Jazz Cafe

I love the Palm Court. It is an upscale supper club, really. This concept is actually quite unique in the FQ. Most places offer either food OR music, and if it's combined it's in the form of a bar with music that also offers food. PC is not a bar per se. There is one important thing you should know before you go to this delightful establishment. Most if not all the customers here have made reservations in advance. The PC opens at 7pm and most folks reserve their tables for 7 or 7:30. So, everyone is coming in at the same time. Whilst the menu is select (only around 8 mains to choose from), the kitchen seems to prepare everything from scratch and is overwhelmed with multiple orders all at the same time. People are not randomly wandering in off the street at various times, like most restaurants. All this to say... be ready to wait a while for your food. Quite a while! Get in the mindset that you are having a slow, leisurely, unhurried meal with a wonderful jazz band playing in a beautiful classic New Orleans setting, have a couple of beverages, kick back and relax. Don't come here if you're in a hurry. This is a place to savor and relish. It is worth the wait. We didn't understand why the food was taking so long. I complained to the server, a lady who told us she'd just started working there. Her initial response was WAY off... she actually said, "well do you want to eat, or do you want to leave?" My, my. She evidently reconsidered her defensive and arguably belligerent response and came back from the kitchen with an apology, an explanation of "the system " and an offer of 2 free drinks. We lowered our raised eyebrows and sipped our free drinks. That was the only fly in the chardonnay. Anyhow. I had the steak pie and mash. As a fellow Yorkshire-woman, I appreciated the owner Nina and her influence here on the menu. You never see steak pie on any menu in the States so I was tickled by this. It was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS, I am still drooling over the memory of it! My husband got the filet and although it was a tad overcooked it was still very tender and flavorful. The band was Kevin Louis et al. They were really great, we were so entertained. I hope the PC will be around for a long time to come. The FQ needs this place to stay!

Absolutely incredible. A night full of incredible music, made very personal and we were able to interact with the band, give requests etc. The service was perfect, very friendly. Meals were timed well with the bands sets, and the food was just beautiful. Best meal in town. All round 10/10. If I’m ever back in New Orleans, I know where I’m going!

This experience was the best I had in New Orleans. The atmosphere and aesthetic was relaxing and amazing. The best food we had on our entire trip. The music was phenomenal along with the wait staff. If you’re looking for a Resturant with live music for the whole family highly recommend. This is great for the feel of New Orleans jazz music and food. If I could give it more stars I would. I will be sure to let anyone I know that comes to New Orleans to come this place.

What a wonderful experience. Nina was an awesome host. John, our server was impeccable. The food was outstanding. Above all, Lars Edegran and The Palm Court Jazz Band were the reason we came to The Big Easy. Soulful Jazz at its best made dining an absolute pleasure. When next we return to New Orleans we will for sure return to The Palm Court Jazz Cafe.

Went to the Palm Court Jazz Cafe on Decatur Street for my 70th birthday (flying from Chicago). I had previously visited the place when I put on a jazz convention in New Orleans in 2012. The place is very elegant and the food is superb. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. The service is both friendly and excellent. There is a nominal charge of $10 for the live New Orleans style jazz music. A real bargain, as we saw three sets by a wonderful group led by top NOLA trumpeter, Leroy Jones who had been playing at Preservation Hall earlier that day.