4. Restaurants

La Petite Grocery

4238 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, 70115
  • (504) 891-3377
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La Petite Grocery Menu

  • Appetizers
  • Salads
  • Entrees
  • Sandwiches

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  • Mary M.

    Delicious food but DO NOT GO THERE HUNGRY ! I realized the petite in La Petite is about the portions. The short ribs & crab beignets at $ 30 combined offered 4 of us one bite each , very good but not enough. The entree of beef tenderloin was delish although again a small portion. Of course I would rather quality over quantity , but we talked about driving through a fast food drive up after the meal. Just way too tiny portions for a $200 bill The ambience is very good , cute place and our server was great.

    (3)

  • tom s.

    Really nothing special here. The blue crab beignets are the only thing I would want again. There rabbit was breaded and tasted like chicken fingers from anywhere and there beef tenderloin was fine but the sides were just covered in salt hiding any other flavor. So many other places to return to and try, it will be hard to convince me to come back here.

    (2)

  • Alyssa G.

    La Petite Grocery was on my list ever since Top Chef New Orleans. I'm probably one of thousands who added it to the list because of the show, and I was happy to see that several reservations were still available. I received a confirmation call a day before the reservation, where they provided the code for the parking lot gate. We did have a car that night in NO, but didn't need to use the lot, we found a spot right outside. The overall experience was good. Service was professional (although we were served by 3-4 different people, so it was hard to keep track of who we needed to flag down), ambiance was relaxed but upscale. Most patrons seem to be locals, and dresscode is business casual to dressy. Cocktails are delicious. I'm usually not a fan of bourbon but decided to order a Bee's Hive, which has bourbon in it, mixed with grapefruit juice, honey and bitters. It reminded me of a whiskey sour. Blue Crab Beignets were more creamy than we were expecting, but delicious. Beware of the rich flavor, I was only able to eat 1 or 2 and had the rest put in a to-go box. The pastas we ordered were alright (not Flour + Water caliber, for my SF readers). The turtle bolognese was good, I was expecting more of a wow factor. The handmade papardelle with lamb was a bit disappointing, not a combination of flavors I liked. The standouts of the meal were the desserts, 100%. Butterscotch pudding has a special place in my heart. A server also presented us with a complimentary creme brulee. Ahhh thank you!! I'd recommend trying La Petite Grocery, but maybe not the pasta dishes.

    (4)

  • Jason S.

    Heard of this restaurant the same way most probably have. I have to say it was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The short rib app was amazing. It will definitely be a New Orleans stop every time me and my wife visit. Definitely deserves the two James Beard awards hanging on the wall. Chef Justin has great attention to detail, finesse and a damn good palette.

    (5)

  • Abigail R.

    I was riding solo for brunch on this particular Sunday. I was dying to try their blue crab beignets. I must admit, I love this fried dough trend of this beautiful city. There is a reason the chef earned a spot on Top Chef and that these are one of their top sellers. They give you five super light and fluffy golf ball sized beignets. The crab stuffing inside is so creamy it's almost a crabby béchamel sauce, except for the chunks of blue crab. The chives and creamy cheese added a great rounded flavor and a perfect amount of saltiness. And that little ramekin has a malt vinegar aoili. The tanginess complementing the sweet fried crab flawlessly. I certainly didn't need to keep eating too much. I wanted to try a few more of their apps and entrées, but I was stuffed. I simply went with grits and two fried eggs. These were my favorite grits in New Orleans - stone ground with some butter and chives. Yum. The eggs were fresh and perfectly over medium. Thank goodness for this reservation; I love love love the Garden District. Get there during your trip - even if you spend all of your evenings on Bourbon Street.

    (5)

  • Robynn M.

    Believe everything you've heard about how great this place is. On our recent trip to NOLA we spent a fair amount of time noshing up and down Magazine Street but saved the date to make sure to lunch here. We shared a sumptuous beef short rib appetizer; falling apart in all the right places but with a crispy outer crust to die for. The generous chunk of beef was served atop some freshly pickled carrot and cucumber reminiscent of the best homemade kimchee you've ever had, tangy but with a little heat and crunch. I was eating light and got the apple celeriac salad with bleu cheese and pecans, and a side of charred broccoli in a vinagrette for my main. My girlfriend got the shrimp and grits, which she had been waiting for all week. Upon seeing my face after tasting it, the couple at the next table also ordered it. Deeply buttery and creamy, loaded with large shrimp, it was easily the best I've ever had. We did not sample any desserts this trip, but were witness to some decadent creations coming out of the kitchen tang made it hard to say no. While many NOLA restaurants are over hyped, this is not. Take the street car down St. Charles to Napoleon and then take a couple blocks garden district stroll to complete the experience.

    (5)

  • Jos H.

    We had a delightful bunch. I had a Pisco sour, frothy and tangy served in a champagne saucer. We followed up with the blue crab beignets that were hot and cheesy and salty and tasty. The salad was flecked with nuts and creamy blue cheese, crisp radish and tossed with a bright vinaigrette. The paneed rabbit featured a variety of delightful textures though the syrup was a bit overpowering. The pistachios and honey lavender ice cream were an excellent accompaniment for the waffle which was perfectly crisp and golden.

    (4)

  • Dana G.

    Blue crab beignets!!!! Yes please!!! Sooooo good. I could eat a pound of these. Excellent service and yummy food. What else do you need?

    (5)

  • Cecille R.

    I am proud to call New Orleans my "hometown" and , surprisingly, have never been to this restaurant in all the time I lived here. We stopped in for lunch recently since I was in town visiting family. It was me, my sister and her 2 very young daughters (3 and 1). My sister made reservations but looks like you could easily just walk in. I wouldn't chance it for dinner though. It's very much a nice sit down place and yes, a bit swanky. I was in no way dressed up. I actually had just taken a flight in that morning so I wasn't dressed to impress. But that seemed to be ok. There was a mix of dressed up and casual so I didn't feel out of place. The menu had a mix of appetizers, sides and entrees. We decided to go the appetizer route and share dishes. We started off with the French 75 crafted cocktails which were a mix of champagne, lemon, sugar and probably some other liquor which I can't recall. It was very citrusy but with a bubbly kick! We ordered the following for appetizers: Blue crab beignets with malt vinegar aioli- one of my top 2 appetizers. It was melt on your mouth delicious. And had an oozy center with bits of blue crab. Ricotta dumplings- my other favorite. The dumplings were little pieces of heaven aka doughy goodness. There were generous pieces of lobster and field peas. Braised shortrib- my sister's choice and she raved about. Since I don't eat red meat I will take her word for it. I did try the pickled cucumbers and they were outstanding with the cilantro. Baked macaroni and cheese- they were just ok. Underwhelming and bland. I would skip this and get another of the first 2 I listed. The service was good. Our waitress was more than accommodating bringing out lemonade for my niece and boxing up our leftovers. It is very expensive ($12-15 for appetizers) so check the menu online before venturing here. Probably not for someone on a strict budget. Unfortunately there was no sighting of Top Chef contestant, Justin Devillier, but there's always next time right?? :)

    (4)

  • Sabrina T.

    Went here for dinner on vacation and it was excellent. The space itself was great, high ceilings, well spaced tables, low lighting and it was not noisy. My friends and the boiled peanuts ( special side for the day) as an app. They had the crab beignets and raved about them. I had the clams special and it was divine. My rabbit was delicious and the butterscotch pudding was a great dessert, not too heavy but a great southern classic flavor. Overall, great dining experience.

    (5)

  • Fabien W.

    We firstly intended to get to the upperline restaurant, a couple blocks away, but it was of course closed.. So we ended up there, by pure chance. The food was really awesome, from appetizers to dessert. For appetizers, we had the crab beignets, super tasty and really filling. Then shrimp and grits and shellfish stew, also very good. For dessert, we had the buttermilk scotch pudding, awesome as well. I also particularly appreciated the cocktails sélection (much more diverse than the classic mojito french 75 etc). And the barmaid put a lot of attention on it. To summarize, one of the best lunch we had in out 5-day trip to NOLA!

    (5)

  • Danyelle T.

    The blue crab begniets and the shrimp and grits were two of the best things I ate while on vacation in NOLA! So fresh and delicious. The flavors were amazing!!!

    (5)

  • Tajira M.

    Every experience I have here has me planning my next visit. With my cousin in town, I just had to take her to the home of the blue crab beignets. As much as I'd like to keep them all to myself, these beignets just have to be experienced. Crisp and hot when delivered to your table, when you cut them in half you see beautiful crab with a light sauce. They're served with aioli and a slice of lemon. Beware, one order is five beignets, and you will be fighting for the last one. We ordered the pork belly starter as well as the pea soup with smoked bacon. The pork belly wasn't our favorite - it was a little dry, but the soup was smoky, complex and velvety. Perfect. For entrees, I ordered the flounder special, which was served with sea beans and fingerling potatoes. I found that the brineyness of the sea beans overwhelmed the flavor if the fish, but the meal was still tasty. My cousin ordered the roasted chicken, which had the most flavorful skin-on chicken breast I've had in a while. Served over a special take on stuffing with Tasso, I can see myself sitting at the bar ordering this. When you can't decide, go chicken. We ordered the black truffle bread pudding for a side. Super savory, earthy, eggy -- the pudding was lovely. Almost too much as a side, but we thoroughly enjoyed it. No room left for dessert, but we should really go back to try them out. From previous visits, I highly recommend the shrimp roll special, any soup they have, the grilled octopus, and the fresh spaghetti with blue crab. See pics.

    (5)

  • Haeden G.

    Always amazing! We got the asparagus with goat cheese and lemon butter and it literally melted In my mouth. I got the steak tartare for my entrée and it was pretty good but a little too rich. That's my favorite food so I'm a steak tartare snob. The cocktails were also great as always. They really put a lot of detail into their signature cocktails so you must try when you go!

    (5)

  • August R.

    We ate here last night and enjoyed it so much we added another dinner here later this week with friends who are also in town. The wine list is short but good. The blue crab beignets were good and the beef short-rib appetizer was wonderful. The lamb shank was great at dinner and served another dish as lunch today. The blistered peppers were simple, flavorful and fit perfectly with the dishes. My wife had the chicken breast which was done perfectly. The waitstaff did a great job also. The only minus was when another couple took the cab called for us, but this wasn't a restaurant problem. Can't wait for Wednesday night!

    (5)

  • Kelsey G.

    LADY DATE WIN! Looking for a chance to get those fancy pants on? We're talking floppy hats, those shoes you only wear when sitting, bow ties.. Oh, get the works. Not because La Petite grocery is beaucoup upscale but because you should relish in the beauty and let yourself get away for a meal. What a treat to have a decedent yet delightful brunch with top of the line breakfast cocktails! Don't forget to invite your fancy friends ;)

    (4)

  • John L. H.

    La Petite Grocery is as good as all of the stellar Yelpers who came before me make it out to be. No matter what others may claim, New Orleans, Louisiana is the best city for food on the planet. We do things differently here. Often times our conversations, and lives, revolve around food. That may seem odd to outsiders, but I think locals will understand what I mean. Sometimes a good restaurant is just what the doctor ordered. A great experience can turn around the most dour of moods, cheer you up when you're feeling down and, even if only for a moment, make you forget anything but that food experience. La Petite is one of those places. It is also one of the places that does an impressive, yet reasonable lunch menu. In fact, I am beginning to think that fancy places for lunch are even better than at dinner. It's less crowded, less expensive and you get the same top notch experience. My experience here began somewhat oddly. As soon as I parallel parked, I was approached by a street denizen asking me about a job. I humored him despite his obvious narcotic intoxication, but after a few minutes, I had enough. As soon as I brushed him aside and walked into the restaurant I was impressed. It wasn't over the top like some end places, but its subdued elegance immediately made me feel comfortable. This is the kind of place I would have taken my dad had I known about it back when we used to eat lunch every week. In fact, this restaurant reminded me a lot of him despite us never having visited it together. I even think part of the reason I came here was because of his influence. OK, that's enough philosophical jibber jabber. On to the food! Get the cheeseburger. I realize you're in a high end restaurant and that seems counterproductive, but trust me on this. The burger at LPG is among the best in the city. If you had told me a few years ago that I would be drooling on my keyboard over a burger topped with arugula and onion marmalade, I would have laughed in your face. A few years ago I wouldn't have even known what arugula was, much less ordered it on a hamburger. But LPG knows what they are doing. One bite into this burger and all prior burger experiences disappeared from my mind. It was that good. The ambiance, food and service were beyond compare. If you can, you need to visit this restaurant as soon as possible. As for me, I cannot wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Meg P.

    Went here for brunch this past weekend. We had a reservation, but the place was not that crowded. The saints were playing at home around the same time so that's a likely factor for it not being so crowded. As a lover of bloody Mary's, especially ones loaded with goodies, I went with the Big Red Hammer Bloody Mary. It came with two poached shrimp, blue crab meat, pickled okra and cauliflower, and olives. So basically a meal in itself. The bloody tasted great and had a good heat to it. For the entrees we got the eggs florentine and the shrimp roll. Both were very good and nice sized portions. We decided to not get the crab beignets as our drink was basically our appetizer, but everyone else dining appeared to have ordered them and they looked great. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience with good food and drinks and great service.

    (4)

  • Emma S.

    I feel completely ripped off by this place. We went for New Year's Eve, and I was shocked at how under-whelming and, well, under-filling the fixed menu was. I looked around the restaurant and thought, if I am still starving after this meal, little, 5 foot tall me, how are all these giant southern men feeling about the situation? For a place that is supposed to be one of the best in the region, it didn't hold a candle to our local neighborhood restaurants in Chicago, let alone the big names here. We spent $300 and ate almost nothing. 2 pieces of raw scallops (the alternative was raw vegetables), a few ricotta dumplings, and 3 small pieces of venison. That's what we get for $300? It was enough of a disappointment on New Years that we wished we'd stayed home (in Chicago) entirely. Maybe we would have felt differently if we had the opportunity to try the normal menu. At least then we'd be able to order something else when we ended up inevitably still hungry. But honestly, what they offered us on a special night for an insane amount of money was flat out insulting. It still makes me mad just to think about what a waste it was. Seriously, I am never one to complain about 'fancy' restaurants giving 'small portions.' I almost never eat everything on the plate, even if I love it. Portions are never a priority. But there really is no other word for this besides RIPOFF.

    (1)

  • Abby N.

    One of my favorite meals in New Orleans. So good! Appetizers: blue crab beignets - hot, oozing with deliciousness ricotta ravioli (dumpling?) - these just melted in my mouth. Definitely a dish to savor. Side: roasted broccoli - I love roasted broccoli. These are heavy on the vinegar, which I also loved. Entree: Turtle bolognese - probably the least memorable part of our meal. Good, but not noteworthy like everything else. Panéed rabbit Dessert: Chocolate torte - super rich, excellent Creme brulee Drinks: Cassius Club - loved this Blood Oath

    (5)

  • Jeff W.

    I took a $20 cab ride to come here and spend almost $200 for three people to have lunch here yesterday. I want perfect for that kind of money but i got good. The chef is from the top chef show of a few years ago which is cool I guess but this is about the food. The chef was there I saw him skulking at the bar after lunch but he was hiding so I didn't want to bother him especially since any raving would have been fake. If he asked me for an honest review I would say your place is very pretty but your service is spotty. The French fries might have been the best thing I ate today for lunch and that's not a good thing. My cauliflower had no flavor but my Brussels sprouts were so salty I could not eat them ($9 wasted). And why are you so cheap with the bread. You gave my table of three 2 pieces and we had to ask for another piece. Yikes. I just bought a 200 lunch could you be a little cooler with the bread. The apps were very good although my steak tartare was a little stringy and was supposed to have crunchy quinoa which I could not detect. The crab benets and ricotta dumplings which I tasted were both delicious. My rabbit was very crunchy and tasty but it's an appetizer portion masquerading as a refined main course. The rabbit is maybe 4 bites and the spaetzel was almost impossible to find. My son loved the turtle pasta dish but I didn't have any and my wife's lamb chop was very good but I feel undercooked. The lamb marrow reduction was the star of that plate and was excellent and savory. I think the chef should have stopped by my table to shmooze so I could have told him what a huge fan I am of his. Instead I offer this slightly more direct review.

    (3)

  • Charles H.

    JUSTIN DEVILLIER: c'mon, just look at this man's photo! CRAB BEIGNETS are a "must try" app. DO LUNCH: the menu's more affordable & less of a crowd. At LPG today, on a sunny December Thursday, James Carville frenetically devoured his USA TODAY while a few tables away Faith Hill chatted animatedly with a fellow diner. But, I was unimpressed. There was only one celebrity that I was there to ogle: owner and Top Chef contestant Justin Devillier. Ever since he first appeared on that show the US Bear community have giddily fanned themselves in lust. And, on Wednesday nights I receive countless texts from friends (successful, burly middle-aged businessmen) thoughout the country imploring me to visit the restaurant and bring back intel. But today it was not to be. JD was a no show. Fortunately I had the impeccable culinary experience that he designed to assuage me; most notably: the signature Gruyere cheeseburger with onion marmalade, house made pickles, and orange aioli. As those titilated Bears would say: WOOF!

    (3)

  • Melanie Y.

    Coming to NOLA, I didn't want to stick to just the French Quarter district, so I found this restaurant on Yelp located near the garden district. I had to order the shrimp and grits and that was absolutely yummy and done to perfection. My sister's crab benedict dish could've been better which was a bit salty for my taste. However, the best thing there for us were definitely the crab beignets! Hands down, absolutely mouth-watering delish and so much so, that I wanted to try and make some at home when I got back. I would definitely come back again if not for just the beignets themselves. The place was a bit out of the ways and at least a 10 minute cab ride from the French Quarter. We did walk back half way and jumped on the bus to take us the rest of the ways back. Service was great and the restaurant was quite roomy inside and the decor was nice. Overall, satisfied.

    (4)

  • Thrift Store Mama T.

    Just simply a perfect restaurant. I look for three things in a restaurant: service, taste of food, and ambience. La Petite Grocery has all three. The Brussels sprouts, beef tenderloin, and fries were all delicious and properly cooked. The Pink Lady Fizz cocktail was a clever twist on a classic cocktail. The service by Martha was perfect: friendly and attentive but not intrusive. The ambience was geared more towards the friendly and familial in the evening, but not so much that a business dinner felt awkward. Can't wait to go again!

    (5)

  • Krista G.

    Would give this place 10 stars if I could. It all started with a cocktail called The Bees Knees.... so yummy. My husband had the turtle bolognese and I had the beef. We also had a side of grits and broccoli which were outstanding. We sat at the bar and the bartender was awesome. She was so friendly and took great care of us. We would return to NOLA just for LPG. It really is as awesome has everyone says it is.

    (5)

  • Andrea N.

    Delicious food but overpriced. Fun combinations with a twist on tradition. Portions should be bigger for the price or lower the prices a bit and keep the portions.

    (3)

  • Jen L.

    The great thing about visitors is that you go out and eat special meals. This was my first trip back to la Petite Grocery (well besides for drinks) in several years. We had a fabulous meal. My friend & I split the special soup & salad of the day. The soup was AMAZING. It was just perfect, leek & broccoli with a little bit of cream. The salad was well balanced with greens, blue cheese & pistachios. We each had an appetizer as our main meal I had the spaghetti with blue crab. It was the perfect size and the crab was really luscious, but it was maybe a smidge over parmesaned which made it a bit salty...or maybe that's just me. This did not prevent me from gobbling it up. My friend had the octopus appetizer and said it was amazing. So we planned to be good and stop and then I heard the special dessert was a peach gallette with strawberry ice cream. And my friend ordered the creme brulee. The gallette was lovely and huge! which did not stop me from eating it all. And my friend raved about the brulee. The restaurant was pretty full as it was Jazz Fest weekend but service stayed on point and it wasn't too loud despite the happy crowds. I do have to mention that the flowers in the restaurant, on tables, the bar, the hostess station, etc were stunning, just really beautiful. All and all a great meal.

    (5)

  • Charles R.

    Beautiful decor in a cozy setting makes a great atmosphere for couples. The menu is kept small and at a very high quality and the specials are excellent. Do not hesitate to go here.

    (5)

  • Valerie N.

    Best brunch in NOLA!!!! We easily made a reservation via OpenTable and were promptly seated when we got to LP. Menus were presented and specials were doled out. I FINALLY got sweet tea, thanks to LP's iced tea + simple syrup offering - yay! I immediately honed in on the Red Hammer (omg, a bloody mary with shrimp cocktail and crab) and the crab beignets. Perfection. Love those crab beignets and the malt vinegar butter - so special! I ordered the BELT - Bacon, egg, arugula, and tomato. I wanted to change it up and got it on their brioche bun. SO DELICIOUS with that herb aioli! Truly a perfect brunch thanks to amazing food, friendly service, and delightful ambience. I will definitely come back!

    (5)

  • Lindsey H.

    Been here a couple of times and every time we go we have to get the blue crab beignets. They are Devine! Everything here is a dream! Even the burgers are like the best burgers you will ever eat. Never had a bad meal. And service is always excellent.

    (5)

  • Brandon F.

    We enjoyed our dinner at La Petite Grocery. This restaurant lives up to expectations of the New Orleans culinary scene. Sit in the bar area - we enjoyed the bar scene as a sideshow to our dinner.

    (4)

  • Matilde A.

    I have been a couple of times and their food is absolutely exquisite. Never, ever, ever had a better steak tartare, ever... and if they remove the caviar from it it wouldn't change my feelings... and I have tried steak tartare around 2 continents. And the pasta was perfect, same was the shellfish stew. Their handling of seafood, crab and delicate items is impeccable, without doubt.. A mishap with the bread (stale), when they are serving the great bread of Crescent City is unforgivable, but well, nobody is perfect, not even those pretty waitresses with their demeaning attitude.... that is what bothers me immensely of certain fine dining places, where the servers swear that they see god every day inside their walls... that is why I don't give the 5th star.

    (4)

  • patty p.

    Love, love, love this little place. Stopped in for a quick bite, I wanted to order everything on the menu but decided on the short ribs fried green tomatoes and shrimp roll. Everything was cooked to perfection! Delicious!! Staff was great, great drink selections!! Perfect place for a romantic lunch. This is a must go on Magazine Street.

    (5)

  • James O.

    This was a lovely restaurant to find, that was jam-packed busy! A little on the pricey side, this french-style restaurant offers delicious rich foods that could exist no-where else but in New Orleans. Delicious food, expert bar staff, really a treat! Reservations are suggested, but we managed to stake out a place at the bar.

    (5)

  • Mike F.

    Very, very good. - The steak tartare was perfect. Salty, meaty, with a touch of sweetness accompanied by a small amount of delicious mayo. - The grilled octopus was very nice. Tender, not too chewy, with a nice grilled flavor. - The seafood stew didn't look like much, but it packed a lot of flavor. The seafood (i.e., clams, shrimp, and crab) were nicely cooked and the broth was rich and hearty. Most seafood stews/soups I've had have broths that are a lighter. I appreciated the heavier flavors. - The lamb shank. Wow. That is all. - The dessert of the day was a panna cotta with popped rice and some kind of ginger garnish. I was a little skeptical, particularly as the garnish was purple. However, it blended perfectly. Refreshing, creamy, and rich at the same time.

    (4)

  • Pamela Z.

    Blue crab beignets were simply perfect. We had the eggs benedict, grits and roasted asparagus and a root beer float to end the perfect meal. This is my new favorite NOLA restaurant.

    (5)

  • Matt P.

    This place is way out on Magazine however well worth the trek. Especially so if you're burned out on the quarter like I am. The food is pretty rock solid. I had the pappardelle. Apparently the waiter believes they have the best burger in all of New Orleans. If I ever go back... I'd be willing to put that to the test. So...great food, ambience, and drinks. Hard to go wrong. Great place for a date or small biz dinner.

    (4)

  • AJ S.

    Buddy and I went on a voyage to the Ye Olde College Inn after the Saints game, but found out they were closed on Sunday upon arrival. Ran to Commander's Palace, and like dummies didn't know we were under dress in our jerseys. So the kind valet dude recommends another spot which of course was overbooked, and from there the hostess pointed us to LPG. Thank you, Baby Jesus! No wait at the bar? Score. Other Saints fans rocking jerseys enjoying delicious food and drink? Who Dat. Blue Crab Beignets are doughy little nuggets of cream and the most succulent crab meat. Had to try the roasted chicken in hamhock juice for my entree, which had a mild vinegar flavor to dip that insanely juicy piece of chicken with a little bit of skin. I will make this a must stop from here on out when running around on Magazine Street.

    (5)

  • Rick F.

    After living in the neighborhood almost six years, we finally tried La Petite Grocery, This is a white tablecloth place, casual dress, w/ small parking lot across Magazine Street. Sampled several different dishes & sides; all were good. Not exactly "Vrais-Francais", but good. Great waiters. Only "yuppie beer", and it's not really cold. Very overpriced, compared to area market. This one will go onto our "once and a while" list; we'll be back, but not monthly. So, "three stars" for now. . . . . . . . Rick

    (3)

  • Kelsey D.

    I don't review often but I was HIGHLY disappointed. Overpriced wine (limited list), over salted food (both entrees rabbit and scallop special), and food took forever. When we come to NOLA every meal I look forward to a new experience, and for a James Beard associated establishment I would have expected soooo much more. Valuable stomach room taken up!

    (2)

  • Cara N.

    Went here for Sunday brunch. Was a little annoyed because I wanted reservations for later around 1130 noon and they said they only had 1030 but when we got to the restaurant there were multiple empty tables for over an hour. Besides that the food was great and loved the atmosphere. Crab beignets are amazing and they make good drinks. Overall I would definitely recommend just maybe make a reservation a few months in advance.

    (4)

  • Adam E.

    I have to go with the consensus here, the crab beignets were honestly one of the best things i've ever tasted in my life. They were perfect. Get them! The entree menu is TINY. Of course, the smaller the menu, the better the food typically. That being true, this menu was extra small. I ended up getting the burger, because it was recommend by everyone I talked to. Not the type of place you'd expect to get a cheeseburger, but it was fantastic. Perfectly cooked and delicious. The service was also great. We showed up at 7:30 on a Saturday night with no reservations and they were able to squeeze us into a table outside. Out waitress was great. I'd absolutely go back.

    (4)

  • Corey S.

    If we lived in New Orleans, we'd be here all the time. It's the only place we visited twice during a 6 day stay, and that's saying a ton - not just about the incredible crab beignets, but about the bartenders and wait staff and the vibe of the room. It's friendly and comfortable and my wife and I felt like regulars from the first visit, just having some drinks and beignets at the bar. The 2nd visit was a full dinner, with more of the phenomenal beignets, a wonderful English pea and dill salad, a very interesting and delicious turtle bolognese, my perfect chicken breast, and maybe the best dessert I've ever had, anywhere, the Basque cake with peach leaf ice cream and grilled peaches. We're not sure when we'll be back in NoLA but are definitely looking forward to another great meal at LPG. I wish we were closer.

    (5)

  • Eddie H.

    Great place. The service was professional and polite. Hats off to whomever is in charge of training. Our point server was great and the team work from there kept the service smooth throughout. The food was great.... 6 out of 6 diners were very pleased. Shrimp and grits, pork loin, fish stew, flounder, turtle, octopus.... All very good.

    (4)

  • Kate D.

    Extraordinary service - utensils and plates change after every course, split played without asking because they picked up on the fact that we were sharing, amazing attention to detail. Onto food: the salad special with pistachio was amazing and the dessert special profiteroles with lemon ice cream (house made ice cream) was to die for. Main course, appetizer, and cocktails were good but forgettable (shrimp and grits and braised rib)

    (4)

  • Viviana N.

    Great staff, comfortable place, easy to make reservations and food was very good! Worth is for special occasions!

    (5)

  • Ernest T.

    My fiancé and I went to dinner here and this is our new favorite spot in New Orleans.The food is amazing and our server helped guide us through the whole experience. This is a must if you are a foodie, food blogger, or someone who wants there mind blown.

    (5)

  • Shaw D.

    Octopus was absolutely incredible. Usually octopus is gamey, but this was more like sausage. It was incredible. Crab cake beignets were a must to start. Ambiance is meh. Try to eat deeper into the restaurant if you can. Window is pretty terrible view. Service was spot on. Start to finish. Badass.

    (5)

  • Jordan A.

    The food was 5 stars, only reducing one due to small portion sizes (as can be expected at a high end restaurant. The chocolate cheesecake is one of the best desserts I've had. The gumbo was great, but nothing extraordinary compared to all of the other good gumbo I tasted in New Orleans. The blue crab spaghetti appetizer was very briny, and had a unique flavor. I enjoyed it very much. Expensive bill, but well worth it.

    (4)

  • Elsa M.

    I believe in love at first sight - at least when it comes to perfect little eateries like La Petite Grocery. Celebrating our Anniversary weekend in New Orleans (as well as a wedding of a dear friend of mine), love was already in the air when my hubby took me here for an Anniversary Brunch. Apparently my perfect hubby has already told them it was a special weekend for us, because the waiter came to the table and immediately wished us a happy anniversary which I thought was super sweet. Before I get to my outstanding meal, let me first gush a bit about how CUTE this restaurant is - the perfect amount of attention was paid to the detail and design, color scheme, and seating layout, with a nice bar bordering one side and light spilling in from the windows on two others. We sat close to the bar a corner table near the front window, which was great for people-watching. Little did I know that once the plates came out, people would be watching us instead... and for good reason. We both ordered the Buttermilk Waffles, served with cane sugar instead of maple, as well as crunchy, sweetened walnuts and a scoop of housemade ice cream. Prior to that, however, we shared some other brunch sides including delicious brussel sprouts, eggs, and my husband got bacon. Each dish was more delicious than the last, each bite more fulfilling and intoxicating. I seriously couldn't get enough! I think my ferver was apparent because we caught a couple folks staring wide-eyed at our plates as I went to town devouring my meal. One guy even winked his approval of my ferociousness. lol! I couldn't ask for a better brunch and am now very curious about their dinners. I think the next time we are in NOLA, we will have to come back at night. Highly recommend! P.S. It's perfectly located on Magazine Street in case you want to go Antiquing and shopping afterwards like I did! PERFECT weekend afternoon!

    (5)

  • Trent D.

    In a town with tons and tons of good restaurants, La Petite has maintained it's position throughout the years. Went again recently and was not disappointed. High end, for sure, so don't recommend dinner here if you're on a budget but it's also not as oppressive as a place like August or Revolution. Take your date/significant other here for a special occasion and they'll be happy that you did.

    (4)

  • Gary S.

    I read the reviews before dining at La Petite Grocery and should have paid more attention to the fact that nothing was special except the hamburger. Three of us ordered the salad special, a small bowl with spring greens, fennel and smidgen of gran padano cheese and a sherry vinigrate dressing that was tasteless (needing salt and more) for $12. The braised short rib appetizer was wonderful if getting 1oz. of meat for $14 appeals to you. The pan sautéed flounder special was a tiny portion of overcooked and dry fish with a mixture of vegitables drenched in a sauce that was OK but not special. I will say that my wife and friend ordered the shellfish bowl which was much better and more flavorful but not close to the BBQ shrimp bowl at Mr. Bs. A lot of diners ordered the $16 hamburger as we saw many go by our table. It certainly looked more filling and appealing than what we ate, and we would haved saved a ton of money.

    (2)

  • Valerie J.

    Is it possible to rave about La Petite Grocery too much? I don't think so. I went here for lunch when we were in town for my husband's conference a few weeks ago, and knew I *had* to take him and a few workmates back for lunch the next day. The first day I was walking my puppy and by happenstance lucked upon this place, which I had already read about on yelp. It was a gorgeous day so we sat outside (me and the puppy), and I ordered a prosecco. It was crisp and perfect for the day. The waiter (Adrian) was so nice to my puppy from the get go! He pet him, brought an extra roll out for him and a water bowl. I was beyond gleeful at the super attentive service - meaning not just for my puppy, but myself as well. I ordered the roasted cauliflower soup, a beet salad, and the lobster beignets, which he brought out slowly in courses so I could enjoy myself. The rolls were crunchy and nice. The soup was amazing, really! It was predominately pureed and creamy, with just a couple crunchy pieces of cauliflower, pancetta, and rosemary thrown in to add a nice surprise of flavor complexity to an otherwise monotone dish (though a good tone it was.) Flavor islands in the sea of soup. The beet salad was decidedly *not* one of the best I've ever had - and I love beets. The cheese that came atop it was good, but the beets had a strange dressing on them that made them less sweet and earthy than normal. The baby greens were tart, and while there were golden raisins there as well, for me, this dish just didn't deliver. I found the flavors combatant. However, the lobster beignets that came next reached the triumph of my first course. They look like huge hush puppies and come out piping hot! The lobster meat inside is sweet and juicy, while the exterior is as perfectly soft as it should be. It comes with a lemony sauce that is a nice touch after a few beignets have been enjoyed in their purity. When we went back the next day, I ordered the broccoli soup and the beignets again. The soup was not as exciting as my cauliflower one, but the beignets were excellent again. Almost everyone else ordered the 'fish and chips' which was a type of white fish. They all loved it, but of course this food is rich, and they thought, maybe not the best thing to eat right before a flight. Oops! The inside is gorgeous and I'd love to go back for dinner some time.

    (5)

  • Christina H.

    Amazing. Blue crab beignets are a must have. Seasonal menu items were excellent. This restaurant definitely deserves its James Beard award.

    (5)

  • george k.

    Actually, this is a 4 1/2. It was the best restaurant we visited during a short stay in NOLA. The restaurant is large but is divided nicely by posts, curtains and furniture, making it look cozier. The menu is the same for lunch and dinner, along with specials. The service is professional, courteous and very efficient. The hosts/servers are gracious, knowledgeable and make you feel at home. The best dish we ate in NOLA was here: beignets filled with blue crab with a malt vinegar aioli. Just wonderful. The shrimp and grits with bacon was terrific, as were the ricotta dumplings. The wine list is well chosen and adds nicely to the food. We enjoyed La Petite Grocery very much and will return on our next visit to NOLA.

    (4)

  • Sonia R.

    One of the best fine dining places in the city. Absolutely beautiful inside and I'm sure it's always packed on weekend nights. After reading the reviews, I noticed that many people either loved or hated the blue crab beignets. Love or hate it, this is something that is so original that you can only get at la petite. The outside is more similar to something just being fried not so much a beignet. The combination of the creme and crab inside makes it very rich. Even with this heavy cream, you can still taste the crab. Most people would probably be fine with just the beignets and a soup or salad. If you go here, it's required that you get dessert as their pastry chef is outstanding. Last time I was here, they had a coconut and vanilla ice cream with brownie bits. Very simple yet completely delicious and best ice cream I've had in a while. They also have typical favorites such as creme brulee and cheesecake which are prepared in a very traditional no frills sort of way. When it comes to their dessert, they believe in keeping things mainly traditional but having the highest quality possible.

    (5)

  • Emma H.

    Everything about this place was perfect. Shrimp and Grits is one of my favorite all time meals, and La Petite Grocery's were the best I've ever had in my life.

    (5)

  • King C.

    Love the service here. We had vegetarians in our party and the restaurant was very accommodating and made a special off the menu veggie pasta. The shrimp and grits was fabulous- not too greasy or buttery. The blue crab beignet was decadent. It's on the appetizer menu but I had it as an entree. That was certainly enough. I was told the banana waffles were heavenly as well.

    (4)

  • Amanda S.

    Literally took the rental car from the airport straight here. I have been three times, once for dinner and twice for brunch. Everything is superb. Let me begin with the Big Red Hammer. This is a bloody mary on steroids. It comes in a mason jar, with a fork. Because it is a MEAL. The crab beignets are heavenly. Usually by the end of these two things I have no room for my excellent entree and I get it to go. BUT, the butterscotch pudding is TO DIE FOR and should not be missed.

    (5)

  • Ronnie E.

    Drinks were good, but every dish that I tried was pretty average. I had heard great things and will give it another shot. May have been an off night.

    (3)

  • Nancy B.

    Had the pork loin special with braised red cabbage and it was delish! Also had the roasted Brussels sprouts-even if you think you don't like 'em try 'em anyway. Service was slow to start and the bartender gave our Brussels sprouts to one of his customers. Despite a slow start our server really stepped up and got his game on. He was delightful and very attentive once the meal got started!

    (4)

  • Danielle R.

    Probably one of the most amazing lunches I have ever had. No Joke. When I go back to NOLA this is a must for me. I'll set the stage: we were in town for a bachlorette party over Halloween weekend. We all have varying dietary needs and very different meals we enjoy. So finding restaurants is very difficult for us; however, we all agreed on this one and were able to get a reservation on a Saturday at 11:30 am. We were the second table to arrive, but we were ready to eat. Unfortunately, they only do Brunch on Sundays, I wish they would do it Saturday as well, so we were confined to their lunch menu and their 5 daily specials.I would've killed for their Bloody Mary after looking at the pictures of it on YELP! Trust me- we made do. We were here for over 3 hours! Granted we ordered in courses and ordered waters, then drinks, then another drink, then moved onto bottles of wine and champagne b/c that's how we do. Our waiter, Adrian T, was AMAZEBALLS, he was one of the best waiters we (and we did collectively agree on this) have ever had. My friend even called the manager over to compliment him on how awesome our waiter was. As soon as he walked up he just started laughing and said 'you girls are the perfect table for me' he must've seen our mischievous smiles. 5 Star rating on the waiter! The Food (see my pix too) 1) Shishitto Peppers- delicious. reminiscent of Nobu. Did I mention delicious? Definitely spicy! 2) Short Ribs- OK my least favorite thing and a VERY small portion size. Not good for sharing- The pickles; however, were so amazing we ordered the pickle jar to get more of them. Unfortunately, these same pickles didn't come in the pickle jar...which makes no sense! 3) Pickle Jar- Missing what we wanted (read #2) I'd pass on this as it was underwhelming for me, but Veggie Girl liked it immensely! 4) LOBSTER GNOCCHI aka DUMPLINGS- one of the best dishes I have ever had. The clear winner of the day. Soft and delectable, in a butter sauce, with perfectly poached lobster... I posted the same picture of it on Facebook and my friends in Florida were going bananas over it. Definitely, definitely, definitely get this dish. The surprise to it is that it's accoutrements were Lima Beans and Black Eyed Peas (Fergie, Ferg! #ohs1t) 5) Spaghetti with crab meat-very heavy dish, but since we were sharing great for one or two bites. Very tasty as well. 6) Apple salad with walnuts- Veggie girl loved this, she ate it all 7) Duck Croquettes- Was a special of the day. Came 5 to the order, perfect for sharing. 8) Shrimp 'n Grits- Smaller portion size, I felt I could've gotten a little bit more 'bang for my buck' on this dish priced around $19. It had 4 shrimp and about a 1/4 of a cup of grits. If this was the only thing I ate I would've still been hungry, but obviously it wasn't.....so I was stuffed to the gills! 9) Hamburger- Hungover girl (which one you ask is that ?)-pretty much all of us to be honest) ordered this to 'settle her stomach'. And that it did! We all had a little bite of it and all agreed it was very tasty. Even veggie girl tried it :) 10) Pumpkin Ricotta Cheesecake- The 2nd clear winner of the day. Unbelievable in texture, taste, and balance of sweet 'n salty. One fine lady, in our merry group of maids, doesn't eat sweets (Jack Pratt can eat no fat) and she helped herself to a second spoonful b/c she thought it was so amazing. Also, they had pictures of foie gras too which is my downfall...didn't see that on the menu and would've loved to have! There were four of us that ate lunch, one was too hungover to stay and had to go back to the hotel room, our bill was around $100 a head. But we left happy and stuffed! #boom

    (4)

  • Stephanie L.

    After a 6 hour drive for a business lunch... We arrived at La Petite Grocery at about 11:25. As they open at 11:30, the door was locked. We waited outside for five minutes at which point I went to the door to knock because I needed to visit the ladies room!!! Everyone inside pretended they didn't notice me as they scurried about until finally, a man came and opened the door slightly to tell me hey would open momentarily... I explained I had just driven 6 hours and would like access to the ladies room. The three men I was with were not trying to gain entry.. Just me. The man refused and told me he would let me in in "less than 60 seconds". WOW.. What the hell is so crucial you won't let a patron in 60 seconds before you want to so that she could use the ladies room???? Needless to say, the party we were meeting that chose the restaraunt was very embarrased and said...." Well welcome to New Orleans". Although the food was great, I wouldn't go back. I am from Texas and the other party we were meeting are from Mississippi ... We don't believe in treating people that way! There are sooo many good places to go to there.. I would not recommend this place... Our waiter was pleasant and accommodating... To bad the manager doesn't know how to treat people I think our lunch was about 40pp for food/ no drinks

    (2)

  • Federico S.

    at la petite grocery on a cold day in january, restaurant 60% empty, elegant, relaxed, noise level very low...civilized. service fast, efficient, polite, informed. food: elegant, clean, mild, nice presentation. portions small, appropriate for an upscale lunch. their fish stew beats any fish gumbo out there hands down, the beignets cute and delicate, the salad elegant. what you won't get here is obese, fat or sick. what i miss is a little more inspiration.

    (4)

  • Reggie M.

    My wife and I had dinner for her bday and the food was absolutely wonderful. We had the crab beignets and the mozzarella salad for starters. Then we shared the fish of the day and shrimp and grits. The menu is small but the atmosphere and quality makes up for it. We will definitely be back!!

    (5)

  • Laura A.

    On vacation in New Orleans, and being the foodie that I am - I had to check out Le Petite Grocery. Had the gulf shrimp salad, blue crab beignets and the chicken with dressing and Tasso au jus. Everything was great but the chicken was the shining star! I love love love chicken and this was one of the BEST chicken dishes I've ever had. It was boneless chicken breast - tender and ohhh so juicy. The dressing was delish as well. I'm from Miami so flavorful food is in abundance and kinda hard to impress and I left very impressed. The setting is great. Great ambience but I do have to say the seating, particularly the chairs, are a bit uncomfortable. Service is a bit slow but I believe because everything is freshly made. I will be back next time I'm in the Crescent City!

    (5)

  • Rachael F.

    Incredible crab beignets, salads, wine selection, and decor. Can get noisy and busy on weekends; we ate outside to avoid this.

    (4)

  • Lou L.

    I recently moved to New Orleans and had been anticipating my first brunch here considering all of the wonderful reviews. Well, our brunch group arrived (9 guests) and they couldn't find our reservation and instead of trying to accommodate us the manager started arguing with one of the group. After going back and forth several times the manager finally sat us in the back of the restaurant which is where the nightmare continued. We were ignored and not waited on for 12 minutes and then we went thru 3 different waitresses all the while the manager kept walking past the table and giving us dirty looks. At one point we considered just going somewhere else but decided that the food quality might redeem the bad experience. Unfortunately the food just added to the poor experience. I am a world traveler and this was the worst brunch I have EVER had. I don't know who writes the great reviews but in my opinion Le Petite Grocery has the rudest staff and sub par food. If they had been nice they would have nine new customers but now they have nine unsatisfied customers who won't be recommending them.

    (1)

  • Sarah L.

    Best meal I had in NOLA and we had some tremendous meals. Cute quaint inside, fabulous service, and every bite was heaven. Cocktails were great also. Don't miss it! Less pretentious than some of the other upscale spots and it kicked their butts!

    (5)

  • Quinn O.

    Our meal at La Petite Grocery was the highlight of our New Orleans trip! We made a reservation for a Friday evening on a Wednesday and we're able to get a 5:30 table. The service was just right. We started the meal with the ricotta dumplings, blue crab beignets, and the pickle jar---all were absolutely delicious. I was particularly fond of the dumplings as they truly melted in your mouth. Then, I had the shrimp and grits and my boyfriend had the beef tenderloin. Both were a treat to our taste buds and well balanced. As a finale, we enjoyed the butterscotch pudding. It was a delightful way to end our meal and our trip. As we left, I sent a text to my foodie parents and let them know we'd have to come back as a family soon! Can't wait.

    (5)

  • Lane C.

    My family enjoyed a great meal at La Petite Grocery on the occasion of my wife's birthday. The space is relatively small (as the name implies), but very attractive and functional. The main dining room is separated from the lively bar area. The menu offers a variety of interesting and creative dishes along with a few traditional New Orleans favorites. The crab beignets were especially tasty, but we each enjoyed our choices. We visited on a busy Friday night and the place was hopping. But the wait staff did a respectable job of providing attentive service. La Petite Grocery is a solid choice for a very good dining experience in New Orleans.

    (4)

  • Nicole O.

    Take a 10min cab to Magazine street to the amazing La Petite Grocery. The thoughtful menu caters to all tastes, and you don't necessarily have to be a "foodie" to appreciate it- although if you are, you are in for a real delight! Steak tartare, blue crab beignets, mussels on special, turtle bolognese, mahi mahi on special, beef tenderloin, stone ground grits, brussel sprouts, did I mention dessert??? We ate it ALL. Each dish kept getting better and better as they were coming out. We left stuffed and repeating to one another "OH MY GOD THAT WAS SO GOOD!!!" Easily the best meal we had in NOLA. I went with a small group on a Saturday night and received excellent service from the moment we walked through the door until the moment the hostess helped us order a cab to go back to the quarter. The server was kind, funny, helpful and knowledgeable about the items on the menu. The bar served up some of the best drinks in town (get the negroni or the french 75!) and we even went back a second night just for an after dinner drink! They couldn't have done anything better if they tried. New Orleans is a town that has amazing food on every block, and this meal was definitely the highlight of my 4-day trip! I'm still dreaming of the blue crab beignets !!!!!!

    (5)

  • Catherine W.

    I have to say what a fabulous meal and service. My second time at La Petite grocery and absolutely amazing. It is a must if you come to New Orleans. Will was a very attentive and knowledgable. Great service! I will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Hannah H.

    I had been locked up in a conference room eating bad hotel food all week so the moment I could make an escape for reality, I booked it over to this place for a late lunch. Worth the $20 cab ride to get here because this restaurant is so worthy of all the accolades. Hubby and I decided to share six apps and had the famous crab beignets, beef tartare, the daily special salad, fried green tomato with burrata, short rib app and the housemade pickles. All items were outstanding but for me the standouts were the beignets and tartare. Perfectly seasoned and not too greasy, the tempura batter was light as a feather while the crab was all creamy goodness. The beef tartare was elevated by the amazing remoulade sauce -- again, perfectly seasoned and the perfect serving side. Our service by the way was so great -- attentive without being too cloying. Finished the meal with some honey ice cream. I can see why some folks think this place is a little spendy, but imo it's worth every penny.

    (5)

  • Marc M.

    I finally got to try La Petite Grocery for the first time. My wife Brenda and I were celebrating 39 years of marriage with our children and their significant others, along with our grandson, Malachi. I must say that the food and service was top notch. Our waitress, Emma was so great to us. She is not only great and attentive, but she has a great sense of humor. I hate dull waiters. She made our first experience there fun. We had the usual small plates sharing the bites around the table. There was nothing I could have complained about. I will be back, but this time it will be for Sunday brunch. I want the over the top bloody Mary. Hey Emma, thanks for the great experience.

    (5)

  • Brooke A.

    Nice atmosphere with delicious food and great service. I definitely recommend going. Make a reservation.

    (4)

  • Andrew F.

    Admittedly I went here due to my love/respect for Top Chef as maybe the only reality show that truly cuts people for 1 mistake despite weeks of challenge-winning - but the guy totally delivered. Great service from hostess and waitstaff / crazy pickle jar that made an amazing pic / turtle bolognese (not exactly a thing I experience every week but worth consideration even if you ignore the individuality of it), lobster gnocchi (which seemed to be a Nola thing as I saw it at 3 more restaurants in 4 days), and shrimp and grits that killed all previous versions for me with the sole exception of the Peninsula Grill in Charleston SC. Just realized I transitioned from / to , as my list punctuation but you guys will have to roll with that formatting breach. Anyway - yeah it's really far away from Bourbon etc., but Le Bons Temps Roule is a couple blocks where we saw a ridiculous live show right after - so make a night of it....

    (4)

  • Dessie S.

    I went to NOLA with my husband in April and had to visit this restaurant. I went for lunch. I never order burgers, but this one sounded pretty darn good. It was hands down the best burger I have ever tasted. I also ordered the steamed clams .... they were so fresh and tasty. The grits I had to try also, they were the best grits I have ever had. I wish I knew how they made them. I think they must have cooked for hours as they were creamy and delicious with butter. I will be back and I hope sooner than later.And btw, this restaurant was WAY better than any of the Emerill places we went to. ^-^ The ambiance makes you want to stay long and linger.

    (5)

  • Richard L.

    Beef tenderloin was excellent. 2 of us had turtle bolignese but flavor was overcome by an overwhelming spice and sherry such that one couldn't appreciate the turtle or pasta Spice overwhelmed everything. Could not finish. Meal mediocre at best

    (3)

  • Cyn B.

    Fried green beans. I've had them at other places, but La Petite definitely makes the best. Being Bastille Day weekend my goal was to eat as much French food as possible (like I don't do that normally, ha!). Lilette was my first choice but I just went there not too long ago. I realized I hadn't been here since Katrina. Now was my chance! Upsides: They provide off-street parking, excellent service, and amazing food. Downside: They sat us next to the bar which about 30 minutes into our meal (just when the entrées were being served) 30-35 people descended upon the bar raising the nose level to the point I couldn't have a conversation with the person I was there with. Talk about annoying. It did not make for a romantic setting. There were several older couples who you could tell couldn't hear a thing their companion was saying. I saw one gentleman having to yell in the ear of his waitress. Get a clue!!! The bartenders seemed extremely happy that "their" drink crowd had shown up. Who knew that La Petite Grocery was on the bar hopping circuit for the rich and famous NOLA peeps! This is why I gave it only 3 stars. The food will bring me back, but next time it will be when the weather is good and I can dine outside so I can enjoy not only my food but who I'm with as well.

    (3)

  • Melissa M.

    We had a great meal and service, and will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu. Hostess, bussers, and our waitress were all smiling and friendly even though we had a late (10pm) reservation. It was nice to see they were still on their game near the end of the night. The place was still hopping at 10pm on a Friday night, and is much bigger than it appears from the street. It has a warm welcoming, not at all stuffy feel to it. Given more free time and money I'm sure we'd become frequent visitors. Good selection of beers and wines by the glass, though I wish we had had more time to get a full bottle. We shared the blue crab beignet appetizer and it was the highlight of the meal. A must try!! Entrees were the turtle bolognese and the LPG Cheeseburger. Flavors were full and balanced, and the burger was still juicy at the med-well temp it was delivered (ordered a medium). A green onion aioli came with the fries and was a nice touch. Wish we would have had room for dessert, but it was late and we were stuffed!

    (4)

  • Sarah S.

    Let me start this review by saying: I WISH I HAD COME FOR DINNER. Or perhaps a big, boozy brunch where money was no obstacle. Because honestly, either of those options are the best way to truly appreciate La Petite Grocery. I came in for a quick brunch before work with some friends and right away, you're taken in by the great ambience of this place. It used to be an old grocery store, and the space is fantastic - open and bright with beautiful high ceilings and cheery decor. I'm sure it's even more beautiful at night (SEE FIRST PARAGRAPH). We weren't drinking (curse you, work!) so I couldn't sample any of their delectable looking cocktails, but their fresh-squeezed OJ was definitely that and supremely tasty. We also didn't come to mortgage our homes on brunch, so because of the high prices we didn't try as many things as I would have liked, BUT. Every bite I had was absolutely divine! In particular - the Thyme Biscuits with Meyer Lemon Ricotta, Local Honey and Strawberries. WOW. Do not miss this flavor combo! This goes down in my "Best Bites of NOLA" mental list, and is a must order if you come for brunch. I ordered their special appetizer, which was a Slow-Roasted Brisket with a Two-Potato Hash and an Over-Easy Egg ($18). The meat melted off the plate and the egg yolk over the dish made it warm and homey. The hash was pretty laughable (I don't know if 4 microscopic cubes of potato counts as a "hash"), and the portion was veryyyyyy small (even though the waitress says it's large enough for an entree - not so). My friends were happy with their dishes (Paneed Rabbit and Smoked Bacon & Egg Sandwich). I stole a bite of my friend's braised greens and biscuit, and I have to say - THIS PLACE KNOWS HOW TO MAKE A BISCUIT! It was just a plain buttermilk biscuit but it was absolutely perfect. Probably the best biscuit I've ever had (aside from the Thyme ones!). The brunch menu is deceptive, portion-wise (entrees and apps are priced almost exactly the same), and very expensive (hence no 5 stars). I definitely left a little hungry. But, you can be sure you're getting high quality ingredients and expert preparation. So, again, if you have money to spend and want something truly decadent - La Petite Grocery is your place. Did I mention you should probably come for dinner? Oh yeah. I will next time!

    (4)

  • Timothy M.

    The cheeseburgers were really out of this world and I usually don't eat burgers. The bread was nice and fresh and the margarita was tasty

    (5)

  • Laura K.

    I love this place! It will be a place that I visit every time I go to New Orleans. I had the fillet and it was perfectly cooked and it has a wonderful sauce on top. This sauce is also dripping on top of broccoli leaves which I had never tasted before but they were incredible. My son had a gourmet burger and it was like no other burger I had ever tasted. My other son had crab beniets and although New Orleans is famous for cafe Demond's these blew the others away. We each tried a different dessert we were not disappointed. Magazine Street is a new area to us, we have always stayed by the French quarter but that will change. There is shopping and lots of architecture and this amazing little restaurant. Parking is horrible but completely worth it. Have fun and enjoy!!!

    (5)

  • Lisa N.

    We had such an amazing dinner here! We didn't have a reservation, and it was Saturday night, so we had to wait about 30 min at the bar, but it was worth it! The staff was excellent and the food was elegant but not over the top. We highly recommend the fried green tomatoes! Soooo good!

    (5)

  • David B.

    I find it immensely satisfying when a restaurant recommendation is true. La Petite Grocery was fabulous, living up to its reputation. A Pisco Sour started our Sunday brunch. Asa northerner in NOLA, had to go with something I associate with the region: shrimp and grits. The grits were smooth and divine, with herbs, cheese and shitake. The shrimp were fresh and perfectly cooked. Ended the meal with a sweet treat: luscious butterscotch pudding. Absolutely divine! We liked the decor and the service was perfect. Knowledgeable servers, friendly, and just chatty enough to make you feel welcome. Would return in a heartbeat!

    (5)

  • Sarah M.

    I went here last night for dinner with my husband. We can be really snobby when it comes to service because we work in fine dining resturaunts. We were blown away by this place, though. I am a new vegetarian and asked if the chef could make me an entree without meat. I was expecting a roll of the eyes from our server but he was more than happy to have to chef make me something special. Everything we got was amazinggg. The ambiance was great too. Big spacious room that wasn't too packed to be comfortable at 7:30 at night. We will definatley be back.

    (5)

  • Liza Faye T.

    Apple & Celeriac. Blue Crab Beignets. Hand-Made Spaghetti. LPG Cheeseburger. Hand Cut Fries. Charming Restaurant. Friendly Staff. Delicious Food.

    (5)

  • Christian S.

    My GF and I really enjoyed brunch here. The blue crab beignets were light and delicious. We also shared the the beef tenderloin, which was succulent and tender. Both dishes were flavorful and unique. The ambiance was great, it used to be an old grocery store and the photos inside the restaurant pay homage to that. We took the trolley car here from the lower garden district and really enjoyed our Sunday morning/afternoon. The service at the restaurant was ok as were the cocktails which is why I didn't give a 5 star review. Otherwise, I highly recommend having brunch here while in NOLA.

    (4)

  • Maura Z.

    I was lucky enough to be taken here as a guest of Alexandra R's family for lunch on the day of our law school graduation. The food quality and presentation are phenomenal. We tried many things on the menu and nobody had any complaints. Smoked Corn & Blue Crab Bisque, Pork Belly, and Blue Crab Beignets were some of our appetizers...our entrees ranged from the Shrimp Roll with homemade Chips to the Pastrami Sandwich (which her dad, from New York, said was the best pastrami sandwich he's ever had in his life), and Chicken Fried Pork. Appetizer portions were rather small for the price, while the entrees were more generous. We tried several desserts...you must try the homemade ice creams! Things that annoyed us: We had to wait 15 minutes after our reservation time of 1:30 to be seated. It took until 2:15 to get our drinks. The waiter said "Kiddos, ill need to see your id's for the wine when the time comes." I dont get insulted easily and I know Alex and I look young...but "kiddos"? Poor word choice, man. We don't come to La Petite Grocery dressed to the 9s to underage drink 2 glasses of wine.

    (4)

  • Fred J.

    Really exceptional food and service! Will definitely go back again, and again. Just came from dinner, where I had shishito peppers with bagna cauda. Let's discuss. I've had shishito peppers a lot, and love them like crazy. The idea of adding bagna-cauda and a little cheese...look, I'm up for a challenge and this was delicious! So, so good! I also had a special, a grouper with black-eyed peas and pickled radishes. Again, almost so great that words cannot describe. My friend had the blue crab beignets and loved them. He also had the pappardelle with lamb, and cleaned that off, too. The service was really exceptional. Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Adrienne F.

    Loved it! My husband brought me to La Petite Grocery last week for a special evening out. He and I have a passion for French food and they did not disappoint. The chef has some fun with the food but upholds solid French cooking traditions that sometimes get overlooked in Louisiana - like... I could taste the fish, or vegetables or meat without overpowering heavy spices. The LPG Cheeseburger and Shellfish Stew were intensely flavorful and beautiful. I'll also be back for their Rye Wiskey drinks.

    (5)

  • Desi F.

    I've heard such great things for years about this place, and since I was late in making a reservation for Saturday night of a holiday weekend, I was pleased to see it as a choice. The atmosphere is lovely and romantic, upscale but not fussy. The service was good. They were very nice about our arriving late for our reservation because we got lost. The menu was very limited, though, and the portions were minuscule to the point of absurdity. And we were me (a woman with a normal appetite) and 3 preteens. Petite groceries, for sure. Dinner for 4 with 3 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 sides, 2 glasses of wine and 2 desserts was $185. Wow. We were so hungry two hours later we ended up at the Camellia Grill.

    (3)

  • Molly C.

    After five night in New Orleans, our final meal was dinner here. It was by far our favorite upscale restaurant we visited! The server was knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly and the food was fabulous! We shared the gulf seafood platter where the pickled shrimp was the star. Then we had crab beneigts which were decadent! I finished with the ricotta dumplings with lobster which were delicate, buttery and divine, while my husband had the seafood stew which he raved about. The cheesecake dessert was good, but not as good as the rest of the meal. As I said, this was our favorite meal in Nola and I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a high quality, upscale dining experience.

    (5)

  • Carrie A.

    This place does not need my review. Nevertheless: Go to La Petite Grocery, people. My husband and I were lucky enough to have a date night there during our New Orleans vacation, and everything we had was basically perfect: cocktails, crab beignets, lamb, beef tenderloin, and an amazing bittersweet chocolate torte with chicory ice cream. I will be dreaming about that dessert for the next decade or so. And the space is beautiful. I've seen complaints here about the prices and portion sizes, but honestly, I feel like we got what we paid for and then some.

    (5)

  • sheila f.

    I came here with three of my girl friends and I must say that this was one my favorite restaurants on the trip. The portion sizes were not large but the 4 of us were sharing plates so it didn't matter. We all had the chance to experience the flavors of each dish. Some of the favorites: Blue crab beignets - absolutely delicious. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The flavor was amazing. This was my absolute favorite dish of the night. Mac n cheese - the best mac and cheese I have ever tasted. Had a unique flavor Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin - anna potatoes, grilled rapini & bordelaise (the meat was super tender) Gulf Shrimp & Grits-roasted shiitake mushrooms, smoked bacon & thyme (the grits were most noteworthy, had a lot of flavor and an ultra creamy texture) Others dishes we had: Sheep Cheese Pirog - pork cheek, shiitake & choucroute Turtle Bolognese-bucatini, sherry, parsley & fried soft boiled egg (was not too impressed with this dish) Dessert: Butterscotch pudding - you MUST TRY!! My mouth is still watering from the memory. Cardamom-Mascarpone Cheesecake - was really good but not quite like the butterscotch pudding. Overall, a wonderful experience. I wish I could go back to try all the other dishes. If you are going for portion size, this is not the place for you. But if you are aiming for unique, flavorful dishes then this place is perfect.

    (5)

  • Travis W.

    Ah some of the best food I have had in New Orleans thus far. We had 6 people in our party. Two people had the burger, one had the rabbit, one had the shrimp and grits and myself and our other guest had the lamb. Needless to say all the plates we licked clean! Also, try the blue crab beignets they were pretty tasty. Emily our waitress was fantastic!

    (4)

  • Laura M.

    A fantastic meal in New Orleans! Creative cocktail list. Amazing blue crab beignets. Shrimp in grits was good, not great. But shrimp was perfectly cooked. Cozy dining room space and tables aren't on top of each other. Highly recommend.

    (4)

  • Gabbin K.

    "Petite" is a perfect name for this place and should be taken literally when ordering. In fact, you might want to eat out before coming here to curb your appetite so you don't leave hungry and broke at the same time. Needless to say, the serving sizes on there plates are very small, especially considering the price which ranks more expensive than any restaurant in the area. We started with the Crab Beignets and they were damn good. We ate em right up and felt naughty doing it. hehe My wife had the Turtle Pasta dish which was delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the turtle looked and tasted exactly like ground beef (not sure if that's a good thing or not). I ordered the leg of lamb which was 30 bucks for a leg of lamb which took me 6 bites to finish. I was left with a bone of lamb on my plate with a spoon of soupy polenta under it. Yes, I was let down by the lamb which surprised me because the waitress really pushed it on us. I think she gets a free drink after work if she sells enough lamb. lol I like to fine dine, but if I am going to be charged these prices (no bottles of wine under 50 bucks) then I expect much more of a "Wow factor." I also expect much better service, which was not delivered at all. I am glad I tried Petite Grocery, but I will not return here. There is just too many better restaurants in this city for the price or less. Justin Devillier will not win Top Chef.

    (3)

  • W B.

    Excellent restaurant! Great service and food. Shrimp 'n grits are absolutely wonderful and the crab beignets are to die for! Nice little bar area in the front with a wonderful bartender - wish I could remember her name. Great place to meet friends for a nice meal and conversation.

    (4)

  • Jenn W.

    One of the best meals I had in New Orleans...I am a picky eater really meat and potatoes...they made a perfect steak and beautiful potato cake then went out of the way to cook a side dish I would eat ...wonderful meal

    (5)

  • Paige G.

    I was not impressed with this place at all. The server was not attentive, he didn't ask for our order until 20 minutes after we sat down. We also felt he wasn't paying much attention to us because we were younger and not ordering everything on the menu. In a town where there are a million other delicious restaurants you are competing with, you cannot treat customers like they are a lower class compared to others. The food was bland and the flavors all seemed to blend together into a greasy mess. The blue crab beignets kinda just tasted like deep fried dough that happened to have milky cheese and a tiny tiny about of blue crab. My friends had the salads, and they enjoyed them, but the waiter gave one a hard time when she asked for shrimp to be added. The restaurant had shrimp on the menu several times, so this really didn't seem like a major deal. All in all, they lost three people's business.

    (1)

  • Joi B.

    My experience here last night just about blew me away. I am still in a La Petite Afterglow and I just have to write about it. Others have said it before and I'll add in my enthusiasm for the elegantly cozy, romantic ambiance. It's really just right for any kind of occasion. My own was to celebrate the end of a juice fast. Or, rather, it was my friend celebrating the end of my juice fast. Ahem. I will admit to coming in with severe dietary restrictions (no cheese, no carbs, just vegetables) and while considering the temptation this restaurant will afford you, I wouldn't say this is the best place to come (the sight and smell of the different dishes coming out of the kitchen were almost too much to bear), BUT our sweet server was very helpful with the menu. I decided on the apple and celeriac salad, sans blue cheese and the buttered collard greens. My friend, knowing my love for all things pickled, asked if they could make a pickled plate for me (you'll see a variety of entrees come with something pickled). Our waitress happily obliged and out came a place with okra, cabbage, garlic cloves, onions, cucumbers and cauliflower. Wow! Each vegetable had been pickled in a different brine, offering subtly different flavors. I loved it. So nice of the kitchen to be so accommodating. The apple and celeriac salad is pure delight. It conjures up the famed Waldorf salad, but brought to an entirely new level. The apples and celeriac come finely grated, with a light vinaigrette dressing, tossed with walnuts. Even without the blue cheese, it was delectable and reminiscent of my childhood favorite salad (a Waldorf salad has chopped apples, celery, walnuts and mayo). All of that crunchiness... A pleasure to appreciate texture again, now that I'm done with a 10-day juice fast. The buttered collard greens were also pretty damn perfect. Lightly sauteed, bright greeny greens. Delicious. A note on wine: at first I ordered what I came to find out is a new addition to the menu, a Rioja. Not sure I'd recommend it (our waitress asked), though it certainly wasn't undrinkable. I much preferred my second glass of Côtes du Rhône. Last, I need to mention that dessert menu was just *not fair*. As in, every single thing seems divine on it. My dinner date played dessert roulette and received the apple tartine with ice cream. Needless to say, he won that round of roulette. I didn't taste it so no first-hand account from me. Is it so wrong that throughout my time here I kept fantasizing about what I would be ordering next time? Risotto, I'm looking at you, kid.

    (5)

  • Rebekah P.

    My husband and I don't get back to New Orleans as much as we'd like, and when we do we often try to branch out and go to new restaurants. That said, we somehow end up back at La Petite Grocery on most of our visits. The cocktails are great and the food is wonderful. The service is just ok--no one in NOLA is ever in too much of a hurry--but it doesn't matter in the end. The halibut special on our most recent trip was in my top 5 restaurant meals in recent memory. So nice to be blown away by something that seemed so basic. The lobster dumplings and savory bread pudding were also top drawer. We'll keep coming back!

    (4)

  • Elliot S.

    Extremely disappointed with the restaurant. After following Justin on Top Chef and reading about the recent James Beard nomination, we were excited to check out La Petite Grocery on our recent trip to NOLA. As a number of other yelpers mentioned, the decor was nice. The staff was all friendly so no real complaints on that end. The food, on the other hand, left much to be desired. I would say the food was mediocre at best. When dining at a restaurant with such recognition and status, I really expected to be blown away. The dishes were somewhat creative, but the flavor just wasn't there. The blue crab beignets were good, but that was essentially it. The chilled seafood platter was ok, but it's hard to mess up on raw shellfish. The highly recommended turtle bolognese was maybe a 2 out of 5. The bucatini was great, but the sauce was VERY salty and tasted like it was chef boyardee quality. I never had turtle before and after this experience, I was very underwhelmed. The lamb shank looked impressive in presentation, but was a HUGE disappointment. It had a lot of inedible fat that made the portion look big. After cutting off the fat, there was maybe 4 ounces of actual lamb to eat. The lamb itself tasted fine, but this $29 shank should have been a $5 app considering the amount of actual meat. For a restaurant that required 3 weeks to get a reservation, I really expected more. The meal was expensive and left me regretting my decision to waste our one fancy New Orleans meal at La Petite Grocery. I would have been more satisfied and much happier spending a fraction of the amount on a hot dog at Dat Dog down the road.

    (2)

  • Kelly G.

    Crab beignets blew my mind. And I never thought I would like it, but the savory bread pudding was awesome. The octopus salad was tender and flavorful. Atmosphere is business casual, but they let us in with shorts. Overall: definitely worth it.

    (5)

  • Dan M.

    Would be one star except that the cocktails and service were excellent. The food ranged from fine to awful/inconsistent: some of our beignets were cold, some pleasantly warm. Turtle bolognese was pretty good, but the grouper special was wretched. Such a disappointment, as we'd been looking forward to this place for a few weeks. I'll give it another go since so many people around us seemed to enjoy their meals, but for now I'd tell people to go to Crepe Nanou or Martinique if they want fine dining like this in Uptown.

    (2)

  • Patricia L.

    Food, booze, service, ambience were all amazing. This is a place that I will frequent. My dude and I loved everything about it. We started with the fried green tomatoes and the octopus. For entrees I had the paneed rabbit and man had the duck special. Dessert was cardamom cheesecake and mint ice cream. Holy fuck they were amazing. The cookie crust on the cheesecake was one of the best things I've put in my mouth. More please!

    (5)

  • Anna H.

    I ate at La Petite Grocery years ago, and it was pretty much a perfect, magical meal. Unfair, perhaps, but I've kept that meal in mind for years. My boyfriend made a surprise reservation there for us for our anniversary last week, and I was so excited to get to eat there again! The best part of the night was the service. The courses were perfectly spaced, time-wise. Our glasses were frequently refilled. The server explained the dishes of the day, answered our questions, and volunteered extra information throughout the meal in just the right amount. He was neither too clingy nor too distant, something I really appreciate after years in the service industry. We had the blue crab beignets to start. For the main course, I had the fish of the day and he had pan fried rabbit, plus a side of macaroni & cheese and a side of roasted peppers. We finished up with the peach upside down cake and a scoop of homemade ice cream. The portion sizes were a little on the small side, especially for my fish dish - $29 for about six bites of fish is a bit disappointing, even with a little broccoli rabe underneath. Everything was very rich, making the portions bearable, but at no point during the meal did I feel wowed. Overall, we had a wonderful time, and enjoyed our meal. However, given the price tag in conjunction with the good, but not spectacular, food choices, I can think of a few much more inviting options for our next dinner date.

    (3)

  • Tim M.

    We came here for dinner on sunday for the first time with friends who were visiting out of town. The food was outstanding. We ended up sharing each other plates so we could taste everything we ordered! It's hard to pick the entree but for the appetizers the blue crab beignets were mindblowing. The atmosphere was very nice and the waiting staff were great. The desserts were incredible too - the pumpkin cheesecake was amazing. My only criticism is that there was a large chunk of oyster shell in our fried oyster appetizer but the waitress took care of the issue at an extremely professional level and had a genuinely caring attitude (thus keeping this review at 5 stars). If this tells you anything, we've already booked a table for brunch next week. Can't wait!

    (5)

  • Edwin D.

    Disclaimer (My wife and I have a good relationship with one of the proprietor's mother, but that in no way influenced this review...it would've been the same!) A DEFINITE REPEAT! Atmosphere upon arrival is almost a throwback to what I would anticipate the 40's/50's to have been like. Staff is very chic in attire (that evening was mostly young women with whom we interacted), knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. The menu is well put together with enough creative options to satisfy many tastes. Chef accommodated our adjustments for our diet and we made our best effort to make those adjustments reasonable (I know what it's like to be in the kitchen.) We all enjoyed our food, the atmosphere and service. It would be a travesty to visit N.O. and NOT have a meal here. P.S. Sucre (another entity by same group), is several blocks down the street. If it's warm out, and you're not dressed for it, the walk can be stuffy, if it's cool, it's a great way to walk off the dinner just prior to an exquisite macaron, chocolate or ice cream treat!

    (5)

  • Alex T.

    Great food. Service not great. Brush with celebrity a plus.

    (4)

  • Betty N.

    **SHOULD BE RENAMED LA BLAND GROCERY** 2.5 stars. My friend and I were super excited about dinner here, due to the Yelp reviews and the solid menu. Dressy place with a romantic flair. ORDERED: *FRENCH 75 ($12) - Good drink. Not worth the price tag though. Seriously, it's not NYC or CA, why so expensive, NOLA? *SAZERAC ($9) - Solid. Better than the French 75. *BLUE CRAB GRATIN ($12) - Did not taste the cheese. It was bland and uninteresting. Sounded better than it tasted. Vastly disappointed. *CRAB BEIGNETS ($12) - Deep fried crab balls. Guess what. It was also BLAND. The *beignet* name is deceiving. I expected airy cakes, not deep fried DENSE balls. *SOUP OF THE DAY ($7) - Boring. I want to save my typing energy and not divulge further details. *TILE FISH ($32) - Was it worth the $32? No. The texture of the fish did resemble lobster, but again, taste-wise BLAND. It needed more salt or something. Or a better sauce. Nothing mind-blowing. I wasn't the only one disappointed. My friend also AGREED. There are better food choices in NOLA. This restaurant was too pricey to *take a chance*. SKIP IT.

    (3)

  • Kate J.

    I mean.... Lemme just start with Crab Beignets - holy shit. Done and done. Followed by Turtle Bolognese - party in my mouth. Def be back here soon. Also - our wait staff was hilarious & well informed.

    (5)

  • Megan M.

    Blue crab beignets. That is all I remember from eating here, but they have stuck with me ever since eating here. The rest of the food was decent (we went for brunch), but ohhhh those beignets. I have dreamt of them at least once a week for months now. Seriously. A bit expensive, but worth it.

    (4)

  • Sylvia L.

    Went there for brunch and it was absolutely delicious! Everything I had from the crab bake beignets, to soup du jour - butternut squash and sweet potato soup with creme fraiche and fried sage, to the lamb shank over parmesan grits and a fried egg, was spot on perfection. Service was good and the atmosphere was pleasant. Definitely worth visiting again! The only suggestion I would have is that they fix their website. Clearly the web designer was pissed off at them, since when you go to the list of menus under their website, and select brunch you get redirected to the FDA's page on Valium. Similar redirects occur when you click on the wine list and dessert menu. Also there are redirects hidden inside brunch and lunch menu, which can be frustrating when trying to read it and all of a sudden you're looking at how to buy Xanax online . You can get around it by just Googling, "la petite grocery menu," and then clicking on brunch menu from the results.

    (4)

  • M C.

    During my trip to NOLA - this was by far my favorite ! Loved the atmosphere - really nice decor and pleasant waitstaff. Being an avid top chef fan I was excited to see what chef Justin Devillier had on the menu. By far loved the blue crab beignets but the ricotta dumplings w lobster were also great. Though it's a little always from the French quarter - it's definitely worth a trip ! You won't be disappointed -

    (4)

  • Steven D.

    Great ambiance, great service and fantastic food. Shrimp And grits were great as was the chocolate torte.

    (5)

  • Pete M.

    If I had wanted to distract my attention from our 81-year old guest, I would have sent back to the kitchen the soup and appetizer I ordered at lunch yesterday. The overwhelming flavor of the special soup of the day (root vegetable) was salt with a tinge of gone-by. The crab beignets looked great but were uncooked in the center causing raw batter to ooze out. Service was seemed chaotic (drop and disappear) but it was not busy. Server did not engage, was sweating profusely, rolled his eyes when we declined to order dessert, and appeared to suffer from tourist fatigue. Not pleasant. We did enjoy the shrimp and grits, short rib appetizer and bread.

    (2)

  • Jonathan L.

    The food was amazing from start to finish. Lobster gnocchi was well portioned and the rabbit was prepared perfectly. My friend had the venison (prepared medium) and we both had several mimosas made fresh squeezed oranges. And one of the most pleasant experiences was our server Elizabeth, who made us feel welcomed and was kind enough to laugh at and participate in all our jokes. I'll have to come back for dinner, but I can definitely recommend this place for brunch.

    (4)

  • B B.

    Friendly service, great atmosphere, great bar. Blue crab beignets and the spaghetti are both to die for. Also tried the creme brulee which was delicious. Highly recommend this spot!

    (5)

  • Natasha V.

    It was just ok... Salad was flavorless and the beignet was ok. Best thing was the drinks. The service was just ok as well nothing special enough to make me return when so many options are available.

    (3)

  • Joy P.

    I hate to be a hater on a place that everyone loves but we weren't big fans of La Petite Grocery. Maybe it was an off night but the service was terrible. First of all, we got there early and wanted a drink. No space at the bar, which is understandable. So we grabbed a drink - after waiting 15 min to get the bartendress' attention - and tried to find a comfortable place to stand but that eluded us. We waited a while - soon it was after our 9:45 pm reservation time - and we were getting impatient and hungry. The waitress explained to us that our table was now vacant, but it would take 15 minutes to "build it." Pardon? I understand they have to set the table and do a nice job, but are they whittling the table legs in the back? Finally we got seated and were stuck in a corner table next to the bar. My 6'2", 220 lb husband was crammed with his back against the wall, and a bar patrons ample rear in his face. The waitress - who was so in the weeds she was also bussing tables! - was pleasant but rushed and perfunctory. It took another 15 minutes just to get water, let alone drinks. We ended up leaving after appetizers and drinks because we couldn't bear the bad service vibe. The upsides: The room is gorgeous, and the crab beignets were delicious. I'm sure the entrees would have have been lovely, but they need better service to match the food and setting.

    (2)

  • Terri D.

    We've been visiting New Orleans 3 -4 times per year for the past 4 years while our daughter was a Tulane student. We try as many new restaurants as possible on every trip, but the only one that we repeat every time is La Petite Grocery. Our favorite cocktail is "Delayed Departure" with perfect floral sweetness and alcohol forward. We head straight for the apps and love the steak tartare, grilled octopus, celeriac salad. Gulf shrimp and grits are amazing too. These are not large potions but they are perfect for smaller appetites.

    (5)

  • Amy R.

    Two words- Crab Beignets! They were incredible. The shrimp and grits were also good, but NOTHING compares to the crab beignets. The service here was also fantastic- the hostess even walked out into the street to hail a taxi for us!

    (5)

  • Natalie L.

    Completely charming atmosphere, a lovely staff and superb cuisine! One of New Orleans' gems!

    (5)

  • Marcy S.

    This was my second trip to La Petite and I'm not sure if my memory was better or if I just had an off night. First, to my disappointment the tartare was removed from the menu and this was definitely a great memory of my first trip. I had sweetbreads instead which were just okay. My boyfriend had the rabbit and spaetzle that I raved about only to find that wasn't as good either. The spaetzle was bland where before it was full of herbs and great flavor. I had the duck with quinoa and it was very good. I think the fat could have been rendered a little more but that's a matter of opinion. Overall I was not disappointed or blown away. Either my first trip or this was a fluke...hoping it was this one as I'll be back to see.

    (4)

  • Ben L.

    This place is excellent. One of the top places in town. Love the blue crab beignets and the shrimp and grits. You will not be disappointed

    (5)

  • Seth B.

    Great spot for dinner or lunch and is not in the Irish channel as Yelp has it listed. It's located on Magazine St near the cross with Napoleon in the heart of uptown and only a few minutes from my house in case you wanted to know. The dining room is elegant but you can still be casual in this uptown gem that has a large New Orleans style menu. Great brunch location also and I love the hamburger and frites along with several other dishes.

    (4)

  • Deborah V.

    We had dinner on Oct 24 ~ the terrible service we had unfortunately overshadowed the interesting fun menu. I had a homemade spaghetti appetizer with crab that was the most sublime dish I have had in a long time - but it was served by a bitter unhelpful person who is doing this establishment no favors. I am not sure I would go back, although I would like to ... It is hard to be excited about being with a rude server.

    (2)

  • Lena F.

    Absolutely enjoyable. we (6 of us) started with Blue Crab Beignets and we couldn't get enough of it. The dinner we ordered were seafood stew, rabbit, turtle, daily special fish etc. Each of them was tasty and delightful. The place was relaxing and the staff was attentive. A++++

    (5)

  • Julia P.

    Fantastic as always! The waitress was incredibly knowledgable and personable; the blue crab beignets and the shrimp and grits were rich and delicious; and I can't say enough about the strawberry shortcake with fig leaf infused cream!

    (5)

  • Mindy C.

    I took my husband and a good friend (actually a regular that became a good friend) from the restaurant I worked at in Chicago out to dinner here last week. Because we all adore food, ordering was difficult--Everything on the menu looked like something we absolutely had to have. We decided to order a lovely bottle of syrah (I didn't pick it and don't remember--after dinner scotch selection is on point!}, and the entire starter menu and the starter specials. The blue crab beignets were the standout, for sure!! Do yourself a favor and go out of your way for these gems--seriously. We loved the short rib--so tender, perfectly braised, and the reduction....heaven! My husband and our guest could not stop themselves on the lamb. Having just had lamb, I was not as smitten, but must say that it was delicious, just too much for me that particular week. Lucky for me, that left them gaining the benefit of eating more lamb and me getting more of those fired green tomatoes! Sooo gooood!! I really enjoyed the steak tartare, as well. I am used to it being served with an egg yolk, as opposed to a pickled quail egg, but was not disappointed in the slightest. The flavors were all spot on and I would strongly suggest that anyone visiting go here, and anyone that lives nearby go often! I will definitely be back to try those entrees and have some more steak tartare, fried green tomatoes, and blue crab beignets!

    (5)

  • Krista N.

    This place was really delicious. We were in Mardi Gras, so hey, we were there to drink too. We had heard this place had awesome handcrafted drinks and great food so we decided to come here for my friend's bday brunch. The drinks were good but none of us were WOW'd for the small glasses for the expensive prices. My friend ordered their version of the blt and said it was the best sandwich she had ever had. BOLD statement coming from her. Another friend had their homemade waffle with homemade icecream and also loved it. A spinach goat cheese egg dish was also had. It was good but served with a side of literally 6 tiny cubes of potatoes. Common people if you are going to have a side of hashbrowns people want more than that!!!! I got the blue crab beignets. SO GOOOOD!!! $11 for only three is a little steep, but they were delicious and FULL of yummy blue crab. I also got a two potato hash which came out with about 8 little cubes for $4 bucks, rip off but delicious. Overall if you know the portions are small and for the price can be a let down. If you don't need much and want perfectly flavored food-- you'll be set. Here it is about the flavor and service. Of course, there is nothing wrong with that!!! :) Thanks for the great meal!!! Sidenote: New Orleans is a wonderful place to visit. Awesome people and if you love food, you will FALL IN LOVE with the city. Everything was so delicious.

    (4)

  • Tim B.

    Nice spot. Outstanding food. Great service. Quaint little place. Go out of your way for this one!

    (5)

  • Stephen D.

    I have eaten here a couple times. I want this place to be good. I keep trying to tell myself it is good but for some reason its just a place for me thats OK. I think its a little complicated style that I dont care for and there is never anything I crave from there. I am not saying dont go try it just dont expect wow

    (3)

  • Katie L.

    Stopped here for brunch on a Sunday and would definitely go back! From the signature cocktails, to the excellent service and the delicious, beautiful food, this was a wonderful dining experience all around!

    (5)

  • Monica C.

    Crab beignets are to die for. Just amazing. Cocktails were delicious too - Pisco Sour was my favorite!

    (5)

  • BD P.

    Great tasting beignet!!!!! Gulf shrimp is delicious!!! The chef Justin was gracious enough to take a picture with our first grade teachers pet around the world.. I liked the ambiance and service...... Waitress was great....

    (4)

  • Ava F.

    A restaurant that has been on my list for a while, maybe my built up anticipation let me down.. dinner rolls were kind of hard, got a spaghetti appetizer, a little too al dente for my preference, but the sauce was good, beef tenderloin good flavor but a little fatty n red for medium, potato was plain, and kale was very difficult to chew... I would go back for a 2nd chance bc I hope it was just a fluke Service was very nice..

    (3)

  • Colton J.

    the food is amazing. the service is the absolute f*cking worst. get it together ladies.

    (1)

  • Ivana D.

    I had heard many wonderful things about this place, but I was blown away. First of all we had reservations for 3 at 9pm, and I called about 7 with a special request of an outdoor table, (the inside is even lovelier but my dad was visiting so we wanted to be on magazine), they said not a problem. But what was special is that I called again at 8 asking if there was anyway that we could be seated earlier because we had a change of plans, and not only did they accommodate that by allowing us to come in 15 mins but they still honored the outdoor request and were courteous and pleasant the entire time. The bartenders were so sweet and knowledgeable also (get the "bee" cocktail that has been on the menu the longest), and it was by far some of the best food I have had in NOLA, if not ever. I ordered the beef tenderloin, my bf the lamb shank, and my dad the halibut special. We all cleared our plates. Additionally the apps were out of the world: specifically we got the steak tartare and some sort of fettuccine with truffle that was a special-sooo YUM and perfectly made. this place is a must in every sense.

    (5)

  • Catherine L.

    Went to lunch with some friends. Granted, one of our party was about 15 minutes late, but we felt a bit ignored as it took a while to take our order. Three different servers spoke to us, and I think the third was sent once the manager noticed we'd been sitting quite a while. Food was fine - shrimp roll with delicious fries. Again, we sat for 10 minutes before someone came to clear our plates. I'd go back for the food but hope the service was better.

    (3)

  • Jasmine H.

    This is probably one of my favourite restaurants in New Orleans so far. It just hit the perfect balance of delicious food at the right price, casual / classy ambience, and service the way you want it. I went for dinner with my sister and we had the octopus with squid ink linguini and lobster beignets for appetizers, the roasted duck breast and pan-fried rabbit for entrees, and then shared the lemon tart for dessert. Every one of these dishes hit the mark, with the two appetizers being the highlights. The service we received was also excellent - warm, friendly and also helpful - our server gave us some quality tips about which dishes to choose and she had excellent judgment. A local restaurant you just have to try.

    (5)

  • E Q.

    Back room is beautiful, food is a tad heavy but solid and service is great. I never get chicken but they have a great chicken.

    (5)

  • Sasha B.

    I really enjoyed our dinner at this restaurant. The space was casual yet nice; the service was professional and attentive, and the food was very good. We shared the blue crab beignets and I had shrimp and grits for the main course. Shrimp and grits were delicious. They also have a good selection of beers including a Japanese beer I hadn't seen before (can't remember the name), but it was tasty.

    (4)

  • Jenna M.

    {Great cocktails & appetizers shine at this Uptown spot} I went to La Petite with a group of 6 for friend's birthday dinner and everyone left full and happy! Two of us got there a little early and headed right over to the bar to kick off the night with one of the specialty cocktails. The bartender was fantastic! I ended up going with "The Bee Hive" and it had the perfect spicy finish, garnished with a jalapeno. My fiance got "The Puddle Jumper" and could not stop raving about the brandied cherry at the bottom of the glass - a perfect last bite! Once we sat down the server was attentive and incredibly knowledgeable about each dish. One of the highlights of the night was the soup special - acorn squash soup with creme fraiche and toasted brussel sprout leaves. It was divine! We also went with a dozen of the raw oysters and they are the best I have had this season. The place had a great ambiance, but without being stuffy. We are a bit of a loud group and at no point did I feel like we were getting dirty looks from other diners. I would absolutely revisit La Petite but next time I will probably hang at the bar and try new cocktails while I munch on those delicious oysters.

    (4)

  • He And She I.

    Limited menu, friendly waitstaff. High prices, delicious food. Worth a trip for foodies.

    (4)

  • Craig B.

    Wow, lick your plate clean! Had a tasty lunch with a bottle of prosecco. The hand cut fries are a "must have". Great atmosphere, great food, and great service.

    (5)

  • Amanda S.

    Despite -- or maybe because of, I dunno -- a ladies-who-lunch-esque Magazine St. location and decor, La Petite Grocery serves some of the yummiest, most thoughtful food in town. There wasn't a miss in what we tasted: The Blue Crab Beignets are as rich and satisfying as they sound; the Gulf Shrimp & Grits, with roasted shiitake mushrooms and smoked bacon, were nicely done (and I'm not the world's biggest grits fan); and a house-made ravioli simply melted in the mouth. Cocktails were similarly nuanced, especially the Bee's Knees, which was just that: gin, lavender blossom clover honey and lemon (and I'm not the world's biggest gin fan). Elegant cuisine.

    (4)

  • Glenn K.

    Totally excellent dinner, This restaurant will stay in my memory as the true New Orleans experience for the atmosphere, service, menu and food. There were so many lovely choices and not just the usual New Orleans food: homemade pastas, breads, and ice creams in flavors like burnt honey and coriander. The shrimp and grits were light and so flavorful as was the perfectly cooked flounder over winter vegetables and greens. Our favorite of the meal was the Blue Crab beignets! The beignets were small, light and crisp, while the ble crab filling had creaminess from marscapone. While it is fun to share with the one you love, I really wished that I could have had the entire order to myself. The server was pleasant, knowledgeable, and skilled. the dining room was attractive to the point of casual elegance.

    (5)

  • Michael H.

    Loved it. Garden district Creole-style cottage that was a gourmet grocery store in the late 1800's. My dear friend from Jackson, MS knew of this place and got us a reservation. Don't miss the $4 pickle jar, best deal in the house and a delight of pickled carrots, cauliflower, and assorted veggies. One of the specials was oysters fried with a batter that I thought was just ok, but my friend felt was delicious. I prefer my oysters without any coating, though they were fresh and accompaniments were perfect. Soup was a celery root creamy delight. Entrees were braised lamb shank and paneed rabbit, both remarkable. Rabbit was battered and fried, ever so tender and delicious. Lamb shank fell off the bone with a fork. Dessert was milk chocolate ice cream puffs, good though not great. Service was attentive. Also we tried some wine. Especially liked the Toro 2006 Rompesedas Spanish red. Worth a cab ride out of the French Quarter to escape the crowd and enjoy this carefully prepared New Orleans special food.

    (5)

  • Alvin H.

    I was visiting from NYC & I was getting really frustrated with the restaurants that my hotel concierge recommended. I took it upon myself to find a restaurant that I would enjoy. I am so happy that I did because I found La Petite Grocery. It is the quintessential New Orleans restaurant that I was looking for. The food was superb, our server was so engaging and knowledgeable and the ambiance was enchanting. If you are particular about dinning out like i am- do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant (you wont be sorry). Thanks La Petite Grocery for making our visit a memorable one!

    (4)

  • Brian C.

    Great little restaurant with excellent food and a good wine list. A salad of thinly sliced squash with crab, mint, etc. was excellent and inventive and my gulf fish courtbullion entree was very good if maybe a tad overcooked. The chicken confit salad however was an entire leg of chicken along with a few greens, hazelnuts, etc. and was really much different than expected - although I have to say the chicken confit was good on its own merits but not exactly ideal for someone who is ordering off the salad menu. A Hanger Steak entree was not cooked perfectly and quite tough but most everything else has been very good though not much spectacular. Service is generally good although our first visit included an extremely long wait between the appetizer and main courses Overall, La Petite Grocery is a great option for dinner in NOLA, and an even better value for happy hour during the week with discounted wine and drinks. Definitely one of NOLA's top restaurants.

    (4)

  • Marielle S.

    I went to this place a few weeks ago, but I'm only writing a review now, because I was trying to figure out how to put it's greatness into words. I had only heard of this place in passing when a friend of mine and I decided to check it out. I was immediately impressed as soon as I walked into the door. We were there for an early dinner on a weeknight, so it wasn't crowded. There was a guitarist playing light background music in the dining room, which just made it an even more lovely experience. As soon as we sat down, the waitress was extremely helpful about everything from wine selection to which dishes she recommended. We started with an appetizer of blue crab beignets, which were amazing! They were these light, fluffy pastries stuffed with delicious crab and then drizzled with a tasty sauce. We both agreed that they were fantastic. (Sorry Scott S, maybe you were there on an "off" night. These DEFINITELY tasted like crab to me!) For our entree' we got the fish of the day (I think it was black fish, but don't quote me) that was cooked to perfection, and also covered with a delicious cream sauce. Needless to say, I finished all of it. No doggie bags, here! I wish I had had room for dessert. The waitress described a pecan pie with Bourbon sauce and Vanilla ice cream, which I am sure I would have adored. I LOVE pecan pie. I may go back one evening and sit down and try it sometime soon! I would absolutely go back here. Between the atmosphere and the food, this is a fantastic place to start an evening.

    (5)

  • Diane C.

    BIGGEST RIP OFF IN THE CITY,!! very expensive very small portions not woodie flavors.Very impressed with fancy ingredients that don't deliver flavor.the shrimp and grits were tasteless,watery with all of 5 medium shrimp that were boiled and just sat on top ,that' not the way it's done.The desserts were a joke again minuscule portions and room temperature cheesecake UGH DOES NOT EVEN DESERVE 1 STAR A real embarrassment to New Orleans culinary tradtion

    (1)

  • Scott S.

    I considered doing some kind of parody or homage to the French poetry of Baudelaire in this review, but any attempt to make use of such fantastic ingredients to spit out something that could only be considered tasteless, would be like eating at La Petite Grocery. Seriously, how can you take fresh blue crab and Brie cheese and make something that tastes like neither of them? And even more amazingly, taste like nothing at all for that matter? I didn't even taste salt. They might as well have just sold baked air and charged $12 to inhale the faint odours of lost wages. I also tried the blue crab beignets. Don't believe the name. They should not be called beignets. They should be called hushpuppies. And since they don't even taste like anything but the oil they were deep fried in, just go ahead and call them you-hush-the-fuck-up-and-eat-your-oil-puppies. Or at least use quotation marks and some winking and call them blue crab "beignets" nudge nudge. The coup de grâce was my fish entree. Who cares what kind it was or how it was prepared? There wasn't anything wrong with it, but I'd rather have just cruised through Long John Silver's and saved the extra $20 for a handy by a meth head just trying to work her way through meth school. Maybe I'm just bitter. I was REALLY excited for this dinner. I can't afford places like this, so this was a real birthday treat, an opportunity for my proletariat self to step through the socioeconomic divide into the realm of the bourgeoisie. The menu looked so fantastic, but everything I tasted lacked taste - except for the iceberg lettuce salad. I did love that salad. And that's just it. If my favorite part is the iceberg lettuce... Mon Dieu! La Petite Grocery, I bid you and your faux Frenchery, adieu.

    (2)

  • Rachel R.

    We rolled in on a Friday night and got promptly seated at the bar, so I was super pumped. The service at the bar was great and I absolutely loved the turtle bolognese. I would seriously consider bathing in it. I could eat it every single day. It was so good. Get thee to La Petite Grocery and eat it now.

    (5)

  • Heidi T.

    Deliciously fresh, extremely memorable meal with personable service. What a fantastic place to spend time with family and friends.

    (5)

  • Shannon S.

    They have some excellent fine dining options and one of the very best hamburgers in NOLA!!! They always have great specials and have always given great service. I have always had a great and tasty experience here and would never hesitate to bring people to enjoy this little gem. They also have some good drinks and unlike many better known places there has always been space at the bar with very attentive and fun bartenders to take care of you every time I've been. They seem to always have some creative and interesting dishes going on along with their consistently good regular menu.

    (4)

  • Mike H.

    Highlight of trip to New Orleans (where we also ate at Coops Place, R'Evolution, August, and and Bayona) Cremant rose for pre-dinner drink, great bartender. Braised pork cheeks marzano and mascarpone polenta (appetizer fork tender), cheese plate (good fresh cheese, nice diversity), duck breast with sweet potato (excellent, crispy skin, juicy medium rare duck!), LPG burger, Bibb salad, Brussel sprouts with pancetta as a side. Homemade butterscotch ice cream with cream and ginger snap cookies. Servers were outstanding Andrea (server), Nick (helped with wine selection), and Kristin (bartender). Can't wait to return to New Orleans

    (5)

  • Kim D.

    What's not to love about a cozy neighborhood place that serves a wide choice of fresh cocktails and blue crab beignets? At our table, we also had the spaghetti, short rib and chicken. Each dish was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Service was knowledgeable and professional, but they weren't the friendly New Orleans charm I'm accustomed to.

    (4)

  • Emily W.

    We had an incredible brunch at La Petite Grocery over the holidays. Located in a charming part of Magazine Street, the restaurant offers a free gated parking lot which is really convenient. The bread basket was delicious and we shared the blue crab beignets to start which we're melt in your mouth. The BELA sandwich was great as well. Service was friendly and the restaurant had great ambiance.

    (5)

  • Mallory S.

    We decided to go here while in town for Thanksgiving because we have been watching Justin on Top Chef New Orleans. The food was fantastic and it was great to see Justin there and interacting with the guests. We got the lobster and ricotta dumplings for an appetizer, paneed rabbit and turtle bolognese for entrees and ginger cake and pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. Everything was perfect! Rabbit was tasty and perfectly crispy (the bed of wilted greens had a great lemon/caper sauce on it) and turtle was perfectly seasoned and pasta was well cooked. I would definitely go back here next time we are in town, and the atmosphere was very comfortable and romantic. This place is a must when you are in NOLA!

    (5)

  • Carl R.

    Service was great, and the food matched. My wife and I have decided this is our favorite city resturant.

    (5)

  • Joseph S.

    Easily the best new restaurant in New Orleans. We were smiling from the moment we walked in the door. The atmosphere was very inviting. The room felt surprisingly roomy with the high ceilings. The waitress whose name I forget was attentive and funny, and never short on the perfect suggestions. I let her pick the cocktail, appetizer, entree, and even the dessert. Each was better than the last. Hint: get the chicken, it is anything but boring. The butterscotch pudding sounds grandma but is actually pretty amazing. Whenever I feel like splurging, I will definitely come here.

    (5)

  • Peace Y.

    Blue crag beignets are divine. Dishes on the salty side. Chocolate torte with red plum ice cream paired really well. Perfect for dark chocolate lovers and not too sweet.

    (4)

  • Phyllis B.

    Perhaps we hit La Petite on an off night? My husband and I had just made the long drive from Austin and couldn't wait for our first meal in New Orleans. Our friends who live in the city recommended La Petite Grocery for dinner and we were charmed walking in the door- the interior is elegant but still cozy, perfect for the cold night. Unfortunately, that's where the charm stopped. I really don't think the service could have been worse. Though it was a Wednesday night, not during peak dinner hours, we waited several minutes to be greeted at our table. Did I mention we were right by the host stand and consistently had staff walking by us? Waiter #1 came to take our drink order...nearly 10 minutes passed before he brought us our drinks. More waiting. More staff walking by us. Finally, Waiter #2 takes our food order. He had no apparent knowledge of the menu. He leaves and we don't see him again even after our crab beignets (yummy!) arrived. We had to flag down Waiter #1 to order more drinks. Our mains come and still no sign of Waiter #2. The risotto was good, but not the rich comfort food we were craving. I had the pasta which was depressing. The noodles themselves were fresh and al dente, but the sauce, yikes. It was described as "scented with anchovies" but it tasted like an entire jar had been upended in my bowl. I love anchovies but it was so overpowering and SALTY (dear god, so salty) I couldn't taste the lemon or herbs. Just salt and fish. I don't usually send back food but I really wanted to get something else...unfortunately, I didn't get the chance because we never saw Waiter #2...or anyone, for that matter. We finally flagged down Waiter #1 (again) for the check, at which point Waiter #2 finally showed up to run our credit card. Woof. But like others said, get the crab beignets.

    (1)

  • Laney P.

    I've been to LPG many times, and it's wonderful on each visit. The atmosphere is cozy but not stuffy. I used to come really often, but actually haven't been in awhile. So last night, around 6:30, we decided we wanted dinner last minute. We were just in nice jeans and casual tops, nothing too fancy. We ended up near LPG, and that sounded perfect. Two of us went in and asked if they had anything available for a table 3 - and they made it work for us! At 7 on a Friday night! Two thumbs up. We got the blue crab beignets, the ricotta dumplings, and an app special with mussels in Abita amber with bacon. all of it was amazing! The dumplings were some of the most fabulous things I've ever had. The sauce was delicate yet warm and homey. It was served with lobster, black eyed peas, and edamame. So fantastic. One of my friends got the rabbit, and the other got the shrimp and grits. We all agreed that the shrimp and grits was one of the best we've ever had. Ever. In an odd twist, I got... A cheeseburger. I was just in the mood. It was fabulous, as always. That burger is so perfectly put together. The green onion aioli they serve for the fries is amaaaazing. We got the bittersweet chocolate torte with homemade caramel and ice cream - amazing. The coffee they have is amazing too, a really amazing flavor. Service was great. Awesome meal at an awesome restaurant. Also I found the sizes to be really really nice - the ricotta dumpling app was easily the size of an entree!

    (5)

  • Denise S.

    We had lunch on a Friday. The place was not very busy with just about half of the tables taken. It was clean and pleasant. Our waiter was knowledgeable about the specials and recited them flawlessly. Water and wine were served and then the bread arrived nicely wrapped in a crisp white napkin and it was warm and crispy. The bread was actually the best part of our meal and maybe worth coming back for it. We ordered the blue crab beignets and the braised beef short ribs. The beignets were barely warm and soft. The braised short ribs had a tough crust. The spicy cucumbers and sauce were nice touches, but not enough to salvage the dish. The hand cut fries were ok, barely warm and the aioli was average. Service was correct, but hurried, barely waiting for us to put down the silverware. Overall an unpleasant culinary experience. Would have given it one star, but the second star is for the bread.

    (2)

  • Richard B.

    Another star of our recent Tales of the Cocktail trip. Our waiter was super helpful in steering us through the menu. Started with a peach Bellini, a perfect summer drink. I could have ordered 20 things off the menu while enjoying this libation. The shrimp and grits had the classic Southern taste, plump shrimp matched to the light corn taste of the grits. I had a side of collard greens, perfected cooked in beer. The home-made ice cream was the finishing touch on a magical meal.

    (4)

  • Robert T.

    I went for lunch. I thought the service was quite absent. The drinks were great but I thought the lunch menu was over priced for what we got. The shrimp roll was small for the price and way too many potato chips. I'd prefer to have the option of a salad and chips vs. so many chips. The shrimp tasted fresh and was good-sized. The Chicken add-on for the entree salad was $6. When the salad arrived, the kitchen (or waiter) had forgotten the chicken add-on. The chicken finally arrived 10 minutes later and was only 3 small thin strips. Not good value or what you would expect for fine dining. The burger was pretty good.

    (3)

  • Talyn E.

    The blue crab beignets are undoubtedly the best appetizer. Out of four entrees, the market fish was the most enjoyed and the shrimp and grits was the least.

    (4)

  • carol d.

    This restaurant was highly recommended by local friends, and all three of us -- 2 tourists and 1 local -- loved everything about it. What a treat at every level ... the fabulous food, the perfect service (our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and wine list, friendly, attentive yet unobtrusive), the understated elegance of the decor and lighting. Attire is listed as "dressy", but dressy-casual felt comfortable for us. I'll look forward visiting this restaurant again when I visit New Orleans. And I'm usually the type to want to try new places, so that's saying a lot!

    (5)

  • Heather R.

    By far some of the best NOLA has to offer. We've been visiting NOLA for 7 years and never miss eating here. Make reservations early. The food is clean and simply prepared, staff is knowledgeable and very friendly.

    (5)

  • Laila B.

    I expected more. It's a beautiful place, the inside is so much bigger than I had imagined from the outside! It really is a lovely setting for a date. To start off, I had a French 75 that was BAD. It was supposedly with pear brandy, I didn't taste any pear and it way overpowered the champagne. I love a French 75 and this was not good. I got the gnocchi, which was pretty tasty although weirdly unsalted and no salt and pepper on the table. My boyfriend's sweetbreads tasted like old oil. The menu online is definitely not up-to-date incidentally. I ordered the rabbit, which sadly was like a big chicken finger. It came with an uninspired side of sauteed spinach, the spaetzle being the only redeeming factor. My boyfriend's hangar steak was fine. I was really surprised by the limited entree offerings and not really impressed by anything but the ambiance. I should give it another try before I write it off forever but I'm not dying to get back any time soon.

    (3)

  • Sean K.

    Sadly, this review must begin with comment on the service: we arrived promptly for our 8:30 table for two, but it was not until 9:00 that bread and butter was placed on that table. Advertising the use of "house-cured ham" in an oyster dish is a good way to get me to order it, but my fried oyster frisee salad had barely a fleck of this purported product. An entree of overcooked grouper rounded out a pretty poor meal for me, but my dining companion's drum dish, which was very good, almost saved La Petite Grocery a third "A-OK" star. Frankly, I feel pretty bad about giving such a poor review for such a highly commended restaurant. But as I look through the five-star reviews from our friends from the Mid West and North East, etc., this New Orleanian is emboldened in his criticisim -- gold medal prices for a bronze medal product. Forgive me in advance -- I debated whether to even mention this, but since I bought the ticket and took the ride please indulge my ornery side: I don't like to pay $150 for a meal at a restaurant (that is obviously too busy to properly serve the customers it does have) only to watch them seat a man who shows up in flip-flops. By all indications, a fully grown adult man wearing flip-flops to dinner, and the hostess seats him. There is a time and a place to politely refuse someone service, and that time/place is when your paying customers have to look at a man's dirty bare feet while they eat. Bad form.

    (2)

  • Mark Z.

    A great restaurant to try. If you want to dine with locals, this is the place. Try the blue crab beignets. Wow! All dishes were delicious and pleasing. They have a nice bar, however, there were too many people having dinner at the bar (which kind of spoils my cocktail hour experience), but that can happen, I guess. Chairs are bistro-style, not the most comfortable, but that's nothing to do with the food. Service is good, but could be just a touch better. I think our waiter was just tired.

    (4)

  • David L.

    Food - incredible. Blue crab beignets, braised short ribs, butter poached triple tail...yum Service- awesome. Like sitting at a friends house. Then there was dessert - oh my. Definitely worth the trip. Thanks so much for a great evening.

    (5)

  • Travis L.

    Amazing local eatery!

    (5)

  • Tim W.

    While this place was quite the hike from the French Quarter--my friend and I are here carless for Mardi Gras--we made the trek to the warehouse district for this true gem. This is quite precious cooking an intimate setting (ask for a table in the rear dining room or on the window since the bar has a stupid television) and you'll be wowed by the excellent plating and smooth unintrusive service. My date and I shared everything we ordered and everything was expertly prepared. Total bonus the kitchen split everything for us in advance...love when they take the time to do that. It means a lot. I have a little bit of a hard time when it comes to really nicely done food since my man is a well trained chef and turns out excellent food for me at every clip, but i'll hand it to LPG...they did a good job. So we had the following: Tagliatelli with gulf shrimp, edamame and black eye peas--nice light cream sauce with italy style al dente pasta. The crunch of the pasta was exactly what I like to feel when I eat pasta! Crab beignets were heavenly pillows of succulent blue crab and tasty batter over a remoulade that was a hint spicy from what seemed to be whole grain mustard. All natural chicken--now i NEVER order chicken in a restaurant but my dining companion is not terribly adventurous so i stayed with something safe, and the chickie didn't disappoint. It was quite tender, perfectly crisp skin and a wonderfully vibrant green bed of kale. The savoury bread pudding rounded out the dish after being drizzled in a beautifully reduced petite mushroom ju. The dessert recommended by our waiter is the house made S'mores. The marshmallows were slightly toasted and had a bit of a caramelized/burned texture with a crispy chocolate wafer. 2 scoops of ice cream rounded out a nice finish. One notable aspect of the dessert that I was quite pleased to find in a southern city of sickeningly sweet dessert...ahem...Cafe du Monde...that the S'mores was not excessively sweet. Great job guys! I'd tell anyone to come here and avoid the overpriced over done cuisine in the French Quarter!

    (5)

  • J G.

    In New Orleans for a week of business, I sought to get away from the Convention Center hustle. Though this restaurant is a solid 10-15 minute taxi drive away, it's worth it for those who want to see New Orleans beyond the typical tourist spots. We felt like locals discovering this gem--and were so thrilled with it. Most of all, the blue crab beignets are out of this world. They should be on everyone's bucket list when visiting New Orleans. Plus the wait staff is five-star, and the ambiance is sweet, quaint, and comfortable (not pretentious at all, but certainly with elegance and taste). Expect small but superb portions. This restaurant upholds its "Top Ten in New Orleans" rating.

    (5)

  • Rodney H.

    This was the only reservation that I made prior to arriving and they lived up to my expectations. We were immediately greeted and since our table wasn't ready, grabbed a drink at the bar; the Sazerac did not disappoint. Started with the Abita root beer braised ribs while my wife had the lobster bignets. Which was better? We would do both again (and almost did) they were that good. Decided to try the paneed rabbit which was prepared to perfection while the fish prepared "courtboullion" with the blue crab bignets was the star of the evening. Service was efficient and professional; enough that we were there close to 3 hours and never realized it!

    (5)

  • Matt D.

    Fantastic. The Pork Loin was the highlight of the evening.

    (5)

  • Martin K.

    Great dinner place. 5 stars for food but l3 for service for being way too slow and inattentive. Started with a bourbon puddle jumper, which was very flavorful. We split apps of a pork belly/cheek salad and a sweetbread. Both were great, with the sweetbread being slightly better. Mains were lamb shank and paneed rabbit, with an amazing side of shaved asparagus. Would highly recommend

    (4)

  • Amy Z.

    Had dinner at this lovely place last night. Everything we ate was perfect. Really, one of the best meals I've had in a long time, and I am picky. Beautiful place, nice service - albeit our waiter interrupted my colleague's story about 4 times, and was a tad odd - but he was nice and attentive. The hostess recommended the crab beignets - five stars. I had the shrimp and grits (delicious). We tried the Quinoa and Kale salad - wonderful. Also the blistered peppers with pecorino cheese - awesome. And the fried green beans with cayenne pepper jelly - were more or less tempura fried beans - how bad could those be? Yes, not bad at all. Very good actually. My colleague had the Hanger Steak and liked it a lot. Great Bellini. LOVED the MEAL. Perfectly sized portions. Highly recommend this place. Absolutely perfect meal. You are welcome.

    (5)

  • Neha S.

    Honestly-- of everywhere that I've eaten in New Orleans, I think this is my favorite restaurant. Maybe I was just hungry, but the meal was so delectable. A great place for an elegant candlelit dinner. It's quiet and comfortable, yet New Orleans chic at the same time. If you haven't been here, give it a try. I promise you won't regret it.

    (5)

  • William C.

    I sat at the bar and ordered the sweetbreads (quasi chicken-fried style) as a starter and the handmade spaghetti as the main course. The sweetbreads were misleading in that its excellent preparation made me expect an amazing plate of pasta. I almost always order freshly made pasta when I see it the menu because (1) when done right it's amazing and (2) it's hard to screw it up. Though the flavor was great (olive oil, arugula, fried egg) I found the pasta, which was stuck together, to be underwhelming. Nonetheless, the lady behind the bar was knowledgeable and gave excellent wine recommendations - I had three different glasses with my meal. I accept that the flaw in the pasta might've been an oversight. I plan to return to this place because of the staff, the ambiance and the sweetbreads. Highly recommended.

    (4)

  • Sid R.

    This is probably the best restaurant in New Orleans. Much better than the touristy ones in the French Quarter. We have been there four times over the past several years - every time we visit New Orleans. Every time the food is perfect and the service is top drawer. Whether ordering an appetizer, salad, entree, side, or dessert, you simply can't go wrong at LPG. Not just the best restaurant in New Orleans - one of the best we've ever experienced and we've been traveling for over 12 months now, all over the country. Don't miss LPG!

    (5)

  • Maria M.

    BEST CUISINE EVER! I went to college in New Orleans and recently came back for a visit and stopped in this little gem of a restaurant. I am a Louisiana native and am very particular when it comes to my cuisine. I also now live in Los Angeles where service is excellent and am normally turned off by the poor customer service in some places in New Orleans. La Petit Grocery exceeded my expectations in both arenas. The food is EXCEPTIONAL. EVERYTHING is made in house...down to the ketchup! The blue crab beignets are to die for. The shrimp and grits were the best I've ever had. And if the bread and butter pudding is on the special dessert menu...shame on you if you don't order it!!! The service is excellent. Everyone here is friendly and accommodating. At most places in New Orleans you tend to get either end of the spectrum...horrible and sometimes rude service from lackluster servers - or - snooty uptight treatment. At La Petit Grocery the vibe is relaxed and friendly yet exceptional and upscale at the same time. Also...the decor is just right. Formal and completely comfortable at the same time. I recommend this restaurant for a romantic dinner for two, for business gatherings, and for family dinners. It's just right.

    (5)

  • Gene S.

    Great food, great service....the rabbit and the hamburger....(yes....i got the burger lol) was amazing as well as the service.

    (5)

  • Peter C.

    We had a fabulous meal here. I would rate everything about our experience as excellent. It was some of the best service I've ever experienced in a restaurant. We had some problems with our reservation (problems that we created - not the restaurant) and it was amazing how accommodating and friendly the host staff was. The food was delicious. Everything we ordered was perfect. The cheeseburger was truly the best burger I have ever tasted in my life. The blue crab beignets also stood out. I had a dinner special of pampano fish with cauliflower and fingerling potatoes. Everything was cooked to perfection, and was seasoned very well. The dining room got a little too loud when it was full, but the atmosphere was casually elegant. Highly recommend this restaurant. I can't wait to return to NOLA to eat here again.

    (5)

  • Brady T.

    Great restaurant. Lots of interesting choices ... Grilled octopus with black spaghetti was delicious. I'd never heard of a savory bread pudding before but it made for a great side. Braised lamb shank was also solid. Convenient parking across the street also. On the down side, the Sazerac was way too sweet.

    (4)

  • M L.

    The blue crab beignets....WOW! I always look forward to Cafe Du Monde's beignets to kill my sweet tooth when visiting NOLA, but this beignets have got to be my favorite! The soup of the day was also phenomenal. My hubby had the rabbit and from the sliver he gave me, that was pretty darn good too! To end my meal, I order the warm smores tart that finished me off! It was a great evening with family and the food just made it all the better!

    (4)

  • Jillian R.

    I recently dined here and wasn't impressed. Whenever a visit from my father to NOLA is imminent, I start thinking of all the fancy restaurants I want to check out while he's picking up the tab (hehe). La Petite Grocery had been on my radar for awhile now and I'd heard sterling reviews, so I made a lunch reservation for us at 2 PM on a Saturday. Okay, so I know 2 PM is on the outer-cusp of the lunch range and it's when the kitchen starts to slow after the lunch rush, but there was no reason for the RIDICULOUSLY slow service we received. There were only 2 other occupied tables in the whole place and they were both already at various stages of the dining process when we were seated. It took at least 7 minutes for someone to come take our drink order and another 7 minutes before we received our drinks. Okay..so we're off to a bad start, but HEY! They have blue crab beignets, how can you go wrong with that? So we ordered those for the appetizer along with soup (some sort of onion and goat cheese concoction). The beignets were decent but almost tasted like you could get them at a fair and the soup was unremarkable in every way. I didn't even finish half of my bowl. My dad went with the special which was billed as a spicy tuna steak with vegetables. I had the wedge salad with pork belly. My father was thoroughly disappointed with his dish. It was extremely small--perhaps 6 or 7 tiny shaved strips of tuna served over a small mound of greens. It would have been better billed as an appetizer at half the price (considering it cost $24). My wedge salad was okay...I've had better at more generic restaurants like Ruth's Chris. The pork belly wasn't great either, and it's hard to mess that up! Our server was an older lady and she moved at the pace of the continental drift. After she served our food she disappeared. We sat with empty drinks on our table for close to 20 minutes. She finally brought refills but then disappeared again and we literally spent 20 minutes at the table with finished plates waiting for her to show up so we could get the check. Bottom line: For the price of the food (lunch for 2 with wine, appetizers, and entrees came in at a little over $100) the taste and service is dreadfully subpar.

    (2)

  • Cody M.

    Holy Shit This place is good! My girfriend and I came here for our new years dinner and we were not disapointed. This is a top noch establishment. The quality of the ingredients were impecable as far as I could tell. It was a four course (five if you count the canape, some dont some do. whatever) The canape was delicious, deviled egg filled with caviar! yum! Second I had the veal cheek pot sticker and she had the crab bisque with truffle shavings. whoa! The cheek was good but that bisque with truffle shavings stole the show! Our third course for me was the duck confit and for her the lobster salad with glazed pork belly (glazed with what you ask? Unknown deliciousness akin to sweet and sour pork but on steroids!). Every one let me tell you that this was the best duck confit I have ever had! hands down! For the fourth, we both had the striped sea bass over parsnip puree and a butter sauce. It was good but it was my least favorite dish of the night. Mainly because it was a bit to buttery. The desert course was really great! The wine parings we had were just crazy good. hers was a chocolat cheese cake of some sort and I had an angel food type cake. ( i can't really remember what they were exactly becaues there were only two and we said "bring us one of each" but rest assured they were delicious. and also i was buzzing a little from the wine). TRY THIS PLACE IF YOU ARE IN NOLA! Bon Appetit!

    (5)

  • Ben F.

    My brothers and best friends came here for dinner on a Saturday night. The food and cocktails amazing! We ordered at least one of every appetizer on the menu and I have only compliments for each one. I loved the blue crab beignets, braised short ribs, and Goat Cheese Pirog. The lamb shank was s perfect all I had to do was look at the meat and it fell off the bone. Can't wait to come back.

    (5)

  • Kimberly C.

    We had a reservation for brunch and were about an hour early due to a flight getting in much earlier than expected. The hostess seated us super promptly and waved off our early arrival. We settled in with a Bloody Mary and Pisco Sour right away, pleased with both cocktails. Soon our Blue Crab Beignets arrived, proving every good review of these small, savory bites was right on. I had the Buttermilk Waffle with Strawberries and Ice Cream (YUM) and my friend had the Poached Eggs with Pastrami on Toast (she was also happy with her choice). I had a cup of coffee as we lingered and it was the perfect topper to our meal - LPG's small touch of warming the cream for the coffee was perfect to keep the cup piping hot. Will definitely return. One small note: The service was very slow though the restaurant was not full during our meal. I would only plan to enjoy a meal here when I did not have anything scheduled afterward and could fully relax into the wait.

    (4)

  • cheesy s.

    Came for early dinner at 530pm. Bonus: parking lot across street with key pad entry code upon confirmation of reservation! Because we had a heavy lunch prior, we did decided on "light" appetizers and dessert! Awesome blue crab beignets! Had fois gras on biscuit with gravy - sooo rich, great pairing taste with the biscuit. Chocolate coffee tart with coconut cream is divine! Had cup of riesling - should have made it two!

    (4)

  • Crystal P.

    we ate our way through New Orleans and this was one of my favorites. oh grits you delicious thing you. I've been dying for grits the second I got off the plane. New York will never do grits like the south does them.... NEVER! they were perfect here.. also tried the ricotta dumpling things and don't see what the big deal is. they weren't bad but they weren't omg. I much more enjoyed my grits. I also love the small portions and think that should be more common. people don't understand restaurants give you way too much food and you feel you need to finish it eat so much more..... :) just a little fact.

    (5)

  • Mia G.

    Great brunch spot with fresh, local ingredients; amazing drinks & bloody Mary's !! Ate the apple& celeriac salad with sheepsmilk blue cheese & pecans; super delicious, though missing on the celeriac a bit; Roasted mushroom & cauliflower soup (a tish too tangy), otherwise beautiful and creamy.

    (4)

  • Jonathan D.

    La Petite Grocery is a forward-thinking contemporary French restaurant in the Milan neighborhood of Uptown. Even though it's only a few blocks away from my house, it took the Louisiana Seafood Restaurant Week for me to finally make a reservation. It would not be an exaggeration to say that La Petite Grocery served me one of the best meals I've had in New Orleans, which puts it high in the running for one of the best restaurant experiences I've had anywhere, ever. I've dined in Los Angeles, New York City, Seattle, Miami, Paris, Rome, London, and Berlin, so I know what I'm talking about. La Petite Grocery may be slightly under the radar, but the night I dined there (September 13, 2012), everything was spot on. My dining companion and I started with a pair of the restaurant's signature cocktails. I had the Old Fashioned ($9) and she had The Bee's Knees ($10), the former a slight twist on the classic cocktail, and the latter a delicious and potent concoction of gin, lavender honey, and lemon. For an appetizer, we tried the blue crab beignets with old bay aioli ($11), three perfect little fritters; crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, full of tender crabmeat and herbs. For dinner, my companion had the spaghetti with colatura di alici, black pepper, parsley & blue crab ($23), a flavorful pasta dish dotted with four perfectly fried oysters. I chose the special prix fixe tasting menu that was special for Louisiana Seafood Restaurant Week ($35). There were three courses with two choices in each course. I don't remember what the other choices were, but I had the she-crab bisque with sherry, the alligator bolognese with fettucine, and the fried catfish with collard greens and black-eyed peas. Each course was more delicious and refined than the last, from the complex crab bisque, to the strangely authentic-tasting alligator bolognese, all the way to the perfectly fried cornmeal-coated catfish fillets, to the beautiful, subtle lemon beurre blanc that dressed the delicious collard greens. Wow. Just wow. For dessert, we shared an apple tart with coriander ice cream ($8), rounded out with a delicious dulce de leche sauce and bits of pistachio brittle. It was an amazing dessert, and paired well with a glass of Ferreira Ruby Port ($9). All of the portions are fairly small but just right. The flavor is so refined, and the quality of ingredients is so high, that large portions just aren't necessary. Though the prices are just a little too high to make this a frequent indulgence, they are perfectly reasonable given the absolutely stellar quality of the cuisine, the service, and the ambiance. The ambiance!!! How could I have gone so long without mentioning that this is a beautiful space, renovated from an actual grocery store that occupied the space since the 19th century? The wood ceilings and intricate molding are beautiful, and the walls are filled with awesome black and white photographs of the space in its grocery store heyday. The service is wonderful and during our visit there was a fantastic guitar player who played vintage ragtime and blues music, making it a perfectly enchanted night out. This place is just perfect. Highest possible recommendation!

    (5)

  • Scott H.

    I hadn't been in a couple of years and was pleased overall with the experience. First, to get the negatives out of the way. The hostess seemed to be bewildered at our arrival- there was some confusion with the reservation, and we had to wait about 10 minutes outside (bar was crowded-) not a big deal, as the weather was pleasant and we were a small group of 3 old friends chatting. The entrees didn't arrive all at the same time which is a bit annoying for a restaurant of this stature. With the desserts, they got confused with who had what. The coffee was weak and the cream was skim milk, which is a pet peeve of mine. It's called cream for a reason- skim milk doesn't cut it with coffee. All in all, I feel the above is worth mentioning, but none of it eclipsed what was a really solid, flavorful meal. Our waitress was friendly and efficient, neither overbearing nor absent. Cocktails- The Old Fashioned was the cocktail special and they were very smooth- highly recommend Appetizers: Gnocchi special- I thought it was just average and not worth $14.00 Fried green tomatoes with Burrata (Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream,) country ham, oregano- very good Soup special- some sort of cream based oyster soup- average Entrees: Two of us ordered the grilled beef tenderloin with potato gratin, spinach and roasted shallot demi-glace. Ordered medium- very tender and flavorful. The potato gratin was in the form of a square cake- flaky and very good. I would order this again. The other friend ordered the organic chicken with sautéed kale, savory bread pudding, truffled mushroom gravy- she loved it. I didn't try the chicken, but we all really loved the savory bread pudding. Desserts: I had the caramel bread pudding with roasted apples and caramel sauce- came a` la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream- it was decent- good enough for me to devour but nothing spectacular. The other two had the warm s'mores tart with housemade marshmallow and chocolate mousse- this, we all agreed, was top-notch and worthy of ordering again. The restaurant is beautiful and comfortable, not stuffy. I like the pressed tin ceilings and the photos paying homage to the old grocery that originally occupied this space. Clientele attire ranges from formal to nice casual. The lighting is perfect and noise level is appropriate. While not perfect, based on this evening's experience, I'd say they're doing an above-average job.

    (4)

  • Marc C.

    Very nice decor and great service. Went for Sunday brunch. The grits with pork cheek was very good, though not much grits in it. The chicken, biscuits, and gravy was alright, but maybe I expected more gravy. My guest got the burger and it was a very good burger and the garlic fries were great too.

    (4)

  • William M.

    Very disappointing. Service was especially poor. Our entres were very slow coming and then the mamager came and said they were out of the evening's special. After another long period our entres came and it was extraordinarily average. The blue crab beignets were more bread than crab, less that 1 inch in diameter, and $4.00 each.

    (2)

  • R F.

    A real solid 4-star experience - from service to tasty apps, savory entrees and satisfying desserts - a wonderful evening. I will definitely be back to La Petite Grocery.

    (4)

  • Mark B.

    I ask the waitress, "I know brunch is fairly new here how has the community received it?" She replies, "We've been doing it for about five weeks now and business has been picking up each week." Well, let me just say there is no wondering why the business has been picking up for brunch at LPG. Five weeks and these people have their brunch game on LOCKDOWN, ya hurd? I only give five stars when all aspects of dining are in place. Atmosphere, service, drink menu, food, food temperature, appearance of waitstaff, etc. must all be in perfect alignment. I've been to LPG before and I always enjoy the atmosphere here. The openness and high ceilings don't leave you feeling cramped in. The colors are soothing and decor is not over done and i love the gas lantern inside at the entrance. I did notice a little bit of dust but i thought it added to the charm...so long as it didn't make its way into my food. Pleasant is how i'd describe the waiters. Appearing and disappearing at all the right times. Their uniforms speak to their simplicity and laid-back attitude with just a black t-shirt with the LPG logo on front and some catchy something or another on the back (and bottoms of course). The drink menu is playful and refreshing. If you can't find something on the drink menu you like, you're probably baptist. All of this leading up to great food and good selection. LPG should be in any New Orleans native's armamentarium of brunch spots when entertaining out of town guests.

    (5)

  • Vicki M.

    This week was our first time trying LPG. After reading the reviews we expected a positive dining experience and were not disappointed! The food and service were top notch. If there is any one thing I have even the tiniest complaint about is this trend toward perimeter banquette seating. I understand the need to seat more people however seating a table for two (young at heart) patrons next to a table of four highly animated twenty-something hipsters does not an intimate evening make! Next time - and we will return because the food was just that good - we will request a stand alone table. Hopefully that will resolve any seating issue.

    (4)

  • Kristen N.

    I can't express how amazing our experience here was, it was so good that we returned the next evening for dinner again. We requested the same server for our second evening, if you are lucky enough to enjoy a meal here ask for Adrienne he is amazing. A foodie who's passion about your happiness and experience while with him is immeasurable. My husband had the grouper special and I enjoyed the quinoa dish .....we tried the fried green beans and roasted peppers for our sides. The food is so fresh and flavorful, textures are perfect, and clearly cooked with passion and talent. Our 2 trips to this restaurant and meeting Adrienne made our vacation complete. Thank you for the delicious food and your charming hospitality, we hope to return quickly next time we are in town.

    (5)

  • Jack L.

    La Petite is just rock solid. I've been about 10 times over the past few years and I always leave happy. I've had more impressive singular dishes and better service, but when you know that chasing perfection from a dining experience is a bad road to try to follow, this fine establishment nails it for a great all-around experience. If you ever go and nothing is really calling to you, get the burger and add a fried egg. You'll likely have the best burger you can remember and you will not be unsatisfied.

    (5)

  • J M.

    I picked this restaurant after watching Padma's pick for the latest season of Top Chef. I really liked what Chef Justin made during the shows so we made dinner reservations for our trip. We didn't get to meet the Chef (he'd left for the day) but we really enjoyed our meal. Service was very friendly, too. I ordered the crab beignets and grilled octopus with squid ink pasta. Sooo good! My husband had the shrimp and grits (delicious) and his brother ordered the Hanger Steak and declared it the best steak he'd ever had. I ended my meal with a scoop of fig ice cream and it was unique and creamy, not too sweet. Yum! I hope Chef Justin does well on Top Chef! On yeah, the restaurant provides off street parking which is nice!

    (4)

  • caleb g.

    I just had brunch here after numerous marvelous dinners in the past-no surprise, the fine folks at La Petite Grocery waited until they could knock brunch out of the park before giving it a go. I know I am prone to rave about dishes with beets, but trust me: the chilled, roasted beets with arugula, toasted pecans and multi crema was delicate, bracing, and redolent of the garden. I am not a shrimp and grits guy, but I am now, especially with the added shitake and thyme LPG tosses in (I asked for no bacon-a tablemate got with and loved it). I finished with a rootbeer float-my first ever, and it was worth the 48 year wait. Service can be a little harried here, but the atmosphere is casually elegant and festive. The hand made tagliatelle with gulf shrimp, edamame and field peas on the dinner menu is one of my favorite appetizers in New Orleans.

    (4)

  • Andrew R.

    Amazing dining experience. Everyone was so professional, friendly and passionate. Our server was very excited about many of the dishes. We decided to order a lot of dishes based on her reviews. We did not want to miss out on anything. Ricotta dumplings with lobster were rich, yet light and pillowy - not to be missed. The blue crab beignets were were crisp and delicious. Our entrees were rabbit with spaetzle and gulf shrimp and grits. Both were amazing. We shall definitely return. Wonderful wine selection as well. Atmosphere was also very warm and inviting.

    (5)

  • Ellen K.

    I've only eaten here for lunch (but often) and it never fails to disappoint. Great atmosphere for a leisurely lunch with great food ALWAYS!

    (4)

  • Veggie P.

    Amazing food and spectacular wine list. The service was also very good. There were lots of veggie options and quite a few items that could be made veggie. We'll definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Wayne I.

    One of New Orleans' treasures, to me la Petite Grocery represents the very highest expression of a New Orleanian cooking that seems old and new at the same time. I had the Paneed Rabbit over spaetzle, wilted greens, turnip purée & sauce grenobloise. I asked the waitress of my suspicion and was right: sugar in the breadcrumbs. Yummy yummy.

    (5)

  • Drew K.

    We had lunch here recently and it was a memorable meal. Interior is open and airy, with lots of natural light pouring in from Magazine st. windows. There is an abundance of table options as there are no walls inside, so there's plenty of spots to sit when the rush hour hits. Service was prompt and friendly. She grabbed our drink orders quickly and kept the pacing great throughout our meal. Food itself was fantastic. I had one of the specials which was a classic ruben, which sounds actually pretty boring, but can assure you it was very very good. Ingredients get a lot of care and attention here which makes the flavor of whatever you order pop. To top it off, everything bustling out of the kitchen looked plated with care which is always a nice touch at a place that isn't serving all white table cloth type food. Overall our experience was great. They've achieved a great mix between casual and fine dining, in a relaxed atmosphere that's very warm and welcoming. Will be back for their brunch we keep hearing ravings about.

    (4)

  • howard b.

    Great brunch! Sat at the bar, which is always the best way to go. Had a delish hamburger. Really excellent. A few bloody marys, and left with a very happy tummy! Plan to dine there for dinner as I hear that is equally as good as brunch

    (5)

  • Lisa I.

    If it's one thing that I truly do enjoy, it's a good Sunday brunch. I don't get around to doing it that often, but when I do, I absolutely love and treasure it. For our last meal in NOLA, my husband and I chose La Petite Grocery for our Sunday meal, and it was definitely worth the calories and the excursion out to East Riverside. We decided on the following: - Blue Crab Beignets: These little fluffy, pillowy but creamy fried bites were absolutely incredible. I don't normally choose the sweet, savory/seafood items, but since Yelp recommended them, we went for it! These are an absolute must-eat item if you're there! - Hot Iron Buttermilk Waffle with peaches & vanilla ice cream: I was craving a sweet entree item so badly, and this definitely hit the spot. It had a touch of syrup, some walnuts, and while I was worried that it needed butter, the ice cream took care of that part of it. - LPG Cheeseburger: My husband debated this one for awhile between the special of the day (fried pork) and the cheeseburger, and decided on the burger. I had a few bites of it, and while the french fries were delicious and the burger had a delicious onion marmalade, the burger itself was fairly standard. Service was really great, our server was pleasant, helped us decide on what to order, and attentive to us throughout our entire meal. While we were the first ones to be seated and were the only ones for awhile, it definitely picked up by the time we left. I would love to come back here for dinner and try some of their other dishes, especially if those crab beignets are on the menu!

    (5)

  • Chris B.

    Ehhhh...it was ok. Overall, food was a little bland for my taste. Here's the breakdown. Came here my girlfriend, my sister and BIL. Great company! Started out with a salad and a few appetizers. Salad was a total bomb. It was their mixed green special with blue cheese vinaigrette. The dressing to greens ratio was off - not enough dressing. In the end, the dressing wasn't any good so who cares about the ratio. We left half the dish uneaten. Appys were the seafood beignets and the burrata. The beignets sounded awesome but lacked any decent seasoning. They were extremely creamy on the inside but were neither sweet or savory. High expectations on the seafood beignets made for a disappointment. I'd rank the dish a 2/5. The buratta was ok - 3/5. Small portion too. But because it wasn't much of a hit, no one minded. Saving grace of the night - the burger. My girlfriend and sister both got it. It was really tasty. Soft, buttery bun. Fresh dressings and a house sauce. Sometimes I judge a restaurant strictly on their burger. Le Petite had a good one. Unfortunately, it was the only really tasty dish we had. Because the burger was so good, I'm giving Le Petite Grocery the benefit of the doubt. I bet they have some other nice dishes...we just didn't order them. Service was ok. Nice lady for our waitress. She was fairly prompt. Pleasant enough. Not great but not bad either. Ambience was very cool. Shabby chic. Ornate ceilings, fancy bar, mason jars. The place was charming. It reminded Shari V. of a French country cottage kitchen...well said Shari V. All in all, I won't repeat. Shari V Quote: "The beignets were seasoned like we're in Ohio". Ouch

    (3)

  • Lauren F.

    Loved La Petite Grocery. Perfect for a special night out...low lighting creates a romantic, intimate space for a date night, but they also have larger tables that are great for groups. It just felt like a special place to be and was packed even on a Sunday night. We had a late lunch so we didn't go all out on the food. We had... -Crab Beignets: delicious but very rich -Steak Tartare: not your standard steak tartare, but my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed every last bite -Shrimp special: these shrimp were huge and delicious -Bittersweet Chocolate Torte: fantastic, we wanted more We would definitely love to return here the next time we're in New Orleans, just an all-around lovely spot.

    (4)

  • Edward G.

    Ended up here on a whim this evening. So glad I did, everything was wonderful. I really appreciated the LPG only parking lot across the street, a welcomed relief from the usual magazine st. Parking. The restaurant was well appointed quaint and intimate with inviting decor and intricate work work. The lighting was perfect and set the mood for s romantic evening. I began with the black truffle soup with country ham, very flavorful unfortunately my reaction to the soup had my date dipping her spoon in as well. For apps I had the blue crab beignets and she had the ricotta dumplings. I found both to be very good but gave the edge to the dumplings which were very creamy and delicious. The jar of pickled veggies is a bargain at $4 and also helped to cut the heaviness of the apps. I selected the fried pork chop with corn and peppers, she had the panee`d rabbit. The crust on the pork was light and airy while the breading on the rabbit had an almost pretzel like consistency. Mix in a little wine and French 75's and the night was a success. Desserts (milk chocolate ice cream and chocolate cake) were sufficient. Highly recommend LPG for a date night.

    (5)

  • Ronnie J.

    Okay, I know I'm bucking the trend here and I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it is what it is. I live in this city and we dine out frequently. We've seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Fortunately in NOLA there's lots of "good." But, reputation will only get you so far in the New Orleans restaurant business, and La Petite's reputation has (until now) been pretty impressive. Was last night an anomaly or have they begun to slide into mediocrity? This is our fourth visit to the restaurant. The first two were superior. The third was pretty damn good. This last may indeed be the last. Poor service can frame and influence the rest of a restaurant experience. Sometimes the quality of the food and the ambiance can overcome poor service; such wasn't the case this time around. The server seemed to be very nice and she recited the specials flawlessly. But as we found out during the offer of special desserts near the end of the evening, it was all very rehearsed, and once interrupted with a comment or question, she never missed a beat and competed her recitation. Now, are there any questions? Our area was hardly slammed with diners, so I'm not sure where the server wandered off to, but let me say this: if we order a bottle of wine and you see fit to take it away then please have the courtesy to check back and see if the glasses are near empty or even bone dry empty as they were at the end of the entree service. If you can't do that for some reason, ask the diners if they prefer that the bottle stay at the table. Indeed as the server was rolling through her dessert script, we stopped her and asked first if we might have some wine. With hardly a blink of an acknowledgement, she picked up on her lines right where she left off, totally undeterred and somewhat miffed that we had asked for wine in the middle of her dialogue. Things got a little more uncomfortable after that. When we declined dessert there was no offer of coffee or after dinner drinks. Perhaps she was ready for us to go. And we did. Overall, the vibe wasn't good. It wasn't the warm, welcoming spirit we have felt in the past. Indeed our third outing at this restaurant was made especially nice by the server and her attention to service. Somewhere between the third visit and last night there's been a disconnect at tableside. The ricotta dumplings lived up to their billing. Wow, what an amazing appetizer. Co-diner had the braised beef short rib. While the flavor was very good, it was equally dry as if it had been resting comfortably under some kind of heat back in the kitchen. Insofar as entrees are concerned, the sheepshead fish was light and seasoned well. The vegetable accompaniments were cold to the touch. Not cool, cold. The fried pork loin was so incredibly salty that it was difficult to enjoy. The seasonings were masked entirely by the salinity of the dish. I'm not sure if it was the fault of the breading on the pork or the gravy that accompanied the dish but this entree has so much promise and it woefully disappointed. The pre-dinner cocktails were well prepared. The menu is fairly limited which otherwise would suggest they don't want to wander too far out so they can concentrate on the quality of limited offerings. Somewhere along the line, this train has run off the tracks. For premium prices, you expect premium service and food. La Petite failed to deliver in both respects.

    (2)

  • Abby S.

    La Petite Grocery is where I officially fell in love with shrimp 'n' grits, a southern delicacy. All these years, I'd been turning up my nose at the sheer idea of grits. They looked like cream of wheat, a breakfast item that I avoid like the plague. But I had a taste the night before and was like, "Hey, why not give it an official try?" I was totally wrong. When done right, grits are buttery, creamy, decadent... these are all things I look for in vacation food. Add some locally sourced shellfish in there, along with some bacon fat and you've got a very happy customer. As for the other parts of dining at La Petite Grocery, it's 5-stars all the way. Air conditioned (which is very necessary on a hot summer afternoon in NOLA), friendly servers, white linen napkins, seasonal menu, great people watching. I could move in upstairs! It's exciting to hear that Justin Devillier is taking on another restaurant in the city. The next time I go back, will definitely make it a point to visit. LOVE this restaurant!

    (5)

  • Caroline G.

    Three stars feels a little generous. Two feels stingy, but I think more accurate. Jon and I have been meaning to go here for nearly two years. From the street it looks classy and delicious - two things we love. The menu also looked pretty decent, so when we went a few days ago we anticipated a delicious meal. It was very.... meh. Average at best. The hamburger was good, but I could make its equivalent at home. Jons rabbit was chewy and had offputting flavor. Bread came late and was generic, and our server was mediocre. Although Jon wasn't wild about his rabbit, he was eating steadily until our waiter took it away without asking if he was finished. It wasn't awful. But it wasn't good either. There are too many good restaurants in New Orleans to waste time with this one.

    (2)

  • Flora H.

    We had a great final lunch in New Orleans at La Petite Grocery. It's not a quick meal.. they definitely take their time through the drinks then appetizers then entrees... so be aware of that. We were there for a good 2 hours, which was nice, since we had a lot of time and catching up to do. I think how you order here is pretty important and luckily I ordered (and received) exactly what I was craving. SPLIT APPETIZERS - Hand Made Spaghetti (blue crab, mustard greens & colatura di alici) Pickle Jar (daily assortment) Blue Crab Beignets (malt vinegar aioli) All were interesting and I'm glad that I tried them, but nothing blew me away. Yes, even the crab beignets did not blow me away. But, they were good, and worth trying, since, as I said, they were all interesting. MAIN - B.E.L.T. (smoked bacon, sunny-side up fried egg, arugula, tomato & herb aioli on multi-grain with hand cut fries) - this was awesome. The bacon could have been a bit crisper (I ended up pulling some of it out) but otherwise perfect. A generously sized sandwich, perfect since I was starving. I had been deciding between this and the shrimp roll, and when I saw the shrimp roll, was happy about my choice. I think I would have been really disappointed had I ordered that (hence why I think ordering is so important here). DESSERT- Buttermilk Waffle with Ice Cream and Candied Pecans - this was a daily special and we shared it as a dessert for the table. Delicious - the only thing that could have made it better was a higher ice cream to waffle ratio. But the waffle was just as it should be.. slightly crispy on the outside, hot and warm on the inside.

    (4)

  • Rachel W.

    went with 4 people for a birthday sunday brunch. The hostess was wearing crocs! sure they were sling backs..but they looked a little casual..like gardening or cleaning the car kinda casual for a place that charges $24 for an entree'...anyhoo.....the waiter was pleasant but abandoned us after a while and we had to pester him for drink refills. We each had an entree' and were all disappointed. Small servings..understatement..for the $$$ I expected more on my plate. I had the brisket special with greens and a sunny side up egg...side note...this was a brunch menu that just seemed to add a sunny side egg to a regular entree..so not your classic brunch. And...if you don't like sunnyside up eggs..too bad. My entree was very vinegary..like they decided to splash some on the greens instead of slow cooking a batch with brown sugar and vinegar..if you are a cook at home you will probably produce better brisket and greens than the chef did. I got 2 small hunks of brisket a scant spoon of greens and a sunnyside up egg that seemed to have something sweet drizzled on it..steens syrup? dunno. The bread had been taken from us at this point..why? I needed bread for my egg and others did too..the waiter was nowhere to be seen..ate everything and left egg last until we could get bread. Everything was on the verge of being cold when it arrived.. The BELT sandwich was expensive for what it was..run of the mill sandwich bread and impossible to eat..french fries were piled on to make up for the bad sandwich..2 pieces of bacon! stingy. I don't like this place and couldn't believe we paid $154 for 4 people to eat very average meals..never again. and they need to do some serious cleaning..we had ample time to admire the cobwebs and dust on the velvet curtains. the colours are hideous on the inside..baby yellow and mauve..yuk.

    (2)

  • J R.

    Easily a 4.5. The Blue Crab beignets are worth the trip alone, they are amazing. I went with the shrimp & grits which was very good and my client had a fish dish she'd had many times and loved to much to make a change. Nice wine list and delectable deserts. Go. Now.

    (4)

  • Judy H.

    Sean was our amazing entertaining server. This place is awesome. Elegant without being stuffy. Very relaxing delicious dinner. I highly recommend the shrimp and grits and crab beignet.

    (5)

  • Chelsea M.

    This review is solely based on their happy hour. LPG does a happy hour from 5:30-6:30 that's crazy good. Dollar greyhounds and an ever evolving cocktail menu. Their magazine lemonade is also good. The bar food is delicious. I had the french fries which are the second best in the city (Delachaise takes the cake) and their oysters rockefeller which were fantastic. LPG is my favorite happy hour in the city but get there early because seats run out and standing by the bar with fully dressed tables is awkward.

    (5)

  • Bill S.

    Maybe the worst thing is having a reputation for great food. Many of my friends who are in the NOLA restaurant business swear by this restaurant. My wife and I were out and about and decided to be crazy on the spur of the moment (that's crazy as we are in our 50s) and go. Great hostess and atmosphere. I got the steak tartar. The meat was cold and ground perfectly. I would have preferred a raw quail egg as to the "pickled" one which translated into hard boiled. (BTW is there a bread embargo? 2 rolls (eggy and wonderful) and that was it for the night.) My wife's broccoli appetizer was fishy. Not salty...fishy. I like anchovies, even right out of a fresh jar, but when I tasted the dish the fish taste was overwhelming. Anchovies add salt and depth, but this was pungent. The waitress was attentive and when she saw that my wife wasn't eating it asked if they could replace with something else. The grilled asparagus was very rich and very very good. Bread would have cut the richness, but I guess we got our quota. I got the rabbit with spaetzle. My wife had the appetizer pasta dish with cheery tomatoes, shrimp and Lima beans. My rabbit was cooked well enough but so uninspired. A non interesting sauce and basic fried chicken breading. The presentation was totally BORING. Beth's pasta was flavorful but nothing ANYONE couldn't do at home. There was no wow factor. Let me be clear. It's a good restaurant but nothing that deserves any acclaim. Please be great. We need great and inspired chefs.

    (3)

  • Matt C.

    I like to refer to this as a "Yelp Review Update", resulting in a slight downgrade 3.5-stars So, I have been here a few times.... And always enjoyed myself. However, comma... For what you get its VERY expensive. The portions are VERY small. Most times I go I order a dessert, and I am NOT a dessert person. I think they purposely make the portions on the smaller side so you will order more. If this place were in a head-to-head battle with Coquette, Coquette would win. It will hurt your pocketbook and you'll still be hungry. Food quality 5-stars. Price-tag for value 2-stars 3.5-stars

    (4)

  • Grace C.

    My group of 10 came for Sunday brunch and the service was fantastic from start to finish. I love it when I look at a menu and have a hard time deciding what to order. It means a repeat visit is a must :) Since we had a wild night the night before, the cheeseburger sounded perfect especially with a sunny-side egg right on top. The burger was perfectly cooked and I loved the bread they chose to go along with it. The fries were perfectly seasoned. Everyone at the table seemed to enjoy what they ordered. My sister ordered the Red Hammer (jazzed up bloody mary) which ended up looking more like a seafood appetizer with a side cocktail. She became full from the "drink" alone. It had pickled okra on top, crab and shrimp... Everyone's eyes got big and bloody mary fans wished they had ordered that when it came. I definitely would return and try their regular menu. I love friendly service!

    (5)

  • Amy J.

    Wow, amazing first time experience here. The atmosphere has a Parisian note. The tables a spaced appropriately so you're note dining on top of your neighbor. There is a nice selection of craft cocktails and wines by the glass to start your evening. We enjoyed their signature blue crab beignets or as my fiancé called them "a conduit for cheesy crab goodness" and the evening's salad special. We were treated to a complementary eggplant peanut baba ghanoush to finish the appetizer course. Next up rabbit for him, turtle Bolognese. The rabbit was tender and the spaetzle with it had a nice crispness to it without being friend or too firm. I was slightly concerned about the fried soft boiled egg accompanying my dish but it added a nice creaminess to the Bolognese. The portions were just right, not abundant, not scant. We left content and satisfied. Ask for Emma. She was helpful in her recommendations for both food and drink, was attentive without over visiting and was happy to hear our feedback on our dishes and experiences. We'd be back.

    (5)

  • Angie T.

    Exquisite. Ethereal. Elegant. A few of the adjectives that come to mind when I think of La Petite Grocery. La Petite is perfect for any special occasion. I suggest reservations even for lunch, because it did get a bit crowded even then. It is gorgeous and sexy inside and the service couldn't have been more perfect. Our waitress was professional yet personable. Our entrees were perfectly spaced. The entire experience start to finish was perfect. We started with the infamous blue crab beignets. They really are delicious and a definite must. The malt vinegar aioli they were served with was so good, too. If you go and order nothing else, get this appetizer. You won't regret it. I also had the shrimp and grits. Theirs are a bit different from others I've had in the city. Their version had shiitake mushrooms, smoked crispy bacon and thyme. I also noticed fresh garlic and green onions. The grits were melt in your mouth creamy and the shrimp were plump and delectable. It was...dare I say it?...the best version I've tasted in the city yet. I'm over the moon for La Petite Grocery.

    (5)

  • Lisette C.

    Was recently in NOLA for Jazz fest and made some new local friends in the process. One of them brought me here, to his favorite restaurant in town. I can totally see why. Le Petite Grocery is one of those rare restaurants that is high-end and charming at the same time. The staff looks chic in their black turtlenecks and funky eye-wear. The tables are draped in white linens, the ceilings are high, and menu is creative. The service here is warm, but very polished and the clientele ranges from NOLA hipster to the middle aged Garden District crowd. People are dressed nicely, but not stuffy. The food is good and nicely presented, although the portions are definitely petite! I had the burger and it was VERY good. Perfectly cooked and very interesting layers of flavors. I paired it with a Jubilation cocktail and finished off with the butterscotch pudding at the recomendation of my host...it was literally life altering....served with sesame cookies as a nice contrast and a dollup of fresh whipped cream...WOW....so good! Prices are on the higher end, even for this Angeleno, but it was a lovely brunch in Nola for sure!

    (4)

  • Amanda M.

    Ehhhh, good but underwhelmed with overly-priced *fine* food. I've been hearing about this place for years and finally decided to try it out. I called a few days before and they were booked up, so I just came early and sat at the bar, which was available and had quick service. The bar experience was ever so slightly tarnished by the bartender talking smack about other servers, but, she was super attendant to us. The cocktails were great! ...but 12-ish bucks, which I find a bit high on Magazine. We had the special salad, which was...fine. I had the shrimp and grits, which was....good, but not in the way I expected. The shrimp were obviously fresh and delicious and very well cooked, and the broth they pour over it was good, but it didn't taste like the creamy shrimp-n-grits I wanted/expected. I couldn't taste any cheese in the grits. Granted, this is minor - I mean, there are and can be different interpretations of shrimp and grits, but it just wasn't my fave for $24. In general, my impressions were that it's overpriced for what what you get - small portions - and average service. I guess it just really didn't live up to the hype. I took a mac and cheese to go and was sorely sad to discover that the small to-go box it came it had only the tiniest portion of mac and cheese at the bottom....it barely covered the bottom of the box. This disappointment kind of symbolized the overall experience. New Orleans has a million delicious restaurants. I won't try this one again.

    (2)

  • Gabriella D.

    I was visiting NOLA over MLK weekend and was super excited to try this garden district gem. The restaurant is charming and much larger that you would imagine with a nice bar. The service was great, our waiter was very sweet (I was coming down with a cold and he was sure to refill my tea as i needed!) My friends started with the blue crab beignets and they still talk about them 4 months later... so that's a great sign! We split the ricotta dumplings- not memorable and the Mac and Cheese- delicious! I had the fried pork chop with grits, it was delicious. Thinly pounded and tender pork chops fried like southern chicken with creamy grits. It was a special of the night, it should be on their permanent menu! If I ever find myself in New Orleans again I will absolutely have another meal here, maybe next time actually get dessert!

    (4)

  • Todd B.

    La Petite Grocery is one of the best fine dining experiences in NOLA, and it's nicely located on beautiful Magazine Street. The food is locally grown and freshly prepared, and every option on the menu was enticing. The aesthetic is upscale, romantic and perfect for conversation, and the menu is New American creole. Everything here looked delicious, but I wisely chose the hamburger and fries. It was perfectly cooked to my specifications, which include a fresh bun and a charbroiled taste. It was simple, not too large and juicy. The fries were thin cut and lightly salted like I like them. I loved my bourbon and grapefruit cocktail, though the portion was a bit small. Why not four stars? Our server was "nice enough" but not memorable or engaging. He was attentive, delivered what we requested within a reasonable time, and provided quality food to us. But for a fine dining establishment like La Petite, I expect a bit more engagement, smiles, and hospitality. That was lacking, and all of us at our table agreed. He was just not fun or memorable, and that could have made everything about our experience a 5 star one. Hats off to the restaurant, and I definitely recommend a visit if you're in NOLA.

    (4)

  • John T.

    BLUF: Very standard fancy restaurant in NOLA. Menu is nothing spectacular but their food is good. I got a glass of wine and she got a cocktail. Her cocktail was very interesting and very good. Grapefruit and jalepeno but i forgot the liquor part. Very good though. Very interesting. I was hangry (hungry to the point of angry) so I gravitated to the biggest looking dish...the burger and fries. I know that sounds stupid for a fancy restaurant but they are famous here for it. It was AWESOME. Very very good and the fries were really good too. They come with dipping sauces too which were great. Zero complaints about the burger. ($16 is a great price too) My lady got some chicken thing that sounded fine on the menu. Not exciting but definitely good. Nothing to really set it apart from a standard fancy place. It was kinda small for my liking too. Definitely good but I was glad I got my burger. Dessert menu didnt excite us so we moved on. Good place. Off the bucket list but probably wont be back.

    (4)

  • Michelle S.

    Great food, wonderful service and a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere! My husband and I had a lovely dinner here for our anniversary. The food was very good and the service from Emma and the rest of the staff was impeccable! We were surprised and touched when our dessert came out with a candle and a "Happy Anniversary" wish. I don't know how they knew it was our anniversary because we hadn't said anything. I did mention it to a friend I saw at the bar when we first arrived so I can only assume that perhaps the bartender, our waitress or another employee overheard and passed it along. At any rate, it was incredibly thoughtful and the perfect end to a lovely evening.

    (5)

  • A R.

    Crab beignets for the win! These delicious crabby and fluffy tummies were the best thing we ate during our trip to NOLA! I could make a meal out of a few orders of these babies! Entrees were expertly prepared and plated. I had the seafood stew - subtle, light and perfect for a light supper. My boo had the turtle ragu which tasted good but we couldn't tell it was turtle! Neither of us have had much turtle in the past but we were slightly disappointed in not finding a more distinct flavor from the protein. For dessert, we shared homemade ice cream - consistency and texture was spot on and the rounded out our meal very nicely! But seriously, those crab beignets! Worth coming back just for those!

    (4)

  • Eileen Z.

    It's not as good as I remember pre-K but still a good restaurant. Excellent place for a romantic dinner

    (3)

  • jef r.

    This is a special place complete with delicious eats, professional, unobtrusive service, a beautiful, inviting bar area and rich, dark brown wood floors. We were seated in a banquette near the bar. Lunch highlights included luscious blue crab beignets, melt in your mouth tender beef short ribs with a subtle root beet glaze, Cobb salad, roasted chicken breast and a bucket (literally) of hand cut fries (at $4, this is one of THE great values anywhere!) with house made ketchup and mayo . And, the desserts were each decadent - a Mason jar of butterscotch pudding with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, a Meyer lemon semifreddo with toasted meringue and caramelized kumquat slices and a daily special ice cream. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! This restaurant has just been added to the NOLA repeat list!

    (5)

  • Veronica T.

    About a few days before my trip to New Orleans, I started binge watching episodes of Top Chef season 11 to learn more about New Orleans cuisine. There were a whole bunch of restaurants mentioned on the show like Commander's Palace, Bayona, and so on, but I decided to make dinner reservations here. Chef Justin won me over with his grasp of Vietnamese cuisine and his desert making skillz. I first tried making a reservation online, but there was no availability until after I was out of town. So I called and they were able to seat me at 10p. Score! We arrived and were seated immediately. We started off with a bottle of sparking water, a beer for my boyfriend, and a cocktail for me. I chose the cocktail with star anise and forget what it was called but it was amazing! The portion was kind of disappointing since it filled up like half of the cocktail cup. Not sure what happened or if it's meant to be such a small portion like that. To start, we ordered the blue crab beignets and the short rib. Both were amazing. For our main course, we shared the turtle bolognese. Good dish, interesting flavors done really well but I might not get it again now that I've tried it. So many more things to try. :) For desert, we ordered the cheesecake with cardamon and mascarpone and satsumas. Amazing. Best part of the meal was meeting and talking to the chef and getting to learn about the flavors and cuisines that influences and inspires him. He definitely knows his craft and is super talented too. At one point of the meal, he ended up surprising us with a truffle pasta dish that I think he made on the spot. Turned out to be the best pasta I've ever had and should definitely be on the menu for everyone else to enjoy. Thanks for the amazing meal, Justin and LPG team :)

    (5)

  • Aaron J.

    Very delicious meal and the employees are extremely knowledgeable and nice. Ate family style and literally ordered almost everything on the menu. I will be back.

    (4)

  • Naomi L.

    Straight up delicious. I've wanted to come here for a while after driving by countless times on our way to Whole Foods. We were finally able to stop in (not gonna lie, seeing chef Justin being on Top Chef was a huge impetus). Apps: the pickle jar is a must (makes me wonder why I don't pickle more foods at home!). The braised beef short rib was great, although I'm glad only 1 came (don't think we could have eaten more than 1 since it was so rich). Mains: braised lamb shank was amazing. Seriously. Huge portion with delicious polenta and jus. I think the bf would have licked the plate if I had let him... My pan roasted beef tenderloin was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Totally melt in your mouth. Dessert: sugar cane creme brulee is another must. Seriously, it was in the top 3 best creme brulees that I've had. We also got some sort of creme puff thing with homemade ice cream inside. Also tasty, but not as amazing as its counterpart (not really an unbiased comparison since I love creme brulee). The service matched the food, which matched the decor/feeling of the restaurant, which also matched the drinks. All-in-all, a match made in heaven for us. I'm so glad that we were able to eat dinner here. When I want to indulge again, I will definitely be back. La Petite Grocery is a place where food is done right!

    (5)

  • Catie K.

    Here's the thing y'all -- I ate here over a year ago and I still dream about this meal. Get the blue crab beignets, the blue crab spaghetti and the shrimp and grits. Mwah, perfection!

    (5)

  • Alyson O.

    La Petite is a beautiful restaurant. The dining area is so lovely and well lit. We started with drinks and both chose "the enchanter." This drink was great! It doesn't say on the menu, but in addition to the star anise in the drink it also tastes pretty strongly of sage. To start we had the chilled roasted beets with lump crab, pickled red onion & horseradish emulsion. This was probably the best thing we ate on our entire trip. The horseradish was just barely present so it didn't overwhelm, the crab was so sweet and I just love beets in general. We also had the blue crab and baked brie which was great but didn't wow me quite as much as the beets. We split the cheeseburger for our entree. Fries were great, as were the aioli and housemade ketchup. The actual burger itself was a little on the dry side, but the thick house-made pickles and onion marmalade made up for it.

    (4)

  • Kopfsülze R.

    Stopped in for lunch rather than going to Cafe Reconcile. The waiter said; "Pleasure" in response to anything we queried or stated. Not "My pleasure", just "Pleasure". After the 10th time it was absurd and starting to connote something else. A side pickle plate was brought out bizarrely as a first course, and they were boring. A sweet potato and shrimp bisque was featured, continuing on in the tradition of not knowing that sweet potatoes are fall food. Plus, shrimp, especially if they are wild, should be elevated with something. 'Down by the Riverside' came on the soundsystem twice in 3 songs, which was huckstery in the first instance. 2 morsels of the purported ham was in the salad. Needs to evolve.

    (2)

  • Vanessa D.

    Went here spontaneously for one of many birthday celebrations...well you know we New Orleanians don't celebrate our birthdays at only 1 venue...I was not disappointed. Had the delicious beignets and great sea bass. Beautful ambiance and it's now on my "must do" again list. Great place for a quiet dinner.

    (4)

  • Nicole M.

    We had New Year's Eve prix fixe dinner with wine pairings. The food was fantastic-- very subtle, elegant and occasionally surprising. The food is modern French/ American. Each dish is at once soothing and a little unexpected. The oysters were accompanied by potato and caviar. My dessert was an herb and satsuma pound cake concoction that didn't sound like it would work, but completely, utterly did! The wine pairings were perfect. I didn't like two of the wines on their own, but they matched perfectly when I drank them with the course! Overall a great experience.

    (5)

  • Justin R.

    I went to La Petite a few month back with my girlfriend and her mom. None of us were disappointed with the quality of food and service here! The setup is great on the inside and I love the bar at this place. I have been just for drinks, because I like the bar atmosphere so much. I cannot remember exactly what everyone had but I do remember a tuna steak and some house-made pasta. Both were very delicious! Their in house cocktails were tasty as well. I just really liked how fresh everything tasted. I believe that try and use fruits and vegetables that are in season. And I think they try and get a lot of their food locally. Overall, we have a great experience at La Petite and would return for dinner again. Also, we have the best Irish Coffees ever! hands down! Great way to end a night.

    (5)

  • Jo S.

    Lovely place for dinner; eclectic decor, tin ceilings,and location. We took a group here, had an 8:30 reservation, and were seated immediately. Our waiter was wonderful, and every dish we chose was great. The noise level is Very high on a busy night. Next time, I would probably make our reservation for 9pm, as the place began to clear out a bit after that, and we could hear each other better. Good restaurant for a group, family, or romantic dinner. We had good desserts, but were disappointed they did not offer a bread pudding on the menu. The menu does change though, so maybe on our next visit, they will offer it. Good wine selection, as well. We look forward to eating here again, on our next visit to N.O.

    (4)

  • Frank D.

    Went small and decide to share a few appetizers: Short Rib. Worth a repeat trip to New Orleans alone. Buttery with nice crispy outside. Ridiculously good Crab beignet. Nice taste of crab throughout Tagliatelle (sp?). Excellent but short rib supremes here. Service attentive and friendly, no snobbery here. Our's was named Luis. Nice selection of wines and beers, I enjoyed a Karmeliet tripel, delicious if you were curious

    (4)

  • joe b.

    We took the St. Charles street car to Napoleon and walked down to this sweet neighborhood. It took awhile (45 min from Canal) so we missed the happy hour. We'll try harder next time. Really good food--densely flavored sauces and good preparations. Nice cocktails and a good wine list. Competent service on the light side keeps it from being a five-star joint, but if I ate there a few more times and it was as good, I'd have to kick it up a star. My wife had the short-rib app and truffle-infused pasta with clams--what a deal. Both were tasty and well-balanced. I had a shrimp and sausage app with sweet corn that seemed like a fugue on gumbo, but so refined! The chicken with bread pudding and kale is amazing. I had ordered a second appetizer of sweetbreads, which came out with the main course instead of being served first. The server apologized, but served it anyway. It turned out to be an OK mistake, since the sweetbreads complimented the chicken and savory bread pudding beautifully. We had a few cocktails that were perfectly prepared, and a great dessert of pineapple cake. Worth the trip, I wish I could eat there again tonight.

    (4)

  • Jackie W.

    We had the best meal of our entire trip at La Petite Grocery. The elegant decor, great service, outstanding menu, beautiful location, and quality of the food all combined to create a perfect dining experience. The grouper was flaky and tender. The hanger steak was grilled to perfection. The baked blue crab brie was incredible. And the cocktails were off the hook! We were a party of 11 that included a couple of kids, older professionals, and some serious foodies, and everyone loved their meals. The fact that they could please such a large and varied group of people was a testament to the excellence of this restaurant. Highly, highly recommend.

    (5)

  • David M.

    It was Date Night! Yay Cousin Reina! So having had memorable Gnocchi at LPG years ago we thought we would splurge there again. The service was absolutely terrific! Our server was always around when we needed him, prompt, and never intrusive. The bar crowd at 7 on a Friday was really noisy and that detracted from my enjoyment but I can imagine others liking the lively atmosphere. The food was mostly fabulous. My sweetie had the Apple and Celeriac Salad with Bleu Cheese and the Grilled Beef Tenderloin with roasted shallot demi-glace. The salad was light and had a nice bleu cheese twang. The steak was perfectly done and the demi-glace was delicious. I stuck with small plates and I have to say the Chicken Leg Confit was the best chicken leg of my life. The Potato Gnocchi was buttery and bacon-y and I had to have a roll to clean that plate. The Fried Sheep Cheese over Pork Cheek Ragout was fine. The cheese was bland but the ragout was very tasty. I did not care for the Steak Tartare but having had it now maybe three times I think I just have to admit that I don't like it. The rolls were crusty, hot, and really great! The major negative was the LPG house cocktails we tried. LPG'S French -Pear Brandy, Champagne, sugar and a lemon twist sounds like it wouldn't just taste like dry champagne right? But it does. The Avenue - Passion Fruit, Bulleit Bourbon, Calvados, Luxardo and Orange Flower Water, shaken and served up - this was vile and mediciney. I think I'd rather have a Nyquil. Bleck. The Cosmo was pretty good. All in all it was a great date but I wouldn't try any more of their signature cocktails if I went back.

    (3)

  • Christine P.

    This is a great neighborhood place completely outside the tourist zone. Nice, cozy atmosphere. Excellent seafood and really yummy gnocchi. I had the market fish "courtboullion," which was delicious. The desserts are not to be missed either. We were hosted by a friend and his co-workers who know the chef, and we had an opportunity to hang out with him, which was fun.

    (4)

  • Derek R.

    4 1/2 stars (1/2 star deduction for noise). We have been there a few times. Always great food and service! The only downside is the acoustics. The noise levels really get up there when it gets crowded - which can be a drag when you are trying to enjoy dinner conversation. That should definitely NOT stop you from giving them a try though. It is one of the best restaurants we've been to in the city. Cheers!

    (4)

  • Rafael R.

    Deliciously prepared appetizers and meals are presented at La Petite Grocery with photographs showing historical shots of the previous businesses that have been housed in this building. We opted for a number of appetizers, as so many sounded quite delish and choose the plump and perfectly prepared ghocchi, crab beignets and short ribs. Lunch included the housemade fettuccini, apple salad and special sandwich of the day, a pulled pork style creation. La Petite Grocery is a must when visiting NOLA.

    (5)

  • michael r.

    I wish i could give half stars because i would give this restaurant 3.5 stars. The menu is very small, which coincides with the portions. The food was fresh and the service was friendly, but nothing stood out about the place--from the decor to the food to the crowd. I had a shrimp and grits entree, and there was simply nothing special about it, or any of the food i had. In other cities, i might rate la Petite Grocery much higher, but in New Orleans, where there is so much good food on every corner, I found this restaurant to be nothing out of the ordinary. it is a lovely space, and the neighborhood is wonderful, but if you're looking for a food experience, I'd look elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Latanya J.

    LPG wins the prize for my best burger experience in NOLA. I went as a part of a group, so we met up and had some great laughs. I heard that the shrimp & grits were also amazing...I think all 7 people who ate them had nothing but rave reviews. I was stilling thinking of the burger days after because it was so well seasoned and tasty. I really liked that the waiter was so helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. That was a scrumptious burger and made to my specs. I would definitely bring friends, although it is a bit far from the French Quarter. Caught a cab in, but took the Garden District Trolley back out to the French Quarter. Totally worth the trip.

    (5)

  • Melissa E.

    Some single girlfriends and I went here for valentine's dinner this year. They have a great menu with a variety of choices. They have several specials, which are written on several chalk boards throughout the restaurant. I was pleased to have a satisfying, yet not over filling meal (split appetizer, my own soup special, shrimp salad, split dessert, and a cocktail) for under $50. That's hard to do in New Orleans. It's a small french neighborhood restaurant. It reminds me of Restaurant August, but on a smaller scale. I also brought a friend here for her 30th birthday lunch. Great selections with wonderful price. I think I had soup and salad, and split dessert again.

    (4)

  • Hans T.

    In five days of dining in NOLA, La Petit Grocery was the clear winner. To be fair, we did not visit any of the super-fancy spots, but our lunch here was wonderful. The cocktails were great -- I had an Old Fashioned. All the drinks included botanicals with fascinating scents. The chicken sandwich was delightful, with fennel and gorgonzola. The burger and fries were described as the best ever. All the others in our party of six enjoyed their meals as well. Our only lament was that we did not make our way back there for dinner.

    (5)

  • Karen W.

    I would give them 5 stars based on their mojito alone. But their spaghetti with blue crab was the best lunch I had while visiting New Orleans. Cute place inside, good service. This is definitely the kind of place I would recommend to friends visiting New Orleans.

    (5)

  • Rosie N.

    This place is the shizzle! I decided to walk down to Magazine street all the way from my hotel in the French Quarter! Wow what a long walk, but it was very scenic and you really see a lot of the city this way! By the time I got to this area, I was starving and I happended upon La Petite Grocery. I remembered that I saw the reviews on Yelp, so I gave it a go. What a terrific little find. There are no tourist here, or at least not enough to notice. I sat at the bar since I was by myself and I am sure glad I did. First the bartender was a delight and the locals sitting at the bar were super friendly. Their beer selection is small - but mighty! All special craft beers and I chose the Abby Pale Ale - DELICIOUS! For lunch I ate their BLT - which comes with a fried egg! OMG - this was a little slice of heaven on a plate. Initially - before my food came out I said that I would only eat half my sandwich since I knew I was going out to dinner that night. WELL, all that went out the window once this bad boy of a sandwich came out! I ate the whole thing and even ordered a second beer! La Petite Grocery is a must!

    (5)

  • Elena B.

    Food was very good however we were disappointed with the service. Staff could have been a little nicer and more welcoming.

    (2)

  • Kevin P.

    Spot on experience. To start, the ambience was cozy yet elegant. The night started off with The Puddle Jumper. A must for those who love Bourbon. Of course, my wife and I had the infamous blue crab beignets. These were as close to perfection as it gets. I went with the speckled trout and soubise for my entree and it tasted like it was caught that day. It ended with the butterscotch pudding and needless to say ended our experience with a bang. Also, our server Kenneth had great recommendations all night. Definitely will be returning next time in NOLA.

    (5)

  • Krista L.

    This has become our favorite restaurant in the city. The food is excellent - the homemade pasta with crab is excellent (when it's on the menu) and the smore tart is one of my favorite deserts ever (homemade marshmallow cream on a graham cracker tart with chocolate ganache on top). We've had numerous meals here, including lunch, New Years Eve, anniversary or just wandering around and eating at the bar. The service has always been just right and the atmosphere is great.

    (5)

  • Jay C.

    very satisfying food; tasty and thoughtfuly, locally curated ingredients. relaxing unassuming ambiance. well-priced French-leaning wine list. need a place like this in nyc.

    (4)

  • John H.

    I've gone to La Petite probably 10 times or more now, and I've never been disappointed with the service or the food. The flavors are always on point, and the food is always cooked perfectly. We went on NYE night for the four course tasting menu and wine flight pairing, and no surprise it was excellent. Easily my favorite place in the city to eat

    (5)

  • Domenic C.

    What a great night! We went here to celebrate my girlfriends new job and a new business venture that we are starting with friends. The atmosphere was really nice and classy. I had never been in the 2 years I lived here and was super disapointed that I waited this long. Our server was knowledgeable and on the spot whenever we needed him. The food was really great also. Highlights were the steak tartare, crab beignets, burrata, Beef Tenderloin, and the star of the night was the pasta with crab. Chef has a really well put together menu with a good amount of tasty looking specials. The Desserts were great also, the financier being my favorite. Definitely be back

    (5)

  • Darrell D.

    The food was fantastic. Everything was delicious and overpriced. I had better duck breast at The Cowbell for almost 15 dollars less. But hey, it's a fancy smancy place with good food, good drinks, good service, and a nice atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Paul Z.

    Our NO native friends chose this restaurant for our post JazzFest meal this year . Great food , service and all around experience . Would highly reccomemend!

    (4)

  • Joanna G.

    Went there for a late lunch sat outside and had some wine, liked it so much that we made a reservation to come back that nigth for dinner. Love the crab beignets. great service and atmosphere. Brunch was also delicious a nice change from the typical heavy New Orleans food The fried green tomatoes with burrata cheese were to die for.

    (4)

  • Janine L.

    Incredible food and perfect service. Pasta appetizer tasted of the richest butter. Pork osso bucco was a generous and delicious dish.

    (5)

  • McLain C.

    Went here recently and after some very painful deliberation (the menu is wonderful) ordered the beet salad and the braised pork shank. My date ordered a wonderful Caesar with fried capers and the tenderloin, both of which were stellar. The beet salad was really superb. Very clean and had a nice crab slaw on top. I loved the flavors enough to order it again for lunch days later. The braised pork shank came on a bed of collard greens and field peas and had a superb brown sauce. The meat was so tender it basically fell off the bone with a couple of gentle prods. It was too tender to spear with the fork, as it disintegrated; you had to scoop it. The flavors were wonderful, for every element on the plate: balanced and delicious. It was a very generous portion as well, a beautiful dish. This was a five star meal. As mentioned, went back for lunch. The beet salad was as good as ever, but the shrimp and grits were a bit bland. That was a 3 star meal, so I put a 4 overall. Would still strongly recommend the restaurant, just go for dinner ;).

    (4)

  • Maggie W.

    I love finding places in New Olreans that remind me of a Paris bistro! I had lunch here the day before Thanksgiving with my mom and really enjoyed it. It's a bit pricey for lunch ($50 for 2), but when the food is that good it's a worthy indulgence. We skipped soups/salad and went straight to the main dish. I had the hangar steak with carmelized onions and fries and it was absolutely delicious. The steak was very tender and had an amazing gravy. My mom had the fish with rice, spinach, and sauce picant. This was also quite flavorful and light. The best part of this dish was the crab begniet that topped the fish. It's basically fried dough stuffed with a creamy crab mixture. I could have eaten 100 of them! We treated ourselves to the lemon tart for dessert. This item consisted of lemon tart, mascarpone, ice cream, and lemon curd....what a great combination of flavors!! I absolutely loved this dessert. The service was a little slow, but we were in no rush. I would definitely go back!!

    (5)

  • Roxy L.

    Went for Sunday brunch. Had a gingerbread waffle with egg nog ice cream and a Steen syrup drizzle with pecans. It was heaven.

    (4)

  • Feldman A.

    Coup de foudre at La Petite Grocery. Intimate French bistro space mixes with the contemporary casual elegance of this Magazine Street location a block away from the Ecole Bilingue and a stone's throw from Nirvana (another favorite). The lighting, the service, the drinks and the variety on the menu were all stellar. And most importantly, the dishes were each very tasty without being pretentious. Pleasing to the eye and palate. I have only good things to say about LPG. Wife had duck. I had hangar steak with fancy carrots and potatoes. Steak tartare was the share-if-you-dare app--very good also. Wife, who never had tartare, very scared of raw meat, but like raw hamburger with capers in it, but we agree cow taste better when cooked a little. The clean elegant intimacy here along with its location makes this restaurant among the city's best. A great place to impress a date. The kind of place you don't want to leave even after conversing for hours and enjoying every detail of the evening.

    (5)

  • Taylor R.

    A charming happy hour from 5:30-6:30 pm. Can't beat the $1 greyhounds and other drink specials. Love this place and look forward to having dinner there.

    (4)

  • Judith K.

    This place wasn't badly priced for the classy feeling in the restaurant. I have been converted to being a fan of egg in a blt sandwich - I really want to try it at home one day. The bread was a little too buttery/soggy, but it was still really good. however, the lobster beignets were the bigger hit between me and my boss - the sauce wasn't too heavy and the mayo wasn't too heavy on the filling with the lobster, which made the lobster taste that much lighter. Want to come back.

    (4)

  • Susan W.

    We enjoyed fabulous service and brunch in the wonderful space. EVERYTHING waz just right from the steamed milk for our coffee to the crispfried green tomatoes. My paneed chicken was perfectly cooked. Although we didn't sample any, the specialty drinks looked creative and the bar very fetching.

    (4)

  • Lucy G.

    Normally, I can't afford to go to really fancy places... you know, white linen table cloths, waiters all dressed up... the kind that usually breaks the bank. However, this was a special occasion- a staff lunch meeting- so I didn't have to pay, and the tab was on my office. Thus, we pretty much ordered what we wanted. (sweet) (So I don't actually know what the prices were, but it was probably around $15 an entree) The place is really elegant, but small. The tables are a bit close together, but the food makes up for it. Our waiter was precious and very attentive. Extremely GOOD service. I started with a rich butternut squash soup, which was spiced just right... not too sweet, a little pepper for some kick, a butternut squash base with creme fraiche that made it almost too rich to finish (and by almost, I mean I ate every last drop), topped with caramelized pecans and slivers of green onions. Perfect. (price? around $8-$9 a bowl, and it's a lot) For my entree, I had the Roasted Vegetable Sandwich: Sweet peppers, roasted tomato and eggplant on toasted ciabatta bread spread with aioli and topped with goat cheese. It was very fresh tasting, and too big to finish (I had half). It was served with a side of fries that were awesome.... had some kind of herb on it that made it more flavorful than regular fries, and served with a thick zesty ketchup. Other people ordered the pulled pork po-boy on special Vietnamese bread or the cheese burger, smothered with Gruyere cheese. Both served with fries on the side. Everyone drooled a bit while they ate. :-) Already feeling like I couldn't possibly fit any more food in my system (and with a nice take-home sack with my leftover sandwich), we ordered hot coffee and perused the desserts. (When in Rome...) We ended up ordering a cheese platter that came with some marvelous bleu cheese and havarti (I think it was havarti... some mild white cheese) with toasted french bread and an apricot chutney. The chutney complimented the tangy-ness of the cheese really well. Not to be outdone, we also ordered the gelato trio, with one scoop of each served in its own tray: rich chocolate gelato, mango sorbet (FAVORITE!), and banana gelato with hazelnut. FOODGASM. I left feeling 20 lbs. heavier, but completely satisfied. That is RICH. Was not too crowded during lunchtime (I think they just started doing lunch there) and had great service. Takes cash/credit card. Would I go there again? Yeah, totally.... on someone elses tab!

    (5)

  • Noelle F.

    This was the first restaurant we ate at when we arrived in NO for a long weekend and it was definitely a hit. We were there celebrating my husband's 30th birthday, and it couldn't have been better. We arrived 30 minutes before our reservation and we were seated right away even though the restaurant was quite full. We had the blue crab beignets as an appetizer -- they melt in your mouth and an evening special (can't remember the name) with pasta and turtle - delish! Our entrees included the paneed rabbit, shrimp and grits and the seared duck and blue crab au gratin (which is ridiculously delicious!). Everything looked beautiful and tasted amazing. The portions were perfect as well and we still had room for dessert, which included the pineapple tarte tatin with coriander ice cream, a root beer float made with the local Abita root beer, creme brulee and berry financier with olive oil ice cream (our favorite). I highly recommend checking this place out!

    (5)

  • Momo S.

    Was way too pricey for the food. Got a waffle which was hard as a rock and way too sweet. The french fries are good but why spend $10 on fries?

    (2)

  • gala D.

    Ate here last night. Beautiful place, nice lighting pretty bar. We were seated immediately for our 8:45 reservation. The dinning room was pretty full when we arrived. Our server came to the table immediately and introduced himself, poured water and gave us our menus. When he returned we ordered our wine, the app, a dozen oysters and our entrees. We sat and chatted drinking our wine about 15 min in I asked what the holdup was with the oysters surely the kitchen can shuck a doz in 15 min, my 9 year old nephew can do that! We were told that the kitchen was a little backed up as they shuck the oysters to order not in advance of the order. 15 min later, the oysters showed up. The save is that they were amazing! The mignonette sauce that they serve is great and made me forget how pissed off I was at having to wait a half hour for a dozen oysters in NOLA. i had the wedge salad which was good and the hangar steak which was very tasty. My husband had the courtbouillon which was fantastic, although a bit too spicy for me. We also ordered fries. These were amazing!! Tasty, perfectly fried, real potato, not frozen. All in all it was a great meal. Just don't order the oysters unless you are patient.

    (4)

  • Karen S.

    Had dinner at La Petite Grocery last Friday. The atmosphere is excellent. One of the best in the City. Service was exceptional. Food was great. This is the second time I've been. First time was a couple of years ago. Glad that the quality continues to be excellent. Also, we parked in their parking lot across the street. They gave us the code when we called to make reservations. One of the things that I love about La Petit Grocery is that they never try and rush you out the door. This is a great place to go and visit/dine/drink with friends.

    (5)

  • Mark D.

    Had an excellent meal and great service from the bartender, Christina, on a hectic Sunday night. The food was excellent and - despite being SUPER busy, the bartender took time to be sure we had everything we needed and treated us like kings. We'll be back! Celebrity sighting - Brian Batt (local buy) form Madmen at a table nearby.

    (4)

  • Susan G.

    After reading other reviews, I was excited to try this restaurant while in New Orleans. Unfortunately, it did not live up to it's 4 star rating. My friend ordered the hangar steak - it was so salty, she found it inedible. My cheeseburger was fine - I expected a much better burger. Our waiter was inattentive and lackluster. I had ordered a side of fried green tomatoes which he didn't bring until we reminded him - the tomatoes were somewhat soggy so perhaps it had been sitting in the kitchen for a while. All in all, a very disappointing dining experience.

    (1)

  • Daisy C.

    Beautiful restaurant, Tiffany lamps, gorgeous wood bar, excellent service. Try the delicious steak tartare with a little quail egg on top, mouth-watering blue crab beignets, sheep's milk cheese with unbelievably good pork cheek, scrumptious paneed rabbit and yummy burger. Top it off with a French martini. You'll thank me later. :)

    (5)

  • C C.

    Friends and I dined at La Petit Grocery earlier this month. It was recommended by the chef at Patois, a restaurant I also highly recommend. Writing this review is painful because I'm remembering what I ate, I want to taste it again and am sitting at a computer 900+ miles ago. Just order away and eat. Try it all. Everything we ate was dynamo. Don't miss the blue crab beignets or the tagliatelle. They're crazy awesome. The cocktails were fine also. The Bee's Knees was tasty if you like lavender. The only drawback to the place was our waiter. After ordering we told him we'd take the food as it was ready. We were famished but not obnoxious in our request. His response, "Well, this isn't a fast food restaurant." Had there been a 'be nice or leave' sign in the place, I would have pointed him to the door. But, back to the food, it was incredible. As my friend, who's also a foodie, said, "I traveled to India and loved the food. Then I went to Mexico and was surprised to like the food there even more. But this, this is the best food I've ever had."

    (5)

  • Melissa C.

    The meal was amazing. We started with a beet salad and steak tartar. The beet salad was tangy and was amazing as a starter. The steak tartar was good but not notable. We decided to order one appetizer and two entrees for our meal; which included the beef brisket, potato gnocci and hangar steak. The beef brisket with ginger and pickled cucumber was amazing as was the potato gnocci in a cream sauce with truffles and the hangar steak with sweet potatoes and caramelized onions. For desert, we had the s'mores tort. Again another amazing course. If I had to have one complaint, I would say that it was that they only had regular brewed coffee and no espresso but other than that the meal was exquisite.

    (5)

  • Mardi C.

    wonderful lunch here. we sat outside, and enjoyed some of the nice fall weather. our waiter, was very informative, and fun. lobster beignets... light, crisp, airy, and tasty! crabcakes with fennel and blue cheese cole slaw, was perfect. hangar steak, very tender, and the fries yummy the beet and coleslaw, sweet I will be back to this wonderful spot, it was a delight.

    (5)

  • Allison R.

    Too expensive for what you get. I really don't understand what all the hype is about. Nothing was without a cream gravy or smothered and covered in cheese (lactose intolerant!). They were offended when I asked for my sandwich without cheese on it. I'll take my anti-milk self elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Alexis C.

    My husband and I had a very pleasant meal at this restaurant last Friday evening. The service was very good and most of the food was excellent. I give this place only four stars because some of the food did not live up to the hype. For starters we had the crab beignets. They were good, but not amazing. I think I expected more, since the waiter said it was their signature appetizer. For dinner I had the Gulf Fish and my husband had the rabbit. Both dishes were very good. We also had a side of fries and they were amazing!! Bread at the table was good and the wine selection is nice. We had some chocolate thing for dessert which was nice. The waiter and rest of the restaurant staff were very good and I love the cozy yet refined atmosphere of this restaurant. Though the food was very good, it was not excellent. The service and atmosphere of this restaurant are excellent.

    (4)

  • Kimberly A.

    This is the place to go for a romantic dinner with your loved one. Really enjoyed the blue crab in brie appitizer. The food was most excellent. The wait staff was attentive and very knowledgable about all items on the menu. A+ in my book

    (4)

  • Carol M.

    Just returned from NOLA during Jazz Fest weekend and I must say t hat I was giddy with anticipation to eat at La Petite Grocery. I research and research and research restaurants to no end when I travel because I want to have an awesome culinary experience in whatever city I travel to because I am a true believer that the food is a big part of the culture, so have the best food to experience some of the best culture. After a TOTAL bust at Mohany's for po-boys at lunch, I was really looking forward to a great dinner at La Petite and we were not disappointed. First of all, I had originally made a reservation for 3 but our hosts' plans changed and they were able to come after all. So, Friday afternoon, even though it was Jazz Fest weekend, they were fully booked and we had just added a baby, they worked some magic and gave us a table that not only worked for our bigger party, but was very comfortable. Our waitress was awesome...very courteous, great personality, very knowledgeable of the food and wine and was not shy to give us her honest opinion about the food when we asked for her recommendations. So, gnocchi and blue crab beignets for our apps. The gnocchi was AWESOME. Excellent flavors, deliciously done. I would LOVE too see what it would taste like if the gnocchi had been pan seared a little to give it some crispness, but they were amazing nonetheless. And the blue-crab beignets? Oh. My. DELICIOUS. The beignets were STUFFED with nothing but deliciously cooked blue crab meat and nothing else. Not a lot of sauce or vegetable filler, all crab meat and the remoulade was perfection. My daughter had the handmade tagliatelle app for her dinner and it was delicious. The ribbons of pasta were fresh and delicious with a light sauce with fresh shrimp, black eyed peas and edemame. Very good and so light and delicious. The only down was they only gave 4 ribbons of pasta. I know its an app, but there was a ton of peas and beans and a good amount of shrimp, almost like the pasta was not the highlight but more of an accompaniment? My friend and I both had the shrimp and grits and they do it RIGHT. It was delicious and flavorful, excellent stock to highlight the grits and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. My girlfriend had the fillet and stated that it was the best steak she had ever eaten in her life. My friend tried a bite and it was so delicious, she ordered one to go for her husband to have. When he had some later, he texted, "That is one fine piece of meat!" Dessert was good, but nothing spectacular, we even had the s'mores tart and it was good, but just good. Overall, an amazing experience. Lovely food, incredible staff and we will most definitely be back.

    (5)

  • vanessa m.

    We loved this restaurant! One of our best meals in New Orleans, by far. We had the short rib app to start. WOW. Soo small, yet packs a PUNCH! I followed with some small plates, lobster beignets-OOOH! and a crab cake. Crab cake was really good, but I like a more traditional preparation. My husband had the paneed rabbit. This was a first and Oh was it good! Thumper is Damn tasty!!!! I would eat here every day if I didn't have to fly 3 hours to get there. Please go as the dining room was relatively quiet on a Thursday evening. Put it on the list.

    (5)

  • Dan C.

    BLUE CRAB BEIGNET. Provoked an involuntary noise. It's part of the Gulf Fish entree and it was so good, along with everything else ordered that night. This is definitely becoming a new must place for friends in town, special occasions, etc. One of my big beefs with the NOLA food scene, as great as it is, is how it is so skewed towards super expensive places you have to get dressed up for or else down home comfort food places with a big gaping hole in between. This place is a great in between - really beautiful dining area, white tablecloths, but still casual and approachable. Everything tasted great. The apple and celery salad was inventive and delicious, the gulf fish as mentioned, as well as the duck. Service was great. Will be back.

    (5)

  • James T.

    First, I'd like to commend our server. Before we arrived I'd let the restaurant know it was a special occasion for us and that my wife was gluten-free. The server knew the menu very well, was extremely helpful with the gluten issue, and was extremely friendly yet appropriately professional. Top-notch. My only complaint would be that the pricey special-entree fish portion was extremely tiny. BUT our server claimed to have thought the same, and she went directly to the manager who came to the table and promptly took care of us--no questions asked. It's a beautiful room, an eclectic menu, excellent wine list, and in a great location on Magazine. I'd recommend it to anyone who is looking for a creative twist on Southern/New Orleans fare. We'll definitely go back.

    (4)

  • Jon'i B.

    One of my favorite places to eat. i have to admit i liked it better with the previous chef however. the place has abundant charm, almost feels like you are in Paris. the wait staff is very very nice. You really need to make reservations especially on the weekends. (a great date place). i love the duck and the tuna when they have it! Reminds me...i havnt been in awhile, i'll have to change that!

    (5)

  • Sara H.

    An afternoon straight from a storybook, complete with beautiful watercolor-painted skies and sunbeams, was had on the porch of La Petite Grocery. The ten-or-so items on the menu were each so tempting with their mouthwatering descriptions and visual displays present on other diners' tables that we had trouble ordering lunch. After several minutes' internal debate, we made our selections and were soon satisfied after a meal of shrimp and grits, fried chicken sandwich, and lump crab spaghetti. The shrimp and grits were appropriately buttery and satisfied a days-old hankering for this Southern dish. The fennel slaw on the fried chicken enhanced the expected flavor of the protein. And apparently the spaghetti was too goo to share. I look forward to another meal, adding to what may already be a great day.

    (4)

  • D C.

    My husband and I went there for dinner and were not impressed. This restaurant has received so many great reviews, but the pork was dry and not very flavorful. The service was good. There are so many other great restaurants in New Orleans to try, and I will not be going back to this one.

    (2)

  • Ally B.

    I met an old friend here with great anticipation of an unforgettable meal. We were seated in the window for lunch. We ordered the crab beignets, having read enough to surmise this might be the best dish there. It is. My friend wanted the fried green tomatoes, which were undercooked and tasteless, topped with tasteless cheese and dried out prosciutto. We also had a special, two small raviolis with a crawfish or two inside, topped with andouille (yes, Virginia, $12 for two raviolis and not more than .5" slice of andouille atop the smallest bite of crawfish in pasta I've ever seen). The best thing about this dish was the browned butter in the bottom. Finally, feeling disappointed ($60 into the meal, the best thing is 1.5 beignets each), I ordered the crab and brie gratin. It does not come with any kind of rounds or anything although it resembles a dip--we asked for a couple more of the small, yeasty biscuits we were served after ordering. The gratin was rich but again, not as good as the beignets. I ordered sparkling water and was served WARM water--I had to repeatedly ask for ice and more of the water. For dessert, I ordered the chocolate caramel torte and my friend ordered the cornbread with peaches, toasted almond slivers and olive oil ice cream. Odd as it sounds, when mixed together, this was awesome. As was the torte. Not Emeril's banana cream pie good, but acceptable and not overpriced like the appetizers. As far as libations, I had a $10 glass of Rose sparkling wine, so I can't comment on some of the unique cocktails. All in all, for $105 lunch consisting of bites of food, all but the fabulous company and the remarkable crabmeat beignets were a tad disappointing. Diners who mention the small sizes are correct--the prices are simply too high for the small portion sizes. Please note there is no parking provided for lunch, I know not why. I don't think the place can ever be dressy if manned with staff adorned with full-body tats.

    (3)

  • Melissa B.

    Maybe we had an off day or maybe it was my first meal after Stella! But i wasn't super impressed by this place. We went for lunch & there were several open tables, we were sat immediately by the chipper & friendly hostess who thanked us for coming in . And then we sat. A less than friendly waiter came by to offer us water, we ordered & received our water said someone else would be by shortly.. then we sat. ..we sat & chatted.. we sat & drank our one glass of water ( they hid the bottle for some reason around the corner ) .. we sat and talked about how freaking hungry we were. I'd say a good 15-20 min went by. The hostess came by & asked if we had seen anyone .. we said we had received water & that was it. If I hadnt' wanted to really give this place a try & wasn't really hungry , I would have cut my losses & left. Another 5-10 min went by and a server came by.. and she acted almost put off -like i was intruding on her other pressing business. There was no mention of , I'm sorry you've been waiting .. no smile , nothing . Seriously, a smile could have pretty much changed how I felt up to this point.. but nope - I'd say there might have been a slight change in facial expression but no smile & I dont' think this was the fault of botox. She just asked if we wanted a cocktail.. I politely replied, no thanks we'd just like to eat. I had the beet salad w/ crab , it was very good. it was pretty light on the crab for the price - followed by shrimp & grits. I LOVE shrimp & grits eat it often & have tried all different varieties .. this one was just OK. I probably should give them another chance, but with so much excellence in NOLA I probably won't. I felt the entire time that I was intruding on the servers day & it made me awkward. We just left there feeling blah.

    (2)

  • Leilani R.

    The food here is absolutely delicious and the servers are happy and friendly. This is one of the better restaurants in New Olreans.

    (4)

  • gerald s.

    We spent 5 days in New Orleans last week, and can honestly say this was one of our most enjoyable meals. We have eaten at Commanders Palace, Arnauds, Emirils, etc but this is truly a neighbood jem. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The service lacked a bit of attention but won't hold that against the restaurant. Would highly recommend it!!

    (5)

  • Deth T.

    I went here to celebrate the last night of my boyfriend's parents in town. We were a group of 6 and made an advance reservation, important as I am a vegan and we wanted the kitchen to be prepared. Upon being seated we ordered our first round of drinks, and then placed our dinner orders. The server showed muted surprise that I did not want an appetizer/starter course, and I said I would surely be satisfied with my main course as the kitchen already knows about my dietary situation and surely will present me with something appropriate. In hindsight I should have tried to place a first-course vegan order as the "entree" I was presented with was about the size of a small tin of cat food. It was a good thing I'd ordered several heavy dark beers in the run-up to the serving of entrees, as these tasty beers (from Portland, ME) easily comprised the main bulk of my calories consumed for the evening. Now don't get me wrong, I was served a delicious vegan entree, which I appreciate. However, apparently the kitchen at La Petite Grocery thinks as a vegan I have a stomach that can only accommodate about 4 ounces of food at a time. Just because I'm a vegan doesn't mean I don't want to eat normal size portions! Considering the expense of this meal I left rather hungry and unsatisfied; upon return home I quickly scarfed down a burrito to quell my rumbling stomach. Everything else about the experience was great: the service was fine, the atmosphere lovely, the company present enjoyable. I just wish my vegan dish had been hearty and filling. And no, I'm not an overweight vegan that needs super-sized American portions and subsists on junk food; I very much appreciate and prefer reasonable portion sizes in restaurants. Lessons learned: Make the kitchen at La Petite Grocery prepare two courses for you if you are a vegan! Otherwise expect to imbibe the majority of your calories and go home hungry. A reputable kitchen should be able to prepare an appropriately-sized vegan dish that doesn't make you feel gouged when you see its price on the bill. I was super disappointed with this "fine dining experience" and will probably never return by choice.

    (3)

  • David R.

    I'm writing this review in lieu of filing a claim for false imprisonment. I've been to La Petite Grocery twice. The first time I found the food to be mediocre and the service inattentive. My second visit was worse than the first. The service was extremely slow and the food was cold when we finally got it. It's a shame such a nice looking place is managed so poorly.

    (1)

  • Alyssa G.

    La Petite Grocery was on my list ever since Top Chef New Orleans. I'm probably one of thousands who added it to the list because of the show, and I was happy to see that several reservations were still available. I received a confirmation call a day before the reservation, where they provided the code for the parking lot gate. We did have a car that night in NO, but didn't need to use the lot, we found a spot right outside. The overall experience was good. Service was professional (although we were served by 3-4 different people, so it was hard to keep track of who we needed to flag down), ambiance was relaxed but upscale. Most patrons seem to be locals, and dresscode is business casual to dressy. Cocktails are delicious. I'm usually not a fan of bourbon but decided to order a Bee's Hive, which has bourbon in it, mixed with grapefruit juice, honey and bitters. It reminded me of a whiskey sour. Blue Crab Beignets were more creamy than we were expecting, but delicious. Beware of the rich flavor, I was only able to eat 1 or 2 and had the rest put in a to-go box. The pastas we ordered were alright (not Flour + Water caliber, for my SF readers). The turtle bolognese was good, I was expecting more of a wow factor. The handmade papardelle with lamb was a bit disappointing, not a combination of flavors I liked. The standouts of the meal were the desserts, 100%. Butterscotch pudding has a special place in my heart. A server also presented us with a complimentary creme brulee. Ahhh thank you!! I'd recommend trying La Petite Grocery, but maybe not the pasta dishes.

    (4)

  • Abigail R.

    I was riding solo for brunch on this particular Sunday. I was dying to try their blue crab beignets. I must admit, I love this fried dough trend of this beautiful city. There is a reason the chef earned a spot on Top Chef and that these are one of their top sellers. They give you five super light and fluffy golf ball sized beignets. The crab stuffing inside is so creamy it's almost a crabby béchamel sauce, except for the chunks of blue crab. The chives and creamy cheese added a great rounded flavor and a perfect amount of saltiness. And that little ramekin has a malt vinegar aoili. The tanginess complementing the sweet fried crab flawlessly. I certainly didn't need to keep eating too much. I wanted to try a few more of their apps and entrées, but I was stuffed. I simply went with grits and two fried eggs. These were my favorite grits in New Orleans - stone ground with some butter and chives. Yum. The eggs were fresh and perfectly over medium. Thank goodness for this reservation; I love love love the Garden District. Get there during your trip - even if you spend all of your evenings on Bourbon Street.

    (5)

  • Robynn M.

    Believe everything you've heard about how great this place is. On our recent trip to NOLA we spent a fair amount of time noshing up and down Magazine Street but saved the date to make sure to lunch here. We shared a sumptuous beef short rib appetizer; falling apart in all the right places but with a crispy outer crust to die for. The generous chunk of beef was served atop some freshly pickled carrot and cucumber reminiscent of the best homemade kimchee you've ever had, tangy but with a little heat and crunch. I was eating light and got the apple celeriac salad with bleu cheese and pecans, and a side of charred broccoli in a vinagrette for my main. My girlfriend got the shrimp and grits, which she had been waiting for all week. Upon seeing my face after tasting it, the couple at the next table also ordered it. Deeply buttery and creamy, loaded with large shrimp, it was easily the best I've ever had. We did not sample any desserts this trip, but were witness to some decadent creations coming out of the kitchen tang made it hard to say no. While many NOLA restaurants are over hyped, this is not. Take the street car down St. Charles to Napoleon and then take a couple blocks garden district stroll to complete the experience.

    (5)

  • Nancy B.

    Had the pork loin special with braised red cabbage and it was delish! Also had the roasted Brussels sprouts-even if you think you don't like 'em try 'em anyway. Service was slow to start and the bartender gave our Brussels sprouts to one of his customers. Despite a slow start our server really stepped up and got his game on. He was delightful and very attentive once the meal got started!

    (4)

  • Mary M.

    Delicious food but DO NOT GO THERE HUNGRY ! I realized the petite in La Petite is about the portions. The short ribs & crab beignets at $ 30 combined offered 4 of us one bite each , very good but not enough. The entree of beef tenderloin was delish although again a small portion. Of course I would rather quality over quantity , but we talked about driving through a fast food drive up after the meal. Just way too tiny portions for a $200 bill The ambience is very good , cute place and our server was great.

    (3)

  • Cecille R.

    I am proud to call New Orleans my "hometown" and , surprisingly, have never been to this restaurant in all the time I lived here. We stopped in for lunch recently since I was in town visiting family. It was me, my sister and her 2 very young daughters (3 and 1). My sister made reservations but looks like you could easily just walk in. I wouldn't chance it for dinner though. It's very much a nice sit down place and yes, a bit swanky. I was in no way dressed up. I actually had just taken a flight in that morning so I wasn't dressed to impress. But that seemed to be ok. There was a mix of dressed up and casual so I didn't feel out of place. The menu had a mix of appetizers, sides and entrees. We decided to go the appetizer route and share dishes. We started off with the French 75 crafted cocktails which were a mix of champagne, lemon, sugar and probably some other liquor which I can't recall. It was very citrusy but with a bubbly kick! We ordered the following for appetizers: Blue crab beignets with malt vinegar aioli- one of my top 2 appetizers. It was melt on your mouth delicious. And had an oozy center with bits of blue crab. Ricotta dumplings- my other favorite. The dumplings were little pieces of heaven aka doughy goodness. There were generous pieces of lobster and field peas. Braised shortrib- my sister's choice and she raved about. Since I don't eat red meat I will take her word for it. I did try the pickled cucumbers and they were outstanding with the cilantro. Baked macaroni and cheese- they were just ok. Underwhelming and bland. I would skip this and get another of the first 2 I listed. The service was good. Our waitress was more than accommodating bringing out lemonade for my niece and boxing up our leftovers. It is very expensive ($12-15 for appetizers) so check the menu online before venturing here. Probably not for someone on a strict budget. Unfortunately there was no sighting of Top Chef contestant, Justin Devillier, but there's always next time right?? :)

    (4)

  • Sabrina T.

    Went here for dinner on vacation and it was excellent. The space itself was great, high ceilings, well spaced tables, low lighting and it was not noisy. My friends and the boiled peanuts ( special side for the day) as an app. They had the crab beignets and raved about them. I had the clams special and it was divine. My rabbit was delicious and the butterscotch pudding was a great dessert, not too heavy but a great southern classic flavor. Overall, great dining experience.

    (5)

  • Fabien W.

    We firstly intended to get to the upperline restaurant, a couple blocks away, but it was of course closed.. So we ended up there, by pure chance. The food was really awesome, from appetizers to dessert. For appetizers, we had the crab beignets, super tasty and really filling. Then shrimp and grits and shellfish stew, also very good. For dessert, we had the buttermilk scotch pudding, awesome as well. I also particularly appreciated the cocktails sélection (much more diverse than the classic mojito french 75 etc). And the barmaid put a lot of attention on it. To summarize, one of the best lunch we had in out 5-day trip to NOLA!

    (5)

  • Danyelle T.

    The blue crab begniets and the shrimp and grits were two of the best things I ate while on vacation in NOLA! So fresh and delicious. The flavors were amazing!!!

    (5)

  • Tajira M.

    Every experience I have here has me planning my next visit. With my cousin in town, I just had to take her to the home of the blue crab beignets. As much as I'd like to keep them all to myself, these beignets just have to be experienced. Crisp and hot when delivered to your table, when you cut them in half you see beautiful crab with a light sauce. They're served with aioli and a slice of lemon. Beware, one order is five beignets, and you will be fighting for the last one. We ordered the pork belly starter as well as the pea soup with smoked bacon. The pork belly wasn't our favorite - it was a little dry, but the soup was smoky, complex and velvety. Perfect. For entrees, I ordered the flounder special, which was served with sea beans and fingerling potatoes. I found that the brineyness of the sea beans overwhelmed the flavor if the fish, but the meal was still tasty. My cousin ordered the roasted chicken, which had the most flavorful skin-on chicken breast I've had in a while. Served over a special take on stuffing with Tasso, I can see myself sitting at the bar ordering this. When you can't decide, go chicken. We ordered the black truffle bread pudding for a side. Super savory, earthy, eggy -- the pudding was lovely. Almost too much as a side, but we thoroughly enjoyed it. No room left for dessert, but we should really go back to try them out. From previous visits, I highly recommend the shrimp roll special, any soup they have, the grilled octopus, and the fresh spaghetti with blue crab. See pics.

    (5)

  • Haeden G.

    Always amazing! We got the asparagus with goat cheese and lemon butter and it literally melted In my mouth. I got the steak tartare for my entrée and it was pretty good but a little too rich. That's my favorite food so I'm a steak tartare snob. The cocktails were also great as always. They really put a lot of detail into their signature cocktails so you must try when you go!

    (5)

  • Jordan A.

    The food was 5 stars, only reducing one due to small portion sizes (as can be expected at a high end restaurant. The chocolate cheesecake is one of the best desserts I've had. The gumbo was great, but nothing extraordinary compared to all of the other good gumbo I tasted in New Orleans. The blue crab spaghetti appetizer was very briny, and had a unique flavor. I enjoyed it very much. Expensive bill, but well worth it.

    (4)

  • Amanda S.

    Literally took the rental car from the airport straight here. I have been three times, once for dinner and twice for brunch. Everything is superb. Let me begin with the Big Red Hammer. This is a bloody mary on steroids. It comes in a mason jar, with a fork. Because it is a MEAL. The crab beignets are heavenly. Usually by the end of these two things I have no room for my excellent entree and I get it to go. BUT, the butterscotch pudding is TO DIE FOR and should not be missed.

    (5)

  • Ronnie E.

    Drinks were good, but every dish that I tried was pretty average. I had heard great things and will give it another shot. May have been an off night.

    (3)

  • John L. H.

    La Petite Grocery is as good as all of the stellar Yelpers who came before me make it out to be. No matter what others may claim, New Orleans, Louisiana is the best city for food on the planet. We do things differently here. Often times our conversations, and lives, revolve around food. That may seem odd to outsiders, but I think locals will understand what I mean. Sometimes a good restaurant is just what the doctor ordered. A great experience can turn around the most dour of moods, cheer you up when you're feeling down and, even if only for a moment, make you forget anything but that food experience. La Petite is one of those places. It is also one of the places that does an impressive, yet reasonable lunch menu. In fact, I am beginning to think that fancy places for lunch are even better than at dinner. It's less crowded, less expensive and you get the same top notch experience. My experience here began somewhat oddly. As soon as I parallel parked, I was approached by a street denizen asking me about a job. I humored him despite his obvious narcotic intoxication, but after a few minutes, I had enough. As soon as I brushed him aside and walked into the restaurant I was impressed. It wasn't over the top like some end places, but its subdued elegance immediately made me feel comfortable. This is the kind of place I would have taken my dad had I known about it back when we used to eat lunch every week. In fact, this restaurant reminded me a lot of him despite us never having visited it together. I even think part of the reason I came here was because of his influence. OK, that's enough philosophical jibber jabber. On to the food! Get the cheeseburger. I realize you're in a high end restaurant and that seems counterproductive, but trust me on this. The burger at LPG is among the best in the city. If you had told me a few years ago that I would be drooling on my keyboard over a burger topped with arugula and onion marmalade, I would have laughed in your face. A few years ago I wouldn't have even known what arugula was, much less ordered it on a hamburger. But LPG knows what they are doing. One bite into this burger and all prior burger experiences disappeared from my mind. It was that good. The ambiance, food and service were beyond compare. If you can, you need to visit this restaurant as soon as possible. As for me, I cannot wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Meg P.

    Went here for brunch this past weekend. We had a reservation, but the place was not that crowded. The saints were playing at home around the same time so that's a likely factor for it not being so crowded. As a lover of bloody Mary's, especially ones loaded with goodies, I went with the Big Red Hammer Bloody Mary. It came with two poached shrimp, blue crab meat, pickled okra and cauliflower, and olives. So basically a meal in itself. The bloody tasted great and had a good heat to it. For the entrees we got the eggs florentine and the shrimp roll. Both were very good and nice sized portions. We decided to not get the crab beignets as our drink was basically our appetizer, but everyone else dining appeared to have ordered them and they looked great. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience with good food and drinks and great service.

    (4)

  • Emma S.

    I feel completely ripped off by this place. We went for New Year's Eve, and I was shocked at how under-whelming and, well, under-filling the fixed menu was. I looked around the restaurant and thought, if I am still starving after this meal, little, 5 foot tall me, how are all these giant southern men feeling about the situation? For a place that is supposed to be one of the best in the region, it didn't hold a candle to our local neighborhood restaurants in Chicago, let alone the big names here. We spent $300 and ate almost nothing. 2 pieces of raw scallops (the alternative was raw vegetables), a few ricotta dumplings, and 3 small pieces of venison. That's what we get for $300? It was enough of a disappointment on New Years that we wished we'd stayed home (in Chicago) entirely. Maybe we would have felt differently if we had the opportunity to try the normal menu. At least then we'd be able to order something else when we ended up inevitably still hungry. But honestly, what they offered us on a special night for an insane amount of money was flat out insulting. It still makes me mad just to think about what a waste it was. Seriously, I am never one to complain about 'fancy' restaurants giving 'small portions.' I almost never eat everything on the plate, even if I love it. Portions are never a priority. But there really is no other word for this besides RIPOFF.

    (1)

  • Abby N.

    One of my favorite meals in New Orleans. So good! Appetizers: blue crab beignets - hot, oozing with deliciousness ricotta ravioli (dumpling?) - these just melted in my mouth. Definitely a dish to savor. Side: roasted broccoli - I love roasted broccoli. These are heavy on the vinegar, which I also loved. Entree: Turtle bolognese - probably the least memorable part of our meal. Good, but not noteworthy like everything else. Panéed rabbit Dessert: Chocolate torte - super rich, excellent Creme brulee Drinks: Cassius Club - loved this Blood Oath

    (5)

  • Jeff W.

    I took a $20 cab ride to come here and spend almost $200 for three people to have lunch here yesterday. I want perfect for that kind of money but i got good. The chef is from the top chef show of a few years ago which is cool I guess but this is about the food. The chef was there I saw him skulking at the bar after lunch but he was hiding so I didn't want to bother him especially since any raving would have been fake. If he asked me for an honest review I would say your place is very pretty but your service is spotty. The French fries might have been the best thing I ate today for lunch and that's not a good thing. My cauliflower had no flavor but my Brussels sprouts were so salty I could not eat them ($9 wasted). And why are you so cheap with the bread. You gave my table of three 2 pieces and we had to ask for another piece. Yikes. I just bought a 200 lunch could you be a little cooler with the bread. The apps were very good although my steak tartare was a little stringy and was supposed to have crunchy quinoa which I could not detect. The crab benets and ricotta dumplings which I tasted were both delicious. My rabbit was very crunchy and tasty but it's an appetizer portion masquerading as a refined main course. The rabbit is maybe 4 bites and the spaetzel was almost impossible to find. My son loved the turtle pasta dish but I didn't have any and my wife's lamb chop was very good but I feel undercooked. The lamb marrow reduction was the star of that plate and was excellent and savory. I think the chef should have stopped by my table to shmooze so I could have told him what a huge fan I am of his. Instead I offer this slightly more direct review.

    (3)

  • Charles H.

    JUSTIN DEVILLIER: c'mon, just look at this man's photo! CRAB BEIGNETS are a "must try" app. DO LUNCH: the menu's more affordable & less of a crowd. At LPG today, on a sunny December Thursday, James Carville frenetically devoured his USA TODAY while a few tables away Faith Hill chatted animatedly with a fellow diner. But, I was unimpressed. There was only one celebrity that I was there to ogle: owner and Top Chef contestant Justin Devillier. Ever since he first appeared on that show the US Bear community have giddily fanned themselves in lust. And, on Wednesday nights I receive countless texts from friends (successful, burly middle-aged businessmen) thoughout the country imploring me to visit the restaurant and bring back intel. But today it was not to be. JD was a no show. Fortunately I had the impeccable culinary experience that he designed to assuage me; most notably: the signature Gruyere cheeseburger with onion marmalade, house made pickles, and orange aioli. As those titilated Bears would say: WOOF!

    (3)

  • Melanie Y.

    Coming to NOLA, I didn't want to stick to just the French Quarter district, so I found this restaurant on Yelp located near the garden district. I had to order the shrimp and grits and that was absolutely yummy and done to perfection. My sister's crab benedict dish could've been better which was a bit salty for my taste. However, the best thing there for us were definitely the crab beignets! Hands down, absolutely mouth-watering delish and so much so, that I wanted to try and make some at home when I got back. I would definitely come back again if not for just the beignets themselves. The place was a bit out of the ways and at least a 10 minute cab ride from the French Quarter. We did walk back half way and jumped on the bus to take us the rest of the ways back. Service was great and the restaurant was quite roomy inside and the decor was nice. Overall, satisfied.

    (4)

  • Thrift Store Mama T.

    Just simply a perfect restaurant. I look for three things in a restaurant: service, taste of food, and ambience. La Petite Grocery has all three. The Brussels sprouts, beef tenderloin, and fries were all delicious and properly cooked. The Pink Lady Fizz cocktail was a clever twist on a classic cocktail. The service by Martha was perfect: friendly and attentive but not intrusive. The ambience was geared more towards the friendly and familial in the evening, but not so much that a business dinner felt awkward. Can't wait to go again!

    (5)

  • Krista G.

    Would give this place 10 stars if I could. It all started with a cocktail called The Bees Knees.... so yummy. My husband had the turtle bolognese and I had the beef. We also had a side of grits and broccoli which were outstanding. We sat at the bar and the bartender was awesome. She was so friendly and took great care of us. We would return to NOLA just for LPG. It really is as awesome has everyone says it is.

    (5)

  • Andrea N.

    Delicious food but overpriced. Fun combinations with a twist on tradition. Portions should be bigger for the price or lower the prices a bit and keep the portions.

    (3)

  • Jen L.

    The great thing about visitors is that you go out and eat special meals. This was my first trip back to la Petite Grocery (well besides for drinks) in several years. We had a fabulous meal. My friend & I split the special soup & salad of the day. The soup was AMAZING. It was just perfect, leek & broccoli with a little bit of cream. The salad was well balanced with greens, blue cheese & pistachios. We each had an appetizer as our main meal I had the spaghetti with blue crab. It was the perfect size and the crab was really luscious, but it was maybe a smidge over parmesaned which made it a bit salty...or maybe that's just me. This did not prevent me from gobbling it up. My friend had the octopus appetizer and said it was amazing. So we planned to be good and stop and then I heard the special dessert was a peach gallette with strawberry ice cream. And my friend ordered the creme brulee. The gallette was lovely and huge! which did not stop me from eating it all. And my friend raved about the brulee. The restaurant was pretty full as it was Jazz Fest weekend but service stayed on point and it wasn't too loud despite the happy crowds. I do have to mention that the flowers in the restaurant, on tables, the bar, the hostess station, etc were stunning, just really beautiful. All and all a great meal.

    (5)

  • Charles R.

    Beautiful decor in a cozy setting makes a great atmosphere for couples. The menu is kept small and at a very high quality and the specials are excellent. Do not hesitate to go here.

    (5)

  • Valerie N.

    Best brunch in NOLA!!!! We easily made a reservation via OpenTable and were promptly seated when we got to LP. Menus were presented and specials were doled out. I FINALLY got sweet tea, thanks to LP's iced tea + simple syrup offering - yay! I immediately honed in on the Red Hammer (omg, a bloody mary with shrimp cocktail and crab) and the crab beignets. Perfection. Love those crab beignets and the malt vinegar butter - so special! I ordered the BELT - Bacon, egg, arugula, and tomato. I wanted to change it up and got it on their brioche bun. SO DELICIOUS with that herb aioli! Truly a perfect brunch thanks to amazing food, friendly service, and delightful ambience. I will definitely come back!

    (5)

  • Lindsey H.

    Been here a couple of times and every time we go we have to get the blue crab beignets. They are Devine! Everything here is a dream! Even the burgers are like the best burgers you will ever eat. Never had a bad meal. And service is always excellent.

    (5)

  • Brandon F.

    We enjoyed our dinner at La Petite Grocery. This restaurant lives up to expectations of the New Orleans culinary scene. Sit in the bar area - we enjoyed the bar scene as a sideshow to our dinner.

    (4)

  • Matilde A.

    I have been a couple of times and their food is absolutely exquisite. Never, ever, ever had a better steak tartare, ever... and if they remove the caviar from it it wouldn't change my feelings... and I have tried steak tartare around 2 continents. And the pasta was perfect, same was the shellfish stew. Their handling of seafood, crab and delicate items is impeccable, without doubt.. A mishap with the bread (stale), when they are serving the great bread of Crescent City is unforgivable, but well, nobody is perfect, not even those pretty waitresses with their demeaning attitude.... that is what bothers me immensely of certain fine dining places, where the servers swear that they see god every day inside their walls... that is why I don't give the 5th star.

    (4)

  • patty p.

    Love, love, love this little place. Stopped in for a quick bite, I wanted to order everything on the menu but decided on the short ribs fried green tomatoes and shrimp roll. Everything was cooked to perfection! Delicious!! Staff was great, great drink selections!! Perfect place for a romantic lunch. This is a must go on Magazine Street.

    (5)

  • James O.

    This was a lovely restaurant to find, that was jam-packed busy! A little on the pricey side, this french-style restaurant offers delicious rich foods that could exist no-where else but in New Orleans. Delicious food, expert bar staff, really a treat! Reservations are suggested, but we managed to stake out a place at the bar.

    (5)

  • Mike F.

    Very, very good. - The steak tartare was perfect. Salty, meaty, with a touch of sweetness accompanied by a small amount of delicious mayo. - The grilled octopus was very nice. Tender, not too chewy, with a nice grilled flavor. - The seafood stew didn't look like much, but it packed a lot of flavor. The seafood (i.e., clams, shrimp, and crab) were nicely cooked and the broth was rich and hearty. Most seafood stews/soups I've had have broths that are a lighter. I appreciated the heavier flavors. - The lamb shank. Wow. That is all. - The dessert of the day was a panna cotta with popped rice and some kind of ginger garnish. I was a little skeptical, particularly as the garnish was purple. However, it blended perfectly. Refreshing, creamy, and rich at the same time.

    (4)

  • Pamela Z.

    Blue crab beignets were simply perfect. We had the eggs benedict, grits and roasted asparagus and a root beer float to end the perfect meal. This is my new favorite NOLA restaurant.

    (5)

  • Matt P.

    This place is way out on Magazine however well worth the trek. Especially so if you're burned out on the quarter like I am. The food is pretty rock solid. I had the pappardelle. Apparently the waiter believes they have the best burger in all of New Orleans. If I ever go back... I'd be willing to put that to the test. So...great food, ambience, and drinks. Hard to go wrong. Great place for a date or small biz dinner.

    (4)

  • AJ S.

    Buddy and I went on a voyage to the Ye Olde College Inn after the Saints game, but found out they were closed on Sunday upon arrival. Ran to Commander's Palace, and like dummies didn't know we were under dress in our jerseys. So the kind valet dude recommends another spot which of course was overbooked, and from there the hostess pointed us to LPG. Thank you, Baby Jesus! No wait at the bar? Score. Other Saints fans rocking jerseys enjoying delicious food and drink? Who Dat. Blue Crab Beignets are doughy little nuggets of cream and the most succulent crab meat. Had to try the roasted chicken in hamhock juice for my entree, which had a mild vinegar flavor to dip that insanely juicy piece of chicken with a little bit of skin. I will make this a must stop from here on out when running around on Magazine Street.

    (5)

  • Rick F.

    After living in the neighborhood almost six years, we finally tried La Petite Grocery, This is a white tablecloth place, casual dress, w/ small parking lot across Magazine Street. Sampled several different dishes & sides; all were good. Not exactly "Vrais-Francais", but good. Great waiters. Only "yuppie beer", and it's not really cold. Very overpriced, compared to area market. This one will go onto our "once and a while" list; we'll be back, but not monthly. So, "three stars" for now. . . . . . . . Rick

    (3)

  • Kelsey D.

    I don't review often but I was HIGHLY disappointed. Overpriced wine (limited list), over salted food (both entrees rabbit and scallop special), and food took forever. When we come to NOLA every meal I look forward to a new experience, and for a James Beard associated establishment I would have expected soooo much more. Valuable stomach room taken up!

    (2)

  • Cara N.

    Went here for Sunday brunch. Was a little annoyed because I wanted reservations for later around 1130 noon and they said they only had 1030 but when we got to the restaurant there were multiple empty tables for over an hour. Besides that the food was great and loved the atmosphere. Crab beignets are amazing and they make good drinks. Overall I would definitely recommend just maybe make a reservation a few months in advance.

    (4)

  • Adam E.

    I have to go with the consensus here, the crab beignets were honestly one of the best things i've ever tasted in my life. They were perfect. Get them! The entree menu is TINY. Of course, the smaller the menu, the better the food typically. That being true, this menu was extra small. I ended up getting the burger, because it was recommend by everyone I talked to. Not the type of place you'd expect to get a cheeseburger, but it was fantastic. Perfectly cooked and delicious. The service was also great. We showed up at 7:30 on a Saturday night with no reservations and they were able to squeeze us into a table outside. Out waitress was great. I'd absolutely go back.

    (4)

  • Corey S.

    If we lived in New Orleans, we'd be here all the time. It's the only place we visited twice during a 6 day stay, and that's saying a ton - not just about the incredible crab beignets, but about the bartenders and wait staff and the vibe of the room. It's friendly and comfortable and my wife and I felt like regulars from the first visit, just having some drinks and beignets at the bar. The 2nd visit was a full dinner, with more of the phenomenal beignets, a wonderful English pea and dill salad, a very interesting and delicious turtle bolognese, my perfect chicken breast, and maybe the best dessert I've ever had, anywhere, the Basque cake with peach leaf ice cream and grilled peaches. We're not sure when we'll be back in NoLA but are definitely looking forward to another great meal at LPG. I wish we were closer.

    (5)

  • Eddie H.

    Great place. The service was professional and polite. Hats off to whomever is in charge of training. Our point server was great and the team work from there kept the service smooth throughout. The food was great.... 6 out of 6 diners were very pleased. Shrimp and grits, pork loin, fish stew, flounder, turtle, octopus.... All very good.

    (4)

  • Kate D.

    Extraordinary service - utensils and plates change after every course, split played without asking because they picked up on the fact that we were sharing, amazing attention to detail. Onto food: the salad special with pistachio was amazing and the dessert special profiteroles with lemon ice cream (house made ice cream) was to die for. Main course, appetizer, and cocktails were good but forgettable (shrimp and grits and braised rib)

    (4)

  • Viviana N.

    Great staff, comfortable place, easy to make reservations and food was very good! Worth is for special occasions!

    (5)

  • Jason S.

    Heard of this restaurant the same way most probably have. I have to say it was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The short rib app was amazing. It will definitely be a New Orleans stop every time me and my wife visit. Definitely deserves the two James Beard awards hanging on the wall. Chef Justin has great attention to detail, finesse and a damn good palette.

    (5)

  • Ernest T.

    My fiancé and I went to dinner here and this is our new favorite spot in New Orleans.The food is amazing and our server helped guide us through the whole experience. This is a must if you are a foodie, food blogger, or someone who wants there mind blown.

    (5)

  • Shaw D.

    Octopus was absolutely incredible. Usually octopus is gamey, but this was more like sausage. It was incredible. Crab cake beignets were a must to start. Ambiance is meh. Try to eat deeper into the restaurant if you can. Window is pretty terrible view. Service was spot on. Start to finish. Badass.

    (5)

  • Elsa M.

    I believe in love at first sight - at least when it comes to perfect little eateries like La Petite Grocery. Celebrating our Anniversary weekend in New Orleans (as well as a wedding of a dear friend of mine), love was already in the air when my hubby took me here for an Anniversary Brunch. Apparently my perfect hubby has already told them it was a special weekend for us, because the waiter came to the table and immediately wished us a happy anniversary which I thought was super sweet. Before I get to my outstanding meal, let me first gush a bit about how CUTE this restaurant is - the perfect amount of attention was paid to the detail and design, color scheme, and seating layout, with a nice bar bordering one side and light spilling in from the windows on two others. We sat close to the bar a corner table near the front window, which was great for people-watching. Little did I know that once the plates came out, people would be watching us instead... and for good reason. We both ordered the Buttermilk Waffles, served with cane sugar instead of maple, as well as crunchy, sweetened walnuts and a scoop of housemade ice cream. Prior to that, however, we shared some other brunch sides including delicious brussel sprouts, eggs, and my husband got bacon. Each dish was more delicious than the last, each bite more fulfilling and intoxicating. I seriously couldn't get enough! I think my ferver was apparent because we caught a couple folks staring wide-eyed at our plates as I went to town devouring my meal. One guy even winked his approval of my ferociousness. lol! I couldn't ask for a better brunch and am now very curious about their dinners. I think the next time we are in NOLA, we will have to come back at night. Highly recommend! P.S. It's perfectly located on Magazine Street in case you want to go Antiquing and shopping afterwards like I did! PERFECT weekend afternoon!

    (5)

  • Trent D.

    In a town with tons and tons of good restaurants, La Petite has maintained it's position throughout the years. Went again recently and was not disappointed. High end, for sure, so don't recommend dinner here if you're on a budget but it's also not as oppressive as a place like August or Revolution. Take your date/significant other here for a special occasion and they'll be happy that you did.

    (4)

  • Gary S.

    I read the reviews before dining at La Petite Grocery and should have paid more attention to the fact that nothing was special except the hamburger. Three of us ordered the salad special, a small bowl with spring greens, fennel and smidgen of gran padano cheese and a sherry vinigrate dressing that was tasteless (needing salt and more) for $12. The braised short rib appetizer was wonderful if getting 1oz. of meat for $14 appeals to you. The pan sautéed flounder special was a tiny portion of overcooked and dry fish with a mixture of vegitables drenched in a sauce that was OK but not special. I will say that my wife and friend ordered the shellfish bowl which was much better and more flavorful but not close to the BBQ shrimp bowl at Mr. Bs. A lot of diners ordered the $16 hamburger as we saw many go by our table. It certainly looked more filling and appealing than what we ate, and we would haved saved a ton of money.

    (2)

  • Valerie J.

    Is it possible to rave about La Petite Grocery too much? I don't think so. I went here for lunch when we were in town for my husband's conference a few weeks ago, and knew I *had* to take him and a few workmates back for lunch the next day. The first day I was walking my puppy and by happenstance lucked upon this place, which I had already read about on yelp. It was a gorgeous day so we sat outside (me and the puppy), and I ordered a prosecco. It was crisp and perfect for the day. The waiter (Adrian) was so nice to my puppy from the get go! He pet him, brought an extra roll out for him and a water bowl. I was beyond gleeful at the super attentive service - meaning not just for my puppy, but myself as well. I ordered the roasted cauliflower soup, a beet salad, and the lobster beignets, which he brought out slowly in courses so I could enjoy myself. The rolls were crunchy and nice. The soup was amazing, really! It was predominately pureed and creamy, with just a couple crunchy pieces of cauliflower, pancetta, and rosemary thrown in to add a nice surprise of flavor complexity to an otherwise monotone dish (though a good tone it was.) Flavor islands in the sea of soup. The beet salad was decidedly *not* one of the best I've ever had - and I love beets. The cheese that came atop it was good, but the beets had a strange dressing on them that made them less sweet and earthy than normal. The baby greens were tart, and while there were golden raisins there as well, for me, this dish just didn't deliver. I found the flavors combatant. However, the lobster beignets that came next reached the triumph of my first course. They look like huge hush puppies and come out piping hot! The lobster meat inside is sweet and juicy, while the exterior is as perfectly soft as it should be. It comes with a lemony sauce that is a nice touch after a few beignets have been enjoyed in their purity. When we went back the next day, I ordered the broccoli soup and the beignets again. The soup was not as exciting as my cauliflower one, but the beignets were excellent again. Almost everyone else ordered the 'fish and chips' which was a type of white fish. They all loved it, but of course this food is rich, and they thought, maybe not the best thing to eat right before a flight. Oops! The inside is gorgeous and I'd love to go back for dinner some time.

    (5)

  • Christina H.

    Amazing. Blue crab beignets are a must have. Seasonal menu items were excellent. This restaurant definitely deserves its James Beard award.

    (5)

  • george k.

    Actually, this is a 4 1/2. It was the best restaurant we visited during a short stay in NOLA. The restaurant is large but is divided nicely by posts, curtains and furniture, making it look cozier. The menu is the same for lunch and dinner, along with specials. The service is professional, courteous and very efficient. The hosts/servers are gracious, knowledgeable and make you feel at home. The best dish we ate in NOLA was here: beignets filled with blue crab with a malt vinegar aioli. Just wonderful. The shrimp and grits with bacon was terrific, as were the ricotta dumplings. The wine list is well chosen and adds nicely to the food. We enjoyed La Petite Grocery very much and will return on our next visit to NOLA.

    (4)

  • Sonia R.

    One of the best fine dining places in the city. Absolutely beautiful inside and I'm sure it's always packed on weekend nights. After reading the reviews, I noticed that many people either loved or hated the blue crab beignets. Love or hate it, this is something that is so original that you can only get at la petite. The outside is more similar to something just being fried not so much a beignet. The combination of the creme and crab inside makes it very rich. Even with this heavy cream, you can still taste the crab. Most people would probably be fine with just the beignets and a soup or salad. If you go here, it's required that you get dessert as their pastry chef is outstanding. Last time I was here, they had a coconut and vanilla ice cream with brownie bits. Very simple yet completely delicious and best ice cream I've had in a while. They also have typical favorites such as creme brulee and cheesecake which are prepared in a very traditional no frills sort of way. When it comes to their dessert, they believe in keeping things mainly traditional but having the highest quality possible.

    (5)

  • Emma H.

    Everything about this place was perfect. Shrimp and Grits is one of my favorite all time meals, and La Petite Grocery's were the best I've ever had in my life.

    (5)

  • King C.

    Love the service here. We had vegetarians in our party and the restaurant was very accommodating and made a special off the menu veggie pasta. The shrimp and grits was fabulous- not too greasy or buttery. The blue crab beignet was decadent. It's on the appetizer menu but I had it as an entree. That was certainly enough. I was told the banana waffles were heavenly as well.

    (4)

  • A R.

    Crab beignets for the win! These delicious crabby and fluffy tummies were the best thing we ate during our trip to NOLA! I could make a meal out of a few orders of these babies! Entrees were expertly prepared and plated. I had the seafood stew - subtle, light and perfect for a light supper. My boo had the turtle ragu which tasted good but we couldn't tell it was turtle! Neither of us have had much turtle in the past but we were slightly disappointed in not finding a more distinct flavor from the protein. For dessert, we shared homemade ice cream - consistency and texture was spot on and the rounded out our meal very nicely! But seriously, those crab beignets! Worth coming back just for those!

    (4)

  • tom s.

    Really nothing special here. The blue crab beignets are the only thing I would want again. There rabbit was breaded and tasted like chicken fingers from anywhere and there beef tenderloin was fine but the sides were just covered in salt hiding any other flavor. So many other places to return to and try, it will be hard to convince me to come back here.

    (2)

  • Veronica T.

    About a few days before my trip to New Orleans, I started binge watching episodes of Top Chef season 11 to learn more about New Orleans cuisine. There were a whole bunch of restaurants mentioned on the show like Commander's Palace, Bayona, and so on, but I decided to make dinner reservations here. Chef Justin won me over with his grasp of Vietnamese cuisine and his desert making skillz. I first tried making a reservation online, but there was no availability until after I was out of town. So I called and they were able to seat me at 10p. Score! We arrived and were seated immediately. We started off with a bottle of sparking water, a beer for my boyfriend, and a cocktail for me. I chose the cocktail with star anise and forget what it was called but it was amazing! The portion was kind of disappointing since it filled up like half of the cocktail cup. Not sure what happened or if it's meant to be such a small portion like that. To start, we ordered the blue crab beignets and the short rib. Both were amazing. For our main course, we shared the turtle bolognese. Good dish, interesting flavors done really well but I might not get it again now that I've tried it. So many more things to try. :) For desert, we ordered the cheesecake with cardamon and mascarpone and satsumas. Amazing. Best part of the meal was meeting and talking to the chef and getting to learn about the flavors and cuisines that influences and inspires him. He definitely knows his craft and is super talented too. At one point of the meal, he ended up surprising us with a truffle pasta dish that I think he made on the spot. Turned out to be the best pasta I've ever had and should definitely be on the menu for everyone else to enjoy. Thanks for the amazing meal, Justin and LPG team :)

    (5)

  • Aaron J.

    Very delicious meal and the employees are extremely knowledgeable and nice. Ate family style and literally ordered almost everything on the menu. I will be back.

    (4)

  • Naomi L.

    Straight up delicious. I've wanted to come here for a while after driving by countless times on our way to Whole Foods. We were finally able to stop in (not gonna lie, seeing chef Justin being on Top Chef was a huge impetus). Apps: the pickle jar is a must (makes me wonder why I don't pickle more foods at home!). The braised beef short rib was great, although I'm glad only 1 came (don't think we could have eaten more than 1 since it was so rich). Mains: braised lamb shank was amazing. Seriously. Huge portion with delicious polenta and jus. I think the bf would have licked the plate if I had let him... My pan roasted beef tenderloin was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Totally melt in your mouth. Dessert: sugar cane creme brulee is another must. Seriously, it was in the top 3 best creme brulees that I've had. We also got some sort of creme puff thing with homemade ice cream inside. Also tasty, but not as amazing as its counterpart (not really an unbiased comparison since I love creme brulee). The service matched the food, which matched the decor/feeling of the restaurant, which also matched the drinks. All-in-all, a match made in heaven for us. I'm so glad that we were able to eat dinner here. When I want to indulge again, I will definitely be back. La Petite Grocery is a place where food is done right!

    (5)

  • Danielle R.

    Probably one of the most amazing lunches I have ever had. No Joke. When I go back to NOLA this is a must for me. I'll set the stage: we were in town for a bachlorette party over Halloween weekend. We all have varying dietary needs and very different meals we enjoy. So finding restaurants is very difficult for us; however, we all agreed on this one and were able to get a reservation on a Saturday at 11:30 am. We were the second table to arrive, but we were ready to eat. Unfortunately, they only do Brunch on Sundays, I wish they would do it Saturday as well, so we were confined to their lunch menu and their 5 daily specials.I would've killed for their Bloody Mary after looking at the pictures of it on YELP! Trust me- we made do. We were here for over 3 hours! Granted we ordered in courses and ordered waters, then drinks, then another drink, then moved onto bottles of wine and champagne b/c that's how we do. Our waiter, Adrian T, was AMAZEBALLS, he was one of the best waiters we (and we did collectively agree on this) have ever had. My friend even called the manager over to compliment him on how awesome our waiter was. As soon as he walked up he just started laughing and said 'you girls are the perfect table for me' he must've seen our mischievous smiles. 5 Star rating on the waiter! The Food (see my pix too) 1) Shishitto Peppers- delicious. reminiscent of Nobu. Did I mention delicious? Definitely spicy! 2) Short Ribs- OK my least favorite thing and a VERY small portion size. Not good for sharing- The pickles; however, were so amazing we ordered the pickle jar to get more of them. Unfortunately, these same pickles didn't come in the pickle jar...which makes no sense! 3) Pickle Jar- Missing what we wanted (read #2) I'd pass on this as it was underwhelming for me, but Veggie Girl liked it immensely! 4) LOBSTER GNOCCHI aka DUMPLINGS- one of the best dishes I have ever had. The clear winner of the day. Soft and delectable, in a butter sauce, with perfectly poached lobster... I posted the same picture of it on Facebook and my friends in Florida were going bananas over it. Definitely, definitely, definitely get this dish. The surprise to it is that it's accoutrements were Lima Beans and Black Eyed Peas (Fergie, Ferg! #ohs1t) 5) Spaghetti with crab meat-very heavy dish, but since we were sharing great for one or two bites. Very tasty as well. 6) Apple salad with walnuts- Veggie girl loved this, she ate it all 7) Duck Croquettes- Was a special of the day. Came 5 to the order, perfect for sharing. 8) Shrimp 'n Grits- Smaller portion size, I felt I could've gotten a little bit more 'bang for my buck' on this dish priced around $19. It had 4 shrimp and about a 1/4 of a cup of grits. If this was the only thing I ate I would've still been hungry, but obviously it wasn't.....so I was stuffed to the gills! 9) Hamburger- Hungover girl (which one you ask is that ?)-pretty much all of us to be honest) ordered this to 'settle her stomach'. And that it did! We all had a little bite of it and all agreed it was very tasty. Even veggie girl tried it :) 10) Pumpkin Ricotta Cheesecake- The 2nd clear winner of the day. Unbelievable in texture, taste, and balance of sweet 'n salty. One fine lady, in our merry group of maids, doesn't eat sweets (Jack Pratt can eat no fat) and she helped herself to a second spoonful b/c she thought it was so amazing. Also, they had pictures of foie gras too which is my downfall...didn't see that on the menu and would've loved to have! There were four of us that ate lunch, one was too hungover to stay and had to go back to the hotel room, our bill was around $100 a head. But we left happy and stuffed! #boom

    (4)

  • Stephanie L.

    After a 6 hour drive for a business lunch... We arrived at La Petite Grocery at about 11:25. As they open at 11:30, the door was locked. We waited outside for five minutes at which point I went to the door to knock because I needed to visit the ladies room!!! Everyone inside pretended they didn't notice me as they scurried about until finally, a man came and opened the door slightly to tell me hey would open momentarily... I explained I had just driven 6 hours and would like access to the ladies room. The three men I was with were not trying to gain entry.. Just me. The man refused and told me he would let me in in "less than 60 seconds". WOW.. What the hell is so crucial you won't let a patron in 60 seconds before you want to so that she could use the ladies room???? Needless to say, the party we were meeting that chose the restaraunt was very embarrased and said...." Well welcome to New Orleans". Although the food was great, I wouldn't go back. I am from Texas and the other party we were meeting are from Mississippi ... We don't believe in treating people that way! There are sooo many good places to go to there.. I would not recommend this place... Our waiter was pleasant and accommodating... To bad the manager doesn't know how to treat people I think our lunch was about 40pp for food/ no drinks

    (2)

  • Federico S.

    at la petite grocery on a cold day in january, restaurant 60% empty, elegant, relaxed, noise level very low...civilized. service fast, efficient, polite, informed. food: elegant, clean, mild, nice presentation. portions small, appropriate for an upscale lunch. their fish stew beats any fish gumbo out there hands down, the beignets cute and delicate, the salad elegant. what you won't get here is obese, fat or sick. what i miss is a little more inspiration.

    (4)

  • Reggie M.

    My wife and I had dinner for her bday and the food was absolutely wonderful. We had the crab beignets and the mozzarella salad for starters. Then we shared the fish of the day and shrimp and grits. The menu is small but the atmosphere and quality makes up for it. We will definitely be back!!

    (5)

  • Laura A.

    On vacation in New Orleans, and being the foodie that I am - I had to check out Le Petite Grocery. Had the gulf shrimp salad, blue crab beignets and the chicken with dressing and Tasso au jus. Everything was great but the chicken was the shining star! I love love love chicken and this was one of the BEST chicken dishes I've ever had. It was boneless chicken breast - tender and ohhh so juicy. The dressing was delish as well. I'm from Miami so flavorful food is in abundance and kinda hard to impress and I left very impressed. The setting is great. Great ambience but I do have to say the seating, particularly the chairs, are a bit uncomfortable. Service is a bit slow but I believe because everything is freshly made. I will be back next time I'm in the Crescent City!

    (5)

  • Rachael F.

    Incredible crab beignets, salads, wine selection, and decor. Can get noisy and busy on weekends; we ate outside to avoid this.

    (4)

  • Lou L.

    I recently moved to New Orleans and had been anticipating my first brunch here considering all of the wonderful reviews. Well, our brunch group arrived (9 guests) and they couldn't find our reservation and instead of trying to accommodate us the manager started arguing with one of the group. After going back and forth several times the manager finally sat us in the back of the restaurant which is where the nightmare continued. We were ignored and not waited on for 12 minutes and then we went thru 3 different waitresses all the while the manager kept walking past the table and giving us dirty looks. At one point we considered just going somewhere else but decided that the food quality might redeem the bad experience. Unfortunately the food just added to the poor experience. I am a world traveler and this was the worst brunch I have EVER had. I don't know who writes the great reviews but in my opinion Le Petite Grocery has the rudest staff and sub par food. If they had been nice they would have nine new customers but now they have nine unsatisfied customers who won't be recommending them.

    (1)

  • Sarah L.

    Best meal I had in NOLA and we had some tremendous meals. Cute quaint inside, fabulous service, and every bite was heaven. Cocktails were great also. Don't miss it! Less pretentious than some of the other upscale spots and it kicked their butts!

    (5)

  • Quinn O.

    Our meal at La Petite Grocery was the highlight of our New Orleans trip! We made a reservation for a Friday evening on a Wednesday and we're able to get a 5:30 table. The service was just right. We started the meal with the ricotta dumplings, blue crab beignets, and the pickle jar---all were absolutely delicious. I was particularly fond of the dumplings as they truly melted in your mouth. Then, I had the shrimp and grits and my boyfriend had the beef tenderloin. Both were a treat to our taste buds and well balanced. As a finale, we enjoyed the butterscotch pudding. It was a delightful way to end our meal and our trip. As we left, I sent a text to my foodie parents and let them know we'd have to come back as a family soon! Can't wait.

    (5)

  • Lane C.

    My family enjoyed a great meal at La Petite Grocery on the occasion of my wife's birthday. The space is relatively small (as the name implies), but very attractive and functional. The main dining room is separated from the lively bar area. The menu offers a variety of interesting and creative dishes along with a few traditional New Orleans favorites. The crab beignets were especially tasty, but we each enjoyed our choices. We visited on a busy Friday night and the place was hopping. But the wait staff did a respectable job of providing attentive service. La Petite Grocery is a solid choice for a very good dining experience in New Orleans.

    (4)

  • Nicole O.

    Take a 10min cab to Magazine street to the amazing La Petite Grocery. The thoughtful menu caters to all tastes, and you don't necessarily have to be a "foodie" to appreciate it- although if you are, you are in for a real delight! Steak tartare, blue crab beignets, mussels on special, turtle bolognese, mahi mahi on special, beef tenderloin, stone ground grits, brussel sprouts, did I mention dessert??? We ate it ALL. Each dish kept getting better and better as they were coming out. We left stuffed and repeating to one another "OH MY GOD THAT WAS SO GOOD!!!" Easily the best meal we had in NOLA. I went with a small group on a Saturday night and received excellent service from the moment we walked through the door until the moment the hostess helped us order a cab to go back to the quarter. The server was kind, funny, helpful and knowledgeable about the items on the menu. The bar served up some of the best drinks in town (get the negroni or the french 75!) and we even went back a second night just for an after dinner drink! They couldn't have done anything better if they tried. New Orleans is a town that has amazing food on every block, and this meal was definitely the highlight of my 4-day trip! I'm still dreaming of the blue crab beignets !!!!!!

    (5)

  • Catherine W.

    I have to say what a fabulous meal and service. My second time at La Petite grocery and absolutely amazing. It is a must if you come to New Orleans. Will was a very attentive and knowledgable. Great service! I will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Hannah H.

    I had been locked up in a conference room eating bad hotel food all week so the moment I could make an escape for reality, I booked it over to this place for a late lunch. Worth the $20 cab ride to get here because this restaurant is so worthy of all the accolades. Hubby and I decided to share six apps and had the famous crab beignets, beef tartare, the daily special salad, fried green tomato with burrata, short rib app and the housemade pickles. All items were outstanding but for me the standouts were the beignets and tartare. Perfectly seasoned and not too greasy, the tempura batter was light as a feather while the crab was all creamy goodness. The beef tartare was elevated by the amazing remoulade sauce -- again, perfectly seasoned and the perfect serving side. Our service by the way was so great -- attentive without being too cloying. Finished the meal with some honey ice cream. I can see why some folks think this place is a little spendy, but imo it's worth every penny.

    (5)

  • Marc M.

    I finally got to try La Petite Grocery for the first time. My wife Brenda and I were celebrating 39 years of marriage with our children and their significant others, along with our grandson, Malachi. I must say that the food and service was top notch. Our waitress, Emma was so great to us. She is not only great and attentive, but she has a great sense of humor. I hate dull waiters. She made our first experience there fun. We had the usual small plates sharing the bites around the table. There was nothing I could have complained about. I will be back, but this time it will be for Sunday brunch. I want the over the top bloody Mary. Hey Emma, thanks for the great experience.

    (5)

  • Brooke A.

    Nice atmosphere with delicious food and great service. I definitely recommend going. Make a reservation.

    (4)

  • Andrew F.

    Admittedly I went here due to my love/respect for Top Chef as maybe the only reality show that truly cuts people for 1 mistake despite weeks of challenge-winning - but the guy totally delivered. Great service from hostess and waitstaff / crazy pickle jar that made an amazing pic / turtle bolognese (not exactly a thing I experience every week but worth consideration even if you ignore the individuality of it), lobster gnocchi (which seemed to be a Nola thing as I saw it at 3 more restaurants in 4 days), and shrimp and grits that killed all previous versions for me with the sole exception of the Peninsula Grill in Charleston SC. Just realized I transitioned from / to , as my list punctuation but you guys will have to roll with that formatting breach. Anyway - yeah it's really far away from Bourbon etc., but Le Bons Temps Roule is a couple blocks where we saw a ridiculous live show right after - so make a night of it....

    (4)

  • Dessie S.

    I went to NOLA with my husband in April and had to visit this restaurant. I went for lunch. I never order burgers, but this one sounded pretty darn good. It was hands down the best burger I have ever tasted. I also ordered the steamed clams .... they were so fresh and tasty. The grits I had to try also, they were the best grits I have ever had. I wish I knew how they made them. I think they must have cooked for hours as they were creamy and delicious with butter. I will be back and I hope sooner than later.And btw, this restaurant was WAY better than any of the Emerill places we went to. ^-^ The ambiance makes you want to stay long and linger.

    (5)

  • Richard L.

    Beef tenderloin was excellent. 2 of us had turtle bolignese but flavor was overcome by an overwhelming spice and sherry such that one couldn't appreciate the turtle or pasta Spice overwhelmed everything. Could not finish. Meal mediocre at best

    (3)

  • Cyn B.

    Fried green beans. I've had them at other places, but La Petite definitely makes the best. Being Bastille Day weekend my goal was to eat as much French food as possible (like I don't do that normally, ha!). Lilette was my first choice but I just went there not too long ago. I realized I hadn't been here since Katrina. Now was my chance! Upsides: They provide off-street parking, excellent service, and amazing food. Downside: They sat us next to the bar which about 30 minutes into our meal (just when the entrées were being served) 30-35 people descended upon the bar raising the nose level to the point I couldn't have a conversation with the person I was there with. Talk about annoying. It did not make for a romantic setting. There were several older couples who you could tell couldn't hear a thing their companion was saying. I saw one gentleman having to yell in the ear of his waitress. Get a clue!!! The bartenders seemed extremely happy that "their" drink crowd had shown up. Who knew that La Petite Grocery was on the bar hopping circuit for the rich and famous NOLA peeps! This is why I gave it only 3 stars. The food will bring me back, but next time it will be when the weather is good and I can dine outside so I can enjoy not only my food but who I'm with as well.

    (3)

  • Jos H.

    We had a delightful bunch. I had a Pisco sour, frothy and tangy served in a champagne saucer. We followed up with the blue crab beignets that were hot and cheesy and salty and tasty. The salad was flecked with nuts and creamy blue cheese, crisp radish and tossed with a bright vinaigrette. The paneed rabbit featured a variety of delightful textures though the syrup was a bit overpowering. The pistachios and honey lavender ice cream were an excellent accompaniment for the waffle which was perfectly crisp and golden.

    (4)

  • Dana G.

    Blue crab beignets!!!! Yes please!!! Sooooo good. I could eat a pound of these. Excellent service and yummy food. What else do you need?

    (5)

  • Melissa M.

    We had a great meal and service, and will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu. Hostess, bussers, and our waitress were all smiling and friendly even though we had a late (10pm) reservation. It was nice to see they were still on their game near the end of the night. The place was still hopping at 10pm on a Friday night, and is much bigger than it appears from the street. It has a warm welcoming, not at all stuffy feel to it. Given more free time and money I'm sure we'd become frequent visitors. Good selection of beers and wines by the glass, though I wish we had had more time to get a full bottle. We shared the blue crab beignet appetizer and it was the highlight of the meal. A must try!! Entrees were the turtle bolognese and the LPG Cheeseburger. Flavors were full and balanced, and the burger was still juicy at the med-well temp it was delivered (ordered a medium). A green onion aioli came with the fries and was a nice touch. Wish we would have had room for dessert, but it was late and we were stuffed!

    (4)

  • Lisa N.

    We had such an amazing dinner here! We didn't have a reservation, and it was Saturday night, so we had to wait about 30 min at the bar, but it was worth it! The staff was excellent and the food was elegant but not over the top. We highly recommend the fried green tomatoes! Soooo good!

    (5)

  • David B.

    I find it immensely satisfying when a restaurant recommendation is true. La Petite Grocery was fabulous, living up to its reputation. A Pisco Sour started our Sunday brunch. Asa northerner in NOLA, had to go with something I associate with the region: shrimp and grits. The grits were smooth and divine, with herbs, cheese and shitake. The shrimp were fresh and perfectly cooked. Ended the meal with a sweet treat: luscious butterscotch pudding. Absolutely divine! We liked the decor and the service was perfect. Knowledgeable servers, friendly, and just chatty enough to make you feel welcome. Would return in a heartbeat!

    (5)

  • Sarah M.

    I went here last night for dinner with my husband. We can be really snobby when it comes to service because we work in fine dining resturaunts. We were blown away by this place, though. I am a new vegetarian and asked if the chef could make me an entree without meat. I was expecting a roll of the eyes from our server but he was more than happy to have to chef make me something special. Everything we got was amazinggg. The ambiance was great too. Big spacious room that wasn't too packed to be comfortable at 7:30 at night. We will definatley be back.

    (5)

  • Sarah S.

    Let me start this review by saying: I WISH I HAD COME FOR DINNER. Or perhaps a big, boozy brunch where money was no obstacle. Because honestly, either of those options are the best way to truly appreciate La Petite Grocery. I came in for a quick brunch before work with some friends and right away, you're taken in by the great ambience of this place. It used to be an old grocery store, and the space is fantastic - open and bright with beautiful high ceilings and cheery decor. I'm sure it's even more beautiful at night (SEE FIRST PARAGRAPH). We weren't drinking (curse you, work!) so I couldn't sample any of their delectable looking cocktails, but their fresh-squeezed OJ was definitely that and supremely tasty. We also didn't come to mortgage our homes on brunch, so because of the high prices we didn't try as many things as I would have liked, BUT. Every bite I had was absolutely divine! In particular - the Thyme Biscuits with Meyer Lemon Ricotta, Local Honey and Strawberries. WOW. Do not miss this flavor combo! This goes down in my "Best Bites of NOLA" mental list, and is a must order if you come for brunch. I ordered their special appetizer, which was a Slow-Roasted Brisket with a Two-Potato Hash and an Over-Easy Egg ($18). The meat melted off the plate and the egg yolk over the dish made it warm and homey. The hash was pretty laughable (I don't know if 4 microscopic cubes of potato counts as a "hash"), and the portion was veryyyyyy small (even though the waitress says it's large enough for an entree - not so). My friends were happy with their dishes (Paneed Rabbit and Smoked Bacon & Egg Sandwich). I stole a bite of my friend's braised greens and biscuit, and I have to say - THIS PLACE KNOWS HOW TO MAKE A BISCUIT! It was just a plain buttermilk biscuit but it was absolutely perfect. Probably the best biscuit I've ever had (aside from the Thyme ones!). The brunch menu is deceptive, portion-wise (entrees and apps are priced almost exactly the same), and very expensive (hence no 5 stars). I definitely left a little hungry. But, you can be sure you're getting high quality ingredients and expert preparation. So, again, if you have money to spend and want something truly decadent - La Petite Grocery is your place. Did I mention you should probably come for dinner? Oh yeah. I will next time!

    (4)

  • Timothy M.

    The cheeseburgers were really out of this world and I usually don't eat burgers. The bread was nice and fresh and the margarita was tasty

    (5)

  • Laura K.

    I love this place! It will be a place that I visit every time I go to New Orleans. I had the fillet and it was perfectly cooked and it has a wonderful sauce on top. This sauce is also dripping on top of broccoli leaves which I had never tasted before but they were incredible. My son had a gourmet burger and it was like no other burger I had ever tasted. My other son had crab beniets and although New Orleans is famous for cafe Demond's these blew the others away. We each tried a different dessert we were not disappointed. Magazine Street is a new area to us, we have always stayed by the French quarter but that will change. There is shopping and lots of architecture and this amazing little restaurant. Parking is horrible but completely worth it. Have fun and enjoy!!!

    (5)

  • Liza Faye T.

    Apple & Celeriac. Blue Crab Beignets. Hand-Made Spaghetti. LPG Cheeseburger. Hand Cut Fries. Charming Restaurant. Friendly Staff. Delicious Food.

    (5)

  • Christian S.

    My GF and I really enjoyed brunch here. The blue crab beignets were light and delicious. We also shared the the beef tenderloin, which was succulent and tender. Both dishes were flavorful and unique. The ambiance was great, it used to be an old grocery store and the photos inside the restaurant pay homage to that. We took the trolley car here from the lower garden district and really enjoyed our Sunday morning/afternoon. The service at the restaurant was ok as were the cocktails which is why I didn't give a 5 star review. Otherwise, I highly recommend having brunch here while in NOLA.

    (4)

  • Maura Z.

    I was lucky enough to be taken here as a guest of Alexandra R's family for lunch on the day of our law school graduation. The food quality and presentation are phenomenal. We tried many things on the menu and nobody had any complaints. Smoked Corn & Blue Crab Bisque, Pork Belly, and Blue Crab Beignets were some of our appetizers...our entrees ranged from the Shrimp Roll with homemade Chips to the Pastrami Sandwich (which her dad, from New York, said was the best pastrami sandwich he's ever had in his life), and Chicken Fried Pork. Appetizer portions were rather small for the price, while the entrees were more generous. We tried several desserts...you must try the homemade ice creams! Things that annoyed us: We had to wait 15 minutes after our reservation time of 1:30 to be seated. It took until 2:15 to get our drinks. The waiter said "Kiddos, ill need to see your id's for the wine when the time comes." I dont get insulted easily and I know Alex and I look young...but "kiddos"? Poor word choice, man. We don't come to La Petite Grocery dressed to the 9s to underage drink 2 glasses of wine.

    (4)

  • Fred J.

    Really exceptional food and service! Will definitely go back again, and again. Just came from dinner, where I had shishito peppers with bagna cauda. Let's discuss. I've had shishito peppers a lot, and love them like crazy. The idea of adding bagna-cauda and a little cheese...look, I'm up for a challenge and this was delicious! So, so good! I also had a special, a grouper with black-eyed peas and pickled radishes. Again, almost so great that words cannot describe. My friend had the blue crab beignets and loved them. He also had the pappardelle with lamb, and cleaned that off, too. The service was really exceptional. Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Adrienne F.

    Loved it! My husband brought me to La Petite Grocery last week for a special evening out. He and I have a passion for French food and they did not disappoint. The chef has some fun with the food but upholds solid French cooking traditions that sometimes get overlooked in Louisiana - like... I could taste the fish, or vegetables or meat without overpowering heavy spices. The LPG Cheeseburger and Shellfish Stew were intensely flavorful and beautiful. I'll also be back for their Rye Wiskey drinks.

    (5)

  • Desi F.

    I've heard such great things for years about this place, and since I was late in making a reservation for Saturday night of a holiday weekend, I was pleased to see it as a choice. The atmosphere is lovely and romantic, upscale but not fussy. The service was good. They were very nice about our arriving late for our reservation because we got lost. The menu was very limited, though, and the portions were minuscule to the point of absurdity. And we were me (a woman with a normal appetite) and 3 preteens. Petite groceries, for sure. Dinner for 4 with 3 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 sides, 2 glasses of wine and 2 desserts was $185. Wow. We were so hungry two hours later we ended up at the Camellia Grill.

    (3)

  • Molly C.

    After five night in New Orleans, our final meal was dinner here. It was by far our favorite upscale restaurant we visited! The server was knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly and the food was fabulous! We shared the gulf seafood platter where the pickled shrimp was the star. Then we had crab beneigts which were decadent! I finished with the ricotta dumplings with lobster which were delicate, buttery and divine, while my husband had the seafood stew which he raved about. The cheesecake dessert was good, but not as good as the rest of the meal. As I said, this was our favorite meal in Nola and I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a high quality, upscale dining experience.

    (5)

  • Carrie A.

    This place does not need my review. Nevertheless: Go to La Petite Grocery, people. My husband and I were lucky enough to have a date night there during our New Orleans vacation, and everything we had was basically perfect: cocktails, crab beignets, lamb, beef tenderloin, and an amazing bittersweet chocolate torte with chicory ice cream. I will be dreaming about that dessert for the next decade or so. And the space is beautiful. I've seen complaints here about the prices and portion sizes, but honestly, I feel like we got what we paid for and then some.

    (5)

  • sheila f.

    I came here with three of my girl friends and I must say that this was one my favorite restaurants on the trip. The portion sizes were not large but the 4 of us were sharing plates so it didn't matter. We all had the chance to experience the flavors of each dish. Some of the favorites: Blue crab beignets - absolutely delicious. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The flavor was amazing. This was my absolute favorite dish of the night. Mac n cheese - the best mac and cheese I have ever tasted. Had a unique flavor Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin - anna potatoes, grilled rapini & bordelaise (the meat was super tender) Gulf Shrimp & Grits-roasted shiitake mushrooms, smoked bacon & thyme (the grits were most noteworthy, had a lot of flavor and an ultra creamy texture) Others dishes we had: Sheep Cheese Pirog - pork cheek, shiitake & choucroute Turtle Bolognese-bucatini, sherry, parsley & fried soft boiled egg (was not too impressed with this dish) Dessert: Butterscotch pudding - you MUST TRY!! My mouth is still watering from the memory. Cardamom-Mascarpone Cheesecake - was really good but not quite like the butterscotch pudding. Overall, a wonderful experience. I wish I could go back to try all the other dishes. If you are going for portion size, this is not the place for you. But if you are aiming for unique, flavorful dishes then this place is perfect.

    (5)

  • Travis W.

    Ah some of the best food I have had in New Orleans thus far. We had 6 people in our party. Two people had the burger, one had the rabbit, one had the shrimp and grits and myself and our other guest had the lamb. Needless to say all the plates we licked clean! Also, try the blue crab beignets they were pretty tasty. Emily our waitress was fantastic!

    (4)

  • Laura M.

    A fantastic meal in New Orleans! Creative cocktail list. Amazing blue crab beignets. Shrimp in grits was good, not great. But shrimp was perfectly cooked. Cozy dining room space and tables aren't on top of each other. Highly recommend.

    (4)

  • Gabbin K.

    "Petite" is a perfect name for this place and should be taken literally when ordering. In fact, you might want to eat out before coming here to curb your appetite so you don't leave hungry and broke at the same time. Needless to say, the serving sizes on there plates are very small, especially considering the price which ranks more expensive than any restaurant in the area. We started with the Crab Beignets and they were damn good. We ate em right up and felt naughty doing it. hehe My wife had the Turtle Pasta dish which was delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the turtle looked and tasted exactly like ground beef (not sure if that's a good thing or not). I ordered the leg of lamb which was 30 bucks for a leg of lamb which took me 6 bites to finish. I was left with a bone of lamb on my plate with a spoon of soupy polenta under it. Yes, I was let down by the lamb which surprised me because the waitress really pushed it on us. I think she gets a free drink after work if she sells enough lamb. lol I like to fine dine, but if I am going to be charged these prices (no bottles of wine under 50 bucks) then I expect much more of a "Wow factor." I also expect much better service, which was not delivered at all. I am glad I tried Petite Grocery, but I will not return here. There is just too many better restaurants in this city for the price or less. Justin Devillier will not win Top Chef.

    (3)

  • W B.

    Excellent restaurant! Great service and food. Shrimp 'n grits are absolutely wonderful and the crab beignets are to die for! Nice little bar area in the front with a wonderful bartender - wish I could remember her name. Great place to meet friends for a nice meal and conversation.

    (4)

  • Jenn W.

    One of the best meals I had in New Orleans...I am a picky eater really meat and potatoes...they made a perfect steak and beautiful potato cake then went out of the way to cook a side dish I would eat ...wonderful meal

    (5)

  • Rebekah P.

    My husband and I don't get back to New Orleans as much as we'd like, and when we do we often try to branch out and go to new restaurants. That said, we somehow end up back at La Petite Grocery on most of our visits. The cocktails are great and the food is wonderful. The service is just ok--no one in NOLA is ever in too much of a hurry--but it doesn't matter in the end. The halibut special on our most recent trip was in my top 5 restaurant meals in recent memory. So nice to be blown away by something that seemed so basic. The lobster dumplings and savory bread pudding were also top drawer. We'll keep coming back!

    (4)

  • Paige G.

    I was not impressed with this place at all. The server was not attentive, he didn't ask for our order until 20 minutes after we sat down. We also felt he wasn't paying much attention to us because we were younger and not ordering everything on the menu. In a town where there are a million other delicious restaurants you are competing with, you cannot treat customers like they are a lower class compared to others. The food was bland and the flavors all seemed to blend together into a greasy mess. The blue crab beignets kinda just tasted like deep fried dough that happened to have milky cheese and a tiny tiny about of blue crab. My friends had the salads, and they enjoyed them, but the waiter gave one a hard time when she asked for shrimp to be added. The restaurant had shrimp on the menu several times, so this really didn't seem like a major deal. All in all, they lost three people's business.

    (1)

  • Joi B.

    My experience here last night just about blew me away. I am still in a La Petite Afterglow and I just have to write about it. Others have said it before and I'll add in my enthusiasm for the elegantly cozy, romantic ambiance. It's really just right for any kind of occasion. My own was to celebrate the end of a juice fast. Or, rather, it was my friend celebrating the end of my juice fast. Ahem. I will admit to coming in with severe dietary restrictions (no cheese, no carbs, just vegetables) and while considering the temptation this restaurant will afford you, I wouldn't say this is the best place to come (the sight and smell of the different dishes coming out of the kitchen were almost too much to bear), BUT our sweet server was very helpful with the menu. I decided on the apple and celeriac salad, sans blue cheese and the buttered collard greens. My friend, knowing my love for all things pickled, asked if they could make a pickled plate for me (you'll see a variety of entrees come with something pickled). Our waitress happily obliged and out came a place with okra, cabbage, garlic cloves, onions, cucumbers and cauliflower. Wow! Each vegetable had been pickled in a different brine, offering subtly different flavors. I loved it. So nice of the kitchen to be so accommodating. The apple and celeriac salad is pure delight. It conjures up the famed Waldorf salad, but brought to an entirely new level. The apples and celeriac come finely grated, with a light vinaigrette dressing, tossed with walnuts. Even without the blue cheese, it was delectable and reminiscent of my childhood favorite salad (a Waldorf salad has chopped apples, celery, walnuts and mayo). All of that crunchiness... A pleasure to appreciate texture again, now that I'm done with a 10-day juice fast. The buttered collard greens were also pretty damn perfect. Lightly sauteed, bright greeny greens. Delicious. A note on wine: at first I ordered what I came to find out is a new addition to the menu, a Rioja. Not sure I'd recommend it (our waitress asked), though it certainly wasn't undrinkable. I much preferred my second glass of Côtes du Rhône. Last, I need to mention that dessert menu was just *not fair*. As in, every single thing seems divine on it. My dinner date played dessert roulette and received the apple tartine with ice cream. Needless to say, he won that round of roulette. I didn't taste it so no first-hand account from me. Is it so wrong that throughout my time here I kept fantasizing about what I would be ordering next time? Risotto, I'm looking at you, kid.

    (5)

  • August R.

    We ate here last night and enjoyed it so much we added another dinner here later this week with friends who are also in town. The wine list is short but good. The blue crab beignets were good and the beef short-rib appetizer was wonderful. The lamb shank was great at dinner and served another dish as lunch today. The blistered peppers were simple, flavorful and fit perfectly with the dishes. My wife had the chicken breast which was done perfectly. The waitstaff did a great job also. The only minus was when another couple took the cab called for us, but this wasn't a restaurant problem. Can't wait for Wednesday night!

    (5)

  • Kelsey G.

    LADY DATE WIN! Looking for a chance to get those fancy pants on? We're talking floppy hats, those shoes you only wear when sitting, bow ties.. Oh, get the works. Not because La Petite grocery is beaucoup upscale but because you should relish in the beauty and let yourself get away for a meal. What a treat to have a decedent yet delightful brunch with top of the line breakfast cocktails! Don't forget to invite your fancy friends ;)

    (4)

  • Elliot S.

    Extremely disappointed with the restaurant. After following Justin on Top Chef and reading about the recent James Beard nomination, we were excited to check out La Petite Grocery on our recent trip to NOLA. As a number of other yelpers mentioned, the decor was nice. The staff was all friendly so no real complaints on that end. The food, on the other hand, left much to be desired. I would say the food was mediocre at best. When dining at a restaurant with such recognition and status, I really expected to be blown away. The dishes were somewhat creative, but the flavor just wasn't there. The blue crab beignets were good, but that was essentially it. The chilled seafood platter was ok, but it's hard to mess up on raw shellfish. The highly recommended turtle bolognese was maybe a 2 out of 5. The bucatini was great, but the sauce was VERY salty and tasted like it was chef boyardee quality. I never had turtle before and after this experience, I was very underwhelmed. The lamb shank looked impressive in presentation, but was a HUGE disappointment. It had a lot of inedible fat that made the portion look big. After cutting off the fat, there was maybe 4 ounces of actual lamb to eat. The lamb itself tasted fine, but this $29 shank should have been a $5 app considering the amount of actual meat. For a restaurant that required 3 weeks to get a reservation, I really expected more. The meal was expensive and left me regretting my decision to waste our one fancy New Orleans meal at La Petite Grocery. I would have been more satisfied and much happier spending a fraction of the amount on a hot dog at Dat Dog down the road.

    (2)

  • Kelly G.

    Crab beignets blew my mind. And I never thought I would like it, but the savory bread pudding was awesome. The octopus salad was tender and flavorful. Atmosphere is business casual, but they let us in with shorts. Overall: definitely worth it.

    (5)

  • Dan M.

    Would be one star except that the cocktails and service were excellent. The food ranged from fine to awful/inconsistent: some of our beignets were cold, some pleasantly warm. Turtle bolognese was pretty good, but the grouper special was wretched. Such a disappointment, as we'd been looking forward to this place for a few weeks. I'll give it another go since so many people around us seemed to enjoy their meals, but for now I'd tell people to go to Crepe Nanou or Martinique if they want fine dining like this in Uptown.

    (2)

  • Anna H.

    I ate at La Petite Grocery years ago, and it was pretty much a perfect, magical meal. Unfair, perhaps, but I've kept that meal in mind for years. My boyfriend made a surprise reservation there for us for our anniversary last week, and I was so excited to get to eat there again! The best part of the night was the service. The courses were perfectly spaced, time-wise. Our glasses were frequently refilled. The server explained the dishes of the day, answered our questions, and volunteered extra information throughout the meal in just the right amount. He was neither too clingy nor too distant, something I really appreciate after years in the service industry. We had the blue crab beignets to start. For the main course, I had the fish of the day and he had pan fried rabbit, plus a side of macaroni & cheese and a side of roasted peppers. We finished up with the peach upside down cake and a scoop of homemade ice cream. The portion sizes were a little on the small side, especially for my fish dish - $29 for about six bites of fish is a bit disappointing, even with a little broccoli rabe underneath. Everything was very rich, making the portions bearable, but at no point during the meal did I feel wowed. Overall, we had a wonderful time, and enjoyed our meal. However, given the price tag in conjunction with the good, but not spectacular, food choices, I can think of a few much more inviting options for our next dinner date.

    (3)

  • Tim M.

    We came here for dinner on sunday for the first time with friends who were visiting out of town. The food was outstanding. We ended up sharing each other plates so we could taste everything we ordered! It's hard to pick the entree but for the appetizers the blue crab beignets were mindblowing. The atmosphere was very nice and the waiting staff were great. The desserts were incredible too - the pumpkin cheesecake was amazing. My only criticism is that there was a large chunk of oyster shell in our fried oyster appetizer but the waitress took care of the issue at an extremely professional level and had a genuinely caring attitude (thus keeping this review at 5 stars). If this tells you anything, we've already booked a table for brunch next week. Can't wait!

    (5)

  • Seth B.

    Great spot for dinner or lunch and is not in the Irish channel as Yelp has it listed. It's located on Magazine St near the cross with Napoleon in the heart of uptown and only a few minutes from my house in case you wanted to know. The dining room is elegant but you can still be casual in this uptown gem that has a large New Orleans style menu. Great brunch location also and I love the hamburger and frites along with several other dishes.

    (4)

  • Edwin D.

    Disclaimer (My wife and I have a good relationship with one of the proprietor's mother, but that in no way influenced this review...it would've been the same!) A DEFINITE REPEAT! Atmosphere upon arrival is almost a throwback to what I would anticipate the 40's/50's to have been like. Staff is very chic in attire (that evening was mostly young women with whom we interacted), knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. The menu is well put together with enough creative options to satisfy many tastes. Chef accommodated our adjustments for our diet and we made our best effort to make those adjustments reasonable (I know what it's like to be in the kitchen.) We all enjoyed our food, the atmosphere and service. It would be a travesty to visit N.O. and NOT have a meal here. P.S. Sucre (another entity by same group), is several blocks down the street. If it's warm out, and you're not dressed for it, the walk can be stuffy, if it's cool, it's a great way to walk off the dinner just prior to an exquisite macaron, chocolate or ice cream treat!

    (5)

  • Betty N.

    **SHOULD BE RENAMED LA BLAND GROCERY** 2.5 stars. My friend and I were super excited about dinner here, due to the Yelp reviews and the solid menu. Dressy place with a romantic flair. ORDERED: *FRENCH 75 ($12) - Good drink. Not worth the price tag though. Seriously, it's not NYC or CA, why so expensive, NOLA? *SAZERAC ($9) - Solid. Better than the French 75. *BLUE CRAB GRATIN ($12) - Did not taste the cheese. It was bland and uninteresting. Sounded better than it tasted. Vastly disappointed. *CRAB BEIGNETS ($12) - Deep fried crab balls. Guess what. It was also BLAND. The *beignet* name is deceiving. I expected airy cakes, not deep fried DENSE balls. *SOUP OF THE DAY ($7) - Boring. I want to save my typing energy and not divulge further details. *TILE FISH ($32) - Was it worth the $32? No. The texture of the fish did resemble lobster, but again, taste-wise BLAND. It needed more salt or something. Or a better sauce. Nothing mind-blowing. I wasn't the only one disappointed. My friend also AGREED. There are better food choices in NOLA. This restaurant was too pricey to *take a chance*. SKIP IT.

    (3)

  • Kate J.

    I mean.... Lemme just start with Crab Beignets - holy shit. Done and done. Followed by Turtle Bolognese - party in my mouth. Def be back here soon. Also - our wait staff was hilarious & well informed.

    (5)

  • Megan M.

    Blue crab beignets. That is all I remember from eating here, but they have stuck with me ever since eating here. The rest of the food was decent (we went for brunch), but ohhhh those beignets. I have dreamt of them at least once a week for months now. Seriously. A bit expensive, but worth it.

    (4)

  • B B.

    Friendly service, great atmosphere, great bar. Blue crab beignets and the spaghetti are both to die for. Also tried the creme brulee which was delicious. Highly recommend this spot!

    (5)

  • Natasha V.

    It was just ok... Salad was flavorless and the beignet was ok. Best thing was the drinks. The service was just ok as well nothing special enough to make me return when so many options are available.

    (3)

  • Sylvia L.

    Went there for brunch and it was absolutely delicious! Everything I had from the crab bake beignets, to soup du jour - butternut squash and sweet potato soup with creme fraiche and fried sage, to the lamb shank over parmesan grits and a fried egg, was spot on perfection. Service was good and the atmosphere was pleasant. Definitely worth visiting again! The only suggestion I would have is that they fix their website. Clearly the web designer was pissed off at them, since when you go to the list of menus under their website, and select brunch you get redirected to the FDA's page on Valium. Similar redirects occur when you click on the wine list and dessert menu. Also there are redirects hidden inside brunch and lunch menu, which can be frustrating when trying to read it and all of a sudden you're looking at how to buy Xanax online . You can get around it by just Googling, "la petite grocery menu," and then clicking on brunch menu from the results.

    (4)

  • M C.

    During my trip to NOLA - this was by far my favorite ! Loved the atmosphere - really nice decor and pleasant waitstaff. Being an avid top chef fan I was excited to see what chef Justin Devillier had on the menu. By far loved the blue crab beignets but the ricotta dumplings w lobster were also great. Though it's a little always from the French quarter - it's definitely worth a trip ! You won't be disappointed -

    (4)

  • Steven D.

    Great ambiance, great service and fantastic food. Shrimp And grits were great as was the chocolate torte.

    (5)

  • Patricia L.

    Food, booze, service, ambience were all amazing. This is a place that I will frequent. My dude and I loved everything about it. We started with the fried green tomatoes and the octopus. For entrees I had the paneed rabbit and man had the duck special. Dessert was cardamom cheesecake and mint ice cream. Holy fuck they were amazing. The cookie crust on the cheesecake was one of the best things I've put in my mouth. More please!

    (5)

  • Pete M.

    If I had wanted to distract my attention from our 81-year old guest, I would have sent back to the kitchen the soup and appetizer I ordered at lunch yesterday. The overwhelming flavor of the special soup of the day (root vegetable) was salt with a tinge of gone-by. The crab beignets looked great but were uncooked in the center causing raw batter to ooze out. Service was seemed chaotic (drop and disappear) but it was not busy. Server did not engage, was sweating profusely, rolled his eyes when we declined to order dessert, and appeared to suffer from tourist fatigue. Not pleasant. We did enjoy the shrimp and grits, short rib appetizer and bread.

    (2)

  • Jonathan L.

    The food was amazing from start to finish. Lobster gnocchi was well portioned and the rabbit was prepared perfectly. My friend had the venison (prepared medium) and we both had several mimosas made fresh squeezed oranges. And one of the most pleasant experiences was our server Elizabeth, who made us feel welcomed and was kind enough to laugh at and participate in all our jokes. I'll have to come back for dinner, but I can definitely recommend this place for brunch.

    (4)

  • Joy P.

    I hate to be a hater on a place that everyone loves but we weren't big fans of La Petite Grocery. Maybe it was an off night but the service was terrible. First of all, we got there early and wanted a drink. No space at the bar, which is understandable. So we grabbed a drink - after waiting 15 min to get the bartendress' attention - and tried to find a comfortable place to stand but that eluded us. We waited a while - soon it was after our 9:45 pm reservation time - and we were getting impatient and hungry. The waitress explained to us that our table was now vacant, but it would take 15 minutes to "build it." Pardon? I understand they have to set the table and do a nice job, but are they whittling the table legs in the back? Finally we got seated and were stuck in a corner table next to the bar. My 6'2", 220 lb husband was crammed with his back against the wall, and a bar patrons ample rear in his face. The waitress - who was so in the weeds she was also bussing tables! - was pleasant but rushed and perfunctory. It took another 15 minutes just to get water, let alone drinks. We ended up leaving after appetizers and drinks because we couldn't bear the bad service vibe. The upsides: The room is gorgeous, and the crab beignets were delicious. I'm sure the entrees would have have been lovely, but they need better service to match the food and setting.

    (2)

  • Terri D.

    We've been visiting New Orleans 3 -4 times per year for the past 4 years while our daughter was a Tulane student. We try as many new restaurants as possible on every trip, but the only one that we repeat every time is La Petite Grocery. Our favorite cocktail is "Delayed Departure" with perfect floral sweetness and alcohol forward. We head straight for the apps and love the steak tartare, grilled octopus, celeriac salad. Gulf shrimp and grits are amazing too. These are not large potions but they are perfect for smaller appetites.

    (5)

  • Amy R.

    Two words- Crab Beignets! They were incredible. The shrimp and grits were also good, but NOTHING compares to the crab beignets. The service here was also fantastic- the hostess even walked out into the street to hail a taxi for us!

    (5)

  • Natalie L.

    Completely charming atmosphere, a lovely staff and superb cuisine! One of New Orleans' gems!

    (5)

  • Marcy S.

    This was my second trip to La Petite and I'm not sure if my memory was better or if I just had an off night. First, to my disappointment the tartare was removed from the menu and this was definitely a great memory of my first trip. I had sweetbreads instead which were just okay. My boyfriend had the rabbit and spaetzle that I raved about only to find that wasn't as good either. The spaetzle was bland where before it was full of herbs and great flavor. I had the duck with quinoa and it was very good. I think the fat could have been rendered a little more but that's a matter of opinion. Overall I was not disappointed or blown away. Either my first trip or this was a fluke...hoping it was this one as I'll be back to see.

    (4)

  • Ben L.

    This place is excellent. One of the top places in town. Love the blue crab beignets and the shrimp and grits. You will not be disappointed

    (5)

  • Deborah V.

    We had dinner on Oct 24 ~ the terrible service we had unfortunately overshadowed the interesting fun menu. I had a homemade spaghetti appetizer with crab that was the most sublime dish I have had in a long time - but it was served by a bitter unhelpful person who is doing this establishment no favors. I am not sure I would go back, although I would like to ... It is hard to be excited about being with a rude server.

    (2)

  • Lena F.

    Absolutely enjoyable. we (6 of us) started with Blue Crab Beignets and we couldn't get enough of it. The dinner we ordered were seafood stew, rabbit, turtle, daily special fish etc. Each of them was tasty and delightful. The place was relaxing and the staff was attentive. A++++

    (5)

  • Julia P.

    Fantastic as always! The waitress was incredibly knowledgable and personable; the blue crab beignets and the shrimp and grits were rich and delicious; and I can't say enough about the strawberry shortcake with fig leaf infused cream!

    (5)

  • Mindy C.

    I took my husband and a good friend (actually a regular that became a good friend) from the restaurant I worked at in Chicago out to dinner here last week. Because we all adore food, ordering was difficult--Everything on the menu looked like something we absolutely had to have. We decided to order a lovely bottle of syrah (I didn't pick it and don't remember--after dinner scotch selection is on point!}, and the entire starter menu and the starter specials. The blue crab beignets were the standout, for sure!! Do yourself a favor and go out of your way for these gems--seriously. We loved the short rib--so tender, perfectly braised, and the reduction....heaven! My husband and our guest could not stop themselves on the lamb. Having just had lamb, I was not as smitten, but must say that it was delicious, just too much for me that particular week. Lucky for me, that left them gaining the benefit of eating more lamb and me getting more of those fired green tomatoes! Sooo gooood!! I really enjoyed the steak tartare, as well. I am used to it being served with an egg yolk, as opposed to a pickled quail egg, but was not disappointed in the slightest. The flavors were all spot on and I would strongly suggest that anyone visiting go here, and anyone that lives nearby go often! I will definitely be back to try those entrees and have some more steak tartare, fried green tomatoes, and blue crab beignets!

    (5)

  • Alvin H.

    I was visiting from NYC & I was getting really frustrated with the restaurants that my hotel concierge recommended. I took it upon myself to find a restaurant that I would enjoy. I am so happy that I did because I found La Petite Grocery. It is the quintessential New Orleans restaurant that I was looking for. The food was superb, our server was so engaging and knowledgeable and the ambiance was enchanting. If you are particular about dinning out like i am- do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant (you wont be sorry). Thanks La Petite Grocery for making our visit a memorable one!

    (4)

  • Krista N.

    This place was really delicious. We were in Mardi Gras, so hey, we were there to drink too. We had heard this place had awesome handcrafted drinks and great food so we decided to come here for my friend's bday brunch. The drinks were good but none of us were WOW'd for the small glasses for the expensive prices. My friend ordered their version of the blt and said it was the best sandwich she had ever had. BOLD statement coming from her. Another friend had their homemade waffle with homemade icecream and also loved it. A spinach goat cheese egg dish was also had. It was good but served with a side of literally 6 tiny cubes of potatoes. Common people if you are going to have a side of hashbrowns people want more than that!!!! I got the blue crab beignets. SO GOOOOD!!! $11 for only three is a little steep, but they were delicious and FULL of yummy blue crab. I also got a two potato hash which came out with about 8 little cubes for $4 bucks, rip off but delicious. Overall if you know the portions are small and for the price can be a let down. If you don't need much and want perfectly flavored food-- you'll be set. Here it is about the flavor and service. Of course, there is nothing wrong with that!!! :) Thanks for the great meal!!! Sidenote: New Orleans is a wonderful place to visit. Awesome people and if you love food, you will FALL IN LOVE with the city. Everything was so delicious.

    (4)

  • Tim B.

    Nice spot. Outstanding food. Great service. Quaint little place. Go out of your way for this one!

    (5)

  • Stephen D.

    I have eaten here a couple times. I want this place to be good. I keep trying to tell myself it is good but for some reason its just a place for me thats OK. I think its a little complicated style that I dont care for and there is never anything I crave from there. I am not saying dont go try it just dont expect wow

    (3)

  • Katie L.

    Stopped here for brunch on a Sunday and would definitely go back! From the signature cocktails, to the excellent service and the delicious, beautiful food, this was a wonderful dining experience all around!

    (5)

  • Monica C.

    Crab beignets are to die for. Just amazing. Cocktails were delicious too - Pisco Sour was my favorite!

    (5)

  • BD P.

    Great tasting beignet!!!!! Gulf shrimp is delicious!!! The chef Justin was gracious enough to take a picture with our first grade teachers pet around the world.. I liked the ambiance and service...... Waitress was great....

    (4)

  • Ava F.

    A restaurant that has been on my list for a while, maybe my built up anticipation let me down.. dinner rolls were kind of hard, got a spaghetti appetizer, a little too al dente for my preference, but the sauce was good, beef tenderloin good flavor but a little fatty n red for medium, potato was plain, and kale was very difficult to chew... I would go back for a 2nd chance bc I hope it was just a fluke Service was very nice..

    (3)

  • Colton J.

    the food is amazing. the service is the absolute f*cking worst. get it together ladies.

    (1)

  • Ivana D.

    I had heard many wonderful things about this place, but I was blown away. First of all we had reservations for 3 at 9pm, and I called about 7 with a special request of an outdoor table, (the inside is even lovelier but my dad was visiting so we wanted to be on magazine), they said not a problem. But what was special is that I called again at 8 asking if there was anyway that we could be seated earlier because we had a change of plans, and not only did they accommodate that by allowing us to come in 15 mins but they still honored the outdoor request and were courteous and pleasant the entire time. The bartenders were so sweet and knowledgeable also (get the "bee" cocktail that has been on the menu the longest), and it was by far some of the best food I have had in NOLA, if not ever. I ordered the beef tenderloin, my bf the lamb shank, and my dad the halibut special. We all cleared our plates. Additionally the apps were out of the world: specifically we got the steak tartare and some sort of fettuccine with truffle that was a special-sooo YUM and perfectly made. this place is a must in every sense.

    (5)

  • Catherine L.

    Went to lunch with some friends. Granted, one of our party was about 15 minutes late, but we felt a bit ignored as it took a while to take our order. Three different servers spoke to us, and I think the third was sent once the manager noticed we'd been sitting quite a while. Food was fine - shrimp roll with delicious fries. Again, we sat for 10 minutes before someone came to clear our plates. I'd go back for the food but hope the service was better.

    (3)

  • Jasmine H.

    This is probably one of my favourite restaurants in New Orleans so far. It just hit the perfect balance of delicious food at the right price, casual / classy ambience, and service the way you want it. I went for dinner with my sister and we had the octopus with squid ink linguini and lobster beignets for appetizers, the roasted duck breast and pan-fried rabbit for entrees, and then shared the lemon tart for dessert. Every one of these dishes hit the mark, with the two appetizers being the highlights. The service we received was also excellent - warm, friendly and also helpful - our server gave us some quality tips about which dishes to choose and she had excellent judgment. A local restaurant you just have to try.

    (5)

  • E Q.

    Back room is beautiful, food is a tad heavy but solid and service is great. I never get chicken but they have a great chicken.

    (5)

  • Sasha B.

    I really enjoyed our dinner at this restaurant. The space was casual yet nice; the service was professional and attentive, and the food was very good. We shared the blue crab beignets and I had shrimp and grits for the main course. Shrimp and grits were delicious. They also have a good selection of beers including a Japanese beer I hadn't seen before (can't remember the name), but it was tasty.

    (4)

  • Jenna M.

    {Great cocktails & appetizers shine at this Uptown spot} I went to La Petite with a group of 6 for friend's birthday dinner and everyone left full and happy! Two of us got there a little early and headed right over to the bar to kick off the night with one of the specialty cocktails. The bartender was fantastic! I ended up going with "The Bee Hive" and it had the perfect spicy finish, garnished with a jalapeno. My fiance got "The Puddle Jumper" and could not stop raving about the brandied cherry at the bottom of the glass - a perfect last bite! Once we sat down the server was attentive and incredibly knowledgeable about each dish. One of the highlights of the night was the soup special - acorn squash soup with creme fraiche and toasted brussel sprout leaves. It was divine! We also went with a dozen of the raw oysters and they are the best I have had this season. The place had a great ambiance, but without being stuffy. We are a bit of a loud group and at no point did I feel like we were getting dirty looks from other diners. I would absolutely revisit La Petite but next time I will probably hang at the bar and try new cocktails while I munch on those delicious oysters.

    (4)

  • He And She I.

    Limited menu, friendly waitstaff. High prices, delicious food. Worth a trip for foodies.

    (4)

  • Craig B.

    Wow, lick your plate clean! Had a tasty lunch with a bottle of prosecco. The hand cut fries are a "must have". Great atmosphere, great food, and great service.

    (5)

  • Amanda S.

    Despite -- or maybe because of, I dunno -- a ladies-who-lunch-esque Magazine St. location and decor, La Petite Grocery serves some of the yummiest, most thoughtful food in town. There wasn't a miss in what we tasted: The Blue Crab Beignets are as rich and satisfying as they sound; the Gulf Shrimp & Grits, with roasted shiitake mushrooms and smoked bacon, were nicely done (and I'm not the world's biggest grits fan); and a house-made ravioli simply melted in the mouth. Cocktails were similarly nuanced, especially the Bee's Knees, which was just that: gin, lavender blossom clover honey and lemon (and I'm not the world's biggest gin fan). Elegant cuisine.

    (4)

  • Glenn K.

    Totally excellent dinner, This restaurant will stay in my memory as the true New Orleans experience for the atmosphere, service, menu and food. There were so many lovely choices and not just the usual New Orleans food: homemade pastas, breads, and ice creams in flavors like burnt honey and coriander. The shrimp and grits were light and so flavorful as was the perfectly cooked flounder over winter vegetables and greens. Our favorite of the meal was the Blue Crab beignets! The beignets were small, light and crisp, while the ble crab filling had creaminess from marscapone. While it is fun to share with the one you love, I really wished that I could have had the entire order to myself. The server was pleasant, knowledgeable, and skilled. the dining room was attractive to the point of casual elegance.

    (5)

  • Michael H.

    Loved it. Garden district Creole-style cottage that was a gourmet grocery store in the late 1800's. My dear friend from Jackson, MS knew of this place and got us a reservation. Don't miss the $4 pickle jar, best deal in the house and a delight of pickled carrots, cauliflower, and assorted veggies. One of the specials was oysters fried with a batter that I thought was just ok, but my friend felt was delicious. I prefer my oysters without any coating, though they were fresh and accompaniments were perfect. Soup was a celery root creamy delight. Entrees were braised lamb shank and paneed rabbit, both remarkable. Rabbit was battered and fried, ever so tender and delicious. Lamb shank fell off the bone with a fork. Dessert was milk chocolate ice cream puffs, good though not great. Service was attentive. Also we tried some wine. Especially liked the Toro 2006 Rompesedas Spanish red. Worth a cab ride out of the French Quarter to escape the crowd and enjoy this carefully prepared New Orleans special food.

    (5)

  • Brian C.

    Great little restaurant with excellent food and a good wine list. A salad of thinly sliced squash with crab, mint, etc. was excellent and inventive and my gulf fish courtbullion entree was very good if maybe a tad overcooked. The chicken confit salad however was an entire leg of chicken along with a few greens, hazelnuts, etc. and was really much different than expected - although I have to say the chicken confit was good on its own merits but not exactly ideal for someone who is ordering off the salad menu. A Hanger Steak entree was not cooked perfectly and quite tough but most everything else has been very good though not much spectacular. Service is generally good although our first visit included an extremely long wait between the appetizer and main courses Overall, La Petite Grocery is a great option for dinner in NOLA, and an even better value for happy hour during the week with discounted wine and drinks. Definitely one of NOLA's top restaurants.

    (4)

  • Marielle S.

    I went to this place a few weeks ago, but I'm only writing a review now, because I was trying to figure out how to put it's greatness into words. I had only heard of this place in passing when a friend of mine and I decided to check it out. I was immediately impressed as soon as I walked into the door. We were there for an early dinner on a weeknight, so it wasn't crowded. There was a guitarist playing light background music in the dining room, which just made it an even more lovely experience. As soon as we sat down, the waitress was extremely helpful about everything from wine selection to which dishes she recommended. We started with an appetizer of blue crab beignets, which were amazing! They were these light, fluffy pastries stuffed with delicious crab and then drizzled with a tasty sauce. We both agreed that they were fantastic. (Sorry Scott S, maybe you were there on an "off" night. These DEFINITELY tasted like crab to me!) For our entree' we got the fish of the day (I think it was black fish, but don't quote me) that was cooked to perfection, and also covered with a delicious cream sauce. Needless to say, I finished all of it. No doggie bags, here! I wish I had had room for dessert. The waitress described a pecan pie with Bourbon sauce and Vanilla ice cream, which I am sure I would have adored. I LOVE pecan pie. I may go back one evening and sit down and try it sometime soon! I would absolutely go back here. Between the atmosphere and the food, this is a fantastic place to start an evening.

    (5)

  • Scott S.

    I considered doing some kind of parody or homage to the French poetry of Baudelaire in this review, but any attempt to make use of such fantastic ingredients to spit out something that could only be considered tasteless, would be like eating at La Petite Grocery. Seriously, how can you take fresh blue crab and Brie cheese and make something that tastes like neither of them? And even more amazingly, taste like nothing at all for that matter? I didn't even taste salt. They might as well have just sold baked air and charged $12 to inhale the faint odours of lost wages. I also tried the blue crab beignets. Don't believe the name. They should not be called beignets. They should be called hushpuppies. And since they don't even taste like anything but the oil they were deep fried in, just go ahead and call them you-hush-the-fuck-up-and-eat-your-oil-puppies. Or at least use quotation marks and some winking and call them blue crab "beignets" nudge nudge. The coup de grâce was my fish entree. Who cares what kind it was or how it was prepared? There wasn't anything wrong with it, but I'd rather have just cruised through Long John Silver's and saved the extra $20 for a handy by a meth head just trying to work her way through meth school. Maybe I'm just bitter. I was REALLY excited for this dinner. I can't afford places like this, so this was a real birthday treat, an opportunity for my proletariat self to step through the socioeconomic divide into the realm of the bourgeoisie. The menu looked so fantastic, but everything I tasted lacked taste - except for the iceberg lettuce salad. I did love that salad. And that's just it. If my favorite part is the iceberg lettuce... Mon Dieu! La Petite Grocery, I bid you and your faux Frenchery, adieu.

    (2)

  • Rachel R.

    We rolled in on a Friday night and got promptly seated at the bar, so I was super pumped. The service at the bar was great and I absolutely loved the turtle bolognese. I would seriously consider bathing in it. I could eat it every single day. It was so good. Get thee to La Petite Grocery and eat it now.

    (5)

  • Heidi T.

    Deliciously fresh, extremely memorable meal with personable service. What a fantastic place to spend time with family and friends.

    (5)

  • Shannon S.

    They have some excellent fine dining options and one of the very best hamburgers in NOLA!!! They always have great specials and have always given great service. I have always had a great and tasty experience here and would never hesitate to bring people to enjoy this little gem. They also have some good drinks and unlike many better known places there has always been space at the bar with very attentive and fun bartenders to take care of you every time I've been. They seem to always have some creative and interesting dishes going on along with their consistently good regular menu.

    (4)

  • Diane C.

    BIGGEST RIP OFF IN THE CITY,!! very expensive very small portions not woodie flavors.Very impressed with fancy ingredients that don't deliver flavor.the shrimp and grits were tasteless,watery with all of 5 medium shrimp that were boiled and just sat on top ,that' not the way it's done.The desserts were a joke again minuscule portions and room temperature cheesecake UGH DOES NOT EVEN DESERVE 1 STAR A real embarrassment to New Orleans culinary tradtion

    (1)

  • Mike H.

    Highlight of trip to New Orleans (where we also ate at Coops Place, R'Evolution, August, and and Bayona) Cremant rose for pre-dinner drink, great bartender. Braised pork cheeks marzano and mascarpone polenta (appetizer fork tender), cheese plate (good fresh cheese, nice diversity), duck breast with sweet potato (excellent, crispy skin, juicy medium rare duck!), LPG burger, Bibb salad, Brussel sprouts with pancetta as a side. Homemade butterscotch ice cream with cream and ginger snap cookies. Servers were outstanding Andrea (server), Nick (helped with wine selection), and Kristin (bartender). Can't wait to return to New Orleans

    (5)

  • Kim D.

    What's not to love about a cozy neighborhood place that serves a wide choice of fresh cocktails and blue crab beignets? At our table, we also had the spaghetti, short rib and chicken. Each dish was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Service was knowledgeable and professional, but they weren't the friendly New Orleans charm I'm accustomed to.

    (4)

  • Emily W.

    We had an incredible brunch at La Petite Grocery over the holidays. Located in a charming part of Magazine Street, the restaurant offers a free gated parking lot which is really convenient. The bread basket was delicious and we shared the blue crab beignets to start which we're melt in your mouth. The BELA sandwich was great as well. Service was friendly and the restaurant had great ambiance.

    (5)

  • Mallory S.

    We decided to go here while in town for Thanksgiving because we have been watching Justin on Top Chef New Orleans. The food was fantastic and it was great to see Justin there and interacting with the guests. We got the lobster and ricotta dumplings for an appetizer, paneed rabbit and turtle bolognese for entrees and ginger cake and pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. Everything was perfect! Rabbit was tasty and perfectly crispy (the bed of wilted greens had a great lemon/caper sauce on it) and turtle was perfectly seasoned and pasta was well cooked. I would definitely go back here next time we are in town, and the atmosphere was very comfortable and romantic. This place is a must when you are in NOLA!

    (5)

  • Carl R.

    Service was great, and the food matched. My wife and I have decided this is our favorite city resturant.

    (5)

  • Phyllis B.

    Perhaps we hit La Petite on an off night? My husband and I had just made the long drive from Austin and couldn't wait for our first meal in New Orleans. Our friends who live in the city recommended La Petite Grocery for dinner and we were charmed walking in the door- the interior is elegant but still cozy, perfect for the cold night. Unfortunately, that's where the charm stopped. I really don't think the service could have been worse. Though it was a Wednesday night, not during peak dinner hours, we waited several minutes to be greeted at our table. Did I mention we were right by the host stand and consistently had staff walking by us? Waiter #1 came to take our drink order...nearly 10 minutes passed before he brought us our drinks. More waiting. More staff walking by us. Finally, Waiter #2 takes our food order. He had no apparent knowledge of the menu. He leaves and we don't see him again even after our crab beignets (yummy!) arrived. We had to flag down Waiter #1 to order more drinks. Our mains come and still no sign of Waiter #2. The risotto was good, but not the rich comfort food we were craving. I had the pasta which was depressing. The noodles themselves were fresh and al dente, but the sauce, yikes. It was described as "scented with anchovies" but it tasted like an entire jar had been upended in my bowl. I love anchovies but it was so overpowering and SALTY (dear god, so salty) I couldn't taste the lemon or herbs. Just salt and fish. I don't usually send back food but I really wanted to get something else...unfortunately, I didn't get the chance because we never saw Waiter #2...or anyone, for that matter. We finally flagged down Waiter #1 (again) for the check, at which point Waiter #2 finally showed up to run our credit card. Woof. But like others said, get the crab beignets.

    (1)

  • Laney P.

    I've been to LPG many times, and it's wonderful on each visit. The atmosphere is cozy but not stuffy. I used to come really often, but actually haven't been in awhile. So last night, around 6:30, we decided we wanted dinner last minute. We were just in nice jeans and casual tops, nothing too fancy. We ended up near LPG, and that sounded perfect. Two of us went in and asked if they had anything available for a table 3 - and they made it work for us! At 7 on a Friday night! Two thumbs up. We got the blue crab beignets, the ricotta dumplings, and an app special with mussels in Abita amber with bacon. all of it was amazing! The dumplings were some of the most fabulous things I've ever had. The sauce was delicate yet warm and homey. It was served with lobster, black eyed peas, and edamame. So fantastic. One of my friends got the rabbit, and the other got the shrimp and grits. We all agreed that the shrimp and grits was one of the best we've ever had. Ever. In an odd twist, I got... A cheeseburger. I was just in the mood. It was fabulous, as always. That burger is so perfectly put together. The green onion aioli they serve for the fries is amaaaazing. We got the bittersweet chocolate torte with homemade caramel and ice cream - amazing. The coffee they have is amazing too, a really amazing flavor. Service was great. Awesome meal at an awesome restaurant. Also I found the sizes to be really really nice - the ricotta dumpling app was easily the size of an entree!

    (5)

  • Denise S.

    We had lunch on a Friday. The place was not very busy with just about half of the tables taken. It was clean and pleasant. Our waiter was knowledgeable about the specials and recited them flawlessly. Water and wine were served and then the bread arrived nicely wrapped in a crisp white napkin and it was warm and crispy. The bread was actually the best part of our meal and maybe worth coming back for it. We ordered the blue crab beignets and the braised beef short ribs. The beignets were barely warm and soft. The braised short ribs had a tough crust. The spicy cucumbers and sauce were nice touches, but not enough to salvage the dish. The hand cut fries were ok, barely warm and the aioli was average. Service was correct, but hurried, barely waiting for us to put down the silverware. Overall an unpleasant culinary experience. Would have given it one star, but the second star is for the bread.

    (2)

  • Richard B.

    Another star of our recent Tales of the Cocktail trip. Our waiter was super helpful in steering us through the menu. Started with a peach Bellini, a perfect summer drink. I could have ordered 20 things off the menu while enjoying this libation. The shrimp and grits had the classic Southern taste, plump shrimp matched to the light corn taste of the grits. I had a side of collard greens, perfected cooked in beer. The home-made ice cream was the finishing touch on a magical meal.

    (4)

  • Robert T.

    I went for lunch. I thought the service was quite absent. The drinks were great but I thought the lunch menu was over priced for what we got. The shrimp roll was small for the price and way too many potato chips. I'd prefer to have the option of a salad and chips vs. so many chips. The shrimp tasted fresh and was good-sized. The Chicken add-on for the entree salad was $6. When the salad arrived, the kitchen (or waiter) had forgotten the chicken add-on. The chicken finally arrived 10 minutes later and was only 3 small thin strips. Not good value or what you would expect for fine dining. The burger was pretty good.

    (3)

  • Talyn E.

    The blue crab beignets are undoubtedly the best appetizer. Out of four entrees, the market fish was the most enjoyed and the shrimp and grits was the least.

    (4)

  • carol d.

    This restaurant was highly recommended by local friends, and all three of us -- 2 tourists and 1 local -- loved everything about it. What a treat at every level ... the fabulous food, the perfect service (our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and wine list, friendly, attentive yet unobtrusive), the understated elegance of the decor and lighting. Attire is listed as "dressy", but dressy-casual felt comfortable for us. I'll look forward visiting this restaurant again when I visit New Orleans. And I'm usually the type to want to try new places, so that's saying a lot!

    (5)

  • Heather R.

    By far some of the best NOLA has to offer. We've been visiting NOLA for 7 years and never miss eating here. Make reservations early. The food is clean and simply prepared, staff is knowledgeable and very friendly.

    (5)

  • Travis L.

    Amazing local eatery!

    (5)

  • Joseph S.

    Easily the best new restaurant in New Orleans. We were smiling from the moment we walked in the door. The atmosphere was very inviting. The room felt surprisingly roomy with the high ceilings. The waitress whose name I forget was attentive and funny, and never short on the perfect suggestions. I let her pick the cocktail, appetizer, entree, and even the dessert. Each was better than the last. Hint: get the chicken, it is anything but boring. The butterscotch pudding sounds grandma but is actually pretty amazing. Whenever I feel like splurging, I will definitely come here.

    (5)

  • Peace Y.

    Blue crag beignets are divine. Dishes on the salty side. Chocolate torte with red plum ice cream paired really well. Perfect for dark chocolate lovers and not too sweet.

    (4)

  • Laila B.

    I expected more. It's a beautiful place, the inside is so much bigger than I had imagined from the outside! It really is a lovely setting for a date. To start off, I had a French 75 that was BAD. It was supposedly with pear brandy, I didn't taste any pear and it way overpowered the champagne. I love a French 75 and this was not good. I got the gnocchi, which was pretty tasty although weirdly unsalted and no salt and pepper on the table. My boyfriend's sweetbreads tasted like old oil. The menu online is definitely not up-to-date incidentally. I ordered the rabbit, which sadly was like a big chicken finger. It came with an uninspired side of sauteed spinach, the spaetzle being the only redeeming factor. My boyfriend's hangar steak was fine. I was really surprised by the limited entree offerings and not really impressed by anything but the ambiance. I should give it another try before I write it off forever but I'm not dying to get back any time soon.

    (3)

  • Sean K.

    Sadly, this review must begin with comment on the service: we arrived promptly for our 8:30 table for two, but it was not until 9:00 that bread and butter was placed on that table. Advertising the use of "house-cured ham" in an oyster dish is a good way to get me to order it, but my fried oyster frisee salad had barely a fleck of this purported product. An entree of overcooked grouper rounded out a pretty poor meal for me, but my dining companion's drum dish, which was very good, almost saved La Petite Grocery a third "A-OK" star. Frankly, I feel pretty bad about giving such a poor review for such a highly commended restaurant. But as I look through the five-star reviews from our friends from the Mid West and North East, etc., this New Orleanian is emboldened in his criticisim -- gold medal prices for a bronze medal product. Forgive me in advance -- I debated whether to even mention this, but since I bought the ticket and took the ride please indulge my ornery side: I don't like to pay $150 for a meal at a restaurant (that is obviously too busy to properly serve the customers it does have) only to watch them seat a man who shows up in flip-flops. By all indications, a fully grown adult man wearing flip-flops to dinner, and the hostess seats him. There is a time and a place to politely refuse someone service, and that time/place is when your paying customers have to look at a man's dirty bare feet while they eat. Bad form.

    (2)

  • Mark Z.

    A great restaurant to try. If you want to dine with locals, this is the place. Try the blue crab beignets. Wow! All dishes were delicious and pleasing. They have a nice bar, however, there were too many people having dinner at the bar (which kind of spoils my cocktail hour experience), but that can happen, I guess. Chairs are bistro-style, not the most comfortable, but that's nothing to do with the food. Service is good, but could be just a touch better. I think our waiter was just tired.

    (4)

  • David L.

    Food - incredible. Blue crab beignets, braised short ribs, butter poached triple tail...yum Service- awesome. Like sitting at a friends house. Then there was dessert - oh my. Definitely worth the trip. Thanks so much for a great evening.

    (5)

  • Tim W.

    While this place was quite the hike from the French Quarter--my friend and I are here carless for Mardi Gras--we made the trek to the warehouse district for this true gem. This is quite precious cooking an intimate setting (ask for a table in the rear dining room or on the window since the bar has a stupid television) and you'll be wowed by the excellent plating and smooth unintrusive service. My date and I shared everything we ordered and everything was expertly prepared. Total bonus the kitchen split everything for us in advance...love when they take the time to do that. It means a lot. I have a little bit of a hard time when it comes to really nicely done food since my man is a well trained chef and turns out excellent food for me at every clip, but i'll hand it to LPG...they did a good job. So we had the following: Tagliatelli with gulf shrimp, edamame and black eye peas--nice light cream sauce with italy style al dente pasta. The crunch of the pasta was exactly what I like to feel when I eat pasta! Crab beignets were heavenly pillows of succulent blue crab and tasty batter over a remoulade that was a hint spicy from what seemed to be whole grain mustard. All natural chicken--now i NEVER order chicken in a restaurant but my dining companion is not terribly adventurous so i stayed with something safe, and the chickie didn't disappoint. It was quite tender, perfectly crisp skin and a wonderfully vibrant green bed of kale. The savoury bread pudding rounded out the dish after being drizzled in a beautifully reduced petite mushroom ju. The dessert recommended by our waiter is the house made S'mores. The marshmallows were slightly toasted and had a bit of a caramelized/burned texture with a crispy chocolate wafer. 2 scoops of ice cream rounded out a nice finish. One notable aspect of the dessert that I was quite pleased to find in a southern city of sickeningly sweet dessert...ahem...Cafe du Monde...that the S'mores was not excessively sweet. Great job guys! I'd tell anyone to come here and avoid the overpriced over done cuisine in the French Quarter!

    (5)

  • J G.

    In New Orleans for a week of business, I sought to get away from the Convention Center hustle. Though this restaurant is a solid 10-15 minute taxi drive away, it's worth it for those who want to see New Orleans beyond the typical tourist spots. We felt like locals discovering this gem--and were so thrilled with it. Most of all, the blue crab beignets are out of this world. They should be on everyone's bucket list when visiting New Orleans. Plus the wait staff is five-star, and the ambiance is sweet, quaint, and comfortable (not pretentious at all, but certainly with elegance and taste). Expect small but superb portions. This restaurant upholds its "Top Ten in New Orleans" rating.

    (5)

  • Rodney H.

    This was the only reservation that I made prior to arriving and they lived up to my expectations. We were immediately greeted and since our table wasn't ready, grabbed a drink at the bar; the Sazerac did not disappoint. Started with the Abita root beer braised ribs while my wife had the lobster bignets. Which was better? We would do both again (and almost did) they were that good. Decided to try the paneed rabbit which was prepared to perfection while the fish prepared "courtboullion" with the blue crab bignets was the star of the evening. Service was efficient and professional; enough that we were there close to 3 hours and never realized it!

    (5)

  • Matt D.

    Fantastic. The Pork Loin was the highlight of the evening.

    (5)

  • Martin K.

    Great dinner place. 5 stars for food but l3 for service for being way too slow and inattentive. Started with a bourbon puddle jumper, which was very flavorful. We split apps of a pork belly/cheek salad and a sweetbread. Both were great, with the sweetbread being slightly better. Mains were lamb shank and paneed rabbit, with an amazing side of shaved asparagus. Would highly recommend

    (4)

  • Amy Z.

    Had dinner at this lovely place last night. Everything we ate was perfect. Really, one of the best meals I've had in a long time, and I am picky. Beautiful place, nice service - albeit our waiter interrupted my colleague's story about 4 times, and was a tad odd - but he was nice and attentive. The hostess recommended the crab beignets - five stars. I had the shrimp and grits (delicious). We tried the Quinoa and Kale salad - wonderful. Also the blistered peppers with pecorino cheese - awesome. And the fried green beans with cayenne pepper jelly - were more or less tempura fried beans - how bad could those be? Yes, not bad at all. Very good actually. My colleague had the Hanger Steak and liked it a lot. Great Bellini. LOVED the MEAL. Perfectly sized portions. Highly recommend this place. Absolutely perfect meal. You are welcome.

    (5)

  • Neha S.

    Honestly-- of everywhere that I've eaten in New Orleans, I think this is my favorite restaurant. Maybe I was just hungry, but the meal was so delectable. A great place for an elegant candlelit dinner. It's quiet and comfortable, yet New Orleans chic at the same time. If you haven't been here, give it a try. I promise you won't regret it.

    (5)

  • William C.

    I sat at the bar and ordered the sweetbreads (quasi chicken-fried style) as a starter and the handmade spaghetti as the main course. The sweetbreads were misleading in that its excellent preparation made me expect an amazing plate of pasta. I almost always order freshly made pasta when I see it the menu because (1) when done right it's amazing and (2) it's hard to screw it up. Though the flavor was great (olive oil, arugula, fried egg) I found the pasta, which was stuck together, to be underwhelming. Nonetheless, the lady behind the bar was knowledgeable and gave excellent wine recommendations - I had three different glasses with my meal. I accept that the flaw in the pasta might've been an oversight. I plan to return to this place because of the staff, the ambiance and the sweetbreads. Highly recommended.

    (4)

  • Maria M.

    BEST CUISINE EVER! I went to college in New Orleans and recently came back for a visit and stopped in this little gem of a restaurant. I am a Louisiana native and am very particular when it comes to my cuisine. I also now live in Los Angeles where service is excellent and am normally turned off by the poor customer service in some places in New Orleans. La Petit Grocery exceeded my expectations in both arenas. The food is EXCEPTIONAL. EVERYTHING is made in house...down to the ketchup! The blue crab beignets are to die for. The shrimp and grits were the best I've ever had. And if the bread and butter pudding is on the special dessert menu...shame on you if you don't order it!!! The service is excellent. Everyone here is friendly and accommodating. At most places in New Orleans you tend to get either end of the spectrum...horrible and sometimes rude service from lackluster servers - or - snooty uptight treatment. At La Petit Grocery the vibe is relaxed and friendly yet exceptional and upscale at the same time. Also...the decor is just right. Formal and completely comfortable at the same time. I recommend this restaurant for a romantic dinner for two, for business gatherings, and for family dinners. It's just right.

    (5)

  • Gene S.

    Great food, great service....the rabbit and the hamburger....(yes....i got the burger lol) was amazing as well as the service.

    (5)

  • Peter C.

    We had a fabulous meal here. I would rate everything about our experience as excellent. It was some of the best service I've ever experienced in a restaurant. We had some problems with our reservation (problems that we created - not the restaurant) and it was amazing how accommodating and friendly the host staff was. The food was delicious. Everything we ordered was perfect. The cheeseburger was truly the best burger I have ever tasted in my life. The blue crab beignets also stood out. I had a dinner special of pampano fish with cauliflower and fingerling potatoes. Everything was cooked to perfection, and was seasoned very well. The dining room got a little too loud when it was full, but the atmosphere was casually elegant. Highly recommend this restaurant. I can't wait to return to NOLA to eat here again.

    (5)

  • Jillian R.

    I recently dined here and wasn't impressed. Whenever a visit from my father to NOLA is imminent, I start thinking of all the fancy restaurants I want to check out while he's picking up the tab (hehe). La Petite Grocery had been on my radar for awhile now and I'd heard sterling reviews, so I made a lunch reservation for us at 2 PM on a Saturday. Okay, so I know 2 PM is on the outer-cusp of the lunch range and it's when the kitchen starts to slow after the lunch rush, but there was no reason for the RIDICULOUSLY slow service we received. There were only 2 other occupied tables in the whole place and they were both already at various stages of the dining process when we were seated. It took at least 7 minutes for someone to come take our drink order and another 7 minutes before we received our drinks. Okay..so we're off to a bad start, but HEY! They have blue crab beignets, how can you go wrong with that? So we ordered those for the appetizer along with soup (some sort of onion and goat cheese concoction). The beignets were decent but almost tasted like you could get them at a fair and the soup was unremarkable in every way. I didn't even finish half of my bowl. My dad went with the special which was billed as a spicy tuna steak with vegetables. I had the wedge salad with pork belly. My father was thoroughly disappointed with his dish. It was extremely small--perhaps 6 or 7 tiny shaved strips of tuna served over a small mound of greens. It would have been better billed as an appetizer at half the price (considering it cost $24). My wedge salad was okay...I've had better at more generic restaurants like Ruth's Chris. The pork belly wasn't great either, and it's hard to mess that up! Our server was an older lady and she moved at the pace of the continental drift. After she served our food she disappeared. We sat with empty drinks on our table for close to 20 minutes. She finally brought refills but then disappeared again and we literally spent 20 minutes at the table with finished plates waiting for her to show up so we could get the check. Bottom line: For the price of the food (lunch for 2 with wine, appetizers, and entrees came in at a little over $100) the taste and service is dreadfully subpar.

    (2)

  • Cody M.

    Holy Shit This place is good! My girfriend and I came here for our new years dinner and we were not disapointed. This is a top noch establishment. The quality of the ingredients were impecable as far as I could tell. It was a four course (five if you count the canape, some dont some do. whatever) The canape was delicious, deviled egg filled with caviar! yum! Second I had the veal cheek pot sticker and she had the crab bisque with truffle shavings. whoa! The cheek was good but that bisque with truffle shavings stole the show! Our third course for me was the duck confit and for her the lobster salad with glazed pork belly (glazed with what you ask? Unknown deliciousness akin to sweet and sour pork but on steroids!). Every one let me tell you that this was the best duck confit I have ever had! hands down! For the fourth, we both had the striped sea bass over parsnip puree and a butter sauce. It was good but it was my least favorite dish of the night. Mainly because it was a bit to buttery. The desert course was really great! The wine parings we had were just crazy good. hers was a chocolat cheese cake of some sort and I had an angel food type cake. ( i can't really remember what they were exactly becaues there were only two and we said "bring us one of each" but rest assured they were delicious. and also i was buzzing a little from the wine). TRY THIS PLACE IF YOU ARE IN NOLA! Bon Appetit!

    (5)

  • Brady T.

    Great restaurant. Lots of interesting choices ... Grilled octopus with black spaghetti was delicious. I'd never heard of a savory bread pudding before but it made for a great side. Braised lamb shank was also solid. Convenient parking across the street also. On the down side, the Sazerac was way too sweet.

    (4)

  • M L.

    The blue crab beignets....WOW! I always look forward to Cafe Du Monde's beignets to kill my sweet tooth when visiting NOLA, but this beignets have got to be my favorite! The soup of the day was also phenomenal. My hubby had the rabbit and from the sliver he gave me, that was pretty darn good too! To end my meal, I order the warm smores tart that finished me off! It was a great evening with family and the food just made it all the better!

    (4)

  • Sid R.

    This is probably the best restaurant in New Orleans. Much better than the touristy ones in the French Quarter. We have been there four times over the past several years - every time we visit New Orleans. Every time the food is perfect and the service is top drawer. Whether ordering an appetizer, salad, entree, side, or dessert, you simply can't go wrong at LPG. Not just the best restaurant in New Orleans - one of the best we've ever experienced and we've been traveling for over 12 months now, all over the country. Don't miss LPG!

    (5)

  • Ben F.

    My brothers and best friends came here for dinner on a Saturday night. The food and cocktails amazing! We ordered at least one of every appetizer on the menu and I have only compliments for each one. I loved the blue crab beignets, braised short ribs, and Goat Cheese Pirog. The lamb shank was s perfect all I had to do was look at the meat and it fell off the bone. Can't wait to come back.

    (5)

  • Kimberly C.

    We had a reservation for brunch and were about an hour early due to a flight getting in much earlier than expected. The hostess seated us super promptly and waved off our early arrival. We settled in with a Bloody Mary and Pisco Sour right away, pleased with both cocktails. Soon our Blue Crab Beignets arrived, proving every good review of these small, savory bites was right on. I had the Buttermilk Waffle with Strawberries and Ice Cream (YUM) and my friend had the Poached Eggs with Pastrami on Toast (she was also happy with her choice). I had a cup of coffee as we lingered and it was the perfect topper to our meal - LPG's small touch of warming the cream for the coffee was perfect to keep the cup piping hot. Will definitely return. One small note: The service was very slow though the restaurant was not full during our meal. I would only plan to enjoy a meal here when I did not have anything scheduled afterward and could fully relax into the wait.

    (4)

  • cheesy s.

    Came for early dinner at 530pm. Bonus: parking lot across street with key pad entry code upon confirmation of reservation! Because we had a heavy lunch prior, we did decided on "light" appetizers and dessert! Awesome blue crab beignets! Had fois gras on biscuit with gravy - sooo rich, great pairing taste with the biscuit. Chocolate coffee tart with coconut cream is divine! Had cup of riesling - should have made it two!

    (4)

  • Jonathan D.

    La Petite Grocery is a forward-thinking contemporary French restaurant in the Milan neighborhood of Uptown. Even though it's only a few blocks away from my house, it took the Louisiana Seafood Restaurant Week for me to finally make a reservation. It would not be an exaggeration to say that La Petite Grocery served me one of the best meals I've had in New Orleans, which puts it high in the running for one of the best restaurant experiences I've had anywhere, ever. I've dined in Los Angeles, New York City, Seattle, Miami, Paris, Rome, London, and Berlin, so I know what I'm talking about. La Petite Grocery may be slightly under the radar, but the night I dined there (September 13, 2012), everything was spot on. My dining companion and I started with a pair of the restaurant's signature cocktails. I had the Old Fashioned ($9) and she had The Bee's Knees ($10), the former a slight twist on the classic cocktail, and the latter a delicious and potent concoction of gin, lavender honey, and lemon. For an appetizer, we tried the blue crab beignets with old bay aioli ($11), three perfect little fritters; crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, full of tender crabmeat and herbs. For dinner, my companion had the spaghetti with colatura di alici, black pepper, parsley & blue crab ($23), a flavorful pasta dish dotted with four perfectly fried oysters. I chose the special prix fixe tasting menu that was special for Louisiana Seafood Restaurant Week ($35). There were three courses with two choices in each course. I don't remember what the other choices were, but I had the she-crab bisque with sherry, the alligator bolognese with fettucine, and the fried catfish with collard greens and black-eyed peas. Each course was more delicious and refined than the last, from the complex crab bisque, to the strangely authentic-tasting alligator bolognese, all the way to the perfectly fried cornmeal-coated catfish fillets, to the beautiful, subtle lemon beurre blanc that dressed the delicious collard greens. Wow. Just wow. For dessert, we shared an apple tart with coriander ice cream ($8), rounded out with a delicious dulce de leche sauce and bits of pistachio brittle. It was an amazing dessert, and paired well with a glass of Ferreira Ruby Port ($9). All of the portions are fairly small but just right. The flavor is so refined, and the quality of ingredients is so high, that large portions just aren't necessary. Though the prices are just a little too high to make this a frequent indulgence, they are perfectly reasonable given the absolutely stellar quality of the cuisine, the service, and the ambiance. The ambiance!!! How could I have gone so long without mentioning that this is a beautiful space, renovated from an actual grocery store that occupied the space since the 19th century? The wood ceilings and intricate molding are beautiful, and the walls are filled with awesome black and white photographs of the space in its grocery store heyday. The service is wonderful and during our visit there was a fantastic guitar player who played vintage ragtime and blues music, making it a perfectly enchanted night out. This place is just perfect. Highest possible recommendation!

    (5)

  • Scott H.

    I hadn't been in a couple of years and was pleased overall with the experience. First, to get the negatives out of the way. The hostess seemed to be bewildered at our arrival- there was some confusion with the reservation, and we had to wait about 10 minutes outside (bar was crowded-) not a big deal, as the weather was pleasant and we were a small group of 3 old friends chatting. The entrees didn't arrive all at the same time which is a bit annoying for a restaurant of this stature. With the desserts, they got confused with who had what. The coffee was weak and the cream was skim milk, which is a pet peeve of mine. It's called cream for a reason- skim milk doesn't cut it with coffee. All in all, I feel the above is worth mentioning, but none of it eclipsed what was a really solid, flavorful meal. Our waitress was friendly and efficient, neither overbearing nor absent. Cocktails- The Old Fashioned was the cocktail special and they were very smooth- highly recommend Appetizers: Gnocchi special- I thought it was just average and not worth $14.00 Fried green tomatoes with Burrata (Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream,) country ham, oregano- very good Soup special- some sort of cream based oyster soup- average Entrees: Two of us ordered the grilled beef tenderloin with potato gratin, spinach and roasted shallot demi-glace. Ordered medium- very tender and flavorful. The potato gratin was in the form of a square cake- flaky and very good. I would order this again. The other friend ordered the organic chicken with sautéed kale, savory bread pudding, truffled mushroom gravy- she loved it. I didn't try the chicken, but we all really loved the savory bread pudding. Desserts: I had the caramel bread pudding with roasted apples and caramel sauce- came a` la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream- it was decent- good enough for me to devour but nothing spectacular. The other two had the warm s'mores tart with housemade marshmallow and chocolate mousse- this, we all agreed, was top-notch and worthy of ordering again. The restaurant is beautiful and comfortable, not stuffy. I like the pressed tin ceilings and the photos paying homage to the old grocery that originally occupied this space. Clientele attire ranges from formal to nice casual. The lighting is perfect and noise level is appropriate. While not perfect, based on this evening's experience, I'd say they're doing an above-average job.

    (4)

  • Eileen Z.

    It's not as good as I remember pre-K but still a good restaurant. Excellent place for a romantic dinner

    (3)

  • jef r.

    This is a special place complete with delicious eats, professional, unobtrusive service, a beautiful, inviting bar area and rich, dark brown wood floors. We were seated in a banquette near the bar. Lunch highlights included luscious blue crab beignets, melt in your mouth tender beef short ribs with a subtle root beet glaze, Cobb salad, roasted chicken breast and a bucket (literally) of hand cut fries (at $4, this is one of THE great values anywhere!) with house made ketchup and mayo . And, the desserts were each decadent - a Mason jar of butterscotch pudding with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, a Meyer lemon semifreddo with toasted meringue and caramelized kumquat slices and a daily special ice cream. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! This restaurant has just been added to the NOLA repeat list!

    (5)

  • Mark B.

    I ask the waitress, "I know brunch is fairly new here how has the community received it?" She replies, "We've been doing it for about five weeks now and business has been picking up each week." Well, let me just say there is no wondering why the business has been picking up for brunch at LPG. Five weeks and these people have their brunch game on LOCKDOWN, ya hurd? I only give five stars when all aspects of dining are in place. Atmosphere, service, drink menu, food, food temperature, appearance of waitstaff, etc. must all be in perfect alignment. I've been to LPG before and I always enjoy the atmosphere here. The openness and high ceilings don't leave you feeling cramped in. The colors are soothing and decor is not over done and i love the gas lantern inside at the entrance. I did notice a little bit of dust but i thought it added to the charm...so long as it didn't make its way into my food. Pleasant is how i'd describe the waiters. Appearing and disappearing at all the right times. Their uniforms speak to their simplicity and laid-back attitude with just a black t-shirt with the LPG logo on front and some catchy something or another on the back (and bottoms of course). The drink menu is playful and refreshing. If you can't find something on the drink menu you like, you're probably baptist. All of this leading up to great food and good selection. LPG should be in any New Orleans native's armamentarium of brunch spots when entertaining out of town guests.

    (5)

  • Vicki M.

    This week was our first time trying LPG. After reading the reviews we expected a positive dining experience and were not disappointed! The food and service were top notch. If there is any one thing I have even the tiniest complaint about is this trend toward perimeter banquette seating. I understand the need to seat more people however seating a table for two (young at heart) patrons next to a table of four highly animated twenty-something hipsters does not an intimate evening make! Next time - and we will return because the food was just that good - we will request a stand alone table. Hopefully that will resolve any seating issue.

    (4)

  • Kristen N.

    I can't express how amazing our experience here was, it was so good that we returned the next evening for dinner again. We requested the same server for our second evening, if you are lucky enough to enjoy a meal here ask for Adrienne he is amazing. A foodie who's passion about your happiness and experience while with him is immeasurable. My husband had the grouper special and I enjoyed the quinoa dish .....we tried the fried green beans and roasted peppers for our sides. The food is so fresh and flavorful, textures are perfect, and clearly cooked with passion and talent. Our 2 trips to this restaurant and meeting Adrienne made our vacation complete. Thank you for the delicious food and your charming hospitality, we hope to return quickly next time we are in town.

    (5)

  • Jack L.

    La Petite is just rock solid. I've been about 10 times over the past few years and I always leave happy. I've had more impressive singular dishes and better service, but when you know that chasing perfection from a dining experience is a bad road to try to follow, this fine establishment nails it for a great all-around experience. If you ever go and nothing is really calling to you, get the burger and add a fried egg. You'll likely have the best burger you can remember and you will not be unsatisfied.

    (5)

  • J M.

    I picked this restaurant after watching Padma's pick for the latest season of Top Chef. I really liked what Chef Justin made during the shows so we made dinner reservations for our trip. We didn't get to meet the Chef (he'd left for the day) but we really enjoyed our meal. Service was very friendly, too. I ordered the crab beignets and grilled octopus with squid ink pasta. Sooo good! My husband had the shrimp and grits (delicious) and his brother ordered the Hanger Steak and declared it the best steak he'd ever had. I ended my meal with a scoop of fig ice cream and it was unique and creamy, not too sweet. Yum! I hope Chef Justin does well on Top Chef! On yeah, the restaurant provides off street parking which is nice!

    (4)

  • caleb g.

    I just had brunch here after numerous marvelous dinners in the past-no surprise, the fine folks at La Petite Grocery waited until they could knock brunch out of the park before giving it a go. I know I am prone to rave about dishes with beets, but trust me: the chilled, roasted beets with arugula, toasted pecans and multi crema was delicate, bracing, and redolent of the garden. I am not a shrimp and grits guy, but I am now, especially with the added shitake and thyme LPG tosses in (I asked for no bacon-a tablemate got with and loved it). I finished with a rootbeer float-my first ever, and it was worth the 48 year wait. Service can be a little harried here, but the atmosphere is casually elegant and festive. The hand made tagliatelle with gulf shrimp, edamame and field peas on the dinner menu is one of my favorite appetizers in New Orleans.

    (4)

  • Andrew R.

    Amazing dining experience. Everyone was so professional, friendly and passionate. Our server was very excited about many of the dishes. We decided to order a lot of dishes based on her reviews. We did not want to miss out on anything. Ricotta dumplings with lobster were rich, yet light and pillowy - not to be missed. The blue crab beignets were were crisp and delicious. Our entrees were rabbit with spaetzle and gulf shrimp and grits. Both were amazing. We shall definitely return. Wonderful wine selection as well. Atmosphere was also very warm and inviting.

    (5)

  • Ellen K.

    I've only eaten here for lunch (but often) and it never fails to disappoint. Great atmosphere for a leisurely lunch with great food ALWAYS!

    (4)

  • Veggie P.

    Amazing food and spectacular wine list. The service was also very good. There were lots of veggie options and quite a few items that could be made veggie. We'll definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Catie K.

    Here's the thing y'all -- I ate here over a year ago and I still dream about this meal. Get the blue crab beignets, the blue crab spaghetti and the shrimp and grits. Mwah, perfection!

    (5)

  • Alyson O.

    La Petite is a beautiful restaurant. The dining area is so lovely and well lit. We started with drinks and both chose "the enchanter." This drink was great! It doesn't say on the menu, but in addition to the star anise in the drink it also tastes pretty strongly of sage. To start we had the chilled roasted beets with lump crab, pickled red onion & horseradish emulsion. This was probably the best thing we ate on our entire trip. The horseradish was just barely present so it didn't overwhelm, the crab was so sweet and I just love beets in general. We also had the blue crab and baked brie which was great but didn't wow me quite as much as the beets. We split the cheeseburger for our entree. Fries were great, as were the aioli and housemade ketchup. The actual burger itself was a little on the dry side, but the thick house-made pickles and onion marmalade made up for it.

    (4)

  • Kopfsülze R.

    Stopped in for lunch rather than going to Cafe Reconcile. The waiter said; "Pleasure" in response to anything we queried or stated. Not "My pleasure", just "Pleasure". After the 10th time it was absurd and starting to connote something else. A side pickle plate was brought out bizarrely as a first course, and they were boring. A sweet potato and shrimp bisque was featured, continuing on in the tradition of not knowing that sweet potatoes are fall food. Plus, shrimp, especially if they are wild, should be elevated with something. 'Down by the Riverside' came on the soundsystem twice in 3 songs, which was huckstery in the first instance. 2 morsels of the purported ham was in the salad. Needs to evolve.

    (2)

  • Vanessa D.

    Went here spontaneously for one of many birthday celebrations...well you know we New Orleanians don't celebrate our birthdays at only 1 venue...I was not disappointed. Had the delicious beignets and great sea bass. Beautful ambiance and it's now on my "must do" again list. Great place for a quiet dinner.

    (4)

  • Nicole M.

    We had New Year's Eve prix fixe dinner with wine pairings. The food was fantastic-- very subtle, elegant and occasionally surprising. The food is modern French/ American. Each dish is at once soothing and a little unexpected. The oysters were accompanied by potato and caviar. My dessert was an herb and satsuma pound cake concoction that didn't sound like it would work, but completely, utterly did! The wine pairings were perfect. I didn't like two of the wines on their own, but they matched perfectly when I drank them with the course! Overall a great experience.

    (5)

  • Justin R.

    I went to La Petite a few month back with my girlfriend and her mom. None of us were disappointed with the quality of food and service here! The setup is great on the inside and I love the bar at this place. I have been just for drinks, because I like the bar atmosphere so much. I cannot remember exactly what everyone had but I do remember a tuna steak and some house-made pasta. Both were very delicious! Their in house cocktails were tasty as well. I just really liked how fresh everything tasted. I believe that try and use fruits and vegetables that are in season. And I think they try and get a lot of their food locally. Overall, we have a great experience at La Petite and would return for dinner again. Also, we have the best Irish Coffees ever! hands down! Great way to end a night.

    (5)

  • Jo S.

    Lovely place for dinner; eclectic decor, tin ceilings,and location. We took a group here, had an 8:30 reservation, and were seated immediately. Our waiter was wonderful, and every dish we chose was great. The noise level is Very high on a busy night. Next time, I would probably make our reservation for 9pm, as the place began to clear out a bit after that, and we could hear each other better. Good restaurant for a group, family, or romantic dinner. We had good desserts, but were disappointed they did not offer a bread pudding on the menu. The menu does change though, so maybe on our next visit, they will offer it. Good wine selection, as well. We look forward to eating here again, on our next visit to N.O.

    (4)

  • Frank D.

    Went small and decide to share a few appetizers: Short Rib. Worth a repeat trip to New Orleans alone. Buttery with nice crispy outside. Ridiculously good Crab beignet. Nice taste of crab throughout Tagliatelle (sp?). Excellent but short rib supremes here. Service attentive and friendly, no snobbery here. Our's was named Luis. Nice selection of wines and beers, I enjoyed a Karmeliet tripel, delicious if you were curious

    (4)

  • joe b.

    We took the St. Charles street car to Napoleon and walked down to this sweet neighborhood. It took awhile (45 min from Canal) so we missed the happy hour. We'll try harder next time. Really good food--densely flavored sauces and good preparations. Nice cocktails and a good wine list. Competent service on the light side keeps it from being a five-star joint, but if I ate there a few more times and it was as good, I'd have to kick it up a star. My wife had the short-rib app and truffle-infused pasta with clams--what a deal. Both were tasty and well-balanced. I had a shrimp and sausage app with sweet corn that seemed like a fugue on gumbo, but so refined! The chicken with bread pudding and kale is amazing. I had ordered a second appetizer of sweetbreads, which came out with the main course instead of being served first. The server apologized, but served it anyway. It turned out to be an OK mistake, since the sweetbreads complimented the chicken and savory bread pudding beautifully. We had a few cocktails that were perfectly prepared, and a great dessert of pineapple cake. Worth the trip, I wish I could eat there again tonight.

    (4)

  • Jackie W.

    We had the best meal of our entire trip at La Petite Grocery. The elegant decor, great service, outstanding menu, beautiful location, and quality of the food all combined to create a perfect dining experience. The grouper was flaky and tender. The hanger steak was grilled to perfection. The baked blue crab brie was incredible. And the cocktails were off the hook! We were a party of 11 that included a couple of kids, older professionals, and some serious foodies, and everyone loved their meals. The fact that they could please such a large and varied group of people was a testament to the excellence of this restaurant. Highly, highly recommend.

    (5)

  • David M.

    It was Date Night! Yay Cousin Reina! So having had memorable Gnocchi at LPG years ago we thought we would splurge there again. The service was absolutely terrific! Our server was always around when we needed him, prompt, and never intrusive. The bar crowd at 7 on a Friday was really noisy and that detracted from my enjoyment but I can imagine others liking the lively atmosphere. The food was mostly fabulous. My sweetie had the Apple and Celeriac Salad with Bleu Cheese and the Grilled Beef Tenderloin with roasted shallot demi-glace. The salad was light and had a nice bleu cheese twang. The steak was perfectly done and the demi-glace was delicious. I stuck with small plates and I have to say the Chicken Leg Confit was the best chicken leg of my life. The Potato Gnocchi was buttery and bacon-y and I had to have a roll to clean that plate. The Fried Sheep Cheese over Pork Cheek Ragout was fine. The cheese was bland but the ragout was very tasty. I did not care for the Steak Tartare but having had it now maybe three times I think I just have to admit that I don't like it. The rolls were crusty, hot, and really great! The major negative was the LPG house cocktails we tried. LPG'S French -Pear Brandy, Champagne, sugar and a lemon twist sounds like it wouldn't just taste like dry champagne right? But it does. The Avenue - Passion Fruit, Bulleit Bourbon, Calvados, Luxardo and Orange Flower Water, shaken and served up - this was vile and mediciney. I think I'd rather have a Nyquil. Bleck. The Cosmo was pretty good. All in all it was a great date but I wouldn't try any more of their signature cocktails if I went back.

    (3)

  • Christine P.

    This is a great neighborhood place completely outside the tourist zone. Nice, cozy atmosphere. Excellent seafood and really yummy gnocchi. I had the market fish "courtboullion," which was delicious. The desserts are not to be missed either. We were hosted by a friend and his co-workers who know the chef, and we had an opportunity to hang out with him, which was fun.

    (4)

  • Derek R.

    4 1/2 stars (1/2 star deduction for noise). We have been there a few times. Always great food and service! The only downside is the acoustics. The noise levels really get up there when it gets crowded - which can be a drag when you are trying to enjoy dinner conversation. That should definitely NOT stop you from giving them a try though. It is one of the best restaurants we've been to in the city. Cheers!

    (4)

  • Rafael R.

    Deliciously prepared appetizers and meals are presented at La Petite Grocery with photographs showing historical shots of the previous businesses that have been housed in this building. We opted for a number of appetizers, as so many sounded quite delish and choose the plump and perfectly prepared ghocchi, crab beignets and short ribs. Lunch included the housemade fettuccini, apple salad and special sandwich of the day, a pulled pork style creation. La Petite Grocery is a must when visiting NOLA.

    (5)

  • michael r.

    I wish i could give half stars because i would give this restaurant 3.5 stars. The menu is very small, which coincides with the portions. The food was fresh and the service was friendly, but nothing stood out about the place--from the decor to the food to the crowd. I had a shrimp and grits entree, and there was simply nothing special about it, or any of the food i had. In other cities, i might rate la Petite Grocery much higher, but in New Orleans, where there is so much good food on every corner, I found this restaurant to be nothing out of the ordinary. it is a lovely space, and the neighborhood is wonderful, but if you're looking for a food experience, I'd look elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Latanya J.

    LPG wins the prize for my best burger experience in NOLA. I went as a part of a group, so we met up and had some great laughs. I heard that the shrimp & grits were also amazing...I think all 7 people who ate them had nothing but rave reviews. I was stilling thinking of the burger days after because it was so well seasoned and tasty. I really liked that the waiter was so helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. That was a scrumptious burger and made to my specs. I would definitely bring friends, although it is a bit far from the French Quarter. Caught a cab in, but took the Garden District Trolley back out to the French Quarter. Totally worth the trip.

    (5)

  • Melissa E.

    Some single girlfriends and I went here for valentine's dinner this year. They have a great menu with a variety of choices. They have several specials, which are written on several chalk boards throughout the restaurant. I was pleased to have a satisfying, yet not over filling meal (split appetizer, my own soup special, shrimp salad, split dessert, and a cocktail) for under $50. That's hard to do in New Orleans. It's a small french neighborhood restaurant. It reminds me of Restaurant August, but on a smaller scale. I also brought a friend here for her 30th birthday lunch. Great selections with wonderful price. I think I had soup and salad, and split dessert again.

    (4)

  • Hans T.

    In five days of dining in NOLA, La Petit Grocery was the clear winner. To be fair, we did not visit any of the super-fancy spots, but our lunch here was wonderful. The cocktails were great -- I had an Old Fashioned. All the drinks included botanicals with fascinating scents. The chicken sandwich was delightful, with fennel and gorgonzola. The burger and fries were described as the best ever. All the others in our party of six enjoyed their meals as well. Our only lament was that we did not make our way back there for dinner.

    (5)

  • Chelsea M.

    This review is solely based on their happy hour. LPG does a happy hour from 5:30-6:30 that's crazy good. Dollar greyhounds and an ever evolving cocktail menu. Their magazine lemonade is also good. The bar food is delicious. I had the french fries which are the second best in the city (Delachaise takes the cake) and their oysters rockefeller which were fantastic. LPG is my favorite happy hour in the city but get there early because seats run out and standing by the bar with fully dressed tables is awkward.

    (5)

  • Rosie N.

    This place is the shizzle! I decided to walk down to Magazine street all the way from my hotel in the French Quarter! Wow what a long walk, but it was very scenic and you really see a lot of the city this way! By the time I got to this area, I was starving and I happended upon La Petite Grocery. I remembered that I saw the reviews on Yelp, so I gave it a go. What a terrific little find. There are no tourist here, or at least not enough to notice. I sat at the bar since I was by myself and I am sure glad I did. First the bartender was a delight and the locals sitting at the bar were super friendly. Their beer selection is small - but mighty! All special craft beers and I chose the Abby Pale Ale - DELICIOUS! For lunch I ate their BLT - which comes with a fried egg! OMG - this was a little slice of heaven on a plate. Initially - before my food came out I said that I would only eat half my sandwich since I knew I was going out to dinner that night. WELL, all that went out the window once this bad boy of a sandwich came out! I ate the whole thing and even ordered a second beer! La Petite Grocery is a must!

    (5)

  • Elena B.

    Food was very good however we were disappointed with the service. Staff could have been a little nicer and more welcoming.

    (2)

  • Kevin P.

    Spot on experience. To start, the ambience was cozy yet elegant. The night started off with The Puddle Jumper. A must for those who love Bourbon. Of course, my wife and I had the infamous blue crab beignets. These were as close to perfection as it gets. I went with the speckled trout and soubise for my entree and it tasted like it was caught that day. It ended with the butterscotch pudding and needless to say ended our experience with a bang. Also, our server Kenneth had great recommendations all night. Definitely will be returning next time in NOLA.

    (5)

  • Krista L.

    This has become our favorite restaurant in the city. The food is excellent - the homemade pasta with crab is excellent (when it's on the menu) and the smore tart is one of my favorite deserts ever (homemade marshmallow cream on a graham cracker tart with chocolate ganache on top). We've had numerous meals here, including lunch, New Years Eve, anniversary or just wandering around and eating at the bar. The service has always been just right and the atmosphere is great.

    (5)

  • Jay C.

    very satisfying food; tasty and thoughtfuly, locally curated ingredients. relaxing unassuming ambiance. well-priced French-leaning wine list. need a place like this in nyc.

    (4)

  • John H.

    I've gone to La Petite probably 10 times or more now, and I've never been disappointed with the service or the food. The flavors are always on point, and the food is always cooked perfectly. We went on NYE night for the four course tasting menu and wine flight pairing, and no surprise it was excellent. Easily my favorite place in the city to eat

    (5)

  • Domenic C.

    What a great night! We went here to celebrate my girlfriends new job and a new business venture that we are starting with friends. The atmosphere was really nice and classy. I had never been in the 2 years I lived here and was super disapointed that I waited this long. Our server was knowledgeable and on the spot whenever we needed him. The food was really great also. Highlights were the steak tartare, crab beignets, burrata, Beef Tenderloin, and the star of the night was the pasta with crab. Chef has a really well put together menu with a good amount of tasty looking specials. The Desserts were great also, the financier being my favorite. Definitely be back

    (5)

  • Darrell D.

    The food was fantastic. Everything was delicious and overpriced. I had better duck breast at The Cowbell for almost 15 dollars less. But hey, it's a fancy smancy place with good food, good drinks, good service, and a nice atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Paul Z.

    Our NO native friends chose this restaurant for our post JazzFest meal this year . Great food , service and all around experience . Would highly reccomemend!

    (4)

  • Joanna G.

    Went there for a late lunch sat outside and had some wine, liked it so much that we made a reservation to come back that nigth for dinner. Love the crab beignets. great service and atmosphere. Brunch was also delicious a nice change from the typical heavy New Orleans food The fried green tomatoes with burrata cheese were to die for.

    (4)

  • Janine L.

    Incredible food and perfect service. Pasta appetizer tasted of the richest butter. Pork osso bucco was a generous and delicious dish.

    (5)

  • McLain C.

    Went here recently and after some very painful deliberation (the menu is wonderful) ordered the beet salad and the braised pork shank. My date ordered a wonderful Caesar with fried capers and the tenderloin, both of which were stellar. The beet salad was really superb. Very clean and had a nice crab slaw on top. I loved the flavors enough to order it again for lunch days later. The braised pork shank came on a bed of collard greens and field peas and had a superb brown sauce. The meat was so tender it basically fell off the bone with a couple of gentle prods. It was too tender to spear with the fork, as it disintegrated; you had to scoop it. The flavors were wonderful, for every element on the plate: balanced and delicious. It was a very generous portion as well, a beautiful dish. This was a five star meal. As mentioned, went back for lunch. The beet salad was as good as ever, but the shrimp and grits were a bit bland. That was a 3 star meal, so I put a 4 overall. Would still strongly recommend the restaurant, just go for dinner ;).

    (4)

  • Maggie W.

    I love finding places in New Olreans that remind me of a Paris bistro! I had lunch here the day before Thanksgiving with my mom and really enjoyed it. It's a bit pricey for lunch ($50 for 2), but when the food is that good it's a worthy indulgence. We skipped soups/salad and went straight to the main dish. I had the hangar steak with carmelized onions and fries and it was absolutely delicious. The steak was very tender and had an amazing gravy. My mom had the fish with rice, spinach, and sauce picant. This was also quite flavorful and light. The best part of this dish was the crab begniet that topped the fish. It's basically fried dough stuffed with a creamy crab mixture. I could have eaten 100 of them! We treated ourselves to the lemon tart for dessert. This item consisted of lemon tart, mascarpone, ice cream, and lemon curd....what a great combination of flavors!! I absolutely loved this dessert. The service was a little slow, but we were in no rush. I would definitely go back!!

    (5)

  • Roxy L.

    Went for Sunday brunch. Had a gingerbread waffle with egg nog ice cream and a Steen syrup drizzle with pecans. It was heaven.

    (4)

  • Feldman A.

    Coup de foudre at La Petite Grocery. Intimate French bistro space mixes with the contemporary casual elegance of this Magazine Street location a block away from the Ecole Bilingue and a stone's throw from Nirvana (another favorite). The lighting, the service, the drinks and the variety on the menu were all stellar. And most importantly, the dishes were each very tasty without being pretentious. Pleasing to the eye and palate. I have only good things to say about LPG. Wife had duck. I had hangar steak with fancy carrots and potatoes. Steak tartare was the share-if-you-dare app--very good also. Wife, who never had tartare, very scared of raw meat, but like raw hamburger with capers in it, but we agree cow taste better when cooked a little. The clean elegant intimacy here along with its location makes this restaurant among the city's best. A great place to impress a date. The kind of place you don't want to leave even after conversing for hours and enjoying every detail of the evening.

    (5)

  • Taylor R.

    A charming happy hour from 5:30-6:30 pm. Can't beat the $1 greyhounds and other drink specials. Love this place and look forward to having dinner there.

    (4)

  • Marc C.

    Very nice decor and great service. Went for Sunday brunch. The grits with pork cheek was very good, though not much grits in it. The chicken, biscuits, and gravy was alright, but maybe I expected more gravy. My guest got the burger and it was a very good burger and the garlic fries were great too.

    (4)

  • Lucy G.

    Normally, I can't afford to go to really fancy places... you know, white linen table cloths, waiters all dressed up... the kind that usually breaks the bank. However, this was a special occasion- a staff lunch meeting- so I didn't have to pay, and the tab was on my office. Thus, we pretty much ordered what we wanted. (sweet) (So I don't actually know what the prices were, but it was probably around $15 an entree) The place is really elegant, but small. The tables are a bit close together, but the food makes up for it. Our waiter was precious and very attentive. Extremely GOOD service. I started with a rich butternut squash soup, which was spiced just right... not too sweet, a little pepper for some kick, a butternut squash base with creme fraiche that made it almost too rich to finish (and by almost, I mean I ate every last drop), topped with caramelized pecans and slivers of green onions. Perfect. (price? around $8-$9 a bowl, and it's a lot) For my entree, I had the Roasted Vegetable Sandwich: Sweet peppers, roasted tomato and eggplant on toasted ciabatta bread spread with aioli and topped with goat cheese. It was very fresh tasting, and too big to finish (I had half). It was served with a side of fries that were awesome.... had some kind of herb on it that made it more flavorful than regular fries, and served with a thick zesty ketchup. Other people ordered the pulled pork po-boy on special Vietnamese bread or the cheese burger, smothered with Gruyere cheese. Both served with fries on the side. Everyone drooled a bit while they ate. :-) Already feeling like I couldn't possibly fit any more food in my system (and with a nice take-home sack with my leftover sandwich), we ordered hot coffee and perused the desserts. (When in Rome...) We ended up ordering a cheese platter that came with some marvelous bleu cheese and havarti (I think it was havarti... some mild white cheese) with toasted french bread and an apricot chutney. The chutney complimented the tangy-ness of the cheese really well. Not to be outdone, we also ordered the gelato trio, with one scoop of each served in its own tray: rich chocolate gelato, mango sorbet (FAVORITE!), and banana gelato with hazelnut. FOODGASM. I left feeling 20 lbs. heavier, but completely satisfied. That is RICH. Was not too crowded during lunchtime (I think they just started doing lunch there) and had great service. Takes cash/credit card. Would I go there again? Yeah, totally.... on someone elses tab!

    (5)

  • Noelle F.

    This was the first restaurant we ate at when we arrived in NO for a long weekend and it was definitely a hit. We were there celebrating my husband's 30th birthday, and it couldn't have been better. We arrived 30 minutes before our reservation and we were seated right away even though the restaurant was quite full. We had the blue crab beignets as an appetizer -- they melt in your mouth and an evening special (can't remember the name) with pasta and turtle - delish! Our entrees included the paneed rabbit, shrimp and grits and the seared duck and blue crab au gratin (which is ridiculously delicious!). Everything looked beautiful and tasted amazing. The portions were perfect as well and we still had room for dessert, which included the pineapple tarte tatin with coriander ice cream, a root beer float made with the local Abita root beer, creme brulee and berry financier with olive oil ice cream (our favorite). I highly recommend checking this place out!

    (5)

  • Momo S.

    Was way too pricey for the food. Got a waffle which was hard as a rock and way too sweet. The french fries are good but why spend $10 on fries?

    (2)

  • gala D.

    Ate here last night. Beautiful place, nice lighting pretty bar. We were seated immediately for our 8:45 reservation. The dinning room was pretty full when we arrived. Our server came to the table immediately and introduced himself, poured water and gave us our menus. When he returned we ordered our wine, the app, a dozen oysters and our entrees. We sat and chatted drinking our wine about 15 min in I asked what the holdup was with the oysters surely the kitchen can shuck a doz in 15 min, my 9 year old nephew can do that! We were told that the kitchen was a little backed up as they shuck the oysters to order not in advance of the order. 15 min later, the oysters showed up. The save is that they were amazing! The mignonette sauce that they serve is great and made me forget how pissed off I was at having to wait a half hour for a dozen oysters in NOLA. i had the wedge salad which was good and the hangar steak which was very tasty. My husband had the courtbouillon which was fantastic, although a bit too spicy for me. We also ordered fries. These were amazing!! Tasty, perfectly fried, real potato, not frozen. All in all it was a great meal. Just don't order the oysters unless you are patient.

    (4)

  • Karen S.

    Had dinner at La Petite Grocery last Friday. The atmosphere is excellent. One of the best in the City. Service was exceptional. Food was great. This is the second time I've been. First time was a couple of years ago. Glad that the quality continues to be excellent. Also, we parked in their parking lot across the street. They gave us the code when we called to make reservations. One of the things that I love about La Petit Grocery is that they never try and rush you out the door. This is a great place to go and visit/dine/drink with friends.

    (5)

  • Mark D.

    Had an excellent meal and great service from the bartender, Christina, on a hectic Sunday night. The food was excellent and - despite being SUPER busy, the bartender took time to be sure we had everything we needed and treated us like kings. We'll be back! Celebrity sighting - Brian Batt (local buy) form Madmen at a table nearby.

    (4)

  • Susan G.

    After reading other reviews, I was excited to try this restaurant while in New Orleans. Unfortunately, it did not live up to it's 4 star rating. My friend ordered the hangar steak - it was so salty, she found it inedible. My cheeseburger was fine - I expected a much better burger. Our waiter was inattentive and lackluster. I had ordered a side of fried green tomatoes which he didn't bring until we reminded him - the tomatoes were somewhat soggy so perhaps it had been sitting in the kitchen for a while. All in all, a very disappointing dining experience.

    (1)

  • Daisy C.

    Beautiful restaurant, Tiffany lamps, gorgeous wood bar, excellent service. Try the delicious steak tartare with a little quail egg on top, mouth-watering blue crab beignets, sheep's milk cheese with unbelievably good pork cheek, scrumptious paneed rabbit and yummy burger. Top it off with a French martini. You'll thank me later. :)

    (5)

  • William M.

    Very disappointing. Service was especially poor. Our entres were very slow coming and then the mamager came and said they were out of the evening's special. After another long period our entres came and it was extraordinarily average. The blue crab beignets were more bread than crab, less that 1 inch in diameter, and $4.00 each.

    (2)

  • R F.

    A real solid 4-star experience - from service to tasty apps, savory entrees and satisfying desserts - a wonderful evening. I will definitely be back to La Petite Grocery.

    (4)

  • C C.

    Friends and I dined at La Petit Grocery earlier this month. It was recommended by the chef at Patois, a restaurant I also highly recommend. Writing this review is painful because I'm remembering what I ate, I want to taste it again and am sitting at a computer 900+ miles ago. Just order away and eat. Try it all. Everything we ate was dynamo. Don't miss the blue crab beignets or the tagliatelle. They're crazy awesome. The cocktails were fine also. The Bee's Knees was tasty if you like lavender. The only drawback to the place was our waiter. After ordering we told him we'd take the food as it was ready. We were famished but not obnoxious in our request. His response, "Well, this isn't a fast food restaurant." Had there been a 'be nice or leave' sign in the place, I would have pointed him to the door. But, back to the food, it was incredible. As my friend, who's also a foodie, said, "I traveled to India and loved the food. Then I went to Mexico and was surprised to like the food there even more. But this, this is the best food I've ever had."

    (5)

  • Melissa C.

    The meal was amazing. We started with a beet salad and steak tartar. The beet salad was tangy and was amazing as a starter. The steak tartar was good but not notable. We decided to order one appetizer and two entrees for our meal; which included the beef brisket, potato gnocci and hangar steak. The beef brisket with ginger and pickled cucumber was amazing as was the potato gnocci in a cream sauce with truffles and the hangar steak with sweet potatoes and caramelized onions. For desert, we had the s'mores tort. Again another amazing course. If I had to have one complaint, I would say that it was that they only had regular brewed coffee and no espresso but other than that the meal was exquisite.

    (5)

  • Mardi C.

    wonderful lunch here. we sat outside, and enjoyed some of the nice fall weather. our waiter, was very informative, and fun. lobster beignets... light, crisp, airy, and tasty! crabcakes with fennel and blue cheese cole slaw, was perfect. hangar steak, very tender, and the fries yummy the beet and coleslaw, sweet I will be back to this wonderful spot, it was a delight.

    (5)

  • Allison R.

    Too expensive for what you get. I really don't understand what all the hype is about. Nothing was without a cream gravy or smothered and covered in cheese (lactose intolerant!). They were offended when I asked for my sandwich without cheese on it. I'll take my anti-milk self elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Alexis C.

    My husband and I had a very pleasant meal at this restaurant last Friday evening. The service was very good and most of the food was excellent. I give this place only four stars because some of the food did not live up to the hype. For starters we had the crab beignets. They were good, but not amazing. I think I expected more, since the waiter said it was their signature appetizer. For dinner I had the Gulf Fish and my husband had the rabbit. Both dishes were very good. We also had a side of fries and they were amazing!! Bread at the table was good and the wine selection is nice. We had some chocolate thing for dessert which was nice. The waiter and rest of the restaurant staff were very good and I love the cozy yet refined atmosphere of this restaurant. Though the food was very good, it was not excellent. The service and atmosphere of this restaurant are excellent.

    (4)

  • Karen W.

    I would give them 5 stars based on their mojito alone. But their spaghetti with blue crab was the best lunch I had while visiting New Orleans. Cute place inside, good service. This is definitely the kind of place I would recommend to friends visiting New Orleans.

    (5)

  • Judith K.

    This place wasn't badly priced for the classy feeling in the restaurant. I have been converted to being a fan of egg in a blt sandwich - I really want to try it at home one day. The bread was a little too buttery/soggy, but it was still really good. however, the lobster beignets were the bigger hit between me and my boss - the sauce wasn't too heavy and the mayo wasn't too heavy on the filling with the lobster, which made the lobster taste that much lighter. Want to come back.

    (4)

  • Susan W.

    We enjoyed fabulous service and brunch in the wonderful space. EVERYTHING waz just right from the steamed milk for our coffee to the crispfried green tomatoes. My paneed chicken was perfectly cooked. Although we didn't sample any, the specialty drinks looked creative and the bar very fetching.

    (4)

  • Alex T.

    Great food. Service not great. Brush with celebrity a plus.

    (4)

  • Kimberly A.

    This is the place to go for a romantic dinner with your loved one. Really enjoyed the blue crab in brie appitizer. The food was most excellent. The wait staff was attentive and very knowledgable about all items on the menu. A+ in my book

    (4)

  • Leilani R.

    The food here is absolutely delicious and the servers are happy and friendly. This is one of the better restaurants in New Olreans.

    (4)

  • gerald s.

    We spent 5 days in New Orleans last week, and can honestly say this was one of our most enjoyable meals. We have eaten at Commanders Palace, Arnauds, Emirils, etc but this is truly a neighbood jem. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The service lacked a bit of attention but won't hold that against the restaurant. Would highly recommend it!!

    (5)

  • Carol M.

    Just returned from NOLA during Jazz Fest weekend and I must say t hat I was giddy with anticipation to eat at La Petite Grocery. I research and research and research restaurants to no end when I travel because I want to have an awesome culinary experience in whatever city I travel to because I am a true believer that the food is a big part of the culture, so have the best food to experience some of the best culture. After a TOTAL bust at Mohany's for po-boys at lunch, I was really looking forward to a great dinner at La Petite and we were not disappointed. First of all, I had originally made a reservation for 3 but our hosts' plans changed and they were able to come after all. So, Friday afternoon, even though it was Jazz Fest weekend, they were fully booked and we had just added a baby, they worked some magic and gave us a table that not only worked for our bigger party, but was very comfortable. Our waitress was awesome...very courteous, great personality, very knowledgeable of the food and wine and was not shy to give us her honest opinion about the food when we asked for her recommendations. So, gnocchi and blue crab beignets for our apps. The gnocchi was AWESOME. Excellent flavors, deliciously done. I would LOVE too see what it would taste like if the gnocchi had been pan seared a little to give it some crispness, but they were amazing nonetheless. And the blue-crab beignets? Oh. My. DELICIOUS. The beignets were STUFFED with nothing but deliciously cooked blue crab meat and nothing else. Not a lot of sauce or vegetable filler, all crab meat and the remoulade was perfection. My daughter had the handmade tagliatelle app for her dinner and it was delicious. The ribbons of pasta were fresh and delicious with a light sauce with fresh shrimp, black eyed peas and edemame. Very good and so light and delicious. The only down was they only gave 4 ribbons of pasta. I know its an app, but there was a ton of peas and beans and a good amount of shrimp, almost like the pasta was not the highlight but more of an accompaniment? My friend and I both had the shrimp and grits and they do it RIGHT. It was delicious and flavorful, excellent stock to highlight the grits and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. My girlfriend had the fillet and stated that it was the best steak she had ever eaten in her life. My friend tried a bite and it was so delicious, she ordered one to go for her husband to have. When he had some later, he texted, "That is one fine piece of meat!" Dessert was good, but nothing spectacular, we even had the s'mores tart and it was good, but just good. Overall, an amazing experience. Lovely food, incredible staff and we will most definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Dan C.

    BLUE CRAB BEIGNET. Provoked an involuntary noise. It's part of the Gulf Fish entree and it was so good, along with everything else ordered that night. This is definitely becoming a new must place for friends in town, special occasions, etc. One of my big beefs with the NOLA food scene, as great as it is, is how it is so skewed towards super expensive places you have to get dressed up for or else down home comfort food places with a big gaping hole in between. This place is a great in between - really beautiful dining area, white tablecloths, but still casual and approachable. Everything tasted great. The apple and celery salad was inventive and delicious, the gulf fish as mentioned, as well as the duck. Service was great. Will be back.

    (5)

  • James T.

    First, I'd like to commend our server. Before we arrived I'd let the restaurant know it was a special occasion for us and that my wife was gluten-free. The server knew the menu very well, was extremely helpful with the gluten issue, and was extremely friendly yet appropriately professional. Top-notch. My only complaint would be that the pricey special-entree fish portion was extremely tiny. BUT our server claimed to have thought the same, and she went directly to the manager who came to the table and promptly took care of us--no questions asked. It's a beautiful room, an eclectic menu, excellent wine list, and in a great location on Magazine. I'd recommend it to anyone who is looking for a creative twist on Southern/New Orleans fare. We'll definitely go back.

    (4)

  • Jon'i B.

    One of my favorite places to eat. i have to admit i liked it better with the previous chef however. the place has abundant charm, almost feels like you are in Paris. the wait staff is very very nice. You really need to make reservations especially on the weekends. (a great date place). i love the duck and the tuna when they have it! Reminds me...i havnt been in awhile, i'll have to change that!

    (5)

  • Sara H.

    An afternoon straight from a storybook, complete with beautiful watercolor-painted skies and sunbeams, was had on the porch of La Petite Grocery. The ten-or-so items on the menu were each so tempting with their mouthwatering descriptions and visual displays present on other diners' tables that we had trouble ordering lunch. After several minutes' internal debate, we made our selections and were soon satisfied after a meal of shrimp and grits, fried chicken sandwich, and lump crab spaghetti. The shrimp and grits were appropriately buttery and satisfied a days-old hankering for this Southern dish. The fennel slaw on the fried chicken enhanced the expected flavor of the protein. And apparently the spaghetti was too goo to share. I look forward to another meal, adding to what may already be a great day.

    (4)

  • D C.

    My husband and I went there for dinner and were not impressed. This restaurant has received so many great reviews, but the pork was dry and not very flavorful. The service was good. There are so many other great restaurants in New Orleans to try, and I will not be going back to this one.

    (2)

  • vanessa m.

    We loved this restaurant! One of our best meals in New Orleans, by far. We had the short rib app to start. WOW. Soo small, yet packs a PUNCH! I followed with some small plates, lobster beignets-OOOH! and a crab cake. Crab cake was really good, but I like a more traditional preparation. My husband had the paneed rabbit. This was a first and Oh was it good! Thumper is Damn tasty!!!! I would eat here every day if I didn't have to fly 3 hours to get there. Please go as the dining room was relatively quiet on a Thursday evening. Put it on the list.

    (5)

  • Ally B.

    I met an old friend here with great anticipation of an unforgettable meal. We were seated in the window for lunch. We ordered the crab beignets, having read enough to surmise this might be the best dish there. It is. My friend wanted the fried green tomatoes, which were undercooked and tasteless, topped with tasteless cheese and dried out prosciutto. We also had a special, two small raviolis with a crawfish or two inside, topped with andouille (yes, Virginia, $12 for two raviolis and not more than .5" slice of andouille atop the smallest bite of crawfish in pasta I've ever seen). The best thing about this dish was the browned butter in the bottom. Finally, feeling disappointed ($60 into the meal, the best thing is 1.5 beignets each), I ordered the crab and brie gratin. It does not come with any kind of rounds or anything although it resembles a dip--we asked for a couple more of the small, yeasty biscuits we were served after ordering. The gratin was rich but again, not as good as the beignets. I ordered sparkling water and was served WARM water--I had to repeatedly ask for ice and more of the water. For dessert, I ordered the chocolate caramel torte and my friend ordered the cornbread with peaches, toasted almond slivers and olive oil ice cream. Odd as it sounds, when mixed together, this was awesome. As was the torte. Not Emeril's banana cream pie good, but acceptable and not overpriced like the appetizers. As far as libations, I had a $10 glass of Rose sparkling wine, so I can't comment on some of the unique cocktails. All in all, for $105 lunch consisting of bites of food, all but the fabulous company and the remarkable crabmeat beignets were a tad disappointing. Diners who mention the small sizes are correct--the prices are simply too high for the small portion sizes. Please note there is no parking provided for lunch, I know not why. I don't think the place can ever be dressy if manned with staff adorned with full-body tats.

    (3)

  • Melissa B.

    Maybe we had an off day or maybe it was my first meal after Stella! But i wasn't super impressed by this place. We went for lunch & there were several open tables, we were sat immediately by the chipper & friendly hostess who thanked us for coming in . And then we sat. A less than friendly waiter came by to offer us water, we ordered & received our water said someone else would be by shortly.. then we sat. ..we sat & chatted.. we sat & drank our one glass of water ( they hid the bottle for some reason around the corner ) .. we sat and talked about how freaking hungry we were. I'd say a good 15-20 min went by. The hostess came by & asked if we had seen anyone .. we said we had received water & that was it. If I hadnt' wanted to really give this place a try & wasn't really hungry , I would have cut my losses & left. Another 5-10 min went by and a server came by.. and she acted almost put off -like i was intruding on her other pressing business. There was no mention of , I'm sorry you've been waiting .. no smile , nothing . Seriously, a smile could have pretty much changed how I felt up to this point.. but nope - I'd say there might have been a slight change in facial expression but no smile & I dont' think this was the fault of botox. She just asked if we wanted a cocktail.. I politely replied, no thanks we'd just like to eat. I had the beet salad w/ crab , it was very good. it was pretty light on the crab for the price - followed by shrimp & grits. I LOVE shrimp & grits eat it often & have tried all different varieties .. this one was just OK. I probably should give them another chance, but with so much excellence in NOLA I probably won't. I felt the entire time that I was intruding on the servers day & it made me awkward. We just left there feeling blah.

    (2)

  • Deth T.

    I went here to celebrate the last night of my boyfriend's parents in town. We were a group of 6 and made an advance reservation, important as I am a vegan and we wanted the kitchen to be prepared. Upon being seated we ordered our first round of drinks, and then placed our dinner orders. The server showed muted surprise that I did not want an appetizer/starter course, and I said I would surely be satisfied with my main course as the kitchen already knows about my dietary situation and surely will present me with something appropriate. In hindsight I should have tried to place a first-course vegan order as the "entree" I was presented with was about the size of a small tin of cat food. It was a good thing I'd ordered several heavy dark beers in the run-up to the serving of entrees, as these tasty beers (from Portland, ME) easily comprised the main bulk of my calories consumed for the evening. Now don't get me wrong, I was served a delicious vegan entree, which I appreciate. However, apparently the kitchen at La Petite Grocery thinks as a vegan I have a stomach that can only accommodate about 4 ounces of food at a time. Just because I'm a vegan doesn't mean I don't want to eat normal size portions! Considering the expense of this meal I left rather hungry and unsatisfied; upon return home I quickly scarfed down a burrito to quell my rumbling stomach. Everything else about the experience was great: the service was fine, the atmosphere lovely, the company present enjoyable. I just wish my vegan dish had been hearty and filling. And no, I'm not an overweight vegan that needs super-sized American portions and subsists on junk food; I very much appreciate and prefer reasonable portion sizes in restaurants. Lessons learned: Make the kitchen at La Petite Grocery prepare two courses for you if you are a vegan! Otherwise expect to imbibe the majority of your calories and go home hungry. A reputable kitchen should be able to prepare an appropriately-sized vegan dish that doesn't make you feel gouged when you see its price on the bill. I was super disappointed with this "fine dining experience" and will probably never return by choice.

    (3)

  • David R.

    I'm writing this review in lieu of filing a claim for false imprisonment. I've been to La Petite Grocery twice. The first time I found the food to be mediocre and the service inattentive. My second visit was worse than the first. The service was extremely slow and the food was cold when we finally got it. It's a shame such a nice looking place is managed so poorly.

    (1)

  • Wayne I.

    One of New Orleans' treasures, to me la Petite Grocery represents the very highest expression of a New Orleanian cooking that seems old and new at the same time. I had the Paneed Rabbit over spaetzle, wilted greens, turnip purée & sauce grenobloise. I asked the waitress of my suspicion and was right: sugar in the breadcrumbs. Yummy yummy.

    (5)

  • Drew K.

    We had lunch here recently and it was a memorable meal. Interior is open and airy, with lots of natural light pouring in from Magazine st. windows. There is an abundance of table options as there are no walls inside, so there's plenty of spots to sit when the rush hour hits. Service was prompt and friendly. She grabbed our drink orders quickly and kept the pacing great throughout our meal. Food itself was fantastic. I had one of the specials which was a classic ruben, which sounds actually pretty boring, but can assure you it was very very good. Ingredients get a lot of care and attention here which makes the flavor of whatever you order pop. To top it off, everything bustling out of the kitchen looked plated with care which is always a nice touch at a place that isn't serving all white table cloth type food. Overall our experience was great. They've achieved a great mix between casual and fine dining, in a relaxed atmosphere that's very warm and welcoming. Will be back for their brunch we keep hearing ravings about.

    (4)

  • howard b.

    Great brunch! Sat at the bar, which is always the best way to go. Had a delish hamburger. Really excellent. A few bloody marys, and left with a very happy tummy! Plan to dine there for dinner as I hear that is equally as good as brunch

    (5)

  • Lisa I.

    If it's one thing that I truly do enjoy, it's a good Sunday brunch. I don't get around to doing it that often, but when I do, I absolutely love and treasure it. For our last meal in NOLA, my husband and I chose La Petite Grocery for our Sunday meal, and it was definitely worth the calories and the excursion out to East Riverside. We decided on the following: - Blue Crab Beignets: These little fluffy, pillowy but creamy fried bites were absolutely incredible. I don't normally choose the sweet, savory/seafood items, but since Yelp recommended them, we went for it! These are an absolute must-eat item if you're there! - Hot Iron Buttermilk Waffle with peaches & vanilla ice cream: I was craving a sweet entree item so badly, and this definitely hit the spot. It had a touch of syrup, some walnuts, and while I was worried that it needed butter, the ice cream took care of that part of it. - LPG Cheeseburger: My husband debated this one for awhile between the special of the day (fried pork) and the cheeseburger, and decided on the burger. I had a few bites of it, and while the french fries were delicious and the burger had a delicious onion marmalade, the burger itself was fairly standard. Service was really great, our server was pleasant, helped us decide on what to order, and attentive to us throughout our entire meal. While we were the first ones to be seated and were the only ones for awhile, it definitely picked up by the time we left. I would love to come back here for dinner and try some of their other dishes, especially if those crab beignets are on the menu!

    (5)

  • Chris B.

    Ehhhh...it was ok. Overall, food was a little bland for my taste. Here's the breakdown. Came here my girlfriend, my sister and BIL. Great company! Started out with a salad and a few appetizers. Salad was a total bomb. It was their mixed green special with blue cheese vinaigrette. The dressing to greens ratio was off - not enough dressing. In the end, the dressing wasn't any good so who cares about the ratio. We left half the dish uneaten. Appys were the seafood beignets and the burrata. The beignets sounded awesome but lacked any decent seasoning. They were extremely creamy on the inside but were neither sweet or savory. High expectations on the seafood beignets made for a disappointment. I'd rank the dish a 2/5. The buratta was ok - 3/5. Small portion too. But because it wasn't much of a hit, no one minded. Saving grace of the night - the burger. My girlfriend and sister both got it. It was really tasty. Soft, buttery bun. Fresh dressings and a house sauce. Sometimes I judge a restaurant strictly on their burger. Le Petite had a good one. Unfortunately, it was the only really tasty dish we had. Because the burger was so good, I'm giving Le Petite Grocery the benefit of the doubt. I bet they have some other nice dishes...we just didn't order them. Service was ok. Nice lady for our waitress. She was fairly prompt. Pleasant enough. Not great but not bad either. Ambience was very cool. Shabby chic. Ornate ceilings, fancy bar, mason jars. The place was charming. It reminded Shari V. of a French country cottage kitchen...well said Shari V. All in all, I won't repeat. Shari V Quote: "The beignets were seasoned like we're in Ohio". Ouch

    (3)

  • Lauren F.

    Loved La Petite Grocery. Perfect for a special night out...low lighting creates a romantic, intimate space for a date night, but they also have larger tables that are great for groups. It just felt like a special place to be and was packed even on a Sunday night. We had a late lunch so we didn't go all out on the food. We had... -Crab Beignets: delicious but very rich -Steak Tartare: not your standard steak tartare, but my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed every last bite -Shrimp special: these shrimp were huge and delicious -Bittersweet Chocolate Torte: fantastic, we wanted more We would definitely love to return here the next time we're in New Orleans, just an all-around lovely spot.

    (4)

  • Edward G.

    Ended up here on a whim this evening. So glad I did, everything was wonderful. I really appreciated the LPG only parking lot across the street, a welcomed relief from the usual magazine st. Parking. The restaurant was well appointed quaint and intimate with inviting decor and intricate work work. The lighting was perfect and set the mood for s romantic evening. I began with the black truffle soup with country ham, very flavorful unfortunately my reaction to the soup had my date dipping her spoon in as well. For apps I had the blue crab beignets and she had the ricotta dumplings. I found both to be very good but gave the edge to the dumplings which were very creamy and delicious. The jar of pickled veggies is a bargain at $4 and also helped to cut the heaviness of the apps. I selected the fried pork chop with corn and peppers, she had the panee`d rabbit. The crust on the pork was light and airy while the breading on the rabbit had an almost pretzel like consistency. Mix in a little wine and French 75's and the night was a success. Desserts (milk chocolate ice cream and chocolate cake) were sufficient. Highly recommend LPG for a date night.

    (5)

  • Ronnie J.

    Okay, I know I'm bucking the trend here and I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it is what it is. I live in this city and we dine out frequently. We've seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Fortunately in NOLA there's lots of "good." But, reputation will only get you so far in the New Orleans restaurant business, and La Petite's reputation has (until now) been pretty impressive. Was last night an anomaly or have they begun to slide into mediocrity? This is our fourth visit to the restaurant. The first two were superior. The third was pretty damn good. This last may indeed be the last. Poor service can frame and influence the rest of a restaurant experience. Sometimes the quality of the food and the ambiance can overcome poor service; such wasn't the case this time around. The server seemed to be very nice and she recited the specials flawlessly. But as we found out during the offer of special desserts near the end of the evening, it was all very rehearsed, and once interrupted with a comment or question, she never missed a beat and competed her recitation. Now, are there any questions? Our area was hardly slammed with diners, so I'm not sure where the server wandered off to, but let me say this: if we order a bottle of wine and you see fit to take it away then please have the courtesy to check back and see if the glasses are near empty or even bone dry empty as they were at the end of the entree service. If you can't do that for some reason, ask the diners if they prefer that the bottle stay at the table. Indeed as the server was rolling through her dessert script, we stopped her and asked first if we might have some wine. With hardly a blink of an acknowledgement, she picked up on her lines right where she left off, totally undeterred and somewhat miffed that we had asked for wine in the middle of her dialogue. Things got a little more uncomfortable after that. When we declined dessert there was no offer of coffee or after dinner drinks. Perhaps she was ready for us to go. And we did. Overall, the vibe wasn't good. It wasn't the warm, welcoming spirit we have felt in the past. Indeed our third outing at this restaurant was made especially nice by the server and her attention to service. Somewhere between the third visit and last night there's been a disconnect at tableside. The ricotta dumplings lived up to their billing. Wow, what an amazing appetizer. Co-diner had the braised beef short rib. While the flavor was very good, it was equally dry as if it had been resting comfortably under some kind of heat back in the kitchen. Insofar as entrees are concerned, the sheepshead fish was light and seasoned well. The vegetable accompaniments were cold to the touch. Not cool, cold. The fried pork loin was so incredibly salty that it was difficult to enjoy. The seasonings were masked entirely by the salinity of the dish. I'm not sure if it was the fault of the breading on the pork or the gravy that accompanied the dish but this entree has so much promise and it woefully disappointed. The pre-dinner cocktails were well prepared. The menu is fairly limited which otherwise would suggest they don't want to wander too far out so they can concentrate on the quality of limited offerings. Somewhere along the line, this train has run off the tracks. For premium prices, you expect premium service and food. La Petite failed to deliver in both respects.

    (2)

  • Crystal P.

    we ate our way through New Orleans and this was one of my favorites. oh grits you delicious thing you. I've been dying for grits the second I got off the plane. New York will never do grits like the south does them.... NEVER! they were perfect here.. also tried the ricotta dumpling things and don't see what the big deal is. they weren't bad but they weren't omg. I much more enjoyed my grits. I also love the small portions and think that should be more common. people don't understand restaurants give you way too much food and you feel you need to finish it eat so much more..... :) just a little fact.

    (5)

  • Abby S.

    La Petite Grocery is where I officially fell in love with shrimp 'n' grits, a southern delicacy. All these years, I'd been turning up my nose at the sheer idea of grits. They looked like cream of wheat, a breakfast item that I avoid like the plague. But I had a taste the night before and was like, "Hey, why not give it an official try?" I was totally wrong. When done right, grits are buttery, creamy, decadent... these are all things I look for in vacation food. Add some locally sourced shellfish in there, along with some bacon fat and you've got a very happy customer. As for the other parts of dining at La Petite Grocery, it's 5-stars all the way. Air conditioned (which is very necessary on a hot summer afternoon in NOLA), friendly servers, white linen napkins, seasonal menu, great people watching. I could move in upstairs! It's exciting to hear that Justin Devillier is taking on another restaurant in the city. The next time I go back, will definitely make it a point to visit. LOVE this restaurant!

    (5)

  • Caroline G.

    Three stars feels a little generous. Two feels stingy, but I think more accurate. Jon and I have been meaning to go here for nearly two years. From the street it looks classy and delicious - two things we love. The menu also looked pretty decent, so when we went a few days ago we anticipated a delicious meal. It was very.... meh. Average at best. The hamburger was good, but I could make its equivalent at home. Jons rabbit was chewy and had offputting flavor. Bread came late and was generic, and our server was mediocre. Although Jon wasn't wild about his rabbit, he was eating steadily until our waiter took it away without asking if he was finished. It wasn't awful. But it wasn't good either. There are too many good restaurants in New Orleans to waste time with this one.

    (2)

  • Flora H.

    We had a great final lunch in New Orleans at La Petite Grocery. It's not a quick meal.. they definitely take their time through the drinks then appetizers then entrees... so be aware of that. We were there for a good 2 hours, which was nice, since we had a lot of time and catching up to do. I think how you order here is pretty important and luckily I ordered (and received) exactly what I was craving. SPLIT APPETIZERS - Hand Made Spaghetti (blue crab, mustard greens & colatura di alici) Pickle Jar (daily assortment) Blue Crab Beignets (malt vinegar aioli) All were interesting and I'm glad that I tried them, but nothing blew me away. Yes, even the crab beignets did not blow me away. But, they were good, and worth trying, since, as I said, they were all interesting. MAIN - B.E.L.T. (smoked bacon, sunny-side up fried egg, arugula, tomato & herb aioli on multi-grain with hand cut fries) - this was awesome. The bacon could have been a bit crisper (I ended up pulling some of it out) but otherwise perfect. A generously sized sandwich, perfect since I was starving. I had been deciding between this and the shrimp roll, and when I saw the shrimp roll, was happy about my choice. I think I would have been really disappointed had I ordered that (hence why I think ordering is so important here). DESSERT- Buttermilk Waffle with Ice Cream and Candied Pecans - this was a daily special and we shared it as a dessert for the table. Delicious - the only thing that could have made it better was a higher ice cream to waffle ratio. But the waffle was just as it should be.. slightly crispy on the outside, hot and warm on the inside.

    (4)

  • Mia G.

    Great brunch spot with fresh, local ingredients; amazing drinks & bloody Mary's !! Ate the apple& celeriac salad with sheepsmilk blue cheese & pecans; super delicious, though missing on the celeriac a bit; Roasted mushroom & cauliflower soup (a tish too tangy), otherwise beautiful and creamy.

    (4)

  • Rachel W.

    went with 4 people for a birthday sunday brunch. The hostess was wearing crocs! sure they were sling backs..but they looked a little casual..like gardening or cleaning the car kinda casual for a place that charges $24 for an entree'...anyhoo.....the waiter was pleasant but abandoned us after a while and we had to pester him for drink refills. We each had an entree' and were all disappointed. Small servings..understatement..for the $$$ I expected more on my plate. I had the brisket special with greens and a sunny side up egg...side note...this was a brunch menu that just seemed to add a sunny side egg to a regular entree..so not your classic brunch. And...if you don't like sunnyside up eggs..too bad. My entree was very vinegary..like they decided to splash some on the greens instead of slow cooking a batch with brown sugar and vinegar..if you are a cook at home you will probably produce better brisket and greens than the chef did. I got 2 small hunks of brisket a scant spoon of greens and a sunnyside up egg that seemed to have something sweet drizzled on it..steens syrup? dunno. The bread had been taken from us at this point..why? I needed bread for my egg and others did too..the waiter was nowhere to be seen..ate everything and left egg last until we could get bread. Everything was on the verge of being cold when it arrived.. The BELT sandwich was expensive for what it was..run of the mill sandwich bread and impossible to eat..french fries were piled on to make up for the bad sandwich..2 pieces of bacon! stingy. I don't like this place and couldn't believe we paid $154 for 4 people to eat very average meals..never again. and they need to do some serious cleaning..we had ample time to admire the cobwebs and dust on the velvet curtains. the colours are hideous on the inside..baby yellow and mauve..yuk.

    (2)

  • J R.

    Easily a 4.5. The Blue Crab beignets are worth the trip alone, they are amazing. I went with the shrimp & grits which was very good and my client had a fish dish she'd had many times and loved to much to make a change. Nice wine list and delectable deserts. Go. Now.

    (4)

  • Judy H.

    Sean was our amazing entertaining server. This place is awesome. Elegant without being stuffy. Very relaxing delicious dinner. I highly recommend the shrimp and grits and crab beignet.

    (5)

  • Bill S.

    Maybe the worst thing is having a reputation for great food. Many of my friends who are in the NOLA restaurant business swear by this restaurant. My wife and I were out and about and decided to be crazy on the spur of the moment (that's crazy as we are in our 50s) and go. Great hostess and atmosphere. I got the steak tartar. The meat was cold and ground perfectly. I would have preferred a raw quail egg as to the "pickled" one which translated into hard boiled. (BTW is there a bread embargo? 2 rolls (eggy and wonderful) and that was it for the night.) My wife's broccoli appetizer was fishy. Not salty...fishy. I like anchovies, even right out of a fresh jar, but when I tasted the dish the fish taste was overwhelming. Anchovies add salt and depth, but this was pungent. The waitress was attentive and when she saw that my wife wasn't eating it asked if they could replace with something else. The grilled asparagus was very rich and very very good. Bread would have cut the richness, but I guess we got our quota. I got the rabbit with spaetzle. My wife had the appetizer pasta dish with cheery tomatoes, shrimp and Lima beans. My rabbit was cooked well enough but so uninspired. A non interesting sauce and basic fried chicken breading. The presentation was totally BORING. Beth's pasta was flavorful but nothing ANYONE couldn't do at home. There was no wow factor. Let me be clear. It's a good restaurant but nothing that deserves any acclaim. Please be great. We need great and inspired chefs.

    (3)

  • Matt C.

    I like to refer to this as a "Yelp Review Update", resulting in a slight downgrade 3.5-stars So, I have been here a few times.... And always enjoyed myself. However, comma... For what you get its VERY expensive. The portions are VERY small. Most times I go I order a dessert, and I am NOT a dessert person. I think they purposely make the portions on the smaller side so you will order more. If this place were in a head-to-head battle with Coquette, Coquette would win. It will hurt your pocketbook and you'll still be hungry. Food quality 5-stars. Price-tag for value 2-stars 3.5-stars

    (4)

  • Grace C.

    My group of 10 came for Sunday brunch and the service was fantastic from start to finish. I love it when I look at a menu and have a hard time deciding what to order. It means a repeat visit is a must :) Since we had a wild night the night before, the cheeseburger sounded perfect especially with a sunny-side egg right on top. The burger was perfectly cooked and I loved the bread they chose to go along with it. The fries were perfectly seasoned. Everyone at the table seemed to enjoy what they ordered. My sister ordered the Red Hammer (jazzed up bloody mary) which ended up looking more like a seafood appetizer with a side cocktail. She became full from the "drink" alone. It had pickled okra on top, crab and shrimp... Everyone's eyes got big and bloody mary fans wished they had ordered that when it came. I definitely would return and try their regular menu. I love friendly service!

    (5)

  • Amy J.

    Wow, amazing first time experience here. The atmosphere has a Parisian note. The tables a spaced appropriately so you're note dining on top of your neighbor. There is a nice selection of craft cocktails and wines by the glass to start your evening. We enjoyed their signature blue crab beignets or as my fiancé called them "a conduit for cheesy crab goodness" and the evening's salad special. We were treated to a complementary eggplant peanut baba ghanoush to finish the appetizer course. Next up rabbit for him, turtle Bolognese. The rabbit was tender and the spaetzle with it had a nice crispness to it without being friend or too firm. I was slightly concerned about the fried soft boiled egg accompanying my dish but it added a nice creaminess to the Bolognese. The portions were just right, not abundant, not scant. We left content and satisfied. Ask for Emma. She was helpful in her recommendations for both food and drink, was attentive without over visiting and was happy to hear our feedback on our dishes and experiences. We'd be back.

    (5)

  • Angie T.

    Exquisite. Ethereal. Elegant. A few of the adjectives that come to mind when I think of La Petite Grocery. La Petite is perfect for any special occasion. I suggest reservations even for lunch, because it did get a bit crowded even then. It is gorgeous and sexy inside and the service couldn't have been more perfect. Our waitress was professional yet personable. Our entrees were perfectly spaced. The entire experience start to finish was perfect. We started with the infamous blue crab beignets. They really are delicious and a definite must. The malt vinegar aioli they were served with was so good, too. If you go and order nothing else, get this appetizer. You won't regret it. I also had the shrimp and grits. Theirs are a bit different from others I've had in the city. Their version had shiitake mushrooms, smoked crispy bacon and thyme. I also noticed fresh garlic and green onions. The grits were melt in your mouth creamy and the shrimp were plump and delectable. It was...dare I say it?...the best version I've tasted in the city yet. I'm over the moon for La Petite Grocery.

    (5)

  • Lisette C.

    Was recently in NOLA for Jazz fest and made some new local friends in the process. One of them brought me here, to his favorite restaurant in town. I can totally see why. Le Petite Grocery is one of those rare restaurants that is high-end and charming at the same time. The staff looks chic in their black turtlenecks and funky eye-wear. The tables are draped in white linens, the ceilings are high, and menu is creative. The service here is warm, but very polished and the clientele ranges from NOLA hipster to the middle aged Garden District crowd. People are dressed nicely, but not stuffy. The food is good and nicely presented, although the portions are definitely petite! I had the burger and it was VERY good. Perfectly cooked and very interesting layers of flavors. I paired it with a Jubilation cocktail and finished off with the butterscotch pudding at the recomendation of my host...it was literally life altering....served with sesame cookies as a nice contrast and a dollup of fresh whipped cream...WOW....so good! Prices are on the higher end, even for this Angeleno, but it was a lovely brunch in Nola for sure!

    (4)

  • Amanda M.

    Ehhhh, good but underwhelmed with overly-priced *fine* food. I've been hearing about this place for years and finally decided to try it out. I called a few days before and they were booked up, so I just came early and sat at the bar, which was available and had quick service. The bar experience was ever so slightly tarnished by the bartender talking smack about other servers, but, she was super attendant to us. The cocktails were great! ...but 12-ish bucks, which I find a bit high on Magazine. We had the special salad, which was...fine. I had the shrimp and grits, which was....good, but not in the way I expected. The shrimp were obviously fresh and delicious and very well cooked, and the broth they pour over it was good, but it didn't taste like the creamy shrimp-n-grits I wanted/expected. I couldn't taste any cheese in the grits. Granted, this is minor - I mean, there are and can be different interpretations of shrimp and grits, but it just wasn't my fave for $24. In general, my impressions were that it's overpriced for what what you get - small portions - and average service. I guess it just really didn't live up to the hype. I took a mac and cheese to go and was sorely sad to discover that the small to-go box it came it had only the tiniest portion of mac and cheese at the bottom....it barely covered the bottom of the box. This disappointment kind of symbolized the overall experience. New Orleans has a million delicious restaurants. I won't try this one again.

    (2)

  • Gabriella D.

    I was visiting NOLA over MLK weekend and was super excited to try this garden district gem. The restaurant is charming and much larger that you would imagine with a nice bar. The service was great, our waiter was very sweet (I was coming down with a cold and he was sure to refill my tea as i needed!) My friends started with the blue crab beignets and they still talk about them 4 months later... so that's a great sign! We split the ricotta dumplings- not memorable and the Mac and Cheese- delicious! I had the fried pork chop with grits, it was delicious. Thinly pounded and tender pork chops fried like southern chicken with creamy grits. It was a special of the night, it should be on their permanent menu! If I ever find myself in New Orleans again I will absolutely have another meal here, maybe next time actually get dessert!

    (4)

  • Todd B.

    La Petite Grocery is one of the best fine dining experiences in NOLA, and it's nicely located on beautiful Magazine Street. The food is locally grown and freshly prepared, and every option on the menu was enticing. The aesthetic is upscale, romantic and perfect for conversation, and the menu is New American creole. Everything here looked delicious, but I wisely chose the hamburger and fries. It was perfectly cooked to my specifications, which include a fresh bun and a charbroiled taste. It was simple, not too large and juicy. The fries were thin cut and lightly salted like I like them. I loved my bourbon and grapefruit cocktail, though the portion was a bit small. Why not four stars? Our server was "nice enough" but not memorable or engaging. He was attentive, delivered what we requested within a reasonable time, and provided quality food to us. But for a fine dining establishment like La Petite, I expect a bit more engagement, smiles, and hospitality. That was lacking, and all of us at our table agreed. He was just not fun or memorable, and that could have made everything about our experience a 5 star one. Hats off to the restaurant, and I definitely recommend a visit if you're in NOLA.

    (4)

  • John T.

    BLUF: Very standard fancy restaurant in NOLA. Menu is nothing spectacular but their food is good. I got a glass of wine and she got a cocktail. Her cocktail was very interesting and very good. Grapefruit and jalepeno but i forgot the liquor part. Very good though. Very interesting. I was hangry (hungry to the point of angry) so I gravitated to the biggest looking dish...the burger and fries. I know that sounds stupid for a fancy restaurant but they are famous here for it. It was AWESOME. Very very good and the fries were really good too. They come with dipping sauces too which were great. Zero complaints about the burger. ($16 is a great price too) My lady got some chicken thing that sounded fine on the menu. Not exciting but definitely good. Nothing to really set it apart from a standard fancy place. It was kinda small for my liking too. Definitely good but I was glad I got my burger. Dessert menu didnt excite us so we moved on. Good place. Off the bucket list but probably wont be back.

    (4)

  • Michelle S.

    Great food, wonderful service and a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere! My husband and I had a lovely dinner here for our anniversary. The food was very good and the service from Emma and the rest of the staff was impeccable! We were surprised and touched when our dessert came out with a candle and a "Happy Anniversary" wish. I don't know how they knew it was our anniversary because we hadn't said anything. I did mention it to a friend I saw at the bar when we first arrived so I can only assume that perhaps the bartender, our waitress or another employee overheard and passed it along. At any rate, it was incredibly thoughtful and the perfect end to a lovely evening.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :5:30 pm - 9:3

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : No
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Brunch, Dinner
    Parking : Street, Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Dressy
    Ambience : Classy
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

La Petite Grocery

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