3rd Block Depot

This was the second Thanksgiving dinner we've had here. We went back here because we remembered the previous one being so good. However this past Thanksgiving the menu was different and the traditional Thanksgiving dinner was not even on the menu. The server quickly recited it but it all sounded like an afterthought. Maybe next time at least have it printed up. So neither of us got the turkey. I had the short ribs and I have to say they were delicious. The only weird thing was the server went into great detail about their homemade crostinis when we were considering the fish dip with crostinis as an appetizer. So we ordered it and the dish came out with obviously normal tortilla chips instead. We called the server over and asked about the crostinis he told us about and he said oh- they were out. This seems like a small thing but instead of just bringing the dish out and not saying a word, he should have come back to our table and asked if we still wanted the dip. So, even though the food we had was good- those mis-steps made it less than and we definitely will not be back.

The interior of 3rd Block caught my eye as I was waking past it, so I made a dinner reservation for two on a Tuesday evening. The walls of the interior consisted of shelves lined with various glowing bottles, which made the restaurant look very modern and elegant. When my friend and I entered the restaurant at the time of our reservation, there were only a couple parties present, but we were seated at a wobbly table. The host himself noted that the table was wobbly, so we were confused as to why we were not just seated at another table, as there were plenty available. We ordered the crawfish dip, crabcakes, chicken breast, gnocchi, and crispy brussel sprouts to share. To our dismay, the food took an entire 50 minutes to come out. While waiting, we even called the host over to confirm whether or not our order had been put in, and he said that he would go and check to make sure. The crawfish dip had colorful tortilla chips with a healthy-sized bowl of the dip and the crabcakes (2) were beautifully presented with a pile of red cabbage slaw in between and an orange sauce drizzled on the plate. The side of brussel sprouts also looked very tasty. In terms of the mains, the abita beer brined chicken breast looked very underwhelming as it was a small piece of chicken in a shallow soup of the cassava root purre and chicken au jus. The gnocchi, however, was a colorful dish with grape tomatoes, butternut squash, and kale. Both my friend and I were huge fans of the crawfish dip and the crispy brussel sprouts. The chicken, as it appeared, was just alright and the bone in the chicken breast was unexpected and made it difficult to eat. The gnocchi was tougher than we expected, so it was probably overcooked and the crab cakes had a slightly weird non-crabby taste to it. Overall, I was a bit disappointed in our experience at 3rd Block. I had high hopes for the restaurant, but many of the dishes did not meet our expectations and the extensive wait for the food to come out despite the lack of a busy restaurant was frustrating. It was nice that all the food came out at the same time especially since we waited for so long.

The food is delicious and flavorful. The ambiance was casual. The service was great. When we first arrived, it took 2-3 minutes to be seated because the only server, who is also the host, was having a conversation with a customer. The server was friendly; he stated it was his first day after transferring to NOLA. I noticed that our server was very attentive to detail - he even asked if we had any allergies that they needed to be aware of! He even asked if we are OK with our food coming out all at once or to start with appetizers. He checked on us a few times throughout our meal and later started a conversation with us as well. The food was very flavorful. We were surprised that the Crawfish Dip was served with tortilla chips when it states crostini on the menu. The Yakamein was very flavorful. The shredded pork was mildly spicy to a Minnesotan taste bud, we don't do spicy well. I also tried my husband's braised short ribs and everything was flavorful and the meat was tender. Overall, excellent cooking. I also didn't know the restaurant was affiliated with W Marriott Hotel.

Came on Fat Tuesday at 12pm. Our server was not only the server but also the busboy and serving host. This meant we were waiting forever. Our bloody Mary's were served with our food. The food was bland but server is very attractive so made it more enjoyable.

The food here is definitely outstanding, and everything we tried was delicious (crab cakes, meatpies, rib eye, mahi mahi, brussels). Great ambiance and vibe, and an exceptional cocktail menu. The waitstaff were extremely friendly, but our dinner took quite a long time.

Stopped by here because it wasn't as noisy, it's at the W hotel so I guess it's a hotel restaurant. Pretty good breakfast, their espresso machine wasn't working which was a bummer. Food was good and came quick. Service was extremely attentive. Would recommend if you want something off the beaten path while you watch people walk by.

if I could give this place six stars for the food, I would definitely done that. It was one of the best gumbos I've had absolutely perfect. I also had their seared peach salad, which was absolutely perfect for what I wanted. My daughter got the bacon burger and fries which she said was very very good and the fries. I tried were quite tasty.Our waitress was very helpful, friendly and accommodating The decor was clear bottles. I'm not quite sure if there was anything in them, but it was quite pretty the way it was set up and the tables were comfortable.

I had the shrimp tacos. They are small - 4 bites - but with 3 shrimp each it was plenty. The flavor was great and I enjoyed them. The live music was awesome. Not too loud and the steel guitar and vocals were just perfect. The service was so slow it might mitigate the food and music.

We came here for brunch. It is a restaurant that is part of the adjacent W hotel.We ordered the Muffuletta Panzanella and the 3rd Block Hot Chicken. Both dishes were "starters"; small on portion size but priced like brunch entrees. The Muffuletta Panzanella is a salad, with field greens, swiss cheese, salami, ham, an olive relish and croutons. There were a few bits of thinly sliced meat and cheese on top of the lettuce. Surprisingly the olive relish wasn't very flavorful and the salad needed something more in the way of a dressing. The best part of the salad was the tasty croutons. The 3rd Block Hot Chicken had 4 small bites of chicken thigh and a couple pieces of very fatty pork belly, on top of the gouda grits. The best part of the dish was the gouda grits. The Bermuda Triangle cocktail was nice, with rum, lime and grapefruit juices, and grapefruit bitters

The Doctor and I made a reservation here for dinner as we wrapped up our Nawleans trip. Based on the menu, it looks like a good place to check out. I was also curious to see if it had the same feel as Sobou when it was in the space. The space is still cool looking and inviting. Food-wise, the dishes were good. The short ribs were nice and tender and the meat pies had a lovely pastry crust. I wasn't too thrilled with the crab cakes for the price....when you look at the photo, they were definitely on the small side for the price. The Doctor did like the Abita Beer Brined Chicken Breast with charred okra, cassava puree and a kale chip. And the King Cake was a beautiful presentation.The big issue for me was the service. The woman that waited on us was very nice and she was from Wisconsin. It was nice to connect with her. The problem was that I think that the only people working the entire restaurant were her and another gentleman, so it took awhile to get drinks and food. Not sure why the restaurant would have so little staff serving on a busy night, but for me it messed with the overall experience. And I felt bad for the folks working. The woman was the hostess as well as waiting on tables, so she and the gentleman were working hard.