I actually just did a pretty deep dive into the reviews listed chronologically and by lowest to see if people were mentioning a decline in this establishment, because I first came here probably three years ago and thought it was nice. It’s a great space, obviously attractive courtyard, etc.. So I was invited to dinner by others for February 13, 2026 and hardly can believe how far it has fallen.
I’m kind of at a loss for words at how awkward, uncomfortable, slow, and ineffectual the service was - and I am not even a big service guy! I am not sure what dish I was served: It was something in the Asian soup family - salty, brown broth, Italian fettuccine noodles, a couple slabs of I don’t know what kind of beef. Dining companions‘ dishes equally unappetizing, and the gentleman who was the reason for the gathering, and who had never been, ordered a smoked trout main that was literally about 1 oz of food. When served he asked if there was something else he could add to the order, even just some fries, as he was hungry, but nope, nothing like that, and no suggestions.
I suppose if you want to stop in for a drink, you could enjoy the atmosphere but two of our party had come early to the bar and waited a half hour to get a gin and tonic. I don’t know what to say. I just would exercise caution if considering the place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
greg chauvette
Bartender needs attitude adjustment, drinks and food where good but very overpriced
Buster Savage
Outstanding cozy bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Walker
Jerry was our waiter and he was amazing! He was so kind, friendly and shared a lot about the history of the restaurant, bar and of course the menu. The cocktails, appetizers and entrees were fantastic and delicious! Such a special night to start our long weekend in one of our favorite cities!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greer Broyles
Great bar to have access to next to the hotel, the drinks are to die for an the atmosphere is chic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tobey Draws
what a wonderful dine!!! the bathrooms, lemme tell you, are exquisite!!!!! I had a server named secret she was the most awesome amazing server ever and gave us extra cookies!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Liz Davila
My husband and I had brunch at the cafe at the start of December and we had the most incredible experience. Our server (who was wonderful btw, but I didn’t get her name 😕) learned that we were not staying at the hotel and she asked if we wanted to join a short tour of the property. Obviously we said yes and we joined DaQuincy and his group. He was super kind, patient and knowledgeable. He took his time showing us every space of the hotel including the rooms! The whole staff at the cafe was super nice. This was such a wonderful experience we definitely won’t forget.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Holly
De’Quincy and Secret made us feel like we were family each time we dined here! 10 stars for each of them!
The food was fine, but definitely not a safe place for someone with food allergies…especially celiac. They are not a gluten friendly restaurant.
The servers did what they could to accommodate my need.
However, one breakfast I asked for no toast because I’m gluten free. My breakfast was served with a biscuit. Had I been celiac, the whole meal would have to be redone due to cross contamination.
My second breakfast, I specifically asked for the bread to be put on a separate plate and it once again was on my breakfast plate.
It made dining here a bit unsettling because I didn’t trust that the kitchen would honor what the servers put in for my order.
Again, it was a kitchen issue not a server issue.
It is a bit disappointing that a restaurant of this caliber wouldn’t be more attuned to dietary needs in this day and age.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ashlea Perry
I’m a New Orleans resident who has worked in hospitality. The service at the bar recently has been very, very bad. Came in this weekend. Place wasn’t busy. Two people behind bar. Took a long time to be acknowledged. Ordered signature holiday cocktail, which was made absurdly wrong and only half a glass. Bartender then coughed repeatedly and enthusiastically into the air and hacked up phlegm. C’mon guys. Want you to succeed. Do better. 1 star.
B N
Such a cute place and the bartenders are so nice. The drinks were very tasty Shoutout to Erica especially who was super helpful with everything.
Everything was so good and service was incredible! Dequincy was amazing!!! He gave us a full tour of the hotel, restaurant, and event space after brunch and told us all about the history of the place! Had the best time!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Macey Corder
Service, cocktails, and dinner were all 10 out of 10 - had no notes. The server, Marcus, was great about giving us recommendations in the area. The chef even asked for input after we were done and informed us of specials the next day!
Serinity Goudeau
Literal gem of a spot! Absolutely beautiful place and great service. Our host was so helpful. Will definitely be coming back. Great date spot or for girls brunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katherine Dennis
The only reason this isn't a 5 is the smoked trout.
So cute Inside. Even walking to the bathroom was a fun experience go through each room.
Food: brussel sprouts and focaccia - good. Drinks- good but not amazing. Quail- so delicious. Tiny but satisfying. Smoked trout - this was terrible. We couldn't eat it. We were engulfed in smoke the whole time it was at the table. It's like it was reheated in smoke and then drizzled in liquid smoke. I think the waitress probably feels the same way because it was the only dish she didn't ask about and it was the only dish that was half eaten. This needs to be taken off the menu Opera cake- this really redeemed the food. There's like a spiced marshmallowy/whipped topping that tasted really special.
It was odd that they don't have coffee or espresso in the evening to have with dessert. Even the manager mentioned she wants coffee to have with the opera cake.
Our waitress was nice and I never felt like I was waiting a long time for anything even though it was a long meal. We enjoyed the ambiance and didn't feel rushed. I'm not marking against them for this but the sloppy wait staff was unexpected for a place that serves $30 small plates. They looked like they worked at Chili's with untucked red shirts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Scott Hepler
Great experience in the bar, great setting, nice service. So good.
I actually just did a pretty deep dive into the reviews listed chronologically and by lowest to see if people were mentioning a decline in this establishment, because I first came here probably three years ago and thought it was nice. It’s a great space, obviously attractive courtyard, etc.. So I was invited to dinner by others for February 13, 2026 and hardly can believe how far it has fallen.
I’m kind of at a loss for words at how awkward, uncomfortable, slow, and ineffectual the service was - and I am not even a big service guy! I am not sure what dish I was served: It was something in the Asian soup family - salty, brown broth, Italian fettuccine noodles, a couple slabs of I don’t know what kind of beef. Dining companions‘ dishes equally unappetizing, and the gentleman who was the reason for the gathering, and who had never been, ordered a smoked trout main that was literally about 1 oz of food. When served he asked if there was something else he could add to the order, even just some fries, as he was hungry, but nope, nothing like that, and no suggestions.
I suppose if you want to stop in for a drink, you could enjoy the atmosphere but two of our party had come early to the bar and waited a half hour to get a gin and tonic. I don’t know what to say. I just would exercise caution if considering the place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Bartender needs attitude adjustment, drinks and food where good but very overpriced
Outstanding cozy bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerry was our waiter and he was amazing! He was so kind, friendly and shared a lot about the history of the restaurant, bar and of course the menu. The cocktails, appetizers and entrees were fantastic and delicious! Such a special night to start our long weekend in one of our favorite cities!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great bar to have access to next to the hotel, the drinks are to die for an the atmosphere is chic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
what a wonderful dine!!! the bathrooms, lemme tell you, are exquisite!!!!! I had a server named secret she was the most awesome amazing server ever and gave us extra cookies!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I had brunch at the cafe at the start of December and we had the most incredible experience. Our server (who was wonderful btw, but I didn’t get her name 😕) learned that we were not staying at the hotel and she asked if we wanted to join a short tour of the property. Obviously we said yes and we joined DaQuincy and his group. He was super kind, patient and knowledgeable. He took his time showing us every space of the hotel including the rooms! The whole staff at the cafe was super nice. This was such a wonderful experience we definitely won’t forget.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
De’Quincy and Secret made us feel like we were family each time we dined here! 10 stars for each of them!
The food was fine, but definitely not a safe place for someone with food allergies…especially celiac. They are not a gluten friendly restaurant.
The servers did what they could to accommodate my need.
However, one breakfast I asked for no toast because I’m gluten free. My breakfast was served with a biscuit. Had I been celiac, the whole meal would have to be redone due to cross contamination.
My second breakfast, I specifically asked for the bread to be put on a separate plate and it once again was on my breakfast plate.
It made dining here a bit unsettling because I didn’t trust that the kitchen would honor what the servers put in for my order.
Again, it was a kitchen issue not a server issue.
It is a bit disappointing that a restaurant of this caliber wouldn’t be more attuned to dietary needs in this day and age.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I’m a New Orleans resident who has worked in hospitality. The service at the bar recently has been very, very bad. Came in this weekend. Place wasn’t busy. Two people behind bar. Took a long time to be acknowledged. Ordered signature holiday cocktail, which was made absurdly wrong and only half a glass. Bartender then coughed repeatedly and enthusiastically into the air and hacked up phlegm. C’mon guys. Want you to succeed. Do better. 1 star.
Such a cute place and the bartenders are so nice. The drinks were very tasty Shoutout to Erica especially who was super helpful with everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Everything was so good and service was incredible! Dequincy was amazing!!! He gave us a full tour of the hotel, restaurant, and event space after brunch and told us all about the history of the place! Had the best time!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service, cocktails, and dinner were all 10 out of 10 - had no notes. The server, Marcus, was great about giving us recommendations in the area. The chef even asked for input after we were done and informed us of specials the next day!
Literal gem of a spot! Absolutely beautiful place and great service. Our host was so helpful. Will definitely be coming back. Great date spot or for girls brunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The only reason this isn't a 5 is the smoked trout.
So cute Inside. Even walking to the bathroom was a fun experience go through each room.
Food: brussel sprouts and focaccia - good. Drinks- good but not amazing. Quail- so delicious. Tiny but satisfying.
Smoked trout - this was terrible. We couldn't eat it. We were engulfed in smoke the whole time it was at the table. It's like it was reheated in smoke and then drizzled in liquid smoke. I think the waitress probably feels the same way because it was the only dish she didn't ask about and it was the only dish that was half eaten. This needs to be taken off the menu
Opera cake- this really redeemed the food. There's like a spiced marshmallowy/whipped topping that tasted really special.
It was odd that they don't have coffee or espresso in the evening to have with dessert. Even the manager mentioned she wants coffee to have with the opera cake.
Our waitress was nice and I never felt like I was waiting a long time for anything even though it was a long meal. We enjoyed the ambiance and didn't feel rushed.
I'm not marking against them for this but the sloppy wait staff was unexpected for a place that serves $30 small plates. They looked like they worked at Chili's with untucked red shirts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great experience in the bar, great setting, nice service. So good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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