a little of everything...he jambalaya was yummy, too! The Blackened Shrimp Po Boy was full of flavor and we tried the cajun fries, which the delicious crawfish mushroom cream sauce. We don't love mushrooms, so we ordered it on the side, but we were thrilled that it was just big pieces of mushroom, making our family very happy! It was creamy and delicious! We enjoyed amazing service, with refills flowing freely on Diet Coke and our beer, too! We even saved some room for dessert - the New Orleans Bread Pudding with praline rum sauce was amazing...and don't miss the Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie, served warm - the best!

    Strawberry Basil and Bourbon St Lemonade. Needed more alcohol.
    Nikki B.

    After a long day we wanted to get a little tipsy, so we stumbled into the Tipsy Trumpet. I tend to avoid eateries on Bourbon Street, but mom and I saw crab cakes on the menu, so we decided to try them. The bartender was friendly and took our order - Louisiana Crab Cake (appetizer) and a side of fries. Of course, we needed some libations, so we requested a Strawberry Basil and Bourbon St Lemonade. Soon after our arrival, lighting appeared in the sky and the rain came pouring down. Typical of the South. We were glad to already be indoors because we didn't have an umbrella. The food was fresh and came out quickly. The Louisiana Crab Cake was topped with a Crawfish Mushroom Cream Sauce. The crab cake had a nice consistency and the sauce was tasty. The fries were addictive and delicious! There was a live band playing and they were entertaining. We enjoyed the music while waiting out the storm. The drinks were a bit sweet and light on the alcohol, so once the rain stopped we took them home (which was a few blocks away) and added some more vodka. I would come back for the live music, a nibble, and a straight up vodka soda.

    Jazz Band.
    Glenn J.

    This is a great spot to stop in and listen to some awesome live music! A nice chill place to come in right off Bourbon Street. We listened to a band playing some really good jazz covers; awesome! Service was friendly. The doorman was awesome! He had some crazy stories about the storms in the area and had been through a lot. Definitely take some time to talk with the staff; they have some amazing stories.

    Jenica E.

    Stumbled upon this place walking through Bourbon street. The live music caught our ears so we came in for a drink. The place was nice and wherever you sat you had a good view of the stage. The band played a few popular songs and drinks were reasonably priced with fast service at the bar.

    Erica J.

    We were on the hunt for a shrimp Poboy and was recommended by our friends to come here. We sat at a high top table in the front of the restaurants so we're able to people watch but also still hear the amazing live music upfront. I just ordered an iced tea. My husband ordered a cocktail and we ended up just sharing a Poboy with a side of fries. I wasn't very impressed with the sandwich. It was OK, but it was definitely not something I would order again. If you need something to fill you up and soak up the alcohol give it a try you would probably have a different opinion over mine. The atmosphere is just what you would expect in New Orleans, very festive and the service was great. The live music was definitely a plus and would suggest coming here to get the full experience but maybe order something else.

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    Vivek D.

    Quick and easy spot to grab a few drinks while you may get the chance to hear a band perform. Unlike the pure jazz establishments, it was not as busy and didn't require a cover charge. There's seating around the bar and in the courtyard for dinner. We just stopped by for a quick drink and to hear a band. Feels good sitting around the bar with all the doors and windows opened. Also love the use of the mini trumpets as part of the lighting.

    Watermelon margarita
    Sandra R.

    The food and drinks were good. It was a very nice size portion with enough to take home. The gumbo was actually free with an entree. I enjoyed the live music and sitting at the bar. Our server was very pleasant.

    Stacy L.

    Nice atmosphere, good drinks, live music on the French Quarter. All around good experience.

    Mary Beth D.

    We were a large party of 9. The waiter had a fabulous memory. He wrote nothing down and our order was spot on. However, it took a while to get the food and forever after that to get a check. Good thing we asked for a pitcher of water at the start. Our table had a few drinks, but it would have been impossible to get refills. Overall, the food was delicious, the music a bit loud and the service a bit slow. If you're not in a hurry and you don't want to talk, give this pace a try.

    Maria M.

    We had friends in town so we were doing the tourist troll on Bourbon. The music we heard coming from the Tipsy Trumpet caught our eye and we decided to go inside. We only ordered drinks but the service was fabulous! I loved that they served mocktails for our non drinking friends. The band was tons of fun and we stayed until their set was over. The place was not crowded but definitely a hit with the people that kept coming in. Great seating, lighting, space etc. Oh, and kids are welcome. Lol. I'd come back.

    Catfish po boi
    La Juania M.

    This place had a great vibe. Live music and they were jammin. The food came out fast. I had the special which was a redfish that was top with a crawfish étouffée. The flavor!! It was soo good I could have licked the plate. My friend on the other hand ordered the catfish po boi and was not impressed. The fish was lacking flavor and it was only like on little piece. He did talk to the server who did recommend this to him and she took care of it. But still the next piece was just a little bit better. I would still recommend this place but stay away from the po boi.

    I would've given this place 4 stars because the live music was great and Mariah, our waitress was attentive. Food was not bad. We had ordered 3 Corona, Sunrise mocktail, spinach artichoke, blackened shrimp po boy, and bread pudding. 3 h o u r s later....I had to run to the toilet. It was so bad, I puked through my mouth and nose (which I didn't know that could happen). I took a few Pepto Bismol twice throught the night. I can still taste the after taste of the spinach artichoke and tortilla chips. When I first saw it, I knew it wasnt freshly made but it tasted alright in the beginning. When I reached the bottom, it tasted repulsive so I stopped. My friend had the po boy and he said that he felt uneasy last night too. Could all the food had problems? The only thing we both ate was tortilla chips, bread pudding, and the drinks. After reading some poor reviews from this restaurant, I wonder if we got overcharged too. Everything added up to $88 before tax but our total is over 100.

    Bowl of gumbo, New Orleans trio, crab cake and our drinks.
    Janet B.

    Food was awesome! We had the Taste of New Orleans trio -jambalaya, red beans and rice, shrimp etouffee, a bowl of gumbo and crab cake with crawfish mushroom cream. We were not disappointed. The alcohol drinks were light. Service was good our server was nice. We chose to sit in the patio in the back because the have live music which was great, but we wanted to be able to hear each other talk. We highly recommend Tipsy Trumpet.

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    Nate is an excellent bar tender, friendly, personable and attentive! Good selection of alcohol and good music

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    Great jazz, but the drink I got-bourbon and sprite was almost clear. Did the put they actually put alcohol in my drink??

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    Krystal and Zach were absolutely amazing! Will definitely be back! Thank you for taking care of us during Mardi Gras.

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