The Maison

When on vacation in New Orleans we were told the best live jazz is on Frenchman Street. We stumbled across The Maison and were very happy with the quality of the music and the venue, it was a lot of fun to watch performers play there. The food was decent venue food, but nothing special compared to some of the other places in the area. If you want to see some live jazz music, I encourage you to check it out.

Completely amazing venue for live music and drinks! We managed to catch The Smoking Time Jazz Club with Norbert Susemihl on the trumpet, Shot Gun Jazz Band featuring Ronell Johnson and Sunny Side Jazz Band who were brilliant and so entertaining! We stayed directly opposite, so were treated to a variety of music from Maison and other venues down the street throughout our stay. Maison is a must if you visit NOLA!

We skipped Bourbon St. to walk Frenchman and it was worth it. The Maison was a nice spot, we sat in the back away from the crowd and had some good drinks with nice music! I’d definitely return and try the food. It was weird there were attendees in the bathroom wanting tips for handing you a paper towel but that might be normal there. It was also interesting I got carded twice, once at the door and again at the bar. I suppose you can never be too safe.

The band we got to see was great. The food was good. The server was likely overworked and as a result a bit surly (im going to blame management, and the roach in the bathroom was huge and looked way too well fed so definitely blaming the management) One item of note here. They have a drink per set requirement. Which in and of itself isn't an issue. However, if you come in at the last 2 songs of the 1st gig, order a round of drinks and food for everyone only to have the server come over and bark that more drinks need to be bought due to this rule (as the next band is setting up), you may be tempted to want to let others know, as I am doing now. Ps the folks I was with all think 4 stars was generous.

This was great for dinner and music. We did book online as was Sat night but there were tables available through the evening for walk ins. Booking cost was 20$. Short menu but gumbo fries, Cajun fries were tasty. The bread pudding was delicious! Drinks were good too. You don't have to order food to listen to jazz (which was excellent) but minimum one drink per person per set.

Great spot to listen to music and enjoy live jazz. We enjoyed our cocktails and the service was great. I got the Wandering Jasmine which was a great gin cocktail I could have drank all day. He got a Port Orleans which he also enjoyed. This place has many of their own infused liquors too which would be fun to try. We only drank here so no comments on the food but loved the drinks and music.