My husband and I were determined to have dinner here. Dooky Chase is only open for dinner on Friday & Saturday evenings and reservations were hard to get. I ended up calling there one afternoon right before they closed to make our reservation.The inside of the restaurant is beautifully elegant, filled with gorgeous art. I had the fried chicken, which was delicious and just a bit spicy, and my husband had the stuffed jumbo shrimp. We ended up taking a box home. I recommend the rum punch as a cocktail. We finished off with some piping hot praline bread pudding.The service was excellent and we were glad we got an opportunity to eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dean Barnett
After years of trying, we finally coordinated the timing of a visit to New Orleans that allowed a reservation for lunch at Dooky Chase. It also coincided with a monster rain storm that saw crazy street flooding with 6 inches per hour falling from the sky and submerging the streets.The staff could not have been more welcoming, nor the dining room more elegant. I absolutely had to try the Creole gumbo, and it's now my favorite gumbo in New Orleans (sorry, Mr. B"s). The meal was excellent, the service above and beyond. And with suggested wine pairing were spot on.When it was time to leave, the water was up to the steps leading out to the street. The hostess insisted we leave through the back door where the water had not yet reached and led us through the kitchen, a fascinating side trip by itself. She then waited with us in the parking lot under our Uber arrived. Talk about commitment to customer service!It was a wonderful experience on an historically bad weather day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christian Zeitvogel
We had an unforgettable dinner here. From the hostess to the bussers, everyone was helpful and friendly. We loved the mixed decor throughout the restaurant, and it is so meaningful to dine somewhere with such rich history and significance to the community. Not to mention, each bite was better than the last. We look forward to returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M S
AVOID this restaurant!!! One of worst dining experiences ever. We had reservation at 05:30 for 5 people and when arrived we were told to head to bar had a mix up for our table. No one ever came to get us after said would just be a few minutes . We headed back up to hostess desk after waiting for amount of time we were told. We stood another couple minutes in the line near hostess desk and were finally called. The hostess desk is very unorganized and whole reservation system is very poorly managed. We headed to our table at 05:50 we didn’t get waited on until 06:20 and this was after several waiters walked by and the large table behind us sat after us and got waited on before us . We waited over an hour for our food and we had to have someone from our table go to host desk and inquire about order because our waitress disappeared. She then came by table after inquiring about order and told our ticket was up next it was an hour and ten minutes to get four entrees. I understand delays happen but your staff shows no care or concern . We talked to “kitchen manager “ and host at desk and they showed no concern. No manager ever came by table to check in which is so bizarre . After stating how long waited for food the waitress said can offer dessert on the house. After one of us said just to one entree off before we got food, she had to realize we waited too long. At this point we just wanted to leave it was ridiculous it took that long as other people that sat after us and only had 2-5 people in party and had over 5 tables around us that got food before us. This establishment is severely lacking in customer service, hospitality and atmosphere. Stay away unless you want to have bad dining experience and poor customer service. Lastly, tried to contact restaurant thru their email listed on website and email does not even work! It got returned as undeliverable email address . It was a shame no one in management came by table to check in or apologize , even after several staff members were aware what happened with our service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jean b
I had an excellent dining experience! Thanks to the bartender, I was able to eat at the bar. The associates were very friendly and hospitable. They made you feel that they really cared about their customers; the food and drinks were top notch. I had lavender lemonade, an order of shrimp clemenceau and a side of mustard greens. I highly recommend this establishment and will visit it again whenever I'm in the area.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp.
Awful. Served in tiny room, no window. Told large open dining room reserved. Saw roach under chair. Mentioned to waitress. No response. Asked if we could move to still vacant dining room, told no, still reserved. Not wanting to carry roach home I waited for friends at front desk, (no seating). Couldn’t wait outside (over 90 degrees). Oh yes large dining room still vacant when we left. Wrote letter to Ms. Chase, explaining experience, received no response.P.s. oh yes, my friends were to embarrassed to leave, I wasn’t.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Helmer Korb
Could not get seated.
Robert S
Good food and good service. The decor is worth looking at too especially the stained glass on the interior.Parking: You can park in the grass across the street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peach Cobbler, Seafood
RC
History meets great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Bass
Food was excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peach Cobbler, Seafood, Red Beans, Fried Catfish
The food was excellent! I've seen them cook on television and had a sense that the food was good, but having the actual dishes in person is much better than anticipated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Garlic Bread, Red Beans and Rice with Fried Chicken, Fried Shrimp, Shrimp Creole, Red Beans, Baked Macaroni, Macaroni and Cheese
Amy Sequeira
Amazing chicken. I’m not usually a friend chicken fan but theirs is incredible. Juicy and the breading is so tasty. I respect the attention to keeping the environment authentic and maintaining the integrity. Southern pace for the meal which is a nice departure from a quick turnover of a table that seems to be everywhere up north.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Abiodun
Tucked away from the bustling tourist hotspots, this hidden culinary treasure stands as a beacon of authentic Creole cuisine, beckoning discerning diners to indulge in a gastronomic journey like no other. Going in on a whim, without a reservation, we were met with unparalleled hospitality and a dining experience that surpassed all expectations.As we awaited our table at the inviting bar, we were treated to an array of impeccably crafted cocktails by the skilled bartender, each sip a tantalizing prelude to the culinary delights that awaited. Despite the bustling ambiance, the wait felt like a seamless transition into relaxation, thanks to the attentive service and atmosphere.Upon being seated, the attentive staff guided us through the menu options, expertly sharing their personal favorites and recommendations, setting the stage for an unforgettable meal. The Gumbo bowl, a hearty starter meant for sharing, was a full of flavors, getting us ready for our main courseFor the main course, the fried chicken with jambalaya proved to be an excellent choice, each bite a blend of textures and spices, while the indulgent peach cobbler provided a sweet finale to our culinary adventure.Truly, this dining experience was second to none.A word to the wise: securing a reservation ensures seamless indulgence, sparing you the wait and guaranteeing an experience that is as effortless as it is exquisite. Whether a seasoned connoisseur of Creole cuisine or an adventurous person seeking new culinary delights this establishment promises an experience that is as unforgettable as it is delectable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peach Cobbler, Red Beans and Rice with Fried Chicken, Shrimp Creole, Fried
Troy LeBrane
Dooky Chase never disappoints!! I finally made it for Holy Thursday special (Gumbo Z'herbes) and what ab experience it was!! Of course they were crowded, but all hands were on deck and every employee in the building worked extra hard to get all of the orders and make sure every customer was pleased!! ??
Maureen Dailey
We had meal at this restaurant on 3/29/24. Reservation was at 5:30, seated at 5:50. We weren't waited on until 6:20 and received our food an hour later. One of my worst restaurant experiences.
My husband and I were determined to have dinner here. Dooky Chase is only open for dinner on Friday & Saturday evenings and reservations were hard to get. I ended up calling there one afternoon right before they closed to make our reservation.The inside of the restaurant is beautifully elegant, filled with gorgeous art. I had the fried chicken, which was delicious and just a bit spicy, and my husband had the stuffed jumbo shrimp. We ended up taking a box home. I recommend the rum punch as a cocktail. We finished off with some piping hot praline bread pudding.The service was excellent and we were glad we got an opportunity to eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
After years of trying, we finally coordinated the timing of a visit to New Orleans that allowed a reservation for lunch at Dooky Chase. It also coincided with a monster rain storm that saw crazy street flooding with 6 inches per hour falling from the sky and submerging the streets.The staff could not have been more welcoming, nor the dining room more elegant. I absolutely had to try the Creole gumbo, and it's now my favorite gumbo in New Orleans (sorry, Mr. B"s). The meal was excellent, the service above and beyond. And with suggested wine pairing were spot on.When it was time to leave, the water was up to the steps leading out to the street. The hostess insisted we leave through the back door where the water had not yet reached and led us through the kitchen, a fascinating side trip by itself. She then waited with us in the parking lot under our Uber arrived. Talk about commitment to customer service!It was a wonderful experience on an historically bad weather day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an unforgettable dinner here. From the hostess to the bussers, everyone was helpful and friendly. We loved the mixed decor throughout the restaurant, and it is so meaningful to dine somewhere with such rich history and significance to the community. Not to mention, each bite was better than the last. We look forward to returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AVOID this restaurant!!! One of worst dining experiences ever. We had reservation at 05:30 for 5 people and when arrived we were told to head to bar had a mix up for our table. No one ever came to get us after said would just be a few minutes . We headed back up to hostess desk after waiting for amount of time we were told. We stood another couple minutes in the line near hostess desk and were finally called. The hostess desk is very unorganized and whole reservation system is very poorly managed. We headed to our table at 05:50 we didn’t get waited on until 06:20 and this was after several waiters walked by and the large table behind us sat after us and got waited on before us . We waited over an hour for our food and we had to have someone from our table go to host desk and inquire about order because our waitress disappeared. She then came by table after inquiring about order and told our ticket was up next it was an hour and ten minutes to get four entrees. I understand delays happen but your staff shows no care or concern . We talked to “kitchen manager “ and host at desk and they showed no concern. No manager ever came by table to check in which is so bizarre . After stating how long waited for food the waitress said can offer dessert on the house. After one of us said just to one entree off before we got food, she had to realize we waited too long. At this point we just wanted to leave it was ridiculous it took that long as other people that sat after us and only had 2-5 people in party and had over 5 tables around us that got food before us. This establishment is severely lacking in customer service, hospitality and atmosphere. Stay away unless you want to have bad dining experience and poor customer service. Lastly, tried to contact restaurant thru their email listed on website and email does not even work! It got returned as undeliverable email address . It was a shame no one in management came by table to check in or apologize , even after several staff members were aware what happened with our service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I had an excellent dining experience! Thanks to the bartender, I was able to eat at the bar. The associates were very friendly and hospitable. They made you feel that they really cared about their customers; the food and drinks were top notch. I had lavender lemonade, an order of shrimp clemenceau and a side of mustard greens. I highly recommend this establishment and will visit it again whenever I'm in the area.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Clemenceau, Lavender Lemonade
Awful. Served in tiny room, no window. Told large open dining room reserved. Saw roach under chair. Mentioned to waitress. No response. Asked if we could move to still vacant dining room, told no, still reserved. Not wanting to carry roach home I waited for friends at front desk, (no seating). Couldn’t wait outside (over 90 degrees). Oh yes large dining room still vacant when we left. Wrote letter to Ms. Chase, explaining experience, received no response.P.s. oh yes, my friends were to embarrassed to leave, I wasn’t.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Could not get seated.
Good food and good service. The decor is worth looking at too especially the stained glass on the interior.Parking: You can park in the grass across the street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peach Cobbler, Seafood
History meets great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peach Cobbler, Seafood, Red Beans, Fried Catfish
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was excellent! I've seen them cook on television and had a sense that the food was good, but having the actual dishes in person is much better than anticipated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Garlic Bread, Red Beans and Rice with Fried Chicken, Fried Shrimp, Shrimp Creole, Red Beans, Baked Macaroni, Macaroni and Cheese
Amazing chicken. I’m not usually a friend chicken fan but theirs is incredible. Juicy and the breading is so tasty. I respect the attention to keeping the environment authentic and maintaining the integrity. Southern pace for the meal which is a nice departure from a quick turnover of a table that seems to be everywhere up north.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tucked away from the bustling tourist hotspots, this hidden culinary treasure stands as a beacon of authentic Creole cuisine, beckoning discerning diners to indulge in a gastronomic journey like no other. Going in on a whim, without a reservation, we were met with unparalleled hospitality and a dining experience that surpassed all expectations.As we awaited our table at the inviting bar, we were treated to an array of impeccably crafted cocktails by the skilled bartender, each sip a tantalizing prelude to the culinary delights that awaited. Despite the bustling ambiance, the wait felt like a seamless transition into relaxation, thanks to the attentive service and atmosphere.Upon being seated, the attentive staff guided us through the menu options, expertly sharing their personal favorites and recommendations, setting the stage for an unforgettable meal. The Gumbo bowl, a hearty starter meant for sharing, was a full of flavors, getting us ready for our main courseFor the main course, the fried chicken with jambalaya proved to be an excellent choice, each bite a blend of textures and spices, while the indulgent peach cobbler provided a sweet finale to our culinary adventure.Truly, this dining experience was second to none.A word to the wise: securing a reservation ensures seamless indulgence, sparing you the wait and guaranteeing an experience that is as effortless as it is exquisite. Whether a seasoned connoisseur of Creole cuisine or an adventurous person seeking new culinary delights this establishment promises an experience that is as unforgettable as it is delectable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peach Cobbler, Red Beans and Rice with Fried Chicken, Shrimp Creole, Fried
Dooky Chase never disappoints!! I finally made it for Holy Thursday special (Gumbo Z'herbes) and what ab experience it was!! Of course they were crowded, but all hands were on deck and every employee in the building worked extra hard to get all of the orders and make sure every customer was pleased!! ??
We had meal at this restaurant on 3/29/24. Reservation was at 5:30, seated at 5:50. We weren't waited on until 6:20 and received our food an hour later. One of my worst restaurant experiences.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1