Bayou Bar

Visited twice had drinks and dinner. Their sugar cane old fashioned is top notch. The red beans, rice and ham steak is distinctly flavored. Really good. Old School atmosphere at its best. Just sit there and watch the trolleys go bye.

Amazing food and drinks , tried bay leaf cocktail and old fashioned both are very unique and they have the best live jazz.

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!

Great service and food for an early evening dinner! I had the catfish sandwich with the Parmesan garlic fries. My drink of choice was the Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. They have a good selection of bourbon.

Wonderful atmosphere, best burger and duck gumbo ever. Stephanie behind the bar was such a pleasure!!! Loved this place

Great atmosphere great food and drinks. The service is on point! The food menu is limited but everything in it is top notch!