Plates Restaurant & Bar

Well.... I wish I could say this was just another restaurant that you SHOULD try. This is a place you HAVE to visit. It is unrivaled and I know what you're thinking ... this NOLA the Mecca of food. But this place has the ambiance. The best service and the food is literally to live for. Our server Amour was truly magnificent. He knew the menu like the back of his hand and he gave us amazing recommendations. The food is Tapa style and the flavors come from all over the world. This is a great date night spot or family gathering :)

Happy Hour ReviewMoving on from one happy hour to another, we headed over to Plates to get a few bites. Their space is gorgeous, and I would love to return for drinks, to hang out, etc. With the name of Plates, they utilize China plates for wall decorations and food presentations. It was nice to compare and appreciate all the different China plates we had on the table.Our small party of four, we got these shared bites:* smoked tuna dip with spiced saltines $10 - This tuna dip was VERY salty, and I like salty things. And on top of saltines, I could feel my blood pressure going up. Maybe a more neutral cracker would work best with this dip, or hold back on the salt? 3/5* Viet Cajun Wings HH$10 - Enjoyable. 4/5* Shrimp & Crab Croquettes HH$6 - Comes with two in an order. 4/5* Manchego & Marcona Almonds HH$9 - It's literally a bunch of cheese, almonds, and green olives. I like Manchego and I love marcona almonds, so that's a win. 4/5* apple salad w/ grilled persimmon, pecans and yuzu cane syrup vinaigrette $15 - The grilled persimmon is what attracted us to this dish, and we also love yuzu. 4/5* Marinated Olives HH$7 - It's marinated olives.* Patatas Bravas HH$7 - A decent amount of little potatoes. 4/5It was quiet on the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving. Service was good, and attentive as we were among the few dining in. (There was more activity at the bar.) If I was in town again, I would be interested in returning.

I think I've found my new favorite restaurant. We had brunch on my first visit:Tuna crudo, seared scallops, roasted gulf oysters, gulf shrimp and grits, along with some mocktailsOn my second visit we celebrated a relative's birthday:They greeted our table with complimentary wine. Then we delighted in creative cocktails, the apple salad, house baked bread, garlic shrimp (so good that we ordered 2), seared scallops, local lettuces, homeplace pastures pork t-bone, and the gulf fish. They treated the birthday girl to a beautiful slice of cake and a heaping scoop of ice cream. The rest of us split cane syrup creme brûlée, Spanish almond cake, and Basque cheesecake.Everything that I have tasted from Plates is profoundly flavorful. And the dishes are as beautiful as the interior. Both times I had the same server, a gentleman whose name I forget. I remember that he is from Oklahoma. He's quirky and charming and respectful. He shared how the staff is comprised mostly of GW Fins alumni who followed the chef when he embarked on his own venture with Plates. The camaraderie is apparent in the exceptional service.

If you are visiting New Orleans and want to take friends, family or your partner out then I recommend Plates. The food has so much flavor and on this evening we tried multiple dishes and drinks.Orange Wine - 10/10Oysters - 8/10 Bread -9/10Garlic Shrimp 8/10Pasta 9/10I recommend getting 5-7 different dishes as these are tapas and can be smaller.The staff is amazing and willing to walk you through all of the food options.The restaurant has a cozy indoor and also patio seating.

Okay we tried this tapas restaurant on a whim because it was near our hotel. Score! Our service was great and paced perfect. The different dishes were fun to try and all unique! Loved the visit!

Dining at Plates was an amazing experience from start to finish! Let's start with the service--Lee was an absolute superstar. He's super knowledgeable, kind, and just made everything feel so effortless for our party of four. His impeccable service truly elevated our night!Now, onto the food (because that's what you're here for, right?). The menu? Incredible. We wanted to try everything--and honestly, we kind of did! We went for the grilled octopus, crispy pork belly, garlic shrimp, braised lamb and beef meatballs, seared scallops, grilled lamb skewers, blue crab claws, shrimp and crab croquettes, and crispy coq au vin. Yes, it was a feast, and yes, every single bite was divine.Dessert? We couldn't resist. We ordered the crème brûlée, chocolate mousse, and almond cake. All three were heavenly and the perfect sweet ending to an unforgettable meal.Oh, and can we talk about the décor? So beautifully done, and I'm obsessed with their serving dishes--so chic! Plates is a solid 10/10 for me. Already planning my next visit!

Plates is a phenomenal experience with great food that was all delicious! Upon entering, the restaurant had a nice and cultured atmosphere that made it appealing to everyone in the party. The menu at the restaurant is made to be shared with everyone at the table, so you get to try all the food on the menu that day! Service was quick and ever-present, they regularly refilled waters, cleared plates, and distributed drinks. The drinks looked elegant and tasted fantastic as well. The food was all delicious, especially the protein. The meats were all incredibly tender and the coq au vin was crispy and juicy. I would recommend this place given how nice it was to try each food menu item, and the pleasant ambiance and service!

My coworkers and I decided to try Plates on a recent Wednesday evening. Let me just say, I love dining in groups of ~6-10 because that's a good range of people to allow you to sample a great variety of most dishes the restaurant has to offer! The ambiance at Plates is industrial, modern, and as the night grew on, lively. We were seated at a long table in front of the kitchen so I feel as though that allowed us to have the most attention and the best service. We had at least two servers for our small party of 8 and really felt the detailed care throughout our meal. Not sure if this is part of the dining experience or if it's because we ordered a boatload of food, but our plates were switched out continuously throughout our meal (I think at least 4x). It was pretty neat receiving a fresh, cute plate every few minutes. On to the food! Our group was very open-minded, so we were able to try a great variety of dishes on the menu. We ordered the following:- Patatas Bravas: crispy fingerlings, piquillo pepper sauce, aioli- (2) Baked goat cheese: cana de cabra, pepper jelly, grilled ciabatta- (2) marinated olives: harissa, sherry vinegar, citrus, olive oil- Cheese plate: marcona almonds, spicy pickles, seasonal preserves, house baked lavash- blue crab claws: nuoc cham, mint, basil, carrots- roasted gulf oysters: viet cajun butter, lemon bread crumbs- saffron pork ragu: fresh pasta, fennel, heirloom tomato- Garlic Shrimp: black garlic soubise, chili oil- Wild Mushrooms: grilled sourdough, farm egg, PX sherry, aged goat cheese- seared scallops: heirloom grits, andouille & piquillo pepper vinaigrette (gf)- Local Lettuces: white balsamic, tomato, marcona almonds, manchego (gf)- apple salad: grilled persimmon, yuzu & cane syrup vinaigrette, pecans, arugula (gf)Anything marked with a (2) was a crowd favorite and we ordered another serving! Although everything was delicious, no one dish really blew my mind. I did appreciate the spectrum of flavors presented - everything from Spanish to Vietnamese to really bring out the diversity of the city. Love the experience, loved the service, loved the ambiance. Although I didn't love one particular dish, it would not take much convincing for me to return!

We had an amazing experience on a busy Saturday evening (so be sure to make a reservation)- we sat at the bar after it was too cold for our outdoor reservation, even though it was busy the staff was personable, attentive, and welcoming. The space was warm, comfortable, and personable. The food was incredible and we enjoyed it as shared plates, in which with 3 people we split 6 dishes (not all dishes pictured). All of their dishes are based in the cultural influences of New Orleans and were unique, balanced, and kept us ordering more. To add to the meal the drinks were phenomenal. All in all Plates will be a restaurant we will definitely be returning to!

I was really disappointed in Plates. The giant expanse of a room was loud and made it difficult for our party of 6 to hold conversation. The wait staff was attentive throughout the meal. We started with the crispy okra and crab claws. The okra was the star of the show. Delicious flavor profile and portion. The crab claws were pealed but just average. The lamb meatballs were ordered as a main course and they were disappointing. Both orders went unfinished. The accompanying sauce was bland lacking any real spice. The lamb was probably New Zealand which has a very high wild taste. I love lamb but the flavor should've been addressed with additional spices. One dish was the flank steak and it was precut and still lacked flavor for wagyu. I had the "cog au vin" which was shocking to all of us when it showed up fried?!? It had been brined and was very moist and flavorful. But it was served with a mushroom side that was overpowered by wine and tarragon. My aunt loves mushrooms and took one bite and stopped. The young white finger potatoes were just there. Even the gravy from the cog couldn't help them out. We had their tres leches cake for dessert. It was very good. Hats off to the pastry chef on a tough cake to master.