Cathedral renovated hotel and restaurant is a visual delight at every turn. The service and greeting was a warm welcoming from the jump; the biscuits and jam are a must try. Do yourself a favor and take a stroll to the restroom, you wont be disappointed by the beautiful bar. Next stop, I need to stay in the hotel!
Azarang Asadi
This place was perfect. Food, vibe, decor, everything was perfect! Loved it!
Jacob Edenfield
Lovely location in a repurposed rectory. The cocktail menu is superb, and I was really pleased with the food. Don’t skip the octopus. It’s cooked perfectly.
Dedrick Rios
Amazing everything!
Raquel Stokley
Ordered cocktails from the bar. Our bartender, Dominic is very talented. Cocktails were amazing! Very creative and well crafted. Very friendly staff. No food today, but will definitely be back to try
JD Johns
We really enjoyed this recommendation. Such a hip spot for romantics drinks. We came for a couple classy drinks and apps. Had the warm olives, enough for 10 ppl, and focaccia bread with honey butter. Great service, great bartenders and wonderful cocktails and wine list.
Glen Peiser
We’re local folks. We went here after reading the Food & Wine article about them being the second best bar in America. Quite honestly, the second worst bar in America. Hostess’s were rude. Flys were our table mates. When asked to be moved to get away from the flys we were met with a rude confrontation from one of the hostess’s. Who said, “sir, you don’t have to eat here”. 30 minutes to get a drink. We asked for hot sauce that never came. Second drink that never came. The only saving grace was our waitress was nice. Not smart. but nice. And when we went to explore the bar the bartender was a joy not the rockabilly guy. Safe to say we’ll never return. Good concept. However, you are only as god as your people.
David Swanda
Very disappointed with dinner. Beautiful building, great atmosphere, good food. Probably the worst service I've ever experienced at a restaurant. Our server seemed distracted or indifferent. No service at all. It's a shame because the potential for this restraunt undeniable. In a city with so many good choices, good service is restraunt 101.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Twana Harris
Went during Taylor Weekend and had an amazing experience! The bartender Erica made a glitter drink that was absolutely delicious. She knew great places to check out around the city. Will visit again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sloane Kidan
I recently visited this restaurant, and it was a total letdown from start to finish. Upon arrival, we were awkwardly pointed to our table by the staff member—no greeting or explanation, just a silent point. After that, we waited 30 minutes without anyone coming by to offer water. When we finally tried to order cocktails, we discovered they didn’t have any recognizable alcohol brands. After another lengthy wait, they brought out our drinks, only for us to find a bug floating in one of them. We waited another 20 minutes for our food, and when it finally arrived, it was disappointing. The plates were never cleared, and the staff seemed indifferent; one of the guys was even wearing AirPods while serving. To make matters worse, our entrees arrived before the previous plates were taken away, and my steak was served completely raw. We asked for a replacement drink, but guess what? Another bug appeared in that one too. At that point, we canceled our entrees and just asked for the check, eager to escape this nightmare. I can’t recommend this place to anyone—terrible service and food that left much to be desired. Save your time and money!
I had an incredible dining experience at the Elysian Bar. Despite a completely packed courtyard, my server was a beacon of enthusiasm and positivity not only with our table, but also with nearly every other table in our view. The place was filled with joy. Hanh handled a busy evening with grace, maintaining a warm smile and incredible attentiveness to my allergies. Her knowledge of the menu was impressive, and she described each dish with such fervor, making fantastic, honest recommendations. The food was nothing short of spectacular—creative, delicious, and expertly created with unique flavor combinations and unparalleled techniques that I haven’t experienced anywhere else. It’s clear that chef is dedicated to his craft. This restaurant has truly left an unforgettable impression on me, thanks to the genuine kindness of the entire staff. I can’t wait to return and experience all of this again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Romero
Love the atmosphere and the uniqueness of the place. The bartender was extra friendly and made some special cocktails for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hadley Peterson
Wonderful vibe but the service was slow and not very knowledgeable. The drinks were yummy but the food was pretty flavorless and very small portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Focaccia
Shannon McIntosh
In a city as amazing as New Orleans this is a total skip. The interior is beautiful but the service is the worst I’ve ever experienced in any city.
Went on a moderately busy night. Took over 30min to order while seated at the bar. Had to ask several people to check out and took close 40min to finally get the check. Drink was good but not great given the price point. You can experience much better cocktails and service at other places just down the road.
Cathedral renovated hotel and restaurant is a visual delight at every turn. The service and greeting was a warm welcoming from the jump; the biscuits and jam are a must try. Do yourself a favor and take a stroll to the restroom, you wont be disappointed by the beautiful bar. Next stop, I need to stay in the hotel!
This place was perfect. Food, vibe, decor, everything was perfect! Loved it!
Lovely location in a repurposed rectory. The cocktail menu is superb, and I was really pleased with the food. Don’t skip the octopus. It’s cooked perfectly.
Amazing everything!
Ordered cocktails from the bar. Our bartender, Dominic is very talented. Cocktails were amazing! Very creative and well crafted. Very friendly staff. No food today, but will definitely be back to try
We really enjoyed this recommendation. Such a hip spot for romantics drinks. We came for a couple classy drinks and apps. Had the warm olives, enough for 10 ppl, and focaccia bread with honey butter. Great service, great bartenders and wonderful cocktails and wine list.
We’re local folks. We went here after reading the Food & Wine article about them being the second best bar in America. Quite honestly, the second worst bar in America. Hostess’s were rude. Flys were our table mates. When asked to be moved to get away from the flys we were met with a rude confrontation from one of the hostess’s. Who said, “sir, you don’t have to eat here”. 30 minutes to get a drink. We asked for hot sauce that never came. Second drink that never came. The only saving grace was our waitress was nice. Not smart. but nice. And when we went to explore the bar the bartender was a joy not the rockabilly guy. Safe to say we’ll never return. Good concept. However, you are only as god as your people.
Very disappointed with dinner. Beautiful building, great atmosphere, good food. Probably the worst service I've ever experienced at a restaurant. Our server seemed distracted or indifferent. No service at all. It's a shame because the potential for this restraunt undeniable. In a city with so many good choices, good service is restraunt 101.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Went during Taylor Weekend and had an amazing experience! The bartender Erica made a glitter drink that was absolutely delicious. She knew great places to check out around the city.
Will visit again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently visited this restaurant, and it was a total letdown from start to finish. Upon arrival, we were awkwardly pointed to our table by the staff member—no greeting or explanation, just a silent point. After that, we waited 30 minutes without anyone coming by to offer water.
When we finally tried to order cocktails, we discovered they didn’t have any recognizable alcohol brands. After another lengthy wait, they brought out our drinks, only for us to find a bug floating in one of them. We waited another 20 minutes for our food, and when it finally arrived, it was disappointing. The plates were never cleared, and the staff seemed indifferent; one of the guys was even wearing AirPods while serving.
To make matters worse, our entrees arrived before the previous plates were taken away, and my steak was served completely raw. We asked for a replacement drink, but guess what? Another bug appeared in that one too.
At that point, we canceled our entrees and just asked for the check, eager to escape this nightmare. I can’t recommend this place to anyone—terrible service and food that left much to be desired. Save your time and money!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
I had an incredible dining experience at the Elysian Bar. Despite a completely packed courtyard, my server was a beacon of enthusiasm and positivity not only with our table, but also with nearly every other table in our view. The place was filled with joy. Hanh handled a busy evening with grace, maintaining a warm smile and incredible attentiveness to my allergies. Her knowledge of the menu was impressive, and she described each dish with such fervor, making fantastic, honest recommendations.
The food was nothing short of spectacular—creative, delicious, and expertly created with unique flavor combinations and unparalleled techniques that I haven’t experienced anywhere else. It’s clear that chef is dedicated to his craft.
This restaurant has truly left an unforgettable impression on me, thanks to the genuine kindness of the entire staff. I can’t wait to return and experience all of this again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the atmosphere and the uniqueness of the place. The bartender was extra friendly and made some special cocktails for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful vibe but the service was slow and not very knowledgeable. The drinks were yummy but the food was pretty flavorless and very small portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Focaccia
In a city as amazing as New Orleans this is a total skip. The interior is beautiful but the service is the worst I’ve ever experienced in any city.
Went on a moderately busy night. Took over 30min to order while seated at the bar. Had to ask several people to check out and took close 40min to finally get the check. Drink was good but not great given the price point. You can experience much better cocktails and service at other places just down the road.
Awesome place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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