Nola Bar & Kitchen

So much history in Chicago, not going to recommend coming to Nola for a meal if you're a tourist. Locals, experience what you wish, especially since they do have decent food and a fun event every night of the week. This is not limited to Drag, Karaoke, etc. The environment and decorations are great for the Mardi Gras celebration, especially if you're looking for some place to celebrate as an immigrant from the South of the US. But, too expensive for the food that you receive. 08-13-2024

Random drop in. Lite crowd. Good came out quick. Drinks were strong. The picky kid ate the pickles ... salute.

Came here for drinks & karaoke. I wish their kitchen was open later. The Service was great & for a Saturday night it was a small and attractive crowd.

Pretty good spot. Typical wrigleyville things - parking, longer traffic during games, rowdy crowds on the street, etc. it's spacious and has multiple TVs scattered throughout for the game. I got the hurricane which came with a cute beaded necklace around it. Security guard is present for safety.

Went for happy hour and the drinks on special were fantastic! Super friendly bar staff as well. Would recommend!

Food was hot,fast and good. Service was responsive, friendly and efficient.Ambiance was pretty lively for daytime visit. I will definitely return.

This place is decked out and is true to its theme. They have banners everywhere to give a sort of Mardi Gras/NOLA feel--truly not a bad place in Wrigley and deviates a lot from what you're used to seeing in the area. We went on a cold Wednesday night though and it was absolutely dead, we were the only customers inside. Perhaps this place is more crowded during weekend nights but the lack of people did make us wonder if this place was worth the hype. Food-wise it's very passable and it'll feel your need for Cajun food.Food:Nola Gumbo: they give you a house made hot sauce to go with the gumbo, the overall dish was nice and hearty but I feel like it could've been a bit more flavorfulAlligator Basket: this was the true mvp of the night. It was my first time trying alligator and the way they fry it is so good. I would say it tastes a lot like a super tender steak--highly recommend!

Came by for dinner after rock climbing during a weekday. I ordered the Fried Shrimp Po' Boy, which was loaded up with fried shrimp. I liked the remoulade sauce and the cut of their fries. The service was super friendly. The food my friends ordered all looked amazing, so I'll definitely be back when I want a taste of cajun country. I've never had fried alligator, but it's on the menu and I'm intrigued.

Arrived on a rainy wet day, early afternoon. noting an array of bar sitters having a midday drink. We grabbed the two seat round table near the exposed brick wall and ordered a personal creole competition crawl , as we continue to seek the best restaurant serving this iconic dish, commonly know as. "Louisiana Creole Style Gumbo,"; Nola's was on the Seeker's List and we are here! We are ordering alligator bites with delicious fries too. A tall modelesque friendly, and attentive waiter almost instantly, served up a piping hot bowl of the homemade gumbo house special. It was full bodied essential spices, and loaded with plenty of vegetables swimming in a Louisiana creole style broth, along with traditional meats and seafood infusing complex flavors. The Gumbo did not disappoint for heartiness and nutrients flavor pounding taste drums. We both loved our first exploration into alligator bites. It has a mild meaty lightness with an interesting contexture, not too unlike the fiber of poultry. Nola's has a celebratory atmosphere, a Mardi Gras ambiance, and a winning bowl of gumbo, good service, while located just around the corner from the ballpark, Nola's is a great iconic place to raise high spirits, as it hits it out of the park for great food and circuses!

I got food poisoning. Very rude waitress (red hair). A friend of mine ate there and within minutes of leaving his bowels let loose right in front of the restaurant. For those that say it could have been something else....nothing is that coincidental!This place is a roll of the dice literally.