Galatoire's 33 Bar & Steak

Our meal here was socially immersion! We sang along celebrating 5 birthdays (none in our party) over 2 hours. The environment was surprisingly raucous despite jackets being required for gentlemen.
We really enjoyed our food, a variety of classic creole appetizers and dishes. We would happily return for the excellent food even though party members with partial hearing loss struggled with the noise.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

A New Orleans classic - great food, service and atmosphere. This was one of our first dinners and several of our group had eaten there previously. It matched their description as being one of the best restaurants in New Orleans.

Our waiter, Nathaniel, described the menu and amazing appetizers, which we of course ordered. Excellent creole food.

Reservations and dinner jackets are required.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

For the cost of the menu items, you would think that the service would be topnotch. The service sucked!!! It took around 20 minutes before any of three servers working the bar area paid any attention to us. Once someone acknowledged us, the experience went downhill from there. It took another 10 minutes for someone to take our drink order. It then took forever before someone took our food order. We were the only customers at this time in this part of the restaurant. We ordered an appetizer, a salad and our main course. After about 30 minutes they brought out everything at once plus an item we did not order. We rushed eating the appetizer and the salad so that the main dish would not get cold. Again, we are the only ones in this part of the restaurant. No one checked on us. No one offered dessert even though we told them it was my wife's birthday. No one cleared the dirty dishes. We finally had to flag down the three servers (that were paying no attention to us) to asked for our bill. They ruined my wife's birthday.

Everything about the restaurant was amazing. We are vacationing here and this was our first stop. Our server Thomas was so friendly. Our food was phenomenal, I dont know how rice makes a sauce an explosion of flavor but it does! The crab Maison I could eat for every meal! What a way to start our stay!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Customers too loud! My 76 French was delicious

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 3

We have been at Galatoire’s before and had a wonderful experience. Unfortunately, this time, we had a poor one. The service was slow despite it being a Tuesday night in September. The meal took nearly 3 hours, and we watched tables that came in after us turn over before we received our entrees. Some of our parties meals were room temperature. But the biggest issue was that the manager on the floor and waitstaff did not seem to care. It was a very disappointing experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Bruh, this place slaps so very hard! We had a Vodka Soda and something called duck Gumbo! My SO is in heaven!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had the best ribeye in my life here. The bread pudding is the best I have had in all my visits to Nola.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My wife and I walked in on a busy Saturday night without a reservation. We were seated immediately, and we were able to order unrestricted off the regular Galatoire's menu. Fabulous atmosphere. Great food. Friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was about to give up on the New Orleans food scene and chalk up the reputation to urban legend. Then we stumbled upon this gem of Cajun flavor and southern hospitality. Nathaniel was a treasure trove of information and recommendations, he made the experience. We had a wide array of apps, personally the sweetbread and turtle soup were unique and memorable for me. We finished with a ribeye that was seared and seasoned beautifully. The cocktails were refined and so far above the touristy surroundings.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

As a native New Orleanian, I've been to plenty of the iconic New Orleans restaurants but somehow had never made it to Galatoire's. We booked a table at G33 looking for the best of both worlds for my husband's birthday- the legendary Galatoire's ambiance and menu, just a little more laid back. When we came in, not one, but two employees acted like they were surprised to see us, asking if we were sure we had requested "in here" (meaning not the main dining room) as if we had made a sub par choice. After the second person seated us without a welcome or any pleasantries another member of our party asked if there was an issue with us being there instead of next door. She said no, it was just that jackets were not required and both of the men in our party had jackets on. There were other people already seated and eating that also had on jackets so it was a bizarre exchange considering we were dressed appropriately, and the jackets were worn not only to look nice for a special occasion but also because it was chilly that night in the city. It took about five minutes and a young man came to pour our water. He appeared as high as a kite and therefore was barely able to be understood, mumbling the whole time. More on him later. Our server then came to the table and asked if we wanted to order any drinks. He did not introduce himself, did not welcome us to G33, and didn't ask if we were there to celebrate anything or if we had been before, nothing. Literally walked up to the table and asked if we needed a drink menu. He returned with the drinks and simply set them down, not saying another word. We got bread, and requested appetizer plates, knowing we'd order apps but also to use with the bread. Another bar back (not the water boy) brought us 4 plates, 2 of which were dirty. It was at this point another member of our party got up and found one of the women that appeared to be in charge and told her we had gotten off to a rocky start. She told us that Galatoires "does not give out bread plates, you're supposed to eat it as is at the table" almost as if we were stupid for asking for them. She did apologize for the dirty ones and said she'd switch our server. We ended up with Kelsey, who was amazing- literally the only bright spot in the whole experience. After appetizers (escargot and oysters en brochette) we all ordered steaks. Sides included brussel sprouts (A+), spinach Rockefeller (cold, had an odd texture and appearance), potatoes au gratin (cold) and lyonnaise potatoes (also cold). My filet was also ice cold. It was difficult to enjoy as well because the bar back I mentioned earlier was on top of us the whole time, constantly refilling water glasses which he overflowed numerous times, splashing onto the table and into the food. We split the bill 50/50 and with tip it was nearly $300 for both parties. Kelsey deserved every penny of her gratuity but other than her, we left quite shocked honestly. I'd like to give Galatoire's another chance but not any time soon. Oddly enough whenever friends visit from out of town I always recommend it, even without ever having eaten there, but I'll leave it off my list moving forward.

We were there for lunch at 4:00 - and so were two large parties celebrating a birthday. It was so loud! Acoustically, this was not a gentle or intimate place! The martini was excellent (and rather strong,) and the wine pours were generous. Our server was absolutely lovely and courteous. But the food was - and it pains me to say this after all the rave reviews and iconic status this restaurant holds - ordinary. I enjoyed my appetizer but only had three bites of my crab entree. It was way too creamy that it overtook the flavor. The crab was not the star of the dish. I wanted to love this place but left disappointed.

We were looking for a cocktail before a late dinner reservation elsewhere and stopped in here. We got lucky (considering the crowds gathering outside) and got right in at the bar. Friendly staff if a bit busy at first, but things calmed down a bit as early dinner people moved on. Great people watching out the window onto Bourbon Street while having a great old school cocktail. Stayed about two hours and would love to come back and eat as well as having more excellent drinks.

Too stodgy for no reason! Food wasn’t that great! Service was mediocre! If you don’t wear a dinner jacket or suit, you can’t sit in the main dining room. For what?!?!

Fancy but comfortable. Excellent and impeccable service. Our waitress Candace was very helpful and never made us feel rushed.