Willie Mae’s Nola

Same delicious fried chicken in a more modern and artsy location while the other is being renovated. Though dining in with no wait was an option, I decided to take mine to go. No more "wing special" so I did a breast and wing combo with fried okra bites. The food travelled pretty well and was good luke-warm, so I can imagine how great it would've been fresh from the kitchen. The server who took my order was pleasant and seemed eager to please. Ultimately, I would return again.

I had the pleasure of trying Willie Mae's at NOLA Fest, and even though I didn't get to visit their actual location, the food alone made me want to go back for more!A bit of history, Willie Mae's Scotch House is a New Orleans institution, originally opened in 1957 as a bar before evolving into a beloved restaurant. Known for their legendary fried chicken, they've earned national recognition, including a James Beard Award.I ordered the catfish and potato salad, and let me tell you, it was worth every bite. The catfish was perfectly seasoned with the right amount of crunch, delivering that deep-fried perfection. And the potato salad? Golden, creamy, and full of flavor--exactly how it should be.The staff was so sweet and welcoming, making the experience even better. I definitely need to visit their restaurant to explore the full menu. 5/5 highly recommend!

Came here for a birthday dinner and the food did not disappoint. We ordered the fried chicken with red beans and rice, we also got the gumbo and the fried catfish. Everything was tasty, we wished the gumbo was bigger as it was pretty small, and the chicken was probably the best fried chicken we've ever had. Crunchy, juicy, flavorful, they hit the spot on every category. In terms of the service I would say it was just okay. This was the only restaurant that we went to that did not acknowledge the birthday note at all which was a little disappointing, also on the night we came it seemed like they only had 1 waitress working, and about 2 table bussers. It was hard trying to get our waitresses attention because she was on the other side of the restaurant helping out all the other customers, they definitely need more staff for dinner time. Overall would recommend if you are looking for some amazing fried chicken

I recently had lunch at the newly opened Willie Mae's with my mom and daughter. We booked a table through the OpenTable app and were seated right away in a corner booth, which was perfect for us with the little one. The entire team was super attentive to our table, which made dining with a toddler so much easier. Our server, Kenneth, was amazing! He gave us some great suggestions for our meal, and I'm so glad we went with his picks. My daughter devoured her catfish nuggets with mac and cheese, my mom enjoyed the shrimp platter, and I went for the 1/4 chicken meal with potato wedges. It was clear my baby was loving it too--she was definitely giving me those "more, mommy, more!" cues! Overall, it was a fantastic and delicious experience, and I can't wait to go back!Just a quick tip! The meter maids in this area don't play, so make sure to pay for street parking to avoid a ticket.

While visiting NOLA, i heard great things about this place and decided to give it a try. I ordered the famous fried chicken and was very disappointed. The chicken was not served fresh. You could tell it had been cooked and sitting in a warmer. It came with cornbread which was served the same way. I chose the butter beans and rice as my side but was not impressed with that either. The service was ok, rather slow considering there weren't that many patrons inside. The worst part was when I got my spoon with my gumbo, the spoon was dirty and sticky. I asked for another spoon and it too was sticky and dirty. At that point, i just gave up. I definitely wouldnt go back or recommend this place.

On our final night in New Orleans we had to go to Willie Mae's. This is a place thats been on my girls hit list for some time. And Boy it didn't disappoint. Our server Sonaj was delightful and professional. Just a great southern hospitality service experience. Nice cool laid back modern atmosphere with great tunes to set the mood. We both had the fried chicken (of course.) and a few extra sides. The chicken and the egg appetizer was a perfect start to our meal. The fried chicken was flavorful and juicy. We had Mac n cheese,yams, and the best cabbage i think I've ever had. My girl drank the liquor from it like an oyster. For real this cabbage side was legit. To sum it up if you're looking for a chill, friendly atmosphere with amazing fried chicken and sides you gotta hit it up. Also the drinks are great too.

James Beard Award for fried chicken?ABSOLUTELY!I just sat and ate the best fried chicken I've ever had. And with it an understanding of why this place was voted best fried chicken in the country.The original spot is currently being renovated after a fire so we ate at the business district location.Way more upscale and well dressed than a fried chicken place should be but the food still has that down home, family taste and it really is something special.

This restaurant has a really nice decor, it's giving home-cooked food vibes. The gumbo was amazing and spicy yet savory never had anything like it. The chicken dish was the star of the show and I look forward to trying this again, when back in New Orleans.

The food and vibes were amazing. Loved the drinks and our bartender Christian was the best. Great recommendations on the food and things todo in town. We will be back before we leave town.

Very good fried chicken, may be a little spicy/peppery for some diners. Tasty candied yams. Excellent gumbo. Cool ambiance. Will definitely come back. Servers were pleasant.