This was a very unique restaurant. The menu is small but I imagine everything is delicious. We ordered the mystery board which was a unique meat charcuterie board containing liver mousse, chicken hearts, boudin ball, head cheese, and more. The entrees were huge, definitely large enough to share. We ordered the lamb, venison, chicken, and pork chop. All were delicious! The server made great recommendations.
Lindsay L.
Get the lamb neck, for sure. Will definitely be back for this and the cocktails. Great atmosphere!
Sallygator L.
that toups guy has a great palate. them owner got lungs. so dress cute. NOTE ADA toilet lowest on the planet fyi handicap gonna be bummed . great draft beer for the crew left some money for the good works that Mr toups does but yeah thx.
Brad D.
Absolutely amazing. It's worth a drive out of the quarter to eat here. Hands down one of the best burgers I've ever had. The dirty rice was great too. After you finish, walk to the City Park and enjoy the sculpture garden and sights there.
Jennifer Halbman
Country Breakfast was amazing. Perfectly cooked and breaded pork chop, biscuits cooked absolutely the right amount of crisp on the outside, fluffy inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
philip williams
Amazing food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Johnson
Sat outside and had a great time. Ordered the venison, first time having it, and it was delightful. Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simon T.
The Good: The turkey necks were delicious and I don't mind saying that this surprised me. I've roasted many a turkey in my day and Ive always discarded the necks. Well, the turkey necks here were so tasty that I'll have to rethink that strategy. The boudin balls were good; meatier than others we had recently but it's hard for me personally to get too excited about a deep fried rice/meat fritter, but they're were good. The lambs neck entree was delicious! Tender, tasty, and a generous portion. If you really have to go to this restaurant I recommend you get this. The Bad: The cracklins were awful. They were so overcooked that they were literally too hard to bite or chew. When I say literally I mean it; we each tried one and not one was edible. The waitress wasn't concerned either, so I wonder if nobody can actually eat these deep-fried breaded marbles. The pigs ears were a lot like the cracklins, though being smaller and thinner than the cracklins it was possible to eat them. Unpleasant, but possible. The pork chop was a very generous serving, and the first bite or two were quite tasty, but the ridiculously high salt level had us filling up on water long before we were able to eat much of the chop. It was brined so it was tender, but I guess the chef thinks that it should taste like a salt lick so it wasn't rinsed and it desperately needed to be. The only vegetable on the entire menu was the cucumber salad appetizer which was ok. Marinated in tamari and sesame it tasted just like seaweed salad and it was ok. We've traveled the world and ate in lots of restaurants so I'm not shocked when a menu is designed to be a la carte, like a steakhouse where you pick your steak, pick your carb, and pick a vegetable. This place had zero options for veggies or salads so there was no option to get a "balanced meal". At the end of the meal we spent about $200 and I left kind of hungry. This place strikes me as somewhat gimmicky, aiming to fleece the overly-enthusiastic carnivorous tourist. They got me (once) :-)
Mimi Burlet
My favorite restaurant in New Orleans. I always get some craklins and boudin, but everything on the menu (and also the daily specials) is superb. Highly recommend!
Everything about this place stands out! Impressive and quirky menu with a quality of product and detail that is second to none. Plus, the family works very hard to give back to the community. We support them often and always impressed with their business.
We are visiting NOLA and had a lovely dining experience at Toups Meatery for dinner. Great vibes with a chill ambiance and contemporary music, with awesome charm from the staff. Loved that the chef was intermittently engaged with diners as well! From our view, it was challenging not to get distracted by the great presentation of dishes ready to consume which made it difficult to select our own orders! However, we met the challenge: we started out with the cracklins, which was a selection cut of pork skin and belly, as appetizers. Nice exterior crispiness with chewiness inside, covered with great seasoning with a kick. We then moved to the Wagyu filet that was tender, along with crispy potatoes and the double cut Pork chop which was a great large portion. Meats were prepared and seasoned very well with a savory touch. The dirty rice was a favorite as well. Special props to the cornbread (two huge servings for a great price) which was a great balance between being slightly moist and just the right amount of sweetness. It was overall a great evening with food and company. Don't miss out on Toups if you are here as you won't be disappointed! (A few pictures added for review)
My wife and I are visiting from Chicago and this was our last stop for a meal before heading home. The restaurant itself is inviting and a good place to sit for a meal. Great atmosphere. The quality of the food was only matched by the wonderful service and friendly staff. The double cut pork chop makes you rethink what a chop can be. The market wagyu was a strip and it and the potatoes were fantastic. The boudin balls set the stage for the two entrees. I will be back when I make it back into town.
Perfect, in every way. Food was original & tasty, atmosphere was cool and the service was attentive & welcoming. Couldn't imagine a better experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boudin Balls
Barry Turner
Terrific food. The wait staff is small but super organized. We were very early for our reservation so They sat us at the bar because all the tables were full. The lamb neck was outstanding so were the sausages. Will definitely be back.
This was a very unique restaurant. The menu is small but I imagine everything is delicious. We ordered the mystery board which was a unique meat charcuterie board containing liver mousse, chicken hearts, boudin ball, head cheese, and more. The entrees were huge, definitely large enough to share. We ordered the lamb, venison, chicken, and pork chop. All were delicious! The server made great recommendations.
Get the lamb neck, for sure. Will definitely be back for this and the cocktails. Great atmosphere!
that toups guy has a great palate. them owner got lungs. so dress cute. NOTE ADA toilet lowest on the planet fyi handicap gonna be bummed . great draft beer for the crew left some money for the good works that Mr toups does but yeah thx.
Absolutely amazing. It's worth a drive out of the quarter to eat here. Hands down one of the best burgers I've ever had. The dirty rice was great too. After you finish, walk to the City Park and enjoy the sculpture garden and sights there.
Country Breakfast was amazing. Perfectly cooked and breaded pork chop, biscuits cooked absolutely the right amount of crisp on the outside, fluffy inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sat outside and had a great time. Ordered the venison, first time having it, and it was delightful. Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Good: The turkey necks were delicious and I don't mind saying that this surprised me. I've roasted many a turkey in my day and Ive always discarded the necks. Well, the turkey necks here were so tasty that I'll have to rethink that strategy. The boudin balls were good; meatier than others we had recently but it's hard for me personally to get too excited about a deep fried rice/meat fritter, but they're were good. The lambs neck entree was delicious! Tender, tasty, and a generous portion. If you really have to go to this restaurant I recommend you get this. The Bad: The cracklins were awful. They were so overcooked that they were literally too hard to bite or chew. When I say literally I mean it; we each tried one and not one was edible. The waitress wasn't concerned either, so I wonder if nobody can actually eat these deep-fried breaded marbles. The pigs ears were a lot like the cracklins, though being smaller and thinner than the cracklins it was possible to eat them. Unpleasant, but possible. The pork chop was a very generous serving, and the first bite or two were quite tasty, but the ridiculously high salt level had us filling up on water long before we were able to eat much of the chop. It was brined so it was tender, but I guess the chef thinks that it should taste like a salt lick so it wasn't rinsed and it desperately needed to be. The only vegetable on the entire menu was the cucumber salad appetizer which was ok. Marinated in tamari and sesame it tasted just like seaweed salad and it was ok. We've traveled the world and ate in lots of restaurants so I'm not shocked when a menu is designed to be a la carte, like a steakhouse where you pick your steak, pick your carb, and pick a vegetable. This place had zero options for veggies or salads so there was no option to get a "balanced meal". At the end of the meal we spent about $200 and I left kind of hungry. This place strikes me as somewhat gimmicky, aiming to fleece the overly-enthusiastic carnivorous tourist. They got me (once) :-)
My favorite restaurant in New Orleans. I always get some craklins and boudin, but everything on the menu (and also the daily specials) is superb. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Cut Pork Chop, Boudin Balls, Cracklins, Gulf Seafood Couvillion, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Wagyu Beef, Braised Lamb Neck Ragu, Meatery Board
Everything about this place stands out! Impressive and quirky menu with a quality of product and detail that is second to none. Plus, the family works very hard to give back to the community. We support them often and always impressed with their business.
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We are visiting NOLA and had a lovely dining experience at Toups Meatery for dinner. Great vibes with a chill ambiance and contemporary music, with awesome charm from the staff. Loved that the chef was intermittently engaged with diners as well! From our view, it was challenging not to get distracted by the great presentation of dishes ready to consume which made it difficult to select our own orders! However, we met the challenge: we started out with the cracklins, which was a selection cut of pork skin and belly, as appetizers. Nice exterior crispiness with chewiness inside, covered with great seasoning with a kick. We then moved to the Wagyu filet that was tender, along with crispy potatoes and the double cut Pork chop which was a great large portion. Meats were prepared and seasoned very well with a savory touch. The dirty rice was a favorite as well. Special props to the cornbread (two huge servings for a great price) which was a great balance between being slightly moist and just the right amount of sweetness. It was overall a great evening with food and company. Don't miss out on Toups if you are here as you won't be disappointed! (A few pictures added for review)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Cut Pork Chop, Cracklins, Wagyu Beef, Dirty Rice
Just amazing! Best Oyster Poboy I’ve ever had.
My wife and I are visiting from Chicago and this was our last stop for a meal before heading home. The restaurant itself is inviting and a good place to sit for a meal. Great atmosphere. The quality of the food was only matched by the wonderful service and friendly staff. The double cut pork chop makes you rethink what a chop can be. The market wagyu was a strip and it and the potatoes were fantastic. The boudin balls set the stage for the two entrees. I will be back when I make it back into town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Cut Pork Chop, Boudin Balls, Wagyu Beef, Wagyu, Dirty Rice
Perfect, in every way. Food was original & tasty, atmosphere was cool and the service was attentive & welcoming. Couldn't imagine a better experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boudin Balls
Terrific food. The wait staff is small but super organized. We were very early for our reservation so They sat us at the bar because all the tables were full. The lamb neck was outstanding so were the sausages. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daily Sausage, Braised Lamb Neck Ragu