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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.5 (498) • $$

Shane J. "This was a return visit to Snug Harbor on Frenchman Street! Always a cool place and known for their musical performances and good food. Sadly, for me, the food quality has suffered. The food was lukewarm and the dried out!The staff were personable and friendly and that helped with the overall disappointment of the meal!I say...go for the music...stick with drinks."

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Bayou Bar

Bayou Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (111) • $$

Swati S. "This place is a gem in the general lower Garden District/Garden District area of New Orleans because it has the best live jazz in the city six days a week. Some of the top performers in town play here regularly and it's just awesome. The cocktails and wine list are great and I have been here several times this summer. I finally had some appetizers, the wings and the fries were delicious. I know the restaurant where the food comes from is actually quite outstanding as well And the service staff are very pleasant. My favorite cocktail is the Hibis-Kiss and it's delicious! But really I come for the music and the laid-back vibe!"

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Palm Court Jazz Cafe

Palm Court Jazz Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (121) • $$

Janine D. "I'm always looking for great Jazz places to direct my friends who visit New Orleans. After Preservation Hall, this would be my next choice. Located in the French Quarter, this is a very nice Jazz cafe. A $10 cover charge and reservations are required. They have a full dinner menu and a full bar. The Jazz Band is a house band of excellent local musicians ... even some recent graduates of the NO School for the Arts Tables for two and accommodations for larger groups. Wait staff is attentive and friendly. Palm Court is a pleasant break from the seedier Bourbon Street establishments. If you're looking for a more upscale and family friendly experience, this is your place!"

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Recent Reviews for Jazz & Blues Restaurants

Ryan B.

★★★★☆

Nov 30, 2024


Got tickets to see James Marston's Vibes and reserved a table for dinner in advance. Dinner was fine, nothing fancy but I enjoyed my NOLA sampler, a bite of someone else's shrimp poboy, and my crème brûlée. Probably a three star dining experience because service was a bit slow and the restaurant was a bit loud. Unfortunately, it took long enough to have dinner and a dessert that there was already a line in front of the music room doors and we ended up in the very front corner. If I were to do it again I would get in line half an hour before the doors open to get my pick of seats...so dinner reservation probably 90 minutes before doors open if I planned on dessert. However, the acoustics and sound system were great, so we had a great expertise anyway.

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Essence B.

★★★★★

Jun 13, 2024


NOLA NIGHTS!!! Love love love this hotel lobby bar especially the local live band on Wednesday nights. The best time with friends..so much fun. Good music, good drinks and good food selection. Can't wait to go back.

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Ellin C.

★★★★☆

Oct 16, 2023


A great experience listening to live jazz while eating dinner. The atmosphere was relaxed and jazz musicians were talented. Got the Creole pasta which was delicious and filling. They are generous with their portions. Our friends got the steak. For a cover charge $10 and price of dinner, this was a great experience. The staff were nice and the jazz ensemble played some classic songs.

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Victoria K.

★★★★★

Feb 18, 2025


If you're looking for a fun, outside of the box experience in NOLA, I highly recommend getting yourself over to Bacchanal Wine. It was recommended to me by a former resident and I almost brushed it off because it wasn't near any of the other things I planned to see and do. Don't let that discourage you! Get in a vehicle and go!The concept at Bacchanal is great. You have many options Grab a bottle of wine in the shop or get individual drinks outside. Select any variety of cheeses and/or cured meats from their fridge and they will plate them with all the fixings needed for a great charcuterie board (bread, pickles, olives, spreads, etc). Or you can order various other items (including hot items) outside in the wine garden.It's covered so even if it rained you'd be... covered. Keep an eye out on the music schedule because there will be gaps and the performances aren't nonstop throughout the day.The whole scene is very laid back and cool. Even on the chilly day we were here, the outdoor heaters provided the perfect amount of comfort for a leisurely visit.All in all, if you love wine, charcuterie, and jazz, it's not to be missed.

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Jillian G.

★★★★★

Dec 15, 2024


We LOVED watching The Slick Skillet Serenaders. The bar is so intimate and cozy with plenty of seating. One drink minimum per set and just a total chill vibe. Exactly what we were looking for on Frenchmen Street. The musicians are wonderful and super talented.

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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

Janet S. "We have only been on warm sunny days and sat outside quaffing wine and listening to music and enjoying conversation. Pick out your food and wine and sit back. Like being in your backyard but without the hard work of entertaining. the only place we have ever been that servers Sardines on Toast, one of Pablo's favorites.Of the beaten track. Take an Uber or enjoy a long stroll."

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Three Muses

Three Muses

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

Jennifer D. "We loved this place. We needed a late lunch after a long day of walking around, and wow! We were so satisfied. The drinks were outstanding - fancy cocktail bar worthy but in an approachable setting. The musicians were talented and the service was friendly. If I was a local, this would be in the regular rotation."

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