Bayou Bar And Grill

Wow! We had a fantastic time at the Bayou Bar yesterday evening. The service? On point: well-timed and not intrusive, and our server JC treated us like royalty. The food? Each of our four dishes were so tasty, flavorful and fresh. (They have a much larger menu than what you see online, so there are plenty of options to choose from.) We are vegan, and I wasn't sure if there would be much for us to eat, but I just reached out in advance and the team was so accommodating to our request. Of course, we sampled a few of their drinks, and each one was fabulous, in both taste and presentation. The music? Their Wednesday night jazz combo was so good - a great interpretation of some quintessential tunes and some that we didn't recognize - all were outstanding. The band interacted with the crowd and seemed to be having as much fun as the listeners. The atmosphere? If you are like me, I love a good ambiance. The Bayou Bar is warm and welcoming and it was fun watching the St. Charles streetcar outside the window. We enjoyed the lovely holiday decorations and particularly the cocktail ornaments. (Do be aware that the bar is lively and popular - at least it was last night - so get there early if you want a seat!) We also had the pleasure of meeting Katie, the manager. She was so friendly and professional, and you could tell she really cared for her team and the patrons. She has done an amazing job curating an over-the-top experience. Our visits on this trip to New Orleans have included the Commander's Palace and the Grill Room at the Windsor Court and our experience at the Bayou Bar blew both of those institutions out of the water. We will be back for sure!

First night in New Orleans and this place was a warm welcome! Cocktails and food were both on point and the live music was wonderful. Our server was welcoming and attentive as well. We had our two teens with us and this fit the bill for a family friendly live music experience. Would definitely visit again next time we are in New Orleans!

I wasn't expecting this place to be as good as it was as the street it is on felt quite bland when we went, but I was pleasantly surprised at how great it was. Their gumbo stood out to me as pretty unique - I think it had a strong cloves or nutmeg flavor - and it was delicious, as were the sticky ribs. Drinks were also excellent, and the wait staff were friendly and attentive. Atmosphere inside is great, too, with the exception being that it was basically empty for our mid-Sunday visit. It was also quite expensive, so be ready for that. Regardless, I very much enjoyed this place and would recommend it.

Stopped in just for a quick drink while touring the garden district. Wonderful place to stop. Great drinks and had a great conversation with the bar tender. We had the best catfish sandwich we have ever had. Large filet, deep-fried, and a homemade coleslaw on the top. Also, a really great gumbo soup. Great cocktails! My wife had a pear drink that had a rose petal on the top of the drink. I'm glad we stopped in. As a history teacher, I also got my take of history with the picture of the official signing of the Saints into the NFL. Who knew it was done right here?