The Maison

We were there on Wednesday, December 8th around 8pm. If you want a seat you need to order from the menu. The bar was full and we wanted to sit so we opted for getting a dessert. They only had one option, chocolate bread pudding. It was supposed to be al la mode, but they were out of ice cream, so it was only $8 instead of $12. It really needed ice cream as it was rich. It was still good. I'm glad we got it, it was worth having to place an order so we could sit down. The bar was packed all night. The tables rotated as people came and went all night.They have set bands for different days of the week. They were very well put together and professional. I really liked the band, and so much so that I bought a CD for $20.

I came here for the music and drinks, not the food, but the gumbo and fries were enjoyable. The music was excellent. I also cannot emphasize enough how much I appreciate the fact they allow kids during a certain time. We came around 7:00, and were seated within 15 minutes without a reservation on a Thursday night. While we were waiting outside, a lady asked me if we were "getting the kids started on jazz early." Yes, indeed. It's never too early, and New Orleans is a great place to do it. We were able to enjoy some food, drinks, and great jazz music with the kids, which isn't easy, because not many venues in the area allow kids. I called around and found only about a handful that allow kids.

Got some jambalaya and a beer. Was pretty disappointed with the jambalaya. Very lacking in flavor, tastes mostly like salt. Wasn't quite warmed up right, or their pot had gone cold and this should have been tossed out. Enjoyed the live music and the beer. Service was a bit slow, but friendly. Wouldn't recommend for the food.

As a music teacher and musician, what I love most about NOLA isn't the drinking--it's the jazz! Not just live music, but live JAZZ! It is the Mecca for jazz lovers.And the Maison makes sure you hear it all day long! Going to the jazz brunch was the best idea we've had on this vacation. The Sunny Side Jazz Band was excellent, the drinks were so good, and the food was delicious! We got seated right away and the server split our check, no problem. I'll be back pretty much every trip. This is one of my favorite places in NOLA!

Excellent spot to hear live music.No cover. One drink minimum.We had a great time and everyone was extra nice to us. When the 4 of us arrived, there weren't any seats, except the huge booth by the door where the photographer and a few of his friends were sitting. They made room for us. That was awesome and kind of them.The band was amazing.

We went on a Sunday night for the live music. There wasn't a cover but there was a sign that required a 1 drink minimum per person which they really didn't enforce. We walked by the night before on a Saturday and it was packed and I believe they had a cover charge that night. Nonetheless on Sunday, we were able to grab a table, nothing fancy with the drinks but we did enjoy great live music. The band (Higher Heights) was awesome, loved the energy and they played a mixture of reggae and old school RnB. Had such an awesome time singing and enjoying a great show. Location is not walkable from French Quarter or Bourbon Street but love the vibe much better in this area.

This bar caught our eye because of the live music. The door attendant was very nice and warm, so we decided to have a drink and listen to the band. It was pretty packed, and you can only sit at a table if you order food. There's a requirement of one drink per person per set. The drinks were good, as was the music! Will have to try the food next time!

Apparently you have to reserve a table in advance to guarantee seating to watch the jazz set. It's worth the $25 + tax for 4 pax. I was a bit hesitant about eating there as there were mixed reviews. It's definitely elevated pub food but we had some favorites. The chicken wings are a must. They were light and crispy. We also added a side of ranch. The trilogy with jumbalaya, gumbo, and red beans and rice was just okay. Great selection of drinks and cocktails as they have a full bar. The music was great the night we went. The going around trying to collect tips is a bit much but I get it, it's the only way to get people to pay attention and give some love.

I was NOT expecting the bbq shrimp and grits to be this good! The bbq sauce is a bit salty and Smokey, no sweetness really. The grits are a nice buttery texture and carry the flavor of the bbq sauce very well. Couple this with the amazing band that's playing tonight, the vibes are super nice!

Ambiance was excellent, exactly what we were looking for. Live Jazz musicians were great. The food was alright. We had a flight of beers, a salad and the seafood platter.Bathroom was sort of dingy, and had an attendant.