Clancy's Restaurant

Hands down my favorite spot in the city. Everything is amazing. From the food, the drinks, atmosphere, service. Top notch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were a table for 4 with 8 pm reservations. We sat unattended for a long time. Finally we grabbed the general manager , 50 minutes after our 8 pm seating , and he apologized stating that they should not have seated our tables all at the same time. We did not get our entrees for 70 minutes after our order being taken. So finally eating our meal 2 hours after our reservations. We were given three differing excuses as to why it happened, with a complete lack of hospitality.
So food was good but nothing worth the wait. We were offered a glass of wine for our inconvenience. We were also offered a free dessert but declined. The bill came and a “free dessert” was charged on our bill and had to be removed. We tipped appropriately for our meal but did not find this establishment honest or gracious for all their errors. Walked right by general manager as we exited who never looked up to acknowledge us or to apologize for a really disappointing experience.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Pescado y las pastas el ambiente

Made reservations two weeks in advance to celebrate my wife's Birthday and asked to be seated downstairs. No problem. Arrived five minutes before our 6:30 reservations and were asked to stand in the bar area until called. Waited 45 minutes before being told that we would have to dine upstairs, to which I complained and we were told to leave. I have been coming to Clancy's since Billy Slaten and others bought this Po-Boy shop and turned it into this wonderful restaurant. In all of this time I have never ever been treated with such disrespect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Crab Salad

Wonderful dinner and fantastic service! We had the blistered shishito peppers with whopped feta and the crab salad for starters. For the main course, we got lobster and wild mushroom risotto and the veal with lump crabmeat. We rounded out the meal with the bananas foster bread pudding. Everything was excellent!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always come to Clancy’s when I’m in New Orleans. Never disappointed. Great food. Understated elegance. Gracious service. (Julie is my favorite but they’re all tops)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood

Exceptional! Had the almondine. Best fish I've ever had. 10/10 service. Wanted for nothing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a difference a year makes… I visited in June 2023 for a birthday celebration & thoroughly enjoyed the food. Our waiter was subpar for a fine dining experience & neglected to really serve us consistently. We requested a new waiter then things were great! I frequently visit many restaurants in the city and I wanted to celebrate my brother’s birthday with excellent food so we selected Clancy’s, however this visit was not up to any of our expectations.

Our waiter was very welcoming the atmosphere was not quite as inviting as last time but that is the least of our concern. It was 6 guest we ordered Oyster Brie it is not a dish I would ever order again. It was just that bad!

The food lacked seasoning and it was just a very bland experience. I ordered waygu steak medium temperature and it came out seared hard on the edges and rare & my accompanying fries were not edible. They had been fried long before steak preparation and were extremely hard. I sent them back of course. Same for another guest. The food just lacked flavor from the gumbo to the soft shell crab and the lamb was extremely dry. The best thing we had was drinks honestly.

When visiting a fine dining establishment certain expectations must be met minimally from the customer as well as the establishment. There was a couple seated directly next to us and he conveniently took his shoes off and crossed his legs as though he were inside of his home. It was very obvious and could be seen from many angles. I thought for certain that management would address it immediately, but it was never acknowledged. Quite uncomfortable as we observed other tables in disbelief as well!

Simply we won’t be returning but we were not pleased with dinner & now I must make up a monumental celebration because they just did not meet any of our expectations!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 4

I get that Clancy's is as old school as they come & they take care of their regulars (of which there are many)--but their reservation system (or lack thereof) since Covid is frustrating to say the least. Called the other day, was told they only take rez's 30 days in advance (OK), but the only ones they accept were for 5:30p & 9p----?????. Was told we could show up "and see what happens". Again, understand this restaurant operates on their regulars getting first dibs, but to give no one else consideration is off putting to say the least

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Clancys is a gem of a restaurant! First off our waiter Martin was a total professional and we had a blast with him all night. We got in late after a Tulane move in and we’re blown away at the excellent dinner. I had lightly breaded drum fish with crab meat and an incredible sauce. Tasty martinis also!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lemon Ice Box Pie, Oysters & Brie, Pan Roast Chicken Tchoupitoulas, Fried Oysters with Brie

Food and service second to none!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Clancy’S Crabmeat Salad, Pannee Veal Annunciation, Deviled Eggs, Crab Salad

Everything was fantastic. Our server Juan was very attentive and engaging. The crab salad was delicious. Our assistant server Lee was also fantastic, and went the extra mile for us.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Risotto, Crab Salad

Do the phones work at this place? Have been calling them today since 11:00 and either rings endlessly or busy tone. Rlly wanted to try this place out but if reservations are required and they won’t answer the phone, not sure how it will be possible.

Service: 1

Everything about clancys is just perfect, from the way the employees care for us customers to the great taste and quality of the food and desserts, I want to commend the employees working here. Thank you all so much for everything

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Celebrating love with the co-worker/family unit while In New Orleans. Can't say enough wonderful things about this gorgeous place. The first course with the fried oysters and brie was phenomenal. Veal meatballs and crab salad really were the foreplay before the main course. We had steak, smoked fried blue crab, lobster risotto, and the fish of the day. The staff were amazing, and they even accommodated us the day before with a reservation for 6. Outstanding quality and a night we won't forget. Thank you!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Oysters with Brie