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Name: SoBou
Address: 310 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA, 70130
Telephone: (504) 552-4095
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.91

SoBou

310 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA, 70130

(504) 552-4095
Store is closed

SoBou Menu

Soups and Salads

Cochon De Lait Gumbo

Sweet Summer Corn Vichysoisse

Two Stonefruits Salad

Apple & Pear Salad

Cochon De Lait Gumbo

Sweet Summer Corn Vichysoisse

Two Stonefruits Salad

Apple & Pear Salad
Snacky Things

Pork Cracklin

Cracked Olives

Creole Beer Nuts

Cajun Queso

Yellowfin Tuna Cones

Pork Cracklin

Cracked Olives

Creole Beer Nuts

Cajun Queso

Yellowfin Tuna Cones
Small Bites

Crispy Oyster Taco

Sobou Burger

Shrimp & Tasso Pinchos

Butternut Squash Beignets

Grilled Alligator Sausage

Smokey Baby Back Ribs

Crispy Oyster Taco

Sobou Burger

Shrimp & Tasso Pinchos

Butternut Squash Beignets

Grilled Alligator Sausage

Smokey Baby Back Ribs
Not So Small Bites

Foie Gras Burger

Cracklin' Crusted Yellowfin Tuna

The Neutral Ground Beef Short Rib Sandwich

Crispy Chicken On The Bone

Chargrilled Shrimp Salad

Confit Of Duck Leg

Foie Gras Burger

Cracklin' Crusted Yellowfin Tuna

The Neutral Ground Beef Short Rib Sandwich

Crispy Chicken On The Bone

Chargrilled Shrimp Salad

Confit Of Duck Leg
Happier Hour Menu - BarBar's Snacks

Shrimp & Tasso Pincho (Each)

Cajun Queso & Cracklin

Smokey Pulled Pork Taco

Alligator Corndogs (2)

Braised Short Rib Slider

Shrimp & Tasso Pincho (Each)

Cajun Queso & Cracklin

Smokey Pulled Pork Taco

Alligator Corndogs (2)

Braised Short Rib Slider
Sides & Such

The Fries

Crispy Boudin Balls

Mac N' Cheese

Roasted Veggies

Cheese Plate

The Fries

Crispy Boudin Balls

Mac N' Cheese

Roasted Veggies

Cheese Plate
Sweets

Chocolate Coma Bar

Spicy Peach Mojito Sorbet

Cherries Jubilee & White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Pina Colada Cheesecake

Chocolate Coma Bar

Spicy Peach Mojito Sorbet

Cherries Jubilee & White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Pina Colada Cheesecake

Healthy Meal suggestions for SoBou

Soups and Salads

Cochon De Lait Gumbo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Summer Corn Vichysoisse [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Two Stonefruits Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Apple & Pear Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cochon De Lait Gumbo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Summer Corn Vichysoisse [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Two Stonefruits Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Apple & Pear Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Snacky Things

Pork Cracklin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cracked Olives [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Creole Beer Nuts [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cajun Queso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yellowfin Tuna Cones [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pork Cracklin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cracked Olives [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Creole Beer Nuts [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cajun Queso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yellowfin Tuna Cones [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Small Bites

Crispy Oyster Taco [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sobou Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp & Tasso Pinchos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Butternut Squash Beignets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Alligator Sausage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smokey Baby Back Ribs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Oyster Taco [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sobou Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp & Tasso Pinchos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Butternut Squash Beignets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Alligator Sausage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smokey Baby Back Ribs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Not So Small Bites

Foie Gras Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cracklin' Crusted Yellowfin Tuna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Neutral Ground Beef Short Rib Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Chicken On The Bone [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chargrilled Shrimp Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Confit Of Duck Leg [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Foie Gras Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cracklin' Crusted Yellowfin Tuna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Neutral Ground Beef Short Rib Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Chicken On The Bone [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chargrilled Shrimp Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Confit Of Duck Leg [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Happier Hour Menu - BarBar's Snacks

Shrimp & Tasso Pincho (Each) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cajun Queso & Cracklin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smokey Pulled Pork Taco [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Alligator Corndogs (2) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Braised Short Rib Slider [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp & Tasso Pincho (Each) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cajun Queso & Cracklin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smokey Pulled Pork Taco [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Alligator Corndogs (2) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Braised Short Rib Slider [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides & Such

The Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Boudin Balls [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mac N' Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Veggies [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheese Plate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Boudin Balls [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mac N' Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Veggies [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheese Plate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sweets

Chocolate Coma Bar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Peach Mojito Sorbet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cherries Jubilee & White Chocolate Bread Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pina Colada Cheesecake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Coma Bar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Peach Mojito Sorbet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cherries Jubilee & White Chocolate Bread Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pina Colada Cheesecake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Mel E.

Nestled next to the W hotel in the French Quarter, is a cute restaurant and bar with a twist to the Southern cuisine, tapas style. Upon entering SoBou, I was stunned with its casual but modern stylish atmosphere. When you enter the restaurant, there's what they call the apothecary room, with bottles designed nicely on the wall, then to the left is the bar and then in the back is the main dining area with a mix of booths and tables, the whole vibe was just awesome. The setting definitely set the mood for the night, an intimate birthday dinner with my boyfriend. SoBou was actually perfect because the tapas (small plates) worked well to what I was going for so that I can taste different things on the menu. Compared to the "grit" kind of food you'll get on Bourbon Street, this restaurant develops other flavors into it and presents them in a sophisticated way. --Gumbo du jour: They mashed potato to the gumbo, it was definitely different from any gumbo I've tasted but it made it chunky, not bad. --Shrimp & tasso: Grilled shrimp and peppers on skewers stabbed into a grilled pineapple, the pineapple was a great add to the taste of dish. --Three little pigs: Generous amount of crispy pork skin along with other pork things I didn't know but all had different flavors. --Crispy chicken: Actually got it from the family style menu but asked them to accommodate a small plate, and I enjoyed the delicately fried skin layer on chicken, the flavor was delicious. --White chocolate raspberry bread pudding with homemade vanilla for dessert was my favorite! I love dessert and this was a great cap to the dinner. Overall the food was good, but I think what stood out was the cool ambiance and dessert.
(4)
Kensie S.

LOVE the atmosphere! We were a little late for our reservation because we were trying to find parking on a weekend night. My boyfriend called to secure our reservation and they told him that there is free valet parking... GREAT! The food was excellent and so was my (two) sazeracs. I was thankful to be in great company because the service was rather slow. Overall, we enjoyed the experience and will most likely be back.
(4)
Dorothea P.

Loved this place! We were in search for gumbo and we finally found it! After a day of walking and drinking around the city we were dying to try the gumbo. As usual yelp never fails me! Beautiful atmosphere, awesome waitress but I mean absolutely fantastic (I wish I remembered her name so I could give her a little shout out for being so great!), and the food was great! I must confess I have never had gumbo before so as a first timer I have to say I really enjoyed it! This one in particular had mash potatoes in it which I thought gave it a good touch because it took a little bit of the spiciness out, but even so it still had a kick to it (definitely cleared my sinuses)! We also ordered the mushroom pasta dish I forgot the name of it exactly but it was delicious as well! For dessert we prefer the bread pudding (I'm usually not a big bread pudding fan) and what I liked about it the most was that there were candy coated pecans on top.
(5)
Charles H.

BLESS THEIR HEARTS! THOSE POOR SERVERS... The positive energy and teamwork among the wait and bar staff at SoBu is infectiously uplifting (especially since that obnoxious and divisive "mixologist" Abigail*** left for Compere Lapin). But alas, poor dears, they have to serve some of the worst food in the city. LIKE EATING HUMUS FLAVORED RAW LARD On paper the "Three Little Pigs" app sounds decadently intriguing, in reality it's just a total waste of insipid calories. The chicken wings were so heavily battered that the gentleman next to me ate less than half then asked for his check. The woman from Breaux Bridge on my other side declared the ceviche salad to be inedibly bland. MUCH BETTER NEARBY QUALITY LUNCHES "Trenasse", "Mr B's", "Criollo", "Dickie Brennan's", "K-Paul's" ***Abigail thought I was a tourist and had the unapologetic brashness (so common among these unwelcome carpetbaggers) to tell me that all the locals called the French Quarter the "One Four". Two years later and I'm still embarrassed for her.
(2)
Aimee C.

There was something wrong with their billing system and the whole restaurant flow. We came in for a Sunday brunch at around 2 p.m. Lots of empty seats. We put in our order and waited about 30 minutes for each dish. Yes, 30 minutes for appetizer, another 30 minutes for entrees, and then another 20-30 minutes for dessert. I understand if their food is made to order, but aren't you supposed to start preparing earlier so your customers don't just sit there and stare at you while waiting for food? Our server was very nice so I wasn't going to leave unhappy comments, but when our check came I was speechless. My check showed we ordered a round of alcohol and a bottle of Chardonnay when all we had was water. That's fine. I told our waitress and she gave me a new check. But when I got my credit card back, I noticed the check showed $90 again when it's supposed to be $60. It took them awhile to sort things out and we left after paying. Now I'm back home and my credit card statement showed that this restaurant charged me over $120 for that meal!!! I called the restaurant about two days ago and they said their manager will call me back, but I have yet to hear from them. This restaurant has a five-star potential, but they really need to figure out a way to bill customers correctly. No one wants to pay for drinks other customers ordered. And seriously, 30 minutes between each dish wasn't a pleasant experience.
(1)
Judy H.

Between the personable service and the great food it was well worth the time here in the French Quarter. lots to Chose from and we chose well!
(1)
Rose W.

Totally loved Sobou. The food, the cocktails, the ambiance, it had it all. Reading up on some reviews, I quickly learned that the establishment is really known for its creative cocktails ... and Sobou definitely did not disappoint. The food was equally good and I would recommend what we tried: the yellow fin tuna cones (with ice cream!), chef's gumbo (mushrooms), sweet potato beignets, and bourbon braised short ribs over grits. Everything really was very delicious & with good ingredients. Really had a terrific meal here.
(5)
Kamilah S.

My husband and I came here based on the stellar reviews on yelp, however we left severely disappointed. I am giving 2 stars as the sweet potato beignets were good, but our overall experience was awful. We arrived around 11:45am on a Sunday so we expected a bit of a wait, but fortunately were seated quickly. Unfortunately from that point forward service was dismally slow. It took 10 minutes to get water, and we quickly placed our order as it seemed service would be slow. 10 minutes later our coffee arrived and 10 minutes after that our sweet potato beignets were served. Time passed and it had now been over 30 minutes. Both of us had just ordered 2 scrambled eggs with bacon and grits so we expected them to be out soon, especially after waiting so long for the beignets. Yet, our waiter kept telling us 'just a few minutes' as he passed our table empty handed. After a total of 40 minutes of waiting we left a $20 bill on the table and explained we were leaving as we had waited too long and still had not been served our breakfasts. The waiter did apologize and offered us shots on the house, but we declined as all we wanted were our simple breakfasts. This was definitely the most disappointing experience when it came to dining in New Orleans.
(2)
Jesstine G.

Amazing craft cocktails. Decor is dimly lit and very chic. Bartenders are friendly, attentive and know their stuff. The bar scene is very lively. People were sociable. Great place to have a few. I had a liquid lunch so no comment on the food.
(5)
Hien N.

Decided to try out New Orleans Coolinary tonight. What a disappointment. Coolinary choices: - Potato Gumbo - extremely bland and when shrimp literally crumbles, you know it's been soaking in it for..forever - Hanger Steak - anticipating a delicious juicy steak, failed miserably. Requested medium well. Well let's say, it was like burnt beef jerky. So sad. - Banana Foster - about the only thing we enjoyed Additional items: - Cracklins - typical Nola style - Pork Belly Taco - unless you're a fan of extreme grease dripping fat, yea. - Sweet Potato Beignets - I never tasted the Sweet Potato. Fried biscuits drenched in a sweet sauce. The waiter, David nearly just took our order and took the bill. Never asked us to cut into the steak. The wait time is definitely long. The extremely nice manager compensated us with a fried oyster taco after feeling bad about the over cooked steak. She knew I was still hungry. I can say I've been and tried. Will I return? Most probably not.
(2)
Qui C.

We spent our last night out in New Orleans dining at SoBou. It was a great experience. The service and food were both top-notch. The best dish of the night was the gumbo. They serve theirs with mash potatoes and it was delicious!
(5)
Jiyea C.

We came here after I read that this place was the sister of Commander's Palace. Prices are a little higher as it's in a hotel in the French Quarter, but the food is on par with Commander's Palace and much easier to get to if you're staying around the French Quarter. We weren't super hungry so we just tried a few small plates and the burger. The sweet potato beignets were probably my favorite item from the menu. He really enjoyed the foie gras burger and declared that it was the best burger he ever tried. Ambiance is ideal for a date or girls night out.
(4)
Erica L.

SoBou was great! We had a reservation for 8:30 and was seated very quickly. There wasn't a lot of people in the restaurant and that was fine by us. Their dinner menu is split into "Snacky Things" which are appetizers, "Small bites" are more similar to tapas, "big bites" entrees etc etc. We ordered The Fries & boudin balls under the Snacky Things category and they were delicious. The fries are served with a pickled mayo and are salty (MY FAVE) & a little bit spicy. We had the sweet potato beignets! Foie grad fondue and coffee ganache. The boy was nervous about trying it but he said it was his favorite. We shared a pasta dish it was papardelle with mushroom ragu. Perfect amount of food for dinner and the service was top notch. The server recommended ordering the cherrie jubilee & bread pudding for dessert. We noticed there was a disclaimer on the bottom that said to please allow 25 minutes for the dessert to come out. It came out in 15 minutes. Please do yourself a favor and order it. 4 stars instead of 5 because it was GOOD it just wasn't PHENOMENAL. I don't give out 5 stars all willy nilly!
(4)
Sue M.

Loved Sobu! Thank you Yelpers for posting great pics that sealed my decision to stop in. We stopped for small plates early in the evening. Pilar our waitress was a gem. The menu was diverse and priced accordingly. Try the "tuna cones", "pork skins", "kale salad" and anything that calls your attention. If you go 5:30 p.m. you will not need a reservation to sit in bar area.
(5)
Kevin N.

Stepping inside Sobou I was immediately blown away by the ambiance. Colorful, glass bottles lined the many walls of the restaurant. Sadly, though the food wasn't nearly as impressive as the setting. Major drawback would be the portion sizes are definitely quite skimpy considering the prices you're paying for them, granted everything we ordered was off the "small bites" or snack section. With that said, their dishes do come well presented and offer some brave concepts. We ordered the yellow fin tuna cones which had to be one of the most interesting dishes i had. They served yellow fin and pineapple ceviche inside a small ice cream cone topped with basil, avocado ice cream. Can't say it was the most successful dish, I think were definitely some flaws with the flavor combination and texture but an interesting dish nonetheless. Other dishes we got were less exciting: pork belly bun, gumbo du jour, Sobou burger, and soup of the day (some thick chowder based soup). My favorite was probably the burger, lots of flavor from the caramelized onions and the meat was well-cooked. Everything else was pretty good, but nothing mind-blowing especially to justify the prices of the portions.
(3)
Angie Z.

We were looking for some Cajun food with a bit modern twist and this place worked great for us. Good service and excellent menu with reasonable price. Great for a casual date :) We ordered the yellowfin tuna cones, sweet potato beignets (awesome!!), cracklings/pig skin, gumbo of the day (chicken and mushroom), and blackened fish (drum was today's fish and it was great!) and finished every single bit of the meal despite a few flaws. We enjoyed all the flavors but the execution could have been better for some dishes. The gumbo was way to salty and it would have been pretty good if served over a big bowl of rice. The fish was supposed to be served over corns but I guess they were out of corns so used some peas instead and the black eyed peas were a bit undercooked. Overall we enjoyed our dinner and would love to go back.
(4)
Jen L.

I should finish this long languishing review of the SoBou bar now, since the lovely Abigail will no longer be running their program. I always plan to eat at the restaurant and somehow it never happens. I just end up hanging out at the bar and having snacks. The cone with tuna and avocado ice cream is delicious. They make an *EXCELLENT* old fashioned and this includes the special carnival one that had a king cake baby encased in ice...king cake baby Han Solo! The space is inviting and modern while honoring the exposed brick and history one expects in the FQ. The staff has always been wonderful to me. The happy hour is a great deal from 3 to 6 every day of the week with food and cava for $4. Now I just need to unpark my caboose from a bar stool and actually eat dinner here.
(4)
Benjamin G.

The food was all in all great! Went for an early dinner and drinks one week night and was very pleased. I can imagine that it gets very busy due to its location but when I was there it was not too busy at all. The boudin balls were very good, just a little on the pricey side for two boudin balls. As far as cracklin goes it was not what I'm used to but the flavor was good. Had the pork belly steam bun and I have to say that I wanted 3 more after I finished the first one. For the main course I got the WILD MUSHROOM & CHICORY COFFEE CRUSTED VEAL RACK. It was phenomenal! It'll be hard for me to go back and not order this again. It's enough for two people to share. I had two of the CHARBONNEAU WAYs and they were very light and refreshing,
(4)
Brian S.

Surprised at the poor food and service. Ordered "The Fries " and they came out cold. The Geaux whole fried fish was delicious but raw in parts. The waitress disappeared for long stretches.
(3)
Nikki M.

We had reservations for 11:30am, which we thought would still be brunch time. This place actually shuts their kitchen down between breakfast and lunch and does not serve food during that time. We were early for our reservations and they spent some time explaining to us why there was no one else there. Anywho, instead of brunch we ordered lunch which was fine with me as Im not a huge breakfast food person anyways. I ordered the "shrimp on a stick" (not official name, but thats how it was brought out) and it was excellent. One of the stand out parts of this meal was the chimichurri on the plate. Second biggest stand out was their fries. If you go here ORDER THE FRIES! They were seasoned SO perfect and came with a pickled okra mayo. I could have made a whole meal out of the fries. This is also where my boyfriend found out he didnt like foie gras. This was after he ordered the foie gras burger :( But his burger did come with a little root beer float. Awesome! Last note, their lunch is definitely lunch sized. His burger and my seafood BLT were slider size. Owned by the same folks who run Commanders Palace.
(4)
Nawar F.

Man oh man! What a disappointment this place was, the reputation & some of the reviews were impressive, but our experience was way below par .. In terms of quality, taste, and service. Walked in on a Monday evening, no reservations, and host said give me 30 seconds and I'll come see you, we said we will be at the bar. He wrote down my first and last name but..We never saw him again..How unprofessional!!!! We sat at the bar and spoke with one of the bartenders, asked questions about the cocktail menu. The bar staff were professional and straight to the point.. No smiles, or extra conversation. Very PC. Having said that, the cocktails were not bad, girly looking, but tasty! Since the host never showed up, we decided to eat at the bar. We ordered from snack things section. Everyone was raving about the yellow fin tuna cones. When it arrived I almost broke out in laughter! I am thinking they were designed for hobbits, OR they should label these micro snacks! Lol..See photo. From the Small bites we had the Shrimp Tasso Pinchos & crab claws. The shrimp skewer looked and tasted great, the crab claws were not memorable. Our experience was not positively memorable, hope yours is better!
(2)
John G.

Attended a dinner with clients at SoBou on what was their 3rd birthday. So happy birthday to SoBou. It's a great atmosphere and just a few blocks from the craze that is bourbon street. What a difference a few hundred yards makes. The service was great with good recommendations from our waiter. They have options to either share a bunch of small plates or to go for more traditional entrees. We started with some appetizers that were recommended by our server. The bacon wrapped shrimp served on a skewer over a rum soaked grilled pineapple is a must as is the savory beignet with foie gras sauce - both were seriously delicious. We also had the tuna tartare come which was good but a little strange for a starter with the avocado ice cream. Interesting to try but I wouldn't say it's a favorite. For the main course I had the hanger steak which was cooked to a perfect mid-rare. The cut was a little fatty for my liking but had great flavor so a solid 8 out of 10. Added a bottle of the commanders palace Chardonnay for the group which was a nice touch too. 6 people with starters and mains as well as a bottle of wine plus a few cocktails all for about $50 a person so good value for the quality and atmosphere. I'd return for sure.
(5)
Arielle D.

The service, decor and food receives 5 stars. The staff is extremely hospitable and the food is simply amazing. My sorority sisters and I had an all white brunch here and it was awesome. I ordered the bar bar burger and chicken gumbo! So yummy!
(5)
Gerald H.

Great place for a quite breakfast. Enjoy the court yard before dining. Breakfast here was very quiet with few open tables and few people actually having breakfast here. The pancake with Cointreau and honey topped with amaretto whipped cream was amazing. The sunrise surf and turf with oysters was also great. I'll come here again if anything for the relaxing courtyard and pancake.
(4)
Karen F.

Dinner reservations were easily made through Open Table on Yelp, and we could not have picked a more perfect Christmas Eve dinner spot. We went early to have a cocktail in their bar. They have excellent original cocktails, and expert-at-their-craft bartenders, which I love. I had the light, refreshing Georgia O'Keefe made with hibiscus and honeysuckle vodka. Then to our table for an outstanding dinner. It wasn't on the Christmas dinner menu, but we were still able to get the tuna cones everybody has raved about. Tasty, yet slightly odd, we really enjoyed them. I followed that with the winter salad plate. Diced winter vegetables served with an incredible purÃ©ed cauliflower, honey, and cinnamon dressing. Great, interesting combo of flavors. The masterpiece of the dinner was the whole fried redfish that I just had to have. Perfectly cooked, crunchy exterior, moist and flavorful interior, topped with a hot sauce aioli, it was AMAZING. Served with a salad of lightly pickled vegetables, which was the perfect contrast to the flavor of the fish. Always room for dessert, but the bread pudding was anti-climatic-just not enough flavor, and not enough boozie cherries. Great coffee, though! Service was top notch, food was divine, and if I lived in NOLA, I would be a regular here.
(5)
James L.

Food was awesome, we had a bunch of smaller plates to share. Service was impeccable. The crispy chicken on the bone was pretty good. Overall, can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Drinks were pretty good too.
(5)
Tom T.

Come in to take a break from the crazyness of the french quarter. Stay for the $1 martini happy hour and then splurge on the fois gras burger. Easily the best burger I've had. Period. Great flavor on the beef, fois adds just the right amount of greasy juiciness, fried egg, on a brioche bun! So good. All the other small plates were fun but not memorable. But that burger...
(4)
Kristen M.

I may have come to SoBou on the wrong night or right after they decided to change up some of the menu, but my experience was totally lackluster. The interior of this restaurant is trendy and gorgeous, the host was as friendly as could be, but the service was lacking and the food was as well. I was excited to try a few staples that lots of reviews and photos that the SoBou Yelp account is based on, so when the raved about Oyster & Caviar Taco I received was a even more miniature version (for the same $7) in a shot glass drenched in "aioli" I was a tad bit disappointed. The aioli covered up any flavor the taco may have had which was actually only big enough for two bites. I also ordered the Crispy Boudin Balls which was the dish that actually needed to be drenched in that aioli... they were so dry and almost flavorless. The cocktails were trying to be fancy and trendy but when you're charging $12 for well booze and serving it "up" in a miniature wine glass that isn't even full, someone is bound to get a little upset. I wasn't that person because I knew I still had time to make it to the wine shop down the street and grab a bite elsewhere that evening. Besides, I needed to get out of the frigid chill of SoBou's air conditioning and couldn't do it fast enough. Parting note - when everything is mini, your bill should be as well.
(2)
Stewart B.

In a word, the food and service at Soubou is AMAZING. The piggy puffs (pork cracklin') is the best I've ever had... And for a buck a bag, a deal! The Louisiana Satsuma and Fried Oyster salad was outstanding. The oysters perfectly done. The main course of Louisiana Geaux fish and blue crab had such an amazing range of flavor... And the best collared greens ever! Finally, we went back to the small bites menu for desert, and ordered sweet potato beignets with foie gras fondue, duck debris & chicory coffee ganache. Holy cow were these decadent! Then there's the service.... We were greeted by a very cordial host and hostess who showed us to our table, and then there was our server, Jazlin. She was the most helpful, knowledgable, and thoroughly delightful young lady we've had the pleasure of meeting in a long time. She really made the evening special. This was our 2nd visit to Soubou.... We'll definitely be back next time we're in NOLA!
(5)
Matthew R.

Went here during my 40th Birthday trip, day 5. Had a massive hangover from the night before, and this place hit the spot. great food and vibe. The gumbo was very good, not too salty, which is a common problem with gumbo's in the area.
(4)
thomas h.

Went here for a dinner while on vacation for a bachelor party. It's not easy to find a place that will accommodate 18 dudes successfuly; but Sobou fit the bill nicely. Great/creative drinks. Friendly staff. Excellent service. We ate off of a preselected shareable menu so I can't speak to the normal menu but the food was off the hook! Different items that you don't typically see and all of it was well prepared and presented. It's a nicer place but you could get away with casual attire easily. Hope to be back on my next trip to NOLA.
(5)
Jackie W.

It's so cold inside! But it's a great place for dates, drinks and creative food! It's Creole cuisine with a twist. Very clean and great atmosphere! FOOD 4.5/5 The portion for share is not that big but they were very interesting with nice plating. My favorite would be the grilled shrimp on pineapple. Very tropical and juicy!
(5)
Vicki T.

First of all, the dining atmosphere was very nice. The bottles wall was totally worth a visit. The food is also really good. Tried the tuna cones and pecan pie. Both were very special and tasty. Especially the pecan pie, a must try!
(5)
Aubrey H.

I booked reservations for NYE about 2 months in advance. New Orleans food is amazing--I mean it. But for what it is, I think SoBou is overrated. The sweet potato beignets (everyone raved about them on yelp) were smothered in duck gravy. I'm a vegetarian, so womp, womp for me. But even then, my meat loving bf wasn't impressed. I then ordered the fish special with lobster meat, that was actually delicious. STILL-I had been to another hole in the wall place and ordered fish for 1/4 of the price that was better (yes, BETTER). The cocktails were also underwhelming. HOWEVER- the saving grace for me: bread pudding. I really loved this dish. And for as good as it was (and it was), it wasn't the best bread pudding I've ever had. That all being said, the ambiance of the restaurant was great. I really enjoyed the experience and the service. While I thought the food was underwhelming for the price, I know that I was paying for more than just the food. I would still recommend this place for a nice night out.
(3)
Suzie L.

I came here wanting to have something completely different and well... not Cajun/Creole. I was not disappointed and thanks fellow Yelpers to lead me here. The place itself is trendy and modern. As soon as you walk through the doors, you are promptly seated to your table and provided with menus and water. The service here is great and everyone is knowledgeable of what's on their menu. We ordered the Yellow Fish cones, steamed pork bun, the Duck Foie Gras burger and the braised short rib. All the dishes excited my tastebuds! The yellowfish cones was on the adventurous side by having ice cream with fish... but surprisingly all the flavors meshed really well. The ice cream provided a cool, sweet and creamy coat to the pineapple ceviche and the fish. WOW, it was great. The pork bun comes in single orders so if you want 2, be sure to specify that you want 2. The pork is soft, crispy, and the vegetables are crunchy with the vinegrette sweet, salty and tangy. YUM! The Duck foie gras burger... it was great! The size is small, not your bar sized burger but a small fist size but packed of flavor. It comes with a side of spicy pork rinds and a root beer float. It was nothing I ever had before therefore, I was so excited to try it! Everything was cooked to perfection, all the flavors surprisingly worked well together and it filled me up with a happy belly. The short rib was tender, full of flavor and complimented the grits. It was a hearty, delicious meal. All in all, SoBou is great for a night out with items on the menu you can't get anywhere else I'm so happy to have come across this place and tried a few items I never would have anywhere else. Highly recommend!
(4)
Meg H.

I've been putting off eating here. I don't like the name and I could always hear techno playing when I walked by. BUT it was really good! The atmosphere was meh but that's my fault because we didn't have a reservation and were seated at the very front of the restaurant next to a gaggle of loud drunk girls. The back rooms looked v cool. Started the meal with a few aps. Marinated crab claws, an arugula oyster salad, and lamb heart skewers. All were delicious. They have an extensive selection of small plates...you could easily eat here on the cheap and try a ton of different bites. For entrees we both had steak. (There were two different steak entrees on the menu). I got the cheaper version served with a chimichurri and the cut of meat was terrible. Every bite had fat (not in a good way) and I could barely cut it. There was also a repeated element that was also in the lamb skewers dish which seemed lazy. I was already kind of full from appetizers or this review might be less favorable because i was unimpressed with the entree. For dessert we got the tuna tartare cones. I know that's kind of weird but it was awesome and I recommend everyone try that. I want to go back and try all the other small plates...so I guess they're doing it right.
(4)
Patricia O.

Amazing happy hour! You must go! Enjoy the chicken in bone and the pork tacos with their peach punch. We were lucky to find Abigail bartending, she is only the best bartender of New Orleans, no big deal! She was so attentive, fun and just a pearl of fun ;) I had the best time and definitely going back!
(5)
Brad C.

Great food and beautiful atmosphere. Contrary to the profile, it was great for the kids.
(4)
Abby S.

They say you never forget your first... And I shan't forget my first meal in NOLA. Yes, it was excellent! A gorgeous space, indeed. Somehow SoBu makes neon lighting classy and not like an episode of Miami Vice. The dark, dim dining room just screams "places to have an affair", though I didn't see any naughty behavior going on. But it was still early. Cocktails are the first thing on our agenda, complete with a little green (plastic) alligator swimming inside. Both my travel buddy and I kept our gators handy the entire trip. If you're more of a wine drinker, they have vino too :) This was also my first "surf 'n' turf" with cochon de leche, a NOLA classic. Warning: this plate is HUGE! Between this and the few small plates ordered, we left stuffed and hadn't finished half of the plate. For shame! This was definitely a crash course in Southern portion control... Not a bad way to kick off a long weekend in one of my (now) favorite cities.
(4)
Josh M.

This was a rather odd lunch experience. Had a reservation for lunch which I guess was totally unnecessary. The hostess seemed a little odd about it too, but whatever we did get a seat quickly in what was an entirely empty restaurant. I'm assuming it was the fact that it was just before Christmas and this didn't seem like a spot that would attract tourists, but it was weird quiet inside. Service was attentive once seated, and all questions answered promptly. Had the fried boudin balls to start which were very nice, several .25 cent martinis which always make for an awesome lunch, and the foie gras burger. Quite juicy, but the cracklins and root beer float were nice with it. Wife had the steak a la plancha, which seemed an odd choice, but ended up amazing too. Would like to come back when it's a little busier to get a better idea of what this place is all about, but it seemed pretty solid all around.
(4)
Peter C.

Great happy hour and appetizers. From best to really good: - sweet potato beignet - crispy chicken leg - chicken gumbo - soup du jour, crawfish chowder - pork skins
(5)
Justin C.

Disappointing all the way around. Tuna cones weren't good and was brought 4, they're tiny, and was later told that was a double order but the number don't tell you how many. I've had better beignets from food trailers. Service was soooo slow ..took over 10 minutes to get a single draft beer.. Waitress said they were working on it, kitchen is backed up....she walked to the bar and it had been sitting there for a few minutes because it wasn't real cold.
(1)
Melissa F.

Super foodie must-see! Had the sweet potatoe beignets- sweet but not too sweet. So good. And the pork belly steam bun- very very very good. I was full after those two small dishes that I ate by myself! Very trendy modern place! I recommend!
(4)
Faith A.

They took the mac and cheese off the menu...when I asked the waitress. She said, yeah, I don't know it was one of our most popular menu items....Da fuq? They still are ok in my book as long as they keep the apple and pear salad and gumbo with potato salad. Just thought the Yelp community should know of the of mac and cheese travesty.
(4)
Mike E.

The family went to SoBou on Christmas day because we wanted something nicer but not so fancy that it wasn't a casual lunch. We also wanted to find a place we could get reservations at so we wouldn't have to stand in any lines, so we made them of noon. After being seated we were each given a Christmas bell to wear around our necks. It might sound silly but it played very nicely. They had a holiday menu so the options weren't as numerous as on a normal lunch, and there were not any breakfast or brunch options. So each of us put together our own multi-course meal of small plates. I started with the pecan smoked duck, oyster, and mushroom gumbo. Wow! It was some of the best soup of any kind I've ever had. It had some much rich flavor, it was a little hard not to lick the bowl. Next up was the surf & turf mac & cheese, along with some sweet potato beignets. The mac & cheese had lots of steak and lobster, and plenty of cheese. It was cheese awesomeness in a bowl! The beigents came with a foie gras fondue, duck debris & chicory coffee ganache. They were decadently rich and were shared by the table. All five of us were extremely happy with the choice of SoBou for our Christmas day meal. The food was special, and seemed to be prepared with a touch of art to it. Everything was all very tasty and we all left feeling full. Our server was fantastic, he knew all the dishes and was quick to point out a few options since we weren't going with any entrees. The other diners in the restaurant were a nice cross section of society. Some dressed to the nines and some in jeans and a t-shirt, and all getting the same great service. I will definitely be back!
(4)
Sarah G.

Three words... Yellowfin Tuna Cone. Yes, tiny ice cream cones with fish in them were a highlight of my food adventures in New Orleans. Even worth amending to my 'favorite food items of all time' list. This was at SoBou, located south of Bourbon Street (get it?) and attached to the W Hotel. Little did I know at the time that the delicious mocktails [boo] and Sazeracs being cranked out by the lovely woman behind the bar were being slung by a future 'NOLA bartender of the year' for 2014, Abigail Gullo. Though it was obvious that everyone behind the bar really knew their stuff. HH here was truly Happier Hour though it became obvious pretty quickly that New Orleans is probably the second worst place to be sober in. The first being Las Vegas, because there the drinks are free. Here in New Orleans, it's $0.25 martinis at lunchtime... Hey, the pink elephant is their mascot here for good reason. The food at SoBou was fantastic. And while I wanted to try everything, we settled for the tuna cones, pork belly steam buns (confit pork belly, pickled Napa cabbage, shaved red onions and roasted pumpkin BBQ sauce) and sweet potato beignets (foie gras fondue, duck debris & chicory coffee ganache). If I were the kind of person to say things like OMG, this would be the moment. It was hard not to go back to Sobou immediately at first opportunity, but this was my first day in town and there was so much more to explore I just couldn't justify it. Next time I'm in NOLA, however, this place will be high on my priority list.
(5)
Cartee B.

First, the space is modern and beautiful. Wonder modern cafe ambience. Second, the kitchen (at least for our lunch) was very very s l o o o w. So don't be in a hurry. Service was patient, apologetic, and served to anticipate our needs. Apps: "the fries" were good: not "frites" style (though they would have benefitted from a second fry), but pillow soft and delicious, but a little aggressively seasoned. The Yellowtail in escabeche was amazing. Period. Get that. I had the Cochon de lair and shrimp po boy. Not much of a po boy, more of a deconstructed sandwich with remulade on French bread. But boy oh boy the pork was so friggin amazing. Just be willing to eat it more as a salad bite by bite. It is delicious. My two friends had salads. They were small. Complained that there were not more greens. But the salads themselves (from the bite I had) were tasty. But --- small. This is a delightful place. Wish I lived in this neighborhood. I'd come here often.
(4)
Effie H.

Love love love!! Came here for lunch on Friday with my bachelorette party. To our surprise, they had $0.25 martinis. We got apps, couple of burgers, few entree salads and a couple of desserts. All the food was awesome, our server was really great although I don't remember his name. Loved the decor. We just really enjoyed ourselves that afternoon!!
(5)
Jiyoung R.

It was okay. Came for brunch with 5 other ladies. We ordered a little bit of everything to get our taste testing going for the weekend. They had a brunch special for $.25 martinis but yuck! Couldn't finish half of my first one. The servings are VERY VERY small. From 5-6 dishes that we ordered the hamburger and fries were the best. Can't go wrong with that!
(2)
Jill K.

SoBou is great if you're looking for some high class, delicious, well-made cocktails away from the mayhem of Bourbon Street. I had one of the best cocktails of my life there, the Georgia O'Keeffe garnished with a sage leaf. It was sweet, tasty, and made by one of the *best* looking bartenders I've had the pleasure of being served by. Both he and the bar chef, Abigail, were very helpful in suggesting other bars and spots to check out while we were in town. My friend had a Taylor Bird Sazerac which was also delicious and wonderfully blended. It's not open late so this is a great spot to hit between dinner and heading to Frenchman for some great jazz.
(4)
Emily S.

Awful awful. We ordered the punch bowl; came in a giant flask (very fun). The cups they gave had dirty fuzz like the hadn't been used in a long time. I wiped it off, but when we poured out the flask, a very large piece of mold came out. Quite nasty. We told the server and she and the manager took care. They were kind and accommodating. Hopefully a fluke. In general, the restaurant was slow and the server didn't seem she knew a lot about the menu. The food was okay. Would not say I'd go back or reccommend. It was a bland experience.
(1)
Al H.

Last night in NOLA food review. The service was excellent Kai had a wonderful personality and made the night. The food wasn't great. The chef had a thing for "pork cracklin" it wasn't my cup of tea. The tuna cones had very little tuna and could have been bigger. "The Three Little Pigs" was interesting, however the pork rillette was salty. The salad with "Shaved Granny Smith Apples & Black Kale" was great. Next time there I'm willing to give it another chance!!!
(2)
Jennie A.

SoBou was amazing. We went there for the Tales of the Cocktail dinner menu. This was our first time going to SoBou, and we were really impressed with the overall feel of the restaurant. The decor is very modern, but definitely not too overdone. The bar area is really cool - has a few tables with their own beer taps. Next time we come, we'll sit at one of those tables or at the bar. Now for the meal: It was three courses with the New York Mutt (a whiskey drink). The Mutt wasn't my type of drink, but my husband raved about it. For the first course we had Louisiana Blueberry & Baby Kale Salad and Summer Corn & Blue Crab Bisque. The salad is on the regular menu and the bisque was the soup of the day. Both were so delicious! The pecans on the salad were just spicy enough, and the blueberries went so well with the goat cheese. The bisque was also amazing - spicy (but not too spicy) and it wasn't as heavy as most bisques usually are. But it still had all the flavor and creamy-ness. For the second course we had the Yellowfin Tuna en Escabeche and Sweet Potato Beignets. The tuna was perfect for the summer - nice and light with lots of vegetables. But let me tell you about those beignets - close to one of the best things I've ever had. Wow. This is a must get. Both the tuna and beignets are on the regular menu. For the third course we had the Cripsy Softshell Taco. This isn't on the regular menu, but it should be. It was SO great - it was actually really crispy (not slightly soggy like some soft shells can be) and was great with the pickled okra. The service was also top-notch. We never needed to ask for anything - she was right there to clear plates at the right time (my husband can't stand it when his plate is cleared if anyone else at the table is still eating). Our waitress passed that test. Just a wonderful experience all around - we can't wait to go back.
(4)
M H.

Food was either a hit or miss. We started of by ordering three small bites. The yellowfin tuna cones, fries, and the shrimp Tasso. Yellowfin tuna and the shrimp were very good. The fries were not seasoned well. They were also not crispy at all. For entree we ordered the surf and turf. Had good flavored. The pork was very moist and we'll cooked. The oyster were seasoned well and fried perfect. A overall good dish. Just not over the top. If I go back I will not feel the need to order it again. I will most likely explore my other options. Dessert was a bust. Bread pudding had no flavor. The chocolate como bar was ok. Very sweet. The waitress was very nice but forgot to order our entrees. By the time we got our entree it was an hour after we sat down. We did have three starters so we were not in a rush. But almost the same thing happened for our desserts. Only one was brought out and we had to ask for the second one which came out 15 minutes later. The restaurant is nice. I think this would be a good place to bring friends and just order a bunch of different food and share.
(3)
David M.

Uppity restaurant that doesnt belong in the French Quarter.....I thought I was walking into a place in San Fransisco. We came for desert and ordered the Bread Pudding.... if 7 - 11 sold Bread Pudding next to the hot dog rolling machine, this places Bread Pudding would be a step below. What a waste of money....I'll never get this hour of my life back.
(1)
Shannon W.

The second I walked past this place, I knew I had to give it a try, brightly colored bottles align the wall & it looked fun, trendy & hip...my kinda scene. The second we walked in, I knew it was part of the W, it just had that vibe. They sat us in the font on old wooden chairs with armrests, super fun. Their cocktail menu was pretty legit & for a W I thought the drink prices were very reasonable, $12 or so a drink. I started with a tequila drink then we ordered a bunch of apps to split. We had the shishto pepper which were lightly browned & cooked in oil, tasty dish, then we split their mushroom & artichoke app, which was very unique. Mushrooms & shredded carrot (I think) over an artichoke that you couldn't eat. The butternut squash soup was amazing, sweet & slightly creamy. For our final dish we had the shrimp beignets, which came with powdered sugar & a delicious sweet sauce, the perfect last entree as it also dubbed as a desert. I think the menu could have been a bit more extensive but the food was pretty tasty. I had a chance to walk past the bar, which was really cool, upscale, fun, trendy & a scene & be seen kinda place.
(4)
Vida K.

Go for the Happy Hour and try the chicken leg. It is absolutely the best thing I have ever eaten! The meat was so tender that it fell off the bone! There was a green chili pepper and I think remoulade artfully striped on the chicken leg! We also tried the shrimp and tasso, which was delicious, as was the lenten gumbo. We then went to the main dining room for dinner. The interior of the dining room was just so beautiful. There was and exposed brick wall with open windows so that you could see the lively bartenders working their wonders behind the bar. Our waitress was Mariah, and she was so sweet and polite. We loved the chicken leg so much that we ordered them as an entree to share. To accompany the chicken legs we had the beet salad, which was equally amazing! We will definitely be back!
(5)
David H.

We were sitting next door at a local bar wondering what to do for lunch. I got on yelp and found SoBou right next door. It exceeded its rating and blew us away. The setting is gorgeous. The yellowfin cones and duck beignets were amazing. The service was great. And they had a list of 25c Martinis to boot! This was a true find.
(5)
Paridhi A.

Great for Happy Hour and appetizers, the decor is amazing and they were willing to seat 12 people at a table to only serve us happy hour menu including kids. Great service and atmosphere and I love their drinks. The pulled pork taco was a really good appetizer, however, if you order the crispy chicken leg you only get one and its not satisfying enough.
(4)
Huy T.

Amazing. Absolutely amazing and delicious. I came here with some coworkers for coolinary during lunch. I am now going to be coming back for dinner. I had the pulled pork cheesesteak and yellowfin tuma appetizer. Both extremely satisfying and filling. Plus the 25cent martinis that were not watered down but an actual martini was the perfect addition to the lunch. We didn't try any dessert because we were so full. Definitely recommend others to come try it out. Their regular menu looks just as delicious.
(5)
Tenley H.

We were here for my boyfriend's 40th. Very interesting decor in the restaurant. It took about 25 minutes for our drinks to arrive. Not sure why since there weren't that many people seated and it was already 8:30pm. In fact, one of our appetizers arrived before our drinks. Our waitress was a bit inconsistent. One minute she was diligent, and the next we wouldn't see her for 15 minutes or so. Then, we would be served by all six waiters at once. It was a bit disarming and inconsistent. As for the food, I LOVED the sweet potato beignet and crispy chicken legs. Out of this world! But the tuna cones I could have done without, and I like unique dishes like that. They were just a weird combination. Burger was great. Bread pudding awesome. Reasonably priced.
(3)
B B.

SoBou is EXQUISITE. I love everything about this restaurant... except for portion size! Lol Waitstaff is friendly and awesome. Food is so fresh and innovative, it will blow your mind. The decor and ambience is BEAUTIFUL. If you're looking for an old style New Orleans feel, this is not your spot. Think more progressive, fashion-forward, modern art influence. Sushi ice cream cones. Foie gras burger. Go!
(5)
Maggie O.

Loved the atmosphere. The tone of the restaurant was just right and our server was friendly. The restaurant is more of a cocktail bar than an actual restaurant. The drinks were amazing (I'll definitely go back for that), but the food, though good, is average for what one would expect of such a place so the small serving sizes are disproportionate to the sensory adventure. I typically expect small ornate servings to blow my mind; the food at SoBou didn't.
(3)
Tracy R.

This is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to! I love their small plates part of the menu so we tried lots of incredible dishes in a tapas style. Chef does an amazing job of infusing his Puerto Rican culture with the New Orleans cuisine and his dishes are beautiful and amazing.....we were literally trying to figure out how to lick the sauces off the plates without anyone noticing:-) Sweet potato beignets listed as #3 of the top things to try in New Orleans on Buzzfeed. Tuna cones, shrimp and tasso pinchos, oyster mini tacos with caviar......and the space is sleek, modern, and just good vibes everywhere. Service was top notch, too!
(5)
Frank F.

Fantastic place. Was there with my underage daughter, so I did not dive too far into the huge cocktail list, and we didn't visit the bar at all. I suspect with a small group of adults or for a date, this would be a five star establishment. The bar looks awesome. Food is truly excellent. Kind of cajun, but kind of modern. We both loved everything we ordered. Sweet potato beignets. Boudin meatballs. Spicy Brussels sprouts. Mustard glazed sheepshead from the Gulf. Filet mignon with cajun spices, over onion compote and smashed potatoes. I would love to go back and try the gumbo, pork cracklings and foie gras burger. Service was very good. I see some other reviews criticize the service, but ours was super. They even ran down the street after me when they noticed something had fallen from my pocket at the table.
(4)
Patti L.

Dinner is phenomenal, most of the dishes were delicious, the gulf fish is exceptionally amazing. Breakfast here is good. I love the surf and turf and who dat breakfast. For the 100 mile egg frittata is not so good, it's basically egg whites with various beans on top. Fresh fruit is not good either, $6 for 2 dried slices of grapefruit with a slice of orange sprinkle with blue berries and 2 small strawberries. Nevertheless, the decor is chic and stylish. Waiters and waitresses are friendly and helpful. Definitely check this place out!
(4)
Jasmine N.

One, they had lots of gluten free options for my husband and lots of options in general for us. They were very accommodating and our waiter Aaron was awesome! Two, omg, the pork porterhouse was AMAZING! Like melt in your mouth good. We had the chef's menu. Did I mention the pork porterhouse? I had forgotten how much I loved pork. PORK. Oh my god. So good. I think I'll dream of it tonight.
(5)
Didier C.

Came here for lunch with my partner and another couple. The place looked great when we walked in, the atmosphere was especially appealing and the decor was great. I liked that the pig skin was only $1 dollar, and it tasted great! I had the gumbo followed by the hog's head po boy; I have to say I was slightly disappointed, the gumbo was not very tasty and the sandwich was bland. My partner had the yellowfin tuna, which had a very strange texture. All in all it was a mediocre experience.
(3)
Eugenie B.

Being a NOLA veteran a restaurant has to be exceptional to get 5 Stars out of me. It began with the Bar Chef sending over the perfect cocktail to delight our palates called a "Pamplemousse" A margarita type drink with a hint of grapefruit that was not too sweet. We decided to eat Gumbo while waiting for our table. Don't miss this one! It was delightful, full of flavor, rich, with just the right amount of thickness. We were then escorted to our table which was in front of the window where we could enjoy watching folks stroll by. It was a bit too chilly so I asked to be reseated. I knew they were completely booked but I was hopeful. They moved us into the main dining area and, with some coaxing, we were able to keep our server Jazlin. She made recommendations that were spot on. We had the Pork Chop, which I would never order in a restaurant, but, when she described the preparation we knew it was to be ordered, we also had the Yellowfin Tuna which was perfectly prepared with a seared Fois Gras and a tad of tartar, yummy! Ok, to finish the meal we decided in the Cherries Jubilee & White Chicolate Breadpudding. I don't typically eat desserts. Man oh man was this one of those "Slap yo Mama" good desserts! Awesome service throughout our meal, great ambiance, a definite must return to Restaurant.
(5)
Francesca G.

SoBou created an exceptional New Year's Eve dinner service. Not only were dinner reservations easily made through Open Table, we were also able to push our reservation time to 6:30PM with ease when we knew we'd be running late. The duck leg and pork chop were prepared perfectly, but the stars of the night were the Smoke Turkey Gumbo with Foie Gras Boudin Balls and the Collard Greens braised in house made barreled aged cherry infused gin.
(4)
Stephanie W.

I visited this place while in New Orleans on business. The atmosphere is modern and feels chic. I had excellent service from a waitress who was genuinely sweet and knowledgeable. I ordered from the fixed price menu. I had the BBQ peach salad, fish of the day, and pecan pie dessert for $39. This is a reasonable price for this part of New Orleans. The BBQ peach salad is one of the best things I have had in a long time. The peach was sweet and wonderfully complimented by the bitter kale, creamy cheese and dressing. My fish was perfectly cooked served on top of a creamy sauce with corn and several types of beans. The dessert was good, but a little difficult to eat served in a jar. I will definitely be coming back here to eat next time I am in New Orleans.
(5)
Monica S.

The food and service was good. Went for brunch on Sunday and the seating area wasn't very full so it was very open. I got the rum milk punch, which was quite delicious and smooth. I ordered the hogs poboy, which was topped with sunny side up eggs. It was tasty and an order of sweet potato beignets gave the meal a sweet and salty finish. The only complaint I have is that the portions were smaller than I thought and the food was a bit overpriced.
(4)
Anne T.

I have dined at Commanders Palace for a while now. They have always been one of my most favorite restaurants. So when I heard that they had a sister restaurant, I jumped all over it. We walked in for late lunch today 07/18/15. The male hostess informed us that there will be a short wait of 10 minutes. Perfect! Before walking to the bar I asked him if he can make me a reservation for Commanders Palace. He stated that he cannot do that and advise me to call the restaurant myself. I didn't mind that, but thought that maybe he would of gone above and beyond and called their sister restaurant on my behalf. It wasn't a really a big deal and we moved into the bar. After 10-15 minutes he called us to seat us. He sat us in the front at one of those tables along the wall. It took our server about 15 minutes to come and greet us. She didn't seem like in too good of a mood as well. We ordered our food and sat and waited some more. We started getting irritated when the table beside us sat after we ordered, but got their food first. I asked the server if we can cancel our entrees and she said she would check to see if they started making it. I informed her of how the table beside us ordered after us, but got their food first. She told us that "the kitchen is new and are trying to make things work". I wanted to ask her "how is that my problem"? I chose to be the bigger person and not start this whole pointing finger debate. She packed our entrees up for us to go, we paid our bill and left. I am very disappointed in the service and quality of food. The only thing I ordered that I enjoyed was the sweet potato balls with foie gras sauce. Everything else was ok.. not bad, but not amazing. I think the level of service I received just made everything 10x worst.
(2)
Monica S.

Beautiful atmosphere and great service. The Happy Hours until 6pm are awesome... $4 cava, $3 beers, pork tacos will knock your socks off.
(4)
Marlene T.

SoBou So Cute! The walls and decor of this place is hip and trendy. The host and waitress are extremely nice and knowledgeable in all the foods. The drinks are tasty and the food is extremely flavorful. This place isn't the type of place you go to when you're looking for a huge platter full of food. This is the place you go when you're curious about flavors that tickle your tongue. Try the tuna cones. Try the taco. Try the chicken on the bone. Try the sazerac. Those were my favorites of the night.
(4)
Meghan S.

Best restaurant in NOLA!! Service and food are second to none!! This is a place you don't want to miss!!
(5)
Brooke A.

One of my fave spots since moving here a couple years ago. I always recommend SouBou to people passing through. The location is great, the service is friendly, and the decor is fun. A good vibe, overall. If I'm coming in for a quick bite, I highly recommend the burger on the small bites menu. Boudin balls are delish, and the pork cracklins are just incredible (and only $1, so you might as well just order them). It's also fun to come with a group of people and order all the small bites. You won't regret sharing and nibbling little bites. Just do it.
(5)
Bryan V.

Beer taps right at the table!! Food presentation was great and flavorful. Skirt steak and others were enjoyed.
(5)
Diana H.

A few girls and I were here for a bachelorette party, and we all agreed that we enjoy trying a lot of different things, so we ended up ordering several of each of the following: - Yellowfin tuna cones - The fries - Pork belly steam bun - Sweet potato beignets - Soup du jour (I forget the name, but it was some tomato based soup with croutons) - Cocktails and wine Everything we ordered was delicious, and I mean everything. The tuna cones sound a bit weird since it contains ice cream, but it was actually really good and interesting to try; I hadn't tried anything like it before. We each got a pork belly bun, which was better than I expected (coming from the New York area where I feel there are great pork belly buns). We couldn't stop eating the fries, which came with a delicious dipping sauce, and they actually tasted good being dipped in the soup as well. My personal favorite was the sweet potato beignets, which was really more dessert. They came out warm with sweet glaze and I inhaled it. I also liked the wine option - there is actually a sort of wine serving machine, so you can sign up for a card, and with it, operate the machine for your wine. So instead of them bringing it to your table, you can get up and go place your card in the machine and choose what wine you'd like dispensed, and how much (tasting, half glass, full glass), and it charges you accordingly. Could have been dangerous, but luckily I handled myself =) I recommend visiting, and if you're into tapas style eating, this place really hit the spot for me!
(5)
Carla S.

Lunch is incredible! From the smoked chicken and mushroom gumbo to the crawfish remoulade salad and BBQ Cochon de lat and fried shrimp sandwich, chocolate menage and pecan not pie for dessert. Wow! Don't forget the 25 cent martinis! And Trey our server rocked it!
(5)
Trevor M.

This place has an old apothecary vibe and has antique medicine bottles in all the windows. It is a higher end (as in spending) place but is well worth the money, so be prepared. Two people of modest means would do well to mimic what we did. We got three tapas style appetizers and one shared main course. They are also known for there fabulous bar so take advantage of the knowledgable wait staff and don't forget the cocktail. For the tapas section of our meal we had: A. Pecan smoked chicken and mushroom gumbo. The best gumbo I've ever had. B. Sobou Burger (think slider) with pepper jack cheese and caramelized onions. A well cooked burger. It tasted wonderful. C. Yellowfin Tuna en Escabeche (think cold thin sliced almost raw tuna on a bed of...) This was amazing The main course Louisiana Beaux Fish & Blue Crab. It was very good. Perfectly done it flaked with your folk and mixed well with the sweetness of the crab meat. It sat on a bed of pickled cooked collard greens. Our drinks were great as well. She had a 'Paris Between the Wars' and I had two beers. The first was from Nolas own brewery and was the lighter of the two. It was a Rebirth Ale and had a medium body to it. The second was an IPA and it was great. The only thing I didn't like was that they served 'Foie Gras' and is the reason for my 3 star rating. I urge the establishment to quietly take this from the menu and stop serving it.
(3)
Alvin D.

4/5 interesting and tasty, great vibe. so i'm a sobou fan - i like the energy, the changing menu, and good, attentive staff. the food is always solid - from the daily gumbo to the must-have cracklins to fun and savory beignets. the tuna cones are a fun starter with friends, and the boozy drinks are boozy! i've found the servers to be personable (once had a conversation about ukraine!), and they will reasonably make sure everything is just right. we once had burgers come out too done and they flipped over some free desserts (which that bread pudding and chocolate torte are awesome!). the beer taps on the table are fun, but come out pretty foamy so i'd say skip on that.
(4)
Caitlin P.

This place was amazing! We stopped in a few days earlier and had a drink and we fell in LOVE with the place! We ordered the boudin balls which were delightfully crispy on the outside yet tender on the in - SO good! To follow we had the cracklin's - whoooo lord my Latina was comin out y'all there were so good!! We quickly decided to order the open faced pork tamale which was also amazing! The masa was slightly more pasty than we normally like, but the flavor was killer! And of course we ordered the sweet potato beignets with foie grad fondue.. HOLLA!! My friend almost started crying - they were THAT good. Then she ordered the steak and I ordered the foie gras burger.. Our waiter was a pure delight and SO polite! I order the frenchy 75 and she ordered a mint julep - the prices were reasonable, the staff was friendly and helpful and the decor just made you feel good inside.. Pictures to follow!
(5)
N S.

Absolutely one of the best restaurants I've been to incorporating food, service, and all around vibes. Byron, Patrick, & Tom were so accommodating and sweet it was unreal. The food was amazing and the cocktails incredible. Definitely a place to visit!
(5)
Eric B.

It's kind of gone down... Food and quality are missing the mark. I'll always have my memories.
(3)
Billy B.

Came through with a group of 6. We were a bit rowdy, and our waiter adapted just fine. Even cracked some legit funny jokes. We ordered so much food (no joke probably 15 different menu items), it's hard to remember it all. Everything was delicious.
(4)
Paul N.

Such a cool bar right in the middle of the French quarter. Very hip environment. I believe the bar is a part of the W hotel. The happy hour menu is delicious! Try the alligator corn dog.
(5)
Kate F.

Oh my gosh WOW!!!! I mean WOW what a surprise! I was walking around this area on a Friday night and I was starving. Any restaurant that was not touristy was filled up. I did a yelp search and the tuna ice cream cones really interested me. Using open table it stated there were no tables, but I was desperate to try so I walked over and asked the nice gentleman at the front if there was anyway they could squeeze in a table for 2. The place looked packed so I was shocked when he said he could squeeze me in. Thank goodness! So right away we started with the tuna cones...oh my gosh were they the most AMAZING bites of food I think I have ever had!! The tuna with ice cream and the flavors all worked together so amazingly. We had to order another, they weren't cheap but by far the most fun food I have had in awhile. We had the pork cracklins which were fine...I mean they were $1 so I wasn't expecting a lot. We also had the pork buns which were very very good. I would recommend those as well. I had the lamb heart plate, the actual lamb was good, very tender but I missed that the corn had olives in it and really hate olives so I couldn't enjoy much of that dish. We had the boudain balls which were also just okay. Nothing special. The sweet potato beignet with duck cracklins were out of this world delicious!! Oh my gosh they were soooo good. We finished with the pecan not pie which was decadent and delicious. Served in a mason jar with chocolate toppings, it was great! I only had wine here but there list was just okay. They seemed to have some great cocktails as well. They also had some wine flights that looked great as well. I cant wait to come back here and try some more delicious items!
(5)
Selina C.

This was the first restaurant my partner and I went to when we flew into New Orleans, and it was such a delight! Parking - Don't kid yourself. Best to cab in or ride your bike into town Wait - No wait, was easy to find seating during happy hour (3-6pm) Service - Friendly FOOD: Shrimp & Tasso Pincho - 5/5 - $3 - It's one piece of shrimp on a skewer. So flavorful! Crispy Chicken on the Bone - 5/5 - $3 - Do not let its simple description fool you. Moments before I bit into it, I could feel the heat of the chicken as if it just came out of the fryer. It was spicy, complex, and so moist it could have melted off the bone. Smokey Pulled Pork Taco - 3/5 $4 - Good, with a mix of some type of sauerkraut. But skippable. Yellowfin Tuna Cones - 4/5 - $8 - Boy were these tiny! It came in a pair, very cute, about the size of your finger. I thought it was a dessert but it was a subtle start with the avocado ice cream, and you work your way into the familiar shrimp relish that is a nice slap to your face. I would skip these next time, but i gave it another star because they were a unique item. Sweet Potato Beignets - 5/5 - $12 - Delicious! Crispy Boudin Balls - 3/5 - $4 - Skippable Chef's Gumbo - 4/5 - $6 - The day we went, it was a chicken and mushroom gumbo with mashed potato in the middle. It was amazing, wish it was in a bigger bowl Come here for the unique dishes they offer; you will not regret it.
(5)
Sebastian C.

My friends and I went to SoBou for the last night of my bachelor weekend. This place is swanky yet affordable. The food is very tasty, but extremely heavy. So come prepared to be full for hours. Our waitress was AWESOME, words can't even describe. We were seated in a backroom with 2 other EXTREMELY LOUD tables. We are from Jersey, so we are used to loud people, but these people were drunk, and had the most high-pitched laughs I'd ever heard. We started joking around with the waitress by screaming our orders at her. She laughed along with us - but after the 2 other tables left, she brought out 2 desserts on the house as an apology for the loud tables. It was such a kind gesture - southern hospitality at its finest! She even said that we were her favorite guests during all of French Quarter Festival :D
(5)
Kristin M.

We started out at the bar because there was a 30 minute wait for a table. This was not a problem. We had read this place is a popular one so we expected to wait. The bartender was very nice and quite talented at mixing cocktails. The bar stools were very comfortable. We wished we had stayed at the bar because once we were seated at a table, the night went downhill. In the dining area of the restaurant there was an air of pretentiousness that we couldn't seem to shake. Our server treated us as an afterthought. At one point it took about 25 minutes to get a refill. Maybe we were there on an off night? On the upside, the chicken drummettes were delicious and I would certainly recommend them if you decide to go. Skip the pecan 'not pie' and find dessert somewhere else.
(2)
Sheena T.

Being in NOLA over Mother's Day weekend made it quite difficult to get brunch on Sunday. Luckily, we found SoBou and there as no wait! The space is awesome and we sat by the window and enjoyed a huge meal to offset our transgressions from Bourbon the night before. They seriously had THE BEST gumbo.... it was topped with potato salad for goodness sake! But the flavor was outstanding, and I scarfed down every single bite. Then I had the beef short rib with grits, and hello rich and delicious! It was just what I needed to get me back up and going! I really love the space and the bar looks amazing. I wish that I wasn't in such rough shape or I would have very much enjoyed a cocktail here. Some other reviews make me sad that I was unable to partake in the libations, and I wanted to stop in later on, but time did not allow. Sounds like I need to go back to NOLA sooner than later...
(5)
Maureen E.

Very creative menu. We went for brunch and had the smoke salmon, bacon, poached egg and caviar hollandaise on top of carrot cake. Cheesy grits were made with real fancy stinky cheese. Sleek atmosphere. Good service. Although appreciated the creative menu, would have like a couple standard brunch options--eggs, scramble, etc. Would like to come back and try dinner
(4)
Shannon M.

The beautiful Miss Abby was present at the bar as I ordered two of her famous punch mixes for the day for happy hour. One was an apple pie punch and the other a mix with pink peppercorn. Both were delicious. The pork belly bun was delicious and just sweet enough. In addition, this restaurant/bar is simply stunning in atmosphere. I could sit here for hours and converse and people watch. Sadly, there were only a few people at the bar when I visited but I'm sure the scene grew as the night progressed.
(4)
Munchie S.

Go early for drinks because they keep grandma hours and will be closed by 10. Such a tragedy.
(3)
Greg P.

SoBou has a Vegas-feel. Polished interior with big design elements. Seems a bit out of place for the French Quarter. Our server was new, attentive, missed a few things and apologetic. Our party had to eat Gluten Free, and SoBou has limited items marked GF on the menu, which is ahead of most restaurants that come up GF on a Yelp search. The Beet Salad seemed to have more effort made on its design then taste and the Yellowfin Tuna en Escabeche Salad was fresh but runny. Seems like all the elements are there for greater things ahead, but SoBou is just lacking a creative spark to bring it together...somewhere between an overreaching Marriott and a solid 4-star with several key staff members out sick. Thanks for having GF items. Will try again when next visiting the French Quarter.
(3)
Christian D.

I came here with my girlfriend and her mom on a Wednesday evening for a 6:45 reservation. I read some interesting reviews about the place, so I wanted to try it. I started with the "shady blonde" cocktail, which was very refreshing. My girlfriend sipped the "cannonball" and throughly enjoyed it. For the table, we split the tuna cones, the oyster taco, and the sweet potato beignets. Each of these dishes was very unique in its own way. The tuna cones were like a seafood dessert! The oyster taco was juicy, yet light fare. And the sweet potato beignets were sweet AND savory. For our mains, we split the crusted veal rack and the glazed geaux fish (drum). I thought both were excellent and had great flavors. We got our dessert to go (the bread pudding), and this too was spot on. ||Overall, here is my breakdown|| (each category is 25% of rating) ---Service: 4.2/5.0 = A- ---Ambiance: 3.9/5.0 = B+ ---Value: 4.0/5.0 = A- ---Food: 4.5/5.0 = A ---Overall: 4.1/5.0 = A-
(4)
Gene G.

Desided to go to SoBou for dinner after seeing an advertisement for it on the hotel TV channel. When we entered the decor is ultra contemporary, buttles of difrrent shapes and sizes adorn the walls everywhere. It must be quite a task to keep all of it clean. The hostess was friendly and we got seated right away. The waiter came up to us and told us that he will be right with us as soon as he takes care of the table next to us. Fifteen minutes later he came by to take our order just to realise that we didn't have a menu. A professional waiter would have apologise and just brought us the menues, this one blamed the hostes, lack of training, I suppose. The drinks came right away and where great. Appetizers on the other hand took over 35 minutes. We saw people sit down much later than us and get their starters whyle our waiter realising that he just forgot to put the order through blamed the kitchen for being slamed. The food was great, well made and seasoned. We really enjoed the food but the experience overall was ok, just ok. As a cheff and a restaurant owner I guess I'm very sensative to crappy waiter issues. I would recommend SoBou, its a unique place with extremely reasonable prices and delicious food. Hope you have better luck with your server then I did.
(4)
Christine M.

Delicious food! Great service! I loved it!!
(5)
Maisha R.

The second picture on the SoBou yelp page of the strawberry shortcake mocktail hooked us into making a reservation for dinner here and we hoped that it was gonna be as good as it looked. As it turns out, the bartender had no idea how to recreate that drink and the substitute was quite disappointing. But, the good news is that the food at SoBou was pretty good. We ordered "snacky things" and "small bites" to share. - Yellowfin tuna cones: pineapple ceviche and basil avocado ice cream (3/5) - SoBou burger with onions, pepper jack cheese, okra mayo (4/5) - Sweet potato beignets with duck debris and chicory coffee ganache (3/5) - Fries with pickled okra mayo (4/5) - Roasted butternut squash soup (5/5) - Gumbo with mashed potatoes (instead of rice) (4/5) - Apple pie cornbread dressing (5/5) - Pork belly steam bun with roasted pumpkin bbq sauce (didn't taste) We chose a few creative dishes to try. The tuna ceviche was uniquely presented in mini waffle cones with basil avocado ice cream on top. We ordered it mostly because it sounded unique. In reality, it was an odd combination. The gumbo had a decent flavor but it could've benefitted from a little more starch. The most successful dishes included the butternut squash soup and a side of the apple pie cornbread dressing that we saw on the menu and we decided that we just had to have it! The nightly soup special was rich, smooth, and bursting with flavor. My personal favorite of the night was the dressing. I love apple pie and I love cornbread dressing. This was my dressing heaven! I was too stuffed to really enjoy the desserts but the few bites that I had of the chocolate coma bar and the pecan pie, not pie were very rich and super sweet. They were perfect for any dessert lover. The ambiance at SoBou was cool. It was dimly lit and the wall decorations consisted of glass bottles sitting on mirrors. It created a nice effect. The service was attentive.
(4)
Brian O.

Mmmmm. If you're looking for New Orleans food with a dash of modern flair, this is your place. They've got all the staples, from Gumbo to Pork Buns, but less heavy and greasy, and more subtle and elegant. They've got a full range of wines ranging from really nice to inexpensive Malbec (but still good!) Similarly, you can spend a lot of money here on food, but you can also get more reasonable and simple food, so something for everyone. Oh, and you HAVE to get the not-pie for desert. You'll just have to take my word for it.
(4)
Tiffany H.

I was so impressed by this place. Each course was more and more impressive. My favorite had to be a tie between the crab fingers and the chocolate dessert. Impressive prices to match. It was definitely a welcome break from all of the (outstanding) fried food in New Orleans. A must visit if you want to see what's up and coming in this great city! The cocktails also bring the magic.
(5)
Melinda K.

The atmosphere is very unique and classy , the food was also tastey but those play play daycare portions were disrespectful! I order from the small dishes yes but the portions we're smaller than your average appetizers. Oh and we we're charged for something we never got. Not to mention the staff was not welcoming.
(2)
Kelvin C.

Came here for lunch and had a good time. Me and my girl got a lunch combo and tried various things. Forgive me I forget the names at the moment but we had the tuna avocado ice cream app and this shrimp dish which were both different which I liked and tasted delicious. They had an interesting blend of foods especially the ice cream appetizer. I can't really explain how that tasted but it was good. The only thing bad I can say is that the portions were extremely small for the price. But I guess that's what you pay for at a fancier spot. Idk if is even call it fancy but compared to most spots in the French quarter it was all modern looking which I'll give them an A for. My lunch came with chicken and mushroom gumbo which was good, and I had one of their beef sandwiches which I'm sorry I forgot the name of cause it was pretty long lol. The sandwich was open face, had to eat it when a fork and knife cause the meat would fall everywhere. The meat was extremely tender and succulent. The juices seeped into the bread and made each bite flavorful. I would def get the dish again. Portion wasn't too bad considering it came with a side of gumbo. But idk if I'd easily pay $20 for it all the time. But then again, the portions were perfect enough I didn't feel disgusted eating so much. Cool thing was that with any entre you can order 0.25 cent martinis up to three. Took advantage, had the waiter serve three strong cosmos (don't judge me, they were practically free) in regular glass over ice to refrain from looking girly lol. I'd check this place maybe for happy hour or at night, curious how it is, it was dead when we came for lunch. I would come again if I wasn't worried about prices. Overall honest rating is 4.1 stars.
(4)
Ayla C.

After some very hit and miss experiences Sobou was a bastion of class and calm! We popped in during happy hour for a quick cocktail after a hard day's shopping and found an awesomely chic little cocktail bar that I would never have known was a hotel bar had the bartender not mentioned it! The staff were all super friendly, and Miss Abigail's Punch went down a little too smoothly! There was some discussion of whether the punch even had alcohol... until we stood up! Yep, it was there! And it was delicious! The bartenders were polite (I wouldn't go so far as to say friendly) but were very helpful in writing down a few places that had good patios for us to lounge on for the next day's happy hour. The decor is modern with just a hint of that New Orleans charm, the cocktails were delicious, and the service was great. Definitely somewhere to return to!
(4)
Matt E.

With an atmosphere of the stars and drinks to match, the food did well to keep up. Boudin balls were a hit and the peanut butter pecan pie makes you shed a tear, the oyster taco was a little disappointing as it was a simple taco. Just short of 5 stars, but worth a visit and experience. Enjoy!
(4)
Alvin J.

I had Chef Juan Carlos' tasting menu, which came with a "Rowdy Hawaiian" cocktail, which has rum and gin along with mango puree, tiki bitters, and lemon. Pretty tasty. As for the food, I chose the pork belly steam bun for starters, and yep just as you'd imagine it was incredible. But there is only one steam bun. Seriously that needs to be a dish that comes with 2 or 3 because after anyone eats the first one they will be wishing for more. I would have be content to have those all night and nothing else. Nevertheless for my main course I had the crispy chicken on the bone. Very creative dish, It is sort of a sweet and spicy tempura chicken. The sweet comes from the guava jelly and the spicy from the Crystal hot sauce. I thought it was a generous portion, 3 big full chicken wings. For dessert I had the watermelon sorbet. Probably my least favorite part of the meal. Something about it just tasted off, and for dessert I gotta love it or its not worth it. The restaurant itself is clean and beautiful. I thought the servers and hostess were very accommodating and attentive. Overall, my kind of place. If I lived locally I would keep my eye on it to see what new creations they've come up with. I think they like to keep it fresh and try new things, which I really respect. When I next return to NOLA I'll probably stop by.
(4)
LaShanta H.

I went for brunch. I really wanted to love it. It was just OK. They are trying to do too much and the execution isn't smooth. We had the cracklings, the avocado ice cream with ceviche, the pulled pork sandwich, the boudin balls, and the bread pudding with ice cream. The Tommie Collins drink was really good though!! I don't think I'd go back. Too many other amazing places to try.
(3)
Kevin M.

If I could give it 1/2 star, I would. We were a party of 2, and made a reservation because we had high expectations. Our bad. The place was pretty vacant upon our 8:30 pm Tuesday arrival. The hostess was clearly not interested in being there, and tried to sit us at the closest small table in the front dining room. We asked for a bigger table in the cooler looking back dining room, where there was 2 tables of 6-8 ppl already seated. Our waiter seemed ill prepared for this caliber of dining. He clumsily spit out the menu changes and a special, brought us the wrong drinks (again, we are a party of 2). We settled on the skirt steak and pricier filet, along with crawfish stew, a salad, and fried pork skins, which were only $1.00, but the best part of the meal. The apps were un-impressive. By this time, the 2 tables in the back dining room were screaming to each other, trying to loudly out laugh each other, high five-ing, and generally acting like a bad drunken frat party. The restaurant staff watched, but never reminded the patrons they were not in their living room. Dinner arrives. The steaks were good, but the sides were so bad. Cherismo (spelling) peppers and undercooked diced sweet potatoes (on both plates??) that were so hard I'm pretty sure I chipped a tooth. When we told the waiter, his reply was "everybody loves them", instead of "what else can I get you?" Well, not everybody. $177.00 without tip of just BAD. SoBoooooooo. It's a shame. Great looking with so much potential in the W. Truly brings down the 'cool' factor of the W Hotel chain. Sorry SoBou, but you made me 'un-bookmark' you.
(1)
Ashley L.

If you're in New Orleans... Don't waste a meal at this place. While it is gorgeous inside and the staff is friendly, their food is mediocre at best. We ordered four small plates to share: the pork bun, three little pigs, gumbo and French fries. The best part was the gumbo that came with a spoon full of creole mashed potatoes in the middle. The three little pigs are disgusting, their fries were insanely over seasoned and the pork bun was okay. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. They're lucky they're attached to the W, which generates a lot of business for them. Also their drinks are overpriced. It was $11 for a drink that looked like it was equal to two shots in measurement.
(2)
Andrea K.

We dropped in here twice for happy hour which runs daily from 3-6. They have a few bar bites priced from $3 - $6 and then drafts for $3, house wines and cava for $4, a daily "punch" for $5, and sazeracs or tom collins for $6. The punch changes each day and I had one with rum and green tea syrup, topped with sparkling that was delicious and not overly sweet like so many typically are. The food was great. The crispy chicken is amazing! The pinchos (chicken on a skewer) is good but very small and probably not worth even the $3. We also tried the boudin balls which were really good- ask for extra mustard, the strawberry and beet salad- also good but a pretty small portion, and the ahi tuna cones. SoBou does an extra $1 off all appetizers during HH. I expected more from the tuna cones. It was very good and interesting, but SO TINY. I wouldn't pay $9. I would DEFINITELY get the crispy chicken and boudin balls again!!
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Jay C.

We freaking love the crispy oyster taco here, they are so delish~ Also love the wine card, its a great way to try a bunch of tasty wines! Always hit this place when we are in town.
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Amy S.

YUMMMM Try anything on the menu and it will taste amazing .. Steak was Perfectly seasoned, Salad is out of this world and even desert were great. A bit on the pricy side but definitely worth it!
(5)
kelly v.

Came here for dinner with my husband and we were impressed with our meals and the beer selection. Our favorite was the pork belly slider and our least favorite was the kale salad which came with an inedible unripe peach. The fries and burger were good too.
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Christian F.

My best food experience in New Orleans. Shrimp & tasso pinchos on grilled pineapple are simply amazing. We tried also some cocktails and are really good, especially the Rowdy Hawaiian with cilantro infused Gin, mango and lemon. Very good!! Staff is really nice and welcoming! The restaurant is elegant and curated in the interiors. Great experience!
(5)
Sam G.

Great for a night out but not for a jaw-dropping meal. Service was kind of slow and inattentive but nice enough. Food was imaginative but just wasn't fully balanced - the acidity or salinity or sweetness would take over. But still tasty and fun. Had the Michael Palmer as a cocktail and it tasted like an average whiskey sour which was a total bummer. Absolutely beautiful interior with unique up-lit glasses. Romantic and down-tempo environment that's perfect to get away from the chaos that can be the French Quarter.
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Tracey W.

First meal in New Orleans and it definitely didn't disappoint. They were very accommodating with our reservation change, which is always a plus. Loved the interior design of the restaurants, with the glass bottles lit up on the walls. Our hostess was very helpful when trying to decide on drinks and entrees. YELLOWFIN TUNA CONES 8 pineapple ceviche & basil avocado ice cream - DELICIOUS and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! The basil avocado ice cream was surprisingly delicious and refreshing. It paired very well with the pineapple ceviche. Eating it out of a mini sugar cone just topped it all off! Portions are obviously small, but the flavor will not disappoint. THE FRIES 5 pickled okra mayo - Crispy, medium thick, natural cut fries. Typical fries. SWEET POTATO BEIGNETS 12 foie gras fondue, duck debris & chicory coffee ganache - Pretty good. Our waitress added on an extra beignets so each of us could try a whole one. It was nice and crispy on the outside and fluffy in the inside. The ganache and foie gras fondue was sweet and yummy! Recommend this! GUMBO DU JOUR 8 - Nothing too spectacular unfortunately. Would have been nice to have some rice in it instead of a small glob of mashed potatoes (?) FOIE GRAS BURGER 24 sunnyside up egg & duck bacon on brioche with a foie gras ice cream float - We had to try this just because! The burger is small (size of your palm maybe), but it's rich and satisfying. They give a good amount of foie gras ontop of the meat. The duck bacon was really good! The foie gras ice cream float tasted like a root beer float :) CHICKEN ON THE BONE 26 8 drumettes of flash fried chicken confit with Crystal hot sauce guava jelly - Talk about juicy & tender. It fell right off the bone and it packed a lot of flavor. Yum! Our group really enjoyed Sobou and we left very full, but satisfied!
(5)
Evan P.

Soubou (South of Bourbon) certainly wins points for creativity and is a great place for foodies to try a mix of eclectic foods, flavors, and seemingly incompatible ingredients that taste delicious together. We visited on a Friday evening and were fortunate to get a table around 9pm without a reservation (may be due to a cancellation as it seemed fairly busy the entire night). The restaurant had a very modern dÃ©cor and friendly staff. The menu was made for people who like to sample and share and I recommend that you thoroughly take advantage of the many different delicious items on the menu. We started with the Bluefin tuna cones (yes, a tiny ice cream cone with avocado basil ice cream and ceviche tuna at the bottom) for the novelty of it and were very surprised with how good this combination tasted. We also split the Pork Belly steam bun, which arguably was the best thing we tasted. This combination of pumpkin bbq sauce, confit pork belly, and cabbage and onions was delicious! The table also really enjoyed the shrimp and tasso pinchos, which was a favorite of the table - skewered shrimp with ghost pepper jelly and grilled pineapple (while all of this was very good, the grilled pineapple really made this dish). While CafÃ© Du Monde may be known for its beignets, you need to try them at Soubou! These beignets come with foie gras fondue and are glazed with the perfect mix of sweetness and flavor (without the powdered sugar that covers your clothes). Our table also shared the red snapper (on special, feeds 4). This dish was delivered to the table as a whole fish with salad and vinaigrette, and was also very good. Honestly, you could not go wrong with anything on this menu. Each bite was an adventure and a different mix of flavor. This place is a must for anyone looking to try different food!
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Kathy D.

I came here to try the foie gras burger and crispy chicken on bone but they didn't have the crispy chicken for dinner, only for happy hour from 3-6. I was a tad disappointed since I did my research before coming here and saw it on their menu. First off this place is modern and trendy. Very nice ambience. We made sure to make reservations on a busy Saturday night. For an appetizer I decided on the soup of the day- pumpkin bisque soup and tuna tartare avocado ice cream cones. At first you may think ice cream and tuna together doesn't sound appealing but let me tell you, this was quite delicious and refreshing. I've never seen or had anything like that so thought I'd give it a try. The soup was just ok and lacked flavor. My bf got the gumbo soup and it was very very salty. For the main course my bf got the churrasco skirt steak with sweet corn and it was good, but the foie gras burger I ordered stole the spotlight. It was just divine, so juicy and tender and the flavors of that egg and duck bacon had me in a cloud. It was sooooo good that I wanted another one. We asked our server if it was too late to order another one since the restaurant already closed. She checked with the kitchen and made the exception so I was delighted to eat another one. The service was wonderful.
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L H.

Went here for dinner with friends. Not many people in restaurant, yet did not meet waiter for almost twenty minutes. Otherwise food was amazing- we started off with sweet potato beignets. Hanger steak was perfection and clam taco was crispy yet not heavy. We ordered all three desserts and I loved banana foster the best
(4)
Matthew D.

I came at 4.30pm on a Monday and it was dead. Don't let that fool you. It's a super cool spot with really friendly and attentive servers. Slightly disappointed that they didn't have the full dinner menu on, but I guess I went there early. I got the sweet potato beignets (crispy and tasty - although could have had a bit more of the sauce that it comes with, as it was a little dry) and the soBu burger (small but really good, the caramelised onions inside made it). Total with a beer came to $30 including tip, so not pricey at all despite looking quite fancy on the inside.
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Sarah K.

I had an absolutely flawless experience at SoBou. Our service was perfectly executed, the food was divine, and the cocktails were delicious! It also had amazing ambiance and gorgeous decor! I will definitely be back next time I'm in NOLA.
(5)
Nat B.

I'm mixed about how to review this place. It looks lovely, the food was really delicious but the service was somewhat lacking and combined with the lack of action with regards to the extremely rude and disruptive patrons, brings the rating down. They forgot one part of our order and instead of offering to comp, proceeded to try and push the dessert menu for everyone and offered one free dessert. I probably won't have the opportunity to come back here and can only suggest you give it a go and hope you have a better experience - the food was good. Just got another surprise - when they ask what you want for your side - be warned - this costs extra.
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Angela M.

Thanks to Kathleen and Stephie reviews that steered us here on a Sunday morning! I had the Surf and Turf Breakfast: cochon au lait, scrambled eggs, crispy oysters, sauteed peppers and onions with flour tortillas to make my own tacos. The pork was so flavorful and the portion was quite generous. I'd say the first 50 bites were amazing, but after that, the seasoning and smoke was a bit overpowering! The crispy oysters were divine and stayed nicely crispy, even after sitting a bit in the juices of the sauteed peppers and onions. I would've liked some more tortillas and a salsa, but other than that, it was perfection. The decaf was so perfectly flavorful that I could drink it black. Jimmy got the Who Dat breakfast - two eggs of your choice, bacon (or sausage), choice of bread (white, wheat, brioche, or biscuit) and potatoes lyonnaise (sliced with spices). The cutest part was the conidment plate of Dickinson strawberry preserves, Dickinson honey, ketchup, and butter. He ate every bite, so I know he enjoyed it. The potato slice I got was seasoned well and nicely al dente. Jimmy also had the smoothie - the chef's concoction of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and banana. The staff was perfectly charming. I LOVE the space. As a Georgia Tech fan, I loved the gold backlighting of the assorted clear and frosted bottles, not to mention the gold and white balloons at each table. It definitely gave the quite space a festive feel, as if I'd snuck in early to a party. I'm not sure whether they always have balloons (it was Saints' game day), but even without, the space would've impressed me. Go!
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Caitlin C.

This was my first time here. My mother was enthusing about SoBou ever since she went with a friend and we were looking for food in the Quarter on Lundi Gras, so we stopped in. They were a little off their game but I suppose that is to be expected on Lundi Gras. The Sazeracs were good. Mom said her tuna had way too much vinegar on it but was good quality tuna. My oysters were nice and crispy but a bit salty. The food also took awhile to come. Still, I enjoyed that miniature oyster po-boy and sazerac and will try SoBou again.
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Michele J.

Just had lunch here and had to jump on yelp. The butternut squash soup was amazing, the fried oyster and satsuma salad was delightful, and my two martinis (@ 25Â¢ each) were the icing on the proverbial cake of my lunch meeting. The interior has an awesome vibe and our waiter was absolutely outstanding. Do yourself a favor, book a table for lunch here asap.
(4)
Renee W.

Great place in the quarter! Very low key but great atmosphere. Food was fantastic (get the gumbo!)! No complaints... Ask for josh as server!!
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Cory B.

This isn't a place you go to get full...it's more about trying several quality dishes and drinking premier cocktails. If I lived in the city, I would definitely frequent this spot with friends on a regular basis.
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Laura H.

SoBou produced decent tasting food. I felt it lacked in options especially for this with dietary needs. I had the skirt steak and I will say it was perfectly cooked with an amazing sear. While the steak was good, I do not think I will ever return.
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Wendy L.

We ate at SoBou for dinner on Saturday night. We called ahead to see if seating would be a problem, but due to it being the weekend for Southern Decadence, they couldn't tell us for sure how busy they expected to be. We said "Oh well", and decided to take a chance anyways. Arrive a little after 7 and no wait for a table of six. Hooray! I wasn't feeling very hungry so between the boyfriend and I, we ordered the Cochon De Lait Gumbo, a Crispy Oyster Taco, the SoBou Burger, and Boudin Balls. Out of the 4 things, I think the gumbo was my favorite. Outstanding flavor and had a nice thickness to it. The oyster taco was also good as it was topped with pineapple ceviche, mirliton & cajun ghost pepper caviar. However, I thought the topping gave most of the flavor as I couldn't really taste the oysters. I had a bite of my bf's burger which was a 1/4 lb griddled patty topped with brulÃ©ed onions, pepper jack cheese, pickled okra mayo, and cayenne ketchup served on a brioche bun. It was a good burger, but nothing spectacular. As for the boudin balls, they were okay as well and nothing to be excited about. They had a nice texture, but I've definitely had better elsewhere. As for service, I must say it was very hard to flag down our waiter. I don't know if it was because he had a lot of tables, but we would always see him serving other tables then disappear before we could flag him down. Very hard especially when he had split our checks wrong. He was able to correct his mistake without us telling him so that was nice. Just would have like to have a more attentive server.
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Cynthia C.

Lovely dinner with my daughter. Tuna cones, artichoke tamales, Cochon dlate gumbo, duck debris sweet potato beignets, shrimp and Tasso pinchos. All were good but I like the artichoke dish the best, my daughter loved the beignets. I like the funky decor and the bar was quite lively. Great service.
(4)
Taiyo O.

Tapas concept of light foods that we shared were lusciously satisfying and slick modern decore reflected their exciting foods. They were visually entertaining and were tasty. Better than original Beignets, Butternut Squash Beignets, Crispy Tacos. juicy fresh oyster in a taco that I hadn't have with oyster before, with some goodness from the south was tasy. We told them we like to share and it came pre-cut! Cracklin' pork skin with a melty spicy cheese fondue to dip. Also, my very first Grilled Aligator sausage was lean and tasty. Cochon De Lait Gambo was dark, think and deep flavors. I was told from the local friend that dined with said, it was good but not good as his very very dark Gambo that he shared his recipe with me. Self wine serving machine, WineStation by Napa Technology, that I haven't seen before were located near the window, pick up a wine glass from under the machine and choose your wine. You can also decide how much you want it. If you just want to try and see if it's your liking, you can choose less and if you do, choose more for second. I don't know exactly how you pay but there was a card, I believe if you want a self serving wine, they provide you with a card and put how much you want in on a card. The place was very very cold. It might be a very good idea to bring a scarf or light cardigan but if you drink, it might be fine...?
(4)
Steven H.

Eh. Not sure what the hype is about. Nice atmosphere and good food presentation, but the portions are tiny - especially for the price - and their "glass" of wine is essentially a large shot glass.
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Tiffany V.

I was thoroughly impressed with this restaurant. I had a window seat so I could enjoy the view on Chartres street. Since I am pregnant (no alcoholic beverages for me) I had a non alcoholic fresh fruit drink that was absolutely delicious. My appetizer was the Crispy Boudin Balls with creole mustard they were so flavorful. My main entrÃ©e consisted of Crispy Whole Geaux Fish which was fried red fish with a pickled salad of cabbage, arugula, sliced carrots in a crystal hot sauce aioli. The fish tasted so fresh. I am a country girl so it reminded me of fresh caught fish cleaned and fried like my grandfather used to make in Georgia. I was thoroughly impressed with the mixture of flavors. This dish is meant to be shared so do not try to tackle this alone. The service was wonderful and I will make a return trip.
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Renee V.

Loved the 25 cents martinis. I ordered the lunch special (pulled pork) and it was very tasty ! And the price is very reasonable. I highly recommend the place
(4)
Cristy C.

Don't leave without trying the following: 1. Strawberry cobblers 2. Foie Gras Burger 3. Butternut Squash Beignets 4. Crispy Oyster Taco 5. Shrimp and Tasso Pinchos 6. Alligator Sausage This is definitely on my top 5 list of places to go in New Orleans. I enjoyed the atmosphere, kind and helpful service, and the parking is free! What more could you ask for?
(5)
Erin K.

I came here specifically for the foie gras burger - but my mom and I also split the boudin balls, tuna cones and warm beet salad. All were fantastic with so much depth of flavor, including the burger. The foie gras burger might be in my top 5 burgers ever. I ordered it rare, and the juiciness of the meat with the creamy richness of the foie gras plus the gooey egg yolk was divine. They almost all melted into each other and created a complex and amazingly layered flavor. The combination was unreal. The portions were small but it was that kind of place - almost tapas like with a pretty inventive menu. It's definitely new gourmet. If you know that going in you won't be disappointed. Though nothing can truly prepare you for the teenyness of the tuna cones!
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Darren P.

Sobou has a fantastic happy hour, hands down one of the best in the area. While the appetizer plates are tiny, they are really delicious. Try the sweet potato Beignets... Sooo good. Drinks are great too, we had the Tom Collins which were nice. Wasn't crowded around happy hour (3-6) so it's a nice mid-day escape from all the NOLA craziness.
(5)
Ann H.

Opened by commanders palace restaurant group can't be bad right?! Wrong. I had very high hopes coming to this restaurant but should have expected things to go downhill the moment the first mishap happened. My boyfriend picked up the menu (apparently made of metal and wood) and got a splinter that started to bleed!!!! Those menus may be trendy but seriously pick up a menu and get injured? Ridiculous. What did I think? Infection! After I successfully removed the splinter we asked to change tables since the lady to the right couldn't hear herself talk so proceeded to scream at her male companion. Rude We get seated in a louder area (bachelorette and birthday parties going on). So loud I could barely hear the person sitting right next to me. The food was the worst part. Each dish sounded great but turned out horrible. The chicken was super underdone and over seasoned with salt. Not pleasant to pull the flesh off the bone several times unsuccessfully. I gave up after half the thigh. We also ordered the yellowish tuna with citrus and it was so sour I though perhaps an entire lemon had been squeezed on. The kind of sour where you cringe. Terrible Tuna cones were ok - pretty decent and unique but baby sized bites! It's literally a bite. The best thing we ordered were pork cracklings which I think were 1.00!! Tasty! Not too salty and good texture. Overall I was very disappointed in this dining experience. Run in the opposite direction. Actually most places in New Orleans have phenomenal food... Not sure what happened here. I'd go back to commanders palace instead.
(1)
Vicki F.

Came here for drinks and a few snack before dinner. They had some nice happy hour specials. They also have personal beer taps on some of the tables so they bring a mug and you refill your beer whenever you need it. A counter on the table keeps track of how much you've had. Kind of a cool concept!
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George C.

Delicious cocktails and friendly bartenders. Happy hour is the best time to stop in for a drink and some food. The sazeracs seem to be popular drink at SoBou but try the punch. It's a relatively new place so the atmosphere is updated and modern. I didn't order any food but everything that came out of the kitchen looked good. Maybe next time.
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Dale H.

We wandered in to SoBou one afternoon for lunch, at the recommendation of a friend, and after one look at the menu I immediately had regrets. It looked like the majority of items on the menu had something sweet in it. Pineapple, watermelon, peach, ice cream, sugarcane ... I was tempted to walk out. But there was a heavy downpour outside, and the interior was very inviting, so we searched the menu for something acceptable with a minimum of sweet ingredients. But first ... cocktails! We both ordered our first Sazerac, and it was wonderful. Wow! It certainly -wont- be my last! My husband just ordered a bowl of seafood gumbo. I ordered the soup of the day (which was an heirloom tomato bisque), and the artichoke and mushroom tamale. The waitress told me that they were out of the tamales so I scoured the menu again, and hesitatingly ordered the pork belly steam bun with peach BBQ sauce. While my husband enjoyed the gumbo, I -really- enjoyed the heirloom tomato bisque. I could have easily have eaten 3x the amount they served. It was off-the-charts good. Just as we were getting to the bottom of our bowls the manager (?) came over and offered us a couple of Yellowfish tuna cones (with pineapple seviche and avocado ice cream) as an apology for not having the tamales. We were skeptical, but it turned out they were delicious. I was skeptical again when I got my pork belly steam bun because the idea of a peach BBQ sauce sounded disgusting. Really? Peach ... and BBQ sauce? How does that work? Hey y'all, it works really well! They completely won me over with that bun. In fact, I slowed down to savor each bite because it was so good I did not want it to end. If we didn't have to be somewhere after that lunch I would have placed the same order all over again for another round. It was -that- good! SoBou will be on my "must visit" list for dinner when I am back in town again next year. Wow!
(5)
Katy P.

Amazing dinner! Sam, our server took such good care of us! Trey, the manager came by several times to make sire we were happy!!! Can't wait to come back!
(5)
Todd B.

Food okay, service indistinguishable. I did not feel valued, like I do at the Starwood properties. I would NOT return
(2)
Alex H.

The first night we were in town, we stopped by for a drink and we fell in love with their gorgeous cocktail menu. We perused the dinner menu and were so disappointed that we had already eaten for the evening, but we promised each other we'd come back. A couple of days layer, we made it back to Sobou. We tried gumbo nearly every restaurant we were at in the city, and nothing compared to the gumbo we had at SoBou. The service was impeccable and the menu was unique and fun. Try the yellowfin tuna cones! They were so much fun to eat and such a creative idea.
(5)
Zachary O.

Very trendy. I like the idea of small plates, but the flavors just didn't deliver enough pop. Service was just acceptable. The decor was very fun though.
(3)
Amanda T.

What AMAZING food!!!!! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal & apps, however service was very very poor, hence the 3 stars. We were a party of 2. First our drink orders were forgotten. When we inquired to another server (as our apps arrived), we were brought one drink by our server who lied about the situation altogether. The second drink finally arrived, but our soup did not. That was also forgotten. On to the good stuff! The drinks are great!!! I ordered a mint julep which was very strong. All of our food looked GORGEOUS (pics included) and the ambiance was great too. The boudin balls were crispy and full of flavor! The chicken liver pÃ¢tÃ© was good but awkward to eat and not ultimately our favorite. The fois gras burger & crispy chicken were Both PERFECTION!!!!!!!
(3)
Joy P.

I liked many aspects our SoBou experience: sazeracs were wonderful, pork cracklins, boudin balls and sliders were all yummy, and the room is both hip and casually inviting. Cerviche with crawfish was a standout. Other things fell short: my chicken on the bone was tender and nicely spiced but a little cloyingly sweet and came with no sides, which I thought was odd. Just four sticky sweet chicken legs all in a row. My husband's steak was almost flavorless and a little overcooked - just not a good piece of meat. Other aspects of the evening were just plain bad. The waiter was, well, stoned. A nice guy and cute as a button, but he couldn't keep track of what was going one...like whether we had ordered yet, or whether we had just arrived or were waiting for the check. A major drawback of SoBou is that it feels like a hotel restaurant so the crowd is what you get at a hotel sometimes. We had both bachelor and bachelorette parties with all of the accompanying yelling, cursing, and craziness. Posh New Orleanians were seated next to suburban moms from outside Cleveland next to twenty-two year-olds enjoying a pit stop from Bourbon Street. It all added up to a weird atmosphere. I need to give a shoutout to the sommelier Patrick who did his best - offered comped, lovely appetizer and wine pairing plus lots of personal attention - to make up for our server's inadequacy. That gentleman is going somewhere, and I hope it's somewhere that shows more consistent class than SoBou.
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Stephanie S.

Came for drinks at the bar. The bartender Abigail was super friendly and very talented. My husband says the Manhattan she made was the best one he's ever had (he's definitely had his share). I wish we had found this spot earlier in our vacation. We didn't order any food, but someone sitting next to us at the bar did and it looked really good.
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Debbie L.

Surprisingly good restaurant at the W. The sweet potato beignets were hands down my favorite. So good!! The boudin was like a cross between arancini and meatballs. It was good. The surf and turf taco was ok...too much pickled stuff though. Crawfish salad was also just ok and was too much like pickled relish with a few arugula leaves. I wish we hadn't ordered that. The brussel sprouts were heavily spiced but good.
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Caroline C.

This place was so delicious. I had the tuna escabeche and the soup du hour, a lobster and corn bisque. The tuna was definitely the highlight, served with a tangy sauce, pickled cabbage and greens. So delicious!! We were there for lunch, so the dinner-ish, trendy ambiance was a bit odd, but we still loved the place.
(4)
JoAnna L.

We ate here twice while in town. Our first night we had dinner here on a Thursday. They were packed so we decided to get a table by the bar and order wine and dinner from the bartender. I think we ordered a bottle of Cab, and it was moderately priced and very good. For entrees my coworker got a burger that came with a root beer float and chicharonns (they call them cracklins) . She said all of it was very good. My boss had the yellowfin tuna pops and she was just like, "Wow"....she really enjoyed these. I had the crispy chicken on the bone, which was VERY good. Service was friendly and fast. On our last day here, we were looking for a lunch place before we had to go back to the airport. All of the restaurants in our area were PACKED! We only had about an hour, so we kept walking and stumbled upon Sobou again, and low and behold they were empty! We walked in and got seated right away. The waitress explained to us that they JUST started serving lunch and brunch that week and that people didn't know they were open! Score! Again, amazing, quick service, from start to finish. For lunch my coworker saw that they offered the burger and immediately decided she wanted it again. I decided to order the burger as well because it must be good if she's ordering it again right? And it was. The sauce they serve with the fries made me skip my beloved ketchup immediately. We also ordered bloody Mary's (The hair of the dog thing). I could tell they put clam juice in it, which I usually don't like, but I really enjoyed this one. Overall, a great place for lunch or dinner. They also have a great happy hour with bar bites, and I believe 25 cent martinis....
(4)
Elaine F.

Friday night dinner in the French Quarter? Better make reservations! Since we didn't, we put in our n ame and headed over to the bar. Sazarac for me (no surprises here), some other fancy delicious whiskey drink for T (I "tasted" his drink more often that he'd like...). It was really loud throughout the restaurant, but they claim to be a "spirited restaurant" so I'd expect nothing less. We had fun looking at all the bottles on the wall, and the optical illusion mirrors. We were seated in less time than we expected, which was excellent because we were starving. First up was the butternut squash beignets. For the love of all things delicious, why weren't there more?! The beignets were crisp on the outside, with creamy smooth butternut flavor, and a hint of foie gras barely poking through just to keep you enticed. I didn't want to finish it because I didn't want the flavor experience to end! We also got a side of mac n cheese to share, though I didn't really share because I'm obsessed with mac n cheese. It too was creamy and delicious, with the penne cooked al dente. Mushy mac n cheese is always a let down. The side veggies were roasted carrots with the perfect amount of crunch and natural sweetness like you wouldn't believe was possible. The carrots paired nicely with the confit of duck leg offering a different texture and a different kind of sweetness. The duck was divine and I wanted a whole bowl of the foie gras white bean cassoulet, though at that point I probably couldn't have finished it. Overall, it was a brilliant experience. I'm drooling over the beignets as I post this...
(5)
Rob B.

Really great night at this beautiful restaurant. Staff was incredible, especially host Thomas Hughes and Jazlin. Food started strong with the incredible tuna cones. Cocktails were very well done. The interior of this place is one of the prettiest interiors in New Orleans.
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Michael E.

Wow...people really love this place, but I have had better, and at a much more reasonable price. It's meant to be bar food, but it's not bar food prices. On the plus plus plus side, they do 25 cent martinis everyday (max 3), and even though the menu says that price is only applicable with the purchase of a main course (shame on you Brennens), our server did not hold us to that rule. I got the gumbo and the beef short rib sandwich. The gumbo with excellent, and they do it with potato salad instead of rice, which is how we do it during holidays. The only issue was that it was basically a cup, and at $8, that is a little expensive. The short rib sandwich was $12, and was basically a slider. A delicious slider, but a slider nonetheless. I dropped $20 for lunch and left hungry, but tipsy, so I wasn't that unhappy. As befitting the W, the decor is styled very trendy and modern, and the bar itself is beautiful. On other occasions I have gotten drinks at the bar, and they never disappoint. Also, since it is the W, you never know who you might see. On a previous visit we saw Audrina Patridge eating there. I asked the hostess if it was her and he replied "I can neither confirm or deny that, but please do not approach anyone." I wanted to poke him in the eye for being such a douche, but let it go, since I was at the W, ground zero for all douchyness! It was her. I say get your drink on at the bar while people watching, but avoid the lunch unless you wanna get your 25 cent martinis. If you get hungry and can't leave, get something to tide you over, but get your main meal elsewhere, you will be glad you did.
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Camila G.

One of the best places I've gone to in NOLA. Everything is delicious and interesting, the service is great and the drinks are just perfect. If you are in town and you really loooooove food, this is a must.
(5)
Madaline C.

Stopped in for drinks and apps. Fantastic drinks! I had the "sunset in the courtyard" which came with its own pair of SoBou sunglasses LOL. Hubby had a daiquiri. There were happy hour apps so we tried the gumbo which the server nicely put in two bowls for us. Delicious and loved the mashed potato in the middle! We also had the pulled pork taco, chicken wing and shrimp skewer. All really tasty and unique. A super satisfying stop, I can see why its popular for dinner. We didn't make it in time for the 25 cent martinis but that is probably just as well or we'd have been done for the day!
(4)
Megan O.

Second time here and the food was phenomenal. Love the atmosphere and the service was excellent! Kennan was our server who was great! He was personable and made great recommendations. We had a great time, loved the food (had a table full of small plates) and will definitely be back again.
(5)
Sheryl M.

Amazing fresh craft bar! Tell the bartender what you like and they'll make something special for you. My husband and I went there for his birthday and had a fabulous time! Have a small plate of delicious food with your custom drink! Sobou is a new favorite.
(5)
Tom M.

Went based on good reviews tonight but I have to say it did not meet up to expectations. The drinks and desserts were good but the main courses were not. I ordered the 1/2 soft shell crab entree, it was sautÃ©ed so heavily that the only crab I could taste was the body meat. Service was adequate but again, just average. Based on this first and only experience I would say look elsewhere.
(3)
John V.

Service was the highpoint. Our server was attentive, friendly and helpful. Food was timely served. We really couldn't ask for better service. I do question the decision to seat three slightly inebriated men (my group) next to (almost sharing a table with) a couple obviously on a date - particularly with three empty tables within sight. It didn't bother us, but I'm sure our neighbors weren't thrilled. The food was a miss. The gumbo was acceptable, but nothing special. The rest of our choices were trendy, cute attempts that failed to deliver. Overall, there are too many fantastic places to eat in New Orleans to justify a return trip to SoBou.
(2)
Sue W.

A fantastic venue with seriously the best service I had in my life!! Sam was our waiter, which I am grateful for. He gave us tips on where to go the rest of our weekend in New Orleans and even helped us arrange a reservation. He never rushed us once and was delightful in providing recommendations on the food. Definitely go for the food and come back again for the service!
(5)
Cheyne M.

Gulf Fish for brunch... didn't seem to get a lot for our money. Was a pretty cool atmosphere, though...
(3)
Louis M.

Service was terrible. We walked in and were told it was a 20 min wait and there were several empty tables. When I questioned the wait I was told it was because they only had two servers. How do you only have two servers on Memorial Day? We waited in the bar and that was a whole other experience. The bartender acted as if he had better things to do and seemed bothered we were asking him to do his job. Food was very salty and our several made a casual appearance about every 15-20 mins. The drinks were okay. It was just a bad overall experience. The decor was awesome but didn't match the service level.
(1)
Thuy P.

Service on a Sunday morning was exceptionally slow. There were only 4 tables occupied (7 customers total) and it took them 15 minutes just water, I had to ask three times. I expect service to be a little slower in New Orleans, but for a restaurant of this caliber. Another waitress had noticed that I hadn't ordered and apologized and explained that my waitress was on her first day. I appreciated that she made sure things went smoothly from then on. I ordered the Louisiana Crawfish Egg White Frittata. It was a bit strong on the citrus, but good. I also ordered the shrimp tasso pinchos and cherries jubilee white chocolate bread pudding. They were both very delicious. The waitress also comped the pudding, which was very generous of her. Overall the experience was pleasant. I would definitely come back for dinner.
(4)
April K.

Overall, great meal & good cocktails w/ friendly & responsive service. Highlights: sweet potato beignets, shrimp & tasso pinchos. The Yellowfin Tuna Cones were interesting in presentation but didn't wow in the taste department (and I am a tuna fanatic). The Foie Gras Burger was absolutely delish but is not enough for a meal - s/b called the FG Slider... (I'm a Midwestern girl, though, so my ideal portion might be bigger than most!) The Crispy Whole Fish was outstanding and provided plenty of forkfuls for three people. The bread pudding was also worth the wait.
(4)
Sonya V.

Our dinner here was very good and the selection was creative. After a heavy lunch a tapas-style, relaxed meal seemed just right and did not disappoint. There is a small menu for "flight" wines and scotches. It was served with elegance and knowledge, without being pushy to choose a favored glass to be repeated. We started with the yellow fin tuna cones. They were interesting, but probably not on my next order. The boudin balls were very good with an excellent sauce. Shrimp pinchos were also unique, especially with presentation, but a bit difficult to eat without causing a mess. Confit chicken was the real winner, but we were too full to properly plow through them. I would skip the sweet potato beignets; they seemed too heavy for me and lacking the fusion tastes other dishes packed. Service was good. I felt the tables were a tad too close to one another to have the feeling of dining privately. This will stay on my to-do list since the location is quite convenient.
(4)
Amanda S.

Please try the ribs and cotton candy! I had the pleasure of dinning here during Restaurant Week and it was one of my favorite spots.. Location- Parking is a hassel but we got lucky and found a spot on the street (Bring change, some meters take CC by phone). I'd say take a cab or walk here because there are so many tourists. Ambience- Perfect place for a date or a girls happy hour Food- Creative and delicious. The cook is very good at pairing sweet and spicy. Drinks- the martinis are deliciously strong- BEWARE! Overall, I'd say this place is a must when in NOLA
(5)
Joe Y.

We were at this restaurant for a client dinner and was provided the worst dining experience I've had in years. We were the first table in the restaurant, and waited more than 2 hours for the food. Half our table was eventually served. The table was littered with glasses and beer bottles, half empty. They spilled tartar sauce on a client and didn't clean it up until prompted twice. The food here may be good, but the service leaves a great deal to be desired.
(1)
Barbara B.

Atmosphere from fiction filmed in New Orleans the location is Chartres St you eat outdoors topped by many little lights, like a true picnic in the urban jungle. Burgers excellent, excellent chips and fabulous price. There is a bit 'in a row to do but it's worth it, and they are well organized!
(4)
Sia K.

Poor service and unreliable food. Watched our white wine warm up while our server did all sorts of things. Asked twice for the wine bottle list and twice for water. Oyster taco was good as well as alligator sausage. Wasn't a fan of the cheesy tuna cones or crab mousse. My veggies side was bad - the greens were too salty and the other veggies overcooked. Didn't even properly clear the table after appetizers. Tried to charge us for 2 bottles of wine (at $64 each) even though we only drank one. He said oh my manager must have done that. Who pre-enters a second bottle on the ticket? Several Overpriced items, but oyster taco was reasonable.
(1)
Momo B.

COMMANDER'S PALACE CONNECTION More than just for tourist... locals come here for special occasions too. Came here for an early lunch where you sit along side hundreds of neatly arranged bottles along the walls from floor to ceiling. Seated by the picture window allowing us to witness Royal Street waking up for another day. The air is clean and the streets absent of musicans and hustlers. Started out with: Yellowfin Tuna Cones: pineapple, ceviche and basil avocado ice cream... loved the presentation and the combination Sardou Deviled Eggs and Cajun Caviar: crispy corn fried oysters, Mizuno greens with absinthe hollandaise... getting spoiled now Pork Belly Steam Bun: pork belly, pickled Napa cabbage, shaved red onions and strawberry satsuma BBQ sauce... the best I've tasted in NOLA Ordered more with: Pork Cracklin: crispy pork skin....it is what it is... couldn't believe the price and serving. Best cracklins I've tasted in NOLA Bar Bar Burger: applewood smoked bacon, pecan simple syrup, sunny side up egg between two fat seared flapjacks... now I'm super happy and content. One of my most favorite places in the Quarter. BTW SoBou is owned by the Commander's Palace family.
(5)
Lindsey S.

My husband and I came here with two other friends and our son. The decor was cute and service was good. The food was good but nothing amazing and pretty overpriced for the amount you get. I say go for a drink and head out to the nice courtyard.
(3)
Tada Y.

SoBou is a great option for something a bit different from the typical New Orleans fare. I would highly recommend dining in a small group here to allow you to try a variety of the various options here. The beauty of this place is the tapas style with a significant variety of sizes of plates. I would very much ask your server to help guide you in selecting the right options and sizes to make sure everyone can share things. If I had one criticism, it would be the fact that my server did not always help me understand how big each item would be and how shareable it was. The pork belly steam bun, for example, is relatively difficult to share, while the sweet potato beignets are easily shareable. I ordered: 1) Bluefun Tuna en Escabeche - A bit too heavy handed on the oil here, but a beautifully presented and very light dish - very easy to share among 4 2) Sweet Potato Beignets - This is probably my favorite of everything that I ordered. The dish was definitely filling with incredible flavors throughout paying homage to the New Orleans Beignets - but providing a new (and very appreciated) spin. This would be my recommended dish. 3) Bluefin Tuna Cones - While these are clearly unique and have a good clean flavor, I will not overly hype these as other reviewers have due to their small size for the price point. I have paid crazy amounts at michelin starred restaurants for small bites, but these were not worth it in my opinion. For a Bluefin Tuna - get the Escabeche instead. 4) Pork Belly Steamed Bun - I've eaten tons of these and have made these myself. On paper, this dish should have been really good, however, the issue with the steamed bun is if it is left out too long and becomes cold, it takes a very chewy texture. I believe the one I ate wasn't freshly steamed and as such the chewy bun made the rest of the interior a mediocre (at best) offering. The ambiance was quite nice inside with the lit bottles you see in other reviewers posts. Service was a bit slow at times, but not exceptionally so. Bottom line, SoBou is a decent choice if you want something a bit different from your typical restaurant, but definitely go in a group and ask for guidance on ordering shareable dishes.
(3)
Courtney C.

Fantastic find in New Orleans!! Service was absolutely excellent and food was even better. Pork buns are to die for, and the chicken with boudin was absolutely delicious. All around great atmosphere and positive vibes. Highly highly recommend for a twist on Cajun food!!
(5)
Don P.

Came in for apps and a quick drink. Had the gumbo, and yellowfin cone. Plus a house martini. Gumbo was good, not great. Cone was good, but could not taste any of the tuna in the tuna civici. The martini was ok. Glass was not chilled. Overall. Om
(3)
Chanelle M.

Beautiful atmosphere. Food was terrible. They were trying to hard to be different instead pf focusing on quality and taste. The flavor of the week must have been pork cracklins because it was on everything including the tasteless pecan pie
(3)
Matt S.

So....I came to New Orleans for a weekend of culinary exploration and fun. After my first night I'm afraid it's not going to get much better in terms of the culinary exploration (still yet to hit Bourbon St so the fun part is still up for grabs ;) ). I sure do hope I'm wrong, but my experience at SoBou was that good. Not lying, while trying the yellowfin tuna escabeche after also having the sweet potato beignets, I thought to myself "Mind Blown". Anyways...I started off my night with a 'Paris Between the Wars' cocktail. A tart but enjoyable whiskey drink. After receiving my cocktail I ordered three of the small bites. I went with the 'Pork Belly Steam Bun', the 'Yellowfin Tuna En Escabeche', and the 'Sweet Potato Beignets'. In hindsight, all great choices. My favorite is a toss up between the sweet potato beignets and the yellowfin tuna en escabeche. Both married sweet with savory to the utmost perfection. The sweet potato beignets were dense and delicious. The foie gras fondue and duck debris added that slight savory flavor that played along with the sweetness of the dish that made for something like I've never had before. The sweet basil and avocado ice cream that was placed on top of the citrusy and salty yellowfin tuna escabeche made for another experience like I've never had. The play on salty, sweet and citrusy was just so good. Now, not to discount the pork steamed buns. Those in any other place would be a top menu items, but in the company of such complex and creatively delicious items, they were last of the best. The were really really good though. The confit pork belly was crispy on the outside yet tender. The BBQ sauce that covered them was slightly sweet and paired very nicely with the cabbage and salty pork. These definitely are comparable to something you'd find at a Momofuku restaurant in NYC. Lastly, I ended my night with one of the best sazeracs I've ever had (appropriate). I highly recommend SoBou to anyone around the French Quarter or around New Orleans for that matter, it's absolutely worth the trip.
(5)
Jackie K.

Let's just say that the host promised it would take 2 minutes to get us a table and convinced us not to eat at the bar, and, 50 minutes later, we still had no food. It actually took 20 minutes to get a table, and our server didn't even notice us for a while. We waited so long that we finally gave up and left, with no real apology from the restaurant. And other tables seemed to have similar problems: the table next to us didn't get the right food at first, and another nearby table left before their food arrived too. I'd expect more from a restaurant in the W hotel.
(2)
Bill K.

Arrived in town and ended up here our first night because we didn't have reservations anywhere and they could take us in. What a pleasant surprise! Great ambience, friendly waitstaff and hostess, and the food was as delicious as it was innovative. Oh, and they served up the best Bloody Mary I'd ever had.
(5)
John M.

As a complete dining experience, SoBou was definitely the highlight meal of our trip. The restaurant is beautiful - #apothecaryjars - and our party of six was given a central table that felt like one of those locations people with a lot of dough to throw around get to request (we didn't). As Californians for whom "dressy" means the nice jeans, we felt totally comfortable, with other diners wearing jackets on down to, uh, tank tops. Food was uniformly excellent: Surf and Turf Whole Redfish Sweet Potato Beignets with foie gras fondue, duck debris & chicory coffee ganache! Lamb Pinchos (Other veggies/salads that I can't remember but were good) The only thing I didn't like were the tortillas that came with the S&T - tasted hard and store bought. I normally don't have much to say beyond "service was friendly," but that would be a disservice to our waiter, Sam, who was beyond awesome. He let us chat him up, made helpful recommendations (including super-sizing any appetizer we ordered so the whole table would get to taste), and he even gave us complimentary bread pudding and shots at the end of our meal! Was the food the most crazy amazing I've ever had? No. But the atmosphere, Sam's good spirits, and the food all combined to stick happy voodoo needles in our bodies for a beautiful evening together as friends. What more do you want? (We went to Bourbon after.)
(5)
Christie T.

We had the opportunity of dining at Sobou last night and it was delightful! The trendy atmosphere was very inviting and relaxing and the food mimic it all! The yellowfin tuna cones were my favorite, we will definitely be back again....
(4)
Guy H.

By far the most amazing experience we've had at a restaurant in New Orleans! Our waiters Shelby went above and beyond to be fun, friendly and accommodating! Everyone was their is wonderful but Shelby is well worth the wait if not available. If every restaurant had someone like her there one be continuos lines out the doors at all times. Phenomenal food and service. Can't wait to come back!!
(5)
Mohana R.

We went into SoBou for lunch on a Thursday and were in for a treat. The lunch special was amazing, with gumbo and a Cochon sandwich for under $15. The gumbo was amazing, a bit salty but with the perfect components of sausage, chicken with creamy mushrooms and potatoes. Our server was great and kept checking in with us. The highlight was the 25 cent martinis (just like at Commanders Palace, as they are part of the same group of restaurants). The cha cha and the pink elephant were both great choices. For dessert, the mÃ©nage of chocolate was phenomenal, with warm chocolate cake paired with creamy ice cream. So for your next perfect eating venue, head over here for perfectly affordable food in a classy setting :)
(5)
Melanie J.

All the dishes are like a delightful explosion of wonderful flavors in your mouth. Ahhhhmazing! We had the yellow fin tuna cones, sweet potato beignets, shrimp & tasso ponchos, crispy chicken on the bone and a chocolate mÃ©nage. The service is top notch as well. Our server, Trey was phenom!
(5)
Mike H.

This is a cool space and I am sure a great place for lunch or dinner, but I can't recommend for breakfast. Friendly, but really slow service. Got the wrong order and my wife's breakfast was overcooked and definitely underwhelming. My pancakes were alright, but super-heavy and not worth the price.
(2)
Mike A.

During my last trip to New Orleans I discovered SoBou. After gorging myself at many of the classic restaurants that New Orleans has to offer I was looking to change it up. I picked SoBou because the menu was light, daring, and I could get drunk on the fancy. I walked in and was immediately taken by the sleek, yet warm, dÃ©cor that made me feel right at home. The wall of illuminated bottles put off a warm glow that made me look far more attractive than I actually am. So thanks for that. My Dad and I were seated immediately and with the warmth I've come to expect from New Orleans folk. Our server, Lindsey B, delivered the best service I had in New Orleans. Not only was she professional and clearly knew and liked the food there, but she handled my Father's rage inducing indecisiveness and truly painful Dad humor with inexplicable patience, charm, and wit. After some exceptional cocktails, the names of which unfortunately escape me, and a round of small bites including the goats meat and whipped pig fat spread, which was my favorite of the night, I concluded that I will absolutely be returning as soon as I can get back to New Orleans. They get all the gold stars. Probably a high five or two as well. M
(5)
Peter S.

Was here for breakfast and also for drinks. Solid choice and good offshoot of Commanders Palace.
(3)
Zzzzz A.

Adored Soubu. Nothing bad has ever come out of the kitchen and the service and ambience is excellent.
(4)
Susan C.

So So Boo! Torturously mean potions. Recommend you eat something before you dine at Sobou. The Happy Hour drinks aren't really at Happy Hour prices- just a buck or two off the regular price. We tried every snack/ amuse bouche on the Happy Hour menu and they were all tasty that why we gave them 1 star. After we left Sobou we went a block down and ate at 9 roses. It was excellent and cheap! Don't miss it.
(1)
Victoria T.

I love tapas! Best thing about tapas, you can order as many things as you want on the menu and won't fill disgustingly full. When I was there we ate from the breakfast menu. First thing I got was the pork cracklin, you can never go wrong with this. Next thing i got was the SMOKY SALMON GRAVLOX. So much flavor in this! It had a citrus flavor with molasses on it with cheese and jelly on top of toast. You get to choose between grits or hashbrown. The biscuit and the egg was also really good. This contains poached egg over buttermilk biscuit. This is also served with grits or hashbrowns. Of course for dessert I got the banana foster pain perdu. This was served with french toast, bananas, whipped cream, and caramel sauce. Nice and classy place for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner! They have different items for each meal!
(5)
Hannah G.

This is THE BEST place in the French quarter. The food is actually pretty cheap, and it should way more expensive because the food is incredible! It's definitely different, and when you read the description it seems weird but the food is always great!
(5)
Ryan M.

Stopped here last week for lunch, immediately noticed the decor which i found to be pretty slick. I sat at the bar so i didn't step into the main dining area but i could see part of the walls from where i was sitting, there were layers of lighted shelves with clear bottles lining the walls creating a cool lil atmosphere with the lighting i thought. Anyways, at the bar i ordered a big chief to drink (A deeper & more rich Manhattan. Benchmark Bourbon, Punt e Mes, Averna, flambeaux orange peel) very tasty and i love me some Bourbon. My friend ordered a oyster taco and she said 'it was the best taco she ever had in her life', the bartender also backed that statement by highly suggesting that from the menu. I got the gumbo which was pretty decent to say it's restaurant gumbo which i don't typically order (dukes makes the best gumbo) but it was still decent as i said, nothing i'd crave after. Maybe next time i'll try the oyster taco and have a seat in the dining area, pretty good on the pockets as well.
(4)
Leslie R.

Wonderful way to start our 3 days in New Orleans! On somewhat restricted calorie regimen. SoBou had vegan Gumbo! I was always wAnting to order but sausage got in the way. We had divi pus bbq shrimp on salad and fried oysters on salad on top of chard greens mix. It was delicious. Waitress was friendly and helpful. Loved it.
(4)
Rengie C.

Unique decor but food was just so so. Service was ok. We had fries, crawfish salad, oyster taco, gumbo, and the steak. Everything was over seasoned (perhaps an off night?) Drinks were delicious! Better for drinks and snack than dinner.
(3)
Brenda L.

Pretty little restaurant. There menu is small and the food is small too. It's expensive but small. I tried the avocado icecream with yellow tuna ceviche and it was amazing. But very very petite. We also ordered the three pigs and that was delish. The gumbo with mash potato was however terrible. But our waiter gave us a different soup crawfish chowder and omg. The best chowder I've ever had. The foie gras burger was a bit of a let down. It was like 22 for a slider and a float on the side. I didn't care for it. For dessert I ordered the bread pudding. That was good as well but it needs more icecream. Overall I would return back to this restaurant. Even though it's expensive it was really good
(4)
Richard B.

I have eaten at hundreds, maybe thousands of restaurants in my life. Never have I been treated better or dined better than at SoBou. The staff is INCREDIBLY kind and considerate. The food is phenomenal (try the Puerto Rican style steak newly on the menu). I honestly have never had a better overall experience (complete with comped champagne when they overheard my girlfriend and I were celebrating). Perfect. 5/5
(5)
David R.

Bad service and one of our food dishes had to be sent back because it was cold. I had to go to the bar to get my own second drink. Too bad, because the food was quite good
(3)
Bob A.

Fancy. Part of the W hotel. If you are something with more causal and lively try acme it's only a few blocks away
(2)
David C.

"Maybe my expectations were too high after having breakfast at Atchafalaya, and lunch at Peche, but the food was midocre at best. The staff was quite pleasant, although we received two other tables food by mistake, it gave us the opportunity to try more selections off the menu. BLUEFIN TUNA Ice cream cones, although tasty, was an experience I will not want to repeat. I do not like the "frozen ceviche experience. The grilled prawns served on a grilled piece of pineapple were overcooked, and the crab and caviar tacos were void of flavor. I'm not going to go into any more details, as the rest of our food choices did not improve. Cool spot, great bar, they just need to reinvent their menu."
(3)
Sharon W.

Happy Hour (Not really a "Happy hour" based on savings, the portions are what you pay for, but it was a very happy hour because the food was a good snack, and I had the best companion) Ambiance - lovely, light music playing in the backround, window seats with a great view of the French Quarter, great for people watching Alligator corn dogs - greasy but different Pork taco - the sour cabbage slaw made each bite perfection Gumbo - hot soupy and delish. Drinks - I could not taste the alcohol You get what you pay for here. The food is not a steal, but it is a good little bite.
(3)
Joseph H.

Okay- all the trappings are gourmet. Fancy menu, fancy prices, fancy decor. If you're looking for atmosphere, it's great. The problem is that the food is not up to par. We had boudin balls, the slider, the gumbo, and the bread pudding. They were all just OK, and not up to the expectation that the restaurant set.
(3)
Christine P.

I'm only giving SoBou a 4 Star because they cannot accommodate separate drink tickets. When dealing with a large group, those who do not drink or only drink one drink, do not want to pay for other's indulgence. I ended up paying most of the drink ticket, but enough with the negative! We had a large group of 22 people visiting New Orleans for a conference and as I always do when traveling out of town, I turned to Yelp. SoBou was right up there in the reviews, so I gave it a try. Because we were such a large group, we needed to go through the large group reservationist, Trey Swan, and he was fabulous! He helped me plan out a 6 course taste of New Orleans menu and our group LoVeD it! The food was awesome! The service was awesome! The atmosphere was awesome! We were in a private room with french doors that were opened to the beautiful courtyard, a beautiful cool night with the sounds of the waterfall! I still have people from our group raving about it. It's not easy to provide great service to a large group, but they did it. Thank you Trey Swan and SoBou!
(4)
Lisa S.

Sobou was awesome. I had the gumbo and sausages. Service was up to standards. Will be back for some wine tasting.
(5)
joanne c.

Had no idea it was a restaurant in the W hotel. Which explains why portions were small and items were overpriced. There is more value for the money elsewhere. The yellow tail comes were good. In three bites it was gone. The gumbo was way salty. Almost thought about sending it back but didn't have the energy to deal with that.
(2)
Kevin J.

Food, atmosphere, price, and service were all excellent! Alec was our server and was very attentive, had a great sense of humor and made the best recommendations!... The chef gumbo and cochon de lait are to die for!... And don't forget the $.25 martinis! Compliments to the chef and the staff... Best value for the price in New Orleans French Quarter!... We will definitely return.
(5)
Brittney D.

By far one of the best meals I've had in New Orleans to date! And on top of that the service was OUTSTANDING! I made a reservation online for my boyfriend and I about a week or so before we arrived in New Orleans. I noted that we were in town for our anniversary and letting the chef know that he was lactose intolerant. When we arrived, a romantic table for two near the front was waiting for us and our amazing waitress came over with two glasses of champagne on the house and wished us a happy anniversary; an unexpected and fantastic touch! We ordered several appetizers to share and each one seemed better than the last; you seriously can't go wrong. Even though they were aware that my boyfriend was lactose intolerant, an order for boudin balls went through before the waitress was able to pull it, so they let us order a replacement but still let me eat the boudin balls, which were out of this world, and comped us. And even better, the prices where awesome too! I was expecting and planning to spend way more than we actually did which made the experience that much sweeter! If you find yourself in the Big Easy, SoBou is a MUST!
(5)
Lisa F.

Food was AMAZING!!!!we were invited to a private party here. The atmosphere was sooo fun. But most importantly the food and staff was OUTSTANDING!! Compliments to the chefs!!! They went out of their way to make me the most DELICIOUS vegetarian dishes, after noticing that I wasnt eating any of their amazing looking /smelling food that everyone was enjoying and salivating over. The bartenders made perfect drinks. Definitely, over exceeded my expectations!!!
(5)
Kevin R.

Small plates are the way to go here. Try the sweet potato beignets, lamb, and the mini burger. Cocktails are unique, my wife really liked the beet one and she is tough to please. I was certainly pleased with the service and even a local patron helped us out with some planning for our visit to NOLA.
(5)
Kelly W.

Wow. If I could sum it up in one word it would be that. I went to dinner with a group and literally everything we had was delicious. The setting is a gorgeous mix of old school and modern and the food was the same. Ingredients are sourced locally and beyond fresh. I had the satsuma and baby kale salad, creole fish, and a divine chi kate concoction for desert. This is a MUST when you're in the area.
(5)
Cydney B.

Huz says that SoBou Sazerac is the best drink with alcohol he's ever had, and the homemade ginger beer is his favorite drink w/o alcohol. Both expertly prepared by mixologist Laura B. Next visit, we'll try some food too.
(5)
Natasha D.

Love, love, love Sobou! I bring every out of town guest here and it never disappoints. The menu is interesting but excellent. The Shrimp and Tasso Pinchos are phenomenal as are the Sweet Potato Beignets with Duck Bits. Anyone who dines must try the Oyster Taco, it is very tasty. But my favorite (and on Happy Hour!) is the Pulled Pork Taco. The presentation on each plate is beautiful and the service is always outstanding. I have never had a bad meal here. The portions are a little small, but these are real portions, not blown up American sized portions. I would suggest splitting a few appetizers with the table. The entrees are great too. The best part about this place (to me) is that you can ask for a wine card to insert into the wine cooling machines to do your wine tastings! The tab can add up very quickly, however. They also have taps at the table so you may ask to have them opened and serve yourself with fine draft beer. The happy hour here is awesome! You just have to get here before 6:30 pm to enjoy. Sobou offers complimentary valet parking but the location is conducive to finding street parking in the French Quarter if you are looking to spend some time in the area. Highly recommended for small or large groups, Sobou is extremely accommodating.
(5)
Emily T.

This place is beautiful. Drinks were phenomenal and innovative. The bf had heard a lot about this place before we visited NOLA so it was a definite on our first evening down there. The decor is modern and sleek but I don't feel like I'm in a set from 2001: space odyssey., it felt warm. Service was spot on - drinks and food came out very quickly. We were there earlier in the evening so I can see how that would be a place to be seen at night. But hey, what a great place to be seen if you can also drink fine drinks and eat experimental, great food in the evening. We both had the chicken gumbo - delish - and I had the kale salad which was very plentiful. I can't remember what the boy had and my other dish came off the specials menu, so perhaps the fact that i can't remember my other dish dings the place a star (I have a fabulous food memory, mind you). When we go back to NOLA we will definitely hit up Sobou again.
(4)
Peter R.

Excellent cuisine in a high end but casual setting. The look and feel of the restaurant is New York rather than New Orleans - and that's a bit of a downside perhaps - but the food is outstanding. SoBou offers an inventive, creative take on New Orleans cooking. You can't go wrong, as long as you don't mind the relatively high prices.
(5)
Law Man L.

I was worried because the place looks super pretentious, but the food was outstanding, and the presentation was top notch. The part that surprised me the most is that even though they were very attentive, they were also very nice and personable. A very good experience all around... and the dishes are very different/interesting... but delicious!
(4)
Gerald F.

Whew great strawberry salad. Tamale. Soup. Biscuit. This is an excellent. Go for happy hour, stay for happiness.
(5)
Quincey W.

The gumbo was fantastic, and so was the bread pudding. I would highly recommend these dishes to anyone.
(4)
Zainab M.

This was a very disappointing experience. First many of the dishes on the Yelp photo reviews are available only during happy hour. Those snazzy drinks? Be warned: they didn't have the liquor in stock to make two cocktails on their menu. I went to the ladies room and there was no soap, only Purell to was your hands. God knows what the kitchen staff was doing to keep their hands clean. You need to order at least two 'small bites' to be full. And the waiter simply plunked our food down without explaining to us what we were eating.
(2)
Neil S.

More than a little disappointed. Here for breakfast, INCREDIBLY slow service. First coffee had to be returned by my wife, took more than 15 minutes for water to come. No mushrooms for omelettes. Been here 30 minutes, still no food... and they are not busy. Today's visit counts as two...a first and last! UPDATE: FINALLY...more than an hour of waiting, burnt pancakes, two orders wrong.... Unbelievable. AND THE MANAGER talked back to me. DONE. As a side note, heard people complain yesterday about the slow service.
(1)
Ellen R.

If I have a restaurant to recommend to someone coming to New Orleans this would be it. The ambiance is cozy and can be personal depending on when you visit. The servers are helpful and everything on the menu is impeccable. Still dreaming of lobster bisque and crispy oyster tacos. The bar scene there is a good place to stop in for a drink or a 25 cent martini. Two thumps up!
(5)
Jennifer C.

Went during red dress run for lunch and ordered a bunch of small plates, here' my review of the stuff we ordered and how much we spent champagne cocktail x 2- they made one up for my friend and i, had some lemon in it, was pretty good my friend ordered some other cocktail, not sure what it was but was good boudin and crab beignets x 2 - pretty awesome, comes with 4, wish it came with more, RECOMMEND fried cracklins and dipping cheese x 2 - also very good, comes with enough to share for 2, never though to dip crackling in cheese but it was a good idea, RECOMMEND burger - it was tiny and costs $7, not anything great fries x 2 - comes with 3 different choices of dipping sauces, RECOMMEND the okra mayo. the fries weren't anything special but the dipping sauce kicked it up a notch. cuban sandwich - don't recommend, better at high hat and butcher some kind of meatball dish - ok, not phenomenal Total - $38 per person not including tip was it worth it? yeah, very cool setting, will probably come to the bar next time and have cocktails and stick to the fried cracklins and boudin/crab beignets.
(4)
Jess F.

Went went here for our anniversary and probably should have made a later reservation. Service was good but SO FAST! Even my husband who usually likes fast service thought it was too quick. Drinks were delish. Tuna cones were delish and so was our fish entree, it was just so quick. For an expensive meal it should take longer than 30-45 mins!
(4)
Shelley V.

If I was reviewing JUST the bar, I would give SoBou 4 or 5 stars. The cocktails were extremely well-crafted, bartenders knowledgeable and friendly. We came hoping to be blown away by the food but were not particularly overwhelmed. I loved the decor and atmosphere upon entering, although the temperature is freezing and did not add to an enjoyable dining experience. We ordered an assortment of items, the corn shooters, Cochon de lait Gumbo, Yellowfin Tuna Cones, Alligator Sausage, Mac n Cheese and the truffle dessert. The Yellowfin Tuna cones with avocado ice cream were ok at best. Something about the combo didn't send me over the moon with a taste sensation. The ice cream was mild and melting rapidly so you ate quickly. The tuna was cold from the ice cream so if there was a fresh flavor (like a Morimoto or Nobu or Roy's style) it was missing by the time I ate it. The Corn soup shooters were fine, cold purÃ©ed corn soup but M didn't like it so I drank his shot. It's just corn! The Gumbo was good, best thing we had. Very tasty. Alligator sausage was fine, have had it before at several places so no complaints ! Mac n cheese was good too, nothing particularly crazy, there was bacon on top. Service was fine, I see there are a lot of complaints pertaining to this area but we had no issues. We did have a little lag between one course but that is the kitchen not the server. I guess my issues is this: I've had these types of small plate, food combos before. Cotton candy ala baby back ribs or coconut crusted exotic big eye tuna, whatever. There are a lot of restaurants in LA that do this. I think SoBou can work on some of their flavors instead of the crazy pairings and focus on making the flavors pop. That's what makes these restaurants work. I just did not have that experience. Maybe I didn't order the right things but the combos I saw all had a couple food items that just turned me off so I picked the dishes that were palate pleasing because having a good dining experience is still important right? Incidentally, I will go back here for drinks and snacks!
(3)
Luisa H.

Made a reservation for a work dinner and it was a definite win! The food is very creative, which gives it an upscale feel, and the drinks are great! Everyone loved their dish, and the atmosphere is great for having conversations, definitely recommend for groups and for romantic dinners! I also highly recommend ordering the bread pudding in advance since that requires some prep time. I ordered mine with the food and ended up not eating it because the rest of the table devoured it. An amazing place, will always go back when in New Orleans!
(5)
Tim N.

Was recommended by our hotel concierge. Amazing ambiance and enjoyed a great dinner. The food really is amazing and is served tapas-style for sharing. The only reason for not giving five stars is that the potions were a bit smaller than expected. However, the gumbo and steamed pork bun were fantastic and don't forget to order the pork cracklins!
(4)
Jennifer S.

Really delicious updated creole / fusion. Beautiful decor, solid cocktails & wine list -- more than your average red beans & rice. Not too pricy. Forgettable dessert list, not really missed.
(4)
Little D.

A very good, original take on gumbo BUT the wait for the food was indefensible. As the restaurant was all but empty, we were seated immediately. Then we waited and waited...almost 30 minutes for our gumbo, and once the gumbo bowls were cleared away, we waited another 25 minutes for our burgers. Ridiculous, and this will prevent us from going back.
(3)
Tina J.

We had reservations at SoBou and we're really looking forward to a new dining experience there. We were there to enjoy the Reveillon dining experience. When we asked if we could do a shared plate (we are two women and cannot eat a 14 ounce Porkchop apiece), we were met with a, "no we cannot do that" kind of attitude which really set us off. There was nothing appealing on their menu. We have had dinner at several restaurants since then that we're totally accommodating to the ReVeillon menu plus additions a la carte. I am a travel agent and and sometimes asked by my clients for referrals for good restaurants. I will not be recommending SoBou as one of them.
(1)
Gustavo S.

Wow....that was super good and tasty. Def hit the steam bun, beignets and gumbo, enjoy ;-)
(4)
Cynthia H.

Fabulous experience! Food and service excellent. I also enjoyed the ambiance. Validated parking in the W Hotel is also a big plus in the French Quarter.
(5)
Sherry M.

This place was so great, we returned for lunch the next day! We has epp very appetizer on the menu the first day... Of the starter offering the Gulf shrimp, pork bun, ahi tuna were outstanding. They also prepared a special plate of Foie Gras and brioche for this deprived Calufornia! Service was a little slow, but lovely and thorough. They are of the Commanders Palace family, and a must enjoy when in town. P.s, pur bill was fabulous also!
(5)
Satomi K.

Yes, it was Friday night around 7pm and I was by myself. This was the only restaurant that told me they were too booked and didn't even suggest a little corner at the bar. The hosts weren't being too nice or polite about it.
(1)
Angel T.

Really interesting, amazing food. The atmosphere is fun too! Try the Shshto peppers, not hot, but so much flavor!
(5)
Ana A.

What an absolutely incredible experience! All the way from the ambiance to the staff to the impeccably prepared and delectable food. I have never tried food quiet like it--I felt the need to ask for the manager to congratulate them. They are very adventurous but show true confidence in that the combination of flavors will yield the perfect result...and that it does. I was particularly impressed with the pineapple mahi ceviche stuffed in a mini ice cream cone, topped with basil ice cream and finished off with a dash of toasted coconut. Absolutely delicious. Hands down, one of the greatest culinary experiences I've ever had and a true must!
(5)
Laura D.

We've enjoyed several evenings here and tasted a number of their dishes. The Creole Chili Mustard Painted Gulf Fish was fabulous. Everything you would expect from Commanders Palace but with a fresh and hip approach. Sit at the bar and enjoy!!
(4)
Nicole E.

Came here with a large group for a birthday and was told that we were too loud by the manager and not in a funny, oh-you guys seem to be having a great time- and spending a bunch of money-here's a desert to keep you all quiet-please keep it down-kinda-way. We felt like we were reprimanded by our high school principal except we're a bunch of 30-40 year old professionals . As a post-script, the manager sent me a message asking me about my experience because of my sub-par review. I am giving them one extra star for her customer service, however, I still can't promote this business because our experience was really that bad. We were excited to try to this place, we planned our outing for weeks, rented a limo, and spent a lot of money, we are also a very easy going group, it doesn't take much to make us happy. Unfortunately the manager spoke to us like we were his children and not like we were paying customers laughing at dinner on a Saturday night. The right way to tell a group to be quiet would be to say "Hey guys, I'm so glad you are having a great time but if you could turn it down a notch I would be very grateful". But that was not the case and it made all the other issues with this place even more apparent when we didn't feel welcome. (this also happened at the very end of our meal, we were about 5 minutes from leaving the restaurant).
(2)
Alex R.

Nice setting, but food was very salty. Portions were small. Not worth the price. The whole restaurant seems to be misplaced.
(2)
Ramon r.

Fantastic place. Looks like it's only a bar but it's breakfast and service was amazing. My wife wanted eggs Benedict, but the weren't on the menu. They were more than happy to make her the best eggs Benedict she has ever eaten. The biscuits were fantastic. Go check this place out.
(5)
LuAnn K.

I was totally impressed with this charming restaurant. Very creative cuisine and an eclectic decor. Everything we ordered was fabulous. Our waitress helped us make some decisions (we ordered a bunch of small plates) and she suggested I try the Georgia O'Keefe cocktail. Perfect suggestions. If I lived in New Orleans, I would visit often. My boyfriend and I are fussy foodies but this place didn't disappoint. By the way, the butternut squash soup was heavenly. Staff was friendly and helpful.
(5)
Whitney S.

Hands down best dinner I had in FQ while visiting Nola. My boyfriend and I got the following dishes and I've ordered them based on our personal preferences even though we liked everything: Gumbo Crispy chicken on the bone Boudin balls Seafood courtbullion SoBou burger Cracklins Smashed red bean and ham hock The Cobbler cocktail I had was also excellent. My only qualm giving the place 5 stars is that the service could be a bit more attentive. Would highly recommend to others if they enjoy tapas meals.
(4)
Mandy V.

Cheese plate...YES! Apple and pear salad with camembert cheese and salted pecan tulie...Yum! Cracklin' crusted yellowfin tuna....OMG YUM! Amazing decor Service was a little slow...otherwise 5 stars So there are these ribs on the menu that come with cotton candy. But not just any cotton candy. It's habanero cotton candy! Spicy and sweet-to die for! I had no clue who the guy was sitting next to me but he saw that I was practically drooling over his food after the waiter gave a description of it. Turns out he was a fellow yelper AND he let me have a bite!!!!!!!!!
(4)
Jonna L.

Would eat here again and again. The food was amazingly delectable! The yellowtail cones were unusual and delicious. If you like sushi you have to try it. They also had the best gumbo out of all the places we ate (broussard's, commander's palace). The fried oyster salad was also very yummy. They offer appetizers, small bites and big bites. We got a selection of appetizers and small bites so we could try a variety. Moderately priced. Excellent mixed drinks. Modern, relaxed atmosphere was great for just hanging with my husband and having a romantic evening. The servers were attentive and friendly. Only give it for stars because I didn't like everything I tried, which may be wrong to do because that's just a personal preference.
(4)
Lane C.

Sobou is a very sleek, attractive space. We ordered drinks at the bar and enjoyed them in the beautiful W hotel courtyard (immediately adjacent) while we waited for our table. We had a few apps and ordered the family style serving of surf and turf. The surf was delicious fried oysters and the turf was pulled pork. It came with toasted tortillas, slaw, and two sauces. It was one of the best dishes I've ever eaten. Outstanding! The service was friendly and reasonably attentive (with a few gaps). We will be back!
(4)
Andrew H.

Although I am only giving SoBou 3 stars, I want to make it clear that SoBou definitely has 5-star potential. I thought the flavor combinations were unique and so savory, the presentation was beautiful and elegant, the decor was much cleaner and classier than all the shops around it, and the prices were very fair given that it's in the heart of a tourist trap (and below the W hotel). I ordered the Boudin Balls, the alligator sausage, the gumbo, the foie grae burger, and the bread pudding for dessert so I think I have a pretty good sampling of the offerings here. The burger is juicy and flavorful with that unique bitterness from the liver. The pork rinds are delicious. The root beer float was a pleasant addition. The alligator sausage tastes like Adele's chicken sausage, which is my favorite store-available sausage. The boudin balls have a wonderful texture, and the gumbo had a unique kick to it. I have one rather large complaint: salt. Whoever was managing the seasoning for the night I was here has a serious salt receptor problem because every dish was salted so heavily, my tongue felt like it was being numbed from the salinity. The worst offender was the alligator sausage and the gumbo but everything else was also over salted. I wish more vegetables than the two slices of okra were included with each dish to dilute the flavors. I honestly left feeling like my tongue was tingling, as if I had been licking rock salt all night. Secondly, our service was a but slow. I wasn't timing the waitress but it felt longer than usual between our drink orders being taken and her coming back for our appetizer order. She rarely came back to check on us and as a result, it felt like a very long time between us finishing our meal and her bring the check. My wife and I are pretty young so she must not have been expecting a nice tip :-(. If I hadn't been so distracted by the salt, I honestly would have to say this was the best meal I had while in New Orleans, and would come back here in a heartbeat. Now, I am apprehensive but would still recommend it provided that my meal was an anomaly and other patrons had a normally seasoned array of dishes.
(3)
Brian C.

Be aware that it's a LOUD space but the food is good, cocktail and wine lists are nice, and there are even beer taps on some of tables. Pretty cool place overall. The oyster taco is awesome, and the apple & pear salad is a bit overdressed but good while cracklins are never a bad way to start a meal. I wouldn't get the shrimp & tasso pinchos or crackling crusted yellowfin tuna again but both were fine, just overpriced and nothing spectacular. SoBou is a lot more successful than the previous restaurant in this space at the W French Quarter Hotel, and I have a feeling it will be here for a while.
(4)
Matt J.

Great hidden gem in the W hotel. Nice modern decor and ambiance. They do tapas style small and large plates as well as family style dishes. Got the gumbo. Very tasty. Blueberry and kale salad. Light and yummy. Grilled artichoke and flash fried Brussel sprouts sprouts were good artichoke ok. And the shrimp Tasso very tasty and spicy with grilled pineapple. Great cocktails too. Gin fizz Ramos and a Moscow mule. def reccomend for decent prices.
(4)
Mary R.

Loved the decor, service and drinks. We visited at lunchtime and everything arrived promptly and was well prepared. I had a minor quibble about the orange peel in my drink that was not flambeaux. Still the drinks were some of the best we had tried in NOLA. The food was good too but on day 4 of 7 in NOLA it takes a bit to wow us. Solid, tasty and well priced but we didn't find a wow.
(4)
Hoa Q.

I love this place! My boyfriend and I came here after King Fish was fully booked. Clearly, God was watching over us! We ordered the chicken pate, boudin balls and foie gras. The foie gras was a treat for us as it's banned in California. Chase, our server, is just as amazing! He recommended all the dishes, great drinks and gave us a list of other restaurants/bars to visit. The restaurant also gives you pink shades when you order a tequila drink. We'll be back when we're back in NOLA!
(5)
Kerri J.

My husband, our friends and I ate here on our first night in NOLA and WOW! What a fantastic decision. Our server Alixandra was wonderful. She was helpful, friendly, funny and very professional. It is hard to find the caliber of service that Alixandra provided us and she helped make our evening at SoBou a truly memorable one. The food was outstanding, very original and delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed every single bite of every dish we ate. Our personal favorites were the Yellowfin Tuna Cones, Shrimp and Tasso Pinchos and the Crispy Oyster Tacos. The chef has put so much thought into designing his dishes that they are original and are perfectly balanced so each bite is a flavor explosion. If you are looking for amazing food that is not only a meal but an experience, SoBou is a MUST!
(5)
Lexi M.

By far one of my favorite meals while I was in NOLA. I was visiting over labor day weekend and we came here for brunch on Sunday. The space is really lovely, love the setup. Very chic, modern, comfortable. I had The Biscuit & the Egg - poached egg served over black pepper buttermilk biscuit, griddle seared tasso ham & smoky boudin w/ charred chili hollandaise. Absolutely delicious! My words cannot do it justice. I also had a side of hashbrowns, which was a good choice because th portions are super small, so don't except a whole big plate of brunch. Highly recommend and would definitely come back during my next visit to the Big Easy :)
(5)
April C.

Went there on Monday the 16th. After standing for four hours at the parade and it started raining. We were hungry and I needed to use the restroom. Stopped in here, guy was very rude, we asked for a table and he said it would be 90 minutes so we said we would keep on looking but I asked if I could use the restroom. He said,"no".
(1)
Michael C.

We stayed at the W for a week and thoroughly enjoyed the bar. Abigail loves her job and she is amazing. Ask her to make you anything or ask for a La Louisianne if you want to test her skills - it is a great NOLA riff on the Manhattan from a restaurant from the 1930's. The food is solid and makes for delicious eating while trying different cocktails. The wine selection is also impressive.
(5)
J C.

Exceptional service. I've probably said that was the best burger I've ever eaten a hundred times before but the foie gras burger I had really may have been. Everything we had on the menu was delicious , presented well and fun and we had a lot
(5)
Pete F.

Very good food and service - menu is a little eclectic but not the creole/Cajun as advertised - the drinks are very good especially the Sherry Baby
(4)
Laura G.

Some of the best chicken in town. Definitely one of the best cocktail chefs in Nola!!!
(5)
Emily B.

Worst service ever received... Server took 45 minutes to get us our receipt. Food was sub-par, completely overrated for New Orleans.
(1)
Marc F.

Nice room and very talented mixologists behind bar. Stopped in for a drink and appetizer and had one of the best desserts ever. The chocolate coma! Very good. I love bourbon and had a new drink with a unknown Italian after dinner liquor that I have rarely been able to find anywhere. Very good even though it would have been better with a dinner and not happy hour. Nice dinner options and staff was very accommodating.
(4)
Heather S.

Stumbled on this place with some coworkers and we were really glad we found it. From the modern decor and kind of pretentious sounding menu, we thought we'd made a mistake, but the food and service ended up being really great. Our waiter put up with our hijinks and made some great recommendations. We tried the shrimp, butternut squash beignets, foie gras burger and crispy chicken on the bone - I did not share the last one because it was SO GOOD. Everything was delicious, honestly. I dream about that chicken.
(4)
Paulita M.

The food was absolutely delicious and timely. From the sweet potato beignets to the Tuna in a cone ...sweet to salty. Amazing. The short ribs with beets and grits. I don't like grits, but I enjoyed the grits. Perfect combination. Will be coming back!!!!
(5)
Bruce H.

When you are in the French Quarter, you need to try this place. The restaurant itself is beautiful, as several reviewers have noted. The ambience is perfect--high-end dining that also maintains the kind of casual atmosphere that makes New Orleans so enjoyable. The service is attentive without being overwhelming. The manager is a trained sommelier and is extremely helpful in suggesting wine pairings with your meal. The menu is delightful--it offers plenty of traditional New Orleans dishes (as well as others that move beyond the typical fare one finds in the FQ), but with greater imagination and creativity. I went twice with friends, once for small plates and another time for a full meal. My favorites were the yellowfin tuna cones, the boudin balls, the gumbo du jour, and for dessert, the pecan pie served in a jar. I'll definitely be going back there the next time I'm in New Orleans.
(5)
Mick J.

One of my favourites! It's cosy, service is impeccable and so are the food and drinks. Plus: beer taps at the table!!! We went for happy hour and had the pinchos, gumbo of the day, and chicken. Washed down by easily the best brandy sazerac we've ever had! It's casual but elegant so I'd say don't go in wearing shorts and a t shirt.
(5)
Ryne B.

If you enjoy a properly poured drink, this is a bar for you; it's a great bar. My friend and I each had a different variation on the classic cocktail: Old Fashion. I will spare you all the adjectives and I'll, instead, suggest you surrender yourself to this excellent bartender staff with the words: "Yes" & "Thank you". Perfectly prepared. Perfectly poured. Perfectly presented. Perfect.
(5)
Joann K.

I came here for a friend's bachelorette dinner. The food was great and the servings were the perfect size for our planned night of drinking. The waitress even gave us a round of delicious dessert shots. I will return when I am back in New Orleans.
(4)
Erin C.

Went here with a co-worker for lunch on a visit to New Orleans, we loved it! First of all, the service was excellent and very friendly and the ambiance was spacious and modern. For lunch, we had the NOLA BBQ Cochon du Lait, it was one of the best things I've ever eaten! We also took advantage of the 25 cent martinis at lunch, they were fabulous! Dessert, we split the flourless chocolate cake (and they kitchen generously gave us two shots of the coffee frappe accompanying it upon our request), it was the perfect end to a perfect meal! Definitely will come again upon my next trip to New Orleans!
(4)
Nathan B.

Ambiance was very modern and clean. Service was impeccable. The daily bisque was our favorite dish during our stay in New Orleans. Heirloom tomato salad and fried chicken drumsticks both were fresh and tastey. Drinks are also a show stopper. Dessert menu didn't tickle our fancy but we were so full it didn't seem to matter.
(5)
Douglas W.

Another terrific offering from this great restaurant group. Commander's Palace and Cafe Adelaide are the other two. I would say that the food is almost always interesting and very good at all three restaurants but the service and staff are highly variable to the point of frustration and my experience here the other night was no exception. It was so bad the manager comped our dinner. There's no reason to go into all the details, excuses etc... there should never be any excuses for bad service at one of these restaurants. My rating is solely for the food as I believe it should be but I have a feeling this won't be a 4 star rated Yelp restaurant for long. I started with the apple and pear salad. Green apples, poached asian pairs, autumn greens, Camembert cheese & salted pecan tuile, with muscadine wine vinaigrette. Nice, very subtle. Maybe some fresh ground pepper would have been nice with this salad but I did enjoy it. Next I opted for the Foie Gras burger. Pan seared Hudson Valley foie gras, sunny side up yard egg, duck bacon, & foie gras mayo on a caramelized onion brioche bun served with pork cracklin' & a mini Abita root beer and foie gras ice cream float. I loved this. I think it sat in the window because the ice cream was no where to be found in the float. It was just a sad little puddle in the root beer. No surprise if you had seen how bad the service was. I know it says burger on the menu but it doesn't mention that it's beef. There's so many different kinds of burgers now that I don't know if I should really assume it is beef at this point in our culinary history do you? Small point. We ordered the bread pudding (25 minutes) at the beginning of our meal but our server forgot it. He brought the check without asking us if we wanted desert or anything else and we reminded him that we wanted the bread pudding. I didn't think this through but we ended up waiting for it. When it finally came it was bread soup, lukewarm soupy undercooked and absolutely inedible. I really wanted this but there was no way I was waiting 25 more minutes for another one. The manager sent out a replacement desert that I have now forgotten about. This is an expensive restaurant, the portions are small and the prices are high. The quality is commensurate but the experience has to be perfection in order to justify this concept. I will consider returning. It's really 3.5 stars for me right now.
(4)
Don C.

We had a really enjoyable dinner at SoBou last night. The place is quite stylish and contemporary, with beautiful lighted shelves of multi-colored glass bottles lining one room, and funky high-tech wine and beer dispensers featured in another. The food is very reasonably priced too, with appetizers including $1 pork cracklins (what else can you buy for a dollar these days?!?!?) and other tasty small plates, most of which are well below $10; and mains that range from $12 to $24, plus some family-style dishes that can feed a few people. What really stands out is the creativity of the dishes, which worked well for most dishes, though I thought there were some occasional misses. My kids had the black angus steak, a grilled cheese sandwich, and the gumbo, and all were very good, especially the perfectly cooked and seasoned steak. My wife had the duck liver pate (not on the menu), which was drizzled with a sweet sauce (maybe satsuma jam?). I thought the sauce kind of overpowered the pate, but my wife thought it worked pretty well with the richness of the pate. She also had the crispy boudin balls, which she liked a lot. I had the crispy chicken, which was good, though I thought the chicken was slightly overdone and also overpowered by the cloyingly sweet/tangy soy glaze. I also had the spiced holiday salad, which featured a nice selection of root vegetables and was tossed in an unusual dressing. Not bad. For dessert, we had the chocolate coma bar and some vanilla ice cream. The coma bar is truly outstanding. We were fighting each other over the crumbs. Though some of the dishes weren't super successful, we had a really great dinner and were impressed with the inventiveness of the cuisine. It's also a really happening place--lots of people having a good time. And the drink selection and cocktails is really great as well. I'd come back again to see what they're cooking up next.
(4)
Elisa K.

I went to this restaurant with high hopes and left kinda disappointed. I went there for lunch and there was no wait. The place was kind of half empty yet service was RIDICULOUSLY slow. We waited for 10 minutes for a server to come over. He never did. We had to flag down a waitress and asked her to send our waiter over. He never once came over to check on us or asked how we were doing. Everything took SO long to come from getting drinks, food, check, etc... But, having said all that, the food was really great. We have the Foi Gras burger, tuna cone, gumbo, fries and it everything was amazing. Be warned though, the portions are quite small! Would've been 4 stars if we got better service.
(3)
Angela M.

If you are looking for average food but nice ambiance, this is your place. This is definitely not your typical New Orleans fare. I had the gulf fish which I felt like I could have made myself at home, and better. Shared the laughable yellowfish cones. They were tasty but the price vs the size was ridiculous. The service was not so great, we had to wait for waters. The waiter was trying too hard to be suave. Again, this place is mostly for ambiance. IMO, There are plenty of other excellent places to eat in NOLA.
(2)
Jelena Z.

With its warm, glowy lighting and clean, apothecary-inspired styling, SoBou is every bit the inviting hostess. Even from across the street, this sophisticated gastropub-meets-modern-tavern beckoned. Once you get to know the quiet charm of this dignified lady you just may find yourself intoxicated by the beauty of her cocktails and the allure of her artfully-plated food. We tried to leave after our first round of cocktails, but she pulled us right back in after a fruitless 15-minute meander. Lesson learned: when a good thing is right in front of you, recognize! Over the busy MLK weekend, all tables were booked for the evening but we happened upon seating for two near the end of the bar. Perfect, as it wasn't quite as loud down at that end and we received very dedicated service. Besides sipping on the deliciously complex hibiscus cocktail (aptly-named after Georgia O'Keeffe), we snacked on a smattering of small plates: the highly-addictive cracked olives (cayenne; charred chilies), the luscious cheese plate served with smoked salted honey (wow!) and artisanal preserves, the SoBou burger (a largish slider topped with brulÃ©ed onions, pepper jack cheese and pickled okra mayo) and the wondrous apple & pear salad (green apples, poached Asian pears, Camembert cheese and salted pecan tuile, with muscadine wine vinaigrette). For two people, this was enough to comfortably satiate without putting us in a sleepy comatose state. Excellent price points all around to match the stellar food and drink. I have a feeling I'll be back!
(4)
Angela H.

CHRISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! Sit at the bar...he is kind of low key...but super knowledgable and helpful. He made sure all my food was Gluten Free and he also...yes...got me a GF Dessert! Could you die?!?! We ventured in off the street and were just taken back by the set up. GORGEOUS Layout. The lit walls with clear and frosted bottles, the white decor, the free standing variety of taps at EACH TABLE in the bar area....super cool idea...and just the overal ambiance is marvelous. Our cocktails were inovative and refreshing. He made me a Gin Happy Bitters Loving Luxardo Cherry Kissing Over Ice Beverage. Excited! The Men had some Whiskey Bourbon Intensity. The conversation and experience was so worth the wait and we will be happy to return. Hope to meet you there. They have rest hours not bar hours...so double check before you try to creep in late...just an FYI
(4)
Arvind ..

An interior design to match the unique menu, this restaurant situated at an approachable location served the perfect stop-over to kick-off our evening festivities.
(5)
Kara T.

Cool decor, slow and rather disinterested service. Interesting trendy takes on Southern dishes but a very "yankee" or LA-inspired urban feel. The ghost pepper cotton candy sounded interesting but really wasn't all that great. The pineapple prawn appetizer was excellent and the panna cotta dessert that looked like caprese salad was tasty and eye appealing. It's priced and sized as small plate/tapas and portions do run on the small side. The chicken/pear salad was good but incredibly small. The cocktails were creative and good. I'd come back next time I'm in New Orleans but more likely to stick with apps and drinks.
(3)
Andrea P.

My friend and I popped in here for a quick brunch before leaving New Orleans. A lot of other restaurants had a long wait, but at this one we were seated immediately. The ambiance is trendy and modern. I had heard great things about their gluten free options, so I was excited to eat here since I have Celiac. The food was amazing, and I would have given this place 5 stars. So why the low review? Our waitress was absolutely terrible. Our table was in the back, and I think she just dumped us there and forgot about us. After we placed our order, she never came back and we were sitting there for half an hour. My friend even tried to flag her down, but she never glanced our way. We had no water (she hadn't brought us any), and our drinks were empty at that point. Finally, my friend got up and spoke to another waiter. Within a few minutes, we had water from this second waiter . And our waitress appeared to let us know that the kitchen had just plated our food. I had gotten a steak and egg dish with Gorgonzola grits - and it was stone cold. As anyone can imagine, cold grits are disgusting. The egg was just barely warm, as was the steak. I think the entree had been sitting in the window at least 15 minutes. She also had not asked how I wanted my steak cooked. I didn't know that I could order the steak medium rare, because the waitress never mentioned this to me. Mine was well done. My friend's dish was hot though. I waited for her to come back to check on us, but again, she never did. So I had to get up to go find her. I asked for a manager at that point, as I was upset with my meal and we were running out of time to eat since we had a plane to catch. He apologized profusely. I had a fresh plate with a medium rare steak in under 5 minutes. The dish was absolutely amazing. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the grits were really creamy. The cheese complimented the steak really well. And I loved that the whole dish was gluten free without any modifications. It really was top notch The manager comped my meal, and gave us a card with his information. He asked us to e-mail him the next time that we are in town. I really appreciated that. If not for the great service from the manager, I would not be back despite the delicious food. There's just too many other options in the French Quarter. But because of how management handled things, I might give them another shot.
(2)
Ali C.

I highly recommend SoBou, especially if you're in NOLA for a special occasion. I mean, who wouldn't want 25 cent martinis? And yes, that's a thing if you come for lunch. Granted they limit each person to three each (they're small) but it's just a fun thing to do. My group of eight made a reservation and we were seated at a beautiful table towards the front of the restaurant - the dÃ©cor is amazing. I ended up going with the two course lunch for my food - the blue cheese burger and green salad. I think my crew was harassing our poor waiter with the questions because I had asked for no onions and my burger came out COVERED in them - no biggie though, because the next one they brought out was delicious. Word to the wise who have big appetites like me: the burgers are tiny. Get the fries as well because they are phenomenal and the dipping sauce is delicious. Really great, kind of scene-y place to go if you're looking for something like that!
(4)
Dave C.

Awesome restaurant, the atmosphere and decor is super cool. Food was fantastic - started with the Creole Beer Nuts for a snack, then the Sobou burger (nice and juicy, not overcooked), followed by the Crispy Boudin Balls and the fries.....great meal. enjoy.
(4)
Paul S.

it was a cold and windy winter night. we, a family of five set out through the french quarter looking for a nice meal. we soon realized that all the places we'd really want to eat at, had three hour wait without reservations. then we were basked in the warm glow of soft light coming out of SoBou. we were really cold. I went in and begged and pleaded with the nice guy at the host station. and they agreed to accommodate us. my family was so thrilled we were soon going to be fed and warm. they gave us the long communal table in the back of the bar. it was perfect for us. my kids were allowed to relax and laugh without having to be worry about bothering anybody. Ruby was our waitress and she was the best! she made is feel welcome and comfortable. she took great care of us and we greatly appreciated her. the food, it was fantastic! you will not find age old traditional fare here. you will find staple regional ingredients and methods applied in new and fun variations. I'll say this was the best meal we had while in new orleans. we will definitely return next time.
(5)
Brandi E.

Went here the other night with a friend. Awesome experience. The male host greater us with a bow tie and a smile, actually he could have been a manger. All the staff went above and beyond to be helpful and friendly. We shared a few appetizers and a dessert so that we could try more things. I would absolutely come back and try everything on the menu!
(5)
Brennan M.

If there is a cocktail bar in Heaven, it's probably not as awesome as SoBou. I swam in their Georgia O'Keefe cocktail and gazed at the gorgeous back-lit bottles that fill the walls on their shelves mounted up to the ceiling. My husband enjoyed an Old Fashioned served with some very fine rye whisky. We nibbled on tasty (and cheap!) small plate goodies that inspired a longing for a second dinner--now that's what an appetizer is supposed to do. If you are in the French Quarter, you are seriously missing out unless you stop by SoBou. Everything about this experience was good--even the bathrooms! Give it a try, you won't regret it!
(5)
Joi B.

Has a salad ever completely rocked your world? No? Get thee to SoBou immediately and order the Apples and Pears, aka the best fall salad ever: crunchy green apples + greens + slightly sweet poached pears and finally la piÃ¨ce de rÃ©sistance: Camembert cheese & salted pecan tuile (truly, I've never heard of tuile before-- a thin, crispy, cheesy wafer that tops the salad like the delicate tulle skirt of a ballerina, perhaps? It's an elegant salad, what can I say?) Can't wait to go back to SoBou for dinner. The interior is really gorgeous with lighting fixtures that if you look closely resemble brass instruments. The exposed brick and amber glass and lighting give the place a truly warm feeling. I like. I like very much. I'm sure I'll have more to say, especially once wine has been had.
(4)
Masha M.

Very good service. Excellent cocktails. The only dish I did not care about - bureaux bridge crawfish salad. It had too much dressing and a fishy smell to it.
(3)
Samantha R.

We had the most amazing experience here. My boyfriend made a reservation for our anniversary while on vacation in New Orleans. We were greeted by a manager as we came in, very friendly and personable who took us to our table , which had been decorated with balloons and such(so cute) I believe our server was Mariah(?) extremely sweet and gave great recommendations. Highlights on food- we had the boudin balls, fantastic, the gumbo , good flavor definitely on the thicker side , and a special lamb appetizer from their chef which was probably my favorite of the evening. Their extensive wine list had some of our favorites . Overall , the food I would come back for but the service and atmosphere are really what made the experience. I wish I could remember everyone's names so I could give them a shout out. Definitely check this place out .
(5)
Yinjia G.

The interior design is great!Pudding is the best!
(5)
Ethan K.

An ethereal contemporary atmosphere, make sure to stroll around and visit each seperate room (only 3). I want to shake the hand of whomever designed the interior of this place. Our waiter was very nice, and professional. We happened to arrive during Happy Hour, which I would highly recommend. The Sazeracs were actually a reasonable price, and I was able to compare a Rye to a Brandy. We tried the Oyester Taco, yes, everyone was right, scrumptuous. The Alligator Corn Dogs, yes, yes, yes! You must order the Sweet Potato Beignets! What I did not do is sit in the bar, which I saw had some tap-handles on some of the tables. I read about $99 party tables for 5. I would think that would be cool to do the next time I'm in town. I would highly recommend this place to a visitor looking for the tastes of the region but with an educated twist. If you love to eat, this place will dazzle your senses. I will return here one day, so it's up to the rest of you to make sure this place stays open. Please dont let me down Yelpers!
(4)
Eddie E.

Large ceramic tuba cones protruding downward as if to either loudly proclaim great things, or as to vacuum up the next patron. Illuminated potion bottles aligned strategically like elixir platoons by an OCD mixologist in a library. Rustic brick caved walls thrust behind Matrix-bending light squids reaching out to examine your retina. Whimsical color patterns and glowing stone infusing each step. That's what the interior of SoBou felt like to me. I literally ran into a wall while looking around at this visual orgy of brilliance and warmth. The tones are earthy, yet electric... subdued but bold. I loved it. What a great escape from the traditional fare. Enter, the food. I was here for a business meeting and dinner that took place in a nook area called the saloon. It's a dimly lit booth spot behind the elixir wall. Tres chic. We ordered Creole Beer Nuts. Addictively charming. Cajun Queso. Pork skins to be dipped into pimento cheese fondue. Yes, you heard right. Any place that gives me perfectly cooked pork skins is from heaven. Yellowfin Tuna Cones. This was most interesting, basil/avocado ice cream with pineapple/coconut tuna tartare served in a mini-waffle cone! Delish. Blue Crab Mousse in a Jar. Bowfin Caviar w/ red onion jam served with lavosh crackers. Now let me tell you, these crackers were insane. They seemed to be about 3 ft long and cut into obtuse triangle wedges. Outstanding. I wanted to put some in my man-bag and ask for more but they wouldn't fit! For my entree, I got the special black drum in lemon butter. It was perfectly cooked and carried all that one would expect . I definitely have to return for more sampling. Our waitress was superb and really made our night. We ordered a 2008 Silver Oak Cabernet that was a buttery gift from God. What a great top to luxurious meal. This place is a treasure.
(5)
Martin K.

If you are hungry and don't have money to burn, don't go here. I don't mind paying as long as I get my money's worth. A colleague and I had the Geaux fish and we took our time eating the appetizer size entree thinking if we took our time, it would fill us. I doubt this place has doggy bags. I don't think they need them. I almost never order dessert, but had to this time around. I was still hungry. That was really the only thing good about this place, Their bread pudding was prepared per order. I give them one star for their excellent bread pudding. The small size Geaux fish (smaller than samples you get at Costco) and the $110 bill (for 2 fish entrees, 2 drinks, 2 bread pudding and 1 cup of soup) convinced us not to geaux back to this place again.
(1)
Robert B.

This was a place I have been pining to go to for a long time, and I'm glad I did. The decor is definitely sleek and chic and not particularly New Orleans looking which is neither good nor bad. It is in a hotel after all. The cocktail list was a good mix of new and traditional. I had a Manhattan which was nicely done and had a nice dried cherry for the garnish which is the way they do it in...Manhattan. We had 2 small bites, alligator sausage and a fried oyster taco. Both were very good. I liked the feel of the place, good crowd, good bartenders etc. Would def go back.
(4)
Carlos I.

Extremely slow service. Ordered bread pudding with main order to allow for "25 min" of prep time. It showed up 25 min after we finished our meal. Ordered steak medium. Came well done and dry as a shoe sole. Did not eat it. Offered no remedy. Just apology. Will never be back. Way too many choices in NOLA to choose this place.
(1)
Craig H.

Brunch menu has meals with names I don't understand but when it all comes out on a plate, your mouth doesn't care what the name is! Bloody Mary with okra and olives and a little heat - on the money. Grits with goat cheese - oh yeah! Thick cut perfectly cooked bacon - thank you! Definitely bookmarked this great spot.
(5)
Dominique E.

Two words: Okra. Mayo. Sobou has a wonderful happier hour deals and the food is delish. Trust me, order okra mayo on evvvverything.
(5)
Ilya T.

Lots of interesting options to try. We loved this restaurant. They even have a Happy Hour menu (which is not extensive... but is always nice to have that option). What we ate: - Pork Cracklin' ($1): Exactly what is sounds like. For $1, the portion was enough to get us started as we were deciding on the rest of our order. Try it. Why not. It's only $1. - Crispy Boudin Balls ($4): were OK. Probably would not order next time, but they were not bad. - Alligator Corn Dogs!..... let me repeat... Alligator Corn Dogs! YES! They were great. - SoBou Burger ($7.50): Basically two sliders with caramelized onions, pepper jack cheese, and okra mayo. If you know me, you know I am a huge Slider fan and will try sliders at almost any place that offers them. These sliders did not disappoint. I would get them again. - Crispy Chicken On The Bone ($12): Delicious. Should be called "off the Bone" since the chicken was so perfectly done that the meat was falling off the bone. Best thing we had. - Tacos (from Happy Hour menu) were also good. - Beers on tap (at Happy Hour prices) are nothing to complain about either. Overall, solid small-plate meals (almost Tapas-like). Good meal in a nicely designed modern restaurant in an old city.
(4)
Nicolas N.

Had lunch at SoBou, friendly service and delicious foods! Make sure to try anything that says belly, fat, or bacon. So basically the whole menu...
(5)
Lindsay H.

Friends and I chose this place for dinner/ drinks purely because of the cool bottle display you can see from the street. The trendy ambiance had me worried that SoBou was going to be douchy and expensive... but I had a really good time. The food is a bit pricey, but it's totally worth it. SB is definitely one of, if not my most favorite place I ate at while visiting New Orleans. It was a nice break from all the heavy fried, bacon wrapped things I'd been eating all week! The fancy-schmancy bites like the yellowfin tuna cones that look like ice cream cones tasted just as good as they looked. And the lavender margarita... amazing. Our server seemed a bit frazzled and forgot to bring us things a few times, but heck, it was late and she was tired and the food more than made up for it. If I ever revisit NOLA, I'm gunna head straight for SB.
(5)
Eira T.

Went here for lunch during a conference taking place downtown. I've been wanting to try SoBou for a while, and am glad I finally got the chance. Most of the plates here are pretty small, so you'll want to order at least two for a decent meal. I ordered the apples and pear salad, which was tasty, though a bit heavy on the dressing. I also got the SoBou burger, which was slightly bigger than a slider. It was good. I was surprised by how empty it was when we went to lunch... I would have thought there would be a much larger lunchtime crowd here. The room to the left of the main dining room had some of those cool wine "vending machines" (like the kind at WINO), and a couple of tables had the "pour your own" taps. The overall vibe of the restaurant is very trendy, which feels slightly out of place, but not terribly so. Overall, I'm very glad to have found a new lunch spot for those rare times when I happen to be downtown during the day!
(4)
Diana S.

Alexandra was our server and she was quite nice! The atmosphere was cozy and chic at the same time. My husband and I shared a Holiday Spiced Salad which was winter root vegetables, lamb bacon bits with a apple cider vinaigrette and it was delicious! I think we both wished we could have eaten the whole thing by ourselves. Then we built our own tacos with smoked cochon de lait, Louisiana crispy oysters, pickled vegetables & grilled tortillas - OMG!! The oysters were cooked to perfection and the pork was very flavorful. And, we brought enough cochon de lait home to make two more tacos. We will definitely be back!
(4)
Greg M.

What a great little find! The small plates, large plates, dessert, wine, cocktails, service, ambiance... Sobou hits high marks across the board. Another very hot spot that will ensure the culinary world stays focused on NOLA!
(5)
Kate K.

Not not NOT impressed. We were early and the hipster server was phoning it in at best. It took forever to get the menu, which is always a bad sign. The decor was fun, and I can appreciate a trendy atmosphere, and I like funky cocktails. I ordered a Michael Collins which was supposed to involve lavender, bourbon, mint and lemon. All I tasted was cheap bourbon. The short rib sandwich was a thoughtfully put together combination and if this had been the only thing I experienced at SouBou, they'd have a much higher rating. The side of mac & cheese could have come out of a box. I expect a little better of anywhere in New Orleans than just tossing a few crumbles of bacon on it, especially when I can get it for the same price in the French Market with a generous serving of crawfish. I do not see this place lasting very long.
(1)
Krishna P.

The food is hands down amazing. Probably the best New Orlenas eatery I have been in my month there. We started out with a few appetizers, the shrimp skewer dish was fantastic, the flavors were on point, and everything was cooked perfectly. I did not get to try the avacado ice cream and ceviche ice-cream cone appetizer, but my co-workers raved about it. Our main dishes were the whole fish and the boned chicken, and they were out of this world. Some of the best tasting chicken I have had in my life, it practically fell off the bone! The whole fish was flavored quite well, and the vegetables that came on the side were great as well. For dessert, we got the bread-pudding and a few other desserts. They were okay, did not stand out that much. However, the appetizers and entrees were amazing, so they more than made up for it. Overall, I would return to SoBou in a heartbeat. They took a fresh look at the classic New Orleans dishes, and they did not dissapoint!
(5)
Lindsey D.

It was our first night as (almost) residents of New Orleans by way of NYC. We were staying in a hotel on Canal and wanted to grab something nice to celebrate our big move. We wandered the French Quarter, passing SoBou early on and coming back after we had decided it was the right atmosphere and menu for that night. My did we make a wonderful decision! We were seated in the front away from all other diners - something we've gotten used to as it always seems to happen to us. The decor was modern and stylish with glass bottles lining a lit-from-behind wall. The host and waitress were beyond friendly, offering advice on beers and food - which I almost always need considering my inability to make up my mind! I ordered a cider beer and my boyfriend ordered some other type... maybe an Abita? We started with the Cracked Olives (marinated in cayenne & charred chilies) which proved a great flavor - although the pits were removed and I tend to like them in - but obviously not a deal-breaker. For dinner I had the Apple and Pear Salad (green apples, poached asian pears, autumn greens, Camembert cheese & salted pecan tuile, with muscadine wine vinaigrette) with added shrimp. It was delightful and different. It was a smaller dish, so don't order without ordering something else if you are starved. For my appetite it was the perfect size, though. It wasn't the traditional salad, with the cheese, tuile and shrimp sectioned off - fancy and totally 'foodie' style. I didn't mind because the flavors were separated to perfectly accompany each other, which is why it was set up that way I can imagine. My boyfriend ordered a fish plate that was on special that night. They were very good with helping with his food allergies, carefully checking the recipes, offering edits and suggesting dishes. Unfortunately I can't recall what it was, but know that he hasn't stopped raging about it. Overall it was an incredibly delicious meal - foodie, fancy, yet completely mouth-watering to even the comfort-food type. I would recommend this for a date spot, place to take the in-laws or any other special occasion, although you could enjoy it anytime without completely breaking the bank.
(5)
Courtney S.

Waitress provided great service, very knowledgable but to be honest, she was too attentive to the point of discomfort. We ordered 5 tapas and after 2 of them, our table was prematurely cleared by someone else this prompting the need to be reset. This wouldn't have been such an issue if she hadn't also stopped by to see how things were going at least 5-10 times within a 15 minute period - we both started feeling really awkward every time she approached & the natural conversation morphed into awkward disruptions each time. Be warned that Photos on yelp aren't up to date - just a note: there is no chocolate coma dessert or strawberry shortcake mocktail on menu - the waitress was kind enough to try to make one but it was more like a strawberries-n-cream milkshake (not a cocktail). For our meal we had Lamb skewers , pork belly steamer, oyster satsuma salad, gumbo with potato, & boudin balls. We usually love tapas be sure we each get to try little bites of everything, but for the 1st time my husband was actually hungry after this meal. Tapas are for sharing, which assumes more than one person. So I'm not sure why dishes like the "pork belly steamer tapas" was only one. In the end the food was just ok but the service was uncomfortable.
(2)
Audrey B.

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful weekend in New Orleans and we stayed at the W in the French Quarter. We had a lovely dinner at SoBou, the restaurant there, and I'm eager to recommend it. First, our waitress, Sonya, was great. When we remarked at how impressed we were by the genuine warmth of all the staff at the hotel and restaurant, she said that she feels she and her diners "are enjoying our evening together" - and that kind of southern hospitality is evident in each aspect of dining at SoBou. Fantastic. Sonya recommended cocktails for us, and we greatly enjoyed them both. Unfortunately I do not remember the details (ironic!) but mine had elderberry and lavender and was fragrant and yummy. My husband's was a bit more aggressive with gin but he also enjoyed his! My husband had a special Starwood Preferred Guest menu although I chose to order from the regular offerings. His meal started with "COCHON DE LAIT GUMBO" which he felt was flavorful. He then had a small steak which was good although nothing special. He also had "CRISPY BOUDIN BALLS" which he found to be interesting and tasty. I don't eat seafood, which is a bit of a disadvantage in NOLA, but my SoBou experience was absolutely A+! I enjoyed "CRISPY CHICKEN ON THE BONE: Tanglewood Farms chicken confit with Crystal hot sauce sweet soy glaze" (photo attached). The portion looked small but was absolutely ample and each bite was tastier than the last. The outside of the chicken was crispy and tangy and the inside was moist and perfectly cooked. So, so yummy. I had "THE FRIES" on the side and my husband loved the cayenne ketchup side. The real winner, however, was the epic "CHERRIES JUBILEE BREAD PUDDING: brandied cherries with Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream." Enough good things cannot be said about this dessert. I was sad when it was over. It was perfect. It was a bit strange not to have bread or crackers or some small nibble while we waited for our food (although certainly the wait time was not very long), so I requested some bread to go with our meal, and Sonya brought us crispy bread fresh from the grill, which was nice. Overall, a great evening - and really reasonably priced. Try SoBou - you will not be disappointed! :)
(4)
Carolina G.

Honestly the food was just so DELICIOUS, our waiter was great. def order a lot small dishes because there is lots to try! Def reccommend.
(5)
Gerardo G.

Came to New Orleans for a convention and decided to try SoBou. Loved the ambiance and the decor, and the service was good. The food, however, fell below expectations. The gumbo and the burger were exceedingly salty, and the oyster taco was kind of flavorless. With so many good places in the vincinity, I would not recommend it to my friends unless it's just for drinks.
(2)
Sarah S.

I will add a disclaimer: part of me wanted to love it (opened by Commander's) and part of me wanted to hate it (Baco's was my all-time favorite restaurant), but I walked away having no desire to come back. It's taken me a while to get around to writing this review, but it had to be done. I'm confused simply because SoBou opened to raving reviews, but the entirety of our experience was bad. The mac and cheese (it tasted like nacho cheese sauce and overcooked pasta), the burger (which had no flavor whatsoever and came out medium well despite asking for it medium rare), the taco (which could have easily been frozen and then reheated), the recommended happy hour drink (which was extremely bitter and tasting of cough syrup despite asking for a rec for something citrusy and sweet)- everything was down right unappetizing. Perhaps one shouldn't frequent SoBou at three in the afternoon but having not eaten all day, we were starving and excited for whatever was going to be put in front of us. Too bad it was all a waste of time, calories, and money.
(1)
Alan L.

Here's the facts. This place is very trendy, nice and probably famous for there interesting cocktails. If you're looking for unique tastes, then maybe this place is for you. Personally, I thought the food was aweful. As did the two others in my group. I tried the gumbo. After about 5 spoonfuls, I had to give it back. The bourdin balls werent as good as I've had elsewhere. The chicken pate and lavish was ok. The chicken salad was not good and the red beans w/ ham hock was an embarrassment to the chef. Looked like what I feed to my cats. I've endured Navy chow for 4 years and this make the chow in the galleys 5 stars. I would never go back nor would I recommend you go there unless you just want a drink and a place to talk.
(1)
Mark C.

No food, just drinks. The mixologists really know how to put drinks together. They are true artists in their craft. Go there with a cocktail favorite and they will make a perfect version of it.
(5)
Claire-Adele C.

These guys do the BEST Dark & Stormy. The bartender said they make their own ginger syrup and it does make the difference. Their other selection of cocktails is pretty diverse (and tasty) too. Service can be a little hit and miss and quite slow when they're busy; else it'd be five stars from me.
(4)
Gina C.

SoBou is a bit like walking into New York's East Village in the middle of New Orleans. It's hip; it's cool; the food is trendy, but not traditional New Orleans. We went there and just had appetizers, and it made a great tapas bar. Must have: Apple & pear salad with camembert cheese. A few dishes make a nod to New Orleans. For example, they offer a riff on Cajun boudins (a deep-fried sausage ball) that is delicious, and the deep-fried pork cracklings are addicting. The beignets topped with foie gras were tasty, but I would have liked a bit more foie on them. All in all, a fun place to eat. Lots of fancy cocktails, too.
(4)
Kevin E.

Cool location, kind of hip but not too trendy. Nice but limited menu. Kind of pricey win selection. Nifty idea of tap on your table for beers although the selection didn't impress me. Service a bit slow but once rolling it was good. Food was good, but in NOLA it's hard to go wrong. I think it was a good diner but not amazing.
(3)
Laurie S.

Had an absolutely perfect dinner at Sobou last night. Tried several small plates... Kale and strawberry salad, yellowfin tuna with grapefruit, Brussel sprouts, shrimp and Tasso with roasted pineapple. And last but not least, the best cherries jubilee bread pudding. Glass of wine, rum flight, and a sangria. All this for two people under $100 before tip. Service was excellent. Prompt delivery of food and drinks. Atmosphere was quiet and very trendy.
(5)
Nick D.

I went to SoBou with a group of about 12 for lunch the Friday before Mardi Gras. The service was pretty bad and extremely slow. The 25 cent Martinis were horrble. They were dowsed with Cognac. After the first martini, I asked the server to have the bartender not put any Cognac in the martini and they refused to listen. As for the food, I had the cajun queso with pork skins. The skins were NOT homemade and were from a gas station bag. The queso was average and really had zero taste. I also tried someone's tuna cone, which was not bad, but extremely small and the avocado ice cream was a strange touch. I also had the tuna, which was good. The food wasn't bad at all, other than the queso with pork skins. The service leaves a lot to be desired. The bartenders were extremely pompous and arrogant. Why? I have no idea? Just make my beverages the way I ask, and not the way you want, that's why I am dining in your restaurant and paying and tipping you to do so. If SoBou is going for a different and contemporary NOLA dining experience, then get the servers and bartenders to accomplish what you are trying to achiieve.
(2)
Creole C.

Don't waste your time here. I usually stay away from hotel restaurants and now I remember why. We walked in and were immediately asked if we had a reservation even though the restaurant was empty. It took 5 minutes for them to seat us and said that they were booked. We sat down at our table and gave our drink orders which took 20 minutes to reach our table. We still thought that we should stay and try the food because we've heard great things about the restaurant. Our appetizer, the Cajun queso and cracklin turned our to be pork skins straight out of a bag with frito lay queso dip. My entree, the duck confit, was succulent and juicy, but could have used a bunch more seasoning. This place is pretentious but lacking the chops to back it up.
(1)
Buddy F.

Ate all over New Orleans this weekend. Had great food everywhere. Sobou for happy hour. The ice cream ceviche thing was really different and really good. The shrimp skewer things were really good too. And the alligator corn dogs were my favorite. Had the bread pudding --- I am a fan of bread pudding in general. Had it at 5 places on this trip. Enjoyed 3 of them --- this one, commanders palace, and mister B's bistro. Didn't like palace cafe or Patois king cake bread pudding. Overall, I really enjoyed Sobou. Will definitely be back. Would give it a 4 1/2 for the things I had.
(4)
Brian O.

We had a nice dining experience in New Orlean's French Quarter tonight. Service was very good. Our meals consisted on a variety of small plates which we shared. All of our choices were very good. We shared a apple/pear salad and a two stonefruit salad (peach and cherrries), which included brie cheese. We also shared alligator sausage, an oyster taco, pickled okra, boudin, and gumbo.
(4)
Holden C.

The food was good but the customer service really puts SoBou over the top. From the answering of the phone for a reservation to checking up during the meal, this restaurant defines Southern hospitality. We came in dressed down after a conference and they treated us like royalty. Very impressive - they could give lessons to other restaurants.
(5)
Tim S.

A friend who goes to MSY many many times recommended this place as a "must go to" when visiting the quarter. All she did was talk about how good SoBou is and it is one of the best restaurants in town. We tried the place for dinner on a Saturday night with a 7pm reservation. Loved the funky decor. Very hip, modern! I was impressed with the dinner selections, A wide variety of choices and a wide variety of prices and quantities of food from burgers to small Bites. I loved the pork cracklins, and the pinchos and the bisque soup..the fois gras burger rocked! The dishes I sampled merited 4 to 5 stars. Then why the 3 star rating? The service! Slow slow slow in everything. We waited for menus. we waited for cocktails, we waited for bread. I had to ask twice for new silverware because mine was dirty. What topped it off was that the not a single plate was cleared off the table by the time our desert arrived. What the hell? Dosent this place have bus persons? Three hours for dinner! No wonder there is a wait for a table! All the hype in the world and delicious food can't make up for the fact that the service here was sub par....I've had better service at Dennys!
(3)
Keia B.

The ambiance us very nice & I like the custom made drink menu, only thing is that it takes sometime for the drink to actually come out (guess bc it's customized?) food is pretty "okay" but as mentioned the decor is very nice which creates an even nicer ambiance.
(3)
Heather R.

Best meal I had in New Orleans. Everything was fresh and perfect smaller portions... The pineapple shrimp skewers were delish!!! And the margaritas were some of the best I've had. Yum. It was quite busy when I went on a Saturday, but added to the lively atmosphere.
(5)
Eric T.

We ordered the Cracked Olives, which were a perfect pairing to our drinks (I ordered the Sazarec). The Yellowfin Tuna Cones were amazing! The avocado ice cream was refreshing. If you wanted to try the Grilled Alligator Sausage as a novelty item, the okras complimented the alligator sausage really well. The Butternut Squash Beignets were ok, not too sweet, not too plain. Shrimp and Tasso Pinchos was highlighted by the giant pineapple in the middle of the plate. The Smokey Baby Back Ribs literally fell off the bone. AMAZING. This was coupled with the ghost pepper cotton candy which complimented the meat really well. The restaurant was a pleasant surprise. Overall, very satisfied and excited about the experience at SoBou. This restaurant is highly recommended as part of anyone's New Orleans dining adventure.
(5)
Stephen L.

I'm a local that frequents restaurants multiple times a week. Living in New Orleans, there's a plethora of restaurants to choose from. And this is one of the worst experiences I've had. Food was ok, fries were over salty, lunch took 1.5 hours. Sat for roughy 30 minutes before I was served. There where only 5 other tables, so restaurant was only about 20% of capacity. When everyone's drink was totally empty, asking the hostess for refills was too burdensome. With a rude comment of "they are coming".... Personally there are way too many restaurants in New Orleans to waste my time on one like this.
(2)
Danny W.

What a beautiful restaurant. I visited on a hot summer afternoon and SoBou provided a comfortable retreat. I had the SoBou burger and the fries. With the fries you get to choose a dipping sauce and chose the pimento cheese sauce. Both were very good. The burger was a little on the small size but my hunger was satisfied. I noticed another customer get the cheese plate and it looked spectacular. Nice presentation. It made me want to go back and get that next time.
(4)
M. N.

Loved this place, especially as a break from other French Quarter predictability. Sobou staff were super friendly, nice, and informative. The food was great, reasonably priced for the experience and compared to other restaurants in the area, the butternut beignets were delicious, as was the fried chicken, wow. Loved the decor, it adds a nice touch, and believe it not after a day of wandering around NOLA, using a nice bathroom inside of a welcoming modern restaurant felt great. When we go back to NOLA we will visit SoBou for sure.
(5)
Mark L.

Wayyyyyyyy too much salt and pepper!!!!! I couldn't stop coughing and sneezing! Never coming back again! The price isn't too bad, but the portions are really small. Which isn't a bad thing since the taste wasn't good anyways. The atmosphere is nice though.
(2)
Brett C.

We only came here for a cocktail or 2 but I really wish we would of had time to eat. The cocktails were great!! The bar tender/mixologist was very helpful and fun to watch. They can make ANY drink or flavor you are in the mood for.
(4)
Stephanie N.

Fabulous food and unique atmosphere. The food is mouth watering and adventurous! I would recommend the Cajun fondue with cracklin duck.
(4)
Paul O.

Commanders Palace has long been the dominant name in NOLA restaurants, so the opening of a new outpost of theirs - this one in the W French Quarter Hotel - will always cause a stir. Chef Juan Carlos Gonzales has come up with a menu that is excitingly affordable, and casual diners will be rewarded for venturing in. Oyster tacos, foie gras burgers and Cuban sandwiches are all presented in original ways, and the prices mean you can delve deep into the menu. Couple this with the fantastic drinks menu being headed up by bartending bombshell Abigail Gullo and an impressive new interior and you're left with almost no reasons not to check in here.
(4)
Em C.

Since the owners are the same, I thought this was going to be like Commander's but in a trendier atmosphere (the W). Decided to try it out for martini lunch. Our server was good, and the beer nuts were delicious. Our entrees were so-so, and the toast on my salad was cold and soggy (ew.) The biggest issue was that we came for martini lunch looking for dirty martinis and they were OUT OF OLIVES. Seems like it is a fancy enough place to send someone out to buy or borrow some, but I guess not. Definitely not up to the same standard as Commander's and overall the experience was pretty disappointing.
(2)
Douglas A.

My friends and I ate here for Sunday brunch the night after we ate at their other restaurant, Commander's Palace. I read many reviews before I left on my trip and was glad I didn't let any of the less enthusiastic comments deter me. The food was delicious, the service attentive, and the portion sizes very large for a place that represented "small plates". The foie gras biegnets had five large ones on the plate. The fried oyster/pork belly do-it-yourself tacos was enough for three people. I would recommend this restaurant, and already have, to anyone visiting New Orleans.
(5)
Jyll F.

A little disappointed. I expected more just by reputation; guess you never know.
(2)
Kurt S.

Cool place. Surf & turf for two - aka build your own tacos - was outstanding. The crispy fried oysters were some of the best I've ever had. Very reasonable prices. Really friendly and attentive wait staff too.
(5)
Jordan L.

Came here my first day of work at a new job with my coworkers. We tried a bunch of everything: Yellowfin Tuna Cones (so awesome), Butternut Squash Beignets with Duck debris, Shrimp and Tasso Pinchos (LOVE the pineapple) and a cheese plate. All we great. For my meal I had the Chargrilled Shrimp Salad but with chicken instead of shrimp. It didn't have enough dressing but the waitress gladly brought me more. Everything was delicious and the perfect amount due to the fact that we were sharing. While eating I glanced at their cocktail menu and can't wait to go back for cocktails - or 'Happier Hour' that just started - $3-$6 food and drink items from 3-6 pm everyday! Some of the tables have beer taps that you pay for with a card and the restaurant has wine tasting machines where you pay a certain amount for a certain quantity (like W.I.N.O).
(5)
John G.

Very good, but not great and some hit-and-miss, food in cutting edge decor. I absolutely loved my fois gras hamburger but the salad and the dessert were mediocre. I would have given 3-4 stars if I weren't extremely annoyed by the nickle-and-dime or a-dollar-here-a-dollar-there philosophy that the place seems to follow. The hamburger ended up being several dollars more expensive than what is posed on the store front. Even worse, I was recommended a special (which happened to be the previously mentioned mediocre crab salad) that was something like $15 when all other salads and appetizers on the menu are around $7-8. This instantly converted the seemingly friendly service into downright phony so I left pretty disappointed. The irony is that I don't really mind spending whatever $ on a really good meal. It's just that a standout $15 salad made me check all other prices and discovered the discrepancy with what is posted in the front. I didn't complain because it seemed pointless and I was enjoying a pretty nice day in New Orleans.
(2)
Mike N.

Great ambiance and very clean. Drinks and food delicious. Location is close to everything. Will definitely come back next time in NOLA!
(5)
John S.

Awesome decor, IPA on tap, and delicious food. As mentioned by everyone, the Foie Grae burger was fantastic (5 stars), the Mac & Cheese was great (4 stars), and the Conch fritters were good(3 stars). Ordered the Pork Rinds which were good, but the waitress didn't mention that they came with the burger, but they were inexpensive either way so no discounted stars, however if you just want a taste of the pork rinds, it's good to know.
(4)
Arnold L.

Ate here for dinner on a Tuesday. Ambience is good, a little modern, quiet and my wife liked the infinity bottle background on the wall. I only ate appetizers, so I can't review the entrees, but here's my take on a couple items: I ate gumbo at three restaurants in NO...SoBou's was a little too aggressively spiced, a little thick and not to my taste. The potato salad on top was a nice touch though. Never had that before. The cracklings were good and cheap, I would have preferred a little more spice, but they were nice and simple. Good porky taste. I wanted the cracked olives, but they were out (7pm, Tuesday) so I told to try the yellowfin cones instead. Interesting...but ice cream in an appetizer didn't work for me. The taste was good though. Good tuna/salsa flavor at the bottom of the cone. Finished with the butternut squash beignets and some alligator sausage. Both were good. I did enjoy the richness of the foie gras on the beignets. Sweet, salty and not greasy. Very nice, definitely my favorite item. Drinks were strong and tasted good. This was the only "nice" restaurant that used a large chunk of ice instead of chunks of little stuff. I preferred that. Overall, a good experience, but but enough to make it a "must come again" experience. The rating is a little high, but I can't ding them if I didn't eat from the main courses. Wouldn't be fair.
(4)
Lori T.

Because every once in a while I like to pretend like I'm a baller, you know a shot caller, I hit up Commander's Palace for lunch and SoBou for dinner. I wanted to see if there was a family resemblance. I'm a huge fan of Commander's, mostly because I feel they offer the most impeccable service in New Orleans, I was happy to find that SoBou honors this tradition as well. The service was fantastic. The staff is kind and knowledgeable and seem to genuinely like their jobs. The cocktails were inventive (but not off the chart weird containing ingredients you have to inquire about) and delicious. We sampled a variety of the menu, sticking to seafood items and we were exceptionally pleased with our choices. Especially dessert - chocolate indulgence achieved. The ambiance is much more laid back than that of the other Brennan's restaurants and both my man and I agreed we preferred this to the stuffiness that can accompany the other locations. I will definitely be returning as I have seriously been fantasizing about the Blue Crab mousse in a jar.
(5)
Mya M.

Very nice service. But the food is ... just so so....The tuna cones are yummy. 8 dollars for 2. Pricy for two mini cones
(3)
Carol M.

SoBou... My friends tried it and said EHHH...I wanted to give it a shot for my B-day dinner tonight. First: Weds night and the place was near empty. Service: Awful, we got our cocktails not before Apps, but just a min before our Entree, and the waitress just ignored us throughout except when it got close to pay the bill. FOOD: Way too expensive for what you get, yes the lite apps were tasty, our entrees Beef/Fish...way too salty. I don't know if the cook had a horrible hang-over and threw up on my plate and called it Mashed Potatoes, as thats what it tasted like...GROSS! VERY DISAPPOINTED, WON"T GO BACK EVER!!!!
(1)
Ryan F.

The last two times that I've een in New Orleans, I've been wanting to check this location out. A former co-worker told me about it from their experience with having worked for Commander's Palace. I'm really glad that we were able to make the stop in here last night. The restaurant is gorgeous. There's something sublime and calming about muted light, and the fact that the walls are covered in forsted glasses and half bottles that glow warm with light from a back light. There's an aesthetic created at the bar as well with inset bar lights with a frosted cover that glows in the same way... I really loved it. The bar was perfect for us. Out with a new friend, the back bar had a great selection of spirits, the bartenders were incredibly helpful in making selections, and the fresh atmosphere from the garnish trays and hand-cut ice block was a dying art form. For someone in the industry, and from the perspective of ability, knowledge, presence, and all-sround welcoming nature, Chris was top-notch. My girlfriend has some dietary restrictions and Chris was so kind to check and assure us on several selections. On top of that, his creativity in designing a new cocktail for her on a few desires such as a gin old fashiioned, light on the sweet, was perfect. The bitters chosen complimented the gin perfectly, the hand cut cube fit beautifully, and most importantly, the taste and balance was spot on. The bitters that were used are not the easiest to work with effectively, and to do so, to me, shows ability in his craft. Bravo to you Chris! Your cordiality, assistance, and pressence are tops in the French Quarter for me. We'll be back for sure. Dessert was phenomenal A flourless cake with chicory cafe au lait!? This is a dessert that I was truly inspired by. To have the proper textures, that nice hint of toffee flavor, the coffee & pralines... yeah, it was awesome. Finally, the added surprise of pork skin cracklings and beer nuts was spot on. Its funny how a simple thing like a perfect pork skin can take you back to your childhood. This was a great experience- thanks to Chris, the kitchen, and everyone else involved. I would recommend this location to anyone looking for something in French Quarter that would be memorable for years to come.
(5)
Chelsea C.

My friends and I were staying at the W New Orleans and wanted a quick bit before going out. SoBou is practically connected to the W so we chose to eat there. We were told to wait 20-25 mins even though there was plenty of open seats but because we stayed at the hotel they were gonna try and seat us sooner. We went to the bar to get drinks while we waited. I ordered a margarita on the rocks and it was one of the best I've ever had. Once we sat down, the server brought menus but didn't ask if we needed anything and didn't come back for awhile. I'm not sure if they were understaffed that night (it was St Paddys Day). I ordered the Crispy Oyster Taco, which was delicious. Overall, I would come back again but would sit at the bar instead.
(3)
Yelp's King Of Alexandria L.

Came here on a Tuesday night at 9pm. I was seated immediately. The ambiance is beautiful, the services was superb. BUT THE FOOD...too expensive for what you get. I got the redfish meal...which was about the size of my fist. The taste and flavor was flawless, but I paid $27.00 for a fish that was gone in 2 minutes. I ordered the boudin balls (2 come for $4) and the mac and cheese for $6. The mac and cheese was excellent and nice portion in the small bowl. A friend got the shrimp meal, which was $20 and came with maybe 4 big shrimp, which was gone in 2 minutes. The chocolate bar desert was basically 2 ice-cream filled snicker bars the size of my finger for $10 freaking dollars!Overall, nice atmosphere, GREAT service, but the portions are TOO small for the amount they expect you to pay. You will ABSOLUTELY leave hungry! Unless you ordered 3 extra sides and other things.
(2)
Brenda S.

Minimalist in dÃ©cor and menu. Our table had fried chicken, SoBou burger, mac n cheese, fries, and apple & pear salad with shrimp. Don't be fooled by the homey sounding offerings, because the servings are smaller than average; however, the food was delicious. While we enjoyed our food, I do wish SoBou offered more variety. On the night we dined, the majority of entrees involved duck or fois gras, which are not our favorites.
(3)
C L.

Really yummy! 25Â¢ cocktails rule. Get there early or the service gets really slow.
(4)
Jessica C.

Swanky little place. Dont really have too many "creole/cajun" dishes on the menu but they do have fun drink options. Good choice if you are looking for a nice date spot.
(4)
C K.

The wait was very long and the portions were small but the food was very tasty. I ordered one of the 'bigger' bites (crispy chicken on the bone), and was still hungry afterwards. That being said, it was some tasty chicken. The meat was tender and moist, and the tangy sauce had a good subtle kick.
(4)
Missy Q.

My mom and I visited SoBou this afternoon for lunch and we were both disappointed. Maybe we came on an off day, but echoing other reviews, the service was not great and neither was the food. We both had the chicken and mushroom gumbo, which I actually didn't like very much. My mom said she thought it was OK but despite the fact that it was chicken, it was clearly beef stock which gave her an upset stomach because she doesn't eat beef. I got the crispy oyster poboy which was just OK. The oyster part itself was delicious and light, but the pickled vegetables were wet which left the bread soggy, and the bread itself was incredibly bland. My mom had the ginger chicken salad which was downright gross--the chicken was unseasoned and the greens were not fresh. We were both disappointed with our meals and she barely ate hers, and the waitress didn't even ask if anything was wrong. She was not attentive. This was our first meal of this vacation to NOLA (though we've both been here before) and we were expecting something a little more delicious! The decor was quite and quirky.
(2)
Carolyn J.

Avocado ice cream tuna tartare cones...order two orders as you will love this one bite appetizer flavor combo so much you will not want to share. Drinks were lovely, scene was happening, I would absoutely make this my after work bar if I lived in NOLA, the outdoor lounge patio looked cool, we didn't take advantage though, next time!
(5)
MF L.

While I miss Bacco terribly, SoBou makes up for that loss somewhat. We are huge, and I mean HUGE, fans of Puerto Rican cooking and the fact that the chef is Puerto Rican shows. Everything is seasoned to perfection. I love the portion sizes of all the dishes. The duck debris beignets needed just a but more duck tho, I love duck! The only glaring omission at SoBou was that our server was having an off night and our drink orders kept getting mixed up and he would forget to put in our order, so kept coming back to ask what it was...it was comical.
(4)
Paul M.

Just did So Bou, this afternoon for lunch, with some reservations reading earlier reviews on this site, especially regarding service & size of small plates, but we gave it a shot. Perhaps, a few months ago they may have had issues , but from my experience today, they have obviously been resolved. The bar is amazing, Bartender Abigail is truly amazing with her mixology wizardry & interpersonal skills. The small plates were adequate even for someone raised in Cajun country. Gumbo (Cochon Du Lait) is quite good, the Oyster Taco was outstanding, the Mac & Cheese was great, (but not even close to being as good as Cowbells, sorry). The Bread Pudding with home made Vanilla Ice cream was perhaps the best dessert I've had in this city. Well worth the trip into the FQ from the burbs My only complaint was the price of the wines, they were a bit outrageous, even for NOLA swank. 20 bucks for 6 oz of French Roderer is a bit much, GTFOOH. Can't wait for the next time the wife & I have a weekday off together to take advantage of the Happier hour & the 25 cent cocktails & the cheap small plates. In terms of great restaurants in the FQ, you have to find the few gems in the heaps of worthless stone & this is one of the gems.
(5)
Jeremy T.

I have only been to NOLA once, so I don't know much about all the local restaurants, but I do know about good food. This place defiantly has that. I had the Froie Gras burger, which blew me away. I would order it every time I go if I had the chance. Small plates, so if you're a big eater, you might need multiple dishes. My suggestion is to order a few different plates and share. Enjoy!
(5)
J B.

Easily the worst breakfast I've had in as long as I can remember. I didn't know it would be possible to find food so under seasoned and bland in New Orleans. If you are looking for a place with beautiful decor to eat overpriced mediocre food, SoBou is a great choice.
(1)
Shane S.

Yikes! The striking decor and good reviews drew me in for lunch. Then: incredibly slow, indifferent service and barely passable food (short rib sandwich and apple/pear salad). Resist the allure of the decor!
(1)
Lily L.

Went ro SoBou twice one for lunch, six days later for dinner. Was surprised that they have the same menu all day long. The restaurant seems more geared toward being a bar than being a restaurant. The menu is very snackish but also very reasonable. There are two entrees planked redfish and steak. The atmosphere is modern and cool. There about 10,000 designer bottles lined up on shelves all over the restaurant. Some clear, some opaque. It is nice but sort of left me cold. I hate that perfect , restaurant design consultant feeling. But it is a very clean, W style hotel restaurant in the FQ. The noise level in the evening was truly deafening , we almost left. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Lovable really. The issue is the food. LUNCH we were excited to have a new place in the FQ. I shared the Beignet with Duck Confit Debris. This plate was fantastic. The little Beignets were perfect and the were tiny strips of salty delicious duck confit. The sauce was divine. We were off tho a great start. The wine list has many good selections . There are some well priced wines but there are some crazy things like FAR NIENTE by the glass for $36.00 not sure how that works once they open the bottle for just one order but it was a curiosity. I had a very good Sancerre for $11.50 a glass. Next my husband ordered Cochon De Lait Gumbo and I had the planked redfish. While my husband like the pork gumbo he did find it salty and the roux thick rather than rich. He said he did not think he would order it again but it was okay. I had the redfish which was okay but actually it was overcooked. I also would never order it again. The beignets and duck debris was seductive and I felt I would like to try dinner there. DINNER Turns out 6 days later my friends wanted to go there and so we did. Same friendly staff, same menu????? in the evening as in the day. We tried to order the Sancerre but they were out. The sommelier came over. He was so kind and knowledgable and helpful. Usually I avoid the "Sommelier Show" But this man was perfect. We ordered the beignets. There were four at dinner ,there had been 5 at lunch. The real problem was that there was no duck at all and the sauce was different. We asked the server and she said oh "we changed it up a little" Huh? The Beignets were still good but it was really a different dish. Chicken confit was just chicken drumstick, not confit at all in basically, soy sauce. We got three in the order ,ate one couldn't give the others away. The pork belly was good, very smoked. The Mac and cheese, had pimento cheese sauce binding it together. Subliminal Cheese Whiz . The cuban sandwich was okay but the bread was not really good. We loved the wine. A muscadet. In the end, we liked the staff, hated the noise and found the food just okay. No regrets going there, but neither three of us will ever go back.
(2)
S B.

Their gumbo is one of the best foods that I've ever ate. The decor is very interesting. The service was great. It's not on Bourbon street but it's not that far of a walk. If I ever make my way back to New Orleans I'll definitely find this place again.
(5)
Kristin K.

This is a great new-ish place in the Quarter, not to be missed. Creative, YUMMY food and fantastic cocktails by Abigail. I wish I lived in NOLA so I could come here more often! This is a place to come and hang out awhile. Have fun!
(5)
Jessica K.

Food was pretty good. Like the atmosphere, but can't say I would go back. Cheese plate was just ok. Best thing was the veal over salad.
(3)
Camilo M.

Good location, validated valet parking, fun ambiance, but the food was average to below average. More like a 2.5, but rounding up to 3 cause I'm in a good mood. ;)
(3)
Gale B.

A frequent diner in many fine eateries in New Orleans I had not eaten here before. Friends from New Orleans had suggested trying it so we met here for dinner over the holidays. I am happy that I will not die having not tasted the delightful crispy oyster taco. It is the best thing I have eaten in 2012 for sure. So good we ordered it twice! We shared small plates and it was an amazing experience. Ti Martin stopped over to say hello and she was fun and gracious! What a special treat. You are a fool if you don't give this place a try. Many fusions of styles and flavors equals tastes that are good but seem forbidden at the same time.
(5)
Cory Emmette S.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with this restaurant. We walked this awesome ambiance and this was just the start. The hostess was very inviting, happy, and professional. The server was professional, had some great conversations, timing with food and drinks were perfect. Manager came by, was very welcoming, professional, and had some laughs. Finally the chef or chefs that night cooked everything to perfection! A must go to every time I'm in New Orleans!
(5)
Melissa B.

LOVED this spot. So unexpected and the decor was impressive! It was such a cool experience and reminded me of hip and trendy spots in Los Angeles and NYC. I'd fight parking for those kinds of experiences :) To top it off...the food was delish! We ordered the SoBou burger and crispy chicken on the bone. I had the burger and even though it was extremely juicy and cooked to perfection....I secretly wish I'd ordered the chicken on the bone. Three or four tiny little chickens that tasted like Heaven! I typical avoid chicken on menus because...chicken is chicken, right? Well, I promise you...next time I'm there, I will certainly have the chicken cause it ain't just chicken! Did I mention how reasonably priced SoBou is?? When you walk in you anticipate a hefty check but this is truly a gourmet experience at great prices. The plates may be small but they're filling and fairly priced. This spot is certainly a gem in the Quarters and I can't wait to get back there ASAP.
(4)
Maru T.

Great food, atrociously bad service! I would give the food 5 stars and the service 0 stars if possible. I was there on a mid-week evening in a party of 5 and the service was bad from the moment we walked in the door. We had reservations and were a few minutes early, yet despite the restaurant not being completely full we weren't seated until 30 minutes after our reservation time. Service went downhill from ther.e Drink service was slow. Appetizers weren't out for at least an hour. We were at the restaurant over 3 hours by the time we paid and left. The only credit I can give them is that at one point they realized that they were being quite slow and sent over a round of shots for the table. While I appreciate them recognizing the problem, this was a business dinner and shots really weren't appropriate - everyone was drinking wine. I won't bother listing everything that we ate but not a single dish missed. If they can get the service worked out - or you don't mind a 3 hour dinner - it is worth visiting.
(3)
KAREN B.

We came by for dinner based on Yelp reviews and were very pleased. I called 30 minutes in advance. Although they were booked, they were able to squeeze in a party of three. Great atmosphere, menu selection, service, and prices. We had the grilled shrimp salad, rib sandwich, strawberry salad, draft beer, champagne and a complimentary round of hurricane shooters. Everything was delicious! Perfect ending to our amazing Louisiana trip.
(5)
Stephanie I.

Our dinner at Sobou was fantastic to say the least. The ambiance was superb and food even better. I would highly recommend this place to anyone trying to experience a unique dining atmosphere in an area notorious for tourist traps.
(4)
Stinky F.

I'm giving SoBou 4 stars because I really enjoyed the food I had for lunch. I had an oyster taco and boudin balls. The boudin balls stole the show, they very tasty. They were close to being on the salty side, but for me, it was perfect. The oyster taco was pretty good as well. What you think are green peppers on top are actually jalapeno peppers, so it had a surprising kick, which I enjoyed. The only gripe I have about the taco is that the oysters weren't the star in the dish. There were too many ingredientes on the taco for the oyster flavor to really come out. I think if it had more oysters, it would have been amazing. Overall, I recommend the place for a tasty lunch.
(4)
Dr. S.

I visited this place a year ago and can still taste the goodness. Oyster taco - mind you, this was my first time ever trying oysters - was one of the greatest concoctions I've ever had. So unique and flavorful. Ditto for the tuna cones. If someone had asked me before to try ice cream with yellowfin, I'd think they were insane. But this was two bites of heaven. The drinks here are also great. My advice, if you've got a free afternoon, eat at the bar and sample the appetizers. Then go check out the gorgeous decor out back in the adjacent hotel courtyard. Staff is also friendly and courteous. Bliss in the Bayou!
(5)
Doug W.

Great, modern restaurant. We had a terrific brunch. Beignets were excellent. The 'biscuit and the egg' was also very tasty. The only thing that wasn't great was the coffee; it was bitter. The place wasn't very crowded. I would like to try it for dinner.
(5)
Alex D.

Don't be fooled by the fancy decor. I ordered the surf and turf - which was terrible. The shrimp/pineapple dish was mediocre, but over-priced/small. The drinks were pretty good.
(1)
Jeff C.

This was awesome. I didn't have a bad course. We ate in the bar at the community table. Ate only from the small plate menu and shared. Had the tuna cones, fried crab taco, sweet potato/foie gras beignets, gumbo, shrimp, and bread pudding. The cocktails were really really top notch although I had Rose with dinner.
(5)
Steve S.

Excellent food and service. Had the heirloom tomato salad and pork bun and both were delicious.
(5)
Tara M.

I was extremely disappointed in this place. I'm from richmond Virginia and found this restaurant via yelp. It had great reviews and had .25 martinis, how could you go wrong? We went in for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. We were one of 4 tables probably. We came in during restaurant week, we thought we totally lucked out! An appetizer and entree for $20. I ordered the crab bisque and the watermelon caprese salad; it was pretty good! Good flavor, nice seasoning. My boyfriend ordered a cup of the crab bisque. Our server let us know that the cup was rather small, and asked if he'd like a bowl, so obviously, sure why not. After our sever being extremely inattentive, and somewhat rude, we asked for our check. My boyfriend was charged $16 for a bowl of soup. (2 cups) it was pretty clear that the server was solely trying to up his check cost. We really wanted to check out commanders palace! But, after this experience, we won't be visiting another establishment. Try another local restaurant!
(2)
Lily A.

Bottom Line: This is a "You have to try this place" I happened upon this place on accident. My friends and I were looking for a place last minute and the hostess was awesome enough to get us in! First they have tables with taps on them. Looked like a lot of fun to sit and pour your own, we weren't able to get one but we'll definitely be going back to try them out. The food: Make sure you start off with the cracklin's. Think large fresh pork rinds. Delicious way to start off the meal. We also ordered the oyster taco and shrimp & tasso pinchos. The taco as ok. Something just tasted off. If they had put in some fish or some chicken I'm sure I would have loved it instead I won't be ordering it again. However the shrimp and tasso pinchos were something I will get every time I go. It's sausage and shrimp on a skewer over a grilled pineapple. I mean delicious in every way. It only came with three and if it was a meal I would be ordering it. For dinner we split the mac and cheese and the steak with an herb butter (I can't remember the actual name). Anyways. Both were something you should order on your next outing there. They were flavorful, cooked perfectly and plenty filling even with sharing with another person. Our friends ordered the boudin balls, roasted veggies, yellowfin tuna cones, apples and pear salad with chicken and cocktails. And each one loved everything they ate. Enjoy!
(4)
Kippy D.

Beautiful setting, lighting and service. Salt fries, salt lamb, salt boudin, salt sautÃ©ed greens, salt black-eyed peas and corn, salt...who in the world is cooking this, and are they not tasting samples of the dishes? My lips were burning by the end of the meal. I am not well versed in restaurant etiquette, should I have said something to the server about the overwhelming salted food? I did ask her to send someone in to tidy up the restroom, the bathroom was almost as bad as the Camillia Grill in the FQ. Disappointed that the food was over salted, the space itself is lovely.
(3)
Michelle B.

Husband and I went here for lunch and really enjoyed this place. The interior is pretty trendy, but not off putting. It's actually a fairly large space, with three dining areas, including the bar. There's room for large parties as well as many smaller tables scattered throughout. Our server was really great - he reminded us of their 25 cent martinis during lunch, gave us some really good recommendations on food, and even gave us fun little necklaces with a bell on them that the restaurant had for the holidays (we were there prior to Christmas). Everything I tried was good to great. The oyster taco was probably the low point for me and even that was still pretty good; the tortilla was a little too griddled-tasting for me, but the oysters were nicely done. The shrimp and tasso pinchos was really good - grilled shrimp on skewers that were stuck into a grilled pineapple steak with an amazing sauce. Funnily enough, the roasted veg that I got as a side was actually my favorite - incredibly fresh tasting, dressed simply, and cooked to perfection. I was so happy with them. My husband enjoyed his alligator sausage and mac and cheese. For the quality of the food and service, the prices were exactly what I expected. This was my favorite meal while in NOLA!
(4)
Colin C.

CC: gorgeous room & adventurous small bites. Not cheap but you can economize (e.g. $26 pork+oyster+tortilla family plate is good value). CWC: singing bartenders put you in the holiday spirit!
(5)
Konrad K.

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(5)
Zestlife V.

It is not as good as the hype. Lunch and breakfast here as it is attached to the hotel we are staying at. Breakfast is average and not so different from the lunch menu. Service is very slow. Not just us, but tables around us were also frustrated. We waited 15 min for water, on 90 plus hot and humid day. And they were not packed. The waitress (not sure of her name, red streaks in her hair) was reminded by her manager that she will be with us soon. And 20 minutes later we have water. She tried to cover up saying I did not know that you were my table!! As you can imagine service was non existent for the rest of the meal. We expected better for the prices!! Breakfast - ordered off the sides, nothing else was appealing. I asked for scrambled eggs and i got an omelet. Go figure. Lunch was okay. Both service and quality of food was better.
(2)
April A.

SoBou was a lot of fun, great small tasting plates. We had no problems getting a table but it was early, seemed to fill up quickly so reservations are recommended. They have a really nice bar too so it would be a great place to hang out in the French Quarter.
(4)
Laura H.

I was personally contacted by the manager of this place, offered a sincere apology and invited to return as their guest if i were in N.O again. For me I would now try this place again, customer service is so important and this place obviously feels they are better than what I experienced. An admirable quality and thus deserving of a second chance.
(2)
Thomas C.

Wife loved it. Wants to go back. Foie gras burger - excellent. The foie gras float - weird. Glad I tried it, but strange. Little decorative bottles - fun for the mildly OCD to spot the minimal # of repeats.
(5)
Tyler H.

We were visiting New Orleans and I used yelp to find a place to eat with my family. This place was amongst the first results in my location. We were seated promptly. The place has a very clean and had an open setting with unique decor which made for a beautiful atmosphere. The place was about 1/2 full. However, after we were seated we were ignored for about 15-20 minutes and had to request to order and get waters and drinks. The waitress we waved down told us that our waiter, Sam, was busy. This to me isn't an acceptable excuse, however she was very apologetic and suprised us with complimentary beignets and ice creams. This along with the pork skins and fries appetizers we ordered came out quick. These were good but nothing special. We were also told the kitchen was backed up which is hard to believe based on how little people were in the restaurant. Even though they said this the wait for our food wasnt very long, maybe 20-25 minutes. Our main dishes were the two family style dishes on the menu, the surf and turf and the chicken. The fried chicken had a sort of asian style seasoning (sweet and salty) and was very tender and tasty. It was a little salty for my taste though. The surf and turf was a little more turf than surf. There was much more pig than oysters on the plate. This was a shame because the oysters were delicious. The pork reminded me of the hawaiiian dish kahlua pork. Overall besides being ignored in the beginning of our dining experience, our new waitress was very apologetic, friendly and attentive. The restaurant seems to be understaffed, but the food is unique and tasty.
(3)
Greg B.

When we were here a couple years ago, this was an Italian restaurant next to the W and we were lucky enough to sit next to Spike Lee. Now this is more of a beautifully designed nouveau southern restaurant with good drinks and interesting menu items. The duck confit was excellent, except for the unnecessary sweet sauce, and the cochon de lait gumbo was divine. Our waitress was the sweetest, but the bartenders were rough. Don't get me wrong, I love snarky bartenders when they are good, and these were very good bartenders. In particular, the tough lady with the tattoos made amazing drinks. Ok, I did my research and the bartender lady is Abigail Deirdre Gullo. She is the 'head bar chef' and the person you want making your drinks. Her passion for making good cocktails rivals my passion for drinking good cocktails.
(4)
Andrew R.

Great food, great decor. Very modem and fresh. I had the conch fritters for an appetizer and it was great. The yellowfin tuna, which was my entree was phenomenal and cooked to perfection.
(5)
Libby R.

Before heading down to New Orleans i of course did my research--Sobou popped up on a 'where to drink' list. So when my partner in crime and I were walking through the quarter, tired and parched, we decided to saddle up to the bar. We ordered a couple cocktails and a cheese plate. The cheese plate came with these interesting spicy crackers, that although tasty, didn't really match well the cheese I thought. The decor was pretty neat, something very different for the area I imagine, but I wasn't overly impressed with the drinks or cheese. Service was really great though, and didn't try any of the entrees so can't comment on that. As a tourist, there are too many good places to go some place that is just alright!
(3)
Danielle G.

I came to review the bar at SoBou and after reading some reviews I'm kicking myself for not eating dinner here while I was in town! Ah, well back to the subject at hand. What I do best: enjoying finely crafted cocktails and reliving the experience by yelping about it later. This place is a unique addition to the french quarter scene. Most of the bars I frequented have that old fashioned feel that is so pervasive in New Orleans (and in no way is that a bad thing), but this place has an upscale, contemporary ambiance that I would expect to find back home in southern California. The decor was inventive and artistic - a fun setting for imbibing at one's leisure. The bartenders here really know their mixology. Talented and entertaining, I would definitely recommend paying them a visit if you're in town.
(5)
Chivonne H.

This place is awesome. I came here for lunch on my birthday a couple of weeks ago with a friend. We split the shrimp salad, had the ahi "ice cream" cones, and the gumbo . For lunch they have a few 25 cent drinks (which are regular strength). We had a couple of Pink Elephants on Parade. The decor is fantastic and the waitress was very nice and helpful. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in town.
(5)
Sarah M.

Holy mackerel I love this place. My boyfriend and I went during seafood restaurant week, and we were not disappointed at all. The cocktails were incredible, the food was even better (if that's possible), and they have a great vibe in there. They've got two areas going on here, both of which work great with the other. They have a nice dining area (which we had reservations for.. but I guess it got put down for the next week... meh, shit happens), and the bar area (which is where they sat us, and it's got a great vibe so we and looked great so we didn't care). In the bar area, they have some tables with beer taps, and in different corners, the wine by the glass self serve cabinets. Can't say I hate it. If you're feeling like a little classier NFL Sunday (which we all do every once in a while.. although cheap beer and great ribs work like a charm anyday too), this would be the place to go to. They've got great snacks and appetizers which come out lightening fast so it's perfect to munch on while you're still browsing their incredible menu. The queso + cracklins.. absolutely divine. With the restaurant week, it was a 3 course meal, with a cocktail. And pretty inexpensive. Their selection for the courses were extensive and included the majority of their regular menu, which some restaurants don't do. The fish and the veal were cooked to perfection. I still have dreams about their redfish. And then there's dessert.. I got the chocolate coma bar, which was just perfect. Not too heavy or big, but just the right thing to hit the spot. A lot of great restaurants nowadays give you either way too much food or a lot of it is really heavy.. or both. And we walk away just stuffed and ridiculously full.. at SoBou that was not the case at all. It was just the right sized portions. Amazing food.. great staff. and incredible cocktails. SoBou, you've won my heart. See you soon.
(5)
Jonah P.

Particularly underwhelming, considering the restaurant's ownership and relatively steep prices. The decor is hip, but between the beer drafts in the middle of the table and the overwhelming volume of noise in the space, table conversation is a strain. One look at the menu and you become hard pressed to find a unifying theme (and, no, it's not "New Orleans"). The tuna cones, which our waitress pushed hard from the start, were fair, but felt completely out of place in a restaurant like this, and drastically overpriced for 2 individual single-bites. The shrimp dishes were borderline offensive (think Red Lobster quality and preparation). The meal's saving grace was the fried chicken. Adding insult to injury, drinks were poorly prepared. In a city that prides itself on great dining, this is one restaurant to skip.
(2)
Jean-Paul V.

Here's the thing. I dislike giving anyone one star, but I feel like SoBou earned it. I made a reservation online yesterday for a late-ish lunch today no problem as I had read online about 25 cent weekday lunchtime cocktails sobounola.com/upcoming-eâ€¦ . However I somehow glossed over the martini specification, nor did my server inform us that the cocktails (notice the pluralization) were limited to martinis only. So away we ordered, only it went more like this: Me: "Do you guys have 25 cent cocktails right now?" Server: "Yes." Me: "I'll have a Sazerac." Server proceeds to produce said Sazerac as well as the other drinks we had with our meal, filling our orders no problem, BUT never once uttering what amounted to $50 in cocktails wouldn't be costing $1.25 I expected to pay. Shame on me? Maybe. Shame on him? Yes. Shouldn't he have offered as soon as I ordered the first round per the flow of conversation ". . . and here on the menu is where the 25 cent cocktail list is; it's limited to martinis." Maybe then the header should read 25 cent martinis (as opposed to cocktails)? Unless SoBou is intentionally doing what I'll go ahead and call a bait and switch. Here's the kicker: when we get the bill, and I read it and ask the server over to explain it, his solitary response is "I can understand why you might think the bill higher than expected." You can!? Whatever, dude. I stopped right there. I didn't ask for them to comp anything. And they didn't offer. I paid the bill with a decent tip and left. After all I had ordered and consumed what was brought to me, but it should be well noted WE WERE MISLED. Maybe a $50 tab is no big deal to some, but when you're expecting to pay a buck twenty-five and the behavior of the server is likened to someone who knew the whole time our expectations MIGHT be otherwise? F these guys. APART FROM THE MISNOMER of cocktail v. martini, our food was good and presented nicely (though the knife has a little weight to it, seriously it weighed weirdly, clanging on the table). ALSO, the decor is nice but tries too hard like a second date that probably shouldn't happen. Speaking of which, we won't be returning for a second chance; as far as I'm concerned, they had their window of opportunity and promptly let it slide.
(1)
Jin Q.

First star out is the table is dirty, and sticky, sorry, I can't stand it Second star out is the service, food is amazing, but dont expect any service if you dont order any drinks what else? Foie Gras Burger is good, Oyster Taco is a must, not a Alligator fan so we skipped it Price is ok, consider the location
(3)
Mark B.

Stopped in after reading the NYT's writeup on the NOLA cocktail scene: nytimes.com/2012/08/01/dâ€¦ Was happy to see Abigail Gullo (pictured in the NYT writeup) behind the bar, being chatted up by a foursome of hipsters who were listening to her like she was the cocktail equivalent of a Nobel laureate. We got one $12 Charlie Hustle (with Sazerac) and one $9 Vesper (lemon flavor). Two completely different flavor profiles, but I found my Vesper very refreshing and original. Like a well made cocktail should be, there is no way you can drink two of the same. In NYC a basic martini is $14, so maybe i'm soft, but I really enjoyed SoBou. At lunchtime, they offer some crazy cheap price on drinks (as do way too many places in the Quarter), which combined with the great food options in NOLA, confirms that it way outdoes Vegas as the better sin city.
(4)
Emily V.

Amazing food! Great service! If you go ask for the baby chicken leg. It's not called that but it's delish!
(5)
Victor G.

The first thing you notice when you come in are the bottles everywhere. Not wine bottles, but small bottles you might have seen in science class holding chemicals. My wife were looking for a place to have dinner on our vacation, and after a disappointing meal at Commander's Palace, we were looking for something less stuffy. We checked Yelp and found this place. The menu looked cool and the prices were definitely going to be better than the previous night. Our server was very nice and when we found out she had gone to school in NYC, we had a great time talks with her. We were told that there was a convention in town and they ran out of pork cracklings. Drats! That was one of the reasons we came. Oh well. We started with the Crawfish Bisque and Shrimp & Tasso Pinchos. The bisque was very tasty. The Pinchos were skewers with Tasso and grilled shrimp. Some of the best shrimp I've had, and I don't like shrimp much. These dishes were small, but we that was cool because we got to taste a lot of other things on the menu. Next were the Buttersquash Beignets and Boudin Balls. We thought that they should have called the beignets fritters because beignets are supposed to much lighter. They were still tasty, but suggest passing on to try other items. The Boudin Balls were very good. Our server told us that they made the Boudin Balls from duck liver and rice so we weren't sure if would have liked them. Definitely try them. The texture and flavor are not what you would expect. We got the Mac and Cheese and it was not much different from what you might get at many other places in the area. I think the addition of bacon or cracklings would bring this dish above others. Finally I got the Foie Gras burger. It was one of the most expensive dishes there, but it came with a piece of Foie Gras, Foie Gras mayo, and a root beer float. Very rich and the best thing I had there. Like I mentioned, the dishes are small, but they are good. Being from NYC, I didn't find the prices to be too bad. I actually thought we had stepped into a place in the village and the name should have been SoHo for South of Houston instead of SoBou for South of Bourbon. The environment is casual but not divey. The servers are great and the food is fantastic. It helps that everyone in New Orleans have dinner around 7:30, so getting reservations at 6:00. I was surprised that this place was associated with Commander's Palace since the entire feel and experience is quite the opposite. When we come back, we will make this one of the places we will return to.
(5)
Jennifer S.

Upon check-in at the W French Quarter, I selected the points as my Platinum amenity, but the front desk employee also offered us the free continental breakfast in the restaurant. We were very appreciative and excited to try it the second morning since we woke up too late the first morning. When we arrived at the restaurant at 8am we were the only ones there. We informed them we had a coupon for the free continental breakfast and they seemed bothered that we were there. We sat down anyway and then ordered drinks...which took forever to arrive. The waitress was slow, unprofessional and bothered to help us. After 20 minutes with only drinks, we spoke to someone else who sat at the back of the restaurant and watched it all happen and told them we were leaving and would be happy to pay for the drinks we didn't bother to drink. We ended up going to breakfast down the street and had to spend money that we should not have had to spend since we had a coupon for a free breakfast. This place actually deserves zero stars, but that is not an option!
(1)
Ben C.

I actually went in there by mistake on one of my business trips a few weeks back and ended up going back in 3 times on my 4-day stay! Everything was amazing from the ambiance to the food execution. I was very impressed by Austin at the bar. He makes some killer cocktails and puts an interesting twist on the classics. I also like the fact the the GM Mark was so nice and remembered my group by name the second and third time we came in. Mark my words, this place is definitely a must for travelers and locals!
(5)
Mercedes K.

I recently came her while on vacation, and I'm giving 5 stars because it was the best dinner I had in New Orleans. Not only was the food great, but the drinks were amazing, the ambiance was fabulous, and the service was wonderful. The crispy oyster taco was flat out awesome, although it's definitely small. We also had the foie gras burger, which I highly recommend as it is one of the most interesting items on the menu. It came with a root beer and foie gras "ice cream float", which was a unique take on a savory float. For drinks, I definitely recommend the Georgia O'Keefe. It's a fruity refreshing drink, but it's not sickeningly sweet and is very light and delicious. When compared to the drinks available on Bourbon St., these are simply to die for and much classier. We came on a quieter night, and were well attended by our waitress who brought us surprise "birthday shots" (although it was not anyone's birthday). The bottles and lighting around the area are simple and beautiful. If you're only able to try a few places in New Orleans, I would really encourage you to come here.
(5)
Zoe B.

Favorite new restaurant in New Orleans. Great food, great drinks, good vibes. Such a cool space and the small plates are perfect for sharing. I'd recommend the tuna cones, conch fritters, neutral ground sandwich, any and all cocktails and the oyster tacos. Don't waste your time with the mac and cheese, though.
(5)
Peace Y.

Awesome food. Fish was extremely well prepared and very fresh. Sashimi with avocado mousse in the ice cream cone tasted great and inventive. Even the roasted veggies and lentils that came with the fish were fastastic. The creativity worked well and did not detract from the dishes. Chocolate truffle bites and bread pudding were excellent. Could have eaten lots of those truffle bites.
(5)
Thuy N.

Tuna tartare in waffle cone: Deliciously spicy chopped tuna, mango salsa/relish, a scoop of sweet avocado icecream in a petite waffle cone. This is HEAVEN in a bite. The tuna was fresh, the spiciness tempered by the cool ice cream. DROOOOOOL Butternut squash beignet: This was way more sweet than expected - and quite bready and heavy! Four pieces come in an order, but to be honest, one was just enough. Oyster taco: DELICIOUS, juicy, and absolutely a must. Get two. Mac and cheese: Pasta was slightly mushy. White chocolate and Cherries Jubilee bread pudding: ABSOLUTELY GET THIS. I loved that the top part was slightly crunchy and wish I could've made room for this. YUM! Drink: Moscow Mule with a slight twist - they used lemon instead of lime. I loved having this refreshing drink and it was spot on. True to most folks - the wait was a bit on borderline of ridiculous. We sat immediately sans reservations and totally oogled the decor. But waiting for our drinks took a bit, as well as the food. On the up side our server was friendly and engaging, and we really sat while they were breaking down the restaurant for closing with no one bothering us. Definitely a must upon return.
(4)
Kelly M.

nice location. Quiet Inside in the late evening dinner dining hour. The bar made us great cocktails to start off. We got a few of the snacky thing and small plates then ordered one main plate of fish to share. Favorites - the crawfish salad was amaze balls. Super refreshing but with a little kick from the generous portion of arugula and the dressing which was not over done. The sweet potato beignets were so unique and yummy. My picky hubby even liked these despite his fear of foie gras. As for the fish - the saffron butter glazed fish was phenomenal. Service with some delightful veggies on a hot cast iron. A must try.
(4)
Jamie W.

Cool funky place!! Has a beat of its own. This place offers little plates. There are a couple choices for a main entree but mostly small plates. Great place to go with friends before a show or you can do what I like to do. Eat apps in one place, dinner in another and dessert some place else. Super fun and let's you try a couple different spots in one night.
(4)
Rich W.

So it's always a hit or miss this place its either bad service good food for good service bad food the servers are normally polite but sometimes are under trained and the kitchen staff if you get the a team you get the most wonderful dish your life sometimes they think they're getting creative and they missed the mark the menu changes so your aventure may change I can't give it 5 stars because I didn't enjoy my dinner the last night when I was in New Orleans I'll be back the following week I may try again to give you an update guys
(3)
Phillipa B.

An oasis of calm and sophistication in that part of the French Quarter. Didn't expect to get in because Yelp showed no availability for Saturday night but I'm glad we tried our luck anyway. Imaginative menu, great fish and steak, both cooked to perfection. Delicious cocktails and wonderful desserts. Really attentive and friendly staff. Their bar area looked pretty cool too but we didn't try it ourselves.
(5)
Meghan S.

WOWZA! It's amazing. My friends and I ordered several appetizers and shared. We weren't starving and wanted to try a varity of different options. If you get any appetizer, order the sweet potato beignets. They are absolutely fabulous. They are a must. Another must is the Yellowfin Tuna Cones. They are really inventive. Don't ask about them, just eat them. You won't regret ordering either or both of those appetizers.
(4)
Tina C.

I found this restaurant on my hunt for foie gras. It is banned in California, so my mission was to find some here. Sobou was such a pleasant find. The staff was so attentive. Atmosphere really cool. Plating beautiful, food full of flavor. Prices, for what I got, were reasonable...this place is high end! And at lunch time, 25 cent martinis, how can you beat that!? I ate at Cafe Amelie yesterday, that place had a two hour wait! My experience there was good, tried it, but won't go back. But here, at Sobou, I got right in, had great food and service, and was so happy after (that had nothing to do with the 75 cents worth of delicious martinis I drank). Really good vibe too. The foie gras burger (fancy slider with a thin layer of fried foie gras and egg on it), was honestly the best thing I ate while in New Orleans. And I ate at a lot of amazing places. Every bite was to die for. I was sad when it ended and would of ordered another if I had two stomachs. I wanted to try the sweet potato beignets, but knew I couldn't eat an entire order, my waiter brought me one to try, for free! It was the perfect ending to a great meal. Oddly enough, we had reservations for Commanders Palace the same night, I had no idea Sobou was the little sister to that place, 25 cent weekday lunch time martinis is how I put it together. Commanders Palace was really good, great service, good food, but again, did it once, won't go again. Sobou, I can not wait to go back to and will of course order another heavenly hamburger!
(5)
Sofia L.

This was our last "fancy meal" on our recent trip to NOLA. I took away a sense that the city is just not very successfully inventive with their cuisine. The classic dishes are fine, though I feel I make better versions in my own kitchen. To be fair to Sobou, they tried. Presentation was lovel on the upscale dishes. The real gem here, however, is the monstrous amount of the best pork rinds you've ever had in your life.....for a DOLLAR! We split an order during dinner and took 2 orders to go for drunk munchies later. I posted pics of each dish we tried (and we tried MANY appetizers and small plates) with culinary comments.
(3)
Olga P.

The management team at Sobu reached out to us after our visit asking for additional feedback so they could improve their guests' dining experience in the future. While we did not have a great time at Sobu, their back-end customer service has been stellar and, for that, and for their desire to provide top-notch service to their diners, I tack on more stars.
(3)
Kiki B.

Love the American Cajun/creole cuisine. Great ambiance. Loved the boudin balls. Could have been firmer because the fell apart nevertheless they were quite tasty.
(4)
Sarah O.

Excellent, excellent food and service. I was waiting for friends while attending a conference in NO and they were super late. The waitstaff had no problem with me camping out at the bar for almost two hours. Everything was delicious and I got a lot of compliments from my friends for the restaurant choice. Thanks for leading me here, Yelpers! :)
(5)
Eleonora K.

I stayed at the W hotel for 3 nights so I experienced the most recommended restaurants in the French Quarter. I usually don't like eating at the hotel's restaurant, especially since there are so many amazing places to try in New Orleans. However, SoBou was definitely worth it. The restaurant has a lot of personality, the staff is very professional and personable, fitting the whatever/whenever vibe. Sarah and Jeb were incredible!! The smoked pompano and blackened watermelon was unique and delicious, the Louisiana oyster and caviar mini taco was to die for and the crawfish chowder was perfection! For desert make sure you try the 'pecan pie, not pie' which comes in a jar topped with peanut butter whipped cream ~ definitely not your regular pecan pie !!
(5)
Amanda K.

A modern yet sophisticated ambiance with a great cocktail menu and delicious bites of food! Perfect spot to grab a few cocktails and appetizers before walking to dinner! The yellowish tuna ice cream cones may sound concerning, but it's a truly perfect bite! The fries are a bit too salty, but that roasted okra mayo is to die for! The lighting is low and romantic. Very friendly staff and entertaining bartender.
(5)
Dinah C.

I've had the good fortune to get to travel to NOLA for work. Most of the time, I stay next door to this place at the W French Quarter. This is my go to place for small bites, great cocktails, and watching sports on their TVs. I appreciate the unique combinations of food and my favorites are the Oyster Tacos and yellowfin cones. For a good salad, try the apple salad with some shrimp. Make sure you have a tall boy drink to go with that or two. My only gripe is that their customer service is hit or miss. There have been times when service is slow and I have been comp'd dessert and other times, I wait before anyone acknowledges me. That said, the decor will melt any stress away and every time I have been, it is relatively quiet (except for the occasional annoyance of work travelers at the bar).
(4)
Ariel M.

So this was a huge disappointment. The place was empty except 2 seated tables. Our party of 7 was seated and it took nearly 15 minutes for any staff to acknowledge our presence. After taking our drink order of draft beers & wines (no fancy cocktails...just pours) we continued to have zero service. We asked the bartender if our drink order was placed & he had no idea what we were talking about. He gave us some glasses but told us the table side taps were "out of my wheelhouse". We got up & left at once.
(1)
Elisa H.

I'm sorry but I did not like this place at all. The plating was beautiful and so was the ambiance but that is all. I wanted to like this place but the food was bland and over priced for the small portions. I understand it's a tapas place but if you leave hungry it's not a good sign.
(2)
Thoa B.

When my group and I first arrived, the host wasn't being too polite. We had a long night of Voodoo fest and probably didn't appear to be fancy enough for his liking but we ended up at the bar because apparently the whole restaurant full of empty tables were reserved for people for the next day! (Ok..what?). whatever so the bar we go.. The bartender/server was super polite and made our experience a lot better (forgot her name). My group and I ordered a lot of different appetizers, small bites and the Foie Gras Burger. WOW!! The food was phenomenal! The tuna ice cream was odd but good, boudin balls were the best I've had in New Orleans, and the foie gras burger was my favorite! Everything about it was perfect and I will definitely come back for that even though it's $24 and quite small, it's worth it! It would have been a 5 star experience if we weren't getting the cold shoulder from the host. We weren't dressed fancy at all and were probably some of the younger customers but that shouldn't mean anything. We ate and drank a lot and tipped 20%. Treat everyone the same!
(4)
Sheau Chin W.

Absolutely wonderful. Sobou's menu features an eclectic mix of items, paired in unexpected ways. There is a group of small bites and snacks meant to be shared, and then some "big bites" aka entrees. We ordered 2 snacks, 2 small bites and one entree to share between 2. This was just right. - bluefin tuna cones - ice cream cone with ceviche and tuna at the bottom - MUST get! - pork skin - for $1 might as well - gumbo Du jour which was shrimp and okra - the natural "sliminess" added an interesting texture to the gumbo. I liked it since I love okra but if you don't, this might not be up your alley - pork belly steam bun - pork belly was so tasty and tender. It reminded us of a dish we had in Puerto Rico, and it turns out the chef is Puerto Rican! - foie gras burger - the foie gras-infused ice cream float was unique and rich. Yummy dish though we didn't know it came with pork skin so was pretty sick of pork skin by this point. Total came to $60+ with tip which was reasonable. Great service too and our server was very knowledgeable about all the dishes. We made reservations at 8.15 pm on a Tuesday night in march (turns out reservations weren't necessary since there were several open tables).
(5)
Tara P.

Pecan, pork (cracklin) and peanut butter (whip cream) in a jar a la mode. The best burger I've ever had in my life. Brioche bun, crispy beef, pepper jack and caramelized onions with pickled okra. I added praline bacon shards and Tabasco to offset the whole thing. And...25 cent martinis... Decor is elegant, air conditioned,, but not frigid. An oasis from the humidity. Service is sooo good. Ask for the server Mariah. She is delightful, kind and gracious. SouBou is SoGood.
(5)
Varun B.

I didn't try much here, but what I tried, I liked. First off, their drinks are well made. I had the Big Chief IO and my wife and the Georgia O'Keefe. Both drinks were great. Did mostly small plates. Pork Cracklins for $1...get 'em...duh. Also had the colorado lamb pinchos, which are basically sous-vide lamb hearts. I had never had lamb hearts before, honestly didn't know what to think before I ate them, but they were in fact good. They basically tasted slightly gamier than a lamb chop. Consistency was rightfully a little meatier without as much fat, which I'm guessing is why they chose to sous-vie it, so they can preserve the natural flavors as much as possible. The last thing, which I was actually most impressed by was the Shishito Peppers. They're a really nice bite to have and they're packed with incredible flavor. If it's on the menu, get it, and you won't be disappointed. Had the chocolate coma bar there was well, which I can honestly say will put you in a chocolate coma (ha!...duh). The sea salt caramel sauce with that nice chocolate torte was my perfect combination. Love it.
(4)
Kat G.

More like SoBoooooo! We've been here since 730. It's after 900 and our app plates just left the table - we're averaging 20-25 minutes between courses. Everything I've eaten to this point tastes like candy, except for the "crawfish chowder," which was more like the marriage of crawfish boil and vegetable/bean soup (not bad, but not what was described), and the cracklins (appropriately cracklin-y). I feel like if Katy Perry's concert director were let loose on a menu, it would be similar to SoBou's but with more colors and less pretense. And... bigger? Shared plates are one thing, but there is a lot of miniature food with large price tags up in this piece. Decor is great - modernly warm and rustic - and service is friendly, but the food, wait, and noise level just kill the vibe; bummed it's not worth a repeat visit.
(2)
Russell W.

Do you every crave carnival food but wish it were a little more elegant? If so, you should definitely stop in for happy hour. The alligator corn dogs are tasty and a pretty good deal for $5. The shrimp & tasso pinchos are also quite delicious. You can even get a vertical cone of cracklins for only $1! I was tempted to try the punch (a mix of marischino, creme de violet, and some other bits) but they switched half way through to a rum/dessert wine thing. Protip: even though they aren't on the happy hour menu, the fries are a tasty way to fill up for only $5.
(4)
Joe P.

I was looking for a quiet place to watch a Sunday afternoon football game after a long morning of sightseeing in the French Quarter, and this trendy little spot on Chartres St. did the trick. A perfect respite from the collection of loud, obnoxious sports bars and seedy pubs that seem to take up every corner in this part of town. I grabbed a seat behind the long, modern bar and enjoyed an terrific bowl of seafood gumbo and a small plate of fish tacos. The beer selection was solid, and the bartender polite and attentive. Not sure when I'll be back in New Orleans, but SoBou will be on my list for a full meal on my next visit.
(3)
Ainsley B.

Best place we went to in New Orleans! Went to have a good time and eat good food and our already high expectations were exceeded. Our waitress was incredible. Recommended great food and drinks and really helped us have fun! Even brought out a pitcher of our favorite cocktail in a giant novelty flask!! All of the food (and we tried a lot of it) was incredible. The tuna cones were super interesting. We shared the brisket and it was amazing. Definitely worth a try if you're in Nola!!
(5)
Natalia O.

Kale salad and blackened fish were delicious! Finally something healthy in New Orleans :) after eating so much fried food
(5)
Elsie W.

The interior decor is amazing. So classy and fancy with glass jars on shelves. We went to the bar for happy hour and stayed there for dinner. SoBou = South of Bourbon St Their "happier hour" menu consists of snacks and sips for $3-6, 3-6pm daily. We started off with alligator corn dogs and gumbo. Corn dogs were heavily breaded, not my fave. Then we had the YELLOWFIN TUNA CONES -- a unique set of 2 tiny cones filled with pineapple & coconut tuna tartare and basil & avocado ice cream! Very interesting. If you don't mind spending, get the FOIE GRAS BURGER $24. Pan seared Hudson Valley foie gras, sunny side up yard egg, duck bacon, & foie gras mayo on a caramelized onion brioche bun served with pork cracklin' & a mini Abita root beer and foie gras ice cream float. The ice cream float was my favorite. It comes in a separate glass and didn't taste like foie gras at all, but I loved it! Other dishes that were also good: CRISPY OYSTER TACO $7.5 Pickled mirlitons & jalapenos, spicy satsuma miso on a grilled tortilla CRISPY CHICKEN ON THE BONE $12 Tanglewood Farms chicken confit with Crystal hot sauce sweet soy glaze Our bartenders were nice. Abigail was friendly and extremely knowledgeable about her alcohol. The great thing about NOLA is that if you don't finish your drink at the bar, you can ask for a sippy cup to go. Yes, you can get your half glass of wine to go. Classy.
(4)
Chantal M.

If you love well made cocktails, this place is a must. The bartenders are truly masters of their craft and as such, you will never be subjected to pre-mixed crap. If you are feeling adventurous, try the Death or Glory. If you love sour drinks like I do, try Sunset in the Courtyard and Turn the Beet Around instead of the usual Tom Collins. Caroline is awesome. Just let her know what flavours you like and she will take care of you.
(5)
Tanya L.

An AWESOME MEAL WAS HAD! I loved that this place has small plates which is great for sharing and sampling many items. They also split a large plate so I would have the flash fried chicken confit w/crystal hot sauce guava jelly. I loved all the dishes: crispy boudin balls, yellowfin tuna cones w/ice cream, and especially the sweet potato beignets w/foie gras fondue and BREAD PUDDING. This is a must get in my book if you're a bread pudding lover. The only down side was the freezing cold restaurant but that seemed to not have bothered anyone but my party.
(5)
Jackie S.

Such a mixed bag - we were staying at the hotel so we ate here one night and met in the bar each night for cocktails before going out. First the bar, the wait staff are slower than slow. Seriously do not stop in here for a quick cocktail before going anywhere. The bar staff regularly have their backs to the bar doing "whatever". Sometimes they are chatting unaware of customers, sometimes breaking ice....whatever they are not engaged at all (four nights - same experience). Table service is not much better. Ditto experience on eating there. The service is slow and our server was confused often about who had ordered what. This lack of service is not to be expected at the W. Ok on to food.....the small plates are very small but prices appropriately. You can order a few and leave full. Almost everything we ordered was great....Fois Gras was amazing, Beignets were good - tasty - three per order, The yellowfin tuna cones were very small but tasty and interesting. The steamed pork bun - one per order - again tasty. We also ordered gumbo - more like a black bean soup taste and texture than a traditional gumbo but tasted good. Overall the food is really good - worth the wait. The service is poor.
(2)
Philip R.

DO NOT GO HERE!! Me and five friends came here on the second night of our bachelor party. It had good reviews so we figured why not? The first sign that this place is not that good was how empty it was at 830 on Saturday night. After being seated, we were starving so we put in some appetizer orders. The food had some interesting taste and their gumbo was delicious. But the service was horrible. No one came to ask how we were doing, ask if we wanted another drink or even clear the table of dirty dishes! The portions are very small except for the gumbo. The beer nuts were horrendous. Our waitress was not attentive and slightly rude. We asked for bread as we were starving. She brought out three small slices for 6 guys. The main course arrived after more than an hour of waiting, but only for two out of the six people. Then 15 minutes later when those two people had finished their meals the other food arrived. I asked for whichever dish had the largest portion, they recommended the chicken wings. The taste was bad and it was very little chicken and just a lot of breading. Again, no water refills and they didn't ask us if we wanted another drink until we complained about the service and they comped our next round. By that point we were ready to walk out. Dessert was not good. I had the pecan pie. My friends go the fish they recommended but it was way too salty and that was all you tasted. No one liked their main dish. Overall, terrible service, some good apps, but mostly disappointed overpriced and small portions. If it was just our table, I wouldn't have written this but it seemed like every table around us had the same issues. The manager was nice and discounted the bill but not nearly enough to make up for the horrible experience. Food in New Orleans is so good, no need to ever eat here.
(1)
Miss J.

So ridiculously good! I will definitely be back! We had the redfish with shrimp and the strawberry and microgreen salad. It was straight up one of the best meals I've ever eaten, and the white chocolate ice cream for dessert was amazing! I would strongly recommend anyone try this place! Clean, sophisticated and elegant presentation and preparation for all their food. 5 stars!
(5)
Adam S.

My girlfriend and I decided that a Wednesday seemed like a very reasonable day to have martinis for lunch, because it's awesome to live in a place where that can happen and it'd be wrong to not take advantage of that fact every now and then. We walked through the door and were seated promptly by the hostess, and our waitress came over immediately to introduce herself. When you eat here (not if you eat here) and you get seated in Jazlyn's (potentially spelled wrong here, but phonetically we're good), you're in for a treat. Anyway, Jazlyn came over with the menus and waters and took our drink orders. I'm a pretty big fan of the blue martini, and my girlfriend likes the pink one, since we're cliched like that. When the drinks arrived, Jazlyn asked if we had any questions about the menu, at which point I took them and handed them back to her. I told Jazlyn that we know one of the chefs, Jonathan, and I trust the combined judgment of her and my friend to bring over good stuff. No pressure, right? Well, here's where the fun begins. Before I list what we ate, I'll preface by saying that with each course, Jazlyn included a thorough description of what we were getting up to the point of how the food itself was cooked. It was kind of like going to a museum and getting one of those MP3 players where it guides you along and tells you about all the art, except this is edible and delicious. On to the courses! 1. Yellowfin Tuna Cones - Are we really starting this meal off with an ice cream? You bet. The sweetness of the basil avocado ice cream and pineapple ceviche mixed with tuna and served in a tomato flavored cone was something I could have never imagined. It looked pretty, and tasted terrific. 2. Sweet Potato Beignets - This isn't a Cafe Du Monde beignet. These balls of goodness were the most delicious thing I'd ever tasted. The ganache on the bottom had some sweetness to it, and mixed with the flavors of the hot beignet was a wow moment. 3. Cochon De Lait Steam Bum - I'm glad that Jazlyn brought out two orders of this because if there were only one, no way in hell I'd have shared. It wasn't a traditional bun where everything is stuffed inside the bun, rather it was like a steamed piece of soft bread with a chunk of tender pork and some veggies on top. 4. Satsuma and Oyster Salad - Mother of God. I love oysters, raw or cooked, I don't care. At restaurants which don't worry so much about quality, fried oysters taste like any other fried food. Here, these fried giants actually still tasted like oysters. In fact, the salad itself only had about five ingredients, but they each had completely different flavors which complimented each other to perfection. 5. Yellowfin Tuna En Escabeche - I don't know what escabeche means. I don't care what escabeche means. These thinly sliced and seared pieces of tuna almost looked like something you'd find at a high end sushi bar, but one bite revealed the creole influence. They were seasoned and amazing. 6. Fish of the day - A piece of white fish, the specifics of which escape me, along with a couple of large shrimp served over a cooked kale salad type thing. I usually order the fish of the day when I go out since that's something I would totally screw up if I tried to cook myself, but this was done to perfection. The fish was meaty, the shrimp were great quality, and the veggies had a nice zest. 7. Shrimp & Tasso Pinchos - This dish stripped the crown off of the beignets for the best thing I've ever tasted. The shrimp and tasso skewers were awesome, but what really did it for me was the pineapple, which is my favorite fruit. It was a thick slice lightly grilled and topped with a ghost pepper jelly. The sweetness of the fruit mixed with the spiciness of the jelly sent me into sensory overload. I heard colors and saw noises. I briefly went to heaven. I saw the past and future in several universes. I was Keyzer Soze and the Pope at the same time. While I can't recommend this to everyone due to the hotness, if any part of you enjoys spicy food, this dish is a must-have. 8-10 - Desserts. All of 'em. We're gluttons. Whatever. The Pecan, Not Pie and Chocolate Menage were both delicious, as expected, but I want to talk about the bread pudding. Remember the movie "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" when Depp's character talks about how he orders carnitas in every restaurant, but the one he was eating in that particular scene was so good he had to kill the chef to bring balance to the world? That's me with bread pudding, and Sobou's should be illegal. I've ordered this at several four star spots in the city, and I may stop because there's no point after trying this one. You'd be doing yourself a disservice to not get this. Between the deliciousness of the meal and amazing service, this was hands down the best lunch I'd ever had. Sobou, keep on being you.
(5)
Yohan N.

When it comes to a restaurant, this place has it all. Top notch service, various rooms to accommodate any occasion, creative quality food, and alcohol! Came here after being recommended by born and raised new orlean(ian)? and she was definitely spot on. Interior: The first thing I noticed were the artistic bottles they have lined up on the walls like they have in the pictures. There are essentially four different areas you can be seated in. 1.) Date-ish / Smaller - intimate, white tables and chairs. 2.) Group - Long tables, Beer Tap on tables with benches. 3.) Bar with high top tables around it. 4.) Large Room with tables - more like your average restaurant setting Food: We were recommended that this place would be a "party in your mouth" by our person and sure enough, it was. They have some unique dishes and since there were too many we wanted to try, our group of three decided to order 7 dishes and shared tapas style. Boudin Balls, Kale Salad, Sweet Potato Beignets, Red Bean and Ham Hock dip, Creole Mustard Fish, Chicken on the Bone, and Cherries Jubilee and White Chocolate Bread Pudding. If you are debating on any of the above, go with.. ALL of em. Sweet Potato Beignets were my favorite, then came the chicken on the bone - full of flavor and crispy and juicy. It was fall off the bone type. The Red Bean and Ham Hock was delicious too... everything was amazing. This place deserves the multiple visits you need to try all their creations. Service: I love great service. From the greeting by the hostess (thought he could be the manager at how professional and welcoming he was) to the perfect timeliness of bringing food out, checking in on us, and refills, this place gets an A+ in my books. Been to NOLA quite a bit now and this place has jumped to my #1 spot. Definitely a must try. GO GO GO GO GO!!!!!
(5)
David P.

This review only applies to the bar. SoBou is in the W hotel of the French Quarter. Get off of Bourbon St. and go to a real bar. The bartenders know their liquor and their craft. The result are excellent cocktails. Love watching them chip away at that massive block of ice to make a perfect drink.
(5)
Stephanie A.

Amazing food.. HIGHLY recommend yellowfin tuna comes, beignets, baudin balls... For entree we had the frois gras burger ..... OMG it was delicious! So delicious we ordered another one. Although we felt like they skimped out on the frois gras the second time.... Def recommend this place :)
(5)
Brooke H.

I was in with my friend celebrating her birthday on July 24th. Sarah was our server and she was amazing. Food was exceptional and the desert she recommended was amazing. The table was set especially for my friends birthday. Trey was the manager on duty and he and Sarah made us feel so special. I recommend this find to anyone in New Orleans. The ambiance the decor the drinks was everything that a restaurant should strive for. In a city of well known restaurant this one deserves 5 stars. Thank you so much for making us feel so special.
(5)
Mark A.

As I try to stay away from hotel restaurants, this is one exception I made and was glad I made it. Anytime a restaurant sells you $1 cracklins that are yummy, take note and order a second round. As for the food, I tried the pork bun, brussel sprouts, and steak. All done well, all tasted great, and all exceeded expectations. The interior is appointed nicely and has a relaxing feel with the lighting and jars lining the walls. The staff was attentive and quick, the prices were excellent fro the French quarter, and all in all, a great place to eat in the Big Easy.
(4)
Hessley R.

There is a bartender here who thinks she is in Pitch Perfect or the next contestant on America's Got Talent. She loudly sings to the four drunk girls who think they're at a karaoke bar and ignores the rest of the customers, visibly pissing off her coworkers who are actually trying to, oh, serve people. She sang Little Mermaid songs at the top of her lungs while - I'm not exaggerating - twelve people were waiting over 20 minutes to even place their orders. I hate to give this a one star because clearly the other bartender was working hard, as were the servers, but I find it hard to believe that management allowed this to continue and so one star it is. My drink was wrong when I finally got it, 90% of the customer base paying $12 a drink and waiting 25 minutes while she belted out Disney songs were pissed off, and I will never go here again. I can listen to "Part of Your World" when my friend Kelly gets drunk and sings it as we walk home at the end of the night. She's a better singer, anyway, and I'm not paying her to give me a $12 mistake.
(1)
Karen M.

This place was fantastic! The food was awesome! The breakfast menu is small but all fresh ingredients!! Very clean and great location! Great service! Can not say enough about this place!
(5)
Meghan D.

Food was ok, but nothing remarkable. Great ambience and service!
(3)
Makenzie A.

Fantastic place. Wonderful service. PLENTIFUL food for a great price. Try the chicken family platter (by the way it is HUGE for two people.) Also great wine selection.
(5)
Elliot M.

Didn't get to eat, but went to the bar for a little while and walked around the place. So clean and modern with some awesome, creative decorations. Drinks were great with a good happy hour deal. Walk in and have a drink...would come back!!
(5)
Jeanelle D.

Trendy ambiance! Mixologist bartenders! Went here with a couple of my girl friends. It's a classy place eat and have nice cocktails. Will definitely go back when I am in town!
(5)
Kat L.

Amazing food. Service was a little sloppy but the food was SO GOOD that I didn't care. My friend and I came here for brunch as we were staying in the French District, and we liked it so much that we came back on the same day for dinner. It's definitely the best restaurant we've been to during our stay. We went to some of the most highly recommended places to eat in NOLA, but this one was definitely the best. Everything we've had on their menu was delicious. The dishes are not only tasty, but creative and unique. The most memorable was their sweet potato beignets, both on their brunch and dinner menus. You HAVE to get it! Amazing. I also have to say that their gumbo is the best I've had in New Orleans. And I've tried gumbo in at least 5 different places during my stay, including the one from the raved about Gumbo Shop, but this was hands down the best. They also have really good cocktails - also delicious and creative. The decor is also really cool and gives the place a very modern, trendy feel to it. Definitely coming back next time I come to New Orleans.
(5)
Gabrielle M.

The food was very tasty, from the cracklings to the sweet potato beignets, the crawfish poboys to the hog's head grilled sandwich; but the service, while friendly, was incredibly slow for an off hour and an empty restaurant. We arrived a little after two and barely left after 4/430 after only appetizers and light fare (no entrees). We were seated near the bar and literally watched our beers lose their head in the time they awaited our server to bring them to us. Not sure we would return.
(4)
Joe S.

We stay at the W hotel every time we come to New Orleans. Made reservations on Opentable. Upon arriving, the host was incredibly rude and told us that we would still have to wait 30+ minutes for a table. The host was strangely aggressive/dismissive. Other people who came up to the host stand after us received similar treatment. Let's be honest. It's NOLA, there's no reason to accept being treated like that. SoBou is a glorified chain restaurant (we've eaten there on previous trips). The host was acting like it was some uber-exclusive club and we were annoying him by even speaking. We walked out and will never return.
(1)
Buddha M.

I made open table reservations thru yelp. It only gave me choice for 5:30 or 8:30. I chose the later but upon arriving noticed more than a few empty tables. Wazzup with dat? Wanted to go to Commanders Palace but slept thru Sunday brunch (that's a whole other story it is Nawlins... Use your imagination) Not all that hungry believe it or not having found sustenance on cafÃ© au lait and beignets for what was left in the day. Decor was way cool. Vibe was upbeat and hipster. We sat in room with mirrored lights and inverted mushroom roof treatment. I want my hose to be so cool. Waiter Gary from Cali as well was really helpful and nice guy. You ladies will love him a PAC NW version of Justin Timberlake. We ordered a bunch o stuff. Those funky tuna cones were cute, no biggie (pun intended) Had the whole fish and it was pretty darn good. The roots salad served with it was dah bomb! Had an amazing Sacarac or 2 or 3.the ladies had Moscow Mules. And after reading one review about the singing waitress I now understand why the drinks took 4-ever! Actually the initial Mules came in a tall glass (wrong people) our Waiter Gary finally stated bringing them correctly copper tumblers, apologizing for presenting the first batch incorrectly. Had a shotgun view of bar and sho nuff, sista bar maid started singing to a couple of frightened looking girls. It was fun watching the drama of two women with purses and shopping bags clutched tightly in their mitts paralyzed, not sure if they should bolt, hide or cry... So paralysis won the day as our pecan pie thingy showed up. On a bit of a rant.... What's with frickin cracklin on every damn thing? Seems to be accompanying everything and...you guessed it it showed up on the dessert. If I Loose my job, I'm gonna move here sell chicheronies by the bag. Sorry folks that's why these are called in Cali. You can get em by the bag full for like 98 cents. Or back in the day growing up in Chicago we called them what they were, pork rinds. Awesome with hot sauce... Not to bad in Peacn pie either! Would definitely come back. To try something else and simply hang out. I can survive on $1 craklins and Sacaracs and wait for sista bar maid to pounce on new unsuspecting victims. BTW see is NOT good. Must have pictures of the owner, or God forbid is the owner
(4)
Kristen H.

Such a cool environment. Love the glass bottles bottom lit across the walls! Cheeseburger and steak were perfectly cooked. Pls try the pecan pie not pie. Pecan pie in a jar is awesome and should make you hate all future pecan pies you get. Stay away from the bathrooms though. What a mess. No better than bourbon street!!
(4)
Erin B.

SoBou is a very nicely decorated establishment. I think that's what draws a lot of people in. The bottles surrounding the walls give it a cool, modern feel, but the exposed brick in other areas reminds you how old the building really is. They even decorated the tables individually for Mardi Gras with balloons, beads, and crowns. Their food is delish! That being said, the food is tiny, and I'm not talking about their tapas. The first time I went, as soon as I saw my main dish, I ordered two additional sides. Knowing this for the second time, we made sure to get an appetizer to go with our meals. I got the beef, but without the poached egg, so I can't speak to that. My dish was tasty even though my steak couldn't have been more than about 2.5 ounces. I would say go on a day that you want food, but you're not about to eat a stray dog to get it.
(4)
Rob W.

We really thought this place is excellent. Starting with the Tuna cones, a great mix of flavors. Sweet Potato Beignets, just outstanding. The Fois Gras Burger, A great mix of flavors and textures. Deserts are top notch also. They serve some truly tasty and inventive food here. I can see why it is so popular.
(5)
Nicole B.

We loved our lunch at SoBou! The decor was unique and inviting. Bottles lined the walls and were backlit creating a soft and intimate mood. The whole restaurant was light and airy creating a perfect backdrop for our meal. We had the yellow fin tuna cones and foie gras burger and both were to die for. The 25 cent martinis weren't too shabby either! My husband said it was his favorite meal of our entire trip to New Orleans. Julie K. was our server and she was amazing!! Thank you for all your kindness and tips on the local area.
(5)
Kate L.

Everyone in my party was very happy with our experience at SoBou. The food was great, very good service, nice atmosphere and a very good value for the quality of food. Our favorite was the yellowfin tuna cones- amazing! We also really liked the crawfish remoulade, sweet potato beignets and crispy chicken on the bone. We were not a huge fan of the three little pigs.
(5)
G S.

What can be said of a place in which the host tells you straight-faced that there is not a single table for two available at that moment for brunch, while looking around you realize ALL tables are empty? Trust me, I had taken a shower and dressed properly! We fared much better by walking another block towards Jackson Square and reaching Kingfish, where great food was served with warm and cheery attitude, in a room in which there were actually other patrons.
(1)
Nicole L.

The bartender at Backspace Bar noted SoBou as a MUST for tourists, and I can't say enough how impressed I was with the entire experience. We showed up about an hour earlier than our reservation, so they offered up the community table at the bar to grab a drink before our rezzie. We ended up staying bar side the entire meal because it was so comfortable, and the service we received was TOP NOTCH. FOOD: -Bluefin Tuna Cones: This sounded so innovative, but for me, I didn't particularly care for it. I personally thought the sweetness of the cone along with the ice cream masked the tartare flavor. It wasn't difficult to eat, but I was confused whether or not to shovel the entire cone at once or to eat it in layers. Not one of my favorites. -Crispy Boudin Balls: I've never tried boudin before, but these balls were DELICIOUS and packed with flavor. I only wish the order included one more ball (it's served with 2 for $5). -Cracklins: MMMM pork skin, you can do no wrong. The best drunchie food. -Pork Belly Steam Bun: This was one of my favorites because it tasted like asian street food. Pork belly was succulent, and it was a nice, light bite before the main courses. -Gumbo du Jour: The roux was a lot thicker than anticipated, but with the portion size, it was a nice segue into our main. We had the chicken and pecan gumbo. -FOIE GRAS BURGER: MMM so rich, so delicious. Foie gras, I missed you so. The float tasted like a root beer float. Perfectly cooked. Loved it. Some of the tables on the bar side have taps built in, so this is definitely a take your time type of place. I'll definitely check our the taps tables next time I'm in town!
(5)
Lauren D.

Our experience at SoBou started out a little rocky. We weren't handed drink menus and when we were handed food menus, it was accompanied by complete silence from our one of our two servers... But SoBou made up for it with friendly service from the other server, awesomely delicious drinks, tasty food -- seriously those fries! -- and bread pudding. I think we had three orders of fries between five of us and we demolished them all! I could not stop. I will mention that the drinks kind of took forever to come out every time so order another before your current one runs out :)
(4)
Matt R.

So I finally checked in at Sobou, after failing to do so about 20 times. I blame the weird spelling of the restaurant name and my hurrying to try to check in. (there are a number of places that I wish I didn't have a checkin for, as a result). The food here is fancy, and it's ridiculously expensive. $8 for an appetizer that is the size of a mechanical pencil? It'd better be damn good - and, well, it wasn't quite worth the extravagance. I got a $26 steak here, and it was probably 2oz or maybe 5oz at most. Was it well prepared? Yes. Was it worth the cost? Hell no. These costs would have made sense if this was a step down from alinea or charlie trotters. At best this is "pretty good food" not "life changing" or even "amazing". It's also extremely loud and not exactly comfortable seating. I don't blame the individual who suggested the place as yelp seems to think this place is awesome, but the cost is so high vs the decent quality I can't see why people would come here.
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Olya A.

This was the first restaurant we tried in NOLA. Our reservation was for later in the evening, however we were hungry sooner then expected and decided to check if they can seat us earlier. The staff was very accommodating and we were seated right away. The service in the restaurant was certainly great. Now for the food. Appetizers: We ordered the sweet potato beignets, which were very tasty, but were more of a desert item. Too heavy and too many for an appetizer (there were 4 large egg sized beignets). The boudin was wonderful and the shiseido (sp?) peppers were ok. The soup of the day was a clam gumbo which was very tasty. For an entree my husband and I split the pork shoulder. The meat was a bit tough and the legumes slightly undercooked. Somehow, the overall trend of the dishes we tried was sweetness. The sauces and the marinades were all sweet. So the overall experience was just ok. Nothing outstanding or extraordinary.
(3)
Patty L.

Unique, specialized menu that caters to the slightly-more-adventurous eater. We came to Sobou for brunch and I had the exquisite pig belly pancakes ($8). The dish was brilliant, sweet, savory with a touch of bourbon. I have never tasted anything like it. As for the decor, it was really comfortable yet modern given how historic everything looks in the French Quarter. Yet it is still very charming and we enjoyed our meal so much, we came back the very next day for breakfast. The breakfast menu is very basic although one item really stuck out to me - the banana foster pancakes. A guest at the table next to us ordered it and it looked beautiful and decadent. I wanted so badly to ask him for a bite!!! I highly recommend SoBou for brunch (over breakfast). Enjoy :)
(5)
Zeb G.

Went to SoBou on a Weds night, we ordered the following dishes Bluefin Tuna Cones, I think there was more of the basil ice cream than there was tuna. Not really a successful dish. Pork Cracklin, tasted like the ones from a bag. Cracklins should be warm, fresh from the frier, these were not that. Satsuma and Oyster salad. Was good, flavors were there. Someone needs to teach the cook how to supreme citrus, just putting a slice of satsuma on a salad leaves you with a mouth full of pith and membrane. Crab and Caviar mini-taco. Very much Mini, it was one taco cut in half and stuck in two shot glasses for $6. Otherwise nothing much to note. Pork Belly steam bun. Very good. Pork belly is love on a plate. Sweet potato beignets. Easily the worst dish of the night. Beignets were dense and chewy, way too much gluten development in the dough. The Foie Gras sauce was good. The sweet coffee sauce was good, they were not good together. This combo of sweet and savory sadly just doesn't work. Service was A-ok as well.
(3)
Matthew K.

The Tuna Cone with Avocado and Basil Sorbet, with a mango Sriracha sauce inside, Come On Man. The single best Appetizer bite I have ever had. Chef You Rock!!!
(5)
Theresa A.

Ok... We did bites but def best bites! The confit Brussels Sprouts were delish, lake salad with spiked blueberries and spicy walnuts and shrimp pinches were amaze me!! But finished with the best bread pudding I've ever had.. Seriously dying! The staff here is rock solid, I've laughed so hard! Gotta come gotta come gotta come! Nothing more to add!!
(5)
Hannah S.

Overpriced and overrated. We were just snacking so we stuck to the small plates here. Food was tasty little bites, but I knocked a star off for our waitress ordering us a fancy dessert despite us only commenting to each other that it looks good, and then trying to charge us for it when it never even reached our table. Probably better for drinks and happy hour by the look of the bar and the clientele, better eats for a better price can be easily found elsewhere in this city.
(3)
Eve K.

Appetizers at this trendy spot did not disappoint. 2 words: foie beignets. Food: 4.5, atmosphere: 3.5, service: 2.5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 (beignets or chicken $12) Return worthiness: yes Eve award: best topping for a beignet Highlights: - Foie gras sweet potato beignets: refined decadence. Foie sauce along with the chickory coffee ganache was smooth and sweet atop these warm and just soft and donuty enough gems. - Chicken: big puffy almost round tender meaty crispy drumsticks with a slightly hot and sweet soy glaze - Shrimp sticks: tall with pineapple and spicy ghost pepper jelly - Spicy nuts: Cajun sweet and spicy pea and the trick Midlights: - Cocktails: was expecting a bit more but they were just ok Lowlights - Busy: hard to get spot at bar or waitress' attention. Likes the liveliness but the crowds detracted from it a bit - Didn't get to try the dessert: had my eye on the chocolate covered cracklin and peanut butter Enjoyed the food and would like to return when it's a bit less chaotic or I get a table for a full meal.
(4)
Thomas B.

Terrific food, but the foie gras burger is literally a slider. Order something else... Or get 3 sliders instead.
(3)
Jessica V.

Great place for dinner family style with smells bites, regular entrees and "family" style. It's a bit pricey, I feel like you pay for the unique food dishes and ambience. Service wasn't the best considering the restaurant was relatively empty but the experience was worth it. We sat in the beer garden and had a beer tap at our table and filled our own wine glasses which was great. I really likes the blueberry kale salad and the sweet potato beignets. They said the family style plates feed 3-4 people but I think it feeds 1-2 comfortably with at least one small plate. I definitely recommend this place for a fun night for a long dinner.
(4)
Dana W.

Sobu came highly recommended by a local. Although the food was good, I could only give it 3 stars because the service was the worst we had in a week of eating in NOLA. The staff was nice, but slow. It took over 20 minutes to even get an initial drink order. We were a party of 10, but the place wasn't even 1/2 full. The manager did apologize for our wait. We sampled several different small plates, and they did offer a few gluten free alternatives. The Gumbo was delicious and didn't contain sausage! We also ordered several plates of crispy chicken, which was fabulous. If I were to come here again, it would be with a smaller group for appetizers and drinks only.
(3)
Cathleen F.

We were so happy that we got a reservation at Sobou. It's basically tapas style dining which I love because you can sample a bunch of items. A must try are the sweet potato beignets, boudin balls, and tuna in the ice cream cones. As soon as we walked through the door, the hostess was very delightful. Everyone there wanted us to have a great experience. I definitely recommend this for your next Nola trip.
(5)
Andrea B.

This place is a special addition to the amazing culinary tradition in NOLA. Food is thoughtful, really specially prepared, and unique. Oyster taco - super good. Fried oyster was yummy, and the freshness of the taco was really nice. Chicken legs - best thing we ate all day. Crispy with an amazing sweet and salty flavor, with almost Asian notes. Bartenders are also the bomb. Chris and Laura are amazing! Sit at the bar, and you'll love them.
(5)
Jeff A.

Wandered over to SoBou in the French Quarter W for dinner on Friday Night. Although this restaurant opened about a week and half ago, the staff was excellent (thanks Jeff!), and everything appeared to run very smoothly. We went through the tasting menu... Each course was incredible, and plenty of tasty, tasty foie gras to go around. The pork belly play on red beans and rice was another hit. Next time, will be probably order just about all the small plates with a bunch of the starters, and split a large plate. We sat in the bar area, which was a little noisy, but not to the point that it interfered with conversation. The Wine dispensers were neat (similar to Wino), and the self-serve beer taps were pretty cool. We had definitely be happy sitting in the bar area next time. The Jameson with Pickled Ghost Pepper Juice back was surprisingly not a bad way to cap our gluttony. Now the best part - it is priced very reasonable, too - small plates are under $10, and large plates around or under $20. The better half wandered through the cocktail menu, which we will do a tasting of upon our return, and we will certainly return. Delicious awesomeness.
(5)
Tara K.

Located in the W hotel, but not your typical hotel restaurant. Only ate here for breakfast, but would have like to come back for lunch or dinner. Food was delicious and looked beautiful. Definitely try the Eggs Benedict, Banana Foster French Toast and the GraNOLA Parfait (not your typical parfait!). Service was pretty slow, but I think most people were new. Atmosphere is AWESOME! Each room has alittle different decor. I loved the room with all the tiny bottles though I would not want to dust it! Some of the tables in the front room have their own tap!
(4)
Monica S.

900 on a busy Wednesday night. Good food, but tiny. Service was pleasant, but a little off after a long day. Would go back.
(4)
Billy C.

First time I have made it to SoBou but I will be back, namely because I think we ordered all of the small bites on the menu and could not order any of the main courses. The drink menu is really something to look forward to, I cannot wait to they put their menu up so I can get ready for next time. I think my favorite small bite was the fried cracklings with the pimento cheese fondue, it was amazing, the cracklings were fresh and hot, and the cheese went great with it. Also enjoyed the duck debris and butternut squash beignets, and the andouille-and-tasso boulettes came in a small bowl of meatballs in a rich spicy tomato sauce. Also loved the pork belly but then again how could you not. The service was very good, the waitress made sure we knew what each dish was like and even reminded me when she brought them to the table. So I cannot wait until next time.... SoBou get a menu up on the web soon so people can see the great dishes yall have came up with.
(4)
Melissa D.

We had lunch here on a Tuesday, and enjoyed it thoroughly. Cocktails: awesome. Staff: friendly and efficient. Food: ranged from good to inspired. The best things we had were the tiny tuna ice cream cones (YUM!) and the amazing, amazing "caprese" dessert. This is a to-die-for concoction of satsuma slices soaked in grenadine, delicious vanilla panna cotta, mint leaves, and balsamic simple syrup. It looks exactly like caprese salad, but tastes like you've died and gone to dessert heaven. As someone who can happily go without dessert for months, I would come back to this restaurant just for this dish. Actually, no, I'd come back to New Orleans just for this dish--it's that good.
(4)
Jon K.

amazing food, friendly service, great ambience. My wife and I came here for our introductory meal in New Orleans. What a great choice. Everything we sampled was outstanding - the oyster tacos, tuna cones, sobou burger, shrimp pinchos stood out in particular. Highly recommend.
(5)
Stephen H.

Best: Great specialty cocktails. Duck Beignets Marinated Olives Cubano Atmosphere Good: Cheese plate Not so Good: The wait Parking
(5)
Sarah N.

When I heard that SoBou was taking over the old Bacco space, I was very skeptical but wow did they prove me wrong! We stopped by for cocktails and a light lunch and despite a slightly bumpy start with the service, were very impressed. Atmosphere: hip without being forced. Very cool decor and a TV in the bar for those in need of additional entertainment. Apps: Pork cracklin' with cajun queso is awesome. The queso isn't spicy but has a nice zing that had us all but licking the plate. The Yellowfin tuna cones, however, stole the show - I could eat just those all day Soup: Cochon du lait gumbo is really well done and you have to love a scoop of potato salad in it Salad: the Muffaletta Tchop salad was good but the olives were overwhelming. Can't say I would order this one again. Sides: the french fries were good but the three dipping sauces that came with them bumped them up to awesome. Yum!
(4)
Angela A.

the food was delightful. the sweet corn soup was out of this world. and don't pass up the sweet potato beinetts. the only drawback was how loud it was. we had to yell across the table to be heard.
(4)
Amanda M.

We are Ohioans who spent the last 5 days in NOLA for some work & fun. We stopped into SoBou's based off the good remarks the manager and chef at Marti's had to say. We visited A LOT of restaurants and bars all over the French Quarter and hands down this was one of our favorites! The interior is beautifully decorated with low lit accents with great table arrangements and set-up displays. The level of service and attention to detail is unreal. The staff are extremely warm and inviting and go above and beyond to make your visit the best it can be. Abby behind the bar is full of energy and you can not only see but feel her enthusiasm. She was an amazing host and very fun to be around while she poured our drinks (which were delicious)! Abby and her team were helpful when we had a question about a certain drink recipe or technique they used. Leslie, the general manager has a phenomenal staff behind this great restaurant and bar. Thank you for the experience! Cheers!
(5)
Stephanie S.

Great service, atmosphere and everything we ordered was delicious. Winter salad, shrimp small plate and fois gras burger were our favorites. The kale side was also unbelievable!
(5)
Cedric J.

"SoBou is a twenty-five cent martini." Food: 5 (whoa) Atmosphere: 5 (plush) Value: 5 (martinis. $0.25. Not kidding) Drinks: 5 (Excellently crafted) Service: 5 (I want to take Sonja home with me) Sustainability: 2 In the words of Stephon from Saturday Night Live: This place has everything. SoBou is named using the Soho, Nopo, and Tribeca convention: simply put, it means South of Bourbon. Just a few blocks from the grimey, douche-filled, neon cesspool of Bourbon Street in New Orleans is a classy, snazzy, affordable, small-plate diner that is an amazing fusion of Cajun and global influences. I have to lead with the fact that the day before, I had what I thought was the best meal of my life at SoBou's sister restaurant, Commander's Palace. But just like seeing Sigur RÃ³s a few months after seeing Dead Can Dance, this place was just a few hairs better. SoBou's classy, modern interior is fairly typical of a high-end hotel restaurant. As you walk in, you're flanked by glass shelves housing colored, empty bottles. In the dining area, it is tastefully decorated in glass and mirrors. We were shown to our seat in the not-too-busy dining room (it was two in the afternoon, after all) and the best waitress we have ever had (Sonja) greeted us and helped us with recommendations of what to order. Throughout the meal, we traded quips, jokes, and stories. "I'll have a Gin/Dirty." "Are you hitting on me?" Alright, I could go on and on about how I want to hump Sonja's leg, but I'll spare you. YOU MUST TRY THE Yellowfin Tuna Cones ($8 for two). This is one of the most inventive, fusion foods I have ever tasted. Not only was there a fairly savory avocado ice cream ball on this, making it creamy and cold, but then, underneath was the gush of sashimi yellowtail, in its slightly salty glory, mixed with the sweetness and sourness of diced pineapple. I could hardly believe the signals travelling to my brain: every taste bud was excited. Next, we shared the Smoked Crawfish & Cognac Bisque ($8 and worth every cent), which was topped with crawfish popcorn. Instead of making us all greedily spoon up and share this foodgasm-inducing nectar, Sonja gave us tiny cups. I had one spoonful and my sister said, "Is that a tear?" "I'm. So. Happy. Right. Now." That's right, the Guy Who Doesn't Like Soup actually cried over soup. This bisque had the velvety qualities of the most perfect soup, while being both salty and slightly sour-boozy. The crunch of the crawfish popcorn just reinforced that texture-lovers (of which I thought I was not) will love this place. The Ponchatoula Strawberry Salad ($8) had the sweet and sour of strawberries with the understated tang of white balsamic vinegar and gorgonzola cheese. This was a far cry from the pathetic iceberg-and-blue-cheese the South is famous for. The Grilled Alligator Sausage ($7) was soft, smoky, spicy, and came with three complementary sauces, a mustard, an aioli (maybe with sriracha?) and a chimichurri. The pickled okra that accompanied it was almost crunchy and slightly sour. Butternut Squash Beignets ($12) are nothing like the powder-sugar-coated desserts you get at CafÃ© Du Monde. These were perfectly fried on the outside so that it was slightly crunchy, giving way to a near molten (in texture only) interior. While the duck didn't really come through, it didn't matter. The Mac N' Cheese ($6) was classic, employing applewood-smoked bacon for flavor and crunch and cooked in a cast-iron dish. Hot and melty, this was a high-class version of an American classic. The large penne noodles were coated in a gooey, not-too-stringy cheese. The very last thing I have to add is the glorious truth of a new term coined from this meal. I'll use it in context: "SoBou is a twenty-five cent martini," meaning that it has twenty-five cent martinis for lunch. And that is six kinds of awesome. The menu does say that you're limited to three "...because that's enough," but no matter. These are not skimpy, watered-down martinis: these are real, crafted martinis with a dash of vermouth, olive juice, vodka or gin, and olives. If you thought that the meal was expensive (I didn't), this seals the deal on value. The three of us--I'm being completely serious here and I have photographic evidence--had nine martinis, $90 worth at minimum, for a total of $2.25. Go. And go quickly. And tell Sonja hi from Cedric...
(5)
Jeff Y.

Our waitress Shelby made this a five-star experience! We had a reservation for two at 7PM, but the restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived so there was no wait. The restaurant itself is a cool space with multiple seating area. The overall color scheme is dark but there are lights above each table so that it isn't dark at your seat, which I appreciated. As I mentioned, our waitress Shelby was phenomenal. She was super friendly and conversational, and made many good recommendations. She was also very personable and just one of the best servers I've had in a while. She suggested my brother and I try the yellowtail cone appetizers, a creative offering paired with basil avocado ice cream made in-house. They were excellent! For entrees, my brother and I shared the veal ribs and foie gras burger. The famous foie gras burger comes with fried pork rinds and foie gras ice cream root beer float! All of the food was on point and presentation was thoughtful as well. My brother and I also split the bread pudding, which was worth the twenty-minute wait. Prices are on the higher side, and portions are on the smaller side, but it wasn't unreasonably small. Overall, given the quality of the food and the outstanding service, I still had a wonderful dinner!
(5)
Michael S.

Went during "coolinary week" and got great deal on a 3-course meal. The place has a cool atmosphere, on the French quarter, absolutely great food presented very nicely and refined. The lit bottles display is a nice touch. I had the hanger steak and it was cooked to perfection. This is my 2nd time and it won't be the last.
(5)
Jo El S.

As ardent fans of Cafe Adelaide (and let's be honest, the 25Â¢ martinis) we stopped in for lunch at the newest Brennan's family restaurant, SoBou. While the the food was QUITE satisfying, it could learn from its older siblings on how to make a proper and refined cocktail. The decor was interesting because it was devoid of color and only different shades of white and black were present. The walls were stacked from top to bottom and lined with shelves of frosted bottles arranged in a symmetrical pattern. One could say it was on the plain side but perhaps it was a visual "palette cleansing" from the larger than life French Quarter outside. While ruminating over the menu we took advantage of the 25Â¢ martini lunch specials, and I ordered a Commander's palace Cha Cha. I was shocked when our martinis arrived in a glass that had *not* been pre-frosted and I'm not even sure if the liquor had been stirred with ice because it was luke warm. What in the world?! I might not expect much out of an ordinary restaurant, but this is the family that wrote the book "In The Land of Cocktails." Just lazy. I had to put some ice in them and stir them up just to chill them. However, I DID like the taste of the "Commander's Palace Cha Cha." The drink comprised of Banana flavored Rum and and Blue Curacao and I ordered two. I thought the "Pink Gin" and the "Pink Elephants on Parade" were awful. No depth or complexity to them. The pink gin had an over abundance of ice with a burning gin flavor and the Pink Elephants tasted like Kool-Aid. After going online and researching the ingredients (vodka, pink lemonade, sugar, and midori) it seems like this would be a no-brainier for an amazing drink! I think our bartender was just snoozing on the job. I guess we had better stick with Cafe Adelaide for drinks. I ended up choosing the Chartres Street Shrimp Salad off the menu when I heard the grilled pineapple had been soaked in Rum! We received our lunch lightning fast and I LOVED my salad! It was described as, "Louisiana white shrimp, tasso ham, grilled pineapple, roasted garlic charred chilies, spring greens and ghost pepper jelly vinaigrette." The plate won presentation points by grouping together the 3 skewered shrimp like a teepee over the grilled pineapple. The shrimp were generously large with a small bit of tasso ham on the end of each skewer. The salad held its own compared to the plump shrimp as well! I loved the complex flavoring and spiciness they used for the salad dressing. I wish I knew the recipe to try it at home! The salad was first class and I didn't have any healthy conscious regrets over ordering a salad over something more "guilty pleasure" such as my husband's sandwich of "Bar-b-q Cochon de Lait & Fried Shrimp." It was VERY good but regretfully small! We exited TIPSY and HAPPY! As I stepped out of the restaurant I giggled and said, "Let's go get Beignets!!" As we woozily walked to Cafe DuMonde for dessert we felt SoBou gave us a fantastic welcome back lunch to the great city of New Orleans!
(4)
Patty S.

I was tasked with finding restaurants for our girl's trip. I decided on SoBou and it was a perfect spot for us considering we went out the night before. We enjoyed a bottle of Cloudy Day Chardonnary and several small items. Our favorite, by far, were the crab and caviar mini tacos. We all agreed. The other items that were delicious were the sweet potato beignets and the small burger. The Bluefin tuna cones were kind of weird. I loved the ice cream by itself and also the pineapple ceviche by itself, but I didn't like them together. The crab fingers were also interesting. For dessert, we devoured the pecan pie, not pie and enjoyed every warm bite. The place is super cute and quaint. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a beautiful meal and a less rambunctious atmosphere.
(4)
Gabriel F.

Everyone was super nice, but sorry, our 5 dishes were really not up to par. Foie gras burger was a misuse of foie gras... Lots of interesting ideas here that didn't come through.
(2)
G H.

I went here for breakfast my last day in New Orleans. Simply put, it was great at every level. The decor is modern and beautiful, there are old liquor bottles kept away in cabinets that I thought were a nice touch. Nice and cool inside too. The service was great, our waitress was very friendly, funny and attentive. As was the hostess. For my breakfast I had the sunrise surf & turf which is fried oysters, cochon au lait, scrambled eggs, caramelized onions and grilled chilies along with grilled tortillas. Everything was just perfect tasting and it went together great especially with a little hot sauce on them. My friends had eggs with potato lyonnaise and the pancakes with peach compote, both thought they were excellent as well. We each had coffee too, it was local coffee with chicory in it and I thought it was the strongest coffee I've ever had but it tasted oh so good. The place isn't IHOP so it's a little pricey for breakfast but definitely worth it.
(4)
Taylor R.

I had a delicious sandwich here. I can't remember its name because the wine list was also delicious. We had a big group at a beautiful long table. Excellent service. Lovely decor. Very excited to be going back tomorrow night!
(4)
Finerthings L.

This place was fantastic. The chicken is some of the best chicken I have ever had - something about the spices + the crispy outside, juicy inside + chimichurri like sauce on top. Was heavenly. Also loved the steak w/ roasted tomatoes, the artichoke+corn tamales (which are nothing like tamales but still super delicious), the special tomato soup which had some kick to it, and the sweet potato beingets. The kale salad was decent (maybe should massage kale before serving next time). Wine list had some reasonably priced options. all i all a great experience.
(5)
Sarah G.

Top notch!! Had the lunch shrimp salad and was fabulous. Had loads of red pepper so may not be loved by all. Great wait staff, nice cool and clean and modern atmosphere. Reasonable pricing and we will be back!
(5)
Kristen B.

Excellent breakfast, try the egg white frittata! Loaded with Veggies that you would never imagine would Taste so good in the morning. Grits were great, too!
(5)
Megan C.

We were fortunate to stumble into this place on Sunday before six to enjoy happy hour and sample lots of dishes for a reasonable price. The hubs and I each ordered the Abita Andygator as we took in the atmosphere. The front room where we were seated had empty glass apothecary bottles lining the walls giving a pretty cool ambiance. The other rooms are all decorated differently giving an eclectic but trendy feeling to the restaurant. We had a delicious assortment of appetizers and small dishes to make our meal. Some of the more notable items were the fried oyster taco complemented perfectly with a tangy slaw, a delicious alligator corn dog, and a scrumptious though a bit heavy sweet potato beignet. I would be excited to come back here and try some of their larger plates.
(5)
Alissa D.

Great ambiance. Great service. Great food. Amazing cocktails. Just a little pricey for what you get. I had the yellowfin tuna cones with the basil/avocado ice cream and it was amazeballs! I also had the apple/beet salad which was equally delicious. If you're hungry, I'd recommend going just for appetizers as the portions are so small. But that's part of the charm, I think.
(4)
Stephie Z.

After walking miles we decided to go somewhere, put up our feet, and get some lunch. We walked in to SoBou which was a vast empty space, and was lead around the corner to a 6 top next to the bar. There were 2 of us. Being at that large a table was a bit weird, but for some reason they didn't want to put us in the main dining space. I immediately ordered an extra spicy bloody. I was disappointed when the drink arrived... the way the bartender spiced it up was by adding extra horseradish and nothing else. Meh. Food was great. The yellowfin tuna cones come in a tiny 2 cone order, but those little morsels were delicious. The cone, which is the size of a mini drumstick, was chock full of pineapple and tuna tartar and topped with cold avocado ice cream. Crazy good! I also got a fresh heirloom tomato salad which was the perfect summer lunch. Service was quality.
(4)
Peter A.

How do I even begin on this place. I love going to New Orleans, I go every year for my birthday and always love the different eateries that I go to. But this place takes the cake on horrible food service. Let me begin by saying this, the service from the server was good, she treated us right and made every effort to make us happy. But on to the food, first, the idea of having beer on tap on the table is an awesome idea, but you have to keep the lines clean. My beer pour was cloudy and tasted horrid! To find out that they only clean the lines maybe once a week! Are you kidding me! Second, on the menu you have pork chracling (I hope I didn't kill the spelling) Looks like it came from a bag! I am from South Florida and the type that was served to us, is what my dad sometimes buy in a bag for .75 cents, and not good! I also ordered beer nuts, the amount served is less than the average serving of nuts in a bag! My main course, needless to say I had to return it because it was cold! Now if you look at my other reviews you can see that I provide some very nice reviews to many restaurants and rarely do I really go off on any one place. But if this was an off night for them, HOLY CRAP WAS IT AN OFF NIGHT!!!! I can tell you that I can not see myself eating here ever again. I ended up eating somewhere else down the street. Now on to the nicer things, the place looks modern and very cool ambiance, definitely a place to hang if your only drinking (not beer!)
(1)
Berkley V.

Very Trendy Spot in the heart of the French Quarter! Very nice ambience and super chic layout. The bar setup is very nice and tables have a bench style setup which is great for groups. We didn't have a chance to try it out but it seemed pretty cool that they had tables that had built in taps where you can serve yourself your own draft beer. There was also a section where you can sample fine wines from around the world. The food is great and full of flavor. The flash fried chicken is good and the sweet potato beignets are a must have! Overall this was a great dining experience. Check it out!
(4)
J D.

Butternut squash beignets. That is all. You eat them and you live. Your life begins.
(5)
Tom K.

My friends and I had a wonderful birthday dinner experience. Abigail, 2014's bartender of the year was fun and delightful and made fabulous signature cocktails. Even chiseled the ice from an ice block. Very impressive old school! The service was wonderful. The food amazing. I had the porterhouse steak done to perfection. My friends shared the whole grilled fish. Very light, moist and flaky. Their gumbo is very thick, rich and dark. The desserts were yummy and decadent. The birthday experience was complete with birthday balloons, a birthday hat and a serenade by Abigail. One of my best birthday and dining experiences ever!!
(5)
Pete M.

Great evening with really good food!
(4)
Jeff D.

Not bad. Interesting twists on gumbo (with potatoes!) oyster tacos (nice and spicy) and sweet potato beignets. The hit may have been the pumpkin pit du creme. If your looking for small plates in NOLA this May be the place.
(4)
Ralph B.

Nice set up , but food was very disappointing. . Tried 4 Appetizers , nothing worked . The quail did work and was very flavorful , but to end our evening the cappuccino machine was on the " fritz" and my double espresso was ice cold . Real foodies will not come back
(2)
Stephanie W.

The food was good but was given the worst service I have ever received. Don't go. The restaurant was empty so I am not understanding why it took an hour and 7 requests to get a glass of water. I don't normally leave reviews but am flabbergasted by out service, or lack thereof.
(1)
Stace C.

SoBou inside of the W hotel in FQ is a great spot to catch up over cocktails. They make really good strong drinks here. Coming from NYC I didn't expect such great mixology bars in the South. The prices are also cheaper! Highly recommend.
(4)
Jo W.

When we arrived it was a really nice setting. Very warm, inviting and romantic if you will. The menu is well balanced with a lot of good options so it was a bit hard to decide. My boyfriend had the Crispy Chicken on the Bone, which was amazing! He paired with Mac N Cheese! Which compared to the chicken wasn't amazing but it was still really good. I had the Foie Gras Burger which was oh so good! The beef was good quality and melted in my mouth. It was well combined and flavorful. Ever element added something to it. My only issue was it was far too greasy but I guess it was hard to really help that. The pork crackling was a nice touch. The root beer float was awesome! I loved it! We finished off the meal with the Dark and Stormy Banana Rum Cake. My boyfriend loved it but I wasn't as impressed. It was good but not spectacular.
(5)
Louis D.

I truly so wanted to give these guys 5 stars, and after my first experience I would have. Lucky for them I guess I came back. The first time, the bartender had a mohawk and was awesome, everything you could expect from a bartender, engaging, knows his stuff, simply excellent service. The decor is amazing, the food is amazing. You can just skip the entrees and go tapas style with their many selections of appetizers and happy hour specials including gator corn dogs and boudin balls. The only drawback is the hard hipster walls which reflect sound and turn it into a sound cave. Otherwise, everything was about as perfect as you could imagine with great cocktails and lots of indie local beers including a good selection of bourbons and scotch. Unlike other NOLA restaurants it wasn't this old-fashioned pretentious thing with dirty window sills and grimy 1812 bathrooms. Or it wasn't one of those kitchen dive diner places. This is upscale, classy and has a cool, casual, unpretentious feel. That was until the next visit. There are three people at the bar and I can't get a drink. I wait. I wait. I wait. I walk around. I hit the restroom. I wait. I wait. I wait. Not even a glance or "I'll be right with you." Just nothing. Did I suddenly turn into a potted plant? There were two female bartenders too! Then one finally realizes there's some odd fellow sitting at the end of the bar, and maybe, perhaps, not certain, but perhaps maybe he wants something, shall I dare ask? Would that be appropriate? Is that a NOLA thing? Dude walks into a bar, and he doesn't want anything, he just wants a seat and look around for like half-an-hour and then leave. Finally, I get served and after dumping off my drink and food, nothing. Meanwhile, the hefty lady starts gabbing with the old couple at the bar. She's quite the cocktail expert. Not the bartending expert, mind you, the cocktail expert. She seems quite impressed with herself, and she's trying to upsell the old couple thinking they're loaded, they'll give her a huge tip and order several cocktails. This happens to me ALL the time. Never sit at a bar or winery tasting bar next to an old couple, because everyone thinks they're loaded and will drink everything. I was at Grgich Hills doing a reserve tasting (not to brag but it's relevant here) and next to me is some old couple SHARING a basic tasting and the server is all over them like purple on grape skin. How stupid can you be? They left without ordering anything, and I wanted to get a Reserve bottle of chard but left pissed off to hell. Same deal here. The bartender from NYC gives them a free tequila sample and they choke on it. How the f ck are they supposed to order and appreciate all your wonderful cocktails when they're choking on a sip of reposado??? Here's another clue. They ordered Dos Equis and I ordered a local beer. Any f cking clue there that they appreciate any kind of liquor? You order Dos Euis because you're fake. You're into image not substance. You want to be like the Most Interesting Geezer instead of being one. Meanwhile, I'm a f cking potted plant! I've been to Kentucky and visited three distilleries. I've drank more cocktails than this couple combined and probably the bartender too. I knew more about scotch than the bartender before and I don't even drink scotch. So what the f ck ever SoBou. Do your stupid demographic profiling and go f ck yourself.
(3)
Timothy M.

Food was OK... server was terrible. Food took forever and we cancelled our last few courses and left. Was there for a parents night out with friends. This was a year or so ago. So it may have gotten better. I will say the mixologist was great!
(2)
Paul K.

Restaurant at the W New Orleans......looks pretty new and the decor is very nice. Service was friendly but extremely slow and slightly incompetent. The food was decent, but when in New Orleans, you can definitely find better. Only eat here if you're staying in the hotel and need a quick breakfast or it's raining so hard outside you don't want to go out.
(3)
Michael O.

I came for an early dinner so the service was quick but on top of that very nice. I wanted a light dinner so I got the Boudin balls, pork belly bun and the Soubu burger. Each one was a really great ride ! Def will come back the next time I in NoLa
(5)
David K.

Great little place. Beautiful seating area lit up by old apothecary bottles and mirrors. Meal consisted of a lot of small bites, tapas style. Everything very tasty and always with a surprise ingredient, like the strawberry jam on the Goat Rillette or the Pork Rinds with the Pecan Pie. Only thing we didn't care for was the Oyster and Caviar Taco. Try this place if you have a chance.
(5)
Ariel F.

The Oyster Taco... it's, like, the dream of a taco. Absolute perfection. And the Pumpkin and Squash soup is fantastic as well. They do innovative and seasonal really well here, and the drinks menu is always a delight. Hat's off to the head bartender. The drinks I got we alllllllmost too quaffable, but maintained the integrity of booziness that I so crave in an adult beverage. I sat at the bar and the service was excellent. It seems like the staff I encountered genuinely enjoyed working there, and worked very well together. They had the ease that comes with knowing their shit and being comfortable in their environment. Friendly, but not overly chatty. Attentive. Well-informed.
(5)
Spencer M.

Good happy hour and the pork taco was amazing. Nice bar and tasty food. They do half measures of wine which were good and friendly bar staff. The bread budding was average as lacked the white chocolate and cherries promised (splashing on top but that was it) so maybe have dessert elsewhere. Good contrast to the tourist bars
(3)
Clydette W.

Three of us found this place while walking around the French Quarter. The decor is trendy in an old building which was pretty cool. The food was very good and they have an excellent wine selection. Our waiter was very informative and made wonderful suggestions. A little pricy but not insanely so. The only problem came when we received our bills. We had to have the waiter redo them three or four times because he kept messing up the type and amount of wine we had. We finally got it straightened out but it took some time. Overall I would eat there again next time I'm in town. And DO try to rum bread pudding for dessert. Wonderful! Rservations are helpful.
(4)
Michael A.

Had a party of five at SoBou during a conference for dinner. We ordered family style so that everything could be shared. I probably wouldn't do that again. Some of the items were very good. The family style is a great option; I just would have rather ordered my own meal next time. I loved the room and the look of the restaurant. Looking forward to going back.
(4)
Savannah G.

I found this place meh. Out of all the restaurants in NOLA, it's not my favorite. We got there in time for happy hour and my favorite thing from that was the alligator corndog. Actually, that may have been my favorite thing we ate. We got mostly small plates and just shared. Here's what else we had: Autumn salad- tasty Yellowfin tuna cones-- I expected these to be much better after the rave reviews but I felt the flavor was great but the ice cream was just odd and I think it would have been better as just avocado. I didn't care for the cold feeling with the tuna. SoBou burger-- tasty Oyster taco- the pickled cabbage conflicted with the flavor of the oysters so I didn't care for it Pulled pork taco-- great! In this case, the pulled pork and pickled cabbage were in harmony Pumpkin creme pot for dessert- my least favorite thing about this dish was that it was super tiny! I wanted more.
(3)
Emily V.

Wow. Just wow. SoBou is creating the most inventive food in New Orleans and some of the best cocktails I've ever had. I stopped by around 6 PM on a Wednesday. I was dining alone and got a nice stop in the front of the restaurant. It is so sleek looking inside. I love the lit bottles all over the walls. I had a pleasant time talking to an older couple to my side. I started with the Georgia O'Keefe. I think this might have been one of the best cocktails I've ever had! It was just so delicious and perfect. I didn't even know there was such a thing as honeysuckle vodka. I then got the Yellowfin Tuna Cones. They are just as good as everyone says they are. Kind of like tuna ceviche on the bottom with avocado ice cream on top. Interesting texture and flavor combination. I then got the Shrimp and Tasso Pinchos. Great sauce on top. I just wish there was more tasso on each one. I liked the grilled pineapple on the bottom too. Really, really enjoyed the Smashed Red Beans and Ham Hocks too. Spicy flavor, and such a new way to eat red beans. The crackers they were served with were awesome too. I wasn't crazy about the ham hock terrine, but it was still good. I loved my waitress too! She was super nice and accomodating. Very, very highly recommended!
(5)
John C.

Outstanding small bites - savory beignets, cracklin', shrimp, pecans. Amazing. Creative cocktails, good wine. Solid night in N.O.
(5)
Greg B.

Atmosphere - 4.5/5 Food - 5/5 Service - 4/5 Tip: Don't miss the ribs with spicy cotton candy. Absolutely delicious!
(5)
Tania I.

The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the atmosphere was savvy and modern. Our server Sean was genuinely friendly and provided helpful feedback. The entire staff was friendly and always delivered a dish with a smile. I highly recommend dinning at SoBou when in NOLA.
(5)
Ken G.

A great, chic restaurant at the W in New Orleans...enjoyed a shortribs dish as well as a strawberry salad...there was a very good macaroni and cheese dish that was also very impressive. Everything was prepared well and tasted great. The ambiance is very cool and what one would expect from a W. The service was also friendly and attentive.
(4)
Kathleen M.

I stopped in for brunch and received my favorite meal of my most recent NOLA visit. First of all, it was empty. Ignore the long lines at other tourist traps around town and get here with the quickness. Deliciousness awaits. We ordered a smorgasboard of yum: butternut squash beignets, beef short rib & grits, PB&J (no peanut butter involved). Everything was roll-your-eyes back delicious and I spent some serious time thinking which chefs I could ask to try to recreate the short rib and grits back here in Atlanta. Seriously ATLiens, get on it. Our service was wonderful, my breakfast cocktail was top notch (yes, in NOLA I'm allowed breakfast cocktails), and I just found this spot to be practically perfect. It was well priced (at least for brunch) and if you're in the hood I'd highly recommend it.
(5)
Katrina S.

Their happier hour is worth a stop in! The drink specials are decently priced for the level of quality in the Quarter. Just as a heads up, none of the food items on the happier hour list are GF, but everyone else in the group enjoyed them!
(4)
Stefan S.

For dessert: both the chocolate and the bread pudding where the best I had of my last ten: 5 stars. Stay away from the food, it is not bad but average: 3 stars.
(5)
Amy T.

Born and raised here in the greater New Orleans area and I love to go out and eat. I love SoBou, not only for their good food choices, but the atmosphere. It's extreme fine dining, but has this nice class to the place. Moreover, you don't need to be super quiet here. Make noise! Laugh! Have loud conversations! (However, please don't scream lol). The atmosphere is relaxed. I've gone for date night with my partner and had a good time. I've also brought my son to lunch and had a good time. About the food: it's not the BEST that Nola has to offer but I wouldn't mind going here all the time. Food is good!!!! What I've had: -Yellow fin tuna cones! Delish with the avocado ice cream on top! The only thing is the size of it caught me off guard when it came out. It's so small!!! At least you get two?? -Fries. I wouldn't order again but the dipping sauce was good. You get an option of 3 sauces and I tried the pickled okra mayo. Pretty good. My boyfriend liked the cayenne ketchup -Mac N Cheese. I wouldn't order it again. The flavor was good but it was too gritty for me. -Cripsy Boudin Balls - very good, but I've had better -Foie gras burger. DELISH! The burger meat on this as well as the SoBou burger is just so moist and cooked to perfection! It melts in your mouth!!! I loved the Mini abita root beer & foie gras ice cream float that came with it. Maybe just because I really love foie gras? But what a creative idea!!! I wouldn't mind going on dates here once a week!
(5)
Tiffany Y.

I was wandering on my own in the Quarter during lunchtime and wanted to find a good local place. I ended up at SoBou because it had a good rating on Yelp. It wasn't really "local" because it's a little more of an upscale restaurant, but I have a feeling that most of the higher rated places were upscale. I sat at the bar and ordered the fried oyster taco. It was perfect.
(4)
Jennifer N.

I came here for breakfast while visiting NOLA and although the breakfast menu was small, it was not disappointing! I had an omelette which was excellent, but the best part of my meal, was the grits - slow cooked for 2 hours with goat cheese - no other grits will live up to these!! if you come here, you MUST try them!
(5)
Alisa K.

This was my first taste of cajun food and all I can say is yum. And a half. I had the corn soup, the roasted vegetables, the oyster tacos, and the mac and cheese (from which my server graciously offered to remove the bacon before I asked---I love it when people correctly assume I don't eat bacon!). The oyster tacos were phenomenal. I've never seen them on a menu anywhere and the oysters were actually fried, which was a relief because I'm kind of low-brow with my seafood and don't like it to look how it looked when it was alive. Given that my sense of cajun cooking is that any ingredient you don't recognize on the menu is some kind of sausage (or an alligator), I was pleasantly surprised that there were so many vegetarian/pescatarian-friendly exotic sausage/alligator-free options at this place. Our server was really nice and helpful (not to mention she got mega bonus points for preemptively mentioning that the mac and cheese was available without bacon and that the corn soup was completely vegetarian). The only thing I would be aware of is that this place is a bit more like $$$--as their small plates and sides are definitely small and you need to order at least 3 ($) before you fill up. The $$$ are definitely worth it though given Sobou's creativity, taste, ambience, service, and clairvoyance about all things bacon.
(4)
Jon Y.

We went to Nawlins for vacation for a 5 night stay. During this vacation, we went to Broussard's, G W Fins, Herbsaint, Restaurant August and last Sobou. The other restaurants had pretty traditional American Southern food. Sobou is a little different in which they had more fusion type cuisine. So if you really into a little different food, then this place isn't for you. Started off with the basil avocado tuna cones. The fish was served in a mini ice cream cone topped with an avocado ice cream. One could possibly eat the whole thing in one bite but I took two bites. Simply delicious. We also started with the apple pear salad which was pretty solid. Finished with several small plates consisting of the crispy chicken on the bone, beef short rib sandwich and the shrimp and Tasso skewers. The crispy chicken and the shrimp skewers were delicious!
(4)
Nambie S.

I live in the French Quarter so I frequentl Sobou. The service is always pretty good and the staff is super friendly. My favorite menu item is the SoBou Burger, It is the perfect size and pure deliciousness. This place is good for groups or date night. The atmosphere is pretty cool and dress code ranges from shorts to formal.(this is new Orleans after all:) Happy hour here offers 25 cent martinis from 3 to 7 on weekdays. I highly recommend SoBou.
(5)
John T.

Awesome atmosphere. Some of the coolest most original dishes I've had in New Orleans. I can't wait to go again and try something else from the list. I only got a small plate next time I think I'll get a big plate. Great service too
(4)
Chris K.

A "see and be seen" atmosphere, and not very "NOLA" from an atmosphere/culture perspective, but great bar selection and adequate service. As a visitor, I will not be back as I can get better service and equivalent atmosphere in many cities.
(3)
Emily W.

Update to my previous 1 star review : Went back for a second try. Everything was MUCH better, however we knew what not to order and how to order the dishes. Ordered the apps with sauce on the side and it was much better. The conch fritters were delicious all on their own, the honey glaze took away from the conch taste. The shrimp and tasso was also delicious, however the sauce was incrediby sweet. Apple and Pear salad was amazing, slightly oversauced but still very very good. The pecan tuile was so good. The flat iron steak was delicious, perfect portion to share and right amount of seasoning. Steak is great on it's own, the server said this was one of their more simpler dishes and quite frankly it was the best because it was simple. The roasted veggies had a delicious peanut taste. For dessert, the pina coloda cheesecake was great, surprisingly enough not as sweet as some of the apps. Overall, much better meal, great service and great ambiance. I would reccommend getting everything with the sauce on the side and the deciding yourself how much you'd like to add. Thanks for the time, SoBou!
(3)
SÃ©amus C.

Expecting something more traditionally Creole, this neatly upscale and tastefully appointed eatery serves a new twist of NOLA cuisine. Plan on pleasant culinary surprises, albeit at slightly higher prices. Our server was friendly although not always on the ball during a not so busy dinner hour, but the food was worth it, particularly if you wish to take a break from the fat-ladden dining so pervasive in the Big Easy...
(4)
Den-a T.

Terrible and booooorgoisesheeee. Foie Gras ? Man that's a plate of cruelty and I won't pay for that. Pretentious and disappointing menu so vacant they had to add a hamburger. New American cuisine is awesome when done right. I've eaten on the East Coast, West Coast, Rocky Mountains to Texas, Eastern and Western Europe.... This is not fabulous!! Avoid it and their "Beer Nuts" which are freshly opened and tastes like tinned grocery fare. Go anywhere else!
(1)
JosÃ© MarÃa E.

We were in NOLA for a couple of days and we like the look of this place. We tried to walk in but it was full so we reserved for the next day. The waiter was really nice and suggested us a couple of dishes, We order a several small bites to share and we enjoy then all. Really nice place to eat and we not really price
(4)
Scott G.

Food was awesome! Just awesome! Really enjoyed most everything we had. Service however was very, very poor all around. The bartenders took forever to make the signature drinks and the waitress was either overloaded or inattentive. Either way, we had drinks and one round of food ordering (small plates) before we went to the HOB for a show. We gave ourselves 90 minutes. We were still 10 minutes late. 1:40 for a half a dozen apps and two rounds of drinks is horrible, just horrible.
(2)
Ellie K.

I tried Sobou while attending a food conference in the area based on the Yelp Reviews. This is one of the few times where I felt steered in the wrong direction. Although the restaurant was lovely inside, very cool decor and a nice atmospere, the food was very mediocore. We tried a fish dish and it was so bland and underwhelming. The Gumbo was fine, but not as good as other places in the area. Overall, I was dissapointed with the flavors of the food and did not find it to be anything special.
(2)
Kim Anh N.

Contrary to all of these other reviews, I thought that the service was great! Our server was very friendly and the food was served in no time! Butternut Squash Beignets: Tasty, loved the sauce. Tasted like chicken and waffles. It has duck inside, but you can barely taste it. Crispy Oyster Taco: Kinda dry... Dipping it with the Foie Gras sauce = amazing! Mac and Cheese: It has BACON! Had a smokey taste. Foie Gras Burger: It was okay... Iron Flat Steak: The steak was pretty tasty, but I didn't like the spinach salad that came as a side. It tasted like the chef didn't know when to stop pouring the olive oil. TOO greasy!
(3)
Tala T.

We went for lunch around 1 pm and the restaurant was winding down with less than 3 tables. However, it took a very long time to get anything on our table. And while our server was knowledgeable and attentive, it did not take away from the fact that we waited for what seemed like 30 minutes to get the tuna cones out. The Yellowfin tuna cones were served in a small tomato infused cone filled with a pineapple ceviche, tuna topped with basic and avocado ice cream. It was small enough to eat in one bite. I was not a big fan of the ice-cream/fish combination. I'm a firm believer that fish and dairy should not be mixed at a meal let alone in one dish. Next came the Butternut Squach Beignets, large deep fried balls of dough mixed with duck debris and squash drizzled with a sweet foie gras fondue sauce and chicory coffee ganache. The Count loved the mix of sweet and savory flavors of this dish but for me it was too much fried dough. For our main entrees we had the SoBou Burger and Rosemary Crusted Oyster Salad. The burger was plain and simply delicious. Grilled to perfection giving it that smokey grilled flavor that many burgers these days lack. The oyster salad was a great light lunch option. The oysters were lightly crusted in a rosemary breading cooked just right, set on top of a bed of tossed greens in a light sauce. We also ordered a side of fries and were surprised to note that we were charged that extra dollar for ketchup. It threw us off a bit given that you really don't expect to be charged for ketchup in an upscale restaurant such as SoBou. And while we may be spoiled up east in Philadelphia and New York with the special attention we've been given by chefs and wait staff, small details such as this really do take away from the experience.
(3)
Benny L.

Located in the W on Chartres St in the FQ. A good friend of mine took me here for a belated B-day lunch. It just so happens that they do 25cents happy hours M-F from 11:30-2:30 so that was a plus. Decor: The walls are decorated with empty glass bottles that are illuminated. It's intriguing. I can imagine you could take someone here for an intimate or casual date. Service: Our waitress was friendly but a little absent minded. Forgot to put in a portion of our order and forgot to tell us that a dessert was out of stock until the very end. Food: The menu itself consists of a lot tasty choices. I had the Fried Oyster Salad with pickled okra and sweet corn. It was good but a little on the salty side. My friend also commented that her soup and salad was a touch too salty as well. They also have a lot of whimsical and fun dishes. My friend and I ordered the Yellow-Fin Tuna Cones. Basically it's designed like an ice cream cone (no joke) but it has pineapple & coconut tuna tartare with basil & avocado ice cream on top. Fun to eat and delicious. I will likely be back to try other things. Overall I enjoyed myself.
(3)
Pinky And The B.

A gourmet twist on local New Orleans favorites. It specializes in small plates or tapas. That is normally how we eat anyway. We do not usually eat huge entrees and we share most meals. We choose SoBou because it is in our hotel and it gets good reviews and has a good menu! Here is a video about the restaurant/bar.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ÂLClg03NkOhQ This is about the head bar chef. sobounola.com/abigail-deâ€¦ From the above article. "Gullo landed the job as head bar chef for the newest venture from the Commander's Family of Restaurants, SoBou. A cocktail- and culinary-focused "spirited restaurant", SoBou is located "South of Bourbon" at the W New Orleans - French Quarter. "New Orleans has soul," Gullo says. "It's prevalent in the food and cocktail history here, not to mention the blues, jazz, and funk music." Diners can get their own wine from self-serve dispensers and a clutch of tables are equipped with their own beer taps in the style of sports bars and man caves. We sat at a comfy booth. She made me a strawberry mocktail with local Louisiana Strawberries at the suggestion of our lovely server Patrice for those who don't drink. That was a nice gesture because I know Nola is a drinking town. The service was really warm. The server told us a lot about Nola and the culture and food there in Nola not just the restaurant. I found the service in Nola to be warm in general and not the trained money kind of service you get in NYC at high end restaurants. About the executive chef.The executive chef is Juan Carlos Gonzalez, who has worked at other restaurants under the Commander's Palace umbrella, and Commander's executive chef, Tory McPhail, is SoBou's consulting chef. We ate a lot of small plates as we were hungry from not eating all day due to me being sick. So we went a bit nuts at Sobou. My hubby had Smoked Crawfish and Cognac Bisque served with crawfish popcorn. That was the only thing I didn't eat. He said it was delicious! We had Mac cheese because I love it also because it is on almost every menu we saw in Nola. We had alligator sausage which is the first time I tried alligator in Nola the other restaurants fried it in the same oil as shell fish so I appreciated being able to try it. I tried it in NYC at Cooking with Jazz which was Ny's top rated Cajun/Creole restaurant until it closed and it tasted nothing like this! It tasted like chicken. This was very fresh. We had chicken Gumbo which was great and nice and smoky and the only restaurant I had Gumbo in in Nola. My hubby said the best beer or at least his favorite beer he had was here at Sobou. It is a local craft beer. It is called Nola 7th Street Wheat. We had fries with local dipping sauces, cayenne ketchup, pimento cheese fondue, pickled okra mayo. We had crispy chicken on the bone from Tanglewood Farms chicken confit with Crystal hot sauce sweet soy glaze. It was similar to Korean fried chicken. The highlight of the meal were the desserts. CHOCOLATE COMA BAR a flourless dark chocolate torte with white chocolate mousse, candied pecans & sea salt caramel covered in milk chocolate and served with a shot of chicory coffee shake LOUISIANA STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE cream cheese & lemon pound cake, sugared strawberries soaked in framboise liqueur, and citrus whipped cream topped with graham cracker crumbs CHERRIES JUBILEE & WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING with brandied cherries with Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream Every thing was inexpensive and delicious! My only complaint is that it closes too early like almost everything else in Nola!
(4)
Julia B.

This is a very hip, trendy restaurant in the French Quarter. And i don't think that's a good thing.... We definitely miss Bacco in this space! The food was OKAY - although our sweet potato balls came out cold. Everything else was decent, but again, very hip/trendy food like tacos and mac n' cheese and such. I most definitely preferred Bacco's menu. What really killed me was the fact that our waitress blatantly tried to rip us off and added extra drinks to our bill that we didn't order. She removed them when we mentioned it to her, but without apology and still over charged for my class of champagne. I hate restaurants like this in NOLA - I can get bad service and meh trendy food anywhere in LA. The restaurant is HUGE and was pretty empty on wednesday night. I know Bacco never had this problem.
(2)
Mallory S.

This was a delicious contemporary twist on New Orleans staples. We had the mashed red bean dip with cajun spices flatbread, sweet potato beignets with duck bits and a chickory coffee ganache which were amazing, boudin balls, and their fabulous bread pudding with cherries jubilee instead of raisins. The food was beautifully presented as well. I felt like I was in a very expensive restaurant, but this great culinary meal was about $35 and fed two people. The atmosphere was nice and trendy too. The only reason it is getting four stars instead of five is the service. I've noticed that the service seems to be terrible in every New Orleans restaurant so maybe it's just normal in this city. I will say that the service was a little better than the other places in the French Quarter, but still worse than most other cities. Our waitress didn't ever refill our glasses or come by to see if we needed anything and she only had four tables so she wasn't busy. But the food was so good that I would still recommend Sobou!
(4)
Kyla C.

$6 sazeracs during happy hour - nice! The punch was also delicious. Friendly bartenders and good atmosphere.
(4)
RaphaÃ«l M.

Ambiance seems very formal but it's a pretty casual place. Food in general is delicious. But expect the unexpected. The "foie gras burger" is good but is should be called "burger with a foie gras float on the side". It's pretty misleading but that's to be expected from an establishment in a touristic neighborhood. But still, the food is very good. Make sure to get the beignets!!
(4)
Emily M.

Beignets are to die for!
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Ruth V.

First time, shame on you. Second time, shame on me. The first time I ate at SoBou, I was really in love with everything except for the fact that they misplaced my headphones and were really unprofessional about how they handled it. This time, I can say I was really not in love with anything except for the service, and they didn't even have to misplace something that belonged to me. I came back, really hoping to fix my opinion of this restaurant that so many of my friends rave about. Nope. Let's start off with the seating policy. I called in advance and asked for a 9:30 reservation. I was told that they were booked for the evening, but that I was welcome to come in person and try to get a seat. I was a little peeved, because I had a feeling that what she was saying was more policy than her actually looking at the books and seeing if they had anything available... when we arrived, sure enough - 3 tables sat empty in the front room, 2 were empty in the beer room and 2 where empty in the back room for a total of 28 empty seats. I can't imagine on a Sunday night that they are expecting 28 covers, 30 minutes before closing. Regardless, we were told it would be a 30-minute wait. So in other words, your seating us when you close. Okay, sure. We sit down and we spent some time looking over the menu. The server was REALLY INCREDIBLE, super sweet and REALLY KNOWLEDGABLE. I explained to her that my boyfriend was allergic to gluten, trust me I know what a pain in the butt that can be, but this girl was a PRO. She knew the ingredients in everything, and thank god, because the chef at SoBou puts bread and other various forms of gluten in a lot of stuff - queso, burger, etc. I told her to pick us some appetizers and we'd look over the menu. I decided on my entree first, so my attention was drawn to the infinity mirror on the wall right above our heads (we sat at table 336). I live in a really empty loft, so I was really curious as to how it was created because it would be cool to do something like that in my space. I was looking at the side of the box that housed it, and I followed the tubing down the side of it to see where it was connected, when I saw A MOUSE STUCK TO A GLUE TRAP - DEAD AND DEHYDRATED - SHRIVELED INTO A MOUSE RAISIN ON THE DAMN FLOOR. For anyone who missed that, A MOUSE STUCK TO A GLUE TRAP - DEAD AND DEHYDRATED - SHRIVELED INTO A MOUSE RAISIN ON THE DAMN FLOOR. Okay, so there are a couple of components to this that I was trying to work through in my head. Glue traps are really inhumane. They are really cruel to whatever poor animal is caught in them and when mice get caught in them they don't squeak... they SCREAM. How, might I ask did nobody in that whole restaurant hear the pleading of that mouse to be put out of its misery? Okay, so the mouse has finally died... HOW DID NOBODY NOT NOTICE THE SMELL? All of this said, I know that the French Quarter is rat and mouse infested and anyone who eats out should expect that the restaurant has had mice and or rats at some point. Hell, if a mouse had run by our table in the middle of service I would have been more okay with that than the fact that someone set out glue traps, months ago and then completely forgot about them and whatever hapless victims they might collect. Gross, uncool and NASTY. The rest of my meal was a blur. I was irritable about the portions vs. pricing, which I remember was a tiny point of contention the last time I ate there as well. I feel like SoBou is trying to do Big City in the Big Easy and in one way they really succeed (decor) and in almost all other ways they fail (seating policy, arrogance, portions, MOUSE TRAPS, etc. etc. etc.) Also, people in New Orleans don't use directions the way that SoBou's name would lead you to believe. I have never, in my 13 years in New Orleans, heard anyone say "South of Bourbon." Up river, down river, river side, lake side, post Katrina, pre Katrina... you get my drift. One of my all time favorite sayings is: "Elegance without warmth is arrogance." and I can't think of a truer example of this than SoBou. @sobounola @whotels @whotelsnola @yelpnola
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Monica S.

This place is a must!! Here goes- The tuna cones with avocado ice cream - it's surprisingly amazing! Amazing! You gotta try it!!! Foie gras burger!!!! Nuff said- L-O-V-E!!!! Our waitress was extremely nice!! Great service!!
(4)
Matt R.

Was in town for business and looking for a solo dinner spot. A friend recommended Sobou for a cocktail, and after reading reviews decided to have dinner there as well. Great decision. Cocktail choice was a Sazerac, which was excellent. Decided to do two "small" items: the Kale and Blueberry Salad, and the Hogs Head Tamale. The salad was really good. The tamale was awesome. Only because those were so good, I considered ordering another dish - red beans and ham hocks, yellowfin escabeche...another tamale - but decided not to over do it. Would definitely go back to try at least 10 more things off of the menu. Great stuff.
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Maddy S.

This place is amazing! Really cool atmosphere, incredibly friendly and helpful staff, delicious food and fantastic drink specials! Really everything you could want. We went for lunch on a Friday. I had gumbo and a fried oyster taco (so tasty!!) and my friend had the crispy chicken on a bone. Not only did our table have beer taps right on it but they also had a deal where martinis were a QUARTER!!! If you're in the neighborhood definitely do lunch at SoBou!!!
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Beverly M.

Having enjoyed my share of wine at lunch earlier in the day, I didn't try any of their signature cocktails. That said and based on the food alone, SoBou is a hotspot that will surely fizzle. There's no other explanation. While the location is ideal for hungry French Quarter tourists, and its design is inviting, the food is a disaster. - The duck debris and butternut beignets were a confusing melange of fat, and frankly, if I'm going to clog my arteries, there are so many other New Orleans' specialties and restaurants (whether classic or fusion) I'd choose first, second and even third. - I tasted my friend's fries with cayenne ketchup and they were a horror. This is not the way to cook fries... big gloppy greasy flavorless fingers of potatoes, and that ketchup didn't do them any favors. Great fries are twice fried. They are crispy.
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Bethany C.

This place has some unusual and tasty cocktails. I recommend the Georgia O'keefe, the Elysian nymph and the bloody Marys.
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Sara F.

Two words: Happier Hour. I believe it goes from 3-6 with great prices on delicious snacks and drinks. The friendly and charismatic bartenders made us the best Sazerac we had in NOLA. (And it's only $6 at Happier Hour! Also note: I also tried one at Commander's Palace.) I also had a glass of punch that knocked my socks off it was so delicious. We had shrimp and tasso pinchos and alligator corn dogs. YUM, YUM, YUM! This was the first place we went after checking into our Air BNB and it was a great way to kick off our trip. My only regret is we didn't get back there again!
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Richelle E.

Beautiful cajun flavor without all of the typical over-fried over-greased stuff. So DELICIOUS! Visiting from Los Angeles, I was looking for a place that had an urban vibe and incredible food. SoBou did not disappoint! I ordered the shrimp/pineapple appetizer... AMAZE. I had the crispy chicken entree... BEST CHICKEN EVER. And had the sorbet du jour for dessert... HEAVENLY. My server was sweet and prompt. Thank you, SoBou, I will be back next time I visit New Orleans and will be sending recommendations your way.
(5)
Catie K.

SoBou? Don't you mean SoDelicious? (sorry, had to be done) I recently had an excellent meal at SoBou. We started with the Cajun Queso. It was good, but with all the other delicious-sounding things on the menu, I probably will not order it again. SoBou also answered my eternal NOLA wish with their Butternut Squash Beignets (savory beignets!). I mean, listen to the description: "foie gras fondue, duck debris & chicory coffee ganache"--holy hell, they were amazing. For dinner my partner had the Crispy Chicken and I had the Tuna. The chicken was amazing and the tuna was really good, although a little heavy handed with the pickled mirliton. I also had a kick-ass cocktail. The only thing a little off-putting that I wasn't expecting was the noise level. It can get REALLY loud. If you go expecting it, you will have a great meal here.
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Mama D.

The food was okay, but the drink selection was large and impressive. Our large party ate their specials where you chose an app/entree/dessert and cocktail. I had a burger with egg and pate and (I think) a pork rind. It was good enough even though it sounds odd. I just expected to be wowed more. The dessert of chocolate truffles was FABULOUS though. So decadent! The best part of the meal. Everyone at our table sd I won for best dessert! ;-) Bottom line: good food at too high a price for me. Def. not Commander's Palace!
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Tracy W.

Had to foie gras burger, which comes with a side of foie gras root beer shake. The shake sounded weird, but it works. Yum yum yum.
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n k.

So, so good. We were visiting NOLA from NYC for a week, and had to stop here twice. Once for dinner, once for brunch. Dinner was much better - can't really recommend the brunch. Make reservations, they seemed to be hopping. I recommend the shrimp kebab appetizer (they had a better name, can't recall) served with rum-soaked pinapple. Nice. Also try the sushi-style ice cream cones?!? Pineapple and tuna tartare in a cute little "cone" topped with avocado. Double nice. All of the mains were great. Attentive service too.
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Amy G.

Food came super fast! I tried three small plates (their specialty). Crispy pork belly (to die for; came with a boudin ball); French fries with all 3 dipping sauces (aioli style mayonnaise was my favorite; fries were well seasoned and thin, perfect); and a taco with mango salsa. Soooo good...the three together were perfect. And they brought a free cocktail finisher. :)
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Primo L.

SoBou isnt a restaurant as much as it is a really great tapas bar. Most of the inventive appetizers and cocktails are under $12 and the food is less reflective of New Orleans and more of the hipster foodie vibe of the W Hotel, to which this restaurant is attached. After you've spent time visiting the obligatory local food havens like Commander's Palace, Galatoire's, Cafe du Monde et al, SoBou is a great reminder that you're back in 21st century America, which ain't a bad place at all to be.
(5)
Claire B.

Great comfort food with a modern twist and elegant presentation. Amazing food and amazing prices for this quality of food (coming from dc). Very highly recommend it!
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Christy L.

We really wanted to try this place because they were doing some really amazing small bites that looked too good to pass up. The ambiance is wonderful, and nothing less than you would expect from something coming out of the W hotel. Hubby was quite taken with the illuminated bottles lining the walls. After cocktails, they became even more interesting! What we shared: Yellowfin Tuna Cones - These are so off the beaten path that you must try them! Avocado ice cream on top of tuna tartar in a small sugar cone. Yes, it sounds weird, but it just works! Butternut Squash Beignets - I think I could have eaten these all night. Beignets were this wonderful fluffy texture and riddled with pieces of duck and covered in just enough foie gras fondue to give a perfect combination of flavors - sweet, savory, salty. All delicious! Foie Gras Burger - Are you seeing a theme here? Yes, I love foie gras. We don't get to eat it anymore in California, so when I see it on a menu during my travels, I want to eat it. This burger was the epitome of indulgence - juicy and tender beef patty, covered with a seared piece of foie gras, a sunny side up egg and some bacon. All lovingly placed in the care of the most delightful brioche bun. To add to the whimsey, the dish is served with a foie gras ice cream root beer float. Again, the flavors just work, so try it! Boudin Balls - I'm going to avoid my usual 'ball' cliche and just tell you to order these. Boudin is a cajun thing...a combo of ground meat and rice that's used as a stuffing for sausage, poultry...and just about anything else they want to stuff. It's amazing delicious and these little gems are so wonderful. Service was excellent and the cocktails are strong - highly recommend SoBou for those looking for something off the beaten path.
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K C.

We ate at sobou the other night with a party of 14 people. The food and service were amazing, they were very accommodating and had great food.
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Staci S.

Great food, but really tiny portions and service was very slow. It was freezing inside too, which was no bueno. The waitress attempted to adjust the temperature, but it didn't make much of a difference.
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Jennifer S.

Elegant, exceptional service, and excellent cuisine. The decor is stunning-- the walls are lined with illuminated glass bottles. We were actually drawn to this restaurant while walking past because of its striking interior. This would be worth a trip for the ambiance alone, but the food is out of this world, a high-concept gourmet twist on local New Orleans flavors. Try the duck beignets, chowder, and tuna cones with basil avocado ice cream. I will absolutely return.
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Minda B.

This bar has really cool atmosphere, superb drinks and so-so food. I say go for a drink at the bar and a simple appetizer and you will love it!
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Nobody M.

Alligator. Mmmm.
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Marisa N.

*****5 SOLID STARS***** SoBou was probably our favorite restaurant in all of New Orleans, and we ate at many different places during our stay. Food: Amazing. We ordered the aligator sausages, the yellow fin tuna cone, the duck beignets ,the foie gras burger, gumbo, the cajun queso, and the tasso pinchos. The must have's are the foie gras burger and the yellow fin tuna cone. In fact, i will probably crave for the yellow fin tuna cone in the future which makes me sad. I'd avoid the cajun queso and the tasso pinchos, as there really isn't anything special about either. Ambiance- Amazing. What a very trendy and cute restaurant. Love. Service- Amazing. We had to wait in the bar area, and the bartenders were amazing. Our waitress was also phenomenal. Prices- this is not a cheap restaurant.... If you have $100 to spend on dinner (not including drinks), then this would be the best place to spend your money. I am sad that I may never get back to this restaurant, it is AMAZING. Yellow fin tuna cones, I will miss you!!
(5)
Miriam W.

I often feel like writing a letter to Ti Martin and Lally Brennan after visiting one of their restaurants, and tonight was no exception. Walking into any of their establishments is a bit like walking onto a set that's been whimsically and expertly arranged to please and delight. You'll be seduced with thoughtfully concocted libations, some of which are offered at prices more in keeping with the 1920's if you go at lunchtime. And then, just when you're enjoying yourself, you may find it all coming apart while you watch. The decor at Soubou is very streamlined and of the moment, with delightful bottles and mirrors replacing the walls, which seem to be lit from within. The comfortable seats, in the form of padded orange chairs, are in the back room, so ask to be seated there. If your dining experience is anything like mine was, you'll be there awhile. Much of the food I ate here tonight was quite good. I started with the tuna ceviche cones, which were delicious but laughably petite. These are listed under the menu heading "snacks", so their size may be in keeping with that theme, but they were just a couple of bites. I then had the butternut squash beignet in place of an entree. These were very good but are a better choice to share with two or three others, as they were filling and dense, and trying to eat all five of them became redundant. My partner had the foie gras burger and was most happy, so, had service been up to par, I may have left fairly content, as the food that I tried ranged from above average to very good. However, apparently a server and a food runner both called off the night we were in, so the manager made the decision to put a breakfast server on the dinner shift. A server who had never worked the dinner shift, was not trained to do so, and had not an inkling of what was on the menu. Let the circus begin. I won't bore you with all of the details of just how poorly the evening went, but I did complain to the manager (who had been avoiding the reality that our server's entire station was falling apart and who looked like his head was going to explode whenever I saw him striding quickly past our part of the restaurant without giving a sideways glance), and our meal was comped. Having spent years in the restaurant biz, I can understand the position that the manager was in that night, but he made a bad call and then failed to take care of his staff member, who was not up to the task of a dinner service. I actually had to tell another, more experienced server what was going on, and she helped us out. I felt bad for our server, and my husband and I were both helpful and kind to him, as it wasn't his fault. I may go back. I'll hope for better service next time.
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Craig C.

My wife and I enjoyed our dinner. Everything we ordered was tasty but the appetizer portions were very small. The waiter was nice and seemed to have good wine recommendations but did forget to bring my wife a second glass.
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Courtney B.

Definitely top three restaurants we visited on a bachelorette party to New Orleans. The team at SoBou was very accommodating to our group. The service was attentive and very well timed. Our table tap was a bit foamy, and the waitress took money off our bill, plus she even brought my one friend a beer from the bar without foam. The food. Oh, the food. Tuna cones were a perfect taste to start the meal, and very inventive. I got the gumbo, which was different from the typical gumbo I've had, but just as good. You also must try the sweet potato beignets. We ordered 3 for a table of six!! The atmosphere was also very fun and I would say we were a little too casual in shorts and t-shirts.
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Nikki K.

Hands down some of the best food I had in New Orleans!! The cocktails were great. My 4 friends and I decided to split 8 small plates which was a wonderful idea because we got to try everything. There was not 1 dish we didn't enjoy. The waitstaff was attentive and polite and we had a wonderful night. Make reservations beforehand because the place gets packed!!
(5)
Maria H.

We came here because I love the courtyard at the W. When we first looked at the menu we didn't immediately see anything we liked, and where about to leave.. A look closer (i.e. reading the descriptions) yielded plenty of options. We had chicken drumsticks, and sweet potato beignets - both were amazing. This is a really nice spot to take a break right in the heart of the French Quarter.
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Mary B.

Vegetarian loved the artichoke and mushroom tamale!
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G A.

Worst meal and service I've experienced at a New Orleans restaurant. From reading reviews, it seems things have taken a turn for the worst since opening. Took over 1.5 hours to get our food after ordering, and there was only one other table of guests. Portions were tiny- my husband wanted another meal after his $24 burger the size of the 50 cent sliders at American Sector. My steak was so overlooked I couldn't cut it with a steak knife and a friend across the table insisted I send it back- which I did and was still charged full price. Servers did not refill water or coffee without being flagged down (again there were more servers than diners). Staff was slow and fumbly. Food was mediocre at best. For these prices- you can have a WAY better dining experience in New Orleans. I would be surprised if SoBou stayed in business much longer.
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Liz M.

The chef's gumbo was a fantastic mash of traditional style gumbo with a creamy potato soup. Loved it. My fois gras slider, however... well let's just say I ordered medium rare and it came out roughly the consistency of a hockey puck. I wasn't too surprised considering it's next-to-impossible to accurately take a temperature on a 2oz burger.
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Rick S.

The food here is as outstanding as their cocktails. May very well have true all of the appetizers on the menu with alligator corn dogs as my favorite. For drinks there is a lot f variety but the sazerac with absinthe was my favorite.
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Jillian R.

While I enjoyed my meal at SoBou, I feel like I would have enjoyed it a lot more if I hadn't been picking up the tab. I'm not a cheapskate and I don't mind paying for quality, but I felt like a few items I got were overpriced. Now that I got the negative out of the way, let me focus on the positive: -The atmosphere 10/10 The interior of SoBou is very cool. Some people have said that they're trying too hard but I really feel like they are presenting a very cool visual spectacle that no other place in town is doing right now. The illuminated bottles lining the wall were great and gave me serious design envy. I've been back to the bar a number of times since I first had dinner there and appreciate all the cool aesthetic details of the place. -The service 6/10 There was some initial confusion over who our server was and we had a few people coming up to our table to take drink orders. The manager finally came over to apologize and say that they'd cleared up the confusion. We weren't upset about the mix-up but they didn't bring us any shots on the "trouble tree" which they normally offer to people who have that kind of mix-up. Once our server was established, the rest of the meal went smoothly. He wasn't very friendly, but I account that to them being busy as he seemed a little flustered. He didn't check on us very often. He did the bare minimum to warrant good service. -The food 8/10 We ordered: The heirloom tomato salad (which has now been phased out as tomatoes are out of season). It was good for what it was, tasty but not filling. The gumbo. CRAZY dark and rich roux. Not traditional but very yummy with a scoop of warm potato salad in the middle of it. My only criticism is that it may be a tad too salty. Once again, small portion but satisfying. The SoBou burger. It's small so you will want to order a side item with this. VERY tasty and fairly priced at $7 a pop. Boudin balls. Small. Tasted good although they didn't seem cooked all the way through. The center was almost the consistency of pudding. Like I said, it is pricy but I still recommend the dining experience overall. The bar is really cool and I like to go their for drinks when I have a little extra cash padding my pockets. If the bartenders aren't busy I ask them to use their extreme-craft cocktailing knowledge to whip me up something tasty using my liquor of choice (gin) and haven't been disappointed so far. One bartender, Konrad, let me taste a few different top shelf gins that were out of this world. I respect what they are trying to offer at SoBou and I will be back.
(4)
Jen L.

Wish I lived in New Orleans so I could enjoy SoBou more often! I was there for a celebration dinner with some team members so we enjoyed a few menu options! For appetizers we tried yellowfin tuna cones which are really small- one per person but delicious. It's an eclectic mix of favors that is a must-try item. (Although rather expensive in my opinion). We also tried the fries (A+), cheese plate (A+) and boudin balls (cant rate I'm a vegetarian now). For my entree I had the sofrito crusted yellowfin tuna. I LOVED it. Look through the pics to see this spicy-perfect meal. If you like tuna and like spicy dishes, this is another must-try. I am going to try and duplicate this one at home if I can. Besides the great food- we sat at a great table with an awesome atmosphere. Request the private table in the front of the restaurant with a bigger group. Enjoy!
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Liz H.

We were in New Orleans for a girls trip for Mardi Gras. This was the best meal we had. We got a private room, our service was great (regrettably I do not remember our server's name, but she was awesome!) and the food and drinks were so great. I had the tuna cones (awesome) and scallop carpacchio (I was a little scared when I got it, but the flavor was great and not too filling). The atmosphere was perfect too, great lighting. All around just a great experience. Thank you, SoBou!!
(5)
Becky H.

So the boyfriend and I stopped by here for a late lunch. Sadly we arrived right at 3:00pm so the 25 cent martinis had stopped (one of the main reasons we had come), but no worries, a sazerac for him and a sauvignon blanc for me were lovely. I actually hate our historical drink, the sazerac, but this one was great! The bartender maintained a nice balance of the herbsaint, which is hard to do. Since we came so late, the restaurant was literally empty, except for a few people sitting at the bar. For this reason, I was shocked that service was so painfully slow. Our waitress was really nice, but it took about 10 minutes before we had our drinks in hand. But we were out on a lazy date anyway, so no worries. We ordered: the duck beignets, the burger, the french fries, and the oyster tacos. The beignets were good, however, I thought the duck was wasted in them. I could not taste the duck at all nor see it. Nonetheless, they're delicious if you approach them just as savory beignets. The burger was awesome! It's little in size, but thick and was perfectly cooked. Fries were great. But the truly wonderful thing was the oyster tacos! Unfortunately it is a small plate (we were ordering just the Small Bites) because they're amazing. The pineapple ceviche is so good. Basically we over did it with ordering and so a heads up, 4 small bites/sides is more than enough for 2 people, especially if you get the beignets because they are so heavy. Oh! I almost forgot! The make their own ghost pepper vinegar. I was too scared to actually try it, but if super spicy stuff is your thing, then thought you should know! They also make their own ketchup which is awesome! I think they use either roasted tomatoes or peppers because it had a nice smoky flavor in it. I absolutely want to come back here. If I hadn't been so full I would've absolutely ordered the Chocolate Coma Bar, which has my name written all over it. The space is really cool, a bit of a bummer when empty, but I can imagine it being full and really fun. If you want a place downtown that has pretty and artistic dishes, you should definitely try SouBou, and if you come during 11:30-3:00pm make sure and have a $0.25 martini for me.
(4)
Bronco B.

Great place with taps right on the table for self serving beer and delicious variety of tapas.
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Brandi S.

We ventured out to this restaurant not realizing that this was a WHotel until we got there, the interior is very interestingly designed and the atmosphere is nice. Our waiter was not that attentive or intuitive, but that definitely was made up for by the flavors and combinations coming from the kitchen. We had the gumbo, the crispy chicken and the ribs and each of those dishes I would order again regularly if I were a resident of this fine city. The portions are more tapas-style though, do not expect a complete meal style of serving for anything on their menu.
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Avo R.

This new restaurant just opened about a week ago so I came to check it out. I was expecting they would still be working out some kinks, but everything was seamless. The place was packed, as it seems to be every night with the "in the know" crowd. I sat at the bar so I could get a full feel of everything. The cocktail list is truly inspired, engaging spirits of which I had never heard, including some very obscure mixers, tinctures, and bitters (rhubarb bitters? sounds strange but smells intoxicating!). I had the Tall Boy, an Earl Gray infused gin cocktail that was very refreshing and like nothing I'd ever had before. On to the menu. There are so many great things to try that I want to come back again and again and work my way through their unique menu. Most of it is upscale, haute cuisine takes on familiar local (Creole/Southern) dishes. They are almost all a diet splurge, as Southern food often is, so throw caution and your waistline to the wind and enjoy. The gym will be there tomorrow... We started with the house fried pork rinds with the pimento cheese fondue dip. It sounded like it would be heavy and over the top, but was wonderful. The pork rinds were very light and crispy and went well with the warm pimento cheese dip. Who in the South doesn't like pimento cheese? And this is certainly a preperation of which 99.9% of people have never tried. YUM!! Next we had the side of french fries, with which you choose one of three dipping sauces. We had the pickled okra mayo. Another very unique twist on local favorites. I am not a real big fan of okra whatsoever, but I do love my mayo. And it went well with the lightly fried, shoestring potatoes. Next, for the main course, we had the Foie Gras burger. Since I was away from my usual animal activist lunch companion, I was free to enjoy this guilty pleasure. It is a small burger topped with foie gras and a yardbird egg on brioche. It was a little smaller than I expected, but once you get into it, you realize how sinfully rich and delicious it is and realize you could never have eaten it had it been even an iota bigger. It comes with a side of pork rinds (I was delighted and a little afraid for myself to be eating MORE pork rinds). It also comes with a small foie gras root beer ice cream float. This sounded like the most bizarre, borderline disgusting thing I'd ever heard (and, again, I LOVE foie gras), but I was totally intrigued. But it was good, GOD, oh so good. It didn't actually taste like foie gras; the controversial ingredient simply added a richness and texture to create a float like no other. This was clearly one of those things that you could only get here at this restaurant, and had the makings of one of those legendary menu items that diners and gourmands come from far and wide just to try. Finally, we moved to dessert, as if the root beer float wasn't enough! At this point, my partner bowed out, but I had the Chocolate Coma Bar. It was a fiendish chef created candy bar loaded with chocolate, white chocolate, nuts, and other bits of heaven. Very rich, and should be split with someone, should you have anyone in your dining party able to make it to this last leg of the meal. It came with a small chocolate coffee shot on the side which was a good way to "try" to pep you back up after all of the decadence beforehand. Lastly, I would like to give a shout out to Carie, the craft bartender. She was absolutely amazing. No matter how busy it got in there (and it was packed!) she managed to give personal attention to everyone there at the bar. She even took the time to make me a special cocktail to go with the fois gras burger (a celery gibson inspiration), and another dessert cocktail to go with the chocolate coma bar (an herbed orange lemonade which cut the richness of the chocolate, but packed a punch all on its own). I even saw her creating some interesting non alcoholic sodas using the bar's wealth of bitters for the guy next to us. Look for her at the bar and your experience will be as unforgettable as the food. Overall, this place is definitely worth the wait and truly lives up to the hype. It is definitely a fresh, creative, inspired addition to the haute dining scene here in New Orleans.
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Kyle W.

Ate at SoBou today, Have to say was not that impressed, our sever was good and knowledgeable about the menu. and it was not what we ate was bad, But defiantly now worth what you pay for it. I had the drum it comes with no sides and was around 27 bucks. I can get drum anywhere in the city just as good and have at least two sides with it. I left still feeling very hungry. The dÃ©cor was very off beat as well, I felt like I was in Ikea and it was not that comfortable. Needles to say way better places to spend your money in the city.
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Tonya R.

After searching for some suggested Creol/Southern places for a more upscale-intimate dinner, all signs pointed to SoBou for a close walk from our hotel and change of scenery. We arrived about twenty minutes early for our reservation to check out the bar scene, grab a drink and enjoy our evening at a casual pace, but even for a busy Saturday night, the bar was backed up and slow. Through the whole 20minutes we waited, we never once spoke to a bartender and were seated drink-less and thirsty. Having spent an decent amount of time waiting, we knew what we wanted to drink when the waitress arrived to our table, and it was another fifteen minutes before she returned to let us know the bar was backed up, and then she left, maybe she couldn't hear us over the excessive noise of the restaurant that we were ready to order..but she at least walked away as though she hadn't heard we were ready with appetizers. When she returned (finally) with our drinks, we placed our orders to get things started: sticky pork belly, mac and cheese and the gumbo. After another twenty minutes, our drinks and table were empty and the waitress was nowhere to be seen. When she returned with the food, I could tell something was amiss, we should have considered placing entree orders when she brought the appetizers, but once we got them I was glad we hadn't. The pork belly looked as though it had been cooked much earlier in the evening, then re-glazed and over seared to warm it up; the flavor and texture confirmed this suspicion. It was tough, dry and the "glaze" had a bitter burned flavor that I can not allow myself to believe was the intended flavor. For gumbo in an "American/Southern" restaurant, this was disappointing. It tasted like a peppered beef cassoulet, perhaps it was the potato salad they top it with, or the mushy vegetables in the stew, but it was not like any gumbo I've ever had and would urge diners who feel so included to try gumbo to just hold off for the next grocery store you see outside the French Quarter to try the real stuff. The mac and cheese was rich and tasty enough on its own, if it were really just a small side, but since it was the only edible thing left on the table, between two people it was not enough to compensate for the rest of the disappointment, but having not seen the waitress (or other servers) since she dropped the food off, there was no other choice but to eat what was there, wait for the check and go elsewhere for entrees, additional cocktails and desserts. This was the only food item that earns points on my pallet. Had she returned sooner to check on the meal, the pork and gumbo would have been sent back, more drinks would have been ordered and we would have left the restaurant sooner than ninety minutes later and found elsewhere to dine. Yes, I wanted a meal at a casual pace, but even for the south this was slow. And underwhelming. I wanted to like it, walking in I expected to like it, but just couldn't get over the terrible service and underwhelming flavors. The best thing about this place are the cocktails (once you actually get one) and the decore, one and a half stars for that alone and another half star for a mac and cheese well done.
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Matthew C.

SoHo feel in the French quarter. Reasonably priced, great wait staff and delicious cocktails. Chocolate coma bar is difficult to share, definitely a great way to polish off a meal.
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Juan R.

The 8 oz Ribeye is really a less than 6oz piece. The food taste is ok. But the service, the sizes and the limited variety of sides (extra price!!!) make this a not advisable place to visit. I almost forgot the wine by the glass was dull maybe because the place is empty and a bottle remains open for days.
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deidre f.

I rented an air B&B apartment near so bou Restaurant. They had an incredible snack menu at the bar including chicharrones and handcrafted cocktails. They were featuring a cucumber watermelon cocktail when I was in town it was very refreshing and not too sweet at all. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for something that is non traditional New Orleans.
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Veronica D.

Hip and chic decor, delicious food and cocktails, fun and skillful plating. Very reasonable for the quality! Its motto: "Life is meant to be lived, not endured" suits it.
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Elky M.

Simply awesome with eclectic food pairings and self service wine and beer taps. Check out the menu online first because you'll need extra time - too much to decide in a rush.
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Tim H.

My wife and i had dinner at SoBou and came away really impressed. The plates are smallish, but the prices reflect that. It's a little loud, but not cramped. The service was very good. We ordered the Gumbo (delicious, the warm potato salad is melt-in-your-mouth inspired), the shrimp pinchos (thick slab of grilled pineapple slice is not just a garnish, it's almost as good as the shrimp), oyster tacos (only thing we ordered two of because they were that good), and alligator sausage (no, it doesn't taste just like chicken, it has its own flavor and was savory good). But all that was a warm-up for the two dishes that make this place a place a must-eat: The apple/pear salad and the warm bread pudding for dessert are simply amazing. The greens, diced apples, poached pear, gorgonzola cheese and whatever other magical ingredient they threw in to the apple /pear salad defy description. Who knew it could come out that good? Wow. The apple / pear salad is equalled on the menu only by the warm bread pudding. It's that good. Order it when you order dinner, it takes a while to be prepared. It's worth the wait! Our server, Janis, was excellent, at the table just enough to check on us but not smothering.
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David D.

Small bites in a hip atmosphere. Worth a trip just for the oyster taco.
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Carla M.

Amazing food and service. Let batetnder oder for me, her picks; oyster taco and a pork belly, both outstanding and not something I would try on my own.
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C. A.

Came here last night for dinner. Good attempts at creativity on the menu but they missed the mark pretty badly. Super nice ambience but extremely disappointed by lack of service and food that was overly salty or poorly seasoned. Sat for over an hour (literally) with empty drink and water glasses waiting for food. Even salad and soup took a painfully long time. The one good thing was the pork cracklin! Definitely will not be back! Way better choices in NOLA.
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Erandi L.

Very modern and cute decor. We ordered a bunch of different items from the gumbo to the foie gras burger. They were all pretty good. I was a bit disappointed with the menu since i had expected this to have more creole food since thats the category it was in on yelp but the menu consisted of more modernizes fusion versions of traditional dishes.
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Jessie C.

I went here last night for a business dinner and I am pretty sure I will not be rushing to go back here. I felt like the place tried really hard but came up short. Everything seemed to be missing something which led to things just tasting average. I wasn't blown away by anything. We basically ordered at least two of everything. We had the PORK CRACKLINS, CAJUN QUESO, YELLOWFIN TUNA CONES, CRISPY OYSTER TACOS, STICKY PORK BELLY, SHRIMP & TASSO PINCHOS, DUCK DEBRIS & BUTTERNUT BEIGNETS, THE FRIES, CRISPY BOUDIN BALLS, and the TEXAS REDFISH A LA PLANCHA. For dessert we ordered the CHOCOLATE COMA BAR and the CHERRIES JUBILEE BREAD PUDDING. It probably didn't help that our waitress was terrible. If it wasn't for the serve your own wine, I would have felt like walking out. We would order something and then we wouldn't see the waitress for over 30 minutes, empty waters constantly and the food even came out at not so hot temperatures. It also took us over 30 minutes from when she set down the bill for her to come back and get it. The only reason I am giving it three stars instead of two is because I really did like the ambiance. I would go back for cocktails and maybe dessert or apps but never for a meal.
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Sirena M.

This place exceed my expectations...the food was awesome and the staff was even better. I'm not for sure what the managers name was, but he greeted us, took us to our table, and when we left he even remembered my name to say good bye...talk about awesome people. There was also a gentleman by the name of Trey that came by and checked on us and was very nice...I felt so comfortable and welcomed. Also, the Mac&Cheese is to die for! Will def go back when I'm in NOLA again.
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Tom E.

Tasty food but very small portions. I came and left hungry but at least the food was very good.
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Katy C.

Amazing service - the staff made the dinner an experience! Great food and very cool atmosphere. I recommend the beet salad and shrimp with pineapple dish - both had a lot of flavor. We also got complimentary parking at the W. I highly recommend this restaurant for a fun night out!
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David B.

Solid 4 and close to a 5. Great space, great service, great food on all counts. The best food during our trip to the Quarter.
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Sangeeta J.

Sobou is a great new addition to the fq! It has a younger, modern vibe which is at times hard to find in the french quarter! Went their on whim Abigail makes the best drinks, definitely worth the hype! Her tall boy is out of this world and she made us the best pimms cup i have ever had! They had a beer tap at our table which i am dying to use next time we go but i had heard so many great things about abigail i stuck with the speciality drinks this time! Highly highly recommend the duck beignets. Yumm! The muffalata salad was great as well and so was the chocolate coma bar! the espresso milkshake was to die for! The only thing i would avoid would be the sorfrito crusted yellowfin tuna. Boy was it salty! The waiter took it back saying they were revamping it, but the second version was not much better. Regardless, i'm dying to go back and try all of their other small plates!
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S J.

My friends and I and searched for a really nice Happy Hour location that would be great for a girls trip!! This place was IT!!! GREAT DRINKS!! Nice atmospher.
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Steva C.

I came in for dinner on Thursday. Had to wait at the bar for a few minutes for the rest of my party. I was quickly greeted by Abigail, and made a delicious negroni. After being seated we had to stop ourselves from not ordering everything on the menu. Through the aid of our excellent waiter, Jeff, we ordered crab mousse, pork cracklin, tuna cones(soooo good) as apps. Next, came the entrees. I had the foie gras burger. This dish is stupendously good. It's got a farm egg and duck bacon. And if that wasn't enough, theres a root beer float with foie gras ice cream. Shut up. So good. I want to go and have it again before I leave New Orleans.
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MJ S.

The Fois gras burger was very good as was the shrimp and pinches. I highly recommend both!
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Stephanie N.

My boyfriend and I celebrated our 1st anniversary here today for brunch. Our first time here, the atmosphere was so relaxed and the customer service was friendly. Our waitress was great, she made a lot of recommendations and we were so glad she did. The beignets, gumbo, and most of all the short ribs and grits are defiantly a must! A very classy place but causal at the same time. We will be back for dinner for sure!
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Jackie w.

Found this restaurent on Yelp while we were staying in the French Quarter. We wanted something fun, good food but not another giant meal. Sobou was great! We sat in the bar at one of the tables with a tap. Great fun! We didn't try the wine bar, saving that for next time. Ordered signature cocktails and they mixed up a special drink for my husband. They were good and a bit unique. Lots of little plates and dessert. The food was great, beautiful presentation and wonderful service from all. Definitely not a tourist trap - a great new restaurent. And the price was very reasonable with great food, drinks and service.
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Heath N.

Wanted a little lighter quick meal, parked on the street, got in the restaurant at 11:20 and sat at the bar. Conrad greeted me and I ordered a sazerac. You could immediately tell you were in the hands of a professional. The drink was just fantastic and the staff was great about checking in and engaging. Dinner arrived fairly quickly - the small bites. Cracklings (were actually not technically cracklings as there wasn't fat attached, but they were good rinds) and queso was great - hot fresh and the queso was well balanced and very good. The alligator sausage was wonderful, crispy, nice sized portion, the mustard and sauces were very good. The pork belly was insanely good. Caramelized outside, succulent, unctuous, everything it should be . The boudin ball was very good as well. Ordered an old fashioned next. Austin did it right, was fun to watch him hack away a big chunk of ice off the bar behind him, and really craft an amazing cocktail. We ended up discussing local distilleries and the rebirth of the cocktail. Ended up having such a good time, I came back the next night. If I lived in NO, I would definitely be a regular here. Is the antithesis of most hotel bars I've been in. Thanks Austin!
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Patrick R.

Oyster taco was outstanding. Reasonable prices good food.
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Jordan B.

I went here recently to check out the W courtyard for a wedding being planned. Since the restaurant was in the W, we thought we should try some of their food. When we first went into the restaurant bar area we loved that some of the tables had beer on tap at the tables that you just served yourself and paid at the end (and the prices for it were good). The bartender was also very knowledeable and made up a delicious cocktail. We first ordered the yellowfin tuna cones because they just sounded interesting. They came out and after one bite, I was hooked..It has to be the best thing I have ever eaten. I mentioned getting more, but we had other things ordered :(. Next up we got the duck debris & butternut beignets (yes I know these things all sound a little odd so far) and trying to follow up "the best thing ive ever had" was not easy, but these came close. Even though we ended up not going with the W hotel for our wedding, I am counting the days to be back in the area so I can feast on endless tuna cones!
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Danielle V.

Once again, came to this place with a large group of girls, and we loved it! The food was great! Small but interesting menu! We even received a complimentary statue of tasty shots, for be patient while we waited! Fancy but casual atmosphere! Perfection!!!
(5)
Richard B.

Very flavorful small plates concept, chic enough for hep cats but comfortable enough for families. Great wines by the glass and cocktails.
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James C.

We had a good dining experience; however, I could see how Sobou could be a hit-or-miss kind of place. General observations: -- Long rectangular tables in the bar area were great for larger groups. The dining room area is quieter and better suited for 2-person parties. -- Bar taps built into tables and wine cabinet dispensers are immediate conversation starters. I could see bringing out-of-town (midwestern) guests here and have them go home feeling they went somewhere really awesome. -- Food was exceptional, if only too small. We had a group of 5 and we all ordered different things. Butternut beignets to die for. Burgers were slightly larger than slider size and appeared to be cooked perfectly. Mac and cheese was with bowtie pasta which was weird but the flavor was delicious. Cheese plate and cracked olives were great apps. -- It doesn't take itself too seriously, I mean they serve pork rinds as an app for $1 so that's cool. Doesn't feel pretentious at all, which is awesome because of the incredibly modern interior. -- Parking sucks, but I think if you went on a weekday night and take advantage of complimentary valet parking, it would be perfect. -- Service was slow but competent. Sometimes for waitstaff there is difficult balance between allowing diners to linger and converse and relax... and feeling rushed. We felt a good balance here. Yes, I'm a fan! I'd send people here for sure.
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Syl B.

excellent service. delicious food. a must when in new orleans. check out the dishes posted on chef's feed phone app.
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Brendan M.

Called ahead to pay for my sister's drinks on her wedding night. Manager took my call, explained the process and was a perfect gentleman. My sister told me that it was great and that the manager personally came out to congratulate them and say that I had covered the check. Very, very guest focused!
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Amaralys A.

the place was amazing the staff was great and the prices unbelievable. tons of things under $20. i had the apples and pears salad AMAZING!
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Jeff M.

Dined at Sobou for lunch recently. Dined at the bar. Bartender was friendly and attentive. Ordered the Yellowfin Tuna Cones. Those would have been good if the tuna had not been served icy cold. They need to bring the tuna up to room temperature before serving. Ordered the smoked crawfish and cognac bisque. That was just crawfish boil water mixed with a roux. No flavor at all. Ordered the crispy oyster taco. Though they put quite a lot of ingredients atop the oysters, this was good. The oysters were nicely fried. Ordered the Foie Gras Burger. That was good. They ask for a temperature which is a little strange since doing any more than searing the foie gras will cause it to melt away. Ordered the Macaroni And Cheese. That was terrible. Penne covered in wall paper paste. They call pork skins cracklin's though those items are not the same. Their pork skins are fried nicely and are greaseless, but they are also tasteless. They serve twenty-five cent martini's during lunch if you order an entree. Will be back fo rthe Foie Gras Burger and martini's.
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Julie G.

I don't even know where to begin with the commendations. Being a local it's very easy to get complacent in your usual favorites, and steer clear of the tourist traps even with the abundance of choices in the French Quarter. However Sobou's sensational culinary creations had us not only enjoying our selections all evening-cocktails through desserts- but continuously discussing how the options are experiences as much as nutrition. The staff was friendly, knowledgable of the menu, and responded quickly to any request. And dont get me started on the asthetics, its an interior designers dream that still feels comfortable to any who stop in, and who can complain about beer taps right at your table in the bar? I highly recommend this restaurant to any visitor as it will be a fantastic gateway to otherwise intimidating New Orleans fare (ie gumbos, oysters, cracklin etc) and urge all locals to step out of their comfort zone and experience the excellence.
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Susana V.

Great ambiance, great service, and good food!!! If you are a beer drinking definitely get the table with the self serve tap. You can also do the self serve wine. A must have is the bread pudding dessert!!! It is great!
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Citykitty R.

We visited the gastro-pub / cajun-saloon SoBou Friday night. The space is amazing, it does not even resemble the previous restaurant. Exposed brick with a black and gold theme is very New Orleans and true to the architecture of the French Quarter. We sat at the large table in the bar and loved the Marie Laveau light fixture above the table. I was ready for a menu that matched the truly stellar design of the place. The wine and cocktail selections were very nice, with many choices at different price points. Really liked the array of small plates and the items all sounded delish. Our table started with the Cracklins ($!.00 each/ too cute!) , the Crab Mouse, beet salad with arugula and the muffuletta salad. The crab mousse fell short of expectations. After tasting many beet salads from restaurants across the country, I was excited to sample one from a chef with such impressive accolades (le Bernadin, Commanders Palace), but the beets tasted like they were straght out of a jar. Pickled and all. Very strange to me that we were not tasting farmers market fresh beets. Then I was scared...my next course was entree size-the Redfish. It was grilled and served in a butter sauce. the fish was fresh and the preparation was ok, not anything I would go back for. Others at the table had the cochon de lait, the consensus was too much bread. And the pork was not very good. The waitress was pleasant but was not very knowledgable about the menu. I give the service issues a pass as the have only been open a few weeks. But I do not excuse the food quality. Charge more and serve food that people are excited to eat. this will become a mecca for Bourbon Street goers, but the locals will stay away, regardless of the cool factor, if the food isn't stellar.
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Address : 310 Chartres St
New Orleans, LA, 70130
Phone (504) 552-4095
Website https://www.sobounola.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :7:00 am - 10:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch
Parking : Street, Validated
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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310 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA, 70130

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