The Gallery Venue

Nice, intimate and trendy location and venue. I attended a small SOBW Conference brunch during the kickoff of Essence Festival. I highly recommend it as a venue. The food was catered and on the menu there was BBQ Shrimp and grits, eggs, potatoes, quiche (small bites), bacon, sausage, a variety of fruit and pastries. There was as small band that was excellent! We had a custom bar with a few drinks. It was an excellent setting for a small/medium size group and I highly recommend it if you're hosting an event for no more than 75 people.

Was in New Orleans for 3 nights and came here on the last night with my boyfriend. The manager was our waiter and he was very helpful, friendly, & attentive. He even hooked us up with a free chocolate cake dessert because I mentioned my boyfriend and I had been together for six months and that's why we were there celebrating.I ordered the Bouillabaisse Marseilles and it was yummy and full of great seafood but it could have used maybe a bit more of a kick to it and then it would have been perfect.

This place is absolutely beautiful! Great place for a wedding or other events with lots of people. All the staff was very friendly. The food was so good but it was not enough. 3 courses and we all left hungry. Large group of us Had to go get more food down the road within an hour of leaving. The bar is over priced for beer and alcohols.

We had a good (but not great) experience at Tomas for dinner. We dined there on a Wednesday night and were the only patrons for about an hour. In such a large open restaurant it just was odd. Nothing the restaurant could have done but it was still awkward.We too had the Groupon and found the explanation confusing. It's essentially $80 off of your bill but they way it was explained sounded like the $80 had to be broken down by appetizer, entree, and dessert.The restaurant is pretty old school and I guess that means it has to be dark/dimly lit inside.They had the crab and brie soup as the soup of the day and we both started with that for our appetizer. It was one of the best soups I've ever had. Deliciously creamy and succulent. Yum! The downside? A cup of the soup was $14 which we didn't find out until the check came. Even for awesome soup, that seems a bit out of line.For my entree I got the rabbit. For what was described on the menu as a creole mustard chardonnay demi-glace, I though the sauce was really thick. It was very rich and seemed to over power the rabbit. The green beans were perfect and buttery. The spatzel seemed too wet and mushy. Didn't have much flavor.We ended with the White Chocolate Bread pudding. It seemed to be underdone as it wasn't standing up as well as some of the pictures posted here. Nevertheless, how can you go wrong? The bourbon sauce was just perfect.The service was good, but in an empty restaurant, it should be.I fine experience at Tomas but in a city full of culinary excellence, I would probably go elsewhere next time.

We were visiting NOLA for my birthday and this was one of the places we had my birthday dinner. I had bought a Groupon a while back. Based on the reviews on Yelp, I had to try this place out. Boy was I pleasently surprised!It was a small walk from our hotel in the French Quarter. Our server, Stephen, was amazing! He was very attentive as well as helpful. He gave us tips on where to go check out live jazz music as well as where to eat on my actual birthday. We ordered the Jumbo Diver Scallops Grenobloise which was juicy and delicious. It came with 3 scallops- I wish there was more! I ordered the Roast Rack of Lamb and the hubby ordered the Veal Oscar. I enjoyed my lamb- it was cooked the way I like (medium-rare) and the sauce went well with the mashed potatoes. I got to try my husband's Oscar Veal and that was amazing! I've only had veal a couple of times in my life and the way Tomas prepared it was amazing. He loved it so much he wouldn't stop raving about it the next day. If I go back, I will have to order the veal for myself. If you get a chance, come check out Tomas Bistro- with or without a Groupon. It was worth it! I will have to go back next time I'm in NOLA.

I recently got married at Tomas Bistro and I cannot express how happy I am/was with the entire experience. The staff of Tomas is absolutely wonderful and I never once felt like I was not being taken care of. When we came for a dinner with my in-laws and my parents months before the wedding, they treated our table with such care and consideration that we left feelings like kings and queens. Never mind that the food was absolutely outstanding. Everyone at the table got something different and we all raved about how great the food was for the rest of the night. For the wedding, I am still getting compliments on how wonderful everything was (but I keep hearing that the shrimp and grits were a favorite among everyone). And, again, the staff went above and beyond to make sure we were catered to the entire night. No one was ever left without a beverage in hand and tables were cleaned in a prompt manner after guests were done eating. The romantic lighting and unique setting of The Gallery at Tomas really added on to making that night really great for us and our guests. I would recommend Tomas to anyone looking for a great meal or a wonderful event space.

I decided to treat myself one day staying in New Orleans. I googled sweet breads and Tomas bistro popped on the radar. Benjamin was my server who was a former chef in another life which added greatly to the mealI started with the sweetbreads which were spectacular then into dove she into the duck which I still dream about and finished up with a wonderful chocolate tortI had a great cocktail from the bar and then Benjamin suggested a Margaux with my dinnerIt's very sophisticated wonderful spot to dineI'll be back

What a fantastic little spot! Fellow Yelper Jeff C. suggested that we try this place and since I had heard a lot of good things about it, I was down.This cozy little restaurant on Tchoupitoulas is the perfect spot for a date night or a celebration. We made reservations for 8, and although we were a few minutes late, we were seated immediately upon arrival. We were given our menus and we ordered some wine. Looking over the menu, I immediately knew what I wanted. I have been on quite the grits kick lately, so when I saw that they offered catfish and grits, I knew that was the dish for me.As a starter we decided to get the scallops, which were pan seared with butter, lemon, croutons and capers. I'm normally not a HUGE fan of scallops (it's a texture thing), but I am always willing to try food that I haven't liked before prepared in a different way. My experiment paid off because these scallops were delicious. They were flavorful and I really liked them a lot. The capers and butter created a nice sauce for them and I didn't think about the texture once!Next came the catfish and grits. Check out my picture- this dish was just beautiful. The catfish was crispy and fried to perfection and the grits were nice and firm and not watery at all. The smoothness of the grits was a perfect compliment to the fish and I was sure to get a little bit of both in every bite. I really can't say enough about this part of the meal and I was beside myself happy.Finally, we really decided to indulge and we treated ourselves to the chocolate mousse. This delicious concoction of whipped light chocolate came in a small chocolate shell bowl. The mousse was delectable and light and was the perfect conclusion to the meal. I also liked the presentation. I posted a picture- it really is a work of art.The staff was very attentive the entire time and was quick to refill the wine glasses and clear the plates when necessary. I was really very pleased with the entire experience and I think that Tomas Bistro might be one of my new favorite dinner spots in the city.I would absolutely go back and I am now hungry for more catfish and grits.

The food and service were excellent. My girlfriend and I have a Groupon which was still around $80. We stayed within the bounds of the Groupon but still ended up having a much higher bill than expected. I realize this isn't necessarily the kind of place you go to save money. But...The filet was perfectly cooked and although simple in the preparation, was fantastic. I feel a bit like we were cheated on our bill. It seemed that our drinks for double charged. I really couldn't say if it was an accident or if it was to make up for the reduced price of the Groupon. I left aggravated and if it weren't for the billing experience I would have added another star.

It's been nearly 24 hours since my experience at Tomas Bistro and I'm honestly still in a state of euphoria. I would have to rocket this pleasure palace to the top of my list of "must try" in New Orleans. When choosing a restaurant to celebrate an important milestone birthday, one must choose wisely. Especially in the New Orleans CBD where there are an abundance of restaurants to pick from. Not only do you have to think about the food, what type of atmosphere you're looking for, and you've definitely got to consider parking. Tomas Bistro has it all! Amazing food, delightful atmosphere, and valet parking at an unbelievably reasonable price.My family and I arrived and were told we could choose where we would like to sit, and so we decided to sit near the front door. Our waiter arrives at the table and being the eccentric person that I can't help being I recognize a face from the past. Just so happens both my brother and I went to high school with this particular waiter, and believe me when I say that was a lifetime ago, but let's not go there. He was an excellent waiter and took very good care of us throughout our meal. And onto the meal.... To begin we were interested in a bottle of white wine, but not sure exactly which to order. The waiter recommended Macon-Villages which is a Chardonnay, and may I say it's excellent! He let us taste the wine before we purchased the bottle which was very helpful. A few of the notable items we ordered were lobster brie soup, goat cheese stuffed crepes topped with crawfish sauce, duck Julia, and a special entrée of the day which was trout topped with jumbo lump crab meat and paired with purple mashed potatoes and spaghetti squash. One item that really stood out for me was the lobster brie soup. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's a little bowl of pure bliss. It was a special soup for the evening, so they don't always have it. If your there, and it's available, don't pass it up.In between courses and conversation we asked the hostess about the restaurant and learned it's been open about two years and also learned the same owner also owns two of the restaurants directly across the street. Not too long after we asked the owner happened to walk in, and just so happens we were at "his" table. Apparently he usually comes in to eat and always sits where we happened to be dining. Low and behold he comes to our table! By this point we are already very content and have thoroughly enjoyed our meals. My mom goes on to tell him how much we have enjoyed everything, and we are there celebrating my birthday. With no hesitation he looks at me and asks me if I enjoy champagne. I say "Yes Sir I do". He had glasses of champagne sent over to us and took care to talk to the chef to prepare dessert for all of us to celebrate properly. It was such an unexpected and kind gesture. It really topped off a very memorable evening and a wonderful birthday celebration.