Our flight was delayed 5hrs so checked in our hotel and hit the streets for food. Found Cornet very quickly. Got the red beans and rice. It was delicious and hit the spot. Service was slow but it seemed she was the only one waiting on people. it was a bar that served food so expect noise. We will be back
lynda r.
Meh. Right in the heart of the loud seedy area of Bourbon street. The balcony seating is a plus, but the host situation to get there certainly needs work. The food was meh.
Kathleen R.
We had dinner here our first night in New Orleans. The bartender overcharged for our drinks and put the remaining money in her tip jar. The food was average and the waitress was very nice. I wouldn't recommend this place. We sat on the balcony and enjoyed the show on bourbon street.
Earl Z
Nice sports bar on bourbon street that is a bit more laid back than other bars on the street. The older gentleman at the door gave us the history of the place. The bartender was on point!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boudin Balls, Shrimp PO'Boy
Wayne Lawson
Did not have food here but atmosphere was just fine. We were only having drinks at the bar. Ridiculous priced. There was a restaurant upstairs we did not venture. Lots did as we were sitting.Went once, probably be
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Carlie Thomas
Great atmosphere lots of history and the red head bartender was the sweetest lady
This review is for Cornet as a balcony rental venue - not a restaurant. We got tickets for the balcony during one night at Mardi Gras this year, and overall, it was OK. We had done this previously at a different place further down Bourbon, and the food, drinks, and dance music made it amazing. In that respect, Cornet was a bit of a letdown. Food was so so with minimal variety, and drink options were very limited and not good. They also had bright lights on both inside and on the balcony taking away the fun of the blinking lights from light up beads as well as blinding people on the street trying to look up at you to catch beads. The location is excellent and right around the midway point of the Bourbon craziness. The balcony is also very large, accommodating a lot more guests than most. It was still fun to be up and out of the craziness for a night. Overall, in reviewing it specifically for a Mardi Gras balcony rental, it's ok and does the job. Visiting again, we'd probably look into some other venues.
Trinity Davies
Walking along Bourbon street looking for a place to eat and thought I’d try this place as they had a man at the door inviting people in. Sat up at the bar and easily made friends on either side (we were all solo diners). Had the hurricane drink (was very sweet and never did see the bartender make it so have no idea how much/if any? Rum was included but couldn’t taste it at all) and tried the SATCHMO SAMPLER - Trio of New Orleans classics jambalaya, red beans & gumbo. I only liked the red beans and rice sampler (right side of picture). Not sure what the dried up brown rice in the middle sampler was supposed to be? And whatever the sampler was on the left? ?♀️ I also never did get a glass of water that I asked for and when I asked for the tab the waitress told me what I owed but no receipt. I asked for a receipt and noticed a 15% auto gratuity had already been included. AND another $1 added for a non cash adjustment - except I paid with cash so what does that mean? I flagged the bartender girl down again and asked about the auto gratuity and she said that Cornet always adds that 15% to every cheque and when I asked about the $1 cash adjustment she said that it didn’t apply to me because I paid cash BUT it did apply to me because it was on my bill and I had already paid my bill with cash. So beware this place because they are already adding in their “tip” without you knowing about it and also charging a non cash adj even when you pay in cash. Plus the food wasn’t very good and the service was terrible. I left and went somewhere else for something to eat and drink after this very disappointing rip off experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Donna Giovingo
Super friendly staff and nice place to people watch from upstairs. Had great drinks and bartender was super nice!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries
Hans Humpf
Beer from tap is only served in plastic cups and it was still green with no taste a few days after St. Patrick's day, food is average, pasta killed with heavy cream sauce, there are much better places in NOLA, also there is an extra charge for paying with credit card and service charge is automatically added, I know this only from tourist places.
Posted some pics on their site of Bourbon Street in the daytime before the crowds emerged. We were up on the balcony for a few drinks before moving on. I'm a new fan of the drink, Pimms Cup.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stormigail Smith
I love the door man who loves this place and loves talking about it and all the history of Louis Armstrong & the family that raised him, gave him his first Cornet, and which hangs here since he grew up and could buy a bigger, better trumpets!
LISA BROWN
My husband and I sat at the bar, ordered drinks and appetizers. The staff was very warm and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boudin Balls
Stephanie C.
Everyone on staff was so nice except our waitress Marissa. I am unsure of how she has a job, let alone a job as a server. It took over 15 min to even be acknowledged and 20 more to receive a hot beer to which she goes oh are they warm.....which then took another 20 minutes to receive a draft beer which arrived about the time we were taking our last bite. Asked for the check and she brought it back and threw it on the table. To preserve the cool ambience of this bar, I highly recommend getting rid of her because everyone else who had a different server seemed to have a much better experience.
Greg P.
The service from Marissa was the worst I've had down here. On a not very busy day took her 11 minutes to greet us. Another 10 minutes to bring a beer that was hot. Another 23 minutes to bring a cold beer. Then slammed the ticket down when we asked for our check. Will never be back here and would warn others as well. On the bright side the other staff seemed nice and the food was above average.
Our flight was delayed 5hrs so checked in our hotel and hit the streets for food. Found Cornet very quickly. Got the red beans and rice. It was delicious and hit the spot. Service was slow but it seemed she was the only one waiting on people. it was a bar that served food so expect noise. We will be back
Meh. Right in the heart of the loud seedy area of Bourbon street. The balcony seating is a plus, but the host situation to get there certainly needs work. The food was meh.
We had dinner here our first night in New Orleans. The bartender overcharged for our drinks and put the remaining money in her tip jar. The food was average and the waitress was very nice. I wouldn't recommend this place. We sat on the balcony and enjoyed the show on bourbon street.
Nice sports bar on bourbon street that is a bit more laid back than other bars on the street. The older gentleman at the door gave us the history of the place. The bartender was on point!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boudin Balls, Shrimp PO'Boy
Did not have food here but atmosphere was just fine. We were only having drinks at the bar. Ridiculous priced. There was a restaurant upstairs we did not venture. Lots did as we were sitting.Went once, probably be
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Great atmosphere lots of history and the red head bartender was the sweetest lady
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Draft Beer Sizes, Fries, Fried Alligator
This review is for Cornet as a balcony rental venue - not a restaurant. We got tickets for the balcony during one night at Mardi Gras this year, and overall, it was OK. We had done this previously at a different place further down Bourbon, and the food, drinks, and dance music made it amazing. In that respect, Cornet was a bit of a letdown. Food was so so with minimal variety, and drink options were very limited and not good. They also had bright lights on both inside and on the balcony taking away the fun of the blinking lights from light up beads as well as blinding people on the street trying to look up at you to catch beads. The location is excellent and right around the midway point of the Bourbon craziness. The balcony is also very large, accommodating a lot more guests than most. It was still fun to be up and out of the craziness for a night. Overall, in reviewing it specifically for a Mardi Gras balcony rental, it's ok and does the job. Visiting again, we'd probably look into some other venues.
Walking along Bourbon street looking for a place to eat and thought I’d try this place as they had a man at the door inviting people in. Sat up at the bar and easily made friends on either side (we were all solo diners). Had the hurricane drink (was very sweet and never did see the bartender make it so have no idea how much/if any? Rum was included but couldn’t taste it at all) and tried the SATCHMO SAMPLER - Trio of New Orleans classics jambalaya, red beans & gumbo. I only liked the red beans and rice sampler (right side of picture). Not sure what the dried up brown rice in the middle sampler was supposed to be? And whatever the sampler was on the left? ?♀️ I also never did get a glass of water that I asked for and when I asked for the tab the waitress told me what I owed but no receipt. I asked for a receipt and noticed a 15% auto gratuity had already been included. AND another $1 added for a non cash adjustment - except I paid with cash so what does that mean? I flagged the bartender girl down again and asked about the auto gratuity and she said that Cornet always adds that 15% to every cheque and when I asked about the $1 cash adjustment she said that it didn’t apply to me because I paid cash BUT it did apply to me because it was on my bill and I had already paid my bill with cash. So beware this place because they are already adding in their “tip” without you knowing about it and also charging a non cash adj even when you pay in cash. Plus the food wasn’t very good and the service was terrible. I left and went somewhere else for something to eat and drink after this very disappointing rip off experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Super friendly staff and nice place to people watch from upstairs. Had great drinks and bartender was super nice!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries
Beer from tap is only served in plastic cups and it was still green with no taste a few days after St. Patrick's day, food is average, pasta killed with heavy cream sauce, there are much better places in NOLA, also there is an extra charge for paying with credit card and service charge is automatically added, I know this only from tourist places.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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Posted some pics on their site of Bourbon Street in the daytime before the crowds emerged. We were up on the balcony for a few drinks before moving on. I'm a new fan of the drink, Pimms Cup.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love the door man who loves this place and loves talking about it and all the history of Louis Armstrong & the family that raised him, gave him his first Cornet, and which hangs here since he grew up and could buy a bigger, better trumpets!
My husband and I sat at the bar, ordered drinks and appetizers. The staff was very warm and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boudin Balls
Everyone on staff was so nice except our waitress Marissa. I am unsure of how she has a job, let alone a job as a server. It took over 15 min to even be acknowledged and 20 more to receive a hot beer to which she goes oh are they warm.....which then took another 20 minutes to receive a draft beer which arrived about the time we were taking our last bite. Asked for the check and she brought it back and threw it on the table. To preserve the cool ambience of this bar, I highly recommend getting rid of her because everyone else who had a different server seemed to have a much better experience.
The service from Marissa was the worst I've had down here. On a not very busy day took her 11 minutes to greet us. Another 10 minutes to bring a beer that was hot. Another 23 minutes to bring a cold beer. Then slammed the ticket down when we asked for our check. Will never be back here and would warn others as well. On the bright side the other staff seemed nice and the food was above average.