For starters, Dr. Vyonne Lewis (yes, a real scientist) refers to herself as a "working owner." That self-effacing description belies the fact that Vyonne's is an expression of culinary and hospitality creativity that comes completely from her heart. This beautiful, relaxing space shares her belief that welcome and activism can work hand in hand to create a unique dining experience. It starts with the entry into this former warehouse, one of the hundreds that give this part of the Crescent City its name. What was once a dark, dank passage is now an inspirational tunnel of light that promises a warm only-at-Vyonne's reception and has become such a focal point that the now-required social media photos of any high quality restaurant experience are (in Vyonne's case) taken there. The tunnel of light opens into the very large courtyard which was the place to be on a sensually warm New Orleans spring evening. Dr. Vyonne gave my companion and I a tour of the restaurant's two levels and while the interior design was French-influenced, her deepest inspiration is women rising throughout the world as so much of the art on Vyonne's walls celebrates women from the culture bearers of the New Orleans to Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado whose Oslo ceremony Dr. Vyonne attended. Vyonne's makes social, cultural, and political advocacy grown and sexy! We sat inside to be among the decor and decided it was time to partake in the establishment's faire. Drinks commenced with stunningly beautiful cocktails: an espresso martini for her and a strawberry-infused lemon drop for me.. Our server (so sorry I forgot her name but she was absolutely lovely and as convivial as our host) was also our mixologist and our drinks were perfectly proportioned, masterfully blended, and properly chilled. We then opened with the crawfish begniets. Now these are not the traditional begnets drenched in powdered sugar with which one would associate with New Orleans. This was a somewhat denser, more savory pastry that paired well with the crawfish sauce ladled atop. Very flavorful and filling. The begniets paired with the Cheux de Bruxelles: Fried Brussel Sprouts with goat cheese and drizzled with bacon-infused vinegrette. Their being fried actually made Brussel sprouts appealing to me and I can't say no to goat cheese. Another hit for Vyonne's. We proceeded to our respective main courses: for her a pasta dish with Broccoli rabe that just carried so many subtle flavors of grain, vegetable, oils and seasonings but is not currently on the menu. I had the Crevette, les pates, and ecrevisse: Shrimp and Crawfish over fresh pappardelle pasta topped with butter cream sauce, garlic, leeks and finished with aged white cheddar cheese and basil. My eyes were bigger than my stomach and I should have kept it at the appetizers but it was quite a decadent dish on which one should splurge when visiting Vyonne's, and I had promised myself I would take a real swing at the menu. Thankfully I was able to bring the food home with me and it travelled very well even with my having to attend a television taping and held up even better the next morning. Of course, we posed for our own photos in the tunnel. New Orleans is place known for legendary eateries that have operated for decades and even over a century. Commander's , Antoine's, Galatoire's, Muriel's, Herbsaint, August, the list is endless. It's why people come to New Orleans. It will take some time, but I believe Vyonne's can join that list of legendary New Orleans places for which people will hop aircraft to experience. And Dr. Vyonne will be there ready to welcome you as she welcomed me. Vyonne's is where you come as a customer and leave as family. As I cannot wait to return to my spiritual home of New Orleans, I can't wait to visit Dr. Vyonne again and keep working my way through the menu. Go see the doc and she will take great care of you. Vyonne's is a must. read more

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We really wanted to love this place. I think they were having an "off" night. One of our group of six loved his food while others did not. The main issue was the service. They were very understaffed. It took forever to even take our order and the room upstairs was so loud and not even half full. We asked to move downstairs where it was quieter and that helped. We could tell this annoyed the server and I heard her say, "We have a difficult table." We were not being difficult. We just wanted a better experience for the money we were paying. The onion soup was good but took a long time to get. My salad with shrimp was pretty boring. One of my colleagues absolutely loved his fish dish. He said it was the best he had ever had. Two colleagues had the pork chop but found it way too rare. We did like the appetizers. After eating just some of our main dishes, we were ready to leave but it took a long time to get the check. By the time we walked out the door we left frustrated. read more

I attended the wine dinner during restaurant week. It was my first time at Vyoone's, and I was excited to try something new. It was a 5 course dinner with some traditional French dishes. The food was pretty good, but maybe a little bread heavy. The duck was my favorite. There was live music, but it was overly loud. It was difficult to hold conversation. The servers were great, and I can tell the owner really cares about her patrons. She knew a lot of people in the room. read more

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Dinner for my teams close out meeting was perfectly complimented by Vyoones staff and service. The food was amazing. I wish I would have take pictures of others food and appetizers but just know their menu was impressive. We shared appetizers of French onion soup, escargot and bone marrow, Brussels sprouts, and crawfish beignets. My dinner was this seared redfish over homemade pasta and sauce with the same filling/dressing from the crawfish beignets. We were seated upstairs and there was another very large 15+ party so service was very "French" and slow. Who h bothered some of my team members but wasn't a big deal to me. So I guess park where it's free so that you can enjoy yourself and not have to worry about feeding the meter or renewing your time. We met the owner and her son they it felt like a nice French and creole inspired dinner at your aunties house. I will definitely return. read more

Vyoone's - Red Fish - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans is home to the BEST food in the United States! This is of course - my personal opinion! With that being said, I think that Vyoone's might just be my new favorite restaurant in the city! I was searching on YouTube for the best black owned restaurants to dine at. This spot was noted on several lists! I immediately went online and made a reservation. My reservation was for 2 on a Sunday at 7:30pm. We arrived around 7:10pm and we were greeted and seated by the owner. Our wait staff approached our table within minutes of us sitting down. He had a great personality and was engaging. After talking with several wait staff about what they enjoyed on the menu we opted to start with the French onion soup, crab cakes and Escargot. The French onion soup is the best French onion soup I have ever tasted. The cheese was rich, the broth was flavorful and the onions cooked to perfection! If you only order one item this is the item to try! The crab cakes would be my second favorite of the starters. I will say that they look nothing like the crab cake dish featured on the menu on the website. The escargot was a little salty. It was good. I will admit that I had the most amazing escargot at a restaurant in NY that I now compare all escargot to! Unfortunately this one has nothing on that dish. For the entrees: I opted for the Dick dish. Website description is as follows: "Confit Duck quarter served with mushroom bread pudding and asparagus topped with fresh oranges and ginger sauce | Willakenzie Pinot Noir." The bread pudding was different but tasty! The asparagus were a little over cooked for me. However, I understand that people have different preferences. I like for my asparagus to still have a little crunch. The duck has great flavor! My friend ordered the pork chop dish. Website description is as follows: "12 oz bone pork chop, corn bread stuffed with local andouille sausage grilled to perfection served with orzo pasta, ground beef, and fresh herbs and veggies, finished with pepper jelly | Willakenzie Pinot Noir." My friend enjoyed the dish. I tried the orzo pasta and would order it as a side item if it were an option! Concerning the ambience, this place is stunning! It really makes you feel like you have left the city and been transported to a cafe in Paris! I could spend hours just soaking in the ambiance. One additional thing to note : when your entree is served you get the chance to pick your own knife from a collection . I think this is a great way to add something extra special to the dining experience! Overall, this spot is aWINNER! It checks all the box's: great food, service, ambiance - and the prices are not too bad!! If you get an opportunity to check this spot out, I don't think you will be disappointed! read more

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Highly recommend if you are looking for authentic creole food in an upscale setting. Reservations recommended. Service was great; the manager even checked on us part way through the meal. The salad is large enough to share. Lamp chops were tender served on mashed potatoes - a vegetable with it would have been nice. The duck was well cooked and not overwhelmed by "orange". Will go back the next time I'm in NOLA. read more

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Vyoone's is a great spot for dinner with friends or special occasions. It's a charming restaurant which catches your attention as you walk through the lights into the beautiful courtyard. The main dining room is quaint and charming as well. Service here is consistently excellent. Now to the food, lol! I had the Poisson Et Pates which was phenomenal, and quite a generous portion. The redfish with lemon beurre blanc sauce was cooked perfectly and the crawfish stuffing was the perfect accompaniment. My friend had the Coteletes D'argneau Grillees and said their lamp chops were perfectly cooked and seasoned. However, they were dismayed that the menu stated it would come with vegetables in addition to mashed potatoes and it was missing the vegetables. Overall, I'd visit Vyoone's again, as it did not disappoint. read more

Vyoone's - Poisson Et Plates - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Ok let me say this.... this place is amazing. From the cosy at home feel with the owner chatting it up and serving you like you a cousin from out of town visiting for the first time, to the impeccable food that provided a serious party of flavor in my mouth, to the cutest pass through a lit up alley with draped lights that lead you into wonderland of enchantment. I'm not exaggerating at all. I was not expecting the opening on the other side of the alley of lights. The whole environment was inviting and comforting all at once. The food, let's get into that. I'm currently on lent and fasting off meat and alcohol so we tried the escargot and as I type this I'm wondering if I should have eaten that. It does slug on the earth! I may need to repent for that slip up. They were served on a bone and the chef carved the marrow out and created a delectable sauce. The scallops were baked in something amazing, I'm pretty sure I could look back at the menu and tell you in what it was baked but I'll leave that to you. What I will say is that when, not if k go back I will order two orders of the scallop appetizers. My entree was redfish on a bed of pasta with spinach and tomatoes. The whole time my taste buds were screaming this should be blackened because I like blackened, so I asked the owner and she said that some of her regulars get it blackened, so the next time I go I'm getting it blackened because I'm going to be a regular. That's not all since I'm not drinking alcohol we had mocktails. I had a peach cinnamon gig and the second time around I asked that ginger beer be added and boom, that was off the chain! So much so, the owner liked it too. I said name it Dr Moctail. If you go, ask Vyoone about the drink. All in all celebrating my homie was great! I'm thinking of having my birthday celebration there in October. You guys should join me. read more

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Amazing place!!! Wait staff was immaculate and everyone was so friendly & accommodating! We will definitely be back. Hidden gem for sure.

I always have a wonderful experience at Vyoone's. The food, service, and ambiance are consistently impeccable. From the steak to the pasta to the oysters, everything is always amazing. It's a great spot whether you're going with friends or planning a date night. You can sit inside or outdoors, either way, you're guaranteed a good time. read more

Vyoone's - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Went here for a birthday dinner. Service, food, and drinks were 10/10. I look forward to coming back. read more

Vyoone's - Redfish with parpadelle pasta - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Came here for the first time recently and it was a good experience! I loved how quaint and tucked away it felt from the busy warehouse district! The entry way is so great and a nice spot for a photo opp! I'm a local and this spot had been on my list for a while! We started with the crab cake app and the scallops. We brought our own wine and the corkage fee is 25 for anyone who is wondering!! Our wine paired great with the steak and BBQ shrimp. We also ordered the lamb chops which were pretty good! We finished with white chocolate bread pudding for dessert! The food was good but not the main star. It was almost great but lacked flavor a bit. For the price point I expected a bit more flavor considering it's "cajun flavor meets fine dining" if you will. The service was really great! I forget our servers name but he really helped make our experience great! We were only 2 out of 10 people in the restaurant and it was great! Nice cozy date spot! read more

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This is a cozy and charming French spot in the Warehouse District, convenient for visiting conventioneers like myself. The restaurant has a smallish dining room and bar, a lovely outdoor courtyard and, I believe, private dining rooms upstairs overlooking the courtyard. The entrance is via a cute walkway past the dining room. Vyoone is the (female) owner/founder's first name. The cuisine is French with some Creole and Afro touches. Longtime waiter Spence assisted greatly in choosing what to order. I started with the crabcakes and French onion soup, both were pretty classic presentations done very well. My entree was the Duck a l'Orange, a confit duck leg and thigh served over a mushroom bread pudding and asparagus with an orange-ginger sauce. Again, tasty and classic. The peach upside down cake was a nice finish. There is a sizable cocktail and wine list, but I had a mocktail instead. The courtyard was a very pleasant dining location. Spence was great, the staff who actually brough the food less so, saying nary a word. Overall a pleasant meal within walking distance from my hotel. read more

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Beautiful little place in the Warehouse District. Although they have been in business for seven years, this was our first try. Service was excellent. Pretty large wine selection. Food was really tasty. We started with the crab cakes and crawfish beignets, with the former taking the nod. She had the BBQ shrimp and grits, and I had the shrimp and crawfish pasta. They were both delicious. We were both happy we found Vyoone's, and will be back. read more

Awful service. Only one server for the entire dining room. We had appetizers after 1.5 hours. Very poorly coordinated. Lot of dishes were never served at all. Others were served cold Not lying, the other table was staring a the fake fireplace and my friend directed my attention to a mouse in the dining room. The manhattan was rather watery and the dining room is hard on the ears Burger: Very good flavor portion and presentation. It was a little salty Sadly by the time it reached the table the burger was cold. French onion soup: Warm but not hot. Very tasty I would Likely order again Crab cakes had rave reviews Sadly my group was ready to Run from this establishment. The servers did not seem to care as they were receiving the automatic gratuity for our group. read more

Vyoone's is definitely a must try in the Warehouse District. Not only is the space full of New Orleans charm with a gorgeous courtyard with string lights strewn throughout. There's two levels to the restaurant and the entire space can be rented out for events. Vyoone's has hosted weddings, birthday parties, corporate events and more. The food is beyond delicious as the menu is inspired by French and Afro-creole recipes from the owner's mother's kitchen. My favorite items include the famous French onion soup, the crab cakes and crawfish beignets. The desserts are also the absolute best- my favorite is the bread pudding and then the peach cake. The service is A-1, the owner is onsite frequently and is always checking in with guests. It's so lovely to have such a personal touch. I can't wait to go back for more of the menu. read more

Vyoone's - Peach cake - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I went to this restaurant last night, where I had a delicious salad with a champagne vinaigrette, followed by the best crabcakes I have ever had aside from the ones on the Maryland coast many years ago. The crabcakes were filled with mild, delicate, and delicious crab coated with a thin layer of perfectly browned, homemade Panko and a lovely creole sauce, which I washed down with a fragrant glass of Burgundian Chablis. I am going back tonight for the chef's famous French onion soup and crayfish beignet topped with crayfish sauce. I'm sure I won't be disappointed. read more

The owner/ Noah and other service was good . The host Guy was inviting.Shrimp and cake pasta was good . We added Crabmeat and crabcake .Drinks was tasty. The ambiance was stunning.We will return . read more

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My husband and I had a wonderful experience dining at Vyoone last evening. We appreciated everything from the beautiful restaurant setting to the attentive service to the delicious French-Creole cuisine. Can't wait to return! read more

This is a tough one for me. I found Vyoone's on a best of list. The interior is fairly simple, it can actually get quite loud. The service is warm, friendly, and earnest. The French Onion Soup is probably the best I've had...just perfect. The crawfish beignets lacked flavor. Our entrees were very disappointing. I had the duck l'orange - it was described as crispy but it was overcooked I couldn't really make out the skin. The asparagus was so overcooked that it seemed like it could've been frozen. The pork chop was ok - a bit dry. Cocktails were good. Really had high hopes for this place. read more

"Off the path excellence" Looking for something more local and non-touristy? This place will welcome you when you tire of Bourbon St and Frenchman Ave and want something friendlier, different and away from the hoi polloi. What's to cheer - Great seating options - up, down and intimate courtyard. - Award winning French Onion soup - Good escargot, which is hard to find in NOLA - Solid duck and scallop dishes - Really personable service - good wine list What's to jeer - Appetizers are better than the entrees - A little pricey - salad has waaaayyy too much dressing read more

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Came here because I heard they had best crab cakes and it was really good! We also got the craw fish beignets and they were so good. Would recommend ask for extra sauce. We also got the scallops and it was great as well. Also the entrance is beautiful! I would have given it a 5 stars except for our waiter. He was not very friendly and made a mistake on our bill and did not apologize. I really loved this place but our waiter did not make us feel welcome. The bar tender and the host were great! read more

Vyoone's - Crab cakes, craw dad beignets, scallops - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is now my favorite French restaurant in New Orleans. The food was great and inventive but also very filling and comforting and in surprisingly large portions. The server was competent and friendly and they came over to check on us frequently but not too frequently. Ambiance was very nice as well. A+ read more

Vyoone's - The entrance - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The food was amazing. Just go. You'll be happy you did. They were down a bartender, so we couldn't get bar service, but once we were seated, the service was great read more

We came here with a couple friends during COOLinary, hoping to have a good dinner with the prefixed meal. It happened to be the weekend of white linen night, which is right around the corner from them, and they had decided to not do the COOLinary menu that night for the event. It was a little disappointing but we understood why and that it was partly a lack of planning on our part. The server was very kind and went to check with the kitchen to see what could be done, and thankfully they allowed us to have one of the two entrees meant for the prefixed menu. We thought it was gonna be a good dinner from there but it felt like the food let us down every step of the way until the dessert. The French onion soup was too salty and I only ate half of it. The beef Wellington appetizer had the pastry undercooked and the beef over cooked. I think this was our biggest disappointment because we were looking forward to it the most. The filet was standard, it was cooked properly. It didn't disappoint but also didn't blow us away. The white chocolate bread pudding was the best part of our meal. It wasn't overly sweet or rich, it was just right! Overall, we weren't very happy with this place for the quality of food. The service was good and tried to be as accommodating as they could, which we really appreciated. So three stars for service and location. I don't think we'll return here anytime soon. read more

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A nice bartender at Pat O'Brien's recommended to go to Vyoone's so we had to add it to our trip. I first came here in 2021 and ordered the award winning French Onion Soup. It was my first time trying the dish and it was so delicious and perfect. We made a second trip to NOLA and we made sure to add Vyoone's to our list again. However, this time, the soup tasted different and too salty. It was a little disappointing compared to the first time but it was still good. The servers are very friendly and welcoming. Overall, I'd give Vyoone's a 4.5 because it was a nice atmosphere and I'm looking forward to coming back. read more

Vyoone's - French Onion Soup (2021) - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great service and quaint French experience. We were greeted and seated by the Owner, Yvonne, she was welcoming and served as our primary server for this birthday dinner. Located outside of the hustle and bustle of The French Quarter and is in the Central Business District which means parking was still at a premium. We lucked up and found a parking space about a block away. We arrived a tad late for our reservation, but was assured that we would still have a memorable experience. We ordered the soup du jour which was a gumbo. It was tasty, but in a city that is known for its gumbo, I would recommend you leave that dish to the locals. We also ordered the crab cakes and salmon crevettes, this was Yvonne's version of smoked salmon with capers, dill herbed cream cheese served with toasted baguette. The crab cakes, served as an order or 2 was the best appetizer hands down. The other two while plated nicely were a bit bland. For our entrees, we both ordered the grilled fish with andouille sausage stuffing served over top of house made noodles, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes finished with a lemon butter Blanc Sauce. The dish was seasoned nicely, Presented beautifully but request a little extra sauce when ordering the dish versus once you have already began eating the dish. We ordered dessert to go because we were already full. We ordered bread pudding and a Chocolate Cake. There is a small outdoor courtyard that allows for outdoor dining. read more

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Came for my mother's 70th birthday and had an amazing time. We loved everything, but especially the French onion soup, brussel sprouts and bread pudding. They were so kind and welcoming and made her birthday one of a kind! read more

Vyoone's - Cheers to the birthday girl! - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The food and the ambiance was amazing! The staff were very cordial and allowed my friend and I to sit for awhile longer after eating. Also beautiful outside courtyard seating. read more

A very beautiful place to dine in and to enjoy with friends Went to New Orleans for business trip and I saw the great reviews. This me and my colleague went for a try. Very good service. The food is yummy too. I like the baguette, very crunchy outside yet soft inside. The duck confit is crispy yet soft inside. The sauce is on the sweet side Very great dinning experience read more

Vyoone's - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Found ourselves a group of 6 and no plan for dinner. We happened in Vyoone's and I'm thrilled we did. A long hallway of hanging lights (think Christmas) greets the walk into the dining room. I believe it is Ms Vyoone who greets you at the front and sees you to a cool vibe, comfortable, this is what I think when I think Nola kind of room. The servers truly seem they are thrilled you are there. The bar is in sight of the tables and they are having fun too. The gumbo and French onion soups are a must. The seasoned pork chop over greens with sweet potato just a real homemade quality. Sometimes you stumble into good luck and great time. read more

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Good place with great service. Food was good and the drinks were good as well. Pretty pricy, but well worth it. I had shrimp and grits, and my wife had the stuffed mushrooms. I will return. read more

Vyoone's - Stuffed mushrooms - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Sat at the bar for dinner. All of the staff were very friendly. I had the BBQ shrimp as my dinner. It was flavorful and well prepared. It got busy as we were leaving so I would recommend a reservation. read more

Such a wonderful dinner. We were hoping to be sat as a walk in t nearby Merils but the wait was going to be a couple hours and we were not interested in waiting that long so we walked down the block and nearly right next door saw the lovely Vyoone's through the window and it looked like they had availability. We we graciously seated and an incredibly unexpected but truly enjoyable dining experience unfolded. The ambiance i see fantastic. You ca comfortably talk to your friends with isn't always possible in the cacophony of many established NOLA landmark restaurants. The servers were incredibly attentive and efficient without pretensions or judgement. The food was simply delicious from the appetizer to the soup and our main dishes. So happy that our second choice became a first rate epic NOLA dining experience. Highly recommended! read more

Really good service and food. I had the shrimp and pasta and my husband had crab cakes.Delicious! Our waitress was fantastic and the owner was very sweet. Each time we visit New Orleans we must come here. I told my fellow travelers about this place as well. So worth it! read more

Absolutely the best French onion soup in the world. The lamb is cooked to perfection and better than the lamb I had in Ireland. The ambience is relaxed. The staff is true Creo in their cooking and their attitudes very friendly folks very casual, but unbelievable food for a real treat snails with bone broth Unbelievable. read more

Just entering the restaurant is a twinkling greeting. I had a deliciously sexy southern belle cocktail, followed by their famous French onion soup. I was instantly reminded of my French grandmother's amazing culinary skills. I was enjoying every bite. My entree was the redfish with crawfish stuffing pappardella pasta spinach tomatoes and mushrooms with a buttery wine sauce. The fish was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. Thank you for the fabulous dinner with the unexpected reminder of my loving grandmother. Excellent food, service and atmosphere. read more

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the food was fantastic. onion soup, kale salad, shrimp and grits and daily fish. ended with white chocolate bread pudding. everything was completely on point. drawbacks were some slow service and it was really loud. would 100% go back read more

The food was 10/10. The service was 10/10. Great aesthetic. Overall great experience and would absolutely recommend!

Dining at Vyoone's was like sitting down to a family dinner - the staff made me feel at home, and the food tasted homemade. I had an escargot dish to start, and it was the highlight of the meal. Cooked to perfection, with the right amount of garlic and cheese, and it came with lightly toasted bread that was delicious. I was practically licking the plate before they took it away! For my main, I had a fried soft shell crab with potatoes and other trimmings. The crab was delicious, but the potatoes could have used a little more seasoning to keep things interesting. Overall, the dish was a little heavier than I had hoped, with a fair amount of oil. Still really good though. I would certainly come back to try more from their menu, it screams authenticity and has lots of local flavors to offer. Plus the outdoor and indoor settings are nice, it's a great spot for an upscale dinner. read more

Vyoone's - Entrance through this alley - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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