Boiled seafood by the pound plus Cajun fare in a circa-1803 space with outdoor & balcony seats.
At a glance
#78 of 86 Bars in New Orleans #73 of 80 Restaurants in New OrleansLocalGuideWorld score: 4.20
Rating breakdown
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5 ★60%
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4 ★20%
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3 ★8%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★8%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of The Original French Market Restaurant and Bar?
- The Original French Market Restaurant and Bar is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 3,957 reviews.
- How does The Original French Market Restaurant and Bar rank in New Orleans?
- The Original French Market Restaurant and Bar is #78 of 86 Bars in New Orleans by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The Original French Market Restaurant and Bar located?
- 1001 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 — 0.9 km from the center of New Orleans.
- How can I contact The Original French Market Restaurant and Bar?
- Phone: (504) 525-7879 · Website: fmnola.com
I arrived right in the middle of lunch and was seated immediately. I ordered the Red Beans & Rice. It was amazing. Creamy with sausage. My server was excellent and very helpful. Would recommend.
We heard the pecan pie was great. Stopped in waited 10 minutes to order at bar. Took 20 to get it and 3 more for my change. Got to room and it was tiny with small pecans. Not worth 10.00. Tiny indoor space loud and cramped.
Great place to eat. Reasonable pricing, great food, and wonderful staff. Our waitress was a delight! A kind employee even went ahead of us to open the door (usually they have one of the double doors locked) to allow my sisters wheel chair to pass through.
The only thing to keep in mind upon going in is that the bathroom is upstairs beyond 3 sets of stairs. (But this is just how some buildings are constructed) So if you don't think you can make the climb, use the bathroom before you go! However, I think it's still well worth it 👍
The only thing to keep in mind upon going in is that the bathroom is upstairs beyond 3 sets of stairs. (But this is just how some buildings are constructed) So if you don't think you can make the climb, use the bathroom before you go! However, I think it's still well worth it 👍
We have walked by here dozens of times over the years and commented on how great it smells. So we finally decided to give it a try. The inside is well decorated and very welcoming. The doorway is small and not conducive to two way traffic. The tables are well spaced and the tvs had games on and were easy to see. I ordered the Jambalaya and my wife ordered the shrimp and grits and the crab claw appetizer. The crab claws were small but tasty. The jambalaya was well seasoned and had plenty of meat. The rice was a little undercooked, but still good. The shrimp and grits was excellent. The only down side was the lady (not sure if she was the manager or owner or what), growling and arguing with our waiter. Staff discussions belong out of sight of customers. He left and we got a new waitress. He was good as far as I could tell. There were several male staff members leaning against a wall doing nothing. Too much staff standing around. Kind of pricey for the quality and quantity, but I’ll probably go back.
The food and drinks were delicious! The service was on point. It was Sunday evening so they weren’t too busy and Mariah our bartender gave us great recommendations. We had Hurricanes and 1 hit just right. We had the shrimp and crawfish dip as an appetizer and then the swamp platter and crawfish bisque. It’s not a locals hangout so if you’re looking for a local dive this isn’t it. But if you’re looking for good food, great service and a bomb hurricane come on.
Nice spot for drinks and food. We had the garlic and herb Oysters Rockefeller..splendid! And the boudin balls--Hot and delicious. They serve crab broils also which created a strong seasoning smell in the restaurant and it was a little warm inside on top of 90 degree weather outside lol..Service was ok..a little slow but the Food is Amazing!
I've been to New Orleans a few times & you can always smell the amazing food coming out of this kitchen from a block away. I finally had the chance to come have dinner here & I regret not coming sooner. Everything was absolutely delicious & the service was very kind. Will be back again forsure
Five of us were seated quickly and enjoyed our meals. Highlights were the red beans and rice - so good. I wished I had just ordered them. Nevertheless, three of us had catfish - all done differently but all received thumbs up. The boat of crawfish was a lot for one person! Hush puppies were average (based on the expert knowledge of one of our group). The swamp platter also received a thumbs up. Service was pretty good generally - our server was friendly and helpful.
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