The Wine Market

3 stars is for Ambiance and food, NOT service. First time patron and went for Thursday steak night. Starts at 6pm-9pm. As a single 49 yr old male, I sat at the bar knowing nothing of this establishment. First and foremost I would consider this a Bar w/food, NOT a restaurant with a bar (big difference). Bar top sat approx 15-20 and your back is against the rest of the establishment. The clientele is Upper middle class, all dressed nicely and TONs of regulars as the pre-dinner crowd knew everyone's name that worked there and vice versa. Approx age is Upper 50's to mid 60's on average... with a sprinkle of upper 40's. Being that there was approx 4-5 bartenders slinging drinks, this place was PACKED. Kudos to Fallon and Erika who assisted me and they were super polite and accommodating. I arrived at 6:05pm sat at the bar and one of the 5 lady bartenders stated it wasn't busy... saw a few bar top chairs still available. I ordered the Prime Filet dinner (medium) as the ladies stated the chef tends to undercook them just a tad bit, loaded baked potato and a import beer. I received my steak dinner at 7pm and by this time every seat was taken and people are hovering over me trying to squeeze in between the bar chairs to buy drinks or pay thier tabs. The food: I did order medium expecting to have a light pink center yet i got an all grey center and it was on the dry side. I did tell Fallon my waitstaff, yet stated I'm not returning it and it will be fine to eat. The potatoe came on the plate wrapped in tinfoil and piping hot. The shredded cheese and bacon came in small plastic containers; something I was not expecting for a 30 dollar Steak dinner plate; to have to make/dress my own potatoe. The ambiance: it is a smaller establishment with bar top tables, regular tables, and couch type seating with coffee tables... perfect for a Wine bar or just a bar w/bar food in general yet not for a restaurant in my opinion. It was severely crowded with less than elbow room. Very loud with just all the conversations yet around 7:15pm they turned on the music from above which just made it even louder and honestly was trying to eat faster just to get outta there. It was so packed/busy that I felt like I was back in my mid 20's out with friends at our first bar pre-gaming until the night clubs opened up. Service: I'll describe it as CONTROLLED CHOAS, but I'm a POSITIVE way. Fallon was my main server/bartender and she was awesome. I explained it was my first time and she showed me both menus; regular menu as well as the steak night menu and gave me recommendations for the steak to choose. Fallon always kept checking on me to see if I was good with my beer and if I needed anything and a few times Erika was also there checking on me. I don't know how those ladies do it, yet 4-5 of them behind the bar taking care of everything was short of amazing. I do not know what it is like for lunch or non steak night... so I'm sure it can be different.

Called ahead to ensure they had the space to host our company happy hour. They were happy to help and accommodate. I just feel like I should have been told that they were hosting an event that same night. It hindered service, staff friendliness, and just the overall experience. Everyone's food came out at different times. Waitstaff forgot to take orders from half of the table. And I could sense the bartenders were overwhelmed as they were not too happy to serve us. I fear our group will never return.

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

Been here many times - always consistent and high quality. Thursday night Steak Night is the bomb. But every other night is just as good. Easily the best bar selection in Slidell and the service is fantastic. If you haven't been here, I don't know what you're waiting for!

Definitely an entertaining place. Come if you want to have to yell in order for your party to hear you. Nice social place. A one and done though for us. Little pricey though. And food was ok. The Bloody Mary was so yummy.

Drinks are great. A sweat tea martini is a must. The variety of liquor choices is most likely boosted by the attached wine and liquor store. The staff has always been friendly to us. Menu isn't the best, but is still a good option to order while having a beverage.

The wine is decent, but don't get the food. Their "toast points" are packages of Captains Wafers. Their cheese plate consists of cheap cubed cheese that I suspect is really just prepackaged a Kraft or another grocery store cheese. The mushrooms are rubbery. The service is also subpar; it took over thirty minutes to get that prepackaged cheese!

I only ordered a sandwich & glass of wine, not expecting much, but this was the BEST Club Sandwich I've ever eaten! And it's truly enough for 2 people. And I always go back and order the same! The Potato Salad that comes with it is fabulous! It's very homemade tasting! And I had wine at lunch, & it was very reasonably priced for a glass of wine (maybe $6 ?). Very lovely lunch place. Not many tables, but just enough.

Always friendly service and a nice atmosphere. Great selection of wine. Food is consistent and they have a nice variety.

Food here is great the owner Doug does an awesome job on Thursday night steak night ribeyes and filets of high quality and cooked to perfection. Bridget and Erica mix awesome cocktails as well as pour great wine. Erica in the wine store is so knowledgeable of all the wines bourbons and spirits sold in the store and always helpful for last minute gifts and baskets. It's like walking into Cheers the staff is always friendly and remembers you. If you are looking for a place to relax enjoy food appetizers cheese plates and cocktwith your friends this is your place.