Buffa's
1001 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans
(504) 949-0038
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So happy that the place is amazing. Makes me feel like home. Mr.Bob, aka tailess, Mr. Puge, and the rest of the staff make me feel welcome everytime I walk in.
Ruben is amazing and the prices are right.
As a overnight worker, I am glad I feel safe there. Much love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The TV was blaring a game that nobody was watching, we waited over an hour for an order of cheese curds, fries, and wings. Food was decent but expensive for what it was, and certainly not worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Right across the street from our hotel
Live music and good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I had to clean my own table even though the waitress/ bartender was not busy. Then I had to go to the bar to give our order. I paid $73 to do all the waitress work and then she wanted a tip.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Born and raised here and never ate the burger at Buffa’s since I’m usually at Port Of Call a block down, so I’m gonna compare and contrast. Buffa’s hamburger patty has POC’s beaten on flavor, it’s excellent, but Buffa’s isn’t as generous with the cheese as POC is.
I also substituted fries for a side salad, which I figured there would be a charge for, I have zero problem with that. What I do have an issue with is being charged .50 for salad dressing when that’s something that should automatically come with the salad. Also, for those of you that hate mushrooms like I do, be warned that they dump GIANT mushroom slices right on top the salad, so be sure to tell them to leave those in the kitchen. I tried the garlic vinaigrette per another review I read, and it was okay but a little on the sweeter side so I wouldn’t order it again and stick to my blue cheese. I also didn’t understand being charged $2 because I had a To Go order. I always leave a tip for to go orders, but by being auto charged $2 to just put my plate into a plastic bag with zero utensils or napkins, that discourages me from doing so. Despite these critiques, the food was delicious and I would definitely visit them again to try something else.
A side note, another review mentioned “a stray cat roaming around” well he’s not technically a stray, it’s the bar’s cat and he’s well taken care of and fed and doesn’t bother anybody. Don’t like it, don’t come. 🤷🏽♀️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great place for comfort food and drink and open 24hrs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It has the good food AWESOME chefs I highly recommend to anyone who's hungry or just having a good time
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I do love this place as a divey / authentic neighborhood music spot. On my 50th birthday, my infant niece was kicked out of this bar which will be a story told at her wedding. Funny enough, you can do almost anything in NOLA but you best not bring a baby into a bar even when it’s quiet and empty on a Tuesday afternoon. On this visit, we came to see Chaz’s washboard band which was super cool. We were a bit turned off by the $10 cover… we tip bands generous but this cover capped us at the 10 cuz it made us a bit crabby. But overall really fun.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Loved it when we were staying in nola for a week.
Ate there 4x!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here with my friend for red beans and rice and a cocktail and David the bartender was so nice !!!! I would reccomend!!
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The bartender Dave was the best lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came between 12AM - 1:30AM, and right off the bat the bartender made a comment about me asking too many questions (What was her well tequila? What was her top shelf tequila? And how much was each one? For reference, they only had 1 well & technically 3 mid shelf & 1 top shelf tequilas: Milargo $25, Corralejo $27, Cimarron $33, and Codigo $55). You’d think she’d be making those comments as if it were busy, but nope! There’s only 4 of us in here 😂 I ordered the $32 redfish & Cesar salad and it was TO DIE FOR 😍 When I told the bartender my drink order which was a double shot of tequila on the rocks, 1 canned drink, and a water, she refused me the water. I had to literally ask the cook for water. When I tried to make change for a $20 for the slot machines to gamble, she never made eye contact with me and continued talking to other patrons. She gave me 2 x $5’s & 1 x $10 (I specifically told her before she handed me any money I wanted 3 x $5’s & 5 x $1’s…twice). When I told her I needed a to-go box she huffed and a puffed and almost blew my house down… I’ve been dining in for almost an hour and a half now, and get this the bartender has checked on me a total of 0 times, AND I’M SITTING RIGHT IN FRONT OF HER…AT THE BAR!! I know, a shock. I feel like the roaches outside get better service than I do. With all that being said, I would come here again for the food. The redfish is sooo good. However, I might just order take out next time! 😂
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Friendly bartender and cold drinks!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I like the customer service here
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Classic New Orleans neighborhood bar withgreat menu and great music schedule.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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