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New Orleans › Frenchmen Street › 30°/-90°
30°/-90°C+Worth Trying
520 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
· Live music bar, Bar, Live music venue
· 4.5/5 Google (1502 reviews)
Takeout · Outdoor seating
Go for lively live music and late-night vibes; expect decent bar bites, variable service, and bathroom attendant tipping pressure.
Why it gets a C+ for overall quality
This Frenchmen Street jazz club excels as a music destination with strong bands and no cover most nights, drawing intentional visits from live music enthusiasts. However, food quality shows mixed execution with bar staples landing well but inconsistent timing and occasional outages during peak periods, while service ranges from attentive to stretched thin and cramped seating limits comfort. The grade reflects solid entertainment value with manageable food and service limitations typical of high-energy music venues.
Restaurant Summary
The room feels warm and bustling, a classic Frenchmen Street stop where bands light up the stage and crowds ebb in and out between sets. Guests praise the sound and callouts like, "the band was electric," while bartenders range from professional and quick to stretched thin on peak nights. Do note recurring mentions of a bathroom attendant who solicits tips, which some find uncomfortable. The cooking leans toward comforting New Orleans bar fare: fried shrimp platters, po boys, gumbo, and seasonal oysters that shine during happy hour. Drinks are fairly priced for the strip, with occasional $5 wells and draft deals and no cover most nights. Food can hit the spot, but timing varies—great on good nights, slow or sold-out when the kitchen gets slammed. For families, earlier hours are best. Kids will recognize pizza, chicken tenders, and fries, plus simple salads and mild items, but the late-night energy skews adult. If you need quiet and quick service, come in the afternoon; if your crew wants music-first with snacks on the side, you will fit right in.
At a Glance
- Reliable live music with strong bands and good sound
- No cover most nights and solid happy hour deals
- Kitchen delays and occasional item outages during busy periods
- Bathroom attendant tipping pressure makes some guests uncomfortable
- Reports of rude or confrontational security and staff on bad nights
What Sets It Apart
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What People Love
- Lively bands that get the room dancing
- Happy hour oysters and drink deals
- Casual drop-in vibe without a cover
- Bartenders who know the beers and pour efficiently
Points of Concern
- Service swings from attentive to neglectful depending on crowd level; food can take 45-90 minutes at peak
- Bathroom attendant soliciting tips is frequently mentioned and unwelcome to some guests
- A few reports of confrontational security or mishandled incidents dampen experiences
- Pricing is fair for the area, but weak pours and slow kitchen can reduce perceived value
Service & Dining Experience
Service StyleTable Service
Average Cost$32-45 per person
ReservationsNot required
What to Order
- Pair a dozen raw oysters ($18) with $5 happy hour wells; share fried pickles ($7) or brussels ($14); split a pizza ($15-20) if kitchen is backed up
Perfect For
- Bar hopping on Frenchmen Street
- Casual live-music night with snacks
- Pre- or post-show drinks and oysters
- Afternoon chill before the late-night rush
Location Insights
Area: Bustling live-music corridor popular with visitors and locals seeking jazz and funk; nightlife-focused with late hours.
Safety: High foot traffic; typical nightlife risks late-night. Mixed reports about staff/security conduct; stay aware.
Nearby: Steps from other clubs on Frenchmen, near the French Quarter; small patios and street scene spillover.
French QuarterThe French Quarter offers a dynamic dining and entertainment scene with a mix of casual eateries, upscale restaurants, jazz clubs, and bars. The area is known for its festive atmosphere, live music venues, and a blend of Creole and Cajun culinary influences.
Frenchmen StreetFrenchmen Street is famous for its concentration of live music venues, jazz clubs, and vibrant nightlife. It attracts a crowd looking for authentic local music experiences and a lively, social dining environment.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Monday18:00–02:00
Tuesday18:00–02:00
Wednesday18:00–00:00
Thursday00:00–17:00, 18:00–02:00
Friday17:00–04:00
Saturday17:00–04:00
Sunday18:00–02:00
Available: Takeout, Outdoor seating
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