Lola's,

3312 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, United States

"The night before I called the restaurant to make a reservation. Someone answered and said that they had tables available and what time would I want. I replied with 7, and they said that was fine. My partner and I get at the restaurant at 7 and see a huge line of people. We assumed that they didn’t make a reservation, but we’re quickly told that everyone in line had reservations. There were about thirty tables in total with only three waiters, and no hostesses in sight. People are getting sat about every thirty minutes; and slowly but surely made it up the line. As we waited we talked with the other guests and they all had reservations for 7. An hour after our reservation was suppose to start a woman walks up, possibly a manager arriving for her shift, and acts shocked that no one was sitting people. She eventually sits us in the back of the outside in a small alcove. We were shoved out of sight and mind. Two different waiters came by, looked at us, and left attending to other people in the alcove but not us. After another forty minutes of being ignored we got up and left. With how many other restaurants there are in New Orleans, there is no excuse to have to wait an hour and forty minutes and not even talk to a waiter. Go spend your time, and money, any where else. Even McDonald’s has better service."

"I stopped here on a recommendation of the local, on my bicycle tour from Canada to Argentina. They have a nice little patio. Great if you have a dog with you. The server was great too. I didn't have to make any choices myself. He was quick with a drink and food recommendation, and came around when needed. He seemed to know when food was in my mouth and never bothered me then. The garlic soup and brussel sprout special was pretty darn good. The garlic soup exceeding my expectations. I got the one person paella was a little on the small side. Although I'm a big eater, so it may be alright for some. Definitely worth checking out."

"Awesome experience. We had the mushrooms and calamari to start and both were delicious. The trout was perfectly cooked. The flan reminded me of my mom’s and was very authentic."

"We are from the Houston area and we’re excited to try Lola’s. My job on any trip is to scout restaurants that serve mussels. Lola’s did not disappoint although I have to say that the garlic shrimp was tasty. The paella was deceptively generous and we both have leftovers. Midnight snacks"

"This restaurant was recommended to us by a local. Wow! Everything was fantastic! Absolutely delicious! I will positively go back the next time we're in town! And thank you for accommodating our party of 6 with short notice!"