The Most Delicious Wine Bars in New Orleans

The Wine Market

★★★★☆ 3.9 (47) • $$

"Love this place, great food, awesome wine selection. Oh and Erica is the best bartender!"

Blend

★★★★☆ 4.3 (82) • $$

"My boyfriend and I are new to town and we have been trying all the local spots. Tonight we came to Blend for a quick drink. The FUQUA SMASH -- ( bourbon, blackberry, raspberry, lemon) was so refreshing and had perfectly balanced flavors. Ill definitely be back for another. We left after our drinks. Well, a few hours later we were in the mood for something sweet, and we had saw a great dessert on their menu- so we decided to head on back to blend. When we arrived we were informed that the kitchen was unfortunately closed for the evening. Just as we were leaving to go home- the chef ( who was off work mind you) got off her barstool and said she would go make me some dessert!!!!!! I mean, she didn't have to do that, i was just speechless. How awesome is that!?!!! I didn't catch her name, but I wish I did because I want to say THANK YOU and express my gratitude. The Gelato was phenomenal. It was more than just Gelato- Blueberry Gelato with Brown Butter Cake and Hazelnut Crumble. To die for. Thank you so much Joey and the super sweet chef for accommodating us! You have made loyal customers of us and we will be back!!!!"

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.3 (526) • $$

"Food was pretty good. Would recommend the gumbo and and beef medallions. Their wine menu is very extensive. Service was very nice our waiter recommended lots of things. The ambience was nice outside"

Criollo Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (383) • $$

"Another delightful lunch at Criollo. Not cheap but not nuts either. And it's so good, so nicely served, with so many genteel little extras, in such pleasant surroundings. OK so what extras--a little coat/umbrella rack delivered to the table as we removed our garments and bags. An ice bucket for my sparkling water. Not with any pretension, just a natural hospitality. The menu has the standard things you'd expect in a hotel; and the "New Orleans" things you'd expect here are done with their own twist and they're really good: gumbo, crab cakes, beignets. On the beignets: theirs are nothing like the lovely fried dough pillows you'll get at Café du Monde; Criollo's are about an inch in diameter and packed with creamy crab and corn. Super rich, but a treat. So the food: all great, or I'd never have bothered writing this. Besides the beignets we shared the shrimp crab avocado stack, a wedge salad and the crab cakes. The crab cakes were probably the best of the lot, but not by much. The blue cheese dressing on the salad was much remarked for its smoothness. Lastly the staff. New Orleans is a tourist town and sometimes staff are out to impress. At Criollo they all just seemed like nice friendly people, with very good manners, who wanted to offer us a lovely meal. Just a pleasure. I don't know anything about the leadership of the Monteleone Hotel, where Criollo is located. But from our experiences at Criollo I think they must be something special."

Patron Saint

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"I was completely charmed the rainy night we stumbled into Patron Saint. We were sopping wet, killing time waiting for our ride. We were greeted by two lovely ladies working there and were so happily surprised by the options of wines by the glass. We had a delicious wine from a maker I recognized, which always feels good. We unfortunately only had a short amount of time and cannot wait to come back again next time we are in town! I've been spreading the word about your cozy wine shop, well done Patron Saint! With love from, San Francisco!"

Solera Bar & Tasting Room

★★★★☆ 4.3 (88)

"The place was nice, the server was friendly, the drinks were good and I enjoyed the food. For our tapas we ordered the croquetas de jamon and the garlic shrimp. The croquetas weren't dry like some places and I loved the sauce that the shrimp were in. I wish they would've given me more bread to dip in the sauce because it was delicious! The white sangria was really refreshing and not too sweet. The marisco paella was good but not amazing. I would give it a 3.5 but I think it's bc I've tasted some of the most delicious paella ever in Madrid & Barcelona so I think I might have high standards. It just needed a little bit more seasoning. But all in all this place was great. It had a nice atmosphere, the service was good, the food was tasty and I will definitely come back and try some other tapas/dishes because everything on the menu looked delicious."

Silk Road

★★★★☆ 4.1 (233) • $$

"I really enjoyed this restaurant. First, the beer. I loved the Irish Channel Stout. Second, the food. I got a lovely Lemongrass and Crab Bisque which had large chunks of crab and was so nice and flavorful. It had a little bit but was so good. I also got a cracker which was excellent and very crabby. I loved it. And then there was a nice and friendly bartender. This was a nice experience."

Library Wine & Provisions

★★★★☆ 4.3 (42)

"This is my 3rd time here & I was satisfied every time. Not many nice restaurants can stay consistent with their food & service. Keep up the good work since I've been to too many restaurants that were one and done & for me to be here 3 times is saying something :)"

Martine's Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.3 (40) • $

"This is the closest I've ever come to wishing that I lived in Metairie. A friend and I came in because we'd won a gift certificate. I'd never been anywhere on Old Metairie Rd. for drinks, mostly because it's quite a drive home for me. By all means, this was one of those times that a random gift card win brought me somewhere so, so surprisingly awesome.Martine's has a fun cocktail list (I had the Buffalo Stampede Cider) including a drink with ice cream and bacon! In fact, bacon comes in all kinds of drinks at Martine's, including the fantastic, spicy bloody mary that I ordered. Just before we left some free hot dogs made an appearance. Happy hour runs from 11-7, including $4 mimosas and bloody mary's. Great, relaxed atmosphere, everyone knew everyone happy to welcome a couple new comers. I felt like I lived around the corner by the time we left!I also want to give a shout out to the bartender who was friendly and made a mean drink. If you find yourself in the area, Martine's is a great spot to stop in!"

Pizza Art Wine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (73)

"My friends and I had a blast! We went for Galentine's! We ordered the meatballs, salad and Brussels Sprouts! When I tell you the Brussels sprouts were amazing!!! 10//0 must try!! We tried several pizzas and the seafood pasta!! Also amazing! Blueberry lemon drop to accompany ! They have a patio where you can sit and listen to music and the inside was very nice with a bar and beautiful artwork hanging everywhere!! You can see where they make the pizza as well. Our server was very attentive and gave great recommendations! Service was excellent! Will be back!"

Bar Brine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (21)

"Sneaky Pickle during the day....Bar Brine at night. Our server put it best: at night, the restaurant switches from friendly neighborhood eatery to something with a "more grown and sexy vibe." candles, interesting cocktails, and a price tag to match.The menu has several meat AND vegan or vegetarian options, so the whole squad can eat here if you choose. We came for a friend's birthday. I ordered the gnocchi which was perfectly portioned to save room for dessert, and was delicious. Also, I ordered a drink I remembered having off the sneaky pickle menu: a mint and ginger lemonade with gin. I was really pleased that they accommodated that request!For desert our table split basically one of everything on the menu. You almost can't go wrong here: everything is delicious...with the exception of the tahini blondie, which was tragically quite dry. Everything else was exceptional: the yuzu sorbet and the flourless chocolate torte were standout favorites of the meal.Price is unfortunately a barrier that will prevent me from being here frequently, but I look forward to the next special occasion that brings me back for more!"

Southern Char Steakhouse

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (38) • $$

"This place does not disappoint. My second time here. This time was even better than the last. The steak was great!! The burger was just as good maybe better. But you can't beat a steak. Service was good. Food was even better!!Will definitely be coming back! :-)"

Copper Vine Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (674) • $$

"I recently went to Copper Vine with my friends for a Christmas brunch, and it was such a great time! The vibe was really nice--perfect for a festive get-together.I decided to try the steak and eggs since the bartender highly recommended it, and wow, I totally understand why! The steak was cooked just right--super juicy and packed with flavor. The eggs were buttery and fried hard, just like I like it!To top it off, I had the Freisling, which is a frozen Riesling similar to a Frosé. It was absolutely perfect--refreshing and a great complement to my meal.The service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. We all had a blast catching up over great food and drinks.If you're looking for a spot for brunch in New Orleans, I definitely recommend! I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu!"

The Bower Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (70) • $$

"The food was excellent but we had a terrible waitress that would make us consider twice if we could go again. After ordering drinks from waitress 1 no one asked us what we wanted to order to eat for 37 minutes and I only think we were acknowledged because I flagged down the waitress. She was by our table multiple times bouncing between a table of 4 and table of 6 and kept ignoring us."

Pascal's Manale

★★★★☆ 3.6 (681) • $$$

"My father really encouraged us to come here. He had lived here for many years and advised us this was the place. In the maze of rooms we were seated in a smaller room in front, which was nice. It never felt crowded or noisy. Our server Susie eventually came around and was prompt to ask us if we wanted drinks and appetizers and the promise of warm bread. Ultimately their warm bread is bread in a white paper bag. It wasn't warm enough to melt butter. Each table was delivered the same white bag of bread. It really is wasteful to use so many bags when a traditional presentation of warm bread in. basket is more effective. We decided on cocktails and the Combination Remoulade, advertised as crab meat and shrimp topped with golden remoulade sauce and a ring of spicy cocktail sauce. For dinner I gave into the calling for Original Pascal's Barbeque Shrimp, the specialty of the house prepared in a spicy and tangy sauce. My wife had the special, red fish stuffed with crab and shrimp with a spicy cream sauce. It came with steamed veggies. The Combination Remoulade wasn't as promised. It was shrimp and crabmeat on lettuce with their version of remoulade. On the side a plastic dressing container with seafood sauce that wasn't spicy but rather tasted like they had opened a jar and poured it in. My wife liked the remoulade a lot. I thought it was pickle forward and tasted a lot like tartar sauce, which she likes as well. The biggest detractor for this was that the shrimp were not cleaned, the telltale black line down the back of each was still obvious. My wife's fish was nice, and a nice mix of flavors. The spicy element was jalapeño that appeared in small chunks in the cream sauce. Easy for her to avoid, but that telltale grassy taste was evident. On the side she had plain, unseasoned steamed vegetables. Clearly an afterthought since the literally like came out of the steamer and on to the plate without any thought to flavor. For my entree, the flavor of the shrimp sauce was delicious, but tangy is not a word I would use, and absolutely not spicy. Even my wife, a verified spice wimp, would not use the word spicy. The huge bummer here is that they charge you $28 for a plate of shrimp, offer you a bib and a pile of napkins, and bring you a bowl/plate of unprepared shrimp in liquid. Yeah, I knew what I was signing up for and ordered it anyway. I have peeled a lot of shrimp and crawfish in my life and none were this soupy or difficult. Peeling and deveining them all made my meal unappetizing and not worth it. It was tempting to sop up the sauce with bread, but there were so many legs and antenna and, like the remoulade, bits of shell. The thought of carrying that to my mouth on the bread made that much less temptingSo, we have done it. We can check it off the list. We had bbq shrimp at Pascal's Menale. Happy to say I will leave tables for others in the future, I don't need to go back."

Saint Germain

★★★★☆ 4.4 (80) • $$$$

"If only there was a Michelin Guide for New Orleans, this place would easily have 1-2 stars.Deep flavors, interesting ingredients, highest level of cooking and thoughtfulness and great service.The Parmesan broth to start was unctuous, the au poive sauce for the a5 wagyu was mind blowing, the Japanese rice with yuzu kosho and lardo that paired with the squab was amazing. And the cheese soufflé with the bruleed sugar was one of the most delicious desserts without being cloyingly sweet."

Hot Tin

★★★★☆ 4.1 (324) • $$$

"Met some friends here on a hot summer Sunday and it was a cool vibe. Luckily it was not too crowded. I've been on other days where it was a much larger crowd and almost shoulder to shoulder and that's no fun! My bartender was Abe and his service and bartending skills are top notch!"

Odelia

★★★★☆ 3.7 (21)

"Absolutely loved how pretty it was inside! Food is a little on the pricier side but my food was delicious. My friend and I split a beet salad and the chimichurri chicken. Staff was very friendly. I'd like to come back and try to come for brunch next time."

French Market Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (162) • $$$

"Make a reservation.Met our friends for a midweek dinner on the way to New Orleans. This place was packed! Lucky to find a parking spot. So glad that they were able to book a reservation a couple of days earlier. Surprised at how warm and cozy the French Market Bistro feels even though it occupies a large part of a strip shopping center. Our friends are regulars here and I can see why. Great service. Delicious food. So cute and cozy.Started with the warm house bread and the fried asparagus. The bread was crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. So good. Dip the asparagus in the homemade blue cheese dressing. Yum!! I was in the mood for duck after reading the reviews. The Duck Michael served with a blackberry sauce was delicious. Actually needed an extra side of the blackberry sauce it was that good. Traded the garlic mashed potatoes for a side of Parmesan grits which paired nicely with the duck.My hubby had the roasted vegetable pizza. It must have been good because he polished off the whole pie!! Our friends had the choice cut filet mignon with Fleur-de-sel butter and the sea bass special with a side of asparagus. Great choice for dinner in Baton Rouge, but make sure to make a reservation."

Barracuda

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Great, no fuss option for a quick bite in Bay St. Louis. The food was good and menu simple which is just what is needed sometimes. The Spicy Margarita was better than the Paloma to me. The tacos were great and the complimentary chilled green sauce was really good. The red salsa was very flavorful."

Ma Mama's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (55) • $$$

"This is a nice place, nicer than I was dressed for, but the service was good. We were the only ones there right at 11. They brought out their signature bread and man, it's good. Very hearty. (However my grandmother is sure her homemade yeast bread is better.) I tried it with the Mediterranean dip but I am so used to the za'atar from our local place that this was nothing in comparison. Stick to the bread and butter.We ordered fried shrimp/catfish, and catfish filets over crawfish ettoufee. The ettoufee was so good! The green beans had salsa poured over them and that wasn't to my taste but my Mawmaw liked them a lot. The lunch's version of shrimp/catfish combo only has 3 shrimp. That's a little lame. But the catfish and the fries were very good. When people started coming in they sat us all at a distance from each other. And the employees are masked."

Dakota

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (35)

"Yelp doesn't have a 3.5, but that's where I'd rank Dakota, maybe a 3.75...The restaurant is very nice inside, plenty of room between tables, so you don't feel crowded. Our server was very good, with recommendations throughout the meal, he paced correctly, and was knowledgeable about the menu and wines. The crab and Brie soup was really great. My wife had the special swordfish and it was really good. I had the filet...not great...meat was tough, it was cooked far past medium-rare, and the sauce underneath lacked any real flavor. For dessert, we tried the coconut cake and bread pudding. The coconut cake was dry and not really coconutty (sp) enough. The bread pudding was good. As far as price, they're expensive- and I don't mind paying high prices at all if the experience and food support them. Dakota fell a little short. My wife and I ultimately judge a restaurant on if we'd go back...our answer was a maybe."

Osteria Lupo

★★★★☆ 4.1 (134) • $$$

"The service at Osteria Lupo was outstanding! The staff here really care for their customers and they kept checking on me while I was waiting for my friend and I really appreciated all of their kind gestures. We started with Black Truffle Arancini. It was my first time having Arancini and it was great! We then split the Spicy Rigatoni and you could feel the spice kick at the end of each bite. For dessert, we had the Brown Butter Bay Semifreddo and I loved the guava Carmel that they used in the dish and the crumbles also really added balance to the dessert.The restaurant vibe and ambiance was also outstanding. It was elegant and classy, but also not too formal and I loved it. I enjoyed my time here and hope to be back again!"

The Independent Caveau NOLA

★★★★★ 4.8 (10)

"New Zion, Mid City Broadmoor, not sure what to call this budding little area yet, but The Independent Caveau is sure to be an anchor for the growing neighborhood. Located in what I think of as the bermuda triangle connecting broadmoor to central city, this wine bar and shop is everything the area has been missing. A laid back, but sophisticated social gathering spot, for the wine and cheese enthusiast. It's close enough to everything but off the beaten path enough to feel special. We stopped in on a Thursday at opening time to try ALL the wines and a sampling of cheese & charcouterie. The menu wines were an obviously well cultivated selection of sparkling, whites, rosè and reds by the half and full glass or bottle. Super unique flavors that I just haven't had before. The retail shop in the front isn't open for business quite yet but it should be soon. Plenty of room for a grand selection of wines plus a equally well curated offering of cheese and meats. Inside is cozy and stylish. Outside there's an expansive deck, and small gravel yard. Excited for cooler weather!"

Trenasse

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$$

"We came here for a birthday celebration and had a big party. The room they put us in was isolated, which wasn't bad, but it felt a little awkward in location. Our server was sweet and took care of us well so no complaints there. We wanted to come here mostly for the oyster selection they had. Started out with a dozen raw oysters. We loved them so much, we ordered another dozen at the end of the dinner. We ordered the oyster log for the table and while it was pricey, it was a great way to try all their charbroiled oysters. The garlic butter, gratin, and crab Bienville were my favorites but you can't go wrong with any of them. The oyster log also comes with fried oysters, which was a let down for me. They were cold and didn't have much of a taste. The scallops were tasty and I loved the desserts we had with the bread pudding and pistachio cake.The entrees were nice but not as exciting as the oysters for me. I'd come back for those oysters by itself!"

Bin 77 Bistro & SideBar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (222) • $$

"Bin 77 is an absolute gem! The steak flatbread is my favorite--perfectly cooked, flavorful, and always hits the spot. The atmosphere is great, and the service is top-notch. Hands down, my favorite bartender is Justin. He always knows how to mix the best drinks and makes the whole experience even better. If you're looking for a great place to relax with amazing food and drinks, Bin 77 is the spot!"

River Rouge Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (14)

"As a local, I live on 35 minutes away. My husband & I go on what we call "date days" once a month. I wanted a place to have lunch that wasn't a chain. RR was our pick. Most people would never think to have lunch at a hotel, but I'm glad we did! We started with the boudin eggrolls. These are delicious and a change from our locals boudin & boudin balls. We both chose the fried chicken sandwich that came with fries. It was both great and very filling. Our waiter was the best! He made sure our drinks were full and our food was to our liking! He took the time to listen to our reasoning for coming and made us feel very welcome. We had conversations with him, and that made us even feel more welcome! For locals who want a different dining experience, head over to this hidden gem!!"

Vine & Tap Wine & Cocktail Bar

★★★★☆ 3.5 (2)

"This place opened in the mall right before Christmas & I kept saying I can't wait to try it! Well I stopped by today after work & this will be my new guilty pleasure after work! The guy working was super sweet & answered any question my friend & I had! He allowed us to sample before purchasing (checking ID's of course). We tried the frozen frosè & margarita which were really good! I cannot wait to try a wine next & to see what the next seasonal frozen flavor will be!"

The Pelican Club

★★★★☆ 4.1 (632) • $$$

"We went there with a group of seven. We had a wonderful table, and the service was very fast and friendly. We all did the prix fixe menu. We tried a wide range of dishes, including seafood, beef, and chicken. The desserts were amazing. The price was really, not bad for a restaurant of this high quality. If you're looking for a place for a special celebration, definitely consider this one."

18 STEAK

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (97) • $$$

"This use to be one of my favorite places to sit at the bar and order appetizers. Today, we stop by the bar and the experience wasn't so good. We've never been a fan of Mr. Glen because he is not a people's person. He is very nonchalant to say he is bartender. And today made it all the more reason not to like him. Anyway, we went to grab some gumbo because it is very good and maybe some appetizers. The female bartender Grace gave us menus and told us that menu was in place because the inside is fully booked. Cool. We looked over the menu and picked the items we wanted. We wanted the pork belly. She said we don't have that. We haven't had it in a while. I'm like well dang, it's the first thing on the menu. Well give us some marinated shrimp. Oh, we don't have that. We now offer boiled shrimp. Now we are frustrated because you could have told us that when you gave us the menus. So my husband is talking to the guy next to us and expressing how he felt about what just took place. Grace gets in her feelings and says this is my job and you're not going to make me feel bad about doing my job, I left my kid to come here. Prior to that my husband asked to speak to a manager and Glenn was the manager on duty, he basically brushed my husband off. My husband said Glenn doesn't have any personality and is very passive. The guy next to my husband became upset by the way he responded. Back to Grace, she told Glenn what my husband said, Glenn called upper management. I heard him say if anymore complaints, just shut down food orders completely. We will not patronize this establishment anymore."

A Tavola Restaurant & Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (278) • $$

"All I wanted was the brussel sprouts pictured but felt weird so I also got the grilled chicken Ceasars salad. The sprouts were amazing. The salad was meh. The waitress was friendly and kept my water filled."

Patrick's Bar Vin

★★★★☆ 4.2 (182) • $$

"Patrick treated us to the BEST street party tonite after Jazz Fest. After dinner we were walking back to our hotel and heard the horns and the wine bottle drums and ran to join the party! What a treat! Thank you Patrick!"

Bywater American Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.3 (259) • $$

"Great service. Incredibly friendly wait staff. So close to where I'm staying in New Orleans that I could actually connect my Wi-Fi. The food was amazing, and I even got to meet Nina Compton. Ricky was great!"

Après Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (37) • $$

"This is a review of Apres as a private event venue.Look, if you read my disclaimer at the top and are still looking for a review of Apres as a club, you really need to work on your reading comprehension skills. I am not this club's target demographic. Sure I own some nice suits and I like to make it rain for bottles of Ace of Spades. Wait a minute. That isn't me at all.Anyway, if you are looking for a nice spot for a private event right outside the CBD, I encourage you to check out Apres. I came here for a work Christmas party. It was actually the first work Christmas party I had ever attended except the lame at work ones in years past.As a private event spot, Apres has their stuff together. The bartenders were very prompt and friendly. You'd think our crowd would be tough to please, but the did very well. There was hardly ever a wait for drinks.In addition to great service, the venue has undergone a massive improvement since its days a dive bar. I can't even remember the name of the place back then, but it was as divey as humanly possible. Now it's pretty fancy with a "VIP" area that my little group took over during our event. Once the event was over we were kicked out of VIP since we weren't really VIP, but we enjoyed it while it lasted. If you are a VIP, that area did have some pretty high back chairs that resembled thrones. I'd recommend those if you're popping champagne like you won a championship game.In closing, I have no idea what this place is like under normal circumstances and I never will. But as an event spot, you should check it out."

Effervescence

★★★★★ 4.5 (173) • $$$

"This place is truly an AMAZING hidden gem! Service: on point. Not a moment went by we didn't feel attended to. Drinks: unreal! The champs flights were so delicious and the servers did a great job of educating us on what we were sipping.Food: the food is shareable tapas and they came out in waves that were perfectly spaced. We loved the deviled eggs with caviar, the popcorn, and the cheese plate. Atmosphere: beautiful little patio outside or you can sit inside which is pretty and mood lighting! We will absolutely be back"