Yes, lawd. It's just that good. I was recently in New Orleans for work and asked a native to the area to take me to a place that really knew how to throw down in the kitchen. She suggested Katie's and I will be forever grateful. I went with a party of 6 and we were easily seated outside. It was a Friday during the lunch rush, so I was glad we found a spot. I went for the catfish with BBQ'd shrimp atop homemade mashed potatoes. Let me tell you - I sat there real quiet as I stuffed my face. I did not care about the conversation at the table once that golden piece of fish was placed in front of my face. Everything was fresh. Big points: the mashed potatoes were REAL. You know some of these places served that boxed foolishness that makes your eye twitch, but not Katie's. Real mashed potatoes, and real food.
(5)
Angie T.
Katie's does so many things right. That patio. That neighborhood. Those plethora of hot sauces on the table. That sandwich which is simply known as the Legend. I've been wanting to try Katie's for a while...finally did with my (never waits in line) guy this weekend. It's always packed. ALWAYS. Now don't get me wrong, he's a keeper, but I happen to have a keeper who hates lines. And never waits in them. Luckily a little female persuasion sometimes helps. We sat on the patio and waited for the 35 minutes our hostess predicted. Was it worth it? YES! Debris fries-order them. Just do it. Crawfish beignet-skip it...you can do it at home ten times better. The Legend-holy heck yes. I cannot stress enough how much you need this sandwich in your life. Who'd thought that BBQ shrimp and cochon de lait would be perfect partners. So damn good I wanted to lick the plate. When you go order only one of the Legend. It's enough for three people. I'll meet you there!
(4)
Michele C.
Love this place - always. Sometimes the wait is horrendous - but that's just the outcome of consistently hitting it out of the park. Where to begin - the crawfish "beignet" a blend of cheese, sweet onions, a few jalapeños, and a TON of crawfish enrobed in a delicate bread dough - think very very thin crust pizza dough, and baked served with a swoosh of a flavored bechamel based sauce... Nirvana. Then, as if you have any room, where to next..... Salad - pick a favorite - wedge, blue, spring mix, plain or topped with a protein - shrimp, chicken, etc. Not a salad day or night? Po boys - dream it up - BBQ shrimp and pulled pork? Fried green tomato ? Meatball? Shrimp, oyster- all of them - yes!!!!! Not a sandwich evening - try an entree... Tonight I had scallops and paneer a veal with a seafood pasta. Hello! Scallops were well over salted - but cooked to a turn. The veal and pasta very good. Maybe you want catfish menuiere - oh yes. Seafood platter? A smoked double cut pork chop with mashed potato and veggies? Okay - none of that - well then - I guess it's pizza for you!!! Yes - they serve pizza!!! Cocktails, a wine list (yes - really) and you can show up cute as a button or cargo shorts and a questionable t-shirt and it doesn't matter - good service, good food and there really isn't anything else ya need
(4)
Greg H.
I went there for Sunday brunch with a friend that has been telling me it is amazing. I can tell you I was not disappointed. My friend is a bottomless brunch drink connoisseur and was pleased that they offer that on Sunday and allow you to switch up your choice of drink. We found parking to be easy and we walked less than 1/2 a block to the restaurant. I convinced my friend to meet a little before 9:30 instead of 10:00 and it was really lucky we did that because we were able to walk in and get a table right away. By 10:00 the place was packed and there were people waiting to get a table. I ordered the eggs cochon which is an english muffin with cochon de lait topped with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce. The plate also came with a generous slice of watermelon and a mixture of cantaloupe and honeydew mellon. I ordered a side of the cheese grits with andouille sausage as well... I told my friend this event was going to be a Paula Deen Comfort Food Max Out, and let me tell you gentle yelp readers, it was. When the plate arrived it looked so beautiful I almost felt like I didn't want to mess it up! You could tell they took time to make the plate look good and that despite being busy they put in the extra effort to have everything look nice. So after the customary photo shoot, I took a bite of the eggs cochon. It was amazing! The eggs were poached perfectly... the whites were done but not overdone and the yolk was just the right amount of runny. The english muffin soaked up the egg yolk and the pork under the egg had a slightly sweet and savory-meaty flavor that contrasted well with the richness of the eggs and the hollandaise. After a few bites I felt like Paula Deen because it was really rich but I discovered that was exactly why they included the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew. A few bites of mellon balanced the richness of the rest of the dish and just made it really enjoyable. The side of andouille cheese grits were great, but I was not able to make much of a dent because I was filling up on everything else. My overall experience was excellent and the service was very enjoyable. Our server was Jeanette and she took excellent care of us. We also had a pleasant older lady come ask us how the food was which was a nice touch. The place was crawling with people waiting inside and outside by the time we left and after eating the food I am not surprised. This is a great place to catch Sunday brunch and it's places like this that are the reason why New Orleans is famous for food.
(5)
Holli D.
Love this place! My first trip to New Orleans and overwhelmed with restaurant choices. I'm so glad we tried Katies. The chargrilled oysters were unbelievable , garlicky, buttery and so delicious. I had the Boudreaux pizza for my entree. Wow. One of my favorite white pizzas EVER. The cheese, the garlic, the pork , it was all perfect. My husband didn't really enjoy his dinner (red fish with crab and shrimp. ) it was fine until he got a shrimp that didn't taste fresh enough. But I still give it 5 stars because mine was so good and I would go there again and get the same exact thing.
Located off the beaten path - seems like a great place for locals and tourists. I was getting scared as the cab driver drove up one street and the GPS said "your location is on the left" and it was an empty lot! We needed to drive one more block! whew! I was in charge of the dining options while vacationing in New Orleans with my sister and cousins and somehow stumbled across this place as I was "researching" places to eat. We were not disappointed. We had a 20 minute wait - which wasn't bad .Our server was great and very attentive. The food was good. The restaurant looks smaller than it actually is. There is upstairs seating as well - though we were seated downstairs. Our cab driver was from NOLA and had never been here. We got her a breakfast pizza when she picked up back up. she was happy with the pizza and even said that she'd come here on her off day.
(4)
Aran D.
I love it here. Brunch with bottomless mimosas earns it a dear spot for in my heart. But even more than that, there's Katie herself who greets everyone, does sidework, and pops by tables to check on meal. I came by for brunch on my birthday and had a waffle sandwich that was so good! And so big that I had half for breakfast the next day. I still don't understand the concept of the breakfast pizza but folks sure seem to enjoy the ones here. Extensive and exciting specials so check the menu!
(5)
Trista H.
My wife and I just vacationed to NOLA and this place was recommended by our innkeeper. The restaurant is within walking distance of Ashton's Bed and Breakfast if you enjoy walking. It took us about 30 minutes to walk here. This place was packed with locals, both the inside and outside. There were about four tables outside which seated four each. We were advised that the wait would be 45+ minutes. Luckily we were able to quickly snag two seats from the bar so that we didn't have to wait. We were greeted in a friendly manner by the bartender who patiently answered all of our questions about NOLA brews (we like amber's so Abita was it for us) and Po Boy's. As a starter we ordered the Eggplant Fries for $8.95: topped with Parmesan cheese and served with marinara sauce. The fries were sizzling hot and not at all soggy. They also paired well with the warm marinara sauce. We were both please with our appetizer choice. For our meal, we chose the Crab Cake Po Boy for $14.95 + $1.50 up-charge for fries instead of chips. We chose the French bread and dressed option. Dressed = mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. What a filling and enjoyable Po Boy. Discover is an accepted form of payment. NOLA tax is 9% (lower than our WA tax). Thank you Katie's for making our first NOLA dining experience pleasurable.
(5)
Kloud A.
Love it! Only down side is the wait. We waited over an hour to get in on a Sunday Brunch. It was worth it. We got so many different things from the menu and ALL Of it was GREAT! Tasted amazing. You can't go wrong with this place!
(4)
Jona G.
The food was great. There were a lot of things I'd like to try. They have bottomless bloody Mary's on Sunday's the wait wasn't too bad, although, they don't have much room for customers waiting. They have their own parking lot across the street so that's always a plus in New Orleans. The restaurant is in a old family style home which is cute. There is seating upstairs so the wait wasn't that long even for a busy lunch time. I really liked the crab cakes!
(5)
Adam F.
I'm from the Midwest so I wanted seafood although the ribs sounded good ( and after I ordered, I saw a plate of ribs pass our table... Looked fantastic). So I had the amber jack and my wife had the red fish (both specials). Both meals were outstanding. Worth the ten minute wait to be seated. Great seasoning on both fish plates and good vegetable blend that wasn't over cooked. They don't do reservations, so pony up to the bar and have one while you wait.
(5)
Matt L.
Katie's made me want to quit my job and move to New Orleans. The food was great and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for on our last night in NOLA. If I lived in town, Katie's would be my neighborhood hangout. We got the garlic fries, a couple of beers, and the seafood platter. Oh, and then a big piece of chocolate cake for dessert. Everything was perfect. The staff were great and while we had to sit outside due to space, the outdoor seating was relaxing and quiet. I really couldn't have asked for a better meal at this price point. Definitely check out Katie's. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Cathy C.
Every time I come to NOLA, I discover something new. This trip, thanks to Katie's, it's cochon de lais. Now, coming from a barbeque town, I know a thing or two about pulled pork. Like I said, I learned something new tonight. This is less smoky and seasoned completely differently than we do, but absolutely delicious! I normally shoot some hot sauce on a po'boy as a matter of course, but I'm glad I didn't this time-it was completely unnecessary. What I ordered was the "Legend", which comes with barbeque shrimp. They're good too, but (I can't believe I'm saying this), the pork is the star. The sandwich comes "undressed" also, and it doesn't need a thing. Interestingly, instead of slicing the bread, they hollow it out and stuff the meat inside. Trust me, there's enough meat in there that you don't need the inside of the bread! Especially when you order cheese fries with debris gravy as an appetizer (10% off during Happy Hour with your Yelp check-in). They're just stupid good-so much cheese we had to twirl it like spaghetti, and eating it devolved into a contest to see who could make the longest cheese string (see photo, it's not even close to winning). With that, and a very respectable Sazerac, I was way too full to even think about dessert. There's nothing fancy about Katie's, but it's laid-back, comfy and has a very neighborhood feel. The sidewalk seating was tempting, but it was a bit breezy and we were starting to get a taste of New Orleans humidity, so we ate inside. Our server was very sweet, and food came out right away. The ambient restaurant noise sometimes overwhelms the background music, but it's a happy noise of people enjoying each other and really good food, which is music unto itself. Well done!
(4)
Jake I.
Just some classic southern food done amazingly well! The ribs were extraordinary as was the pork P'boy which we had heard about. The blue cheese and bacon fries were great as well but the fries could have used a little extra crunch for our liking. We would come back here in a heartbeat! So full we couldn't fit in any desert, maybe we will go back again tonight!
(5)
Ally P.
Katie's is a great place to get classic southern food, some of which has some modern updates. I went to Katie's with a group of friends for a late lunch. We ordered some southern staples like fried catfish and gumbo, but we also ordered the crawfish beignet and the southern-style Cuban sandwich. Everything was so delicious! The service at Katie's is also incredible, fast, and friendly. We felt right at home the moment we walked in the door.
$15 for unlimited Mimosas, Bloody's, Red or White sangria during brunch! 'nuff said!!! The staff are very generous to refill you or get you a "go cup" and fill it up on your way out! That being said, it can get crazy crowded here on the weekends. They don't accept advance reservations so get there early and expect to wait! They sell drinks from the bar while you wait, but save the unlimited part until you sit down. Best brunch food option is definitely the breakfast pizza... large and delicious! They just opened an upstairs. The air conditioning works well, and it appears that they are finishing it up construction and decor wise. It is nice, but lacking that whole "New Orleans" feel that the downstairs has.
(4)
Jenny N.
The first time I came here was for a birthday dinner and it's become a favorite ever since. I love getting Jenny's garlic feta fries because the fries are perfectly crispy and buttery. I also love the feta cheese on the fries, and who doesn't love a dish named after a girl named Jenny?! Hehe. There was some leftover feta cheese that I saved to put on the pizza we ordered. . . A little ghetto but whatever! I love my feta! The chargrilled oysters are also a must-have! Not too oily, greasy, or cheesy; the flavor is just perfect! This may be the best chargrilled oysters I've had compared to other places I've been (Dragos, parrains). I think I also ate the atchafalaya pizza? I remember it being very seafoody and a bit spicy. I liked the pizza but also felt like there was too much going on with all the toppings. I've also been to brunch here (only Sundays) which seems to always be packed! The wait was like an hour but it was worth it. I got some sort of omelette that I thought was okay. It was so huge though! The portions for brunch are pretty big. My best friend had a platter that came with a pancake and I had a piece of that pancake and it was basically the best piece of pancake I ever had, no syrup needed! Last time, I checked in during happy hour and got 10% off of an appetizer, so don't forget to do that (if the deal still exists)! Overall my experience at Katie's has always been great. I love the cute atmosphere and the service.
(5)
Bill L.
Our first stop while visiting the Big Easy. I used to work across the street many years ago and Katie's was always one of my local favs. Off street parking is easy within a couple blocks. Adequate seating inside and out. Since it was a little chilly we opted to sit inside. We were greeted right away by our waitress. She pointed out that daily specials were posted on the chalkboard. Wifey orders red beans and rice with a side of andouille sausage and I ordered a half shrimp and half oyster po-boy. Drinks came out quickly and we sipped on wine and ice tea while reminiscing. Food didn't take long and quickly our orders were being delivered. Dressed po-boy was dynamite! Red beans and rice were spectacular and the andouille sausage was an added bonus. Prices were fair and the service exceeded our expectations as always. Good to hear the same owner Scotty still owns the place after 20+ yrs and he's keeping it authentic! Be sure to stop at this place and give em a try!
(5)
Vanessa M.
Very small corner restaurant, always busy because of the food - we waited like 45 minutes for a table. Split their charbroiled oysters and after 2.5 of them, I was already full. Unfortunately I also ordered their shrimp po-boy which was huge and I could barely touch it because I was feeling so stuffed from the oysters (which were delicious, however two of them were mostly burned). The shrimp on my po-boy were good and they give you the option of fried or grilled. All the food coming by also looked really good, they have 3ft dishes as well. Staff were really nice and patient. I'd come again, just be prepared to wait.
(4)
David G.
So the crawfish beignet is the best appetizer I've had in Nola. Life changing even. I had the Shrimp fettuccine alfredo with veal and scallops. The alfredo sauce was perfect, not to heavy but still delicious. Also had bread pudding and cheesecake which I both highly recommend. New favorite spot!
(5)
Stacy Z.
My sister brought me to Katie's For my last meal in NOLA. I was craving something local. Like a PoBoy and a cola! Like many places around town There's a plaque showing the water line. But one big, nasty hurricane Won't squash peoples desire to dine! From pics, I knew I wanted to try The yummy crawfish beignet. The dough was flaky, the seafood fresh, The cheese sauce spicy like Kimye! But what I really came here for Was an authentic NOLA PoBoy. Sadly, I was disappointed. It was more like a So-So Boy. The breading didn't have much flavor Most of the shrimp still had veins. But I just asked for remoulade and ate it. I'm usually not one who complains. My sis really liked her crab cakes. Garnished with more lump meat on top. Overall, I enjoyed my experience, I was happy to have Katie's as our last stop.
(4)
Matthew B.
For me, a five star review means you hit it out of the park and pretty much every possible way. I was lucky enough to get into Katie's based on the fact that our friends in New Orleans are locals, and they knew about it - otherwise it would never of made my radar screen. Katies is in unpretentious New Orleans neighborhood restaurant and bar. I guess it just so happens with the chef there is literally world class. We sampled a variety of dishes - everyone left me wanting to lick the plate. The chargrilled oysters are so far beyond good they need to have a separate entry in Wikipedia. So take this is one of the secret "ins" that you get by checking out a yelp review. Katie's outshines restaurants with much more ambience higher prices and reputations. No matter how you cut it, this place is a complete five-star across-the-board foodie winner -- and if you happen to find yourself in Nola make sure you find your way there. It isn't just good. It Katie-good, And yea- don't be afraid go lick the plate.
(5)
Michelle H.
Two words: Seafood Beignet. I'm seriously starting to wonder why we didn't go to this place our first night in New Orleans. Amazing. Wow...flashbacks just sitting here thinking about it. Please do yourself a favor and order this appetizer. Its big enough to share, but believe me...you won't want to. Katie's is situated a few blocks away from Canal Street in a purple building that has a Katrina waterline marker. We went a few minutes after they opened and were greeted/seated by an older woman who was quite friendly. Our service was lightning fast and the atmosphere was very pleasant. We noticed right away that the restaurant seemed to get busy quite fast, but it never took away from the fact that the servers were quick and efficient. The only reason that I'm giving Katie's four stars, and not five, is because our entrees were very bland and just 'ok'. There seemed to be a lack of seasoning on my plate (I ordered the crawfish special) and my boyfriends. Other than that, this was an amazing find and well worth the money that we spent.
(4)
Cristen F.
Fabulous spot for brunch - scrumptious food and bottomless mimosas, bloody Mary's or sangria for $15! Lunch and dinner are also awesome. Try the Boudreaux's pizza or Cajun Cuban. I go as often as I can.
(5)
Amanda M.
Went here last weekend and it was my 2nd trip to Katie's. I love this place. It is becoming on of my favorites in Nola. We went on a Saturday around 5pm (so kinda early for dinner) but we wanted to beat the big dinner crowd. We ended up opting to sit outside and enjoy the balmy 90 degree weather. Ha! I had heard good things about the pizza so I decided to try a traditional style with pepperoni, sausage, onion, green peppers and black olives. It was the perfect thickness. Kind of thin and crunchy but kinda chewy at the same time. You could tell it was cooked in a brick oven. My husband got a hickory burger and fries and he said it was great. Oh we also got the seafood beignet for an appetizer. It was super cheesy and gooey. Maybe too cheesy for some people but I am a cheese fanatic so I loved it. It was super rich and indulgent. I had one Bloody Mary and one rum punch. The Bloody Mary was delicious with the homemade jalapeño vodka and pickled veggies. The rum punch wasn't as good as I had hoped it would be but it was strong so that was good! After we left my husband said "We need to come here more often!"
(5)
Jen B.
Last week we went to Katie's for lunch on my sweetie's birthday. We were greeted at the door by a nice older lady who then sat us and showed us where the specials were located. We ordered some drinks, then some char-grilled oysters. We had Mary's Italian salad (later found out that it was the same Ms. Mary who greeted us at the door) and we also had the soft-shelled crab sandwich, which is really 2 sandwiches, which is why they call it the crabby couple. AND THEN.....the owner came around ringing a bell and announced it was Ms. Mary's birthday TOO!! We all sang and watched her blow out the candles on her plate of petit fours. It felt like we were all family. I love that in a neighborhood restaurant!!
(4)
Keri D.
Excellent food and top notch service! Kid friendly menu. My husband had the seafood platter and said it was the best catfish he's ever eaten!
(5)
Tim S.
I love New Orleans in general, but this place is top on my list when I make my annual trek. I can't begin to list everything I love about this place; the food, the atmosphere, the pricing, the service are all #1 in my book. The only complaint, if you can call it that, is an obvious one, parking is difficult at best! However, so is 99% of the New Orleans area I love! Katie's staff...thank you for making some very fond memories for me. Looking forward to may more!
(5)
Jen L.
I've had fine meals at Katie's and I've had mediocre meals here too. It is a fun neighborhood spot and the menu is diverse...and maybe too big. How can you make all those various items well? However the variety is part of the selling point, in that if you're with a group then there is something for everyone. I would probably give this 4 stars but on my last visit both entrees came with items that were not mentioned on the menu and we both would have opted to NOT have had we known. There drinks are good. The A/C can be spotty...like lots of old buildings.
(3)
Carly S.
This a great neighborhood spot with a wide variety of great food. I really enjoy the specials, mainly because they change frequently and there are tons of them. They often post the specials online via Twitter and Facebook. If you go surrounding peak hours (I usually go at opening 11am or after 1pm for lunch) there's no problem getting seated right away. They also have nice outdoor seating with fans that really isn't bad on a cloudy summer day (still a little too hot for a sunny one). The staff is friendly and consistent. Our waitress kind of flaked one day and didn't put in something we needed to go for someone at home and didn't even acknowledge that I should have had a salad with my entree (I forgot if it said it came with one on the menu so I thought maybe I was crazy, but the receipt said "no salad dressing" on it so she obviously saw it in the POS and let it go that she didn't bring it out). Other than that, we've had great service. My favorites so far are probably the Huling's Chicken Club and their thick cut catfish-- it is always light and fluffy with a great batter. I have yet to be back for brunch, but I am always trying new dishes so I'm sure I will have many many more favorites here. Definitely try out this great Mid-City restaurant!
(4)
Natalie W.
Excellent food in a lovely neighborhood setting with good service. I had the Eggs Cochon and would highly recommend that choice
(4)
Xine L.
Service is great even if I'm only having a jalapeño vodka infused Bloody Mary. Breakfast is only for brunch on Sundays. They do offer bottomless mimosas, sangria or bloody Mary's for $15. Will have to try this place for food next time otherwise my BM is great.
(4)
Gibson P.
This small restaurant right off Canal St. is a fantastic place tor dinner or drinks. Dave was our waiter and he was very helpful and encouraged our party to try the specials. He didn't even mention the Barge sandwich, which is a Po' Boy made from a full-length french bread loaf. We ordered the Barge for three of the party, which was delivered on a wooden plank and was over 5 feet long! More than just a monster Po' Boy, the Barge was filled with flaky fried catfish, oysters and shrimp with jalapeno mayonnaise. It was easily one of the best Po' Boys that I have had anywhere in the Crescent City. Everything we had was prepared perfectly. Katie's is a keeper.
(5)
Lola W.
Great atmosphere and great food! I also love that they have all of the tabasco varieties on all of the tables. Have not had anything that wasn't delicious. The boudreaux pizza is probably my favorite.
(4)
Briana G.
You know when you've had the best bacon wrapped shrimp before, but you don't live near the restaurant/state that makes it, and so for the rest of your life you're on a hunt to find something as good or better than your previous experience? I thought Katie's would be that place. It was featured on the food network, it was tucked away in a neighborhood, and it was a casual yet classy place. But, I was wrong. And so bummed! We ended up leaving there ($50+tip) with only having had a bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer (5 shrimps), a traditional-sized small cup of gumbo, a small caesar salad with grilled shrimp, a piece of cake and two drinks. Yikes! (We didn't even eat an entree!) However, It wasn't the over priced food that disappointed us. But merely, the first bite. The bacon wrapped shrimp were dry. No juice in the shrimp, no juice from the bacon. Dry and crunchy with little to no flavor. It was really disappointing. The gumbo was great, however, I don't have many experiences of gumbo to compare. But my taste buds liked it. And the grilled shrimp on the Caesar salad were delicious. I just wish the bacon wrapped shrimp hit the spot, too. So I continue to go on my hunt looking for the best place that makes bacon wrapped shrimp. And sorry Katie, but I don't think we'll be back.
(3)
Kelly N.
Delicious!! I had the oyster & artichoke bisque & side Caesar & I loved it! Friendly service & the food came out quickly!! Try this adorable neighborhood cafe!
(5)
Denise D.
Katie's never disappoints! From the crawfish beignets to the pizza to the oysters, everything is outstanding. The service is always friendly and the atmosphere is fun. It's a great place to take people visiting from out of town (especially on a Sunday for bottomless mimosas ;-D)
(5)
Kelly P.
Katie's is off the beaten path but it is a great find. I don't think I have ever tried anything here that I didn't like. The only bad thing is that the brunch is just on Sunday. I wish it was everyday. I suggest you try the ribs. Very good indeed.
(5)
Alison Q.
Received multiple recommendations for this restaurant. OMG the Boudreaux pizza ! I live in NYC was so was skeptical about ordering pizza down in NOLA, but I'm oh so glad I did!
(4)
Benjamin G.
I wanted it to be better but it was just OK. My mom and I had the crawfish beignet as an appetizer and I can say that it was great. I could have eaten that as a meal and been more than happy with it and a beer. For dinner I had the Remmy poboy. It was made up of fried green tomatoes, fried shrimp, and remoulade sauce. It was just too many fried components on top of one another and I just couldn't tell any taste difference between them. They offer a Remmy Stack that consists of the same components minus the bread which I can guess would taste pretty good. I'm going to have to go again to give it another shot.
(3)
Paige J.
Shame on me for not reviewing this place sooner. Frequented this place quite a bit this summer and never left feedback. Where to start....first off, do not come to this place if you're on any type of diet, counting calories, etc. Because all of that is going to go straight out the window once you step foot in the door. What I like about Katie's is not only is the food delicious, but that the menu caters to every taste bud in your body. If your not necessarily in the mood for seafood, there are tons of other options for you to try. For example, the very first time we went I had a hamburger. Don't judge me lol. Who goes to such a fabulous place like Katie's and gets a hamburger? Well let me tell you that thing was great and I would gladly get it again. The bread is fantastic and they are not skimpy on the meat one bit. Some of the other menu items I enjoyed throughly were: -The Famous Crawfish Beignet. You must try this at least once, and definitely share it because it's more cheese than one person can handle. -Chargrilled Oysters with bacon and spinach. -The Legend. Definitely another one I suggest sharing. It is a cochon de lait Po boy stuffed with bbq shrimp. -Pork Chop with mashed potatoes. DELICIOUS. -Atchafalaya pizza which was topped with shrimp, crawfish, oysters, and crab cakes with a marinara sauce. It was good, but I probably wouldnt order it again. Extremely rich and something about the sauce threw me off. Overall Katie's is a great place that I would recommend to anyone. Long waits just because it's so popular, but awesome staff and quality home cooked food.
(4)
Robert H.
Friends recommended (and took me to) Katie's, one of their neighborhood favorites. We endured an u characteristically long wait but had great service at the table. The chat-grilled oysters had been recommended to me and they were excellent! Also had an oyster and spinach appetizer that was even better! I've heard that there is nothing on the menu that is not superb. HIGHLY recommend this place.
(5)
Jennie A.
Came to lunch for work one day - had the crawfish beignets and the blue cheese & bacon salad. Both were delivious. The dining room was a little crowded toward the end of our lunch - so if you don't have all the time in the world to spend there, I'd suggest getting there a little on the early side of the lunch hour. I can't wait to go back and check out their dinners! Also, there's sidewalk seating which is nice if it's not 100 degrees outside.
(4)
Amanda M.
We usually only come during Sunday brunch, though I'm sure the food is always amazing. $15 bottomless bloody Marys, mimosas, sangrias, and they're interchangeable. The food is always en pointe. The oysters Benedict is delicious...but we usually get one of the specials. Nommmmmmm...total food coma when you're done but totally worth it. I try not to eat at the same place in New Orleans more than once because there are so many wonderful restaurants, but we always come back to this place.
(5)
Helen M.
Ummm I'm going this start this review off with categorizing this place in the hit or miss restaurant. I got here around 5:30 ish so I was excited. I was on the hunt for chargrilled oysters and my friend told me about this place. So I was excited and ready. The hostess was such a sweetheart! ! He saw me with my son so he immediately went to get a high chair for my lil man. I was impressed. Normally I have to ask for one. Then I sat down and was ready to drink. I'm not talking about sprite! I had the BlackBerry basil margarita. It was very different. Look wise and taste wise. Very BlackBerry bulky. I had chunks of black berry between my teeth. Lol. It was refreshing! However I didn't taste the alcohol really, but it was good just wasn't what I expected. Heather was my waitresses and she was a good lady. Very attentive and heart warming. I had a conversation with her about happy hour and told me that it is from 3pm to 6 pm. $4 well drinks, $2 bottle beer, $2 .75 for draft beers. The oysters were mediocre. I kept tasting a lot of the shell pieces in the oysters and garlic. Wasn't as great as I had imagined. My son had the French fries and he didnt eat much of them, but I did and it was good. I hated the fact that mosquitoes bit my feet all up. But this is New Orleans and I am a New Orleanian so I was good in spirit and I was used to it. I m going to have to try this place again because as a first time eater here the only thing that impressed me was the hostess bringing my son his high chair. Very Baby friendly!! LOL! ! I gotta try this place again and hopefully something else on the menu so I will be doing an edot hopefully!
(3)
K M.
Pimm's cup - A+, tasty, strong cucmber Hendrick's fix - C-, bland, pulpy, a piece of ice in the martini glass Milk - no grade, good Fat Tire draft - no grade, good House Pinot Grigio - no grade, good Garlic feta fries - B+, very tasty, fries could have been crispier, ingredients not mixed all that well. Lasagna - A-, a touch salty. Bread unnecessary. Veggie plate (forget the name) - D, decent flavor, very bad texture, mushy. Grilled cheese and fries - A, cleaned plate Service - A+, quick, attentive Value - C, we spent $100 (tipped well for A+ service), overpriced for execution. Portion size - A, perfect.
(3)
Colin K.
Went for brunch and was surprised by how lack luster everything was. The mimosas weren't very strong, although our server kept them flowing. The cochon Benedict was ehhh at best. The English muffin was burnt and tough. The egg was over cooked and hard. The cochon was room temperature. Katie's is usually a great brunch spot im going to try again soon.
(2)
Lori L.
Oh man. I don't think I can say enough good things about the food here. We had the crawfish beignets as an appetizer, which were stuffed with whole crawfish and topped with a spicy sauce. So good! I had the Katherine poboy with cochon du lait, probably the best poboy I've had in my life. The oyster poboy was good too. My husband got the crawfish boil platter - not amazing but totally decent. Great servers, relaxing outdoor seating. Definitely recommend going during happy hour while it's not too busy, and it's nice and quiet. By 7p they were slammed and every table was full.
(5)
Ryan B.
So Katie's has been around for a while and it really seemed to get jump started when it was features on "triple D", I guess if you wear your sunglasses backwards your words are valued. So with that said, my glasses are on my neck as I write the review. I have been here several times. Most times it has been okay. But to the places defense it may because I was with large groups. Because of that I had to wait over an hour and the food was just solid, nothing special. i went there for a brunch with a group and the food came out at different times, which I hate. i mean either way it is a loss; either you have to watch me eat while your twiddle your fork, or I have to bite my tongue while you stuff your face, I like us to be animals at the same time. So that sucked. Side note i have seen they now have an upstairs section they open up to larger parties. I got the breakfast pizza, which I assumed could be either the best thing or the worst based on its description. It feel more to the latter. I just wasn't feeling it. I have also tried their famous beignet appetizer. It was hope, I burnt my face off, my fault. But the flavor could have been stronger, maybe I lost my taste buds. To be honest the best things I have had there were their grilled oysters, very good taste , but a little grit in there ( don't you hate that? i know my teeth do), The second is surprising a salad of all things. I didn't see some fat spikey haired tv host talk about a salad for this place, but I got the a seafood chopped salad and it was great. it was a special , so I am not sure how often it occurs, but I would order it again. Who knew! The Good: Oysters Salads variety on menu Parking!!! (YAY!) The Bad: Brunch was a bust Slow service on large tables The Ugly: The wait for this place can be long (but hopefully that is now fixed with the second floor)
(3)
Maura Z.
Ugh Katie's is worth every second of the wait time. It's superb in every way. Some places put food on your plate and call it brunch; Katie's is the standard by which these others try to live up. They know what they're doing. My Boudreaux pizza was the overwhelming winner at the table, with tender pulled pork and just the right amount of garlic. Everyone around us had bottomless mimosas, but the coffee is great too!
(5)
Henry T.
My shrimp poboy was delicious , the French bread just right, the combination of everything on the sandwich was great!
(4)
Brittany G.
I tried Katie's for the first time about four months ago. I have been back about a handful of times, and I would venture to say that it's my favorite restaurant right now. There are other things on the menu that I want to try (mainly the po-boys) because I usually stick to what I know. So far I have had: Cheese Fries with Debris Gravy - Delicious! Onion Rings - Good but not great, I'm not a huge fan of the sauce it comes with. Crawfish Beignet- So so so good! The first time I ordered it, I was shocked when it came out because it wasn't what I expected. It is one huge beignet rather than a bunch of little ones, but it is so dang good. Boudreaux Pizza - I can't imagine a better pizza. The cochon on it is great. It is filled with garlic and cheese. It is wonderful! Yardbird Pizza - This wasn't bad, but if I want a pizza I will stick to the boudreaux White Chocolate Bread Pudding - Yum! I haven't had any of the alcoholic beverages. They seem rather small for the prices, but I really just go for the food ;)
(5)
Erin M.
Went here with a friend for what we thought was brunch. Brunch is only served on Sundays. We started with 1/2 dozen chargrilled oysters. They were small, but great flavor. We then decided on The Boudreaux pizza. Delicious! They only had one piece left. The only negative thing I would say is that there usually has more meat on the pizza. Overall, good service!
(4)
Elizabeth E.
Came to Katie's at lunch time on a Friday and was seated within 10-15 mins. Jenny's Garlic Feta Fries were very tasty. Just the right amounts of feta & bell peppers. And can you go wrong with garlic buttercream reduction? I don't think so! Haha. I had the crab cake poboy and was very pleased. I anticipated a high bread to crab cake ratio, but was proved wrong. There was crab in every bite. VERY good! Also tasted the Cajun Cuban and found it good as well. I eyed everything coming out of the kitchen that others had ordered and it all looked delicious. Looking forward to coming back and trying more! (Especially the oysters.)
(5)
Fabi D.
I remember the food being much tastier a year or two ago when I visited first. Staff is friendly and it's always busy.
(3)
Jermainne B.
One of my cousin's friends told us about this restaurant. It is in a neighborhood so we immediately thought we were in the wrong place and the place look like someone's house. We got a table right away and was directed to order the seafood beignet. OMG, the beignet was divine. It had crawfish, crabmeat, shrimp with jalapeños with different cheese. It is a must order. Next, we ordered the ribs. I can't even try to explain how wonderful this dish was. The ribs were coated with a blackberry and jalapeno bbq sauce. Yummy! There was no way we could partake in the white chocolate bread pudding that we all wanted to try. So we all decided that when we go back we are going to try EVERYTHING on the menu which may take us a repeat visit. However it is beyond worth it. If you are in the New Orleans area, this place is a must visit.
(5)
Christopher J.
Came here for lunch with a big group after helping out with the JHS Thanksgiving Drive, and after seeing the crazy line outside of Parkway. Anyway, we immediately were able to sit outside in the beautiful weather. I ordered an Abita Christmas Ale and eggplant fries to start. The ale was ok, drinkable (I have very steep beer standards) and the fries were delicious. I offered to bring my SO some food, so I got to order two po-boys! I got the meatball po-boy and the Katie's cuban (cochon de lait in place of regular sliced pork). The meatball po-boy was delicious. The sauce, the cheese, the meat: all excellent. The Cuban was your typical cuban with that NOLA twist. Very good, but a Cuban is a Cuban. And my SO enjoyed bites of both halves that I took home. Service seemed a bit slow, but we were a big group and it was a busy day. All in all, a good experience.
(5)
Tom O.
I doubt I'll be able to write anything here that hasn't already been stated. This place is nothing short of awesome, and if this doesn't peel your drunk feet off pounding the pavement of the French Quarter than nothing will. Try as you may, but you will not find a better gumbo while in NOLA, and the beardeaux pizza (or however it's spelt) - whoa. Getting ready to have your sense blown away by this pizza that you won't want to share, but it's too big and rich to finish alone. The crawfish beignets - one of the best things you'll eat anywhere. Why the eff are you reading this when you could be at Katie's right now having a one of a kind culinary experience?
(5)
Matt R.
I like Katie's... it's one of those quaint and cozy shotgun house restaurant conversions; a design theme that is very much en vogue right now in NOLA. They have a nice bar in which to wait for your table and a pleasant dining room, despite the close quarters with other guests. My top items at Katie's are the garlic feta fries and The Barge!! The Barge is a giant, table sized poboy for four or more. The fried shrimp and oysters we've ordered on The Barge are good enough and not overflowing, but the presentation is great! The chef rings a bell announcing that The Barge is en route from the kitchen to it's final destination... it's a mouth-watering sight. Other notable goodies are the char-grilled oysters and the crawfish beignets. Both above average in taste. BOTTOM LINE: Go with friends and get The Barge!!
(4)
Aimee L.
Chargrilled Oysters is all I have to say. Wish we had places in Houston that can cook up a batch like these! Katie's isn't far from the French Quarter where we stayed so that was nice. Luckily we were able to get parking right by the restaurant. We got there around 11:30 and got the last table before they went on a wait. The service was friendly and fast. The food was delicious and hearty!! Between the 3 of us, we ordered the half dozen of chargrilled oysters. Big mistake. Should have gone for the full dozen it was that good. For entree we ordered the crabcake poboy with fried shrimp and the fried green tomato with shrimp poboy. The poboys were sooooo good especially the crabcake poboy. The bread, the filling, the condiment all worked great together to make for a stellar sandwich. Great spot for lunch!!
I'm really torn on my rating here, i wish I could do half-stars sometimes because three seems like not quite enough and four is more praise than I'd like to give. Today was my first time trying out Katies despite all the rave I've heard about it for years. I called in an order for pickup and the wait was about twenty minutes, cool. Since I live pretty much right up the street, I left at the twenty minute mark but none of this is relavent. I walk in and there's at least four staff members huddled near the entrance and i was greeted by none. Always needing to be greeted is not that big of a deal to me, but when I make eye contact with at least three staff, all of which seen me walk in and not be acknowledged, can leave a bit of distaste of the experience. I make my way to the bar to pick up my order. It's ready, I sign, i tip, i leave. I got home and opened the box carrying a crab cake poboy with an order of onion rings. Initially, I was like 'wtf' at the onion rings, i counted six and felt it was a bit skimp, but I quickly got over that. The onion rings were very tasty and the poboy was satisfactory, nothing that blew me away and had me feeling like I had to have it again. The meal was quite filling and i appreciate feeling like I got my money's worth. I mean, twenty bucks on a poboy and onion rings, i better be full. I'll probably come back again to try the bread pudding, it looked really good and I'm always on the hunt for the best bread pudding in the city.
(3)
Michelle B.
Rushed service. Crawfish beignet was not a beignet at all but a cheese calzone with some fishy crawfish in it. The grits were really tasty. The baked oysters are incredibly delicious. Lots of garlic and butter. Wish the bread was better. It tasted like a cheap grocery store baguette.
(3)
Jodie G.
One of my most favorite places to eat in New Orleans! Chef Jonathan made me the prettiest and most delicious seared Tuna Salad today :) and the tuna was grilled exactly the way I wanted it, seared on the outside, rare but slightly warm in the middle. If you haven't been to Katie's yet you need break whatever plans you have and come here instead :)
(5)
Sophia B.
Damn awesome brunch! Bottomless drinks, great food and bottomless mimosas. We waited over 2 hours for a table but worth the wait!! Had chargrilled oysters with bacon spinach, chicken and andouille gumbo and crisp soft shell crabs. Best gumbo in NOLA!!
(5)
Stephanie B.
DELICIOUS! I heard about Katie's on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives a while back. My husband and I thought we'd try it while honeymooning in NOLA. SO glad we did! We had 2 half salads, 1 Scottie's Special with fries, and 1 Hot Roast Beef and Gravy with fries. All I can say is YUM!!! If you can't find a parking spot on the street- which we couldn't- there is a parking lot just for Katie's patrons on Telemach St in between Iberville St and Bienville St!
(5)
Lizzads M.
This place is amazing! I have been a handful of times for brunch and I am never disappointed. The food is spot on. The service is great. The all you can drink mimosa, sangria and Bloody Mary option just made it that much better. the added up stairs seating is the icing on the cake. It has cut down the wait time tremendously. I have had a number of thing in the menu and I can not say any were not worth trying. Love this place!
(5)
Mike C.
I very rarely give 5 stars but I have to because of the food!! Guy Fieti agrees, he has been there and raves about it. I have to start with the chargrilled oyster, I've tried them at several different places this place by far has the best! Second the blueberry ribs! Yes I know your saying blueberries and ribs!?! Well guess what it is awesome!!! They are spot on. Then we tried the Cuban it is very good and huge onion rings. We also had sweet potato fries with a hot pepper sauce and I think I ate the whole plate, even though I was supposed to split with my bride. Tried my daughters hamburger and I think they used same flame as oysters. It was delicious! Crispy on outside, charbroiled and pink on the inside! This has to be in your top five places to go in NOLA!!!! Service was very good and friendly as well! Did not have to wait to long to sit and or get our food and drinks! Loved it!!
(5)
Doris D.
Good food in the neighborhood of mid city. I like their chicken and andouille gumbo with the lighter roux which is well seasoned and the pork ribs were moist and tender, melted in your mouth. Crawfish beignet is more like a calzone. Didn't expect it to be a calzone crust, thinking of more like a beignet since menu said beignet. Other than that, a laid back neighborhood restaurant and bar to hang out with friends.
(4)
Dominique H.
I love everything about this place! Nestled on the corner of a Mid City neighborhood, sits New Orleans' best kept secret. I am a regular at their Sunday brunch...I know all of the bartenders by name and a few of the members of the wait staff are in my contacts. This restaurant has the best mix of food, folks and fun! My favorite dish is the Crawfish Beignet! OMG- it's like a party in your mouth! Crawfish, cheese and jalapenos tucked inside of a pastry, topped with a cream sauce...YUMMY! I am also an advocate of their char grilled oysters. Dragos who? These are hands down the BEST oysters on this side of the Mason-Dixon! and if you are really adventurous, try the Oysters Schlesinger grilled oysters topped with sauteed spinach and shrimp and Parmesan cheese...party in my tummy So YUMMY! Did I mention the breakfast pizza? Or the lemon ricotta pancakes or the crabcakes? Or the grits? Can you tell that I'm starting to get hungry? Needless to say, I am a Katie's supporter...brunch is only served on Sundays from 9a-3p...don't forget to order the bottomless Sangria!
(5)
Lilly T.
Katie's is right around the corner from my apartment and every night I see a line of people accumulated outside for dinner so I decided to give it a try. Man, am I glad I did! I had a "cajun cuban" that was to die for and sipped delicious Manhattans all night long. Everyone else in my party gave rave reviews about their dishes as well. This is a place thatI certainly intend to make a regular dinner spot for me and the husband. :)
(5)
Amit A.
Sausage beignet is delicious! Grits are creamy. We will be back to try more. Service was decent. The food made up for it.
(4)
Laura S.
We were excited to go here after reading reviews. When we pulled up at 6:00, there was already a long wait. Since we have small children, we opted for takeout rather than waiting. It's unclear whether the food was subpar, or if it just didn't travel well. Very greasy, and soggy. We loved the crawfish beignet, but everything else was just okay, or almost too greasy to enjoy.
This restaurant is the perfect cozy little neighborhood lunch spot. It's a good thing I don't live in Midcity because I would probably frequent it much more and be broke! I prefer for Leandro to be my server because he is so nice and he consistently exemplifies superior customer service. Their pizza, poboys and daily specials are awesome. I recently had the lasagna which was delish!!! You always bring home leftovers :)
(4)
Roger B.
We stopped in on a Thursday night. It being 6:30 and people waiting outside for a seat is a good sign for a neighborhood restaurant. Wait wasn't long, about 20 minutes. I ordered the fried catfish platter with cole slaw & fries as the sides. My wife ordered the veggie extravaganza with grilled eggplant replacing the fried eggplant. A small house salad, iceberg lettuce, a cucumber slice and a cherry tomato, came with the meals. I've gotten used to the thin fillet catfish most restaurants seem to serve these days. When my meal came out, I saw a slab of lightly battered fish that literally stretched from one edge of the plate to the other, almost hiding the pile of fries underneath. The restaurant was noisy as expected for a small crowded restaurant. There is a Yelp check-in offer for Happy Hour, but we came too late to take advantage of it.
(3)
John T.
Great breakfast. No complaints.
(4)
Wendell W.
Great Place for Sunday brunch. The sangria is awesome! I haven't had a bad meal at this place yet and don't expect one. Whenever I am visiting my home city of New Orleans this place is one of my favs. Do yourself a favor and stop in. I'm sure you will be glad you did.
(4)
Mister M.
After arriving about 10:30am on a Sunday for brunch we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table...but it was certainly worth it. I had the Crab Meat Frittata (kinda like a quiche) and it was wonderful, full of crab meat, brie and mushrooms. Mom had a Eggs Benedict and she says it was Superb, the eggs being poached just right and a good tang to the hollandaise. You might want to arrive a little later in the day if you can. That usually alleviates the long waits for for Brunches on Sundays.
(5)
Nathalie T.
I love this restaurant and the vibe it gives off. The staff are very kind and were happy to wait on my boyfriend and I. I ordered the shrimp quesadillas that by far exceeded my expectations. My favorite part were the oysters; however, they were super small and pricy. Highly recommend though!
(3)
L. S.
I've been to Katie's for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Not once have I been disappointed. They have the best chargrilled oysters in mid city and I would argue the best in the city. So juicy, perfect smoky flavor, and garlic butter left in the shells for dipping the bread. Try them and tell me I'm wrong. I dare you.
(5)
Michaela A.
Cute neighborhood restaurant. I've lived in New Orleans for three years and I cannot believe anyone has mentioned this mid-city gem to me! I had been planning on going to Crescent Pie and Sausage Company when I read that it had closed and in my search for some comfort food and preferably something containing bacon, I found Katie's and their Oysters Slessinger - with bacon and spinach and the most delicious creamy provolone sauce. I also tried a cup of the chicken and andouille gumbo. Mmm Mmm I will be back very soon to try more gastronomic delights!. They offer pizza and burgers and many more entrees. Today the sun was shining so I joined other diners outside at the cute tables and enjoyed the charm of a neighborhood gem. Good service - had to wait a little as it was a busy lunchtime period, but very friendly. I will be back soon.
(4)
Jen J.
First time in NOLA and came here first. Food was great, server Lori was helpful, and I left full without breaking my bank. Would definitely recommend and eat here again. Even items for my vegetarian friends.
(4)
Justene A.
I wasn't too impressed with this place. The poboys weren't great and there are definitely better in other restaurants. My waiter was not very welcoming at all. He didn't tell us any specials, but told another table everything about the restaurant. He seemed very curt with us as well. Finally, we did opt to sit outside because there was limited space and the flies were horrific! Not really the restaurants fault, but perhaps a fly trap or two wouldn't hurt!
(3)
Michael T.
Usually a pretty long wait but breakfast there is good, lunch is good, dinner is good, scotch is good. Yea.
(4)
Janay S.
This place is so good! The staff here is friendly and their portions are huge. I came here after a friend told me it was somewhere I had to try. It's not close to the quarters which is another plus in my book because it doesn't feel as touristy of a spot. I was able to take the Canal St. Streetcar to Telemachus and it was a couple of blocks away from where I stopped. I had the legend which is a sandwich that has bbq shrimp and cochon de lait. I was a little leery about this sandwich because there is no dressing on it, it just pulled pork and shrimp but he way they cook the pork in its own juice to give it its flavor is great. You have to come hungry to eat this sandwich because it is really big....at least it was to me. I definitely recommend this place and will absolutely be back the next time I'm in town.
(4)
Matt N.
Best brunch I've had in New Orleans. I had the eggs Cochon and my girlfriend had the crabby eggs..both poached and on an English muffin and both delicious! Obviously the bottomless mimosas/sangrias/bloodys are a crowd favorite. Wait staff friendly, energetic, and knowledgable when it came to the menu.
(5)
Kristen A.
This place is awesome! We wondered where GPS was taking us but it was worth it! We sat outside in a typical NOLA neighborhood on a gorgeous day! Another awesome find because of Diners Drive ends and Dives!
(5)
Jackie D.
Like any true southern lady, I love grits. It's not always the first thing I order at a restaurant for breakfast but this was a special day. A day that gravy was needed. A day that fried food was needed. A day that grits needed to be somehow combined with these two requirements. A day that a Bloody Mary was needed at the exact moment I walked in the door of a restaurant. (Ok, so I had a needy hangover - I blame Buffalo Trace). When I found out that Katie's could satiate all of these needs and more, and offer a $15 all you can drink Bloody Mary, mimosa, or sangria option, I was ready to jump in head first...after a 45 minute wait of course. At first I was discouraged. My tummy was grumbling, my head was pounding, and my nose was leading me very quickly toward the hangry tunnel. Thankfully, a seat opened up at the bar within moments and to my surprise, you can actually order the full menu at the bar! SCORE! After my friend arrived and I was 2 Bloody Mary's into the healing process, I saw it. The Chicken or The Egg. The all-encompassing dish of 2 poached eggs, a fried chicken breast served on top of grits and COVERED IN GRAVY. At that point the other specials and menu items didn't matter, all that mattered was the amount of time it took for this dish to get in my belly. Thankfully again, the bar and kitchen staff at Katie's rocks and they got me the food that I needed quickly and kept the drinks flowing in the meantime. When I took my first bite of The Chicken or The Egg, my pain in the brain completely transformed into the pleasure in the brain. The grits were the creamiest I've ever had, filled with butter and heavy cream and all of the so bad/so good crew, almost as creamy as a mashed potato. Atop the grits was the super crunchy fried chicken, cooked to ideal juiciness, begging to be dipped. BUT WHAT TO DIP IT IN? Gravy?! Perfectly cooked poached egg yolk?! Grits?! The struggle is real, but the answer is ALL OF THE ABOVE. So I dipped the contents of my perfect hangover plate until I couldn't dip anymore and my plate was clean and happy. At that moment I knew, everything was right with the world again. Thank you, Katie's, for transforming my day and making my belly VERY happy - I'll be back to try the Oysters Benedict or the Soft Shell special next time.
(5)
Angel H.
Everybody said try the craw fish beignet and I was not impressed I actually had the seafood beignet and did not like the frozen shrimp that was in it and I did not like that mayonnaise sauce on the top had the oysters Salinger's and they were pretty good did not like the crab cakes. Very clean place service was outstanding
(2)
Emily L.
Best grilled oysters in the city, hands down. The Sunday brunch is delightful, especially the lemon zest pancakes. Great for outdoor seating. A little pricy for a neighborhood spot, but really tasty. Sometimes the service is terrible, especially when they're busy.
(4)
Martha S.
Awesome little joint. A little pricey. Bottomless mimosas were reasonably priced and generous. Had the lemon ricotta pancakes and they were perfect. Pancakes are easy to mess up. It was a little warm inside but we were sat by the door and it was 95 outside. The little old lady folding napkins and "directing traffic" was cracking me up. She was definately in charge! Lots of charm in here.
(4)
James W.
Katie's is always a GREAT. My family loves to eat here weekly. I also do business meetings here over lunch. I have discovered that both locals and out of town folks enjoy the experience. I love the Pizza, Ribs, Lasagna and Oysters Slessinger. The portions are BIG so be aware. Don't be surprised if Chef Scott visits your table. The family feel and quality is what keeps me coming back for more.
(5)
Thad B.
Katie's rocks. The service is stupendous and the food is fabulous. This is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. I remember a time when there were many many neighborhood haunts like Katie's. Katie's is a must go. this place is simply a New Orleans gem.
(5)
Sabrina H.
Plenty of options to choose from! Has unique foods from crawfish beignets to build your own pastas to pizzas and poboys. My friends and I had to look at the menu for about ten minutes before knowing what we wanted. Ordered the crawfish beignet which was really delicious. I had the catfish which was okay. My friends had the shrimp pizza and a roast beef poboy which looked tasty. Had a good time here, would definitely go back if I'm ever in the area.
(4)
Alan S.
This place is cute with good food, but a little pricy for a neighborhood restaurant (though on par with New Orleans prices). The Bourdreux pizza was pretty good and crawfish beignet was amazing, but very rich (great for sharing). You could do a date on the cheep here and get out for under $20 a person while eating good food if you don't drink. However, you can easily drop $100 for two people as well. So just be aware!
(4)
Aimee B.
Everything is great at Katie's--I mean everything, but I dream about their pizzas! You have to try one! Don't order wine here--their pours are ridiculously tiny. Get a beer or cocktail instead.
(5)
Eff M.
I'm probably prejudiced: we were on our way back to Atlanta, it was raining cats and dogs, I was hungry and it was Sunday brunch. So, I was delighted when the guy who'd told me we'd be waiting for nearly an hour rescued us (after less than 15 minutes) by setting up a new table in the front. [I don't know the guy's name, but he's a twin - his brother was at the bar - and I know this because I unabashedly watched him flirt with the girls at the table across from ours. He was very nice.] I ordered BBQ shrimp & grits. Nothing prepared me for the smooth, creamy richness of these grits, or the surprising sophistication of that sauce. I *didn't* lick the plate when I was finished, but that wasn't because I didn't want to. Our server was awesome - she was efficient, though busy; friendly without fawning; she made great recommendations; she kept my cups full; she let us eat without stressing us out. My dad got chicken and waffles - crisp chicken, reportedly a little less seasoned as to not interfere with the perfect waffles and syrup. My sister ordered French toast (on French bread! Yum! ) and a side of grits, because one carb is never enough. My mom had a po boy that was about eleven kinds of perfect (oyster & shrimp, I think) and huge as all get out. I was sorta sad that I didn't get to see one of those huge three-foot po boys, but my food was so freaking good, I quickly got over it. As we were leaving, we bumped into the girls at the table across from ours, who were locals just getting around to trying Katie's. Like us, they were converts; unlike us, they had a wide range of experience with other local places and were still crowing victoriously at the find (as we were)! We bonded over pain perdu and chicken and waffles memories, then bundled into our car to head for home. Please go here. Wait in the rain, flirt with the twin, walk from the streetcar (I know, I know, this is a list of easily achievable tasks) - do whatever you have to do! Just go. You will not regret it!
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Jennifer B.
Crawfish beignet and a Boudreaux pizza... you can't go wrong. Just be sure to bring a breath mint (or 20) to try and cover up the garlic breath you will inevitably have afterwards. I'm not complaining, I LOVE garlic, which is good since Katie's piles it on the pizza. I have never been for brunch, but I plan to try it out soon. Lunch is delish. They even have "kid sized" pizzas, although my 4 year old ate 1/5 of it and took the rest home because it was huge. We lucked out and got the only open table on our last visit to Katie's. People after us had a bit of a wait. The seating area inside is a little small, so don't be surprised if they are full when you arrive, but people don't seem to linger tooooooo long.
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Kristopher A.
Crawfish Beignet is one of best dishes in NOLA! Oyster Slessinger, Stuffed Lobster, The Legend all among my favorites.
(5)
Orin T.
Before I go into detail, please know that the seafood beignet was amazing!! I didn't even order it my self but I had some of my friends and it was soo delicious. I almost ordered one to go but I decided not to. Ok so we arrived to the restaurant and they were on a 45 minute wait for 5 people. It was extremely busy and hot outside. We almost left after the first 25 minutes so we could hit the road back to Atlanta but we thankfully decided to stay. Eventually we were seated outside. If and when I go back, I'll probably wait the additional time to be seated inside because those trees and flies were wearing me out! We ordered the bottomless mimosas were $15. They were good but I never really got a buzz from it. I'm thinking it was more OJ than champagne. Also our server who shall remain nameless didn't do very good of a job keeping our glasses filled. I'm thinking he might be new because he wasn't very good but it was busy to his defense. I ordered the shrimp and grits. They were ok. The portion wasn't very big and needed more flavor. My friends ordered the chargrilled oysters with extra bread. The bread dipped in the oil was delicious!! Also my other friend ordered the fries with the gravy and meat and cheese and those were amazing!! If I go back, I'll get the fries and the seafood beignet. You can't go wrong with those two things. Also the breakfast pizza. I tried a slice of that and loved it.
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Marta S.
Best little place in town. I had one of their specials "Seafood Ravioli" and boy! boy! boy! Will definitely come back.
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Christy H.
The Boudreax pizza at Katie's is the stuff that dreams are made of. I sing of it's praises to anyone within the sound of my voice about this delectable combo of pork, spinach, and cheese. I have been searching the New Orleans area for great pizza for years, and believe me when I tell you that Katie's has it.
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Melody M.
Katie's has good service and a good traditional menu mixed with some NOLA Italian as well. The chargrilled oysters were ok. Bread is not good. Drago's is still the best for both size, moisture and dipping after all the yumminess left on the paper. The fried green tomato and shrimp appetizer is good. if you like calzones, the crawfish beignet is good.
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Matthew W.
I've been to Katie's twice, I sat inside once and outside another time. Depending on the weather, sitting outside in the evening is fantastic. Indoors can be noisy, but that's restaurants for you around here. Let's get to the meals. I have had their Cuban sandwich which is absolutely solid. The other meal I had was their pizza. I didn't expect a place like Katie's to have a pizza this good. The one I got was the basic meat lovers, don't remember what they call it, but it was tasty. Also I believe Thursday is when they have a special deal on the pizza so that's the best day to get it. Great restaurant and down the street from another great restaurant called Liuzza's. So if they are packed just walk on down to Katie's!
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Addison W.
I would recommend Katie's to anyone who wants incredible food and service. As soon as you walk through the door, you can tell this is a fun and alive place. Katie's is like a party just waiting to happen. The servers are always so nice and comfortable to be around. I never have to ask for a refill, even when they are at full capacity. You can't go wrong with any dish at Katie's. Everything is bursting with flavor and sprinkles of heaven. They have the best cheese fries in the entire world, dripping with two cheeses made to perfection. Now, I'm a HUGE pasta fan and usually pretty picky when it comes to Italian, but this joint makes a mean lasagne. I usually do a 'make your own pasta' with cream sauce, spinach, tomatoes, and garlic (BEST ALFREDO I HAVE EVER HAD!!) There are few things in this world that I will make myself sick on, and one of those is Katie's bread pudding with white chocolate sauce. Trust me, it's sweet, gooey goodness. Want breakfast? They have awesome waffles and eggs Benedict! Overall, I leave Katie's full and satisfied with my meal.
(5)
Jennifer T.
Had the cochon bbq shrimp poboy my beau had the hula girl pizza. It was good overal ... We also had charbroiled oysters which were delicious lol charbroiled oysters are my weakness nobody beats dragons . Overall though the waitress was sweet , first time experience was nice... We'll probably be back to try other things.
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Jenny R.
We came here for their bloody mary and grilled oysters. The oysters were good, the sauce is heavy, rich and slightly salty. The restaurant is nice, clean, quaint building. Bloodies were very good, I would stop here again if I were back in NOLA.
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Rachel P.
This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants. The Sunday Brunch is amazing with bottomless mimosas, sangria and bloody mary's and you can alternate between the three. Dinner is great too. Thursday nights are half off pizza night, which you can't beat. The chargrilled oysters are delicious as well.
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Scott B.
Pretty good grub here. Was dining solo, and grabbed one of the few shaded tables outside fortunately. The place inside was crazy loud and busy. I settled for the crawfish beignet and the Boudroux pizza. I like the crawfish beignet better than I did the pizza and I was expecting the opposite. Both were made with high-quality ingredients and served piping hot. I'd ask for extra sauce for the beignet or an extra side of it: that sauce rocks. Nice and cheesy with a little sweetness to the onions. The beignet was big on taste but a little small for size. The pizza was nice and cheesy with a great crest. Just the combination of ingredients didn't do it for me. It was not worth the $15 cab ride there. Not sure it would be worth the buck 25 streetcar ride there considering it would take 30 minutes or longer each way from the French quarter. I really think this is 3 1/2 stars but because of the service I give it four. I'll try other places before going back here again.
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Lauren D.
Katie's is amazing and always aims to please. Their Food is outstanding and their prices are completely reasonable. I come here often and have samples almost everything on the menu. Brunch is a sure-fire winner and their Oyster Benedict is to-die-for delicious. Keep up the amazing work!!!
(5)
Jacqueline K.
Wonderful spot to enjoy your time in Mid-City ...not only the food is amazing, such as the pizza with the pulled pork & the roasted onions (and i'm someone who does usually not like meat/sausage at all on my pizza = very European) ...this pizza was pretty special & very different. Try it on their pizza day...very worth it! The garlic chargrilled oysters are deliciously rich & the Velvet Doberge cake just makes it a sweet happy round up.
(5)
Angila S.
Close your eyes and point anything on the menu, you will experience the best dishes offered on earth.
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Lindsy G.
I have a special place in my heart reserved for Katie's. It's in my neighborhood, their happy hour is awesome and... THEY HAVE PROVEL CHEESE ON THEIR PIZZAS... Which might not mean much if you're not from Missouri, but for me, it's everything to find a delicious thin crust pizza with PROVEL on it. The Boudreaux pizza with Cochon de Lait, roasted garlic and spinach is one of my go-to favorites. The garlic feta fries and the blue cheese fries are addictingly good. And their muffulettas are solid. Love Katie's- just a solid, New Orleans neighborhood joint.
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Lynn W.
Where do I start? Bottomless Mimosas! $15!! Pretty much, all you can drink, right? I had a wonderful after church experience here. Caught the holy spirit again. Amen! My boyfriend ordered chicken & waffles. I, of course, picked off his plate. Two thumbs up for this brunch pick. He also got the bloody mary for a drink. Vroom! I ordered the crabmeat omelette with grits and french toast. I would give it 1 thumb and a half. Foodie talk! I just don't think I am a cheese and crabmeat type of girl. There were other omelette choices that I will try next time. The french toast was made with fresh french bread. That should be a delicacy. Pancakes were recommended but I just did not have room for it. I believe there were options such as banana. Read the crawfish beignets were pretty amaze. I could not decide what I wanted to eat. The only downfall about Katie's was the older lady who was walking around. Not sure if she was a hostess or what? She was kind of rude to us. I will give her a pass this time but don't let it happen again (smiley face)..,
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Ann M.
I really enjoyed the casual, upscale food with reasonable prices! They offer something for everyone s taste! Great service and fun atmosphere. Close tables and lots of chatter make it feel like a large family gathering.
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Jim M.
Definitely the best place for Sunday brunch in the Midcity area. I've been there twice now for brunch with different people and everyone left full and happy. All in all we've had the: Oyster Slessinger - Ooey gooey delicious heart attack on the half shell. These creamy, cheesy, grilled oysters topped with shrimp were a huge hit. They satisfy the soul immensely but they do a number on the arteries. I will be ordering these again after a 5 mile run. Boudreaux - I guess this is what they're known for, it was indeed pretty damn good. They really pile the pork high on this and don't skimp out like other places. There are whole roasted garlic cloves on this thing! The garlic butter cream reduction really makes all the flavors work for one of the best pizzas in the area. Gumbo - Actually one of the better gumbos in the area. It's pretty dark and thick which I like... perhaps a pinch too salty for some but it didn't bother us one but. One of our guests actually asked for a cup to go to eat later because they were that impressed. Eggs Cochon - In order for any eggs benedict to work, the hollandaise has to kick ass. Katie's does and they pile on a huge portion of their awesome Cochon du lait (same as the one on their pizza). Crabby Eggs - Mehhhh.... Again, the eggs and hollandaise were there but the crab cake it was sitting on was actually kind of a letdown. I thought it somewhat bland. I like my crab cakes a little seasoned and pan fried to give it a nice charred top/bottom. This was more just a ball of crab meat. Maybe I was just expecting something different. Mimosas and Bloody Marry's were solid but nothing to rave home about. Overall Katie's brunch is a winner and certainly the best in the Midcity area hands down.
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Jenwa B.
My husband and I have been to Katie's several times and have always enjoyed our experience. Today was the first time we ordered hamburgers and they were excellent! I asked for a substitution of the veggie medley instead of chips. However, the veggies did not get sent to our table until i was almost done. Without having to ask, our waitress realized what happened and told us that she would comp it and she apologized for not noticing before. The hamburger was sooo filling that the side did not matter.
(5)
Tenisha I.
First timer. Had the Scottie's Breakfast, which I figured had some of everything. Best cheese grits ever! I now officially like poached eggs too. Plate had a lot going on, most of which was great. The hash browns seemed old and dry. :-( Waited an hr to sit for 1, for this brunch. I totally see why. Delicious food. At least Mimosas and Sangria keep you company while you wait.
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Dirk P.
Original menu and great place to meet up. FYI the crawfish beignets are great but it's not an actual beignet stuffed with crawfish like you would image (Like La Petite Grocery does with crab meat) still good though.
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Morgan F.
I found out about Katie's a few years ago, when my mom was visiting during Jazz Fest. It was a Sunday, and we were looking to eat before Jazz Fest food prices emptied our pockets. They only have Brunch on Sundays, and one of the joys of this brunch is the bottomless Mimosa, Bloody Mary or Sangria. The reason I believe this to be the best bottomless cocktail in town is because they give you wine glasses instead of champagne flutes and they're keen on making sure your glass is never half full or half empty, either way you see it. Well worth the $15. So my Jazz Fest food of choice has always been the Crawfish Bread since I was old enough to stand in the mud at the Fairgrounds and jam out, but the price has gone up while the quality has gone down. Enter the Crawfish Beignet at Katie's...I ordered the Crawfish Beignet and my mother ordered another dish and we said we'd split...we said. We both were head over heels for this God's gift to Crawfish Bread lovers. It's an an overstuffed beignet filled with crawfish, jalapeno peppers, onions, and three kinds of cheese; fried then topped with a jalapeno aioli. Since this visit, I have the most difficult time ordering anything else, though their menu is great and their specials will make you drool. Since this fateful Jazz Fest, I have visited Katie's with my boyfriend, with a 6 top, to eat at the bar, to eat outside, ordered to-go and never have I been disappointed. It's a family-owned restaurant with a great atmosphere. David has been my server a few times, and he's a hoot! I believe Ms. Mary is the hostess, this little lady who'll rock her black and gold on Saints game day and ask you if everything tastes great? And, of course it does. On Sunday, get there early because the wait gets to be a little long come 11:30/noonish, but I believe it to be worth it. Also, if you're a 5 top or more during Brunch, the food comes out just a little slower, but catching up with friends and enjoying my bottomless Mimosa is exactly what I want to do on a Sunday morning.
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R G.
I wish I didn't have to give any stars. This place is totally overrated. For my first experience I DO NOT recommend. The wait/bar staff is rude, unhygienic, illequipped and understaffed. Busy is not an excuse to belittle paying customers. When we finally got a table almost two hours after arriving, it was wedged by the front door where patrons and employees were rushing through the whole time. Our food arrived cold, ill-prepared and over cooked (food allergy concerns were ignored). And when we pointed it out to our server she had little recommendation about how to ameliorate the situation. Not worth the hype, the wait or the expense. Do not recommend.
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Trang D.
My two sisters told me about this place because it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives on Food Network. This is the perfect case of tvadgonewrongsyndrome. Don't get suckered in like us. Hit it and quit it. What I mean is go for the food experience once and don't go back. Lol We all shared and this is what we ordered: the Feta Fries, Boudreaux Pizza, and Blue Cheese Hamburger. Feta Fries- taste like Wendy's French fries topped with green, yellow, red bell pepper, feta cheese, and garlic butter. Too greasy but tasty! Boudreaux Pizza- this one was featured on TV and the reason we got it. It's bland until I put the garlic butter and feta cheese topping. Blue cheese burger- it was just okay.
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Roam J.
We came across Katie's by accident -- it was getting late and we wanted a quick bite to eat before dropping in to Angelo Brocato's for dessert. This place is just a couple blocks away. Walked in, sat at the bar and split a "Crabby Couple" (two soft-shell crabs in a poboy) and some cheese fries with debris (gravy). It was a quality sandwich, as good as any I've ever had in the Big Easy. The bartender was friendly and open to chat -- and she poured a decent Sazerac. The guy next to us ordered a Bloody Mary and said it was very spicy but good. If I'm ever in the area again, will probably go back and give it a try.
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Johnny W.
I drove all the way out here for the Cochon Boudreaux Pizza. This is another cute establishment that is a converted home Into a restaurant. Parking wasn't an issue for me but I can see it being a problem if this place is crowded. I got there right when they opened at 11 and was created by Katie and seated at the bar. The bartenders were extremely friendly and Personable! I told them about my eating quest and they wanted to hear about all the food I tried in the city. They were excited that I came here for the Boudreaux. I can say when this pizza came out I was blown away. It actually tastes better than it looked, and it looked amazing! I will be bringing others here just for the pizza.
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Matt S.
This is my "go to" place for entertaining out of town guests. Katie's never disappoints with thier food, drinks, and service. It's a little off the beaten path but the neighborhood restaurant is one of NOLA's best kept secrets for local dining.
(5)
Doni F.
We loved the place. Chance to leave the French Quater and the Crawfish beignet with jalapeños and sauces excellent, blackened catfish melted in your mouth like butter, mixed with shrimp ettoufee, salad, good unsweetened tea, so you can do it yourself...New York Cheesecake yummy Muffalta and seafood pizza great too. Nice menu!
(5)
Tianna W.
Im a little disappointed in writing this review. I had such high expectations and passed up several restaurants on pubic transportation to get here when in NOLA. Well, I ordered the crawfish beinget--different but okay and little burnt. Would have liked for the sauce to be less sweet. Now the salad was missing some toppings-- ,I later got; however, it and the raved about bread pudding was not fresh. I kept wondering "Am I eating someone else food or left overs?". The bread pudding was my least favorite because if taste, texture and presentation. It looked like I got the scraps for my birthday :(
(2)
Rachel B.
The crawfish beignet and chargrilled oysters were delicious!! My 10 yr old enjoyed the spaghetti and meatball!!
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Dana M.
Found this place on Yelp and what a gem! Very kid friendly and the food is yum! I had the ribs they were some of the best I ever had! Kids had grilled cheese those were good too. I definitely recommend this spot!!
(5)
Lyz L.
My friends and I are brunch fans but hadn't yet tried Katie's, so we decided to remedy that today. The food was very good - I had a cup of the chicken & andouille gumbo and crawfish beignet, all of which was delicious. One friend had the pain perdu with a side of andouille cheese grits - also delicious, with my friend saying Katie's grits were better than those at another of our go-to brunch spots. The eggs Benedict and shrimp & grits were also well-received. The only drawbacks were that the coffee was not up to snuff (our other brunch spots have perfectly brewed coffee; Katie's was little better than your average non-Keurig coffee maker at the office on a Tuesday morning, probably because they expect you to indulge in $15 bottomless mimosas or bloody Marys) and we were given some decidedly not-nice looks from the older owner/hostess/whoever-she-was after the younger hostess seated us. I didn't see a sign indicating that only complete parties are seated, and it wasn't my fault that our young hostess assumed the couple who came in behind me and my friend was with us. To be told twice AFTER being seated that they meant to seat only complete parties, asked where exactly our friends were, then subjected to glares and other nasty looks during the ensuing wait, really put a damper on the start of an otherwise good brunch experience. So our actual 3rd and 4th party members were running late - so what? We were seated through no fault or intentional deception on our part (at a table where we likely would have been placed even as a party of two), there were plenty of other empty tables and no other parties waiting, the two of us who were there first began ordering drinks and starters, and the rest of our party showed up before I was halfway through my first cup of coffee. If there had been a line of other people waiting, we would have given up our spot, but the actual situation didn't warrant such a confrontation. I would be amenable to future meals at Katie's based on the food alone, but I'm not in a rush to go back anytime soon.
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Ashley W.
So I had this gentleman who's name just slips my mind as my waiter last night. He was funny, gave great food advice and always on top of our drinks. Katie's has wonderful food. I had the Noel and my husband had the shrimper stuffed craw. Both meals were delicious of course, but of the two the Noel took first place. I also ordered a drink the name slips my mind that was a little strong, but I like that because a little strong is always better than not strong enough. Overal Katie's is a must do when in New Orleans! Oh and a little something about our waiter other than he is fantastic! He told us a funny story about a table that didn't quite get his very funny joke about the food critic guy... Hope that helps point out who he is.
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Dan S.
They weren't expecting the yelp check in deal and grudgingly partially honored it. I know better than to argue with the people that are about to make your food, though. The manager said that they couldn't "control what's on yelp," but of course yelp doesn't create the details of the check in special on their own. The food was quite good, although my tasty muffaletta could've used more olive spread and less cheese. Generally folks in my party were quite happy with the food, and the service. So four stars for food, minus one for non-existent yelp deal.
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Deborah M.
I've been to Katie's on quite a few occasions, and overtime the food was absolutely delicious, but when I decided to go there for brunch for my birthday.. I was not happy with my experience. First off, I decided on Katie's because I was told they had bottomless mimosas. When I arrived, I had to seat at the bar until my entire party arrived.. there were about 6 of us. I asked the bartender if I could do the bottomless mimosa's, but she said you could only do that when you are seated at a table... FINE, I understand. When the sixth member of our party FINALLY got there and after our table was given away about 3 times, we were finally able to sit, which is when i realized that the people at the bar were drinking out of the bottomless glasses.. So after spending $20 over the price of the bottomless, since I was buying by the glass.. I wasn't happy. But what really set me over the edge was the absolutely RUDE red headed woman. A girl I was with got her steak that was suppose to be cooked RARE anti was medium well. When we told the woman about the steak ordeal she actually said "that's our rare"...... As if there is not a universal cooking scale when it comes meat. No restaurant has a different version of R MR M MW WD.. ITS ALL THE SAME. I've been back since and she is rude every time... Katie's, she's gotta go!
(3)
Jerrel T.
If you are given a choice of where to enjoy a late lunch/dinner or a Sunday brunch and your choices are Dick and Jenny's or Katie's? Katie's will win every time! This place has superior menu options, prices, service, and ambiance. On a nice day I like to sit outside at one of there well dressed tables order a beer and Jays Chargrilled Oysters. If you plan on having a full meal, I recommend trying the Italian salad, the traditional/vegetarian muffuletta, any of the burgers, or Rosemary Grilled Chicken. If you are vegetarian, meat eater, or picky eater, this is your place. Service is out to please customers and will make accommodations where they can as well as provide great advice and detail on the dishes provided.
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Scott H.
Prior to my last experience here there is no doubt in my mind that I would be writing a 5 star review about Katie's. However, I thought their management handled our finding of a bug in my brothers food very poorly. That's right, a bug... in his food. We quietly showed our waiter who briefly apologized and took the plate away. The manager came out fairly immediately and apologized saying, "really sorry about that folks, it was a moth (which I don't think it was)." So at least they identified the offender, I guess. It took about 10 minutes to get my brother another meal and that was the last we heard of it. They left his meal on the bill and offered nothing in terms of service recovery. My advice to Katie's manager is to treat everyone like Yelper, even if the don't hoot and holler when something goes wrong.
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Carolyn F.
Just walked out. Asked to be seated away from the front door table the older lady was putting us at and she walked us to a further table slapped the menus down and Said you get better service at the other table and she walked away grumbling. Sorry for the person taken care of the table she doesn't think you do a good job. We walked out and said to her you need to change your attitude.
(1)
Laura B.
My husband and I visited New Orleans for the first time and we stayed in a bed and breakfast near Katies. We heard good things from others in the house and decided to try it for dinner. It was busy but we sat at the bar to wait. While we were there we even got to meet the owner who gave us some history on the place and how long it took to rebuild after Katrina. ..5 years! The food is great. We had the cheese fries with gravy as an appetizer and the pizza for dinner. It was very good! We went back for their Sunday brunch (get there early or you'll have to wait a while). It was just as tasty as the first time. The service is good and the wait staff are very personable. We'd highly recommend it if you're looking for a relaxing, casual dinner!
(4)
David C.
Had the Redfish Noel and asked the chef to kick it up with some blackening seasoning. Wow! Fantastic lunch! This place is one of those rare jewels!
(5)
Misty J.
Really delicious food and pretty quick service considering the wait to sit was an hour. Don't worry about the wait though, for $15 you can get bottomless mimosa's or bloody Mary's while you sit outside before you get your table. Chicken and waffles and Katherine's Po Boy are the only things I tried but it's definitely a place I'll go back to next time I'm in town.
(4)
Susan Z.
I had been excited to try Katie's as I'd seen a lot of good reviews. Was very disappointed. The food was good but the beacon had a hair in it and the service was lackluster and there were items ordered that were never delivered. Most likely will not go back.
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Dana D.
Cute, neighborhood restaurant in Mid City- the menu has a variety of options: sandwiches, burgers, pasta, entrees, salads, and pizza. I ordered the pasta & meatballs and was pretty disappointed. The meatballs were nasty and lukewarm at best in the middle. My boyfriend really liked his kalamata muffaletta, so I think that Katie's does have good menu options, I sadly didn't choose one of them. By reading other reviews, it seems the pizza and brunch there is pretty good, so if I visit Katie's again, I will shoot for either a pizza or brunch visit. The service was wonderful, the owner stopped by during our meal and thanked us when we left- a gesture you don't get very often.
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Marvelle W.
Omg..the food was delicious..I had the redfish...very cozy spot. I will be returning..
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Leigh M.
Loved this place! My boyfriend and I stumbled on this great neighborhood restaurant after hanging out at the Bayou Boogaloo Music Festival. For 1:30 pm on a Sunday, this place was hopping! It had a really friendly feel to it. I had the crabcake sandwich. It was huge. The crabcakes were flavorful and didn't have a lot of filler, so you could taste the crab. My boyfriend had the crawfish beignet and it was phenomenal! He couldn't stop raving about it. It reminded me a lot of a calzone and there is not better than dough filled with cheese and fresh crawfish only added to it. The prices were also very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. If you're staying in the French Quarter, it's definitely worth taking the trip up to check this place out.
(5)
Aloysia E.
really good local bar and rest. great service.
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Lisa W.
Best Sunday brunch in the city. The Breakfast pizza is phenomenal. Chicken and waffles and sausage beignet also great. It's hard not to go there every Sunday.
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Shannon S.
I've been to brunch here several times along with a few visits for lunch and dinner. For brunch I've always opted for their great drink special with bottomless sangria, mimosas, and Bloody Marys for $15. I've had a bit of a delay getting my drink refilled when sitting at a table but when sitting at the bar it has always been extremely rapid and the bartenders are fun to banter with (my last brunch visit they even gave us full go cups of our chosen beverage). I don't really like breakfast food at brunch and lean more towards the lunch side of things and they have a limited offering of these choices so I usually opt for either the grillades and grits or the steak and eggs. For lunch and dinner they have a nice selection of items with some good lasagna, po boys, and pizza (with the pizza probably the thing they do best). It is frequently crowded here so it is best to get here earlier and snag a seat at the bar for the best service.
(3)
Alex W.
Best Pancakes Ever! Went to Katie's for brunch last Sunday and ordered the Lemon ricotta pancakes. They were absolutely delicious and the service was great. We'll definitely be back!
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Priscilla V.
Had lunch there today.... The food was ok. The service was weird. We walk in and wait at the podium, a few minutes later a server walks up and grabs menus and asks us "how many?" We say 2 so he turns and walks towards the tables without saying anything. I look at my husband and say "I guess we're supposed to follow him?" We sit, the server mumbles what we would like to drink, he brings them, asks if we're ready to order, we order, he nods at us. A man of very few words. He brings our meal and I ask for "lots of lemon" (I ordered catfish and use a ton of lemon) He brings 2 thin slices. I wonder what I would have got if I didn't say "lots". During our meal I'm noticing the staff eating. That's a new one on me. Our sever and others are sitting down at the bar, eating. The bartender has a plate behind the bar and he's eating. I've been a server and that has never been ok in our establishments. It's unsanitary and health code violation. But oh we'll, it's a family owned bar, I guess whatever goes. But our server is so focused on his own meal that he fails to notice that we have been waiting on refills for quite sometime. Finally he comes over, refills our drinks and goes back to eating. No response when we say "thank you". Our bill comes we pay it, he brings change and turns and walks away. The entire time he probably said 10 words to us. My husband didn't even want to leave a tip, thinking he didn't deserve one but being a server myself I wouldn't do that. Although, he really didn't deserve it. I'm new to New Orleans and I must say I'm sick and tried of this type of customer service. Employes who can't handle service with a smile need to understand and fear that other people need jobs and they will/should be replaced.
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Loren A.
I rented a bike and rode it here for lunch one day last October. I was excited to bring my friends here after seeing Guy Fieri rave about it on DDD. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I feel like I made a mistake not ordering Guys picks. My girlfriends split the shrimp and fried green tomato po' boy and I can't remember what I ordered which doesn't say much about the food. What was nice about this place though was the smell from the kitchen; intoxicating, and also the extremely wide variety of Tabasco sauce. I think there were at least 8 on our table which was fun when it came to taste testing. I'd say if you want a good po'boy in NOLA, go to Mahony's.
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G.G. L.
Everything is delicious. We've never had a bad meal at Katie's!!!!! We also love their brunch.
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Darius M.
caught the streetcar down to katies, not a bad ride at all. we were seated right away, had the seafood platter with fries and onion rings. it was more than enough to share of course you have to put crystal hot sauce on any fried food in new orleans. our waitress was great and the owner came by to make sure everything was ok. really loved the catfish and oysters. will go back again.
(4)
A L.
It's comparable to most restaurants in its category.
(4)
Eleni F.
Haven't been here in a while, but went last night and it was so good! We are already planning our next visit. For starters we got the garlic feta fries. They were so well seasoned and absolutely delicious. Very rich but worth the indulgence once in a while. I got the veggie muffaletta. It was good, not great. I little on the greasy side, but that is to be expected with muffalettas, and the veggies in the sandwich were a little odd, like say a whole baby carrot and a large chunk of green pepper. But there were so many things on the menu I wanted to try, my less than outstanding (but still good) sandwich did not stop me from wanting to return, and soon. My husband got a poboy with cochon du lait and shrimp on it. He said it was really good but the flavor of the cochon overpowered the shrimp. We have also been to Katie's for the pizzas and those are wonderful. Looking forward to trying a Sunday brunch here soon. Oh and our outside table was cozy and our waitress was sweet and attentive.
(4)
Mike L.
Katie's Restaurant & Bar is exactly what New Orleans is all about. A family owned and operated quaint little restaurant that is tucked away in the middle of a Mid-City neighborhood with a good atmosphere, great service and even better food to enjoy whether it's lunch, dinner or Sunday Brunch. I have eaten here quite a few times and I honestly have never had a bad meal or experience. The wait staff is very friendly and attentive and will do whatever it takes to make sure that you are well taken care of during your visit. As for the food itself all I can say is in my opinion it's absolutely delicious and filling and all for a moderate price that won't hurt your wallet. Some of my favorite appetizers and dishes that I would recommend would be the garlic feta fries, crawfish beignets, the baltimore (can't go wrong with fried oysters topped with bacon and swiss cheese), mama mary's italian salad, and last but certainly not least the atchafalaya pizza which is pretty much a seafood extravaganza that is absolutely phenomenal (highly recommend).
(4)
Liesl Z.
I love this place. I grew up coming here. The food is great, and so is the atmosphere. A great neighborhood restaurant.
(5)
Paula K.
I just love this place! I've eaten here a handful of times now, and I usually try to get something different each time, because the menu is that expansive. Not expensive - expansive. Chargrilled oysters - mmm! I love that you can still get a well priced side salad. This neighborhood eatery is a gem, with amazingly friendly service. Love steak night on Wednesday, and the fact that they have consistent specials that you can always count on.
(5)
Raymond B.
I really enjoyed the bar and overall ambiance of the place. We were with a large group (12) of friends. We ordered three different pizzas and the pizza is really, really good. Nice thin crust and great fresh ingredients on top. Also a nice variety of topings including cochon. I had pasta with chicken and portabellas and it was very good. However, someone I was with had the fried catfish and did not eat it because said it was too salty and when I tasted it....I could not eat it either. Other than that, the service was great, made us feel right at home and we all had a wonderful time. I am actually looking forward to going back.....for pizza!!
(4)
Natalie H.
Katie's in Mid City is a gem! I strolled in on a whim this weekend and am sure glad I did. I don't know why I've never been in before - I've heard many good things about it and it's very close to where I live. This review is going to cover two recent visits. The first I walked in alone on a Saturday afternoon and sat at the bar with a friendly bartender. He made sure my drinks stay filled and apologized multiple times about the wait on my pizza (a 20-top had just sat down and ordered relatively around the same time, so timing was forgiven.) I ordered the Boudreaux a delicious outside the ordinary pizza with a crispy homemade crust, house cochon de lait, roasted garlic, fresh spinach, red onions, scallions, and garlic butter cream. This pizza was phenomenal and those who know me know that I DO NOT eat leftovers. I gave this pizza a shot in the toaster oven and it was delicious on day two and three! I paired the pizza with the house bloody mary and I was a very happy girl. The second visit was while my Mom was in town. My sister, Mom, and I went for a late dinner and the place was packed. (note: poor acoustics, if you're not down with yelling over the table beside you to carry on a conversation try Katie's during slower hours - if those exist.) For an appetizer we split the Crawfish Beignet which was described by someone else's review as a calzone. I concur. Why it's called a Beignet beats me. However, I must mention that it was SPICY!! My Mom had one of the specials of the evening: Crabcake with fettuccine alfredo. The crabcakeS (note: PLURAL) were huge and delicious and surprisingly not all filler. The fettuccine was light and the pasta was well cooked. I opted for Katherine's Cajun Cuban chock full of sweet cochon de lait (see a pattern?), grilled ham, swiss cheese, mustard and pickles on french bread then pressed to grill-marked perfection! This sucker was HUGE. I was the only one who went home with leftovers and it was half the sandwich! I honestly don't even remember what my sister ordered so it must have not been stellar but I do know that there were no complaints. A to-go order was placed for my left behind brother-in-law for the hamburger steak which I never saw or tasted but heard it was delicious. The reason I bring this up is because we placed the order after we had already started in on our entrees and it was piping hot and ready to go after the bill was paid. An A+ for takeout service. On a service note: Our server was odd. Not very personable and slightly off-putting but he was busy so I'm not going to hold it against the overall visit. Moral of the story: I'm a fan. It wasn't a five-star experience by any means but it's a new neighborhood favorite.
(4)
Josie L.
I came here recently for breakfast to feed hung-over friends who were visiting from up north. It was a great bet. They were wooed by the New Orleans classic takes on brunch. I would not usually incorporate seafood into my breakfast, but the crab omelette was great. It is a bit pricey, but brunches tend to be. The staff was quick and friendly. An older woman who I assumed was the owner came over to make sure we were enjoying everything, which made me feel welcome. We were lucky to get there early, because the place filled up. I would say if you're looking for brunch in Mid-City that's more than just a lousy egg sandwich, definitely hit this place.
(4)
Khanh T.
Awesome service and the food was spectacular new Orleans cuisine at it's finest carrot cake is to die for!!!!
(5)
Matthew C.
It's places like Katie's that make New Orleans home. Great food to write home about, a walk in a little late on Friday night, the chef roaming around the dining room that feels like youre eating at a good friend's house, all stuffed back off bienville in a classic mid city neighborhood. Our meal was delicious. Service was great - friendly, prompt and even with a packed house on friday night, our food was hot and right on time. All served with a genuine smile. This menu is epic, it was so hard to choose with so many great options. We settled on the stuffed scallops, grilled oysters, blackberry and jalapeño ribs, and the soft shell crab with crawfish. All the seafood was delicious as it should be, here in my great city, but I'd like to talk a second about those ribs. I like to think that I know a thing or 2 about BBQ, and bad Q really kills me so I'm always a little hesitant about ordering it at a restaurant like this, especially with so many other great options. When asked, our server was so enthusiastic about them, I had to get them. First off, the sauce was bold, it starts you on a drive right through flavor town. You cruise real slow right through the sweet neighborhood, those berries really give a different profile. Then the classic, juicy beef was succulent and cooked just right where you have to chew that last little bit off the bone. And just as your thinking " wow, that was pretty good" the jalapeno comes through to heat you up and now you're stuck counting how many bites you have left to figure out what's in that glorious sauce. These ribs had favors that we're deep and very well balanced. Needless to say this place is everything you heard in previous reviews and more. I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone. And Katie's, if you still read these - thanks you - it's restaurants like these that are the heart and soul of our great New Orleans. And it's the classic places like this with a huge heart and funky soul that make this city my home.
(5)
Alex D.
Great food. Charred oysters are wonderful.
(5)
Ashley G.
Feta fries were delicious! Pizza was excellent! I'm from St. Louis so finding provel cheese on pizza, other than in St Louis was a great find!! I took the street car up Canal & walked a few blocks over to restaurant. Great service, great food, great atmosphere!
(5)
Tamara M.
For my first visit, the fries were cold; the onion rings were lukewarm; and my $12 burger (which was hot, thankfully) had a lot of gristle...definitely not quality meat and definitely not at that price (would have been good if meat were decent). My girlfriend's fried green tomato poboy was pretty tasty, but skimpy on ingredients (was mostly bread). On top of all that, they double-charged my debit card and I didn't know until checking my account the next day. They did have a lot of items that "sounded" good on the menu, so I'll give them another try...maybe. It's hard to recover from such a bad experience in NOLA where there are so many great restaurants!
(2)
Jessica W.
The only reason I give this place 2 stars is due to the awesome bartender and bottomless bloody mary's. After waiting over an hour for our meal, We found out that our order had been lost. To be fair, the place was packed. Still, we sat at the bar for well over an hour, and watched the kitchen. In the course of twenty minutes of observing, hardly any food left the pass. When our food finally did arrive, my man's eggs were RAW and pretty much inedible. As for my "famous debris and gravy", the biscuits and gravy were both prepackaged. I also ordered a spinach and crabmeat soup. It had a thick skin when it arrived. The consistency was horrible, and like the rest of our food, it was almost too salty to eat. Still, the bartender was great, but the food was definitely horrible.
(2)
Koko B.
We went to katie's recently as first time guests and loved the atmosphere. It was Sunday brunch so there was a long wait. Luckily there were a few seats open at the bar so we decided to dine there. The bartender was very helpful and gave prompt service. As for the owners, she was very rude. The bartender left the bar for a while so the owner watched over, but did not ask if we wanted more drinks nor was she polite about us wanting to pay out. She had an obvious distasteful look when we told her we wanted to pay half on card and half in cash. I love the food but I would love it even more if the owner acted as if she cared about her guests returning
(3)
Jeffrey M.
I took my daughter to Katie's for her 17th Birthday. I had chicken and waffles, she had a gourmet pizza and my wife had a burger. And we all shared the grilled oysters. I think they were the best we have ever had. And we have had grilled oysters at every place famous for them in New Orleans. You must be ready to wait a bit, but fair made it worth while. The owner Scott came by several times to check on us. Just great food and a great time.
(5)
David J.
Went to the place this Tue and ordered The pontAlba pizza. The food was awesome. Service is good. The only complaint is parking. And feel its a little bit pricey.
(4)
Steve M.
Katie's always has a selection of interesting lunch specials. The sandwiches a generous and my personal favorite is the Cajun Cuban with the right mix of cochon de lait and ham. Today we started with he charbroiled oysters which were very good and they came with lots of french bread to
(4)
Ryan J.
Service sucked horribly. We went after the brunch rush and it took over an hour to get some damn pancakes. When they got to the table, not only were they missing the "special" lemon whatever goop, they weren't even done! AND I had to fix the toilet when I went to the bathroom only to find there was NO soap to wash up with afterwards!!!!!! The doodad I ordered was excellent and the old lady at the front was really nice, but the waitress either needs to get on her game or find another job. I will not be back. Sorry Katie, but you get a double thumbs down.
(1)
Pamela T.
My BBF just moved into the neighborhood, so we've been Yelp'ing what's around his house. Katie's is three blocks away, So away we went... Checked in with Yelp for the free Onion Rings... They were spot on! The Wait Staff is very efficient, professional and friendly. Sanitra (?) was our Server and was Awesome! I was a bit disappointed that the Reuban was no longer available, but the Spicy Chicken Salad was quite good, maybe a bit dry. My BBF had the Cuban sammich and it was Yum Yummy (we always share)... We left quite full with some leftover's for snack for later. Very reasonable even with my 2 Strawbita's... Looking forward to trying out Brunch.
(5)
Delaney V.
OMG! Breakfast pizza and bottomless mimosas and bloody marys. Is there anything better in this world? Even got a handshake on the way out the door. Service like that seems scarce these days
(4)
Lisa P.
Pretty good place. We came for lunch at around 2pm. It was a little packed in there, so we sat at the bar. Service wasn't great, but he was a little busy (right after we sat at the bar, the rest of the bar filled up as well. I know what you're thinking..."You little trendsetter, you."). Now, food! The garlic feta fries were omg-amazing. I had the gumbo, which was okay, and a house salad with Katie's Vinaigrette. The salad was good. Nice addition of olive salad in there. My friend had the cajun cuban, which she enjoyed. I could have just eaten the entire plate of garlic feta fries and would have been happy. I can't speak for the cocktails because we had a dry lunch, but I'll be back to check everything else out.
(3)
Michael P.
Steak night! Go here and fill your steak hole with awesomeness! The place is nice, the staff is very cool, and the food is yumma. It's a very enjoyable spot all around.
(5)
Raimey B.
Take a trolley or taxi to this location if your staying in the bourbon, French quarter area. Its to far to walk otherwise. They had great salads! even the side salads were large with great ingredients.
(4)
Teneha B.
Drinks off the chain. Onion rings (thanks to my #Yelp checkin), remoulade sauce & the barge (oysters, fish & shrimp on po-boy bread). The barge is enough for a feast... I had to eat the take home and eat for 3 more days. Mid city punch similar to #portofcall #monsoon && the Caipirmania was devine!
(3)
Ariel P.
Great local atmosphere we had almost one of everything in the menu and it was sinfully great. It was the only restaurant we repeated while visiting NOLA.....
(5)
Jinyoung P.
I waited for over an hour to have brunch at Katie's. I know brunch usually comes with a wait unless you are very early or very late, but if I am going to wait over an hour with a hungry stomach, the meal better be fantastic. Alas, I was not that pleased with my experience. First of all, the hostess told us the wait would be 45 minutes. I know they can only give estimates and they have no control over people lingering after they pay their bill and whatnot, but at a brunch spot that offers an unlimited booze option, you would think that the hostess takes that into consideration when giving people the wait estimates. But whatever. I was happy to sit down when we were finally called and wasn't going to bitch about the longer-than-expected wait. We were asked if we would like to sit at the bar or wait for a table and of course our hungry mouths opted for the bar. I figured the service might be a little quicker too. We sat down and got our orange juice relatively quickly. But it took a while for them to ask us if we were ready to order, which they were busy so whatevs. We ordered the Crawfish Beignet and Crabby Eggs, as well as Steak and Eggs to go. People rave about the crawfish beignet so expectations were high, but I gotta say I didn't love it. I wanted to taste more of the jalapeno aioli and, of course, the crawfish, but I mostly tasted the caramelized onions. The crabby eggs were also kind of disappointing, because I didn't love the crab cakes and couldn't taste the jalapeno in the hollandaise. The steak and eggs were for K who was at home, and he said it was good, but then that's steak and eggs. All in all, pretty disappointing after 65 minutes of waiting. At least it was a beautiful day. I might try their pizza night on Thursday but I don't think I will be back for brunch.
(3)
Laura G.
Eclectic happy hour crowd. Go early, it's a very popular place for locals. We had wine and the Remmy, which is fried green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade. They stack shrimp and tomatoes. Nice app eat the bar.
(5)
Megan B.
First I'd like to give praise to my stapled waiter, Murphy! He is awesome, very patient (believe me, it takes a person in our group LITERALLY 10 min to order), very helpful, and can give an opinion on any thing on the menu. Lots of tasty food you can share with the table. Authentic New Orleans cuisine. They have oysters but nothing like Drago's. I would recommend anything on the menu. The only issue is that there is not that much seating. Everyone is kind of on top of each other and it makes it hard to be comfortable without thinking about bumping into someone behind you.
(4)
Jason A.
Maybe we caught them on an off night? We started with a crab cake which was decent. Crawfish beignet was like a calzone with too much cheese, dough and sauce. The crawfish part was tasty though. The gumbo was pretty good. The chargrilled oysters were average and I was glad I only got a half dozen. My buddy's pork chop was good. Can't see myself coming back with all the choices...sorry Katie's, you guys were friendly but the food just wasn't very good.
(2)
Johnnie K.
Gumbo was awesome, even though some of rice was chewy the roux and meats were so good it didn't matter. Pizza was amazeballs! Def wanna try more things on menu
(5)
Liz C.
Katie's will always hold a special place in my heart. Growing up in Mid-City, this was probably my family's most-visited restaurant when I was a kid. There have been many great (and yummy) memories of eating the fried shrimp, catfish, gumbo, and the many other goodies that Katie's offered. I was so sad after the storm to hear that it hadn't yet reopened, and overjoyed when I was living in Los Angeles and randomly saw them featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. (Literally, I was screaming at the TV, "OH MY GOD! LOOK! IT'S KATIE'S!") I recently had the opportunity to go back, and the service/food was just as great as I remember it! We opted to try the crawfish beignets, because the description seemed unlike anything we'd seen before. The way the crawfish, jalapenos, etc. were stuffed inside the dough was almost like a calzone, and it was generously drizzled with aioli on top. Really good, and worth trying especially if you like a bit of spicy kick to your food. The fried shrimp platter brought me back to my childhood (fresh, sweet, crisp on the outside... mmmm!). Can't go wrong. I will definitely be back during my next trip back to New Orleans!
(5)
Jena S.
I love this place so much I have already gone or dinner then the next morning went for brunch ! There bloody Mary's are awesome! The staff is friendly! The owner/chef came out and talked to everyone! And for brunch they have bottomless bloody Mary's or mimosas or sangria! And they have chicken n waffles !!!
(5)
Deborah F.
The crawfish etouffee and catfish was superb!
(5)
Trina J.
This is a cool corner spot in an area populated with restaurants and bars. Some friends and I stumbled on this place after seeing a long wait at another eatery. Katie's had about a 20 minute wait. Mind you this was a weekday. There was a pizza special, which I believe was any pizza for a great price. We ordered two of them, onion rings, chargrilled oysters and the cuban. Everything was tasty. The chargrilled were okay but not something I'd travel there to order. Primarily because Drago's and Acme are better. It is not too far off Canal and Carrollton and in a residential area. So parking is a little challenge. It's a casual environment with good variety. It is a cool spot for a bite, but I cannot say it's a favorite. Meaning I'd eat there again, but it would probably not be a first choice. After all, it's hard to find bad food in a city with great food places everywhere.
(3)
Ashley F.
Don't get "the legend." Unless you prefer food SWIMMING in grease. Good idea, terrible execution.
(2)
Justin L.
This review is based on the...food, go figure, right? I placed a telephone order, and 25 minutes later I picked it up and brought it home to some hungry mouths. First on the ordering book is: 1. Muffuletta - very average. Not bad. Nothing special. But I actually ordered the vegetable but received the wrong order. Sigh. 2. Meatball sub - didn't get to try it out. Oh well. 3. Jenny's Garlic Feta Fries - pretty awesome. Although they were a bit soggy after 20 mins, I imagine them being a bit crisper with that great feta-awesome taste that if I ate it fresh, I'd die in french-fry-heaven. 4. The Boudreaux pizza (with cochon) - Wow. Definitely an impressive pizza with the pork, carmalized red onion, garlic cream butter, etc. on an air pocket thin baked pizza that is better than any franchise pizza I ever had. Awesome. Overall, 4-stars. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu, in-house. Ta da.
(4)
Christina B.
Bottomless mimosas, sangrias, and bloody Mary's for $15 at Sunday Brunch. Expect a wait. The crawfish beignet was delicious... flaky bread stuffed with crawfish and cheese, topped with jalapeño aioli. Yum.
(5)
Lisa W.
For our second dinner in New Orleans we headed to Katie's. Yeah, it's fine, but there was nothing spectacular about it. We had a salad, the famed pizza w/pulled pork and ribs. I couldn't eat much of the pizza b/c the pork was beyond salty & the ribs were DROWNED in sauce...I mean drowned. It was fine for a casual neighborhood restaurant, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.
(3)
Ellie P.
This is a great hidden gem in Mid-city. My boyfriend and I rented a car for the day and stopped at Katie's on the way back to our hotel in the French Quarter. We had Katie's on our list after seeing it featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. First off--the seafood beignet is to DIE FOR! It is one of those dishes you just have to order because of it's uniqueness. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. We are so glad we stopped! It's a great lunch spot.
(4)
Barbie S.
5 stars for the chargrilled oysters alone. This place was one of my favorite stops this trip. We took the cable car from Canal and were dropped off within seeing eye distance. There was tons of people waiting to get in but the wait wasn't as bad as it looked. We got here around 12:00pm on a Sunday. We waited about 25 minutes and were seated. Everything looked great coming out of the kitchen. PROS: Chargrilled Oysters - grilled with cheese, garlic and butter ~ MAGIC! Creamy cheesy grits with andouille sausage The bread Chicory coffee We also ordered the cochon de lait sandwich. It was good but the ones at Jazz Fest are better with the horseradish and spicy mustard. Just sayin. But I can't wait to come back to Katie's next year!!!
(5)
Lora K.
I visit my sister once a year and we like to discover new places together, and I am so glad we discovered this great restaurant. I went in November 2013 around thanksgiving and it was freezing, but we still decided to sit outside next to a heater since it was crowded inside. I love the crawfish beignet and LOVED the shrimp and artichoke bisque. I will definitely be going back here when I visit my sister next year!!!
(5)
Ricky B.
I ate brunch here with my parents and their boring friends couple weeks ago. The breakfast pizza is the way to go in my humble opinion. My parents wouldn't let me drink a mimosa because of their uptight friends but they had a special called bottomless where you can drink as many mimosas as you can consume. I definitely want to come back with my friends and turn up. My pops had a simple breakfast plate of eggs toast and grits, he said it can't compare to grandmas; but not much can. word up grandma rest in peace. My mom had an omelet, she said it was one of the best she has had in a long time. Overall I had a great time minus the Lamberts sitting with us and ruining my would be buzz. haha But I will be back! Waiter was a lil kooky and kept staring at me but overall good experience.
(4)
Jenifer K.
First time eating at Katies and wow. Loved it. Came for Sunday lunch. Wait for a table was 30 mins so we decided to sit immediately at the bar. Service was very friendly and efficient, what I've become accustomed to for New Orleans dining. Boyfriend ordered the char grilled oysters and they were on point, without a doubt better than Acme oysters. Definitely would recommend them to anyone. Ordered the cochon de lait with fries. Bread was perfectly crunchy and delicious and the meat had amazing flavor. Boyfriend ordered scotties special. That alone is worth coming back for. Cheese grits, eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, and hashbrowns all on one plate. Needless to say, we ended up sharing each other's meals and had a wonderful dining experience. I will definitely be returning and look forward to trying other options on the menu.
(5)
Cyn B.
$15.00 all you can drink brunch cocktails... need I say more?! Meet a friend here for brunch to play catch on our lives. She had been several times. It was my first. It's super adorable and oozing with typical NOLA charm. The host (pleasant elderly woman) was easily confused. She started seating people who came in after us even though our name was next. Out of frustration, we stole an empty seat outside and grabbed a waitress. Our food took a long time to come out. The waitress kept our cocktail's plenty full though. I ordered the crab cake w poached eggs (can't remember the name & it's not on their online menu) and my friend ordered the fritatta. Both of us couldn't resist a side order of grits. When our ordered finally arrived the food looked amazing... def worth the wait. It not only looked amazing but tasted amazing as well. The food portions were just right and priced well, too. Enough to fill you up but not make you fill like a pig. NOLA needs more places like this. We leisurely ate our food while chatting. No one rushed us which makes the meal so much more enjoyable. I have been wanting to try this place out for a while. Especially since it was featured on Diners, Drive Ins & Dives. I will def be going back and turning friends on to Katie's!
(4)
Carlos L.
O M G 2 words: charbroiled oysters -- no words to describe, well, actually: smokey, lightly charred cheese sea goodness. I had the craw-fish omelette: one word; amazing! Do have the craw-fish beignet, you wont regret it, its huge. Be prepared to wait on weekends. We arrived at 11am and there was a line steady well into 2pm, but so worth it! avg wait was 10-20 min.
(5)
Katie R.
A triple d restaurant. I ordered the blueberry Jalepeño rubs -amazing! The atmosphere is fun, local, and small enough to still be quaint without feeling cramped. The potato salad was also really good. The owner came to every table and greeted everyone. Even took the time to have a conversation. Great place to bring out of town guests!
(5)
Cha C.
Food was a bit bland. I didn't feel the taste was worth all the calories I knew I was consuming.
(3)
Richard K.
This local tucked away place has some of the best food in town. If you're looking for the type of food you're Momma made, this is it. As a matter of fact, the Chef Scott's mom welcomes you at the door most of the time. I had the Chicken lunch special and if I knew no one was looking, I would have licked the plate!
(5)
Sara U.
My long lost cousin from NY randomly hit me up on the FB to say that his friend Katherine owned the place and that we should stop in. Pretty cool since I had it bookmarked to try here on Yelp! We stopped in for Sunday brunch. The place was hoppin' but we didn't have to wait. :) We did the $15 bottomless cocktails (you choose mimosa, bloody mary, sangria). I thought the drinks were kind of weak and wouldn't go this route again. My chicken and waffles were good but my honey's Crabby Eggs (poached eggs over crabcakes topped with jalapeno hollandaise sauce) were to die! Thankfully, he's sweet and willing to share. It's loud and bustling in here. A fast-paced placed no doubt, but you can still relax and enjoy your visit. We will return!
(4)
Meka T.
The Boudreaux pizza was amazing! Never had anything like it but I absolutely loved it. Get there early or be prepared to have a wait.
(5)
Jeremy L.
What a great experience! Wife and I went here today for lunch and loved it. We both had the Cuban with cochon de lait and it was fantastic! Service was great and the atmosphere was great as well. I will recommend this place all day. PS Beer selection was pretty solid as well. 6 beers on tap(Abita, NOLA, Brooklyn, Magic Hat for craft beer) and a decent bottle selection as well.
(5)
Edward G.
The hot roast beef n gravy po-boy was outstanding! You also get a side of Zapp's Potato chips. And our appetizer, the Cheesy garlic bread w/marinara sauce was terrific! This restaurant is a must-try that I would recommend to anyone!
The Red Velvet Elvis Doberge ain't nothing but a hound dog... A friend and I recently celebrated with a little pre-holiday lunch at Katie's Restaurant and Bar in Mid-City. She had never eaten at Katie's and I was signing it praises. Having eaten at Katie's on numerous occasions I was gushing over the entire menu and the items really worth indulging in. Such as the char grilled oysters loaded with bacon and spinach and MORE! And an absolute fav... The Boudreaux a pizza featuring cochon de lait, oh God go ahead slap ya mama! On this occasion we went off menu and had a couple of specials of the day. So far my friend is impressed and happy that she ventured out and now has a place new to add to her 'gotta go again' eateries. Then.... we made our misstep. We ordered The Red Velvet Elvis Doberge. MISTAKE!!! Since I'm not normally a big cake eater I really need to have my socks knocked off before I can say something is to die for. BUT my lunch companion is a discerning dessert coinsurer. So I'll take her advice as I describe the red velvet Elvis. The Red Velvet Elvis Doberge ain't nothing but a hound dog.... the slice is certainly generous enough which only meant we still had a ton of cake remaining on the plate when we left the table. The individual cake slices were way too thin, perhaps contributing to the total dry dense texture. However the greatest disappointment was the icing - on a red velvet cake the icing IS the cake!! Katie's red velvet Elvis had the most atrocious icing we had ever tried to eat. It was hard bitter and completely non-cream cheese like. So overall folks - Katie's get high marks for atmosphere, service and usually outstanding eats. I would recommend you definitely add this quaint restaurant to your repertoire of eateries. However, stay away from the red velvet Elvis... I think they may actually have added the hound dog to the batter.
(4)
Jim L.
Everything was outstanding except for the mashed potatoes. If it was not for the mashed potatoes, Katie's would have been a 5 star experience.
(4)
Chrissie O.
Love this place. Have eaten here twice, both times the service was great and the food phenomenal. There are lots of really cute places to eat in this area, and Katie's really stands out. Food includes the usual New Orleans staples, with some delicious twists, such as the crawfish beignet. Po'boys are wonderful. Green tomato remoulade stack was also a highlight. Just really delicious and creative New Orleans food.
(5)
Brandon A.
Amazingly I had never been to or heard of this place, once again yelp comes through in the clutch!! katie's is the type of neighborhood restaurant I love. Relatively small, outdoor seating, great menu options. Crawfish Beignets? Nuff said. The pizza is great and man is there a lot of it. I'd definitely encourage anyone in the mid city area to check this place out.
(4)
William G.
I wish I'd checked into this place to prove my attendance, but I submitted a picture of the ribs because they were THE bomb. I'm from Texas. And I know ribs, even the pork variety we aren't known for. I've judged competitive BBQ. I know my ribs. These are the best dang ribs I've EVER eaten. Dry rub, oak-smoked, with a raspberry/jalapeño glaze, tender, meaty. I would travel again, just to eat them again. (Very good grilled oysters, too.) Not a bad plate in the house, I suspect.
(5)
Kris A.
3 words Garlic Feta Fries. I want to stick my entire face in the bowl every time. We have tried the jalapeno blackberry smoked ribs- with a title like that do I need to tell you they were good? Tried the cochon de lait and shrimp stuffed poboy and the crayfish beignet. 3 middle school aged kids can eat one kid pizza. Everything we have tried so far is good. Service is impeccable. I want to go back for sunday brunch- mimosas and scallops with scallion cheese grits whaat?!?
(4)
Ellen C.
My compadres and I settled upon this place after a lengthy discussion regarding a suitable dinner destination. And what do you know? Katie's was surprisingly empty on July Fourth. Score! So everyone ordered a whole mess of food and although I spied a few vegetarian options that could have probably been veganized, I ate beforehand, so I just ordered the sweet potato fries, which were plentiful and competent, but extremely oily, oilier than usual perhaps? My friends seem to all be wildly enamored with their selections - the charboiled oysters, sandwich and a couple of pizzas. I can't recall the specifics, but there were leftover pizza slices my friends insisted on saving for later. This is a generous four stars because the service lagged a bit, which was curious considering the restaurant was not very well attended. The wait to receive alcoholic refills and whatnot wasn't abhorrent, but I did wonder what the hold up was from time to time. I guess it's a NOLA thing . . . At least we did manage to amuse ourselves with one another because we're just oh so fascinated by one another, clearly! But everyone was really really pleased by the food, so I feel obligated to issue four stars. I'm not sure that I would personally visit here again, as one of them vegans . . . Based on the other reviews, brunch seems to be the highlight event/meal at Katie's, so if you're able to visit then, you probably should.
(4)
Beau C.
Lot's of yummy options. Get's crowded but worth it
(4)
India S.
It was okay. Nothing SPECTACULAR like you would expect from the way people talk about this place.
(4)
Faith A.
This place is all about the comfort food. I have come here for lunch and brunch and have to say I have 2 different feelings about this place after experiencing both. Review for brunch: It was a madhouse. We waited over an hour for a table. The staff seemed frazzled at the amount of people stampeding the place. We waited another 40 minutes for our food to come out after we ordered and 1 person at our table got their food 30 minutes after everyone else at our table making it hard to enjoy as a group. The food was good, but definitely not worth the wait. In total our brunch was close to 4 hours long. There are better places in the city for brunch with less of a wait and better food. Review for lunch: No wait at all for a semi-large group on a Saturday. This place is southern comfort food. You can't get away with leaving without getting something deep fried. Its food done well, with a large menu it can be hard to decide what to get. The crawfish beignet was so good, we ordered another one because one just wasn't enough to share. The veggie muffaletta is so yummy and a good sandwich to split.
(4)
Ashley H.
Had brunch at Katie's yesterday (it had been a hot minute since my last visit)... once again I was blown away at just how awesome of a place it is. We got there early (around 9:30) and it was slow but the place was literally bursting at the seams when we left around an hour later. We skipped the bottomless drinks because we actually had stuff to do and both ordered off the special's board. I had chicken and waffles. It was delicious. Thick, soft waffles and yummy, flavorful chicken tenders. I was happy with my choice until I saw my companion's disk of a double-cut stuffed pork chop over grits. Holy sweet swine, that pork chop was the stuff of dreams. The grits were creamy, creamy, creamy and the whole thing was covered in a delicious gravy/sauce. Wow. It was just (another) fantastic meal at Katie's. I fall more and more in love with this place every time I go.
(5)
Kevin S.
Great food, atmosphere and people!! It was my wife's and I first time in New Orleans and this was a great way to start it off.
(5)
Michael K.
Great food. Especially pizza and oysters. Awesome cheap drafts and bottles for happy hour. And for nice weather, the patio is a must.
(5)
SN D.
Tried the crawfish beignet during Sunday brunch. Great flavor, a lot of cheese but loved the spice! A Must try! Cute neighborhood restaurant. Bartender was busy, but nice enough!
(4)
Ginny G.
This is a place that we will add to our list of places that we will have to come every time we visit New Orleans. We had the muffuletta, the Legend poboy, crawfish Alfredo, chicken Alfredo, and the pepperoni pizza. The Legend is a poboy stuffed with smoked pork and shrimp that is to die for. Everyone in our party said it was all awesome. The garlic cheesy break was delicious. We had four adults and three kids with is. We ate two apps and our total bill was $170 with 20% gratuity. Well worth it.
(5)
Lauren C.
Great food, just wish they had a littler bigger menu. Line says it all, people will wait for great food. It's a landmark and a beautiful place.
(4)
Kc S.
I don't normally order ribs or BBQ items on menus but I got the ribs tonight and they were amazing. Smokey and sauced just right. The remoulade shrimp and fried green tomato stack was bomb.com and so was our waitress.
(5)
Bryant C.
This is a small local place virtually unknown to tourists (around 50 seats). No reservations are accepted. Wait time is typically 15 -20 minutes. Menu contains an extensive array of favorites; sandwiches, Soups, Salads , plate lunches, Don't miss - the chicken and andouille Gumbo and the Cajun Cuban sandwich Service is very efficient, if sometimes rushed.
(4)
Dave L.
I saw this restaurant on the Food network and decided to give it a try while on vacation. New Orleans has so much good food to offer that it seems good restaurants are everywhere. What we didn't expect was for this to be the BEST restaurant we tried on our entire trip! The food was out of this world. We had the fried green tomatoes with the BBQ shrimp and the seafood beignet for starters. These easily could have been satisfying enough to be our meal! I honestly have not had anything this delicious in recent memory. The sauces used on each of these dishes were mind blowing. Both dishes were a blend of items that seemed to go perfectly with each other and had us wanting more. For our main dishes we had the pulled pork po' boy (the special name they give the pulled pork escapes me now) and our friend had the veggie muffuletta. These were both very good. The beige muffuletta was a half order and was gigantic! The pulled pork was succulent and tasty, I would recommend have some BBQ sauce on the side to give some added moisture to the sandwich though as they meat is so tasty they do not add a lot of sauce which can make the sandwich a little dry, still delicious though! The next best thing about this restaurant was our server, Leo. He was incredibly friendly and personable, talked to is extensively and made us feel at home. It's one thing when you can go to a restaurant and enjoy the food but when the food is top notch and the people who work there are enjoyable as well, that's when you truly have a five star experience. To top it all off the place also has history. It was closed for four years after Katrina. There is a marker outside the is about a foot above the door knob that shows the water line from the flood. Thank you Katie's for giving us a great experience on our vacation. If and when we return to Nola, you will be the first restaurant we return to!
(5)
Brian O.
Katies is a fun neighborhood place serving sophisticated food. Quality service. Ample portions. A bit pricy but good value. Convenient. On stret parking only. A safe neighborhood. Any dish is worth ordering. Always fresh and tasty dishes!
(4)
Ryan W.
It was a good neighborhood creole-italian joint. Its a real shame that it isn't open anymore.
(4)
Allison R.
I am so glad that Katie's has reopened since the storm. My family and I use to love going to Katie's on Thursdays for 2 for 1 Italian night. Their food is good, the atmosphere is comforting and the staff is always glad to help you or just chat. A neighborhood place that attracts more than just the neighborhood.
(4)
Darryl M.
Had lunch at Katie's on Saturady and I had the most amazig hamburger steak that I have ever eaten. Inside this gem were confetti style bell peppers red, green and yellow with the most amazing flavor. Great small neighborhood place and I'm kicking myself for not finding this sooner. There is a very large menu so that means lots of future trips for me.
(5)
Chris D.
Incredible. Try the crawfish beignet.
(5)
Dee m.
I have been here twice and both times enjoyed the food. Delicious lasagna, burgers, crab cakes and hamburger steak. The people who says its noisy---well welcome to New Orleans. This is such a New Orleans style corner restaurant.
(4)
Zachary A.
Katie's is a neighborhood restaurant that has existed in one form or another for a few generation. It's classic New Orleans fare with an Italian-American slant. Great meatballs. You'll see all types of classic New Orleans old people dinging before 8pm. You won't be disappointed if your expectations aren't too high.
(3)
Christopher W.
I came here for the first time outside of the great brunch they offer on the weekend. This time Ive come for lunch with friends, not knowing what to order, I got the cochon and the char-broiled oysters as the app. Well I didn't go by my rule of not ordering oyster outside winter, these big boys were huge which is not a good thing for oysters. The grilling was not great either because they were really dry and there was nothing to dip the french bread in. I originally was going to get the roast beef poboy but was talked into the cochon poboy. I dont expect much ordering essentially bbq at a non bbq restaurant and the cochon here was average and nothing to brag about. Overall I will continue to come for brunch but lunch is another matter.
(3)
Courtney M.
Everything at Katie's is great! You really can't go wrong here. On Sunday they have an awesome mimosa brunch. This is always my first recommendation when friends ask about NOLA restaurants. Small place. Friendly workers. I would have given five stars, but sometimes the wait can be pretty long since the place is so small. Then if you're seated at a table near the door, it can be pretty uncomfortable with people walking by because of the tight space. The food makes it worth it. If you're looking for great food, you must try Katie's.
(4)
Jaiden K.
I'm new in town and was looking for a Saturday brunch. I initially found this place on Yelp and I liked the pictures of there dishes and they also had a ton of great reviews. I decided I'd slide through. I got there at about 1 and it was VERY BUSY, there were a bunch of people waiting outside, I walked in, saw an open chair at the bar and asked the hostess if I needed to be on the list for bar seating, she replied "no, please have a seat". I did and had one of the best meals of seafood etouffee I've ever had. I liked it so much in fact that I ordered a whole gallon to go! The customer service was impeccable too, the owner Katherine, came over and personally introduced herself to me and even though it was busy we chatted for a bit. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place. I'll be telling all my acting buddies and family and friends about this spot. 5 STARS
(5)
Thomas D.
Love this place. We moved right next to it several months ago, and it's a breath of fresh air. Nothing like your typical NOLA spot, but to go to a place that has pizza, creative apps, great entrees and a menu that changes - love it.
(4)
Sean A.
Everything I've had from the poboys to the crawfish beignets have been excellent...except for the pizza. Definitely don't recommend that when the rest of the menu is outstanding. I suggest the oysters Slessinger, the legend Po boy, crab cake poboy, and Cochon de lait n bbq shrimp Poboy. So so good. The owner even came out and chatted it up with my friend and me on my first trip (we sat at the bar). Cool guy, great place
(5)
Trang N.
Came here for brunch with my boyfriend today and we were sat immediately, since it's just us two, while others had 4+ in their party. I chose this place after researching other brunch places in nola and other places seems too fancy for me. I literally just want a normal eggs benedict and if I want to fancy I'll make it an oyster benedict and that is what I ordered at Katie's and it was DELICIOUS!!! The portion was just right and there was a right amount of everything on the plate (hollandaise, bacon, oysters, and fruits). My boyfriend wanted something sweet and savory, so he got the crawfish beignets. He loved it! We ended up eating half of our plate and gave each other the other half. LOL Sharing is caring =] I definitely recommend this place for brunch!
(5)
Shannon P.
This is such a fantastic restaurant on every level. What makes this restaurant special is the owner Scott Craig is very welcoming and the staff makes you feel right at home. Scott always takes the time to talk with his customers and show his appreciation for your business. Great restaurant, great food, awesome staff.
(5)
Aaron N.
Great neighborhood restaurant!! The staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. I started off with some Mint, Ginger Ice Tea cocktail that was delicious. We had some of the crawfish and seafood beignets that were ridiculously delicious and like nothing I've ever had. For dinner I had the blackberry and jalapeño ribs and would recommend trying this also. To finish off the food bonanza we had an 8 layer cake with thin mints inside. This is definitely worth the trip outside of the French Quarter and everyone should try it.
(5)
Jeremy H.
This place has anything. Seafood, pizza, italian,sandwiches and po'boys, and other homemade meals. This time i went with italian with speghetti and meatballs. It was a good meal and very generous portion size. I liked the pizza better from the last visit and the rest of the food had all been delicious.
(4)
Abby N.
Went here for Sunday brunch with out of towners. If there was something to do about pesky dive bombing flies, this place would have it made. But, flies aside, the food was great. At our table we had: bottomless mimosas, some sort of fantastic iced coffee (pecan? walnut?), shrimp fritatas, crawfish fritatas, crabby eggs, grits. All was excellent.
(4)
Jo W.
Katie's Restaurant & Bar is a cute neighborhood restaurant. The atmosphere was nice. Prices were reasonable. The staff needs to work on being friendlier and more efficient though. It is one of the restaurants that have been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dive and the Food Network so it catches your attention but after eating here, I got the, its more hype than anything else feeling. We started off with an appetizer of Onion Rings. Its odd I know, but that was because my dining companion decided to change his order and they said it was too late (even though it really wasn't) and our server brought it out before out food (further proving they could have changed the fries to onion rings). I didn't like them, my friend thought they were good. I didn't like them because they were baked and didn't a nice crunchy/crispy outer coating. He liked them because he said they were not greasy. From reading about their restaurant, I gathered that their handmade pizzas are what got them popularity. I must be in the minority though, because I didn't like it. We ordered The Terranova (Italian sausage, pepperoni, red onion, black olives, green bell peppers, and marinara). The marinara was too sweet for me and the pizza that was suppose to be made fresh to order and then fired over a Brooklyn-style stone didn't taste like that. It took long to come out but arrive room temperature and lacking that nice, crispy crust. I did like that it was thin but the compliments stop there. What stood out to me on the menu were Scottie's Cnn Blackberry & Jalapeno Ribs. This was the saving grace of the meal. The sauce was a bit sweet but was offset by the spicy. The sides were pretty basic, but the flavor of the ribs makes me overlook that. The fries were your typical fried potato stick and the potato salad had more egg than anything else. The ribs were definitely good, I will give Katie's that.
(3)
William S.
Took a party of 16 Saturday night and the food and service was outstanding. Very accommodating. I had the Legend Poboy and loved it. Best chargrilled oysters ever. Plan to return next trip to the city.
(5)
Jessica M.
The food is crazy good! Nice large portions and the staff is super nice! We got charbroiled oysters that had bacon on them, to die for! We also got a shrimp Marsala flatbread and the crab cake po boy with grilled shrimp added. The best food we've had in New Orleans this far! Jennifer asked how we liked everything and she found out we were visiting NO for my birthday and the brought out BREAD PUDDING and sang. I usually don't like sweets, but I could not stop eating it! It's a must, you will not be disappointed! Homemade everyday!
(5)
Jude W.
The Red Fish with crab was most excellent. Also, had the oyster/artichoke bisque that went quickly spoonful by spoonful! Easy trek from Warehouse District for lunch with a friend. Got there as they opened, waiting line outside as we left.
(4)
Arionna J.
Food wonderful. Atmosphere awesome. Service friendly and nice. Definitely going back. The pancakes are addictive. OMG.....
(5)
D N.
Katie's is sinfully delicious. The chargrilled oysters and the crawfish beignets are amazing. If you are in New Orleans, Katie's is a MUST!
(5)
Damion W.
Small place. Homey feel. Crawfish beignet was fantastic as were the oysters. Definitely get those again. Wife enjoyed her shrimp poboy, friend liked her muffuletta. My "legend" poboy with BBQ shrimp wasn't what I hoped - descent flavor, but kind of a soppy mess. Onion rings were bland and undercooked. Spent $100 on the three of us with no drinks or dessert.
(3)
Helen L.
Not quite a place to go to when you are on a diet. I tried to behave but ordered pork and shrimp poboy. Everyone's dish looked delicious. I was pretty upset with myself when I left. I will return on my splurge day!
(4)
Mark W.
Brendan should be fired. We watched the entire first half of the Kentucky game on Saturday waiting for our food. We noticed a pizza sitting on counter not long after we ordered, but Brendan assured us that it wasn't ours. After we complained enough, he checked on our food. Two of three dishes, including the pizza, had be sitting up there a LONG time. After more complaining, he brought us those two dishes, but were cold. Still don't know why the delay on the third dish. We didn't eat that day, nor will we ever be back. Too many better options in NOLA. Employees like him will slowly kill your business. I hope the rest are better.
(1)
L W.
We ventured to Katie's for brunch today. It was a one hour wait and worth it! I came for the eggs sardou and they were delicious! We also loved the crawfish beignet. The hostess was very helpful, since we had a tour to catch. We'll be back again.
(5)
Kyra W.
Visited for brunch yesterday. .. been there several times, first review. Sat at the bar. I had the Bottomless Mimosa... which is truly no end... great deal, because 1 Mimosa is $6 ... if you know you are going to get more than one. I also shared a breakfast pizza with my friend, no meat on one side... it was good. I added syrup, just for a little savory/sweet taste. Next time I visit I will try the sangria.
(5)
Mandy L.
We ordered take-out. The Kajun Cuban is amazing. Lasagna is a huge portion. And the onion rings are fantastic. Staff was friendly and accommodating despite being slammed. Will definitely be back.
(5)
Charles H.
HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS: graciously sincere welcome earns the 5th star. VOTED GAMBIT'S #1 "NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT" in 2013, and it is! 16-HOUR ROASTED COCHON DE LAIT is also an ingredient in the Cajun Cuban. At Katie's today, "hostess with the mostess" Katherine attentively took care of me throughout my entire luncheon. It was...luxurious. Like being picked up in a limousine & ushered about a foreign city by a personal, savvy local driver. It's a small touch, but most restaurants sadly assign this duty to a clock-watching troglodyte. To me what separates a good from a great restaurant in New Orleans isn't just outstanding food quality or ambiance, but it's a top-down emphasis on genteel interaction with the patrons. When an owner, manager or chef takes time to greet & genuinely connect with their customers, the dining experience is elevated, it becomes personal. This bit of lagniappe is a staple at our best restaurants: from Lally Brennan's warm initial welcome at "Commander's", to Mike & Jacob's enthusiastic celebration of "Coquette's" concept, to Tina behind the register & Donald smiling from the kitchen at "Welty's". It's Gentility. BEST LEFTOVERS I'VE HAD; portions are huge so don't gorge, get a box BUT I HAVEN'T BEEN BACK! There are way too many alternatives in the area now that get my dollars!
(3)
Michele N.
Love the atmosphere and also the location of this place in midcity. It was quite busy in there the afternoon we went. Our server was pretty cool and gave us good recommendations. We order the Boudreaux pizza and crawfish beignets! So delicious! Food came out in a fairly decent time considering how busy they were. I will definitely be back!
(5)
Abby L.
I've been to Katie's twice now and only wish I could eat here everyday. The first time, I went with a friend on a beautiful afternoon. We were visiting New Orleans because I was considering moving here. We ended up sitting at an outside table for 2 hours sipping on their delicious cocktails. I got a blackberry margarita and it was amazing. If you like sweet cocktails I highly recommend it. My friend got the basil margarita. I'm not a fan of basil, but my friend swears it was the best thing she's ever had. We also split an order of Garlic Feta Fries and OH MY GOD. Seriously, screw your diet and do these fries. You won't regret it. The service here was wonderful. The girl who was helping us never rushed us to finish. She even talked to me about the different New Orleans neighborhoods, giving me local advice that helped me with my move. The second time I ate here was for Sunday brunch with a friend and her two kids ages 3 and 7. Inside was too noisy to be able to hear anything, so we took a table outside by the fan (thank god for that fan!). Katie's was super accommodating for young kids. Even though they don't put a kids menu on the Sunday brunch menu or on the menu online, I called ahead and was told they could make kids food. I remember the options including at least hamburgers, chicken tenders, and pizza. The 3 year old got scrambled eggs and fruit salad, which were both sprinkled with parsley. If your kid is picky make sure to ask for no parsley on the food! My friend got a frittata, which was delicious. I got eggs sunny side-up with the most amazing side I've ever had! The cheese grits are rich and creamy. If you go to Katie's, you have to try this! Overall, the food and service at Katie's are top-notch. I absolutely recommend this restaurant!
(5)
Jennifer D.
Chargrilled oysters were delicious. Gumbo was ok, a little spicy warranting the 4 star instead of 5.
(4)
A B.
the food is really good... but i found out they dont devein their shrimp. cooked or not, thats poopoo inside those shrimp. i dont eat poopoo.
(3)
Jo L.
The food was really tasty! We ordered the seafood beignet, 2 oyster platters, and a Boudreaux pizza --- SOOO DELICIOUS! We had a party of 8 and everyone loved it! However, the service was bad/terrible. We had to wait a long time before she took our order (~30+ minutes) until I finally flagged someone down. I was literally sitting there thinking we had ordered at LEAST drinks! ha! She wasn't attentive to us and every time we needed something, we had to flag someone else down to help. Overall, the staff didn't work as a team because no one was helping her, but she didn't ask anyone to help so we were often left unattended. It was later in the evening too, so staff was paying more attention to cleaning and closing up over being a waiter/waitress. Overall, the food was great and we all ate a ton! They just need to reconsider their current staff and probably rehire some new ones.
(4)
Jacob R.
I love the outdoor seating. Great atmosphere, the inside is much too noisy. This is our first time in New Orleans, and we found this place on yelp. Tried the crawfish beignet after rave reviews. Not worth the $13, it's all cheese. Also ordered the seafood platter to split between my husband and I. Be warned, all fried. But that is expected.
(3)
Sonia R.
One of the best places in New Orleans with great New Orleans' food. Wide selection with all the classics - red beans and rice, po boys- and plenty of other non-New Orleans' food. I liked everything I had except the entree that I actually ordered which was the crab cake poboy, which I thought was too dry. One of my friends got their fish of the day and another got the seafood beignet ( stuffed with crawfish, jalapeno peppers, onions).. Both were perfect and flavorful. We also shared their garlic and feta fries. Garlic. Feta . Fries. Three of my favorite things combined in one dish. I've never been here for brunch but intend to though I've heard the line is crazy long as this place is so popular and rightfully so
(4)
Brian C.
The Boudreaux is the best pizza with ingredients like roasted garlic, cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, scallions, and a garlic butter reduction, all on top of a fresh, homemade crust. This pizza was big enough to satisfy two to three people. The ribs looked and smelled great. One of our eating companions had the Cajun Cuban which looked really good. I am looking forward to returning here for another meal. Parking is of course on the street, but it is located off of Canal in Mid City, so it isn't too difficult to find a good spot, unless you are handicapped probably.
(5)
Gabe R.
I loved this place upon my 1st visit and I've actually never been inside the restaurant. My mom and uncle were in town from Indiana and wanted a seafood platter ( she get's one every single time she comes to Nola and eats like 3 shrimp), i had my 2 tween daughters and we were dressed very casual. So Katie's fit our scenario. We got here at 4:30 on a Saturday not having had lunch and were immediately seated outside as we requested. We started off with the chargrilled oysters as my mom told her brother all about them. I of course told him cautiously "the best are at Drago's so I'm not sure if these will measure up" WRONG! Shocked as I was they were almost as good if not as good. Absolutely delish and the oysters were big! My mom and uncle each got their own seafood platters with the extra softshell crab. The crabs seemed a little small to me but that could be because of the late season. Everything was fried to perfection. ( i know cuz I had to eat part of mom's.....smh). I got the lasagna. The lasagna is cooked individually in little casserole bowls that they serve it in. A little too salty but tasty none the less. My daughters got a grilled shrimp platter and fettucine alfredo and seemed satisfied. I love how it's right in a neighborhood. The next door neighbors were bbq'ing right by us. It felt like we were just hanging out and the waiter was a buddy just bringing us food. We got there so early that there wasn't a crowd but i hear it gets packed. I'll have to stop back by again and try some other things and actually go inside the place. Definitely on a return trip list.
(4)
Linda T.
OMG.....the best garlic stuffed oysters ever!!!!! The food was amazing and the service was great too. Not much of a wait for a Friday night but we sat outside maybe that helped. It was my husbands first experience for oysters and the fact that he liked it having food texture issues is definitely a major compliment. I would go again only if it was closer to Houston.
(5)
David C.
My wife and I have been here a couple of times over the past few months. We've never been disappointed. The food is awesome, ambiance is wonderful, and the service is outstanding. We have identified it as one of the best places in the city, and we try to spread the word as much as possible whenever friends visit.
(5)
Drew L.
Great food, interesting combinations, NOLA specials. You can't go wrong eating @ Katie's! Had the BBQ Shrimp Pasta over flatbread, delicious! Plenty of on-street parking and a lot just across the street. Excellent staff, prompt service - come hungry!
(5)
Crystal H.
Amazing food and service! We had dinner here while in town for a bachelorette party.. We asked if we could decorate the table and they did it for us! We supplied to small decorations and when we arrived it was set up so nice! The food is absolutely amazing! Great place where the locals go !
(5)
Hines R.
"the legend" poboy was hands down the best sandwich I have ever had. The only drawback about the place was how loud it is.
(4)
Niki M.
I hit up Katie's Saturday evening for some pre pub crawling munchies. This was imperative in sustaining my abilities to drink throughout the evening! Since our upcoming pub crawl was a "tacky" theme, and we were dressed full on redneck, we decided to sit outside as to not draw too much attention. This attempt really didn't work since me (Sissy) and my husband (Bud) started a conversation with everyone who walked by. Everyone seemed to get a big kick out of us...though some didn't know if it was a joke, or if we really talked and dressed like that. Anyhoo... Service and food were both great. Our server had fun getting in on our redneck act, inquiring as to when my baby was due, fussing at Bud for being an alcoholic, etc. I immediately checked in on Yelp and got a deal for 10% off of all appetizers. Winning! We decided to just share some appetizers. We got the crawfish beignet. I would say this is more like a calzone vs. a beignet because it wasn't fried, it was baked. Nonetheless, it was delicious, though pretty pricey at $12.95. We also got the Boudreaux pizza. With garlic cream sauce, tender cochon du lait and roasted garlic, it's one of my favorite things on the menu. We finished our snacking off with an order of crabcakes. I thought the cakes were just o.k., but my other friend loved them. I really enjoyed the Remoulade sauce. Bud thought the sauce tasted like thousand island dressing...but he's a redneck and this was his first time to the big city, so what does he know? Next time for Katie's will be for the brunch, which has bottomless mimosas for $15. Again, winning!
(4)
Rachel D.
A disclaimer - I went twenty minutes before they close but to be honest, they are always so busy during lunch it's hard to get in so I went after the rush. I was headed to Houston's but decided to stay in the neighborhood and eat local and I'm sorry I did. My coffee tasted old and was barely warm, and egg dish was barely warm. Honestly, like another reviewer here I wonder how a restaurant can keep their brand up when they are capable of serving such underwhelming food. I should have gone to Houston's where the reason they are successful and always crowded is because they deserve it - they serve delicious food consistently.
(2)
Shuo H.
Yay for local flavors :) warning: do not come here to eat if you're on a diet haha... Maybe it's just me, but Groupon is probably my (2nd) main source of how to decide which places to try. Katie's is a neighborhood place, and everyone's super friendly. There's plenty of street parking, so no worries about parking meters or anything. The food was yum! What we had: -Crawfish beignet: spicy with a hint of sweet, creamy (cause of the cheese), all highlighting the crawfish goodness :) I liked the marriage of flavors. -Atchafalaya pizza: topped with seafood goodies :) the crust was super thin and overall delish! the grilled garlic adds a very nice touch (I LOVE garlic). -Fried green tomato and shrimp poor boy: I'm sorry New Orleans, but after trying different poor boys from different places, I decided that I just don't like poor boys in general :(... so my opinion for this one would be very biased... Maybe it's cause at dinner time I eat really healthy most of the time (fish, or veggies, and fruits only), but I ended up with a huge tummy ache :( though I enjoyed my time here, I hate having an upset stomach after eating... or maybe it's cause I'm slightly lactose intolerant -.- oh why do I do this to myself?
(4)
Jillian R.
I never knew about Katie's until my then-significant other told me that it was a total hidden gem and insist that we go there for dinner. We sat outside on a warm summer night as dusk began to fall and I must say, I was truly impressed with the ambiance. The feta cheese and garlic covered french fries were to die for and the veggie pizza was delicious. The outside of Katie's is landscaped beautifully with flora and fauna of all sorts. I returned recently to Katie's for Sunday brunch this past month. I'd called beforehand to try to make a reservation and before I could finish inquiring if they took them the flustered sounding girl that had picked up told me, "No, we don't take reservations." A little put-off but understanding that Sunday brunch is super busy, we headed that way anyway. The crowd of people waiting for a table spilled out onto the side streets where you saw groups of hungover college girls sitting on a curb nursing mimosas and older couples trying to duck into the shade of the meager awnings and overhangs. My group of 5 waited hungover in the heat for about an hour while we side-eyed the folks that had been finished for 20 minutes and continued to sit at their table anyway. FINALLY we scored a nice table outside. The service was only so-so. Our server had clearly bitten off more than he could chew with all of the outdoor tables and we ended up going inside to the bar ourselves to get refills on our water/mimosas/coffee/bloody mary's. The food took FOR.EV.ER to come out. I ended up having to leave early because I had work and we had been waiting 45 minutes for any food to appear. My dining companions told me they continued to wait for half an hour until the crowd had cleared out and the server reappeared, confessing that the kitchen had lost our ticket. The food was brought out lukewarm with errors in the order and nothing was comped or taken off of the bill. Very little apologies were offered and, although the manager was in the house nothing else was ever done to remedy the situation. Katie's food is really, really good and they aren't short on any business but I think they need to step their service game up to accommodate the high volume of customers that come in. For now I'm giving them 3 stars, although their food is worthy of more.
(3)
Jenny S.
Meh. It was a Monday and Liuzza's was closed, so I went to Katie's. The chargrilled oysters were fantastic, I will definitely say that. But my artichoke and red pepper soup was room temp at best. I was really disappointed. My friend's red beans were also barely warm. The greens in my salad were somewhat wilted and just didn't seem that fresh. It wasn't awful, but it also wasn't good.
(2)
Ashley M.
I have eaten here a couple of times now and everything I have ever gotten has been really good! This visit I got the veggie muffeletta (half) and it was huge! Seemed like a decent price too. Some of the entrees are a bit pricey (about $20 avg) but you can get cheaper stuff and it's still great! We also tried the seafood stuffed mushrooms appetizer and it was fabulous! A bit crowded inside but doable. Good waitstaff.
(5)
Jeroen D.
I'd happily drive the 1.5h to get here just to eat the conchon de lait. It's finger licking good. I had it on their Legend Poboy and on the Boudreaux pizza. It's incredible. Besides great food, the atmosphere is inviting and makes you feel like you're a local. Great fast friendly service makes this a must stop every time I'm in NoLa
(5)
May W.
oh katie's, how do i love your $10 pizzas on thursday nights! it is the best thing to happen to thursdays since seinfeld and friends was cancelled. the office took that prize for a little while but katie's has firmly taken that title now. i love their pizzas. they're some of the best in the city. i've been to many italian and pizza joint that have bragged about their pizzas. but they've always disappointed me. i anxiously wait for thursdays to sink my teeth into that one-of-a-kind boudreaux. it's the kind of pizza that will make a jewish person forgot that pulled pork isn't kosher. but that person will not care when they munch on heaven on earth. it is honestly that good. their salads and pastas are good too. but my friends and i have always said that the next time we go there, we will try the barge, a WHOLE french loaf filled with fried shrimp, oysters and catfish. but then we go there on thursday and forget about everything else on the menu that isn't pizza. our pocketbooks and stomachs never complain. 4 stars because of the popularity of this place. the wait is consistently 1/2 hour or longer. but they haven't worked out a good system for people waiting. they either crowd around the very tiny entrance way or they mingle around the front of the place, blocking any newcomers from coming in. or they completely take over the bar so if you don't want to wait and eat at the bar, you can't even get to the tables or the bartender to get any drinks. it needs to be more manageable. especially on their popular times like thursday pizza nights and sunday brunches. they know that the crowds will come on those days. the staff should plan accordingly.
(4)
Oscar C.
Hands down! BEST COCHON Ive had in NOLA. All the food here is incredible. Don't miss the Bourdeaux pizza, as featured on Triple D. Also, the Cuban sandwich I remember was pretty delicious. Just try Katie's. you won't be disappointed. Your belt line might not be too happy, but your tummy will be.
(5)
Lyssa N.
I didn't have a great experience on my visit here but it wasn't terrible either. We came in for dinner on a Saturday night and was quoted a 30 min wait. There really wasn't a waiting area inside except for the bar which was fully packed so we waited outside. Our table was ready within 20 minutes. However, it was a tiny table by the door, which was next to the hostess stand which was also next to the bar. I despise those kinds of table just because there are always people hovering around your table while you eat which ruins any kind of dining experience. On to the food and drinks! We ordered the chargrilled oysters and colossal onion rings for appetizers and loved them both. I could've actually eaten another order of oysters! For drinks, I had the strawberry mojito, which was pretty weak. For entrees, I ordered off of their special menu the smoked double pork chop and he ordered the catch of the day special. Both dishes were tasty. We were too full by the end of the main course to order dessert which is pretty sad because I'm usually a huge dessert person. Service was excellent. I think I'll come back and try other items from their regular menu....3.5 stars for this time around though.
(3)
Dr W.
Unbelievable service by our waiter named Taylor. Seemed like a knowledgable local. The burger was sub par.
(5)
Stephanie P.
I was in New Orleans for the first time last weekend and looking to fuel up the night before a half marathon. We decided to try Katie's for dinner as we were meeting some friends and wanted to try and please a variety of palates. Katie's seemed to have a nice little variety to choose from. It was a Saturday night around 6:30pm and we waited a good hour to be seated. Yes this is annoying at any establishment, but at least it sends me the message that this place must be good! It's small, quaint, and there's a plaque on the outside by the door showing where the water line was from Katrina. That was pretty amazing to comprehend as it was clearly over my head. The bar inside was packed but we were able to get a glass of wine to tide us over before out table was ready ($7 glass). They are famous for their chargrilled oysters, which are grilled in the shell with butter and parmesan. They were delicious although both myself and my tablemate were picking pieces of shell out of our mouths. I'm not sure if the oyster shell chips off under the heat? I also ordered one of their veggie pizzas with portobello mushrooms and bell peppers. It arrived on a small, elevated wire rack with allowed the bottom of the crust to stay crispy. Nice touch. My food items were about $25 for the two. Service was friendly and the food came out in a fairly timely manner despite the full house. Our server barely passed the water test, but I'll give it to her as she didn't flinch at all when I asked for 3 separate checks.
(4)
Bert M.
Great place for lunch or quick supper. Local cuisine at its best with the NOLA style added to it. Cochon de lait (BBQ pulled pork) was very good and the wait staff was prompt an attentive. If your a tourist in town, definitely a place to experience. ENJOY!!
(4)
Victoria T.
I kept hearing good reviews about this place so i decided to check it out. The place is not that big so it gets packed pretty quickly. I ordered the fried calamari as an appetizer which was fairly good with the marinara sauce. I decided to order pasta as an entree, you get a choice of your pasta noodle, sauce, and toppings. I picked the penne pasta with marinara sauce with shrimp. The portion for the pasta was okay, i expected more. I will come back to try their pizzas though, I keep hearing good reviews on their pizzas.
(4)
Kevin B.
Damn good gumbo. The fries on the fried catfish platter are crispy and just the right amount of seasoning. The catfish was perfectly cooked with the right amount of crunch. It's a gem in mid city you must try.
(4)
Brandon R.
I don't give many five stars but this place is definitely getting one. On a recent trip to New Orleans for a family wedding we stopped in as Katie's was on our must-go-list as we are huge fans of DDD. I had the Boudreaux and although a pizza didn't seem like much of the New Orleans fare, it was AMAZING. As the menu states it does take a bit longer to cook than other dishes so your party will be eating before you... Small price to pay for the goodness that is the Boudreaux pizza. The Cochon is amazing. Never thought about pulled pork on a pizza but it hits the spot. The crust is very thin but tasty and lends more of the taste to the spinach and homemade mozzarella and garlic cream sauce. There is also fresh garlic on the top of the pizza. At first you would think it's a bit overpowering but everything blends perfectly. A+ all the way! This is definitely a winner and is definitely a must-try. The service was great as the owner even makes the rounds to ask how you are doing. She even noticed that I was the only one at my table without a plate, which was okay because I was waiting on the amazing pizza.
(5)
Kim-Thao H.
OH GAWDDD! Now I finally know why so many of my friends dine here! It was my first time there with two of my dear friends, and we ordered a few of the highly recommended items including the chargrilled oysters, the crawfish beignet, and two of their pizzas. The oysters were out of this world!!! I actually think they might be better the Drago's famous chargrilled oysters. The flavor, the sauce, just simply perfection! The crawfish beignet was also another winner, but beware, if you're not one who likes anything too creamy or cheesy, STAY AWAY! And if you're counting calories? STAY AWAY FROM IT LIKE IT'S A PLAGUE! The two pizzas we ordered were the Atchafalaya and the Boudreaux. The Atchafalaya was our favorite! If you're looking for a pizza that represents NOLA, this is it! It's topped with oysters, shrimp, crawfish, crabcake, bellpeppers, garlic, and tabasco. Now if that doesn't sound like heaven then I don't know what does. We ordered the Boudreaux because it was featured on the Food Network, but when we tried it we wondered why this particular one. It's not like it was bad, but for something that was presented on TV, we all expected it to be extraordinary, and it just wasn't. Nonetheless, my experience at Katie's was not spoiled by one tiny disappointment. I honestly can't wait to be back to try some new goodies! P.S. Katie's is known for their pizzas, so if you want a good first experience, I'd recommend trying at least one!
(5)
Jm B.
This place is great! Relaxed atmosphere and the food is delicious. Love the brunch on Sundays and variety on the menu. I've always had a pleasant experience and the staff is friendly! My husband is very picky and this is his favorite NOLA restaurant.
(5)
Lane A.
Located in mid-city on an obscure side street, this place has it goin' on! I met up with some friends for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We sat outside because the weather was amazing. I arrived late due to parking difficulties. There basically is no parking. It's pretty much...find an empty space on the street and squeeze in. The staff was friendly and attentive...and so were the other patrons. It was an incredibly friendly atmosphere. We started with an order of Jenny's Garlic feta Fries. Swimming in garlic buttercream, bell peppers, and feta cheese...they were incredible. Worth having a heart attack over. For my main, I ordered the Cochon De Lait Po-boy. This was one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten. I am usually not a fan of pork, but this was well worth it! This is definitely an establishment that I will return to!
(5)
Dorothy A.
Katie's is one of our favorite neighborhood spots - unfortunately, the neighborhood it's in is about 800 miles away from where we presently live. Otherwise, we'd be in here weekly. Great menu with super fresh food executed well. New Orleans classics life Muffelatta's with a fresh spin. I had a catfish po'boy that completely dispelled my previously conceived notion that I didn't like catfish. It was light, flaky, crispy and delicious! Our server was terrific too - almost wanted him to sit down and join us for lunch he was such a pleasure to chat with!
(3)
Cookie Monster S.
The food is always excellent. However, it is very difficult to hold a normal conversation due to the abnormally loud interiors. Please please add some acoustic treatments to this space so we can enjoy the tasty food without a throbbing headache.
(4)
Katie H.
This place is delicious. We went on a Tuesday and it was packed I can't imagine what it's like on the weekend. I feel like this restaurant can probably do no wrong we had the Jenny fries which were amazing and the vegetarian muffuletta.
(5)
Dalan C.
Thought I'd give this place a try after seeing it on Diners, Dives, and Drive-In. Had the most awesome pizza.... The Boudreaux cochon de lait, roasted garlic, fresh spinach, red onions, scallions, and garlic butter cream reduction The pizza had a super thin crust that was totally crispy. Flavortown for sure and a must get. Then we had the ribs, soft and again FLAVORTOWN!! Scottie's Cnn Blackberry & Jalapeno Ribs slow cooked baby back ribs marinated in our tangy and spicy blackberry and jalapeno bbq sauce; served with your choice of two sides (see below) Finally we shared a bunch of fried seafood. Good but I would opt to try a different pizza. But the dish was huge!! Seafood Platter piles of shrimp, crawfish, catfish, and oysters fried to perfection, served with some onions rings and fries This place is a happening and gets crowded.
(4)
Megan T.
Came here for dinner with local and out of town friends. Service was great and food was even better! I had the chargrilled oysters, seafood beignet, and blackberry jalapeño ribs. Washed it all down with a couple of Abita grapefruit. Highly recommend the seafood beignet!
(4)
Joel L.
This is what I would call muchos bueno. Definitely coming back. Shrimp po-boy was on point. Probably the best glass of water I've ever had. Great onion rings. Great outdoor dining.
(5)
Sarah M.
Just picked up lunch from this cute Mid-City spot, and I can't wait to go back. Ordered the cochon de lait (with creole coleslaw) + sweet potato fries (that came with this sweet/spicy sauce).. and it was exactly what I was looking for. Not too heavy, but really filling.. and delicious! The staff was really friendly.. and while I waited at the bar for pick up I noticed this ENORMOUS jar of jalapeno infused vodka. They use it for bloody maries, martinis, and shots.. and if it wasn't middle of the work day, I would have ordered a bloody mary stat. I guess that will have to wait for weekend brunch. Their menu for brunch looks incredible.. and from the other yelpers' reviews, I know I have to return stat. And what's this I read about bottomless drinks? Hi friend. This place speaks my language.. and pleases my stomach. All things are a win in my book.
(4)
Elvis C.
I'm giving this place a 4 star rating only because of the food. Food was GREAT. Service however, sucked. Probably some of the worst service ever. The staff here, all seemed to have this attitude that they are better than everyone. Took about 20 minutes before the guy took our order.....never once stopped by to offer more drinks.....which is a huge loss for them, because I would have had another few drinks. Overall, the experience was goood and the food did not disappoint....but I really hate restaurants that think that they don't have to provide excellent service because they have been on TV or whatever. 4 stars, but wouldn't go back.
(4)
huong t.
For such a popular mid city spot I didn't think the space would be soo cramped? I almost felt maybe it would've been better for us to eat outside. Service I would say was just ok. It wasn't terribly busy for lunch so I don't understand why our waiter was not attentive. I enjoyed the dish I got which was the legend poboy. My sister ordered the crawfish beignet appetizer that thing was massive like half a calzone. Speaking of massive so is there onion rings. I loved how they had all the different bottles of Louisiana Tabasco Sauce. I've yet to see that any other restaurant. We had the pumpkin praline cheesecake for dessert. It was soo good I'd gladly order a whole 1 for the holidays if it was available. I need to go back to try their chargrilled oysters.
(3)
Laney P.
Katie's is aweeesome. Seriously you can order anything. The seating outside is SO NICE, they even have heaters for when it's chilly. Plus it's pooch friendly. All of the appetizers are great. The blue cheese bacon fries are my new jam, but the garlic feta are great too. It's all great. The St. Louie po boy is my shizzz. Fried oysters, bacon, and provel cheese. It's SO GOOD. add the provel cheese to any po boy. You won't be sorry. The fried oyster platter is amazing. They're not too heavily breaded - just perfect. I always get the sweet potato fries.
(4)
Michael P.
We stopped in on on a trip to New Orleans because of the Triple D feature, and Wow! this little place is worth the trip. As a Texan, I'm no expert on crab cakes, but the ones we got as appetizers were huge and chock full of crab meat. I had The Legend (Shrimp and Cochon de Lait Po Boy) and it was amazing. The shrimp was fine, it didn't add a lot to the sandwich overall, but the Cochon de Lait was one of the best things I've ever eaten. It was potently garlicky, which I love, and just a bit spicy. A few sprinkles of the habanero Tabasco sauce that they had on the table sealed the deal. Pair with Abita Amber (on tap) to cool off, and you will not be disappointed.
(5)
Randy J.
You can't get much better than this when you're looking for a great neighborhood restaurant. As many others have said, the chargrilled oysters are delicious! We also tried the Boudreaux pizza and the lasagna...both were tasty. One of the best attributes of this place is the vibe. The staff was so friendly...I can't wait to go back!
(5)
John B.
An absolute gem. We were determined to hit a Diners, Drive-ins and Dives restaurant in New Orleans, and boy did we pick the right place. Excellent food, fun atmosphere and an overall great experience. I had the kalamata muffuletta and it was insanely good. A little bit out of the way and totally unassuming from the outside, but don't let that deter you. Highly recommend.
(5)
Adler M.
Absolutely fantastic service by all staff and exceptionally delicious food. Had a Po boy called 'The Legend', which might have been the best Po boy I've ever had
(5)
Katherine H.
Started out with cheese fries with debris gravy; the gravy had a really great flavor to it. Boyfriend had the bacon blue cheese burger which was absolutely massive, definitely couldn't eat the entire thing in one sitting. Chef's didn't skimp on the blue cheese or the bacon which is always appreciated. I had Katherine's Cajun Cuban which was a delicious pressed sandwich featuring melt-in-your-mouth smokey cochon de lait. The only disappointment was the side of onion rings that my boyfriend got with his burger, they were very bland and kinda soggy, definitely lacked the crunch that I desire from fried food. My cuban sandwich came with a side of potato chips but I was way too full to even make a dent in the pile. The pizzas that were coming out of the kitchen looked really delicious, I'll have to get one of those if I ever return.
(4)
Jessica M.
I feel like I should pull out a hula skirt and start dancing. The hula girl pizza it's like a song in my mouth. Like I open my mouth and some hawaiian music starts playing. Open song close chew open song close chew open. You get the idea. Delicious awesome and clearly a new favorite. I am in love with your pizza Katie. I will come back for you I promise I won't be gone for long. Oh and your garlic fries I'm gonna need some more of that too thanks! I'm not a traitor theos I love you too I'm just spreading the love!
(5)
Molly B.
I have good news and bad news. The bad news: DO NOT ORDER THE CHEESE FRIES. This was a pick-up order so I couldn't do anything about this terrible appetizer. There was about a 1/4 cup of shredded cheese sprinkled sparingly on rock hard fries. Not rock hard because they were cold (I ate them immediately so they were still warm), they were just overcooked, or whatever you do to make fries hard and chewy. I can't believe I spent $7 on such a puny order of cheese fries, especially when there was hardly any cheese. If the fries weren't God Awful I would have put my own cheese on. I'm a fry lover, this was the first time in my life I haven't finished an order. The Good News: Their pizza is shockingly good! I ordered the Margarita Marinara and it was really flavorful and addicting. It's a thin crust but not a crispy crust (I'm not a fan of crispy crust). The cheese was wonderful and was paired really well with the fresh basil. Yum! From my experience I've learned that you need to order the onion rings and pizza and stay far, far away from the cheese fries and vinaigrette dressing.
(3)
Lola N.
Their food is just okay! With so much competition in New Orleans, it surprises me that there is such a following here. With that said, I have not had their brunch or pizza, which is what they are known for. Maybe if they reduced their menu and fine-tuned some items, it would be better. I have been here several times and waited to be wowed every time. Most of the appetizers are okay... the crabcakes are meh. The highlights - the eggplant fries and chargrilled oysters. I give their oysters 5 stars. Best item on the menu. None of their entrees or sandwiches stick out in my mind. Their drinks can be either really good or just okay. I am interested in their brunch, but I have been let down so many times by the rest of their menu that I'll probably keep going to Atchafalaya for brunch in the city.
(3)
Alana L.
Dear Katie's, I dream of your Margarita Pizza on a weekly basic. Your fried green tomato and shrimp po-boy should have its own Facebook Fan Page. Your cheese bread is my new best friend. The onion rings cause my taste buds to sings and dance. And your white chocolate bread pudding -oh, I've died and entered Heaven. Loving each and ever bite you serve, Me!
(5)
A. B.
Nice little place. Over crowded at lunch. Very sweet hostess and friendly staff. Had a bleu cheese bacon burger. Not the best I've had, but not the worst either. Overall a nice experience, just a bit too cramped and crowded for my preference. Would be better if not during a peak time.
(3)
Kim G.
Bottomless Bloody Mary's, mimosas, sangria...Awesome. Best part: our server (Murphy) was ON TOP of refills, love that we never had to flag him down or ask! Chicken and waffles were solid. Everything else looked great, can't wait to go back!
(4)
Mandy C.
A friend brought me to Katie's a year ago and whenever I'm in New Orleans it's the first place I go. The chargrilled oysters are a MUST! They were featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, however they are none of the above. They are a gem of a neighborhood restaurant with a great family running it. Scott, the chef and owner is friendly and can be seen chatting with guests and his mom, Katie herself, is very visible. I love this place and recommend it to anyone who will listen.
(5)
Robinskii G.
little restaurant in a small neighbor hood. easy to miss. Came into town to visit family, and they took us here to order everything, we got: mini crab cakes and Crawfish Beignet (must have) , delicious! flavorful! entree for 5 ppl to share: the barge, which is the longest po boys sandwich, stuffed with fried shrimp, catfish, and oysters. Cochon De Lait pizza. Never had bread pudding before, first time having it, and it was just perfect.
(5)
Peggy B.
Great New Orleans neighborhood restaurant. Service was excellent by Leo. When I did my Yelp check in, I received a free large onion ring order. They were large and well breaded, very good. Started off with Spinach & Crab Bisque. It was Delicious! Followed up with the wedge salad. It was large enough to split, which we did, and very good. Ended lunch with the Crayfish Beignet. It is a must order, very good. Crayfish and crabmeat were very generous in the dishes! Would order all of the same dishes again. Highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)
Matt C.
After careful consideration, given my out-of-towner status, my girlfriend and I decided we would find Katie's... how did I miss that they don't serve brunch on a Saturday? I could have sworn their website said... well, nevermind. It really seems like it could be a chill place - nice servers, decent (albeit safe) music playing, etc. We ordered brunch drinks and stared at the menu wondering how we missed this key element! I made sure to leave the server a few extra $$ as we walked out before ordering food...
(3)
Victoria W.
Excellent food, service and drinks. For a starter we got fries with cheese and gravy. yummmmm. Both opted for a sandwich for dinner- Dad got a half muffuletta.. this is the largest "Half" sandwich i've ever seen! It was huge! I got a roast beef poboy and was not at all disappointed! For dessert we took a pumpkin pecan cheesecake to-go. SO GOOD! Definitely will be back!
(5)
Dick L.
Just OK. Crab cakes were delicious with big chunks of meat but the poboys were so so. We got the barge - a novelty poboy filling a whole French loaf - but the shrimp and oysters were a bit over done
(3)
Elaine M.
As a strong supporter of Mid-City merchants, at the first mention of this place from neighbors I chose to go for lunch with some fairly high hopes. It was the first day of the beginning of my holidays and dammit, I wanted to celebrate with some pasta! The inside of the restaurant had a well placed layout and relaxing atmosphere. They have plenty of staff available but not so much customers. I ordered a cider cocktail from their specialty drinks list and inquired about the flavor from our good natured server. She informed me with some awe, that her last table said "It was the best drink they'd ever tasted." Of course I ordered it but I'm not sure how I felt about that apple juice and tequila with a large dose of cinnamon floating in and coating my glass and mouth. The previous customer must have had a very interesting pallet to appreciate this drink that much. On to the eggplant fries which were originaldelightfully crispy thin slices of lightly battered and fried fresh eggplant. That is the only thing I'd go back for though. Sadly, my pasta was bland, mostly butter as opposed to creamy cheese. And sadly it also contained a heaping helping of those tiny rubbery little crawfish the size of your pinky fingernail. My husband, "a meat and potatoes Irishman" ordered the rosemary chicken and mashed potatoes, of course. The smallest amount of effort could have made this plate work. There are so many tiny little fresh twists on spices and/or herbs that could have been used on this dish, aside from just rosemary. It's one of those blank slate, versatile kind of meals. But that doesn't mean serve it blank! This place has potential, a little extra creative effort with the food could really go a long way. Even if it's just for the holidays, people appreciate that. I do.
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Edward B.
There are few things that get you excited about a meal like the smell of the smoker outside Katie's on Iberville as you walk in the front door. It's hard to not run to the door when it hits you. We went a couple weeks back for a laid-back dinner-for-two. We started with a dozen char-grilled oysters. Chef Scott has this dish down, with just the right amount of butter and cheese on the oysters, along with tasty french bread slices for dippin'. Softshells were running good that visit, so I had the special: softshell crab over fettucini pasta, topped with a creamy crawfish sauce. It's one of those wicked-overkill dishes that you just can't pass up. Eat the crab, nibble at the pasta, bring the rest home for a great pasta leftover if you don't want to overindulge. My wife did the build-your-own pasta--Chef Scott's comments on why this is on his menu inspired a separate blog post I'll do later this week. She got rigatoni with chicken in a creamy alfredo sauce. The chicken was grilled nicely and the sauce subtely seasoned for a good match. We usually let Chef surprise us for dessert, and he rarely steers us wrong. This time it was "Red Velvet Elvis" cake...deadly! Drinks-I had a couple of Abita Ambers, wife had a couple of glasses of the house Pinot Grigio. A great meal on a lovely spring evening!
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Ande V.
Went to Katie's about a month ago and it was great. Stuffed mushrooms and the grilled seafood platter... Can't wait to do it again. Service was very attentive and friendly. It's not your average dine and go establishment .... The owners really care if the guests are enjoying their experience. I live in New Orleans and have many friends who frequent Katie's not only for the food, but just to grab a cocktail and relax. Real food... Real people.... That's what New Orleans is about.
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TONY F.
I've been in the hospitality industry for 20+ years with 18 years in management and have never experienced a seating policy so moronic such as the one which is enforced at Katies. After arriving and telling the hostess it would be a party of two I was asked if my entire party had arrived? I notified her that my lunch date was parking as finding parking is very challenging in the area even with the lot they have which was full. I was told the wait would be 30+ minutes. As a table opened the host refused to seat me as my lunch date still hadn't arrived. This was 5 minutes later. As I'm waiting for another person to clean the table with no sense of urgency another 2 top became available. Two other groups of two arrived and were seated before me even though they arrived after I did. I expressed how horrible this policy was from a customer service standpoint and was told "We're a small restaurant" and that was all. That was the excuse. I wasn't one person attempting to hold a 6 top. I would've taken the exact same amount of table space had I chosen to dine alone. This type of poor decision making and absurd "policy making" screams lack of common sense and zero training. I'm not a tourist. I'm a local and have dined there many times before for Sunday brunch. I also live within 2 miles of this destination. I regularly come in contact with many tourists and locals alike who respect my opinion on dining destinations in NOLA. There are 800 dining destinations in New Orleans and I will never spend another dollar in this place of business or recommend it to anyone native or tourist. This policy needs to change immediately. I instead traveled 3 blocks away to Neyows which has great food and was promptly seated.
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Penny K.
What a great place!! Our new favorite restaurant in New Orleans. Everything we ordered from oysters to soft shell crab special, through dessert... All unbelievably delicious. Such friendly, lovely service. We could not have been happier or more satisfied. We will definitely return on a regular basis
(5)
Michael S.
I did our usual Wednesday night at Katie's tonight and I was really torn between indulging in Steak Night or just getting one of the super good pizzas...well, we did both! We ordered the ribeye special & Terranova Pizza. Both we just off the charts tonight! Tonight, we just sat at the bar and Trisha was our server, she was great and Murphy is also always great too. The place was just packed tonight too...I guess the word is out on Steak Night on Wednesdays! Pizza Night on Thursday is always another one of our favorites. This is just an update to my other review but, if you haven't been back to Katie's since they reopened you need to stop in!
(5)
Dorian T.
I just ate at Katie's for the first time this week. The food was great especially the charbroiled oysters. My only complaint is that the tables were too small to accommodate all of the good food we ordered.
(4)
Katie T.
I love to eat at Katie's, food is always so good there. I had the eggs Benedict when we went for brunch last week and I like it on a biscuit better than on an English muffin and there was no problem with them making that change for me. I loved how the dish wasn't swimming in Hollandaise sauce, it had just enough for each bite to have a good amount. The service is always great, there is always someone making sure your drinks are full or your food is what you want and how you want it. Not to mention the nice lady who I think owns the restaurant greets you at the door and makes sure everything in the place is going smoothly. If you want to go to brunch though, I suggest going before 9:00 because you'll be waiting outside if you don't. I haven't had the pizza yet, but they look delicious and I hear they are. That will be my next pizza excursion.
(5)
Keri L.
Stopped by there today for my birthday lunch! I've been wanting to try the place for a while. We weren't paying attention to the time and we arrived after closing. Honest mistake. There were people outside and the door was open. We were snapped at and told they were closed. Our response, "oh ok" and then we turned to leave. We were then followed outside and berated as if we tried to rob the place or something. My boyfriend and I just looked at each other stunned and looked at her like she was crazy. I won't be going back. I don't care how good the food is. I won't hand over my money to people who treat their customers this way. It was totally uncalled for and ridiculous.
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Laila B.
Oh Katie. I really, really want to like you. You're a neighborhood anchor, you've got that cute little outdoor seating area and you even have bottomless mimosas for Sunday brunch! I hope you don't read this because I hate to hurt your feelings but then again, I hope you do so perhaps you can make some adjustments and we can be better friends. We were lured in by $10 pizza night, which is every Thursday. Also, the website said creamy tomato-basil soup (one of my favorites!), stuffed mirlitons and white beans for daily specials, yes please! Weirdly, only one of the specials posted was actually a special. Beef vegetable, no thanks. We had more than ample time to wait for our food and this is what I noticed. Our server was really sweet. The place seemed full of neighbors and regulars, always a good sign. The staff/service didn't seem to have a real sense of urgency but it was all so friendly that I didn't mind. The food. I had the gumbo since they had no tomato-basil soup. Very good, spicy, full of sausage. The rice was of the long-ago cooked, rather hard variety but that's usually my gripe with gumbo everywhere and so it's probably my fault for not asking them to leave it out. The boyfriend's BLT salad was huge, had plenty of blue cheese and bacon but no tomato. Isn't that what the "T" stands for? Then we had the Boudreaux pizza, which was AWFUL. I had to pick all through it to find any meat and when I did, it was a couple tiny scraps. The pizza was burned and I don't mind some char but this was burned in a very unpleasant way. Very dry. Weirdly tasteless toppings. Disappointing. We'll be back to try other things but I will never order pizza here again.
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Stephen R.
Situated in a quaint section of Mid-City, Katie's pops up out of nowhere as you drive along Iberville. This is one of the worst roads maintenance wise in the city, but Katie's has that New Orleans charm that is unique to this city where a great restaurant can be nestled in between residential neighbors and it still works. The specials board outside the entrance is imposing. There are at least 6 or 7 specials every day, which is the number of entrees at some dining establishments. I was in the mood for seafood, but everybody from patrons to staff kept telling me to get the pork ribeye with collard greens. Batting off the suggestions left and right while sipping my Brooklyn lager I requested the scallop and crab meat pasta in a white wine cream sauce. Great decision. I saw a lot of fried seafood around the room and especially being softshell crab season I was worried I had made a naive selection, but was not disappointed when 5 FAT scallops came out grilled to perfection nestled in between lumps of blue crap deliciousness, smothered in cream sauce on a bed of angel hair pasta, garnished with green onions and paprika. Perfecto. I have also had the crab cake Poboy--highly recommended. And the pizza--also really decent. This is truly a gem that shines on the cracked streets of Mid-City. Just don't bottom out driving back up to Jeff Davis.
(5)
Daniel U.
Amazing Spot, Hidden Gem, Great Food, Amazing Service & Memorable For Sure!
(5)
Alisha B.
Amazing food, and yummy bottomless drinks! Our fantastic and friendly waitress Morgan gave our brunch that special touch by carpeting to our special requests with no questions asked... Kudos to her for having the while menu memorized too- even the specials!! All in all great little must go to hidden gem in a NO neighborhood! I'm here for another week, and will most def be back!
(5)
Ron C.
Many of my friends have had lunch @ Katie's and raved about it. Tonight four of us went there for dinner. The food was fantastic, the onion rings the best we have ever eaten, and the grilled oysters almost as good as Drago's! But the best part was the service. Our server Juli, a transplant from NY was over the top! She was friendly, professional, and probably one of the best we have ever had in our 50 years of New Orleans dining! I'm in a wheelchair and though Katie's doesn't have a ramp :-( on the way in, a customer offered and helped us get in. On the way out, a completely different customer offered assistance. I think they should have a ramp, but i still had a great experience. Katie's has a warm, friendly, neighborhood feeling. Everyone is nice, the prices are reasonable, the food is great! This represents what New Orleans is all about. You guys, especially Juli are doing a great job. Please keep it up , we will be back.
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Margaux B.
Stopped in with my sister Saturday around 4:30, nice small crowd. We got the garlic cheese bread appetizer, which is exactly what it sounds like, with marinara sauce. I decided on the cochon de lait with sweet potato fries, and my sister had the burger with onion rings. The rings were crispy, definitely underseasoned, if seasoned at all, which made me sad, but the fries revived me. What I don't appreciate is being charged $2.50 extra for fries because I hate chips ( that automatically come with the sandwiches) and i already spent $10 on the cochon. Their manager was really great, but the staff needs to get it together. Our server barely made eye contact, and she sat down at a table in plain view to cut lemons. I've been a server for years, and that's grounds for a write up. It makes guests feel like a hassle, and you look lazy. 5 stars because it was cozy, filling, convenient, quick, and they honored the Yelp checkin discount.
(5)
Kim M.
Fantastic grilled oysters to start. Muffeletta was good. White chocolate bread pudding was amazing. Service was very good. I disliked my blackberry basil margarita, it was not good at all. I told the staff, but they didn't take it away or off the tab :(
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Phil M.
I went here with my girlfriend for brunch. It was pricier than Baltimore (but how many places do 20$ for bottomless mimosa and food?). The wait staff was awesome the food great. The one downside was it took a while for food to come (but we got free cheese grits with an apology). Also our main course had something in it but they gave us it free.
(3)
SL M.
Great atmosphere and food. Service was great. Can't wait to go back!
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Erin M.
First time going to Katie's and I'm here to tell you it was the highlight of our eateries this trip! We had the crawfish beignet, chargrilled oysters, and a daily special which was panko breaded seabass over oyster artichoke dressing and a crawfish cream sauce. EVERYTHING we had was so freaking good, I can't begin to tell you. Not the lightest of choices but we can diet when we get home, right? Oysters were just as good as Drago's, Acme, or French Market restaurant. We've tried them all and these were right up there with the best of them. Presentation was great, the waiter was polite, helpful, and personable. There was a bit of a wait for the food, but we sat outdoors on a beautiful day and the drinks were plentiful and cold. LOVE this place and I would eat here every day if I could.
(5)
Ellen W.
Delicious food and friendly service. Definately try the crawfish beignet. Its worth every penny/calorie.
(4)
Maxime K.
I love Katie's, it's a real neighborhood gem. The servers are always kind and attentive and the food is delish. If you're looking for a spot to take a friend from out of town this place has a great NOLA vibe, feels really homey, but is so much cleaner than mom and pop shops tend to be. Try the seafood stuffed mushrooms, oh em gee, so yummy.
(5)
Coty G.
Came here for lunch today after several positive recommendations. This was a pleasant experience. The little hostess is a doll. The owner/chef came out and seated me and held a quick conversation. It was a wonderful experience. They were busy seeing as though it was lunch, but he still managed to come out, greet and get to know me and he even brought my iced tea to my table!! I ended up getting the shrimp poboy on French and couldn't be happier. The bread was so soft and the shrimp were friend just right. It was a good portion and the fries were seasoned impeccably! I want to say they used Tony Cacherie's on them but I don't know. Overall, I had a lovely experience and my server, Leonard, was quick an attentive! It was the best $18.00 I spent and I can't wait to go back. Another cool thing are the weekly specials. Today was all you can eat catfish for $14.95. If you're ever in the area you should check it out!!
(5)
Todd S.
Food was good, service good, but a funny smell ruined our experience. We've only been here for breakfast (twice now). They have several variations on Eggs Benedict that are pretty good - Regular (with Jalapeno hollandaise as an option) , pulled pork Benedict and today a special - Soft shell crab benedict. The crab was nicely done, however the Hollandaise lacked the oomph that I'm used to. Not sure whether it was not enough lemon or what but rather bland. The side of cheese grits were outstanding - creamy, clearly made with milk and wonderful. The coffee is quite good, and I'm a coffee snob. On the down-side, there's a awful smell in the place. Maybe its a post-Katrina flood issue, not sure, but its there and pervasive. The first time we thought it was the oysters. However, it was there also the second time and while not overwhelming, it was there. Very distracting from pretty good food. Of course, your nose gets used to any smell in 6 minutes, but that's not the point. If they can figure out that problem, I'd probably be a Sunday-morning regular.
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Greg S.
My wife and I had an afternoon lunch at Katie's after touring the aquarium on Saturday. We had seen the restaurant featured on DDD so we were anxious to give it a try. Awesome!! We were not disappointed. The food was great; I had a shrimp poboy and my wife had the fried shrimp platter. The shrimp were huge! It was enough to feed two people! We also ordered a Boudreaux pizza to go and ate it this evening after we got back home to Texas. The pizza was unique and pretty awesome. Scot the owner was nice enough to come and visit with us at out table and he signed a menu for us. Julie was our server and she was also very pleasant and efficient. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit to Katie's. We will do it again. t's amazing how this area has rebuilt after hurricane Katrina.
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Tracey J.
We have been eating at Katie's for a while. Ask Brandon for the 'James Bond Martini' it's not on the menu and he is the only one who can make it 007 special!! They have the best grilled oysters in the City! The hamburgers are beyond good! The catfish meunière is to die for! You cannot beat a better restaurant in town. The servers are warm and welcoming and the bartenders bring it on for the most fun and creatively lethal cocktails! Don't miss out on this Mid-City gem.
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Kay J.
Katie's consistently provides good food and drinks. Their crab cakes are pure lump crab meat--no breading! My favorite drink is the Caprimania which is delish to say the least. The staff is always attentive and from time to time, the owner comes out and passes out samples. Woo-hoo!
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Beverly M.
We tried this Triple D favorite on the way out of town and are so glad we did. We had to wait 45 min for a table on Sunday afternoon - but it was worth it. We started our meal with a crawfish beignet that was wonderful. Great filling and jalapeño sauce on the beignet - this is a must! My husband had Scotie's Breakfast Special which consisted of scrambled and poached eggs, sausage, bacon, grits, hash browns and biscuits with their special gravy. Big plate of food and all very tasty. My daughter ordered Katherine's Cajun Cuban which was one of our waiter's favorites - and we tasted why! The sandwich was a hit at our table. I ordered the crawfish frittata which was an open faces omelette with crawfish, sausage, cheddar cheese and green onions served with a small cup of fresh fruit. Our waiter, David, was great! He shared his knowledge of the area and advised us on the menu. We enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service!
(5)
Michele L.
I will say that I LOVE Katie's! But the last time I was there the fish fry on the soft shell crab was way too salty! Please cut back on the salt in the fish fry seasoning. I WILL RETURN!
(4)
Eric T.
Katie's for Sunday brunch is awesome. The unlimited drink special is great. Good bloody mary's and sangria. The food was real good as well. Had the Eggs Cochon which were very good. Service was great, fast with the drink refills. Must go before saints games.
(5)
Guy R.
Heard a great deal of good. Hit is on a Friday night. Atmosphere 5, service 5, warm and friendly. Great grilled oysters, close to a 5, but a bit over-rich and need a touch of something. A review and my wife enticed me to try the softshell crab poboy (I have fond memories but most softshells are overfried crispiness with nothing inside). It was pretty close t that on undressed but good bread. A grave disappointment, but a 3. Wife's quesadillas were decent but over-cheesy & underflavorful. None of it bad, but little of it up to expectations. Will try again, perhaps we made bad choices.
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Mark L.
Just had lunch, best Cuban I've ever had!
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Kim V.
Tried to go for dinner last Friday night and the wait was outrageous. However, we went early before the saints game last night and had the place to ourselves :). Oh, and the food was OUTSTANDING!
(5)
H. N.
I almost don't want lots of people to know how good this place is, so it can stay "ours." It is so good!! The onion rings are great. The pizza is AWESOME! The couchon-de-lait is fantastic (even on pizza). It is so good. My favorite MidCity dive.
(5)
Cat B.
Worst meal ever. The place was empty but somehow a sandwich and a cup of soup took 30 minutes. The grilled fish tasted old, the soup was watery, and somehow even the water was off. Seriously, the glass of water the waiter first brought tasted like something was rotting in it. A waste of time and appetite.
(1)
Damian K.
Every time in New Orleans, which is two or three times a year, I head for Katies. Last time I was there in August, it just happened to be a Monday, so what else but red beans and rice. The greatest compliment I can give them is that it was as good as my wife's. The food is always good, and the servers are friendly, which is what you want in a neighborhood restaurant. See you in December.
(4)
C R.
Good food, worth the wait. Excellent Bloody Marys.....
(5)
Kenny F.
Great place to grab some good food. The panned chicken was delicious and I enjoyed my wedge salad as well. Tried a slice of hula girl pizza and was also tasty. Would definitely go back. Outdoor seating was key.
(4)
Cam F.
Great little neighborhood restaurant and bar. Breakfast menu is great. We walked straight in and got a table, it filled up very quickly shortly after and there was a line when we left. Kind of hate to give this place a good review as I do not want it to get swamped with crowds of people as has happened to other resultants in the area.... Our little secret!!
(4)
Josh G.
Amazing little neighborhood gem. They have really amazing pizza with delicious cheese baked in a proper oven. Everything I have had has been great but mostly i just get the pizza because it is that good. I have also been for sunday brunch where I had an amazing braised short rib on grits plate that was out of this world. Good service and a nice atmosphere. Inside does get a little loud so I like to sit outside if it isn't too hot.
(5)
Kathleen I.
Wow. Not good. We went to brunch at Katie's after hearing mixed, but mostly positive, reviews. I wanted to love it because it is near our house and we have yet to find a brunch spot in Mid-City where we could become regulars. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be coming back here. I expected it to be packed, and it sure was when we got there at about 1 p.m. We were able to score seats at the bar and order pretty much immediately, so that was awesome. The first thing I noticed after we sat down was that every single staff member seemed harried and overwhelmed. The plates of food were incredibly inconsistent. Some looked amazing, but others were stingy and poorly plated. Katie's was incredibly busy, but I am under the impression that they do this level of business every Sunday, so I would assume that the wait staff and kitchen would be better equipped to handle it. The food was a major disappointment. We ordered the chicken and waffles and the bacon-wrapped shrimp and grits. The chicken and waffles were just BAD. Flimsy, tasteless, cold waffle slices sat on either side of two bland, awful chicken strips that appeared to be from Church's. Seriously. They were that bad. No flavor. The fresh fruit that accompanied the chicken and waffles was mushy and inedible. The bacon-wrapped shrimp and grits were a little better. The shrimp itself was delicious, crisp and spicy, but the dish only included five medium-sized shrimp. The grits, which filled up the rest of the very large serving plate, were gluey. The biscuits tasted like a frozen, store-bought variety. The bottomless mimosas were the only good thing about the meal. They were $15 each, but we each had three (plus one for the road, given to us by the bartender). That made the cost worthwhile. All-in-all, we paid $75 (including tip) for a meal that I wouldn't serve to guests in my own home, much less charge money for. It was a disgrace. The only reason Katie's gets two stars from me instead of one is that the bartender was just that good. He worked frantically the entire time we were there, making drinks and serving food. He was friendly and nice, and did a great job handling the crush of orders. The tip was the only part of the bill that I didn't pay begrudgingly at the end of the meal. I always tip well, but he definitely earned it (and then some).
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C.Rose P.
I want to love Katies- I try to love Katies.... It needs to impress me. Everytime I've gone with high hopes, and leave horribly disappointed. The fries with feta sauce? Taste like vomit. My garden salad (that I had to special-order without meat) was awful- measly and wilted, with unusual surprises (such as a whole clove of garlic. Thanks, I was on a date) My dates salad- fine. Bottomless mimosas? A joke. She'll never refill your glass. The Sangria? My date actually did vomit. In their bathroom. Waited forever, over charged, under whelmed, and definite puking. Actually ruined our day of fun, we ended up at home on the couch. Good luck, next time.
(1)
JJ S.
Can't believe I lived in MidCity for 10+ years and had never visited Katie's till I moved Uptown. Such a great spot for real Louisiana cooking and definitely a new addition for my list of NOLA-Newb destinations. Our server Morgan was friendly + efficient. Chargrilled oysters and crawfish beignet + Abita's restoration ale on draft was the perfect recipe for a Saturday in New Orleans. Looking forward to exploring the po-boy menu. Travis, the manager visited our table and recommended the crawfish beignet. Thank you Travis!
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David M.
We had not been to Katie's since the flood and boy am I glad we went back! The chargrilled oysters are - I'm not kidding - better than Drago's! The St. Louie is a hot poyboy with fried oysters, bacon, and melted provolone. It's heavenly! The Cajun Cuban is a ham. swiss, and cochon de lait take on the classic Cuban. Mine was a bit greasy and could have stood some Crystal Hot Sauce to cut that a bit but it was pretty good. The fries were crispy and very good. The onion rings were not quite great but not bad. It's an easy-going atmosphere and a nice place to be leisurely. They're down-home folks. Highly recommended by me, my wife, and my heart surgeon...
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Steven M.
Great lunch. I didn't have it but the guy next to me at the bar had the pasta stuffed lobster and it looked amazing. I had the hamburger steak, very good. Kind of a small restaurant for the size of the crowd. I guess if its good people don't mind waiting.
(5)
De'Ana W.
The best Cajun Cuban ever! Crispy flaky gooey & delicious! About a 30 min wait but well worth the wait!
(5)
Cole G.
I have been to Katie's two times now, and both times I have been extremely impressed. If you are on the fence between Katie's and another restaurant, then go to Katie's. That being said, I do have a handful of recommendations. First of all, I would recommend getting their early for dinner; this place tends to full up pretty quickly around seven. Secondly, the pizza is phenomenal. I'm not quite sure why, but Katie's has some of the best pizzas I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Everything else on the menu is extremely good too, but the pizza is perfect. As far as service, I have nothing bad to say. Both times our waiter/waitress was friendly and knowledgable. Overall, Katie's in easily one of my top 5 restraints in all of the greater New Orleans area. It's just an all around excellent place. I highly recommend it.
(5)
Tiffany V.
Delicious. The seafood beignet was to die for. The stuffed shrimp and seafood pasta was great. I will return again.
(5)
Carly C.
wow! What a lovely little gem in the heart of MidCity! Went to Katie's after a long day at the Louisiana Derby. The place was packed! We started with the garlic feta fries....oh my yum!! Tried the Louisiana Oysters...yum! We had a delicious pizza for the main entree. The pizza was very flavorful and the pizza combinations are very unique. There's something for everyone on the menu. I can't wait to go back!!!
(5)
Margaret P.
Blackberry and jalapeno ribs were outstanding!
(5)
K. R. C.
Upon seeing the spanish moss decorating the trees outside, I immediately knew I'd like this place. The drinks were clever and delicious (I loved the bubblegum lemon drop martini) and the rosemary grilled chicken was flavorful and moist. Our server was great- really friendly.
Ooooooh yummy! I'd give it five stars for taste but my hippie side doesn't like that everything is fried. But still oh so good! I'd recommend the soft-shell crab served over greek fries with truffle oil. The fries are smothered in the oil, feta, fresh tomatoes and garlic and the crab (now, I'm not a soft-shell crab expert) but it didn't have any of that weird funky guts on the inside- it was all good quality white crab meat! The red velvet cake is also great to finish up your meal with! Moist cake, not a huge portion. Just right! We didn't go during a busy time so it's hard to gauge how the service is during those times but our waiter was very friendly and our food came pretty quickly.
(4)
Rick N.
Great food for first time. Bit noisy but outdoors dining woukd have been better fot us. Next time we'll do outdoor table. You wont leave hungry.
(4)
Pee J.
Food and service good
(4)
Patrick G.
Can't beat the brunch on Sunday! The Crawfish Frittata was awesome!
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Tracy N.
My wife and I have been trying to have dinner at Katie's for the last few months and the lines have been long. Yesterday we decided to take my mother in law to Katie's for lunch. What a great decision everything was fantastic. I had the St. Louie ( oysters., Swiss Cheese and bacon) Po-boy my wife the had the Cochon Cuban sandwich and my mother in law had the chicken club Po boy. Everything was delicious!!!!!! If you have no treated yourself to a meal at Katie's you are missing a true gem of New Orleans.
(4)
Joseph B.
Katie's was a great little neighborhood spot that we had brunch at. The Mimosas were flowing, the price point was right and the food was redicilous! I had the crawfish stuffed beignets and they were great!
(4)
Catie K.
I've been here a few times. The employees are very friendly, the pizza is good, and the brunch is even better. Can we say bottomless mimosas? The owner is out and about and asks about your experience. I came here after a particularly disappointing meal at Delachaise and it saved the evening.
(4)
Simon B.
I used to frequent Katie's before the storm. Haven't been back since they reopened and just got home from there this evening. They were pretty busy when we got there around 8:30. The hostess was kind of strange and when we walked in she gave us a look, and sat us promptly, but didn't welcome us or ask us how we were doing, etc. No biggie, she sat us down and that's all you can really ask for. Our waitress was sweet, but didn't seem to know the menu too well. Things started off on the wrong foot when my girlfriend ordered a Blue Moon and after 10 minutes of waiting for it, the waitress came back and said that they were out. No big deal. She got a Stella Artois. We then ordered a half dozen chargrilled oysters and a BLT wedge salad for appetizers. Both were delicious. We also ordered a Lasanga and the Hula Girl pizza. They brought the entrees out and my first bite of Lasanga was great, then onto bite #2. Ice cold. I tried it again just to make sure that it wasn't just the ricotta cheese that was on the cold side. Nope. The ground beef was ice cold in the middle. I let the waitress know and she brought it back to the kitchen. Another 10 minutes go by, they bring me back the same Lasanga, which was slightly hotter than the first one, but honestly, still lukewarm. I run a restaurant and am not about to send my entree back the second time. I figured that they would get the hint and maybe offer us a round of drinks or a dessert, or ask me if I'd like something in place of the entree I originally ordered, but they did not. It was also really off-putting that the gentleman, who I presumed to be the owner, was walking around, visiting with each and every table, except ours. He was also working in the kitchen, and I'm sure he got wind that I had sent my entree back. He never checked up on us. He never asked me how everything was. He walked by my table three times and didn't ask me anything. If he had, I would have told him "Honestly, I've had better, and it was cold, and I'd like to get something else" but he didn't, and I didn't want to cause a huge stink over it. The Hula Girl pizza that my girlfriend got was delicious and pretty much perfect. I wound up eating that with her and got a box for my pasta, just to be polite. I will come back, based on the quality of the appetizers and the pizza. I'll just stay away from the pasta.
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Brian S.
We visited for lunch and left unsatisfied. Food was not hot. Biscuits were hard. Waffles were chewy and difficult to cut with a fork. Although we discussed with the manager, he seemed unconcerned. Maybe, lunch or dinner would be a better time to visit this place? I was unimpressed.
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David D.
Took my mom here for late mothers day dinner. She suggested pizza, I suggested Katie's since since seeing the place on triple d. My wife and I ordered the boudreux. I very much enjoyed it.my wife, not so much. Shes more of a traditionalist when it cones to pizza. I was actually amazed she has interest in the pizza to begin with. My mom, her boyfriend and my brother got two all time classics, one adding ham. This is where it got interesting. One classic, the crust was burnt. It was still good. Until you ate the one with the crust that wasn't burnt. That pizza was really amazing. That is what i came here for. Over all the pizza is pretty good. excellent crust, very good sauce(could use more), tons of stretchy cheese. If they can learn to take the pizza's out at the right time it would be amazing all the time. As it is, it seems very inconsistent. Potato skins were very good as well. We will return to try other menu items.
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Lindsay A.
Katie's reminds me of two of my favorite old haunts in Richmond Virginia. It is a nice neighborhood restaurant that upon entering you may not expect much food-wise, but are really taken aback when you actually get your meal. Our server David (or is it Nathan? Quite honestly he reminded me of Crispin Glover.) was very sweet and attentive. He brought us our free onion rings from our Yelp check-ins with little to no trouble. He also warned me from ordering too much food, which was very helpful because I always end up with a ton of leftovers. The people at my table had house salads, eggplant fries, and stuffed lobster. I could not believe that they had stuffed lobster on special for lunch! I had the crab cakes appetizer. Being from a small town on the Chesapeake Bay and growing up with a mom who makes the BEST, I am very picky and a rather harsh critic when it comes to crab cakes. These were fantastic! (My mom's still win, but these are pretty dang tasty.) They were fried, but the inside was a creamy crab mixture with no real added filler and then topped with a tasty remoulade and extra crabmeat. Delicious. I tasted the eggplant fries and they were delightful as well. The homemade ranch dressing was creamy and rich although it seemed that my companions' salads were drowning in it. My only real complaint was the onion rings, which looked spectacular but didn't really stand up on their own. They needed ketchup or some of that awesome ranch to help them along. Overall it was a very tasty and filling Saturday lunch. I also appreciated that they did not rush us along after we had finished our meals and we were still chatting. After all the rave reviews of brunch, I will have to check that out one Sunday. I know that I will be back to Katie's in the near future.
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Melissa B.
I've eaten brunch at Katie's twice and I'm not overly impressed. However, it's a cool spot and the food is good. It's pretty average in my opinion but a nice spot to go to with friends for brunch. I love the idea of bottomless mimosa's and sangria but I was so disappointed that my mimosa was more OJ than champagne! I just felt like I'd ordered bottomless OJ and that's not what I had in mind. I will say...I do enjoy their charbroiled oysters and their bartender is adorable and so sweet! And did I mention that manager. She's a DOLL! I'm looking forward to maybe stopping in for their Tuesday $20 steak night. Hopefully that's a better experience. All and all....I'd say try it out but don't expect to rave about it when you leave.
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Mel G.
The food was delicious! It is a cozy, outgoing place. Great for get togethers and casual, fun dates! I really loved that the chef came around and asked how everyone was enjoying their meals - it really adds to the ambiance. I highly recommend and plan on returning soon! As an FYI - I went for dinner on a Saturday night. We waited about 30 minutes for a table but it was totally worth it. Good drinks at the bar as you wait.
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Joseph E.
Gravy Fries were great as was the Cajun Cuban. The Onion Rings however were not - they were better. Great little lunch spot or neighborhood hangout.
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Jeff C.
What is there to say about Katie's that Lyndsey Y. won't put in her review. This was her first trip and my second, first being in 2004 with some friends from the Hash House Harriers. Which is kind of funny since today before we left I ran into the person who suggested we go to Katie's back then. Sunday brunch was still going on so while they did not have onion rings on hand, the brunch menu was filled with plenty of choices. I am a simple person so I went with Steak and Eggs with a side of hash browns. Now I'm kind of picky when it comes to eggs. I've had bad eggs almost every time I end up eating the complementary breakfast in a hotel on business trips because I have to catch an early flight. It's simple: Scrambled and not runny. They came out with just the right done-ed-ness and the steak was in that nice range of medium - medium well. No need to ruin it with ketchup. Okay maybe a smidge of A-1, but I like A-1. (Don't judge me.) It was enough to feel full without that "bloated over-ate and then go walking in the sun all day at the Earth Day festival" feeling. Which is good because I was about to spend the next 4 hours walking around in the sun for the Earth Day Festival. I'll give you one word about service: Sametria One more: Awesome. She's a total sweetheart, if I didn't know better I would have thought she and Lynds were BFFs by the way they were getting along. Heck, even on the way out we got to have a chat with (I think) Scottie's mom who checked to make sure we enjoyed everything. You tell me, how do you not like a place where you get to meet one of the owner's mother? I mean, are there people that heartless in the world not to forgive a mistake and say it was anything less than great? Hell no. It's even easier to say we enjoyed everything since today confirmed my memories of that first visit so many years ago. Hopefully, I won't wait 7 years for the next visit. And next time there will be onion rings.
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Ciji J.
Food was pretty good. Service was great
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Jillian K.
we chose new orleans for our honeymoon solely so we could come to katies. we had such a memorable experience last time. This time it was the owner that ultimately made our experience a bad one. Our server was busy but genuine. Lori answered all of our questions and provided prompt service. We ordered the fries with debris gravy. It was a huge portion and very tasty! Their gumbo was fully loaded with just the right amount of kick. My husband chose the legend which he couldn't finish because it was so massive! I picked the remmy stack. Unfortunately it was smothered in a sauce that was so overpowering and distasteful that I could not eat another bite. Lori quickly cleared my plate and I decided to hold out for dessert. When we got the bill my uneaten stack was on it. We eventually spoke to the owner. She did not introduce herself. She rudely explained that it was "not our fault that you did not sample the sauce before ordering" and refused to take it off our bill reasoning that "if you don't pay for it then I have to". I can guarantee my meal does not cost her what it would cost me but it was costing her our return business. She asked "well didn't you get dessert?" (Yes we ordered some and it was on the bill) she offered to discount it though the prices were not the same. I repeated that I had eaten one bite of the stack and that it was taken away. She eventually took care of our dessert albeit begrudgingly (which was cheaper than the stack) and returned our bill in silence.
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Aleatha M.
Fabulous. Came with two friends. Started with drinks at the bar. Drinks and service was great. Went to our table. Nice friendly waitress. We ordered a crawfish beignet and the eggplant sticks. OMG was the crawfish delish. I ordered the iceberg wedge. Just yummy and brought back many memories. Also ordered the Boudreaux pizza. My friends ordered the make it yourself pasta. Veal Marsala. And chicken marinara. The pizza was crispy and smokey. I loved it as did my friends. The veal was outstanding and cooked perfect. Next time I will get that. The chicken was good but I liked the pizza and Veal better. The wait staff was superb and pleasant. Atmosphere very enjoyable. I will defiantly be back!!!!
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Scott N.
get here early!!!! i've been on sundays for brunch and it's pretty killer. i'm a sucker for "anything benedict" and the fried oyster benedict is the shit. you just have to get passed the service b/c it is pretty damn busy every sunday. plus, it's probably better to sit at a table b/c everyone is gettin toe up and the bartenders are constantly busy making drinks. the grits are good and the hash browns are more like home fries. i'm getting the eggs cochon next time. there's bottomless sangria/mimosas/bloody marys on sunday as well so you can tie one on if that's your fancy.
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Bijan R.
It looked like they had some good things on the menu, but I wasn't a huge fan of my cocoon de lait and shrimp po boy or the garlic feta fries.
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Jimmie B.
I love looking for great places to eat in New orleans on the web and then taking my bike and exploring this wonderful city to find them. I do this a lot!! i finally made my way to Katie's and BOY am i glad i did. The food and service was some of the best the city has to offer. My waiter was great and even the Chef came out to check on us. We were in town for the UL bowl game. He noticed the red shirts we were all wearing and came to wish us luck. We started out with the Jenny fries which were off the chart awesome. We all had different poboys and they were all great. Can't wait to go back with more friends!!!
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Michelle B.
Everything looked good -- the interior, the friendly wait staff and the menu -- and when the menu is hard to choose from, I ask the waiter. "What do you eat here?" He said the BBQ ribs, so I ordered the half rack. Whoa! Tender, fall off the bone, well-done short ribs covered in a thick, tangy sauce. A side salad with a spicy balsamic dressing with two sides of mixed vegetables and potato salad made for the perfect meal. A nice touch -- the owner came over to thank us for returning since we showed up an hour before they opened and had to sit in our car until 11 a.m. Everything everyone else ordered looked great as well. The pizzas and fries that went to other tables were delectable-looking. A local took us, so we wouldn't have found it on our own. If you find it, go back several times!
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J M.
Let me tell you this is my first visit back to Katies since before the storm, Scott Craig has done a great job with the Menu and service, my best experience on a my yearly return trip to see friends, place was crowded because of the holidays and they sat us fairly quickly (party of 2) service was efficient and friendly never felt that they were rushing me to turn a table. Now to the most important part, OK so I only tried 3 things and they were from excellent to fantastic. Gumbo was good I just needed to add some salt and it was perfect, I actually preferred this as many time to much salt is place on this type of dish. Charbroiled Oysters were Fantastic in my book in par of better than Dragos, great mixture of flavors and the Parmesan did a great job of furnishing the dish, love these. Now for my WOW moment the Cochon De Lait was fantastic from the first crunch of the bread to the best pork I ever tasted it melted in your mouth. Great Job Scott, hopefully I will get to see you on my next trip, congratulations, Yes I'm from your Parkway tavern days and you have not seem me a lot of years. Best of luck man you got a great place!
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Kelley M.
I have my coworkers to thank for turning me on to delicious local eateries that I hadn't discovered on my own. See, I am a repeat offender. If I find a place that I like, I tend to return again and again, missing out on other delicious opportunities. I guess I just feel that if I know what's good, why bother chancing someplace else. Well, that being said, since first discovering Katie's about a month and a half ago, I have been there four times. I told you--repeat offender! The food at Katie's is delicious! The menu offers an assortment of local favorites like poboys, muffalettas, charbroiled oysters, and gumbo, as well as variety of salads, sandwiches, and specialty pizzas. I highly recommend the crab cakes. Listed as an appetizer, I order the crab cakes as my main course. The crab cakes are tasty and filling--most importantly, they are made with lump crabmeat with little to no fillers. The muffaletta is MONSTROUS and delicious; you will be more than satisfied ordering the "half". Although I have yet to try a specialty pizza, my friends have given those rave reviews (especially the Boudreaux). *Tip: Katie's also offers a number of great daily specials. Tuesday is all you can eat catfish. Wednesday offers a steak special. Thursday is $10 pizza night. Friday and Saturday feature fresh fish. Sunday offers a famous brunch that includes endless sangria or mimosas. Fun fact: Katie's was recently featured on an episode of the Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. I love that despite Katie's 'celebrity' it has retained its local charm. Katie's is a great place for locals and visitors. I have been to Katie's with the boy, with friends, with coworkers, and with family. The atmosphere is welcoming and the food is delicious. It is a must try! Final thoughts--service is great and street parking is ample.
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Robyn S.
I love this little neighborhood place. There is usually a wait but I take that as a sign that people love it and keep coming back!
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Elizabeth L.
Round two for the gruntled brunchers...it's still on the top of our list! I had the crabby eggs: two English muffins, two completely delicious crabcakes, and two poached eggs. My only wish was that the eggs had been slightly less cooked, but, that's a personal preference. Oh, yes, and I HAD to have another lemon ricotta pancake! Brent had another great omelette, as did Susan. Harry had an egg breakfast, I believe. All superb. It was a bit more crowded this time than last, and the wait staff was spread a bit more thin. I hope this isn't a trend! I'm in agreement with H.N., another reviewer of Katie's: I almost wish no one else would learn of the fabulousness of this neighborhood dining establishment!
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L. A. W.
My first impression of the menu was that it was a little on the pricey side for what is served. As I looked around, I noticed that they do have daily specials that are pretty reasonable. I had the fried crawfish salad and "el hubs" had the Boudreaux Pizza. Both were pretty good. There are several things I would like to come back to try, like "the barge, " which is enough fried seafood for 2 people!!! I will make sure to visit again and try their all you can eat catfish on Tuesdays, too!!!
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Sia K.
Not impressed. My friends and I went here (bad decision) after watching Bridesmaids (good decision). I thought the 30 min wait for a table meant that it might be a good place. I was wrong. We had an odd waiter... among social awkwardness and rehearsed one-liners, one of those that doesn't write down the order (2 nights after watching that new sitcom with a non-writing waiter, I had de ja vu). So of course, he forgets my salad, then forgets my order. Why don't you just write down the order? If you like Russian roulette, you will like this place. The dishes either come out way oversized... or way undersized. Tasty... or completely drab. Maybe if they reduced the menu to only the things they are good at, they might be more consistent. As for me, I don't like playing this game when I'm paying someone to cook my meal. 2 hours later, we paid the bill. So, not exactly the best service. Our party was only 6 people, so it's not like we were huge. Especially when you consider only 5 of us were served.
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David C.
Katie's has been a frequent stop for me when in New Orleans but usually for lunch or late night eating. This morning, my wife and I were leaving to go home and decided on brunch. I ordered the steak and eggs. It comes with a side and fruit salad. The steak was about a 6 oz. ribeye which I ordered medium-rare with eggs over-easy. Service was excellent and our meal was delivered promptly despite the fact that the restaurant and bar were at full capacity. Biting into the steak I was amazed. It was char-grilled to perfection, tender and sooo flavorful. Completely unlike most breakfast steaks you get. I daresay this steak was better than many I've had at high-end chop houses! The eggs were perfect. While the hashbrowns were OK, I am not a fan. They were quartered new potatoes with a batter that was sugared. Hashbrowns shouldn't be sweet! Overall a tremendous experience gastronomically. Katie's usually has a lot of specialty dishes off the menu (Check the chalkboards at the doorways), but if you're there for breakfast/brunch - get the steak & eggs!
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Jay n.
This is a great little neighborhood restaurant and bar in the mid-city area of New Orleans. They have a great menu - you can find nearly anything you like on this menu. Specialty pizzas......wow, just check out the menu to see things on a pizza you never imagined. I had the traditional shrimp po-boy, dressed with mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles on french bread. Damn!! This was a great sandwich. Their onion rings are AWESOME, and the fries are very, very good. Service was perfect. We were seated by the mother of the owner, and then met Scott on the way out - very nice guy. With a menu like this, he can make it anywhere. Scott, why not open a restaurant in the Chicago area? You'll start with one 'regular' customer. Great place, try it!!!
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George V.
All I can say is NOT! Are you people drinking the Kool-Ade or what? You must have burned your taste buds on the 'pizza'. Ok, so now I'll be objective: Cute - YES! Neighborhoody - YES! Good Service - No (nice servers... yes, good service... no) Good Food - Never been that hungry I guess Price - For what you get... Quality - In automobile terms... this place is a Yugo Suggestion - drop back 15 yards and punt
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Elizabeth B.
The bartender was very rude, and our server was aloof--he acted annoyed when I asked if he recommended one of their specialty cocktails. I had the catfish poboy which had only one thin piece of fish that didn't even reach the end of the bread, and the rice in the gumbo was hard. The basil blackberry margarita was the only good thing about this place.
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Mike J.
Best Pizza in Town.
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Phillip N.
We loved this place. We went to it after Endymion and it was great. They had charbroiled oysters that you have to have with any meals. In addition, their catfish was the best with the gravy.
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Derek R.
I really like Katie's! It is typical NOLA. A quaint little restaurant in the middle of a neighborhood with excellent food. They have great lunches! Try the pizza...The pizza dough is light and buttery and their pizzas are some of the best that I've had. Try the Boudreaux (with the cochon de lait) or the Shrimp & Artichoke. Both ROCK! Great sandwiches too! Try the cochon de lait or Cuban pressed sandwiches. Very tasty!! And for dessert, try the white chocolate bread pudding and you can't go wrong. Mmmm good!
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Karen S.
I've been three times since they reopened. Food has been inconsistent. First time was the best. The draught beer is not kept cold enough. On the last visit, the experience was so poor I may never go back. We went too early ~ 5:30 pm and the should not have been open for business. One waiter, way too busy for one waiter and I'm not quite sure what was going on in the kitchen. They need to get their $@#* together if they want to survive.
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Mia S.
I've been to both brunch on Sunday and lunch on a regular old Wednesday. Brunch (November 2014): Very busy, crowded, etc. Put your name on a list and wait. We got some bloody marys at the bar while we waited which were perfect, just a little too full so we kinda made a mess trying to leave the bar. The bartender also seemed a little overwhelmed but it was super busy so I don't blame her. We also ended up getting 2 more bloody marys each so I would highly recommend the bottomless bloody mary/mimosa option! There were 3 of us and we all split the Breakfast Pizza and Scotie's Special Breakfast. It was the perfect amount to split both of these 3-ways and we had some pizza leftover (only because we were too full to eat it). Both dishes were seriously amazing. I was hesitant about a "breakfast" pizza but it was so good. Seriously, get it. Lunch (yesterday): It wasn't too busy. They're doing renovations to the building right now but are still open. It was just two of us and we got seated immediately around noon. It started to get more crowded once we had been sitting a little while. Our waiter was fabulous. Very nice and efficient. They don't have sweet tea, but he did suggest an Arnold Palmer which was good. Special of the day was drum fish with crab meat and veggies and it was verrrrry good. Wish I had gotten that. Instead I went with what sounded and looked really good which was The Legend Poboy. I was really disappointed with this and I'm probably the only one. This poboy was SO GREASY. I filled up 3 napkins with grease and the bottom of the french bread bun was still soggy. I am NOT the kind of person who takes napkins to greasy pizza. I am into fried food, junk food, even greasy food. But this, I'm telling you, it was dripping in grease. I've gotten cochon de lait poboys at Po-Boy Fest before (maybe even from Katie's...honestly I can't remember where they were from) and none of them have ever been this greasy. The meat had a good taste, the shrimp was great, but I could not get past that grease. Aside from the greasy poboy, I will definitely be back. I think it was a fluke or maybe I'm just being dramatic but that grease was the only downside. They have great drinks, very decent pricing, it's a cute little neighborhood spot and the food is delicious. TL;DR: Brunch is amazing, get the bottomless drink option. TRY THE BREAKFAST PIZZA. Lunch is also great, less crowded than brunch and check out their daily specials.
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Jill M.
Came in for lunch during a recent trip, and was not disappointed. The crawfish beignets were delicious, and not what you'd expect. I shared that, and had the Remmy Stack as my entree, and it was way more than enough. I'll be back!
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Robert M.
My favorite New Orleans spot, especially for Sunday brunch. Don't dare come here without trying the crawfish beignet. I recommend extra jalapeño aioli because it's amazing. Also, the Eggs Cochon are really good at brunch, but it's hard to go wrong with anything you order here whether it be brunch, lunch, or dinner.
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E H.
The seafood beignet was the greatest food I have ever eaten.. It's been two years since my experience, and I still feel that way. My mouth will forever miss New Orleans for that combination of flavors. Thank you for changing the way I look at food! Because of you, I finally understand foodies. Staff was great, long lunchtime line and worth the wait!
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Laura S.
Katie's is one of the best restaurants I have tried! Their crawfish beignets are the best, MUST HAVE! and their poboys are really good- tried the crab meat one and loved it! The server was really nice and the service really good! Totally would come back again
Damn awesome brunch! Bottomless drinks, great food and bottomless mimosas. We waited over 2 hours for a table but worth the wait!! Had chargrilled oysters with bacon spinach, chicken and andouille gumbo and crisp soft shell crabs. Best gumbo in NOLA!!
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Stephanie B.
DELICIOUS! I heard about Katie's on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives a while back. My husband and I thought we'd try it while honeymooning in NOLA. SO glad we did! We had 2 half salads, 1 Scottie's Special with fries, and 1 Hot Roast Beef and Gravy with fries. All I can say is YUM!!! If you can't find a parking spot on the street- which we couldn't- there is a parking lot just for Katie's patrons on Telemach St in between Iberville St and Bienville St!
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Lizzads M.
This place is amazing! I have been a handful of times for brunch and I am never disappointed. The food is spot on. The service is great. The all you can drink mimosa, sangria and Bloody Mary option just made it that much better. the added up stairs seating is the icing on the cake. It has cut down the wait time tremendously. I have had a number of thing in the menu and I can not say any were not worth trying. Love this place!
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Matt R.
I like Katie's... it's one of those quaint and cozy shotgun house restaurant conversions; a design theme that is very much en vogue right now in NOLA. They have a nice bar in which to wait for your table and a pleasant dining room, despite the close quarters with other guests. My top items at Katie's are the garlic feta fries and The Barge!! The Barge is a giant, table sized poboy for four or more. The fried shrimp and oysters we've ordered on The Barge are good enough and not overflowing, but the presentation is great! The chef rings a bell announcing that The Barge is en route from the kitchen to it's final destination... it's a mouth-watering sight. Other notable goodies are the char-grilled oysters and the crawfish beignets. Both above average in taste. BOTTOM LINE: Go with friends and get The Barge!!
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Elizabeth E.
Came to Katie's at lunch time on a Friday and was seated within 10-15 mins. Jenny's Garlic Feta Fries were very tasty. Just the right amounts of feta & bell peppers. And can you go wrong with garlic buttercream reduction? I don't think so! Haha. I had the crab cake poboy and was very pleased. I anticipated a high bread to crab cake ratio, but was proved wrong. There was crab in every bite. VERY good! Also tasted the Cajun Cuban and found it good as well. I eyed everything coming out of the kitchen that others had ordered and it all looked delicious. Looking forward to coming back and trying more! (Especially the oysters.)
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Aimee L.
Chargrilled Oysters is all I have to say. Wish we had places in Houston that can cook up a batch like these! Katie's isn't far from the French Quarter where we stayed so that was nice. Luckily we were able to get parking right by the restaurant. We got there around 11:30 and got the last table before they went on a wait. The service was friendly and fast. The food was delicious and hearty!! Between the 3 of us, we ordered the half dozen of chargrilled oysters. Big mistake. Should have gone for the full dozen it was that good. For entree we ordered the crabcake poboy with fried shrimp and the fried green tomato with shrimp poboy. The poboys were sooooo good especially the crabcake poboy. The bread, the filling, the condiment all worked great together to make for a stellar sandwich. Great spot for lunch!!
I'm really torn on my rating here, i wish I could do half-stars sometimes because three seems like not quite enough and four is more praise than I'd like to give. Today was my first time trying out Katies despite all the rave I've heard about it for years. I called in an order for pickup and the wait was about twenty minutes, cool. Since I live pretty much right up the street, I left at the twenty minute mark but none of this is relavent. I walk in and there's at least four staff members huddled near the entrance and i was greeted by none. Always needing to be greeted is not that big of a deal to me, but when I make eye contact with at least three staff, all of which seen me walk in and not be acknowledged, can leave a bit of distaste of the experience. I make my way to the bar to pick up my order. It's ready, I sign, i tip, i leave. I got home and opened the box carrying a crab cake poboy with an order of onion rings. Initially, I was like 'wtf' at the onion rings, i counted six and felt it was a bit skimp, but I quickly got over that. The onion rings were very tasty and the poboy was satisfactory, nothing that blew me away and had me feeling like I had to have it again. The meal was quite filling and i appreciate feeling like I got my money's worth. I mean, twenty bucks on a poboy and onion rings, i better be full. I'll probably come back again to try the bread pudding, it looked really good and I'm always on the hunt for the best bread pudding in the city.
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Michelle B.
Rushed service. Crawfish beignet was not a beignet at all but a cheese calzone with some fishy crawfish in it. The grits were really tasty. The baked oysters are incredibly delicious. Lots of garlic and butter. Wish the bread was better. It tasted like a cheap grocery store baguette.
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Jodie G.
One of my most favorite places to eat in New Orleans! Chef Jonathan made me the prettiest and most delicious seared Tuna Salad today :) and the tuna was grilled exactly the way I wanted it, seared on the outside, rare but slightly warm in the middle. If you haven't been to Katie's yet you need break whatever plans you have and come here instead :)
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Mike C.
I very rarely give 5 stars but I have to because of the food!! Guy Fieti agrees, he has been there and raves about it. I have to start with the chargrilled oyster, I've tried them at several different places this place by far has the best! Second the blueberry ribs! Yes I know your saying blueberries and ribs!?! Well guess what it is awesome!!! They are spot on. Then we tried the Cuban it is very good and huge onion rings. We also had sweet potato fries with a hot pepper sauce and I think I ate the whole plate, even though I was supposed to split with my bride. Tried my daughters hamburger and I think they used same flame as oysters. It was delicious! Crispy on outside, charbroiled and pink on the inside! This has to be in your top five places to go in NOLA!!!! Service was very good and friendly as well! Did not have to wait to long to sit and or get our food and drinks! Loved it!!
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Nathalie T.
I love this restaurant and the vibe it gives off. The staff are very kind and were happy to wait on my boyfriend and I. I ordered the shrimp quesadillas that by far exceeded my expectations. My favorite part were the oysters; however, they were super small and pricy. Highly recommend though!
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L. S.
I've been to Katie's for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Not once have I been disappointed. They have the best chargrilled oysters in mid city and I would argue the best in the city. So juicy, perfect smoky flavor, and garlic butter left in the shells for dipping the bread. Try them and tell me I'm wrong. I dare you.
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Michaela A.
Cute neighborhood restaurant. I've lived in New Orleans for three years and I cannot believe anyone has mentioned this mid-city gem to me! I had been planning on going to Crescent Pie and Sausage Company when I read that it had closed and in my search for some comfort food and preferably something containing bacon, I found Katie's and their Oysters Slessinger - with bacon and spinach and the most delicious creamy provolone sauce. I also tried a cup of the chicken and andouille gumbo. Mmm Mmm I will be back very soon to try more gastronomic delights!. They offer pizza and burgers and many more entrees. Today the sun was shining so I joined other diners outside at the cute tables and enjoyed the charm of a neighborhood gem. Good service - had to wait a little as it was a busy lunchtime period, but very friendly. I will be back soon.
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Jen J.
First time in NOLA and came here first. Food was great, server Lori was helpful, and I left full without breaking my bank. Would definitely recommend and eat here again. Even items for my vegetarian friends.
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Justene A.
I wasn't too impressed with this place. The poboys weren't great and there are definitely better in other restaurants. My waiter was not very welcoming at all. He didn't tell us any specials, but told another table everything about the restaurant. He seemed very curt with us as well. Finally, we did opt to sit outside because there was limited space and the flies were horrific! Not really the restaurants fault, but perhaps a fly trap or two wouldn't hurt!
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Jackie D.
Like any true southern lady, I love grits. It's not always the first thing I order at a restaurant for breakfast but this was a special day. A day that gravy was needed. A day that fried food was needed. A day that grits needed to be somehow combined with these two requirements. A day that a Bloody Mary was needed at the exact moment I walked in the door of a restaurant. (Ok, so I had a needy hangover - I blame Buffalo Trace). When I found out that Katie's could satiate all of these needs and more, and offer a $15 all you can drink Bloody Mary, mimosa, or sangria option, I was ready to jump in head first...after a 45 minute wait of course. At first I was discouraged. My tummy was grumbling, my head was pounding, and my nose was leading me very quickly toward the hangry tunnel. Thankfully, a seat opened up at the bar within moments and to my surprise, you can actually order the full menu at the bar! SCORE! After my friend arrived and I was 2 Bloody Mary's into the healing process, I saw it. The Chicken or The Egg. The all-encompassing dish of 2 poached eggs, a fried chicken breast served on top of grits and COVERED IN GRAVY. At that point the other specials and menu items didn't matter, all that mattered was the amount of time it took for this dish to get in my belly. Thankfully again, the bar and kitchen staff at Katie's rocks and they got me the food that I needed quickly and kept the drinks flowing in the meantime. When I took my first bite of The Chicken or The Egg, my pain in the brain completely transformed into the pleasure in the brain. The grits were the creamiest I've ever had, filled with butter and heavy cream and all of the so bad/so good crew, almost as creamy as a mashed potato. Atop the grits was the super crunchy fried chicken, cooked to ideal juiciness, begging to be dipped. BUT WHAT TO DIP IT IN? Gravy?! Perfectly cooked poached egg yolk?! Grits?! The struggle is real, but the answer is ALL OF THE ABOVE. So I dipped the contents of my perfect hangover plate until I couldn't dip anymore and my plate was clean and happy. At that moment I knew, everything was right with the world again. Thank you, Katie's, for transforming my day and making my belly VERY happy - I'll be back to try the Oysters Benedict or the Soft Shell special next time.
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Angel H.
Everybody said try the craw fish beignet and I was not impressed I actually had the seafood beignet and did not like the frozen shrimp that was in it and I did not like that mayonnaise sauce on the top had the oysters Salinger's and they were pretty good did not like the crab cakes. Very clean place service was outstanding
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Emily L.
Best grilled oysters in the city, hands down. The Sunday brunch is delightful, especially the lemon zest pancakes. Great for outdoor seating. A little pricy for a neighborhood spot, but really tasty. Sometimes the service is terrible, especially when they're busy.
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Martha S.
Awesome little joint. A little pricey. Bottomless mimosas were reasonably priced and generous. Had the lemon ricotta pancakes and they were perfect. Pancakes are easy to mess up. It was a little warm inside but we were sat by the door and it was 95 outside. The little old lady folding napkins and "directing traffic" was cracking me up. She was definately in charge! Lots of charm in here.
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James W.
Katie's is always a GREAT. My family loves to eat here weekly. I also do business meetings here over lunch. I have discovered that both locals and out of town folks enjoy the experience. I love the Pizza, Ribs, Lasagna and Oysters Slessinger. The portions are BIG so be aware. Don't be surprised if Chef Scott visits your table. The family feel and quality is what keeps me coming back for more.
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Thad B.
Katie's rocks. The service is stupendous and the food is fabulous. This is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. I remember a time when there were many many neighborhood haunts like Katie's. Katie's is a must go. this place is simply a New Orleans gem.
(5)
Sabrina H.
Plenty of options to choose from! Has unique foods from crawfish beignets to build your own pastas to pizzas and poboys. My friends and I had to look at the menu for about ten minutes before knowing what we wanted. Ordered the crawfish beignet which was really delicious. I had the catfish which was okay. My friends had the shrimp pizza and a roast beef poboy which looked tasty. Had a good time here, would definitely go back if I'm ever in the area.
(4)
Alan S.
This place is cute with good food, but a little pricy for a neighborhood restaurant (though on par with New Orleans prices). The Bourdreux pizza was pretty good and crawfish beignet was amazing, but very rich (great for sharing). You could do a date on the cheep here and get out for under $20 a person while eating good food if you don't drink. However, you can easily drop $100 for two people as well. So just be aware!
(4)
Aimee B.
Everything is great at Katie's--I mean everything, but I dream about their pizzas! You have to try one! Don't order wine here--their pours are ridiculously tiny. Get a beer or cocktail instead.
(5)
Kristopher A.
Crawfish Beignet is one of best dishes in NOLA! Oyster Slessinger, Stuffed Lobster, The Legend all among my favorites.
(5)
Lauren D.
Katie's is amazing and always aims to please. Their Food is outstanding and their prices are completely reasonable. I come here often and have samples almost everything on the menu. Brunch is a sure-fire winner and their Oyster Benedict is to-die-for delicious. Keep up the amazing work!!!
(5)
Eff M.
I'm probably prejudiced: we were on our way back to Atlanta, it was raining cats and dogs, I was hungry and it was Sunday brunch. So, I was delighted when the guy who'd told me we'd be waiting for nearly an hour rescued us (after less than 15 minutes) by setting up a new table in the front. [I don't know the guy's name, but he's a twin - his brother was at the bar - and I know this because I unabashedly watched him flirt with the girls at the table across from ours. He was very nice.] I ordered BBQ shrimp & grits. Nothing prepared me for the smooth, creamy richness of these grits, or the surprising sophistication of that sauce. I *didn't* lick the plate when I was finished, but that wasn't because I didn't want to. Our server was awesome - she was efficient, though busy; friendly without fawning; she made great recommendations; she kept my cups full; she let us eat without stressing us out. My dad got chicken and waffles - crisp chicken, reportedly a little less seasoned as to not interfere with the perfect waffles and syrup. My sister ordered French toast (on French bread! Yum! ) and a side of grits, because one carb is never enough. My mom had a po boy that was about eleven kinds of perfect (oyster & shrimp, I think) and huge as all get out. I was sorta sad that I didn't get to see one of those huge three-foot po boys, but my food was so freaking good, I quickly got over it. As we were leaving, we bumped into the girls at the table across from ours, who were locals just getting around to trying Katie's. Like us, they were converts; unlike us, they had a wide range of experience with other local places and were still crowing victoriously at the find (as we were)! We bonded over pain perdu and chicken and waffles memories, then bundled into our car to head for home. Please go here. Wait in the rain, flirt with the twin, walk from the streetcar (I know, I know, this is a list of easily achievable tasks) - do whatever you have to do! Just go. You will not regret it!
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Jennifer B.
Crawfish beignet and a Boudreaux pizza... you can't go wrong. Just be sure to bring a breath mint (or 20) to try and cover up the garlic breath you will inevitably have afterwards. I'm not complaining, I LOVE garlic, which is good since Katie's piles it on the pizza. I have never been for brunch, but I plan to try it out soon. Lunch is delish. They even have "kid sized" pizzas, although my 4 year old ate 1/5 of it and took the rest home because it was huge. We lucked out and got the only open table on our last visit to Katie's. People after us had a bit of a wait. The seating area inside is a little small, so don't be surprised if they are full when you arrive, but people don't seem to linger tooooooo long.
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Jacqueline K.
Wonderful spot to enjoy your time in Mid-City ...not only the food is amazing, such as the pizza with the pulled pork & the roasted onions (and i'm someone who does usually not like meat/sausage at all on my pizza = very European) ...this pizza was pretty special & very different. Try it on their pizza day...very worth it! The garlic chargrilled oysters are deliciously rich & the Velvet Doberge cake just makes it a sweet happy round up.
(5)
Angila S.
Close your eyes and point anything on the menu, you will experience the best dishes offered on earth.
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Orin T.
Before I go into detail, please know that the seafood beignet was amazing!! I didn't even order it my self but I had some of my friends and it was soo delicious. I almost ordered one to go but I decided not to. Ok so we arrived to the restaurant and they were on a 45 minute wait for 5 people. It was extremely busy and hot outside. We almost left after the first 25 minutes so we could hit the road back to Atlanta but we thankfully decided to stay. Eventually we were seated outside. If and when I go back, I'll probably wait the additional time to be seated inside because those trees and flies were wearing me out! We ordered the bottomless mimosas were $15. They were good but I never really got a buzz from it. I'm thinking it was more OJ than champagne. Also our server who shall remain nameless didn't do very good of a job keeping our glasses filled. I'm thinking he might be new because he wasn't very good but it was busy to his defense. I ordered the shrimp and grits. They were ok. The portion wasn't very big and needed more flavor. My friends ordered the chargrilled oysters with extra bread. The bread dipped in the oil was delicious!! Also my other friend ordered the fries with the gravy and meat and cheese and those were amazing!! If I go back, I'll get the fries and the seafood beignet. You can't go wrong with those two things. Also the breakfast pizza. I tried a slice of that and loved it.
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Marta S.
Best little place in town. I had one of their specials "Seafood Ravioli" and boy! boy! boy! Will definitely come back.
(5)
Christy H.
The Boudreax pizza at Katie's is the stuff that dreams are made of. I sing of it's praises to anyone within the sound of my voice about this delectable combo of pork, spinach, and cheese. I have been searching the New Orleans area for great pizza for years, and believe me when I tell you that Katie's has it.
(5)
Melody M.
Katie's has good service and a good traditional menu mixed with some NOLA Italian as well. The chargrilled oysters were ok. Bread is not good. Drago's is still the best for both size, moisture and dipping after all the yumminess left on the paper. The fried green tomato and shrimp appetizer is good. if you like calzones, the crawfish beignet is good.
(3)
Matthew W.
I've been to Katie's twice, I sat inside once and outside another time. Depending on the weather, sitting outside in the evening is fantastic. Indoors can be noisy, but that's restaurants for you around here. Let's get to the meals. I have had their Cuban sandwich which is absolutely solid. The other meal I had was their pizza. I didn't expect a place like Katie's to have a pizza this good. The one I got was the basic meat lovers, don't remember what they call it, but it was tasty. Also I believe Thursday is when they have a special deal on the pizza so that's the best day to get it. Great restaurant and down the street from another great restaurant called Liuzza's. So if they are packed just walk on down to Katie's!
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Addison W.
I would recommend Katie's to anyone who wants incredible food and service. As soon as you walk through the door, you can tell this is a fun and alive place. Katie's is like a party just waiting to happen. The servers are always so nice and comfortable to be around. I never have to ask for a refill, even when they are at full capacity. You can't go wrong with any dish at Katie's. Everything is bursting with flavor and sprinkles of heaven. They have the best cheese fries in the entire world, dripping with two cheeses made to perfection. Now, I'm a HUGE pasta fan and usually pretty picky when it comes to Italian, but this joint makes a mean lasagne. I usually do a 'make your own pasta' with cream sauce, spinach, tomatoes, and garlic (BEST ALFREDO I HAVE EVER HAD!!) There are few things in this world that I will make myself sick on, and one of those is Katie's bread pudding with white chocolate sauce. Trust me, it's sweet, gooey goodness. Want breakfast? They have awesome waffles and eggs Benedict! Overall, I leave Katie's full and satisfied with my meal.
(5)
Jennifer T.
Had the cochon bbq shrimp poboy my beau had the hula girl pizza. It was good overal ... We also had charbroiled oysters which were delicious lol charbroiled oysters are my weakness nobody beats dragons . Overall though the waitress was sweet , first time experience was nice... We'll probably be back to try other things.
(4)
Jenny R.
We came here for their bloody mary and grilled oysters. The oysters were good, the sauce is heavy, rich and slightly salty. The restaurant is nice, clean, quaint building. Bloodies were very good, I would stop here again if I were back in NOLA.
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Rachel P.
This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants. The Sunday Brunch is amazing with bottomless mimosas, sangria and bloody mary's and you can alternate between the three. Dinner is great too. Thursday nights are half off pizza night, which you can't beat. The chargrilled oysters are delicious as well.
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Scott B.
Pretty good grub here. Was dining solo, and grabbed one of the few shaded tables outside fortunately. The place inside was crazy loud and busy. I settled for the crawfish beignet and the Boudroux pizza. I like the crawfish beignet better than I did the pizza and I was expecting the opposite. Both were made with high-quality ingredients and served piping hot. I'd ask for extra sauce for the beignet or an extra side of it: that sauce rocks. Nice and cheesy with a little sweetness to the onions. The beignet was big on taste but a little small for size. The pizza was nice and cheesy with a great crest. Just the combination of ingredients didn't do it for me. It was not worth the $15 cab ride there. Not sure it would be worth the buck 25 streetcar ride there considering it would take 30 minutes or longer each way from the French quarter. I really think this is 3 1/2 stars but because of the service I give it four. I'll try other places before going back here again.
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Lindsy G.
I have a special place in my heart reserved for Katie's. It's in my neighborhood, their happy hour is awesome and... THEY HAVE PROVEL CHEESE ON THEIR PIZZAS... Which might not mean much if you're not from Missouri, but for me, it's everything to find a delicious thin crust pizza with PROVEL on it. The Boudreaux pizza with Cochon de Lait, roasted garlic and spinach is one of my go-to favorites. The garlic feta fries and the blue cheese fries are addictingly good. And their muffulettas are solid. Love Katie's- just a solid, New Orleans neighborhood joint.
(4)
Lynn W.
Where do I start? Bottomless Mimosas! $15!! Pretty much, all you can drink, right? I had a wonderful after church experience here. Caught the holy spirit again. Amen! My boyfriend ordered chicken & waffles. I, of course, picked off his plate. Two thumbs up for this brunch pick. He also got the bloody mary for a drink. Vroom! I ordered the crabmeat omelette with grits and french toast. I would give it 1 thumb and a half. Foodie talk! I just don't think I am a cheese and crabmeat type of girl. There were other omelette choices that I will try next time. The french toast was made with fresh french bread. That should be a delicacy. Pancakes were recommended but I just did not have room for it. I believe there were options such as banana. Read the crawfish beignets were pretty amaze. I could not decide what I wanted to eat. The only downfall about Katie's was the older lady who was walking around. Not sure if she was a hostess or what? She was kind of rude to us. I will give her a pass this time but don't let it happen again (smiley face)..,
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Ann M.
I really enjoyed the casual, upscale food with reasonable prices! They offer something for everyone s taste! Great service and fun atmosphere. Close tables and lots of chatter make it feel like a large family gathering.
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Roam J.
We came across Katie's by accident -- it was getting late and we wanted a quick bite to eat before dropping in to Angelo Brocato's for dessert. This place is just a couple blocks away. Walked in, sat at the bar and split a "Crabby Couple" (two soft-shell crabs in a poboy) and some cheese fries with debris (gravy). It was a quality sandwich, as good as any I've ever had in the Big Easy. The bartender was friendly and open to chat -- and she poured a decent Sazerac. The guy next to us ordered a Bloody Mary and said it was very spicy but good. If I'm ever in the area again, will probably go back and give it a try.
(4)
Johnny W.
I drove all the way out here for the Cochon Boudreaux Pizza. This is another cute establishment that is a converted home Into a restaurant. Parking wasn't an issue for me but I can see it being a problem if this place is crowded. I got there right when they opened at 11 and was created by Katie and seated at the bar. The bartenders were extremely friendly and Personable! I told them about my eating quest and they wanted to hear about all the food I tried in the city. They were excited that I came here for the Boudreaux. I can say when this pizza came out I was blown away. It actually tastes better than it looked, and it looked amazing! I will be bringing others here just for the pizza.
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Jim M.
Definitely the best place for Sunday brunch in the Midcity area. I've been there twice now for brunch with different people and everyone left full and happy. All in all we've had the: Oyster Slessinger - Ooey gooey delicious heart attack on the half shell. These creamy, cheesy, grilled oysters topped with shrimp were a huge hit. They satisfy the soul immensely but they do a number on the arteries. I will be ordering these again after a 5 mile run. Boudreaux - I guess this is what they're known for, it was indeed pretty damn good. They really pile the pork high on this and don't skimp out like other places. There are whole roasted garlic cloves on this thing! The garlic butter cream reduction really makes all the flavors work for one of the best pizzas in the area. Gumbo - Actually one of the better gumbos in the area. It's pretty dark and thick which I like... perhaps a pinch too salty for some but it didn't bother us one but. One of our guests actually asked for a cup to go to eat later because they were that impressed. Eggs Cochon - In order for any eggs benedict to work, the hollandaise has to kick ass. Katie's does and they pile on a huge portion of their awesome Cochon du lait (same as the one on their pizza). Crabby Eggs - Mehhhh.... Again, the eggs and hollandaise were there but the crab cake it was sitting on was actually kind of a letdown. I thought it somewhat bland. I like my crab cakes a little seasoned and pan fried to give it a nice charred top/bottom. This was more just a ball of crab meat. Maybe I was just expecting something different. Mimosas and Bloody Marry's were solid but nothing to rave home about. Overall Katie's brunch is a winner and certainly the best in the Midcity area hands down.
(5)
Jenwa B.
My husband and I have been to Katie's several times and have always enjoyed our experience. Today was the first time we ordered hamburgers and they were excellent! I asked for a substitution of the veggie medley instead of chips. However, the veggies did not get sent to our table until i was almost done. Without having to ask, our waitress realized what happened and told us that she would comp it and she apologized for not noticing before. The hamburger was sooo filling that the side did not matter.
(5)
Tenisha I.
First timer. Had the Scottie's Breakfast, which I figured had some of everything. Best cheese grits ever! I now officially like poached eggs too. Plate had a lot going on, most of which was great. The hash browns seemed old and dry. :-( Waited an hr to sit for 1, for this brunch. I totally see why. Delicious food. At least Mimosas and Sangria keep you company while you wait.
(4)
Dirk P.
Original menu and great place to meet up. FYI the crawfish beignets are great but it's not an actual beignet stuffed with crawfish like you would image (Like La Petite Grocery does with crab meat) still good though.
(4)
Morgan F.
I found out about Katie's a few years ago, when my mom was visiting during Jazz Fest. It was a Sunday, and we were looking to eat before Jazz Fest food prices emptied our pockets. They only have Brunch on Sundays, and one of the joys of this brunch is the bottomless Mimosa, Bloody Mary or Sangria. The reason I believe this to be the best bottomless cocktail in town is because they give you wine glasses instead of champagne flutes and they're keen on making sure your glass is never half full or half empty, either way you see it. Well worth the $15. So my Jazz Fest food of choice has always been the Crawfish Bread since I was old enough to stand in the mud at the Fairgrounds and jam out, but the price has gone up while the quality has gone down. Enter the Crawfish Beignet at Katie's...I ordered the Crawfish Beignet and my mother ordered another dish and we said we'd split...we said. We both were head over heels for this God's gift to Crawfish Bread lovers. It's an an overstuffed beignet filled with crawfish, jalapeno peppers, onions, and three kinds of cheese; fried then topped with a jalapeno aioli. Since this visit, I have the most difficult time ordering anything else, though their menu is great and their specials will make you drool. Since this fateful Jazz Fest, I have visited Katie's with my boyfriend, with a 6 top, to eat at the bar, to eat outside, ordered to-go and never have I been disappointed. It's a family-owned restaurant with a great atmosphere. David has been my server a few times, and he's a hoot! I believe Ms. Mary is the hostess, this little lady who'll rock her black and gold on Saints game day and ask you if everything tastes great? And, of course it does. On Sunday, get there early because the wait gets to be a little long come 11:30/noonish, but I believe it to be worth it. Also, if you're a 5 top or more during Brunch, the food comes out just a little slower, but catching up with friends and enjoying my bottomless Mimosa is exactly what I want to do on a Sunday morning.
(5)
R G.
I wish I didn't have to give any stars. This place is totally overrated. For my first experience I DO NOT recommend. The wait/bar staff is rude, unhygienic, illequipped and understaffed. Busy is not an excuse to belittle paying customers. When we finally got a table almost two hours after arriving, it was wedged by the front door where patrons and employees were rushing through the whole time. Our food arrived cold, ill-prepared and over cooked (food allergy concerns were ignored). And when we pointed it out to our server she had little recommendation about how to ameliorate the situation. Not worth the hype, the wait or the expense. Do not recommend.
(1)
Trang D.
My two sisters told me about this place because it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives on Food Network. This is the perfect case of tvadgonewrongsyndrome. Don't get suckered in like us. Hit it and quit it. What I mean is go for the food experience once and don't go back. Lol We all shared and this is what we ordered: the Feta Fries, Boudreaux Pizza, and Blue Cheese Hamburger. Feta Fries- taste like Wendy's French fries topped with green, yellow, red bell pepper, feta cheese, and garlic butter. Too greasy but tasty! Boudreaux Pizza- this one was featured on TV and the reason we got it. It's bland until I put the garlic butter and feta cheese topping. Blue cheese burger- it was just okay.
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Matt S.
This is my "go to" place for entertaining out of town guests. Katie's never disappoints with thier food, drinks, and service. It's a little off the beaten path but the neighborhood restaurant is one of NOLA's best kept secrets for local dining.
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Doni F.
We loved the place. Chance to leave the French Quater and the Crawfish beignet with jalapeños and sauces excellent, blackened catfish melted in your mouth like butter, mixed with shrimp ettoufee, salad, good unsweetened tea, so you can do it yourself...New York Cheesecake yummy Muffalta and seafood pizza great too. Nice menu!
(5)
Lyz L.
My friends and I are brunch fans but hadn't yet tried Katie's, so we decided to remedy that today. The food was very good - I had a cup of the chicken & andouille gumbo and crawfish beignet, all of which was delicious. One friend had the pain perdu with a side of andouille cheese grits - also delicious, with my friend saying Katie's grits were better than those at another of our go-to brunch spots. The eggs Benedict and shrimp & grits were also well-received. The only drawbacks were that the coffee was not up to snuff (our other brunch spots have perfectly brewed coffee; Katie's was little better than your average non-Keurig coffee maker at the office on a Tuesday morning, probably because they expect you to indulge in $15 bottomless mimosas or bloody Marys) and we were given some decidedly not-nice looks from the older owner/hostess/whoever-she-was after the younger hostess seated us. I didn't see a sign indicating that only complete parties are seated, and it wasn't my fault that our young hostess assumed the couple who came in behind me and my friend was with us. To be told twice AFTER being seated that they meant to seat only complete parties, asked where exactly our friends were, then subjected to glares and other nasty looks during the ensuing wait, really put a damper on the start of an otherwise good brunch experience. So our actual 3rd and 4th party members were running late - so what? We were seated through no fault or intentional deception on our part (at a table where we likely would have been placed even as a party of two), there were plenty of other empty tables and no other parties waiting, the two of us who were there first began ordering drinks and starters, and the rest of our party showed up before I was halfway through my first cup of coffee. If there had been a line of other people waiting, we would have given up our spot, but the actual situation didn't warrant such a confrontation. I would be amenable to future meals at Katie's based on the food alone, but I'm not in a rush to go back anytime soon.
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Ashley W.
So I had this gentleman who's name just slips my mind as my waiter last night. He was funny, gave great food advice and always on top of our drinks. Katie's has wonderful food. I had the Noel and my husband had the shrimper stuffed craw. Both meals were delicious of course, but of the two the Noel took first place. I also ordered a drink the name slips my mind that was a little strong, but I like that because a little strong is always better than not strong enough. Overal Katie's is a must do when in New Orleans! Oh and a little something about our waiter other than he is fantastic! He told us a funny story about a table that didn't quite get his very funny joke about the food critic guy... Hope that helps point out who he is.
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Deborah M.
I've been to Katie's on quite a few occasions, and overtime the food was absolutely delicious, but when I decided to go there for brunch for my birthday.. I was not happy with my experience. First off, I decided on Katie's because I was told they had bottomless mimosas. When I arrived, I had to seat at the bar until my entire party arrived.. there were about 6 of us. I asked the bartender if I could do the bottomless mimosa's, but she said you could only do that when you are seated at a table... FINE, I understand. When the sixth member of our party FINALLY got there and after our table was given away about 3 times, we were finally able to sit, which is when i realized that the people at the bar were drinking out of the bottomless glasses.. So after spending $20 over the price of the bottomless, since I was buying by the glass.. I wasn't happy. But what really set me over the edge was the absolutely RUDE red headed woman. A girl I was with got her steak that was suppose to be cooked RARE anti was medium well. When we told the woman about the steak ordeal she actually said "that's our rare"...... As if there is not a universal cooking scale when it comes meat. No restaurant has a different version of R MR M MW WD.. ITS ALL THE SAME. I've been back since and she is rude every time... Katie's, she's gotta go!
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Jerrel T.
If you are given a choice of where to enjoy a late lunch/dinner or a Sunday brunch and your choices are Dick and Jenny's or Katie's? Katie's will win every time! This place has superior menu options, prices, service, and ambiance. On a nice day I like to sit outside at one of there well dressed tables order a beer and Jays Chargrilled Oysters. If you plan on having a full meal, I recommend trying the Italian salad, the traditional/vegetarian muffuletta, any of the burgers, or Rosemary Grilled Chicken. If you are vegetarian, meat eater, or picky eater, this is your place. Service is out to please customers and will make accommodations where they can as well as provide great advice and detail on the dishes provided.
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Scott H.
Prior to my last experience here there is no doubt in my mind that I would be writing a 5 star review about Katie's. However, I thought their management handled our finding of a bug in my brothers food very poorly. That's right, a bug... in his food. We quietly showed our waiter who briefly apologized and took the plate away. The manager came out fairly immediately and apologized saying, "really sorry about that folks, it was a moth (which I don't think it was)." So at least they identified the offender, I guess. It took about 10 minutes to get my brother another meal and that was the last we heard of it. They left his meal on the bill and offered nothing in terms of service recovery. My advice to Katie's manager is to treat everyone like Yelper, even if the don't hoot and holler when something goes wrong.
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Carolyn F.
Just walked out. Asked to be seated away from the front door table the older lady was putting us at and she walked us to a further table slapped the menus down and Said you get better service at the other table and she walked away grumbling. Sorry for the person taken care of the table she doesn't think you do a good job. We walked out and said to her you need to change your attitude.
(1)
Laura B.
My husband and I visited New Orleans for the first time and we stayed in a bed and breakfast near Katies. We heard good things from others in the house and decided to try it for dinner. It was busy but we sat at the bar to wait. While we were there we even got to meet the owner who gave us some history on the place and how long it took to rebuild after Katrina. ..5 years! The food is great. We had the cheese fries with gravy as an appetizer and the pizza for dinner. It was very good! We went back for their Sunday brunch (get there early or you'll have to wait a while). It was just as tasty as the first time. The service is good and the wait staff are very personable. We'd highly recommend it if you're looking for a relaxing, casual dinner!
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David C.
Had the Redfish Noel and asked the chef to kick it up with some blackening seasoning. Wow! Fantastic lunch! This place is one of those rare jewels!
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Misty J.
Really delicious food and pretty quick service considering the wait to sit was an hour. Don't worry about the wait though, for $15 you can get bottomless mimosa's or bloody Mary's while you sit outside before you get your table. Chicken and waffles and Katherine's Po Boy are the only things I tried but it's definitely a place I'll go back to next time I'm in town.
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Susan Z.
I had been excited to try Katie's as I'd seen a lot of good reviews. Was very disappointed. The food was good but the beacon had a hair in it and the service was lackluster and there were items ordered that were never delivered. Most likely will not go back.
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Christopher W.
I came here for the first time outside of the great brunch they offer on the weekend. This time Ive come for lunch with friends, not knowing what to order, I got the cochon and the char-broiled oysters as the app. Well I didn't go by my rule of not ordering oyster outside winter, these big boys were huge which is not a good thing for oysters. The grilling was not great either because they were really dry and there was nothing to dip the french bread in. I originally was going to get the roast beef poboy but was talked into the cochon poboy. I dont expect much ordering essentially bbq at a non bbq restaurant and the cochon here was average and nothing to brag about. Overall I will continue to come for brunch but lunch is another matter.
(3)
Courtney M.
Everything at Katie's is great! You really can't go wrong here. On Sunday they have an awesome mimosa brunch. This is always my first recommendation when friends ask about NOLA restaurants. Small place. Friendly workers. I would have given five stars, but sometimes the wait can be pretty long since the place is so small. Then if you're seated at a table near the door, it can be pretty uncomfortable with people walking by because of the tight space. The food makes it worth it. If you're looking for great food, you must try Katie's.
(4)
Jaiden K.
I'm new in town and was looking for a Saturday brunch. I initially found this place on Yelp and I liked the pictures of there dishes and they also had a ton of great reviews. I decided I'd slide through. I got there at about 1 and it was VERY BUSY, there were a bunch of people waiting outside, I walked in, saw an open chair at the bar and asked the hostess if I needed to be on the list for bar seating, she replied "no, please have a seat". I did and had one of the best meals of seafood etouffee I've ever had. I liked it so much in fact that I ordered a whole gallon to go! The customer service was impeccable too, the owner Katherine, came over and personally introduced herself to me and even though it was busy we chatted for a bit. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place. I'll be telling all my acting buddies and family and friends about this spot. 5 STARS
(5)
Thomas D.
Love this place. We moved right next to it several months ago, and it's a breath of fresh air. Nothing like your typical NOLA spot, but to go to a place that has pizza, creative apps, great entrees and a menu that changes - love it.
(4)
Sean A.
Everything I've had from the poboys to the crawfish beignets have been excellent...except for the pizza. Definitely don't recommend that when the rest of the menu is outstanding. I suggest the oysters Slessinger, the legend Po boy, crab cake poboy, and Cochon de lait n bbq shrimp Poboy. So so good. The owner even came out and chatted it up with my friend and me on my first trip (we sat at the bar). Cool guy, great place
(5)
Trang N.
Came here for brunch with my boyfriend today and we were sat immediately, since it's just us two, while others had 4+ in their party. I chose this place after researching other brunch places in nola and other places seems too fancy for me. I literally just want a normal eggs benedict and if I want to fancy I'll make it an oyster benedict and that is what I ordered at Katie's and it was DELICIOUS!!! The portion was just right and there was a right amount of everything on the plate (hollandaise, bacon, oysters, and fruits). My boyfriend wanted something sweet and savory, so he got the crawfish beignets. He loved it! We ended up eating half of our plate and gave each other the other half. LOL Sharing is caring =] I definitely recommend this place for brunch!
(5)
Shannon P.
This is such a fantastic restaurant on every level. What makes this restaurant special is the owner Scott Craig is very welcoming and the staff makes you feel right at home. Scott always takes the time to talk with his customers and show his appreciation for your business. Great restaurant, great food, awesome staff.
(5)
Fabi D.
I remember the food being much tastier a year or two ago when I visited first. Staff is friendly and it's always busy.
(3)
Jermainne B.
One of my cousin's friends told us about this restaurant. It is in a neighborhood so we immediately thought we were in the wrong place and the place look like someone's house. We got a table right away and was directed to order the seafood beignet. OMG, the beignet was divine. It had crawfish, crabmeat, shrimp with jalapeños with different cheese. It is a must order. Next, we ordered the ribs. I can't even try to explain how wonderful this dish was. The ribs were coated with a blackberry and jalapeno bbq sauce. Yummy! There was no way we could partake in the white chocolate bread pudding that we all wanted to try. So we all decided that when we go back we are going to try EVERYTHING on the menu which may take us a repeat visit. However it is beyond worth it. If you are in the New Orleans area, this place is a must visit.
(5)
Christopher J.
Came here for lunch with a big group after helping out with the JHS Thanksgiving Drive, and after seeing the crazy line outside of Parkway. Anyway, we immediately were able to sit outside in the beautiful weather. I ordered an Abita Christmas Ale and eggplant fries to start. The ale was ok, drinkable (I have very steep beer standards) and the fries were delicious. I offered to bring my SO some food, so I got to order two po-boys! I got the meatball po-boy and the Katie's cuban (cochon de lait in place of regular sliced pork). The meatball po-boy was delicious. The sauce, the cheese, the meat: all excellent. The Cuban was your typical cuban with that NOLA twist. Very good, but a Cuban is a Cuban. And my SO enjoyed bites of both halves that I took home. Service seemed a bit slow, but we were a big group and it was a busy day. All in all, a good experience.
(5)
Tom O.
I doubt I'll be able to write anything here that hasn't already been stated. This place is nothing short of awesome, and if this doesn't peel your drunk feet off pounding the pavement of the French Quarter than nothing will. Try as you may, but you will not find a better gumbo while in NOLA, and the beardeaux pizza (or however it's spelt) - whoa. Getting ready to have your sense blown away by this pizza that you won't want to share, but it's too big and rich to finish alone. The crawfish beignets - one of the best things you'll eat anywhere. Why the eff are you reading this when you could be at Katie's right now having a one of a kind culinary experience?
(5)
Aaron N.
Great neighborhood restaurant!! The staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. I started off with some Mint, Ginger Ice Tea cocktail that was delicious. We had some of the crawfish and seafood beignets that were ridiculously delicious and like nothing I've ever had. For dinner I had the blackberry and jalapeño ribs and would recommend trying this also. To finish off the food bonanza we had an 8 layer cake with thin mints inside. This is definitely worth the trip outside of the French Quarter and everyone should try it.
(5)
Dan S.
They weren't expecting the yelp check in deal and grudgingly partially honored it. I know better than to argue with the people that are about to make your food, though. The manager said that they couldn't "control what's on yelp," but of course yelp doesn't create the details of the check in special on their own. The food was quite good, although my tasty muffaletta could've used more olive spread and less cheese. Generally folks in my party were quite happy with the food, and the service. So four stars for food, minus one for non-existent yelp deal.
(3)
Tianna W.
Im a little disappointed in writing this review. I had such high expectations and passed up several restaurants on pubic transportation to get here when in NOLA. Well, I ordered the crawfish beinget--different but okay and little burnt. Would have liked for the sauce to be less sweet. Now the salad was missing some toppings-- ,I later got; however, it and the raved about bread pudding was not fresh. I kept wondering "Am I eating someone else food or left overs?". The bread pudding was my least favorite because if taste, texture and presentation. It looked like I got the scraps for my birthday :(
(2)
Rachel B.
The crawfish beignet and chargrilled oysters were delicious!! My 10 yr old enjoyed the spaghetti and meatball!!
(5)
Dana M.
Found this place on Yelp and what a gem! Very kid friendly and the food is yum! I had the ribs they were some of the best I ever had! Kids had grilled cheese those were good too. I definitely recommend this spot!!
(5)
Jeremy H.
This place has anything. Seafood, pizza, italian,sandwiches and po'boys, and other homemade meals. This time i went with italian with speghetti and meatballs. It was a good meal and very generous portion size. I liked the pizza better from the last visit and the rest of the food had all been delicious.
(4)
Abby N.
Went here for Sunday brunch with out of towners. If there was something to do about pesky dive bombing flies, this place would have it made. But, flies aside, the food was great. At our table we had: bottomless mimosas, some sort of fantastic iced coffee (pecan? walnut?), shrimp fritatas, crawfish fritatas, crabby eggs, grits. All was excellent.
(4)
Damion W.
Small place. Homey feel. Crawfish beignet was fantastic as were the oysters. Definitely get those again. Wife enjoyed her shrimp poboy, friend liked her muffuletta. My "legend" poboy with BBQ shrimp wasn't what I hoped - descent flavor, but kind of a soppy mess. Onion rings were bland and undercooked. Spent $100 on the three of us with no drinks or dessert.
(3)
Helen L.
Not quite a place to go to when you are on a diet. I tried to behave but ordered pork and shrimp poboy. Everyone's dish looked delicious. I was pretty upset with myself when I left. I will return on my splurge day!
(4)
Jo W.
Katie's Restaurant & Bar is a cute neighborhood restaurant. The atmosphere was nice. Prices were reasonable. The staff needs to work on being friendlier and more efficient though. It is one of the restaurants that have been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dive and the Food Network so it catches your attention but after eating here, I got the, its more hype than anything else feeling. We started off with an appetizer of Onion Rings. Its odd I know, but that was because my dining companion decided to change his order and they said it was too late (even though it really wasn't) and our server brought it out before out food (further proving they could have changed the fries to onion rings). I didn't like them, my friend thought they were good. I didn't like them because they were baked and didn't a nice crunchy/crispy outer coating. He liked them because he said they were not greasy. From reading about their restaurant, I gathered that their handmade pizzas are what got them popularity. I must be in the minority though, because I didn't like it. We ordered The Terranova (Italian sausage, pepperoni, red onion, black olives, green bell peppers, and marinara). The marinara was too sweet for me and the pizza that was suppose to be made fresh to order and then fired over a Brooklyn-style stone didn't taste like that. It took long to come out but arrive room temperature and lacking that nice, crispy crust. I did like that it was thin but the compliments stop there. What stood out to me on the menu were Scottie's Cnn Blackberry & Jalapeno Ribs. This was the saving grace of the meal. The sauce was a bit sweet but was offset by the spicy. The sides were pretty basic, but the flavor of the ribs makes me overlook that. The fries were your typical fried potato stick and the potato salad had more egg than anything else. The ribs were definitely good, I will give Katie's that.
(3)
William S.
Took a party of 16 Saturday night and the food and service was outstanding. Very accommodating. I had the Legend Poboy and loved it. Best chargrilled oysters ever. Plan to return next trip to the city.
(5)
Jessica M.
The food is crazy good! Nice large portions and the staff is super nice! We got charbroiled oysters that had bacon on them, to die for! We also got a shrimp Marsala flatbread and the crab cake po boy with grilled shrimp added. The best food we've had in New Orleans this far! Jennifer asked how we liked everything and she found out we were visiting NO for my birthday and the brought out BREAD PUDDING and sang. I usually don't like sweets, but I could not stop eating it! It's a must, you will not be disappointed! Homemade everyday!
(5)
Jude W.
The Red Fish with crab was most excellent. Also, had the oyster/artichoke bisque that went quickly spoonful by spoonful! Easy trek from Warehouse District for lunch with a friend. Got there as they opened, waiting line outside as we left.
(4)
Arionna J.
Food wonderful. Atmosphere awesome. Service friendly and nice. Definitely going back. The pancakes are addictive. OMG.....
(5)
D N.
Katie's is sinfully delicious. The chargrilled oysters and the crawfish beignets are amazing. If you are in New Orleans, Katie's is a MUST!
(5)
Mark W.
Brendan should be fired. We watched the entire first half of the Kentucky game on Saturday waiting for our food. We noticed a pizza sitting on counter not long after we ordered, but Brendan assured us that it wasn't ours. After we complained enough, he checked on our food. Two of three dishes, including the pizza, had be sitting up there a LONG time. After more complaining, he brought us those two dishes, but were cold. Still don't know why the delay on the third dish. We didn't eat that day, nor will we ever be back. Too many better options in NOLA. Employees like him will slowly kill your business. I hope the rest are better.
(1)
L W.
We ventured to Katie's for brunch today. It was a one hour wait and worth it! I came for the eggs sardou and they were delicious! We also loved the crawfish beignet. The hostess was very helpful, since we had a tour to catch. We'll be back again.
(5)
Charles H.
HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS: graciously sincere welcome earns the 5th star. VOTED GAMBIT'S #1 "NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT" in 2013, and it is! 16-HOUR ROASTED COCHON DE LAIT is also an ingredient in the Cajun Cuban. At Katie's today, "hostess with the mostess" Katherine attentively took care of me throughout my entire luncheon. It was...luxurious. Like being picked up in a limousine & ushered about a foreign city by a personal, savvy local driver. It's a small touch, but most restaurants sadly assign this duty to a clock-watching troglodyte. To me what separates a good from a great restaurant in New Orleans isn't just outstanding food quality or ambiance, but it's a top-down emphasis on genteel interaction with the patrons. When an owner, manager or chef takes time to greet & genuinely connect with their customers, the dining experience is elevated, it becomes personal. This bit of lagniappe is a staple at our best restaurants: from Lally Brennan's warm initial welcome at "Commander's", to Mike & Jacob's enthusiastic celebration of "Coquette's" concept, to Tina behind the register & Donald smiling from the kitchen at "Welty's". It's Gentility. BEST LEFTOVERS I'VE HAD; portions are huge so don't gorge, get a box BUT I HAVEN'T BEEN BACK! There are way too many alternatives in the area now that get my dollars!
(3)
Michele N.
Love the atmosphere and also the location of this place in midcity. It was quite busy in there the afternoon we went. Our server was pretty cool and gave us good recommendations. We order the Boudreaux pizza and crawfish beignets! So delicious! Food came out in a fairly decent time considering how busy they were. I will definitely be back!
(5)
William G.
I wish I'd checked into this place to prove my attendance, but I submitted a picture of the ribs because they were THE bomb. I'm from Texas. And I know ribs, even the pork variety we aren't known for. I've judged competitive BBQ. I know my ribs. These are the best dang ribs I've EVER eaten. Dry rub, oak-smoked, with a raspberry/jalapeño glaze, tender, meaty. I would travel again, just to eat them again. (Very good grilled oysters, too.) Not a bad plate in the house, I suspect.
(5)
Abby L.
I've been to Katie's twice now and only wish I could eat here everyday. The first time, I went with a friend on a beautiful afternoon. We were visiting New Orleans because I was considering moving here. We ended up sitting at an outside table for 2 hours sipping on their delicious cocktails. I got a blackberry margarita and it was amazing. If you like sweet cocktails I highly recommend it. My friend got the basil margarita. I'm not a fan of basil, but my friend swears it was the best thing she's ever had. We also split an order of Garlic Feta Fries and OH MY GOD. Seriously, screw your diet and do these fries. You won't regret it. The service here was wonderful. The girl who was helping us never rushed us to finish. She even talked to me about the different New Orleans neighborhoods, giving me local advice that helped me with my move. The second time I ate here was for Sunday brunch with a friend and her two kids ages 3 and 7. Inside was too noisy to be able to hear anything, so we took a table outside by the fan (thank god for that fan!). Katie's was super accommodating for young kids. Even though they don't put a kids menu on the Sunday brunch menu or on the menu online, I called ahead and was told they could make kids food. I remember the options including at least hamburgers, chicken tenders, and pizza. The 3 year old got scrambled eggs and fruit salad, which were both sprinkled with parsley. If your kid is picky make sure to ask for no parsley on the food! My friend got a frittata, which was delicious. I got eggs sunny side-up with the most amazing side I've ever had! The cheese grits are rich and creamy. If you go to Katie's, you have to try this! Overall, the food and service at Katie's are top-notch. I absolutely recommend this restaurant!
(5)
Kyra W.
Visited for brunch yesterday. .. been there several times, first review. Sat at the bar. I had the Bottomless Mimosa... which is truly no end... great deal, because 1 Mimosa is $6 ... if you know you are going to get more than one. I also shared a breakfast pizza with my friend, no meat on one side... it was good. I added syrup, just for a little savory/sweet taste. Next time I visit I will try the sangria.
(5)
Mandy L.
We ordered take-out. The Kajun Cuban is amazing. Lasagna is a huge portion. And the onion rings are fantastic. Staff was friendly and accommodating despite being slammed. Will definitely be back.
(5)
Jennifer D.
Chargrilled oysters were delicious. Gumbo was ok, a little spicy warranting the 4 star instead of 5.
(4)
A B.
the food is really good... but i found out they dont devein their shrimp. cooked or not, thats poopoo inside those shrimp. i dont eat poopoo.
(3)
Jo L.
The food was really tasty! We ordered the seafood beignet, 2 oyster platters, and a Boudreaux pizza --- SOOO DELICIOUS! We had a party of 8 and everyone loved it! However, the service was bad/terrible. We had to wait a long time before she took our order (~30+ minutes) until I finally flagged someone down. I was literally sitting there thinking we had ordered at LEAST drinks! ha! She wasn't attentive to us and every time we needed something, we had to flag someone else down to help. Overall, the staff didn't work as a team because no one was helping her, but she didn't ask anyone to help so we were often left unattended. It was later in the evening too, so staff was paying more attention to cleaning and closing up over being a waiter/waitress. Overall, the food was great and we all ate a ton! They just need to reconsider their current staff and probably rehire some new ones.
(4)
Jacob R.
I love the outdoor seating. Great atmosphere, the inside is much too noisy. This is our first time in New Orleans, and we found this place on yelp. Tried the crawfish beignet after rave reviews. Not worth the $13, it's all cheese. Also ordered the seafood platter to split between my husband and I. Be warned, all fried. But that is expected.
(3)
Sonia R.
One of the best places in New Orleans with great New Orleans' food. Wide selection with all the classics - red beans and rice, po boys- and plenty of other non-New Orleans' food. I liked everything I had except the entree that I actually ordered which was the crab cake poboy, which I thought was too dry. One of my friends got their fish of the day and another got the seafood beignet ( stuffed with crawfish, jalapeno peppers, onions).. Both were perfect and flavorful. We also shared their garlic and feta fries. Garlic. Feta . Fries. Three of my favorite things combined in one dish. I've never been here for brunch but intend to though I've heard the line is crazy long as this place is so popular and rightfully so
(4)
Brian C.
The Boudreaux is the best pizza with ingredients like roasted garlic, cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, scallions, and a garlic butter reduction, all on top of a fresh, homemade crust. This pizza was big enough to satisfy two to three people. The ribs looked and smelled great. One of our eating companions had the Cajun Cuban which looked really good. I am looking forward to returning here for another meal. Parking is of course on the street, but it is located off of Canal in Mid City, so it isn't too difficult to find a good spot, unless you are handicapped probably.
(5)
Laura S.
Katie's is one of the best restaurants I have tried! Their crawfish beignets are the best, MUST HAVE! and their poboys are really good- tried the crab meat one and loved it! The server was really nice and the service really good! Totally would come back again
(5)
Mia S.
I've been to both brunch on Sunday and lunch on a regular old Wednesday. Brunch (November 2014): Very busy, crowded, etc. Put your name on a list and wait. We got some bloody marys at the bar while we waited which were perfect, just a little too full so we kinda made a mess trying to leave the bar. The bartender also seemed a little overwhelmed but it was super busy so I don't blame her. We also ended up getting 2 more bloody marys each so I would highly recommend the bottomless bloody mary/mimosa option! There were 3 of us and we all split the Breakfast Pizza and Scotie's Special Breakfast. It was the perfect amount to split both of these 3-ways and we had some pizza leftover (only because we were too full to eat it). Both dishes were seriously amazing. I was hesitant about a "breakfast" pizza but it was so good. Seriously, get it. Lunch (yesterday): It wasn't too busy. They're doing renovations to the building right now but are still open. It was just two of us and we got seated immediately around noon. It started to get more crowded once we had been sitting a little while. Our waiter was fabulous. Very nice and efficient. They don't have sweet tea, but he did suggest an Arnold Palmer which was good. Special of the day was drum fish with crab meat and veggies and it was verrrrry good. Wish I had gotten that. Instead I went with what sounded and looked really good which was The Legend Poboy. I was really disappointed with this and I'm probably the only one. This poboy was SO GREASY. I filled up 3 napkins with grease and the bottom of the french bread bun was still soggy. I am NOT the kind of person who takes napkins to greasy pizza. I am into fried food, junk food, even greasy food. But this, I'm telling you, it was dripping in grease. I've gotten cochon de lait poboys at Po-Boy Fest before (maybe even from Katie's...honestly I can't remember where they were from) and none of them have ever been this greasy. The meat had a good taste, the shrimp was great, but I could not get past that grease. Aside from the greasy poboy, I will definitely be back. I think it was a fluke or maybe I'm just being dramatic but that grease was the only downside. They have great drinks, very decent pricing, it's a cute little neighborhood spot and the food is delicious. TL;DR: Brunch is amazing, get the bottomless drink option. TRY THE BREAKFAST PIZZA. Lunch is also great, less crowded than brunch and check out their daily specials.
(4)
Jill M.
Came in for lunch during a recent trip, and was not disappointed. The crawfish beignets were delicious, and not what you'd expect. I shared that, and had the Remmy Stack as my entree, and it was way more than enough. I'll be back!
(4)
Robert M.
My favorite New Orleans spot, especially for Sunday brunch. Don't dare come here without trying the crawfish beignet. I recommend extra jalapeño aioli because it's amazing. Also, the Eggs Cochon are really good at brunch, but it's hard to go wrong with anything you order here whether it be brunch, lunch, or dinner.
(5)
E H.
The seafood beignet was the greatest food I have ever eaten.. It's been two years since my experience, and I still feel that way. My mouth will forever miss New Orleans for that combination of flavors. Thank you for changing the way I look at food! Because of you, I finally understand foodies. Staff was great, long lunchtime line and worth the wait!
(5)
Kris A.
3 words Garlic Feta Fries. I want to stick my entire face in the bowl every time. We have tried the jalapeno blackberry smoked ribs- with a title like that do I need to tell you they were good? Tried the cochon de lait and shrimp stuffed poboy and the crayfish beignet. 3 middle school aged kids can eat one kid pizza. Everything we have tried so far is good. Service is impeccable. I want to go back for sunday brunch- mimosas and scallops with scallion cheese grits whaat?!?
(4)
Ellen C.
My compadres and I settled upon this place after a lengthy discussion regarding a suitable dinner destination. And what do you know? Katie's was surprisingly empty on July Fourth. Score! So everyone ordered a whole mess of food and although I spied a few vegetarian options that could have probably been veganized, I ate beforehand, so I just ordered the sweet potato fries, which were plentiful and competent, but extremely oily, oilier than usual perhaps? My friends seem to all be wildly enamored with their selections - the charboiled oysters, sandwich and a couple of pizzas. I can't recall the specifics, but there were leftover pizza slices my friends insisted on saving for later. This is a generous four stars because the service lagged a bit, which was curious considering the restaurant was not very well attended. The wait to receive alcoholic refills and whatnot wasn't abhorrent, but I did wonder what the hold up was from time to time. I guess it's a NOLA thing . . . At least we did manage to amuse ourselves with one another because we're just oh so fascinated by one another, clearly! But everyone was really really pleased by the food, so I feel obligated to issue four stars. I'm not sure that I would personally visit here again, as one of them vegans . . . Based on the other reviews, brunch seems to be the highlight event/meal at Katie's, so if you're able to visit then, you probably should.
(4)
Beau C.
Lot's of yummy options. Get's crowded but worth it
(4)
India S.
It was okay. Nothing SPECTACULAR like you would expect from the way people talk about this place.
(4)
Faith A.
This place is all about the comfort food. I have come here for lunch and brunch and have to say I have 2 different feelings about this place after experiencing both. Review for brunch: It was a madhouse. We waited over an hour for a table. The staff seemed frazzled at the amount of people stampeding the place. We waited another 40 minutes for our food to come out after we ordered and 1 person at our table got their food 30 minutes after everyone else at our table making it hard to enjoy as a group. The food was good, but definitely not worth the wait. In total our brunch was close to 4 hours long. There are better places in the city for brunch with less of a wait and better food. Review for lunch: No wait at all for a semi-large group on a Saturday. This place is southern comfort food. You can't get away with leaving without getting something deep fried. Its food done well, with a large menu it can be hard to decide what to get. The crawfish beignet was so good, we ordered another one because one just wasn't enough to share. The veggie muffaletta is so yummy and a good sandwich to split.
(4)
Ashley H.
Had brunch at Katie's yesterday (it had been a hot minute since my last visit)... once again I was blown away at just how awesome of a place it is. We got there early (around 9:30) and it was slow but the place was literally bursting at the seams when we left around an hour later. We skipped the bottomless drinks because we actually had stuff to do and both ordered off the special's board. I had chicken and waffles. It was delicious. Thick, soft waffles and yummy, flavorful chicken tenders. I was happy with my choice until I saw my companion's disk of a double-cut stuffed pork chop over grits. Holy sweet swine, that pork chop was the stuff of dreams. The grits were creamy, creamy, creamy and the whole thing was covered in a delicious gravy/sauce. Wow. It was just (another) fantastic meal at Katie's. I fall more and more in love with this place every time I go.
(5)
Kevin S.
Great food, atmosphere and people!! It was my wife's and I first time in New Orleans and this was a great way to start it off.
(5)
Michael K.
Great food. Especially pizza and oysters. Awesome cheap drafts and bottles for happy hour. And for nice weather, the patio is a must.
(5)
SN D.
Tried the crawfish beignet during Sunday brunch. Great flavor, a lot of cheese but loved the spice! A Must try! Cute neighborhood restaurant. Bartender was busy, but nice enough!
(4)
Ginny G.
This is a place that we will add to our list of places that we will have to come every time we visit New Orleans. We had the muffuletta, the Legend poboy, crawfish Alfredo, chicken Alfredo, and the pepperoni pizza. The Legend is a poboy stuffed with smoked pork and shrimp that is to die for. Everyone in our party said it was all awesome. The garlic cheesy break was delicious. We had four adults and three kids with is. We ate two apps and our total bill was $170 with 20% gratuity. Well worth it.
(5)
Lauren C.
Great food, just wish they had a littler bigger menu. Line says it all, people will wait for great food. It's a landmark and a beautiful place.
(4)
Kc S.
I don't normally order ribs or BBQ items on menus but I got the ribs tonight and they were amazing. Smokey and sauced just right. The remoulade shrimp and fried green tomato stack was bomb.com and so was our waitress.
(5)
Bryant C.
This is a small local place virtually unknown to tourists (around 50 seats). No reservations are accepted. Wait time is typically 15 -20 minutes. Menu contains an extensive array of favorites; sandwiches, Soups, Salads , plate lunches, Don't miss - the chicken and andouille Gumbo and the Cajun Cuban sandwich Service is very efficient, if sometimes rushed.
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Dave L.
I saw this restaurant on the Food network and decided to give it a try while on vacation. New Orleans has so much good food to offer that it seems good restaurants are everywhere. What we didn't expect was for this to be the BEST restaurant we tried on our entire trip! The food was out of this world. We had the fried green tomatoes with the BBQ shrimp and the seafood beignet for starters. These easily could have been satisfying enough to be our meal! I honestly have not had anything this delicious in recent memory. The sauces used on each of these dishes were mind blowing. Both dishes were a blend of items that seemed to go perfectly with each other and had us wanting more. For our main dishes we had the pulled pork po' boy (the special name they give the pulled pork escapes me now) and our friend had the veggie muffuletta. These were both very good. The beige muffuletta was a half order and was gigantic! The pulled pork was succulent and tasty, I would recommend have some BBQ sauce on the side to give some added moisture to the sandwich though as they meat is so tasty they do not add a lot of sauce which can make the sandwich a little dry, still delicious though! The next best thing about this restaurant was our server, Leo. He was incredibly friendly and personable, talked to is extensively and made us feel at home. It's one thing when you can go to a restaurant and enjoy the food but when the food is top notch and the people who work there are enjoyable as well, that's when you truly have a five star experience. To top it all off the place also has history. It was closed for four years after Katrina. There is a marker outside the is about a foot above the door knob that shows the water line from the flood. Thank you Katie's for giving us a great experience on our vacation. If and when we return to Nola, you will be the first restaurant we return to!
(5)
Gabe R.
I loved this place upon my 1st visit and I've actually never been inside the restaurant. My mom and uncle were in town from Indiana and wanted a seafood platter ( she get's one every single time she comes to Nola and eats like 3 shrimp), i had my 2 tween daughters and we were dressed very casual. So Katie's fit our scenario. We got here at 4:30 on a Saturday not having had lunch and were immediately seated outside as we requested. We started off with the chargrilled oysters as my mom told her brother all about them. I of course told him cautiously "the best are at Drago's so I'm not sure if these will measure up" WRONG! Shocked as I was they were almost as good if not as good. Absolutely delish and the oysters were big! My mom and uncle each got their own seafood platters with the extra softshell crab. The crabs seemed a little small to me but that could be because of the late season. Everything was fried to perfection. ( i know cuz I had to eat part of mom's.....smh). I got the lasagna. The lasagna is cooked individually in little casserole bowls that they serve it in. A little too salty but tasty none the less. My daughters got a grilled shrimp platter and fettucine alfredo and seemed satisfied. I love how it's right in a neighborhood. The next door neighbors were bbq'ing right by us. It felt like we were just hanging out and the waiter was a buddy just bringing us food. We got there so early that there wasn't a crowd but i hear it gets packed. I'll have to stop back by again and try some other things and actually go inside the place. Definitely on a return trip list.
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Linda T.
OMG.....the best garlic stuffed oysters ever!!!!! The food was amazing and the service was great too. Not much of a wait for a Friday night but we sat outside maybe that helped. It was my husbands first experience for oysters and the fact that he liked it having food texture issues is definitely a major compliment. I would go again only if it was closer to Houston.
(5)
David C.
My wife and I have been here a couple of times over the past few months. We've never been disappointed. The food is awesome, ambiance is wonderful, and the service is outstanding. We have identified it as one of the best places in the city, and we try to spread the word as much as possible whenever friends visit.
(5)
Drew L.
Great food, interesting combinations, NOLA specials. You can't go wrong eating @ Katie's! Had the BBQ Shrimp Pasta over flatbread, delicious! Plenty of on-street parking and a lot just across the street. Excellent staff, prompt service - come hungry!
(5)
Crystal H.
Amazing food and service! We had dinner here while in town for a bachelorette party.. We asked if we could decorate the table and they did it for us! We supplied to small decorations and when we arrived it was set up so nice! The food is absolutely amazing! Great place where the locals go !
(5)
Hines R.
"the legend" poboy was hands down the best sandwich I have ever had. The only drawback about the place was how loud it is.
(4)
Brian O.
Katies is a fun neighborhood place serving sophisticated food. Quality service. Ample portions. A bit pricy but good value. Convenient. On stret parking only. A safe neighborhood. Any dish is worth ordering. Always fresh and tasty dishes!
(4)
Michael P.
Steak night! Go here and fill your steak hole with awesomeness! The place is nice, the staff is very cool, and the food is yumma. It's a very enjoyable spot all around.
(5)
Raimey B.
Take a trolley or taxi to this location if your staying in the bourbon, French quarter area. Its to far to walk otherwise. They had great salads! even the side salads were large with great ingredients.
(4)
Teneha B.
Drinks off the chain. Onion rings (thanks to my #Yelp checkin), remoulade sauce & the barge (oysters, fish & shrimp on po-boy bread). The barge is enough for a feast... I had to eat the take home and eat for 3 more days. Mid city punch similar to #portofcall #monsoon && the Caipirmania was devine!
(3)
Ariel P.
Great local atmosphere we had almost one of everything in the menu and it was sinfully great. It was the only restaurant we repeated while visiting NOLA.....
(5)
Niki M.
I hit up Katie's Saturday evening for some pre pub crawling munchies. This was imperative in sustaining my abilities to drink throughout the evening! Since our upcoming pub crawl was a "tacky" theme, and we were dressed full on redneck, we decided to sit outside as to not draw too much attention. This attempt really didn't work since me (Sissy) and my husband (Bud) started a conversation with everyone who walked by. Everyone seemed to get a big kick out of us...though some didn't know if it was a joke, or if we really talked and dressed like that. Anyhoo... Service and food were both great. Our server had fun getting in on our redneck act, inquiring as to when my baby was due, fussing at Bud for being an alcoholic, etc. I immediately checked in on Yelp and got a deal for 10% off of all appetizers. Winning! We decided to just share some appetizers. We got the crawfish beignet. I would say this is more like a calzone vs. a beignet because it wasn't fried, it was baked. Nonetheless, it was delicious, though pretty pricey at $12.95. We also got the Boudreaux pizza. With garlic cream sauce, tender cochon du lait and roasted garlic, it's one of my favorite things on the menu. We finished our snacking off with an order of crabcakes. I thought the cakes were just o.k., but my other friend loved them. I really enjoyed the Remoulade sauce. Bud thought the sauce tasted like thousand island dressing...but he's a redneck and this was his first time to the big city, so what does he know? Next time for Katie's will be for the brunch, which has bottomless mimosas for $15. Again, winning!
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Rachel D.
A disclaimer - I went twenty minutes before they close but to be honest, they are always so busy during lunch it's hard to get in so I went after the rush. I was headed to Houston's but decided to stay in the neighborhood and eat local and I'm sorry I did. My coffee tasted old and was barely warm, and egg dish was barely warm. Honestly, like another reviewer here I wonder how a restaurant can keep their brand up when they are capable of serving such underwhelming food. I should have gone to Houston's where the reason they are successful and always crowded is because they deserve it - they serve delicious food consistently.
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Lisa P.
Pretty good place. We came for lunch at around 2pm. It was a little packed in there, so we sat at the bar. Service wasn't great, but he was a little busy (right after we sat at the bar, the rest of the bar filled up as well. I know what you're thinking..."You little trendsetter, you."). Now, food! The garlic feta fries were omg-amazing. I had the gumbo, which was okay, and a house salad with Katie's Vinaigrette. The salad was good. Nice addition of olive salad in there. My friend had the cajun cuban, which she enjoyed. I could have just eaten the entire plate of garlic feta fries and would have been happy. I can't speak for the cocktails because we had a dry lunch, but I'll be back to check everything else out.
(3)
Jinyoung P.
I waited for over an hour to have brunch at Katie's. I know brunch usually comes with a wait unless you are very early or very late, but if I am going to wait over an hour with a hungry stomach, the meal better be fantastic. Alas, I was not that pleased with my experience. First of all, the hostess told us the wait would be 45 minutes. I know they can only give estimates and they have no control over people lingering after they pay their bill and whatnot, but at a brunch spot that offers an unlimited booze option, you would think that the hostess takes that into consideration when giving people the wait estimates. But whatever. I was happy to sit down when we were finally called and wasn't going to bitch about the longer-than-expected wait. We were asked if we would like to sit at the bar or wait for a table and of course our hungry mouths opted for the bar. I figured the service might be a little quicker too. We sat down and got our orange juice relatively quickly. But it took a while for them to ask us if we were ready to order, which they were busy so whatevs. We ordered the Crawfish Beignet and Crabby Eggs, as well as Steak and Eggs to go. People rave about the crawfish beignet so expectations were high, but I gotta say I didn't love it. I wanted to taste more of the jalapeno aioli and, of course, the crawfish, but I mostly tasted the caramelized onions. The crabby eggs were also kind of disappointing, because I didn't love the crab cakes and couldn't taste the jalapeno in the hollandaise. The steak and eggs were for K who was at home, and he said it was good, but then that's steak and eggs. All in all, pretty disappointing after 65 minutes of waiting. At least it was a beautiful day. I might try their pizza night on Thursday but I don't think I will be back for brunch.
(3)
Laura G.
Eclectic happy hour crowd. Go early, it's a very popular place for locals. We had wine and the Remmy, which is fried green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade. They stack shrimp and tomatoes. Nice app eat the bar.
(5)
Megan B.
First I'd like to give praise to my stapled waiter, Murphy! He is awesome, very patient (believe me, it takes a person in our group LITERALLY 10 min to order), very helpful, and can give an opinion on any thing on the menu. Lots of tasty food you can share with the table. Authentic New Orleans cuisine. They have oysters but nothing like Drago's. I would recommend anything on the menu. The only issue is that there is not that much seating. Everyone is kind of on top of each other and it makes it hard to be comfortable without thinking about bumping into someone behind you.
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Jason A.
Maybe we caught them on an off night? We started with a crab cake which was decent. Crawfish beignet was like a calzone with too much cheese, dough and sauce. The crawfish part was tasty though. The gumbo was pretty good. The chargrilled oysters were average and I was glad I only got a half dozen. My buddy's pork chop was good. Can't see myself coming back with all the choices...sorry Katie's, you guys were friendly but the food just wasn't very good.
(2)
Johnnie K.
Gumbo was awesome, even though some of rice was chewy the roux and meats were so good it didn't matter. Pizza was amazeballs! Def wanna try more things on menu
(5)
Liz C.
Katie's will always hold a special place in my heart. Growing up in Mid-City, this was probably my family's most-visited restaurant when I was a kid. There have been many great (and yummy) memories of eating the fried shrimp, catfish, gumbo, and the many other goodies that Katie's offered. I was so sad after the storm to hear that it hadn't yet reopened, and overjoyed when I was living in Los Angeles and randomly saw them featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. (Literally, I was screaming at the TV, "OH MY GOD! LOOK! IT'S KATIE'S!") I recently had the opportunity to go back, and the service/food was just as great as I remember it! We opted to try the crawfish beignets, because the description seemed unlike anything we'd seen before. The way the crawfish, jalapenos, etc. were stuffed inside the dough was almost like a calzone, and it was generously drizzled with aioli on top. Really good, and worth trying especially if you like a bit of spicy kick to your food. The fried shrimp platter brought me back to my childhood (fresh, sweet, crisp on the outside... mmmm!). Can't go wrong. I will definitely be back during my next trip back to New Orleans!
(5)
Jena S.
I love this place so much I have already gone or dinner then the next morning went for brunch ! There bloody Mary's are awesome! The staff is friendly! The owner/chef came out and talked to everyone! And for brunch they have bottomless bloody Mary's or mimosas or sangria! And they have chicken n waffles !!!
(5)
Deborah F.
The crawfish etouffee and catfish was superb!
(5)
Trina J.
This is a cool corner spot in an area populated with restaurants and bars. Some friends and I stumbled on this place after seeing a long wait at another eatery. Katie's had about a 20 minute wait. Mind you this was a weekday. There was a pizza special, which I believe was any pizza for a great price. We ordered two of them, onion rings, chargrilled oysters and the cuban. Everything was tasty. The chargrilled were okay but not something I'd travel there to order. Primarily because Drago's and Acme are better. It is not too far off Canal and Carrollton and in a residential area. So parking is a little challenge. It's a casual environment with good variety. It is a cool spot for a bite, but I cannot say it's a favorite. Meaning I'd eat there again, but it would probably not be a first choice. After all, it's hard to find bad food in a city with great food places everywhere.
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Ashley F.
Don't get "the legend." Unless you prefer food SWIMMING in grease. Good idea, terrible execution.
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Justin L.
This review is based on the...food, go figure, right? I placed a telephone order, and 25 minutes later I picked it up and brought it home to some hungry mouths. First on the ordering book is: 1. Muffuletta - very average. Not bad. Nothing special. But I actually ordered the vegetable but received the wrong order. Sigh. 2. Meatball sub - didn't get to try it out. Oh well. 3. Jenny's Garlic Feta Fries - pretty awesome. Although they were a bit soggy after 20 mins, I imagine them being a bit crisper with that great feta-awesome taste that if I ate it fresh, I'd die in french-fry-heaven. 4. The Boudreaux pizza (with cochon) - Wow. Definitely an impressive pizza with the pork, carmalized red onion, garlic cream butter, etc. on an air pocket thin baked pizza that is better than any franchise pizza I ever had. Awesome. Overall, 4-stars. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu, in-house. Ta da.
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Christina B.
Bottomless mimosas, sangrias, and bloody Mary's for $15 at Sunday Brunch. Expect a wait. The crawfish beignet was delicious... flaky bread stuffed with crawfish and cheese, topped with jalapeño aioli. Yum.
(5)
Lisa W.
For our second dinner in New Orleans we headed to Katie's. Yeah, it's fine, but there was nothing spectacular about it. We had a salad, the famed pizza w/pulled pork and ribs. I couldn't eat much of the pizza b/c the pork was beyond salty & the ribs were DROWNED in sauce...I mean drowned. It was fine for a casual neighborhood restaurant, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.
(3)
Ellie P.
This is a great hidden gem in Mid-city. My boyfriend and I rented a car for the day and stopped at Katie's on the way back to our hotel in the French Quarter. We had Katie's on our list after seeing it featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. First off--the seafood beignet is to DIE FOR! It is one of those dishes you just have to order because of it's uniqueness. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. We are so glad we stopped! It's a great lunch spot.
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Barbie S.
5 stars for the chargrilled oysters alone. This place was one of my favorite stops this trip. We took the cable car from Canal and were dropped off within seeing eye distance. There was tons of people waiting to get in but the wait wasn't as bad as it looked. We got here around 12:00pm on a Sunday. We waited about 25 minutes and were seated. Everything looked great coming out of the kitchen. PROS: Chargrilled Oysters - grilled with cheese, garlic and butter ~ MAGIC! Creamy cheesy grits with andouille sausage The bread Chicory coffee We also ordered the cochon de lait sandwich. It was good but the ones at Jazz Fest are better with the horseradish and spicy mustard. Just sayin. But I can't wait to come back to Katie's next year!!!
(5)
Lora K.
I visit my sister once a year and we like to discover new places together, and I am so glad we discovered this great restaurant. I went in November 2013 around thanksgiving and it was freezing, but we still decided to sit outside next to a heater since it was crowded inside. I love the crawfish beignet and LOVED the shrimp and artichoke bisque. I will definitely be going back here when I visit my sister next year!!!
(5)
Ricky B.
I ate brunch here with my parents and their boring friends couple weeks ago. The breakfast pizza is the way to go in my humble opinion. My parents wouldn't let me drink a mimosa because of their uptight friends but they had a special called bottomless where you can drink as many mimosas as you can consume. I definitely want to come back with my friends and turn up. My pops had a simple breakfast plate of eggs toast and grits, he said it can't compare to grandmas; but not much can. word up grandma rest in peace. My mom had an omelet, she said it was one of the best she has had in a long time. Overall I had a great time minus the Lamberts sitting with us and ruining my would be buzz. haha But I will be back! Waiter was a lil kooky and kept staring at me but overall good experience.
(4)
Jenifer K.
First time eating at Katies and wow. Loved it. Came for Sunday lunch. Wait for a table was 30 mins so we decided to sit immediately at the bar. Service was very friendly and efficient, what I've become accustomed to for New Orleans dining. Boyfriend ordered the char grilled oysters and they were on point, without a doubt better than Acme oysters. Definitely would recommend them to anyone. Ordered the cochon de lait with fries. Bread was perfectly crunchy and delicious and the meat had amazing flavor. Boyfriend ordered scotties special. That alone is worth coming back for. Cheese grits, eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, and hashbrowns all on one plate. Needless to say, we ended up sharing each other's meals and had a wonderful dining experience. I will definitely be returning and look forward to trying other options on the menu.
(5)
Cyn B.
$15.00 all you can drink brunch cocktails... need I say more?! Meet a friend here for brunch to play catch on our lives. She had been several times. It was my first. It's super adorable and oozing with typical NOLA charm. The host (pleasant elderly woman) was easily confused. She started seating people who came in after us even though our name was next. Out of frustration, we stole an empty seat outside and grabbed a waitress. Our food took a long time to come out. The waitress kept our cocktail's plenty full though. I ordered the crab cake w poached eggs (can't remember the name & it's not on their online menu) and my friend ordered the fritatta. Both of us couldn't resist a side order of grits. When our ordered finally arrived the food looked amazing... def worth the wait. It not only looked amazing but tasted amazing as well. The food portions were just right and priced well, too. Enough to fill you up but not make you fill like a pig. NOLA needs more places like this. We leisurely ate our food while chatting. No one rushed us which makes the meal so much more enjoyable. I have been wanting to try this place out for a while. Especially since it was featured on Diners, Drive Ins & Dives. I will def be going back and turning friends on to Katie's!
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Carlos L.
O M G 2 words: charbroiled oysters -- no words to describe, well, actually: smokey, lightly charred cheese sea goodness. I had the craw-fish omelette: one word; amazing! Do have the craw-fish beignet, you wont regret it, its huge. Be prepared to wait on weekends. We arrived at 11am and there was a line steady well into 2pm, but so worth it! avg wait was 10-20 min.
(5)
Katie R.
A triple d restaurant. I ordered the blueberry Jalepeño rubs -amazing! The atmosphere is fun, local, and small enough to still be quaint without feeling cramped. The potato salad was also really good. The owner came to every table and greeted everyone. Even took the time to have a conversation. Great place to bring out of town guests!
(5)
Cha C.
Food was a bit bland. I didn't feel the taste was worth all the calories I knew I was consuming.
(3)
Richard K.
This local tucked away place has some of the best food in town. If you're looking for the type of food you're Momma made, this is it. As a matter of fact, the Chef Scott's mom welcomes you at the door most of the time. I had the Chicken lunch special and if I knew no one was looking, I would have licked the plate!
(5)
Jen B.
Last week we went to Katie's for lunch on my sweetie's birthday. We were greeted at the door by a nice older lady who then sat us and showed us where the specials were located. We ordered some drinks, then some char-grilled oysters. We had Mary's Italian salad (later found out that it was the same Ms. Mary who greeted us at the door) and we also had the soft-shelled crab sandwich, which is really 2 sandwiches, which is why they call it the crabby couple. AND THEN.....the owner came around ringing a bell and announced it was Ms. Mary's birthday TOO!! We all sang and watched her blow out the candles on her plate of petit fours. It felt like we were all family. I love that in a neighborhood restaurant!!
(4)
Keri D.
Excellent food and top notch service! Kid friendly menu. My husband had the seafood platter and said it was the best catfish he's ever eaten!
(5)
Edward G.
The hot roast beef n gravy po-boy was outstanding! You also get a side of Zapp's Potato chips. And our appetizer, the Cheesy garlic bread w/marinara sauce was terrific! This restaurant is a must-try that I would recommend to anyone!
I love New Orleans in general, but this place is top on my list when I make my annual trek. I can't begin to list everything I love about this place; the food, the atmosphere, the pricing, the service are all #1 in my book. The only complaint, if you can call it that, is an obvious one, parking is difficult at best! However, so is 99% of the New Orleans area I love! Katie's staff...thank you for making some very fond memories for me. Looking forward to may more!
(5)
Jen L.
I've had fine meals at Katie's and I've had mediocre meals here too. It is a fun neighborhood spot and the menu is diverse...and maybe too big. How can you make all those various items well? However the variety is part of the selling point, in that if you're with a group then there is something for everyone. I would probably give this 4 stars but on my last visit both entrees came with items that were not mentioned on the menu and we both would have opted to NOT have had we known. There drinks are good. The A/C can be spotty...like lots of old buildings.
(3)
Carly S.
This a great neighborhood spot with a wide variety of great food. I really enjoy the specials, mainly because they change frequently and there are tons of them. They often post the specials online via Twitter and Facebook. If you go surrounding peak hours (I usually go at opening 11am or after 1pm for lunch) there's no problem getting seated right away. They also have nice outdoor seating with fans that really isn't bad on a cloudy summer day (still a little too hot for a sunny one). The staff is friendly and consistent. Our waitress kind of flaked one day and didn't put in something we needed to go for someone at home and didn't even acknowledge that I should have had a salad with my entree (I forgot if it said it came with one on the menu so I thought maybe I was crazy, but the receipt said "no salad dressing" on it so she obviously saw it in the POS and let it go that she didn't bring it out). Other than that, we've had great service. My favorites so far are probably the Huling's Chicken Club and their thick cut catfish-- it is always light and fluffy with a great batter. I have yet to be back for brunch, but I am always trying new dishes so I'm sure I will have many many more favorites here. Definitely try out this great Mid-City restaurant!
(4)
Natalie W.
Excellent food in a lovely neighborhood setting with good service. I had the Eggs Cochon and would highly recommend that choice
(4)
Xine L.
Service is great even if I'm only having a jalapeño vodka infused Bloody Mary. Breakfast is only for brunch on Sundays. They do offer bottomless mimosas, sangria or bloody Mary's for $15. Will have to try this place for food next time otherwise my BM is great.
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Gibson P.
This small restaurant right off Canal St. is a fantastic place tor dinner or drinks. Dave was our waiter and he was very helpful and encouraged our party to try the specials. He didn't even mention the Barge sandwich, which is a Po' Boy made from a full-length french bread loaf. We ordered the Barge for three of the party, which was delivered on a wooden plank and was over 5 feet long! More than just a monster Po' Boy, the Barge was filled with flaky fried catfish, oysters and shrimp with jalapeno mayonnaise. It was easily one of the best Po' Boys that I have had anywhere in the Crescent City. Everything we had was prepared perfectly. Katie's is a keeper.
(5)
Lola W.
Great atmosphere and great food! I also love that they have all of the tabasco varieties on all of the tables. Have not had anything that wasn't delicious. The boudreaux pizza is probably my favorite.
(4)
Briana G.
You know when you've had the best bacon wrapped shrimp before, but you don't live near the restaurant/state that makes it, and so for the rest of your life you're on a hunt to find something as good or better than your previous experience? I thought Katie's would be that place. It was featured on the food network, it was tucked away in a neighborhood, and it was a casual yet classy place. But, I was wrong. And so bummed! We ended up leaving there ($50+tip) with only having had a bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer (5 shrimps), a traditional-sized small cup of gumbo, a small caesar salad with grilled shrimp, a piece of cake and two drinks. Yikes! (We didn't even eat an entree!) However, It wasn't the over priced food that disappointed us. But merely, the first bite. The bacon wrapped shrimp were dry. No juice in the shrimp, no juice from the bacon. Dry and crunchy with little to no flavor. It was really disappointing. The gumbo was great, however, I don't have many experiences of gumbo to compare. But my taste buds liked it. And the grilled shrimp on the Caesar salad were delicious. I just wish the bacon wrapped shrimp hit the spot, too. So I continue to go on my hunt looking for the best place that makes bacon wrapped shrimp. And sorry Katie, but I don't think we'll be back.
(3)
Kelly N.
Delicious!! I had the oyster & artichoke bisque & side Caesar & I loved it! Friendly service & the food came out quickly!! Try this adorable neighborhood cafe!
(5)
Denise D.
Katie's never disappoints! From the crawfish beignets to the pizza to the oysters, everything is outstanding. The service is always friendly and the atmosphere is fun. It's a great place to take people visiting from out of town (especially on a Sunday for bottomless mimosas ;-D)
(5)
Doris D.
Good food in the neighborhood of mid city. I like their chicken and andouille gumbo with the lighter roux which is well seasoned and the pork ribs were moist and tender, melted in your mouth. Crawfish beignet is more like a calzone. Didn't expect it to be a calzone crust, thinking of more like a beignet since menu said beignet. Other than that, a laid back neighborhood restaurant and bar to hang out with friends.
(4)
Dominique H.
I love everything about this place! Nestled on the corner of a Mid City neighborhood, sits New Orleans' best kept secret. I am a regular at their Sunday brunch...I know all of the bartenders by name and a few of the members of the wait staff are in my contacts. This restaurant has the best mix of food, folks and fun! My favorite dish is the Crawfish Beignet! OMG- it's like a party in your mouth! Crawfish, cheese and jalapenos tucked inside of a pastry, topped with a cream sauce...YUMMY! I am also an advocate of their char grilled oysters. Dragos who? These are hands down the BEST oysters on this side of the Mason-Dixon! and if you are really adventurous, try the Oysters Schlesinger grilled oysters topped with sauteed spinach and shrimp and Parmesan cheese...party in my tummy So YUMMY! Did I mention the breakfast pizza? Or the lemon ricotta pancakes or the crabcakes? Or the grits? Can you tell that I'm starting to get hungry? Needless to say, I am a Katie's supporter...brunch is only served on Sundays from 9a-3p...don't forget to order the bottomless Sangria!
(5)
Lilly T.
Katie's is right around the corner from my apartment and every night I see a line of people accumulated outside for dinner so I decided to give it a try. Man, am I glad I did! I had a "cajun cuban" that was to die for and sipped delicious Manhattans all night long. Everyone else in my party gave rave reviews about their dishes as well. This is a place thatI certainly intend to make a regular dinner spot for me and the husband. :)
(5)
Amit A.
Sausage beignet is delicious! Grits are creamy. We will be back to try more. Service was decent. The food made up for it.
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Laura S.
We were excited to go here after reading reviews. When we pulled up at 6:00, there was already a long wait. Since we have small children, we opted for takeout rather than waiting. It's unclear whether the food was subpar, or if it just didn't travel well. Very greasy, and soggy. We loved the crawfish beignet, but everything else was just okay, or almost too greasy to enjoy.
This restaurant is the perfect cozy little neighborhood lunch spot. It's a good thing I don't live in Midcity because I would probably frequent it much more and be broke! I prefer for Leandro to be my server because he is so nice and he consistently exemplifies superior customer service. Their pizza, poboys and daily specials are awesome. I recently had the lasagna which was delish!!! You always bring home leftovers :)
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Roger B.
We stopped in on a Thursday night. It being 6:30 and people waiting outside for a seat is a good sign for a neighborhood restaurant. Wait wasn't long, about 20 minutes. I ordered the fried catfish platter with cole slaw & fries as the sides. My wife ordered the veggie extravaganza with grilled eggplant replacing the fried eggplant. A small house salad, iceberg lettuce, a cucumber slice and a cherry tomato, came with the meals. I've gotten used to the thin fillet catfish most restaurants seem to serve these days. When my meal came out, I saw a slab of lightly battered fish that literally stretched from one edge of the plate to the other, almost hiding the pile of fries underneath. The restaurant was noisy as expected for a small crowded restaurant. There is a Yelp check-in offer for Happy Hour, but we came too late to take advantage of it.
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John T.
Great breakfast. No complaints.
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Wendell W.
Great Place for Sunday brunch. The sangria is awesome! I haven't had a bad meal at this place yet and don't expect one. Whenever I am visiting my home city of New Orleans this place is one of my favs. Do yourself a favor and stop in. I'm sure you will be glad you did.
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Mister M.
After arriving about 10:30am on a Sunday for brunch we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table...but it was certainly worth it. I had the Crab Meat Frittata (kinda like a quiche) and it was wonderful, full of crab meat, brie and mushrooms. Mom had a Eggs Benedict and she says it was Superb, the eggs being poached just right and a good tang to the hollandaise. You might want to arrive a little later in the day if you can. That usually alleviates the long waits for for Brunches on Sundays.
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Shuo H.
Yay for local flavors :) warning: do not come here to eat if you're on a diet haha... Maybe it's just me, but Groupon is probably my (2nd) main source of how to decide which places to try. Katie's is a neighborhood place, and everyone's super friendly. There's plenty of street parking, so no worries about parking meters or anything. The food was yum! What we had: -Crawfish beignet: spicy with a hint of sweet, creamy (cause of the cheese), all highlighting the crawfish goodness :) I liked the marriage of flavors. -Atchafalaya pizza: topped with seafood goodies :) the crust was super thin and overall delish! the grilled garlic adds a very nice touch (I LOVE garlic). -Fried green tomato and shrimp poor boy: I'm sorry New Orleans, but after trying different poor boys from different places, I decided that I just don't like poor boys in general :(... so my opinion for this one would be very biased... Maybe it's cause at dinner time I eat really healthy most of the time (fish, or veggies, and fruits only), but I ended up with a huge tummy ache :( though I enjoyed my time here, I hate having an upset stomach after eating... or maybe it's cause I'm slightly lactose intolerant -.- oh why do I do this to myself?
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Ashley M.
I have eaten here a couple of times now and everything I have ever gotten has been really good! This visit I got the veggie muffeletta (half) and it was huge! Seemed like a decent price too. Some of the entrees are a bit pricey (about $20 avg) but you can get cheaper stuff and it's still great! We also tried the seafood stuffed mushrooms appetizer and it was fabulous! A bit crowded inside but doable. Good waitstaff.
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Jeroen D.
I'd happily drive the 1.5h to get here just to eat the conchon de lait. It's finger licking good. I had it on their Legend Poboy and on the Boudreaux pizza. It's incredible. Besides great food, the atmosphere is inviting and makes you feel like you're a local. Great fast friendly service makes this a must stop every time I'm in NoLa
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Dr W.
Unbelievable service by our waiter named Taylor. Seemed like a knowledgable local. The burger was sub par.
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Jillian R.
I never knew about Katie's until my then-significant other told me that it was a total hidden gem and insist that we go there for dinner. We sat outside on a warm summer night as dusk began to fall and I must say, I was truly impressed with the ambiance. The feta cheese and garlic covered french fries were to die for and the veggie pizza was delicious. The outside of Katie's is landscaped beautifully with flora and fauna of all sorts. I returned recently to Katie's for Sunday brunch this past month. I'd called beforehand to try to make a reservation and before I could finish inquiring if they took them the flustered sounding girl that had picked up told me, "No, we don't take reservations." A little put-off but understanding that Sunday brunch is super busy, we headed that way anyway. The crowd of people waiting for a table spilled out onto the side streets where you saw groups of hungover college girls sitting on a curb nursing mimosas and older couples trying to duck into the shade of the meager awnings and overhangs. My group of 5 waited hungover in the heat for about an hour while we side-eyed the folks that had been finished for 20 minutes and continued to sit at their table anyway. FINALLY we scored a nice table outside. The service was only so-so. Our server had clearly bitten off more than he could chew with all of the outdoor tables and we ended up going inside to the bar ourselves to get refills on our water/mimosas/coffee/bloody mary's. The food took FOR.EV.ER to come out. I ended up having to leave early because I had work and we had been waiting 45 minutes for any food to appear. My dining companions told me they continued to wait for half an hour until the crowd had cleared out and the server reappeared, confessing that the kitchen had lost our ticket. The food was brought out lukewarm with errors in the order and nothing was comped or taken off of the bill. Very little apologies were offered and, although the manager was in the house nothing else was ever done to remedy the situation. Katie's food is really, really good and they aren't short on any business but I think they need to step their service game up to accommodate the high volume of customers that come in. For now I'm giving them 3 stars, although their food is worthy of more.
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Jenny S.
Meh. It was a Monday and Liuzza's was closed, so I went to Katie's. The chargrilled oysters were fantastic, I will definitely say that. But my artichoke and red pepper soup was room temp at best. I was really disappointed. My friend's red beans were also barely warm. The greens in my salad were somewhat wilted and just didn't seem that fresh. It wasn't awful, but it also wasn't good.
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Joel L.
This is what I would call muchos bueno. Definitely coming back. Shrimp po-boy was on point. Probably the best glass of water I've ever had. Great onion rings. Great outdoor dining.
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May W.
oh katie's, how do i love your $10 pizzas on thursday nights! it is the best thing to happen to thursdays since seinfeld and friends was cancelled. the office took that prize for a little while but katie's has firmly taken that title now. i love their pizzas. they're some of the best in the city. i've been to many italian and pizza joint that have bragged about their pizzas. but they've always disappointed me. i anxiously wait for thursdays to sink my teeth into that one-of-a-kind boudreaux. it's the kind of pizza that will make a jewish person forgot that pulled pork isn't kosher. but that person will not care when they munch on heaven on earth. it is honestly that good. their salads and pastas are good too. but my friends and i have always said that the next time we go there, we will try the barge, a WHOLE french loaf filled with fried shrimp, oysters and catfish. but then we go there on thursday and forget about everything else on the menu that isn't pizza. our pocketbooks and stomachs never complain. 4 stars because of the popularity of this place. the wait is consistently 1/2 hour or longer. but they haven't worked out a good system for people waiting. they either crowd around the very tiny entrance way or they mingle around the front of the place, blocking any newcomers from coming in. or they completely take over the bar so if you don't want to wait and eat at the bar, you can't even get to the tables or the bartender to get any drinks. it needs to be more manageable. especially on their popular times like thursday pizza nights and sunday brunches. they know that the crowds will come on those days. the staff should plan accordingly.
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Oscar C.
Hands down! BEST COCHON Ive had in NOLA. All the food here is incredible. Don't miss the Bourdeaux pizza, as featured on Triple D. Also, the Cuban sandwich I remember was pretty delicious. Just try Katie's. you won't be disappointed. Your belt line might not be too happy, but your tummy will be.
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Lyssa N.
I didn't have a great experience on my visit here but it wasn't terrible either. We came in for dinner on a Saturday night and was quoted a 30 min wait. There really wasn't a waiting area inside except for the bar which was fully packed so we waited outside. Our table was ready within 20 minutes. However, it was a tiny table by the door, which was next to the hostess stand which was also next to the bar. I despise those kinds of table just because there are always people hovering around your table while you eat which ruins any kind of dining experience. On to the food and drinks! We ordered the chargrilled oysters and colossal onion rings for appetizers and loved them both. I could've actually eaten another order of oysters! For drinks, I had the strawberry mojito, which was pretty weak. For entrees, I ordered off of their special menu the smoked double pork chop and he ordered the catch of the day special. Both dishes were tasty. We were too full by the end of the main course to order dessert which is pretty sad because I'm usually a huge dessert person. Service was excellent. I think I'll come back and try other items from their regular menu....3.5 stars for this time around though.
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Stephanie P.
I was in New Orleans for the first time last weekend and looking to fuel up the night before a half marathon. We decided to try Katie's for dinner as we were meeting some friends and wanted to try and please a variety of palates. Katie's seemed to have a nice little variety to choose from. It was a Saturday night around 6:30pm and we waited a good hour to be seated. Yes this is annoying at any establishment, but at least it sends me the message that this place must be good! It's small, quaint, and there's a plaque on the outside by the door showing where the water line was from Katrina. That was pretty amazing to comprehend as it was clearly over my head. The bar inside was packed but we were able to get a glass of wine to tide us over before out table was ready ($7 glass). They are famous for their chargrilled oysters, which are grilled in the shell with butter and parmesan. They were delicious although both myself and my tablemate were picking pieces of shell out of our mouths. I'm not sure if the oyster shell chips off under the heat? I also ordered one of their veggie pizzas with portobello mushrooms and bell peppers. It arrived on a small, elevated wire rack with allowed the bottom of the crust to stay crispy. Nice touch. My food items were about $25 for the two. Service was friendly and the food came out in a fairly timely manner despite the full house. Our server barely passed the water test, but I'll give it to her as she didn't flinch at all when I asked for 3 separate checks.
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Bert M.
Great place for lunch or quick supper. Local cuisine at its best with the NOLA style added to it. Cochon de lait (BBQ pulled pork) was very good and the wait staff was prompt an attentive. If your a tourist in town, definitely a place to experience. ENJOY!!
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Victoria T.
I kept hearing good reviews about this place so i decided to check it out. The place is not that big so it gets packed pretty quickly. I ordered the fried calamari as an appetizer which was fairly good with the marinara sauce. I decided to order pasta as an entree, you get a choice of your pasta noodle, sauce, and toppings. I picked the penne pasta with marinara sauce with shrimp. The portion for the pasta was okay, i expected more. I will come back to try their pizzas though, I keep hearing good reviews on their pizzas.
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Kevin B.
Damn good gumbo. The fries on the fried catfish platter are crispy and just the right amount of seasoning. The catfish was perfectly cooked with the right amount of crunch. It's a gem in mid city you must try.
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Kim G.
Bottomless Bloody Mary's, mimosas, sangria...Awesome. Best part: our server (Murphy) was ON TOP of refills, love that we never had to flag him down or ask! Chicken and waffles were solid. Everything else looked great, can't wait to go back!
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Brandon R.
I don't give many five stars but this place is definitely getting one. On a recent trip to New Orleans for a family wedding we stopped in as Katie's was on our must-go-list as we are huge fans of DDD. I had the Boudreaux and although a pizza didn't seem like much of the New Orleans fare, it was AMAZING. As the menu states it does take a bit longer to cook than other dishes so your party will be eating before you... Small price to pay for the goodness that is the Boudreaux pizza. The Cochon is amazing. Never thought about pulled pork on a pizza but it hits the spot. The crust is very thin but tasty and lends more of the taste to the spinach and homemade mozzarella and garlic cream sauce. There is also fresh garlic on the top of the pizza. At first you would think it's a bit overpowering but everything blends perfectly. A+ all the way! This is definitely a winner and is definitely a must-try. The service was great as the owner even makes the rounds to ask how you are doing. She even noticed that I was the only one at my table without a plate, which was okay because I was waiting on the amazing pizza.
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Kim-Thao H.
OH GAWDDD! Now I finally know why so many of my friends dine here! It was my first time there with two of my dear friends, and we ordered a few of the highly recommended items including the chargrilled oysters, the crawfish beignet, and two of their pizzas. The oysters were out of this world!!! I actually think they might be better the Drago's famous chargrilled oysters. The flavor, the sauce, just simply perfection! The crawfish beignet was also another winner, but beware, if you're not one who likes anything too creamy or cheesy, STAY AWAY! And if you're counting calories? STAY AWAY FROM IT LIKE IT'S A PLAGUE! The two pizzas we ordered were the Atchafalaya and the Boudreaux. The Atchafalaya was our favorite! If you're looking for a pizza that represents NOLA, this is it! It's topped with oysters, shrimp, crawfish, crabcake, bellpeppers, garlic, and tabasco. Now if that doesn't sound like heaven then I don't know what does. We ordered the Boudreaux because it was featured on the Food Network, but when we tried it we wondered why this particular one. It's not like it was bad, but for something that was presented on TV, we all expected it to be extraordinary, and it just wasn't. Nonetheless, my experience at Katie's was not spoiled by one tiny disappointment. I honestly can't wait to be back to try some new goodies! P.S. Katie's is known for their pizzas, so if you want a good first experience, I'd recommend trying at least one!
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Jm B.
This place is great! Relaxed atmosphere and the food is delicious. Love the brunch on Sundays and variety on the menu. I've always had a pleasant experience and the staff is friendly! My husband is very picky and this is his favorite NOLA restaurant.
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Lane A.
Located in mid-city on an obscure side street, this place has it goin' on! I met up with some friends for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We sat outside because the weather was amazing. I arrived late due to parking difficulties. There basically is no parking. It's pretty much...find an empty space on the street and squeeze in. The staff was friendly and attentive...and so were the other patrons. It was an incredibly friendly atmosphere. We started with an order of Jenny's Garlic feta Fries. Swimming in garlic buttercream, bell peppers, and feta cheese...they were incredible. Worth having a heart attack over. For my main, I ordered the Cochon De Lait Po-boy. This was one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten. I am usually not a fan of pork, but this was well worth it! This is definitely an establishment that I will return to!
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Dorothy A.
Katie's is one of our favorite neighborhood spots - unfortunately, the neighborhood it's in is about 800 miles away from where we presently live. Otherwise, we'd be in here weekly. Great menu with super fresh food executed well. New Orleans classics life Muffelatta's with a fresh spin. I had a catfish po'boy that completely dispelled my previously conceived notion that I didn't like catfish. It was light, flaky, crispy and delicious! Our server was terrific too - almost wanted him to sit down and join us for lunch he was such a pleasure to chat with!
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Cookie Monster S.
The food is always excellent. However, it is very difficult to hold a normal conversation due to the abnormally loud interiors. Please please add some acoustic treatments to this space so we can enjoy the tasty food without a throbbing headache.
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Katie H.
This place is delicious. We went on a Tuesday and it was packed I can't imagine what it's like on the weekend. I feel like this restaurant can probably do no wrong we had the Jenny fries which were amazing and the vegetarian muffuletta.
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Dalan C.
Thought I'd give this place a try after seeing it on Diners, Dives, and Drive-In. Had the most awesome pizza.... The Boudreaux cochon de lait, roasted garlic, fresh spinach, red onions, scallions, and garlic butter cream reduction The pizza had a super thin crust that was totally crispy. Flavortown for sure and a must get. Then we had the ribs, soft and again FLAVORTOWN!! Scottie's Cnn Blackberry & Jalapeno Ribs slow cooked baby back ribs marinated in our tangy and spicy blackberry and jalapeno bbq sauce; served with your choice of two sides (see below) Finally we shared a bunch of fried seafood. Good but I would opt to try a different pizza. But the dish was huge!! Seafood Platter piles of shrimp, crawfish, catfish, and oysters fried to perfection, served with some onions rings and fries This place is a happening and gets crowded.
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Megan T.
Came here for dinner with local and out of town friends. Service was great and food was even better! I had the chargrilled oysters, seafood beignet, and blackberry jalapeño ribs. Washed it all down with a couple of Abita grapefruit. Highly recommend the seafood beignet!
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Sarah M.
Just picked up lunch from this cute Mid-City spot, and I can't wait to go back. Ordered the cochon de lait (with creole coleslaw) + sweet potato fries (that came with this sweet/spicy sauce).. and it was exactly what I was looking for. Not too heavy, but really filling.. and delicious! The staff was really friendly.. and while I waited at the bar for pick up I noticed this ENORMOUS jar of jalapeno infused vodka. They use it for bloody maries, martinis, and shots.. and if it wasn't middle of the work day, I would have ordered a bloody mary stat. I guess that will have to wait for weekend brunch. Their menu for brunch looks incredible.. and from the other yelpers' reviews, I know I have to return stat. And what's this I read about bottomless drinks? Hi friend. This place speaks my language.. and pleases my stomach. All things are a win in my book.
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Elvis C.
I'm giving this place a 4 star rating only because of the food. Food was GREAT. Service however, sucked. Probably some of the worst service ever. The staff here, all seemed to have this attitude that they are better than everyone. Took about 20 minutes before the guy took our order.....never once stopped by to offer more drinks.....which is a huge loss for them, because I would have had another few drinks. Overall, the experience was goood and the food did not disappoint....but I really hate restaurants that think that they don't have to provide excellent service because they have been on TV or whatever. 4 stars, but wouldn't go back.
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Sara U.
My long lost cousin from NY randomly hit me up on the FB to say that his friend Katherine owned the place and that we should stop in. Pretty cool since I had it bookmarked to try here on Yelp! We stopped in for Sunday brunch. The place was hoppin' but we didn't have to wait. :) We did the $15 bottomless cocktails (you choose mimosa, bloody mary, sangria). I thought the drinks were kind of weak and wouldn't go this route again. My chicken and waffles were good but my honey's Crabby Eggs (poached eggs over crabcakes topped with jalapeno hollandaise sauce) were to die! Thankfully, he's sweet and willing to share. It's loud and bustling in here. A fast-paced placed no doubt, but you can still relax and enjoy your visit. We will return!
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Meka T.
The Boudreaux pizza was amazing! Never had anything like it but I absolutely loved it. Get there early or be prepared to have a wait.
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Jeremy L.
What a great experience! Wife and I went here today for lunch and loved it. We both had the Cuban with cochon de lait and it was fantastic! Service was great and the atmosphere was great as well. I will recommend this place all day. PS Beer selection was pretty solid as well. 6 beers on tap(Abita, NOLA, Brooklyn, Magic Hat for craft beer) and a decent bottle selection as well.
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Violet A.
The Red Velvet Elvis Doberge ain't nothing but a hound dog... A friend and I recently celebrated with a little pre-holiday lunch at Katie's Restaurant and Bar in Mid-City. She had never eaten at Katie's and I was signing it praises. Having eaten at Katie's on numerous occasions I was gushing over the entire menu and the items really worth indulging in. Such as the char grilled oysters loaded with bacon and spinach and MORE! And an absolute fav... The Boudreaux a pizza featuring cochon de lait, oh God go ahead slap ya mama! On this occasion we went off menu and had a couple of specials of the day. So far my friend is impressed and happy that she ventured out and now has a place new to add to her 'gotta go again' eateries. Then.... we made our misstep. We ordered The Red Velvet Elvis Doberge. MISTAKE!!! Since I'm not normally a big cake eater I really need to have my socks knocked off before I can say something is to die for. BUT my lunch companion is a discerning dessert coinsurer. So I'll take her advice as I describe the red velvet Elvis. The Red Velvet Elvis Doberge ain't nothing but a hound dog.... the slice is certainly generous enough which only meant we still had a ton of cake remaining on the plate when we left the table. The individual cake slices were way too thin, perhaps contributing to the total dry dense texture. However the greatest disappointment was the icing - on a red velvet cake the icing IS the cake!! Katie's red velvet Elvis had the most atrocious icing we had ever tried to eat. It was hard bitter and completely non-cream cheese like. So overall folks - Katie's get high marks for atmosphere, service and usually outstanding eats. I would recommend you definitely add this quaint restaurant to your repertoire of eateries. However, stay away from the red velvet Elvis... I think they may actually have added the hound dog to the batter.
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Jim L.
Everything was outstanding except for the mashed potatoes. If it was not for the mashed potatoes, Katie's would have been a 5 star experience.
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Chrissie O.
Love this place. Have eaten here twice, both times the service was great and the food phenomenal. There are lots of really cute places to eat in this area, and Katie's really stands out. Food includes the usual New Orleans staples, with some delicious twists, such as the crawfish beignet. Po'boys are wonderful. Green tomato remoulade stack was also a highlight. Just really delicious and creative New Orleans food.
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Brandon A.
Amazingly I had never been to or heard of this place, once again yelp comes through in the clutch!! katie's is the type of neighborhood restaurant I love. Relatively small, outdoor seating, great menu options. Crawfish Beignets? Nuff said. The pizza is great and man is there a lot of it. I'd definitely encourage anyone in the mid city area to check this place out.
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Michelle H.
Two words: Seafood Beignet. I'm seriously starting to wonder why we didn't go to this place our first night in New Orleans. Amazing. Wow...flashbacks just sitting here thinking about it. Please do yourself a favor and order this appetizer. Its big enough to share, but believe me...you won't want to. Katie's is situated a few blocks away from Canal Street in a purple building that has a Katrina waterline marker. We went a few minutes after they opened and were greeted/seated by an older woman who was quite friendly. Our service was lightning fast and the atmosphere was very pleasant. We noticed right away that the restaurant seemed to get busy quite fast, but it never took away from the fact that the servers were quick and efficient. The only reason that I'm giving Katie's four stars, and not five, is because our entrees were very bland and just 'ok'. There seemed to be a lack of seasoning on my plate (I ordered the crawfish special) and my boyfriends. Other than that, this was an amazing find and well worth the money that we spent.
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Cristen F.
Fabulous spot for brunch - scrumptious food and bottomless mimosas, bloody Mary's or sangria for $15! Lunch and dinner are also awesome. Try the Boudreaux's pizza or Cajun Cuban. I go as often as I can.
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Amanda M.
Went here last weekend and it was my 2nd trip to Katie's. I love this place. It is becoming on of my favorites in Nola. We went on a Saturday around 5pm (so kinda early for dinner) but we wanted to beat the big dinner crowd. We ended up opting to sit outside and enjoy the balmy 90 degree weather. Ha! I had heard good things about the pizza so I decided to try a traditional style with pepperoni, sausage, onion, green peppers and black olives. It was the perfect thickness. Kind of thin and crunchy but kinda chewy at the same time. You could tell it was cooked in a brick oven. My husband got a hickory burger and fries and he said it was great. Oh we also got the seafood beignet for an appetizer. It was super cheesy and gooey. Maybe too cheesy for some people but I am a cheese fanatic so I loved it. It was super rich and indulgent. I had one Bloody Mary and one rum punch. The Bloody Mary was delicious with the homemade jalapeño vodka and pickled veggies. The rum punch wasn't as good as I had hoped it would be but it was strong so that was good! After we left my husband said "We need to come here more often!"
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Alana L.
Dear Katie's, I dream of your Margarita Pizza on a weekly basic. Your fried green tomato and shrimp po-boy should have its own Facebook Fan Page. Your cheese bread is my new best friend. The onion rings cause my taste buds to sings and dance. And your white chocolate bread pudding -oh, I've died and entered Heaven. Loving each and ever bite you serve, Me!
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A. B.
Nice little place. Over crowded at lunch. Very sweet hostess and friendly staff. Had a bleu cheese bacon burger. Not the best I've had, but not the worst either. Overall a nice experience, just a bit too cramped and crowded for my preference. Would be better if not during a peak time.
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Mandy C.
A friend brought me to Katie's a year ago and whenever I'm in New Orleans it's the first place I go. The chargrilled oysters are a MUST! They were featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, however they are none of the above. They are a gem of a neighborhood restaurant with a great family running it. Scott, the chef and owner is friendly and can be seen chatting with guests and his mom, Katie herself, is very visible. I love this place and recommend it to anyone who will listen.
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Robinskii G.
little restaurant in a small neighbor hood. easy to miss. Came into town to visit family, and they took us here to order everything, we got: mini crab cakes and Crawfish Beignet (must have) , delicious! flavorful! entree for 5 ppl to share: the barge, which is the longest po boys sandwich, stuffed with fried shrimp, catfish, and oysters. Cochon De Lait pizza. Never had bread pudding before, first time having it, and it was just perfect.
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Peggy B.
Great New Orleans neighborhood restaurant. Service was excellent by Leo. When I did my Yelp check in, I received a free large onion ring order. They were large and well breaded, very good. Started off with Spinach & Crab Bisque. It was Delicious! Followed up with the wedge salad. It was large enough to split, which we did, and very good. Ended lunch with the Crayfish Beignet. It is a must order, very good. Crayfish and crabmeat were very generous in the dishes! Would order all of the same dishes again. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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Matt C.
After careful consideration, given my out-of-towner status, my girlfriend and I decided we would find Katie's... how did I miss that they don't serve brunch on a Saturday? I could have sworn their website said... well, nevermind. It really seems like it could be a chill place - nice servers, decent (albeit safe) music playing, etc. We ordered brunch drinks and stared at the menu wondering how we missed this key element! I made sure to leave the server a few extra $$ as we walked out before ordering food...
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Kenny F.
Great place to grab some good food. The panned chicken was delicious and I enjoyed my wedge salad as well. Tried a slice of hula girl pizza and was also tasty. Would definitely go back. Outdoor seating was key.
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Cam F.
Great little neighborhood restaurant and bar. Breakfast menu is great. We walked straight in and got a table, it filled up very quickly shortly after and there was a line when we left. Kind of hate to give this place a good review as I do not want it to get swamped with crowds of people as has happened to other resultants in the area.... Our little secret!!
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Josh G.
Amazing little neighborhood gem. They have really amazing pizza with delicious cheese baked in a proper oven. Everything I have had has been great but mostly i just get the pizza because it is that good. I have also been for sunday brunch where I had an amazing braised short rib on grits plate that was out of this world. Good service and a nice atmosphere. Inside does get a little loud so I like to sit outside if it isn't too hot.
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Elaine M.
As a strong supporter of Mid-City merchants, at the first mention of this place from neighbors I chose to go for lunch with some fairly high hopes. It was the first day of the beginning of my holidays and dammit, I wanted to celebrate with some pasta! The inside of the restaurant had a well placed layout and relaxing atmosphere. They have plenty of staff available but not so much customers. I ordered a cider cocktail from their specialty drinks list and inquired about the flavor from our good natured server. She informed me with some awe, that her last table said "It was the best drink they'd ever tasted." Of course I ordered it but I'm not sure how I felt about that apple juice and tequila with a large dose of cinnamon floating in and coating my glass and mouth. The previous customer must have had a very interesting pallet to appreciate this drink that much. On to the eggplant fries which were originaldelightfully crispy thin slices of lightly battered and fried fresh eggplant. That is the only thing I'd go back for though. Sadly, my pasta was bland, mostly butter as opposed to creamy cheese. And sadly it also contained a heaping helping of those tiny rubbery little crawfish the size of your pinky fingernail. My husband, "a meat and potatoes Irishman" ordered the rosemary chicken and mashed potatoes, of course. The smallest amount of effort could have made this plate work. There are so many tiny little fresh twists on spices and/or herbs that could have been used on this dish, aside from just rosemary. It's one of those blank slate, versatile kind of meals. But that doesn't mean serve it blank! This place has potential, a little extra creative effort with the food could really go a long way. Even if it's just for the holidays, people appreciate that. I do.
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Edward B.
There are few things that get you excited about a meal like the smell of the smoker outside Katie's on Iberville as you walk in the front door. It's hard to not run to the door when it hits you. We went a couple weeks back for a laid-back dinner-for-two. We started with a dozen char-grilled oysters. Chef Scott has this dish down, with just the right amount of butter and cheese on the oysters, along with tasty french bread slices for dippin'. Softshells were running good that visit, so I had the special: softshell crab over fettucini pasta, topped with a creamy crawfish sauce. It's one of those wicked-overkill dishes that you just can't pass up. Eat the crab, nibble at the pasta, bring the rest home for a great pasta leftover if you don't want to overindulge. My wife did the build-your-own pasta--Chef Scott's comments on why this is on his menu inspired a separate blog post I'll do later this week. She got rigatoni with chicken in a creamy alfredo sauce. The chicken was grilled nicely and the sauce subtely seasoned for a good match. We usually let Chef surprise us for dessert, and he rarely steers us wrong. This time it was "Red Velvet Elvis" cake...deadly! Drinks-I had a couple of Abita Ambers, wife had a couple of glasses of the house Pinot Grigio. A great meal on a lovely spring evening!
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Ande V.
Went to Katie's about a month ago and it was great. Stuffed mushrooms and the grilled seafood platter... Can't wait to do it again. Service was very attentive and friendly. It's not your average dine and go establishment .... The owners really care if the guests are enjoying their experience. I live in New Orleans and have many friends who frequent Katie's not only for the food, but just to grab a cocktail and relax. Real food... Real people.... That's what New Orleans is about.
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TONY F.
I've been in the hospitality industry for 20+ years with 18 years in management and have never experienced a seating policy so moronic such as the one which is enforced at Katies. After arriving and telling the hostess it would be a party of two I was asked if my entire party had arrived? I notified her that my lunch date was parking as finding parking is very challenging in the area even with the lot they have which was full. I was told the wait would be 30+ minutes. As a table opened the host refused to seat me as my lunch date still hadn't arrived. This was 5 minutes later. As I'm waiting for another person to clean the table with no sense of urgency another 2 top became available. Two other groups of two arrived and were seated before me even though they arrived after I did. I expressed how horrible this policy was from a customer service standpoint and was told "We're a small restaurant" and that was all. That was the excuse. I wasn't one person attempting to hold a 6 top. I would've taken the exact same amount of table space had I chosen to dine alone. This type of poor decision making and absurd "policy making" screams lack of common sense and zero training. I'm not a tourist. I'm a local and have dined there many times before for Sunday brunch. I also live within 2 miles of this destination. I regularly come in contact with many tourists and locals alike who respect my opinion on dining destinations in NOLA. There are 800 dining destinations in New Orleans and I will never spend another dollar in this place of business or recommend it to anyone native or tourist. This policy needs to change immediately. I instead traveled 3 blocks away to Neyows which has great food and was promptly seated.
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Penny K.
What a great place!! Our new favorite restaurant in New Orleans. Everything we ordered from oysters to soft shell crab special, through dessert... All unbelievably delicious. Such friendly, lovely service. We could not have been happier or more satisfied. We will definitely return on a regular basis
(5)
Michael S.
I did our usual Wednesday night at Katie's tonight and I was really torn between indulging in Steak Night or just getting one of the super good pizzas...well, we did both! We ordered the ribeye special & Terranova Pizza. Both we just off the charts tonight! Tonight, we just sat at the bar and Trisha was our server, she was great and Murphy is also always great too. The place was just packed tonight too...I guess the word is out on Steak Night on Wednesdays! Pizza Night on Thursday is always another one of our favorites. This is just an update to my other review but, if you haven't been back to Katie's since they reopened you need to stop in!
(5)
Dorian T.
I just ate at Katie's for the first time this week. The food was great especially the charbroiled oysters. My only complaint is that the tables were too small to accommodate all of the good food we ordered.
(4)
Katie T.
I love to eat at Katie's, food is always so good there. I had the eggs Benedict when we went for brunch last week and I like it on a biscuit better than on an English muffin and there was no problem with them making that change for me. I loved how the dish wasn't swimming in Hollandaise sauce, it had just enough for each bite to have a good amount. The service is always great, there is always someone making sure your drinks are full or your food is what you want and how you want it. Not to mention the nice lady who I think owns the restaurant greets you at the door and makes sure everything in the place is going smoothly. If you want to go to brunch though, I suggest going before 9:00 because you'll be waiting outside if you don't. I haven't had the pizza yet, but they look delicious and I hear they are. That will be my next pizza excursion.
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Keri L.
Stopped by there today for my birthday lunch! I've been wanting to try the place for a while. We weren't paying attention to the time and we arrived after closing. Honest mistake. There were people outside and the door was open. We were snapped at and told they were closed. Our response, "oh ok" and then we turned to leave. We were then followed outside and berated as if we tried to rob the place or something. My boyfriend and I just looked at each other stunned and looked at her like she was crazy. I won't be going back. I don't care how good the food is. I won't hand over my money to people who treat their customers this way. It was totally uncalled for and ridiculous.
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Laila B.
Oh Katie. I really, really want to like you. You're a neighborhood anchor, you've got that cute little outdoor seating area and you even have bottomless mimosas for Sunday brunch! I hope you don't read this because I hate to hurt your feelings but then again, I hope you do so perhaps you can make some adjustments and we can be better friends. We were lured in by $10 pizza night, which is every Thursday. Also, the website said creamy tomato-basil soup (one of my favorites!), stuffed mirlitons and white beans for daily specials, yes please! Weirdly, only one of the specials posted was actually a special. Beef vegetable, no thanks. We had more than ample time to wait for our food and this is what I noticed. Our server was really sweet. The place seemed full of neighbors and regulars, always a good sign. The staff/service didn't seem to have a real sense of urgency but it was all so friendly that I didn't mind. The food. I had the gumbo since they had no tomato-basil soup. Very good, spicy, full of sausage. The rice was of the long-ago cooked, rather hard variety but that's usually my gripe with gumbo everywhere and so it's probably my fault for not asking them to leave it out. The boyfriend's BLT salad was huge, had plenty of blue cheese and bacon but no tomato. Isn't that what the "T" stands for? Then we had the Boudreaux pizza, which was AWFUL. I had to pick all through it to find any meat and when I did, it was a couple tiny scraps. The pizza was burned and I don't mind some char but this was burned in a very unpleasant way. Very dry. Weirdly tasteless toppings. Disappointing. We'll be back to try other things but I will never order pizza here again.
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Stephen R.
Situated in a quaint section of Mid-City, Katie's pops up out of nowhere as you drive along Iberville. This is one of the worst roads maintenance wise in the city, but Katie's has that New Orleans charm that is unique to this city where a great restaurant can be nestled in between residential neighbors and it still works. The specials board outside the entrance is imposing. There are at least 6 or 7 specials every day, which is the number of entrees at some dining establishments. I was in the mood for seafood, but everybody from patrons to staff kept telling me to get the pork ribeye with collard greens. Batting off the suggestions left and right while sipping my Brooklyn lager I requested the scallop and crab meat pasta in a white wine cream sauce. Great decision. I saw a lot of fried seafood around the room and especially being softshell crab season I was worried I had made a naive selection, but was not disappointed when 5 FAT scallops came out grilled to perfection nestled in between lumps of blue crap deliciousness, smothered in cream sauce on a bed of angel hair pasta, garnished with green onions and paprika. Perfecto. I have also had the crab cake Poboy--highly recommended. And the pizza--also really decent. This is truly a gem that shines on the cracked streets of Mid-City. Just don't bottom out driving back up to Jeff Davis.
(5)
Daniel U.
Amazing Spot, Hidden Gem, Great Food, Amazing Service & Memorable For Sure!
(5)
Alisha B.
Amazing food, and yummy bottomless drinks! Our fantastic and friendly waitress Morgan gave our brunch that special touch by carpeting to our special requests with no questions asked... Kudos to her for having the while menu memorized too- even the specials!! All in all great little must go to hidden gem in a NO neighborhood! I'm here for another week, and will most def be back!
(5)
Ron C.
Many of my friends have had lunch @ Katie's and raved about it. Tonight four of us went there for dinner. The food was fantastic, the onion rings the best we have ever eaten, and the grilled oysters almost as good as Drago's! But the best part was the service. Our server Juli, a transplant from NY was over the top! She was friendly, professional, and probably one of the best we have ever had in our 50 years of New Orleans dining! I'm in a wheelchair and though Katie's doesn't have a ramp :-( on the way in, a customer offered and helped us get in. On the way out, a completely different customer offered assistance. I think they should have a ramp, but i still had a great experience. Katie's has a warm, friendly, neighborhood feeling. Everyone is nice, the prices are reasonable, the food is great! This represents what New Orleans is all about. You guys, especially Juli are doing a great job. Please keep it up , we will be back.
(5)
Margaux B.
Stopped in with my sister Saturday around 4:30, nice small crowd. We got the garlic cheese bread appetizer, which is exactly what it sounds like, with marinara sauce. I decided on the cochon de lait with sweet potato fries, and my sister had the burger with onion rings. The rings were crispy, definitely underseasoned, if seasoned at all, which made me sad, but the fries revived me. What I don't appreciate is being charged $2.50 extra for fries because I hate chips ( that automatically come with the sandwiches) and i already spent $10 on the cochon. Their manager was really great, but the staff needs to get it together. Our server barely made eye contact, and she sat down at a table in plain view to cut lemons. I've been a server for years, and that's grounds for a write up. It makes guests feel like a hassle, and you look lazy. 5 stars because it was cozy, filling, convenient, quick, and they honored the Yelp checkin discount.
(5)
Kim M.
Fantastic grilled oysters to start. Muffeletta was good. White chocolate bread pudding was amazing. Service was very good. I disliked my blackberry basil margarita, it was not good at all. I told the staff, but they didn't take it away or off the tab :(
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Phil M.
I went here with my girlfriend for brunch. It was pricier than Baltimore (but how many places do 20$ for bottomless mimosa and food?). The wait staff was awesome the food great. The one downside was it took a while for food to come (but we got free cheese grits with an apology). Also our main course had something in it but they gave us it free.
(3)
SL M.
Great atmosphere and food. Service was great. Can't wait to go back!
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Erin M.
First time going to Katie's and I'm here to tell you it was the highlight of our eateries this trip! We had the crawfish beignet, chargrilled oysters, and a daily special which was panko breaded seabass over oyster artichoke dressing and a crawfish cream sauce. EVERYTHING we had was so freaking good, I can't begin to tell you. Not the lightest of choices but we can diet when we get home, right? Oysters were just as good as Drago's, Acme, or French Market restaurant. We've tried them all and these were right up there with the best of them. Presentation was great, the waiter was polite, helpful, and personable. There was a bit of a wait for the food, but we sat outdoors on a beautiful day and the drinks were plentiful and cold. LOVE this place and I would eat here every day if I could.
(5)
Mel G.
The food was delicious! It is a cozy, outgoing place. Great for get togethers and casual, fun dates! I really loved that the chef came around and asked how everyone was enjoying their meals - it really adds to the ambiance. I highly recommend and plan on returning soon! As an FYI - I went for dinner on a Saturday night. We waited about 30 minutes for a table but it was totally worth it. Good drinks at the bar as you wait.
(5)
Joseph E.
Gravy Fries were great as was the Cajun Cuban. The Onion Rings however were not - they were better. Great little lunch spot or neighborhood hangout.
(4)
Coty G.
Came here for lunch today after several positive recommendations. This was a pleasant experience. The little hostess is a doll. The owner/chef came out and seated me and held a quick conversation. It was a wonderful experience. They were busy seeing as though it was lunch, but he still managed to come out, greet and get to know me and he even brought my iced tea to my table!! I ended up getting the shrimp poboy on French and couldn't be happier. The bread was so soft and the shrimp were friend just right. It was a good portion and the fries were seasoned impeccably! I want to say they used Tony Cacherie's on them but I don't know. Overall, I had a lovely experience and my server, Leonard, was quick an attentive! It was the best $18.00 I spent and I can't wait to go back. Another cool thing are the weekly specials. Today was all you can eat catfish for $14.95. If you're ever in the area you should check it out!!
(5)
Damian K.
Every time in New Orleans, which is two or three times a year, I head for Katies. Last time I was there in August, it just happened to be a Monday, so what else but red beans and rice. The greatest compliment I can give them is that it was as good as my wife's. The food is always good, and the servers are friendly, which is what you want in a neighborhood restaurant. See you in December.
(4)
C R.
Good food, worth the wait. Excellent Bloody Marys.....
(5)
David M.
We had not been to Katie's since the flood and boy am I glad we went back! The chargrilled oysters are - I'm not kidding - better than Drago's! The St. Louie is a hot poyboy with fried oysters, bacon, and melted provolone. It's heavenly! The Cajun Cuban is a ham. swiss, and cochon de lait take on the classic Cuban. Mine was a bit greasy and could have stood some Crystal Hot Sauce to cut that a bit but it was pretty good. The fries were crispy and very good. The onion rings were not quite great but not bad. It's an easy-going atmosphere and a nice place to be leisurely. They're down-home folks. Highly recommended by me, my wife, and my heart surgeon...
(4)
Steven M.
Great lunch. I didn't have it but the guy next to me at the bar had the pasta stuffed lobster and it looked amazing. I had the hamburger steak, very good. Kind of a small restaurant for the size of the crowd. I guess if its good people don't mind waiting.
(5)
De'Ana W.
The best Cajun Cuban ever! Crispy flaky gooey & delicious! About a 30 min wait but well worth the wait!
(5)
Kathleen I.
Wow. Not good. We went to brunch at Katie's after hearing mixed, but mostly positive, reviews. I wanted to love it because it is near our house and we have yet to find a brunch spot in Mid-City where we could become regulars. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be coming back here. I expected it to be packed, and it sure was when we got there at about 1 p.m. We were able to score seats at the bar and order pretty much immediately, so that was awesome. The first thing I noticed after we sat down was that every single staff member seemed harried and overwhelmed. The plates of food were incredibly inconsistent. Some looked amazing, but others were stingy and poorly plated. Katie's was incredibly busy, but I am under the impression that they do this level of business every Sunday, so I would assume that the wait staff and kitchen would be better equipped to handle it. The food was a major disappointment. We ordered the chicken and waffles and the bacon-wrapped shrimp and grits. The chicken and waffles were just BAD. Flimsy, tasteless, cold waffle slices sat on either side of two bland, awful chicken strips that appeared to be from Church's. Seriously. They were that bad. No flavor. The fresh fruit that accompanied the chicken and waffles was mushy and inedible. The bacon-wrapped shrimp and grits were a little better. The shrimp itself was delicious, crisp and spicy, but the dish only included five medium-sized shrimp. The grits, which filled up the rest of the very large serving plate, were gluey. The biscuits tasted like a frozen, store-bought variety. The bottomless mimosas were the only good thing about the meal. They were $15 each, but we each had three (plus one for the road, given to us by the bartender). That made the cost worthwhile. All-in-all, we paid $75 (including tip) for a meal that I wouldn't serve to guests in my own home, much less charge money for. It was a disgrace. The only reason Katie's gets two stars from me instead of one is that the bartender was just that good. He worked frantically the entire time we were there, making drinks and serving food. He was friendly and nice, and did a great job handling the crush of orders. The tip was the only part of the bill that I didn't pay begrudgingly at the end of the meal. I always tip well, but he definitely earned it (and then some).
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C.Rose P.
I want to love Katies- I try to love Katies.... It needs to impress me. Everytime I've gone with high hopes, and leave horribly disappointed. The fries with feta sauce? Taste like vomit. My garden salad (that I had to special-order without meat) was awful- measly and wilted, with unusual surprises (such as a whole clove of garlic. Thanks, I was on a date) My dates salad- fine. Bottomless mimosas? A joke. She'll never refill your glass. The Sangria? My date actually did vomit. In their bathroom. Waited forever, over charged, under whelmed, and definite puking. Actually ruined our day of fun, we ended up at home on the couch. Good luck, next time.
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JJ S.
Can't believe I lived in MidCity for 10+ years and had never visited Katie's till I moved Uptown. Such a great spot for real Louisiana cooking and definitely a new addition for my list of NOLA-Newb destinations. Our server Morgan was friendly + efficient. Chargrilled oysters and crawfish beignet + Abita's restoration ale on draft was the perfect recipe for a Saturday in New Orleans. Looking forward to exploring the po-boy menu. Travis, the manager visited our table and recommended the crawfish beignet. Thank you Travis!
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Cole G.
I have been to Katie's two times now, and both times I have been extremely impressed. If you are on the fence between Katie's and another restaurant, then go to Katie's. That being said, I do have a handful of recommendations. First of all, I would recommend getting their early for dinner; this place tends to full up pretty quickly around seven. Secondly, the pizza is phenomenal. I'm not quite sure why, but Katie's has some of the best pizzas I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Everything else on the menu is extremely good too, but the pizza is perfect. As far as service, I have nothing bad to say. Both times our waiter/waitress was friendly and knowledgable. Overall, Katie's in easily one of my top 5 restraints in all of the greater New Orleans area. It's just an all around excellent place. I highly recommend it.
(5)
Tiffany V.
Delicious. The seafood beignet was to die for. The stuffed shrimp and seafood pasta was great. I will return again.
(5)
Carly C.
wow! What a lovely little gem in the heart of MidCity! Went to Katie's after a long day at the Louisiana Derby. The place was packed! We started with the garlic feta fries....oh my yum!! Tried the Louisiana Oysters...yum! We had a delicious pizza for the main entree. The pizza was very flavorful and the pizza combinations are very unique. There's something for everyone on the menu. I can't wait to go back!!!
(5)
Margaret P.
Blackberry and jalapeno ribs were outstanding!
(5)
K. R. C.
Upon seeing the spanish moss decorating the trees outside, I immediately knew I'd like this place. The drinks were clever and delicious (I loved the bubblegum lemon drop martini) and the rosemary grilled chicken was flavorful and moist. Our server was great- really friendly.
(5)
Ellen W.
Delicious food and friendly service. Definately try the crawfish beignet. Its worth every penny/calorie.
(4)
Maxime K.
I love Katie's, it's a real neighborhood gem. The servers are always kind and attentive and the food is delish. If you're looking for a spot to take a friend from out of town this place has a great NOLA vibe, feels really homey, but is so much cleaner than mom and pop shops tend to be. Try the seafood stuffed mushrooms, oh em gee, so yummy.
(5)
Victoria W.
Excellent food, service and drinks. For a starter we got fries with cheese and gravy. yummmmm. Both opted for a sandwich for dinner- Dad got a half muffuletta.. this is the largest "Half" sandwich i've ever seen! It was huge! I got a roast beef poboy and was not at all disappointed! For dessert we took a pumpkin pecan cheesecake to-go. SO GOOD! Definitely will be back!
(5)
huong t.
For such a popular mid city spot I didn't think the space would be soo cramped? I almost felt maybe it would've been better for us to eat outside. Service I would say was just ok. It wasn't terribly busy for lunch so I don't understand why our waiter was not attentive. I enjoyed the dish I got which was the legend poboy. My sister ordered the crawfish beignet appetizer that thing was massive like half a calzone. Speaking of massive so is there onion rings. I loved how they had all the different bottles of Louisiana Tabasco Sauce. I've yet to see that any other restaurant. We had the pumpkin praline cheesecake for dessert. It was soo good I'd gladly order a whole 1 for the holidays if it was available. I need to go back to try their chargrilled oysters.
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Laney P.
Katie's is aweeesome. Seriously you can order anything. The seating outside is SO NICE, they even have heaters for when it's chilly. Plus it's pooch friendly. All of the appetizers are great. The blue cheese bacon fries are my new jam, but the garlic feta are great too. It's all great. The St. Louie po boy is my shizzz. Fried oysters, bacon, and provel cheese. It's SO GOOD. add the provel cheese to any po boy. You won't be sorry. The fried oyster platter is amazing. They're not too heavily breaded - just perfect. I always get the sweet potato fries.
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Michael P.
We stopped in on on a trip to New Orleans because of the Triple D feature, and Wow! this little place is worth the trip. As a Texan, I'm no expert on crab cakes, but the ones we got as appetizers were huge and chock full of crab meat. I had The Legend (Shrimp and Cochon de Lait Po Boy) and it was amazing. The shrimp was fine, it didn't add a lot to the sandwich overall, but the Cochon de Lait was one of the best things I've ever eaten. It was potently garlicky, which I love, and just a bit spicy. A few sprinkles of the habanero Tabasco sauce that they had on the table sealed the deal. Pair with Abita Amber (on tap) to cool off, and you will not be disappointed.
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Randy J.
You can't get much better than this when you're looking for a great neighborhood restaurant. As many others have said, the chargrilled oysters are delicious! We also tried the Boudreaux pizza and the lasagna...both were tasty. One of the best attributes of this place is the vibe. The staff was so friendly...I can't wait to go back!
(5)
John B.
An absolute gem. We were determined to hit a Diners, Drive-ins and Dives restaurant in New Orleans, and boy did we pick the right place. Excellent food, fun atmosphere and an overall great experience. I had the kalamata muffuletta and it was insanely good. A little bit out of the way and totally unassuming from the outside, but don't let that deter you. Highly recommend.
(5)
Adler M.
Absolutely fantastic service by all staff and exceptionally delicious food. Had a Po boy called 'The Legend', which might have been the best Po boy I've ever had
(5)
Katherine H.
Started out with cheese fries with debris gravy; the gravy had a really great flavor to it. Boyfriend had the bacon blue cheese burger which was absolutely massive, definitely couldn't eat the entire thing in one sitting. Chef's didn't skimp on the blue cheese or the bacon which is always appreciated. I had Katherine's Cajun Cuban which was a delicious pressed sandwich featuring melt-in-your-mouth smokey cochon de lait. The only disappointment was the side of onion rings that my boyfriend got with his burger, they were very bland and kinda soggy, definitely lacked the crunch that I desire from fried food. My cuban sandwich came with a side of potato chips but I was way too full to even make a dent in the pile. The pizzas that were coming out of the kitchen looked really delicious, I'll have to get one of those if I ever return.
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Jessica M.
I feel like I should pull out a hula skirt and start dancing. The hula girl pizza it's like a song in my mouth. Like I open my mouth and some hawaiian music starts playing. Open song close chew open song close chew open. You get the idea. Delicious awesome and clearly a new favorite. I am in love with your pizza Katie. I will come back for you I promise I won't be gone for long. Oh and your garlic fries I'm gonna need some more of that too thanks! I'm not a traitor theos I love you too I'm just spreading the love!
(5)
Molly B.
I have good news and bad news. The bad news: DO NOT ORDER THE CHEESE FRIES. This was a pick-up order so I couldn't do anything about this terrible appetizer. There was about a 1/4 cup of shredded cheese sprinkled sparingly on rock hard fries. Not rock hard because they were cold (I ate them immediately so they were still warm), they were just overcooked, or whatever you do to make fries hard and chewy. I can't believe I spent $7 on such a puny order of cheese fries, especially when there was hardly any cheese. If the fries weren't God Awful I would have put my own cheese on. I'm a fry lover, this was the first time in my life I haven't finished an order. The Good News: Their pizza is shockingly good! I ordered the Margarita Marinara and it was really flavorful and addicting. It's a thin crust but not a crispy crust (I'm not a fan of crispy crust). The cheese was wonderful and was paired really well with the fresh basil. Yum! From my experience I've learned that you need to order the onion rings and pizza and stay far, far away from the cheese fries and vinaigrette dressing.
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Lola N.
Their food is just okay! With so much competition in New Orleans, it surprises me that there is such a following here. With that said, I have not had their brunch or pizza, which is what they are known for. Maybe if they reduced their menu and fine-tuned some items, it would be better. I have been here several times and waited to be wowed every time. Most of the appetizers are okay... the crabcakes are meh. The highlights - the eggplant fries and chargrilled oysters. I give their oysters 5 stars. Best item on the menu. None of their entrees or sandwiches stick out in my mind. Their drinks can be either really good or just okay. I am interested in their brunch, but I have been let down so many times by the rest of their menu that I'll probably keep going to Atchafalaya for brunch in the city.
Ooooooh yummy! I'd give it five stars for taste but my hippie side doesn't like that everything is fried. But still oh so good! I'd recommend the soft-shell crab served over greek fries with truffle oil. The fries are smothered in the oil, feta, fresh tomatoes and garlic and the crab (now, I'm not a soft-shell crab expert) but it didn't have any of that weird funky guts on the inside- it was all good quality white crab meat! The red velvet cake is also great to finish up your meal with! Moist cake, not a huge portion. Just right! We didn't go during a busy time so it's hard to gauge how the service is during those times but our waiter was very friendly and our food came pretty quickly.
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Rick N.
Great food for first time. Bit noisy but outdoors dining woukd have been better fot us. Next time we'll do outdoor table. You wont leave hungry.
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Pee J.
Food and service good
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Patrick G.
Can't beat the brunch on Sunday! The Crawfish Frittata was awesome!
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Tracy N.
My wife and I have been trying to have dinner at Katie's for the last few months and the lines have been long. Yesterday we decided to take my mother in law to Katie's for lunch. What a great decision everything was fantastic. I had the St. Louie ( oysters., Swiss Cheese and bacon) Po-boy my wife the had the Cochon Cuban sandwich and my mother in law had the chicken club Po boy. Everything was delicious!!!!!! If you have no treated yourself to a meal at Katie's you are missing a true gem of New Orleans.
(4)
Karen S.
I've been three times since they reopened. Food has been inconsistent. First time was the best. The draught beer is not kept cold enough. On the last visit, the experience was so poor I may never go back. We went too early ~ 5:30 pm and the should not have been open for business. One waiter, way too busy for one waiter and I'm not quite sure what was going on in the kitchen. They need to get their $@#* together if they want to survive.
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Simon B.
I used to frequent Katie's before the storm. Haven't been back since they reopened and just got home from there this evening. They were pretty busy when we got there around 8:30. The hostess was kind of strange and when we walked in she gave us a look, and sat us promptly, but didn't welcome us or ask us how we were doing, etc. No biggie, she sat us down and that's all you can really ask for. Our waitress was sweet, but didn't seem to know the menu too well. Things started off on the wrong foot when my girlfriend ordered a Blue Moon and after 10 minutes of waiting for it, the waitress came back and said that they were out. No big deal. She got a Stella Artois. We then ordered a half dozen chargrilled oysters and a BLT wedge salad for appetizers. Both were delicious. We also ordered a Lasanga and the Hula Girl pizza. They brought the entrees out and my first bite of Lasanga was great, then onto bite #2. Ice cold. I tried it again just to make sure that it wasn't just the ricotta cheese that was on the cold side. Nope. The ground beef was ice cold in the middle. I let the waitress know and she brought it back to the kitchen. Another 10 minutes go by, they bring me back the same Lasanga, which was slightly hotter than the first one, but honestly, still lukewarm. I run a restaurant and am not about to send my entree back the second time. I figured that they would get the hint and maybe offer us a round of drinks or a dessert, or ask me if I'd like something in place of the entree I originally ordered, but they did not. It was also really off-putting that the gentleman, who I presumed to be the owner, was walking around, visiting with each and every table, except ours. He was also working in the kitchen, and I'm sure he got wind that I had sent my entree back. He never checked up on us. He never asked me how everything was. He walked by my table three times and didn't ask me anything. If he had, I would have told him "Honestly, I've had better, and it was cold, and I'd like to get something else" but he didn't, and I didn't want to cause a huge stink over it. The Hula Girl pizza that my girlfriend got was delicious and pretty much perfect. I wound up eating that with her and got a box for my pasta, just to be polite. I will come back, based on the quality of the appetizers and the pizza. I'll just stay away from the pasta.
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Joseph B.
Katie's was a great little neighborhood spot that we had brunch at. The Mimosas were flowing, the price point was right and the food was redicilous! I had the crawfish stuffed beignets and they were great!
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Catie K.
I've been here a few times. The employees are very friendly, the pizza is good, and the brunch is even better. Can we say bottomless mimosas? The owner is out and about and asks about your experience. I came here after a particularly disappointing meal at Delachaise and it saved the evening.
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Brian S.
We visited for lunch and left unsatisfied. Food was not hot. Biscuits were hard. Waffles were chewy and difficult to cut with a fork. Although we discussed with the manager, he seemed unconcerned. Maybe, lunch or dinner would be a better time to visit this place? I was unimpressed.
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Lindsay A.
Katie's reminds me of two of my favorite old haunts in Richmond Virginia. It is a nice neighborhood restaurant that upon entering you may not expect much food-wise, but are really taken aback when you actually get your meal. Our server David (or is it Nathan? Quite honestly he reminded me of Crispin Glover.) was very sweet and attentive. He brought us our free onion rings from our Yelp check-ins with little to no trouble. He also warned me from ordering too much food, which was very helpful because I always end up with a ton of leftovers. The people at my table had house salads, eggplant fries, and stuffed lobster. I could not believe that they had stuffed lobster on special for lunch! I had the crab cakes appetizer. Being from a small town on the Chesapeake Bay and growing up with a mom who makes the BEST, I am very picky and a rather harsh critic when it comes to crab cakes. These were fantastic! (My mom's still win, but these are pretty dang tasty.) They were fried, but the inside was a creamy crab mixture with no real added filler and then topped with a tasty remoulade and extra crabmeat. Delicious. I tasted the eggplant fries and they were delightful as well. The homemade ranch dressing was creamy and rich although it seemed that my companions' salads were drowning in it. My only real complaint was the onion rings, which looked spectacular but didn't really stand up on their own. They needed ketchup or some of that awesome ranch to help them along. Overall it was a very tasty and filling Saturday lunch. I also appreciated that they did not rush us along after we had finished our meals and we were still chatting. After all the rave reviews of brunch, I will have to check that out one Sunday. I know that I will be back to Katie's in the near future.
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Melissa B.
I've eaten brunch at Katie's twice and I'm not overly impressed. However, it's a cool spot and the food is good. It's pretty average in my opinion but a nice spot to go to with friends for brunch. I love the idea of bottomless mimosa's and sangria but I was so disappointed that my mimosa was more OJ than champagne! I just felt like I'd ordered bottomless OJ and that's not what I had in mind. I will say...I do enjoy their charbroiled oysters and their bartender is adorable and so sweet! And did I mention that manager. She's a DOLL! I'm looking forward to maybe stopping in for their Tuesday $20 steak night. Hopefully that's a better experience. All and all....I'd say try it out but don't expect to rave about it when you leave.
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Derek R.
I really like Katie's! It is typical NOLA. A quaint little restaurant in the middle of a neighborhood with excellent food. They have great lunches! Try the pizza...The pizza dough is light and buttery and their pizzas are some of the best that I've had. Try the Boudreaux (with the cochon de lait) or the Shrimp & Artichoke. Both ROCK! Great sandwiches too! Try the cochon de lait or Cuban pressed sandwiches. Very tasty!! And for dessert, try the white chocolate bread pudding and you can't go wrong. Mmmm good!
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Jeff C.
What is there to say about Katie's that Lyndsey Y. won't put in her review. This was her first trip and my second, first being in 2004 with some friends from the Hash House Harriers. Which is kind of funny since today before we left I ran into the person who suggested we go to Katie's back then. Sunday brunch was still going on so while they did not have onion rings on hand, the brunch menu was filled with plenty of choices. I am a simple person so I went with Steak and Eggs with a side of hash browns. Now I'm kind of picky when it comes to eggs. I've had bad eggs almost every time I end up eating the complementary breakfast in a hotel on business trips because I have to catch an early flight. It's simple: Scrambled and not runny. They came out with just the right done-ed-ness and the steak was in that nice range of medium - medium well. No need to ruin it with ketchup. Okay maybe a smidge of A-1, but I like A-1. (Don't judge me.) It was enough to feel full without that "bloated over-ate and then go walking in the sun all day at the Earth Day festival" feeling. Which is good because I was about to spend the next 4 hours walking around in the sun for the Earth Day Festival. I'll give you one word about service: Sametria One more: Awesome. She's a total sweetheart, if I didn't know better I would have thought she and Lynds were BFFs by the way they were getting along. Heck, even on the way out we got to have a chat with (I think) Scottie's mom who checked to make sure we enjoyed everything. You tell me, how do you not like a place where you get to meet one of the owner's mother? I mean, are there people that heartless in the world not to forgive a mistake and say it was anything less than great? Hell no. It's even easier to say we enjoyed everything since today confirmed my memories of that first visit so many years ago. Hopefully, I won't wait 7 years for the next visit. And next time there will be onion rings.
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Ciji J.
Food was pretty good. Service was great
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Jillian K.
we chose new orleans for our honeymoon solely so we could come to katies. we had such a memorable experience last time. This time it was the owner that ultimately made our experience a bad one. Our server was busy but genuine. Lori answered all of our questions and provided prompt service. We ordered the fries with debris gravy. It was a huge portion and very tasty! Their gumbo was fully loaded with just the right amount of kick. My husband chose the legend which he couldn't finish because it was so massive! I picked the remmy stack. Unfortunately it was smothered in a sauce that was so overpowering and distasteful that I could not eat another bite. Lori quickly cleared my plate and I decided to hold out for dessert. When we got the bill my uneaten stack was on it. We eventually spoke to the owner. She did not introduce herself. She rudely explained that it was "not our fault that you did not sample the sauce before ordering" and refused to take it off our bill reasoning that "if you don't pay for it then I have to". I can guarantee my meal does not cost her what it would cost me but it was costing her our return business. She asked "well didn't you get dessert?" (Yes we ordered some and it was on the bill) she offered to discount it though the prices were not the same. I repeated that I had eaten one bite of the stack and that it was taken away. She eventually took care of our dessert albeit begrudgingly (which was cheaper than the stack) and returned our bill in silence.
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Aleatha M.
Fabulous. Came with two friends. Started with drinks at the bar. Drinks and service was great. Went to our table. Nice friendly waitress. We ordered a crawfish beignet and the eggplant sticks. OMG was the crawfish delish. I ordered the iceberg wedge. Just yummy and brought back many memories. Also ordered the Boudreaux pizza. My friends ordered the make it yourself pasta. Veal Marsala. And chicken marinara. The pizza was crispy and smokey. I loved it as did my friends. The veal was outstanding and cooked perfect. Next time I will get that. The chicken was good but I liked the pizza and Veal better. The wait staff was superb and pleasant. Atmosphere very enjoyable. I will defiantly be back!!!!
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Scott N.
get here early!!!! i've been on sundays for brunch and it's pretty killer. i'm a sucker for "anything benedict" and the fried oyster benedict is the shit. you just have to get passed the service b/c it is pretty damn busy every sunday. plus, it's probably better to sit at a table b/c everyone is gettin toe up and the bartenders are constantly busy making drinks. the grits are good and the hash browns are more like home fries. i'm getting the eggs cochon next time. there's bottomless sangria/mimosas/bloody marys on sunday as well so you can tie one on if that's your fancy.
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Bijan R.
It looked like they had some good things on the menu, but I wasn't a huge fan of my cocoon de lait and shrimp po boy or the garlic feta fries.
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Jimmie B.
I love looking for great places to eat in New orleans on the web and then taking my bike and exploring this wonderful city to find them. I do this a lot!! i finally made my way to Katie's and BOY am i glad i did. The food and service was some of the best the city has to offer. My waiter was great and even the Chef came out to check on us. We were in town for the UL bowl game. He noticed the red shirts we were all wearing and came to wish us luck. We started out with the Jenny fries which were off the chart awesome. We all had different poboys and they were all great. Can't wait to go back with more friends!!!
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Michelle B.
Everything looked good -- the interior, the friendly wait staff and the menu -- and when the menu is hard to choose from, I ask the waiter. "What do you eat here?" He said the BBQ ribs, so I ordered the half rack. Whoa! Tender, fall off the bone, well-done short ribs covered in a thick, tangy sauce. A side salad with a spicy balsamic dressing with two sides of mixed vegetables and potato salad made for the perfect meal. A nice touch -- the owner came over to thank us for returning since we showed up an hour before they opened and had to sit in our car until 11 a.m. Everything everyone else ordered looked great as well. The pizzas and fries that went to other tables were delectable-looking. A local took us, so we wouldn't have found it on our own. If you find it, go back several times!
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J M.
Let me tell you this is my first visit back to Katies since before the storm, Scott Craig has done a great job with the Menu and service, my best experience on a my yearly return trip to see friends, place was crowded because of the holidays and they sat us fairly quickly (party of 2) service was efficient and friendly never felt that they were rushing me to turn a table. Now to the most important part, OK so I only tried 3 things and they were from excellent to fantastic. Gumbo was good I just needed to add some salt and it was perfect, I actually preferred this as many time to much salt is place on this type of dish. Charbroiled Oysters were Fantastic in my book in par of better than Dragos, great mixture of flavors and the Parmesan did a great job of furnishing the dish, love these. Now for my WOW moment the Cochon De Lait was fantastic from the first crunch of the bread to the best pork I ever tasted it melted in your mouth. Great Job Scott, hopefully I will get to see you on my next trip, congratulations, Yes I'm from your Parkway tavern days and you have not seem me a lot of years. Best of luck man you got a great place!
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Kelley M.
I have my coworkers to thank for turning me on to delicious local eateries that I hadn't discovered on my own. See, I am a repeat offender. If I find a place that I like, I tend to return again and again, missing out on other delicious opportunities. I guess I just feel that if I know what's good, why bother chancing someplace else. Well, that being said, since first discovering Katie's about a month and a half ago, I have been there four times. I told you--repeat offender! The food at Katie's is delicious! The menu offers an assortment of local favorites like poboys, muffalettas, charbroiled oysters, and gumbo, as well as variety of salads, sandwiches, and specialty pizzas. I highly recommend the crab cakes. Listed as an appetizer, I order the crab cakes as my main course. The crab cakes are tasty and filling--most importantly, they are made with lump crabmeat with little to no fillers. The muffaletta is MONSTROUS and delicious; you will be more than satisfied ordering the "half". Although I have yet to try a specialty pizza, my friends have given those rave reviews (especially the Boudreaux). *Tip: Katie's also offers a number of great daily specials. Tuesday is all you can eat catfish. Wednesday offers a steak special. Thursday is $10 pizza night. Friday and Saturday feature fresh fish. Sunday offers a famous brunch that includes endless sangria or mimosas. Fun fact: Katie's was recently featured on an episode of the Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. I love that despite Katie's 'celebrity' it has retained its local charm. Katie's is a great place for locals and visitors. I have been to Katie's with the boy, with friends, with coworkers, and with family. The atmosphere is welcoming and the food is delicious. It is a must try! Final thoughts--service is great and street parking is ample.
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Robyn S.
I love this little neighborhood place. There is usually a wait but I take that as a sign that people love it and keep coming back!
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Elizabeth L.
Round two for the gruntled brunchers...it's still on the top of our list! I had the crabby eggs: two English muffins, two completely delicious crabcakes, and two poached eggs. My only wish was that the eggs had been slightly less cooked, but, that's a personal preference. Oh, yes, and I HAD to have another lemon ricotta pancake! Brent had another great omelette, as did Susan. Harry had an egg breakfast, I believe. All superb. It was a bit more crowded this time than last, and the wait staff was spread a bit more thin. I hope this isn't a trend! I'm in agreement with H.N., another reviewer of Katie's: I almost wish no one else would learn of the fabulousness of this neighborhood dining establishment!
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L. A. W.
My first impression of the menu was that it was a little on the pricey side for what is served. As I looked around, I noticed that they do have daily specials that are pretty reasonable. I had the fried crawfish salad and "el hubs" had the Boudreaux Pizza. Both were pretty good. There are several things I would like to come back to try, like "the barge, " which is enough fried seafood for 2 people!!! I will make sure to visit again and try their all you can eat catfish on Tuesdays, too!!!
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Sia K.
Not impressed. My friends and I went here (bad decision) after watching Bridesmaids (good decision). I thought the 30 min wait for a table meant that it might be a good place. I was wrong. We had an odd waiter... among social awkwardness and rehearsed one-liners, one of those that doesn't write down the order (2 nights after watching that new sitcom with a non-writing waiter, I had de ja vu). So of course, he forgets my salad, then forgets my order. Why don't you just write down the order? If you like Russian roulette, you will like this place. The dishes either come out way oversized... or way undersized. Tasty... or completely drab. Maybe if they reduced the menu to only the things they are good at, they might be more consistent. As for me, I don't like playing this game when I'm paying someone to cook my meal. 2 hours later, we paid the bill. So, not exactly the best service. Our party was only 6 people, so it's not like we were huge. Especially when you consider only 5 of us were served.
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David C.
Katie's has been a frequent stop for me when in New Orleans but usually for lunch or late night eating. This morning, my wife and I were leaving to go home and decided on brunch. I ordered the steak and eggs. It comes with a side and fruit salad. The steak was about a 6 oz. ribeye which I ordered medium-rare with eggs over-easy. Service was excellent and our meal was delivered promptly despite the fact that the restaurant and bar were at full capacity. Biting into the steak I was amazed. It was char-grilled to perfection, tender and sooo flavorful. Completely unlike most breakfast steaks you get. I daresay this steak was better than many I've had at high-end chop houses! The eggs were perfect. While the hashbrowns were OK, I am not a fan. They were quartered new potatoes with a batter that was sugared. Hashbrowns shouldn't be sweet! Overall a tremendous experience gastronomically. Katie's usually has a lot of specialty dishes off the menu (Check the chalkboards at the doorways), but if you're there for breakfast/brunch - get the steak & eggs!
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David D.
Took my mom here for late mothers day dinner. She suggested pizza, I suggested Katie's since since seeing the place on triple d. My wife and I ordered the boudreux. I very much enjoyed it.my wife, not so much. Shes more of a traditionalist when it cones to pizza. I was actually amazed she has interest in the pizza to begin with. My mom, her boyfriend and my brother got two all time classics, one adding ham. This is where it got interesting. One classic, the crust was burnt. It was still good. Until you ate the one with the crust that wasn't burnt. That pizza was really amazing. That is what i came here for. Over all the pizza is pretty good. excellent crust, very good sauce(could use more), tons of stretchy cheese. If they can learn to take the pizza's out at the right time it would be amazing all the time. As it is, it seems very inconsistent. Potato skins were very good as well. We will return to try other menu items.
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Jay n.
This is a great little neighborhood restaurant and bar in the mid-city area of New Orleans. They have a great menu - you can find nearly anything you like on this menu. Specialty pizzas......wow, just check out the menu to see things on a pizza you never imagined. I had the traditional shrimp po-boy, dressed with mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles on french bread. Damn!! This was a great sandwich. Their onion rings are AWESOME, and the fries are very, very good. Service was perfect. We were seated by the mother of the owner, and then met Scott on the way out - very nice guy. With a menu like this, he can make it anywhere. Scott, why not open a restaurant in the Chicago area? You'll start with one 'regular' customer. Great place, try it!!!
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George V.
All I can say is NOT! Are you people drinking the Kool-Ade or what? You must have burned your taste buds on the 'pizza'. Ok, so now I'll be objective: Cute - YES! Neighborhoody - YES! Good Service - No (nice servers... yes, good service... no) Good Food - Never been that hungry I guess Price - For what you get... Quality - In automobile terms... this place is a Yugo Suggestion - drop back 15 yards and punt
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Elizabeth B.
The bartender was very rude, and our server was aloof--he acted annoyed when I asked if he recommended one of their specialty cocktails. I had the catfish poboy which had only one thin piece of fish that didn't even reach the end of the bread, and the rice in the gumbo was hard. The basil blackberry margarita was the only good thing about this place.
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Mike J.
Best Pizza in Town.
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Phillip N.
We loved this place. We went to it after Endymion and it was great. They had charbroiled oysters that you have to have with any meals. In addition, their catfish was the best with the gravy.
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Dana D.
Cute, neighborhood restaurant in Mid City- the menu has a variety of options: sandwiches, burgers, pasta, entrees, salads, and pizza. I ordered the pasta & meatballs and was pretty disappointed. The meatballs were nasty and lukewarm at best in the middle. My boyfriend really liked his kalamata muffaletta, so I think that Katie's does have good menu options, I sadly didn't choose one of them. By reading other reviews, it seems the pizza and brunch there is pretty good, so if I visit Katie's again, I will shoot for either a pizza or brunch visit. The service was wonderful, the owner stopped by during our meal and thanked us when we left- a gesture you don't get very often.
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Marvelle W.
Omg..the food was delicious..I had the redfish...very cozy spot. I will be returning..
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Leigh M.
Loved this place! My boyfriend and I stumbled on this great neighborhood restaurant after hanging out at the Bayou Boogaloo Music Festival. For 1:30 pm on a Sunday, this place was hopping! It had a really friendly feel to it. I had the crabcake sandwich. It was huge. The crabcakes were flavorful and didn't have a lot of filler, so you could taste the crab. My boyfriend had the crawfish beignet and it was phenomenal! He couldn't stop raving about it. It reminded me a lot of a calzone and there is not better than dough filled with cheese and fresh crawfish only added to it. The prices were also very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. If you're staying in the French Quarter, it's definitely worth taking the trip up to check this place out.
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Aloysia E.
really good local bar and rest. great service.
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Lisa W.
Best Sunday brunch in the city. The Breakfast pizza is phenomenal. Chicken and waffles and sausage beignet also great. It's hard not to go there every Sunday.
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Shannon S.
I've been to brunch here several times along with a few visits for lunch and dinner. For brunch I've always opted for their great drink special with bottomless sangria, mimosas, and Bloody Marys for $15. I've had a bit of a delay getting my drink refilled when sitting at a table but when sitting at the bar it has always been extremely rapid and the bartenders are fun to banter with (my last brunch visit they even gave us full go cups of our chosen beverage). I don't really like breakfast food at brunch and lean more towards the lunch side of things and they have a limited offering of these choices so I usually opt for either the grillades and grits or the steak and eggs. For lunch and dinner they have a nice selection of items with some good lasagna, po boys, and pizza (with the pizza probably the thing they do best). It is frequently crowded here so it is best to get here earlier and snag a seat at the bar for the best service.
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Alex W.
Best Pancakes Ever! Went to Katie's for brunch last Sunday and ordered the Lemon ricotta pancakes. They were absolutely delicious and the service was great. We'll definitely be back!
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Priscilla V.
Had lunch there today.... The food was ok. The service was weird. We walk in and wait at the podium, a few minutes later a server walks up and grabs menus and asks us "how many?" We say 2 so he turns and walks towards the tables without saying anything. I look at my husband and say "I guess we're supposed to follow him?" We sit, the server mumbles what we would like to drink, he brings them, asks if we're ready to order, we order, he nods at us. A man of very few words. He brings our meal and I ask for "lots of lemon" (I ordered catfish and use a ton of lemon) He brings 2 thin slices. I wonder what I would have got if I didn't say "lots". During our meal I'm noticing the staff eating. That's a new one on me. Our sever and others are sitting down at the bar, eating. The bartender has a plate behind the bar and he's eating. I've been a server and that has never been ok in our establishments. It's unsanitary and health code violation. But oh we'll, it's a family owned bar, I guess whatever goes. But our server is so focused on his own meal that he fails to notice that we have been waiting on refills for quite sometime. Finally he comes over, refills our drinks and goes back to eating. No response when we say "thank you". Our bill comes we pay it, he brings change and turns and walks away. The entire time he probably said 10 words to us. My husband didn't even want to leave a tip, thinking he didn't deserve one but being a server myself I wouldn't do that. Although, he really didn't deserve it. I'm new to New Orleans and I must say I'm sick and tried of this type of customer service. Employes who can't handle service with a smile need to understand and fear that other people need jobs and they will/should be replaced.
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Loren A.
I rented a bike and rode it here for lunch one day last October. I was excited to bring my friends here after seeing Guy Fieri rave about it on DDD. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I feel like I made a mistake not ordering Guys picks. My girlfriends split the shrimp and fried green tomato po' boy and I can't remember what I ordered which doesn't say much about the food. What was nice about this place though was the smell from the kitchen; intoxicating, and also the extremely wide variety of Tabasco sauce. I think there were at least 8 on our table which was fun when it came to taste testing. I'd say if you want a good po'boy in NOLA, go to Mahony's.
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G.G. L.
Everything is delicious. We've never had a bad meal at Katie's!!!!! We also love their brunch.
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Darius M.
caught the streetcar down to katies, not a bad ride at all. we were seated right away, had the seafood platter with fries and onion rings. it was more than enough to share of course you have to put crystal hot sauce on any fried food in new orleans. our waitress was great and the owner came by to make sure everything was ok. really loved the catfish and oysters. will go back again.
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A L.
It's comparable to most restaurants in its category.
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Eleni F.
Haven't been here in a while, but went last night and it was so good! We are already planning our next visit. For starters we got the garlic feta fries. They were so well seasoned and absolutely delicious. Very rich but worth the indulgence once in a while. I got the veggie muffaletta. It was good, not great. I little on the greasy side, but that is to be expected with muffalettas, and the veggies in the sandwich were a little odd, like say a whole baby carrot and a large chunk of green pepper. But there were so many things on the menu I wanted to try, my less than outstanding (but still good) sandwich did not stop me from wanting to return, and soon. My husband got a poboy with cochon du lait and shrimp on it. He said it was really good but the flavor of the cochon overpowered the shrimp. We have also been to Katie's for the pizzas and those are wonderful. Looking forward to trying a Sunday brunch here soon. Oh and our outside table was cozy and our waitress was sweet and attentive.
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Mike L.
Katie's Restaurant & Bar is exactly what New Orleans is all about. A family owned and operated quaint little restaurant that is tucked away in the middle of a Mid-City neighborhood with a good atmosphere, great service and even better food to enjoy whether it's lunch, dinner or Sunday Brunch. I have eaten here quite a few times and I honestly have never had a bad meal or experience. The wait staff is very friendly and attentive and will do whatever it takes to make sure that you are well taken care of during your visit. As for the food itself all I can say is in my opinion it's absolutely delicious and filling and all for a moderate price that won't hurt your wallet. Some of my favorite appetizers and dishes that I would recommend would be the garlic feta fries, crawfish beignets, the baltimore (can't go wrong with fried oysters topped with bacon and swiss cheese), mama mary's italian salad, and last but certainly not least the atchafalaya pizza which is pretty much a seafood extravaganza that is absolutely phenomenal (highly recommend).
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Liesl Z.
I love this place. I grew up coming here. The food is great, and so is the atmosphere. A great neighborhood restaurant.
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Paula K.
I just love this place! I've eaten here a handful of times now, and I usually try to get something different each time, because the menu is that expansive. Not expensive - expansive. Chargrilled oysters - mmm! I love that you can still get a well priced side salad. This neighborhood eatery is a gem, with amazingly friendly service. Love steak night on Wednesday, and the fact that they have consistent specials that you can always count on.
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Raymond B.
I really enjoyed the bar and overall ambiance of the place. We were with a large group (12) of friends. We ordered three different pizzas and the pizza is really, really good. Nice thin crust and great fresh ingredients on top. Also a nice variety of topings including cochon. I had pasta with chicken and portabellas and it was very good. However, someone I was with had the fried catfish and did not eat it because said it was too salty and when I tasted it....I could not eat it either. Other than that, the service was great, made us feel right at home and we all had a wonderful time. I am actually looking forward to going back.....for pizza!!
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Natalie H.
Katie's in Mid City is a gem! I strolled in on a whim this weekend and am sure glad I did. I don't know why I've never been in before - I've heard many good things about it and it's very close to where I live. This review is going to cover two recent visits. The first I walked in alone on a Saturday afternoon and sat at the bar with a friendly bartender. He made sure my drinks stay filled and apologized multiple times about the wait on my pizza (a 20-top had just sat down and ordered relatively around the same time, so timing was forgiven.) I ordered the Boudreaux a delicious outside the ordinary pizza with a crispy homemade crust, house cochon de lait, roasted garlic, fresh spinach, red onions, scallions, and garlic butter cream. This pizza was phenomenal and those who know me know that I DO NOT eat leftovers. I gave this pizza a shot in the toaster oven and it was delicious on day two and three! I paired the pizza with the house bloody mary and I was a very happy girl. The second visit was while my Mom was in town. My sister, Mom, and I went for a late dinner and the place was packed. (note: poor acoustics, if you're not down with yelling over the table beside you to carry on a conversation try Katie's during slower hours - if those exist.) For an appetizer we split the Crawfish Beignet which was described by someone else's review as a calzone. I concur. Why it's called a Beignet beats me. However, I must mention that it was SPICY!! My Mom had one of the specials of the evening: Crabcake with fettuccine alfredo. The crabcakeS (note: PLURAL) were huge and delicious and surprisingly not all filler. The fettuccine was light and the pasta was well cooked. I opted for Katherine's Cajun Cuban chock full of sweet cochon de lait (see a pattern?), grilled ham, swiss cheese, mustard and pickles on french bread then pressed to grill-marked perfection! This sucker was HUGE. I was the only one who went home with leftovers and it was half the sandwich! I honestly don't even remember what my sister ordered so it must have not been stellar but I do know that there were no complaints. A to-go order was placed for my left behind brother-in-law for the hamburger steak which I never saw or tasted but heard it was delicious. The reason I bring this up is because we placed the order after we had already started in on our entrees and it was piping hot and ready to go after the bill was paid. An A+ for takeout service. On a service note: Our server was odd. Not very personable and slightly off-putting but he was busy so I'm not going to hold it against the overall visit. Moral of the story: I'm a fan. It wasn't a five-star experience by any means but it's a new neighborhood favorite.
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Josie L.
I came here recently for breakfast to feed hung-over friends who were visiting from up north. It was a great bet. They were wooed by the New Orleans classic takes on brunch. I would not usually incorporate seafood into my breakfast, but the crab omelette was great. It is a bit pricey, but brunches tend to be. The staff was quick and friendly. An older woman who I assumed was the owner came over to make sure we were enjoying everything, which made me feel welcome. We were lucky to get there early, because the place filled up. I would say if you're looking for brunch in Mid-City that's more than just a lousy egg sandwich, definitely hit this place.
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Khanh T.
Awesome service and the food was spectacular new Orleans cuisine at it's finest carrot cake is to die for!!!!
(5)
Matthew C.
It's places like Katie's that make New Orleans home. Great food to write home about, a walk in a little late on Friday night, the chef roaming around the dining room that feels like youre eating at a good friend's house, all stuffed back off bienville in a classic mid city neighborhood. Our meal was delicious. Service was great - friendly, prompt and even with a packed house on friday night, our food was hot and right on time. All served with a genuine smile. This menu is epic, it was so hard to choose with so many great options. We settled on the stuffed scallops, grilled oysters, blackberry and jalapeño ribs, and the soft shell crab with crawfish. All the seafood was delicious as it should be, here in my great city, but I'd like to talk a second about those ribs. I like to think that I know a thing or 2 about BBQ, and bad Q really kills me so I'm always a little hesitant about ordering it at a restaurant like this, especially with so many other great options. When asked, our server was so enthusiastic about them, I had to get them. First off, the sauce was bold, it starts you on a drive right through flavor town. You cruise real slow right through the sweet neighborhood, those berries really give a different profile. Then the classic, juicy beef was succulent and cooked just right where you have to chew that last little bit off the bone. And just as your thinking " wow, that was pretty good" the jalapeno comes through to heat you up and now you're stuck counting how many bites you have left to figure out what's in that glorious sauce. These ribs had favors that we're deep and very well balanced. Needless to say this place is everything you heard in previous reviews and more. I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone. And Katie's, if you still read these - thanks you - it's restaurants like these that are the heart and soul of our great New Orleans. And it's the classic places like this with a huge heart and funky soul that make this city my home.
(5)
Alex D.
Great food. Charred oysters are wonderful.
(5)
Ashley G.
Feta fries were delicious! Pizza was excellent! I'm from St. Louis so finding provel cheese on pizza, other than in St Louis was a great find!! I took the street car up Canal & walked a few blocks over to restaurant. Great service, great food, great atmosphere!
(5)
Tamara M.
For my first visit, the fries were cold; the onion rings were lukewarm; and my $12 burger (which was hot, thankfully) had a lot of gristle...definitely not quality meat and definitely not at that price (would have been good if meat were decent). My girlfriend's fried green tomato poboy was pretty tasty, but skimpy on ingredients (was mostly bread). On top of all that, they double-charged my debit card and I didn't know until checking my account the next day. They did have a lot of items that "sounded" good on the menu, so I'll give them another try...maybe. It's hard to recover from such a bad experience in NOLA where there are so many great restaurants!
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Jessica W.
The only reason I give this place 2 stars is due to the awesome bartender and bottomless bloody mary's. After waiting over an hour for our meal, We found out that our order had been lost. To be fair, the place was packed. Still, we sat at the bar for well over an hour, and watched the kitchen. In the course of twenty minutes of observing, hardly any food left the pass. When our food finally did arrive, my man's eggs were RAW and pretty much inedible. As for my "famous debris and gravy", the biscuits and gravy were both prepackaged. I also ordered a spinach and crabmeat soup. It had a thick skin when it arrived. The consistency was horrible, and like the rest of our food, it was almost too salty to eat. Still, the bartender was great, but the food was definitely horrible.
(2)
Koko B.
We went to katie's recently as first time guests and loved the atmosphere. It was Sunday brunch so there was a long wait. Luckily there were a few seats open at the bar so we decided to dine there. The bartender was very helpful and gave prompt service. As for the owners, she was very rude. The bartender left the bar for a while so the owner watched over, but did not ask if we wanted more drinks nor was she polite about us wanting to pay out. She had an obvious distasteful look when we told her we wanted to pay half on card and half in cash. I love the food but I would love it even more if the owner acted as if she cared about her guests returning
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Jeffrey M.
I took my daughter to Katie's for her 17th Birthday. I had chicken and waffles, she had a gourmet pizza and my wife had a burger. And we all shared the grilled oysters. I think they were the best we have ever had. And we have had grilled oysters at every place famous for them in New Orleans. You must be ready to wait a bit, but fair made it worth while. The owner Scott came by several times to check on us. Just great food and a great time.
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David J.
Went to the place this Tue and ordered The pontAlba pizza. The food was awesome. Service is good. The only complaint is parking. And feel its a little bit pricey.
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Steve M.
Katie's always has a selection of interesting lunch specials. The sandwiches a generous and my personal favorite is the Cajun Cuban with the right mix of cochon de lait and ham. Today we started with he charbroiled oysters which were very good and they came with lots of french bread to
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Ryan J.
Service sucked horribly. We went after the brunch rush and it took over an hour to get some damn pancakes. When they got to the table, not only were they missing the "special" lemon whatever goop, they weren't even done! AND I had to fix the toilet when I went to the bathroom only to find there was NO soap to wash up with afterwards!!!!!! The doodad I ordered was excellent and the old lady at the front was really nice, but the waitress either needs to get on her game or find another job. I will not be back. Sorry Katie, but you get a double thumbs down.
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Dick L.
Just OK. Crab cakes were delicious with big chunks of meat but the poboys were so so. We got the barge - a novelty poboy filling a whole French loaf - but the shrimp and oysters were a bit over done
(3)
Pamela T.
My BBF just moved into the neighborhood, so we've been Yelp'ing what's around his house. Katie's is three blocks away, So away we went... Checked in with Yelp for the free Onion Rings... They were spot on! The Wait Staff is very efficient, professional and friendly. Sanitra (?) was our Server and was Awesome! I was a bit disappointed that the Reuban was no longer available, but the Spicy Chicken Salad was quite good, maybe a bit dry. My BBF had the Cuban sammich and it was Yum Yummy (we always share)... We left quite full with some leftover's for snack for later. Very reasonable even with my 2 Strawbita's... Looking forward to trying out Brunch.
(5)
Delaney V.
OMG! Breakfast pizza and bottomless mimosas and bloody marys. Is there anything better in this world? Even got a handshake on the way out the door. Service like that seems scarce these days
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Ryan W.
It was a good neighborhood creole-italian joint. Its a real shame that it isn't open anymore.
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Allison R.
I am so glad that Katie's has reopened since the storm. My family and I use to love going to Katie's on Thursdays for 2 for 1 Italian night. Their food is good, the atmosphere is comforting and the staff is always glad to help you or just chat. A neighborhood place that attracts more than just the neighborhood.
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Darryl M.
Had lunch at Katie's on Saturady and I had the most amazig hamburger steak that I have ever eaten. Inside this gem were confetti style bell peppers red, green and yellow with the most amazing flavor. Great small neighborhood place and I'm kicking myself for not finding this sooner. There is a very large menu so that means lots of future trips for me.
(5)
Chris D.
Incredible. Try the crawfish beignet.
(5)
Dee m.
I have been here twice and both times enjoyed the food. Delicious lasagna, burgers, crab cakes and hamburger steak. The people who says its noisy---well welcome to New Orleans. This is such a New Orleans style corner restaurant.
(4)
Todd S.
Food was good, service good, but a funny smell ruined our experience. We've only been here for breakfast (twice now). They have several variations on Eggs Benedict that are pretty good - Regular (with Jalapeno hollandaise as an option) , pulled pork Benedict and today a special - Soft shell crab benedict. The crab was nicely done, however the Hollandaise lacked the oomph that I'm used to. Not sure whether it was not enough lemon or what but rather bland. The side of cheese grits were outstanding - creamy, clearly made with milk and wonderful. The coffee is quite good, and I'm a coffee snob. On the down-side, there's a awful smell in the place. Maybe its a post-Katrina flood issue, not sure, but its there and pervasive. The first time we thought it was the oysters. However, it was there also the second time and while not overwhelming, it was there. Very distracting from pretty good food. Of course, your nose gets used to any smell in 6 minutes, but that's not the point. If they can figure out that problem, I'd probably be a Sunday-morning regular.
(3)
Greg S.
My wife and I had an afternoon lunch at Katie's after touring the aquarium on Saturday. We had seen the restaurant featured on DDD so we were anxious to give it a try. Awesome!! We were not disappointed. The food was great; I had a shrimp poboy and my wife had the fried shrimp platter. The shrimp were huge! It was enough to feed two people! We also ordered a Boudreaux pizza to go and ate it this evening after we got back home to Texas. The pizza was unique and pretty awesome. Scot the owner was nice enough to come and visit with us at out table and he signed a menu for us. Julie was our server and she was also very pleasant and efficient. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit to Katie's. We will do it again. t's amazing how this area has rebuilt after hurricane Katrina.
(5)
Tracey J.
We have been eating at Katie's for a while. Ask Brandon for the 'James Bond Martini' it's not on the menu and he is the only one who can make it 007 special!! They have the best grilled oysters in the City! The hamburgers are beyond good! The catfish meunière is to die for! You cannot beat a better restaurant in town. The servers are warm and welcoming and the bartenders bring it on for the most fun and creatively lethal cocktails! Don't miss out on this Mid-City gem.
(5)
Kay J.
Katie's consistently provides good food and drinks. Their crab cakes are pure lump crab meat--no breading! My favorite drink is the Caprimania which is delish to say the least. The staff is always attentive and from time to time, the owner comes out and passes out samples. Woo-hoo!
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Zachary A.
Katie's is a neighborhood restaurant that has existed in one form or another for a few generation. It's classic New Orleans fare with an Italian-American slant. Great meatballs. You'll see all types of classic New Orleans old people dinging before 8pm. You won't be disappointed if your expectations aren't too high.
(3)
Michael T.
Usually a pretty long wait but breakfast there is good, lunch is good, dinner is good, scotch is good. Yea.
(4)
Janay S.
This place is so good! The staff here is friendly and their portions are huge. I came here after a friend told me it was somewhere I had to try. It's not close to the quarters which is another plus in my book because it doesn't feel as touristy of a spot. I was able to take the Canal St. Streetcar to Telemachus and it was a couple of blocks away from where I stopped. I had the legend which is a sandwich that has bbq shrimp and cochon de lait. I was a little leery about this sandwich because there is no dressing on it, it just pulled pork and shrimp but he way they cook the pork in its own juice to give it its flavor is great. You have to come hungry to eat this sandwich because it is really big....at least it was to me. I definitely recommend this place and will absolutely be back the next time I'm in town.
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Shawn B.
Yes, lawd. It's just that good. I was recently in New Orleans for work and asked a native to the area to take me to a place that really knew how to throw down in the kitchen. She suggested Katie's and I will be forever grateful. I went with a party of 6 and we were easily seated outside. It was a Friday during the lunch rush, so I was glad we found a spot. I went for the catfish with BBQ'd shrimp atop homemade mashed potatoes. Let me tell you - I sat there real quiet as I stuffed my face. I did not care about the conversation at the table once that golden piece of fish was placed in front of my face. Everything was fresh. Big points: the mashed potatoes were REAL. You know some of these places served that boxed foolishness that makes your eye twitch, but not Katie's. Real mashed potatoes, and real food.
(5)
Matt L.
Katie's made me want to quit my job and move to New Orleans. The food was great and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for on our last night in NOLA. If I lived in town, Katie's would be my neighborhood hangout. We got the garlic fries, a couple of beers, and the seafood platter. Oh, and then a big piece of chocolate cake for dessert. Everything was perfect. The staff were great and while we had to sit outside due to space, the outdoor seating was relaxing and quiet. I really couldn't have asked for a better meal at this price point. Definitely check out Katie's. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Angie T.
Katie's does so many things right. That patio. That neighborhood. Those plethora of hot sauces on the table. That sandwich which is simply known as the Legend. I've been wanting to try Katie's for a while...finally did with my (never waits in line) guy this weekend. It's always packed. ALWAYS. Now don't get me wrong, he's a keeper, but I happen to have a keeper who hates lines. And never waits in them. Luckily a little female persuasion sometimes helps. We sat on the patio and waited for the 35 minutes our hostess predicted. Was it worth it? YES! Debris fries-order them. Just do it. Crawfish beignet-skip it...you can do it at home ten times better. The Legend-holy heck yes. I cannot stress enough how much you need this sandwich in your life. Who'd thought that BBQ shrimp and cochon de lait would be perfect partners. So damn good I wanted to lick the plate. When you go order only one of the Legend. It's enough for three people. I'll meet you there!
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Michele C.
Love this place - always. Sometimes the wait is horrendous - but that's just the outcome of consistently hitting it out of the park. Where to begin - the crawfish "beignet" a blend of cheese, sweet onions, a few jalapeños, and a TON of crawfish enrobed in a delicate bread dough - think very very thin crust pizza dough, and baked served with a swoosh of a flavored bechamel based sauce... Nirvana. Then, as if you have any room, where to next..... Salad - pick a favorite - wedge, blue, spring mix, plain or topped with a protein - shrimp, chicken, etc. Not a salad day or night? Po boys - dream it up - BBQ shrimp and pulled pork? Fried green tomato ? Meatball? Shrimp, oyster- all of them - yes!!!!! Not a sandwich evening - try an entree... Tonight I had scallops and paneer a veal with a seafood pasta. Hello! Scallops were well over salted - but cooked to a turn. The veal and pasta very good. Maybe you want catfish menuiere - oh yes. Seafood platter? A smoked double cut pork chop with mashed potato and veggies? Okay - none of that - well then - I guess it's pizza for you!!! Yes - they serve pizza!!! Cocktails, a wine list (yes - really) and you can show up cute as a button or cargo shorts and a questionable t-shirt and it doesn't matter - good service, good food and there really isn't anything else ya need
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Benjamin G.
I wanted it to be better but it was just OK. My mom and I had the crawfish beignet as an appetizer and I can say that it was great. I could have eaten that as a meal and been more than happy with it and a beer. For dinner I had the Remmy poboy. It was made up of fried green tomatoes, fried shrimp, and remoulade sauce. It was just too many fried components on top of one another and I just couldn't tell any taste difference between them. They offer a Remmy Stack that consists of the same components minus the bread which I can guess would taste pretty good. I'm going to have to go again to give it another shot.
(3)
Greg H.
I went there for Sunday brunch with a friend that has been telling me it is amazing. I can tell you I was not disappointed. My friend is a bottomless brunch drink connoisseur and was pleased that they offer that on Sunday and allow you to switch up your choice of drink. We found parking to be easy and we walked less than 1/2 a block to the restaurant. I convinced my friend to meet a little before 9:30 instead of 10:00 and it was really lucky we did that because we were able to walk in and get a table right away. By 10:00 the place was packed and there were people waiting to get a table. I ordered the eggs cochon which is an english muffin with cochon de lait topped with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce. The plate also came with a generous slice of watermelon and a mixture of cantaloupe and honeydew mellon. I ordered a side of the cheese grits with andouille sausage as well... I told my friend this event was going to be a Paula Deen Comfort Food Max Out, and let me tell you gentle yelp readers, it was. When the plate arrived it looked so beautiful I almost felt like I didn't want to mess it up! You could tell they took time to make the plate look good and that despite being busy they put in the extra effort to have everything look nice. So after the customary photo shoot, I took a bite of the eggs cochon. It was amazing! The eggs were poached perfectly... the whites were done but not overdone and the yolk was just the right amount of runny. The english muffin soaked up the egg yolk and the pork under the egg had a slightly sweet and savory-meaty flavor that contrasted well with the richness of the eggs and the hollandaise. After a few bites I felt like Paula Deen because it was really rich but I discovered that was exactly why they included the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew. A few bites of mellon balanced the richness of the rest of the dish and just made it really enjoyable. The side of andouille cheese grits were great, but I was not able to make much of a dent because I was filling up on everything else. My overall experience was excellent and the service was very enjoyable. Our server was Jeanette and she took excellent care of us. We also had a pleasant older lady come ask us how the food was which was a nice touch. The place was crawling with people waiting inside and outside by the time we left and after eating the food I am not surprised. This is a great place to catch Sunday brunch and it's places like this that are the reason why New Orleans is famous for food.
(5)
Holli D.
Love this place! My first trip to New Orleans and overwhelmed with restaurant choices. I'm so glad we tried Katies. The chargrilled oysters were unbelievable , garlicky, buttery and so delicious. I had the Boudreaux pizza for my entree. Wow. One of my favorite white pizzas EVER. The cheese, the garlic, the pork , it was all perfect. My husband didn't really enjoy his dinner (red fish with crab and shrimp. ) it was fine until he got a shrimp that didn't taste fresh enough. But I still give it 5 stars because mine was so good and I would go there again and get the same exact thing.
Located off the beaten path - seems like a great place for locals and tourists. I was getting scared as the cab driver drove up one street and the GPS said "your location is on the left" and it was an empty lot! We needed to drive one more block! whew! I was in charge of the dining options while vacationing in New Orleans with my sister and cousins and somehow stumbled across this place as I was "researching" places to eat. We were not disappointed. We had a 20 minute wait - which wasn't bad .Our server was great and very attentive. The food was good. The restaurant looks smaller than it actually is. There is upstairs seating as well - though we were seated downstairs. Our cab driver was from NOLA and had never been here. We got her a breakfast pizza when she picked up back up. she was happy with the pizza and even said that she'd come here on her off day.
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Aran D.
I love it here. Brunch with bottomless mimosas earns it a dear spot for in my heart. But even more than that, there's Katie herself who greets everyone, does sidework, and pops by tables to check on meal. I came by for brunch on my birthday and had a waffle sandwich that was so good! And so big that I had half for breakfast the next day. I still don't understand the concept of the breakfast pizza but folks sure seem to enjoy the ones here. Extensive and exciting specials so check the menu!
(5)
Trista H.
My wife and I just vacationed to NOLA and this place was recommended by our innkeeper. The restaurant is within walking distance of Ashton's Bed and Breakfast if you enjoy walking. It took us about 30 minutes to walk here. This place was packed with locals, both the inside and outside. There were about four tables outside which seated four each. We were advised that the wait would be 45+ minutes. Luckily we were able to quickly snag two seats from the bar so that we didn't have to wait. We were greeted in a friendly manner by the bartender who patiently answered all of our questions about NOLA brews (we like amber's so Abita was it for us) and Po Boy's. As a starter we ordered the Eggplant Fries for $8.95: topped with Parmesan cheese and served with marinara sauce. The fries were sizzling hot and not at all soggy. They also paired well with the warm marinara sauce. We were both please with our appetizer choice. For our meal, we chose the Crab Cake Po Boy for $14.95 + $1.50 up-charge for fries instead of chips. We chose the French bread and dressed option. Dressed = mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. What a filling and enjoyable Po Boy. Discover is an accepted form of payment. NOLA tax is 9% (lower than our WA tax). Thank you Katie's for making our first NOLA dining experience pleasurable.
(5)
Kloud A.
Love it! Only down side is the wait. We waited over an hour to get in on a Sunday Brunch. It was worth it. We got so many different things from the menu and ALL Of it was GREAT! Tasted amazing. You can't go wrong with this place!
(4)
Jona G.
The food was great. There were a lot of things I'd like to try. They have bottomless bloody Mary's on Sunday's the wait wasn't too bad, although, they don't have much room for customers waiting. They have their own parking lot across the street so that's always a plus in New Orleans. The restaurant is in a old family style home which is cute. There is seating upstairs so the wait wasn't that long even for a busy lunch time. I really liked the crab cakes!
(5)
Adam F.
I'm from the Midwest so I wanted seafood although the ribs sounded good ( and after I ordered, I saw a plate of ribs pass our table... Looked fantastic). So I had the amber jack and my wife had the red fish (both specials). Both meals were outstanding. Worth the ten minute wait to be seated. Great seasoning on both fish plates and good vegetable blend that wasn't over cooked. They don't do reservations, so pony up to the bar and have one while you wait.
(5)
Matt N.
Best brunch I've had in New Orleans. I had the eggs Cochon and my girlfriend had the crabby eggs..both poached and on an English muffin and both delicious! Obviously the bottomless mimosas/sangrias/bloodys are a crowd favorite. Wait staff friendly, energetic, and knowledgable when it came to the menu.
(5)
Kristen A.
This place is awesome! We wondered where GPS was taking us but it was worth it! We sat outside in a typical NOLA neighborhood on a gorgeous day! Another awesome find because of Diners Drive ends and Dives!
(5)
Cathy C.
Every time I come to NOLA, I discover something new. This trip, thanks to Katie's, it's cochon de lais. Now, coming from a barbeque town, I know a thing or two about pulled pork. Like I said, I learned something new tonight. This is less smoky and seasoned completely differently than we do, but absolutely delicious! I normally shoot some hot sauce on a po'boy as a matter of course, but I'm glad I didn't this time-it was completely unnecessary. What I ordered was the "Legend", which comes with barbeque shrimp. They're good too, but (I can't believe I'm saying this), the pork is the star. The sandwich comes "undressed" also, and it doesn't need a thing. Interestingly, instead of slicing the bread, they hollow it out and stuff the meat inside. Trust me, there's enough meat in there that you don't need the inside of the bread! Especially when you order cheese fries with debris gravy as an appetizer (10% off during Happy Hour with your Yelp check-in). They're just stupid good-so much cheese we had to twirl it like spaghetti, and eating it devolved into a contest to see who could make the longest cheese string (see photo, it's not even close to winning). With that, and a very respectable Sazerac, I was way too full to even think about dessert. There's nothing fancy about Katie's, but it's laid-back, comfy and has a very neighborhood feel. The sidewalk seating was tempting, but it was a bit breezy and we were starting to get a taste of New Orleans humidity, so we ate inside. Our server was very sweet, and food came out right away. The ambient restaurant noise sometimes overwhelms the background music, but it's a happy noise of people enjoying each other and really good food, which is music unto itself. Well done!
(4)
Jake I.
Just some classic southern food done amazingly well! The ribs were extraordinary as was the pork P'boy which we had heard about. The blue cheese and bacon fries were great as well but the fries could have used a little extra crunch for our liking. We would come back here in a heartbeat! So full we couldn't fit in any desert, maybe we will go back again tonight!
(5)
Ally P.
Katie's is a great place to get classic southern food, some of which has some modern updates. I went to Katie's with a group of friends for a late lunch. We ordered some southern staples like fried catfish and gumbo, but we also ordered the crawfish beignet and the southern-style Cuban sandwich. Everything was so delicious! The service at Katie's is also incredible, fast, and friendly. We felt right at home the moment we walked in the door.
(4)
Erin M.
Went here with a friend for what we thought was brunch. Brunch is only served on Sundays. We started with 1/2 dozen chargrilled oysters. They were small, but great flavor. We then decided on The Boudreaux pizza. Delicious! They only had one piece left. The only negative thing I would say is that there usually has more meat on the pizza. Overall, good service!
(4)
Jenny N.
The first time I came here was for a birthday dinner and it's become a favorite ever since. I love getting Jenny's garlic feta fries because the fries are perfectly crispy and buttery. I also love the feta cheese on the fries, and who doesn't love a dish named after a girl named Jenny?! Hehe. There was some leftover feta cheese that I saved to put on the pizza we ordered. . . A little ghetto but whatever! I love my feta! The chargrilled oysters are also a must-have! Not too oily, greasy, or cheesy; the flavor is just perfect! This may be the best chargrilled oysters I've had compared to other places I've been (Dragos, parrains). I think I also ate the atchafalaya pizza? I remember it being very seafoody and a bit spicy. I liked the pizza but also felt like there was too much going on with all the toppings. I've also been to brunch here (only Sundays) which seems to always be packed! The wait was like an hour but it was worth it. I got some sort of omelette that I thought was okay. It was so huge though! The portions for brunch are pretty big. My best friend had a platter that came with a pancake and I had a piece of that pancake and it was basically the best piece of pancake I ever had, no syrup needed! Last time, I checked in during happy hour and got 10% off of an appetizer, so don't forget to do that (if the deal still exists)! Overall my experience at Katie's has always been great. I love the cute atmosphere and the service.
(5)
Bill L.
Our first stop while visiting the Big Easy. I used to work across the street many years ago and Katie's was always one of my local favs. Off street parking is easy within a couple blocks. Adequate seating inside and out. Since it was a little chilly we opted to sit inside. We were greeted right away by our waitress. She pointed out that daily specials were posted on the chalkboard. Wifey orders red beans and rice with a side of andouille sausage and I ordered a half shrimp and half oyster po-boy. Drinks came out quickly and we sipped on wine and ice tea while reminiscing. Food didn't take long and quickly our orders were being delivered. Dressed po-boy was dynamite! Red beans and rice were spectacular and the andouille sausage was an added bonus. Prices were fair and the service exceeded our expectations as always. Good to hear the same owner Scotty still owns the place after 20+ yrs and he's keeping it authentic! Be sure to stop at this place and give em a try!
(5)
Vanessa M.
Very small corner restaurant, always busy because of the food - we waited like 45 minutes for a table. Split their charbroiled oysters and after 2.5 of them, I was already full. Unfortunately I also ordered their shrimp po-boy which was huge and I could barely touch it because I was feeling so stuffed from the oysters (which were delicious, however two of them were mostly burned). The shrimp on my po-boy were good and they give you the option of fried or grilled. All the food coming by also looked really good, they have 3ft dishes as well. Staff were really nice and patient. I'd come again, just be prepared to wait.
(4)
David G.
So the crawfish beignet is the best appetizer I've had in Nola. Life changing even. I had the Shrimp fettuccine alfredo with veal and scallops. The alfredo sauce was perfect, not to heavy but still delicious. Also had bread pudding and cheesecake which I both highly recommend. New favorite spot!
(5)
Melissa J.
$15 for unlimited Mimosas, Bloody's, Red or White sangria during brunch! 'nuff said!!! The staff are very generous to refill you or get you a "go cup" and fill it up on your way out! That being said, it can get crazy crowded here on the weekends. They don't accept advance reservations so get there early and expect to wait! They sell drinks from the bar while you wait, but save the unlimited part until you sit down. Best brunch food option is definitely the breakfast pizza... large and delicious! They just opened an upstairs. The air conditioning works well, and it appears that they are finishing it up construction and decor wise. It is nice, but lacking that whole "New Orleans" feel that the downstairs has.
(4)
Stacy Z.
My sister brought me to Katie's For my last meal in NOLA. I was craving something local. Like a PoBoy and a cola! Like many places around town There's a plaque showing the water line. But one big, nasty hurricane Won't squash peoples desire to dine! From pics, I knew I wanted to try The yummy crawfish beignet. The dough was flaky, the seafood fresh, The cheese sauce spicy like Kimye! But what I really came here for Was an authentic NOLA PoBoy. Sadly, I was disappointed. It was more like a So-So Boy. The breading didn't have much flavor Most of the shrimp still had veins. But I just asked for remoulade and ate it. I'm usually not one who complains. My sis really liked her crab cakes. Garnished with more lump meat on top. Overall, I enjoyed my experience, I was happy to have Katie's as our last stop.
(4)
Matthew B.
For me, a five star review means you hit it out of the park and pretty much every possible way. I was lucky enough to get into Katie's based on the fact that our friends in New Orleans are locals, and they knew about it - otherwise it would never of made my radar screen. Katies is in unpretentious New Orleans neighborhood restaurant and bar. I guess it just so happens with the chef there is literally world class. We sampled a variety of dishes - everyone left me wanting to lick the plate. The chargrilled oysters are so far beyond good they need to have a separate entry in Wikipedia. So take this is one of the secret "ins" that you get by checking out a yelp review. Katie's outshines restaurants with much more ambience higher prices and reputations. No matter how you cut it, this place is a complete five-star across-the-board foodie winner -- and if you happen to find yourself in Nola make sure you find your way there. It isn't just good. It Katie-good, And yea- don't be afraid go lick the plate.
(5)
Kelly P.
Katie's is off the beaten path but it is a great find. I don't think I have ever tried anything here that I didn't like. The only bad thing is that the brunch is just on Sunday. I wish it was everyday. I suggest you try the ribs. Very good indeed.
(5)
Alison Q.
Received multiple recommendations for this restaurant. OMG the Boudreaux pizza ! I live in NYC was so was skeptical about ordering pizza down in NOLA, but I'm oh so glad I did!
(4)
Paige J.
Shame on me for not reviewing this place sooner. Frequented this place quite a bit this summer and never left feedback. Where to start....first off, do not come to this place if you're on any type of diet, counting calories, etc. Because all of that is going to go straight out the window once you step foot in the door. What I like about Katie's is not only is the food delicious, but that the menu caters to every taste bud in your body. If your not necessarily in the mood for seafood, there are tons of other options for you to try. For example, the very first time we went I had a hamburger. Don't judge me lol. Who goes to such a fabulous place like Katie's and gets a hamburger? Well let me tell you that thing was great and I would gladly get it again. The bread is fantastic and they are not skimpy on the meat one bit. Some of the other menu items I enjoyed throughly were: -The Famous Crawfish Beignet. You must try this at least once, and definitely share it because it's more cheese than one person can handle. -Chargrilled Oysters with bacon and spinach. -The Legend. Definitely another one I suggest sharing. It is a cochon de lait Po boy stuffed with bbq shrimp. -Pork Chop with mashed potatoes. DELICIOUS. -Atchafalaya pizza which was topped with shrimp, crawfish, oysters, and crab cakes with a marinara sauce. It was good, but I probably wouldnt order it again. Extremely rich and something about the sauce threw me off. Overall Katie's is a great place that I would recommend to anyone. Long waits just because it's so popular, but awesome staff and quality home cooked food.
(4)
Robert H.
Friends recommended (and took me to) Katie's, one of their neighborhood favorites. We endured an u characteristically long wait but had great service at the table. The chat-grilled oysters had been recommended to me and they were excellent! Also had an oyster and spinach appetizer that was even better! I've heard that there is nothing on the menu that is not superb. HIGHLY recommend this place.
(5)
Jennie A.
Came to lunch for work one day - had the crawfish beignets and the blue cheese & bacon salad. Both were delivious. The dining room was a little crowded toward the end of our lunch - so if you don't have all the time in the world to spend there, I'd suggest getting there a little on the early side of the lunch hour. I can't wait to go back and check out their dinners! Also, there's sidewalk seating which is nice if it's not 100 degrees outside.
(4)
Amanda M.
We usually only come during Sunday brunch, though I'm sure the food is always amazing. $15 bottomless bloody Marys, mimosas, sangrias, and they're interchangeable. The food is always en pointe. The oysters Benedict is delicious...but we usually get one of the specials. Nommmmmmm...total food coma when you're done but totally worth it. I try not to eat at the same place in New Orleans more than once because there are so many wonderful restaurants, but we always come back to this place.
(5)
Helen M.
Ummm I'm going this start this review off with categorizing this place in the hit or miss restaurant. I got here around 5:30 ish so I was excited. I was on the hunt for chargrilled oysters and my friend told me about this place. So I was excited and ready. The hostess was such a sweetheart! ! He saw me with my son so he immediately went to get a high chair for my lil man. I was impressed. Normally I have to ask for one. Then I sat down and was ready to drink. I'm not talking about sprite! I had the BlackBerry basil margarita. It was very different. Look wise and taste wise. Very BlackBerry bulky. I had chunks of black berry between my teeth. Lol. It was refreshing! However I didn't taste the alcohol really, but it was good just wasn't what I expected. Heather was my waitresses and she was a good lady. Very attentive and heart warming. I had a conversation with her about happy hour and told me that it is from 3pm to 6 pm. $4 well drinks, $2 bottle beer, $2 .75 for draft beers. The oysters were mediocre. I kept tasting a lot of the shell pieces in the oysters and garlic. Wasn't as great as I had imagined. My son had the French fries and he didnt eat much of them, but I did and it was good. I hated the fact that mosquitoes bit my feet all up. But this is New Orleans and I am a New Orleanian so I was good in spirit and I was used to it. I m going to have to try this place again because as a first time eater here the only thing that impressed me was the hostess bringing my son his high chair. Very Baby friendly!! LOL! ! I gotta try this place again and hopefully something else on the menu so I will be doing an edot hopefully!
(3)
K M.
Pimm's cup - A+, tasty, strong cucmber Hendrick's fix - C-, bland, pulpy, a piece of ice in the martini glass Milk - no grade, good Fat Tire draft - no grade, good House Pinot Grigio - no grade, good Garlic feta fries - B+, very tasty, fries could have been crispier, ingredients not mixed all that well. Lasagna - A-, a touch salty. Bread unnecessary. Veggie plate (forget the name) - D, decent flavor, very bad texture, mushy. Grilled cheese and fries - A, cleaned plate Service - A+, quick, attentive Value - C, we spent $100 (tipped well for A+ service), overpriced for execution. Portion size - A, perfect.
(3)
Colin K.
Went for brunch and was surprised by how lack luster everything was. The mimosas weren't very strong, although our server kept them flowing. The cochon Benedict was ehhh at best. The English muffin was burnt and tough. The egg was over cooked and hard. The cochon was room temperature. Katie's is usually a great brunch spot im going to try again soon.
(2)
Lori L.
Oh man. I don't think I can say enough good things about the food here. We had the crawfish beignets as an appetizer, which were stuffed with whole crawfish and topped with a spicy sauce. So good! I had the Katherine poboy with cochon du lait, probably the best poboy I've had in my life. The oyster poboy was good too. My husband got the crawfish boil platter - not amazing but totally decent. Great servers, relaxing outdoor seating. Definitely recommend going during happy hour while it's not too busy, and it's nice and quiet. By 7p they were slammed and every table was full.
(5)
Ryan B.
So Katie's has been around for a while and it really seemed to get jump started when it was features on "triple D", I guess if you wear your sunglasses backwards your words are valued. So with that said, my glasses are on my neck as I write the review. I have been here several times. Most times it has been okay. But to the places defense it may because I was with large groups. Because of that I had to wait over an hour and the food was just solid, nothing special. i went there for a brunch with a group and the food came out at different times, which I hate. i mean either way it is a loss; either you have to watch me eat while your twiddle your fork, or I have to bite my tongue while you stuff your face, I like us to be animals at the same time. So that sucked. Side note i have seen they now have an upstairs section they open up to larger parties. I got the breakfast pizza, which I assumed could be either the best thing or the worst based on its description. It feel more to the latter. I just wasn't feeling it. I have also tried their famous beignet appetizer. It was hope, I burnt my face off, my fault. But the flavor could have been stronger, maybe I lost my taste buds. To be honest the best things I have had there were their grilled oysters, very good taste , but a little grit in there ( don't you hate that? i know my teeth do), The second is surprising a salad of all things. I didn't see some fat spikey haired tv host talk about a salad for this place, but I got the a seafood chopped salad and it was great. it was a special , so I am not sure how often it occurs, but I would order it again. Who knew! The Good: Oysters Salads variety on menu Parking!!! (YAY!) The Bad: Brunch was a bust Slow service on large tables The Ugly: The wait for this place can be long (but hopefully that is now fixed with the second floor)
(3)
Maura Z.
Ugh Katie's is worth every second of the wait time. It's superb in every way. Some places put food on your plate and call it brunch; Katie's is the standard by which these others try to live up. They know what they're doing. My Boudreaux pizza was the overwhelming winner at the table, with tender pulled pork and just the right amount of garlic. Everyone around us had bottomless mimosas, but the coffee is great too!
(5)
Henry T.
My shrimp poboy was delicious , the French bread just right, the combination of everything on the sandwich was great!
(4)
Brittany G.
I tried Katie's for the first time about four months ago. I have been back about a handful of times, and I would venture to say that it's my favorite restaurant right now. There are other things on the menu that I want to try (mainly the po-boys) because I usually stick to what I know. So far I have had: Cheese Fries with Debris Gravy - Delicious! Onion Rings - Good but not great, I'm not a huge fan of the sauce it comes with. Crawfish Beignet- So so so good! The first time I ordered it, I was shocked when it came out because it wasn't what I expected. It is one huge beignet rather than a bunch of little ones, but it is so dang good. Boudreaux Pizza - I can't imagine a better pizza. The cochon on it is great. It is filled with garlic and cheese. It is wonderful! Yardbird Pizza - This wasn't bad, but if I want a pizza I will stick to the boudreaux White Chocolate Bread Pudding - Yum! I haven't had any of the alcoholic beverages. They seem rather small for the prices, but I really just go for the food ;)
(5)
Beverly M.
We tried this Triple D favorite on the way out of town and are so glad we did. We had to wait 45 min for a table on Sunday afternoon - but it was worth it. We started our meal with a crawfish beignet that was wonderful. Great filling and jalapeño sauce on the beignet - this is a must! My husband had Scotie's Breakfast Special which consisted of scrambled and poached eggs, sausage, bacon, grits, hash browns and biscuits with their special gravy. Big plate of food and all very tasty. My daughter ordered Katherine's Cajun Cuban which was one of our waiter's favorites - and we tasted why! The sandwich was a hit at our table. I ordered the crawfish frittata which was an open faces omelette with crawfish, sausage, cheddar cheese and green onions served with a small cup of fresh fruit. Our waiter, David, was great! He shared his knowledge of the area and advised us on the menu. We enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service!
(5)
Michele L.
I will say that I LOVE Katie's! But the last time I was there the fish fry on the soft shell crab was way too salty! Please cut back on the salt in the fish fry seasoning. I WILL RETURN!
(4)
Eric T.
Katie's for Sunday brunch is awesome. The unlimited drink special is great. Good bloody mary's and sangria. The food was real good as well. Had the Eggs Cochon which were very good. Service was great, fast with the drink refills. Must go before saints games.
(5)
Guy R.
Heard a great deal of good. Hit is on a Friday night. Atmosphere 5, service 5, warm and friendly. Great grilled oysters, close to a 5, but a bit over-rich and need a touch of something. A review and my wife enticed me to try the softshell crab poboy (I have fond memories but most softshells are overfried crispiness with nothing inside). It was pretty close t that on undressed but good bread. A grave disappointment, but a 3. Wife's quesadillas were decent but over-cheesy & underflavorful. None of it bad, but little of it up to expectations. Will try again, perhaps we made bad choices.
(3)
Mark L.
Just had lunch, best Cuban I've ever had!
(4)
Kim V.
Tried to go for dinner last Friday night and the wait was outrageous. However, we went early before the saints game last night and had the place to ourselves :). Oh, and the food was OUTSTANDING!
(5)
H. N.
I almost don't want lots of people to know how good this place is, so it can stay "ours." It is so good!! The onion rings are great. The pizza is AWESOME! The couchon-de-lait is fantastic (even on pizza). It is so good. My favorite MidCity dive.
(5)
Cat B.
Worst meal ever. The place was empty but somehow a sandwich and a cup of soup took 30 minutes. The grilled fish tasted old, the soup was watery, and somehow even the water was off. Seriously, the glass of water the waiter first brought tasted like something was rotting in it. A waste of time and appetite.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Shawn B.
Yes, lawd. It's just that good. I was recently in New Orleans for work and asked a native to the area to take me to a place that really knew how to throw down in the kitchen. She suggested Katie's and I will be forever grateful. I went with a party of 6 and we were easily seated outside. It was a Friday during the lunch rush, so I was glad we found a spot. I went for the catfish with BBQ'd shrimp atop homemade mashed potatoes. Let me tell you - I sat there real quiet as I stuffed my face. I did not care about the conversation at the table once that golden piece of fish was placed in front of my face. Everything was fresh. Big points: the mashed potatoes were REAL. You know some of these places served that boxed foolishness that makes your eye twitch, but not Katie's. Real mashed potatoes, and real food.
(5)Angie T.
Katie's does so many things right. That patio. That neighborhood. Those plethora of hot sauces on the table. That sandwich which is simply known as the Legend. I've been wanting to try Katie's for a while...finally did with my (never waits in line) guy this weekend. It's always packed. ALWAYS. Now don't get me wrong, he's a keeper, but I happen to have a keeper who hates lines. And never waits in them. Luckily a little female persuasion sometimes helps. We sat on the patio and waited for the 35 minutes our hostess predicted. Was it worth it? YES! Debris fries-order them. Just do it. Crawfish beignet-skip it...you can do it at home ten times better. The Legend-holy heck yes. I cannot stress enough how much you need this sandwich in your life. Who'd thought that BBQ shrimp and cochon de lait would be perfect partners. So damn good I wanted to lick the plate. When you go order only one of the Legend. It's enough for three people. I'll meet you there!
(4)Michele C.
Love this place - always. Sometimes the wait is horrendous - but that's just the outcome of consistently hitting it out of the park. Where to begin - the crawfish "beignet" a blend of cheese, sweet onions, a few jalapeños, and a TON of crawfish enrobed in a delicate bread dough - think very very thin crust pizza dough, and baked served with a swoosh of a flavored bechamel based sauce... Nirvana. Then, as if you have any room, where to next..... Salad - pick a favorite - wedge, blue, spring mix, plain or topped with a protein - shrimp, chicken, etc. Not a salad day or night? Po boys - dream it up - BBQ shrimp and pulled pork? Fried green tomato ? Meatball? Shrimp, oyster- all of them - yes!!!!! Not a sandwich evening - try an entree... Tonight I had scallops and paneer a veal with a seafood pasta. Hello! Scallops were well over salted - but cooked to a turn. The veal and pasta very good. Maybe you want catfish menuiere - oh yes. Seafood platter? A smoked double cut pork chop with mashed potato and veggies? Okay - none of that - well then - I guess it's pizza for you!!! Yes - they serve pizza!!! Cocktails, a wine list (yes - really) and you can show up cute as a button or cargo shorts and a questionable t-shirt and it doesn't matter - good service, good food and there really isn't anything else ya need
(4)Greg H.
I went there for Sunday brunch with a friend that has been telling me it is amazing. I can tell you I was not disappointed. My friend is a bottomless brunch drink connoisseur and was pleased that they offer that on Sunday and allow you to switch up your choice of drink. We found parking to be easy and we walked less than 1/2 a block to the restaurant. I convinced my friend to meet a little before 9:30 instead of 10:00 and it was really lucky we did that because we were able to walk in and get a table right away. By 10:00 the place was packed and there were people waiting to get a table. I ordered the eggs cochon which is an english muffin with cochon de lait topped with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce. The plate also came with a generous slice of watermelon and a mixture of cantaloupe and honeydew mellon. I ordered a side of the cheese grits with andouille sausage as well... I told my friend this event was going to be a Paula Deen Comfort Food Max Out, and let me tell you gentle yelp readers, it was. When the plate arrived it looked so beautiful I almost felt like I didn't want to mess it up! You could tell they took time to make the plate look good and that despite being busy they put in the extra effort to have everything look nice. So after the customary photo shoot, I took a bite of the eggs cochon. It was amazing! The eggs were poached perfectly... the whites were done but not overdone and the yolk was just the right amount of runny. The english muffin soaked up the egg yolk and the pork under the egg had a slightly sweet and savory-meaty flavor that contrasted well with the richness of the eggs and the hollandaise. After a few bites I felt like Paula Deen because it was really rich but I discovered that was exactly why they included the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew. A few bites of mellon balanced the richness of the rest of the dish and just made it really enjoyable. The side of andouille cheese grits were great, but I was not able to make much of a dent because I was filling up on everything else. My overall experience was excellent and the service was very enjoyable. Our server was Jeanette and she took excellent care of us. We also had a pleasant older lady come ask us how the food was which was a nice touch. The place was crawling with people waiting inside and outside by the time we left and after eating the food I am not surprised. This is a great place to catch Sunday brunch and it's places like this that are the reason why New Orleans is famous for food.
(5)Holli D.
Love this place! My first trip to New Orleans and overwhelmed with restaurant choices. I'm so glad we tried Katies. The chargrilled oysters were unbelievable , garlicky, buttery and so delicious. I had the Boudreaux pizza for my entree. Wow. One of my favorite white pizzas EVER. The cheese, the garlic, the pork , it was all perfect. My husband didn't really enjoy his dinner (red fish with crab and shrimp. ) it was fine until he got a shrimp that didn't taste fresh enough. But I still give it 5 stars because mine was so good and I would go there again and get the same exact thing.
(5)Kelleigh E.
I've been to Katie's several times for lunch and dinner. It's a good spot, no doubt. Sunday Brunch is all the rage, and as much as I love a good brunch on the weekends, this is one I hadn't experienced until this past Sunday. First tip: if you're okay with sitting outside, make sure to tell the host(ess) that you would like to sit outside. Saying "first available" doesn't communicate "inside or outside" here. Pros: The bottomless drink selection is pretty good. For $14, you can enjoy several Bloody Mary's, Mimosas or Sangria. The food menu also provides lots of options. Cons: They must have been having an off day, but it was enough to deter me from returning for Sunday brunch and definitely makes it to the list of "just eh" in my books. I was totally okay with the wait, but it annoyed me to see the tables outside stay open when I said we were fine with first available. After being seated, I learned why outside wasn't the best option. The heat? Nah... That is something this New Orleans native can handle. It was the service. We literally had to ask for a glass of water four times before the server came through. She kind of glanced our way and dropped quirky one liners to let us know how busy she was, but didn't have much time to check in. No big, we don't need much attention as long as you take the order and bring us our food. However, it would have been nice to let her know the quality of my dish. My fiancé's Chicken and Waffles were pretty tasty, plated well and a generous portion. The gumbo is also good. My end was unfortunate. After asking for a recommendation on the benedicts, I went with the Eggs Cochon. The plating was pretty scattered and bare with a few grapes that probably shouldn't have made it out of the kitchen. It was a messy presentation that could be expected from a place like Shoney's, where you pay about $5 for your meal. The Cochon was poorly seasoned (which is a shame since this is a headliner for Katie's) and the English muffin was so hard that I couldn't even cut through it with a knife. As I've said, it may have been an off day, but Katie's only gets 3 stars from me. In the words of Gordon Ramsay, "Damn damn damn."
(3)Kim S.
Located off the beaten path - seems like a great place for locals and tourists. I was getting scared as the cab driver drove up one street and the GPS said "your location is on the left" and it was an empty lot! We needed to drive one more block! whew! I was in charge of the dining options while vacationing in New Orleans with my sister and cousins and somehow stumbled across this place as I was "researching" places to eat. We were not disappointed. We had a 20 minute wait - which wasn't bad .Our server was great and very attentive. The food was good. The restaurant looks smaller than it actually is. There is upstairs seating as well - though we were seated downstairs. Our cab driver was from NOLA and had never been here. We got her a breakfast pizza when she picked up back up. she was happy with the pizza and even said that she'd come here on her off day.
(4)Aran D.
I love it here. Brunch with bottomless mimosas earns it a dear spot for in my heart. But even more than that, there's Katie herself who greets everyone, does sidework, and pops by tables to check on meal. I came by for brunch on my birthday and had a waffle sandwich that was so good! And so big that I had half for breakfast the next day. I still don't understand the concept of the breakfast pizza but folks sure seem to enjoy the ones here. Extensive and exciting specials so check the menu!
(5)Trista H.
My wife and I just vacationed to NOLA and this place was recommended by our innkeeper. The restaurant is within walking distance of Ashton's Bed and Breakfast if you enjoy walking. It took us about 30 minutes to walk here. This place was packed with locals, both the inside and outside. There were about four tables outside which seated four each. We were advised that the wait would be 45+ minutes. Luckily we were able to quickly snag two seats from the bar so that we didn't have to wait. We were greeted in a friendly manner by the bartender who patiently answered all of our questions about NOLA brews (we like amber's so Abita was it for us) and Po Boy's. As a starter we ordered the Eggplant Fries for $8.95: topped with Parmesan cheese and served with marinara sauce. The fries were sizzling hot and not at all soggy. They also paired well with the warm marinara sauce. We were both please with our appetizer choice. For our meal, we chose the Crab Cake Po Boy for $14.95 + $1.50 up-charge for fries instead of chips. We chose the French bread and dressed option. Dressed = mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. What a filling and enjoyable Po Boy. Discover is an accepted form of payment. NOLA tax is 9% (lower than our WA tax). Thank you Katie's for making our first NOLA dining experience pleasurable.
(5)Kloud A.
Love it! Only down side is the wait. We waited over an hour to get in on a Sunday Brunch. It was worth it. We got so many different things from the menu and ALL Of it was GREAT! Tasted amazing. You can't go wrong with this place!
(4)Jona G.
The food was great. There were a lot of things I'd like to try. They have bottomless bloody Mary's on Sunday's the wait wasn't too bad, although, they don't have much room for customers waiting. They have their own parking lot across the street so that's always a plus in New Orleans. The restaurant is in a old family style home which is cute. There is seating upstairs so the wait wasn't that long even for a busy lunch time. I really liked the crab cakes!
(5)Adam F.
I'm from the Midwest so I wanted seafood although the ribs sounded good ( and after I ordered, I saw a plate of ribs pass our table... Looked fantastic). So I had the amber jack and my wife had the red fish (both specials). Both meals were outstanding. Worth the ten minute wait to be seated. Great seasoning on both fish plates and good vegetable blend that wasn't over cooked. They don't do reservations, so pony up to the bar and have one while you wait.
(5)Matt L.
Katie's made me want to quit my job and move to New Orleans. The food was great and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for on our last night in NOLA. If I lived in town, Katie's would be my neighborhood hangout. We got the garlic fries, a couple of beers, and the seafood platter. Oh, and then a big piece of chocolate cake for dessert. Everything was perfect. The staff were great and while we had to sit outside due to space, the outdoor seating was relaxing and quiet. I really couldn't have asked for a better meal at this price point. Definitely check out Katie's. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Cathy C.
Every time I come to NOLA, I discover something new. This trip, thanks to Katie's, it's cochon de lais. Now, coming from a barbeque town, I know a thing or two about pulled pork. Like I said, I learned something new tonight. This is less smoky and seasoned completely differently than we do, but absolutely delicious! I normally shoot some hot sauce on a po'boy as a matter of course, but I'm glad I didn't this time-it was completely unnecessary. What I ordered was the "Legend", which comes with barbeque shrimp. They're good too, but (I can't believe I'm saying this), the pork is the star. The sandwich comes "undressed" also, and it doesn't need a thing. Interestingly, instead of slicing the bread, they hollow it out and stuff the meat inside. Trust me, there's enough meat in there that you don't need the inside of the bread! Especially when you order cheese fries with debris gravy as an appetizer (10% off during Happy Hour with your Yelp check-in). They're just stupid good-so much cheese we had to twirl it like spaghetti, and eating it devolved into a contest to see who could make the longest cheese string (see photo, it's not even close to winning). With that, and a very respectable Sazerac, I was way too full to even think about dessert. There's nothing fancy about Katie's, but it's laid-back, comfy and has a very neighborhood feel. The sidewalk seating was tempting, but it was a bit breezy and we were starting to get a taste of New Orleans humidity, so we ate inside. Our server was very sweet, and food came out right away. The ambient restaurant noise sometimes overwhelms the background music, but it's a happy noise of people enjoying each other and really good food, which is music unto itself. Well done!
(4)Jake I.
Just some classic southern food done amazingly well! The ribs were extraordinary as was the pork P'boy which we had heard about. The blue cheese and bacon fries were great as well but the fries could have used a little extra crunch for our liking. We would come back here in a heartbeat! So full we couldn't fit in any desert, maybe we will go back again tonight!
(5)Ally P.
Katie's is a great place to get classic southern food, some of which has some modern updates. I went to Katie's with a group of friends for a late lunch. We ordered some southern staples like fried catfish and gumbo, but we also ordered the crawfish beignet and the southern-style Cuban sandwich. Everything was so delicious! The service at Katie's is also incredible, fast, and friendly. We felt right at home the moment we walked in the door.
(4)Mike C.
I have been patronizing Katie's since early 1999, back in my days of being employed by the City of NOLA. It is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the city and has never left me anything but completely satiated after every visit. It is also one of my go to spots for out of town guests who are looking for that quintessential neighborhood restaurant as it has that uniquely local neighborhood feel, but features more than enough typical New Orleans' favorites. Owner Scot Craig has his finger on the pulse of New Orleanians' appetites. Following Hurricane Katrina, Katie's remained closed until March 2010, and I was fearful that they were not going to re-open. However, not only did they come back, but they came back with a vengeance. With an upgraded décor, menu & food offerings, including wood fired pizzas, Katie's was able to transcend from a solid neighborhood restaurant to one of the very best casual restaurants that New Orleans has to offer. They even offer a dynamite Sunday brunch from 9:00-3:00 and feature local offerings such as Katie's Famous Grillades & Grits, crawfish beignets, Terranova Sausage Frittata, crawfish frittatas and Eggs Cochon. Some of my favorite dishes, all of which I have tried many times, are as follows APPETIZERS: OVER-THE-TOP ONION RINGS: Free with my Yelp Check in ($7.95 value) These thick cut / hand battered rings are delish; especially with the remoulade sauce they are served with. CHEESE FRIES: It's the cheddar / mozzarella blend of cheese that sets these fries apart from other places. Try it with the debris (roast beef) gravy for a real treat. JAY'S CHARGRILLED OYSTERS: These are the real deal. Served piping hot and slathered in a buttery / garlicky / cheesy sauce; these oysters can hold their own with anyone's offerings. PO-BOYS: THE BARGE: Made with New Orleans' own Gendusa Bakery's French bread, this "whole loaf" po-boy is piled high with fried shrimp, oysters & catfish; and feeds 2-4 people. THE ST. LOUIE: Piled high with fresh Louisiana fried oysters, the St. Louie adds melted provel cheese and bacon for a unique New Orleans experience with a Missouri twist. FRIED GREEN TOMATO & SHRIMP REMOULADE: This po-boy features lightly breaded slices of fired green tomatoes that allows the flavor of the tomatoes to not be overshadowed by the breading. Paired with the fresh Gulf (of Mexico) shrimp and remoulade sauce, this is a serious contender. CRAB CAKE PO-BOY: Nothing can ruin a crab cake quicker than a ratio of bread crumbs to crab meat that is too high. Fear not, as Katie's does it right, as you can see the crab meat in every bite. COCHON DE LAIT (shredded pork): Talk about tender. This juicy, melt in your mouth pork will have you coming back for more. THE CRABBY COUPLE: My 2nd favorite sandwich. Not one, but two deliciously fried soft shelled crabs, each served on it's own pistolette. THE LEGEND: My favorite po-boy. This behemoth is crafted by using the end cut of the French bread. The bread is then hollowed out and the inside is stuffed chock full of succulent cochon de lait and buttery BBQ shrimp. It's the equivalent of 2 sandwiches in one, and you can rest assured that you aint getting this anywhere else. ENTREES: I almost always opt for one of the daily specials, as they usually feature fresh seafood offerings and/or pasta combos. However, the regular menu entrees are all solid. ROSEMARY GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST: If you have to eat healthy, and I don't recommend doing that while you are at Katie's, try this entrée. Even though the chicken is healthy, it is succulent, juicy & seasoned just right. PIZZAS: All pizzas are made fresh to order and are fired over a "Brooklyn style stone". The hand tossed pizza dough is approximately 12" and is topped with mozzarella and Provel cheese. For those not in the know, provel cheese is a white processed cheese that is very popular in Saint Louis cuisine. It's a combination of cheddar, Swiss, and provolone cheeses and is rarely used outside of St. Louis; which gives Katie's pizzas a very unique (delicious) flavor. THE ATCHAFALAYA: I highly recommend this favorite of mine pizza to everyone, especially tourists, as nowhere other than New Orleans can you get a pizza topped with roasted garlic, sautéed shrimp, oysters, crabcakes, crawfish, tri-colored bell peppers and tabasco sauce. Uniquely New Orleans and absolutely delicious, with a spicy kick. THE IBERVILLE: Vegetarians (Not me) can opt fir this rich pizza as it features grilled eggplant, fresh spinach, red onions, fresh basil, feta and a garlic butter cream reduction. THE BOUDREAUX: My 2nd favorite pizza is loaded with cochon de lait (shredded pork), roasted garlic, fresh spinach, red onions, scallions and a garlic butter cream reduction. I have never seen a pizza like it and it is uniquely Katie's. Finish up with the house made white chocolate bread pudding or a slice of cake from Debbie Does Doberge and you'll be a fan forever!
(5)Melissa J.
$15 for unlimited Mimosas, Bloody's, Red or White sangria during brunch! 'nuff said!!! The staff are very generous to refill you or get you a "go cup" and fill it up on your way out! That being said, it can get crazy crowded here on the weekends. They don't accept advance reservations so get there early and expect to wait! They sell drinks from the bar while you wait, but save the unlimited part until you sit down. Best brunch food option is definitely the breakfast pizza... large and delicious! They just opened an upstairs. The air conditioning works well, and it appears that they are finishing it up construction and decor wise. It is nice, but lacking that whole "New Orleans" feel that the downstairs has.
(4)Jenny N.
The first time I came here was for a birthday dinner and it's become a favorite ever since. I love getting Jenny's garlic feta fries because the fries are perfectly crispy and buttery. I also love the feta cheese on the fries, and who doesn't love a dish named after a girl named Jenny?! Hehe. There was some leftover feta cheese that I saved to put on the pizza we ordered. . . A little ghetto but whatever! I love my feta! The chargrilled oysters are also a must-have! Not too oily, greasy, or cheesy; the flavor is just perfect! This may be the best chargrilled oysters I've had compared to other places I've been (Dragos, parrains). I think I also ate the atchafalaya pizza? I remember it being very seafoody and a bit spicy. I liked the pizza but also felt like there was too much going on with all the toppings. I've also been to brunch here (only Sundays) which seems to always be packed! The wait was like an hour but it was worth it. I got some sort of omelette that I thought was okay. It was so huge though! The portions for brunch are pretty big. My best friend had a platter that came with a pancake and I had a piece of that pancake and it was basically the best piece of pancake I ever had, no syrup needed! Last time, I checked in during happy hour and got 10% off of an appetizer, so don't forget to do that (if the deal still exists)! Overall my experience at Katie's has always been great. I love the cute atmosphere and the service.
(5)Bill L.
Our first stop while visiting the Big Easy. I used to work across the street many years ago and Katie's was always one of my local favs. Off street parking is easy within a couple blocks. Adequate seating inside and out. Since it was a little chilly we opted to sit inside. We were greeted right away by our waitress. She pointed out that daily specials were posted on the chalkboard. Wifey orders red beans and rice with a side of andouille sausage and I ordered a half shrimp and half oyster po-boy. Drinks came out quickly and we sipped on wine and ice tea while reminiscing. Food didn't take long and quickly our orders were being delivered. Dressed po-boy was dynamite! Red beans and rice were spectacular and the andouille sausage was an added bonus. Prices were fair and the service exceeded our expectations as always. Good to hear the same owner Scotty still owns the place after 20+ yrs and he's keeping it authentic! Be sure to stop at this place and give em a try!
(5)Vanessa M.
Very small corner restaurant, always busy because of the food - we waited like 45 minutes for a table. Split their charbroiled oysters and after 2.5 of them, I was already full. Unfortunately I also ordered their shrimp po-boy which was huge and I could barely touch it because I was feeling so stuffed from the oysters (which were delicious, however two of them were mostly burned). The shrimp on my po-boy were good and they give you the option of fried or grilled. All the food coming by also looked really good, they have 3ft dishes as well. Staff were really nice and patient. I'd come again, just be prepared to wait.
(4)David G.
So the crawfish beignet is the best appetizer I've had in Nola. Life changing even. I had the Shrimp fettuccine alfredo with veal and scallops. The alfredo sauce was perfect, not to heavy but still delicious. Also had bread pudding and cheesecake which I both highly recommend. New favorite spot!
(5)Stacy Z.
My sister brought me to Katie's For my last meal in NOLA. I was craving something local. Like a PoBoy and a cola! Like many places around town There's a plaque showing the water line. But one big, nasty hurricane Won't squash peoples desire to dine! From pics, I knew I wanted to try The yummy crawfish beignet. The dough was flaky, the seafood fresh, The cheese sauce spicy like Kimye! But what I really came here for Was an authentic NOLA PoBoy. Sadly, I was disappointed. It was more like a So-So Boy. The breading didn't have much flavor Most of the shrimp still had veins. But I just asked for remoulade and ate it. I'm usually not one who complains. My sis really liked her crab cakes. Garnished with more lump meat on top. Overall, I enjoyed my experience, I was happy to have Katie's as our last stop.
(4)Matthew B.
For me, a five star review means you hit it out of the park and pretty much every possible way. I was lucky enough to get into Katie's based on the fact that our friends in New Orleans are locals, and they knew about it - otherwise it would never of made my radar screen. Katies is in unpretentious New Orleans neighborhood restaurant and bar. I guess it just so happens with the chef there is literally world class. We sampled a variety of dishes - everyone left me wanting to lick the plate. The chargrilled oysters are so far beyond good they need to have a separate entry in Wikipedia. So take this is one of the secret "ins" that you get by checking out a yelp review. Katie's outshines restaurants with much more ambience higher prices and reputations. No matter how you cut it, this place is a complete five-star across-the-board foodie winner -- and if you happen to find yourself in Nola make sure you find your way there. It isn't just good. It Katie-good, And yea- don't be afraid go lick the plate.
(5)Michelle H.
Two words: Seafood Beignet. I'm seriously starting to wonder why we didn't go to this place our first night in New Orleans. Amazing. Wow...flashbacks just sitting here thinking about it. Please do yourself a favor and order this appetizer. Its big enough to share, but believe me...you won't want to. Katie's is situated a few blocks away from Canal Street in a purple building that has a Katrina waterline marker. We went a few minutes after they opened and were greeted/seated by an older woman who was quite friendly. Our service was lightning fast and the atmosphere was very pleasant. We noticed right away that the restaurant seemed to get busy quite fast, but it never took away from the fact that the servers were quick and efficient. The only reason that I'm giving Katie's four stars, and not five, is because our entrees were very bland and just 'ok'. There seemed to be a lack of seasoning on my plate (I ordered the crawfish special) and my boyfriends. Other than that, this was an amazing find and well worth the money that we spent.
(4)Cristen F.
Fabulous spot for brunch - scrumptious food and bottomless mimosas, bloody Mary's or sangria for $15! Lunch and dinner are also awesome. Try the Boudreaux's pizza or Cajun Cuban. I go as often as I can.
(5)Amanda M.
Went here last weekend and it was my 2nd trip to Katie's. I love this place. It is becoming on of my favorites in Nola. We went on a Saturday around 5pm (so kinda early for dinner) but we wanted to beat the big dinner crowd. We ended up opting to sit outside and enjoy the balmy 90 degree weather. Ha! I had heard good things about the pizza so I decided to try a traditional style with pepperoni, sausage, onion, green peppers and black olives. It was the perfect thickness. Kind of thin and crunchy but kinda chewy at the same time. You could tell it was cooked in a brick oven. My husband got a hickory burger and fries and he said it was great. Oh we also got the seafood beignet for an appetizer. It was super cheesy and gooey. Maybe too cheesy for some people but I am a cheese fanatic so I loved it. It was super rich and indulgent. I had one Bloody Mary and one rum punch. The Bloody Mary was delicious with the homemade jalapeño vodka and pickled veggies. The rum punch wasn't as good as I had hoped it would be but it was strong so that was good! After we left my husband said "We need to come here more often!"
(5)Jen B.
Last week we went to Katie's for lunch on my sweetie's birthday. We were greeted at the door by a nice older lady who then sat us and showed us where the specials were located. We ordered some drinks, then some char-grilled oysters. We had Mary's Italian salad (later found out that it was the same Ms. Mary who greeted us at the door) and we also had the soft-shelled crab sandwich, which is really 2 sandwiches, which is why they call it the crabby couple. AND THEN.....the owner came around ringing a bell and announced it was Ms. Mary's birthday TOO!! We all sang and watched her blow out the candles on her plate of petit fours. It felt like we were all family. I love that in a neighborhood restaurant!!
(4)Keri D.
Excellent food and top notch service! Kid friendly menu. My husband had the seafood platter and said it was the best catfish he's ever eaten!
(5)Tim S.
I love New Orleans in general, but this place is top on my list when I make my annual trek. I can't begin to list everything I love about this place; the food, the atmosphere, the pricing, the service are all #1 in my book. The only complaint, if you can call it that, is an obvious one, parking is difficult at best! However, so is 99% of the New Orleans area I love! Katie's staff...thank you for making some very fond memories for me. Looking forward to may more!
(5)Jen L.
I've had fine meals at Katie's and I've had mediocre meals here too. It is a fun neighborhood spot and the menu is diverse...and maybe too big. How can you make all those various items well? However the variety is part of the selling point, in that if you're with a group then there is something for everyone. I would probably give this 4 stars but on my last visit both entrees came with items that were not mentioned on the menu and we both would have opted to NOT have had we known. There drinks are good. The A/C can be spotty...like lots of old buildings.
(3)Carly S.
This a great neighborhood spot with a wide variety of great food. I really enjoy the specials, mainly because they change frequently and there are tons of them. They often post the specials online via Twitter and Facebook. If you go surrounding peak hours (I usually go at opening 11am or after 1pm for lunch) there's no problem getting seated right away. They also have nice outdoor seating with fans that really isn't bad on a cloudy summer day (still a little too hot for a sunny one). The staff is friendly and consistent. Our waitress kind of flaked one day and didn't put in something we needed to go for someone at home and didn't even acknowledge that I should have had a salad with my entree (I forgot if it said it came with one on the menu so I thought maybe I was crazy, but the receipt said "no salad dressing" on it so she obviously saw it in the POS and let it go that she didn't bring it out). Other than that, we've had great service. My favorites so far are probably the Huling's Chicken Club and their thick cut catfish-- it is always light and fluffy with a great batter. I have yet to be back for brunch, but I am always trying new dishes so I'm sure I will have many many more favorites here. Definitely try out this great Mid-City restaurant!
(4)Natalie W.
Excellent food in a lovely neighborhood setting with good service. I had the Eggs Cochon and would highly recommend that choice
(4)Xine L.
Service is great even if I'm only having a jalapeño vodka infused Bloody Mary. Breakfast is only for brunch on Sundays. They do offer bottomless mimosas, sangria or bloody Mary's for $15. Will have to try this place for food next time otherwise my BM is great.
(4)Gibson P.
This small restaurant right off Canal St. is a fantastic place tor dinner or drinks. Dave was our waiter and he was very helpful and encouraged our party to try the specials. He didn't even mention the Barge sandwich, which is a Po' Boy made from a full-length french bread loaf. We ordered the Barge for three of the party, which was delivered on a wooden plank and was over 5 feet long! More than just a monster Po' Boy, the Barge was filled with flaky fried catfish, oysters and shrimp with jalapeno mayonnaise. It was easily one of the best Po' Boys that I have had anywhere in the Crescent City. Everything we had was prepared perfectly. Katie's is a keeper.
(5)Lola W.
Great atmosphere and great food! I also love that they have all of the tabasco varieties on all of the tables. Have not had anything that wasn't delicious. The boudreaux pizza is probably my favorite.
(4)Briana G.
You know when you've had the best bacon wrapped shrimp before, but you don't live near the restaurant/state that makes it, and so for the rest of your life you're on a hunt to find something as good or better than your previous experience? I thought Katie's would be that place. It was featured on the food network, it was tucked away in a neighborhood, and it was a casual yet classy place. But, I was wrong. And so bummed! We ended up leaving there ($50+tip) with only having had a bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer (5 shrimps), a traditional-sized small cup of gumbo, a small caesar salad with grilled shrimp, a piece of cake and two drinks. Yikes! (We didn't even eat an entree!) However, It wasn't the over priced food that disappointed us. But merely, the first bite. The bacon wrapped shrimp were dry. No juice in the shrimp, no juice from the bacon. Dry and crunchy with little to no flavor. It was really disappointing. The gumbo was great, however, I don't have many experiences of gumbo to compare. But my taste buds liked it. And the grilled shrimp on the Caesar salad were delicious. I just wish the bacon wrapped shrimp hit the spot, too. So I continue to go on my hunt looking for the best place that makes bacon wrapped shrimp. And sorry Katie, but I don't think we'll be back.
(3)Kelly N.
Delicious!! I had the oyster & artichoke bisque & side Caesar & I loved it! Friendly service & the food came out quickly!! Try this adorable neighborhood cafe!
(5)Denise D.
Katie's never disappoints! From the crawfish beignets to the pizza to the oysters, everything is outstanding. The service is always friendly and the atmosphere is fun. It's a great place to take people visiting from out of town (especially on a Sunday for bottomless mimosas ;-D)
(5)Kelly P.
Katie's is off the beaten path but it is a great find. I don't think I have ever tried anything here that I didn't like. The only bad thing is that the brunch is just on Sunday. I wish it was everyday. I suggest you try the ribs. Very good indeed.
(5)Alison Q.
Received multiple recommendations for this restaurant. OMG the Boudreaux pizza ! I live in NYC was so was skeptical about ordering pizza down in NOLA, but I'm oh so glad I did!
(4)Benjamin G.
I wanted it to be better but it was just OK. My mom and I had the crawfish beignet as an appetizer and I can say that it was great. I could have eaten that as a meal and been more than happy with it and a beer. For dinner I had the Remmy poboy. It was made up of fried green tomatoes, fried shrimp, and remoulade sauce. It was just too many fried components on top of one another and I just couldn't tell any taste difference between them. They offer a Remmy Stack that consists of the same components minus the bread which I can guess would taste pretty good. I'm going to have to go again to give it another shot.
(3)Paige J.
Shame on me for not reviewing this place sooner. Frequented this place quite a bit this summer and never left feedback. Where to start....first off, do not come to this place if you're on any type of diet, counting calories, etc. Because all of that is going to go straight out the window once you step foot in the door. What I like about Katie's is not only is the food delicious, but that the menu caters to every taste bud in your body. If your not necessarily in the mood for seafood, there are tons of other options for you to try. For example, the very first time we went I had a hamburger. Don't judge me lol. Who goes to such a fabulous place like Katie's and gets a hamburger? Well let me tell you that thing was great and I would gladly get it again. The bread is fantastic and they are not skimpy on the meat one bit. Some of the other menu items I enjoyed throughly were: -The Famous Crawfish Beignet. You must try this at least once, and definitely share it because it's more cheese than one person can handle. -Chargrilled Oysters with bacon and spinach. -The Legend. Definitely another one I suggest sharing. It is a cochon de lait Po boy stuffed with bbq shrimp. -Pork Chop with mashed potatoes. DELICIOUS. -Atchafalaya pizza which was topped with shrimp, crawfish, oysters, and crab cakes with a marinara sauce. It was good, but I probably wouldnt order it again. Extremely rich and something about the sauce threw me off. Overall Katie's is a great place that I would recommend to anyone. Long waits just because it's so popular, but awesome staff and quality home cooked food.
(4)Robert H.
Friends recommended (and took me to) Katie's, one of their neighborhood favorites. We endured an u characteristically long wait but had great service at the table. The chat-grilled oysters had been recommended to me and they were excellent! Also had an oyster and spinach appetizer that was even better! I've heard that there is nothing on the menu that is not superb. HIGHLY recommend this place.
(5)Jennie A.
Came to lunch for work one day - had the crawfish beignets and the blue cheese & bacon salad. Both were delivious. The dining room was a little crowded toward the end of our lunch - so if you don't have all the time in the world to spend there, I'd suggest getting there a little on the early side of the lunch hour. I can't wait to go back and check out their dinners! Also, there's sidewalk seating which is nice if it's not 100 degrees outside.
(4)Amanda M.
We usually only come during Sunday brunch, though I'm sure the food is always amazing. $15 bottomless bloody Marys, mimosas, sangrias, and they're interchangeable. The food is always en pointe. The oysters Benedict is delicious...but we usually get one of the specials. Nommmmmmm...total food coma when you're done but totally worth it. I try not to eat at the same place in New Orleans more than once because there are so many wonderful restaurants, but we always come back to this place.
(5)Helen M.
Ummm I'm going this start this review off with categorizing this place in the hit or miss restaurant. I got here around 5:30 ish so I was excited. I was on the hunt for chargrilled oysters and my friend told me about this place. So I was excited and ready. The hostess was such a sweetheart! ! He saw me with my son so he immediately went to get a high chair for my lil man. I was impressed. Normally I have to ask for one. Then I sat down and was ready to drink. I'm not talking about sprite! I had the BlackBerry basil margarita. It was very different. Look wise and taste wise. Very BlackBerry bulky. I had chunks of black berry between my teeth. Lol. It was refreshing! However I didn't taste the alcohol really, but it was good just wasn't what I expected. Heather was my waitresses and she was a good lady. Very attentive and heart warming. I had a conversation with her about happy hour and told me that it is from 3pm to 6 pm. $4 well drinks, $2 bottle beer, $2 .75 for draft beers. The oysters were mediocre. I kept tasting a lot of the shell pieces in the oysters and garlic. Wasn't as great as I had imagined. My son had the French fries and he didnt eat much of them, but I did and it was good. I hated the fact that mosquitoes bit my feet all up. But this is New Orleans and I am a New Orleanian so I was good in spirit and I was used to it. I m going to have to try this place again because as a first time eater here the only thing that impressed me was the hostess bringing my son his high chair. Very Baby friendly!! LOL! ! I gotta try this place again and hopefully something else on the menu so I will be doing an edot hopefully!
(3)K M.
Pimm's cup - A+, tasty, strong cucmber Hendrick's fix - C-, bland, pulpy, a piece of ice in the martini glass Milk - no grade, good Fat Tire draft - no grade, good House Pinot Grigio - no grade, good Garlic feta fries - B+, very tasty, fries could have been crispier, ingredients not mixed all that well. Lasagna - A-, a touch salty. Bread unnecessary. Veggie plate (forget the name) - D, decent flavor, very bad texture, mushy. Grilled cheese and fries - A, cleaned plate Service - A+, quick, attentive Value - C, we spent $100 (tipped well for A+ service), overpriced for execution. Portion size - A, perfect.
(3)Colin K.
Went for brunch and was surprised by how lack luster everything was. The mimosas weren't very strong, although our server kept them flowing. The cochon Benedict was ehhh at best. The English muffin was burnt and tough. The egg was over cooked and hard. The cochon was room temperature. Katie's is usually a great brunch spot im going to try again soon.
(2)Lori L.
Oh man. I don't think I can say enough good things about the food here. We had the crawfish beignets as an appetizer, which were stuffed with whole crawfish and topped with a spicy sauce. So good! I had the Katherine poboy with cochon du lait, probably the best poboy I've had in my life. The oyster poboy was good too. My husband got the crawfish boil platter - not amazing but totally decent. Great servers, relaxing outdoor seating. Definitely recommend going during happy hour while it's not too busy, and it's nice and quiet. By 7p they were slammed and every table was full.
(5)Ryan B.
So Katie's has been around for a while and it really seemed to get jump started when it was features on "triple D", I guess if you wear your sunglasses backwards your words are valued. So with that said, my glasses are on my neck as I write the review. I have been here several times. Most times it has been okay. But to the places defense it may because I was with large groups. Because of that I had to wait over an hour and the food was just solid, nothing special. i went there for a brunch with a group and the food came out at different times, which I hate. i mean either way it is a loss; either you have to watch me eat while your twiddle your fork, or I have to bite my tongue while you stuff your face, I like us to be animals at the same time. So that sucked. Side note i have seen they now have an upstairs section they open up to larger parties. I got the breakfast pizza, which I assumed could be either the best thing or the worst based on its description. It feel more to the latter. I just wasn't feeling it. I have also tried their famous beignet appetizer. It was hope, I burnt my face off, my fault. But the flavor could have been stronger, maybe I lost my taste buds. To be honest the best things I have had there were their grilled oysters, very good taste , but a little grit in there ( don't you hate that? i know my teeth do), The second is surprising a salad of all things. I didn't see some fat spikey haired tv host talk about a salad for this place, but I got the a seafood chopped salad and it was great. it was a special , so I am not sure how often it occurs, but I would order it again. Who knew! The Good: Oysters Salads variety on menu Parking!!! (YAY!) The Bad: Brunch was a bust Slow service on large tables The Ugly: The wait for this place can be long (but hopefully that is now fixed with the second floor)
(3)Maura Z.
Ugh Katie's is worth every second of the wait time. It's superb in every way. Some places put food on your plate and call it brunch; Katie's is the standard by which these others try to live up. They know what they're doing. My Boudreaux pizza was the overwhelming winner at the table, with tender pulled pork and just the right amount of garlic. Everyone around us had bottomless mimosas, but the coffee is great too!
(5)Henry T.
My shrimp poboy was delicious , the French bread just right, the combination of everything on the sandwich was great!
(4)Brittany G.
I tried Katie's for the first time about four months ago. I have been back about a handful of times, and I would venture to say that it's my favorite restaurant right now. There are other things on the menu that I want to try (mainly the po-boys) because I usually stick to what I know. So far I have had: Cheese Fries with Debris Gravy - Delicious! Onion Rings - Good but not great, I'm not a huge fan of the sauce it comes with. Crawfish Beignet- So so so good! The first time I ordered it, I was shocked when it came out because it wasn't what I expected. It is one huge beignet rather than a bunch of little ones, but it is so dang good. Boudreaux Pizza - I can't imagine a better pizza. The cochon on it is great. It is filled with garlic and cheese. It is wonderful! Yardbird Pizza - This wasn't bad, but if I want a pizza I will stick to the boudreaux White Chocolate Bread Pudding - Yum! I haven't had any of the alcoholic beverages. They seem rather small for the prices, but I really just go for the food ;)
(5)Erin M.
Went here with a friend for what we thought was brunch. Brunch is only served on Sundays. We started with 1/2 dozen chargrilled oysters. They were small, but great flavor. We then decided on The Boudreaux pizza. Delicious! They only had one piece left. The only negative thing I would say is that there usually has more meat on the pizza. Overall, good service!
(4)Elizabeth E.
Came to Katie's at lunch time on a Friday and was seated within 10-15 mins. Jenny's Garlic Feta Fries were very tasty. Just the right amounts of feta & bell peppers. And can you go wrong with garlic buttercream reduction? I don't think so! Haha. I had the crab cake poboy and was very pleased. I anticipated a high bread to crab cake ratio, but was proved wrong. There was crab in every bite. VERY good! Also tasted the Cajun Cuban and found it good as well. I eyed everything coming out of the kitchen that others had ordered and it all looked delicious. Looking forward to coming back and trying more! (Especially the oysters.)
(5)Fabi D.
I remember the food being much tastier a year or two ago when I visited first. Staff is friendly and it's always busy.
(3)Jermainne B.
One of my cousin's friends told us about this restaurant. It is in a neighborhood so we immediately thought we were in the wrong place and the place look like someone's house. We got a table right away and was directed to order the seafood beignet. OMG, the beignet was divine. It had crawfish, crabmeat, shrimp with jalapeños with different cheese. It is a must order. Next, we ordered the ribs. I can't even try to explain how wonderful this dish was. The ribs were coated with a blackberry and jalapeno bbq sauce. Yummy! There was no way we could partake in the white chocolate bread pudding that we all wanted to try. So we all decided that when we go back we are going to try EVERYTHING on the menu which may take us a repeat visit. However it is beyond worth it. If you are in the New Orleans area, this place is a must visit.
(5)Christopher J.
Came here for lunch with a big group after helping out with the JHS Thanksgiving Drive, and after seeing the crazy line outside of Parkway. Anyway, we immediately were able to sit outside in the beautiful weather. I ordered an Abita Christmas Ale and eggplant fries to start. The ale was ok, drinkable (I have very steep beer standards) and the fries were delicious. I offered to bring my SO some food, so I got to order two po-boys! I got the meatball po-boy and the Katie's cuban (cochon de lait in place of regular sliced pork). The meatball po-boy was delicious. The sauce, the cheese, the meat: all excellent. The Cuban was your typical cuban with that NOLA twist. Very good, but a Cuban is a Cuban. And my SO enjoyed bites of both halves that I took home. Service seemed a bit slow, but we were a big group and it was a busy day. All in all, a good experience.
(5)Tom O.
I doubt I'll be able to write anything here that hasn't already been stated. This place is nothing short of awesome, and if this doesn't peel your drunk feet off pounding the pavement of the French Quarter than nothing will. Try as you may, but you will not find a better gumbo while in NOLA, and the beardeaux pizza (or however it's spelt) - whoa. Getting ready to have your sense blown away by this pizza that you won't want to share, but it's too big and rich to finish alone. The crawfish beignets - one of the best things you'll eat anywhere. Why the eff are you reading this when you could be at Katie's right now having a one of a kind culinary experience?
(5)Matt R.
I like Katie's... it's one of those quaint and cozy shotgun house restaurant conversions; a design theme that is very much en vogue right now in NOLA. They have a nice bar in which to wait for your table and a pleasant dining room, despite the close quarters with other guests. My top items at Katie's are the garlic feta fries and The Barge!! The Barge is a giant, table sized poboy for four or more. The fried shrimp and oysters we've ordered on The Barge are good enough and not overflowing, but the presentation is great! The chef rings a bell announcing that The Barge is en route from the kitchen to it's final destination... it's a mouth-watering sight. Other notable goodies are the char-grilled oysters and the crawfish beignets. Both above average in taste. BOTTOM LINE: Go with friends and get The Barge!!
(4)Aimee L.
Chargrilled Oysters is all I have to say. Wish we had places in Houston that can cook up a batch like these! Katie's isn't far from the French Quarter where we stayed so that was nice. Luckily we were able to get parking right by the restaurant. We got there around 11:30 and got the last table before they went on a wait. The service was friendly and fast. The food was delicious and hearty!! Between the 3 of us, we ordered the half dozen of chargrilled oysters. Big mistake. Should have gone for the full dozen it was that good. For entree we ordered the crabcake poboy with fried shrimp and the fried green tomato with shrimp poboy. The poboys were sooooo good especially the crabcake poboy. The bread, the filling, the condiment all worked great together to make for a stellar sandwich. Great spot for lunch!!
(5)Leesa F.
I was really hungry and ready to devour Sunday brunch by the time we were sitting at Katie's! When I looked at the menu I saw bottomless mimosas for $15.. What a deal! I wasn't quite ready for that this morning so I only ordered one. I arrived a little later than my boyfriend who had already ordered crab cakes and andouille cheese grits. The crab cakes were good but deep friend and dried out along the edges. But those grits.. Amazing! So delicious. Instead of ordering entrées we did a few other smaller items: oysters slessinger, fruit and a bowl of gumbo. The gumbo was top notch and the oysters were on point! A cup of fruit just sounded refreshing but I was disappointed.. It was 1/2 lettuce! I brought it up with our server and it was corrected immediately! The one thing I would like to see a change in is the mimosas- they are pre-mixed (which I understand) but there is way to much orange juice in them! Maybe I just had a bad batch. With that said, I will be back and I cannot wait to try the lemon ricotta pancakes!
(4)Ryan M.
I'm really torn on my rating here, i wish I could do half-stars sometimes because three seems like not quite enough and four is more praise than I'd like to give. Today was my first time trying out Katies despite all the rave I've heard about it for years. I called in an order for pickup and the wait was about twenty minutes, cool. Since I live pretty much right up the street, I left at the twenty minute mark but none of this is relavent. I walk in and there's at least four staff members huddled near the entrance and i was greeted by none. Always needing to be greeted is not that big of a deal to me, but when I make eye contact with at least three staff, all of which seen me walk in and not be acknowledged, can leave a bit of distaste of the experience. I make my way to the bar to pick up my order. It's ready, I sign, i tip, i leave. I got home and opened the box carrying a crab cake poboy with an order of onion rings. Initially, I was like 'wtf' at the onion rings, i counted six and felt it was a bit skimp, but I quickly got over that. The onion rings were very tasty and the poboy was satisfactory, nothing that blew me away and had me feeling like I had to have it again. The meal was quite filling and i appreciate feeling like I got my money's worth. I mean, twenty bucks on a poboy and onion rings, i better be full. I'll probably come back again to try the bread pudding, it looked really good and I'm always on the hunt for the best bread pudding in the city.
(3)Michelle B.
Rushed service. Crawfish beignet was not a beignet at all but a cheese calzone with some fishy crawfish in it. The grits were really tasty. The baked oysters are incredibly delicious. Lots of garlic and butter. Wish the bread was better. It tasted like a cheap grocery store baguette.
(3)Jodie G.
One of my most favorite places to eat in New Orleans! Chef Jonathan made me the prettiest and most delicious seared Tuna Salad today :) and the tuna was grilled exactly the way I wanted it, seared on the outside, rare but slightly warm in the middle. If you haven't been to Katie's yet you need break whatever plans you have and come here instead :)
(5)Sophia B.
Damn awesome brunch! Bottomless drinks, great food and bottomless mimosas. We waited over 2 hours for a table but worth the wait!! Had chargrilled oysters with bacon spinach, chicken and andouille gumbo and crisp soft shell crabs. Best gumbo in NOLA!!
(5)Stephanie B.
DELICIOUS! I heard about Katie's on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives a while back. My husband and I thought we'd try it while honeymooning in NOLA. SO glad we did! We had 2 half salads, 1 Scottie's Special with fries, and 1 Hot Roast Beef and Gravy with fries. All I can say is YUM!!! If you can't find a parking spot on the street- which we couldn't- there is a parking lot just for Katie's patrons on Telemach St in between Iberville St and Bienville St!
(5)Lizzads M.
This place is amazing! I have been a handful of times for brunch and I am never disappointed. The food is spot on. The service is great. The all you can drink mimosa, sangria and Bloody Mary option just made it that much better. the added up stairs seating is the icing on the cake. It has cut down the wait time tremendously. I have had a number of thing in the menu and I can not say any were not worth trying. Love this place!
(5)Mike C.
I very rarely give 5 stars but I have to because of the food!! Guy Fieti agrees, he has been there and raves about it. I have to start with the chargrilled oyster, I've tried them at several different places this place by far has the best! Second the blueberry ribs! Yes I know your saying blueberries and ribs!?! Well guess what it is awesome!!! They are spot on. Then we tried the Cuban it is very good and huge onion rings. We also had sweet potato fries with a hot pepper sauce and I think I ate the whole plate, even though I was supposed to split with my bride. Tried my daughters hamburger and I think they used same flame as oysters. It was delicious! Crispy on outside, charbroiled and pink on the inside! This has to be in your top five places to go in NOLA!!!! Service was very good and friendly as well! Did not have to wait to long to sit and or get our food and drinks! Loved it!!
(5)Doris D.
Good food in the neighborhood of mid city. I like their chicken and andouille gumbo with the lighter roux which is well seasoned and the pork ribs were moist and tender, melted in your mouth. Crawfish beignet is more like a calzone. Didn't expect it to be a calzone crust, thinking of more like a beignet since menu said beignet. Other than that, a laid back neighborhood restaurant and bar to hang out with friends.
(4)Dominique H.
I love everything about this place! Nestled on the corner of a Mid City neighborhood, sits New Orleans' best kept secret. I am a regular at their Sunday brunch...I know all of the bartenders by name and a few of the members of the wait staff are in my contacts. This restaurant has the best mix of food, folks and fun! My favorite dish is the Crawfish Beignet! OMG- it's like a party in your mouth! Crawfish, cheese and jalapenos tucked inside of a pastry, topped with a cream sauce...YUMMY! I am also an advocate of their char grilled oysters. Dragos who? These are hands down the BEST oysters on this side of the Mason-Dixon! and if you are really adventurous, try the Oysters Schlesinger grilled oysters topped with sauteed spinach and shrimp and Parmesan cheese...party in my tummy So YUMMY! Did I mention the breakfast pizza? Or the lemon ricotta pancakes or the crabcakes? Or the grits? Can you tell that I'm starting to get hungry? Needless to say, I am a Katie's supporter...brunch is only served on Sundays from 9a-3p...don't forget to order the bottomless Sangria!
(5)Lilly T.
Katie's is right around the corner from my apartment and every night I see a line of people accumulated outside for dinner so I decided to give it a try. Man, am I glad I did! I had a "cajun cuban" that was to die for and sipped delicious Manhattans all night long. Everyone else in my party gave rave reviews about their dishes as well. This is a place thatI certainly intend to make a regular dinner spot for me and the husband. :)
(5)Amit A.
Sausage beignet is delicious! Grits are creamy. We will be back to try more. Service was decent. The food made up for it.
(4)Laura S.
We were excited to go here after reading reviews. When we pulled up at 6:00, there was already a long wait. Since we have small children, we opted for takeout rather than waiting. It's unclear whether the food was subpar, or if it just didn't travel well. Very greasy, and soggy. We loved the crawfish beignet, but everything else was just okay, or almost too greasy to enjoy.
(2)Brittany S.
Tried this place during Endymion parade day! We needed to fuel up and got it to go to eat while camping out for Endymion. I got the grilled chicken ceaser salad and my fiancé got the Cochon de lait poboy with a side of fries. They were both very good. I feel as if we were over charged a bit. The poboy alone was 14$ that didn't include the fries. Other than that everything was good. Next time we will eat inside.
(3)Becca B.
This restaurant is the perfect cozy little neighborhood lunch spot. It's a good thing I don't live in Midcity because I would probably frequent it much more and be broke! I prefer for Leandro to be my server because he is so nice and he consistently exemplifies superior customer service. Their pizza, poboys and daily specials are awesome. I recently had the lasagna which was delish!!! You always bring home leftovers :)
(4)Roger B.
We stopped in on a Thursday night. It being 6:30 and people waiting outside for a seat is a good sign for a neighborhood restaurant. Wait wasn't long, about 20 minutes. I ordered the fried catfish platter with cole slaw & fries as the sides. My wife ordered the veggie extravaganza with grilled eggplant replacing the fried eggplant. A small house salad, iceberg lettuce, a cucumber slice and a cherry tomato, came with the meals. I've gotten used to the thin fillet catfish most restaurants seem to serve these days. When my meal came out, I saw a slab of lightly battered fish that literally stretched from one edge of the plate to the other, almost hiding the pile of fries underneath. The restaurant was noisy as expected for a small crowded restaurant. There is a Yelp check-in offer for Happy Hour, but we came too late to take advantage of it.
(3)John T.
Great breakfast. No complaints.
(4)Wendell W.
Great Place for Sunday brunch. The sangria is awesome! I haven't had a bad meal at this place yet and don't expect one. Whenever I am visiting my home city of New Orleans this place is one of my favs. Do yourself a favor and stop in. I'm sure you will be glad you did.
(4)Mister M.
After arriving about 10:30am on a Sunday for brunch we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table...but it was certainly worth it. I had the Crab Meat Frittata (kinda like a quiche) and it was wonderful, full of crab meat, brie and mushrooms. Mom had a Eggs Benedict and she says it was Superb, the eggs being poached just right and a good tang to the hollandaise. You might want to arrive a little later in the day if you can. That usually alleviates the long waits for for Brunches on Sundays.
(5)Nathalie T.
I love this restaurant and the vibe it gives off. The staff are very kind and were happy to wait on my boyfriend and I. I ordered the shrimp quesadillas that by far exceeded my expectations. My favorite part were the oysters; however, they were super small and pricy. Highly recommend though!
(3)L. S.
I've been to Katie's for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Not once have I been disappointed. They have the best chargrilled oysters in mid city and I would argue the best in the city. So juicy, perfect smoky flavor, and garlic butter left in the shells for dipping the bread. Try them and tell me I'm wrong. I dare you.
(5)Michaela A.
Cute neighborhood restaurant. I've lived in New Orleans for three years and I cannot believe anyone has mentioned this mid-city gem to me! I had been planning on going to Crescent Pie and Sausage Company when I read that it had closed and in my search for some comfort food and preferably something containing bacon, I found Katie's and their Oysters Slessinger - with bacon and spinach and the most delicious creamy provolone sauce. I also tried a cup of the chicken and andouille gumbo. Mmm Mmm I will be back very soon to try more gastronomic delights!. They offer pizza and burgers and many more entrees. Today the sun was shining so I joined other diners outside at the cute tables and enjoyed the charm of a neighborhood gem. Good service - had to wait a little as it was a busy lunchtime period, but very friendly. I will be back soon.
(4)Jen J.
First time in NOLA and came here first. Food was great, server Lori was helpful, and I left full without breaking my bank. Would definitely recommend and eat here again. Even items for my vegetarian friends.
(4)Justene A.
I wasn't too impressed with this place. The poboys weren't great and there are definitely better in other restaurants. My waiter was not very welcoming at all. He didn't tell us any specials, but told another table everything about the restaurant. He seemed very curt with us as well. Finally, we did opt to sit outside because there was limited space and the flies were horrific! Not really the restaurants fault, but perhaps a fly trap or two wouldn't hurt!
(3)Michael T.
Usually a pretty long wait but breakfast there is good, lunch is good, dinner is good, scotch is good. Yea.
(4)Janay S.
This place is so good! The staff here is friendly and their portions are huge. I came here after a friend told me it was somewhere I had to try. It's not close to the quarters which is another plus in my book because it doesn't feel as touristy of a spot. I was able to take the Canal St. Streetcar to Telemachus and it was a couple of blocks away from where I stopped. I had the legend which is a sandwich that has bbq shrimp and cochon de lait. I was a little leery about this sandwich because there is no dressing on it, it just pulled pork and shrimp but he way they cook the pork in its own juice to give it its flavor is great. You have to come hungry to eat this sandwich because it is really big....at least it was to me. I definitely recommend this place and will absolutely be back the next time I'm in town.
(4)Matt N.
Best brunch I've had in New Orleans. I had the eggs Cochon and my girlfriend had the crabby eggs..both poached and on an English muffin and both delicious! Obviously the bottomless mimosas/sangrias/bloodys are a crowd favorite. Wait staff friendly, energetic, and knowledgable when it came to the menu.
(5)Kristen A.
This place is awesome! We wondered where GPS was taking us but it was worth it! We sat outside in a typical NOLA neighborhood on a gorgeous day! Another awesome find because of Diners Drive ends and Dives!
(5)Jackie D.
Like any true southern lady, I love grits. It's not always the first thing I order at a restaurant for breakfast but this was a special day. A day that gravy was needed. A day that fried food was needed. A day that grits needed to be somehow combined with these two requirements. A day that a Bloody Mary was needed at the exact moment I walked in the door of a restaurant. (Ok, so I had a needy hangover - I blame Buffalo Trace). When I found out that Katie's could satiate all of these needs and more, and offer a $15 all you can drink Bloody Mary, mimosa, or sangria option, I was ready to jump in head first...after a 45 minute wait of course. At first I was discouraged. My tummy was grumbling, my head was pounding, and my nose was leading me very quickly toward the hangry tunnel. Thankfully, a seat opened up at the bar within moments and to my surprise, you can actually order the full menu at the bar! SCORE! After my friend arrived and I was 2 Bloody Mary's into the healing process, I saw it. The Chicken or The Egg. The all-encompassing dish of 2 poached eggs, a fried chicken breast served on top of grits and COVERED IN GRAVY. At that point the other specials and menu items didn't matter, all that mattered was the amount of time it took for this dish to get in my belly. Thankfully again, the bar and kitchen staff at Katie's rocks and they got me the food that I needed quickly and kept the drinks flowing in the meantime. When I took my first bite of The Chicken or The Egg, my pain in the brain completely transformed into the pleasure in the brain. The grits were the creamiest I've ever had, filled with butter and heavy cream and all of the so bad/so good crew, almost as creamy as a mashed potato. Atop the grits was the super crunchy fried chicken, cooked to ideal juiciness, begging to be dipped. BUT WHAT TO DIP IT IN? Gravy?! Perfectly cooked poached egg yolk?! Grits?! The struggle is real, but the answer is ALL OF THE ABOVE. So I dipped the contents of my perfect hangover plate until I couldn't dip anymore and my plate was clean and happy. At that moment I knew, everything was right with the world again. Thank you, Katie's, for transforming my day and making my belly VERY happy - I'll be back to try the Oysters Benedict or the Soft Shell special next time.
(5)Angel H.
Everybody said try the craw fish beignet and I was not impressed I actually had the seafood beignet and did not like the frozen shrimp that was in it and I did not like that mayonnaise sauce on the top had the oysters Salinger's and they were pretty good did not like the crab cakes. Very clean place service was outstanding
(2)Emily L.
Best grilled oysters in the city, hands down. The Sunday brunch is delightful, especially the lemon zest pancakes. Great for outdoor seating. A little pricy for a neighborhood spot, but really tasty. Sometimes the service is terrible, especially when they're busy.
(4)Martha S.
Awesome little joint. A little pricey. Bottomless mimosas were reasonably priced and generous. Had the lemon ricotta pancakes and they were perfect. Pancakes are easy to mess up. It was a little warm inside but we were sat by the door and it was 95 outside. The little old lady folding napkins and "directing traffic" was cracking me up. She was definately in charge! Lots of charm in here.
(4)James W.
Katie's is always a GREAT. My family loves to eat here weekly. I also do business meetings here over lunch. I have discovered that both locals and out of town folks enjoy the experience. I love the Pizza, Ribs, Lasagna and Oysters Slessinger. The portions are BIG so be aware. Don't be surprised if Chef Scott visits your table. The family feel and quality is what keeps me coming back for more.
(5)Thad B.
Katie's rocks. The service is stupendous and the food is fabulous. This is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. I remember a time when there were many many neighborhood haunts like Katie's. Katie's is a must go. this place is simply a New Orleans gem.
(5)Sabrina H.
Plenty of options to choose from! Has unique foods from crawfish beignets to build your own pastas to pizzas and poboys. My friends and I had to look at the menu for about ten minutes before knowing what we wanted. Ordered the crawfish beignet which was really delicious. I had the catfish which was okay. My friends had the shrimp pizza and a roast beef poboy which looked tasty. Had a good time here, would definitely go back if I'm ever in the area.
(4)Alan S.
This place is cute with good food, but a little pricy for a neighborhood restaurant (though on par with New Orleans prices). The Bourdreux pizza was pretty good and crawfish beignet was amazing, but very rich (great for sharing). You could do a date on the cheep here and get out for under $20 a person while eating good food if you don't drink. However, you can easily drop $100 for two people as well. So just be aware!
(4)Aimee B.
Everything is great at Katie's--I mean everything, but I dream about their pizzas! You have to try one! Don't order wine here--their pours are ridiculously tiny. Get a beer or cocktail instead.
(5)Eff M.
I'm probably prejudiced: we were on our way back to Atlanta, it was raining cats and dogs, I was hungry and it was Sunday brunch. So, I was delighted when the guy who'd told me we'd be waiting for nearly an hour rescued us (after less than 15 minutes) by setting up a new table in the front. [I don't know the guy's name, but he's a twin - his brother was at the bar - and I know this because I unabashedly watched him flirt with the girls at the table across from ours. He was very nice.] I ordered BBQ shrimp & grits. Nothing prepared me for the smooth, creamy richness of these grits, or the surprising sophistication of that sauce. I *didn't* lick the plate when I was finished, but that wasn't because I didn't want to. Our server was awesome - she was efficient, though busy; friendly without fawning; she made great recommendations; she kept my cups full; she let us eat without stressing us out. My dad got chicken and waffles - crisp chicken, reportedly a little less seasoned as to not interfere with the perfect waffles and syrup. My sister ordered French toast (on French bread! Yum! ) and a side of grits, because one carb is never enough. My mom had a po boy that was about eleven kinds of perfect (oyster & shrimp, I think) and huge as all get out. I was sorta sad that I didn't get to see one of those huge three-foot po boys, but my food was so freaking good, I quickly got over it. As we were leaving, we bumped into the girls at the table across from ours, who were locals just getting around to trying Katie's. Like us, they were converts; unlike us, they had a wide range of experience with other local places and were still crowing victoriously at the find (as we were)! We bonded over pain perdu and chicken and waffles memories, then bundled into our car to head for home. Please go here. Wait in the rain, flirt with the twin, walk from the streetcar (I know, I know, this is a list of easily achievable tasks) - do whatever you have to do! Just go. You will not regret it!
(5)Jennifer B.
Crawfish beignet and a Boudreaux pizza... you can't go wrong. Just be sure to bring a breath mint (or 20) to try and cover up the garlic breath you will inevitably have afterwards. I'm not complaining, I LOVE garlic, which is good since Katie's piles it on the pizza. I have never been for brunch, but I plan to try it out soon. Lunch is delish. They even have "kid sized" pizzas, although my 4 year old ate 1/5 of it and took the rest home because it was huge. We lucked out and got the only open table on our last visit to Katie's. People after us had a bit of a wait. The seating area inside is a little small, so don't be surprised if they are full when you arrive, but people don't seem to linger tooooooo long.
(4)Kristopher A.
Crawfish Beignet is one of best dishes in NOLA! Oyster Slessinger, Stuffed Lobster, The Legend all among my favorites.
(5)Orin T.
Before I go into detail, please know that the seafood beignet was amazing!! I didn't even order it my self but I had some of my friends and it was soo delicious. I almost ordered one to go but I decided not to. Ok so we arrived to the restaurant and they were on a 45 minute wait for 5 people. It was extremely busy and hot outside. We almost left after the first 25 minutes so we could hit the road back to Atlanta but we thankfully decided to stay. Eventually we were seated outside. If and when I go back, I'll probably wait the additional time to be seated inside because those trees and flies were wearing me out! We ordered the bottomless mimosas were $15. They were good but I never really got a buzz from it. I'm thinking it was more OJ than champagne. Also our server who shall remain nameless didn't do very good of a job keeping our glasses filled. I'm thinking he might be new because he wasn't very good but it was busy to his defense. I ordered the shrimp and grits. They were ok. The portion wasn't very big and needed more flavor. My friends ordered the chargrilled oysters with extra bread. The bread dipped in the oil was delicious!! Also my other friend ordered the fries with the gravy and meat and cheese and those were amazing!! If I go back, I'll get the fries and the seafood beignet. You can't go wrong with those two things. Also the breakfast pizza. I tried a slice of that and loved it.
(4)Marta S.
Best little place in town. I had one of their specials "Seafood Ravioli" and boy! boy! boy! Will definitely come back.
(5)Christy H.
The Boudreax pizza at Katie's is the stuff that dreams are made of. I sing of it's praises to anyone within the sound of my voice about this delectable combo of pork, spinach, and cheese. I have been searching the New Orleans area for great pizza for years, and believe me when I tell you that Katie's has it.
(5)Melody M.
Katie's has good service and a good traditional menu mixed with some NOLA Italian as well. The chargrilled oysters were ok. Bread is not good. Drago's is still the best for both size, moisture and dipping after all the yumminess left on the paper. The fried green tomato and shrimp appetizer is good. if you like calzones, the crawfish beignet is good.
(3)Matthew W.
I've been to Katie's twice, I sat inside once and outside another time. Depending on the weather, sitting outside in the evening is fantastic. Indoors can be noisy, but that's restaurants for you around here. Let's get to the meals. I have had their Cuban sandwich which is absolutely solid. The other meal I had was their pizza. I didn't expect a place like Katie's to have a pizza this good. The one I got was the basic meat lovers, don't remember what they call it, but it was tasty. Also I believe Thursday is when they have a special deal on the pizza so that's the best day to get it. Great restaurant and down the street from another great restaurant called Liuzza's. So if they are packed just walk on down to Katie's!
(5)Addison W.
I would recommend Katie's to anyone who wants incredible food and service. As soon as you walk through the door, you can tell this is a fun and alive place. Katie's is like a party just waiting to happen. The servers are always so nice and comfortable to be around. I never have to ask for a refill, even when they are at full capacity. You can't go wrong with any dish at Katie's. Everything is bursting with flavor and sprinkles of heaven. They have the best cheese fries in the entire world, dripping with two cheeses made to perfection. Now, I'm a HUGE pasta fan and usually pretty picky when it comes to Italian, but this joint makes a mean lasagne. I usually do a 'make your own pasta' with cream sauce, spinach, tomatoes, and garlic (BEST ALFREDO I HAVE EVER HAD!!) There are few things in this world that I will make myself sick on, and one of those is Katie's bread pudding with white chocolate sauce. Trust me, it's sweet, gooey goodness. Want breakfast? They have awesome waffles and eggs Benedict! Overall, I leave Katie's full and satisfied with my meal.
(5)Jennifer T.
Had the cochon bbq shrimp poboy my beau had the hula girl pizza. It was good overal ... We also had charbroiled oysters which were delicious lol charbroiled oysters are my weakness nobody beats dragons . Overall though the waitress was sweet , first time experience was nice... We'll probably be back to try other things.
(4)Jenny R.
We came here for their bloody mary and grilled oysters. The oysters were good, the sauce is heavy, rich and slightly salty. The restaurant is nice, clean, quaint building. Bloodies were very good, I would stop here again if I were back in NOLA.
(3)Rachel P.
This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants. The Sunday Brunch is amazing with bottomless mimosas, sangria and bloody mary's and you can alternate between the three. Dinner is great too. Thursday nights are half off pizza night, which you can't beat. The chargrilled oysters are delicious as well.
(5)Scott B.
Pretty good grub here. Was dining solo, and grabbed one of the few shaded tables outside fortunately. The place inside was crazy loud and busy. I settled for the crawfish beignet and the Boudroux pizza. I like the crawfish beignet better than I did the pizza and I was expecting the opposite. Both were made with high-quality ingredients and served piping hot. I'd ask for extra sauce for the beignet or an extra side of it: that sauce rocks. Nice and cheesy with a little sweetness to the onions. The beignet was big on taste but a little small for size. The pizza was nice and cheesy with a great crest. Just the combination of ingredients didn't do it for me. It was not worth the $15 cab ride there. Not sure it would be worth the buck 25 streetcar ride there considering it would take 30 minutes or longer each way from the French quarter. I really think this is 3 1/2 stars but because of the service I give it four. I'll try other places before going back here again.
(4)Lauren D.
Katie's is amazing and always aims to please. Their Food is outstanding and their prices are completely reasonable. I come here often and have samples almost everything on the menu. Brunch is a sure-fire winner and their Oyster Benedict is to-die-for delicious. Keep up the amazing work!!!
(5)Jacqueline K.
Wonderful spot to enjoy your time in Mid-City ...not only the food is amazing, such as the pizza with the pulled pork & the roasted onions (and i'm someone who does usually not like meat/sausage at all on my pizza = very European) ...this pizza was pretty special & very different. Try it on their pizza day...very worth it! The garlic chargrilled oysters are deliciously rich & the Velvet Doberge cake just makes it a sweet happy round up.
(5)Angila S.
Close your eyes and point anything on the menu, you will experience the best dishes offered on earth.
(5)Lindsy G.
I have a special place in my heart reserved for Katie's. It's in my neighborhood, their happy hour is awesome and... THEY HAVE PROVEL CHEESE ON THEIR PIZZAS... Which might not mean much if you're not from Missouri, but for me, it's everything to find a delicious thin crust pizza with PROVEL on it. The Boudreaux pizza with Cochon de Lait, roasted garlic and spinach is one of my go-to favorites. The garlic feta fries and the blue cheese fries are addictingly good. And their muffulettas are solid. Love Katie's- just a solid, New Orleans neighborhood joint.
(4)Lynn W.
Where do I start? Bottomless Mimosas! $15!! Pretty much, all you can drink, right? I had a wonderful after church experience here. Caught the holy spirit again. Amen! My boyfriend ordered chicken & waffles. I, of course, picked off his plate. Two thumbs up for this brunch pick. He also got the bloody mary for a drink. Vroom! I ordered the crabmeat omelette with grits and french toast. I would give it 1 thumb and a half. Foodie talk! I just don't think I am a cheese and crabmeat type of girl. There were other omelette choices that I will try next time. The french toast was made with fresh french bread. That should be a delicacy. Pancakes were recommended but I just did not have room for it. I believe there were options such as banana. Read the crawfish beignets were pretty amaze. I could not decide what I wanted to eat. The only downfall about Katie's was the older lady who was walking around. Not sure if she was a hostess or what? She was kind of rude to us. I will give her a pass this time but don't let it happen again (smiley face)..,
(4)Ann M.
I really enjoyed the casual, upscale food with reasonable prices! They offer something for everyone s taste! Great service and fun atmosphere. Close tables and lots of chatter make it feel like a large family gathering.
(5)Jim M.
Definitely the best place for Sunday brunch in the Midcity area. I've been there twice now for brunch with different people and everyone left full and happy. All in all we've had the: Oyster Slessinger - Ooey gooey delicious heart attack on the half shell. These creamy, cheesy, grilled oysters topped with shrimp were a huge hit. They satisfy the soul immensely but they do a number on the arteries. I will be ordering these again after a 5 mile run. Boudreaux - I guess this is what they're known for, it was indeed pretty damn good. They really pile the pork high on this and don't skimp out like other places. There are whole roasted garlic cloves on this thing! The garlic butter cream reduction really makes all the flavors work for one of the best pizzas in the area. Gumbo - Actually one of the better gumbos in the area. It's pretty dark and thick which I like... perhaps a pinch too salty for some but it didn't bother us one but. One of our guests actually asked for a cup to go to eat later because they were that impressed. Eggs Cochon - In order for any eggs benedict to work, the hollandaise has to kick ass. Katie's does and they pile on a huge portion of their awesome Cochon du lait (same as the one on their pizza). Crabby Eggs - Mehhhh.... Again, the eggs and hollandaise were there but the crab cake it was sitting on was actually kind of a letdown. I thought it somewhat bland. I like my crab cakes a little seasoned and pan fried to give it a nice charred top/bottom. This was more just a ball of crab meat. Maybe I was just expecting something different. Mimosas and Bloody Marry's were solid but nothing to rave home about. Overall Katie's brunch is a winner and certainly the best in the Midcity area hands down.
(5)Jenwa B.
My husband and I have been to Katie's several times and have always enjoyed our experience. Today was the first time we ordered hamburgers and they were excellent! I asked for a substitution of the veggie medley instead of chips. However, the veggies did not get sent to our table until i was almost done. Without having to ask, our waitress realized what happened and told us that she would comp it and she apologized for not noticing before. The hamburger was sooo filling that the side did not matter.
(5)Tenisha I.
First timer. Had the Scottie's Breakfast, which I figured had some of everything. Best cheese grits ever! I now officially like poached eggs too. Plate had a lot going on, most of which was great. The hash browns seemed old and dry. :-( Waited an hr to sit for 1, for this brunch. I totally see why. Delicious food. At least Mimosas and Sangria keep you company while you wait.
(4)Dirk P.
Original menu and great place to meet up. FYI the crawfish beignets are great but it's not an actual beignet stuffed with crawfish like you would image (Like La Petite Grocery does with crab meat) still good though.
(4)Morgan F.
I found out about Katie's a few years ago, when my mom was visiting during Jazz Fest. It was a Sunday, and we were looking to eat before Jazz Fest food prices emptied our pockets. They only have Brunch on Sundays, and one of the joys of this brunch is the bottomless Mimosa, Bloody Mary or Sangria. The reason I believe this to be the best bottomless cocktail in town is because they give you wine glasses instead of champagne flutes and they're keen on making sure your glass is never half full or half empty, either way you see it. Well worth the $15. So my Jazz Fest food of choice has always been the Crawfish Bread since I was old enough to stand in the mud at the Fairgrounds and jam out, but the price has gone up while the quality has gone down. Enter the Crawfish Beignet at Katie's...I ordered the Crawfish Beignet and my mother ordered another dish and we said we'd split...we said. We both were head over heels for this God's gift to Crawfish Bread lovers. It's an an overstuffed beignet filled with crawfish, jalapeno peppers, onions, and three kinds of cheese; fried then topped with a jalapeno aioli. Since this visit, I have the most difficult time ordering anything else, though their menu is great and their specials will make you drool. Since this fateful Jazz Fest, I have visited Katie's with my boyfriend, with a 6 top, to eat at the bar, to eat outside, ordered to-go and never have I been disappointed. It's a family-owned restaurant with a great atmosphere. David has been my server a few times, and he's a hoot! I believe Ms. Mary is the hostess, this little lady who'll rock her black and gold on Saints game day and ask you if everything tastes great? And, of course it does. On Sunday, get there early because the wait gets to be a little long come 11:30/noonish, but I believe it to be worth it. Also, if you're a 5 top or more during Brunch, the food comes out just a little slower, but catching up with friends and enjoying my bottomless Mimosa is exactly what I want to do on a Sunday morning.
(5)R G.
I wish I didn't have to give any stars. This place is totally overrated. For my first experience I DO NOT recommend. The wait/bar staff is rude, unhygienic, illequipped and understaffed. Busy is not an excuse to belittle paying customers. When we finally got a table almost two hours after arriving, it was wedged by the front door where patrons and employees were rushing through the whole time. Our food arrived cold, ill-prepared and over cooked (food allergy concerns were ignored). And when we pointed it out to our server she had little recommendation about how to ameliorate the situation. Not worth the hype, the wait or the expense. Do not recommend.
(1)Trang D.
My two sisters told me about this place because it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives on Food Network. This is the perfect case of tvadgonewrongsyndrome. Don't get suckered in like us. Hit it and quit it. What I mean is go for the food experience once and don't go back. Lol We all shared and this is what we ordered: the Feta Fries, Boudreaux Pizza, and Blue Cheese Hamburger. Feta Fries- taste like Wendy's French fries topped with green, yellow, red bell pepper, feta cheese, and garlic butter. Too greasy but tasty! Boudreaux Pizza- this one was featured on TV and the reason we got it. It's bland until I put the garlic butter and feta cheese topping. Blue cheese burger- it was just okay.
(2)Roam J.
We came across Katie's by accident -- it was getting late and we wanted a quick bite to eat before dropping in to Angelo Brocato's for dessert. This place is just a couple blocks away. Walked in, sat at the bar and split a "Crabby Couple" (two soft-shell crabs in a poboy) and some cheese fries with debris (gravy). It was a quality sandwich, as good as any I've ever had in the Big Easy. The bartender was friendly and open to chat -- and she poured a decent Sazerac. The guy next to us ordered a Bloody Mary and said it was very spicy but good. If I'm ever in the area again, will probably go back and give it a try.
(4)Johnny W.
I drove all the way out here for the Cochon Boudreaux Pizza. This is another cute establishment that is a converted home Into a restaurant. Parking wasn't an issue for me but I can see it being a problem if this place is crowded. I got there right when they opened at 11 and was created by Katie and seated at the bar. The bartenders were extremely friendly and Personable! I told them about my eating quest and they wanted to hear about all the food I tried in the city. They were excited that I came here for the Boudreaux. I can say when this pizza came out I was blown away. It actually tastes better than it looked, and it looked amazing! I will be bringing others here just for the pizza.
(5)Matt S.
This is my "go to" place for entertaining out of town guests. Katie's never disappoints with thier food, drinks, and service. It's a little off the beaten path but the neighborhood restaurant is one of NOLA's best kept secrets for local dining.
(5)Doni F.
We loved the place. Chance to leave the French Quater and the Crawfish beignet with jalapeños and sauces excellent, blackened catfish melted in your mouth like butter, mixed with shrimp ettoufee, salad, good unsweetened tea, so you can do it yourself...New York Cheesecake yummy Muffalta and seafood pizza great too. Nice menu!
(5)Tianna W.
Im a little disappointed in writing this review. I had such high expectations and passed up several restaurants on pubic transportation to get here when in NOLA. Well, I ordered the crawfish beinget--different but okay and little burnt. Would have liked for the sauce to be less sweet. Now the salad was missing some toppings-- ,I later got; however, it and the raved about bread pudding was not fresh. I kept wondering "Am I eating someone else food or left overs?". The bread pudding was my least favorite because if taste, texture and presentation. It looked like I got the scraps for my birthday :(
(2)Rachel B.
The crawfish beignet and chargrilled oysters were delicious!! My 10 yr old enjoyed the spaghetti and meatball!!
(5)Dana M.
Found this place on Yelp and what a gem! Very kid friendly and the food is yum! I had the ribs they were some of the best I ever had! Kids had grilled cheese those were good too. I definitely recommend this spot!!
(5)Lyz L.
My friends and I are brunch fans but hadn't yet tried Katie's, so we decided to remedy that today. The food was very good - I had a cup of the chicken & andouille gumbo and crawfish beignet, all of which was delicious. One friend had the pain perdu with a side of andouille cheese grits - also delicious, with my friend saying Katie's grits were better than those at another of our go-to brunch spots. The eggs Benedict and shrimp & grits were also well-received. The only drawbacks were that the coffee was not up to snuff (our other brunch spots have perfectly brewed coffee; Katie's was little better than your average non-Keurig coffee maker at the office on a Tuesday morning, probably because they expect you to indulge in $15 bottomless mimosas or bloody Marys) and we were given some decidedly not-nice looks from the older owner/hostess/whoever-she-was after the younger hostess seated us. I didn't see a sign indicating that only complete parties are seated, and it wasn't my fault that our young hostess assumed the couple who came in behind me and my friend was with us. To be told twice AFTER being seated that they meant to seat only complete parties, asked where exactly our friends were, then subjected to glares and other nasty looks during the ensuing wait, really put a damper on the start of an otherwise good brunch experience. So our actual 3rd and 4th party members were running late - so what? We were seated through no fault or intentional deception on our part (at a table where we likely would have been placed even as a party of two), there were plenty of other empty tables and no other parties waiting, the two of us who were there first began ordering drinks and starters, and the rest of our party showed up before I was halfway through my first cup of coffee. If there had been a line of other people waiting, we would have given up our spot, but the actual situation didn't warrant such a confrontation. I would be amenable to future meals at Katie's based on the food alone, but I'm not in a rush to go back anytime soon.
(4)Ashley W.
So I had this gentleman who's name just slips my mind as my waiter last night. He was funny, gave great food advice and always on top of our drinks. Katie's has wonderful food. I had the Noel and my husband had the shrimper stuffed craw. Both meals were delicious of course, but of the two the Noel took first place. I also ordered a drink the name slips my mind that was a little strong, but I like that because a little strong is always better than not strong enough. Overal Katie's is a must do when in New Orleans! Oh and a little something about our waiter other than he is fantastic! He told us a funny story about a table that didn't quite get his very funny joke about the food critic guy... Hope that helps point out who he is.
(5)Dan S.
They weren't expecting the yelp check in deal and grudgingly partially honored it. I know better than to argue with the people that are about to make your food, though. The manager said that they couldn't "control what's on yelp," but of course yelp doesn't create the details of the check in special on their own. The food was quite good, although my tasty muffaletta could've used more olive spread and less cheese. Generally folks in my party were quite happy with the food, and the service. So four stars for food, minus one for non-existent yelp deal.
(3)Deborah M.
I've been to Katie's on quite a few occasions, and overtime the food was absolutely delicious, but when I decided to go there for brunch for my birthday.. I was not happy with my experience. First off, I decided on Katie's because I was told they had bottomless mimosas. When I arrived, I had to seat at the bar until my entire party arrived.. there were about 6 of us. I asked the bartender if I could do the bottomless mimosa's, but she said you could only do that when you are seated at a table... FINE, I understand. When the sixth member of our party FINALLY got there and after our table was given away about 3 times, we were finally able to sit, which is when i realized that the people at the bar were drinking out of the bottomless glasses.. So after spending $20 over the price of the bottomless, since I was buying by the glass.. I wasn't happy. But what really set me over the edge was the absolutely RUDE red headed woman. A girl I was with got her steak that was suppose to be cooked RARE anti was medium well. When we told the woman about the steak ordeal she actually said "that's our rare"...... As if there is not a universal cooking scale when it comes meat. No restaurant has a different version of R MR M MW WD.. ITS ALL THE SAME. I've been back since and she is rude every time... Katie's, she's gotta go!
(3)Jerrel T.
If you are given a choice of where to enjoy a late lunch/dinner or a Sunday brunch and your choices are Dick and Jenny's or Katie's? Katie's will win every time! This place has superior menu options, prices, service, and ambiance. On a nice day I like to sit outside at one of there well dressed tables order a beer and Jays Chargrilled Oysters. If you plan on having a full meal, I recommend trying the Italian salad, the traditional/vegetarian muffuletta, any of the burgers, or Rosemary Grilled Chicken. If you are vegetarian, meat eater, or picky eater, this is your place. Service is out to please customers and will make accommodations where they can as well as provide great advice and detail on the dishes provided.
(5)Scott H.
Prior to my last experience here there is no doubt in my mind that I would be writing a 5 star review about Katie's. However, I thought their management handled our finding of a bug in my brothers food very poorly. That's right, a bug... in his food. We quietly showed our waiter who briefly apologized and took the plate away. The manager came out fairly immediately and apologized saying, "really sorry about that folks, it was a moth (which I don't think it was)." So at least they identified the offender, I guess. It took about 10 minutes to get my brother another meal and that was the last we heard of it. They left his meal on the bill and offered nothing in terms of service recovery. My advice to Katie's manager is to treat everyone like Yelper, even if the don't hoot and holler when something goes wrong.
(2)Carolyn F.
Just walked out. Asked to be seated away from the front door table the older lady was putting us at and she walked us to a further table slapped the menus down and Said you get better service at the other table and she walked away grumbling. Sorry for the person taken care of the table she doesn't think you do a good job. We walked out and said to her you need to change your attitude.
(1)Laura B.
My husband and I visited New Orleans for the first time and we stayed in a bed and breakfast near Katies. We heard good things from others in the house and decided to try it for dinner. It was busy but we sat at the bar to wait. While we were there we even got to meet the owner who gave us some history on the place and how long it took to rebuild after Katrina. ..5 years! The food is great. We had the cheese fries with gravy as an appetizer and the pizza for dinner. It was very good! We went back for their Sunday brunch (get there early or you'll have to wait a while). It was just as tasty as the first time. The service is good and the wait staff are very personable. We'd highly recommend it if you're looking for a relaxing, casual dinner!
(4)David C.
Had the Redfish Noel and asked the chef to kick it up with some blackening seasoning. Wow! Fantastic lunch! This place is one of those rare jewels!
(5)Misty J.
Really delicious food and pretty quick service considering the wait to sit was an hour. Don't worry about the wait though, for $15 you can get bottomless mimosa's or bloody Mary's while you sit outside before you get your table. Chicken and waffles and Katherine's Po Boy are the only things I tried but it's definitely a place I'll go back to next time I'm in town.
(4)Susan Z.
I had been excited to try Katie's as I'd seen a lot of good reviews. Was very disappointed. The food was good but the beacon had a hair in it and the service was lackluster and there were items ordered that were never delivered. Most likely will not go back.
(1)Dana D.
Cute, neighborhood restaurant in Mid City- the menu has a variety of options: sandwiches, burgers, pasta, entrees, salads, and pizza. I ordered the pasta & meatballs and was pretty disappointed. The meatballs were nasty and lukewarm at best in the middle. My boyfriend really liked his kalamata muffaletta, so I think that Katie's does have good menu options, I sadly didn't choose one of them. By reading other reviews, it seems the pizza and brunch there is pretty good, so if I visit Katie's again, I will shoot for either a pizza or brunch visit. The service was wonderful, the owner stopped by during our meal and thanked us when we left- a gesture you don't get very often.
(3)Marvelle W.
Omg..the food was delicious..I had the redfish...very cozy spot. I will be returning..
(5)Leigh M.
Loved this place! My boyfriend and I stumbled on this great neighborhood restaurant after hanging out at the Bayou Boogaloo Music Festival. For 1:30 pm on a Sunday, this place was hopping! It had a really friendly feel to it. I had the crabcake sandwich. It was huge. The crabcakes were flavorful and didn't have a lot of filler, so you could taste the crab. My boyfriend had the crawfish beignet and it was phenomenal! He couldn't stop raving about it. It reminded me a lot of a calzone and there is not better than dough filled with cheese and fresh crawfish only added to it. The prices were also very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. If you're staying in the French Quarter, it's definitely worth taking the trip up to check this place out.
(5)Aloysia E.
really good local bar and rest. great service.
(3)Lisa W.
Best Sunday brunch in the city. The Breakfast pizza is phenomenal. Chicken and waffles and sausage beignet also great. It's hard not to go there every Sunday.
(5)Shannon S.
I've been to brunch here several times along with a few visits for lunch and dinner. For brunch I've always opted for their great drink special with bottomless sangria, mimosas, and Bloody Marys for $15. I've had a bit of a delay getting my drink refilled when sitting at a table but when sitting at the bar it has always been extremely rapid and the bartenders are fun to banter with (my last brunch visit they even gave us full go cups of our chosen beverage). I don't really like breakfast food at brunch and lean more towards the lunch side of things and they have a limited offering of these choices so I usually opt for either the grillades and grits or the steak and eggs. For lunch and dinner they have a nice selection of items with some good lasagna, po boys, and pizza (with the pizza probably the thing they do best). It is frequently crowded here so it is best to get here earlier and snag a seat at the bar for the best service.
(3)Alex W.
Best Pancakes Ever! Went to Katie's for brunch last Sunday and ordered the Lemon ricotta pancakes. They were absolutely delicious and the service was great. We'll definitely be back!
(5)Priscilla V.
Had lunch there today.... The food was ok. The service was weird. We walk in and wait at the podium, a few minutes later a server walks up and grabs menus and asks us "how many?" We say 2 so he turns and walks towards the tables without saying anything. I look at my husband and say "I guess we're supposed to follow him?" We sit, the server mumbles what we would like to drink, he brings them, asks if we're ready to order, we order, he nods at us. A man of very few words. He brings our meal and I ask for "lots of lemon" (I ordered catfish and use a ton of lemon) He brings 2 thin slices. I wonder what I would have got if I didn't say "lots". During our meal I'm noticing the staff eating. That's a new one on me. Our sever and others are sitting down at the bar, eating. The bartender has a plate behind the bar and he's eating. I've been a server and that has never been ok in our establishments. It's unsanitary and health code violation. But oh we'll, it's a family owned bar, I guess whatever goes. But our server is so focused on his own meal that he fails to notice that we have been waiting on refills for quite sometime. Finally he comes over, refills our drinks and goes back to eating. No response when we say "thank you". Our bill comes we pay it, he brings change and turns and walks away. The entire time he probably said 10 words to us. My husband didn't even want to leave a tip, thinking he didn't deserve one but being a server myself I wouldn't do that. Although, he really didn't deserve it. I'm new to New Orleans and I must say I'm sick and tried of this type of customer service. Employes who can't handle service with a smile need to understand and fear that other people need jobs and they will/should be replaced.
(2)Loren A.
I rented a bike and rode it here for lunch one day last October. I was excited to bring my friends here after seeing Guy Fieri rave about it on DDD. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I feel like I made a mistake not ordering Guys picks. My girlfriends split the shrimp and fried green tomato po' boy and I can't remember what I ordered which doesn't say much about the food. What was nice about this place though was the smell from the kitchen; intoxicating, and also the extremely wide variety of Tabasco sauce. I think there were at least 8 on our table which was fun when it came to taste testing. I'd say if you want a good po'boy in NOLA, go to Mahony's.
(2)G.G. L.
Everything is delicious. We've never had a bad meal at Katie's!!!!! We also love their brunch.
(5)Darius M.
caught the streetcar down to katies, not a bad ride at all. we were seated right away, had the seafood platter with fries and onion rings. it was more than enough to share of course you have to put crystal hot sauce on any fried food in new orleans. our waitress was great and the owner came by to make sure everything was ok. really loved the catfish and oysters. will go back again.
(4)A L.
It's comparable to most restaurants in its category.
(4)Eleni F.
Haven't been here in a while, but went last night and it was so good! We are already planning our next visit. For starters we got the garlic feta fries. They were so well seasoned and absolutely delicious. Very rich but worth the indulgence once in a while. I got the veggie muffaletta. It was good, not great. I little on the greasy side, but that is to be expected with muffalettas, and the veggies in the sandwich were a little odd, like say a whole baby carrot and a large chunk of green pepper. But there were so many things on the menu I wanted to try, my less than outstanding (but still good) sandwich did not stop me from wanting to return, and soon. My husband got a poboy with cochon du lait and shrimp on it. He said it was really good but the flavor of the cochon overpowered the shrimp. We have also been to Katie's for the pizzas and those are wonderful. Looking forward to trying a Sunday brunch here soon. Oh and our outside table was cozy and our waitress was sweet and attentive.
(4)Mike L.
Katie's Restaurant & Bar is exactly what New Orleans is all about. A family owned and operated quaint little restaurant that is tucked away in the middle of a Mid-City neighborhood with a good atmosphere, great service and even better food to enjoy whether it's lunch, dinner or Sunday Brunch. I have eaten here quite a few times and I honestly have never had a bad meal or experience. The wait staff is very friendly and attentive and will do whatever it takes to make sure that you are well taken care of during your visit. As for the food itself all I can say is in my opinion it's absolutely delicious and filling and all for a moderate price that won't hurt your wallet. Some of my favorite appetizers and dishes that I would recommend would be the garlic feta fries, crawfish beignets, the baltimore (can't go wrong with fried oysters topped with bacon and swiss cheese), mama mary's italian salad, and last but certainly not least the atchafalaya pizza which is pretty much a seafood extravaganza that is absolutely phenomenal (highly recommend).
(4)Liesl Z.
I love this place. I grew up coming here. The food is great, and so is the atmosphere. A great neighborhood restaurant.
(5)Paula K.
I just love this place! I've eaten here a handful of times now, and I usually try to get something different each time, because the menu is that expansive. Not expensive - expansive. Chargrilled oysters - mmm! I love that you can still get a well priced side salad. This neighborhood eatery is a gem, with amazingly friendly service. Love steak night on Wednesday, and the fact that they have consistent specials that you can always count on.
(5)Raymond B.
I really enjoyed the bar and overall ambiance of the place. We were with a large group (12) of friends. We ordered three different pizzas and the pizza is really, really good. Nice thin crust and great fresh ingredients on top. Also a nice variety of topings including cochon. I had pasta with chicken and portabellas and it was very good. However, someone I was with had the fried catfish and did not eat it because said it was too salty and when I tasted it....I could not eat it either. Other than that, the service was great, made us feel right at home and we all had a wonderful time. I am actually looking forward to going back.....for pizza!!
(4)Natalie H.
Katie's in Mid City is a gem! I strolled in on a whim this weekend and am sure glad I did. I don't know why I've never been in before - I've heard many good things about it and it's very close to where I live. This review is going to cover two recent visits. The first I walked in alone on a Saturday afternoon and sat at the bar with a friendly bartender. He made sure my drinks stay filled and apologized multiple times about the wait on my pizza (a 20-top had just sat down and ordered relatively around the same time, so timing was forgiven.) I ordered the Boudreaux a delicious outside the ordinary pizza with a crispy homemade crust, house cochon de lait, roasted garlic, fresh spinach, red onions, scallions, and garlic butter cream. This pizza was phenomenal and those who know me know that I DO NOT eat leftovers. I gave this pizza a shot in the toaster oven and it was delicious on day two and three! I paired the pizza with the house bloody mary and I was a very happy girl. The second visit was while my Mom was in town. My sister, Mom, and I went for a late dinner and the place was packed. (note: poor acoustics, if you're not down with yelling over the table beside you to carry on a conversation try Katie's during slower hours - if those exist.) For an appetizer we split the Crawfish Beignet which was described by someone else's review as a calzone. I concur. Why it's called a Beignet beats me. However, I must mention that it was SPICY!! My Mom had one of the specials of the evening: Crabcake with fettuccine alfredo. The crabcakeS (note: PLURAL) were huge and delicious and surprisingly not all filler. The fettuccine was light and the pasta was well cooked. I opted for Katherine's Cajun Cuban chock full of sweet cochon de lait (see a pattern?), grilled ham, swiss cheese, mustard and pickles on french bread then pressed to grill-marked perfection! This sucker was HUGE. I was the only one who went home with leftovers and it was half the sandwich! I honestly don't even remember what my sister ordered so it must have not been stellar but I do know that there were no complaints. A to-go order was placed for my left behind brother-in-law for the hamburger steak which I never saw or tasted but heard it was delicious. The reason I bring this up is because we placed the order after we had already started in on our entrees and it was piping hot and ready to go after the bill was paid. An A+ for takeout service. On a service note: Our server was odd. Not very personable and slightly off-putting but he was busy so I'm not going to hold it against the overall visit. Moral of the story: I'm a fan. It wasn't a five-star experience by any means but it's a new neighborhood favorite.
(4)Josie L.
I came here recently for breakfast to feed hung-over friends who were visiting from up north. It was a great bet. They were wooed by the New Orleans classic takes on brunch. I would not usually incorporate seafood into my breakfast, but the crab omelette was great. It is a bit pricey, but brunches tend to be. The staff was quick and friendly. An older woman who I assumed was the owner came over to make sure we were enjoying everything, which made me feel welcome. We were lucky to get there early, because the place filled up. I would say if you're looking for brunch in Mid-City that's more than just a lousy egg sandwich, definitely hit this place.
(4)Khanh T.
Awesome service and the food was spectacular new Orleans cuisine at it's finest carrot cake is to die for!!!!
(5)Matthew C.
It's places like Katie's that make New Orleans home. Great food to write home about, a walk in a little late on Friday night, the chef roaming around the dining room that feels like youre eating at a good friend's house, all stuffed back off bienville in a classic mid city neighborhood. Our meal was delicious. Service was great - friendly, prompt and even with a packed house on friday night, our food was hot and right on time. All served with a genuine smile. This menu is epic, it was so hard to choose with so many great options. We settled on the stuffed scallops, grilled oysters, blackberry and jalapeño ribs, and the soft shell crab with crawfish. All the seafood was delicious as it should be, here in my great city, but I'd like to talk a second about those ribs. I like to think that I know a thing or 2 about BBQ, and bad Q really kills me so I'm always a little hesitant about ordering it at a restaurant like this, especially with so many other great options. When asked, our server was so enthusiastic about them, I had to get them. First off, the sauce was bold, it starts you on a drive right through flavor town. You cruise real slow right through the sweet neighborhood, those berries really give a different profile. Then the classic, juicy beef was succulent and cooked just right where you have to chew that last little bit off the bone. And just as your thinking " wow, that was pretty good" the jalapeno comes through to heat you up and now you're stuck counting how many bites you have left to figure out what's in that glorious sauce. These ribs had favors that we're deep and very well balanced. Needless to say this place is everything you heard in previous reviews and more. I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone. And Katie's, if you still read these - thanks you - it's restaurants like these that are the heart and soul of our great New Orleans. And it's the classic places like this with a huge heart and funky soul that make this city my home.
(5)Alex D.
Great food. Charred oysters are wonderful.
(5)Ashley G.
Feta fries were delicious! Pizza was excellent! I'm from St. Louis so finding provel cheese on pizza, other than in St Louis was a great find!! I took the street car up Canal & walked a few blocks over to restaurant. Great service, great food, great atmosphere!
(5)Tamara M.
For my first visit, the fries were cold; the onion rings were lukewarm; and my $12 burger (which was hot, thankfully) had a lot of gristle...definitely not quality meat and definitely not at that price (would have been good if meat were decent). My girlfriend's fried green tomato poboy was pretty tasty, but skimpy on ingredients (was mostly bread). On top of all that, they double-charged my debit card and I didn't know until checking my account the next day. They did have a lot of items that "sounded" good on the menu, so I'll give them another try...maybe. It's hard to recover from such a bad experience in NOLA where there are so many great restaurants!
(2)Jessica W.
The only reason I give this place 2 stars is due to the awesome bartender and bottomless bloody mary's. After waiting over an hour for our meal, We found out that our order had been lost. To be fair, the place was packed. Still, we sat at the bar for well over an hour, and watched the kitchen. In the course of twenty minutes of observing, hardly any food left the pass. When our food finally did arrive, my man's eggs were RAW and pretty much inedible. As for my "famous debris and gravy", the biscuits and gravy were both prepackaged. I also ordered a spinach and crabmeat soup. It had a thick skin when it arrived. The consistency was horrible, and like the rest of our food, it was almost too salty to eat. Still, the bartender was great, but the food was definitely horrible.
(2)Koko B.
We went to katie's recently as first time guests and loved the atmosphere. It was Sunday brunch so there was a long wait. Luckily there were a few seats open at the bar so we decided to dine there. The bartender was very helpful and gave prompt service. As for the owners, she was very rude. The bartender left the bar for a while so the owner watched over, but did not ask if we wanted more drinks nor was she polite about us wanting to pay out. She had an obvious distasteful look when we told her we wanted to pay half on card and half in cash. I love the food but I would love it even more if the owner acted as if she cared about her guests returning
(3)Jeffrey M.
I took my daughter to Katie's for her 17th Birthday. I had chicken and waffles, she had a gourmet pizza and my wife had a burger. And we all shared the grilled oysters. I think they were the best we have ever had. And we have had grilled oysters at every place famous for them in New Orleans. You must be ready to wait a bit, but fair made it worth while. The owner Scott came by several times to check on us. Just great food and a great time.
(5)David J.
Went to the place this Tue and ordered The pontAlba pizza. The food was awesome. Service is good. The only complaint is parking. And feel its a little bit pricey.
(4)Steve M.
Katie's always has a selection of interesting lunch specials. The sandwiches a generous and my personal favorite is the Cajun Cuban with the right mix of cochon de lait and ham. Today we started with he charbroiled oysters which were very good and they came with lots of french bread to
(4)Ryan J.
Service sucked horribly. We went after the brunch rush and it took over an hour to get some damn pancakes. When they got to the table, not only were they missing the "special" lemon whatever goop, they weren't even done! AND I had to fix the toilet when I went to the bathroom only to find there was NO soap to wash up with afterwards!!!!!! The doodad I ordered was excellent and the old lady at the front was really nice, but the waitress either needs to get on her game or find another job. I will not be back. Sorry Katie, but you get a double thumbs down.
(1)Pamela T.
My BBF just moved into the neighborhood, so we've been Yelp'ing what's around his house. Katie's is three blocks away, So away we went... Checked in with Yelp for the free Onion Rings... They were spot on! The Wait Staff is very efficient, professional and friendly. Sanitra (?) was our Server and was Awesome! I was a bit disappointed that the Reuban was no longer available, but the Spicy Chicken Salad was quite good, maybe a bit dry. My BBF had the Cuban sammich and it was Yum Yummy (we always share)... We left quite full with some leftover's for snack for later. Very reasonable even with my 2 Strawbita's... Looking forward to trying out Brunch.
(5)Delaney V.
OMG! Breakfast pizza and bottomless mimosas and bloody marys. Is there anything better in this world? Even got a handshake on the way out the door. Service like that seems scarce these days
(4)Lisa P.
Pretty good place. We came for lunch at around 2pm. It was a little packed in there, so we sat at the bar. Service wasn't great, but he was a little busy (right after we sat at the bar, the rest of the bar filled up as well. I know what you're thinking..."You little trendsetter, you."). Now, food! The garlic feta fries were omg-amazing. I had the gumbo, which was okay, and a house salad with Katie's Vinaigrette. The salad was good. Nice addition of olive salad in there. My friend had the cajun cuban, which she enjoyed. I could have just eaten the entire plate of garlic feta fries and would have been happy. I can't speak for the cocktails because we had a dry lunch, but I'll be back to check everything else out.
(3)Michael P.
Steak night! Go here and fill your steak hole with awesomeness! The place is nice, the staff is very cool, and the food is yumma. It's a very enjoyable spot all around.
(5)Raimey B.
Take a trolley or taxi to this location if your staying in the bourbon, French quarter area. Its to far to walk otherwise. They had great salads! even the side salads were large with great ingredients.
(4)Teneha B.
Drinks off the chain. Onion rings (thanks to my #Yelp checkin), remoulade sauce & the barge (oysters, fish & shrimp on po-boy bread). The barge is enough for a feast... I had to eat the take home and eat for 3 more days. Mid city punch similar to #portofcall #monsoon && the Caipirmania was devine!
(3)Ariel P.
Great local atmosphere we had almost one of everything in the menu and it was sinfully great. It was the only restaurant we repeated while visiting NOLA.....
(5)Jinyoung P.
I waited for over an hour to have brunch at Katie's. I know brunch usually comes with a wait unless you are very early or very late, but if I am going to wait over an hour with a hungry stomach, the meal better be fantastic. Alas, I was not that pleased with my experience. First of all, the hostess told us the wait would be 45 minutes. I know they can only give estimates and they have no control over people lingering after they pay their bill and whatnot, but at a brunch spot that offers an unlimited booze option, you would think that the hostess takes that into consideration when giving people the wait estimates. But whatever. I was happy to sit down when we were finally called and wasn't going to bitch about the longer-than-expected wait. We were asked if we would like to sit at the bar or wait for a table and of course our hungry mouths opted for the bar. I figured the service might be a little quicker too. We sat down and got our orange juice relatively quickly. But it took a while for them to ask us if we were ready to order, which they were busy so whatevs. We ordered the Crawfish Beignet and Crabby Eggs, as well as Steak and Eggs to go. People rave about the crawfish beignet so expectations were high, but I gotta say I didn't love it. I wanted to taste more of the jalapeno aioli and, of course, the crawfish, but I mostly tasted the caramelized onions. The crabby eggs were also kind of disappointing, because I didn't love the crab cakes and couldn't taste the jalapeno in the hollandaise. The steak and eggs were for K who was at home, and he said it was good, but then that's steak and eggs. All in all, pretty disappointing after 65 minutes of waiting. At least it was a beautiful day. I might try their pizza night on Thursday but I don't think I will be back for brunch.
(3)Laura G.
Eclectic happy hour crowd. Go early, it's a very popular place for locals. We had wine and the Remmy, which is fried green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade. They stack shrimp and tomatoes. Nice app eat the bar.
(5)Megan B.
First I'd like to give praise to my stapled waiter, Murphy! He is awesome, very patient (believe me, it takes a person in our group LITERALLY 10 min to order), very helpful, and can give an opinion on any thing on the menu. Lots of tasty food you can share with the table. Authentic New Orleans cuisine. They have oysters but nothing like Drago's. I would recommend anything on the menu. The only issue is that there is not that much seating. Everyone is kind of on top of each other and it makes it hard to be comfortable without thinking about bumping into someone behind you.
(4)Jason A.
Maybe we caught them on an off night? We started with a crab cake which was decent. Crawfish beignet was like a calzone with too much cheese, dough and sauce. The crawfish part was tasty though. The gumbo was pretty good. The chargrilled oysters were average and I was glad I only got a half dozen. My buddy's pork chop was good. Can't see myself coming back with all the choices...sorry Katie's, you guys were friendly but the food just wasn't very good.
(2)Johnnie K.
Gumbo was awesome, even though some of rice was chewy the roux and meats were so good it didn't matter. Pizza was amazeballs! Def wanna try more things on menu
(5)Liz C.
Katie's will always hold a special place in my heart. Growing up in Mid-City, this was probably my family's most-visited restaurant when I was a kid. There have been many great (and yummy) memories of eating the fried shrimp, catfish, gumbo, and the many other goodies that Katie's offered. I was so sad after the storm to hear that it hadn't yet reopened, and overjoyed when I was living in Los Angeles and randomly saw them featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. (Literally, I was screaming at the TV, "OH MY GOD! LOOK! IT'S KATIE'S!") I recently had the opportunity to go back, and the service/food was just as great as I remember it! We opted to try the crawfish beignets, because the description seemed unlike anything we'd seen before. The way the crawfish, jalapenos, etc. were stuffed inside the dough was almost like a calzone, and it was generously drizzled with aioli on top. Really good, and worth trying especially if you like a bit of spicy kick to your food. The fried shrimp platter brought me back to my childhood (fresh, sweet, crisp on the outside... mmmm!). Can't go wrong. I will definitely be back during my next trip back to New Orleans!
(5)Jena S.
I love this place so much I have already gone or dinner then the next morning went for brunch ! There bloody Mary's are awesome! The staff is friendly! The owner/chef came out and talked to everyone! And for brunch they have bottomless bloody Mary's or mimosas or sangria! And they have chicken n waffles !!!
(5)Deborah F.
The crawfish etouffee and catfish was superb!
(5)Trina J.
This is a cool corner spot in an area populated with restaurants and bars. Some friends and I stumbled on this place after seeing a long wait at another eatery. Katie's had about a 20 minute wait. Mind you this was a weekday. There was a pizza special, which I believe was any pizza for a great price. We ordered two of them, onion rings, chargrilled oysters and the cuban. Everything was tasty. The chargrilled were okay but not something I'd travel there to order. Primarily because Drago's and Acme are better. It is not too far off Canal and Carrollton and in a residential area. So parking is a little challenge. It's a casual environment with good variety. It is a cool spot for a bite, but I cannot say it's a favorite. Meaning I'd eat there again, but it would probably not be a first choice. After all, it's hard to find bad food in a city with great food places everywhere.
(3)Ashley F.
Don't get "the legend." Unless you prefer food SWIMMING in grease. Good idea, terrible execution.
(2)Justin L.
This review is based on the...food, go figure, right? I placed a telephone order, and 25 minutes later I picked it up and brought it home to some hungry mouths. First on the ordering book is: 1. Muffuletta - very average. Not bad. Nothing special. But I actually ordered the vegetable but received the wrong order. Sigh. 2. Meatball sub - didn't get to try it out. Oh well. 3. Jenny's Garlic Feta Fries - pretty awesome. Although they were a bit soggy after 20 mins, I imagine them being a bit crisper with that great feta-awesome taste that if I ate it fresh, I'd die in french-fry-heaven. 4. The Boudreaux pizza (with cochon) - Wow. Definitely an impressive pizza with the pork, carmalized red onion, garlic cream butter, etc. on an air pocket thin baked pizza that is better than any franchise pizza I ever had. Awesome. Overall, 4-stars. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu, in-house. Ta da.
(4)Christina B.
Bottomless mimosas, sangrias, and bloody Mary's for $15 at Sunday Brunch. Expect a wait. The crawfish beignet was delicious... flaky bread stuffed with crawfish and cheese, topped with jalapeño aioli. Yum.
(5)Lisa W.
For our second dinner in New Orleans we headed to Katie's. Yeah, it's fine, but there was nothing spectacular about it. We had a salad, the famed pizza w/pulled pork and ribs. I couldn't eat much of the pizza b/c the pork was beyond salty & the ribs were DROWNED in sauce...I mean drowned. It was fine for a casual neighborhood restaurant, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.
(3)Ellie P.
This is a great hidden gem in Mid-city. My boyfriend and I rented a car for the day and stopped at Katie's on the way back to our hotel in the French Quarter. We had Katie's on our list after seeing it featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. First off--the seafood beignet is to DIE FOR! It is one of those dishes you just have to order because of it's uniqueness. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. We are so glad we stopped! It's a great lunch spot.
(4)Barbie S.
5 stars for the chargrilled oysters alone. This place was one of my favorite stops this trip. We took the cable car from Canal and were dropped off within seeing eye distance. There was tons of people waiting to get in but the wait wasn't as bad as it looked. We got here around 12:00pm on a Sunday. We waited about 25 minutes and were seated. Everything looked great coming out of the kitchen. PROS: Chargrilled Oysters - grilled with cheese, garlic and butter ~ MAGIC! Creamy cheesy grits with andouille sausage The bread Chicory coffee We also ordered the cochon de lait sandwich. It was good but the ones at Jazz Fest are better with the horseradish and spicy mustard. Just sayin. But I can't wait to come back to Katie's next year!!!
(5)Lora K.
I visit my sister once a year and we like to discover new places together, and I am so glad we discovered this great restaurant. I went in November 2013 around thanksgiving and it was freezing, but we still decided to sit outside next to a heater since it was crowded inside. I love the crawfish beignet and LOVED the shrimp and artichoke bisque. I will definitely be going back here when I visit my sister next year!!!
(5)Ricky B.
I ate brunch here with my parents and their boring friends couple weeks ago. The breakfast pizza is the way to go in my humble opinion. My parents wouldn't let me drink a mimosa because of their uptight friends but they had a special called bottomless where you can drink as many mimosas as you can consume. I definitely want to come back with my friends and turn up. My pops had a simple breakfast plate of eggs toast and grits, he said it can't compare to grandmas; but not much can. word up grandma rest in peace. My mom had an omelet, she said it was one of the best she has had in a long time. Overall I had a great time minus the Lamberts sitting with us and ruining my would be buzz. haha But I will be back! Waiter was a lil kooky and kept staring at me but overall good experience.
(4)Jenifer K.
First time eating at Katies and wow. Loved it. Came for Sunday lunch. Wait for a table was 30 mins so we decided to sit immediately at the bar. Service was very friendly and efficient, what I've become accustomed to for New Orleans dining. Boyfriend ordered the char grilled oysters and they were on point, without a doubt better than Acme oysters. Definitely would recommend them to anyone. Ordered the cochon de lait with fries. Bread was perfectly crunchy and delicious and the meat had amazing flavor. Boyfriend ordered scotties special. That alone is worth coming back for. Cheese grits, eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, and hashbrowns all on one plate. Needless to say, we ended up sharing each other's meals and had a wonderful dining experience. I will definitely be returning and look forward to trying other options on the menu.
(5)Cyn B.
$15.00 all you can drink brunch cocktails... need I say more?! Meet a friend here for brunch to play catch on our lives. She had been several times. It was my first. It's super adorable and oozing with typical NOLA charm. The host (pleasant elderly woman) was easily confused. She started seating people who came in after us even though our name was next. Out of frustration, we stole an empty seat outside and grabbed a waitress. Our food took a long time to come out. The waitress kept our cocktail's plenty full though. I ordered the crab cake w poached eggs (can't remember the name & it's not on their online menu) and my friend ordered the fritatta. Both of us couldn't resist a side order of grits. When our ordered finally arrived the food looked amazing... def worth the wait. It not only looked amazing but tasted amazing as well. The food portions were just right and priced well, too. Enough to fill you up but not make you fill like a pig. NOLA needs more places like this. We leisurely ate our food while chatting. No one rushed us which makes the meal so much more enjoyable. I have been wanting to try this place out for a while. Especially since it was featured on Diners, Drive Ins & Dives. I will def be going back and turning friends on to Katie's!
(4)Carlos L.
O M G 2 words: charbroiled oysters -- no words to describe, well, actually: smokey, lightly charred cheese sea goodness. I had the craw-fish omelette: one word; amazing! Do have the craw-fish beignet, you wont regret it, its huge. Be prepared to wait on weekends. We arrived at 11am and there was a line steady well into 2pm, but so worth it! avg wait was 10-20 min.
(5)Katie R.
A triple d restaurant. I ordered the blueberry Jalepeño rubs -amazing! The atmosphere is fun, local, and small enough to still be quaint without feeling cramped. The potato salad was also really good. The owner came to every table and greeted everyone. Even took the time to have a conversation. Great place to bring out of town guests!
(5)Cha C.
Food was a bit bland. I didn't feel the taste was worth all the calories I knew I was consuming.
(3)Richard K.
This local tucked away place has some of the best food in town. If you're looking for the type of food you're Momma made, this is it. As a matter of fact, the Chef Scott's mom welcomes you at the door most of the time. I had the Chicken lunch special and if I knew no one was looking, I would have licked the plate!
(5)Sara U.
My long lost cousin from NY randomly hit me up on the FB to say that his friend Katherine owned the place and that we should stop in. Pretty cool since I had it bookmarked to try here on Yelp! We stopped in for Sunday brunch. The place was hoppin' but we didn't have to wait. :) We did the $15 bottomless cocktails (you choose mimosa, bloody mary, sangria). I thought the drinks were kind of weak and wouldn't go this route again. My chicken and waffles were good but my honey's Crabby Eggs (poached eggs over crabcakes topped with jalapeno hollandaise sauce) were to die! Thankfully, he's sweet and willing to share. It's loud and bustling in here. A fast-paced placed no doubt, but you can still relax and enjoy your visit. We will return!
(4)Meka T.
The Boudreaux pizza was amazing! Never had anything like it but I absolutely loved it. Get there early or be prepared to have a wait.
(5)Jeremy L.
What a great experience! Wife and I went here today for lunch and loved it. We both had the Cuban with cochon de lait and it was fantastic! Service was great and the atmosphere was great as well. I will recommend this place all day. PS Beer selection was pretty solid as well. 6 beers on tap(Abita, NOLA, Brooklyn, Magic Hat for craft beer) and a decent bottle selection as well.
(5)Edward G.
The hot roast beef n gravy po-boy was outstanding! You also get a side of Zapp's Potato chips. And our appetizer, the Cheesy garlic bread w/marinara sauce was terrific! This restaurant is a must-try that I would recommend to anyone!
(5)James T.
Food = 4 Price = 4 Experience = 4 Jalapeños spiced bloody Crab soup Smoked oysters Slaw
(4)Violet A.
The Red Velvet Elvis Doberge ain't nothing but a hound dog... A friend and I recently celebrated with a little pre-holiday lunch at Katie's Restaurant and Bar in Mid-City. She had never eaten at Katie's and I was signing it praises. Having eaten at Katie's on numerous occasions I was gushing over the entire menu and the items really worth indulging in. Such as the char grilled oysters loaded with bacon and spinach and MORE! And an absolute fav... The Boudreaux a pizza featuring cochon de lait, oh God go ahead slap ya mama! On this occasion we went off menu and had a couple of specials of the day. So far my friend is impressed and happy that she ventured out and now has a place new to add to her 'gotta go again' eateries. Then.... we made our misstep. We ordered The Red Velvet Elvis Doberge. MISTAKE!!! Since I'm not normally a big cake eater I really need to have my socks knocked off before I can say something is to die for. BUT my lunch companion is a discerning dessert coinsurer. So I'll take her advice as I describe the red velvet Elvis. The Red Velvet Elvis Doberge ain't nothing but a hound dog.... the slice is certainly generous enough which only meant we still had a ton of cake remaining on the plate when we left the table. The individual cake slices were way too thin, perhaps contributing to the total dry dense texture. However the greatest disappointment was the icing - on a red velvet cake the icing IS the cake!! Katie's red velvet Elvis had the most atrocious icing we had ever tried to eat. It was hard bitter and completely non-cream cheese like. So overall folks - Katie's get high marks for atmosphere, service and usually outstanding eats. I would recommend you definitely add this quaint restaurant to your repertoire of eateries. However, stay away from the red velvet Elvis... I think they may actually have added the hound dog to the batter.
(4)Jim L.
Everything was outstanding except for the mashed potatoes. If it was not for the mashed potatoes, Katie's would have been a 5 star experience.
(4)Chrissie O.
Love this place. Have eaten here twice, both times the service was great and the food phenomenal. There are lots of really cute places to eat in this area, and Katie's really stands out. Food includes the usual New Orleans staples, with some delicious twists, such as the crawfish beignet. Po'boys are wonderful. Green tomato remoulade stack was also a highlight. Just really delicious and creative New Orleans food.
(5)Brandon A.
Amazingly I had never been to or heard of this place, once again yelp comes through in the clutch!! katie's is the type of neighborhood restaurant I love. Relatively small, outdoor seating, great menu options. Crawfish Beignets? Nuff said. The pizza is great and man is there a lot of it. I'd definitely encourage anyone in the mid city area to check this place out.
(4)William G.
I wish I'd checked into this place to prove my attendance, but I submitted a picture of the ribs because they were THE bomb. I'm from Texas. And I know ribs, even the pork variety we aren't known for. I've judged competitive BBQ. I know my ribs. These are the best dang ribs I've EVER eaten. Dry rub, oak-smoked, with a raspberry/jalapeño glaze, tender, meaty. I would travel again, just to eat them again. (Very good grilled oysters, too.) Not a bad plate in the house, I suspect.
(5)Kris A.
3 words Garlic Feta Fries. I want to stick my entire face in the bowl every time. We have tried the jalapeno blackberry smoked ribs- with a title like that do I need to tell you they were good? Tried the cochon de lait and shrimp stuffed poboy and the crayfish beignet. 3 middle school aged kids can eat one kid pizza. Everything we have tried so far is good. Service is impeccable. I want to go back for sunday brunch- mimosas and scallops with scallion cheese grits whaat?!?
(4)Ellen C.
My compadres and I settled upon this place after a lengthy discussion regarding a suitable dinner destination. And what do you know? Katie's was surprisingly empty on July Fourth. Score! So everyone ordered a whole mess of food and although I spied a few vegetarian options that could have probably been veganized, I ate beforehand, so I just ordered the sweet potato fries, which were plentiful and competent, but extremely oily, oilier than usual perhaps? My friends seem to all be wildly enamored with their selections - the charboiled oysters, sandwich and a couple of pizzas. I can't recall the specifics, but there were leftover pizza slices my friends insisted on saving for later. This is a generous four stars because the service lagged a bit, which was curious considering the restaurant was not very well attended. The wait to receive alcoholic refills and whatnot wasn't abhorrent, but I did wonder what the hold up was from time to time. I guess it's a NOLA thing . . . At least we did manage to amuse ourselves with one another because we're just oh so fascinated by one another, clearly! But everyone was really really pleased by the food, so I feel obligated to issue four stars. I'm not sure that I would personally visit here again, as one of them vegans . . . Based on the other reviews, brunch seems to be the highlight event/meal at Katie's, so if you're able to visit then, you probably should.
(4)Beau C.
Lot's of yummy options. Get's crowded but worth it
(4)India S.
It was okay. Nothing SPECTACULAR like you would expect from the way people talk about this place.
(4)Faith A.
This place is all about the comfort food. I have come here for lunch and brunch and have to say I have 2 different feelings about this place after experiencing both. Review for brunch: It was a madhouse. We waited over an hour for a table. The staff seemed frazzled at the amount of people stampeding the place. We waited another 40 minutes for our food to come out after we ordered and 1 person at our table got their food 30 minutes after everyone else at our table making it hard to enjoy as a group. The food was good, but definitely not worth the wait. In total our brunch was close to 4 hours long. There are better places in the city for brunch with less of a wait and better food. Review for lunch: No wait at all for a semi-large group on a Saturday. This place is southern comfort food. You can't get away with leaving without getting something deep fried. Its food done well, with a large menu it can be hard to decide what to get. The crawfish beignet was so good, we ordered another one because one just wasn't enough to share. The veggie muffaletta is so yummy and a good sandwich to split.
(4)Ashley H.
Had brunch at Katie's yesterday (it had been a hot minute since my last visit)... once again I was blown away at just how awesome of a place it is. We got there early (around 9:30) and it was slow but the place was literally bursting at the seams when we left around an hour later. We skipped the bottomless drinks because we actually had stuff to do and both ordered off the special's board. I had chicken and waffles. It was delicious. Thick, soft waffles and yummy, flavorful chicken tenders. I was happy with my choice until I saw my companion's disk of a double-cut stuffed pork chop over grits. Holy sweet swine, that pork chop was the stuff of dreams. The grits were creamy, creamy, creamy and the whole thing was covered in a delicious gravy/sauce. Wow. It was just (another) fantastic meal at Katie's. I fall more and more in love with this place every time I go.
(5)Kevin S.
Great food, atmosphere and people!! It was my wife's and I first time in New Orleans and this was a great way to start it off.
(5)Michael K.
Great food. Especially pizza and oysters. Awesome cheap drafts and bottles for happy hour. And for nice weather, the patio is a must.
(5)SN D.
Tried the crawfish beignet during Sunday brunch. Great flavor, a lot of cheese but loved the spice! A Must try! Cute neighborhood restaurant. Bartender was busy, but nice enough!
(4)Ginny G.
This is a place that we will add to our list of places that we will have to come every time we visit New Orleans. We had the muffuletta, the Legend poboy, crawfish Alfredo, chicken Alfredo, and the pepperoni pizza. The Legend is a poboy stuffed with smoked pork and shrimp that is to die for. Everyone in our party said it was all awesome. The garlic cheesy break was delicious. We had four adults and three kids with is. We ate two apps and our total bill was $170 with 20% gratuity. Well worth it.
(5)Lauren C.
Great food, just wish they had a littler bigger menu. Line says it all, people will wait for great food. It's a landmark and a beautiful place.
(4)Kc S.
I don't normally order ribs or BBQ items on menus but I got the ribs tonight and they were amazing. Smokey and sauced just right. The remoulade shrimp and fried green tomato stack was bomb.com and so was our waitress.
(5)Bryant C.
This is a small local place virtually unknown to tourists (around 50 seats). No reservations are accepted. Wait time is typically 15 -20 minutes. Menu contains an extensive array of favorites; sandwiches, Soups, Salads , plate lunches, Don't miss - the chicken and andouille Gumbo and the Cajun Cuban sandwich Service is very efficient, if sometimes rushed.
(4)Dave L.
I saw this restaurant on the Food network and decided to give it a try while on vacation. New Orleans has so much good food to offer that it seems good restaurants are everywhere. What we didn't expect was for this to be the BEST restaurant we tried on our entire trip! The food was out of this world. We had the fried green tomatoes with the BBQ shrimp and the seafood beignet for starters. These easily could have been satisfying enough to be our meal! I honestly have not had anything this delicious in recent memory. The sauces used on each of these dishes were mind blowing. Both dishes were a blend of items that seemed to go perfectly with each other and had us wanting more. For our main dishes we had the pulled pork po' boy (the special name they give the pulled pork escapes me now) and our friend had the veggie muffuletta. These were both very good. The beige muffuletta was a half order and was gigantic! The pulled pork was succulent and tasty, I would recommend have some BBQ sauce on the side to give some added moisture to the sandwich though as they meat is so tasty they do not add a lot of sauce which can make the sandwich a little dry, still delicious though! The next best thing about this restaurant was our server, Leo. He was incredibly friendly and personable, talked to is extensively and made us feel at home. It's one thing when you can go to a restaurant and enjoy the food but when the food is top notch and the people who work there are enjoyable as well, that's when you truly have a five star experience. To top it all off the place also has history. It was closed for four years after Katrina. There is a marker outside the is about a foot above the door knob that shows the water line from the flood. Thank you Katie's for giving us a great experience on our vacation. If and when we return to Nola, you will be the first restaurant we return to!
(5)Brian O.
Katies is a fun neighborhood place serving sophisticated food. Quality service. Ample portions. A bit pricy but good value. Convenient. On stret parking only. A safe neighborhood. Any dish is worth ordering. Always fresh and tasty dishes!
(4)Ryan W.
It was a good neighborhood creole-italian joint. Its a real shame that it isn't open anymore.
(4)Allison R.
I am so glad that Katie's has reopened since the storm. My family and I use to love going to Katie's on Thursdays for 2 for 1 Italian night. Their food is good, the atmosphere is comforting and the staff is always glad to help you or just chat. A neighborhood place that attracts more than just the neighborhood.
(4)Darryl M.
Had lunch at Katie's on Saturady and I had the most amazig hamburger steak that I have ever eaten. Inside this gem were confetti style bell peppers red, green and yellow with the most amazing flavor. Great small neighborhood place and I'm kicking myself for not finding this sooner. There is a very large menu so that means lots of future trips for me.
(5)Chris D.
Incredible. Try the crawfish beignet.
(5)Dee m.
I have been here twice and both times enjoyed the food. Delicious lasagna, burgers, crab cakes and hamburger steak. The people who says its noisy---well welcome to New Orleans. This is such a New Orleans style corner restaurant.
(4)Zachary A.
Katie's is a neighborhood restaurant that has existed in one form or another for a few generation. It's classic New Orleans fare with an Italian-American slant. Great meatballs. You'll see all types of classic New Orleans old people dinging before 8pm. You won't be disappointed if your expectations aren't too high.
(3)Christopher W.
I came here for the first time outside of the great brunch they offer on the weekend. This time Ive come for lunch with friends, not knowing what to order, I got the cochon and the char-broiled oysters as the app. Well I didn't go by my rule of not ordering oyster outside winter, these big boys were huge which is not a good thing for oysters. The grilling was not great either because they were really dry and there was nothing to dip the french bread in. I originally was going to get the roast beef poboy but was talked into the cochon poboy. I dont expect much ordering essentially bbq at a non bbq restaurant and the cochon here was average and nothing to brag about. Overall I will continue to come for brunch but lunch is another matter.
(3)Courtney M.
Everything at Katie's is great! You really can't go wrong here. On Sunday they have an awesome mimosa brunch. This is always my first recommendation when friends ask about NOLA restaurants. Small place. Friendly workers. I would have given five stars, but sometimes the wait can be pretty long since the place is so small. Then if you're seated at a table near the door, it can be pretty uncomfortable with people walking by because of the tight space. The food makes it worth it. If you're looking for great food, you must try Katie's.
(4)Jaiden K.
I'm new in town and was looking for a Saturday brunch. I initially found this place on Yelp and I liked the pictures of there dishes and they also had a ton of great reviews. I decided I'd slide through. I got there at about 1 and it was VERY BUSY, there were a bunch of people waiting outside, I walked in, saw an open chair at the bar and asked the hostess if I needed to be on the list for bar seating, she replied "no, please have a seat". I did and had one of the best meals of seafood etouffee I've ever had. I liked it so much in fact that I ordered a whole gallon to go! The customer service was impeccable too, the owner Katherine, came over and personally introduced herself to me and even though it was busy we chatted for a bit. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place. I'll be telling all my acting buddies and family and friends about this spot. 5 STARS
(5)Thomas D.
Love this place. We moved right next to it several months ago, and it's a breath of fresh air. Nothing like your typical NOLA spot, but to go to a place that has pizza, creative apps, great entrees and a menu that changes - love it.
(4)Sean A.
Everything I've had from the poboys to the crawfish beignets have been excellent...except for the pizza. Definitely don't recommend that when the rest of the menu is outstanding. I suggest the oysters Slessinger, the legend Po boy, crab cake poboy, and Cochon de lait n bbq shrimp Poboy. So so good. The owner even came out and chatted it up with my friend and me on my first trip (we sat at the bar). Cool guy, great place
(5)Trang N.
Came here for brunch with my boyfriend today and we were sat immediately, since it's just us two, while others had 4+ in their party. I chose this place after researching other brunch places in nola and other places seems too fancy for me. I literally just want a normal eggs benedict and if I want to fancy I'll make it an oyster benedict and that is what I ordered at Katie's and it was DELICIOUS!!! The portion was just right and there was a right amount of everything on the plate (hollandaise, bacon, oysters, and fruits). My boyfriend wanted something sweet and savory, so he got the crawfish beignets. He loved it! We ended up eating half of our plate and gave each other the other half. LOL Sharing is caring =] I definitely recommend this place for brunch!
(5)Shannon P.
This is such a fantastic restaurant on every level. What makes this restaurant special is the owner Scott Craig is very welcoming and the staff makes you feel right at home. Scott always takes the time to talk with his customers and show his appreciation for your business. Great restaurant, great food, awesome staff.
(5)Aaron N.
Great neighborhood restaurant!! The staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. I started off with some Mint, Ginger Ice Tea cocktail that was delicious. We had some of the crawfish and seafood beignets that were ridiculously delicious and like nothing I've ever had. For dinner I had the blackberry and jalapeño ribs and would recommend trying this also. To finish off the food bonanza we had an 8 layer cake with thin mints inside. This is definitely worth the trip outside of the French Quarter and everyone should try it.
(5)Jeremy H.
This place has anything. Seafood, pizza, italian,sandwiches and po'boys, and other homemade meals. This time i went with italian with speghetti and meatballs. It was a good meal and very generous portion size. I liked the pizza better from the last visit and the rest of the food had all been delicious.
(4)Abby N.
Went here for Sunday brunch with out of towners. If there was something to do about pesky dive bombing flies, this place would have it made. But, flies aside, the food was great. At our table we had: bottomless mimosas, some sort of fantastic iced coffee (pecan? walnut?), shrimp fritatas, crawfish fritatas, crabby eggs, grits. All was excellent.
(4)Jo W.
Katie's Restaurant & Bar is a cute neighborhood restaurant. The atmosphere was nice. Prices were reasonable. The staff needs to work on being friendlier and more efficient though. It is one of the restaurants that have been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dive and the Food Network so it catches your attention but after eating here, I got the, its more hype than anything else feeling. We started off with an appetizer of Onion Rings. Its odd I know, but that was because my dining companion decided to change his order and they said it was too late (even though it really wasn't) and our server brought it out before out food (further proving they could have changed the fries to onion rings). I didn't like them, my friend thought they were good. I didn't like them because they were baked and didn't a nice crunchy/crispy outer coating. He liked them because he said they were not greasy. From reading about their restaurant, I gathered that their handmade pizzas are what got them popularity. I must be in the minority though, because I didn't like it. We ordered The Terranova (Italian sausage, pepperoni, red onion, black olives, green bell peppers, and marinara). The marinara was too sweet for me and the pizza that was suppose to be made fresh to order and then fired over a Brooklyn-style stone didn't taste like that. It took long to come out but arrive room temperature and lacking that nice, crispy crust. I did like that it was thin but the compliments stop there. What stood out to me on the menu were Scottie's Cnn Blackberry & Jalapeno Ribs. This was the saving grace of the meal. The sauce was a bit sweet but was offset by the spicy. The sides were pretty basic, but the flavor of the ribs makes me overlook that. The fries were your typical fried potato stick and the potato salad had more egg than anything else. The ribs were definitely good, I will give Katie's that.
(3)William S.
Took a party of 16 Saturday night and the food and service was outstanding. Very accommodating. I had the Legend Poboy and loved it. Best chargrilled oysters ever. Plan to return next trip to the city.
(5)Jessica M.
The food is crazy good! Nice large portions and the staff is super nice! We got charbroiled oysters that had bacon on them, to die for! We also got a shrimp Marsala flatbread and the crab cake po boy with grilled shrimp added. The best food we've had in New Orleans this far! Jennifer asked how we liked everything and she found out we were visiting NO for my birthday and the brought out BREAD PUDDING and sang. I usually don't like sweets, but I could not stop eating it! It's a must, you will not be disappointed! Homemade everyday!
(5)Jude W.
The Red Fish with crab was most excellent. Also, had the oyster/artichoke bisque that went quickly spoonful by spoonful! Easy trek from Warehouse District for lunch with a friend. Got there as they opened, waiting line outside as we left.
(4)Arionna J.
Food wonderful. Atmosphere awesome. Service friendly and nice. Definitely going back. The pancakes are addictive. OMG.....
(5)D N.
Katie's is sinfully delicious. The chargrilled oysters and the crawfish beignets are amazing. If you are in New Orleans, Katie's is a MUST!
(5)Damion W.
Small place. Homey feel. Crawfish beignet was fantastic as were the oysters. Definitely get those again. Wife enjoyed her shrimp poboy, friend liked her muffuletta. My "legend" poboy with BBQ shrimp wasn't what I hoped - descent flavor, but kind of a soppy mess. Onion rings were bland and undercooked. Spent $100 on the three of us with no drinks or dessert.
(3)Helen L.
Not quite a place to go to when you are on a diet. I tried to behave but ordered pork and shrimp poboy. Everyone's dish looked delicious. I was pretty upset with myself when I left. I will return on my splurge day!
(4)Mark W.
Brendan should be fired. We watched the entire first half of the Kentucky game on Saturday waiting for our food. We noticed a pizza sitting on counter not long after we ordered, but Brendan assured us that it wasn't ours. After we complained enough, he checked on our food. Two of three dishes, including the pizza, had be sitting up there a LONG time. After more complaining, he brought us those two dishes, but were cold. Still don't know why the delay on the third dish. We didn't eat that day, nor will we ever be back. Too many better options in NOLA. Employees like him will slowly kill your business. I hope the rest are better.
(1)L W.
We ventured to Katie's for brunch today. It was a one hour wait and worth it! I came for the eggs sardou and they were delicious! We also loved the crawfish beignet. The hostess was very helpful, since we had a tour to catch. We'll be back again.
(5)Kyra W.
Visited for brunch yesterday. .. been there several times, first review. Sat at the bar. I had the Bottomless Mimosa... which is truly no end... great deal, because 1 Mimosa is $6 ... if you know you are going to get more than one. I also shared a breakfast pizza with my friend, no meat on one side... it was good. I added syrup, just for a little savory/sweet taste. Next time I visit I will try the sangria.
(5)Mandy L.
We ordered take-out. The Kajun Cuban is amazing. Lasagna is a huge portion. And the onion rings are fantastic. Staff was friendly and accommodating despite being slammed. Will definitely be back.
(5)Charles H.
HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS: graciously sincere welcome earns the 5th star. VOTED GAMBIT'S #1 "NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT" in 2013, and it is! 16-HOUR ROASTED COCHON DE LAIT is also an ingredient in the Cajun Cuban. At Katie's today, "hostess with the mostess" Katherine attentively took care of me throughout my entire luncheon. It was...luxurious. Like being picked up in a limousine & ushered about a foreign city by a personal, savvy local driver. It's a small touch, but most restaurants sadly assign this duty to a clock-watching troglodyte. To me what separates a good from a great restaurant in New Orleans isn't just outstanding food quality or ambiance, but it's a top-down emphasis on genteel interaction with the patrons. When an owner, manager or chef takes time to greet & genuinely connect with their customers, the dining experience is elevated, it becomes personal. This bit of lagniappe is a staple at our best restaurants: from Lally Brennan's warm initial welcome at "Commander's", to Mike & Jacob's enthusiastic celebration of "Coquette's" concept, to Tina behind the register & Donald smiling from the kitchen at "Welty's". It's Gentility. BEST LEFTOVERS I'VE HAD; portions are huge so don't gorge, get a box BUT I HAVEN'T BEEN BACK! There are way too many alternatives in the area now that get my dollars!
(3)Michele N.
Love the atmosphere and also the location of this place in midcity. It was quite busy in there the afternoon we went. Our server was pretty cool and gave us good recommendations. We order the Boudreaux pizza and crawfish beignets! So delicious! Food came out in a fairly decent time considering how busy they were. I will definitely be back!
(5)Abby L.
I've been to Katie's twice now and only wish I could eat here everyday. The first time, I went with a friend on a beautiful afternoon. We were visiting New Orleans because I was considering moving here. We ended up sitting at an outside table for 2 hours sipping on their delicious cocktails. I got a blackberry margarita and it was amazing. If you like sweet cocktails I highly recommend it. My friend got the basil margarita. I'm not a fan of basil, but my friend swears it was the best thing she's ever had. We also split an order of Garlic Feta Fries and OH MY GOD. Seriously, screw your diet and do these fries. You won't regret it. The service here was wonderful. The girl who was helping us never rushed us to finish. She even talked to me about the different New Orleans neighborhoods, giving me local advice that helped me with my move. The second time I ate here was for Sunday brunch with a friend and her two kids ages 3 and 7. Inside was too noisy to be able to hear anything, so we took a table outside by the fan (thank god for that fan!). Katie's was super accommodating for young kids. Even though they don't put a kids menu on the Sunday brunch menu or on the menu online, I called ahead and was told they could make kids food. I remember the options including at least hamburgers, chicken tenders, and pizza. The 3 year old got scrambled eggs and fruit salad, which were both sprinkled with parsley. If your kid is picky make sure to ask for no parsley on the food! My friend got a frittata, which was delicious. I got eggs sunny side-up with the most amazing side I've ever had! The cheese grits are rich and creamy. If you go to Katie's, you have to try this! Overall, the food and service at Katie's are top-notch. I absolutely recommend this restaurant!
(5)Jennifer D.
Chargrilled oysters were delicious. Gumbo was ok, a little spicy warranting the 4 star instead of 5.
(4)A B.
the food is really good... but i found out they dont devein their shrimp. cooked or not, thats poopoo inside those shrimp. i dont eat poopoo.
(3)Jo L.
The food was really tasty! We ordered the seafood beignet, 2 oyster platters, and a Boudreaux pizza --- SOOO DELICIOUS! We had a party of 8 and everyone loved it! However, the service was bad/terrible. We had to wait a long time before she took our order (~30+ minutes) until I finally flagged someone down. I was literally sitting there thinking we had ordered at LEAST drinks! ha! She wasn't attentive to us and every time we needed something, we had to flag someone else down to help. Overall, the staff didn't work as a team because no one was helping her, but she didn't ask anyone to help so we were often left unattended. It was later in the evening too, so staff was paying more attention to cleaning and closing up over being a waiter/waitress. Overall, the food was great and we all ate a ton! They just need to reconsider their current staff and probably rehire some new ones.
(4)Jacob R.
I love the outdoor seating. Great atmosphere, the inside is much too noisy. This is our first time in New Orleans, and we found this place on yelp. Tried the crawfish beignet after rave reviews. Not worth the $13, it's all cheese. Also ordered the seafood platter to split between my husband and I. Be warned, all fried. But that is expected.
(3)Sonia R.
One of the best places in New Orleans with great New Orleans' food. Wide selection with all the classics - red beans and rice, po boys- and plenty of other non-New Orleans' food. I liked everything I had except the entree that I actually ordered which was the crab cake poboy, which I thought was too dry. One of my friends got their fish of the day and another got the seafood beignet ( stuffed with crawfish, jalapeno peppers, onions).. Both were perfect and flavorful. We also shared their garlic and feta fries. Garlic. Feta . Fries. Three of my favorite things combined in one dish. I've never been here for brunch but intend to though I've heard the line is crazy long as this place is so popular and rightfully so
(4)Brian C.
The Boudreaux is the best pizza with ingredients like roasted garlic, cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, scallions, and a garlic butter reduction, all on top of a fresh, homemade crust. This pizza was big enough to satisfy two to three people. The ribs looked and smelled great. One of our eating companions had the Cajun Cuban which looked really good. I am looking forward to returning here for another meal. Parking is of course on the street, but it is located off of Canal in Mid City, so it isn't too difficult to find a good spot, unless you are handicapped probably.
(5)Gabe R.
I loved this place upon my 1st visit and I've actually never been inside the restaurant. My mom and uncle were in town from Indiana and wanted a seafood platter ( she get's one every single time she comes to Nola and eats like 3 shrimp), i had my 2 tween daughters and we were dressed very casual. So Katie's fit our scenario. We got here at 4:30 on a Saturday not having had lunch and were immediately seated outside as we requested. We started off with the chargrilled oysters as my mom told her brother all about them. I of course told him cautiously "the best are at Drago's so I'm not sure if these will measure up" WRONG! Shocked as I was they were almost as good if not as good. Absolutely delish and the oysters were big! My mom and uncle each got their own seafood platters with the extra softshell crab. The crabs seemed a little small to me but that could be because of the late season. Everything was fried to perfection. ( i know cuz I had to eat part of mom's.....smh). I got the lasagna. The lasagna is cooked individually in little casserole bowls that they serve it in. A little too salty but tasty none the less. My daughters got a grilled shrimp platter and fettucine alfredo and seemed satisfied. I love how it's right in a neighborhood. The next door neighbors were bbq'ing right by us. It felt like we were just hanging out and the waiter was a buddy just bringing us food. We got there so early that there wasn't a crowd but i hear it gets packed. I'll have to stop back by again and try some other things and actually go inside the place. Definitely on a return trip list.
(4)Linda T.
OMG.....the best garlic stuffed oysters ever!!!!! The food was amazing and the service was great too. Not much of a wait for a Friday night but we sat outside maybe that helped. It was my husbands first experience for oysters and the fact that he liked it having food texture issues is definitely a major compliment. I would go again only if it was closer to Houston.
(5)David C.
My wife and I have been here a couple of times over the past few months. We've never been disappointed. The food is awesome, ambiance is wonderful, and the service is outstanding. We have identified it as one of the best places in the city, and we try to spread the word as much as possible whenever friends visit.
(5)Drew L.
Great food, interesting combinations, NOLA specials. You can't go wrong eating @ Katie's! Had the BBQ Shrimp Pasta over flatbread, delicious! Plenty of on-street parking and a lot just across the street. Excellent staff, prompt service - come hungry!
(5)Crystal H.
Amazing food and service! We had dinner here while in town for a bachelorette party.. We asked if we could decorate the table and they did it for us! We supplied to small decorations and when we arrived it was set up so nice! The food is absolutely amazing! Great place where the locals go !
(5)Hines R.
"the legend" poboy was hands down the best sandwich I have ever had. The only drawback about the place was how loud it is.
(4)Niki M.
I hit up Katie's Saturday evening for some pre pub crawling munchies. This was imperative in sustaining my abilities to drink throughout the evening! Since our upcoming pub crawl was a "tacky" theme, and we were dressed full on redneck, we decided to sit outside as to not draw too much attention. This attempt really didn't work since me (Sissy) and my husband (Bud) started a conversation with everyone who walked by. Everyone seemed to get a big kick out of us...though some didn't know if it was a joke, or if we really talked and dressed like that. Anyhoo... Service and food were both great. Our server had fun getting in on our redneck act, inquiring as to when my baby was due, fussing at Bud for being an alcoholic, etc. I immediately checked in on Yelp and got a deal for 10% off of all appetizers. Winning! We decided to just share some appetizers. We got the crawfish beignet. I would say this is more like a calzone vs. a beignet because it wasn't fried, it was baked. Nonetheless, it was delicious, though pretty pricey at $12.95. We also got the Boudreaux pizza. With garlic cream sauce, tender cochon du lait and roasted garlic, it's one of my favorite things on the menu. We finished our snacking off with an order of crabcakes. I thought the cakes were just o.k., but my other friend loved them. I really enjoyed the Remoulade sauce. Bud thought the sauce tasted like thousand island dressing...but he's a redneck and this was his first time to the big city, so what does he know? Next time for Katie's will be for the brunch, which has bottomless mimosas for $15. Again, winning!
(4)Rachel D.
A disclaimer - I went twenty minutes before they close but to be honest, they are always so busy during lunch it's hard to get in so I went after the rush. I was headed to Houston's but decided to stay in the neighborhood and eat local and I'm sorry I did. My coffee tasted old and was barely warm, and egg dish was barely warm. Honestly, like another reviewer here I wonder how a restaurant can keep their brand up when they are capable of serving such underwhelming food. I should have gone to Houston's where the reason they are successful and always crowded is because they deserve it - they serve delicious food consistently.
(2)Shuo H.
Yay for local flavors :) warning: do not come here to eat if you're on a diet haha... Maybe it's just me, but Groupon is probably my (2nd) main source of how to decide which places to try. Katie's is a neighborhood place, and everyone's super friendly. There's plenty of street parking, so no worries about parking meters or anything. The food was yum! What we had: -Crawfish beignet: spicy with a hint of sweet, creamy (cause of the cheese), all highlighting the crawfish goodness :) I liked the marriage of flavors. -Atchafalaya pizza: topped with seafood goodies :) the crust was super thin and overall delish! the grilled garlic adds a very nice touch (I LOVE garlic). -Fried green tomato and shrimp poor boy: I'm sorry New Orleans, but after trying different poor boys from different places, I decided that I just don't like poor boys in general :(... so my opinion for this one would be very biased... Maybe it's cause at dinner time I eat really healthy most of the time (fish, or veggies, and fruits only), but I ended up with a huge tummy ache :( though I enjoyed my time here, I hate having an upset stomach after eating... or maybe it's cause I'm slightly lactose intolerant -.- oh why do I do this to myself?
(4)Jillian R.
I never knew about Katie's until my then-significant other told me that it was a total hidden gem and insist that we go there for dinner. We sat outside on a warm summer night as dusk began to fall and I must say, I was truly impressed with the ambiance. The feta cheese and garlic covered french fries were to die for and the veggie pizza was delicious. The outside of Katie's is landscaped beautifully with flora and fauna of all sorts. I returned recently to Katie's for Sunday brunch this past month. I'd called beforehand to try to make a reservation and before I could finish inquiring if they took them the flustered sounding girl that had picked up told me, "No, we don't take reservations." A little put-off but understanding that Sunday brunch is super busy, we headed that way anyway. The crowd of people waiting for a table spilled out onto the side streets where you saw groups of hungover college girls sitting on a curb nursing mimosas and older couples trying to duck into the shade of the meager awnings and overhangs. My group of 5 waited hungover in the heat for about an hour while we side-eyed the folks that had been finished for 20 minutes and continued to sit at their table anyway. FINALLY we scored a nice table outside. The service was only so-so. Our server had clearly bitten off more than he could chew with all of the outdoor tables and we ended up going inside to the bar ourselves to get refills on our water/mimosas/coffee/bloody mary's. The food took FOR.EV.ER to come out. I ended up having to leave early because I had work and we had been waiting 45 minutes for any food to appear. My dining companions told me they continued to wait for half an hour until the crowd had cleared out and the server reappeared, confessing that the kitchen had lost our ticket. The food was brought out lukewarm with errors in the order and nothing was comped or taken off of the bill. Very little apologies were offered and, although the manager was in the house nothing else was ever done to remedy the situation. Katie's food is really, really good and they aren't short on any business but I think they need to step their service game up to accommodate the high volume of customers that come in. For now I'm giving them 3 stars, although their food is worthy of more.
(3)Jenny S.
Meh. It was a Monday and Liuzza's was closed, so I went to Katie's. The chargrilled oysters were fantastic, I will definitely say that. But my artichoke and red pepper soup was room temp at best. I was really disappointed. My friend's red beans were also barely warm. The greens in my salad were somewhat wilted and just didn't seem that fresh. It wasn't awful, but it also wasn't good.
(2)Ashley M.
I have eaten here a couple of times now and everything I have ever gotten has been really good! This visit I got the veggie muffeletta (half) and it was huge! Seemed like a decent price too. Some of the entrees are a bit pricey (about $20 avg) but you can get cheaper stuff and it's still great! We also tried the seafood stuffed mushrooms appetizer and it was fabulous! A bit crowded inside but doable. Good waitstaff.
(5)Jeroen D.
I'd happily drive the 1.5h to get here just to eat the conchon de lait. It's finger licking good. I had it on their Legend Poboy and on the Boudreaux pizza. It's incredible. Besides great food, the atmosphere is inviting and makes you feel like you're a local. Great fast friendly service makes this a must stop every time I'm in NoLa
(5)May W.
oh katie's, how do i love your $10 pizzas on thursday nights! it is the best thing to happen to thursdays since seinfeld and friends was cancelled. the office took that prize for a little while but katie's has firmly taken that title now. i love their pizzas. they're some of the best in the city. i've been to many italian and pizza joint that have bragged about their pizzas. but they've always disappointed me. i anxiously wait for thursdays to sink my teeth into that one-of-a-kind boudreaux. it's the kind of pizza that will make a jewish person forgot that pulled pork isn't kosher. but that person will not care when they munch on heaven on earth. it is honestly that good. their salads and pastas are good too. but my friends and i have always said that the next time we go there, we will try the barge, a WHOLE french loaf filled with fried shrimp, oysters and catfish. but then we go there on thursday and forget about everything else on the menu that isn't pizza. our pocketbooks and stomachs never complain. 4 stars because of the popularity of this place. the wait is consistently 1/2 hour or longer. but they haven't worked out a good system for people waiting. they either crowd around the very tiny entrance way or they mingle around the front of the place, blocking any newcomers from coming in. or they completely take over the bar so if you don't want to wait and eat at the bar, you can't even get to the tables or the bartender to get any drinks. it needs to be more manageable. especially on their popular times like thursday pizza nights and sunday brunches. they know that the crowds will come on those days. the staff should plan accordingly.
(4)Oscar C.
Hands down! BEST COCHON Ive had in NOLA. All the food here is incredible. Don't miss the Bourdeaux pizza, as featured on Triple D. Also, the Cuban sandwich I remember was pretty delicious. Just try Katie's. you won't be disappointed. Your belt line might not be too happy, but your tummy will be.
(5)Lyssa N.
I didn't have a great experience on my visit here but it wasn't terrible either. We came in for dinner on a Saturday night and was quoted a 30 min wait. There really wasn't a waiting area inside except for the bar which was fully packed so we waited outside. Our table was ready within 20 minutes. However, it was a tiny table by the door, which was next to the hostess stand which was also next to the bar. I despise those kinds of table just because there are always people hovering around your table while you eat which ruins any kind of dining experience. On to the food and drinks! We ordered the chargrilled oysters and colossal onion rings for appetizers and loved them both. I could've actually eaten another order of oysters! For drinks, I had the strawberry mojito, which was pretty weak. For entrees, I ordered off of their special menu the smoked double pork chop and he ordered the catch of the day special. Both dishes were tasty. We were too full by the end of the main course to order dessert which is pretty sad because I'm usually a huge dessert person. Service was excellent. I think I'll come back and try other items from their regular menu....3.5 stars for this time around though.
(3)Dr W.
Unbelievable service by our waiter named Taylor. Seemed like a knowledgable local. The burger was sub par.
(5)Stephanie P.
I was in New Orleans for the first time last weekend and looking to fuel up the night before a half marathon. We decided to try Katie's for dinner as we were meeting some friends and wanted to try and please a variety of palates. Katie's seemed to have a nice little variety to choose from. It was a Saturday night around 6:30pm and we waited a good hour to be seated. Yes this is annoying at any establishment, but at least it sends me the message that this place must be good! It's small, quaint, and there's a plaque on the outside by the door showing where the water line was from Katrina. That was pretty amazing to comprehend as it was clearly over my head. The bar inside was packed but we were able to get a glass of wine to tide us over before out table was ready ($7 glass). They are famous for their chargrilled oysters, which are grilled in the shell with butter and parmesan. They were delicious although both myself and my tablemate were picking pieces of shell out of our mouths. I'm not sure if the oyster shell chips off under the heat? I also ordered one of their veggie pizzas with portobello mushrooms and bell peppers. It arrived on a small, elevated wire rack with allowed the bottom of the crust to stay crispy. Nice touch. My food items were about $25 for the two. Service was friendly and the food came out in a fairly timely manner despite the full house. Our server barely passed the water test, but I'll give it to her as she didn't flinch at all when I asked for 3 separate checks.
(4)Bert M.
Great place for lunch or quick supper. Local cuisine at its best with the NOLA style added to it. Cochon de lait (BBQ pulled pork) was very good and the wait staff was prompt an attentive. If your a tourist in town, definitely a place to experience. ENJOY!!
(4)Victoria T.
I kept hearing good reviews about this place so i decided to check it out. The place is not that big so it gets packed pretty quickly. I ordered the fried calamari as an appetizer which was fairly good with the marinara sauce. I decided to order pasta as an entree, you get a choice of your pasta noodle, sauce, and toppings. I picked the penne pasta with marinara sauce with shrimp. The portion for the pasta was okay, i expected more. I will come back to try their pizzas though, I keep hearing good reviews on their pizzas.
(4)Kevin B.
Damn good gumbo. The fries on the fried catfish platter are crispy and just the right amount of seasoning. The catfish was perfectly cooked with the right amount of crunch. It's a gem in mid city you must try.
(4)Brandon R.
I don't give many five stars but this place is definitely getting one. On a recent trip to New Orleans for a family wedding we stopped in as Katie's was on our must-go-list as we are huge fans of DDD. I had the Boudreaux and although a pizza didn't seem like much of the New Orleans fare, it was AMAZING. As the menu states it does take a bit longer to cook than other dishes so your party will be eating before you... Small price to pay for the goodness that is the Boudreaux pizza. The Cochon is amazing. Never thought about pulled pork on a pizza but it hits the spot. The crust is very thin but tasty and lends more of the taste to the spinach and homemade mozzarella and garlic cream sauce. There is also fresh garlic on the top of the pizza. At first you would think it's a bit overpowering but everything blends perfectly. A+ all the way! This is definitely a winner and is definitely a must-try. The service was great as the owner even makes the rounds to ask how you are doing. She even noticed that I was the only one at my table without a plate, which was okay because I was waiting on the amazing pizza.
(5)Kim-Thao H.
OH GAWDDD! Now I finally know why so many of my friends dine here! It was my first time there with two of my dear friends, and we ordered a few of the highly recommended items including the chargrilled oysters, the crawfish beignet, and two of their pizzas. The oysters were out of this world!!! I actually think they might be better the Drago's famous chargrilled oysters. The flavor, the sauce, just simply perfection! The crawfish beignet was also another winner, but beware, if you're not one who likes anything too creamy or cheesy, STAY AWAY! And if you're counting calories? STAY AWAY FROM IT LIKE IT'S A PLAGUE! The two pizzas we ordered were the Atchafalaya and the Boudreaux. The Atchafalaya was our favorite! If you're looking for a pizza that represents NOLA, this is it! It's topped with oysters, shrimp, crawfish, crabcake, bellpeppers, garlic, and tabasco. Now if that doesn't sound like heaven then I don't know what does. We ordered the Boudreaux because it was featured on the Food Network, but when we tried it we wondered why this particular one. It's not like it was bad, but for something that was presented on TV, we all expected it to be extraordinary, and it just wasn't. Nonetheless, my experience at Katie's was not spoiled by one tiny disappointment. I honestly can't wait to be back to try some new goodies! P.S. Katie's is known for their pizzas, so if you want a good first experience, I'd recommend trying at least one!
(5)Jm B.
This place is great! Relaxed atmosphere and the food is delicious. Love the brunch on Sundays and variety on the menu. I've always had a pleasant experience and the staff is friendly! My husband is very picky and this is his favorite NOLA restaurant.
(5)Lane A.
Located in mid-city on an obscure side street, this place has it goin' on! I met up with some friends for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We sat outside because the weather was amazing. I arrived late due to parking difficulties. There basically is no parking. It's pretty much...find an empty space on the street and squeeze in. The staff was friendly and attentive...and so were the other patrons. It was an incredibly friendly atmosphere. We started with an order of Jenny's Garlic feta Fries. Swimming in garlic buttercream, bell peppers, and feta cheese...they were incredible. Worth having a heart attack over. For my main, I ordered the Cochon De Lait Po-boy. This was one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten. I am usually not a fan of pork, but this was well worth it! This is definitely an establishment that I will return to!
(5)Dorothy A.
Katie's is one of our favorite neighborhood spots - unfortunately, the neighborhood it's in is about 800 miles away from where we presently live. Otherwise, we'd be in here weekly. Great menu with super fresh food executed well. New Orleans classics life Muffelatta's with a fresh spin. I had a catfish po'boy that completely dispelled my previously conceived notion that I didn't like catfish. It was light, flaky, crispy and delicious! Our server was terrific too - almost wanted him to sit down and join us for lunch he was such a pleasure to chat with!
(3)Cookie Monster S.
The food is always excellent. However, it is very difficult to hold a normal conversation due to the abnormally loud interiors. Please please add some acoustic treatments to this space so we can enjoy the tasty food without a throbbing headache.
(4)Katie H.
This place is delicious. We went on a Tuesday and it was packed I can't imagine what it's like on the weekend. I feel like this restaurant can probably do no wrong we had the Jenny fries which were amazing and the vegetarian muffuletta.
(5)Dalan C.
Thought I'd give this place a try after seeing it on Diners, Dives, and Drive-In. Had the most awesome pizza.... The Boudreaux cochon de lait, roasted garlic, fresh spinach, red onions, scallions, and garlic butter cream reduction The pizza had a super thin crust that was totally crispy. Flavortown for sure and a must get. Then we had the ribs, soft and again FLAVORTOWN!! Scottie's Cnn Blackberry & Jalapeno Ribs slow cooked baby back ribs marinated in our tangy and spicy blackberry and jalapeno bbq sauce; served with your choice of two sides (see below) Finally we shared a bunch of fried seafood. Good but I would opt to try a different pizza. But the dish was huge!! Seafood Platter piles of shrimp, crawfish, catfish, and oysters fried to perfection, served with some onions rings and fries This place is a happening and gets crowded.
(4)Megan T.
Came here for dinner with local and out of town friends. Service was great and food was even better! I had the chargrilled oysters, seafood beignet, and blackberry jalapeño ribs. Washed it all down with a couple of Abita grapefruit. Highly recommend the seafood beignet!
(4)Joel L.
This is what I would call muchos bueno. Definitely coming back. Shrimp po-boy was on point. Probably the best glass of water I've ever had. Great onion rings. Great outdoor dining.
(5)Sarah M.
Just picked up lunch from this cute Mid-City spot, and I can't wait to go back. Ordered the cochon de lait (with creole coleslaw) + sweet potato fries (that came with this sweet/spicy sauce).. and it was exactly what I was looking for. Not too heavy, but really filling.. and delicious! The staff was really friendly.. and while I waited at the bar for pick up I noticed this ENORMOUS jar of jalapeno infused vodka. They use it for bloody maries, martinis, and shots.. and if it wasn't middle of the work day, I would have ordered a bloody mary stat. I guess that will have to wait for weekend brunch. Their menu for brunch looks incredible.. and from the other yelpers' reviews, I know I have to return stat. And what's this I read about bottomless drinks? Hi friend. This place speaks my language.. and pleases my stomach. All things are a win in my book.
(4)Elvis C.
I'm giving this place a 4 star rating only because of the food. Food was GREAT. Service however, sucked. Probably some of the worst service ever. The staff here, all seemed to have this attitude that they are better than everyone. Took about 20 minutes before the guy took our order.....never once stopped by to offer more drinks.....which is a huge loss for them, because I would have had another few drinks. Overall, the experience was goood and the food did not disappoint....but I really hate restaurants that think that they don't have to provide excellent service because they have been on TV or whatever. 4 stars, but wouldn't go back.
(4)huong t.
For such a popular mid city spot I didn't think the space would be soo cramped? I almost felt maybe it would've been better for us to eat outside. Service I would say was just ok. It wasn't terribly busy for lunch so I don't understand why our waiter was not attentive. I enjoyed the dish I got which was the legend poboy. My sister ordered the crawfish beignet appetizer that thing was massive like half a calzone. Speaking of massive so is there onion rings. I loved how they had all the different bottles of Louisiana Tabasco Sauce. I've yet to see that any other restaurant. We had the pumpkin praline cheesecake for dessert. It was soo good I'd gladly order a whole 1 for the holidays if it was available. I need to go back to try their chargrilled oysters.
(3)Laney P.
Katie's is aweeesome. Seriously you can order anything. The seating outside is SO NICE, they even have heaters for when it's chilly. Plus it's pooch friendly. All of the appetizers are great. The blue cheese bacon fries are my new jam, but the garlic feta are great too. It's all great. The St. Louie po boy is my shizzz. Fried oysters, bacon, and provel cheese. It's SO GOOD. add the provel cheese to any po boy. You won't be sorry. The fried oyster platter is amazing. They're not too heavily breaded - just perfect. I always get the sweet potato fries.
(4)Michael P.
We stopped in on on a trip to New Orleans because of the Triple D feature, and Wow! this little place is worth the trip. As a Texan, I'm no expert on crab cakes, but the ones we got as appetizers were huge and chock full of crab meat. I had The Legend (Shrimp and Cochon de Lait Po Boy) and it was amazing. The shrimp was fine, it didn't add a lot to the sandwich overall, but the Cochon de Lait was one of the best things I've ever eaten. It was potently garlicky, which I love, and just a bit spicy. A few sprinkles of the habanero Tabasco sauce that they had on the table sealed the deal. Pair with Abita Amber (on tap) to cool off, and you will not be disappointed.
(5)Randy J.
You can't get much better than this when you're looking for a great neighborhood restaurant. As many others have said, the chargrilled oysters are delicious! We also tried the Boudreaux pizza and the lasagna...both were tasty. One of the best attributes of this place is the vibe. The staff was so friendly...I can't wait to go back!
(5)John B.
An absolute gem. We were determined to hit a Diners, Drive-ins and Dives restaurant in New Orleans, and boy did we pick the right place. Excellent food, fun atmosphere and an overall great experience. I had the kalamata muffuletta and it was insanely good. A little bit out of the way and totally unassuming from the outside, but don't let that deter you. Highly recommend.
(5)Adler M.
Absolutely fantastic service by all staff and exceptionally delicious food. Had a Po boy called 'The Legend', which might have been the best Po boy I've ever had
(5)Katherine H.
Started out with cheese fries with debris gravy; the gravy had a really great flavor to it. Boyfriend had the bacon blue cheese burger which was absolutely massive, definitely couldn't eat the entire thing in one sitting. Chef's didn't skimp on the blue cheese or the bacon which is always appreciated. I had Katherine's Cajun Cuban which was a delicious pressed sandwich featuring melt-in-your-mouth smokey cochon de lait. The only disappointment was the side of onion rings that my boyfriend got with his burger, they were very bland and kinda soggy, definitely lacked the crunch that I desire from fried food. My cuban sandwich came with a side of potato chips but I was way too full to even make a dent in the pile. The pizzas that were coming out of the kitchen looked really delicious, I'll have to get one of those if I ever return.
(4)Jessica M.
I feel like I should pull out a hula skirt and start dancing. The hula girl pizza it's like a song in my mouth. Like I open my mouth and some hawaiian music starts playing. Open song close chew open song close chew open. You get the idea. Delicious awesome and clearly a new favorite. I am in love with your pizza Katie. I will come back for you I promise I won't be gone for long. Oh and your garlic fries I'm gonna need some more of that too thanks! I'm not a traitor theos I love you too I'm just spreading the love!
(5)Molly B.
I have good news and bad news. The bad news: DO NOT ORDER THE CHEESE FRIES. This was a pick-up order so I couldn't do anything about this terrible appetizer. There was about a 1/4 cup of shredded cheese sprinkled sparingly on rock hard fries. Not rock hard because they were cold (I ate them immediately so they were still warm), they were just overcooked, or whatever you do to make fries hard and chewy. I can't believe I spent $7 on such a puny order of cheese fries, especially when there was hardly any cheese. If the fries weren't God Awful I would have put my own cheese on. I'm a fry lover, this was the first time in my life I haven't finished an order. The Good News: Their pizza is shockingly good! I ordered the Margarita Marinara and it was really flavorful and addicting. It's a thin crust but not a crispy crust (I'm not a fan of crispy crust). The cheese was wonderful and was paired really well with the fresh basil. Yum! From my experience I've learned that you need to order the onion rings and pizza and stay far, far away from the cheese fries and vinaigrette dressing.
(3)Lola N.
Their food is just okay! With so much competition in New Orleans, it surprises me that there is such a following here. With that said, I have not had their brunch or pizza, which is what they are known for. Maybe if they reduced their menu and fine-tuned some items, it would be better. I have been here several times and waited to be wowed every time. Most of the appetizers are okay... the crabcakes are meh. The highlights - the eggplant fries and chargrilled oysters. I give their oysters 5 stars. Best item on the menu. None of their entrees or sandwiches stick out in my mind. Their drinks can be either really good or just okay. I am interested in their brunch, but I have been let down so many times by the rest of their menu that I'll probably keep going to Atchafalaya for brunch in the city.
(3)Alana L.
Dear Katie's, I dream of your Margarita Pizza on a weekly basic. Your fried green tomato and shrimp po-boy should have its own Facebook Fan Page. Your cheese bread is my new best friend. The onion rings cause my taste buds to sings and dance. And your white chocolate bread pudding -oh, I've died and entered Heaven. Loving each and ever bite you serve, Me!
(5)A. B.
Nice little place. Over crowded at lunch. Very sweet hostess and friendly staff. Had a bleu cheese bacon burger. Not the best I've had, but not the worst either. Overall a nice experience, just a bit too cramped and crowded for my preference. Would be better if not during a peak time.
(3)Kim G.
Bottomless Bloody Mary's, mimosas, sangria...Awesome. Best part: our server (Murphy) was ON TOP of refills, love that we never had to flag him down or ask! Chicken and waffles were solid. Everything else looked great, can't wait to go back!
(4)Mandy C.
A friend brought me to Katie's a year ago and whenever I'm in New Orleans it's the first place I go. The chargrilled oysters are a MUST! They were featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, however they are none of the above. They are a gem of a neighborhood restaurant with a great family running it. Scott, the chef and owner is friendly and can be seen chatting with guests and his mom, Katie herself, is very visible. I love this place and recommend it to anyone who will listen.
(5)Robinskii G.
little restaurant in a small neighbor hood. easy to miss. Came into town to visit family, and they took us here to order everything, we got: mini crab cakes and Crawfish Beignet (must have) , delicious! flavorful! entree for 5 ppl to share: the barge, which is the longest po boys sandwich, stuffed with fried shrimp, catfish, and oysters. Cochon De Lait pizza. Never had bread pudding before, first time having it, and it was just perfect.
(5)Peggy B.
Great New Orleans neighborhood restaurant. Service was excellent by Leo. When I did my Yelp check in, I received a free large onion ring order. They were large and well breaded, very good. Started off with Spinach & Crab Bisque. It was Delicious! Followed up with the wedge salad. It was large enough to split, which we did, and very good. Ended lunch with the Crayfish Beignet. It is a must order, very good. Crayfish and crabmeat were very generous in the dishes! Would order all of the same dishes again. Highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)Matt C.
After careful consideration, given my out-of-towner status, my girlfriend and I decided we would find Katie's... how did I miss that they don't serve brunch on a Saturday? I could have sworn their website said... well, nevermind. It really seems like it could be a chill place - nice servers, decent (albeit safe) music playing, etc. We ordered brunch drinks and stared at the menu wondering how we missed this key element! I made sure to leave the server a few extra $$ as we walked out before ordering food...
(3)Victoria W.
Excellent food, service and drinks. For a starter we got fries with cheese and gravy. yummmmm. Both opted for a sandwich for dinner- Dad got a half muffuletta.. this is the largest "Half" sandwich i've ever seen! It was huge! I got a roast beef poboy and was not at all disappointed! For dessert we took a pumpkin pecan cheesecake to-go. SO GOOD! Definitely will be back!
(5)Dick L.
Just OK. Crab cakes were delicious with big chunks of meat but the poboys were so so. We got the barge - a novelty poboy filling a whole French loaf - but the shrimp and oysters were a bit over done
(3)Elaine M.
As a strong supporter of Mid-City merchants, at the first mention of this place from neighbors I chose to go for lunch with some fairly high hopes. It was the first day of the beginning of my holidays and dammit, I wanted to celebrate with some pasta! The inside of the restaurant had a well placed layout and relaxing atmosphere. They have plenty of staff available but not so much customers. I ordered a cider cocktail from their specialty drinks list and inquired about the flavor from our good natured server. She informed me with some awe, that her last table said "It was the best drink they'd ever tasted." Of course I ordered it but I'm not sure how I felt about that apple juice and tequila with a large dose of cinnamon floating in and coating my glass and mouth. The previous customer must have had a very interesting pallet to appreciate this drink that much. On to the eggplant fries which were originaldelightfully crispy thin slices of lightly battered and fried fresh eggplant. That is the only thing I'd go back for though. Sadly, my pasta was bland, mostly butter as opposed to creamy cheese. And sadly it also contained a heaping helping of those tiny rubbery little crawfish the size of your pinky fingernail. My husband, "a meat and potatoes Irishman" ordered the rosemary chicken and mashed potatoes, of course. The smallest amount of effort could have made this plate work. There are so many tiny little fresh twists on spices and/or herbs that could have been used on this dish, aside from just rosemary. It's one of those blank slate, versatile kind of meals. But that doesn't mean serve it blank! This place has potential, a little extra creative effort with the food could really go a long way. Even if it's just for the holidays, people appreciate that. I do.
(2)Edward B.
There are few things that get you excited about a meal like the smell of the smoker outside Katie's on Iberville as you walk in the front door. It's hard to not run to the door when it hits you. We went a couple weeks back for a laid-back dinner-for-two. We started with a dozen char-grilled oysters. Chef Scott has this dish down, with just the right amount of butter and cheese on the oysters, along with tasty french bread slices for dippin'. Softshells were running good that visit, so I had the special: softshell crab over fettucini pasta, topped with a creamy crawfish sauce. It's one of those wicked-overkill dishes that you just can't pass up. Eat the crab, nibble at the pasta, bring the rest home for a great pasta leftover if you don't want to overindulge. My wife did the build-your-own pasta--Chef Scott's comments on why this is on his menu inspired a separate blog post I'll do later this week. She got rigatoni with chicken in a creamy alfredo sauce. The chicken was grilled nicely and the sauce subtely seasoned for a good match. We usually let Chef surprise us for dessert, and he rarely steers us wrong. This time it was "Red Velvet Elvis" cake...deadly! Drinks-I had a couple of Abita Ambers, wife had a couple of glasses of the house Pinot Grigio. A great meal on a lovely spring evening!
(5)Ande V.
Went to Katie's about a month ago and it was great. Stuffed mushrooms and the grilled seafood platter... Can't wait to do it again. Service was very attentive and friendly. It's not your average dine and go establishment .... The owners really care if the guests are enjoying their experience. I live in New Orleans and have many friends who frequent Katie's not only for the food, but just to grab a cocktail and relax. Real food... Real people.... That's what New Orleans is about.
(4)TONY F.
I've been in the hospitality industry for 20+ years with 18 years in management and have never experienced a seating policy so moronic such as the one which is enforced at Katies. After arriving and telling the hostess it would be a party of two I was asked if my entire party had arrived? I notified her that my lunch date was parking as finding parking is very challenging in the area even with the lot they have which was full. I was told the wait would be 30+ minutes. As a table opened the host refused to seat me as my lunch date still hadn't arrived. This was 5 minutes later. As I'm waiting for another person to clean the table with no sense of urgency another 2 top became available. Two other groups of two arrived and were seated before me even though they arrived after I did. I expressed how horrible this policy was from a customer service standpoint and was told "We're a small restaurant" and that was all. That was the excuse. I wasn't one person attempting to hold a 6 top. I would've taken the exact same amount of table space had I chosen to dine alone. This type of poor decision making and absurd "policy making" screams lack of common sense and zero training. I'm not a tourist. I'm a local and have dined there many times before for Sunday brunch. I also live within 2 miles of this destination. I regularly come in contact with many tourists and locals alike who respect my opinion on dining destinations in NOLA. There are 800 dining destinations in New Orleans and I will never spend another dollar in this place of business or recommend it to anyone native or tourist. This policy needs to change immediately. I instead traveled 3 blocks away to Neyows which has great food and was promptly seated.
(1)Penny K.
What a great place!! Our new favorite restaurant in New Orleans. Everything we ordered from oysters to soft shell crab special, through dessert... All unbelievably delicious. Such friendly, lovely service. We could not have been happier or more satisfied. We will definitely return on a regular basis
(5)Michael S.
I did our usual Wednesday night at Katie's tonight and I was really torn between indulging in Steak Night or just getting one of the super good pizzas...well, we did both! We ordered the ribeye special & Terranova Pizza. Both we just off the charts tonight! Tonight, we just sat at the bar and Trisha was our server, she was great and Murphy is also always great too. The place was just packed tonight too...I guess the word is out on Steak Night on Wednesdays! Pizza Night on Thursday is always another one of our favorites. This is just an update to my other review but, if you haven't been back to Katie's since they reopened you need to stop in!
(5)Dorian T.
I just ate at Katie's for the first time this week. The food was great especially the charbroiled oysters. My only complaint is that the tables were too small to accommodate all of the good food we ordered.
(4)Katie T.
I love to eat at Katie's, food is always so good there. I had the eggs Benedict when we went for brunch last week and I like it on a biscuit better than on an English muffin and there was no problem with them making that change for me. I loved how the dish wasn't swimming in Hollandaise sauce, it had just enough for each bite to have a good amount. The service is always great, there is always someone making sure your drinks are full or your food is what you want and how you want it. Not to mention the nice lady who I think owns the restaurant greets you at the door and makes sure everything in the place is going smoothly. If you want to go to brunch though, I suggest going before 9:00 because you'll be waiting outside if you don't. I haven't had the pizza yet, but they look delicious and I hear they are. That will be my next pizza excursion.
(5)Keri L.
Stopped by there today for my birthday lunch! I've been wanting to try the place for a while. We weren't paying attention to the time and we arrived after closing. Honest mistake. There were people outside and the door was open. We were snapped at and told they were closed. Our response, "oh ok" and then we turned to leave. We were then followed outside and berated as if we tried to rob the place or something. My boyfriend and I just looked at each other stunned and looked at her like she was crazy. I won't be going back. I don't care how good the food is. I won't hand over my money to people who treat their customers this way. It was totally uncalled for and ridiculous.
(1)Laila B.
Oh Katie. I really, really want to like you. You're a neighborhood anchor, you've got that cute little outdoor seating area and you even have bottomless mimosas for Sunday brunch! I hope you don't read this because I hate to hurt your feelings but then again, I hope you do so perhaps you can make some adjustments and we can be better friends. We were lured in by $10 pizza night, which is every Thursday. Also, the website said creamy tomato-basil soup (one of my favorites!), stuffed mirlitons and white beans for daily specials, yes please! Weirdly, only one of the specials posted was actually a special. Beef vegetable, no thanks. We had more than ample time to wait for our food and this is what I noticed. Our server was really sweet. The place seemed full of neighbors and regulars, always a good sign. The staff/service didn't seem to have a real sense of urgency but it was all so friendly that I didn't mind. The food. I had the gumbo since they had no tomato-basil soup. Very good, spicy, full of sausage. The rice was of the long-ago cooked, rather hard variety but that's usually my gripe with gumbo everywhere and so it's probably my fault for not asking them to leave it out. The boyfriend's BLT salad was huge, had plenty of blue cheese and bacon but no tomato. Isn't that what the "T" stands for? Then we had the Boudreaux pizza, which was AWFUL. I had to pick all through it to find any meat and when I did, it was a couple tiny scraps. The pizza was burned and I don't mind some char but this was burned in a very unpleasant way. Very dry. Weirdly tasteless toppings. Disappointing. We'll be back to try other things but I will never order pizza here again.
(3)Stephen R.
Situated in a quaint section of Mid-City, Katie's pops up out of nowhere as you drive along Iberville. This is one of the worst roads maintenance wise in the city, but Katie's has that New Orleans charm that is unique to this city where a great restaurant can be nestled in between residential neighbors and it still works. The specials board outside the entrance is imposing. There are at least 6 or 7 specials every day, which is the number of entrees at some dining establishments. I was in the mood for seafood, but everybody from patrons to staff kept telling me to get the pork ribeye with collard greens. Batting off the suggestions left and right while sipping my Brooklyn lager I requested the scallop and crab meat pasta in a white wine cream sauce. Great decision. I saw a lot of fried seafood around the room and especially being softshell crab season I was worried I had made a naive selection, but was not disappointed when 5 FAT scallops came out grilled to perfection nestled in between lumps of blue crap deliciousness, smothered in cream sauce on a bed of angel hair pasta, garnished with green onions and paprika. Perfecto. I have also had the crab cake Poboy--highly recommended. And the pizza--also really decent. This is truly a gem that shines on the cracked streets of Mid-City. Just don't bottom out driving back up to Jeff Davis.
(5)Daniel U.
Amazing Spot, Hidden Gem, Great Food, Amazing Service & Memorable For Sure!
(5)Alisha B.
Amazing food, and yummy bottomless drinks! Our fantastic and friendly waitress Morgan gave our brunch that special touch by carpeting to our special requests with no questions asked... Kudos to her for having the while menu memorized too- even the specials!! All in all great little must go to hidden gem in a NO neighborhood! I'm here for another week, and will most def be back!
(5)Ron C.
Many of my friends have had lunch @ Katie's and raved about it. Tonight four of us went there for dinner. The food was fantastic, the onion rings the best we have ever eaten, and the grilled oysters almost as good as Drago's! But the best part was the service. Our server Juli, a transplant from NY was over the top! She was friendly, professional, and probably one of the best we have ever had in our 50 years of New Orleans dining! I'm in a wheelchair and though Katie's doesn't have a ramp :-( on the way in, a customer offered and helped us get in. On the way out, a completely different customer offered assistance. I think they should have a ramp, but i still had a great experience. Katie's has a warm, friendly, neighborhood feeling. Everyone is nice, the prices are reasonable, the food is great! This represents what New Orleans is all about. You guys, especially Juli are doing a great job. Please keep it up , we will be back.
(5)Margaux B.
Stopped in with my sister Saturday around 4:30, nice small crowd. We got the garlic cheese bread appetizer, which is exactly what it sounds like, with marinara sauce. I decided on the cochon de lait with sweet potato fries, and my sister had the burger with onion rings. The rings were crispy, definitely underseasoned, if seasoned at all, which made me sad, but the fries revived me. What I don't appreciate is being charged $2.50 extra for fries because I hate chips ( that automatically come with the sandwiches) and i already spent $10 on the cochon. Their manager was really great, but the staff needs to get it together. Our server barely made eye contact, and she sat down at a table in plain view to cut lemons. I've been a server for years, and that's grounds for a write up. It makes guests feel like a hassle, and you look lazy. 5 stars because it was cozy, filling, convenient, quick, and they honored the Yelp checkin discount.
(5)Kim M.
Fantastic grilled oysters to start. Muffeletta was good. White chocolate bread pudding was amazing. Service was very good. I disliked my blackberry basil margarita, it was not good at all. I told the staff, but they didn't take it away or off the tab :(
(4)Phil M.
I went here with my girlfriend for brunch. It was pricier than Baltimore (but how many places do 20$ for bottomless mimosa and food?). The wait staff was awesome the food great. The one downside was it took a while for food to come (but we got free cheese grits with an apology). Also our main course had something in it but they gave us it free.
(3)SL M.
Great atmosphere and food. Service was great. Can't wait to go back!
(4)Erin M.
First time going to Katie's and I'm here to tell you it was the highlight of our eateries this trip! We had the crawfish beignet, chargrilled oysters, and a daily special which was panko breaded seabass over oyster artichoke dressing and a crawfish cream sauce. EVERYTHING we had was so freaking good, I can't begin to tell you. Not the lightest of choices but we can diet when we get home, right? Oysters were just as good as Drago's, Acme, or French Market restaurant. We've tried them all and these were right up there with the best of them. Presentation was great, the waiter was polite, helpful, and personable. There was a bit of a wait for the food, but we sat outdoors on a beautiful day and the drinks were plentiful and cold. LOVE this place and I would eat here every day if I could.
(5)Ellen W.
Delicious food and friendly service. Definately try the crawfish beignet. Its worth every penny/calorie.
(4)Maxime K.
I love Katie's, it's a real neighborhood gem. The servers are always kind and attentive and the food is delish. If you're looking for a spot to take a friend from out of town this place has a great NOLA vibe, feels really homey, but is so much cleaner than mom and pop shops tend to be. Try the seafood stuffed mushrooms, oh em gee, so yummy.
(5)Coty G.
Came here for lunch today after several positive recommendations. This was a pleasant experience. The little hostess is a doll. The owner/chef came out and seated me and held a quick conversation. It was a wonderful experience. They were busy seeing as though it was lunch, but he still managed to come out, greet and get to know me and he even brought my iced tea to my table!! I ended up getting the shrimp poboy on French and couldn't be happier. The bread was so soft and the shrimp were friend just right. It was a good portion and the fries were seasoned impeccably! I want to say they used Tony Cacherie's on them but I don't know. Overall, I had a lovely experience and my server, Leonard, was quick an attentive! It was the best $18.00 I spent and I can't wait to go back. Another cool thing are the weekly specials. Today was all you can eat catfish for $14.95. If you're ever in the area you should check it out!!
(5)Todd S.
Food was good, service good, but a funny smell ruined our experience. We've only been here for breakfast (twice now). They have several variations on Eggs Benedict that are pretty good - Regular (with Jalapeno hollandaise as an option) , pulled pork Benedict and today a special - Soft shell crab benedict. The crab was nicely done, however the Hollandaise lacked the oomph that I'm used to. Not sure whether it was not enough lemon or what but rather bland. The side of cheese grits were outstanding - creamy, clearly made with milk and wonderful. The coffee is quite good, and I'm a coffee snob. On the down-side, there's a awful smell in the place. Maybe its a post-Katrina flood issue, not sure, but its there and pervasive. The first time we thought it was the oysters. However, it was there also the second time and while not overwhelming, it was there. Very distracting from pretty good food. Of course, your nose gets used to any smell in 6 minutes, but that's not the point. If they can figure out that problem, I'd probably be a Sunday-morning regular.
(3)Greg S.
My wife and I had an afternoon lunch at Katie's after touring the aquarium on Saturday. We had seen the restaurant featured on DDD so we were anxious to give it a try. Awesome!! We were not disappointed. The food was great; I had a shrimp poboy and my wife had the fried shrimp platter. The shrimp were huge! It was enough to feed two people! We also ordered a Boudreaux pizza to go and ate it this evening after we got back home to Texas. The pizza was unique and pretty awesome. Scot the owner was nice enough to come and visit with us at out table and he signed a menu for us. Julie was our server and she was also very pleasant and efficient. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit to Katie's. We will do it again. t's amazing how this area has rebuilt after hurricane Katrina.
(5)Tracey J.
We have been eating at Katie's for a while. Ask Brandon for the 'James Bond Martini' it's not on the menu and he is the only one who can make it 007 special!! They have the best grilled oysters in the City! The hamburgers are beyond good! The catfish meunière is to die for! You cannot beat a better restaurant in town. The servers are warm and welcoming and the bartenders bring it on for the most fun and creatively lethal cocktails! Don't miss out on this Mid-City gem.
(5)Kay J.
Katie's consistently provides good food and drinks. Their crab cakes are pure lump crab meat--no breading! My favorite drink is the Caprimania which is delish to say the least. The staff is always attentive and from time to time, the owner comes out and passes out samples. Woo-hoo!
(4)Beverly M.
We tried this Triple D favorite on the way out of town and are so glad we did. We had to wait 45 min for a table on Sunday afternoon - but it was worth it. We started our meal with a crawfish beignet that was wonderful. Great filling and jalapeño sauce on the beignet - this is a must! My husband had Scotie's Breakfast Special which consisted of scrambled and poached eggs, sausage, bacon, grits, hash browns and biscuits with their special gravy. Big plate of food and all very tasty. My daughter ordered Katherine's Cajun Cuban which was one of our waiter's favorites - and we tasted why! The sandwich was a hit at our table. I ordered the crawfish frittata which was an open faces omelette with crawfish, sausage, cheddar cheese and green onions served with a small cup of fresh fruit. Our waiter, David, was great! He shared his knowledge of the area and advised us on the menu. We enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service!
(5)Michele L.
I will say that I LOVE Katie's! But the last time I was there the fish fry on the soft shell crab was way too salty! Please cut back on the salt in the fish fry seasoning. I WILL RETURN!
(4)Eric T.
Katie's for Sunday brunch is awesome. The unlimited drink special is great. Good bloody mary's and sangria. The food was real good as well. Had the Eggs Cochon which were very good. Service was great, fast with the drink refills. Must go before saints games.
(5)Guy R.
Heard a great deal of good. Hit is on a Friday night. Atmosphere 5, service 5, warm and friendly. Great grilled oysters, close to a 5, but a bit over-rich and need a touch of something. A review and my wife enticed me to try the softshell crab poboy (I have fond memories but most softshells are overfried crispiness with nothing inside). It was pretty close t that on undressed but good bread. A grave disappointment, but a 3. Wife's quesadillas were decent but over-cheesy & underflavorful. None of it bad, but little of it up to expectations. Will try again, perhaps we made bad choices.
(3)Mark L.
Just had lunch, best Cuban I've ever had!
(4)Kim V.
Tried to go for dinner last Friday night and the wait was outrageous. However, we went early before the saints game last night and had the place to ourselves :). Oh, and the food was OUTSTANDING!
(5)H. N.
I almost don't want lots of people to know how good this place is, so it can stay "ours." It is so good!! The onion rings are great. The pizza is AWESOME! The couchon-de-lait is fantastic (even on pizza). It is so good. My favorite MidCity dive.
(5)Cat B.
Worst meal ever. The place was empty but somehow a sandwich and a cup of soup took 30 minutes. The grilled fish tasted old, the soup was watery, and somehow even the water was off. Seriously, the glass of water the waiter first brought tasted like something was rotting in it. A waste of time and appetite.
(1)Damian K.
Every time in New Orleans, which is two or three times a year, I head for Katies. Last time I was there in August, it just happened to be a Monday, so what else but red beans and rice. The greatest compliment I can give them is that it was as good as my wife's. The food is always good, and the servers are friendly, which is what you want in a neighborhood restaurant. See you in December.
(4)C R.
Good food, worth the wait. Excellent Bloody Marys.....
(5)Kenny F.
Great place to grab some good food. The panned chicken was delicious and I enjoyed my wedge salad as well. Tried a slice of hula girl pizza and was also tasty. Would definitely go back. Outdoor seating was key.
(4)Cam F.
Great little neighborhood restaurant and bar. Breakfast menu is great. We walked straight in and got a table, it filled up very quickly shortly after and there was a line when we left. Kind of hate to give this place a good review as I do not want it to get swamped with crowds of people as has happened to other resultants in the area.... Our little secret!!
(4)Josh G.
Amazing little neighborhood gem. They have really amazing pizza with delicious cheese baked in a proper oven. Everything I have had has been great but mostly i just get the pizza because it is that good. I have also been for sunday brunch where I had an amazing braised short rib on grits plate that was out of this world. Good service and a nice atmosphere. Inside does get a little loud so I like to sit outside if it isn't too hot.
(5)Kathleen I.
Wow. Not good. We went to brunch at Katie's after hearing mixed, but mostly positive, reviews. I wanted to love it because it is near our house and we have yet to find a brunch spot in Mid-City where we could become regulars. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be coming back here. I expected it to be packed, and it sure was when we got there at about 1 p.m. We were able to score seats at the bar and order pretty much immediately, so that was awesome. The first thing I noticed after we sat down was that every single staff member seemed harried and overwhelmed. The plates of food were incredibly inconsistent. Some looked amazing, but others were stingy and poorly plated. Katie's was incredibly busy, but I am under the impression that they do this level of business every Sunday, so I would assume that the wait staff and kitchen would be better equipped to handle it. The food was a major disappointment. We ordered the chicken and waffles and the bacon-wrapped shrimp and grits. The chicken and waffles were just BAD. Flimsy, tasteless, cold waffle slices sat on either side of two bland, awful chicken strips that appeared to be from Church's. Seriously. They were that bad. No flavor. The fresh fruit that accompanied the chicken and waffles was mushy and inedible. The bacon-wrapped shrimp and grits were a little better. The shrimp itself was delicious, crisp and spicy, but the dish only included five medium-sized shrimp. The grits, which filled up the rest of the very large serving plate, were gluey. The biscuits tasted like a frozen, store-bought variety. The bottomless mimosas were the only good thing about the meal. They were $15 each, but we each had three (plus one for the road, given to us by the bartender). That made the cost worthwhile. All-in-all, we paid $75 (including tip) for a meal that I wouldn't serve to guests in my own home, much less charge money for. It was a disgrace. The only reason Katie's gets two stars from me instead of one is that the bartender was just that good. He worked frantically the entire time we were there, making drinks and serving food. He was friendly and nice, and did a great job handling the crush of orders. The tip was the only part of the bill that I didn't pay begrudgingly at the end of the meal. I always tip well, but he definitely earned it (and then some).
(2)C.Rose P.
I want to love Katies- I try to love Katies.... It needs to impress me. Everytime I've gone with high hopes, and leave horribly disappointed. The fries with feta sauce? Taste like vomit. My garden salad (that I had to special-order without meat) was awful- measly and wilted, with unusual surprises (such as a whole clove of garlic. Thanks, I was on a date) My dates salad- fine. Bottomless mimosas? A joke. She'll never refill your glass. The Sangria? My date actually did vomit. In their bathroom. Waited forever, over charged, under whelmed, and definite puking. Actually ruined our day of fun, we ended up at home on the couch. Good luck, next time.
(1)JJ S.
Can't believe I lived in MidCity for 10+ years and had never visited Katie's till I moved Uptown. Such a great spot for real Louisiana cooking and definitely a new addition for my list of NOLA-Newb destinations. Our server Morgan was friendly + efficient. Chargrilled oysters and crawfish beignet + Abita's restoration ale on draft was the perfect recipe for a Saturday in New Orleans. Looking forward to exploring the po-boy menu. Travis, the manager visited our table and recommended the crawfish beignet. Thank you Travis!
(5)David M.
We had not been to Katie's since the flood and boy am I glad we went back! The chargrilled oysters are - I'm not kidding - better than Drago's! The St. Louie is a hot poyboy with fried oysters, bacon, and melted provolone. It's heavenly! The Cajun Cuban is a ham. swiss, and cochon de lait take on the classic Cuban. Mine was a bit greasy and could have stood some Crystal Hot Sauce to cut that a bit but it was pretty good. The fries were crispy and very good. The onion rings were not quite great but not bad. It's an easy-going atmosphere and a nice place to be leisurely. They're down-home folks. Highly recommended by me, my wife, and my heart surgeon...
(4)Steven M.
Great lunch. I didn't have it but the guy next to me at the bar had the pasta stuffed lobster and it looked amazing. I had the hamburger steak, very good. Kind of a small restaurant for the size of the crowd. I guess if its good people don't mind waiting.
(5)De'Ana W.
The best Cajun Cuban ever! Crispy flaky gooey & delicious! About a 30 min wait but well worth the wait!
(5)Cole G.
I have been to Katie's two times now, and both times I have been extremely impressed. If you are on the fence between Katie's and another restaurant, then go to Katie's. That being said, I do have a handful of recommendations. First of all, I would recommend getting their early for dinner; this place tends to full up pretty quickly around seven. Secondly, the pizza is phenomenal. I'm not quite sure why, but Katie's has some of the best pizzas I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Everything else on the menu is extremely good too, but the pizza is perfect. As far as service, I have nothing bad to say. Both times our waiter/waitress was friendly and knowledgable. Overall, Katie's in easily one of my top 5 restraints in all of the greater New Orleans area. It's just an all around excellent place. I highly recommend it.
(5)Tiffany V.
Delicious. The seafood beignet was to die for. The stuffed shrimp and seafood pasta was great. I will return again.
(5)Carly C.
wow! What a lovely little gem in the heart of MidCity! Went to Katie's after a long day at the Louisiana Derby. The place was packed! We started with the garlic feta fries....oh my yum!! Tried the Louisiana Oysters...yum! We had a delicious pizza for the main entree. The pizza was very flavorful and the pizza combinations are very unique. There's something for everyone on the menu. I can't wait to go back!!!
(5)Margaret P.
Blackberry and jalapeno ribs were outstanding!
(5)K. R. C.
Upon seeing the spanish moss decorating the trees outside, I immediately knew I'd like this place. The drinks were clever and delicious (I loved the bubblegum lemon drop martini) and the rosemary grilled chicken was flavorful and moist. Our server was great- really friendly.
(5)Nuck T.
I rate restaurants based on 4 categories (giving a star for each). Atmosphere, Seating time, service, quality of food (temp, prep, taste). Ok, so Katie's get 2stars because of atmosphere & q.o.f. Even though my chicken was overcooked...that was the good...now the bad...wait staff sucked...seating didn't take long because it wasn't busy...I ordered the roasted chicken dinner which came with some type of sausage and mushrooms over sweet potato purée but when I got it, it was just a chicken breast with lettuce & tomatoes on the side. The waitress said she thought I wanted the cheaper one...lady, I pointed at the big sign on the wall with the menu. Anyway, if you just want some good food...I think you can get that at Katie's. but if you want a fully pleasurable dinner out...skip it!
(2)Megan K.
Ooooooh yummy! I'd give it five stars for taste but my hippie side doesn't like that everything is fried. But still oh so good! I'd recommend the soft-shell crab served over greek fries with truffle oil. The fries are smothered in the oil, feta, fresh tomatoes and garlic and the crab (now, I'm not a soft-shell crab expert) but it didn't have any of that weird funky guts on the inside- it was all good quality white crab meat! The red velvet cake is also great to finish up your meal with! Moist cake, not a huge portion. Just right! We didn't go during a busy time so it's hard to gauge how the service is during those times but our waiter was very friendly and our food came pretty quickly.
(4)Rick N.
Great food for first time. Bit noisy but outdoors dining woukd have been better fot us. Next time we'll do outdoor table. You wont leave hungry.
(4)Pee J.
Food and service good
(4)Patrick G.
Can't beat the brunch on Sunday! The Crawfish Frittata was awesome!
(5)Tracy N.
My wife and I have been trying to have dinner at Katie's for the last few months and the lines have been long. Yesterday we decided to take my mother in law to Katie's for lunch. What a great decision everything was fantastic. I had the St. Louie ( oysters., Swiss Cheese and bacon) Po-boy my wife the had the Cochon Cuban sandwich and my mother in law had the chicken club Po boy. Everything was delicious!!!!!! If you have no treated yourself to a meal at Katie's you are missing a true gem of New Orleans.
(4)Joseph B.
Katie's was a great little neighborhood spot that we had brunch at. The Mimosas were flowing, the price point was right and the food was redicilous! I had the crawfish stuffed beignets and they were great!
(4)Catie K.
I've been here a few times. The employees are very friendly, the pizza is good, and the brunch is even better. Can we say bottomless mimosas? The owner is out and about and asks about your experience. I came here after a particularly disappointing meal at Delachaise and it saved the evening.
(4)Simon B.
I used to frequent Katie's before the storm. Haven't been back since they reopened and just got home from there this evening. They were pretty busy when we got there around 8:30. The hostess was kind of strange and when we walked in she gave us a look, and sat us promptly, but didn't welcome us or ask us how we were doing, etc. No biggie, she sat us down and that's all you can really ask for. Our waitress was sweet, but didn't seem to know the menu too well. Things started off on the wrong foot when my girlfriend ordered a Blue Moon and after 10 minutes of waiting for it, the waitress came back and said that they were out. No big deal. She got a Stella Artois. We then ordered a half dozen chargrilled oysters and a BLT wedge salad for appetizers. Both were delicious. We also ordered a Lasanga and the Hula Girl pizza. They brought the entrees out and my first bite of Lasanga was great, then onto bite #2. Ice cold. I tried it again just to make sure that it wasn't just the ricotta cheese that was on the cold side. Nope. The ground beef was ice cold in the middle. I let the waitress know and she brought it back to the kitchen. Another 10 minutes go by, they bring me back the same Lasanga, which was slightly hotter than the first one, but honestly, still lukewarm. I run a restaurant and am not about to send my entree back the second time. I figured that they would get the hint and maybe offer us a round of drinks or a dessert, or ask me if I'd like something in place of the entree I originally ordered, but they did not. It was also really off-putting that the gentleman, who I presumed to be the owner, was walking around, visiting with each and every table, except ours. He was also working in the kitchen, and I'm sure he got wind that I had sent my entree back. He never checked up on us. He never asked me how everything was. He walked by my table three times and didn't ask me anything. If he had, I would have told him "Honestly, I've had better, and it was cold, and I'd like to get something else" but he didn't, and I didn't want to cause a huge stink over it. The Hula Girl pizza that my girlfriend got was delicious and pretty much perfect. I wound up eating that with her and got a box for my pasta, just to be polite. I will come back, based on the quality of the appetizers and the pizza. I'll just stay away from the pasta.
(2)Brian S.
We visited for lunch and left unsatisfied. Food was not hot. Biscuits were hard. Waffles were chewy and difficult to cut with a fork. Although we discussed with the manager, he seemed unconcerned. Maybe, lunch or dinner would be a better time to visit this place? I was unimpressed.
(1)David D.
Took my mom here for late mothers day dinner. She suggested pizza, I suggested Katie's since since seeing the place on triple d. My wife and I ordered the boudreux. I very much enjoyed it.my wife, not so much. Shes more of a traditionalist when it cones to pizza. I was actually amazed she has interest in the pizza to begin with. My mom, her boyfriend and my brother got two all time classics, one adding ham. This is where it got interesting. One classic, the crust was burnt. It was still good. Until you ate the one with the crust that wasn't burnt. That pizza was really amazing. That is what i came here for. Over all the pizza is pretty good. excellent crust, very good sauce(could use more), tons of stretchy cheese. If they can learn to take the pizza's out at the right time it would be amazing all the time. As it is, it seems very inconsistent. Potato skins were very good as well. We will return to try other menu items.
(3)Lindsay A.
Katie's reminds me of two of my favorite old haunts in Richmond Virginia. It is a nice neighborhood restaurant that upon entering you may not expect much food-wise, but are really taken aback when you actually get your meal. Our server David (or is it Nathan? Quite honestly he reminded me of Crispin Glover.) was very sweet and attentive. He brought us our free onion rings from our Yelp check-ins with little to no trouble. He also warned me from ordering too much food, which was very helpful because I always end up with a ton of leftovers. The people at my table had house salads, eggplant fries, and stuffed lobster. I could not believe that they had stuffed lobster on special for lunch! I had the crab cakes appetizer. Being from a small town on the Chesapeake Bay and growing up with a mom who makes the BEST, I am very picky and a rather harsh critic when it comes to crab cakes. These were fantastic! (My mom's still win, but these are pretty dang tasty.) They were fried, but the inside was a creamy crab mixture with no real added filler and then topped with a tasty remoulade and extra crabmeat. Delicious. I tasted the eggplant fries and they were delightful as well. The homemade ranch dressing was creamy and rich although it seemed that my companions' salads were drowning in it. My only real complaint was the onion rings, which looked spectacular but didn't really stand up on their own. They needed ketchup or some of that awesome ranch to help them along. Overall it was a very tasty and filling Saturday lunch. I also appreciated that they did not rush us along after we had finished our meals and we were still chatting. After all the rave reviews of brunch, I will have to check that out one Sunday. I know that I will be back to Katie's in the near future.
(5)Melissa B.
I've eaten brunch at Katie's twice and I'm not overly impressed. However, it's a cool spot and the food is good. It's pretty average in my opinion but a nice spot to go to with friends for brunch. I love the idea of bottomless mimosa's and sangria but I was so disappointed that my mimosa was more OJ than champagne! I just felt like I'd ordered bottomless OJ and that's not what I had in mind. I will say...I do enjoy their charbroiled oysters and their bartender is adorable and so sweet! And did I mention that manager. She's a DOLL! I'm looking forward to maybe stopping in for their Tuesday $20 steak night. Hopefully that's a better experience. All and all....I'd say try it out but don't expect to rave about it when you leave.
(3)Mel G.
The food was delicious! It is a cozy, outgoing place. Great for get togethers and casual, fun dates! I really loved that the chef came around and asked how everyone was enjoying their meals - it really adds to the ambiance. I highly recommend and plan on returning soon! As an FYI - I went for dinner on a Saturday night. We waited about 30 minutes for a table but it was totally worth it. Good drinks at the bar as you wait.
(5)Joseph E.
Gravy Fries were great as was the Cajun Cuban. The Onion Rings however were not - they were better. Great little lunch spot or neighborhood hangout.
(4)Jeff C.
What is there to say about Katie's that Lyndsey Y. won't put in her review. This was her first trip and my second, first being in 2004 with some friends from the Hash House Harriers. Which is kind of funny since today before we left I ran into the person who suggested we go to Katie's back then. Sunday brunch was still going on so while they did not have onion rings on hand, the brunch menu was filled with plenty of choices. I am a simple person so I went with Steak and Eggs with a side of hash browns. Now I'm kind of picky when it comes to eggs. I've had bad eggs almost every time I end up eating the complementary breakfast in a hotel on business trips because I have to catch an early flight. It's simple: Scrambled and not runny. They came out with just the right done-ed-ness and the steak was in that nice range of medium - medium well. No need to ruin it with ketchup. Okay maybe a smidge of A-1, but I like A-1. (Don't judge me.) It was enough to feel full without that "bloated over-ate and then go walking in the sun all day at the Earth Day festival" feeling. Which is good because I was about to spend the next 4 hours walking around in the sun for the Earth Day Festival. I'll give you one word about service: Sametria One more: Awesome. She's a total sweetheart, if I didn't know better I would have thought she and Lynds were BFFs by the way they were getting along. Heck, even on the way out we got to have a chat with (I think) Scottie's mom who checked to make sure we enjoyed everything. You tell me, how do you not like a place where you get to meet one of the owner's mother? I mean, are there people that heartless in the world not to forgive a mistake and say it was anything less than great? Hell no. It's even easier to say we enjoyed everything since today confirmed my memories of that first visit so many years ago. Hopefully, I won't wait 7 years for the next visit. And next time there will be onion rings.
(5)Ciji J.
Food was pretty good. Service was great
(4)Jillian K.
we chose new orleans for our honeymoon solely so we could come to katies. we had such a memorable experience last time. This time it was the owner that ultimately made our experience a bad one. Our server was busy but genuine. Lori answered all of our questions and provided prompt service. We ordered the fries with debris gravy. It was a huge portion and very tasty! Their gumbo was fully loaded with just the right amount of kick. My husband chose the legend which he couldn't finish because it was so massive! I picked the remmy stack. Unfortunately it was smothered in a sauce that was so overpowering and distasteful that I could not eat another bite. Lori quickly cleared my plate and I decided to hold out for dessert. When we got the bill my uneaten stack was on it. We eventually spoke to the owner. She did not introduce herself. She rudely explained that it was "not our fault that you did not sample the sauce before ordering" and refused to take it off our bill reasoning that "if you don't pay for it then I have to". I can guarantee my meal does not cost her what it would cost me but it was costing her our return business. She asked "well didn't you get dessert?" (Yes we ordered some and it was on the bill) she offered to discount it though the prices were not the same. I repeated that I had eaten one bite of the stack and that it was taken away. She eventually took care of our dessert albeit begrudgingly (which was cheaper than the stack) and returned our bill in silence.
(1)Aleatha M.
Fabulous. Came with two friends. Started with drinks at the bar. Drinks and service was great. Went to our table. Nice friendly waitress. We ordered a crawfish beignet and the eggplant sticks. OMG was the crawfish delish. I ordered the iceberg wedge. Just yummy and brought back many memories. Also ordered the Boudreaux pizza. My friends ordered the make it yourself pasta. Veal Marsala. And chicken marinara. The pizza was crispy and smokey. I loved it as did my friends. The veal was outstanding and cooked perfect. Next time I will get that. The chicken was good but I liked the pizza and Veal better. The wait staff was superb and pleasant. Atmosphere very enjoyable. I will defiantly be back!!!!
(5)Scott N.
get here early!!!! i've been on sundays for brunch and it's pretty killer. i'm a sucker for "anything benedict" and the fried oyster benedict is the shit. you just have to get passed the service b/c it is pretty damn busy every sunday. plus, it's probably better to sit at a table b/c everyone is gettin toe up and the bartenders are constantly busy making drinks. the grits are good and the hash browns are more like home fries. i'm getting the eggs cochon next time. there's bottomless sangria/mimosas/bloody marys on sunday as well so you can tie one on if that's your fancy.
(4)Bijan R.
It looked like they had some good things on the menu, but I wasn't a huge fan of my cocoon de lait and shrimp po boy or the garlic feta fries.
(3)Jimmie B.
I love looking for great places to eat in New orleans on the web and then taking my bike and exploring this wonderful city to find them. I do this a lot!! i finally made my way to Katie's and BOY am i glad i did. The food and service was some of the best the city has to offer. My waiter was great and even the Chef came out to check on us. We were in town for the UL bowl game. He noticed the red shirts we were all wearing and came to wish us luck. We started out with the Jenny fries which were off the chart awesome. We all had different poboys and they were all great. Can't wait to go back with more friends!!!
(5)Michelle B.
Everything looked good -- the interior, the friendly wait staff and the menu -- and when the menu is hard to choose from, I ask the waiter. "What do you eat here?" He said the BBQ ribs, so I ordered the half rack. Whoa! Tender, fall off the bone, well-done short ribs covered in a thick, tangy sauce. A side salad with a spicy balsamic dressing with two sides of mixed vegetables and potato salad made for the perfect meal. A nice touch -- the owner came over to thank us for returning since we showed up an hour before they opened and had to sit in our car until 11 a.m. Everything everyone else ordered looked great as well. The pizzas and fries that went to other tables were delectable-looking. A local took us, so we wouldn't have found it on our own. If you find it, go back several times!
(5)J M.
Let me tell you this is my first visit back to Katies since before the storm, Scott Craig has done a great job with the Menu and service, my best experience on a my yearly return trip to see friends, place was crowded because of the holidays and they sat us fairly quickly (party of 2) service was efficient and friendly never felt that they were rushing me to turn a table. Now to the most important part, OK so I only tried 3 things and they were from excellent to fantastic. Gumbo was good I just needed to add some salt and it was perfect, I actually preferred this as many time to much salt is place on this type of dish. Charbroiled Oysters were Fantastic in my book in par of better than Dragos, great mixture of flavors and the Parmesan did a great job of furnishing the dish, love these. Now for my WOW moment the Cochon De Lait was fantastic from the first crunch of the bread to the best pork I ever tasted it melted in your mouth. Great Job Scott, hopefully I will get to see you on my next trip, congratulations, Yes I'm from your Parkway tavern days and you have not seem me a lot of years. Best of luck man you got a great place!
(5)Kelley M.
I have my coworkers to thank for turning me on to delicious local eateries that I hadn't discovered on my own. See, I am a repeat offender. If I find a place that I like, I tend to return again and again, missing out on other delicious opportunities. I guess I just feel that if I know what's good, why bother chancing someplace else. Well, that being said, since first discovering Katie's about a month and a half ago, I have been there four times. I told you--repeat offender! The food at Katie's is delicious! The menu offers an assortment of local favorites like poboys, muffalettas, charbroiled oysters, and gumbo, as well as variety of salads, sandwiches, and specialty pizzas. I highly recommend the crab cakes. Listed as an appetizer, I order the crab cakes as my main course. The crab cakes are tasty and filling--most importantly, they are made with lump crabmeat with little to no fillers. The muffaletta is MONSTROUS and delicious; you will be more than satisfied ordering the "half". Although I have yet to try a specialty pizza, my friends have given those rave reviews (especially the Boudreaux). *Tip: Katie's also offers a number of great daily specials. Tuesday is all you can eat catfish. Wednesday offers a steak special. Thursday is $10 pizza night. Friday and Saturday feature fresh fish. Sunday offers a famous brunch that includes endless sangria or mimosas. Fun fact: Katie's was recently featured on an episode of the Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. I love that despite Katie's 'celebrity' it has retained its local charm. Katie's is a great place for locals and visitors. I have been to Katie's with the boy, with friends, with coworkers, and with family. The atmosphere is welcoming and the food is delicious. It is a must try! Final thoughts--service is great and street parking is ample.
(5)Robyn S.
I love this little neighborhood place. There is usually a wait but I take that as a sign that people love it and keep coming back!
(4)Elizabeth L.
Round two for the gruntled brunchers...it's still on the top of our list! I had the crabby eggs: two English muffins, two completely delicious crabcakes, and two poached eggs. My only wish was that the eggs had been slightly less cooked, but, that's a personal preference. Oh, yes, and I HAD to have another lemon ricotta pancake! Brent had another great omelette, as did Susan. Harry had an egg breakfast, I believe. All superb. It was a bit more crowded this time than last, and the wait staff was spread a bit more thin. I hope this isn't a trend! I'm in agreement with H.N., another reviewer of Katie's: I almost wish no one else would learn of the fabulousness of this neighborhood dining establishment!
(5)L. A. W.
My first impression of the menu was that it was a little on the pricey side for what is served. As I looked around, I noticed that they do have daily specials that are pretty reasonable. I had the fried crawfish salad and "el hubs" had the Boudreaux Pizza. Both were pretty good. There are several things I would like to come back to try, like "the barge, " which is enough fried seafood for 2 people!!! I will make sure to visit again and try their all you can eat catfish on Tuesdays, too!!!
(3)Sia K.
Not impressed. My friends and I went here (bad decision) after watching Bridesmaids (good decision). I thought the 30 min wait for a table meant that it might be a good place. I was wrong. We had an odd waiter... among social awkwardness and rehearsed one-liners, one of those that doesn't write down the order (2 nights after watching that new sitcom with a non-writing waiter, I had de ja vu). So of course, he forgets my salad, then forgets my order. Why don't you just write down the order? If you like Russian roulette, you will like this place. The dishes either come out way oversized... or way undersized. Tasty... or completely drab. Maybe if they reduced the menu to only the things they are good at, they might be more consistent. As for me, I don't like playing this game when I'm paying someone to cook my meal. 2 hours later, we paid the bill. So, not exactly the best service. Our party was only 6 people, so it's not like we were huge. Especially when you consider only 5 of us were served.
(1)David C.
Katie's has been a frequent stop for me when in New Orleans but usually for lunch or late night eating. This morning, my wife and I were leaving to go home and decided on brunch. I ordered the steak and eggs. It comes with a side and fruit salad. The steak was about a 6 oz. ribeye which I ordered medium-rare with eggs over-easy. Service was excellent and our meal was delivered promptly despite the fact that the restaurant and bar were at full capacity. Biting into the steak I was amazed. It was char-grilled to perfection, tender and sooo flavorful. Completely unlike most breakfast steaks you get. I daresay this steak was better than many I've had at high-end chop houses! The eggs were perfect. While the hashbrowns were OK, I am not a fan. They were quartered new potatoes with a batter that was sugared. Hashbrowns shouldn't be sweet! Overall a tremendous experience gastronomically. Katie's usually has a lot of specialty dishes off the menu (Check the chalkboards at the doorways), but if you're there for breakfast/brunch - get the steak & eggs!
(5)Jay n.
This is a great little neighborhood restaurant and bar in the mid-city area of New Orleans. They have a great menu - you can find nearly anything you like on this menu. Specialty pizzas......wow, just check out the menu to see things on a pizza you never imagined. I had the traditional shrimp po-boy, dressed with mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles on french bread. Damn!! This was a great sandwich. Their onion rings are AWESOME, and the fries are very, very good. Service was perfect. We were seated by the mother of the owner, and then met Scott on the way out - very nice guy. With a menu like this, he can make it anywhere. Scott, why not open a restaurant in the Chicago area? You'll start with one 'regular' customer. Great place, try it!!!
(5)George V.
All I can say is NOT! Are you people drinking the Kool-Ade or what? You must have burned your taste buds on the 'pizza'. Ok, so now I'll be objective: Cute - YES! Neighborhoody - YES! Good Service - No (nice servers... yes, good service... no) Good Food - Never been that hungry I guess Price - For what you get... Quality - In automobile terms... this place is a Yugo Suggestion - drop back 15 yards and punt
(1)Elizabeth B.
The bartender was very rude, and our server was aloof--he acted annoyed when I asked if he recommended one of their specialty cocktails. I had the catfish poboy which had only one thin piece of fish that didn't even reach the end of the bread, and the rice in the gumbo was hard. The basil blackberry margarita was the only good thing about this place.
(1)Mike J.
Best Pizza in Town.
(5)Phillip N.
We loved this place. We went to it after Endymion and it was great. They had charbroiled oysters that you have to have with any meals. In addition, their catfish was the best with the gravy.
(5)Derek R.
I really like Katie's! It is typical NOLA. A quaint little restaurant in the middle of a neighborhood with excellent food. They have great lunches! Try the pizza...The pizza dough is light and buttery and their pizzas are some of the best that I've had. Try the Boudreaux (with the cochon de lait) or the Shrimp & Artichoke. Both ROCK! Great sandwiches too! Try the cochon de lait or Cuban pressed sandwiches. Very tasty!! And for dessert, try the white chocolate bread pudding and you can't go wrong. Mmmm good!
(4)Karen S.
I've been three times since they reopened. Food has been inconsistent. First time was the best. The draught beer is not kept cold enough. On the last visit, the experience was so poor I may never go back. We went too early ~ 5:30 pm and the should not have been open for business. One waiter, way too busy for one waiter and I'm not quite sure what was going on in the kitchen. They need to get their $@#* together if they want to survive.
(2)Mia S.
I've been to both brunch on Sunday and lunch on a regular old Wednesday. Brunch (November 2014): Very busy, crowded, etc. Put your name on a list and wait. We got some bloody marys at the bar while we waited which were perfect, just a little too full so we kinda made a mess trying to leave the bar. The bartender also seemed a little overwhelmed but it was super busy so I don't blame her. We also ended up getting 2 more bloody marys each so I would highly recommend the bottomless bloody mary/mimosa option! There were 3 of us and we all split the Breakfast Pizza and Scotie's Special Breakfast. It was the perfect amount to split both of these 3-ways and we had some pizza leftover (only because we were too full to eat it). Both dishes were seriously amazing. I was hesitant about a "breakfast" pizza but it was so good. Seriously, get it. Lunch (yesterday): It wasn't too busy. They're doing renovations to the building right now but are still open. It was just two of us and we got seated immediately around noon. It started to get more crowded once we had been sitting a little while. Our waiter was fabulous. Very nice and efficient. They don't have sweet tea, but he did suggest an Arnold Palmer which was good. Special of the day was drum fish with crab meat and veggies and it was verrrrry good. Wish I had gotten that. Instead I went with what sounded and looked really good which was The Legend Poboy. I was really disappointed with this and I'm probably the only one. This poboy was SO GREASY. I filled up 3 napkins with grease and the bottom of the french bread bun was still soggy. I am NOT the kind of person who takes napkins to greasy pizza. I am into fried food, junk food, even greasy food. But this, I'm telling you, it was dripping in grease. I've gotten cochon de lait poboys at Po-Boy Fest before (maybe even from Katie's...honestly I can't remember where they were from) and none of them have ever been this greasy. The meat had a good taste, the shrimp was great, but I could not get past that grease. Aside from the greasy poboy, I will definitely be back. I think it was a fluke or maybe I'm just being dramatic but that grease was the only downside. They have great drinks, very decent pricing, it's a cute little neighborhood spot and the food is delicious. TL;DR: Brunch is amazing, get the bottomless drink option. TRY THE BREAKFAST PIZZA. Lunch is also great, less crowded than brunch and check out their daily specials.
(4)Jill M.
Came in for lunch during a recent trip, and was not disappointed. The crawfish beignets were delicious, and not what you'd expect. I shared that, and had the Remmy Stack as my entree, and it was way more than enough. I'll be back!
(4)Robert M.
My favorite New Orleans spot, especially for Sunday brunch. Don't dare come here without trying the crawfish beignet. I recommend extra jalapeño aioli because it's amazing. Also, the Eggs Cochon are really good at brunch, but it's hard to go wrong with anything you order here whether it be brunch, lunch, or dinner.
(5)E H.
The seafood beignet was the greatest food I have ever eaten.. It's been two years since my experience, and I still feel that way. My mouth will forever miss New Orleans for that combination of flavors. Thank you for changing the way I look at food! Because of you, I finally understand foodies. Staff was great, long lunchtime line and worth the wait!
(5)Laura S.
Katie's is one of the best restaurants I have tried! Their crawfish beignets are the best, MUST HAVE! and their poboys are really good- tried the crab meat one and loved it! The server was really nice and the service really good! Totally would come back again
(5)Mike C.
I have been patronizing Katie's since early 1999, back in my days of being employed by the City of NOLA. It is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the city and has never left me anything but completely satiated after every visit. It is also one of my go to spots for out of town guests who are looking for that quintessential neighborhood restaurant as it has that uniquely local neighborhood feel, but features more than enough typical New Orleans' favorites. Owner Scot Craig has his finger on the pulse of New Orleanians' appetites. Following Hurricane Katrina, Katie's remained closed until March 2010, and I was fearful that they were not going to re-open. However, not only did they come back, but they came back with a vengeance. With an upgraded décor, menu & food offerings, including wood fired pizzas, Katie's was able to transcend from a solid neighborhood restaurant to one of the very best casual restaurants that New Orleans has to offer. They even offer a dynamite Sunday brunch from 9:00-3:00 and feature local offerings such as Katie's Famous Grillades & Grits, crawfish beignets, Terranova Sausage Frittata, crawfish frittatas and Eggs Cochon. Some of my favorite dishes, all of which I have tried many times, are as follows APPETIZERS: OVER-THE-TOP ONION RINGS: Free with my Yelp Check in ($7.95 value) These thick cut / hand battered rings are delish; especially with the remoulade sauce they are served with. CHEESE FRIES: It's the cheddar / mozzarella blend of cheese that sets these fries apart from other places. Try it with the debris (roast beef) gravy for a real treat. JAY'S CHARGRILLED OYSTERS: These are the real deal. Served piping hot and slathered in a buttery / garlicky / cheesy sauce; these oysters can hold their own with anyone's offerings. PO-BOYS: THE BARGE: Made with New Orleans' own Gendusa Bakery's French bread, this "whole loaf" po-boy is piled high with fried shrimp, oysters & catfish; and feeds 2-4 people. THE ST. LOUIE: Piled high with fresh Louisiana fried oysters, the St. Louie adds melted provel cheese and bacon for a unique New Orleans experience with a Missouri twist. FRIED GREEN TOMATO & SHRIMP REMOULADE: This po-boy features lightly breaded slices of fired green tomatoes that allows the flavor of the tomatoes to not be overshadowed by the breading. Paired with the fresh Gulf (of Mexico) shrimp and remoulade sauce, this is a serious contender. CRAB CAKE PO-BOY: Nothing can ruin a crab cake quicker than a ratio of bread crumbs to crab meat that is too high. Fear not, as Katie's does it right, as you can see the crab meat in every bite. COCHON DE LAIT (shredded pork): Talk about tender. This juicy, melt in your mouth pork will have you coming back for more. THE CRABBY COUPLE: My 2nd favorite sandwich. Not one, but two deliciously fried soft shelled crabs, each served on it's own pistolette. THE LEGEND: My favorite po-boy. This behemoth is crafted by using the end cut of the French bread. The bread is then hollowed out and the inside is stuffed chock full of succulent cochon de lait and buttery BBQ shrimp. It's the equivalent of 2 sandwiches in one, and you can rest assured that you aint getting this anywhere else. ENTREES: I almost always opt for one of the daily specials, as they usually feature fresh seafood offerings and/or pasta combos. However, the regular menu entrees are all solid. ROSEMARY GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST: If you have to eat healthy, and I don't recommend doing that while you are at Katie's, try this entrée. Even though the chicken is healthy, it is succulent, juicy & seasoned just right. PIZZAS: All pizzas are made fresh to order and are fired over a "Brooklyn style stone". The hand tossed pizza dough is approximately 12" and is topped with mozzarella and Provel cheese. For those not in the know, provel cheese is a white processed cheese that is very popular in Saint Louis cuisine. It's a combination of cheddar, Swiss, and provolone cheeses and is rarely used outside of St. Louis; which gives Katie's pizzas a very unique (delicious) flavor. THE ATCHAFALAYA: I highly recommend this favorite of mine pizza to everyone, especially tourists, as nowhere other than New Orleans can you get a pizza topped with roasted garlic, sautéed shrimp, oysters, crabcakes, crawfish, tri-colored bell peppers and tabasco sauce. Uniquely New Orleans and absolutely delicious, with a spicy kick. THE IBERVILLE: Vegetarians (Not me) can opt fir this rich pizza as it features grilled eggplant, fresh spinach, red onions, fresh basil, feta and a garlic butter cream reduction. THE BOUDREAUX: My 2nd favorite pizza is loaded with cochon de lait (shredded pork), roasted garlic, fresh spinach, red onions, scallions and a garlic butter cream reduction. I have never seen a pizza like it and it is uniquely Katie's. Finish up with the house made white chocolate bread pudding or a slice of cake from Debbie Does Doberge and you'll be a fan forever!
(5)Sophia B.
Damn awesome brunch! Bottomless drinks, great food and bottomless mimosas. We waited over 2 hours for a table but worth the wait!! Had chargrilled oysters with bacon spinach, chicken and andouille gumbo and crisp soft shell crabs. Best gumbo in NOLA!!
(5)Stephanie B.
DELICIOUS! I heard about Katie's on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives a while back. My husband and I thought we'd try it while honeymooning in NOLA. SO glad we did! We had 2 half salads, 1 Scottie's Special with fries, and 1 Hot Roast Beef and Gravy with fries. All I can say is YUM!!! If you can't find a parking spot on the street- which we couldn't- there is a parking lot just for Katie's patrons on Telemach St in between Iberville St and Bienville St!
(5)Lizzads M.
This place is amazing! I have been a handful of times for brunch and I am never disappointed. The food is spot on. The service is great. The all you can drink mimosa, sangria and Bloody Mary option just made it that much better. the added up stairs seating is the icing on the cake. It has cut down the wait time tremendously. I have had a number of thing in the menu and I can not say any were not worth trying. Love this place!
(5)Matt R.
I like Katie's... it's one of those quaint and cozy shotgun house restaurant conversions; a design theme that is very much en vogue right now in NOLA. They have a nice bar in which to wait for your table and a pleasant dining room, despite the close quarters with other guests. My top items at Katie's are the garlic feta fries and The Barge!! The Barge is a giant, table sized poboy for four or more. The fried shrimp and oysters we've ordered on The Barge are good enough and not overflowing, but the presentation is great! The chef rings a bell announcing that The Barge is en route from the kitchen to it's final destination... it's a mouth-watering sight. Other notable goodies are the char-grilled oysters and the crawfish beignets. Both above average in taste. BOTTOM LINE: Go with friends and get The Barge!!
(4)Elizabeth E.
Came to Katie's at lunch time on a Friday and was seated within 10-15 mins. Jenny's Garlic Feta Fries were very tasty. Just the right amounts of feta & bell peppers. And can you go wrong with garlic buttercream reduction? I don't think so! Haha. I had the crab cake poboy and was very pleased. I anticipated a high bread to crab cake ratio, but was proved wrong. There was crab in every bite. VERY good! Also tasted the Cajun Cuban and found it good as well. I eyed everything coming out of the kitchen that others had ordered and it all looked delicious. Looking forward to coming back and trying more! (Especially the oysters.)
(5)Aimee L.
Chargrilled Oysters is all I have to say. Wish we had places in Houston that can cook up a batch like these! Katie's isn't far from the French Quarter where we stayed so that was nice. Luckily we were able to get parking right by the restaurant. We got there around 11:30 and got the last table before they went on a wait. The service was friendly and fast. The food was delicious and hearty!! Between the 3 of us, we ordered the half dozen of chargrilled oysters. Big mistake. Should have gone for the full dozen it was that good. For entree we ordered the crabcake poboy with fried shrimp and the fried green tomato with shrimp poboy. The poboys were sooooo good especially the crabcake poboy. The bread, the filling, the condiment all worked great together to make for a stellar sandwich. Great spot for lunch!!
(5)Leesa F.
I was really hungry and ready to devour Sunday brunch by the time we were sitting at Katie's! When I looked at the menu I saw bottomless mimosas for $15.. What a deal! I wasn't quite ready for that this morning so I only ordered one. I arrived a little later than my boyfriend who had already ordered crab cakes and andouille cheese grits. The crab cakes were good but deep friend and dried out along the edges. But those grits.. Amazing! So delicious. Instead of ordering entrées we did a few other smaller items: oysters slessinger, fruit and a bowl of gumbo. The gumbo was top notch and the oysters were on point! A cup of fruit just sounded refreshing but I was disappointed.. It was 1/2 lettuce! I brought it up with our server and it was corrected immediately! The one thing I would like to see a change in is the mimosas- they are pre-mixed (which I understand) but there is way to much orange juice in them! Maybe I just had a bad batch. With that said, I will be back and I cannot wait to try the lemon ricotta pancakes!
(4)Ryan M.
I'm really torn on my rating here, i wish I could do half-stars sometimes because three seems like not quite enough and four is more praise than I'd like to give. Today was my first time trying out Katies despite all the rave I've heard about it for years. I called in an order for pickup and the wait was about twenty minutes, cool. Since I live pretty much right up the street, I left at the twenty minute mark but none of this is relavent. I walk in and there's at least four staff members huddled near the entrance and i was greeted by none. Always needing to be greeted is not that big of a deal to me, but when I make eye contact with at least three staff, all of which seen me walk in and not be acknowledged, can leave a bit of distaste of the experience. I make my way to the bar to pick up my order. It's ready, I sign, i tip, i leave. I got home and opened the box carrying a crab cake poboy with an order of onion rings. Initially, I was like 'wtf' at the onion rings, i counted six and felt it was a bit skimp, but I quickly got over that. The onion rings were very tasty and the poboy was satisfactory, nothing that blew me away and had me feeling like I had to have it again. The meal was quite filling and i appreciate feeling like I got my money's worth. I mean, twenty bucks on a poboy and onion rings, i better be full. I'll probably come back again to try the bread pudding, it looked really good and I'm always on the hunt for the best bread pudding in the city.
(3)Michelle B.
Rushed service. Crawfish beignet was not a beignet at all but a cheese calzone with some fishy crawfish in it. The grits were really tasty. The baked oysters are incredibly delicious. Lots of garlic and butter. Wish the bread was better. It tasted like a cheap grocery store baguette.
(3)Jodie G.
One of my most favorite places to eat in New Orleans! Chef Jonathan made me the prettiest and most delicious seared Tuna Salad today :) and the tuna was grilled exactly the way I wanted it, seared on the outside, rare but slightly warm in the middle. If you haven't been to Katie's yet you need break whatever plans you have and come here instead :)
(5)Mike C.
I very rarely give 5 stars but I have to because of the food!! Guy Fieti agrees, he has been there and raves about it. I have to start with the chargrilled oyster, I've tried them at several different places this place by far has the best! Second the blueberry ribs! Yes I know your saying blueberries and ribs!?! Well guess what it is awesome!!! They are spot on. Then we tried the Cuban it is very good and huge onion rings. We also had sweet potato fries with a hot pepper sauce and I think I ate the whole plate, even though I was supposed to split with my bride. Tried my daughters hamburger and I think they used same flame as oysters. It was delicious! Crispy on outside, charbroiled and pink on the inside! This has to be in your top five places to go in NOLA!!!! Service was very good and friendly as well! Did not have to wait to long to sit and or get our food and drinks! Loved it!!
(5)Nathalie T.
I love this restaurant and the vibe it gives off. The staff are very kind and were happy to wait on my boyfriend and I. I ordered the shrimp quesadillas that by far exceeded my expectations. My favorite part were the oysters; however, they were super small and pricy. Highly recommend though!
(3)L. S.
I've been to Katie's for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Not once have I been disappointed. They have the best chargrilled oysters in mid city and I would argue the best in the city. So juicy, perfect smoky flavor, and garlic butter left in the shells for dipping the bread. Try them and tell me I'm wrong. I dare you.
(5)Michaela A.
Cute neighborhood restaurant. I've lived in New Orleans for three years and I cannot believe anyone has mentioned this mid-city gem to me! I had been planning on going to Crescent Pie and Sausage Company when I read that it had closed and in my search for some comfort food and preferably something containing bacon, I found Katie's and their Oysters Slessinger - with bacon and spinach and the most delicious creamy provolone sauce. I also tried a cup of the chicken and andouille gumbo. Mmm Mmm I will be back very soon to try more gastronomic delights!. They offer pizza and burgers and many more entrees. Today the sun was shining so I joined other diners outside at the cute tables and enjoyed the charm of a neighborhood gem. Good service - had to wait a little as it was a busy lunchtime period, but very friendly. I will be back soon.
(4)Jen J.
First time in NOLA and came here first. Food was great, server Lori was helpful, and I left full without breaking my bank. Would definitely recommend and eat here again. Even items for my vegetarian friends.
(4)Justene A.
I wasn't too impressed with this place. The poboys weren't great and there are definitely better in other restaurants. My waiter was not very welcoming at all. He didn't tell us any specials, but told another table everything about the restaurant. He seemed very curt with us as well. Finally, we did opt to sit outside because there was limited space and the flies were horrific! Not really the restaurants fault, but perhaps a fly trap or two wouldn't hurt!
(3)Jackie D.
Like any true southern lady, I love grits. It's not always the first thing I order at a restaurant for breakfast but this was a special day. A day that gravy was needed. A day that fried food was needed. A day that grits needed to be somehow combined with these two requirements. A day that a Bloody Mary was needed at the exact moment I walked in the door of a restaurant. (Ok, so I had a needy hangover - I blame Buffalo Trace). When I found out that Katie's could satiate all of these needs and more, and offer a $15 all you can drink Bloody Mary, mimosa, or sangria option, I was ready to jump in head first...after a 45 minute wait of course. At first I was discouraged. My tummy was grumbling, my head was pounding, and my nose was leading me very quickly toward the hangry tunnel. Thankfully, a seat opened up at the bar within moments and to my surprise, you can actually order the full menu at the bar! SCORE! After my friend arrived and I was 2 Bloody Mary's into the healing process, I saw it. The Chicken or The Egg. The all-encompassing dish of 2 poached eggs, a fried chicken breast served on top of grits and COVERED IN GRAVY. At that point the other specials and menu items didn't matter, all that mattered was the amount of time it took for this dish to get in my belly. Thankfully again, the bar and kitchen staff at Katie's rocks and they got me the food that I needed quickly and kept the drinks flowing in the meantime. When I took my first bite of The Chicken or The Egg, my pain in the brain completely transformed into the pleasure in the brain. The grits were the creamiest I've ever had, filled with butter and heavy cream and all of the so bad/so good crew, almost as creamy as a mashed potato. Atop the grits was the super crunchy fried chicken, cooked to ideal juiciness, begging to be dipped. BUT WHAT TO DIP IT IN? Gravy?! Perfectly cooked poached egg yolk?! Grits?! The struggle is real, but the answer is ALL OF THE ABOVE. So I dipped the contents of my perfect hangover plate until I couldn't dip anymore and my plate was clean and happy. At that moment I knew, everything was right with the world again. Thank you, Katie's, for transforming my day and making my belly VERY happy - I'll be back to try the Oysters Benedict or the Soft Shell special next time.
(5)Angel H.
Everybody said try the craw fish beignet and I was not impressed I actually had the seafood beignet and did not like the frozen shrimp that was in it and I did not like that mayonnaise sauce on the top had the oysters Salinger's and they were pretty good did not like the crab cakes. Very clean place service was outstanding
(2)Emily L.
Best grilled oysters in the city, hands down. The Sunday brunch is delightful, especially the lemon zest pancakes. Great for outdoor seating. A little pricy for a neighborhood spot, but really tasty. Sometimes the service is terrible, especially when they're busy.
(4)Martha S.
Awesome little joint. A little pricey. Bottomless mimosas were reasonably priced and generous. Had the lemon ricotta pancakes and they were perfect. Pancakes are easy to mess up. It was a little warm inside but we were sat by the door and it was 95 outside. The little old lady folding napkins and "directing traffic" was cracking me up. She was definately in charge! Lots of charm in here.
(4)James W.
Katie's is always a GREAT. My family loves to eat here weekly. I also do business meetings here over lunch. I have discovered that both locals and out of town folks enjoy the experience. I love the Pizza, Ribs, Lasagna and Oysters Slessinger. The portions are BIG so be aware. Don't be surprised if Chef Scott visits your table. The family feel and quality is what keeps me coming back for more.
(5)Thad B.
Katie's rocks. The service is stupendous and the food is fabulous. This is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. I remember a time when there were many many neighborhood haunts like Katie's. Katie's is a must go. this place is simply a New Orleans gem.
(5)Sabrina H.
Plenty of options to choose from! Has unique foods from crawfish beignets to build your own pastas to pizzas and poboys. My friends and I had to look at the menu for about ten minutes before knowing what we wanted. Ordered the crawfish beignet which was really delicious. I had the catfish which was okay. My friends had the shrimp pizza and a roast beef poboy which looked tasty. Had a good time here, would definitely go back if I'm ever in the area.
(4)Alan S.
This place is cute with good food, but a little pricy for a neighborhood restaurant (though on par with New Orleans prices). The Bourdreux pizza was pretty good and crawfish beignet was amazing, but very rich (great for sharing). You could do a date on the cheep here and get out for under $20 a person while eating good food if you don't drink. However, you can easily drop $100 for two people as well. So just be aware!
(4)Aimee B.
Everything is great at Katie's--I mean everything, but I dream about their pizzas! You have to try one! Don't order wine here--their pours are ridiculously tiny. Get a beer or cocktail instead.
(5)Kristopher A.
Crawfish Beignet is one of best dishes in NOLA! Oyster Slessinger, Stuffed Lobster, The Legend all among my favorites.
(5)Lauren D.
Katie's is amazing and always aims to please. Their Food is outstanding and their prices are completely reasonable. I come here often and have samples almost everything on the menu. Brunch is a sure-fire winner and their Oyster Benedict is to-die-for delicious. Keep up the amazing work!!!
(5)Eff M.
I'm probably prejudiced: we were on our way back to Atlanta, it was raining cats and dogs, I was hungry and it was Sunday brunch. So, I was delighted when the guy who'd told me we'd be waiting for nearly an hour rescued us (after less than 15 minutes) by setting up a new table in the front. [I don't know the guy's name, but he's a twin - his brother was at the bar - and I know this because I unabashedly watched him flirt with the girls at the table across from ours. He was very nice.] I ordered BBQ shrimp & grits. Nothing prepared me for the smooth, creamy richness of these grits, or the surprising sophistication of that sauce. I *didn't* lick the plate when I was finished, but that wasn't because I didn't want to. Our server was awesome - she was efficient, though busy; friendly without fawning; she made great recommendations; she kept my cups full; she let us eat without stressing us out. My dad got chicken and waffles - crisp chicken, reportedly a little less seasoned as to not interfere with the perfect waffles and syrup. My sister ordered French toast (on French bread! Yum! ) and a side of grits, because one carb is never enough. My mom had a po boy that was about eleven kinds of perfect (oyster & shrimp, I think) and huge as all get out. I was sorta sad that I didn't get to see one of those huge three-foot po boys, but my food was so freaking good, I quickly got over it. As we were leaving, we bumped into the girls at the table across from ours, who were locals just getting around to trying Katie's. Like us, they were converts; unlike us, they had a wide range of experience with other local places and were still crowing victoriously at the find (as we were)! We bonded over pain perdu and chicken and waffles memories, then bundled into our car to head for home. Please go here. Wait in the rain, flirt with the twin, walk from the streetcar (I know, I know, this is a list of easily achievable tasks) - do whatever you have to do! Just go. You will not regret it!
(5)Jennifer B.
Crawfish beignet and a Boudreaux pizza... you can't go wrong. Just be sure to bring a breath mint (or 20) to try and cover up the garlic breath you will inevitably have afterwards. I'm not complaining, I LOVE garlic, which is good since Katie's piles it on the pizza. I have never been for brunch, but I plan to try it out soon. Lunch is delish. They even have "kid sized" pizzas, although my 4 year old ate 1/5 of it and took the rest home because it was huge. We lucked out and got the only open table on our last visit to Katie's. People after us had a bit of a wait. The seating area inside is a little small, so don't be surprised if they are full when you arrive, but people don't seem to linger tooooooo long.
(4)Jacqueline K.
Wonderful spot to enjoy your time in Mid-City ...not only the food is amazing, such as the pizza with the pulled pork & the roasted onions (and i'm someone who does usually not like meat/sausage at all on my pizza = very European) ...this pizza was pretty special & very different. Try it on their pizza day...very worth it! The garlic chargrilled oysters are deliciously rich & the Velvet Doberge cake just makes it a sweet happy round up.
(5)Angila S.
Close your eyes and point anything on the menu, you will experience the best dishes offered on earth.
(5)Orin T.
Before I go into detail, please know that the seafood beignet was amazing!! I didn't even order it my self but I had some of my friends and it was soo delicious. I almost ordered one to go but I decided not to. Ok so we arrived to the restaurant and they were on a 45 minute wait for 5 people. It was extremely busy and hot outside. We almost left after the first 25 minutes so we could hit the road back to Atlanta but we thankfully decided to stay. Eventually we were seated outside. If and when I go back, I'll probably wait the additional time to be seated inside because those trees and flies were wearing me out! We ordered the bottomless mimosas were $15. They were good but I never really got a buzz from it. I'm thinking it was more OJ than champagne. Also our server who shall remain nameless didn't do very good of a job keeping our glasses filled. I'm thinking he might be new because he wasn't very good but it was busy to his defense. I ordered the shrimp and grits. They were ok. The portion wasn't very big and needed more flavor. My friends ordered the chargrilled oysters with extra bread. The bread dipped in the oil was delicious!! Also my other friend ordered the fries with the gravy and meat and cheese and those were amazing!! If I go back, I'll get the fries and the seafood beignet. You can't go wrong with those two things. Also the breakfast pizza. I tried a slice of that and loved it.
(4)Marta S.
Best little place in town. I had one of their specials "Seafood Ravioli" and boy! boy! boy! Will definitely come back.
(5)Christy H.
The Boudreax pizza at Katie's is the stuff that dreams are made of. I sing of it's praises to anyone within the sound of my voice about this delectable combo of pork, spinach, and cheese. I have been searching the New Orleans area for great pizza for years, and believe me when I tell you that Katie's has it.
(5)Melody M.
Katie's has good service and a good traditional menu mixed with some NOLA Italian as well. The chargrilled oysters were ok. Bread is not good. Drago's is still the best for both size, moisture and dipping after all the yumminess left on the paper. The fried green tomato and shrimp appetizer is good. if you like calzones, the crawfish beignet is good.
(3)Matthew W.
I've been to Katie's twice, I sat inside once and outside another time. Depending on the weather, sitting outside in the evening is fantastic. Indoors can be noisy, but that's restaurants for you around here. Let's get to the meals. I have had their Cuban sandwich which is absolutely solid. The other meal I had was their pizza. I didn't expect a place like Katie's to have a pizza this good. The one I got was the basic meat lovers, don't remember what they call it, but it was tasty. Also I believe Thursday is when they have a special deal on the pizza so that's the best day to get it. Great restaurant and down the street from another great restaurant called Liuzza's. So if they are packed just walk on down to Katie's!
(5)Addison W.
I would recommend Katie's to anyone who wants incredible food and service. As soon as you walk through the door, you can tell this is a fun and alive place. Katie's is like a party just waiting to happen. The servers are always so nice and comfortable to be around. I never have to ask for a refill, even when they are at full capacity. You can't go wrong with any dish at Katie's. Everything is bursting with flavor and sprinkles of heaven. They have the best cheese fries in the entire world, dripping with two cheeses made to perfection. Now, I'm a HUGE pasta fan and usually pretty picky when it comes to Italian, but this joint makes a mean lasagne. I usually do a 'make your own pasta' with cream sauce, spinach, tomatoes, and garlic (BEST ALFREDO I HAVE EVER HAD!!) There are few things in this world that I will make myself sick on, and one of those is Katie's bread pudding with white chocolate sauce. Trust me, it's sweet, gooey goodness. Want breakfast? They have awesome waffles and eggs Benedict! Overall, I leave Katie's full and satisfied with my meal.
(5)Jennifer T.
Had the cochon bbq shrimp poboy my beau had the hula girl pizza. It was good overal ... We also had charbroiled oysters which were delicious lol charbroiled oysters are my weakness nobody beats dragons . Overall though the waitress was sweet , first time experience was nice... We'll probably be back to try other things.
(4)Jenny R.
We came here for their bloody mary and grilled oysters. The oysters were good, the sauce is heavy, rich and slightly salty. The restaurant is nice, clean, quaint building. Bloodies were very good, I would stop here again if I were back in NOLA.
(3)Rachel P.
This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants. The Sunday Brunch is amazing with bottomless mimosas, sangria and bloody mary's and you can alternate between the three. Dinner is great too. Thursday nights are half off pizza night, which you can't beat. The chargrilled oysters are delicious as well.
(5)Scott B.
Pretty good grub here. Was dining solo, and grabbed one of the few shaded tables outside fortunately. The place inside was crazy loud and busy. I settled for the crawfish beignet and the Boudroux pizza. I like the crawfish beignet better than I did the pizza and I was expecting the opposite. Both were made with high-quality ingredients and served piping hot. I'd ask for extra sauce for the beignet or an extra side of it: that sauce rocks. Nice and cheesy with a little sweetness to the onions. The beignet was big on taste but a little small for size. The pizza was nice and cheesy with a great crest. Just the combination of ingredients didn't do it for me. It was not worth the $15 cab ride there. Not sure it would be worth the buck 25 streetcar ride there considering it would take 30 minutes or longer each way from the French quarter. I really think this is 3 1/2 stars but because of the service I give it four. I'll try other places before going back here again.
(4)Lindsy G.
I have a special place in my heart reserved for Katie's. It's in my neighborhood, their happy hour is awesome and... THEY HAVE PROVEL CHEESE ON THEIR PIZZAS... Which might not mean much if you're not from Missouri, but for me, it's everything to find a delicious thin crust pizza with PROVEL on it. The Boudreaux pizza with Cochon de Lait, roasted garlic and spinach is one of my go-to favorites. The garlic feta fries and the blue cheese fries are addictingly good. And their muffulettas are solid. Love Katie's- just a solid, New Orleans neighborhood joint.
(4)Lynn W.
Where do I start? Bottomless Mimosas! $15!! Pretty much, all you can drink, right? I had a wonderful after church experience here. Caught the holy spirit again. Amen! My boyfriend ordered chicken & waffles. I, of course, picked off his plate. Two thumbs up for this brunch pick. He also got the bloody mary for a drink. Vroom! I ordered the crabmeat omelette with grits and french toast. I would give it 1 thumb and a half. Foodie talk! I just don't think I am a cheese and crabmeat type of girl. There were other omelette choices that I will try next time. The french toast was made with fresh french bread. That should be a delicacy. Pancakes were recommended but I just did not have room for it. I believe there were options such as banana. Read the crawfish beignets were pretty amaze. I could not decide what I wanted to eat. The only downfall about Katie's was the older lady who was walking around. Not sure if she was a hostess or what? She was kind of rude to us. I will give her a pass this time but don't let it happen again (smiley face)..,
(4)Ann M.
I really enjoyed the casual, upscale food with reasonable prices! They offer something for everyone s taste! Great service and fun atmosphere. Close tables and lots of chatter make it feel like a large family gathering.
(5)Roam J.
We came across Katie's by accident -- it was getting late and we wanted a quick bite to eat before dropping in to Angelo Brocato's for dessert. This place is just a couple blocks away. Walked in, sat at the bar and split a "Crabby Couple" (two soft-shell crabs in a poboy) and some cheese fries with debris (gravy). It was a quality sandwich, as good as any I've ever had in the Big Easy. The bartender was friendly and open to chat -- and she poured a decent Sazerac. The guy next to us ordered a Bloody Mary and said it was very spicy but good. If I'm ever in the area again, will probably go back and give it a try.
(4)Johnny W.
I drove all the way out here for the Cochon Boudreaux Pizza. This is another cute establishment that is a converted home Into a restaurant. Parking wasn't an issue for me but I can see it being a problem if this place is crowded. I got there right when they opened at 11 and was created by Katie and seated at the bar. The bartenders were extremely friendly and Personable! I told them about my eating quest and they wanted to hear about all the food I tried in the city. They were excited that I came here for the Boudreaux. I can say when this pizza came out I was blown away. It actually tastes better than it looked, and it looked amazing! I will be bringing others here just for the pizza.
(5)Jim M.
Definitely the best place for Sunday brunch in the Midcity area. I've been there twice now for brunch with different people and everyone left full and happy. All in all we've had the: Oyster Slessinger - Ooey gooey delicious heart attack on the half shell. These creamy, cheesy, grilled oysters topped with shrimp were a huge hit. They satisfy the soul immensely but they do a number on the arteries. I will be ordering these again after a 5 mile run. Boudreaux - I guess this is what they're known for, it was indeed pretty damn good. They really pile the pork high on this and don't skimp out like other places. There are whole roasted garlic cloves on this thing! The garlic butter cream reduction really makes all the flavors work for one of the best pizzas in the area. Gumbo - Actually one of the better gumbos in the area. It's pretty dark and thick which I like... perhaps a pinch too salty for some but it didn't bother us one but. One of our guests actually asked for a cup to go to eat later because they were that impressed. Eggs Cochon - In order for any eggs benedict to work, the hollandaise has to kick ass. Katie's does and they pile on a huge portion of their awesome Cochon du lait (same as the one on their pizza). Crabby Eggs - Mehhhh.... Again, the eggs and hollandaise were there but the crab cake it was sitting on was actually kind of a letdown. I thought it somewhat bland. I like my crab cakes a little seasoned and pan fried to give it a nice charred top/bottom. This was more just a ball of crab meat. Maybe I was just expecting something different. Mimosas and Bloody Marry's were solid but nothing to rave home about. Overall Katie's brunch is a winner and certainly the best in the Midcity area hands down.
(5)Jenwa B.
My husband and I have been to Katie's several times and have always enjoyed our experience. Today was the first time we ordered hamburgers and they were excellent! I asked for a substitution of the veggie medley instead of chips. However, the veggies did not get sent to our table until i was almost done. Without having to ask, our waitress realized what happened and told us that she would comp it and she apologized for not noticing before. The hamburger was sooo filling that the side did not matter.
(5)Tenisha I.
First timer. Had the Scottie's Breakfast, which I figured had some of everything. Best cheese grits ever! I now officially like poached eggs too. Plate had a lot going on, most of which was great. The hash browns seemed old and dry. :-( Waited an hr to sit for 1, for this brunch. I totally see why. Delicious food. At least Mimosas and Sangria keep you company while you wait.
(4)Dirk P.
Original menu and great place to meet up. FYI the crawfish beignets are great but it's not an actual beignet stuffed with crawfish like you would image (Like La Petite Grocery does with crab meat) still good though.
(4)Morgan F.
I found out about Katie's a few years ago, when my mom was visiting during Jazz Fest. It was a Sunday, and we were looking to eat before Jazz Fest food prices emptied our pockets. They only have Brunch on Sundays, and one of the joys of this brunch is the bottomless Mimosa, Bloody Mary or Sangria. The reason I believe this to be the best bottomless cocktail in town is because they give you wine glasses instead of champagne flutes and they're keen on making sure your glass is never half full or half empty, either way you see it. Well worth the $15. So my Jazz Fest food of choice has always been the Crawfish Bread since I was old enough to stand in the mud at the Fairgrounds and jam out, but the price has gone up while the quality has gone down. Enter the Crawfish Beignet at Katie's...I ordered the Crawfish Beignet and my mother ordered another dish and we said we'd split...we said. We both were head over heels for this God's gift to Crawfish Bread lovers. It's an an overstuffed beignet filled with crawfish, jalapeno peppers, onions, and three kinds of cheese; fried then topped with a jalapeno aioli. Since this visit, I have the most difficult time ordering anything else, though their menu is great and their specials will make you drool. Since this fateful Jazz Fest, I have visited Katie's with my boyfriend, with a 6 top, to eat at the bar, to eat outside, ordered to-go and never have I been disappointed. It's a family-owned restaurant with a great atmosphere. David has been my server a few times, and he's a hoot! I believe Ms. Mary is the hostess, this little lady who'll rock her black and gold on Saints game day and ask you if everything tastes great? And, of course it does. On Sunday, get there early because the wait gets to be a little long come 11:30/noonish, but I believe it to be worth it. Also, if you're a 5 top or more during Brunch, the food comes out just a little slower, but catching up with friends and enjoying my bottomless Mimosa is exactly what I want to do on a Sunday morning.
(5)R G.
I wish I didn't have to give any stars. This place is totally overrated. For my first experience I DO NOT recommend. The wait/bar staff is rude, unhygienic, illequipped and understaffed. Busy is not an excuse to belittle paying customers. When we finally got a table almost two hours after arriving, it was wedged by the front door where patrons and employees were rushing through the whole time. Our food arrived cold, ill-prepared and over cooked (food allergy concerns were ignored). And when we pointed it out to our server she had little recommendation about how to ameliorate the situation. Not worth the hype, the wait or the expense. Do not recommend.
(1)Trang D.
My two sisters told me about this place because it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives on Food Network. This is the perfect case of tvadgonewrongsyndrome. Don't get suckered in like us. Hit it and quit it. What I mean is go for the food experience once and don't go back. Lol We all shared and this is what we ordered: the Feta Fries, Boudreaux Pizza, and Blue Cheese Hamburger. Feta Fries- taste like Wendy's French fries topped with green, yellow, red bell pepper, feta cheese, and garlic butter. Too greasy but tasty! Boudreaux Pizza- this one was featured on TV and the reason we got it. It's bland until I put the garlic butter and feta cheese topping. Blue cheese burger- it was just okay.
(2)Matt S.
This is my "go to" place for entertaining out of town guests. Katie's never disappoints with thier food, drinks, and service. It's a little off the beaten path but the neighborhood restaurant is one of NOLA's best kept secrets for local dining.
(5)Doni F.
We loved the place. Chance to leave the French Quater and the Crawfish beignet with jalapeños and sauces excellent, blackened catfish melted in your mouth like butter, mixed with shrimp ettoufee, salad, good unsweetened tea, so you can do it yourself...New York Cheesecake yummy Muffalta and seafood pizza great too. Nice menu!
(5)Lyz L.
My friends and I are brunch fans but hadn't yet tried Katie's, so we decided to remedy that today. The food was very good - I had a cup of the chicken & andouille gumbo and crawfish beignet, all of which was delicious. One friend had the pain perdu with a side of andouille cheese grits - also delicious, with my friend saying Katie's grits were better than those at another of our go-to brunch spots. The eggs Benedict and shrimp & grits were also well-received. The only drawbacks were that the coffee was not up to snuff (our other brunch spots have perfectly brewed coffee; Katie's was little better than your average non-Keurig coffee maker at the office on a Tuesday morning, probably because they expect you to indulge in $15 bottomless mimosas or bloody Marys) and we were given some decidedly not-nice looks from the older owner/hostess/whoever-she-was after the younger hostess seated us. I didn't see a sign indicating that only complete parties are seated, and it wasn't my fault that our young hostess assumed the couple who came in behind me and my friend was with us. To be told twice AFTER being seated that they meant to seat only complete parties, asked where exactly our friends were, then subjected to glares and other nasty looks during the ensuing wait, really put a damper on the start of an otherwise good brunch experience. So our actual 3rd and 4th party members were running late - so what? We were seated through no fault or intentional deception on our part (at a table where we likely would have been placed even as a party of two), there were plenty of other empty tables and no other parties waiting, the two of us who were there first began ordering drinks and starters, and the rest of our party showed up before I was halfway through my first cup of coffee. If there had been a line of other people waiting, we would have given up our spot, but the actual situation didn't warrant such a confrontation. I would be amenable to future meals at Katie's based on the food alone, but I'm not in a rush to go back anytime soon.
(4)Ashley W.
So I had this gentleman who's name just slips my mind as my waiter last night. He was funny, gave great food advice and always on top of our drinks. Katie's has wonderful food. I had the Noel and my husband had the shrimper stuffed craw. Both meals were delicious of course, but of the two the Noel took first place. I also ordered a drink the name slips my mind that was a little strong, but I like that because a little strong is always better than not strong enough. Overal Katie's is a must do when in New Orleans! Oh and a little something about our waiter other than he is fantastic! He told us a funny story about a table that didn't quite get his very funny joke about the food critic guy... Hope that helps point out who he is.
(5)Deborah M.
I've been to Katie's on quite a few occasions, and overtime the food was absolutely delicious, but when I decided to go there for brunch for my birthday.. I was not happy with my experience. First off, I decided on Katie's because I was told they had bottomless mimosas. When I arrived, I had to seat at the bar until my entire party arrived.. there were about 6 of us. I asked the bartender if I could do the bottomless mimosa's, but she said you could only do that when you are seated at a table... FINE, I understand. When the sixth member of our party FINALLY got there and after our table was given away about 3 times, we were finally able to sit, which is when i realized that the people at the bar were drinking out of the bottomless glasses.. So after spending $20 over the price of the bottomless, since I was buying by the glass.. I wasn't happy. But what really set me over the edge was the absolutely RUDE red headed woman. A girl I was with got her steak that was suppose to be cooked RARE anti was medium well. When we told the woman about the steak ordeal she actually said "that's our rare"...... As if there is not a universal cooking scale when it comes meat. No restaurant has a different version of R MR M MW WD.. ITS ALL THE SAME. I've been back since and she is rude every time... Katie's, she's gotta go!
(3)Jerrel T.
If you are given a choice of where to enjoy a late lunch/dinner or a Sunday brunch and your choices are Dick and Jenny's or Katie's? Katie's will win every time! This place has superior menu options, prices, service, and ambiance. On a nice day I like to sit outside at one of there well dressed tables order a beer and Jays Chargrilled Oysters. If you plan on having a full meal, I recommend trying the Italian salad, the traditional/vegetarian muffuletta, any of the burgers, or Rosemary Grilled Chicken. If you are vegetarian, meat eater, or picky eater, this is your place. Service is out to please customers and will make accommodations where they can as well as provide great advice and detail on the dishes provided.
(5)Scott H.
Prior to my last experience here there is no doubt in my mind that I would be writing a 5 star review about Katie's. However, I thought their management handled our finding of a bug in my brothers food very poorly. That's right, a bug... in his food. We quietly showed our waiter who briefly apologized and took the plate away. The manager came out fairly immediately and apologized saying, "really sorry about that folks, it was a moth (which I don't think it was)." So at least they identified the offender, I guess. It took about 10 minutes to get my brother another meal and that was the last we heard of it. They left his meal on the bill and offered nothing in terms of service recovery. My advice to Katie's manager is to treat everyone like Yelper, even if the don't hoot and holler when something goes wrong.
(2)Carolyn F.
Just walked out. Asked to be seated away from the front door table the older lady was putting us at and she walked us to a further table slapped the menus down and Said you get better service at the other table and she walked away grumbling. Sorry for the person taken care of the table she doesn't think you do a good job. We walked out and said to her you need to change your attitude.
(1)Laura B.
My husband and I visited New Orleans for the first time and we stayed in a bed and breakfast near Katies. We heard good things from others in the house and decided to try it for dinner. It was busy but we sat at the bar to wait. While we were there we even got to meet the owner who gave us some history on the place and how long it took to rebuild after Katrina. ..5 years! The food is great. We had the cheese fries with gravy as an appetizer and the pizza for dinner. It was very good! We went back for their Sunday brunch (get there early or you'll have to wait a while). It was just as tasty as the first time. The service is good and the wait staff are very personable. We'd highly recommend it if you're looking for a relaxing, casual dinner!
(4)David C.
Had the Redfish Noel and asked the chef to kick it up with some blackening seasoning. Wow! Fantastic lunch! This place is one of those rare jewels!
(5)Misty J.
Really delicious food and pretty quick service considering the wait to sit was an hour. Don't worry about the wait though, for $15 you can get bottomless mimosa's or bloody Mary's while you sit outside before you get your table. Chicken and waffles and Katherine's Po Boy are the only things I tried but it's definitely a place I'll go back to next time I'm in town.
(4)Susan Z.
I had been excited to try Katie's as I'd seen a lot of good reviews. Was very disappointed. The food was good but the beacon had a hair in it and the service was lackluster and there were items ordered that were never delivered. Most likely will not go back.
(1)Christopher W.
I came here for the first time outside of the great brunch they offer on the weekend. This time Ive come for lunch with friends, not knowing what to order, I got the cochon and the char-broiled oysters as the app. Well I didn't go by my rule of not ordering oyster outside winter, these big boys were huge which is not a good thing for oysters. The grilling was not great either because they were really dry and there was nothing to dip the french bread in. I originally was going to get the roast beef poboy but was talked into the cochon poboy. I dont expect much ordering essentially bbq at a non bbq restaurant and the cochon here was average and nothing to brag about. Overall I will continue to come for brunch but lunch is another matter.
(3)Courtney M.
Everything at Katie's is great! You really can't go wrong here. On Sunday they have an awesome mimosa brunch. This is always my first recommendation when friends ask about NOLA restaurants. Small place. Friendly workers. I would have given five stars, but sometimes the wait can be pretty long since the place is so small. Then if you're seated at a table near the door, it can be pretty uncomfortable with people walking by because of the tight space. The food makes it worth it. If you're looking for great food, you must try Katie's.
(4)Jaiden K.
I'm new in town and was looking for a Saturday brunch. I initially found this place on Yelp and I liked the pictures of there dishes and they also had a ton of great reviews. I decided I'd slide through. I got there at about 1 and it was VERY BUSY, there were a bunch of people waiting outside, I walked in, saw an open chair at the bar and asked the hostess if I needed to be on the list for bar seating, she replied "no, please have a seat". I did and had one of the best meals of seafood etouffee I've ever had. I liked it so much in fact that I ordered a whole gallon to go! The customer service was impeccable too, the owner Katherine, came over and personally introduced herself to me and even though it was busy we chatted for a bit. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place. I'll be telling all my acting buddies and family and friends about this spot. 5 STARS
(5)Thomas D.
Love this place. We moved right next to it several months ago, and it's a breath of fresh air. Nothing like your typical NOLA spot, but to go to a place that has pizza, creative apps, great entrees and a menu that changes - love it.
(4)Sean A.
Everything I've had from the poboys to the crawfish beignets have been excellent...except for the pizza. Definitely don't recommend that when the rest of the menu is outstanding. I suggest the oysters Slessinger, the legend Po boy, crab cake poboy, and Cochon de lait n bbq shrimp Poboy. So so good. The owner even came out and chatted it up with my friend and me on my first trip (we sat at the bar). Cool guy, great place
(5)Trang N.
Came here for brunch with my boyfriend today and we were sat immediately, since it's just us two, while others had 4+ in their party. I chose this place after researching other brunch places in nola and other places seems too fancy for me. I literally just want a normal eggs benedict and if I want to fancy I'll make it an oyster benedict and that is what I ordered at Katie's and it was DELICIOUS!!! The portion was just right and there was a right amount of everything on the plate (hollandaise, bacon, oysters, and fruits). My boyfriend wanted something sweet and savory, so he got the crawfish beignets. He loved it! We ended up eating half of our plate and gave each other the other half. LOL Sharing is caring =] I definitely recommend this place for brunch!
(5)Shannon P.
This is such a fantastic restaurant on every level. What makes this restaurant special is the owner Scott Craig is very welcoming and the staff makes you feel right at home. Scott always takes the time to talk with his customers and show his appreciation for your business. Great restaurant, great food, awesome staff.
(5)Fabi D.
I remember the food being much tastier a year or two ago when I visited first. Staff is friendly and it's always busy.
(3)Jermainne B.
One of my cousin's friends told us about this restaurant. It is in a neighborhood so we immediately thought we were in the wrong place and the place look like someone's house. We got a table right away and was directed to order the seafood beignet. OMG, the beignet was divine. It had crawfish, crabmeat, shrimp with jalapeños with different cheese. It is a must order. Next, we ordered the ribs. I can't even try to explain how wonderful this dish was. The ribs were coated with a blackberry and jalapeno bbq sauce. Yummy! There was no way we could partake in the white chocolate bread pudding that we all wanted to try. So we all decided that when we go back we are going to try EVERYTHING on the menu which may take us a repeat visit. However it is beyond worth it. If you are in the New Orleans area, this place is a must visit.
(5)Christopher J.
Came here for lunch with a big group after helping out with the JHS Thanksgiving Drive, and after seeing the crazy line outside of Parkway. Anyway, we immediately were able to sit outside in the beautiful weather. I ordered an Abita Christmas Ale and eggplant fries to start. The ale was ok, drinkable (I have very steep beer standards) and the fries were delicious. I offered to bring my SO some food, so I got to order two po-boys! I got the meatball po-boy and the Katie's cuban (cochon de lait in place of regular sliced pork). The meatball po-boy was delicious. The sauce, the cheese, the meat: all excellent. The Cuban was your typical cuban with that NOLA twist. Very good, but a Cuban is a Cuban. And my SO enjoyed bites of both halves that I took home. Service seemed a bit slow, but we were a big group and it was a busy day. All in all, a good experience.
(5)Tom O.
I doubt I'll be able to write anything here that hasn't already been stated. This place is nothing short of awesome, and if this doesn't peel your drunk feet off pounding the pavement of the French Quarter than nothing will. Try as you may, but you will not find a better gumbo while in NOLA, and the beardeaux pizza (or however it's spelt) - whoa. Getting ready to have your sense blown away by this pizza that you won't want to share, but it's too big and rich to finish alone. The crawfish beignets - one of the best things you'll eat anywhere. Why the eff are you reading this when you could be at Katie's right now having a one of a kind culinary experience?
(5)Aaron N.
Great neighborhood restaurant!! The staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. I started off with some Mint, Ginger Ice Tea cocktail that was delicious. We had some of the crawfish and seafood beignets that were ridiculously delicious and like nothing I've ever had. For dinner I had the blackberry and jalapeño ribs and would recommend trying this also. To finish off the food bonanza we had an 8 layer cake with thin mints inside. This is definitely worth the trip outside of the French Quarter and everyone should try it.
(5)Dan S.
They weren't expecting the yelp check in deal and grudgingly partially honored it. I know better than to argue with the people that are about to make your food, though. The manager said that they couldn't "control what's on yelp," but of course yelp doesn't create the details of the check in special on their own. The food was quite good, although my tasty muffaletta could've used more olive spread and less cheese. Generally folks in my party were quite happy with the food, and the service. So four stars for food, minus one for non-existent yelp deal.
(3)Tianna W.
Im a little disappointed in writing this review. I had such high expectations and passed up several restaurants on pubic transportation to get here when in NOLA. Well, I ordered the crawfish beinget--different but okay and little burnt. Would have liked for the sauce to be less sweet. Now the salad was missing some toppings-- ,I later got; however, it and the raved about bread pudding was not fresh. I kept wondering "Am I eating someone else food or left overs?". The bread pudding was my least favorite because if taste, texture and presentation. It looked like I got the scraps for my birthday :(
(2)Rachel B.
The crawfish beignet and chargrilled oysters were delicious!! My 10 yr old enjoyed the spaghetti and meatball!!
(5)Dana M.
Found this place on Yelp and what a gem! Very kid friendly and the food is yum! I had the ribs they were some of the best I ever had! Kids had grilled cheese those were good too. I definitely recommend this spot!!
(5)Jeremy H.
This place has anything. Seafood, pizza, italian,sandwiches and po'boys, and other homemade meals. This time i went with italian with speghetti and meatballs. It was a good meal and very generous portion size. I liked the pizza better from the last visit and the rest of the food had all been delicious.
(4)Abby N.
Went here for Sunday brunch with out of towners. If there was something to do about pesky dive bombing flies, this place would have it made. But, flies aside, the food was great. At our table we had: bottomless mimosas, some sort of fantastic iced coffee (pecan? walnut?), shrimp fritatas, crawfish fritatas, crabby eggs, grits. All was excellent.
(4)Damion W.
Small place. Homey feel. Crawfish beignet was fantastic as were the oysters. Definitely get those again. Wife enjoyed her shrimp poboy, friend liked her muffuletta. My "legend" poboy with BBQ shrimp wasn't what I hoped - descent flavor, but kind of a soppy mess. Onion rings were bland and undercooked. Spent $100 on the three of us with no drinks or dessert.
(3)Helen L.
Not quite a place to go to when you are on a diet. I tried to behave but ordered pork and shrimp poboy. Everyone's dish looked delicious. I was pretty upset with myself when I left. I will return on my splurge day!
(4)Jo W.
Katie's Restaurant & Bar is a cute neighborhood restaurant. The atmosphere was nice. Prices were reasonable. The staff needs to work on being friendlier and more efficient though. It is one of the restaurants that have been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dive and the Food Network so it catches your attention but after eating here, I got the, its more hype than anything else feeling. We started off with an appetizer of Onion Rings. Its odd I know, but that was because my dining companion decided to change his order and they said it was too late (even though it really wasn't) and our server brought it out before out food (further proving they could have changed the fries to onion rings). I didn't like them, my friend thought they were good. I didn't like them because they were baked and didn't a nice crunchy/crispy outer coating. He liked them because he said they were not greasy. From reading about their restaurant, I gathered that their handmade pizzas are what got them popularity. I must be in the minority though, because I didn't like it. We ordered The Terranova (Italian sausage, pepperoni, red onion, black olives, green bell peppers, and marinara). The marinara was too sweet for me and the pizza that was suppose to be made fresh to order and then fired over a Brooklyn-style stone didn't taste like that. It took long to come out but arrive room temperature and lacking that nice, crispy crust. I did like that it was thin but the compliments stop there. What stood out to me on the menu were Scottie's Cnn Blackberry & Jalapeno Ribs. This was the saving grace of the meal. The sauce was a bit sweet but was offset by the spicy. The sides were pretty basic, but the flavor of the ribs makes me overlook that. The fries were your typical fried potato stick and the potato salad had more egg than anything else. The ribs were definitely good, I will give Katie's that.
(3)William S.
Took a party of 16 Saturday night and the food and service was outstanding. Very accommodating. I had the Legend Poboy and loved it. Best chargrilled oysters ever. Plan to return next trip to the city.
(5)Jessica M.
The food is crazy good! Nice large portions and the staff is super nice! We got charbroiled oysters that had bacon on them, to die for! We also got a shrimp Marsala flatbread and the crab cake po boy with grilled shrimp added. The best food we've had in New Orleans this far! Jennifer asked how we liked everything and she found out we were visiting NO for my birthday and the brought out BREAD PUDDING and sang. I usually don't like sweets, but I could not stop eating it! It's a must, you will not be disappointed! Homemade everyday!
(5)Jude W.
The Red Fish with crab was most excellent. Also, had the oyster/artichoke bisque that went quickly spoonful by spoonful! Easy trek from Warehouse District for lunch with a friend. Got there as they opened, waiting line outside as we left.
(4)Arionna J.
Food wonderful. Atmosphere awesome. Service friendly and nice. Definitely going back. The pancakes are addictive. OMG.....
(5)D N.
Katie's is sinfully delicious. The chargrilled oysters and the crawfish beignets are amazing. If you are in New Orleans, Katie's is a MUST!
(5)Mark W.
Brendan should be fired. We watched the entire first half of the Kentucky game on Saturday waiting for our food. We noticed a pizza sitting on counter not long after we ordered, but Brendan assured us that it wasn't ours. After we complained enough, he checked on our food. Two of three dishes, including the pizza, had be sitting up there a LONG time. After more complaining, he brought us those two dishes, but were cold. Still don't know why the delay on the third dish. We didn't eat that day, nor will we ever be back. Too many better options in NOLA. Employees like him will slowly kill your business. I hope the rest are better.
(1)L W.
We ventured to Katie's for brunch today. It was a one hour wait and worth it! I came for the eggs sardou and they were delicious! We also loved the crawfish beignet. The hostess was very helpful, since we had a tour to catch. We'll be back again.
(5)Charles H.
HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS: graciously sincere welcome earns the 5th star. VOTED GAMBIT'S #1 "NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT" in 2013, and it is! 16-HOUR ROASTED COCHON DE LAIT is also an ingredient in the Cajun Cuban. At Katie's today, "hostess with the mostess" Katherine attentively took care of me throughout my entire luncheon. It was...luxurious. Like being picked up in a limousine & ushered about a foreign city by a personal, savvy local driver. It's a small touch, but most restaurants sadly assign this duty to a clock-watching troglodyte. To me what separates a good from a great restaurant in New Orleans isn't just outstanding food quality or ambiance, but it's a top-down emphasis on genteel interaction with the patrons. When an owner, manager or chef takes time to greet & genuinely connect with their customers, the dining experience is elevated, it becomes personal. This bit of lagniappe is a staple at our best restaurants: from Lally Brennan's warm initial welcome at "Commander's", to Mike & Jacob's enthusiastic celebration of "Coquette's" concept, to Tina behind the register & Donald smiling from the kitchen at "Welty's". It's Gentility. BEST LEFTOVERS I'VE HAD; portions are huge so don't gorge, get a box BUT I HAVEN'T BEEN BACK! There are way too many alternatives in the area now that get my dollars!
(3)Michele N.
Love the atmosphere and also the location of this place in midcity. It was quite busy in there the afternoon we went. Our server was pretty cool and gave us good recommendations. We order the Boudreaux pizza and crawfish beignets! So delicious! Food came out in a fairly decent time considering how busy they were. I will definitely be back!
(5)William G.
I wish I'd checked into this place to prove my attendance, but I submitted a picture of the ribs because they were THE bomb. I'm from Texas. And I know ribs, even the pork variety we aren't known for. I've judged competitive BBQ. I know my ribs. These are the best dang ribs I've EVER eaten. Dry rub, oak-smoked, with a raspberry/jalapeño glaze, tender, meaty. I would travel again, just to eat them again. (Very good grilled oysters, too.) Not a bad plate in the house, I suspect.
(5)Abby L.
I've been to Katie's twice now and only wish I could eat here everyday. The first time, I went with a friend on a beautiful afternoon. We were visiting New Orleans because I was considering moving here. We ended up sitting at an outside table for 2 hours sipping on their delicious cocktails. I got a blackberry margarita and it was amazing. If you like sweet cocktails I highly recommend it. My friend got the basil margarita. I'm not a fan of basil, but my friend swears it was the best thing she's ever had. We also split an order of Garlic Feta Fries and OH MY GOD. Seriously, screw your diet and do these fries. You won't regret it. The service here was wonderful. The girl who was helping us never rushed us to finish. She even talked to me about the different New Orleans neighborhoods, giving me local advice that helped me with my move. The second time I ate here was for Sunday brunch with a friend and her two kids ages 3 and 7. Inside was too noisy to be able to hear anything, so we took a table outside by the fan (thank god for that fan!). Katie's was super accommodating for young kids. Even though they don't put a kids menu on the Sunday brunch menu or on the menu online, I called ahead and was told they could make kids food. I remember the options including at least hamburgers, chicken tenders, and pizza. The 3 year old got scrambled eggs and fruit salad, which were both sprinkled with parsley. If your kid is picky make sure to ask for no parsley on the food! My friend got a frittata, which was delicious. I got eggs sunny side-up with the most amazing side I've ever had! The cheese grits are rich and creamy. If you go to Katie's, you have to try this! Overall, the food and service at Katie's are top-notch. I absolutely recommend this restaurant!
(5)Kyra W.
Visited for brunch yesterday. .. been there several times, first review. Sat at the bar. I had the Bottomless Mimosa... which is truly no end... great deal, because 1 Mimosa is $6 ... if you know you are going to get more than one. I also shared a breakfast pizza with my friend, no meat on one side... it was good. I added syrup, just for a little savory/sweet taste. Next time I visit I will try the sangria.
(5)Mandy L.
We ordered take-out. The Kajun Cuban is amazing. Lasagna is a huge portion. And the onion rings are fantastic. Staff was friendly and accommodating despite being slammed. Will definitely be back.
(5)Jennifer D.
Chargrilled oysters were delicious. Gumbo was ok, a little spicy warranting the 4 star instead of 5.
(4)A B.
the food is really good... but i found out they dont devein their shrimp. cooked or not, thats poopoo inside those shrimp. i dont eat poopoo.
(3)Jo L.
The food was really tasty! We ordered the seafood beignet, 2 oyster platters, and a Boudreaux pizza --- SOOO DELICIOUS! We had a party of 8 and everyone loved it! However, the service was bad/terrible. We had to wait a long time before she took our order (~30+ minutes) until I finally flagged someone down. I was literally sitting there thinking we had ordered at LEAST drinks! ha! She wasn't attentive to us and every time we needed something, we had to flag someone else down to help. Overall, the staff didn't work as a team because no one was helping her, but she didn't ask anyone to help so we were often left unattended. It was later in the evening too, so staff was paying more attention to cleaning and closing up over being a waiter/waitress. Overall, the food was great and we all ate a ton! They just need to reconsider their current staff and probably rehire some new ones.
(4)Jacob R.
I love the outdoor seating. Great atmosphere, the inside is much too noisy. This is our first time in New Orleans, and we found this place on yelp. Tried the crawfish beignet after rave reviews. Not worth the $13, it's all cheese. Also ordered the seafood platter to split between my husband and I. Be warned, all fried. But that is expected.
(3)Sonia R.
One of the best places in New Orleans with great New Orleans' food. Wide selection with all the classics - red beans and rice, po boys- and plenty of other non-New Orleans' food. I liked everything I had except the entree that I actually ordered which was the crab cake poboy, which I thought was too dry. One of my friends got their fish of the day and another got the seafood beignet ( stuffed with crawfish, jalapeno peppers, onions).. Both were perfect and flavorful. We also shared their garlic and feta fries. Garlic. Feta . Fries. Three of my favorite things combined in one dish. I've never been here for brunch but intend to though I've heard the line is crazy long as this place is so popular and rightfully so
(4)Brian C.
The Boudreaux is the best pizza with ingredients like roasted garlic, cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, scallions, and a garlic butter reduction, all on top of a fresh, homemade crust. This pizza was big enough to satisfy two to three people. The ribs looked and smelled great. One of our eating companions had the Cajun Cuban which looked really good. I am looking forward to returning here for another meal. Parking is of course on the street, but it is located off of Canal in Mid City, so it isn't too difficult to find a good spot, unless you are handicapped probably.
(5)Laura S.
Katie's is one of the best restaurants I have tried! Their crawfish beignets are the best, MUST HAVE! and their poboys are really good- tried the crab meat one and loved it! The server was really nice and the service really good! Totally would come back again
(5)Mia S.
I've been to both brunch on Sunday and lunch on a regular old Wednesday. Brunch (November 2014): Very busy, crowded, etc. Put your name on a list and wait. We got some bloody marys at the bar while we waited which were perfect, just a little too full so we kinda made a mess trying to leave the bar. The bartender also seemed a little overwhelmed but it was super busy so I don't blame her. We also ended up getting 2 more bloody marys each so I would highly recommend the bottomless bloody mary/mimosa option! There were 3 of us and we all split the Breakfast Pizza and Scotie's Special Breakfast. It was the perfect amount to split both of these 3-ways and we had some pizza leftover (only because we were too full to eat it). Both dishes were seriously amazing. I was hesitant about a "breakfast" pizza but it was so good. Seriously, get it. Lunch (yesterday): It wasn't too busy. They're doing renovations to the building right now but are still open. It was just two of us and we got seated immediately around noon. It started to get more crowded once we had been sitting a little while. Our waiter was fabulous. Very nice and efficient. They don't have sweet tea, but he did suggest an Arnold Palmer which was good. Special of the day was drum fish with crab meat and veggies and it was verrrrry good. Wish I had gotten that. Instead I went with what sounded and looked really good which was The Legend Poboy. I was really disappointed with this and I'm probably the only one. This poboy was SO GREASY. I filled up 3 napkins with grease and the bottom of the french bread bun was still soggy. I am NOT the kind of person who takes napkins to greasy pizza. I am into fried food, junk food, even greasy food. But this, I'm telling you, it was dripping in grease. I've gotten cochon de lait poboys at Po-Boy Fest before (maybe even from Katie's...honestly I can't remember where they were from) and none of them have ever been this greasy. The meat had a good taste, the shrimp was great, but I could not get past that grease. Aside from the greasy poboy, I will definitely be back. I think it was a fluke or maybe I'm just being dramatic but that grease was the only downside. They have great drinks, very decent pricing, it's a cute little neighborhood spot and the food is delicious. TL;DR: Brunch is amazing, get the bottomless drink option. TRY THE BREAKFAST PIZZA. Lunch is also great, less crowded than brunch and check out their daily specials.
(4)Jill M.
Came in for lunch during a recent trip, and was not disappointed. The crawfish beignets were delicious, and not what you'd expect. I shared that, and had the Remmy Stack as my entree, and it was way more than enough. I'll be back!
(4)Robert M.
My favorite New Orleans spot, especially for Sunday brunch. Don't dare come here without trying the crawfish beignet. I recommend extra jalapeño aioli because it's amazing. Also, the Eggs Cochon are really good at brunch, but it's hard to go wrong with anything you order here whether it be brunch, lunch, or dinner.
(5)E H.
The seafood beignet was the greatest food I have ever eaten.. It's been two years since my experience, and I still feel that way. My mouth will forever miss New Orleans for that combination of flavors. Thank you for changing the way I look at food! Because of you, I finally understand foodies. Staff was great, long lunchtime line and worth the wait!
(5)Kris A.
3 words Garlic Feta Fries. I want to stick my entire face in the bowl every time. We have tried the jalapeno blackberry smoked ribs- with a title like that do I need to tell you they were good? Tried the cochon de lait and shrimp stuffed poboy and the crayfish beignet. 3 middle school aged kids can eat one kid pizza. Everything we have tried so far is good. Service is impeccable. I want to go back for sunday brunch- mimosas and scallops with scallion cheese grits whaat?!?
(4)Ellen C.
My compadres and I settled upon this place after a lengthy discussion regarding a suitable dinner destination. And what do you know? Katie's was surprisingly empty on July Fourth. Score! So everyone ordered a whole mess of food and although I spied a few vegetarian options that could have probably been veganized, I ate beforehand, so I just ordered the sweet potato fries, which were plentiful and competent, but extremely oily, oilier than usual perhaps? My friends seem to all be wildly enamored with their selections - the charboiled oysters, sandwich and a couple of pizzas. I can't recall the specifics, but there were leftover pizza slices my friends insisted on saving for later. This is a generous four stars because the service lagged a bit, which was curious considering the restaurant was not very well attended. The wait to receive alcoholic refills and whatnot wasn't abhorrent, but I did wonder what the hold up was from time to time. I guess it's a NOLA thing . . . At least we did manage to amuse ourselves with one another because we're just oh so fascinated by one another, clearly! But everyone was really really pleased by the food, so I feel obligated to issue four stars. I'm not sure that I would personally visit here again, as one of them vegans . . . Based on the other reviews, brunch seems to be the highlight event/meal at Katie's, so if you're able to visit then, you probably should.
(4)Beau C.
Lot's of yummy options. Get's crowded but worth it
(4)India S.
It was okay. Nothing SPECTACULAR like you would expect from the way people talk about this place.
(4)Faith A.
This place is all about the comfort food. I have come here for lunch and brunch and have to say I have 2 different feelings about this place after experiencing both. Review for brunch: It was a madhouse. We waited over an hour for a table. The staff seemed frazzled at the amount of people stampeding the place. We waited another 40 minutes for our food to come out after we ordered and 1 person at our table got their food 30 minutes after everyone else at our table making it hard to enjoy as a group. The food was good, but definitely not worth the wait. In total our brunch was close to 4 hours long. There are better places in the city for brunch with less of a wait and better food. Review for lunch: No wait at all for a semi-large group on a Saturday. This place is southern comfort food. You can't get away with leaving without getting something deep fried. Its food done well, with a large menu it can be hard to decide what to get. The crawfish beignet was so good, we ordered another one because one just wasn't enough to share. The veggie muffaletta is so yummy and a good sandwich to split.
(4)Ashley H.
Had brunch at Katie's yesterday (it had been a hot minute since my last visit)... once again I was blown away at just how awesome of a place it is. We got there early (around 9:30) and it was slow but the place was literally bursting at the seams when we left around an hour later. We skipped the bottomless drinks because we actually had stuff to do and both ordered off the special's board. I had chicken and waffles. It was delicious. Thick, soft waffles and yummy, flavorful chicken tenders. I was happy with my choice until I saw my companion's disk of a double-cut stuffed pork chop over grits. Holy sweet swine, that pork chop was the stuff of dreams. The grits were creamy, creamy, creamy and the whole thing was covered in a delicious gravy/sauce. Wow. It was just (another) fantastic meal at Katie's. I fall more and more in love with this place every time I go.
(5)Kevin S.
Great food, atmosphere and people!! It was my wife's and I first time in New Orleans and this was a great way to start it off.
(5)Michael K.
Great food. Especially pizza and oysters. Awesome cheap drafts and bottles for happy hour. And for nice weather, the patio is a must.
(5)SN D.
Tried the crawfish beignet during Sunday brunch. Great flavor, a lot of cheese but loved the spice! A Must try! Cute neighborhood restaurant. Bartender was busy, but nice enough!
(4)Ginny G.
This is a place that we will add to our list of places that we will have to come every time we visit New Orleans. We had the muffuletta, the Legend poboy, crawfish Alfredo, chicken Alfredo, and the pepperoni pizza. The Legend is a poboy stuffed with smoked pork and shrimp that is to die for. Everyone in our party said it was all awesome. The garlic cheesy break was delicious. We had four adults and three kids with is. We ate two apps and our total bill was $170 with 20% gratuity. Well worth it.
(5)Lauren C.
Great food, just wish they had a littler bigger menu. Line says it all, people will wait for great food. It's a landmark and a beautiful place.
(4)Kc S.
I don't normally order ribs or BBQ items on menus but I got the ribs tonight and they were amazing. Smokey and sauced just right. The remoulade shrimp and fried green tomato stack was bomb.com and so was our waitress.
(5)Bryant C.
This is a small local place virtually unknown to tourists (around 50 seats). No reservations are accepted. Wait time is typically 15 -20 minutes. Menu contains an extensive array of favorites; sandwiches, Soups, Salads , plate lunches, Don't miss - the chicken and andouille Gumbo and the Cajun Cuban sandwich Service is very efficient, if sometimes rushed.
(4)Dave L.
I saw this restaurant on the Food network and decided to give it a try while on vacation. New Orleans has so much good food to offer that it seems good restaurants are everywhere. What we didn't expect was for this to be the BEST restaurant we tried on our entire trip! The food was out of this world. We had the fried green tomatoes with the BBQ shrimp and the seafood beignet for starters. These easily could have been satisfying enough to be our meal! I honestly have not had anything this delicious in recent memory. The sauces used on each of these dishes were mind blowing. Both dishes were a blend of items that seemed to go perfectly with each other and had us wanting more. For our main dishes we had the pulled pork po' boy (the special name they give the pulled pork escapes me now) and our friend had the veggie muffuletta. These were both very good. The beige muffuletta was a half order and was gigantic! The pulled pork was succulent and tasty, I would recommend have some BBQ sauce on the side to give some added moisture to the sandwich though as they meat is so tasty they do not add a lot of sauce which can make the sandwich a little dry, still delicious though! The next best thing about this restaurant was our server, Leo. He was incredibly friendly and personable, talked to is extensively and made us feel at home. It's one thing when you can go to a restaurant and enjoy the food but when the food is top notch and the people who work there are enjoyable as well, that's when you truly have a five star experience. To top it all off the place also has history. It was closed for four years after Katrina. There is a marker outside the is about a foot above the door knob that shows the water line from the flood. Thank you Katie's for giving us a great experience on our vacation. If and when we return to Nola, you will be the first restaurant we return to!
(5)Gabe R.
I loved this place upon my 1st visit and I've actually never been inside the restaurant. My mom and uncle were in town from Indiana and wanted a seafood platter ( she get's one every single time she comes to Nola and eats like 3 shrimp), i had my 2 tween daughters and we were dressed very casual. So Katie's fit our scenario. We got here at 4:30 on a Saturday not having had lunch and were immediately seated outside as we requested. We started off with the chargrilled oysters as my mom told her brother all about them. I of course told him cautiously "the best are at Drago's so I'm not sure if these will measure up" WRONG! Shocked as I was they were almost as good if not as good. Absolutely delish and the oysters were big! My mom and uncle each got their own seafood platters with the extra softshell crab. The crabs seemed a little small to me but that could be because of the late season. Everything was fried to perfection. ( i know cuz I had to eat part of mom's.....smh). I got the lasagna. The lasagna is cooked individually in little casserole bowls that they serve it in. A little too salty but tasty none the less. My daughters got a grilled shrimp platter and fettucine alfredo and seemed satisfied. I love how it's right in a neighborhood. The next door neighbors were bbq'ing right by us. It felt like we were just hanging out and the waiter was a buddy just bringing us food. We got there so early that there wasn't a crowd but i hear it gets packed. I'll have to stop back by again and try some other things and actually go inside the place. Definitely on a return trip list.
(4)Linda T.
OMG.....the best garlic stuffed oysters ever!!!!! The food was amazing and the service was great too. Not much of a wait for a Friday night but we sat outside maybe that helped. It was my husbands first experience for oysters and the fact that he liked it having food texture issues is definitely a major compliment. I would go again only if it was closer to Houston.
(5)David C.
My wife and I have been here a couple of times over the past few months. We've never been disappointed. The food is awesome, ambiance is wonderful, and the service is outstanding. We have identified it as one of the best places in the city, and we try to spread the word as much as possible whenever friends visit.
(5)Drew L.
Great food, interesting combinations, NOLA specials. You can't go wrong eating @ Katie's! Had the BBQ Shrimp Pasta over flatbread, delicious! Plenty of on-street parking and a lot just across the street. Excellent staff, prompt service - come hungry!
(5)Crystal H.
Amazing food and service! We had dinner here while in town for a bachelorette party.. We asked if we could decorate the table and they did it for us! We supplied to small decorations and when we arrived it was set up so nice! The food is absolutely amazing! Great place where the locals go !
(5)Hines R.
"the legend" poboy was hands down the best sandwich I have ever had. The only drawback about the place was how loud it is.
(4)Brian O.
Katies is a fun neighborhood place serving sophisticated food. Quality service. Ample portions. A bit pricy but good value. Convenient. On stret parking only. A safe neighborhood. Any dish is worth ordering. Always fresh and tasty dishes!
(4)Michael P.
Steak night! Go here and fill your steak hole with awesomeness! The place is nice, the staff is very cool, and the food is yumma. It's a very enjoyable spot all around.
(5)Raimey B.
Take a trolley or taxi to this location if your staying in the bourbon, French quarter area. Its to far to walk otherwise. They had great salads! even the side salads were large with great ingredients.
(4)Teneha B.
Drinks off the chain. Onion rings (thanks to my #Yelp checkin), remoulade sauce & the barge (oysters, fish & shrimp on po-boy bread). The barge is enough for a feast... I had to eat the take home and eat for 3 more days. Mid city punch similar to #portofcall #monsoon && the Caipirmania was devine!
(3)Ariel P.
Great local atmosphere we had almost one of everything in the menu and it was sinfully great. It was the only restaurant we repeated while visiting NOLA.....
(5)Niki M.
I hit up Katie's Saturday evening for some pre pub crawling munchies. This was imperative in sustaining my abilities to drink throughout the evening! Since our upcoming pub crawl was a "tacky" theme, and we were dressed full on redneck, we decided to sit outside as to not draw too much attention. This attempt really didn't work since me (Sissy) and my husband (Bud) started a conversation with everyone who walked by. Everyone seemed to get a big kick out of us...though some didn't know if it was a joke, or if we really talked and dressed like that. Anyhoo... Service and food were both great. Our server had fun getting in on our redneck act, inquiring as to when my baby was due, fussing at Bud for being an alcoholic, etc. I immediately checked in on Yelp and got a deal for 10% off of all appetizers. Winning! We decided to just share some appetizers. We got the crawfish beignet. I would say this is more like a calzone vs. a beignet because it wasn't fried, it was baked. Nonetheless, it was delicious, though pretty pricey at $12.95. We also got the Boudreaux pizza. With garlic cream sauce, tender cochon du lait and roasted garlic, it's one of my favorite things on the menu. We finished our snacking off with an order of crabcakes. I thought the cakes were just o.k., but my other friend loved them. I really enjoyed the Remoulade sauce. Bud thought the sauce tasted like thousand island dressing...but he's a redneck and this was his first time to the big city, so what does he know? Next time for Katie's will be for the brunch, which has bottomless mimosas for $15. Again, winning!
(4)Rachel D.
A disclaimer - I went twenty minutes before they close but to be honest, they are always so busy during lunch it's hard to get in so I went after the rush. I was headed to Houston's but decided to stay in the neighborhood and eat local and I'm sorry I did. My coffee tasted old and was barely warm, and egg dish was barely warm. Honestly, like another reviewer here I wonder how a restaurant can keep their brand up when they are capable of serving such underwhelming food. I should have gone to Houston's where the reason they are successful and always crowded is because they deserve it - they serve delicious food consistently.
(2)Lisa P.
Pretty good place. We came for lunch at around 2pm. It was a little packed in there, so we sat at the bar. Service wasn't great, but he was a little busy (right after we sat at the bar, the rest of the bar filled up as well. I know what you're thinking..."You little trendsetter, you."). Now, food! The garlic feta fries were omg-amazing. I had the gumbo, which was okay, and a house salad with Katie's Vinaigrette. The salad was good. Nice addition of olive salad in there. My friend had the cajun cuban, which she enjoyed. I could have just eaten the entire plate of garlic feta fries and would have been happy. I can't speak for the cocktails because we had a dry lunch, but I'll be back to check everything else out.
(3)Jinyoung P.
I waited for over an hour to have brunch at Katie's. I know brunch usually comes with a wait unless you are very early or very late, but if I am going to wait over an hour with a hungry stomach, the meal better be fantastic. Alas, I was not that pleased with my experience. First of all, the hostess told us the wait would be 45 minutes. I know they can only give estimates and they have no control over people lingering after they pay their bill and whatnot, but at a brunch spot that offers an unlimited booze option, you would think that the hostess takes that into consideration when giving people the wait estimates. But whatever. I was happy to sit down when we were finally called and wasn't going to bitch about the longer-than-expected wait. We were asked if we would like to sit at the bar or wait for a table and of course our hungry mouths opted for the bar. I figured the service might be a little quicker too. We sat down and got our orange juice relatively quickly. But it took a while for them to ask us if we were ready to order, which they were busy so whatevs. We ordered the Crawfish Beignet and Crabby Eggs, as well as Steak and Eggs to go. People rave about the crawfish beignet so expectations were high, but I gotta say I didn't love it. I wanted to taste more of the jalapeno aioli and, of course, the crawfish, but I mostly tasted the caramelized onions. The crabby eggs were also kind of disappointing, because I didn't love the crab cakes and couldn't taste the jalapeno in the hollandaise. The steak and eggs were for K who was at home, and he said it was good, but then that's steak and eggs. All in all, pretty disappointing after 65 minutes of waiting. At least it was a beautiful day. I might try their pizza night on Thursday but I don't think I will be back for brunch.
(3)Laura G.
Eclectic happy hour crowd. Go early, it's a very popular place for locals. We had wine and the Remmy, which is fried green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade. They stack shrimp and tomatoes. Nice app eat the bar.
(5)Megan B.
First I'd like to give praise to my stapled waiter, Murphy! He is awesome, very patient (believe me, it takes a person in our group LITERALLY 10 min to order), very helpful, and can give an opinion on any thing on the menu. Lots of tasty food you can share with the table. Authentic New Orleans cuisine. They have oysters but nothing like Drago's. I would recommend anything on the menu. The only issue is that there is not that much seating. Everyone is kind of on top of each other and it makes it hard to be comfortable without thinking about bumping into someone behind you.
(4)Jason A.
Maybe we caught them on an off night? We started with a crab cake which was decent. Crawfish beignet was like a calzone with too much cheese, dough and sauce. The crawfish part was tasty though. The gumbo was pretty good. The chargrilled oysters were average and I was glad I only got a half dozen. My buddy's pork chop was good. Can't see myself coming back with all the choices...sorry Katie's, you guys were friendly but the food just wasn't very good.
(2)Johnnie K.
Gumbo was awesome, even though some of rice was chewy the roux and meats were so good it didn't matter. Pizza was amazeballs! Def wanna try more things on menu
(5)Liz C.
Katie's will always hold a special place in my heart. Growing up in Mid-City, this was probably my family's most-visited restaurant when I was a kid. There have been many great (and yummy) memories of eating the fried shrimp, catfish, gumbo, and the many other goodies that Katie's offered. I was so sad after the storm to hear that it hadn't yet reopened, and overjoyed when I was living in Los Angeles and randomly saw them featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. (Literally, I was screaming at the TV, "OH MY GOD! LOOK! IT'S KATIE'S!") I recently had the opportunity to go back, and the service/food was just as great as I remember it! We opted to try the crawfish beignets, because the description seemed unlike anything we'd seen before. The way the crawfish, jalapenos, etc. were stuffed inside the dough was almost like a calzone, and it was generously drizzled with aioli on top. Really good, and worth trying especially if you like a bit of spicy kick to your food. The fried shrimp platter brought me back to my childhood (fresh, sweet, crisp on the outside... mmmm!). Can't go wrong. I will definitely be back during my next trip back to New Orleans!
(5)Jena S.
I love this place so much I have already gone or dinner then the next morning went for brunch ! There bloody Mary's are awesome! The staff is friendly! The owner/chef came out and talked to everyone! And for brunch they have bottomless bloody Mary's or mimosas or sangria! And they have chicken n waffles !!!
(5)Deborah F.
The crawfish etouffee and catfish was superb!
(5)Trina J.
This is a cool corner spot in an area populated with restaurants and bars. Some friends and I stumbled on this place after seeing a long wait at another eatery. Katie's had about a 20 minute wait. Mind you this was a weekday. There was a pizza special, which I believe was any pizza for a great price. We ordered two of them, onion rings, chargrilled oysters and the cuban. Everything was tasty. The chargrilled were okay but not something I'd travel there to order. Primarily because Drago's and Acme are better. It is not too far off Canal and Carrollton and in a residential area. So parking is a little challenge. It's a casual environment with good variety. It is a cool spot for a bite, but I cannot say it's a favorite. Meaning I'd eat there again, but it would probably not be a first choice. After all, it's hard to find bad food in a city with great food places everywhere.
(3)Ashley F.
Don't get "the legend." Unless you prefer food SWIMMING in grease. Good idea, terrible execution.
(2)Justin L.
This review is based on the...food, go figure, right? I placed a telephone order, and 25 minutes later I picked it up and brought it home to some hungry mouths. First on the ordering book is: 1. Muffuletta - very average. Not bad. Nothing special. But I actually ordered the vegetable but received the wrong order. Sigh. 2. Meatball sub - didn't get to try it out. Oh well. 3. Jenny's Garlic Feta Fries - pretty awesome. Although they were a bit soggy after 20 mins, I imagine them being a bit crisper with that great feta-awesome taste that if I ate it fresh, I'd die in french-fry-heaven. 4. The Boudreaux pizza (with cochon) - Wow. Definitely an impressive pizza with the pork, carmalized red onion, garlic cream butter, etc. on an air pocket thin baked pizza that is better than any franchise pizza I ever had. Awesome. Overall, 4-stars. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu, in-house. Ta da.
(4)Christina B.
Bottomless mimosas, sangrias, and bloody Mary's for $15 at Sunday Brunch. Expect a wait. The crawfish beignet was delicious... flaky bread stuffed with crawfish and cheese, topped with jalapeño aioli. Yum.
(5)Lisa W.
For our second dinner in New Orleans we headed to Katie's. Yeah, it's fine, but there was nothing spectacular about it. We had a salad, the famed pizza w/pulled pork and ribs. I couldn't eat much of the pizza b/c the pork was beyond salty & the ribs were DROWNED in sauce...I mean drowned. It was fine for a casual neighborhood restaurant, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.
(3)Ellie P.
This is a great hidden gem in Mid-city. My boyfriend and I rented a car for the day and stopped at Katie's on the way back to our hotel in the French Quarter. We had Katie's on our list after seeing it featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. First off--the seafood beignet is to DIE FOR! It is one of those dishes you just have to order because of it's uniqueness. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. We are so glad we stopped! It's a great lunch spot.
(4)Barbie S.
5 stars for the chargrilled oysters alone. This place was one of my favorite stops this trip. We took the cable car from Canal and were dropped off within seeing eye distance. There was tons of people waiting to get in but the wait wasn't as bad as it looked. We got here around 12:00pm on a Sunday. We waited about 25 minutes and were seated. Everything looked great coming out of the kitchen. PROS: Chargrilled Oysters - grilled with cheese, garlic and butter ~ MAGIC! Creamy cheesy grits with andouille sausage The bread Chicory coffee We also ordered the cochon de lait sandwich. It was good but the ones at Jazz Fest are better with the horseradish and spicy mustard. Just sayin. But I can't wait to come back to Katie's next year!!!
(5)Lora K.
I visit my sister once a year and we like to discover new places together, and I am so glad we discovered this great restaurant. I went in November 2013 around thanksgiving and it was freezing, but we still decided to sit outside next to a heater since it was crowded inside. I love the crawfish beignet and LOVED the shrimp and artichoke bisque. I will definitely be going back here when I visit my sister next year!!!
(5)Ricky B.
I ate brunch here with my parents and their boring friends couple weeks ago. The breakfast pizza is the way to go in my humble opinion. My parents wouldn't let me drink a mimosa because of their uptight friends but they had a special called bottomless where you can drink as many mimosas as you can consume. I definitely want to come back with my friends and turn up. My pops had a simple breakfast plate of eggs toast and grits, he said it can't compare to grandmas; but not much can. word up grandma rest in peace. My mom had an omelet, she said it was one of the best she has had in a long time. Overall I had a great time minus the Lamberts sitting with us and ruining my would be buzz. haha But I will be back! Waiter was a lil kooky and kept staring at me but overall good experience.
(4)Jenifer K.
First time eating at Katies and wow. Loved it. Came for Sunday lunch. Wait for a table was 30 mins so we decided to sit immediately at the bar. Service was very friendly and efficient, what I've become accustomed to for New Orleans dining. Boyfriend ordered the char grilled oysters and they were on point, without a doubt better than Acme oysters. Definitely would recommend them to anyone. Ordered the cochon de lait with fries. Bread was perfectly crunchy and delicious and the meat had amazing flavor. Boyfriend ordered scotties special. That alone is worth coming back for. Cheese grits, eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, and hashbrowns all on one plate. Needless to say, we ended up sharing each other's meals and had a wonderful dining experience. I will definitely be returning and look forward to trying other options on the menu.
(5)Cyn B.
$15.00 all you can drink brunch cocktails... need I say more?! Meet a friend here for brunch to play catch on our lives. She had been several times. It was my first. It's super adorable and oozing with typical NOLA charm. The host (pleasant elderly woman) was easily confused. She started seating people who came in after us even though our name was next. Out of frustration, we stole an empty seat outside and grabbed a waitress. Our food took a long time to come out. The waitress kept our cocktail's plenty full though. I ordered the crab cake w poached eggs (can't remember the name & it's not on their online menu) and my friend ordered the fritatta. Both of us couldn't resist a side order of grits. When our ordered finally arrived the food looked amazing... def worth the wait. It not only looked amazing but tasted amazing as well. The food portions were just right and priced well, too. Enough to fill you up but not make you fill like a pig. NOLA needs more places like this. We leisurely ate our food while chatting. No one rushed us which makes the meal so much more enjoyable. I have been wanting to try this place out for a while. Especially since it was featured on Diners, Drive Ins & Dives. I will def be going back and turning friends on to Katie's!
(4)Carlos L.
O M G 2 words: charbroiled oysters -- no words to describe, well, actually: smokey, lightly charred cheese sea goodness. I had the craw-fish omelette: one word; amazing! Do have the craw-fish beignet, you wont regret it, its huge. Be prepared to wait on weekends. We arrived at 11am and there was a line steady well into 2pm, but so worth it! avg wait was 10-20 min.
(5)Katie R.
A triple d restaurant. I ordered the blueberry Jalepeño rubs -amazing! The atmosphere is fun, local, and small enough to still be quaint without feeling cramped. The potato salad was also really good. The owner came to every table and greeted everyone. Even took the time to have a conversation. Great place to bring out of town guests!
(5)Cha C.
Food was a bit bland. I didn't feel the taste was worth all the calories I knew I was consuming.
(3)Richard K.
This local tucked away place has some of the best food in town. If you're looking for the type of food you're Momma made, this is it. As a matter of fact, the Chef Scott's mom welcomes you at the door most of the time. I had the Chicken lunch special and if I knew no one was looking, I would have licked the plate!
(5)Jen B.
Last week we went to Katie's for lunch on my sweetie's birthday. We were greeted at the door by a nice older lady who then sat us and showed us where the specials were located. We ordered some drinks, then some char-grilled oysters. We had Mary's Italian salad (later found out that it was the same Ms. Mary who greeted us at the door) and we also had the soft-shelled crab sandwich, which is really 2 sandwiches, which is why they call it the crabby couple. AND THEN.....the owner came around ringing a bell and announced it was Ms. Mary's birthday TOO!! We all sang and watched her blow out the candles on her plate of petit fours. It felt like we were all family. I love that in a neighborhood restaurant!!
(4)Keri D.
Excellent food and top notch service! Kid friendly menu. My husband had the seafood platter and said it was the best catfish he's ever eaten!
(5)Edward G.
The hot roast beef n gravy po-boy was outstanding! You also get a side of Zapp's Potato chips. And our appetizer, the Cheesy garlic bread w/marinara sauce was terrific! This restaurant is a must-try that I would recommend to anyone!
(5)James T.
Food = 4 Price = 4 Experience = 4 Jalapeños spiced bloody Crab soup Smoked oysters Slaw
(4)Tim S.
I love New Orleans in general, but this place is top on my list when I make my annual trek. I can't begin to list everything I love about this place; the food, the atmosphere, the pricing, the service are all #1 in my book. The only complaint, if you can call it that, is an obvious one, parking is difficult at best! However, so is 99% of the New Orleans area I love! Katie's staff...thank you for making some very fond memories for me. Looking forward to may more!
(5)Jen L.
I've had fine meals at Katie's and I've had mediocre meals here too. It is a fun neighborhood spot and the menu is diverse...and maybe too big. How can you make all those various items well? However the variety is part of the selling point, in that if you're with a group then there is something for everyone. I would probably give this 4 stars but on my last visit both entrees came with items that were not mentioned on the menu and we both would have opted to NOT have had we known. There drinks are good. The A/C can be spotty...like lots of old buildings.
(3)Carly S.
This a great neighborhood spot with a wide variety of great food. I really enjoy the specials, mainly because they change frequently and there are tons of them. They often post the specials online via Twitter and Facebook. If you go surrounding peak hours (I usually go at opening 11am or after 1pm for lunch) there's no problem getting seated right away. They also have nice outdoor seating with fans that really isn't bad on a cloudy summer day (still a little too hot for a sunny one). The staff is friendly and consistent. Our waitress kind of flaked one day and didn't put in something we needed to go for someone at home and didn't even acknowledge that I should have had a salad with my entree (I forgot if it said it came with one on the menu so I thought maybe I was crazy, but the receipt said "no salad dressing" on it so she obviously saw it in the POS and let it go that she didn't bring it out). Other than that, we've had great service. My favorites so far are probably the Huling's Chicken Club and their thick cut catfish-- it is always light and fluffy with a great batter. I have yet to be back for brunch, but I am always trying new dishes so I'm sure I will have many many more favorites here. Definitely try out this great Mid-City restaurant!
(4)Natalie W.
Excellent food in a lovely neighborhood setting with good service. I had the Eggs Cochon and would highly recommend that choice
(4)Xine L.
Service is great even if I'm only having a jalapeño vodka infused Bloody Mary. Breakfast is only for brunch on Sundays. They do offer bottomless mimosas, sangria or bloody Mary's for $15. Will have to try this place for food next time otherwise my BM is great.
(4)Gibson P.
This small restaurant right off Canal St. is a fantastic place tor dinner or drinks. Dave was our waiter and he was very helpful and encouraged our party to try the specials. He didn't even mention the Barge sandwich, which is a Po' Boy made from a full-length french bread loaf. We ordered the Barge for three of the party, which was delivered on a wooden plank and was over 5 feet long! More than just a monster Po' Boy, the Barge was filled with flaky fried catfish, oysters and shrimp with jalapeno mayonnaise. It was easily one of the best Po' Boys that I have had anywhere in the Crescent City. Everything we had was prepared perfectly. Katie's is a keeper.
(5)Lola W.
Great atmosphere and great food! I also love that they have all of the tabasco varieties on all of the tables. Have not had anything that wasn't delicious. The boudreaux pizza is probably my favorite.
(4)Briana G.
You know when you've had the best bacon wrapped shrimp before, but you don't live near the restaurant/state that makes it, and so for the rest of your life you're on a hunt to find something as good or better than your previous experience? I thought Katie's would be that place. It was featured on the food network, it was tucked away in a neighborhood, and it was a casual yet classy place. But, I was wrong. And so bummed! We ended up leaving there ($50+tip) with only having had a bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer (5 shrimps), a traditional-sized small cup of gumbo, a small caesar salad with grilled shrimp, a piece of cake and two drinks. Yikes! (We didn't even eat an entree!) However, It wasn't the over priced food that disappointed us. But merely, the first bite. The bacon wrapped shrimp were dry. No juice in the shrimp, no juice from the bacon. Dry and crunchy with little to no flavor. It was really disappointing. The gumbo was great, however, I don't have many experiences of gumbo to compare. But my taste buds liked it. And the grilled shrimp on the Caesar salad were delicious. I just wish the bacon wrapped shrimp hit the spot, too. So I continue to go on my hunt looking for the best place that makes bacon wrapped shrimp. And sorry Katie, but I don't think we'll be back.
(3)Kelly N.
Delicious!! I had the oyster & artichoke bisque & side Caesar & I loved it! Friendly service & the food came out quickly!! Try this adorable neighborhood cafe!
(5)Denise D.
Katie's never disappoints! From the crawfish beignets to the pizza to the oysters, everything is outstanding. The service is always friendly and the atmosphere is fun. It's a great place to take people visiting from out of town (especially on a Sunday for bottomless mimosas ;-D)
(5)Doris D.
Good food in the neighborhood of mid city. I like their chicken and andouille gumbo with the lighter roux which is well seasoned and the pork ribs were moist and tender, melted in your mouth. Crawfish beignet is more like a calzone. Didn't expect it to be a calzone crust, thinking of more like a beignet since menu said beignet. Other than that, a laid back neighborhood restaurant and bar to hang out with friends.
(4)Dominique H.
I love everything about this place! Nestled on the corner of a Mid City neighborhood, sits New Orleans' best kept secret. I am a regular at their Sunday brunch...I know all of the bartenders by name and a few of the members of the wait staff are in my contacts. This restaurant has the best mix of food, folks and fun! My favorite dish is the Crawfish Beignet! OMG- it's like a party in your mouth! Crawfish, cheese and jalapenos tucked inside of a pastry, topped with a cream sauce...YUMMY! I am also an advocate of their char grilled oysters. Dragos who? These are hands down the BEST oysters on this side of the Mason-Dixon! and if you are really adventurous, try the Oysters Schlesinger grilled oysters topped with sauteed spinach and shrimp and Parmesan cheese...party in my tummy So YUMMY! Did I mention the breakfast pizza? Or the lemon ricotta pancakes or the crabcakes? Or the grits? Can you tell that I'm starting to get hungry? Needless to say, I am a Katie's supporter...brunch is only served on Sundays from 9a-3p...don't forget to order the bottomless Sangria!
(5)Lilly T.
Katie's is right around the corner from my apartment and every night I see a line of people accumulated outside for dinner so I decided to give it a try. Man, am I glad I did! I had a "cajun cuban" that was to die for and sipped delicious Manhattans all night long. Everyone else in my party gave rave reviews about their dishes as well. This is a place thatI certainly intend to make a regular dinner spot for me and the husband. :)
(5)Amit A.
Sausage beignet is delicious! Grits are creamy. We will be back to try more. Service was decent. The food made up for it.
(4)Laura S.
We were excited to go here after reading reviews. When we pulled up at 6:00, there was already a long wait. Since we have small children, we opted for takeout rather than waiting. It's unclear whether the food was subpar, or if it just didn't travel well. Very greasy, and soggy. We loved the crawfish beignet, but everything else was just okay, or almost too greasy to enjoy.
(2)Brittany S.
Tried this place during Endymion parade day! We needed to fuel up and got it to go to eat while camping out for Endymion. I got the grilled chicken ceaser salad and my fiancé got the Cochon de lait poboy with a side of fries. They were both very good. I feel as if we were over charged a bit. The poboy alone was 14$ that didn't include the fries. Other than that everything was good. Next time we will eat inside.
(3)Becca B.
This restaurant is the perfect cozy little neighborhood lunch spot. It's a good thing I don't live in Midcity because I would probably frequent it much more and be broke! I prefer for Leandro to be my server because he is so nice and he consistently exemplifies superior customer service. Their pizza, poboys and daily specials are awesome. I recently had the lasagna which was delish!!! You always bring home leftovers :)
(4)Roger B.
We stopped in on a Thursday night. It being 6:30 and people waiting outside for a seat is a good sign for a neighborhood restaurant. Wait wasn't long, about 20 minutes. I ordered the fried catfish platter with cole slaw & fries as the sides. My wife ordered the veggie extravaganza with grilled eggplant replacing the fried eggplant. A small house salad, iceberg lettuce, a cucumber slice and a cherry tomato, came with the meals. I've gotten used to the thin fillet catfish most restaurants seem to serve these days. When my meal came out, I saw a slab of lightly battered fish that literally stretched from one edge of the plate to the other, almost hiding the pile of fries underneath. The restaurant was noisy as expected for a small crowded restaurant. There is a Yelp check-in offer for Happy Hour, but we came too late to take advantage of it.
(3)John T.
Great breakfast. No complaints.
(4)Wendell W.
Great Place for Sunday brunch. The sangria is awesome! I haven't had a bad meal at this place yet and don't expect one. Whenever I am visiting my home city of New Orleans this place is one of my favs. Do yourself a favor and stop in. I'm sure you will be glad you did.
(4)Mister M.
After arriving about 10:30am on a Sunday for brunch we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table...but it was certainly worth it. I had the Crab Meat Frittata (kinda like a quiche) and it was wonderful, full of crab meat, brie and mushrooms. Mom had a Eggs Benedict and she says it was Superb, the eggs being poached just right and a good tang to the hollandaise. You might want to arrive a little later in the day if you can. That usually alleviates the long waits for for Brunches on Sundays.
(5)Shuo H.
Yay for local flavors :) warning: do not come here to eat if you're on a diet haha... Maybe it's just me, but Groupon is probably my (2nd) main source of how to decide which places to try. Katie's is a neighborhood place, and everyone's super friendly. There's plenty of street parking, so no worries about parking meters or anything. The food was yum! What we had: -Crawfish beignet: spicy with a hint of sweet, creamy (cause of the cheese), all highlighting the crawfish goodness :) I liked the marriage of flavors. -Atchafalaya pizza: topped with seafood goodies :) the crust was super thin and overall delish! the grilled garlic adds a very nice touch (I LOVE garlic). -Fried green tomato and shrimp poor boy: I'm sorry New Orleans, but after trying different poor boys from different places, I decided that I just don't like poor boys in general :(... so my opinion for this one would be very biased... Maybe it's cause at dinner time I eat really healthy most of the time (fish, or veggies, and fruits only), but I ended up with a huge tummy ache :( though I enjoyed my time here, I hate having an upset stomach after eating... or maybe it's cause I'm slightly lactose intolerant -.- oh why do I do this to myself?
(4)Ashley M.
I have eaten here a couple of times now and everything I have ever gotten has been really good! This visit I got the veggie muffeletta (half) and it was huge! Seemed like a decent price too. Some of the entrees are a bit pricey (about $20 avg) but you can get cheaper stuff and it's still great! We also tried the seafood stuffed mushrooms appetizer and it was fabulous! A bit crowded inside but doable. Good waitstaff.
(5)Jeroen D.
I'd happily drive the 1.5h to get here just to eat the conchon de lait. It's finger licking good. I had it on their Legend Poboy and on the Boudreaux pizza. It's incredible. Besides great food, the atmosphere is inviting and makes you feel like you're a local. Great fast friendly service makes this a must stop every time I'm in NoLa
(5)Dr W.
Unbelievable service by our waiter named Taylor. Seemed like a knowledgable local. The burger was sub par.
(5)Jillian R.
I never knew about Katie's until my then-significant other told me that it was a total hidden gem and insist that we go there for dinner. We sat outside on a warm summer night as dusk began to fall and I must say, I was truly impressed with the ambiance. The feta cheese and garlic covered french fries were to die for and the veggie pizza was delicious. The outside of Katie's is landscaped beautifully with flora and fauna of all sorts. I returned recently to Katie's for Sunday brunch this past month. I'd called beforehand to try to make a reservation and before I could finish inquiring if they took them the flustered sounding girl that had picked up told me, "No, we don't take reservations." A little put-off but understanding that Sunday brunch is super busy, we headed that way anyway. The crowd of people waiting for a table spilled out onto the side streets where you saw groups of hungover college girls sitting on a curb nursing mimosas and older couples trying to duck into the shade of the meager awnings and overhangs. My group of 5 waited hungover in the heat for about an hour while we side-eyed the folks that had been finished for 20 minutes and continued to sit at their table anyway. FINALLY we scored a nice table outside. The service was only so-so. Our server had clearly bitten off more than he could chew with all of the outdoor tables and we ended up going inside to the bar ourselves to get refills on our water/mimosas/coffee/bloody mary's. The food took FOR.EV.ER to come out. I ended up having to leave early because I had work and we had been waiting 45 minutes for any food to appear. My dining companions told me they continued to wait for half an hour until the crowd had cleared out and the server reappeared, confessing that the kitchen had lost our ticket. The food was brought out lukewarm with errors in the order and nothing was comped or taken off of the bill. Very little apologies were offered and, although the manager was in the house nothing else was ever done to remedy the situation. Katie's food is really, really good and they aren't short on any business but I think they need to step their service game up to accommodate the high volume of customers that come in. For now I'm giving them 3 stars, although their food is worthy of more.
(3)Jenny S.
Meh. It was a Monday and Liuzza's was closed, so I went to Katie's. The chargrilled oysters were fantastic, I will definitely say that. But my artichoke and red pepper soup was room temp at best. I was really disappointed. My friend's red beans were also barely warm. The greens in my salad were somewhat wilted and just didn't seem that fresh. It wasn't awful, but it also wasn't good.
(2)Joel L.
This is what I would call muchos bueno. Definitely coming back. Shrimp po-boy was on point. Probably the best glass of water I've ever had. Great onion rings. Great outdoor dining.
(5)May W.
oh katie's, how do i love your $10 pizzas on thursday nights! it is the best thing to happen to thursdays since seinfeld and friends was cancelled. the office took that prize for a little while but katie's has firmly taken that title now. i love their pizzas. they're some of the best in the city. i've been to many italian and pizza joint that have bragged about their pizzas. but they've always disappointed me. i anxiously wait for thursdays to sink my teeth into that one-of-a-kind boudreaux. it's the kind of pizza that will make a jewish person forgot that pulled pork isn't kosher. but that person will not care when they munch on heaven on earth. it is honestly that good. their salads and pastas are good too. but my friends and i have always said that the next time we go there, we will try the barge, a WHOLE french loaf filled with fried shrimp, oysters and catfish. but then we go there on thursday and forget about everything else on the menu that isn't pizza. our pocketbooks and stomachs never complain. 4 stars because of the popularity of this place. the wait is consistently 1/2 hour or longer. but they haven't worked out a good system for people waiting. they either crowd around the very tiny entrance way or they mingle around the front of the place, blocking any newcomers from coming in. or they completely take over the bar so if you don't want to wait and eat at the bar, you can't even get to the tables or the bartender to get any drinks. it needs to be more manageable. especially on their popular times like thursday pizza nights and sunday brunches. they know that the crowds will come on those days. the staff should plan accordingly.
(4)Oscar C.
Hands down! BEST COCHON Ive had in NOLA. All the food here is incredible. Don't miss the Bourdeaux pizza, as featured on Triple D. Also, the Cuban sandwich I remember was pretty delicious. Just try Katie's. you won't be disappointed. Your belt line might not be too happy, but your tummy will be.
(5)Lyssa N.
I didn't have a great experience on my visit here but it wasn't terrible either. We came in for dinner on a Saturday night and was quoted a 30 min wait. There really wasn't a waiting area inside except for the bar which was fully packed so we waited outside. Our table was ready within 20 minutes. However, it was a tiny table by the door, which was next to the hostess stand which was also next to the bar. I despise those kinds of table just because there are always people hovering around your table while you eat which ruins any kind of dining experience. On to the food and drinks! We ordered the chargrilled oysters and colossal onion rings for appetizers and loved them both. I could've actually eaten another order of oysters! For drinks, I had the strawberry mojito, which was pretty weak. For entrees, I ordered off of their special menu the smoked double pork chop and he ordered the catch of the day special. Both dishes were tasty. We were too full by the end of the main course to order dessert which is pretty sad because I'm usually a huge dessert person. Service was excellent. I think I'll come back and try other items from their regular menu....3.5 stars for this time around though.
(3)Stephanie P.
I was in New Orleans for the first time last weekend and looking to fuel up the night before a half marathon. We decided to try Katie's for dinner as we were meeting some friends and wanted to try and please a variety of palates. Katie's seemed to have a nice little variety to choose from. It was a Saturday night around 6:30pm and we waited a good hour to be seated. Yes this is annoying at any establishment, but at least it sends me the message that this place must be good! It's small, quaint, and there's a plaque on the outside by the door showing where the water line was from Katrina. That was pretty amazing to comprehend as it was clearly over my head. The bar inside was packed but we were able to get a glass of wine to tide us over before out table was ready ($7 glass). They are famous for their chargrilled oysters, which are grilled in the shell with butter and parmesan. They were delicious although both myself and my tablemate were picking pieces of shell out of our mouths. I'm not sure if the oyster shell chips off under the heat? I also ordered one of their veggie pizzas with portobello mushrooms and bell peppers. It arrived on a small, elevated wire rack with allowed the bottom of the crust to stay crispy. Nice touch. My food items were about $25 for the two. Service was friendly and the food came out in a fairly timely manner despite the full house. Our server barely passed the water test, but I'll give it to her as she didn't flinch at all when I asked for 3 separate checks.
(4)Bert M.
Great place for lunch or quick supper. Local cuisine at its best with the NOLA style added to it. Cochon de lait (BBQ pulled pork) was very good and the wait staff was prompt an attentive. If your a tourist in town, definitely a place to experience. ENJOY!!
(4)Victoria T.
I kept hearing good reviews about this place so i decided to check it out. The place is not that big so it gets packed pretty quickly. I ordered the fried calamari as an appetizer which was fairly good with the marinara sauce. I decided to order pasta as an entree, you get a choice of your pasta noodle, sauce, and toppings. I picked the penne pasta with marinara sauce with shrimp. The portion for the pasta was okay, i expected more. I will come back to try their pizzas though, I keep hearing good reviews on their pizzas.
(4)Kevin B.
Damn good gumbo. The fries on the fried catfish platter are crispy and just the right amount of seasoning. The catfish was perfectly cooked with the right amount of crunch. It's a gem in mid city you must try.
(4)Kim G.
Bottomless Bloody Mary's, mimosas, sangria...Awesome. Best part: our server (Murphy) was ON TOP of refills, love that we never had to flag him down or ask! Chicken and waffles were solid. Everything else looked great, can't wait to go back!
(4)Brandon R.
I don't give many five stars but this place is definitely getting one. On a recent trip to New Orleans for a family wedding we stopped in as Katie's was on our must-go-list as we are huge fans of DDD. I had the Boudreaux and although a pizza didn't seem like much of the New Orleans fare, it was AMAZING. As the menu states it does take a bit longer to cook than other dishes so your party will be eating before you... Small price to pay for the goodness that is the Boudreaux pizza. The Cochon is amazing. Never thought about pulled pork on a pizza but it hits the spot. The crust is very thin but tasty and lends more of the taste to the spinach and homemade mozzarella and garlic cream sauce. There is also fresh garlic on the top of the pizza. At first you would think it's a bit overpowering but everything blends perfectly. A+ all the way! This is definitely a winner and is definitely a must-try. The service was great as the owner even makes the rounds to ask how you are doing. She even noticed that I was the only one at my table without a plate, which was okay because I was waiting on the amazing pizza.
(5)Kim-Thao H.
OH GAWDDD! Now I finally know why so many of my friends dine here! It was my first time there with two of my dear friends, and we ordered a few of the highly recommended items including the chargrilled oysters, the crawfish beignet, and two of their pizzas. The oysters were out of this world!!! I actually think they might be better the Drago's famous chargrilled oysters. The flavor, the sauce, just simply perfection! The crawfish beignet was also another winner, but beware, if you're not one who likes anything too creamy or cheesy, STAY AWAY! And if you're counting calories? STAY AWAY FROM IT LIKE IT'S A PLAGUE! The two pizzas we ordered were the Atchafalaya and the Boudreaux. The Atchafalaya was our favorite! If you're looking for a pizza that represents NOLA, this is it! It's topped with oysters, shrimp, crawfish, crabcake, bellpeppers, garlic, and tabasco. Now if that doesn't sound like heaven then I don't know what does. We ordered the Boudreaux because it was featured on the Food Network, but when we tried it we wondered why this particular one. It's not like it was bad, but for something that was presented on TV, we all expected it to be extraordinary, and it just wasn't. Nonetheless, my experience at Katie's was not spoiled by one tiny disappointment. I honestly can't wait to be back to try some new goodies! P.S. Katie's is known for their pizzas, so if you want a good first experience, I'd recommend trying at least one!
(5)Jm B.
This place is great! Relaxed atmosphere and the food is delicious. Love the brunch on Sundays and variety on the menu. I've always had a pleasant experience and the staff is friendly! My husband is very picky and this is his favorite NOLA restaurant.
(5)Lane A.
Located in mid-city on an obscure side street, this place has it goin' on! I met up with some friends for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We sat outside because the weather was amazing. I arrived late due to parking difficulties. There basically is no parking. It's pretty much...find an empty space on the street and squeeze in. The staff was friendly and attentive...and so were the other patrons. It was an incredibly friendly atmosphere. We started with an order of Jenny's Garlic feta Fries. Swimming in garlic buttercream, bell peppers, and feta cheese...they were incredible. Worth having a heart attack over. For my main, I ordered the Cochon De Lait Po-boy. This was one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten. I am usually not a fan of pork, but this was well worth it! This is definitely an establishment that I will return to!
(5)Dorothy A.
Katie's is one of our favorite neighborhood spots - unfortunately, the neighborhood it's in is about 800 miles away from where we presently live. Otherwise, we'd be in here weekly. Great menu with super fresh food executed well. New Orleans classics life Muffelatta's with a fresh spin. I had a catfish po'boy that completely dispelled my previously conceived notion that I didn't like catfish. It was light, flaky, crispy and delicious! Our server was terrific too - almost wanted him to sit down and join us for lunch he was such a pleasure to chat with!
(3)Cookie Monster S.
The food is always excellent. However, it is very difficult to hold a normal conversation due to the abnormally loud interiors. Please please add some acoustic treatments to this space so we can enjoy the tasty food without a throbbing headache.
(4)Katie H.
This place is delicious. We went on a Tuesday and it was packed I can't imagine what it's like on the weekend. I feel like this restaurant can probably do no wrong we had the Jenny fries which were amazing and the vegetarian muffuletta.
(5)Dalan C.
Thought I'd give this place a try after seeing it on Diners, Dives, and Drive-In. Had the most awesome pizza.... The Boudreaux cochon de lait, roasted garlic, fresh spinach, red onions, scallions, and garlic butter cream reduction The pizza had a super thin crust that was totally crispy. Flavortown for sure and a must get. Then we had the ribs, soft and again FLAVORTOWN!! Scottie's Cnn Blackberry & Jalapeno Ribs slow cooked baby back ribs marinated in our tangy and spicy blackberry and jalapeno bbq sauce; served with your choice of two sides (see below) Finally we shared a bunch of fried seafood. Good but I would opt to try a different pizza. But the dish was huge!! Seafood Platter piles of shrimp, crawfish, catfish, and oysters fried to perfection, served with some onions rings and fries This place is a happening and gets crowded.
(4)Megan T.
Came here for dinner with local and out of town friends. Service was great and food was even better! I had the chargrilled oysters, seafood beignet, and blackberry jalapeño ribs. Washed it all down with a couple of Abita grapefruit. Highly recommend the seafood beignet!
(4)Sarah M.
Just picked up lunch from this cute Mid-City spot, and I can't wait to go back. Ordered the cochon de lait (with creole coleslaw) + sweet potato fries (that came with this sweet/spicy sauce).. and it was exactly what I was looking for. Not too heavy, but really filling.. and delicious! The staff was really friendly.. and while I waited at the bar for pick up I noticed this ENORMOUS jar of jalapeno infused vodka. They use it for bloody maries, martinis, and shots.. and if it wasn't middle of the work day, I would have ordered a bloody mary stat. I guess that will have to wait for weekend brunch. Their menu for brunch looks incredible.. and from the other yelpers' reviews, I know I have to return stat. And what's this I read about bottomless drinks? Hi friend. This place speaks my language.. and pleases my stomach. All things are a win in my book.
(4)Elvis C.
I'm giving this place a 4 star rating only because of the food. Food was GREAT. Service however, sucked. Probably some of the worst service ever. The staff here, all seemed to have this attitude that they are better than everyone. Took about 20 minutes before the guy took our order.....never once stopped by to offer more drinks.....which is a huge loss for them, because I would have had another few drinks. Overall, the experience was goood and the food did not disappoint....but I really hate restaurants that think that they don't have to provide excellent service because they have been on TV or whatever. 4 stars, but wouldn't go back.
(4)Sara U.
My long lost cousin from NY randomly hit me up on the FB to say that his friend Katherine owned the place and that we should stop in. Pretty cool since I had it bookmarked to try here on Yelp! We stopped in for Sunday brunch. The place was hoppin' but we didn't have to wait. :) We did the $15 bottomless cocktails (you choose mimosa, bloody mary, sangria). I thought the drinks were kind of weak and wouldn't go this route again. My chicken and waffles were good but my honey's Crabby Eggs (poached eggs over crabcakes topped with jalapeno hollandaise sauce) were to die! Thankfully, he's sweet and willing to share. It's loud and bustling in here. A fast-paced placed no doubt, but you can still relax and enjoy your visit. We will return!
(4)Meka T.
The Boudreaux pizza was amazing! Never had anything like it but I absolutely loved it. Get there early or be prepared to have a wait.
(5)Jeremy L.
What a great experience! Wife and I went here today for lunch and loved it. We both had the Cuban with cochon de lait and it was fantastic! Service was great and the atmosphere was great as well. I will recommend this place all day. PS Beer selection was pretty solid as well. 6 beers on tap(Abita, NOLA, Brooklyn, Magic Hat for craft beer) and a decent bottle selection as well.
(5)Violet A.
The Red Velvet Elvis Doberge ain't nothing but a hound dog... A friend and I recently celebrated with a little pre-holiday lunch at Katie's Restaurant and Bar in Mid-City. She had never eaten at Katie's and I was signing it praises. Having eaten at Katie's on numerous occasions I was gushing over the entire menu and the items really worth indulging in. Such as the char grilled oysters loaded with bacon and spinach and MORE! And an absolute fav... The Boudreaux a pizza featuring cochon de lait, oh God go ahead slap ya mama! On this occasion we went off menu and had a couple of specials of the day. So far my friend is impressed and happy that she ventured out and now has a place new to add to her 'gotta go again' eateries. Then.... we made our misstep. We ordered The Red Velvet Elvis Doberge. MISTAKE!!! Since I'm not normally a big cake eater I really need to have my socks knocked off before I can say something is to die for. BUT my lunch companion is a discerning dessert coinsurer. So I'll take her advice as I describe the red velvet Elvis. The Red Velvet Elvis Doberge ain't nothing but a hound dog.... the slice is certainly generous enough which only meant we still had a ton of cake remaining on the plate when we left the table. The individual cake slices were way too thin, perhaps contributing to the total dry dense texture. However the greatest disappointment was the icing - on a red velvet cake the icing IS the cake!! Katie's red velvet Elvis had the most atrocious icing we had ever tried to eat. It was hard bitter and completely non-cream cheese like. So overall folks - Katie's get high marks for atmosphere, service and usually outstanding eats. I would recommend you definitely add this quaint restaurant to your repertoire of eateries. However, stay away from the red velvet Elvis... I think they may actually have added the hound dog to the batter.
(4)Jim L.
Everything was outstanding except for the mashed potatoes. If it was not for the mashed potatoes, Katie's would have been a 5 star experience.
(4)Chrissie O.
Love this place. Have eaten here twice, both times the service was great and the food phenomenal. There are lots of really cute places to eat in this area, and Katie's really stands out. Food includes the usual New Orleans staples, with some delicious twists, such as the crawfish beignet. Po'boys are wonderful. Green tomato remoulade stack was also a highlight. Just really delicious and creative New Orleans food.
(5)Brandon A.
Amazingly I had never been to or heard of this place, once again yelp comes through in the clutch!! katie's is the type of neighborhood restaurant I love. Relatively small, outdoor seating, great menu options. Crawfish Beignets? Nuff said. The pizza is great and man is there a lot of it. I'd definitely encourage anyone in the mid city area to check this place out.
(4)Michelle H.
Two words: Seafood Beignet. I'm seriously starting to wonder why we didn't go to this place our first night in New Orleans. Amazing. Wow...flashbacks just sitting here thinking about it. Please do yourself a favor and order this appetizer. Its big enough to share, but believe me...you won't want to. Katie's is situated a few blocks away from Canal Street in a purple building that has a Katrina waterline marker. We went a few minutes after they opened and were greeted/seated by an older woman who was quite friendly. Our service was lightning fast and the atmosphere was very pleasant. We noticed right away that the restaurant seemed to get busy quite fast, but it never took away from the fact that the servers were quick and efficient. The only reason that I'm giving Katie's four stars, and not five, is because our entrees were very bland and just 'ok'. There seemed to be a lack of seasoning on my plate (I ordered the crawfish special) and my boyfriends. Other than that, this was an amazing find and well worth the money that we spent.
(4)Cristen F.
Fabulous spot for brunch - scrumptious food and bottomless mimosas, bloody Mary's or sangria for $15! Lunch and dinner are also awesome. Try the Boudreaux's pizza or Cajun Cuban. I go as often as I can.
(5)Amanda M.
Went here last weekend and it was my 2nd trip to Katie's. I love this place. It is becoming on of my favorites in Nola. We went on a Saturday around 5pm (so kinda early for dinner) but we wanted to beat the big dinner crowd. We ended up opting to sit outside and enjoy the balmy 90 degree weather. Ha! I had heard good things about the pizza so I decided to try a traditional style with pepperoni, sausage, onion, green peppers and black olives. It was the perfect thickness. Kind of thin and crunchy but kinda chewy at the same time. You could tell it was cooked in a brick oven. My husband got a hickory burger and fries and he said it was great. Oh we also got the seafood beignet for an appetizer. It was super cheesy and gooey. Maybe too cheesy for some people but I am a cheese fanatic so I loved it. It was super rich and indulgent. I had one Bloody Mary and one rum punch. The Bloody Mary was delicious with the homemade jalapeño vodka and pickled veggies. The rum punch wasn't as good as I had hoped it would be but it was strong so that was good! After we left my husband said "We need to come here more often!"
(5)Alana L.
Dear Katie's, I dream of your Margarita Pizza on a weekly basic. Your fried green tomato and shrimp po-boy should have its own Facebook Fan Page. Your cheese bread is my new best friend. The onion rings cause my taste buds to sings and dance. And your white chocolate bread pudding -oh, I've died and entered Heaven. Loving each and ever bite you serve, Me!
(5)A. B.
Nice little place. Over crowded at lunch. Very sweet hostess and friendly staff. Had a bleu cheese bacon burger. Not the best I've had, but not the worst either. Overall a nice experience, just a bit too cramped and crowded for my preference. Would be better if not during a peak time.
(3)Mandy C.
A friend brought me to Katie's a year ago and whenever I'm in New Orleans it's the first place I go. The chargrilled oysters are a MUST! They were featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, however they are none of the above. They are a gem of a neighborhood restaurant with a great family running it. Scott, the chef and owner is friendly and can be seen chatting with guests and his mom, Katie herself, is very visible. I love this place and recommend it to anyone who will listen.
(5)Robinskii G.
little restaurant in a small neighbor hood. easy to miss. Came into town to visit family, and they took us here to order everything, we got: mini crab cakes and Crawfish Beignet (must have) , delicious! flavorful! entree for 5 ppl to share: the barge, which is the longest po boys sandwich, stuffed with fried shrimp, catfish, and oysters. Cochon De Lait pizza. Never had bread pudding before, first time having it, and it was just perfect.
(5)Peggy B.
Great New Orleans neighborhood restaurant. Service was excellent by Leo. When I did my Yelp check in, I received a free large onion ring order. They were large and well breaded, very good. Started off with Spinach & Crab Bisque. It was Delicious! Followed up with the wedge salad. It was large enough to split, which we did, and very good. Ended lunch with the Crayfish Beignet. It is a must order, very good. Crayfish and crabmeat were very generous in the dishes! Would order all of the same dishes again. Highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)Matt C.
After careful consideration, given my out-of-towner status, my girlfriend and I decided we would find Katie's... how did I miss that they don't serve brunch on a Saturday? I could have sworn their website said... well, nevermind. It really seems like it could be a chill place - nice servers, decent (albeit safe) music playing, etc. We ordered brunch drinks and stared at the menu wondering how we missed this key element! I made sure to leave the server a few extra $$ as we walked out before ordering food...
(3)Kenny F.
Great place to grab some good food. The panned chicken was delicious and I enjoyed my wedge salad as well. Tried a slice of hula girl pizza and was also tasty. Would definitely go back. Outdoor seating was key.
(4)Cam F.
Great little neighborhood restaurant and bar. Breakfast menu is great. We walked straight in and got a table, it filled up very quickly shortly after and there was a line when we left. Kind of hate to give this place a good review as I do not want it to get swamped with crowds of people as has happened to other resultants in the area.... Our little secret!!
(4)Josh G.
Amazing little neighborhood gem. They have really amazing pizza with delicious cheese baked in a proper oven. Everything I have had has been great but mostly i just get the pizza because it is that good. I have also been for sunday brunch where I had an amazing braised short rib on grits plate that was out of this world. Good service and a nice atmosphere. Inside does get a little loud so I like to sit outside if it isn't too hot.
(5)Elaine M.
As a strong supporter of Mid-City merchants, at the first mention of this place from neighbors I chose to go for lunch with some fairly high hopes. It was the first day of the beginning of my holidays and dammit, I wanted to celebrate with some pasta! The inside of the restaurant had a well placed layout and relaxing atmosphere. They have plenty of staff available but not so much customers. I ordered a cider cocktail from their specialty drinks list and inquired about the flavor from our good natured server. She informed me with some awe, that her last table said "It was the best drink they'd ever tasted." Of course I ordered it but I'm not sure how I felt about that apple juice and tequila with a large dose of cinnamon floating in and coating my glass and mouth. The previous customer must have had a very interesting pallet to appreciate this drink that much. On to the eggplant fries which were originaldelightfully crispy thin slices of lightly battered and fried fresh eggplant. That is the only thing I'd go back for though. Sadly, my pasta was bland, mostly butter as opposed to creamy cheese. And sadly it also contained a heaping helping of those tiny rubbery little crawfish the size of your pinky fingernail. My husband, "a meat and potatoes Irishman" ordered the rosemary chicken and mashed potatoes, of course. The smallest amount of effort could have made this plate work. There are so many tiny little fresh twists on spices and/or herbs that could have been used on this dish, aside from just rosemary. It's one of those blank slate, versatile kind of meals. But that doesn't mean serve it blank! This place has potential, a little extra creative effort with the food could really go a long way. Even if it's just for the holidays, people appreciate that. I do.
(2)Edward B.
There are few things that get you excited about a meal like the smell of the smoker outside Katie's on Iberville as you walk in the front door. It's hard to not run to the door when it hits you. We went a couple weeks back for a laid-back dinner-for-two. We started with a dozen char-grilled oysters. Chef Scott has this dish down, with just the right amount of butter and cheese on the oysters, along with tasty french bread slices for dippin'. Softshells were running good that visit, so I had the special: softshell crab over fettucini pasta, topped with a creamy crawfish sauce. It's one of those wicked-overkill dishes that you just can't pass up. Eat the crab, nibble at the pasta, bring the rest home for a great pasta leftover if you don't want to overindulge. My wife did the build-your-own pasta--Chef Scott's comments on why this is on his menu inspired a separate blog post I'll do later this week. She got rigatoni with chicken in a creamy alfredo sauce. The chicken was grilled nicely and the sauce subtely seasoned for a good match. We usually let Chef surprise us for dessert, and he rarely steers us wrong. This time it was "Red Velvet Elvis" cake...deadly! Drinks-I had a couple of Abita Ambers, wife had a couple of glasses of the house Pinot Grigio. A great meal on a lovely spring evening!
(5)Ande V.
Went to Katie's about a month ago and it was great. Stuffed mushrooms and the grilled seafood platter... Can't wait to do it again. Service was very attentive and friendly. It's not your average dine and go establishment .... The owners really care if the guests are enjoying their experience. I live in New Orleans and have many friends who frequent Katie's not only for the food, but just to grab a cocktail and relax. Real food... Real people.... That's what New Orleans is about.
(4)TONY F.
I've been in the hospitality industry for 20+ years with 18 years in management and have never experienced a seating policy so moronic such as the one which is enforced at Katies. After arriving and telling the hostess it would be a party of two I was asked if my entire party had arrived? I notified her that my lunch date was parking as finding parking is very challenging in the area even with the lot they have which was full. I was told the wait would be 30+ minutes. As a table opened the host refused to seat me as my lunch date still hadn't arrived. This was 5 minutes later. As I'm waiting for another person to clean the table with no sense of urgency another 2 top became available. Two other groups of two arrived and were seated before me even though they arrived after I did. I expressed how horrible this policy was from a customer service standpoint and was told "We're a small restaurant" and that was all. That was the excuse. I wasn't one person attempting to hold a 6 top. I would've taken the exact same amount of table space had I chosen to dine alone. This type of poor decision making and absurd "policy making" screams lack of common sense and zero training. I'm not a tourist. I'm a local and have dined there many times before for Sunday brunch. I also live within 2 miles of this destination. I regularly come in contact with many tourists and locals alike who respect my opinion on dining destinations in NOLA. There are 800 dining destinations in New Orleans and I will never spend another dollar in this place of business or recommend it to anyone native or tourist. This policy needs to change immediately. I instead traveled 3 blocks away to Neyows which has great food and was promptly seated.
(1)Penny K.
What a great place!! Our new favorite restaurant in New Orleans. Everything we ordered from oysters to soft shell crab special, through dessert... All unbelievably delicious. Such friendly, lovely service. We could not have been happier or more satisfied. We will definitely return on a regular basis
(5)Michael S.
I did our usual Wednesday night at Katie's tonight and I was really torn between indulging in Steak Night or just getting one of the super good pizzas...well, we did both! We ordered the ribeye special & Terranova Pizza. Both we just off the charts tonight! Tonight, we just sat at the bar and Trisha was our server, she was great and Murphy is also always great too. The place was just packed tonight too...I guess the word is out on Steak Night on Wednesdays! Pizza Night on Thursday is always another one of our favorites. This is just an update to my other review but, if you haven't been back to Katie's since they reopened you need to stop in!
(5)Dorian T.
I just ate at Katie's for the first time this week. The food was great especially the charbroiled oysters. My only complaint is that the tables were too small to accommodate all of the good food we ordered.
(4)Katie T.
I love to eat at Katie's, food is always so good there. I had the eggs Benedict when we went for brunch last week and I like it on a biscuit better than on an English muffin and there was no problem with them making that change for me. I loved how the dish wasn't swimming in Hollandaise sauce, it had just enough for each bite to have a good amount. The service is always great, there is always someone making sure your drinks are full or your food is what you want and how you want it. Not to mention the nice lady who I think owns the restaurant greets you at the door and makes sure everything in the place is going smoothly. If you want to go to brunch though, I suggest going before 9:00 because you'll be waiting outside if you don't. I haven't had the pizza yet, but they look delicious and I hear they are. That will be my next pizza excursion.
(5)Keri L.
Stopped by there today for my birthday lunch! I've been wanting to try the place for a while. We weren't paying attention to the time and we arrived after closing. Honest mistake. There were people outside and the door was open. We were snapped at and told they were closed. Our response, "oh ok" and then we turned to leave. We were then followed outside and berated as if we tried to rob the place or something. My boyfriend and I just looked at each other stunned and looked at her like she was crazy. I won't be going back. I don't care how good the food is. I won't hand over my money to people who treat their customers this way. It was totally uncalled for and ridiculous.
(1)Laila B.
Oh Katie. I really, really want to like you. You're a neighborhood anchor, you've got that cute little outdoor seating area and you even have bottomless mimosas for Sunday brunch! I hope you don't read this because I hate to hurt your feelings but then again, I hope you do so perhaps you can make some adjustments and we can be better friends. We were lured in by $10 pizza night, which is every Thursday. Also, the website said creamy tomato-basil soup (one of my favorites!), stuffed mirlitons and white beans for daily specials, yes please! Weirdly, only one of the specials posted was actually a special. Beef vegetable, no thanks. We had more than ample time to wait for our food and this is what I noticed. Our server was really sweet. The place seemed full of neighbors and regulars, always a good sign. The staff/service didn't seem to have a real sense of urgency but it was all so friendly that I didn't mind. The food. I had the gumbo since they had no tomato-basil soup. Very good, spicy, full of sausage. The rice was of the long-ago cooked, rather hard variety but that's usually my gripe with gumbo everywhere and so it's probably my fault for not asking them to leave it out. The boyfriend's BLT salad was huge, had plenty of blue cheese and bacon but no tomato. Isn't that what the "T" stands for? Then we had the Boudreaux pizza, which was AWFUL. I had to pick all through it to find any meat and when I did, it was a couple tiny scraps. The pizza was burned and I don't mind some char but this was burned in a very unpleasant way. Very dry. Weirdly tasteless toppings. Disappointing. We'll be back to try other things but I will never order pizza here again.
(3)Stephen R.
Situated in a quaint section of Mid-City, Katie's pops up out of nowhere as you drive along Iberville. This is one of the worst roads maintenance wise in the city, but Katie's has that New Orleans charm that is unique to this city where a great restaurant can be nestled in between residential neighbors and it still works. The specials board outside the entrance is imposing. There are at least 6 or 7 specials every day, which is the number of entrees at some dining establishments. I was in the mood for seafood, but everybody from patrons to staff kept telling me to get the pork ribeye with collard greens. Batting off the suggestions left and right while sipping my Brooklyn lager I requested the scallop and crab meat pasta in a white wine cream sauce. Great decision. I saw a lot of fried seafood around the room and especially being softshell crab season I was worried I had made a naive selection, but was not disappointed when 5 FAT scallops came out grilled to perfection nestled in between lumps of blue crap deliciousness, smothered in cream sauce on a bed of angel hair pasta, garnished with green onions and paprika. Perfecto. I have also had the crab cake Poboy--highly recommended. And the pizza--also really decent. This is truly a gem that shines on the cracked streets of Mid-City. Just don't bottom out driving back up to Jeff Davis.
(5)Daniel U.
Amazing Spot, Hidden Gem, Great Food, Amazing Service & Memorable For Sure!
(5)Alisha B.
Amazing food, and yummy bottomless drinks! Our fantastic and friendly waitress Morgan gave our brunch that special touch by carpeting to our special requests with no questions asked... Kudos to her for having the while menu memorized too- even the specials!! All in all great little must go to hidden gem in a NO neighborhood! I'm here for another week, and will most def be back!
(5)Ron C.
Many of my friends have had lunch @ Katie's and raved about it. Tonight four of us went there for dinner. The food was fantastic, the onion rings the best we have ever eaten, and the grilled oysters almost as good as Drago's! But the best part was the service. Our server Juli, a transplant from NY was over the top! She was friendly, professional, and probably one of the best we have ever had in our 50 years of New Orleans dining! I'm in a wheelchair and though Katie's doesn't have a ramp :-( on the way in, a customer offered and helped us get in. On the way out, a completely different customer offered assistance. I think they should have a ramp, but i still had a great experience. Katie's has a warm, friendly, neighborhood feeling. Everyone is nice, the prices are reasonable, the food is great! This represents what New Orleans is all about. You guys, especially Juli are doing a great job. Please keep it up , we will be back.
(5)Margaux B.
Stopped in with my sister Saturday around 4:30, nice small crowd. We got the garlic cheese bread appetizer, which is exactly what it sounds like, with marinara sauce. I decided on the cochon de lait with sweet potato fries, and my sister had the burger with onion rings. The rings were crispy, definitely underseasoned, if seasoned at all, which made me sad, but the fries revived me. What I don't appreciate is being charged $2.50 extra for fries because I hate chips ( that automatically come with the sandwiches) and i already spent $10 on the cochon. Their manager was really great, but the staff needs to get it together. Our server barely made eye contact, and she sat down at a table in plain view to cut lemons. I've been a server for years, and that's grounds for a write up. It makes guests feel like a hassle, and you look lazy. 5 stars because it was cozy, filling, convenient, quick, and they honored the Yelp checkin discount.
(5)Kim M.
Fantastic grilled oysters to start. Muffeletta was good. White chocolate bread pudding was amazing. Service was very good. I disliked my blackberry basil margarita, it was not good at all. I told the staff, but they didn't take it away or off the tab :(
(4)Phil M.
I went here with my girlfriend for brunch. It was pricier than Baltimore (but how many places do 20$ for bottomless mimosa and food?). The wait staff was awesome the food great. The one downside was it took a while for food to come (but we got free cheese grits with an apology). Also our main course had something in it but they gave us it free.
(3)SL M.
Great atmosphere and food. Service was great. Can't wait to go back!
(4)Erin M.
First time going to Katie's and I'm here to tell you it was the highlight of our eateries this trip! We had the crawfish beignet, chargrilled oysters, and a daily special which was panko breaded seabass over oyster artichoke dressing and a crawfish cream sauce. EVERYTHING we had was so freaking good, I can't begin to tell you. Not the lightest of choices but we can diet when we get home, right? Oysters were just as good as Drago's, Acme, or French Market restaurant. We've tried them all and these were right up there with the best of them. Presentation was great, the waiter was polite, helpful, and personable. There was a bit of a wait for the food, but we sat outdoors on a beautiful day and the drinks were plentiful and cold. LOVE this place and I would eat here every day if I could.
(5)Mel G.
The food was delicious! It is a cozy, outgoing place. Great for get togethers and casual, fun dates! I really loved that the chef came around and asked how everyone was enjoying their meals - it really adds to the ambiance. I highly recommend and plan on returning soon! As an FYI - I went for dinner on a Saturday night. We waited about 30 minutes for a table but it was totally worth it. Good drinks at the bar as you wait.
(5)Joseph E.
Gravy Fries were great as was the Cajun Cuban. The Onion Rings however were not - they were better. Great little lunch spot or neighborhood hangout.
(4)Coty G.
Came here for lunch today after several positive recommendations. This was a pleasant experience. The little hostess is a doll. The owner/chef came out and seated me and held a quick conversation. It was a wonderful experience. They were busy seeing as though it was lunch, but he still managed to come out, greet and get to know me and he even brought my iced tea to my table!! I ended up getting the shrimp poboy on French and couldn't be happier. The bread was so soft and the shrimp were friend just right. It was a good portion and the fries were seasoned impeccably! I want to say they used Tony Cacherie's on them but I don't know. Overall, I had a lovely experience and my server, Leonard, was quick an attentive! It was the best $18.00 I spent and I can't wait to go back. Another cool thing are the weekly specials. Today was all you can eat catfish for $14.95. If you're ever in the area you should check it out!!
(5)Damian K.
Every time in New Orleans, which is two or three times a year, I head for Katies. Last time I was there in August, it just happened to be a Monday, so what else but red beans and rice. The greatest compliment I can give them is that it was as good as my wife's. The food is always good, and the servers are friendly, which is what you want in a neighborhood restaurant. See you in December.
(4)C R.
Good food, worth the wait. Excellent Bloody Marys.....
(5)David M.
We had not been to Katie's since the flood and boy am I glad we went back! The chargrilled oysters are - I'm not kidding - better than Drago's! The St. Louie is a hot poyboy with fried oysters, bacon, and melted provolone. It's heavenly! The Cajun Cuban is a ham. swiss, and cochon de lait take on the classic Cuban. Mine was a bit greasy and could have stood some Crystal Hot Sauce to cut that a bit but it was pretty good. The fries were crispy and very good. The onion rings were not quite great but not bad. It's an easy-going atmosphere and a nice place to be leisurely. They're down-home folks. Highly recommended by me, my wife, and my heart surgeon...
(4)Steven M.
Great lunch. I didn't have it but the guy next to me at the bar had the pasta stuffed lobster and it looked amazing. I had the hamburger steak, very good. Kind of a small restaurant for the size of the crowd. I guess if its good people don't mind waiting.
(5)De'Ana W.
The best Cajun Cuban ever! Crispy flaky gooey & delicious! About a 30 min wait but well worth the wait!
(5)Kathleen I.
Wow. Not good. We went to brunch at Katie's after hearing mixed, but mostly positive, reviews. I wanted to love it because it is near our house and we have yet to find a brunch spot in Mid-City where we could become regulars. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be coming back here. I expected it to be packed, and it sure was when we got there at about 1 p.m. We were able to score seats at the bar and order pretty much immediately, so that was awesome. The first thing I noticed after we sat down was that every single staff member seemed harried and overwhelmed. The plates of food were incredibly inconsistent. Some looked amazing, but others were stingy and poorly plated. Katie's was incredibly busy, but I am under the impression that they do this level of business every Sunday, so I would assume that the wait staff and kitchen would be better equipped to handle it. The food was a major disappointment. We ordered the chicken and waffles and the bacon-wrapped shrimp and grits. The chicken and waffles were just BAD. Flimsy, tasteless, cold waffle slices sat on either side of two bland, awful chicken strips that appeared to be from Church's. Seriously. They were that bad. No flavor. The fresh fruit that accompanied the chicken and waffles was mushy and inedible. The bacon-wrapped shrimp and grits were a little better. The shrimp itself was delicious, crisp and spicy, but the dish only included five medium-sized shrimp. The grits, which filled up the rest of the very large serving plate, were gluey. The biscuits tasted like a frozen, store-bought variety. The bottomless mimosas were the only good thing about the meal. They were $15 each, but we each had three (plus one for the road, given to us by the bartender). That made the cost worthwhile. All-in-all, we paid $75 (including tip) for a meal that I wouldn't serve to guests in my own home, much less charge money for. It was a disgrace. The only reason Katie's gets two stars from me instead of one is that the bartender was just that good. He worked frantically the entire time we were there, making drinks and serving food. He was friendly and nice, and did a great job handling the crush of orders. The tip was the only part of the bill that I didn't pay begrudgingly at the end of the meal. I always tip well, but he definitely earned it (and then some).
(2)C.Rose P.
I want to love Katies- I try to love Katies.... It needs to impress me. Everytime I've gone with high hopes, and leave horribly disappointed. The fries with feta sauce? Taste like vomit. My garden salad (that I had to special-order without meat) was awful- measly and wilted, with unusual surprises (such as a whole clove of garlic. Thanks, I was on a date) My dates salad- fine. Bottomless mimosas? A joke. She'll never refill your glass. The Sangria? My date actually did vomit. In their bathroom. Waited forever, over charged, under whelmed, and definite puking. Actually ruined our day of fun, we ended up at home on the couch. Good luck, next time.
(1)JJ S.
Can't believe I lived in MidCity for 10+ years and had never visited Katie's till I moved Uptown. Such a great spot for real Louisiana cooking and definitely a new addition for my list of NOLA-Newb destinations. Our server Morgan was friendly + efficient. Chargrilled oysters and crawfish beignet + Abita's restoration ale on draft was the perfect recipe for a Saturday in New Orleans. Looking forward to exploring the po-boy menu. Travis, the manager visited our table and recommended the crawfish beignet. Thank you Travis!
(5)Cole G.
I have been to Katie's two times now, and both times I have been extremely impressed. If you are on the fence between Katie's and another restaurant, then go to Katie's. That being said, I do have a handful of recommendations. First of all, I would recommend getting their early for dinner; this place tends to full up pretty quickly around seven. Secondly, the pizza is phenomenal. I'm not quite sure why, but Katie's has some of the best pizzas I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Everything else on the menu is extremely good too, but the pizza is perfect. As far as service, I have nothing bad to say. Both times our waiter/waitress was friendly and knowledgable. Overall, Katie's in easily one of my top 5 restraints in all of the greater New Orleans area. It's just an all around excellent place. I highly recommend it.
(5)Tiffany V.
Delicious. The seafood beignet was to die for. The stuffed shrimp and seafood pasta was great. I will return again.
(5)Carly C.
wow! What a lovely little gem in the heart of MidCity! Went to Katie's after a long day at the Louisiana Derby. The place was packed! We started with the garlic feta fries....oh my yum!! Tried the Louisiana Oysters...yum! We had a delicious pizza for the main entree. The pizza was very flavorful and the pizza combinations are very unique. There's something for everyone on the menu. I can't wait to go back!!!
(5)Margaret P.
Blackberry and jalapeno ribs were outstanding!
(5)K. R. C.
Upon seeing the spanish moss decorating the trees outside, I immediately knew I'd like this place. The drinks were clever and delicious (I loved the bubblegum lemon drop martini) and the rosemary grilled chicken was flavorful and moist. Our server was great- really friendly.
(5)Ellen W.
Delicious food and friendly service. Definately try the crawfish beignet. Its worth every penny/calorie.
(4)Maxime K.
I love Katie's, it's a real neighborhood gem. The servers are always kind and attentive and the food is delish. If you're looking for a spot to take a friend from out of town this place has a great NOLA vibe, feels really homey, but is so much cleaner than mom and pop shops tend to be. Try the seafood stuffed mushrooms, oh em gee, so yummy.
(5)Victoria W.
Excellent food, service and drinks. For a starter we got fries with cheese and gravy. yummmmm. Both opted for a sandwich for dinner- Dad got a half muffuletta.. this is the largest "Half" sandwich i've ever seen! It was huge! I got a roast beef poboy and was not at all disappointed! For dessert we took a pumpkin pecan cheesecake to-go. SO GOOD! Definitely will be back!
(5)huong t.
For such a popular mid city spot I didn't think the space would be soo cramped? I almost felt maybe it would've been better for us to eat outside. Service I would say was just ok. It wasn't terribly busy for lunch so I don't understand why our waiter was not attentive. I enjoyed the dish I got which was the legend poboy. My sister ordered the crawfish beignet appetizer that thing was massive like half a calzone. Speaking of massive so is there onion rings. I loved how they had all the different bottles of Louisiana Tabasco Sauce. I've yet to see that any other restaurant. We had the pumpkin praline cheesecake for dessert. It was soo good I'd gladly order a whole 1 for the holidays if it was available. I need to go back to try their chargrilled oysters.
(3)Laney P.
Katie's is aweeesome. Seriously you can order anything. The seating outside is SO NICE, they even have heaters for when it's chilly. Plus it's pooch friendly. All of the appetizers are great. The blue cheese bacon fries are my new jam, but the garlic feta are great too. It's all great. The St. Louie po boy is my shizzz. Fried oysters, bacon, and provel cheese. It's SO GOOD. add the provel cheese to any po boy. You won't be sorry. The fried oyster platter is amazing. They're not too heavily breaded - just perfect. I always get the sweet potato fries.
(4)Michael P.
We stopped in on on a trip to New Orleans because of the Triple D feature, and Wow! this little place is worth the trip. As a Texan, I'm no expert on crab cakes, but the ones we got as appetizers were huge and chock full of crab meat. I had The Legend (Shrimp and Cochon de Lait Po Boy) and it was amazing. The shrimp was fine, it didn't add a lot to the sandwich overall, but the Cochon de Lait was one of the best things I've ever eaten. It was potently garlicky, which I love, and just a bit spicy. A few sprinkles of the habanero Tabasco sauce that they had on the table sealed the deal. Pair with Abita Amber (on tap) to cool off, and you will not be disappointed.
(5)Randy J.
You can't get much better than this when you're looking for a great neighborhood restaurant. As many others have said, the chargrilled oysters are delicious! We also tried the Boudreaux pizza and the lasagna...both were tasty. One of the best attributes of this place is the vibe. The staff was so friendly...I can't wait to go back!
(5)John B.
An absolute gem. We were determined to hit a Diners, Drive-ins and Dives restaurant in New Orleans, and boy did we pick the right place. Excellent food, fun atmosphere and an overall great experience. I had the kalamata muffuletta and it was insanely good. A little bit out of the way and totally unassuming from the outside, but don't let that deter you. Highly recommend.
(5)Adler M.
Absolutely fantastic service by all staff and exceptionally delicious food. Had a Po boy called 'The Legend', which might have been the best Po boy I've ever had
(5)Katherine H.
Started out with cheese fries with debris gravy; the gravy had a really great flavor to it. Boyfriend had the bacon blue cheese burger which was absolutely massive, definitely couldn't eat the entire thing in one sitting. Chef's didn't skimp on the blue cheese or the bacon which is always appreciated. I had Katherine's Cajun Cuban which was a delicious pressed sandwich featuring melt-in-your-mouth smokey cochon de lait. The only disappointment was the side of onion rings that my boyfriend got with his burger, they were very bland and kinda soggy, definitely lacked the crunch that I desire from fried food. My cuban sandwich came with a side of potato chips but I was way too full to even make a dent in the pile. The pizzas that were coming out of the kitchen looked really delicious, I'll have to get one of those if I ever return.
(4)Jessica M.
I feel like I should pull out a hula skirt and start dancing. The hula girl pizza it's like a song in my mouth. Like I open my mouth and some hawaiian music starts playing. Open song close chew open song close chew open. You get the idea. Delicious awesome and clearly a new favorite. I am in love with your pizza Katie. I will come back for you I promise I won't be gone for long. Oh and your garlic fries I'm gonna need some more of that too thanks! I'm not a traitor theos I love you too I'm just spreading the love!
(5)Molly B.
I have good news and bad news. The bad news: DO NOT ORDER THE CHEESE FRIES. This was a pick-up order so I couldn't do anything about this terrible appetizer. There was about a 1/4 cup of shredded cheese sprinkled sparingly on rock hard fries. Not rock hard because they were cold (I ate them immediately so they were still warm), they were just overcooked, or whatever you do to make fries hard and chewy. I can't believe I spent $7 on such a puny order of cheese fries, especially when there was hardly any cheese. If the fries weren't God Awful I would have put my own cheese on. I'm a fry lover, this was the first time in my life I haven't finished an order. The Good News: Their pizza is shockingly good! I ordered the Margarita Marinara and it was really flavorful and addicting. It's a thin crust but not a crispy crust (I'm not a fan of crispy crust). The cheese was wonderful and was paired really well with the fresh basil. Yum! From my experience I've learned that you need to order the onion rings and pizza and stay far, far away from the cheese fries and vinaigrette dressing.
(3)Lola N.
Their food is just okay! With so much competition in New Orleans, it surprises me that there is such a following here. With that said, I have not had their brunch or pizza, which is what they are known for. Maybe if they reduced their menu and fine-tuned some items, it would be better. I have been here several times and waited to be wowed every time. Most of the appetizers are okay... the crabcakes are meh. The highlights - the eggplant fries and chargrilled oysters. I give their oysters 5 stars. Best item on the menu. None of their entrees or sandwiches stick out in my mind. Their drinks can be either really good or just okay. I am interested in their brunch, but I have been let down so many times by the rest of their menu that I'll probably keep going to Atchafalaya for brunch in the city.
(3)Nuck T.
I rate restaurants based on 4 categories (giving a star for each). Atmosphere, Seating time, service, quality of food (temp, prep, taste). Ok, so Katie's get 2stars because of atmosphere & q.o.f. Even though my chicken was overcooked...that was the good...now the bad...wait staff sucked...seating didn't take long because it wasn't busy...I ordered the roasted chicken dinner which came with some type of sausage and mushrooms over sweet potato purée but when I got it, it was just a chicken breast with lettuce & tomatoes on the side. The waitress said she thought I wanted the cheaper one...lady, I pointed at the big sign on the wall with the menu. Anyway, if you just want some good food...I think you can get that at Katie's. but if you want a fully pleasurable dinner out...skip it!
(2)Megan K.
Ooooooh yummy! I'd give it five stars for taste but my hippie side doesn't like that everything is fried. But still oh so good! I'd recommend the soft-shell crab served over greek fries with truffle oil. The fries are smothered in the oil, feta, fresh tomatoes and garlic and the crab (now, I'm not a soft-shell crab expert) but it didn't have any of that weird funky guts on the inside- it was all good quality white crab meat! The red velvet cake is also great to finish up your meal with! Moist cake, not a huge portion. Just right! We didn't go during a busy time so it's hard to gauge how the service is during those times but our waiter was very friendly and our food came pretty quickly.
(4)Rick N.
Great food for first time. Bit noisy but outdoors dining woukd have been better fot us. Next time we'll do outdoor table. You wont leave hungry.
(4)Pee J.
Food and service good
(4)Patrick G.
Can't beat the brunch on Sunday! The Crawfish Frittata was awesome!
(5)Tracy N.
My wife and I have been trying to have dinner at Katie's for the last few months and the lines have been long. Yesterday we decided to take my mother in law to Katie's for lunch. What a great decision everything was fantastic. I had the St. Louie ( oysters., Swiss Cheese and bacon) Po-boy my wife the had the Cochon Cuban sandwich and my mother in law had the chicken club Po boy. Everything was delicious!!!!!! If you have no treated yourself to a meal at Katie's you are missing a true gem of New Orleans.
(4)Karen S.
I've been three times since they reopened. Food has been inconsistent. First time was the best. The draught beer is not kept cold enough. On the last visit, the experience was so poor I may never go back. We went too early ~ 5:30 pm and the should not have been open for business. One waiter, way too busy for one waiter and I'm not quite sure what was going on in the kitchen. They need to get their $@#* together if they want to survive.
(2)Simon B.
I used to frequent Katie's before the storm. Haven't been back since they reopened and just got home from there this evening. They were pretty busy when we got there around 8:30. The hostess was kind of strange and when we walked in she gave us a look, and sat us promptly, but didn't welcome us or ask us how we were doing, etc. No biggie, she sat us down and that's all you can really ask for. Our waitress was sweet, but didn't seem to know the menu too well. Things started off on the wrong foot when my girlfriend ordered a Blue Moon and after 10 minutes of waiting for it, the waitress came back and said that they were out. No big deal. She got a Stella Artois. We then ordered a half dozen chargrilled oysters and a BLT wedge salad for appetizers. Both were delicious. We also ordered a Lasanga and the Hula Girl pizza. They brought the entrees out and my first bite of Lasanga was great, then onto bite #2. Ice cold. I tried it again just to make sure that it wasn't just the ricotta cheese that was on the cold side. Nope. The ground beef was ice cold in the middle. I let the waitress know and she brought it back to the kitchen. Another 10 minutes go by, they bring me back the same Lasanga, which was slightly hotter than the first one, but honestly, still lukewarm. I run a restaurant and am not about to send my entree back the second time. I figured that they would get the hint and maybe offer us a round of drinks or a dessert, or ask me if I'd like something in place of the entree I originally ordered, but they did not. It was also really off-putting that the gentleman, who I presumed to be the owner, was walking around, visiting with each and every table, except ours. He was also working in the kitchen, and I'm sure he got wind that I had sent my entree back. He never checked up on us. He never asked me how everything was. He walked by my table three times and didn't ask me anything. If he had, I would have told him "Honestly, I've had better, and it was cold, and I'd like to get something else" but he didn't, and I didn't want to cause a huge stink over it. The Hula Girl pizza that my girlfriend got was delicious and pretty much perfect. I wound up eating that with her and got a box for my pasta, just to be polite. I will come back, based on the quality of the appetizers and the pizza. I'll just stay away from the pasta.
(2)Joseph B.
Katie's was a great little neighborhood spot that we had brunch at. The Mimosas were flowing, the price point was right and the food was redicilous! I had the crawfish stuffed beignets and they were great!
(4)Catie K.
I've been here a few times. The employees are very friendly, the pizza is good, and the brunch is even better. Can we say bottomless mimosas? The owner is out and about and asks about your experience. I came here after a particularly disappointing meal at Delachaise and it saved the evening.
(4)Brian S.
We visited for lunch and left unsatisfied. Food was not hot. Biscuits were hard. Waffles were chewy and difficult to cut with a fork. Although we discussed with the manager, he seemed unconcerned. Maybe, lunch or dinner would be a better time to visit this place? I was unimpressed.
(1)Lindsay A.
Katie's reminds me of two of my favorite old haunts in Richmond Virginia. It is a nice neighborhood restaurant that upon entering you may not expect much food-wise, but are really taken aback when you actually get your meal. Our server David (or is it Nathan? Quite honestly he reminded me of Crispin Glover.) was very sweet and attentive. He brought us our free onion rings from our Yelp check-ins with little to no trouble. He also warned me from ordering too much food, which was very helpful because I always end up with a ton of leftovers. The people at my table had house salads, eggplant fries, and stuffed lobster. I could not believe that they had stuffed lobster on special for lunch! I had the crab cakes appetizer. Being from a small town on the Chesapeake Bay and growing up with a mom who makes the BEST, I am very picky and a rather harsh critic when it comes to crab cakes. These were fantastic! (My mom's still win, but these are pretty dang tasty.) They were fried, but the inside was a creamy crab mixture with no real added filler and then topped with a tasty remoulade and extra crabmeat. Delicious. I tasted the eggplant fries and they were delightful as well. The homemade ranch dressing was creamy and rich although it seemed that my companions' salads were drowning in it. My only real complaint was the onion rings, which looked spectacular but didn't really stand up on their own. They needed ketchup or some of that awesome ranch to help them along. Overall it was a very tasty and filling Saturday lunch. I also appreciated that they did not rush us along after we had finished our meals and we were still chatting. After all the rave reviews of brunch, I will have to check that out one Sunday. I know that I will be back to Katie's in the near future.
(5)Melissa B.
I've eaten brunch at Katie's twice and I'm not overly impressed. However, it's a cool spot and the food is good. It's pretty average in my opinion but a nice spot to go to with friends for brunch. I love the idea of bottomless mimosa's and sangria but I was so disappointed that my mimosa was more OJ than champagne! I just felt like I'd ordered bottomless OJ and that's not what I had in mind. I will say...I do enjoy their charbroiled oysters and their bartender is adorable and so sweet! And did I mention that manager. She's a DOLL! I'm looking forward to maybe stopping in for their Tuesday $20 steak night. Hopefully that's a better experience. All and all....I'd say try it out but don't expect to rave about it when you leave.
(3)Derek R.
I really like Katie's! It is typical NOLA. A quaint little restaurant in the middle of a neighborhood with excellent food. They have great lunches! Try the pizza...The pizza dough is light and buttery and their pizzas are some of the best that I've had. Try the Boudreaux (with the cochon de lait) or the Shrimp & Artichoke. Both ROCK! Great sandwiches too! Try the cochon de lait or Cuban pressed sandwiches. Very tasty!! And for dessert, try the white chocolate bread pudding and you can't go wrong. Mmmm good!
(4)Jeff C.
What is there to say about Katie's that Lyndsey Y. won't put in her review. This was her first trip and my second, first being in 2004 with some friends from the Hash House Harriers. Which is kind of funny since today before we left I ran into the person who suggested we go to Katie's back then. Sunday brunch was still going on so while they did not have onion rings on hand, the brunch menu was filled with plenty of choices. I am a simple person so I went with Steak and Eggs with a side of hash browns. Now I'm kind of picky when it comes to eggs. I've had bad eggs almost every time I end up eating the complementary breakfast in a hotel on business trips because I have to catch an early flight. It's simple: Scrambled and not runny. They came out with just the right done-ed-ness and the steak was in that nice range of medium - medium well. No need to ruin it with ketchup. Okay maybe a smidge of A-1, but I like A-1. (Don't judge me.) It was enough to feel full without that "bloated over-ate and then go walking in the sun all day at the Earth Day festival" feeling. Which is good because I was about to spend the next 4 hours walking around in the sun for the Earth Day Festival. I'll give you one word about service: Sametria One more: Awesome. She's a total sweetheart, if I didn't know better I would have thought she and Lynds were BFFs by the way they were getting along. Heck, even on the way out we got to have a chat with (I think) Scottie's mom who checked to make sure we enjoyed everything. You tell me, how do you not like a place where you get to meet one of the owner's mother? I mean, are there people that heartless in the world not to forgive a mistake and say it was anything less than great? Hell no. It's even easier to say we enjoyed everything since today confirmed my memories of that first visit so many years ago. Hopefully, I won't wait 7 years for the next visit. And next time there will be onion rings.
(5)Ciji J.
Food was pretty good. Service was great
(4)Jillian K.
we chose new orleans for our honeymoon solely so we could come to katies. we had such a memorable experience last time. This time it was the owner that ultimately made our experience a bad one. Our server was busy but genuine. Lori answered all of our questions and provided prompt service. We ordered the fries with debris gravy. It was a huge portion and very tasty! Their gumbo was fully loaded with just the right amount of kick. My husband chose the legend which he couldn't finish because it was so massive! I picked the remmy stack. Unfortunately it was smothered in a sauce that was so overpowering and distasteful that I could not eat another bite. Lori quickly cleared my plate and I decided to hold out for dessert. When we got the bill my uneaten stack was on it. We eventually spoke to the owner. She did not introduce herself. She rudely explained that it was "not our fault that you did not sample the sauce before ordering" and refused to take it off our bill reasoning that "if you don't pay for it then I have to". I can guarantee my meal does not cost her what it would cost me but it was costing her our return business. She asked "well didn't you get dessert?" (Yes we ordered some and it was on the bill) she offered to discount it though the prices were not the same. I repeated that I had eaten one bite of the stack and that it was taken away. She eventually took care of our dessert albeit begrudgingly (which was cheaper than the stack) and returned our bill in silence.
(1)Aleatha M.
Fabulous. Came with two friends. Started with drinks at the bar. Drinks and service was great. Went to our table. Nice friendly waitress. We ordered a crawfish beignet and the eggplant sticks. OMG was the crawfish delish. I ordered the iceberg wedge. Just yummy and brought back many memories. Also ordered the Boudreaux pizza. My friends ordered the make it yourself pasta. Veal Marsala. And chicken marinara. The pizza was crispy and smokey. I loved it as did my friends. The veal was outstanding and cooked perfect. Next time I will get that. The chicken was good but I liked the pizza and Veal better. The wait staff was superb and pleasant. Atmosphere very enjoyable. I will defiantly be back!!!!
(5)Scott N.
get here early!!!! i've been on sundays for brunch and it's pretty killer. i'm a sucker for "anything benedict" and the fried oyster benedict is the shit. you just have to get passed the service b/c it is pretty damn busy every sunday. plus, it's probably better to sit at a table b/c everyone is gettin toe up and the bartenders are constantly busy making drinks. the grits are good and the hash browns are more like home fries. i'm getting the eggs cochon next time. there's bottomless sangria/mimosas/bloody marys on sunday as well so you can tie one on if that's your fancy.
(4)Bijan R.
It looked like they had some good things on the menu, but I wasn't a huge fan of my cocoon de lait and shrimp po boy or the garlic feta fries.
(3)Jimmie B.
I love looking for great places to eat in New orleans on the web and then taking my bike and exploring this wonderful city to find them. I do this a lot!! i finally made my way to Katie's and BOY am i glad i did. The food and service was some of the best the city has to offer. My waiter was great and even the Chef came out to check on us. We were in town for the UL bowl game. He noticed the red shirts we were all wearing and came to wish us luck. We started out with the Jenny fries which were off the chart awesome. We all had different poboys and they were all great. Can't wait to go back with more friends!!!
(5)Michelle B.
Everything looked good -- the interior, the friendly wait staff and the menu -- and when the menu is hard to choose from, I ask the waiter. "What do you eat here?" He said the BBQ ribs, so I ordered the half rack. Whoa! Tender, fall off the bone, well-done short ribs covered in a thick, tangy sauce. A side salad with a spicy balsamic dressing with two sides of mixed vegetables and potato salad made for the perfect meal. A nice touch -- the owner came over to thank us for returning since we showed up an hour before they opened and had to sit in our car until 11 a.m. Everything everyone else ordered looked great as well. The pizzas and fries that went to other tables were delectable-looking. A local took us, so we wouldn't have found it on our own. If you find it, go back several times!
(5)J M.
Let me tell you this is my first visit back to Katies since before the storm, Scott Craig has done a great job with the Menu and service, my best experience on a my yearly return trip to see friends, place was crowded because of the holidays and they sat us fairly quickly (party of 2) service was efficient and friendly never felt that they were rushing me to turn a table. Now to the most important part, OK so I only tried 3 things and they were from excellent to fantastic. Gumbo was good I just needed to add some salt and it was perfect, I actually preferred this as many time to much salt is place on this type of dish. Charbroiled Oysters were Fantastic in my book in par of better than Dragos, great mixture of flavors and the Parmesan did a great job of furnishing the dish, love these. Now for my WOW moment the Cochon De Lait was fantastic from the first crunch of the bread to the best pork I ever tasted it melted in your mouth. Great Job Scott, hopefully I will get to see you on my next trip, congratulations, Yes I'm from your Parkway tavern days and you have not seem me a lot of years. Best of luck man you got a great place!
(5)Kelley M.
I have my coworkers to thank for turning me on to delicious local eateries that I hadn't discovered on my own. See, I am a repeat offender. If I find a place that I like, I tend to return again and again, missing out on other delicious opportunities. I guess I just feel that if I know what's good, why bother chancing someplace else. Well, that being said, since first discovering Katie's about a month and a half ago, I have been there four times. I told you--repeat offender! The food at Katie's is delicious! The menu offers an assortment of local favorites like poboys, muffalettas, charbroiled oysters, and gumbo, as well as variety of salads, sandwiches, and specialty pizzas. I highly recommend the crab cakes. Listed as an appetizer, I order the crab cakes as my main course. The crab cakes are tasty and filling--most importantly, they are made with lump crabmeat with little to no fillers. The muffaletta is MONSTROUS and delicious; you will be more than satisfied ordering the "half". Although I have yet to try a specialty pizza, my friends have given those rave reviews (especially the Boudreaux). *Tip: Katie's also offers a number of great daily specials. Tuesday is all you can eat catfish. Wednesday offers a steak special. Thursday is $10 pizza night. Friday and Saturday feature fresh fish. Sunday offers a famous brunch that includes endless sangria or mimosas. Fun fact: Katie's was recently featured on an episode of the Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. I love that despite Katie's 'celebrity' it has retained its local charm. Katie's is a great place for locals and visitors. I have been to Katie's with the boy, with friends, with coworkers, and with family. The atmosphere is welcoming and the food is delicious. It is a must try! Final thoughts--service is great and street parking is ample.
(5)Robyn S.
I love this little neighborhood place. There is usually a wait but I take that as a sign that people love it and keep coming back!
(4)Elizabeth L.
Round two for the gruntled brunchers...it's still on the top of our list! I had the crabby eggs: two English muffins, two completely delicious crabcakes, and two poached eggs. My only wish was that the eggs had been slightly less cooked, but, that's a personal preference. Oh, yes, and I HAD to have another lemon ricotta pancake! Brent had another great omelette, as did Susan. Harry had an egg breakfast, I believe. All superb. It was a bit more crowded this time than last, and the wait staff was spread a bit more thin. I hope this isn't a trend! I'm in agreement with H.N., another reviewer of Katie's: I almost wish no one else would learn of the fabulousness of this neighborhood dining establishment!
(5)L. A. W.
My first impression of the menu was that it was a little on the pricey side for what is served. As I looked around, I noticed that they do have daily specials that are pretty reasonable. I had the fried crawfish salad and "el hubs" had the Boudreaux Pizza. Both were pretty good. There are several things I would like to come back to try, like "the barge, " which is enough fried seafood for 2 people!!! I will make sure to visit again and try their all you can eat catfish on Tuesdays, too!!!
(3)Sia K.
Not impressed. My friends and I went here (bad decision) after watching Bridesmaids (good decision). I thought the 30 min wait for a table meant that it might be a good place. I was wrong. We had an odd waiter... among social awkwardness and rehearsed one-liners, one of those that doesn't write down the order (2 nights after watching that new sitcom with a non-writing waiter, I had de ja vu). So of course, he forgets my salad, then forgets my order. Why don't you just write down the order? If you like Russian roulette, you will like this place. The dishes either come out way oversized... or way undersized. Tasty... or completely drab. Maybe if they reduced the menu to only the things they are good at, they might be more consistent. As for me, I don't like playing this game when I'm paying someone to cook my meal. 2 hours later, we paid the bill. So, not exactly the best service. Our party was only 6 people, so it's not like we were huge. Especially when you consider only 5 of us were served.
(1)David C.
Katie's has been a frequent stop for me when in New Orleans but usually for lunch or late night eating. This morning, my wife and I were leaving to go home and decided on brunch. I ordered the steak and eggs. It comes with a side and fruit salad. The steak was about a 6 oz. ribeye which I ordered medium-rare with eggs over-easy. Service was excellent and our meal was delivered promptly despite the fact that the restaurant and bar were at full capacity. Biting into the steak I was amazed. It was char-grilled to perfection, tender and sooo flavorful. Completely unlike most breakfast steaks you get. I daresay this steak was better than many I've had at high-end chop houses! The eggs were perfect. While the hashbrowns were OK, I am not a fan. They were quartered new potatoes with a batter that was sugared. Hashbrowns shouldn't be sweet! Overall a tremendous experience gastronomically. Katie's usually has a lot of specialty dishes off the menu (Check the chalkboards at the doorways), but if you're there for breakfast/brunch - get the steak & eggs!
(5)David D.
Took my mom here for late mothers day dinner. She suggested pizza, I suggested Katie's since since seeing the place on triple d. My wife and I ordered the boudreux. I very much enjoyed it.my wife, not so much. Shes more of a traditionalist when it cones to pizza. I was actually amazed she has interest in the pizza to begin with. My mom, her boyfriend and my brother got two all time classics, one adding ham. This is where it got interesting. One classic, the crust was burnt. It was still good. Until you ate the one with the crust that wasn't burnt. That pizza was really amazing. That is what i came here for. Over all the pizza is pretty good. excellent crust, very good sauce(could use more), tons of stretchy cheese. If they can learn to take the pizza's out at the right time it would be amazing all the time. As it is, it seems very inconsistent. Potato skins were very good as well. We will return to try other menu items.
(3)Jay n.
This is a great little neighborhood restaurant and bar in the mid-city area of New Orleans. They have a great menu - you can find nearly anything you like on this menu. Specialty pizzas......wow, just check out the menu to see things on a pizza you never imagined. I had the traditional shrimp po-boy, dressed with mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles on french bread. Damn!! This was a great sandwich. Their onion rings are AWESOME, and the fries are very, very good. Service was perfect. We were seated by the mother of the owner, and then met Scott on the way out - very nice guy. With a menu like this, he can make it anywhere. Scott, why not open a restaurant in the Chicago area? You'll start with one 'regular' customer. Great place, try it!!!
(5)George V.
All I can say is NOT! Are you people drinking the Kool-Ade or what? You must have burned your taste buds on the 'pizza'. Ok, so now I'll be objective: Cute - YES! Neighborhoody - YES! Good Service - No (nice servers... yes, good service... no) Good Food - Never been that hungry I guess Price - For what you get... Quality - In automobile terms... this place is a Yugo Suggestion - drop back 15 yards and punt
(1)Elizabeth B.
The bartender was very rude, and our server was aloof--he acted annoyed when I asked if he recommended one of their specialty cocktails. I had the catfish poboy which had only one thin piece of fish that didn't even reach the end of the bread, and the rice in the gumbo was hard. The basil blackberry margarita was the only good thing about this place.
(1)Mike J.
Best Pizza in Town.
(5)Phillip N.
We loved this place. We went to it after Endymion and it was great. They had charbroiled oysters that you have to have with any meals. In addition, their catfish was the best with the gravy.
(5)Dana D.
Cute, neighborhood restaurant in Mid City- the menu has a variety of options: sandwiches, burgers, pasta, entrees, salads, and pizza. I ordered the pasta & meatballs and was pretty disappointed. The meatballs were nasty and lukewarm at best in the middle. My boyfriend really liked his kalamata muffaletta, so I think that Katie's does have good menu options, I sadly didn't choose one of them. By reading other reviews, it seems the pizza and brunch there is pretty good, so if I visit Katie's again, I will shoot for either a pizza or brunch visit. The service was wonderful, the owner stopped by during our meal and thanked us when we left- a gesture you don't get very often.
(3)Marvelle W.
Omg..the food was delicious..I had the redfish...very cozy spot. I will be returning..
(5)Leigh M.
Loved this place! My boyfriend and I stumbled on this great neighborhood restaurant after hanging out at the Bayou Boogaloo Music Festival. For 1:30 pm on a Sunday, this place was hopping! It had a really friendly feel to it. I had the crabcake sandwich. It was huge. The crabcakes were flavorful and didn't have a lot of filler, so you could taste the crab. My boyfriend had the crawfish beignet and it was phenomenal! He couldn't stop raving about it. It reminded me a lot of a calzone and there is not better than dough filled with cheese and fresh crawfish only added to it. The prices were also very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. If you're staying in the French Quarter, it's definitely worth taking the trip up to check this place out.
(5)Aloysia E.
really good local bar and rest. great service.
(3)Lisa W.
Best Sunday brunch in the city. The Breakfast pizza is phenomenal. Chicken and waffles and sausage beignet also great. It's hard not to go there every Sunday.
(5)Shannon S.
I've been to brunch here several times along with a few visits for lunch and dinner. For brunch I've always opted for their great drink special with bottomless sangria, mimosas, and Bloody Marys for $15. I've had a bit of a delay getting my drink refilled when sitting at a table but when sitting at the bar it has always been extremely rapid and the bartenders are fun to banter with (my last brunch visit they even gave us full go cups of our chosen beverage). I don't really like breakfast food at brunch and lean more towards the lunch side of things and they have a limited offering of these choices so I usually opt for either the grillades and grits or the steak and eggs. For lunch and dinner they have a nice selection of items with some good lasagna, po boys, and pizza (with the pizza probably the thing they do best). It is frequently crowded here so it is best to get here earlier and snag a seat at the bar for the best service.
(3)Alex W.
Best Pancakes Ever! Went to Katie's for brunch last Sunday and ordered the Lemon ricotta pancakes. They were absolutely delicious and the service was great. We'll definitely be back!
(5)Priscilla V.
Had lunch there today.... The food was ok. The service was weird. We walk in and wait at the podium, a few minutes later a server walks up and grabs menus and asks us "how many?" We say 2 so he turns and walks towards the tables without saying anything. I look at my husband and say "I guess we're supposed to follow him?" We sit, the server mumbles what we would like to drink, he brings them, asks if we're ready to order, we order, he nods at us. A man of very few words. He brings our meal and I ask for "lots of lemon" (I ordered catfish and use a ton of lemon) He brings 2 thin slices. I wonder what I would have got if I didn't say "lots". During our meal I'm noticing the staff eating. That's a new one on me. Our sever and others are sitting down at the bar, eating. The bartender has a plate behind the bar and he's eating. I've been a server and that has never been ok in our establishments. It's unsanitary and health code violation. But oh we'll, it's a family owned bar, I guess whatever goes. But our server is so focused on his own meal that he fails to notice that we have been waiting on refills for quite sometime. Finally he comes over, refills our drinks and goes back to eating. No response when we say "thank you". Our bill comes we pay it, he brings change and turns and walks away. The entire time he probably said 10 words to us. My husband didn't even want to leave a tip, thinking he didn't deserve one but being a server myself I wouldn't do that. Although, he really didn't deserve it. I'm new to New Orleans and I must say I'm sick and tried of this type of customer service. Employes who can't handle service with a smile need to understand and fear that other people need jobs and they will/should be replaced.
(2)Loren A.
I rented a bike and rode it here for lunch one day last October. I was excited to bring my friends here after seeing Guy Fieri rave about it on DDD. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I feel like I made a mistake not ordering Guys picks. My girlfriends split the shrimp and fried green tomato po' boy and I can't remember what I ordered which doesn't say much about the food. What was nice about this place though was the smell from the kitchen; intoxicating, and also the extremely wide variety of Tabasco sauce. I think there were at least 8 on our table which was fun when it came to taste testing. I'd say if you want a good po'boy in NOLA, go to Mahony's.
(2)G.G. L.
Everything is delicious. We've never had a bad meal at Katie's!!!!! We also love their brunch.
(5)Darius M.
caught the streetcar down to katies, not a bad ride at all. we were seated right away, had the seafood platter with fries and onion rings. it was more than enough to share of course you have to put crystal hot sauce on any fried food in new orleans. our waitress was great and the owner came by to make sure everything was ok. really loved the catfish and oysters. will go back again.
(4)A L.
It's comparable to most restaurants in its category.
(4)Eleni F.
Haven't been here in a while, but went last night and it was so good! We are already planning our next visit. For starters we got the garlic feta fries. They were so well seasoned and absolutely delicious. Very rich but worth the indulgence once in a while. I got the veggie muffaletta. It was good, not great. I little on the greasy side, but that is to be expected with muffalettas, and the veggies in the sandwich were a little odd, like say a whole baby carrot and a large chunk of green pepper. But there were so many things on the menu I wanted to try, my less than outstanding (but still good) sandwich did not stop me from wanting to return, and soon. My husband got a poboy with cochon du lait and shrimp on it. He said it was really good but the flavor of the cochon overpowered the shrimp. We have also been to Katie's for the pizzas and those are wonderful. Looking forward to trying a Sunday brunch here soon. Oh and our outside table was cozy and our waitress was sweet and attentive.
(4)Mike L.
Katie's Restaurant & Bar is exactly what New Orleans is all about. A family owned and operated quaint little restaurant that is tucked away in the middle of a Mid-City neighborhood with a good atmosphere, great service and even better food to enjoy whether it's lunch, dinner or Sunday Brunch. I have eaten here quite a few times and I honestly have never had a bad meal or experience. The wait staff is very friendly and attentive and will do whatever it takes to make sure that you are well taken care of during your visit. As for the food itself all I can say is in my opinion it's absolutely delicious and filling and all for a moderate price that won't hurt your wallet. Some of my favorite appetizers and dishes that I would recommend would be the garlic feta fries, crawfish beignets, the baltimore (can't go wrong with fried oysters topped with bacon and swiss cheese), mama mary's italian salad, and last but certainly not least the atchafalaya pizza which is pretty much a seafood extravaganza that is absolutely phenomenal (highly recommend).
(4)Liesl Z.
I love this place. I grew up coming here. The food is great, and so is the atmosphere. A great neighborhood restaurant.
(5)Paula K.
I just love this place! I've eaten here a handful of times now, and I usually try to get something different each time, because the menu is that expansive. Not expensive - expansive. Chargrilled oysters - mmm! I love that you can still get a well priced side salad. This neighborhood eatery is a gem, with amazingly friendly service. Love steak night on Wednesday, and the fact that they have consistent specials that you can always count on.
(5)Raymond B.
I really enjoyed the bar and overall ambiance of the place. We were with a large group (12) of friends. We ordered three different pizzas and the pizza is really, really good. Nice thin crust and great fresh ingredients on top. Also a nice variety of topings including cochon. I had pasta with chicken and portabellas and it was very good. However, someone I was with had the fried catfish and did not eat it because said it was too salty and when I tasted it....I could not eat it either. Other than that, the service was great, made us feel right at home and we all had a wonderful time. I am actually looking forward to going back.....for pizza!!
(4)Natalie H.
Katie's in Mid City is a gem! I strolled in on a whim this weekend and am sure glad I did. I don't know why I've never been in before - I've heard many good things about it and it's very close to where I live. This review is going to cover two recent visits. The first I walked in alone on a Saturday afternoon and sat at the bar with a friendly bartender. He made sure my drinks stay filled and apologized multiple times about the wait on my pizza (a 20-top had just sat down and ordered relatively around the same time, so timing was forgiven.) I ordered the Boudreaux a delicious outside the ordinary pizza with a crispy homemade crust, house cochon de lait, roasted garlic, fresh spinach, red onions, scallions, and garlic butter cream. This pizza was phenomenal and those who know me know that I DO NOT eat leftovers. I gave this pizza a shot in the toaster oven and it was delicious on day two and three! I paired the pizza with the house bloody mary and I was a very happy girl. The second visit was while my Mom was in town. My sister, Mom, and I went for a late dinner and the place was packed. (note: poor acoustics, if you're not down with yelling over the table beside you to carry on a conversation try Katie's during slower hours - if those exist.) For an appetizer we split the Crawfish Beignet which was described by someone else's review as a calzone. I concur. Why it's called a Beignet beats me. However, I must mention that it was SPICY!! My Mom had one of the specials of the evening: Crabcake with fettuccine alfredo. The crabcakeS (note: PLURAL) were huge and delicious and surprisingly not all filler. The fettuccine was light and the pasta was well cooked. I opted for Katherine's Cajun Cuban chock full of sweet cochon de lait (see a pattern?), grilled ham, swiss cheese, mustard and pickles on french bread then pressed to grill-marked perfection! This sucker was HUGE. I was the only one who went home with leftovers and it was half the sandwich! I honestly don't even remember what my sister ordered so it must have not been stellar but I do know that there were no complaints. A to-go order was placed for my left behind brother-in-law for the hamburger steak which I never saw or tasted but heard it was delicious. The reason I bring this up is because we placed the order after we had already started in on our entrees and it was piping hot and ready to go after the bill was paid. An A+ for takeout service. On a service note: Our server was odd. Not very personable and slightly off-putting but he was busy so I'm not going to hold it against the overall visit. Moral of the story: I'm a fan. It wasn't a five-star experience by any means but it's a new neighborhood favorite.
(4)Josie L.
I came here recently for breakfast to feed hung-over friends who were visiting from up north. It was a great bet. They were wooed by the New Orleans classic takes on brunch. I would not usually incorporate seafood into my breakfast, but the crab omelette was great. It is a bit pricey, but brunches tend to be. The staff was quick and friendly. An older woman who I assumed was the owner came over to make sure we were enjoying everything, which made me feel welcome. We were lucky to get there early, because the place filled up. I would say if you're looking for brunch in Mid-City that's more than just a lousy egg sandwich, definitely hit this place.
(4)Khanh T.
Awesome service and the food was spectacular new Orleans cuisine at it's finest carrot cake is to die for!!!!
(5)Matthew C.
It's places like Katie's that make New Orleans home. Great food to write home about, a walk in a little late on Friday night, the chef roaming around the dining room that feels like youre eating at a good friend's house, all stuffed back off bienville in a classic mid city neighborhood. Our meal was delicious. Service was great - friendly, prompt and even with a packed house on friday night, our food was hot and right on time. All served with a genuine smile. This menu is epic, it was so hard to choose with so many great options. We settled on the stuffed scallops, grilled oysters, blackberry and jalapeño ribs, and the soft shell crab with crawfish. All the seafood was delicious as it should be, here in my great city, but I'd like to talk a second about those ribs. I like to think that I know a thing or 2 about BBQ, and bad Q really kills me so I'm always a little hesitant about ordering it at a restaurant like this, especially with so many other great options. When asked, our server was so enthusiastic about them, I had to get them. First off, the sauce was bold, it starts you on a drive right through flavor town. You cruise real slow right through the sweet neighborhood, those berries really give a different profile. Then the classic, juicy beef was succulent and cooked just right where you have to chew that last little bit off the bone. And just as your thinking " wow, that was pretty good" the jalapeno comes through to heat you up and now you're stuck counting how many bites you have left to figure out what's in that glorious sauce. These ribs had favors that we're deep and very well balanced. Needless to say this place is everything you heard in previous reviews and more. I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone. And Katie's, if you still read these - thanks you - it's restaurants like these that are the heart and soul of our great New Orleans. And it's the classic places like this with a huge heart and funky soul that make this city my home.
(5)Alex D.
Great food. Charred oysters are wonderful.
(5)Ashley G.
Feta fries were delicious! Pizza was excellent! I'm from St. Louis so finding provel cheese on pizza, other than in St Louis was a great find!! I took the street car up Canal & walked a few blocks over to restaurant. Great service, great food, great atmosphere!
(5)Tamara M.
For my first visit, the fries were cold; the onion rings were lukewarm; and my $12 burger (which was hot, thankfully) had a lot of gristle...definitely not quality meat and definitely not at that price (would have been good if meat were decent). My girlfriend's fried green tomato poboy was pretty tasty, but skimpy on ingredients (was mostly bread). On top of all that, they double-charged my debit card and I didn't know until checking my account the next day. They did have a lot of items that "sounded" good on the menu, so I'll give them another try...maybe. It's hard to recover from such a bad experience in NOLA where there are so many great restaurants!
(2)Jessica W.
The only reason I give this place 2 stars is due to the awesome bartender and bottomless bloody mary's. After waiting over an hour for our meal, We found out that our order had been lost. To be fair, the place was packed. Still, we sat at the bar for well over an hour, and watched the kitchen. In the course of twenty minutes of observing, hardly any food left the pass. When our food finally did arrive, my man's eggs were RAW and pretty much inedible. As for my "famous debris and gravy", the biscuits and gravy were both prepackaged. I also ordered a spinach and crabmeat soup. It had a thick skin when it arrived. The consistency was horrible, and like the rest of our food, it was almost too salty to eat. Still, the bartender was great, but the food was definitely horrible.
(2)Koko B.
We went to katie's recently as first time guests and loved the atmosphere. It was Sunday brunch so there was a long wait. Luckily there were a few seats open at the bar so we decided to dine there. The bartender was very helpful and gave prompt service. As for the owners, she was very rude. The bartender left the bar for a while so the owner watched over, but did not ask if we wanted more drinks nor was she polite about us wanting to pay out. She had an obvious distasteful look when we told her we wanted to pay half on card and half in cash. I love the food but I would love it even more if the owner acted as if she cared about her guests returning
(3)Jeffrey M.
I took my daughter to Katie's for her 17th Birthday. I had chicken and waffles, she had a gourmet pizza and my wife had a burger. And we all shared the grilled oysters. I think they were the best we have ever had. And we have had grilled oysters at every place famous for them in New Orleans. You must be ready to wait a bit, but fair made it worth while. The owner Scott came by several times to check on us. Just great food and a great time.
(5)David J.
Went to the place this Tue and ordered The pontAlba pizza. The food was awesome. Service is good. The only complaint is parking. And feel its a little bit pricey.
(4)Steve M.
Katie's always has a selection of interesting lunch specials. The sandwiches a generous and my personal favorite is the Cajun Cuban with the right mix of cochon de lait and ham. Today we started with he charbroiled oysters which were very good and they came with lots of french bread to
(4)Ryan J.
Service sucked horribly. We went after the brunch rush and it took over an hour to get some damn pancakes. When they got to the table, not only were they missing the "special" lemon whatever goop, they weren't even done! AND I had to fix the toilet when I went to the bathroom only to find there was NO soap to wash up with afterwards!!!!!! The doodad I ordered was excellent and the old lady at the front was really nice, but the waitress either needs to get on her game or find another job. I will not be back. Sorry Katie, but you get a double thumbs down.
(1)Dick L.
Just OK. Crab cakes were delicious with big chunks of meat but the poboys were so so. We got the barge - a novelty poboy filling a whole French loaf - but the shrimp and oysters were a bit over done
(3)Pamela T.
My BBF just moved into the neighborhood, so we've been Yelp'ing what's around his house. Katie's is three blocks away, So away we went... Checked in with Yelp for the free Onion Rings... They were spot on! The Wait Staff is very efficient, professional and friendly. Sanitra (?) was our Server and was Awesome! I was a bit disappointed that the Reuban was no longer available, but the Spicy Chicken Salad was quite good, maybe a bit dry. My BBF had the Cuban sammich and it was Yum Yummy (we always share)... We left quite full with some leftover's for snack for later. Very reasonable even with my 2 Strawbita's... Looking forward to trying out Brunch.
(5)Delaney V.
OMG! Breakfast pizza and bottomless mimosas and bloody marys. Is there anything better in this world? Even got a handshake on the way out the door. Service like that seems scarce these days
(4)Ryan W.
It was a good neighborhood creole-italian joint. Its a real shame that it isn't open anymore.
(4)Allison R.
I am so glad that Katie's has reopened since the storm. My family and I use to love going to Katie's on Thursdays for 2 for 1 Italian night. Their food is good, the atmosphere is comforting and the staff is always glad to help you or just chat. A neighborhood place that attracts more than just the neighborhood.
(4)Darryl M.
Had lunch at Katie's on Saturady and I had the most amazig hamburger steak that I have ever eaten. Inside this gem were confetti style bell peppers red, green and yellow with the most amazing flavor. Great small neighborhood place and I'm kicking myself for not finding this sooner. There is a very large menu so that means lots of future trips for me.
(5)Chris D.
Incredible. Try the crawfish beignet.
(5)Dee m.
I have been here twice and both times enjoyed the food. Delicious lasagna, burgers, crab cakes and hamburger steak. The people who says its noisy---well welcome to New Orleans. This is such a New Orleans style corner restaurant.
(4)Todd S.
Food was good, service good, but a funny smell ruined our experience. We've only been here for breakfast (twice now). They have several variations on Eggs Benedict that are pretty good - Regular (with Jalapeno hollandaise as an option) , pulled pork Benedict and today a special - Soft shell crab benedict. The crab was nicely done, however the Hollandaise lacked the oomph that I'm used to. Not sure whether it was not enough lemon or what but rather bland. The side of cheese grits were outstanding - creamy, clearly made with milk and wonderful. The coffee is quite good, and I'm a coffee snob. On the down-side, there's a awful smell in the place. Maybe its a post-Katrina flood issue, not sure, but its there and pervasive. The first time we thought it was the oysters. However, it was there also the second time and while not overwhelming, it was there. Very distracting from pretty good food. Of course, your nose gets used to any smell in 6 minutes, but that's not the point. If they can figure out that problem, I'd probably be a Sunday-morning regular.
(3)Greg S.
My wife and I had an afternoon lunch at Katie's after touring the aquarium on Saturday. We had seen the restaurant featured on DDD so we were anxious to give it a try. Awesome!! We were not disappointed. The food was great; I had a shrimp poboy and my wife had the fried shrimp platter. The shrimp were huge! It was enough to feed two people! We also ordered a Boudreaux pizza to go and ate it this evening after we got back home to Texas. The pizza was unique and pretty awesome. Scot the owner was nice enough to come and visit with us at out table and he signed a menu for us. Julie was our server and she was also very pleasant and efficient. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit to Katie's. We will do it again. t's amazing how this area has rebuilt after hurricane Katrina.
(5)Tracey J.
We have been eating at Katie's for a while. Ask Brandon for the 'James Bond Martini' it's not on the menu and he is the only one who can make it 007 special!! They have the best grilled oysters in the City! The hamburgers are beyond good! The catfish meunière is to die for! You cannot beat a better restaurant in town. The servers are warm and welcoming and the bartenders bring it on for the most fun and creatively lethal cocktails! Don't miss out on this Mid-City gem.
(5)Kay J.
Katie's consistently provides good food and drinks. Their crab cakes are pure lump crab meat--no breading! My favorite drink is the Caprimania which is delish to say the least. The staff is always attentive and from time to time, the owner comes out and passes out samples. Woo-hoo!
(4)Zachary A.
Katie's is a neighborhood restaurant that has existed in one form or another for a few generation. It's classic New Orleans fare with an Italian-American slant. Great meatballs. You'll see all types of classic New Orleans old people dinging before 8pm. You won't be disappointed if your expectations aren't too high.
(3)Michael T.
Usually a pretty long wait but breakfast there is good, lunch is good, dinner is good, scotch is good. Yea.
(4)Janay S.
This place is so good! The staff here is friendly and their portions are huge. I came here after a friend told me it was somewhere I had to try. It's not close to the quarters which is another plus in my book because it doesn't feel as touristy of a spot. I was able to take the Canal St. Streetcar to Telemachus and it was a couple of blocks away from where I stopped. I had the legend which is a sandwich that has bbq shrimp and cochon de lait. I was a little leery about this sandwich because there is no dressing on it, it just pulled pork and shrimp but he way they cook the pork in its own juice to give it its flavor is great. You have to come hungry to eat this sandwich because it is really big....at least it was to me. I definitely recommend this place and will absolutely be back the next time I'm in town.
(4)Shawn B.
Yes, lawd. It's just that good. I was recently in New Orleans for work and asked a native to the area to take me to a place that really knew how to throw down in the kitchen. She suggested Katie's and I will be forever grateful. I went with a party of 6 and we were easily seated outside. It was a Friday during the lunch rush, so I was glad we found a spot. I went for the catfish with BBQ'd shrimp atop homemade mashed potatoes. Let me tell you - I sat there real quiet as I stuffed my face. I did not care about the conversation at the table once that golden piece of fish was placed in front of my face. Everything was fresh. Big points: the mashed potatoes were REAL. You know some of these places served that boxed foolishness that makes your eye twitch, but not Katie's. Real mashed potatoes, and real food.
(5)Matt L.
Katie's made me want to quit my job and move to New Orleans. The food was great and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for on our last night in NOLA. If I lived in town, Katie's would be my neighborhood hangout. We got the garlic fries, a couple of beers, and the seafood platter. Oh, and then a big piece of chocolate cake for dessert. Everything was perfect. The staff were great and while we had to sit outside due to space, the outdoor seating was relaxing and quiet. I really couldn't have asked for a better meal at this price point. Definitely check out Katie's. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Angie T.
Katie's does so many things right. That patio. That neighborhood. Those plethora of hot sauces on the table. That sandwich which is simply known as the Legend. I've been wanting to try Katie's for a while...finally did with my (never waits in line) guy this weekend. It's always packed. ALWAYS. Now don't get me wrong, he's a keeper, but I happen to have a keeper who hates lines. And never waits in them. Luckily a little female persuasion sometimes helps. We sat on the patio and waited for the 35 minutes our hostess predicted. Was it worth it? YES! Debris fries-order them. Just do it. Crawfish beignet-skip it...you can do it at home ten times better. The Legend-holy heck yes. I cannot stress enough how much you need this sandwich in your life. Who'd thought that BBQ shrimp and cochon de lait would be perfect partners. So damn good I wanted to lick the plate. When you go order only one of the Legend. It's enough for three people. I'll meet you there!
(4)Michele C.
Love this place - always. Sometimes the wait is horrendous - but that's just the outcome of consistently hitting it out of the park. Where to begin - the crawfish "beignet" a blend of cheese, sweet onions, a few jalapeños, and a TON of crawfish enrobed in a delicate bread dough - think very very thin crust pizza dough, and baked served with a swoosh of a flavored bechamel based sauce... Nirvana. Then, as if you have any room, where to next..... Salad - pick a favorite - wedge, blue, spring mix, plain or topped with a protein - shrimp, chicken, etc. Not a salad day or night? Po boys - dream it up - BBQ shrimp and pulled pork? Fried green tomato ? Meatball? Shrimp, oyster- all of them - yes!!!!! Not a sandwich evening - try an entree... Tonight I had scallops and paneer a veal with a seafood pasta. Hello! Scallops were well over salted - but cooked to a turn. The veal and pasta very good. Maybe you want catfish menuiere - oh yes. Seafood platter? A smoked double cut pork chop with mashed potato and veggies? Okay - none of that - well then - I guess it's pizza for you!!! Yes - they serve pizza!!! Cocktails, a wine list (yes - really) and you can show up cute as a button or cargo shorts and a questionable t-shirt and it doesn't matter - good service, good food and there really isn't anything else ya need
(4)Benjamin G.
I wanted it to be better but it was just OK. My mom and I had the crawfish beignet as an appetizer and I can say that it was great. I could have eaten that as a meal and been more than happy with it and a beer. For dinner I had the Remmy poboy. It was made up of fried green tomatoes, fried shrimp, and remoulade sauce. It was just too many fried components on top of one another and I just couldn't tell any taste difference between them. They offer a Remmy Stack that consists of the same components minus the bread which I can guess would taste pretty good. I'm going to have to go again to give it another shot.
(3)Greg H.
I went there for Sunday brunch with a friend that has been telling me it is amazing. I can tell you I was not disappointed. My friend is a bottomless brunch drink connoisseur and was pleased that they offer that on Sunday and allow you to switch up your choice of drink. We found parking to be easy and we walked less than 1/2 a block to the restaurant. I convinced my friend to meet a little before 9:30 instead of 10:00 and it was really lucky we did that because we were able to walk in and get a table right away. By 10:00 the place was packed and there were people waiting to get a table. I ordered the eggs cochon which is an english muffin with cochon de lait topped with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce. The plate also came with a generous slice of watermelon and a mixture of cantaloupe and honeydew mellon. I ordered a side of the cheese grits with andouille sausage as well... I told my friend this event was going to be a Paula Deen Comfort Food Max Out, and let me tell you gentle yelp readers, it was. When the plate arrived it looked so beautiful I almost felt like I didn't want to mess it up! You could tell they took time to make the plate look good and that despite being busy they put in the extra effort to have everything look nice. So after the customary photo shoot, I took a bite of the eggs cochon. It was amazing! The eggs were poached perfectly... the whites were done but not overdone and the yolk was just the right amount of runny. The english muffin soaked up the egg yolk and the pork under the egg had a slightly sweet and savory-meaty flavor that contrasted well with the richness of the eggs and the hollandaise. After a few bites I felt like Paula Deen because it was really rich but I discovered that was exactly why they included the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew. A few bites of mellon balanced the richness of the rest of the dish and just made it really enjoyable. The side of andouille cheese grits were great, but I was not able to make much of a dent because I was filling up on everything else. My overall experience was excellent and the service was very enjoyable. Our server was Jeanette and she took excellent care of us. We also had a pleasant older lady come ask us how the food was which was a nice touch. The place was crawling with people waiting inside and outside by the time we left and after eating the food I am not surprised. This is a great place to catch Sunday brunch and it's places like this that are the reason why New Orleans is famous for food.
(5)Holli D.
Love this place! My first trip to New Orleans and overwhelmed with restaurant choices. I'm so glad we tried Katies. The chargrilled oysters were unbelievable , garlicky, buttery and so delicious. I had the Boudreaux pizza for my entree. Wow. One of my favorite white pizzas EVER. The cheese, the garlic, the pork , it was all perfect. My husband didn't really enjoy his dinner (red fish with crab and shrimp. ) it was fine until he got a shrimp that didn't taste fresh enough. But I still give it 5 stars because mine was so good and I would go there again and get the same exact thing.
(5)Kelleigh E.
I've been to Katie's several times for lunch and dinner. It's a good spot, no doubt. Sunday Brunch is all the rage, and as much as I love a good brunch on the weekends, this is one I hadn't experienced until this past Sunday. First tip: if you're okay with sitting outside, make sure to tell the host(ess) that you would like to sit outside. Saying "first available" doesn't communicate "inside or outside" here. Pros: The bottomless drink selection is pretty good. For $14, you can enjoy several Bloody Mary's, Mimosas or Sangria. The food menu also provides lots of options. Cons: They must have been having an off day, but it was enough to deter me from returning for Sunday brunch and definitely makes it to the list of "just eh" in my books. I was totally okay with the wait, but it annoyed me to see the tables outside stay open when I said we were fine with first available. After being seated, I learned why outside wasn't the best option. The heat? Nah... That is something this New Orleans native can handle. It was the service. We literally had to ask for a glass of water four times before the server came through. She kind of glanced our way and dropped quirky one liners to let us know how busy she was, but didn't have much time to check in. No big, we don't need much attention as long as you take the order and bring us our food. However, it would have been nice to let her know the quality of my dish. My fiancé's Chicken and Waffles were pretty tasty, plated well and a generous portion. The gumbo is also good. My end was unfortunate. After asking for a recommendation on the benedicts, I went with the Eggs Cochon. The plating was pretty scattered and bare with a few grapes that probably shouldn't have made it out of the kitchen. It was a messy presentation that could be expected from a place like Shoney's, where you pay about $5 for your meal. The Cochon was poorly seasoned (which is a shame since this is a headliner for Katie's) and the English muffin was so hard that I couldn't even cut through it with a knife. As I've said, it may have been an off day, but Katie's only gets 3 stars from me. In the words of Gordon Ramsay, "Damn damn damn."
(3)Kim S.
Located off the beaten path - seems like a great place for locals and tourists. I was getting scared as the cab driver drove up one street and the GPS said "your location is on the left" and it was an empty lot! We needed to drive one more block! whew! I was in charge of the dining options while vacationing in New Orleans with my sister and cousins and somehow stumbled across this place as I was "researching" places to eat. We were not disappointed. We had a 20 minute wait - which wasn't bad .Our server was great and very attentive. The food was good. The restaurant looks smaller than it actually is. There is upstairs seating as well - though we were seated downstairs. Our cab driver was from NOLA and had never been here. We got her a breakfast pizza when she picked up back up. she was happy with the pizza and even said that she'd come here on her off day.
(4)Aran D.
I love it here. Brunch with bottomless mimosas earns it a dear spot for in my heart. But even more than that, there's Katie herself who greets everyone, does sidework, and pops by tables to check on meal. I came by for brunch on my birthday and had a waffle sandwich that was so good! And so big that I had half for breakfast the next day. I still don't understand the concept of the breakfast pizza but folks sure seem to enjoy the ones here. Extensive and exciting specials so check the menu!
(5)Trista H.
My wife and I just vacationed to NOLA and this place was recommended by our innkeeper. The restaurant is within walking distance of Ashton's Bed and Breakfast if you enjoy walking. It took us about 30 minutes to walk here. This place was packed with locals, both the inside and outside. There were about four tables outside which seated four each. We were advised that the wait would be 45+ minutes. Luckily we were able to quickly snag two seats from the bar so that we didn't have to wait. We were greeted in a friendly manner by the bartender who patiently answered all of our questions about NOLA brews (we like amber's so Abita was it for us) and Po Boy's. As a starter we ordered the Eggplant Fries for $8.95: topped with Parmesan cheese and served with marinara sauce. The fries were sizzling hot and not at all soggy. They also paired well with the warm marinara sauce. We were both please with our appetizer choice. For our meal, we chose the Crab Cake Po Boy for $14.95 + $1.50 up-charge for fries instead of chips. We chose the French bread and dressed option. Dressed = mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. What a filling and enjoyable Po Boy. Discover is an accepted form of payment. NOLA tax is 9% (lower than our WA tax). Thank you Katie's for making our first NOLA dining experience pleasurable.
(5)Kloud A.
Love it! Only down side is the wait. We waited over an hour to get in on a Sunday Brunch. It was worth it. We got so many different things from the menu and ALL Of it was GREAT! Tasted amazing. You can't go wrong with this place!
(4)Jona G.
The food was great. There were a lot of things I'd like to try. They have bottomless bloody Mary's on Sunday's the wait wasn't too bad, although, they don't have much room for customers waiting. They have their own parking lot across the street so that's always a plus in New Orleans. The restaurant is in a old family style home which is cute. There is seating upstairs so the wait wasn't that long even for a busy lunch time. I really liked the crab cakes!
(5)Adam F.
I'm from the Midwest so I wanted seafood although the ribs sounded good ( and after I ordered, I saw a plate of ribs pass our table... Looked fantastic). So I had the amber jack and my wife had the red fish (both specials). Both meals were outstanding. Worth the ten minute wait to be seated. Great seasoning on both fish plates and good vegetable blend that wasn't over cooked. They don't do reservations, so pony up to the bar and have one while you wait.
(5)Matt N.
Best brunch I've had in New Orleans. I had the eggs Cochon and my girlfriend had the crabby eggs..both poached and on an English muffin and both delicious! Obviously the bottomless mimosas/sangrias/bloodys are a crowd favorite. Wait staff friendly, energetic, and knowledgable when it came to the menu.
(5)Kristen A.
This place is awesome! We wondered where GPS was taking us but it was worth it! We sat outside in a typical NOLA neighborhood on a gorgeous day! Another awesome find because of Diners Drive ends and Dives!
(5)Cathy C.
Every time I come to NOLA, I discover something new. This trip, thanks to Katie's, it's cochon de lais. Now, coming from a barbeque town, I know a thing or two about pulled pork. Like I said, I learned something new tonight. This is less smoky and seasoned completely differently than we do, but absolutely delicious! I normally shoot some hot sauce on a po'boy as a matter of course, but I'm glad I didn't this time-it was completely unnecessary. What I ordered was the "Legend", which comes with barbeque shrimp. They're good too, but (I can't believe I'm saying this), the pork is the star. The sandwich comes "undressed" also, and it doesn't need a thing. Interestingly, instead of slicing the bread, they hollow it out and stuff the meat inside. Trust me, there's enough meat in there that you don't need the inside of the bread! Especially when you order cheese fries with debris gravy as an appetizer (10% off during Happy Hour with your Yelp check-in). They're just stupid good-so much cheese we had to twirl it like spaghetti, and eating it devolved into a contest to see who could make the longest cheese string (see photo, it's not even close to winning). With that, and a very respectable Sazerac, I was way too full to even think about dessert. There's nothing fancy about Katie's, but it's laid-back, comfy and has a very neighborhood feel. The sidewalk seating was tempting, but it was a bit breezy and we were starting to get a taste of New Orleans humidity, so we ate inside. Our server was very sweet, and food came out right away. The ambient restaurant noise sometimes overwhelms the background music, but it's a happy noise of people enjoying each other and really good food, which is music unto itself. Well done!
(4)Jake I.
Just some classic southern food done amazingly well! The ribs were extraordinary as was the pork P'boy which we had heard about. The blue cheese and bacon fries were great as well but the fries could have used a little extra crunch for our liking. We would come back here in a heartbeat! So full we couldn't fit in any desert, maybe we will go back again tonight!
(5)Ally P.
Katie's is a great place to get classic southern food, some of which has some modern updates. I went to Katie's with a group of friends for a late lunch. We ordered some southern staples like fried catfish and gumbo, but we also ordered the crawfish beignet and the southern-style Cuban sandwich. Everything was so delicious! The service at Katie's is also incredible, fast, and friendly. We felt right at home the moment we walked in the door.
(4)Erin M.
Went here with a friend for what we thought was brunch. Brunch is only served on Sundays. We started with 1/2 dozen chargrilled oysters. They were small, but great flavor. We then decided on The Boudreaux pizza. Delicious! They only had one piece left. The only negative thing I would say is that there usually has more meat on the pizza. Overall, good service!
(4)Jenny N.
The first time I came here was for a birthday dinner and it's become a favorite ever since. I love getting Jenny's garlic feta fries because the fries are perfectly crispy and buttery. I also love the feta cheese on the fries, and who doesn't love a dish named after a girl named Jenny?! Hehe. There was some leftover feta cheese that I saved to put on the pizza we ordered. . . A little ghetto but whatever! I love my feta! The chargrilled oysters are also a must-have! Not too oily, greasy, or cheesy; the flavor is just perfect! This may be the best chargrilled oysters I've had compared to other places I've been (Dragos, parrains). I think I also ate the atchafalaya pizza? I remember it being very seafoody and a bit spicy. I liked the pizza but also felt like there was too much going on with all the toppings. I've also been to brunch here (only Sundays) which seems to always be packed! The wait was like an hour but it was worth it. I got some sort of omelette that I thought was okay. It was so huge though! The portions for brunch are pretty big. My best friend had a platter that came with a pancake and I had a piece of that pancake and it was basically the best piece of pancake I ever had, no syrup needed! Last time, I checked in during happy hour and got 10% off of an appetizer, so don't forget to do that (if the deal still exists)! Overall my experience at Katie's has always been great. I love the cute atmosphere and the service.
(5)Bill L.
Our first stop while visiting the Big Easy. I used to work across the street many years ago and Katie's was always one of my local favs. Off street parking is easy within a couple blocks. Adequate seating inside and out. Since it was a little chilly we opted to sit inside. We were greeted right away by our waitress. She pointed out that daily specials were posted on the chalkboard. Wifey orders red beans and rice with a side of andouille sausage and I ordered a half shrimp and half oyster po-boy. Drinks came out quickly and we sipped on wine and ice tea while reminiscing. Food didn't take long and quickly our orders were being delivered. Dressed po-boy was dynamite! Red beans and rice were spectacular and the andouille sausage was an added bonus. Prices were fair and the service exceeded our expectations as always. Good to hear the same owner Scotty still owns the place after 20+ yrs and he's keeping it authentic! Be sure to stop at this place and give em a try!
(5)Vanessa M.
Very small corner restaurant, always busy because of the food - we waited like 45 minutes for a table. Split their charbroiled oysters and after 2.5 of them, I was already full. Unfortunately I also ordered their shrimp po-boy which was huge and I could barely touch it because I was feeling so stuffed from the oysters (which were delicious, however two of them were mostly burned). The shrimp on my po-boy were good and they give you the option of fried or grilled. All the food coming by also looked really good, they have 3ft dishes as well. Staff were really nice and patient. I'd come again, just be prepared to wait.
(4)David G.
So the crawfish beignet is the best appetizer I've had in Nola. Life changing even. I had the Shrimp fettuccine alfredo with veal and scallops. The alfredo sauce was perfect, not to heavy but still delicious. Also had bread pudding and cheesecake which I both highly recommend. New favorite spot!
(5)Melissa J.
$15 for unlimited Mimosas, Bloody's, Red or White sangria during brunch! 'nuff said!!! The staff are very generous to refill you or get you a "go cup" and fill it up on your way out! That being said, it can get crazy crowded here on the weekends. They don't accept advance reservations so get there early and expect to wait! They sell drinks from the bar while you wait, but save the unlimited part until you sit down. Best brunch food option is definitely the breakfast pizza... large and delicious! They just opened an upstairs. The air conditioning works well, and it appears that they are finishing it up construction and decor wise. It is nice, but lacking that whole "New Orleans" feel that the downstairs has.
(4)Stacy Z.
My sister brought me to Katie's For my last meal in NOLA. I was craving something local. Like a PoBoy and a cola! Like many places around town There's a plaque showing the water line. But one big, nasty hurricane Won't squash peoples desire to dine! From pics, I knew I wanted to try The yummy crawfish beignet. The dough was flaky, the seafood fresh, The cheese sauce spicy like Kimye! But what I really came here for Was an authentic NOLA PoBoy. Sadly, I was disappointed. It was more like a So-So Boy. The breading didn't have much flavor Most of the shrimp still had veins. But I just asked for remoulade and ate it. I'm usually not one who complains. My sis really liked her crab cakes. Garnished with more lump meat on top. Overall, I enjoyed my experience, I was happy to have Katie's as our last stop.
(4)Matthew B.
For me, a five star review means you hit it out of the park and pretty much every possible way. I was lucky enough to get into Katie's based on the fact that our friends in New Orleans are locals, and they knew about it - otherwise it would never of made my radar screen. Katies is in unpretentious New Orleans neighborhood restaurant and bar. I guess it just so happens with the chef there is literally world class. We sampled a variety of dishes - everyone left me wanting to lick the plate. The chargrilled oysters are so far beyond good they need to have a separate entry in Wikipedia. So take this is one of the secret "ins" that you get by checking out a yelp review. Katie's outshines restaurants with much more ambience higher prices and reputations. No matter how you cut it, this place is a complete five-star across-the-board foodie winner -- and if you happen to find yourself in Nola make sure you find your way there. It isn't just good. It Katie-good, And yea- don't be afraid go lick the plate.
(5)Kelly P.
Katie's is off the beaten path but it is a great find. I don't think I have ever tried anything here that I didn't like. The only bad thing is that the brunch is just on Sunday. I wish it was everyday. I suggest you try the ribs. Very good indeed.
(5)Alison Q.
Received multiple recommendations for this restaurant. OMG the Boudreaux pizza ! I live in NYC was so was skeptical about ordering pizza down in NOLA, but I'm oh so glad I did!
(4)Paige J.
Shame on me for not reviewing this place sooner. Frequented this place quite a bit this summer and never left feedback. Where to start....first off, do not come to this place if you're on any type of diet, counting calories, etc. Because all of that is going to go straight out the window once you step foot in the door. What I like about Katie's is not only is the food delicious, but that the menu caters to every taste bud in your body. If your not necessarily in the mood for seafood, there are tons of other options for you to try. For example, the very first time we went I had a hamburger. Don't judge me lol. Who goes to such a fabulous place like Katie's and gets a hamburger? Well let me tell you that thing was great and I would gladly get it again. The bread is fantastic and they are not skimpy on the meat one bit. Some of the other menu items I enjoyed throughly were: -The Famous Crawfish Beignet. You must try this at least once, and definitely share it because it's more cheese than one person can handle. -Chargrilled Oysters with bacon and spinach. -The Legend. Definitely another one I suggest sharing. It is a cochon de lait Po boy stuffed with bbq shrimp. -Pork Chop with mashed potatoes. DELICIOUS. -Atchafalaya pizza which was topped with shrimp, crawfish, oysters, and crab cakes with a marinara sauce. It was good, but I probably wouldnt order it again. Extremely rich and something about the sauce threw me off. Overall Katie's is a great place that I would recommend to anyone. Long waits just because it's so popular, but awesome staff and quality home cooked food.
(4)Robert H.
Friends recommended (and took me to) Katie's, one of their neighborhood favorites. We endured an u characteristically long wait but had great service at the table. The chat-grilled oysters had been recommended to me and they were excellent! Also had an oyster and spinach appetizer that was even better! I've heard that there is nothing on the menu that is not superb. HIGHLY recommend this place.
(5)Jennie A.
Came to lunch for work one day - had the crawfish beignets and the blue cheese & bacon salad. Both were delivious. The dining room was a little crowded toward the end of our lunch - so if you don't have all the time in the world to spend there, I'd suggest getting there a little on the early side of the lunch hour. I can't wait to go back and check out their dinners! Also, there's sidewalk seating which is nice if it's not 100 degrees outside.
(4)Amanda M.
We usually only come during Sunday brunch, though I'm sure the food is always amazing. $15 bottomless bloody Marys, mimosas, sangrias, and they're interchangeable. The food is always en pointe. The oysters Benedict is delicious...but we usually get one of the specials. Nommmmmmm...total food coma when you're done but totally worth it. I try not to eat at the same place in New Orleans more than once because there are so many wonderful restaurants, but we always come back to this place.
(5)Helen M.
Ummm I'm going this start this review off with categorizing this place in the hit or miss restaurant. I got here around 5:30 ish so I was excited. I was on the hunt for chargrilled oysters and my friend told me about this place. So I was excited and ready. The hostess was such a sweetheart! ! He saw me with my son so he immediately went to get a high chair for my lil man. I was impressed. Normally I have to ask for one. Then I sat down and was ready to drink. I'm not talking about sprite! I had the BlackBerry basil margarita. It was very different. Look wise and taste wise. Very BlackBerry bulky. I had chunks of black berry between my teeth. Lol. It was refreshing! However I didn't taste the alcohol really, but it was good just wasn't what I expected. Heather was my waitresses and she was a good lady. Very attentive and heart warming. I had a conversation with her about happy hour and told me that it is from 3pm to 6 pm. $4 well drinks, $2 bottle beer, $2 .75 for draft beers. The oysters were mediocre. I kept tasting a lot of the shell pieces in the oysters and garlic. Wasn't as great as I had imagined. My son had the French fries and he didnt eat much of them, but I did and it was good. I hated the fact that mosquitoes bit my feet all up. But this is New Orleans and I am a New Orleanian so I was good in spirit and I was used to it. I m going to have to try this place again because as a first time eater here the only thing that impressed me was the hostess bringing my son his high chair. Very Baby friendly!! LOL! ! I gotta try this place again and hopefully something else on the menu so I will be doing an edot hopefully!
(3)K M.
Pimm's cup - A+, tasty, strong cucmber Hendrick's fix - C-, bland, pulpy, a piece of ice in the martini glass Milk - no grade, good Fat Tire draft - no grade, good House Pinot Grigio - no grade, good Garlic feta fries - B+, very tasty, fries could have been crispier, ingredients not mixed all that well. Lasagna - A-, a touch salty. Bread unnecessary. Veggie plate (forget the name) - D, decent flavor, very bad texture, mushy. Grilled cheese and fries - A, cleaned plate Service - A+, quick, attentive Value - C, we spent $100 (tipped well for A+ service), overpriced for execution. Portion size - A, perfect.
(3)Colin K.
Went for brunch and was surprised by how lack luster everything was. The mimosas weren't very strong, although our server kept them flowing. The cochon Benedict was ehhh at best. The English muffin was burnt and tough. The egg was over cooked and hard. The cochon was room temperature. Katie's is usually a great brunch spot im going to try again soon.
(2)Lori L.
Oh man. I don't think I can say enough good things about the food here. We had the crawfish beignets as an appetizer, which were stuffed with whole crawfish and topped with a spicy sauce. So good! I had the Katherine poboy with cochon du lait, probably the best poboy I've had in my life. The oyster poboy was good too. My husband got the crawfish boil platter - not amazing but totally decent. Great servers, relaxing outdoor seating. Definitely recommend going during happy hour while it's not too busy, and it's nice and quiet. By 7p they were slammed and every table was full.
(5)Ryan B.
So Katie's has been around for a while and it really seemed to get jump started when it was features on "triple D", I guess if you wear your sunglasses backwards your words are valued. So with that said, my glasses are on my neck as I write the review. I have been here several times. Most times it has been okay. But to the places defense it may because I was with large groups. Because of that I had to wait over an hour and the food was just solid, nothing special. i went there for a brunch with a group and the food came out at different times, which I hate. i mean either way it is a loss; either you have to watch me eat while your twiddle your fork, or I have to bite my tongue while you stuff your face, I like us to be animals at the same time. So that sucked. Side note i have seen they now have an upstairs section they open up to larger parties. I got the breakfast pizza, which I assumed could be either the best thing or the worst based on its description. It feel more to the latter. I just wasn't feeling it. I have also tried their famous beignet appetizer. It was hope, I burnt my face off, my fault. But the flavor could have been stronger, maybe I lost my taste buds. To be honest the best things I have had there were their grilled oysters, very good taste , but a little grit in there ( don't you hate that? i know my teeth do), The second is surprising a salad of all things. I didn't see some fat spikey haired tv host talk about a salad for this place, but I got the a seafood chopped salad and it was great. it was a special , so I am not sure how often it occurs, but I would order it again. Who knew! The Good: Oysters Salads variety on menu Parking!!! (YAY!) The Bad: Brunch was a bust Slow service on large tables The Ugly: The wait for this place can be long (but hopefully that is now fixed with the second floor)
(3)Maura Z.
Ugh Katie's is worth every second of the wait time. It's superb in every way. Some places put food on your plate and call it brunch; Katie's is the standard by which these others try to live up. They know what they're doing. My Boudreaux pizza was the overwhelming winner at the table, with tender pulled pork and just the right amount of garlic. Everyone around us had bottomless mimosas, but the coffee is great too!
(5)Henry T.
My shrimp poboy was delicious , the French bread just right, the combination of everything on the sandwich was great!
(4)Brittany G.
I tried Katie's for the first time about four months ago. I have been back about a handful of times, and I would venture to say that it's my favorite restaurant right now. There are other things on the menu that I want to try (mainly the po-boys) because I usually stick to what I know. So far I have had: Cheese Fries with Debris Gravy - Delicious! Onion Rings - Good but not great, I'm not a huge fan of the sauce it comes with. Crawfish Beignet- So so so good! The first time I ordered it, I was shocked when it came out because it wasn't what I expected. It is one huge beignet rather than a bunch of little ones, but it is so dang good. Boudreaux Pizza - I can't imagine a better pizza. The cochon on it is great. It is filled with garlic and cheese. It is wonderful! Yardbird Pizza - This wasn't bad, but if I want a pizza I will stick to the boudreaux White Chocolate Bread Pudding - Yum! I haven't had any of the alcoholic beverages. They seem rather small for the prices, but I really just go for the food ;)
(5)Beverly M.
We tried this Triple D favorite on the way out of town and are so glad we did. We had to wait 45 min for a table on Sunday afternoon - but it was worth it. We started our meal with a crawfish beignet that was wonderful. Great filling and jalapeño sauce on the beignet - this is a must! My husband had Scotie's Breakfast Special which consisted of scrambled and poached eggs, sausage, bacon, grits, hash browns and biscuits with their special gravy. Big plate of food and all very tasty. My daughter ordered Katherine's Cajun Cuban which was one of our waiter's favorites - and we tasted why! The sandwich was a hit at our table. I ordered the crawfish frittata which was an open faces omelette with crawfish, sausage, cheddar cheese and green onions served with a small cup of fresh fruit. Our waiter, David, was great! He shared his knowledge of the area and advised us on the menu. We enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service!
(5)Michele L.
I will say that I LOVE Katie's! But the last time I was there the fish fry on the soft shell crab was way too salty! Please cut back on the salt in the fish fry seasoning. I WILL RETURN!
(4)Eric T.
Katie's for Sunday brunch is awesome. The unlimited drink special is great. Good bloody mary's and sangria. The food was real good as well. Had the Eggs Cochon which were very good. Service was great, fast with the drink refills. Must go before saints games.
(5)Guy R.
Heard a great deal of good. Hit is on a Friday night. Atmosphere 5, service 5, warm and friendly. Great grilled oysters, close to a 5, but a bit over-rich and need a touch of something. A review and my wife enticed me to try the softshell crab poboy (I have fond memories but most softshells are overfried crispiness with nothing inside). It was pretty close t that on undressed but good bread. A grave disappointment, but a 3. Wife's quesadillas were decent but over-cheesy & underflavorful. None of it bad, but little of it up to expectations. Will try again, perhaps we made bad choices.
(3)Mark L.
Just had lunch, best Cuban I've ever had!
(4)Kim V.
Tried to go for dinner last Friday night and the wait was outrageous. However, we went early before the saints game last night and had the place to ourselves :). Oh, and the food was OUTSTANDING!
(5)H. N.
I almost don't want lots of people to know how good this place is, so it can stay "ours." It is so good!! The onion rings are great. The pizza is AWESOME! The couchon-de-lait is fantastic (even on pizza). It is so good. My favorite MidCity dive.
(5)Cat B.
Worst meal ever. The place was empty but somehow a sandwich and a cup of soup took 30 minutes. The grilled fish tasted old, the soup was watery, and somehow even the water was off. Seriously, the glass of water the waiter first brought tasted like something was rotting in it. A waste of time and appetite.
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