Basin Street Lounge

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About Basin Street Lounge

Basin Street Lounge is a local hangout and cigar bar with a relaxing atmosphere and groovy vibe. The bar features a charismatic bartender/server who keeps customers laughing and entertained. The food and drinks are good, with dishes like she crab soup, shrimp and grits, steak, salmon dinner, jambalaya, fried oysters, and wings receiving high praise. Some even claim the steak is the best they've ever tasted. The limited-seating cigar lounge has a great atmosphere, although some guests found the cigars a bit pricey, suggesting that smokers might prefer to bring their own. Some visitors say the place is smoky, so it may not suit everyone. While the customer service could improve, staff are friendly and accommodating, as seen when reservations are extended without issue. The upstairs cigar room is smaller and less comfortable than expected, and it may play 90s top 40 instead of New Orleans blues, so guests who want blues should ask first. The basement with a DJ playing millennial hip hop offers a perfect ending to the night. The venue also features multiple experiences and live music, with entertainment starting at 9:00 nightly, contributing to a cool and mellow vibe. The food is praised, and the King Street location close to the water is a great spot. Overall, Basin Street Lounge is a great place to relax, enjoy delicious food, and listen to live music or a DJ, making it worth a visit.