Best $10 steak in NOLA. Come late for the fun camaraderie
(5)
Eddie G.
Worth stopping by... Great live music and comfortable setting.
(4)
Stacy M.
Since our last visit the wings have improved tremendously! Keep it up.....turtle bay wings are our favorite when you are on point....
(4)
Mindy F.
Couldn't drive past NOLA without stopping at Turtle Bay on Decatur for the best gumbo in New Orleans! Pizza & service are great to!
(5)
Valencia W.
A hidden gem that I came across. Clean & friendly environment. Food was great, fresh & large portions. Sports, food & beer you can't go wrong. Open 24 hours
(5)
Aaron T.
This is an interesting dive establishment off Decatur. The personality of the property makes it cozy enough to hang out for a while. The service is good, their tap beer selection is excellent, and their mixers were solid. The property is a bit past divey and the bathrooms are relatively dirty. Almost 4 stars, but a solid place to enjoy a few relaxing beverages.
(3)
Kevin S.
Me and my wife had heard great things about their pizza so when we were in New Orleans this week we stopped in and gave them a try. I have to say everything said about their pizza is true. It was some of the best pizza either of us have had. On top of that, their prices are much lower than any other place in the French Quarter and they are open 24/7. This place is pretty much a local's hangout where they can watch sports so you will not have to fight a lot of out of town folks just looking for a cheap thrill which is also great. We will be back here without a doubt next time we are in town.
(4)
Jeff K.
Look, I visited the "#1pizza joint in NOLA. I came here after that pretentious place didn't fill me up. Turtle Bay was EVERYTHING I expected a New Orleans dive pizzeria to be. Tasty, filling, killer service and a serious piece of pie. Walked in at 3 am and it was the perfect dinner.
(5)
Vince W.
This place came recommended from a local to watch football. It didn't disappoint. The bartender was very accommodating and put my team's game on the tv I requested with volume. That alone would've been plenty. But the fact that they had 25 beers on tap as well as some of the best pizza these lips have ever touched really topped it off. Great experience. Great food and great service.
(4)
Marcello L.
The cheeseburger pizza was great. Yum. The ambiance sucked, but I'm not a big sports bar kinda guy. But we sat on the back patio where no one else was sitting. No one else did come back there to sit while we were there. We chose that location because we wanted to avoid the loud atmosphere in the main restaurant. But there were two giant TVs on the patio as well, also blasting out the football game. We asked the server if we could turn them off, since we were the only ones there, but she said the owner was a fanatic and wouldn't want them off. I had to knock at least one star off my rating just because of that. But they were also roasting a whole pig back where we were, so that was cool to see. Smelled great too. The guys tending the roast were also really friendly.
(3)
Richard B.
Used to be a great place to go for cheap eats that were good. Not so much anymore. They just recently raised their prices, and I'm not talking about a quarter here and there. In my opinion, they have priced themselves out of the type of bar food they serve. The food itself was never phenomenal, but always consistently good. It was dependable. I'm sorry to see the management make such a dramatic change in prices. As far as food, I've noticed a decline in the quality of the food being served. The $5.75 side salad had wilted lettuce. The $14.50 small combo pizza was overcooked. Their spaghetti and meatballs special which I used to love, got cut down to spaghetti and meatball, over salted and re-heated. The place is sinking. I hope management takes the opportunity to learn from this review and back up some of these changes.. One positive note. The staff is friendly, helpful and polite and the place is clean.
(2)
Marielle S.
To look at this place you would never guess that it actually has really good food! I stopped in here with a friend of mine because we were in the mood for hamburgers. I got the 8oz dressed burger which came with a cheesy potato. I ordered it medium, but it was closer to well done. It was still really good and juicy. I was surprised as I would never expect good food from a little dive such as this. We didn't stay for longer than we had time to eat, but from the sports paraphernalia on the walls, I can tell that it's a good place to catch a game and hang out with friends. I will definitely be going back here to hang out with friends and try some of the other food they have to offer.
(4)
Gina B.
One of my favorite pit stops while in NOLA... Great drinks, good food, and awesome bartenders..
(5)
Leslie C.
This may be totally the alcohol talking, but Turtle Bay's late night menu totally hits the spot! It was 2am on Friday night and my friends popped in since it was on our way to our rented apartment. The bartender welcomed our drunk asses and brought out our order of nachos and pizza pretty quick. Surprisingly, the nachos and pizza were tastier and more gourmet than expected for bar food that late and we scarfed it down in minutes.
(4)
Lika P.
This was our first stop in French Quarter late at night and what a gem!!!!!!! Excellent service! Great atmosphere, excellent drinks. The food is really good here, but the wings were the best I've ever had!!!!!
(5)
Suga B.
Food was great service was not! I went with a group so we had a big variety of meals! Everything was delicious! The service kept me from giving 5 stars.
(3)
Gloria H.
We love checking out the many bars in NOLA and were happy to have found Turtle Bay. The bartender was super friendly and I forgot to ask for his name! On our first visit, I had a taste of their special drink of melon flavor - you have a choice of over ice or frozen. It was a bit sweet for me and the bartender suggested checking out their other specialty cocktails while he poured hubby's beer. I opted for some kind of lemonade which was very refreshing. They have quite a selection of draft and you can figure our which one you want from reading each up on the laminated list. Over one of our conversations, the bartender told us they do a crawfish boil every weekend and it's a fantastic deal at $10 for 2 pounds. We told him we would return the next day for some. We returned as promised in the afternoon and they were just about to start, great timing! We got our cold beer and a platter of crawfish, sausages, corns, mushroom and potatoes were there shortly thereafter. For $10, you get a lot of food! It wasn't so spicy that your lips get swollen and numb right. We don't just twist the head off and eat the tail - we suck on the head for all its goodness too! That took care of our cravings and we were super satisfied. I enjoyed the Covington strawberry ale - it was like a nice refreshing cider. We will definitely return and make this a regular spot to visit. From reading the reviews, we need to try their food!
(4)
Kathleen P.
We like the pizza and the beer selection A LOT, but get off the cell phones, bartenders!
(4)
Steve I.
One of my absolute favorite spots on Decatur Street! This is a good place to watch a game (the Bourbon St location is even better for watching games as they have more TVs) and grab some delicious food. Don't pass up on the 20 oz. ribeye steak for $16! Their cooks always cook it as ordered and it is amazing!! They also have awesome wings and pizza! Very friendly staff, a bar with lots of beer choices, and delicious food. Highly recommend!!
(4)
Dave M.
We passed this place while walking around the quarter last week. My wife loves turtles and she said we had to try this place. We had delivery service to our hotel. We ordered wings and the hawaiian pizza. That was the best pizza I ever had, the coconut shavings and honey on the crust were fantastic. My wife said the wings were some of the best she had ever had as well. Delivery was within a reasonable amount of time and pricing was fair. Next time we are in town we want to go in to this place.
(5)
Dave S.
We were in NOLA for a bachelor party last week and stayed two doors down from Turtle Bay, so it became our regular spot for the weekend. The service was amazing (Eric was the best bartender we could ask for), the prices were great, and the food was delicious!
(5)
Frank G.
Good bar, great beer selection and staff. I was really impressed with the phone charging station on the bar; dead cell phone batteries are a bigger problem these days than accidentally handing the bar your real ID!
(4)
Judy L.
We arrived in New Orleans quite late at night and were excited to start trying the local cuisine. But it was 2am. Plenty of bars were open but no restaurants. We tried Coop first but its kitchen had closed. So we went a couple doors down to Turtle Bay. Their gumbo definitely hit the spot. It was very flavorful, a bit on the salty side, but went well with the huge piece of garlic bread that came with each cup of soup. Sweet potato fries came with powdered sugar. And buffalo wings were perfect! They weren't overly fried and were still tender inside. Love this place!
(4)
Kathryn M.
Great drinks (Turtle Bay Tea was amazing) and awesome beer selection, Friendly bartenders who were willing to stop and chat. Great food - we had the pulled pork nachos and a pepperoni pizza. Will definitely come back again anytime we're in the area.
(5)
Gerlaine B.
I usually frequent this place when Ross is working. He's a master behind the bar & a great guy to boot! I went last night around midnight. I ordered a cheeseburger, a shot of SoCo & a coke back. The bartender was really nice, but the food took freakin' forever. Maybe I had too much to drink or maybe the other patrons were really annoying. Or at least that's what I was thinking while waiting. Not to mention the HORRIBLE selections chosen on the jukebox. I was given my food & made my way home, starving. Everything was cold. I literally live 2 minutes door to door. Not cool. I will go back when Ross is working. He knows how to take care of his patrons.
(4)
Belinda B.
I was in the other night with a number of friends. I had one drink, a few bites of my friend's steak, and an order of potato skins. The potato skins were overcooked. They came with ranch dressing that was clearly from a bottle and not good AT ALL. When I ordered my drink, the bartender charged me right away. She did not charge me when I ordered the potato skins, nor was I charged when they were delivered. I ate what I was going to eat (not a lot) and tried to get a bartender to bring my tab for the skins. After watching two girls behind the bar chat with each other and, apparently, with other friends, I was finally able to get one to come over. I asked her to close me out. She spent a minute looking (I told her what I'd ordered) then came back and asked me who I'd ordered from. I told her I didn't know. She said in an EXTREMELY snotty tone, well don't get all upset. I'll find it. And she did eventually produce a check for me. I don't expect to see bartenders chatting with friends when customers need assistance. They are there to work. I don't want to sit and wait to pay my bill while a personal conversation is going on. And if you don't have a way to identify orders, then it's your problem to sort it out - not mine. Don't cop an attitude with me when you can't figure out how to get me my bill. Not for that reason or for any other. I will not be back to this place, and I'll recommend to my friends that they not go back, either.
(1)
Jinyoung P.
I love the wings here. My friends and I headed to Decatur after the fireworks display on New Year's Eve and we found ourselves at Pravda. One of our friends said that we should go over to Turtle Bay and order some wings. And it was one of the best decisions in my life. We came back to Turtle Bay after the Twelfth Night parade on Friday. Actually stayed and ordered food and drinks. We were a big group and we went back in the patio and it was perfect.
(5)
Chris S.
Yup another four star review for the turtle bay restaurant and bar. First of all the service is excellent. The bsrtender was excellent, made great conversation and was generally a good person. 23 beers on tap,Abita taking center stage as the offer Abita flights for $10. Decided to try the pizza per reviews on Yelp. The ground beef was pretty good. The twisty crust was pretty delicious. The more you drink The better it tastes. The bar is a dive,but I loved it.
(4)
Fred G.
Had a turtle drink and some crawfish in the backyard.... Doesn't get better than that... And the blonde bartender in the back is a knockout!
(4)
Traci N.
This is where the bartenders go, that tells you something. Ross is the best bartender around, drinks are cheap and strong everyone's friendly. Go here.
(5)
Gregg M.
It was a warm, sunny, Saturday afternoon walking around the French Quarter. My thirst was building up. Turtle Bay was there and they had good brews on tap. Tried an Abita Jockamo IPA...good-tasting IPA with a nice, crisp hoppiness...not a hoppy as most IPAs I've had. Next, I tried the NOLA Hopitoulas...another IPA, but definitely a crisper, hoppier, although still balanced, beer than the Jockamo. Good, knowledgeable bartender who turned me onto NOLA! Very good beer selection! Turtle Bay is solid bar in my book!
(3)
Moira R.
I do not understand why anyone would rate this place 5 starts. Apparently some tourists in New Orleans think that this is some of the best pizza we have to offer. Don't get me wrong, this place has its redeeming qualities, but it sure isn't the food or the atmosphere. The 25 beers on tap is the only reason I like this place. I enjoy beer on tap, its usually fresh and tasty. Of the 25 options, several are local brews. When I want to take a stroll through the quarter, I will often come here to grab a to go cup of Abita Purple Haze. That said, as soon as the beer is in my hand and paid for, I am out. I have had the food here once, it wasn't terrible, but I would only eat here if there was absolutely no other option. The bar is not attractive and there is no other redeeming quality that would make me want to spend time in this place. I just don't understand why anyone would come here for anything other than a to go cup.
(3)
Vanessa D.
Amazing pizza. Good drinks. Nice environment. Their pizza is AMAZING. I still dream of it. Go there for the pizza, don't order nachos. Enjoy!
(3)
Eve K.
One of our new finds the last time we were in the Nawlins roaming around the French Market area. Highlights: - One of our favorite hurricanes in the city: super fruity notably using pineapple juice and coconut rum and garnished with cherry, orange, lime, and lemon pieces. Cheap too--I think around 3 bucks. So good we came back for another out last day in town. - Nice chill bar with a pub-by yet eclectic vibe. Wood-type booths on one side and the bar on the other along with exposed beams mixed with paper star lanterns. Also a courtyard area we didn't even check out. - Friendly bartender: didn't get treated like a tourist but more like a welcome guest in a local bar - Apparently the food is Zagat rated: everything from bar appetizers to sandwiches to pizza to crawfish boils... Lowlights (my flip side to highlights): - We didn't get to spend enough time in here--was just a short stop to cool down, rest our feet, and get a cool beverage. We'll come back here next time and maybe spend more time and try the food.
(5)
Tiffany H.
Went here the other day before work and ordered pizza. I didn't expect much, but the pizza was...omg...weird and delicious crust. Not too shabby for local bar food at all. The pineapple chunks were fresh and huge, so good. That was the first time I have actually eaten there. I've drank there plenty of times in the past and it's your typical decatur bar, except cleaner! I'd go again for the pizza. The jukebox is also a nice touch.
(4)
Candice M.
Delicious
(5)
Chance S.
While the pizza is far from the best, the rib eye is awesome. I didn't want to give it 5 stars, but it met the criteria. Pizza: Check, Potato Skins: Check, Good Beer Selection: Check, Good Bartender: Check. Throw that in with a super cheap and good rib eye, you have 5 stars. Pizza is not great, but it's a bar. That is like going to a baseball game and expecting the best hot dog in the world. It has a little of everything. Don't confuse this place with the Turtle Bay on Bourbon. The one on Bourbon has crazy prices and seems to be set up for the drunken debauchery that happens there. The big difference is when you leave the one on Bourbon, you'll see drunken fools stumbling around. This one has gutter punks. Pick your poison.
(5)
Sara D.
Pretty solid place to go have a beer and get some pulled pork nachos. My husband and I head over to this bar every sunday during football season and it's always a great crowd. The bartenders are super nice and they have a pretty yummy crawfish boil come spring time. Just don't pay any attention to the rats occasionally running through the courtyard out back. Remember- you are in New Orleans, you are in the French Quarter, RIGHT by the river, outside when it's warm. Expecting rats or cockroaches to not interrupt your dinner outside is just not feasible. They have been inhabiting this area since the beginning if time and belong here more than you do, just stomp your foot, scare 'em off, continue eating and repeat..
(3)
Brandon S.
After a week of cajun food I really needed some simiple basic foods. Plus we needed somewhere to watch the first round of the NFL draft and the NBA playoffs. Yelp came through for me yet again. This is a cool little sports bar on the outskirts of the french quarter. The pizza was very good. I ordered mine with sausage, peperoni and canadian bacon. The crust, sauce and toppings all were good. The drinks and food are pretty cheap. There are several large flat screen televisions to watch the game on.
(4)
Jason S.
Kitchen is open till 3am!!! The rib eye steak is killer, the stuffed potato skins are awesome!! Not to mention it's openair cool bar tender and cold ac!
(5)
Derek D.
What a surprise this place was. I had a large group of friends from Austin that I met up with on Frenchman. We were looking for a spot to just hang out and drink with seating and not a lot of loud noise. No such spot was to be found on Frenchman on this night. I decided to walk over to Molly's because I'm stupid and deep inside I knew Molly's would be packed. It was. Now who's stupid? Me. To my surprise, I saw Turtle Bay a few doors down and it wasn't crowded at all. We figured we would go inside and have a drink or two. I had Turtle Bay pegged as touristy, under new ownership and name, here today and gone tomorrow place. Wrong. Now who's stupid? Still me. In reality, it's a nice little spot with lots of good beers on tap. The bartender was super friendly as well. The big surprise was the courtyard in the back. This area fit our entire group and then some. We were rolling about fifteen deep because that's just how we do. Yeah, I just said that. Still stupid. We had a great time in the back and it wasn't noisy or bothersome at all. There is a kitchen cooking up late night food. I have to say, the food is surprisingly good. Pretty decent pizza. It's true. It's a nice sized menu when anything would probably do. To be fair, we were hungry and drinking, so you might want to try this out for yourself. The only downside is the parking around the Quarter. I'm not often in that area for drinks. I'm sure that adds to the annoyance of parking. Depends on the night. Anyway, Turtle Bay rescued the night and I'll probably be stopping in again. Great little place. FACTOID: They have a signature frozen drink in a neon green plastic container called the Turtle Bomb. My friend wanted a Hand Grenade and thought this was it. It was not. However, she now performs on a highly popular improv group in Austin called Hand Bomb as a tribute to our fun night at Turtle Bay.
(4)
Bill C.
An AMAZING joint and one of the 3 top Pizza's I've ever eaten.... They make their dough and bake it to perfection.... The wings are just as good.. Prices are very reasonable and they have an AMAZING JukeBox with a great sounding speaker system.... This place has it going on!!
(5)
Amaralys A.
This place has amazing food. My hotel was around the corner and i would stop in here right before bed for a quick bite. It is the best pizza i have had and i'm from NY we are pretty biased about pizza. the prices are really good there are tons of things under 20. try the pizza, bbq chicken wings or the chicken tenders AMAZING! the kitchen closes at 2:30 but the bar is open until 3:30
(5)
Brady Z.
I love this bar. Definitely a place that I come to hang out at a lot. It has decent late-night fare, even if its not the best I've had in the neighborhood. More importantly, Lee and Brad behind the bar always take great care of their customers, and make the bar an awesome place to start out or wind down the night. It probably doesn't deserve 5 stars, since its a pretty average bar on Decatur, but its my go-to bar, I love the staff and they mix great drinks. The 5-stars stay.
(5)
Laura R.
So much beer! The bartender is so nice and was very patient with us.... letting us sample several before we finally chose a few to try. This is a classic NOLA dive with dogs running around and regular locals. It's in such a good location too right on the other side of the French Market. I can't wait to recommend this to visitors. =)
(5)
Aaron S.
I wandered in here one Sunday night after my wife decided to go to bed. She gave me the night to myself for once in a while! I sat at the end of the bar, right next to the Jager machine. I was missing a lot of old friends. The drinks were poured generously and I had a ball. Had a little trouble getting back to the hotel....I wasn't lost or mugged or anything, just really drunk. Thanks guys!
(4)
Andrea W.
I've been to this bar on a couple of trips to NOLA now, and I'll definitely go again. Cute back patio and lots of beers on tap. My sole complaint and the reason for the 4 star rating is the women's bathroom. Just disgusting. Blah.
(4)
Madeha K.
We got tired of eating po boys and wanted something different instead. I ordered a burger and a salad 30 mins ago and asked the waiter where it was - no answer. I'm still sitting here starving and waiting for my salad. =(
(2)
KC W.
Great wings and burgers. I've never been able to stop in for a drink because I order when I'm working, and I work at a bar.
(3)
Johann M.
Came in for the higher ratings as I was looking for a place near the French Market. The food was REALLY good - so good I have been back twice. Today for lunch and once to watch Monday night football with some out of towners staying in Quarter. First time in I had pizza as I was coming off a low carb diet - the BBQ chicken was delicious. The next two times I had a burger (sooo good) and the prime rib special. Both were served with a twice baked poatato wedge that was creamy, cheesy and waay too tasty. Question, since the wedge is basically half a poatato, does being twice baked make it the equivalent of one full once- baked potato? OK, I'm going for the funny votes there... maybe I'll get pity instead. Other reasons to go: - Good, inexpensive drinks - Plentiful flat screen TVs with all the right games on (Sunday ticket included) - Friendly knowledgable staff that know how to operate said TVs - Window seating with an eye on the world - Patio in back for open air and quieter conversation
(5)
Joe K.
Not a bad spot at all. I'm a Chicagoan and my dad and I were looking for a pizza spot. We are not easy to please at all when it comes to pizza. This was pretty good. It definitely felt fresh and the chef himself brought it out. You could tell that he put a lot of effort into it. I would definitely go back. The atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for. It wasn't too loud for my dad, godfather and I to have a conversation and just hang out. Not too crowded either. Really good vibe and nice wait staff.
(3)
Randy T.
I currently reside in Virginia, but I am originally from Alabama. We used to come to NOLA ALL the time and out of ALL the placed to eat- Turtle Bay (nicknamed Turtle Pub by my hoodlums) is the FIRST place we go. The drinks are pretty good- but the holy grail of this place is their PIZZA. Please, God, if you get any food from this place, get the pizza. I don't know what it is about it, but it has a great flavor and a twisty crust. It is by far the best pizza I've ever eaten. I've taken three people from all over the country to Turtle Pub and every single person commended the pizza as the best they've ever had. We never miss a visits when we get back down to the big easy.
(5)
Maureen R.
Daiquiri had zero alcohol in it...what's the point? Bartender made fun of my music selections on the jukebox, not cool! Cosmo tasted like cranberry juice. Staff was really rude to the people next to us...they ordered 3 large pizzas to go and the bartender refused to serve them water. Seriously?? Lame.
(2)
Joe C.
Right near the French Market and easy to walk to, Turtle Bay is a tiny little bar with a good number of BEERS on tap, and cozy indoor area, patio out back, a wonderful and friendly staff and AMAZING PIZZA. We went there, sat at the bar and sampled a variety of beer while talking to the bartender/owner. She was extremely friendly. Even the random people we met inside were nice and we chatted with them. And the Pizza... INCREDIBLE. They make it from their own homemade ingredients. I was completely shocked when I got it, because I expected mediocre bar pizza - but it was outstanding. If you are near the French quarter and in need of a drink - check out Turtle Bay
(5)
Angela S.
Bar food done right! The Cochon Po-Boy and Hawaiian pizza were excellent! I couldn't have imagined that a honey drizzled pizza with a coconut dusted crust would taste so good. Bartenders were welcoming, engaging, and funny. I especially enjoyed Eric's scooter adventure! Went there 4 out of my 5 days in New Orleans, was not once disappointed, and would definitely go back again. Also liked the fact that beer samples from their many taps were available upon request.
(4)
Mardi C.
had lunch here today, nothing special, just a burger and a YUMMY potato wedge that rocked my socks. the burger gives yo mama's a run for the money.... not as big, but HEY, it was really great! the waiter was wonderful, he was right there for everything we needed. plenty of refills on our cokes, and again... great burger. only thing different for me? would be to melt the cheese onto the burger, but it still rocked. lets get back to that potato... like a stuffed potato, with sourcream, butter and cheese. YUM.... like twice cooked. before when I've been here, I got the pizza. I think the burger was even better. thanks!
(4)
John B.
Very nice bartender. Ordered the nachos. Huge bowl. Severe disappointment on the food. Good drinks.
(3)
Kim M.
My review is written through the drunken hazey fog that is my memory of that night. They were fast, fun, and sooo delicious. IMHO, that is something special on a Saturday night in New Orleans. My friends and I are still talking about the sweet potato fries with maple syrup. So Good!!
(5)
Valerie L.
Every single time I come to this city my first bar is always this place. The food is awesome and the staff is super nice. Drinks are cheap and strong, food is cheap and really good. They drizzle honey on the Hawaiian pizza and it is to die for!
(4)
Tawny L.
Visited Turtle Bay on a recommendation from a waiter at another local restaurant. We were looking for a place with a variety of beer off-Bourbon Street. Turtle Bay is near the French Market and has that local bar feel. We had lunch on a Sunday, where they had 4 football games being played simultaneously. They have 25 beers on tap, including beer from all four of the local breweries. They have a limited menu, but the food was FANTASTIC! A simple burger hit the spot with a nice local ale. They also serve pizza, that looked phenomenal. Would definitely recommend this place!
(5)
Ray A.
I had the roasted garlic chicken pizza delivered to me in the quarter. Delivery was quick and the delivery guy was polite and pleasant. The pizza itself was about $20 for a large. In comparison to a similar pizza from Angeli's I thought that the chicken itself was better, it was more like a real grilled chicken breast cut up and placed onto the pizza (as opposed to Angeli's, which seemed more like a prepackaged type of chicken you'd get in bulk). There wasn't much roasted garlic on the pizza, which was a bit of a disappointment. The cheese was generic, nothing special there. They did have some nice spices on the pizza though, lots of basil etc. I agree with the poster below that the crust was the right thickness. Overall I'd say the pizza itself was average to above average.
(3)
Kuang J.
I have been down in this part of the Quarter many times, usually for some music festival, and always while walking past this strip of bars I am overcome with envy. You see, here in nola I have colleagues but not friends. Yes, it is sad, I know. My wife is not much of a drinker,and so rare is the night I get to immerse myself in a dive bar and get--how do the kids say it these days--wrecked. And yet I still will walk past these places, see people getting loaded on cheap booze, and wonder what it would be like to be doing that, instead of just heading home to drink Miller High Life in front of the TV. Well, on my 34th birthday I finally got to find out. I choose Turtle Bay, although there a number of boozy holes you can choose in the area. And I got to tell you, it was pretty awesome. The bar was not very full, especially for a Saturday night, but there were a few sketchy characters, as well as at least one passed out frat boy. The bartendress was gothy and served me a draft of Abita Andygator (FYI any good nola bar should have this on tap). The juke was blasting, of all things, Bad Brains. When DK's "California Uber Alles" came on, this bar won me over.
(4)
Kelly M.
Found this place with my happy hour app! Starts at 9 am - 6 pm. Great selection of local Louisiana beers, the best bloody mary's (complete with pickled green beans, okra, and olives), courtyard in back, and Cajun fries. Yum!
(4)
JeAnne S.
What Is: 1 star Sorry...had to change my rating. New owner, new manager, new craptastic menu. If you like the Bourbon St bars with the jalapeno poppers, non descript chicken fingers, overpriced drinks and indifferent bartenders...you'll love it! What Was: 5 stars **************************************************Â************************ I'm so sorry Turtle Bay that I waited so long to walk through your doors. Yes, my friends, five stars. It's not a fine dining experience or necessarily a destination spot. Here's what it is: PIzza. Oh yes...yummy pizza. The bartendress agreed with me...having both spent time in Connecticut, we knows our pizza!! The pizza is amazing and you can get a small or a large. The crust is not so thin that it falls apart on first bite, and not so thick that it's a mouth full of bread. It's a perfect crust, with a rocking red sauce and either standard or creative toppings depending on how you are feeling. The mozzarella sticks rock and taste fresh, not frozen. Oh, and the tiramisu. It's homemade and the real deal...billowy mascarpone with amaretto/kahlua soaked lady fingers. The joy! The rapture! The best thing (and what I love about New Orleans in general) is you would not expect this level of deliciousness in this kind of establishment which is more bar than restaurant. Don't get me wrong, the place IMO is not divey with a very friendly vibe and nice mix of patrons. The server was incredibly sweet and attentive without being in our face. And the chef came out to deliver the food and checked in with everyone to make sure they were ok and enjoying themselves. Hub and I discovered this place a few nights ago and we were already back last night. In a food filled neighborhood, that's saying a lot! j ps beer on draft...and a nice selection too. This is a very good thing!
(1)
Guy S.
this review is based on a pizza delivery only. ordered two pizzas with three toppings each, ordering was easy, pizzas were on time, $40 plus tip. 3 stars on the pizza. Where can I get a great pizza in the quarter if I don't make it myself?
(3)
BD K.
After taking the train down to New Orleans and checking into our hotel on Chartres, my father and I were in much need of refreshment. Around 4 we made a quick jaunt down Gov. Nicholls and turned on to Decatur, happening on Turtle Bay almost immediately. We walked in and grabbed a seat at the bar. Everything seemed very familiar to me, because as it happens three years ago my parents and I stopped here for a delicious lunch during a three day trip down for a wedding (my recollection of this is disputed by my father, who is certain we went to Coop's - he is incorrect, I'm sure of it). It was a bit early for dinner, and anyway we had a gift card to Maximos, so we settled in for a few cold ones. The bartender was a bit worse for wear from his 18 hour shift the previous day (the NFC Championship game) but was quite friendly. Aside from my father and me, about five or so other patrons lined the bar. From my angle I couldn't quite make out all of the tap options but there were quite a few, around twelve or fourteen different handles. I started the afternoon off with a NOLA Hopitoulas, a delicious local IPA with a nice crisp taste. The bartender thought it was a bit too hoppy for his tastes and recommended the Abita Jockamo, which is what I followed up with. I found the atmosphere of the place very relaxed and friendly, and I believe my father's only complaint was about a few of the songs played on the stereo. But he always complains about that kind of thing so I thought nothing of it. The bartender recommended the nightly special, a blackened steak if I recall, but when we told him about our gift card he gave us recommendations for Maximos too. After about an hour my father and I decided to decamp and walk about the Quarter for a bit before dinner, and after finishing our drinks and saying farewell we took off. It may have been just coincidence that the first place we went in New Orleans this trip was the last place we had been previously, but I'm confident the next time I'm down I'll be arranging a return visit.
(4)
Laura T.
Wonderful experience! Hubby and I went just as a reaction to all of the positive feedback on the pizza, and they are SO right! Excellent pizza and the frozen margaritas were terrific as well. Steve and PJ, the bartenders were very attentive and went out of their way to make sure everything was great. Will recommend and will go again!
(5)
Rob T.
I just LIKED this bar. I can't even explain why. Good beer selection (try the strawberry wheat beer) surprisingly good food, and the strangest mix of music i've ever heard. I knew I was in a place I enjoyed when we went from crappy hiphop to Darth Vaders theme. Actually ducked out of a bar I was at to get beers here and go back to be with my friends only to end up here at the end of the night anyway.
(4)
Zachary A.
WOW....first off I'd like to say that the guy who wrote the previous review about this place has my same first name and first initial of my last.....and while visiting New Orleans in January this is the place I called "home" for the 4 day visit......and I'm from Boston. This bar is great...good jukebox but the bartender has a great selection being a former music biz employee....the bar is simply that...a bar. The reason I stopped in was the fact all the Abita beer on tap was something like $3.00 a pint which was perfect for what I was looking for. After 3 days I met some great and interesting people at that bar alone...Good people and look forward to going back. BTW...food was better than average bar food... Big up to the other Zachary A. ... shit ..the only thing weirder is if he had the same last name and if thats the case my desire to move there will be detoured as well...thats too much G in one place.
(5)
Virgil B.
Good food, friendly and helpful staff, excellent beer selection on draft. I had the gumbo, yummy and spicy, but not so spicy as to overpower the other flavors. Nice location down towards the river, there's enough people around to be lively and fun street scene, but not the mobs of Bourbon St. Atmosphere is dive-y friendly and comfortable, noise level is normal for a dive bar. Music is fairly loud, but you don't have to yell to have a conversation. It was all together a fun place to spend time with friends.
(4)
Lee Lee L.
We were on our third trip to New Orleans and were looking for a new place to dine...I found out about Turtle Bay on restaurant.com and purchased a certificate to eat there. Well, I didn't realize it was such a bar setting from the description on restaurant.com , but since there were booths away from the bar, we chose to use our certificate and take the family to dine there anyhow. Well, what a hit!!! We went mid-afternoon, so there was no real "bar crowd" and our server rocked!!! He won the kiddies over by hooking them up with some free plays on the cool jukebox...The food was superb for everyone and the experience was great. I would certainly return for another mid afternoon meal with the family as well as hanging with the late crowd "sans enfants". Highly Recommended!!!
(5)
Joanna H.
pizza was great. service good. the back patio is a real jewel. I have spent a lot of time in New Orleans and I really like this place. Bob Hunter , Tucson ,Az
(5)
Laura R.
Got agree with the Zachs on this. It's a sweet place. The bartenders rock. The mozerella sticks are tasty. And I dunno. This place reminds me of Cheer's. Love it.
(5)
Josh B.
Randomly walked in one afternoon, drawn by the sounds of a great jazz guitarist whose name I've forgotten. We ended up staying for multiple drinks due to the great bartender and friendly people we met. We did not eat, but the pizzas looked amazing and they had some nice sounding specials for that day. We actually ended coming back that night because we enjoyed ourself so much and would have returned again if we weren't leaving the next day. If you go, make sure to ask about Emily, their resident ghost.
(5)
Zachary A.
Nice post-goth spot on Decatur. Stop in while on the way to Molly's, have a drink. If you don;t like what you see, you can find the door rather easily.
(3)
Martin H.
A good NO-bar! Friendly crowd and bartenders. While in New Orleans I like to escape into this joint. I will return!
(4)
Rose G.
Sat in water on the wall bench. Due to A/C leaking? really?!? Let's fix that easy repair. Guinness was flat. Restrooms have no doors, 2 stalls and you will be face to face with your neighbor. You can lock the door, so I guess for the sorority sisters, you will be able to go twosies at a time. they did offer free drinks on Saints game day until someone scores, which would have been amazing if we would have stayed. They were playing one game over the speakers, and everyone else had to follow along their game without captioning and having to listen to the other gam. Talk about multitasking exercise. My head was hurting trying to keep up to the game we were watching and hearing the other game. Other than that, it's a divey bar, in NOLA. Nothing to write home to momma.
(2)
Buz B.
This is a nice little place to get away and have a nice cold beer. I hear their food is excellent as well, especially their pizza, but I haven't really eaten anything from there. I go because it's a nice cozy place most of the time with a good beer selection. They have a courtyard in the back which is nice for private, intimate conversation away from the street. They USED to have booths in the bar part, but moved those out for a table and chairs setting. That's alright. It's not a hole in the wall bar. It's a regular bar with friendly bartenders and over all a nice spot for a drink or two.
(4)
Cody L.
Eric was a really nice bartender! He even let me bum a smoke! He made sure our drinks were full and very friendly! I asked him what was in the Resurrection drink and he kindly told me. I would go back for sure!
(5)
Natalie C.
Was in New Orleans for a long weekend with friends and stumbled upon Turtle Bay after strolling around the French Quarter with a gf, checking out some art galleries. We almost didn't go in (having had brunch a couple hours before) but we saw a couple sitting in the front window, elbows on the counter, housing a couple huge platters of crawfish boil. Thusly tempted, we decided "oh what the hell, a few beers and some crawfish sounds like just the afternoon pick me up!" and wandered in. We were promptly seated in the back patio, where we decided to split there crawfish special (two pounds boil with sausage, corn, and spuds for $12) and grab some Abitas as a snack. They were cooking the crawfish right outside in these big boil tubs, so before we knew it we had a big ol' tray and a couple cold ones in front of us. The seasoning was great, the crawfish juicy, and the beers refreshing. We plowed our way through the tray in no time, running through a ton of paper towels. My only wish was they would throw in a couple more pieces or corn on the cob (but then again I'm obsessed with corn). My friend actually left her hat on the table at the patio and at my urging called the bar the next day to see if someone had turned it in - it was safe and sound in their lost and found area, and we were able to pick it up earlier that evening. Will definitely be back next time I come to New Orleans - good food and at great prices!
(4)
Curtis B.
Pizza was frozen and pretty beat up from the bike ride to the hotel. Took about an hour for delivery. This place was on bar rescue. I had hoped they had learned their lessons on quality. Wings were good, but not good enough to go back. Salads were pretty lame too. This is dive bar food, for drunk people.
(1)
Melissa M.
Who knew bar food could get so good? With Yelp's help we found some of the best pizza I've had. The service could have been improved though. I asked if they had Dr. Pepper and they didn't so I figured I'd order an alcoholic drink because why not. I looked through the menu and didnt see their drink options so I asked our waitress for a drink menu and she says they don't have one?? What kind of bar doesn't have a drink menu?? Luckily I had already looked on Yelp and saw a good looking drink called the Basher so I ordered it. Later I see a picture of a drink menu on Yelp??? Why did our server say there wasn't a drink menu. This was honestly my only problem here but it's just so weird. The Basher was amazing by the way! It was the best drink I had in New Orleans. We ordered spinach artichoke dip for appetizer and it was good. Our main dish was bbq pizza. It was sooo good!! The crust was drizzled with honey which was delcious. Honestly one of my best meals while visiting New Orleans. It was pretty loud in there but I guess that is to be expected with a bar, but it was funny because it wasn't loud music, loud tv's!! I would give them 5 stars if our waitress had just been a little better.
(4)
Spud Z.
My coworker and I grab lunch from this place once or twice per month. It's hard to pass up the pulled pork potato skins on the menu, so we rarely do. The pulled pork is excellent but doesn't beat 13's--- it's saving grace is the utterly, luxuriously delectable creamy stuffed potato skin that arrives with it. I always want to be the fat kid and ask for a dozen of these. Even when they're busy, the service is always great. We'd eat here more often if it was more affordable like our other regular lunch spots. I don't know many service industry folks who can afford a $13 salad or $11 burger every day for lunch. They certainly don't cater to the working lunch crowd. But so what? Their food is great every time I get it, and it feels like a treat when I bite into those potato skins. Note: although I've eaten their delivery a couple dozen times (at least), I've never eaten inside the bar.
(4)
Shawn D.
A great spot to hang - definitely grab that Hangover Breakfast Pizza. Superb start to the day. Eric the bartender is fantastic and he makes a mean Bloody Mary and hurricane. Love!
(5)
Jess P.
I absolutely love this place, the food is soo delicious. The pizzas are the best I've ordered like 5 in 1 week. The prices are resonable. The staff is pretty cool.
(5)
Andrea H.
Stopped in to have a little something to eat. The wings were EXCELLENT. The gumbo, was okay, but certainly can find much better close by. Server was friendly and prompt. Food was hot and came out quick. I'd definitely go back.
(4)
Stephanie S.
Okay we visited the turtle bay twice on our visit in Nola the bar is like a hood bar nothing special about it. I ordered a Jim bean and soda. it was just beam and soda, no problem there. I ordered the BBQ bacon and Cheddar burger it was good as hell. 1/2 pound burger cooked well, juicy. It was on point. The 2nd night i ordered the cochon potato skins it was good my husband also ordered the combo pizza . nice crispy crust. Yes it may look like a dive bar but the service was great and also the food. So never judge a book by it's cover.
(5)
Brooke S.
Great spot! Seems to be locals and a few out of towners looking for a bar just of the beaten path of the craziness of Bourbon St. Both lady bartenders greeted us with a warm smile and asked how we were doing. We honestly just stopped to grab food to go but she was so nice we hung out for a beer. Local brew on tap and she recommended a good blend of a pecan and strawberry beer that was delicious!! Definitely worth wandering in to.
(4)
Allison M.
Had a quick stop to eat. Good food for a decent price. I had mozzarella sticks, quite basic. Boyfriend had skillet nachos, said they were great. Pretty average, maybe we will go for the pizza next time.
(4)
Christina T.
One of my friends loves this place so we went and the way he raved about it, I just knew it was going to be the best food ever. We tried the bbq pizza which was too sweet. It was almost like honey was on it. The dough was really crispy also. I wasn't a fan. I tried some of his gumbo also but didn't like that either...it tasted dull. We ordered delivery another time and it was slightly better. We had the meatlovers which was slightly better. He ordered the same nasty gumbo which was still nasty when I tried it. We also tried the wings. The wings were the best part but still not great. The wings saved the day for this review not being 1 star.
(2)
Samantha J.
I feel like this is one of those bars that you need to live next to in order to love it. Divey with standard food. Sure, they're in the quarter but they definitely don't have anything exciting to offer unless you're a tourist collecting the various cups that NOLA bars provide for the super lushes.
(3)
Jessica-Marie M.
Food 24 hours a day. Plus its delicious food. Its not on Bourbon street so you get a slightly less drunk crowd, although they are still drunk of course. They have a pretty big food menu and a big variety of beers on tap too. I loved the food and I was expecting it to be sub-par because I ordered it at 2am. They have a lot of New Orleans style dishes as well as just regular bar food you would expect anywhere like nachos and chili. Our server was great and the food came out quickly and prices were pretty good. Overall we were happy we stopped by
(4)
Meghan P.
Love it and love their ribeye steak. I was surprised how good the service was given the fact that it's a bar. I have been back multiple times and they are open 24 hours a day ... Can't beat that .
(5)
Jaxx D.
I went here yesterday and will have to give it 1 star on everything ,cleanliness FAIL! Service FAIL. although the bartender was prompt her demeanor was unwelcoming. The food was a FAIL. I ordered the nachos and a burger. The burger was ordered medium rare, I received it well done. The nachos were oily and the chips were over cooked . The only plus side to my visit is that I got triple points on my credit card. I will not return .
(1)
Jennifer T.
Forgot how much I liked this place. Friendly staff and food I'd good for the price and OMG a sports bar that puts the sound on for games. Love it!
(5)
Kelly S.
This just in: There's a dive bar in the heart of NoLa with great wings and pretty damn good pizza. And that's not just because we drove in at 2am and immediately hit the bars. It was legit good. I think. I dont know what sauce is on the wings but it spicy, a little sweet and you can choose the level of bite. I thought briefly about a covert kitchen opp to suss out what they were putting on those things. Their pizza is somewhere between thin and thick, stacked with toppings and piping hot. We had sausage, pepperoni and black olives and there were no leftovers between the two of us. They serve food and booze 24 hours and the drinks are what you might expect - reasonably priced and strong. And if you ask nicely, the bartender will help you get free songs on the jukebox. Both things are just about enough to make you forget the weird girl on the bar who's been there (at the bar and on the bar) for far too long.
They have a great pizza (bbq is my favorite, I LOVE the sweet honey crust). My husband got the steak and he said it was delicious. I come here when I'm downtown. It seems like a local place even though its in the middle of everything. Great place to watch a game...it's not insanely loud.
(5)
Reza S.
This place is great to catch a game! You would never suspect it but the food is out of this world. Try the pizza and you'll know what I'm talking about
(5)
Anna T.
Came here for crawfish boil, but we got here around 7:30, and they ran out. The tip in general for crawfish boil is- get there early. At Turtle Bay, the rule of thumb our waitress told us was they run out around 6:00. Starts at 2:00, will get here early tomorrow to get my crawfish on!!!
(4)
Debbie S.
Love that their kitchen stays open late and they offer, hot, fast, free delivery! Go here often for the really good cheap Rib Eye steak. Comes with bread and a stuffed baked potato skin, nummy! Steak is always cooked perfect!
(4)
Shane F.
Awesome pizza, wings and burgers plus cold beer near the French market what's not to love
(4)
Michelle W.
Favorite dive in the Lower Quarter. Great bartenders. Good drink prices. Really tasty burgers and wings. Love the buffalo chicken salad. We stop in weekly and find Turtle Bay consistently a good choice.
(4)
Caitlin M.
I was just in New Orleans for Mardi Gras and stopped here for some crawfish. It was the worst crawfish I have ever tasted. They tasted like they had been frozen. They were soft, half of them were broken, they tasted like they were old. The service was just as bad. The server never stopped by to even fill our waters or ask how things were. I was so disappointed and disgusted for stopping here to get the taste of authentic New Orleans crawfish. If you are in New Orleans for a visit or live there, do yourself a favor and take your business elsewhere, it was a terrible experience eating here.
(1)
Gillian W.
This place isn't what it used to be when we were here last. The place that we knew as Turtle Bay is now a Spirits on Bourbon Street and nothing like that little place we stepped into that played zydecco music and where my BF did some washboard. I was a little sad, but got over it. The bathroom was very scary here, so beware about that, but the staff was very friendly and while they did not play any live music, that was fine with me. I have noticed that very few places in New Orleans are not friendly. The bartenders and staff are always overy helpful as well as the local clientele. Love visting, but not over a main festival time again. I would like to go when there was a downtown time in the city.
(3)
Jason M.
One of the best bar pizzas I've had! My buddy got a steak and I have to say it was good too (stole a piece)! The beer flight was good as well. A great change of pace from the creole fare.
(4)
Ryan G.
This place was fantastic. If you are looking for a great place to eat where you won't pay an arm and a leg this has to your place. Get the house special. 20 oz rib eye for $16.
(5)
Denise R.
I couldn't more strongly recommend this place. I am allergic to seafood so as you can imagine, pickins are slim down here unless you want chain restaurant food. I ordered the ribeye and it was ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY AMAZING! Then factor in that it was only $16, and I about did a jig! The service was outstanding as well. Don't miss this spot!!!
(5)
Jamie H.
We came in during a rainy Monday afternoon and there were only a few other people in the bar, but we needed a dry place that had drinks and this place fit the bill! Both my friend and I ordered a drink off their drink menu...which happened to be served in Grenades. It would have been nice if it was mentioned on the menu, it was not a major upset due to the fact that it was our first day in town. The nachos were subpar, BUT they had the photo hunt which I hadn't played in years, so we spent a good couple hours playing that game!
(3)
David S.
Great place to have a late night bite. The pulled pork po boy is freaking awesome. The pizza is also very good. I love stopping by this place.
(4)
Sheana B.
Awesome service, awesome food! LOVE the gumbo. This was our first trip to New Orleans and we've eaten here 3 times in the 5 days we've been here. Will definitely be coming back and would recommend!! They also have a jukebox with a lot of options!
(5)
Bex F.
We ended up here after trying to get into Coop's to eat. I'm sure that happens with some frequency to this place. We were starving and they had food. This was one of those places that reminds me of Rush St. or Division St. party bars here at home. The main reason one goes is to get tanked, it doesn't really matter where you are. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this place is open 24 hours. Pop, there blew my little Chicago mind again. Everyone was pretty friendly. I got the chicken fingers, nothing fancy. He got the rib eye special, a mere $15 for a steak, creamy garlic potato and garlic bread. Good deal, he thought! He said the steak was actually really good (and he's a steak snob). The potato had ranch dressing in it so neither of us cared for it. One of the bartenders told us to try their fried raspberry cheesecake dessert, so we obliged. Fried raspberry cheesecake? Huh. It was surprisingly good. Little wonton-like wrappers with cheesecake and raspberry sauce fried up, dusted in powder sugar and chocolate sauce. In all, not bad, the whole thing. They all seemed a bit amused by us for some reason. So, it was an ok stop.
(3)
Laura A.
Great pizza, AWESOME creamy potato skins, good salad. Nice atmosphere, ok bathrooms. Had a blast here. (we came here because Coop's was packed).
(4)
Blaire H.
Great food. Decent service. Nice that it wasn't totally overrun with tourists. Nachos were great- guacamole was amazing. Drinks are strong. Glad we came here but wish our bill was $10 less.
(4)
jNYCE R.
What more can you ask for. Good service, cheesy pizza and yummy cheese sticks. Time to exercise.
(4)
Jen L.
This pretty random but my book group ended up meeting here. We were at Petroiska down the street and they cranked the music up too loud to chat. So we wandered in here. Nice pour on my bourbon and they had a number of local beers so points for that. I didn't have any food, but noticed that the kitchen was open. I guess my only qualm with this joint is that it seems so corporate. Maybe my opinion will change if I go back for food.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Late Night Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Average Music : Juke Box Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Yes Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
Joseph V.
Best $10 steak in NOLA. Come late for the fun camaraderie
(5)Eddie G.
Worth stopping by... Great live music and comfortable setting.
(4)Stacy M.
Since our last visit the wings have improved tremendously! Keep it up.....turtle bay wings are our favorite when you are on point....
(4)Mindy F.
Couldn't drive past NOLA without stopping at Turtle Bay on Decatur for the best gumbo in New Orleans! Pizza & service are great to!
(5)Valencia W.
A hidden gem that I came across. Clean & friendly environment. Food was great, fresh & large portions. Sports, food & beer you can't go wrong. Open 24 hours
(5)Aaron T.
This is an interesting dive establishment off Decatur. The personality of the property makes it cozy enough to hang out for a while. The service is good, their tap beer selection is excellent, and their mixers were solid. The property is a bit past divey and the bathrooms are relatively dirty. Almost 4 stars, but a solid place to enjoy a few relaxing beverages.
(3)Kevin S.
Me and my wife had heard great things about their pizza so when we were in New Orleans this week we stopped in and gave them a try. I have to say everything said about their pizza is true. It was some of the best pizza either of us have had. On top of that, their prices are much lower than any other place in the French Quarter and they are open 24/7. This place is pretty much a local's hangout where they can watch sports so you will not have to fight a lot of out of town folks just looking for a cheap thrill which is also great. We will be back here without a doubt next time we are in town.
(4)Jeff K.
Look, I visited the "#1pizza joint in NOLA. I came here after that pretentious place didn't fill me up. Turtle Bay was EVERYTHING I expected a New Orleans dive pizzeria to be. Tasty, filling, killer service and a serious piece of pie. Walked in at 3 am and it was the perfect dinner.
(5)Vince W.
This place came recommended from a local to watch football. It didn't disappoint. The bartender was very accommodating and put my team's game on the tv I requested with volume. That alone would've been plenty. But the fact that they had 25 beers on tap as well as some of the best pizza these lips have ever touched really topped it off. Great experience. Great food and great service.
(4)Marcello L.
The cheeseburger pizza was great. Yum. The ambiance sucked, but I'm not a big sports bar kinda guy. But we sat on the back patio where no one else was sitting. No one else did come back there to sit while we were there. We chose that location because we wanted to avoid the loud atmosphere in the main restaurant. But there were two giant TVs on the patio as well, also blasting out the football game. We asked the server if we could turn them off, since we were the only ones there, but she said the owner was a fanatic and wouldn't want them off. I had to knock at least one star off my rating just because of that. But they were also roasting a whole pig back where we were, so that was cool to see. Smelled great too. The guys tending the roast were also really friendly.
(3)Richard B.
Used to be a great place to go for cheap eats that were good. Not so much anymore. They just recently raised their prices, and I'm not talking about a quarter here and there. In my opinion, they have priced themselves out of the type of bar food they serve. The food itself was never phenomenal, but always consistently good. It was dependable. I'm sorry to see the management make such a dramatic change in prices. As far as food, I've noticed a decline in the quality of the food being served. The $5.75 side salad had wilted lettuce. The $14.50 small combo pizza was overcooked. Their spaghetti and meatballs special which I used to love, got cut down to spaghetti and meatball, over salted and re-heated. The place is sinking. I hope management takes the opportunity to learn from this review and back up some of these changes.. One positive note. The staff is friendly, helpful and polite and the place is clean.
(2)Marielle S.
To look at this place you would never guess that it actually has really good food! I stopped in here with a friend of mine because we were in the mood for hamburgers. I got the 8oz dressed burger which came with a cheesy potato. I ordered it medium, but it was closer to well done. It was still really good and juicy. I was surprised as I would never expect good food from a little dive such as this. We didn't stay for longer than we had time to eat, but from the sports paraphernalia on the walls, I can tell that it's a good place to catch a game and hang out with friends. I will definitely be going back here to hang out with friends and try some of the other food they have to offer.
(4)Gina B.
One of my favorite pit stops while in NOLA... Great drinks, good food, and awesome bartenders..
(5)Leslie C.
This may be totally the alcohol talking, but Turtle Bay's late night menu totally hits the spot! It was 2am on Friday night and my friends popped in since it was on our way to our rented apartment. The bartender welcomed our drunk asses and brought out our order of nachos and pizza pretty quick. Surprisingly, the nachos and pizza were tastier and more gourmet than expected for bar food that late and we scarfed it down in minutes.
(4)Lika P.
This was our first stop in French Quarter late at night and what a gem!!!!!!! Excellent service! Great atmosphere, excellent drinks. The food is really good here, but the wings were the best I've ever had!!!!!
(5)Suga B.
Food was great service was not! I went with a group so we had a big variety of meals! Everything was delicious! The service kept me from giving 5 stars.
(3)Gloria H.
We love checking out the many bars in NOLA and were happy to have found Turtle Bay. The bartender was super friendly and I forgot to ask for his name! On our first visit, I had a taste of their special drink of melon flavor - you have a choice of over ice or frozen. It was a bit sweet for me and the bartender suggested checking out their other specialty cocktails while he poured hubby's beer. I opted for some kind of lemonade which was very refreshing. They have quite a selection of draft and you can figure our which one you want from reading each up on the laminated list. Over one of our conversations, the bartender told us they do a crawfish boil every weekend and it's a fantastic deal at $10 for 2 pounds. We told him we would return the next day for some. We returned as promised in the afternoon and they were just about to start, great timing! We got our cold beer and a platter of crawfish, sausages, corns, mushroom and potatoes were there shortly thereafter. For $10, you get a lot of food! It wasn't so spicy that your lips get swollen and numb right. We don't just twist the head off and eat the tail - we suck on the head for all its goodness too! That took care of our cravings and we were super satisfied. I enjoyed the Covington strawberry ale - it was like a nice refreshing cider. We will definitely return and make this a regular spot to visit. From reading the reviews, we need to try their food!
(4)Kathleen P.
We like the pizza and the beer selection A LOT, but get off the cell phones, bartenders!
(4)Steve I.
One of my absolute favorite spots on Decatur Street! This is a good place to watch a game (the Bourbon St location is even better for watching games as they have more TVs) and grab some delicious food. Don't pass up on the 20 oz. ribeye steak for $16! Their cooks always cook it as ordered and it is amazing!! They also have awesome wings and pizza! Very friendly staff, a bar with lots of beer choices, and delicious food. Highly recommend!!
(4)Dave M.
We passed this place while walking around the quarter last week. My wife loves turtles and she said we had to try this place. We had delivery service to our hotel. We ordered wings and the hawaiian pizza. That was the best pizza I ever had, the coconut shavings and honey on the crust were fantastic. My wife said the wings were some of the best she had ever had as well. Delivery was within a reasonable amount of time and pricing was fair. Next time we are in town we want to go in to this place.
(5)Dave S.
We were in NOLA for a bachelor party last week and stayed two doors down from Turtle Bay, so it became our regular spot for the weekend. The service was amazing (Eric was the best bartender we could ask for), the prices were great, and the food was delicious!
(5)Frank G.
Good bar, great beer selection and staff. I was really impressed with the phone charging station on the bar; dead cell phone batteries are a bigger problem these days than accidentally handing the bar your real ID!
(4)Judy L.
We arrived in New Orleans quite late at night and were excited to start trying the local cuisine. But it was 2am. Plenty of bars were open but no restaurants. We tried Coop first but its kitchen had closed. So we went a couple doors down to Turtle Bay. Their gumbo definitely hit the spot. It was very flavorful, a bit on the salty side, but went well with the huge piece of garlic bread that came with each cup of soup. Sweet potato fries came with powdered sugar. And buffalo wings were perfect! They weren't overly fried and were still tender inside. Love this place!
(4)Kathryn M.
Great drinks (Turtle Bay Tea was amazing) and awesome beer selection, Friendly bartenders who were willing to stop and chat. Great food - we had the pulled pork nachos and a pepperoni pizza. Will definitely come back again anytime we're in the area.
(5)Gerlaine B.
I usually frequent this place when Ross is working. He's a master behind the bar & a great guy to boot! I went last night around midnight. I ordered a cheeseburger, a shot of SoCo & a coke back. The bartender was really nice, but the food took freakin' forever. Maybe I had too much to drink or maybe the other patrons were really annoying. Or at least that's what I was thinking while waiting. Not to mention the HORRIBLE selections chosen on the jukebox. I was given my food & made my way home, starving. Everything was cold. I literally live 2 minutes door to door. Not cool. I will go back when Ross is working. He knows how to take care of his patrons.
(4)Belinda B.
I was in the other night with a number of friends. I had one drink, a few bites of my friend's steak, and an order of potato skins. The potato skins were overcooked. They came with ranch dressing that was clearly from a bottle and not good AT ALL. When I ordered my drink, the bartender charged me right away. She did not charge me when I ordered the potato skins, nor was I charged when they were delivered. I ate what I was going to eat (not a lot) and tried to get a bartender to bring my tab for the skins. After watching two girls behind the bar chat with each other and, apparently, with other friends, I was finally able to get one to come over. I asked her to close me out. She spent a minute looking (I told her what I'd ordered) then came back and asked me who I'd ordered from. I told her I didn't know. She said in an EXTREMELY snotty tone, well don't get all upset. I'll find it. And she did eventually produce a check for me. I don't expect to see bartenders chatting with friends when customers need assistance. They are there to work. I don't want to sit and wait to pay my bill while a personal conversation is going on. And if you don't have a way to identify orders, then it's your problem to sort it out - not mine. Don't cop an attitude with me when you can't figure out how to get me my bill. Not for that reason or for any other. I will not be back to this place, and I'll recommend to my friends that they not go back, either.
(1)Jinyoung P.
I love the wings here. My friends and I headed to Decatur after the fireworks display on New Year's Eve and we found ourselves at Pravda. One of our friends said that we should go over to Turtle Bay and order some wings. And it was one of the best decisions in my life. We came back to Turtle Bay after the Twelfth Night parade on Friday. Actually stayed and ordered food and drinks. We were a big group and we went back in the patio and it was perfect.
(5)Chris S.
Yup another four star review for the turtle bay restaurant and bar. First of all the service is excellent. The bsrtender was excellent, made great conversation and was generally a good person. 23 beers on tap,Abita taking center stage as the offer Abita flights for $10. Decided to try the pizza per reviews on Yelp. The ground beef was pretty good. The twisty crust was pretty delicious. The more you drink The better it tastes. The bar is a dive,but I loved it.
(4)Fred G.
Had a turtle drink and some crawfish in the backyard.... Doesn't get better than that... And the blonde bartender in the back is a knockout!
(4)Traci N.
This is where the bartenders go, that tells you something. Ross is the best bartender around, drinks are cheap and strong everyone's friendly. Go here.
(5)Gregg M.
It was a warm, sunny, Saturday afternoon walking around the French Quarter. My thirst was building up. Turtle Bay was there and they had good brews on tap. Tried an Abita Jockamo IPA...good-tasting IPA with a nice, crisp hoppiness...not a hoppy as most IPAs I've had. Next, I tried the NOLA Hopitoulas...another IPA, but definitely a crisper, hoppier, although still balanced, beer than the Jockamo. Good, knowledgeable bartender who turned me onto NOLA! Very good beer selection! Turtle Bay is solid bar in my book!
(3)Moira R.
I do not understand why anyone would rate this place 5 starts. Apparently some tourists in New Orleans think that this is some of the best pizza we have to offer. Don't get me wrong, this place has its redeeming qualities, but it sure isn't the food or the atmosphere. The 25 beers on tap is the only reason I like this place. I enjoy beer on tap, its usually fresh and tasty. Of the 25 options, several are local brews. When I want to take a stroll through the quarter, I will often come here to grab a to go cup of Abita Purple Haze. That said, as soon as the beer is in my hand and paid for, I am out. I have had the food here once, it wasn't terrible, but I would only eat here if there was absolutely no other option. The bar is not attractive and there is no other redeeming quality that would make me want to spend time in this place. I just don't understand why anyone would come here for anything other than a to go cup.
(3)Vanessa D.
Amazing pizza. Good drinks. Nice environment. Their pizza is AMAZING. I still dream of it. Go there for the pizza, don't order nachos. Enjoy!
(3)Eve K.
One of our new finds the last time we were in the Nawlins roaming around the French Market area. Highlights: - One of our favorite hurricanes in the city: super fruity notably using pineapple juice and coconut rum and garnished with cherry, orange, lime, and lemon pieces. Cheap too--I think around 3 bucks. So good we came back for another out last day in town. - Nice chill bar with a pub-by yet eclectic vibe. Wood-type booths on one side and the bar on the other along with exposed beams mixed with paper star lanterns. Also a courtyard area we didn't even check out. - Friendly bartender: didn't get treated like a tourist but more like a welcome guest in a local bar - Apparently the food is Zagat rated: everything from bar appetizers to sandwiches to pizza to crawfish boils... Lowlights (my flip side to highlights): - We didn't get to spend enough time in here--was just a short stop to cool down, rest our feet, and get a cool beverage. We'll come back here next time and maybe spend more time and try the food.
(5)Tiffany H.
Went here the other day before work and ordered pizza. I didn't expect much, but the pizza was...omg...weird and delicious crust. Not too shabby for local bar food at all. The pineapple chunks were fresh and huge, so good. That was the first time I have actually eaten there. I've drank there plenty of times in the past and it's your typical decatur bar, except cleaner! I'd go again for the pizza. The jukebox is also a nice touch.
(4)Candice M.
Delicious
(5)Chance S.
While the pizza is far from the best, the rib eye is awesome. I didn't want to give it 5 stars, but it met the criteria. Pizza: Check, Potato Skins: Check, Good Beer Selection: Check, Good Bartender: Check. Throw that in with a super cheap and good rib eye, you have 5 stars. Pizza is not great, but it's a bar. That is like going to a baseball game and expecting the best hot dog in the world. It has a little of everything. Don't confuse this place with the Turtle Bay on Bourbon. The one on Bourbon has crazy prices and seems to be set up for the drunken debauchery that happens there. The big difference is when you leave the one on Bourbon, you'll see drunken fools stumbling around. This one has gutter punks. Pick your poison.
(5)Sara D.
Pretty solid place to go have a beer and get some pulled pork nachos. My husband and I head over to this bar every sunday during football season and it's always a great crowd. The bartenders are super nice and they have a pretty yummy crawfish boil come spring time. Just don't pay any attention to the rats occasionally running through the courtyard out back. Remember- you are in New Orleans, you are in the French Quarter, RIGHT by the river, outside when it's warm. Expecting rats or cockroaches to not interrupt your dinner outside is just not feasible. They have been inhabiting this area since the beginning if time and belong here more than you do, just stomp your foot, scare 'em off, continue eating and repeat..
(3)Brandon S.
After a week of cajun food I really needed some simiple basic foods. Plus we needed somewhere to watch the first round of the NFL draft and the NBA playoffs. Yelp came through for me yet again. This is a cool little sports bar on the outskirts of the french quarter. The pizza was very good. I ordered mine with sausage, peperoni and canadian bacon. The crust, sauce and toppings all were good. The drinks and food are pretty cheap. There are several large flat screen televisions to watch the game on.
(4)Jason S.
Kitchen is open till 3am!!! The rib eye steak is killer, the stuffed potato skins are awesome!! Not to mention it's openair cool bar tender and cold ac!
(5)Derek D.
What a surprise this place was. I had a large group of friends from Austin that I met up with on Frenchman. We were looking for a spot to just hang out and drink with seating and not a lot of loud noise. No such spot was to be found on Frenchman on this night. I decided to walk over to Molly's because I'm stupid and deep inside I knew Molly's would be packed. It was. Now who's stupid? Me. To my surprise, I saw Turtle Bay a few doors down and it wasn't crowded at all. We figured we would go inside and have a drink or two. I had Turtle Bay pegged as touristy, under new ownership and name, here today and gone tomorrow place. Wrong. Now who's stupid? Still me. In reality, it's a nice little spot with lots of good beers on tap. The bartender was super friendly as well. The big surprise was the courtyard in the back. This area fit our entire group and then some. We were rolling about fifteen deep because that's just how we do. Yeah, I just said that. Still stupid. We had a great time in the back and it wasn't noisy or bothersome at all. There is a kitchen cooking up late night food. I have to say, the food is surprisingly good. Pretty decent pizza. It's true. It's a nice sized menu when anything would probably do. To be fair, we were hungry and drinking, so you might want to try this out for yourself. The only downside is the parking around the Quarter. I'm not often in that area for drinks. I'm sure that adds to the annoyance of parking. Depends on the night. Anyway, Turtle Bay rescued the night and I'll probably be stopping in again. Great little place. FACTOID: They have a signature frozen drink in a neon green plastic container called the Turtle Bomb. My friend wanted a Hand Grenade and thought this was it. It was not. However, she now performs on a highly popular improv group in Austin called Hand Bomb as a tribute to our fun night at Turtle Bay.
(4)Bill C.
An AMAZING joint and one of the 3 top Pizza's I've ever eaten.... They make their dough and bake it to perfection.... The wings are just as good.. Prices are very reasonable and they have an AMAZING JukeBox with a great sounding speaker system.... This place has it going on!!
(5)Amaralys A.
This place has amazing food. My hotel was around the corner and i would stop in here right before bed for a quick bite. It is the best pizza i have had and i'm from NY we are pretty biased about pizza. the prices are really good there are tons of things under 20. try the pizza, bbq chicken wings or the chicken tenders AMAZING! the kitchen closes at 2:30 but the bar is open until 3:30
(5)Brady Z.
I love this bar. Definitely a place that I come to hang out at a lot. It has decent late-night fare, even if its not the best I've had in the neighborhood. More importantly, Lee and Brad behind the bar always take great care of their customers, and make the bar an awesome place to start out or wind down the night. It probably doesn't deserve 5 stars, since its a pretty average bar on Decatur, but its my go-to bar, I love the staff and they mix great drinks. The 5-stars stay.
(5)Laura R.
So much beer! The bartender is so nice and was very patient with us.... letting us sample several before we finally chose a few to try. This is a classic NOLA dive with dogs running around and regular locals. It's in such a good location too right on the other side of the French Market. I can't wait to recommend this to visitors. =)
(5)Aaron S.
I wandered in here one Sunday night after my wife decided to go to bed. She gave me the night to myself for once in a while! I sat at the end of the bar, right next to the Jager machine. I was missing a lot of old friends. The drinks were poured generously and I had a ball. Had a little trouble getting back to the hotel....I wasn't lost or mugged or anything, just really drunk. Thanks guys!
(4)Andrea W.
I've been to this bar on a couple of trips to NOLA now, and I'll definitely go again. Cute back patio and lots of beers on tap. My sole complaint and the reason for the 4 star rating is the women's bathroom. Just disgusting. Blah.
(4)Madeha K.
We got tired of eating po boys and wanted something different instead. I ordered a burger and a salad 30 mins ago and asked the waiter where it was - no answer. I'm still sitting here starving and waiting for my salad. =(
(2)KC W.
Great wings and burgers. I've never been able to stop in for a drink because I order when I'm working, and I work at a bar.
(3)Johann M.
Came in for the higher ratings as I was looking for a place near the French Market. The food was REALLY good - so good I have been back twice. Today for lunch and once to watch Monday night football with some out of towners staying in Quarter. First time in I had pizza as I was coming off a low carb diet - the BBQ chicken was delicious. The next two times I had a burger (sooo good) and the prime rib special. Both were served with a twice baked poatato wedge that was creamy, cheesy and waay too tasty. Question, since the wedge is basically half a poatato, does being twice baked make it the equivalent of one full once- baked potato? OK, I'm going for the funny votes there... maybe I'll get pity instead. Other reasons to go: - Good, inexpensive drinks - Plentiful flat screen TVs with all the right games on (Sunday ticket included) - Friendly knowledgable staff that know how to operate said TVs - Window seating with an eye on the world - Patio in back for open air and quieter conversation
(5)Joe K.
Not a bad spot at all. I'm a Chicagoan and my dad and I were looking for a pizza spot. We are not easy to please at all when it comes to pizza. This was pretty good. It definitely felt fresh and the chef himself brought it out. You could tell that he put a lot of effort into it. I would definitely go back. The atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for. It wasn't too loud for my dad, godfather and I to have a conversation and just hang out. Not too crowded either. Really good vibe and nice wait staff.
(3)Randy T.
I currently reside in Virginia, but I am originally from Alabama. We used to come to NOLA ALL the time and out of ALL the placed to eat- Turtle Bay (nicknamed Turtle Pub by my hoodlums) is the FIRST place we go. The drinks are pretty good- but the holy grail of this place is their PIZZA. Please, God, if you get any food from this place, get the pizza. I don't know what it is about it, but it has a great flavor and a twisty crust. It is by far the best pizza I've ever eaten. I've taken three people from all over the country to Turtle Pub and every single person commended the pizza as the best they've ever had. We never miss a visits when we get back down to the big easy.
(5)Maureen R.
Daiquiri had zero alcohol in it...what's the point? Bartender made fun of my music selections on the jukebox, not cool! Cosmo tasted like cranberry juice. Staff was really rude to the people next to us...they ordered 3 large pizzas to go and the bartender refused to serve them water. Seriously?? Lame.
(2)Joe C.
Right near the French Market and easy to walk to, Turtle Bay is a tiny little bar with a good number of BEERS on tap, and cozy indoor area, patio out back, a wonderful and friendly staff and AMAZING PIZZA. We went there, sat at the bar and sampled a variety of beer while talking to the bartender/owner. She was extremely friendly. Even the random people we met inside were nice and we chatted with them. And the Pizza... INCREDIBLE. They make it from their own homemade ingredients. I was completely shocked when I got it, because I expected mediocre bar pizza - but it was outstanding. If you are near the French quarter and in need of a drink - check out Turtle Bay
(5)Angela S.
Bar food done right! The Cochon Po-Boy and Hawaiian pizza were excellent! I couldn't have imagined that a honey drizzled pizza with a coconut dusted crust would taste so good. Bartenders were welcoming, engaging, and funny. I especially enjoyed Eric's scooter adventure! Went there 4 out of my 5 days in New Orleans, was not once disappointed, and would definitely go back again. Also liked the fact that beer samples from their many taps were available upon request.
(4)Mardi C.
had lunch here today, nothing special, just a burger and a YUMMY potato wedge that rocked my socks. the burger gives yo mama's a run for the money.... not as big, but HEY, it was really great! the waiter was wonderful, he was right there for everything we needed. plenty of refills on our cokes, and again... great burger. only thing different for me? would be to melt the cheese onto the burger, but it still rocked. lets get back to that potato... like a stuffed potato, with sourcream, butter and cheese. YUM.... like twice cooked. before when I've been here, I got the pizza. I think the burger was even better. thanks!
(4)John B.
Very nice bartender. Ordered the nachos. Huge bowl. Severe disappointment on the food. Good drinks.
(3)Kim M.
My review is written through the drunken hazey fog that is my memory of that night. They were fast, fun, and sooo delicious. IMHO, that is something special on a Saturday night in New Orleans. My friends and I are still talking about the sweet potato fries with maple syrup. So Good!!
(5)Valerie L.
Every single time I come to this city my first bar is always this place. The food is awesome and the staff is super nice. Drinks are cheap and strong, food is cheap and really good. They drizzle honey on the Hawaiian pizza and it is to die for!
(4)Tawny L.
Visited Turtle Bay on a recommendation from a waiter at another local restaurant. We were looking for a place with a variety of beer off-Bourbon Street. Turtle Bay is near the French Market and has that local bar feel. We had lunch on a Sunday, where they had 4 football games being played simultaneously. They have 25 beers on tap, including beer from all four of the local breweries. They have a limited menu, but the food was FANTASTIC! A simple burger hit the spot with a nice local ale. They also serve pizza, that looked phenomenal. Would definitely recommend this place!
(5)Ray A.
I had the roasted garlic chicken pizza delivered to me in the quarter. Delivery was quick and the delivery guy was polite and pleasant. The pizza itself was about $20 for a large. In comparison to a similar pizza from Angeli's I thought that the chicken itself was better, it was more like a real grilled chicken breast cut up and placed onto the pizza (as opposed to Angeli's, which seemed more like a prepackaged type of chicken you'd get in bulk). There wasn't much roasted garlic on the pizza, which was a bit of a disappointment. The cheese was generic, nothing special there. They did have some nice spices on the pizza though, lots of basil etc. I agree with the poster below that the crust was the right thickness. Overall I'd say the pizza itself was average to above average.
(3)Kuang J.
I have been down in this part of the Quarter many times, usually for some music festival, and always while walking past this strip of bars I am overcome with envy. You see, here in nola I have colleagues but not friends. Yes, it is sad, I know. My wife is not much of a drinker,and so rare is the night I get to immerse myself in a dive bar and get--how do the kids say it these days--wrecked. And yet I still will walk past these places, see people getting loaded on cheap booze, and wonder what it would be like to be doing that, instead of just heading home to drink Miller High Life in front of the TV. Well, on my 34th birthday I finally got to find out. I choose Turtle Bay, although there a number of boozy holes you can choose in the area. And I got to tell you, it was pretty awesome. The bar was not very full, especially for a Saturday night, but there were a few sketchy characters, as well as at least one passed out frat boy. The bartendress was gothy and served me a draft of Abita Andygator (FYI any good nola bar should have this on tap). The juke was blasting, of all things, Bad Brains. When DK's "California Uber Alles" came on, this bar won me over.
(4)Kelly M.
Found this place with my happy hour app! Starts at 9 am - 6 pm. Great selection of local Louisiana beers, the best bloody mary's (complete with pickled green beans, okra, and olives), courtyard in back, and Cajun fries. Yum!
(4)JeAnne S.
What Is: 1 star Sorry...had to change my rating. New owner, new manager, new craptastic menu. If you like the Bourbon St bars with the jalapeno poppers, non descript chicken fingers, overpriced drinks and indifferent bartenders...you'll love it! What Was: 5 stars **************************************************Â************************ I'm so sorry Turtle Bay that I waited so long to walk through your doors. Yes, my friends, five stars. It's not a fine dining experience or necessarily a destination spot. Here's what it is: PIzza. Oh yes...yummy pizza. The bartendress agreed with me...having both spent time in Connecticut, we knows our pizza!! The pizza is amazing and you can get a small or a large. The crust is not so thin that it falls apart on first bite, and not so thick that it's a mouth full of bread. It's a perfect crust, with a rocking red sauce and either standard or creative toppings depending on how you are feeling. The mozzarella sticks rock and taste fresh, not frozen. Oh, and the tiramisu. It's homemade and the real deal...billowy mascarpone with amaretto/kahlua soaked lady fingers. The joy! The rapture! The best thing (and what I love about New Orleans in general) is you would not expect this level of deliciousness in this kind of establishment which is more bar than restaurant. Don't get me wrong, the place IMO is not divey with a very friendly vibe and nice mix of patrons. The server was incredibly sweet and attentive without being in our face. And the chef came out to deliver the food and checked in with everyone to make sure they were ok and enjoying themselves. Hub and I discovered this place a few nights ago and we were already back last night. In a food filled neighborhood, that's saying a lot! j ps beer on draft...and a nice selection too. This is a very good thing!
(1)Guy S.
this review is based on a pizza delivery only. ordered two pizzas with three toppings each, ordering was easy, pizzas were on time, $40 plus tip. 3 stars on the pizza. Where can I get a great pizza in the quarter if I don't make it myself?
(3)BD K.
After taking the train down to New Orleans and checking into our hotel on Chartres, my father and I were in much need of refreshment. Around 4 we made a quick jaunt down Gov. Nicholls and turned on to Decatur, happening on Turtle Bay almost immediately. We walked in and grabbed a seat at the bar. Everything seemed very familiar to me, because as it happens three years ago my parents and I stopped here for a delicious lunch during a three day trip down for a wedding (my recollection of this is disputed by my father, who is certain we went to Coop's - he is incorrect, I'm sure of it). It was a bit early for dinner, and anyway we had a gift card to Maximos, so we settled in for a few cold ones. The bartender was a bit worse for wear from his 18 hour shift the previous day (the NFC Championship game) but was quite friendly. Aside from my father and me, about five or so other patrons lined the bar. From my angle I couldn't quite make out all of the tap options but there were quite a few, around twelve or fourteen different handles. I started the afternoon off with a NOLA Hopitoulas, a delicious local IPA with a nice crisp taste. The bartender thought it was a bit too hoppy for his tastes and recommended the Abita Jockamo, which is what I followed up with. I found the atmosphere of the place very relaxed and friendly, and I believe my father's only complaint was about a few of the songs played on the stereo. But he always complains about that kind of thing so I thought nothing of it. The bartender recommended the nightly special, a blackened steak if I recall, but when we told him about our gift card he gave us recommendations for Maximos too. After about an hour my father and I decided to decamp and walk about the Quarter for a bit before dinner, and after finishing our drinks and saying farewell we took off. It may have been just coincidence that the first place we went in New Orleans this trip was the last place we had been previously, but I'm confident the next time I'm down I'll be arranging a return visit.
(4)Laura T.
Wonderful experience! Hubby and I went just as a reaction to all of the positive feedback on the pizza, and they are SO right! Excellent pizza and the frozen margaritas were terrific as well. Steve and PJ, the bartenders were very attentive and went out of their way to make sure everything was great. Will recommend and will go again!
(5)Rob T.
I just LIKED this bar. I can't even explain why. Good beer selection (try the strawberry wheat beer) surprisingly good food, and the strangest mix of music i've ever heard. I knew I was in a place I enjoyed when we went from crappy hiphop to Darth Vaders theme. Actually ducked out of a bar I was at to get beers here and go back to be with my friends only to end up here at the end of the night anyway.
(4)Zachary A.
WOW....first off I'd like to say that the guy who wrote the previous review about this place has my same first name and first initial of my last.....and while visiting New Orleans in January this is the place I called "home" for the 4 day visit......and I'm from Boston. This bar is great...good jukebox but the bartender has a great selection being a former music biz employee....the bar is simply that...a bar. The reason I stopped in was the fact all the Abita beer on tap was something like $3.00 a pint which was perfect for what I was looking for. After 3 days I met some great and interesting people at that bar alone...Good people and look forward to going back. BTW...food was better than average bar food... Big up to the other Zachary A. ... shit ..the only thing weirder is if he had the same last name and if thats the case my desire to move there will be detoured as well...thats too much G in one place.
(5)Virgil B.
Good food, friendly and helpful staff, excellent beer selection on draft. I had the gumbo, yummy and spicy, but not so spicy as to overpower the other flavors. Nice location down towards the river, there's enough people around to be lively and fun street scene, but not the mobs of Bourbon St. Atmosphere is dive-y friendly and comfortable, noise level is normal for a dive bar. Music is fairly loud, but you don't have to yell to have a conversation. It was all together a fun place to spend time with friends.
(4)Lee Lee L.
We were on our third trip to New Orleans and were looking for a new place to dine...I found out about Turtle Bay on restaurant.com and purchased a certificate to eat there. Well, I didn't realize it was such a bar setting from the description on restaurant.com , but since there were booths away from the bar, we chose to use our certificate and take the family to dine there anyhow. Well, what a hit!!! We went mid-afternoon, so there was no real "bar crowd" and our server rocked!!! He won the kiddies over by hooking them up with some free plays on the cool jukebox...The food was superb for everyone and the experience was great. I would certainly return for another mid afternoon meal with the family as well as hanging with the late crowd "sans enfants". Highly Recommended!!!
(5)Joanna H.
pizza was great. service good. the back patio is a real jewel. I have spent a lot of time in New Orleans and I really like this place. Bob Hunter , Tucson ,Az
(5)Laura R.
Got agree with the Zachs on this. It's a sweet place. The bartenders rock. The mozerella sticks are tasty. And I dunno. This place reminds me of Cheer's. Love it.
(5)Josh B.
Randomly walked in one afternoon, drawn by the sounds of a great jazz guitarist whose name I've forgotten. We ended up staying for multiple drinks due to the great bartender and friendly people we met. We did not eat, but the pizzas looked amazing and they had some nice sounding specials for that day. We actually ended coming back that night because we enjoyed ourself so much and would have returned again if we weren't leaving the next day. If you go, make sure to ask about Emily, their resident ghost.
(5)Zachary A.
Nice post-goth spot on Decatur. Stop in while on the way to Molly's, have a drink. If you don;t like what you see, you can find the door rather easily.
(3)Martin H.
A good NO-bar! Friendly crowd and bartenders. While in New Orleans I like to escape into this joint. I will return!
(4)Rose G.
Sat in water on the wall bench. Due to A/C leaking? really?!? Let's fix that easy repair. Guinness was flat. Restrooms have no doors, 2 stalls and you will be face to face with your neighbor. You can lock the door, so I guess for the sorority sisters, you will be able to go twosies at a time. they did offer free drinks on Saints game day until someone scores, which would have been amazing if we would have stayed. They were playing one game over the speakers, and everyone else had to follow along their game without captioning and having to listen to the other gam. Talk about multitasking exercise. My head was hurting trying to keep up to the game we were watching and hearing the other game. Other than that, it's a divey bar, in NOLA. Nothing to write home to momma.
(2)Buz B.
This is a nice little place to get away and have a nice cold beer. I hear their food is excellent as well, especially their pizza, but I haven't really eaten anything from there. I go because it's a nice cozy place most of the time with a good beer selection. They have a courtyard in the back which is nice for private, intimate conversation away from the street. They USED to have booths in the bar part, but moved those out for a table and chairs setting. That's alright. It's not a hole in the wall bar. It's a regular bar with friendly bartenders and over all a nice spot for a drink or two.
(4)Cody L.
Eric was a really nice bartender! He even let me bum a smoke! He made sure our drinks were full and very friendly! I asked him what was in the Resurrection drink and he kindly told me. I would go back for sure!
(5)Natalie C.
Was in New Orleans for a long weekend with friends and stumbled upon Turtle Bay after strolling around the French Quarter with a gf, checking out some art galleries. We almost didn't go in (having had brunch a couple hours before) but we saw a couple sitting in the front window, elbows on the counter, housing a couple huge platters of crawfish boil. Thusly tempted, we decided "oh what the hell, a few beers and some crawfish sounds like just the afternoon pick me up!" and wandered in. We were promptly seated in the back patio, where we decided to split there crawfish special (two pounds boil with sausage, corn, and spuds for $12) and grab some Abitas as a snack. They were cooking the crawfish right outside in these big boil tubs, so before we knew it we had a big ol' tray and a couple cold ones in front of us. The seasoning was great, the crawfish juicy, and the beers refreshing. We plowed our way through the tray in no time, running through a ton of paper towels. My only wish was they would throw in a couple more pieces or corn on the cob (but then again I'm obsessed with corn). My friend actually left her hat on the table at the patio and at my urging called the bar the next day to see if someone had turned it in - it was safe and sound in their lost and found area, and we were able to pick it up earlier that evening. Will definitely be back next time I come to New Orleans - good food and at great prices!
(4)Curtis B.
Pizza was frozen and pretty beat up from the bike ride to the hotel. Took about an hour for delivery. This place was on bar rescue. I had hoped they had learned their lessons on quality. Wings were good, but not good enough to go back. Salads were pretty lame too. This is dive bar food, for drunk people.
(1)Melissa M.
Who knew bar food could get so good? With Yelp's help we found some of the best pizza I've had. The service could have been improved though. I asked if they had Dr. Pepper and they didn't so I figured I'd order an alcoholic drink because why not. I looked through the menu and didnt see their drink options so I asked our waitress for a drink menu and she says they don't have one?? What kind of bar doesn't have a drink menu?? Luckily I had already looked on Yelp and saw a good looking drink called the Basher so I ordered it. Later I see a picture of a drink menu on Yelp??? Why did our server say there wasn't a drink menu. This was honestly my only problem here but it's just so weird. The Basher was amazing by the way! It was the best drink I had in New Orleans. We ordered spinach artichoke dip for appetizer and it was good. Our main dish was bbq pizza. It was sooo good!! The crust was drizzled with honey which was delcious. Honestly one of my best meals while visiting New Orleans. It was pretty loud in there but I guess that is to be expected with a bar, but it was funny because it wasn't loud music, loud tv's!! I would give them 5 stars if our waitress had just been a little better.
(4)Spud Z.
My coworker and I grab lunch from this place once or twice per month. It's hard to pass up the pulled pork potato skins on the menu, so we rarely do. The pulled pork is excellent but doesn't beat 13's--- it's saving grace is the utterly, luxuriously delectable creamy stuffed potato skin that arrives with it. I always want to be the fat kid and ask for a dozen of these. Even when they're busy, the service is always great. We'd eat here more often if it was more affordable like our other regular lunch spots. I don't know many service industry folks who can afford a $13 salad or $11 burger every day for lunch. They certainly don't cater to the working lunch crowd. But so what? Their food is great every time I get it, and it feels like a treat when I bite into those potato skins. Note: although I've eaten their delivery a couple dozen times (at least), I've never eaten inside the bar.
(4)Shawn D.
A great spot to hang - definitely grab that Hangover Breakfast Pizza. Superb start to the day. Eric the bartender is fantastic and he makes a mean Bloody Mary and hurricane. Love!
(5)Jess P.
I absolutely love this place, the food is soo delicious. The pizzas are the best I've ordered like 5 in 1 week. The prices are resonable. The staff is pretty cool.
(5)Andrea H.
Stopped in to have a little something to eat. The wings were EXCELLENT. The gumbo, was okay, but certainly can find much better close by. Server was friendly and prompt. Food was hot and came out quick. I'd definitely go back.
(4)Stephanie S.
Okay we visited the turtle bay twice on our visit in Nola the bar is like a hood bar nothing special about it. I ordered a Jim bean and soda. it was just beam and soda, no problem there. I ordered the BBQ bacon and Cheddar burger it was good as hell. 1/2 pound burger cooked well, juicy. It was on point. The 2nd night i ordered the cochon potato skins it was good my husband also ordered the combo pizza . nice crispy crust. Yes it may look like a dive bar but the service was great and also the food. So never judge a book by it's cover.
(5)Brooke S.
Great spot! Seems to be locals and a few out of towners looking for a bar just of the beaten path of the craziness of Bourbon St. Both lady bartenders greeted us with a warm smile and asked how we were doing. We honestly just stopped to grab food to go but she was so nice we hung out for a beer. Local brew on tap and she recommended a good blend of a pecan and strawberry beer that was delicious!! Definitely worth wandering in to.
(4)Allison M.
Had a quick stop to eat. Good food for a decent price. I had mozzarella sticks, quite basic. Boyfriend had skillet nachos, said they were great. Pretty average, maybe we will go for the pizza next time.
(4)Christina T.
One of my friends loves this place so we went and the way he raved about it, I just knew it was going to be the best food ever. We tried the bbq pizza which was too sweet. It was almost like honey was on it. The dough was really crispy also. I wasn't a fan. I tried some of his gumbo also but didn't like that either...it tasted dull. We ordered delivery another time and it was slightly better. We had the meatlovers which was slightly better. He ordered the same nasty gumbo which was still nasty when I tried it. We also tried the wings. The wings were the best part but still not great. The wings saved the day for this review not being 1 star.
(2)Samantha J.
I feel like this is one of those bars that you need to live next to in order to love it. Divey with standard food. Sure, they're in the quarter but they definitely don't have anything exciting to offer unless you're a tourist collecting the various cups that NOLA bars provide for the super lushes.
(3)Jessica-Marie M.
Food 24 hours a day. Plus its delicious food. Its not on Bourbon street so you get a slightly less drunk crowd, although they are still drunk of course. They have a pretty big food menu and a big variety of beers on tap too. I loved the food and I was expecting it to be sub-par because I ordered it at 2am. They have a lot of New Orleans style dishes as well as just regular bar food you would expect anywhere like nachos and chili. Our server was great and the food came out quickly and prices were pretty good. Overall we were happy we stopped by
(4)Meghan P.
Love it and love their ribeye steak. I was surprised how good the service was given the fact that it's a bar. I have been back multiple times and they are open 24 hours a day ... Can't beat that .
(5)Jaxx D.
I went here yesterday and will have to give it 1 star on everything ,cleanliness FAIL! Service FAIL. although the bartender was prompt her demeanor was unwelcoming. The food was a FAIL. I ordered the nachos and a burger. The burger was ordered medium rare, I received it well done. The nachos were oily and the chips were over cooked . The only plus side to my visit is that I got triple points on my credit card. I will not return .
(1)Jennifer T.
Forgot how much I liked this place. Friendly staff and food I'd good for the price and OMG a sports bar that puts the sound on for games. Love it!
(5)Kelly S.
This just in: There's a dive bar in the heart of NoLa with great wings and pretty damn good pizza. And that's not just because we drove in at 2am and immediately hit the bars. It was legit good. I think. I dont know what sauce is on the wings but it spicy, a little sweet and you can choose the level of bite. I thought briefly about a covert kitchen opp to suss out what they were putting on those things. Their pizza is somewhere between thin and thick, stacked with toppings and piping hot. We had sausage, pepperoni and black olives and there were no leftovers between the two of us. They serve food and booze 24 hours and the drinks are what you might expect - reasonably priced and strong. And if you ask nicely, the bartender will help you get free songs on the jukebox. Both things are just about enough to make you forget the weird girl on the bar who's been there (at the bar and on the bar) for far too long.
(4)Charles H.
ONE-STOP BAR FOOD & ZA DELIVERY; 24 hours on weekends! MIDDLING QUARTER PIZZA; better than Angeli, not as good as Mona Lisa. COMPARABLY PRICED: 14" combo $20 after-tax, exactly equal to Domino's & Angeli. Not a classic thin crust pizza but at least it's fire grilled and crispy. However, what sets Turtle Bay apart from the other Vieux Carré pizza places is that it's not solely an Italian restaurant. Their extensively varied delivery menu includes fair-priced bar food: nachos, wings, cheeseburgers, skins, stix, etc. And pretty much everything is less than $12. Heck there's even a $15 steak! It's sorta the "Amazon.com" of party food: something for everyone. Even better it's open 24 hours during the weekends, perfect for the demands of Quarter living.
(3)Adorina L.
They have a great pizza (bbq is my favorite, I LOVE the sweet honey crust). My husband got the steak and he said it was delicious. I come here when I'm downtown. It seems like a local place even though its in the middle of everything. Great place to watch a game...it's not insanely loud.
(5)Reza S.
This place is great to catch a game! You would never suspect it but the food is out of this world. Try the pizza and you'll know what I'm talking about
(5)Anna T.
Came here for crawfish boil, but we got here around 7:30, and they ran out. The tip in general for crawfish boil is- get there early. At Turtle Bay, the rule of thumb our waitress told us was they run out around 6:00. Starts at 2:00, will get here early tomorrow to get my crawfish on!!!
(4)Debbie S.
Love that their kitchen stays open late and they offer, hot, fast, free delivery! Go here often for the really good cheap Rib Eye steak. Comes with bread and a stuffed baked potato skin, nummy! Steak is always cooked perfect!
(4)Shane F.
Awesome pizza, wings and burgers plus cold beer near the French market what's not to love
(4)Michelle W.
Favorite dive in the Lower Quarter. Great bartenders. Good drink prices. Really tasty burgers and wings. Love the buffalo chicken salad. We stop in weekly and find Turtle Bay consistently a good choice.
(4)Caitlin M.
I was just in New Orleans for Mardi Gras and stopped here for some crawfish. It was the worst crawfish I have ever tasted. They tasted like they had been frozen. They were soft, half of them were broken, they tasted like they were old. The service was just as bad. The server never stopped by to even fill our waters or ask how things were. I was so disappointed and disgusted for stopping here to get the taste of authentic New Orleans crawfish. If you are in New Orleans for a visit or live there, do yourself a favor and take your business elsewhere, it was a terrible experience eating here.
(1)Gillian W.
This place isn't what it used to be when we were here last. The place that we knew as Turtle Bay is now a Spirits on Bourbon Street and nothing like that little place we stepped into that played zydecco music and where my BF did some washboard. I was a little sad, but got over it. The bathroom was very scary here, so beware about that, but the staff was very friendly and while they did not play any live music, that was fine with me. I have noticed that very few places in New Orleans are not friendly. The bartenders and staff are always overy helpful as well as the local clientele. Love visting, but not over a main festival time again. I would like to go when there was a downtown time in the city.
(3)Jason M.
One of the best bar pizzas I've had! My buddy got a steak and I have to say it was good too (stole a piece)! The beer flight was good as well. A great change of pace from the creole fare.
(4)Ryan G.
This place was fantastic. If you are looking for a great place to eat where you won't pay an arm and a leg this has to your place. Get the house special. 20 oz rib eye for $16.
(5)Denise R.
I couldn't more strongly recommend this place. I am allergic to seafood so as you can imagine, pickins are slim down here unless you want chain restaurant food. I ordered the ribeye and it was ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY AMAZING! Then factor in that it was only $16, and I about did a jig! The service was outstanding as well. Don't miss this spot!!!
(5)Jamie H.
We came in during a rainy Monday afternoon and there were only a few other people in the bar, but we needed a dry place that had drinks and this place fit the bill! Both my friend and I ordered a drink off their drink menu...which happened to be served in Grenades. It would have been nice if it was mentioned on the menu, it was not a major upset due to the fact that it was our first day in town. The nachos were subpar, BUT they had the photo hunt which I hadn't played in years, so we spent a good couple hours playing that game!
(3)David S.
Great place to have a late night bite. The pulled pork po boy is freaking awesome. The pizza is also very good. I love stopping by this place.
(4)Sheana B.
Awesome service, awesome food! LOVE the gumbo. This was our first trip to New Orleans and we've eaten here 3 times in the 5 days we've been here. Will definitely be coming back and would recommend!! They also have a jukebox with a lot of options!
(5)Bex F.
We ended up here after trying to get into Coop's to eat. I'm sure that happens with some frequency to this place. We were starving and they had food. This was one of those places that reminds me of Rush St. or Division St. party bars here at home. The main reason one goes is to get tanked, it doesn't really matter where you are. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this place is open 24 hours. Pop, there blew my little Chicago mind again. Everyone was pretty friendly. I got the chicken fingers, nothing fancy. He got the rib eye special, a mere $15 for a steak, creamy garlic potato and garlic bread. Good deal, he thought! He said the steak was actually really good (and he's a steak snob). The potato had ranch dressing in it so neither of us cared for it. One of the bartenders told us to try their fried raspberry cheesecake dessert, so we obliged. Fried raspberry cheesecake? Huh. It was surprisingly good. Little wonton-like wrappers with cheesecake and raspberry sauce fried up, dusted in powder sugar and chocolate sauce. In all, not bad, the whole thing. They all seemed a bit amused by us for some reason. So, it was an ok stop.
(3)Laura A.
Great pizza, AWESOME creamy potato skins, good salad. Nice atmosphere, ok bathrooms. Had a blast here. (we came here because Coop's was packed).
(4)Blaire H.
Great food. Decent service. Nice that it wasn't totally overrun with tourists. Nachos were great- guacamole was amazing. Drinks are strong. Glad we came here but wish our bill was $10 less.
(4)jNYCE R.
What more can you ask for. Good service, cheesy pizza and yummy cheese sticks. Time to exercise.
(4)Jen L.
This pretty random but my book group ended up meeting here. We were at Petroiska down the street and they cranked the music up too loud to chat. So we wandered in here. Nice pour on my bourbon and they had a number of local beers so points for that. I didn't have any food, but noticed that the kitchen was open. I guess my only qualm with this joint is that it seems so corporate. Maybe my opinion will change if I go back for food.
(3)