Place looks like it’s abandoned and allowed us to make reservation. Don’t come here, place is closed and abandoned.
Service: 1
evette c
The food tasted bland . No seasonings! A disrespect to the Haitian culture. If you want real Haitian food , I suggest you not to go to this one .
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Fritay Platter, Griyo Rice and Beans
Bridgette Love
Absolutely delicious meal. The serving sizes are large so plan to take home or share. The restaurant had a relaxed vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Mac N Cheese, Griyo Rice and Beans
Maksym Zherukha
amazing food amazing service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Jansen
We popped in here for dinner without a reservation a little over an hour before closing time. They weren't exactly thrilled to seat us but the food was amazing. All the meat was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; great rice and beans, plantains.Dietary restrictions: Knowledgeable about gluten free options and seems everything is gluten free except their macaroni and cheese.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
S O
Warm hospitality, great food, don’t listen to the haters
Cortney Busch
I love this place. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is welcoming, friendly, and intimate. The decor is beautiful. I'm vegan and the menu is clearly marked which really helps. There were multiple options for me. The corn ribs were divine. I will be back for those. I had the Fritai sandwich with tofu. The portion was filling (I took a bunch home, except the corn - that was annihilated). I always order a side of pikliz and use it on everything. My partner had the goat ribs and couldn't stop raving about those. Also, I couldn't visit Fritai without their spicy ginger lemonade - it's got a real kick of gingery goodness. We ordered a lot of food and the price was very reasonable. I've been a fan of Fritai since they were in the St. Roch Market and I continue to be a big fan.Dietary restrictions: Has many vegan options and all are clearly marked on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Mac N Cheese, Akra, Plantain Chips, Ginger Lemonade, Griyo Rice and Beans, The Fritai Sandwich, Fried Plantains, Lambi Kreyol, Corn Ribs
Savanna Corliss
A MUST.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Get Money
First time in New Orleans from Miami and I came across this place gotta be the best Haitian restaurant in New Orleans on god ????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creole Chicken, Griyo Rice and Beans
Daniel McCarthy
This review is long overdue since the visit happened Dec '23 but it remains one of, if not, the best restaurant experiences to date. The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Starting with a set up of the Old Haitian then the Akra, Fritai sandwich, Sos Pwa and finishing with the Creme brulee. Everything was so good, I still can't get over the Sos Pwa, I've tried recreating the dish at home. It will definitely be a stop next New Orleans trip.
The avocado lime sauce was so good with the crispy plantain chips (fresh made!). Pikliz was unexpectedly spicy but wonderful on top of the griyo. Authentic rice and beans. The drinks (nonalcoholic) were so refreshing, had the mango iced tea and passionfruit juice and would recommend both. Beaded Haitian art was lovely decor on the walls as well.Vegetarian options: Rice and beans, sandwich, etcParking: Street parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plantain Chips, Griyo Rice and Beans, The Fritai Sandwich
Karende' Jah-King
My recent dining experience at a restaurant celebrating Haitian culture was aesthetically pleasing yet culinarily disappointing. The ambiance and service were commendable, and the drinks met my expectations. However, the food, crucial to any restaurant's identity, especially one claiming to represent Haitian culture, fell significantly short. Despite background in Haitian cuisine—shaped by my family's cooking and my time in Haiti, Miami, and Brooklyn—the dishes I was served lacked the authenticity and flavor depth I know and love. The pikliz, a staple in Haitian cuisine, was particularly disappointing with its lack of spice and overuse of vinegar, reflecting a basic misunderstanding of the dish's essence. This experience suggests a need for a thorough reevaluation of the restaurant's recipes to truly honor and accurately represent Haitian culinary tradition. The disconnect between the food's presentation and its taste is a disservice to the rich, flavorful, and vibrant nature of Haitian cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Tom in Hampstead
Food was very tasty. This was my first experience with Haitian food. I'm not Haitian, so cannot speak to authenticity. However, the food was tasty and the variety met our needs. We had several appetizers (Akra, Corn Ribs, Coconut Sweet Plantains and ribs with a passion fruit sauce). We were full after these outstanding samples, but decided to keep eating. The Griyo (pork) and Kabrit (goat) were outstanding. Portions were large and flavors were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Accra Root Vegetable Fritters w Sweet and Tangy Pikliz Dip, Griyo Rice and Beans, Corn Ribs
Hannah Molyneux
Great Haitian food and vegan options. Service a bit slow. Would suggest reserving a table.
Place looks like it’s abandoned and allowed us to make reservation. Don’t come here, place is closed and abandoned.
Service: 1
The food tasted bland . No seasonings! A disrespect to the Haitian culture. If you want real Haitian food , I suggest you not to go to this one .
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Fritay Platter, Griyo Rice and Beans
Absolutely delicious meal. The serving sizes are large so plan to take home or share. The restaurant had a relaxed vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Mac N Cheese, Griyo Rice and Beans
amazing food amazing service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We popped in here for dinner without a reservation a little over an hour before closing time. They weren't exactly thrilled to seat us but the food was amazing. All the meat was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; great rice and beans, plantains.Dietary restrictions: Knowledgeable about gluten free options and seems everything is gluten free except their macaroni and cheese.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Warm hospitality, great food, don’t listen to the haters
I love this place. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is welcoming, friendly, and intimate. The decor is beautiful. I'm vegan and the menu is clearly marked which really helps. There were multiple options for me. The corn ribs were divine. I will be back for those. I had the Fritai sandwich with tofu. The portion was filling (I took a bunch home, except the corn - that was annihilated). I always order a side of pikliz and use it on everything. My partner had the goat ribs and couldn't stop raving about those. Also, I couldn't visit Fritai without their spicy ginger lemonade - it's got a real kick of gingery goodness. We ordered a lot of food and the price was very reasonable. I've been a fan of Fritai since they were in the St. Roch Market and I continue to be a big fan.Dietary restrictions: Has many vegan options and all are clearly marked on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Mac N Cheese, Akra, Plantain Chips, Ginger Lemonade, Griyo Rice and Beans, The Fritai Sandwich, Fried Plantains, Lambi Kreyol, Corn Ribs
A MUST.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time in New Orleans from Miami and I came across this place gotta be the best Haitian restaurant in New Orleans on god ????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creole Chicken, Griyo Rice and Beans
This review is long overdue since the visit happened Dec '23 but it remains one of, if not, the best restaurant experiences to date. The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Starting with a set up of the Old Haitian then the Akra, Fritai sandwich, Sos Pwa and finishing with the Creme brulee. Everything was so good, I still can't get over the Sos Pwa, I've tried recreating the dish at home. It will definitely be a stop next New Orleans trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The avocado lime sauce was so good with the crispy plantain chips (fresh made!). Pikliz was unexpectedly spicy but wonderful on top of the griyo. Authentic rice and beans. The drinks (nonalcoholic) were so refreshing, had the mango iced tea and passionfruit juice and would recommend both. Beaded Haitian art was lovely decor on the walls as well.Vegetarian options: Rice and beans, sandwich, etcParking: Street parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plantain Chips, Griyo Rice and Beans, The Fritai Sandwich
My recent dining experience at a restaurant celebrating Haitian culture was aesthetically pleasing yet culinarily disappointing. The ambiance and service were commendable, and the drinks met my expectations. However, the food, crucial to any restaurant's identity, especially one claiming to represent Haitian culture, fell significantly short. Despite background in Haitian cuisine—shaped by my family's cooking and my time in Haiti, Miami, and Brooklyn—the dishes I was served lacked the authenticity and flavor depth I know and love. The pikliz, a staple in Haitian cuisine, was particularly disappointing with its lack of spice and overuse of vinegar, reflecting a basic misunderstanding of the dish's essence. This experience suggests a need for a thorough reevaluation of the restaurant's recipes to truly honor and accurately represent Haitian culinary tradition. The disconnect between the food's presentation and its taste is a disservice to the rich, flavorful, and vibrant nature of Haitian cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Food was very tasty. This was my first experience with Haitian food. I'm not Haitian, so cannot speak to authenticity. However, the food was tasty and the variety met our needs. We had several appetizers (Akra, Corn Ribs, Coconut Sweet Plantains and ribs with a passion fruit sauce). We were full after these outstanding samples, but decided to keep eating. The Griyo (pork) and Kabrit (goat) were outstanding. Portions were large and flavors were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Accra Root Vegetable Fritters w Sweet and Tangy Pikliz Dip, Griyo Rice and Beans, Corn Ribs
Great Haitian food and vegan options. Service a bit slow. Would suggest reserving a table.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Excellent !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5