Reservations · Delivery · Takeout · Outdoor seating
Lively neighborhood sports bar with Cajun-leaning pub grub, strong drinks, and good value, but service consistency and occasional food quality lapses can frustrate.
Ragtime Restaurant delivers solid neighborhood pub dining with strong food quality in signature wings, po' boys, and Cajun-inflected dishes, plus fair pricing and generous portions that appeal to regulars. However, inconsistent execution during peak service—cold food, timing lapses, and occasional errors—prevents a higher grade, while isolated temperature and safety concerns on seafood add caution. It's a reliable sports bar hangout for the neighborhood, not a destination.
Step into a corner of Court House where the TVs glow, the crowd hums, and the staff keeps the vibe warm and bustling. Reviewers praise personable bartenders and quick check-ins on good nights, with one diner calling the wings “crispy and juicy” while another noted a night with standing room only during the game. A few visits run slower, with plates arriving all at once or a comp missed on the bill, but regulars still describe it as a reliable neighborhood hangout for sports and casual meetups. The cooking skews pub-classic with a Cajun nudge—think wings and po' boys, gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp and grits, and burgers. When the kitchen hits, flavors pop and portions satisfy; multiple guests rave about the buffalo chicken wrap with tots and the crunchy, tangy po' boy. There are off nights: a few reports of cold or overcooked items and the occasional weak cocktail. Specials like $1 oysters draw fans, though one diner flagged room-temp seafood, so order from the busiest turns for peak freshness. Families do fine here thanks to kid-friendly staples like tenders, fries, mac and cheese, and simple burgers. The menu is broad enough for cautious eaters, and portions make sharing easy. Noise rises on trivia or big games, so earlier evenings are better for kids. There is no dedicated kids menu mentioned, but the basics are covered with plenty of sides to round out a plate.
Area: Active urban courthouse district with offices, apartments, and steady nightlife; popular for game days and casual meetups.
Safety: Generally safe, well-lit, busy corridors; typical urban late-night behavior but good foot traffic.
Nearby: Near county courthouse, offices, hotels, and Orange/Silver Line; bars and eateries cluster nearby.
Available: Reservations, Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor seating
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