Jewel of the South

"Note: If you are looking for a raucous bar that serves hurricanes or hand grenades in gallon jugs shaped like butts or jugs, stop reading. This isn’t your place. While I’m sure the food here is great, this review is only about the cocktails we had and the absolutely chill vibe of the courtyard. Both were exceptional. Easily one of the most creative cocktail lists I can remember seeing. So many unique and unexpected flavor combinations that made no real sense when I read them on paper, but made the most perfect sense when I drank the drinks. Whatever voodoo is going on behind the bar at this place is brilliant. If you want to try something different - even if it’s just a different take on a classic, make the effort to drink here. Then, sit outside in the courtyard and savor it all. You’ll thank me."

"Truly a gem (pardon the pun). The drinks are beyond delicious, but the food was really a surprise. So delicious and deftly done! And the service may be the best we’ve had in years or even decades. This will be a forever come back for us. Make sure to ask for Kaylin (hope I am spelling that right)!"

"We arrived without a reservation and were seated at the bar. It was a little cramped so reservations should be made. It was so worth it. The Short Rib, Stilton whimsy and creamed leeks were outstanding. The portions were on the small side but so delicious. The shared Eccles cake with Stilton cheese was also delicious."

"what a lovely little spot in nola! the service was fantastic, food was good, and drinks were amazing. i also had fun looking through the cocktail books they had around as decor and found some lovely postcards/notes inside that added lots of personal charm to this place. this really is a jewel of the south!"

"We grabbed a quick bite here with a large group doing a walk in right at the opening. The staff was super accommodating even moving umbrellas to help block out some sun. Our cocktails were across the board creative delicious and fun between the 16 of us we tried everything and everyone was passing drinks up and down the table. The menu changes constantly so no specific recommendations but certainly try a few of their specialties. Food wise the burger was a stand out one of the best in the area. We also had a salted fish dip that was hard not to eat every bite myself instead of sharing. We sat in the back patio and while not anything special was very comfy and great for our large group. Overall this was one of the best places we tried and it beat the pants off several of the more touristy locations."