429 Decatur St

I've eaten here since going with Parents in the 1950's. This is a classic unique but traditional N.O. restaurant/bar. Some items may sound unusual but everything here is extremely good. Like the "boiled beef brisket" which is surprisingly delicious. Do make a reservation. Walk or take a cab, as parking is difficult to impossible. If you must drive, park at Valentino's Place d'Armes on Saint Ann & walk the couple blocks. You can't go wrong at Tujague's. (Their name sounds a lot like "Two Jocks" or "Two Jacks".) The bar is a classic mix of locals, Quarter-dwellers, & tourists. Rick

New Year's Eve dinner was awful. Paid $95 per person for my girlfriend and I and everything was pre-made, not hot, stale mashed potatoes, flavorless food and terrible service. There are tons of other places in the French Quarter with far better food for a fraction of a fraction of the cost. We saw our server 2 times in over an hour and a half.

Checked out Tujague's new Happy Hour menu and WOW! It was great! They have a ton of discounted bites and even discounted Veuve on the menu. I loved sitting in the courtyard and the service was great. Not on the happy hour menu, but the Grasshopper cocktail is a must-try!

I got the shrimp & grits. It tastes exactly like what the description said and I wasn't necessarily impressed. One of the most classy restaurants I visited during my trip. It's super posh and clean. Our waiter was very friendly. Food came out quick. Probably wouldn't come again if I visit.

I normally steer clear of the French Quarter when dining out, however my dad took me here for dinner one night. The dining experience was exceptional, with tender braised short rib served in a rich, flavorful savory sauce that enhanced every bite. The Parmesan chive polenta was a light, creamy, and a perfect upgrade from traditional mashed potatoes. The spinach, while tasty, was a bit too salty, but it didn't overshadow the overall quality of the meal. Paired with a crisp and delicious Pinot Grigio, the flavors came together beautifully. The atmosphere was stunning and would be an ideal spot for a date night. With its warm and attentive staff who went above and beyond, this restaurant truly offers a memorable experience worth revisiting.

The crab imperial was amazing. The jumbo crab meat was fresh with a delicious sauce. I had the shrimp and grits simmered in New Orleans styles bbq sauce and a flourless chocolate cake. The ambiance was a quaint spot as well, rich with history.

We were there for new year eve, the dishes were awful, food were all pre made, not even heated correctly, they were kind of cold, service were like fast food, so disappointed. We tried so hard to be cheerful not being disturbed by this bad experience

We had reservations on Thanksgiving and loved that they had a few options on their menu. The service is great, old school, dual servers, type of place! This complements the varied styled decor of the place. We were seated upstairs and it was cool to get to quite a bit of the restaurant. The menu for Thanksgiving gave us the option of soup or salad, the soup being gumbo, we both chose that. The salad also had Tabasco pecans I think and I was too scared to try that ha. I ordered the braised short rib, which had a delicious reduction/sauce that was sooooo good. It was my favorite bite of the night, which is saying something because the bread pudding was the best bread pudding I've ever had! I'm usually not a big bread pudding fan but it was absolutely perfect and I may have changed my mind! I was also given bites of my partners meal, he ordered the traditional turkey dinner, I thought the stuffing/dressing was fantastic! We thought it was a great experience! I'd love to check out their normal dinner menu next trip!

This is the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. That gave us hope that operating for 160 years means there's been a consistent standard of quality. If that's the case, it wasn't demonstrated during our visit. Let me start the review by noting that it was Christmas Day. I'd assume the workers would have rather been at home. Understandably, the place was busy, considering not many places in the city are open on such a holiday. Initially grateful for the opportunity, we were prepared to tip very generously. So, it was about 20 minutes after being seated until the first course from the prix fixe menu was served. Again, the place was on the chaotic side, so we tried our best to be patient. However, once my gumbo arrived, it was borderline cold, so it must have been sitting out for a while. It was on the thin side and tasted salty. Beyond that, the flavor was just okay and certainly wasn't the best representation of this Southern specialty. For our entrees, I ordered the confit duck leg, and my wife ordered the braised short ribs - or tried to, at least. They were all out and offered an off-menu hangar steak instead. Over the next 40 minutes, we slowly sipped our glasses of wine until they were empty. During that time, none of the waitstaff stopped by our table to see how we were doing or to give any updates about our food. It was aggravating, since their focus seemed to be the larger tables that were racking up bigger bills (and bigger tips). Finally, someone stopped by - to deliver us dessert! Woah now. We still hadn't gotten our entrees. At this point, I was just about to find a manager, to see if we could just pay for the first course and our wine, so we could get the heck out of there. That's when the main course was finally brought out. From the first bite, my wife didn't like her food. At $67 per person she, understandably, refused to eat any more of it. The duck leg I ordered was bland and so was the white bean cassoulet. It didn't look particularly good, either. The bread pudding with eggnog sauce dessert sounded tasty but wasn't. The nog was pretty standard, but the bread hardly had any flavor and would have been slightly better served warm. Our waitress, Kadek, was kind and apologetic for how bad this all was. She adjusted our bill appropriately. The only enjoyable part here was the sample-size Grasshopper cocktails brought out along with our bill. The drink was invented here over a century ago. If you choose to ignore all the recent reviews and decide to check out this place anyway, be on the lookout ahead of time for a Tujague's coupon that gets you a free Grasshopper with a meal purchase. Those can be found on some of the business card size flyers at hotels and travel info kiosks around town. Overall, exploring New Orleans was great. It must be said, though, that our experience at Tujague's was an outlier, being the very worst part of our trip. If I were the manager or executive chef, I certainly wouldn't want to have my name on the front door or the menu. Now, to maintain balance, I'm now off to write some positive reviews from our time in this city.

We attended a lovely wedding dinner here that was made so special by our lovely waiter, Martine. She was hard-working, attentive, and efficient. She anticipated our needs with a beautiful smile. The food was fine. We had three entrees to choose from a fish of the day almondine, Airline chicken, and hanger steak. The fish's butter sauce was yummy, but the fish tasted like it wasn't basted in it. The haricot beets were crisp and flavorful. They had a good "snap" to them. The chicken was the smallest portion of the three with, what appeared to be, one carrot split lengthwise, half of a mushroom cap sliced lengthwise, and some pearl onions. The flavors were great. The hanger steak divided the table. Some liked it and some loathed it, opting to not eat it. I tasted it and found it flavorful. The favorite bite on that plate was the potato puree. We unanimously agreed that the chicken andouille gumbo was delicious. The upstairs space that they'd reserved was handsome with an ample balcony that was perfect for people-watching and taking in the view of Decatur. A member of the wedding party arrived early to decorate the space and set a memorial place setting at the table for the deceased father of one of the brides. The restaurant took it upon themselves to thoughtfully leave a glass of wine beside his plate. What a heartwarming gesture of humanity.

Ok just went here for drinks. Our bartender was Hooper. He was a damn cocktail Specialist! Fantastic service and some of the best drinks in the city!

I hate posting negative reviews. But the Revillion meal was obviously prepared well in advance and the food was pretty ordinary. I ordered the Reserve wine pairing, when they brought out what was supposed to be Joseph Drouhin Chardonnay, it was a Riesling, so obviously not French, so obviously not Chardonnay, so obviously not what I was paying for, I complained, sent it back. I felt cheated. Ask to see the bottle when they pour.

Oyster appetizer first The oysters were literally spoiled rotten. Took one bite and had to spit it out. Then, upon closer examination, you could smell how rancid they were My roommate said the same thing Sent those back and got the goat cheese crêpes instead. Those were amazing. I got the duck. Worst duck I've ever had. Was so dry that it was like chalk. Any drier it would've been dust. Sent that back Asked me if I wanted duck again Tell them absolutely because I love duck... Just please not overcook it. Manager comes and says all the duck is coming out dry did I want something different So, I ordered the Short ribs. My roommate had it and it tasted amazing. Our friend Jamie got the pork shank. Cut into it and it was raw. Sent that back. They come out with another pork shank. First couple of bites were great. Cut into it and it was raw again. Called a manager over and he got pissed and said it wasn't raw that it was medium and stormed off. Pink is medium. The bluish color it was is raw. You could plainly tell it was raw. Our waiter said it was and the server that was helping him said she doesn't even eat meat, but could plainly tell it was raw So, sent the second porch shake back. Then, my short ribs come out. The polenta is so dried up and burned. Like they scraped it at the bottom of the pot. The short rib meat itself was not even warm. It was cold and it tasted funny. Nothing like my roommates So, gave that back to the waiter and told him I was giving up. The dessert was awesome. Salad was good So, only one person actually ate their dinner. Yet, they still charged us for two of them. They only took off one. Certainly not trying to get something for free. But the manager was not polite and walked off. And we have only had excellent experiences there in the past. Sorry the lowest i could go was one star. Needs a choice for no stars. I sent a private message to the mgmt and a private message on open table. No reply.

As a New Orleans native who has eaten at a lot of great restaurants in this city, I'm sorry to say that this is yet another old New Orleans restaurant that is resting on their laurels cooking the same stuff for 150 years. Service took forever although the waitress was very nice and went out of her way to accommodate us. It's Christmas Day and we were a party of 12, I get that, but it was not busy. Especially at our 11:15am reservation. The bread, which was warm and nice, unfortunately came out after our appetizers. Who does that? Bread is first thing you get, right? For appetizers, I had the gumbo which was too salty and thin. Maybe the consistency is a traditional thing (in my house, we make a roux to thicken the gumbo). My family also complained about it being way too salty, so it wasn't just me. Over-salting is a cardinal sin in cooking and should never happen. If you could get past the salt, it had good flavor and was at least hot. Not piping hot, but hot nonetheless. My mother got the salad which didn't have dressing and she had to share some her of niece's. It tasted like nothing because it had no seasoning in it. There wasn't even salt and pepper on the table, which is somewhat insulting honestly, like we as customers don't know how to season our food. The fish amandine entree I got was bordering on cold and had some flavor. It felt like a small portion - just a decently sized piece of fish, beurre blanc sauce that was bland, a grilled lemon half and like 5 green beans that were also bland and cold. At least heat the plate up so it doesn't make the food cold. Or serve it with some carb so it's not just protein and vegetable. The bread pudding dessert was nothing to write home about either. I don't know how this is even possible, but it was also bland - not sweet enough, not warm enough, and the rum sauce or whatever it came with almost tasted like melted ice cream and was kind of gritty. Maybe it's supposed to be like but I've never had it that way. Eating out these days is a real luxury. I expected a lot more at this price point.

Tujaque's since 1856 is the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. I rolled the dice when choosing Tujague's as a brunch spot for our large group of ten having not received any personal recommendations. They were accommodating, brunch was delicious, and Russell was a Rock Star server! We got the party started with brunch cocktails, Boudin Balls, $14, and New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp, $15. Russell was great to offer bringing carafes of champagne and glasses of orange juice for the bottomless mimosa drinkers to mix their own - some wanted more orange juice in theirs while others wanted more champagne. Great suggestion. The appetizer Boudin Balls were delish and enjoyed by all. A few of the of the Barbecue Shrimp were soft and overcooked, but the flavor and bread dipping sauce were fantastic. Equally enjoyed by all were the entree choices. Everyone was raving at the table. The Gumbo was perfection and my Fried Oyster Wedge, $19, with corneal battered oysters, crumbled blue cheese, applewood Smoked bacon buttermilk dressing, diced cherry tomatoes and red onion was DELISH! I'd loved to have had a plate full of the fried oysters they were so good. Thank you Russell for the superb service! We will return hopefully sooner than later!

Tujague's was a late addition to the my cocktail tour of New Orleans but it ended up being one of my surprise favorites. Despite its history of inventing the grasshopper, prices for the drink were incredibly reasonable at ~$12. The lowest of just about any stop I made on the trip. It was one of the better cocktails I had in the city and punched well about its weight for the price. The grasshopper was rich, refreshing, and worth the stop. I'd highly recommend stopping by and trying one if you are visiting and looking for placing to enjoy some original New Orleans cocktails.

Delicious food and great service very close to the French quarter. This place feels like a staple in the area, and I understand why it comes highly recommended. Ordered the oysters Decatur, the braised pork shank and the pan seared duck. Oysters are perfectly fried on top of a polenta cake which gives it great texture. Loved the flavor of the duck and the pork shank, they really paired them with some southern tastes that adds to the dish without taking anything away. This place will be a little on the more expensive side but it's well worth it. Also, don't fill up on the bread! Even though it's warm and comes with butter!

Worst service ever!!! $1600++ for 9 people. Took over 3 hours for mediocre, flavorless, lukewarm food. Upgraded to a special wine pairing that was not only NOT SPECIAL, but came way behind our first course. I have NEVER in my life walked away from a dinner, of that expense, so disappointed. Our waitress was mid. Atmosphere was mid. I am beside myself with sheer disappointment. Still hungry because the food was so blah. Can't say enough bad things to be honest.

We went for the New Year's Eve dinner. The risotto was like a paste so overcooked and flavorless and the meat was very dry. Really disappointing for such an expensive dinner.

Went for the Réveillon dinner on Xmas eve. Was looking forward to it but ended up disappointed by almost everything there. We were seated late. The food was barely warm and everything was served late. The seasoning was mediocre. The waitstaff seemed confused and disorganized.

The scallops were excellent but the risotto and sauce they came with were cold. My partner had the pork chop and it was undercooked. He liked the greens.

worst food ever. thin watery gumbo. little frozen shrimp. couldn't find our bottle of wine. such a shame.

We decided to give the new location of Tujague's a try, even though many warned us against. I so wanted this to be a good experience. Sadly, it was pretty awful from the service to the food. Aloof, unbothered server who continued to deliver the wrong drinks, forgotten apps, cold & undercooked dishes. When we complained to the manager (twice).. well, I won't repeat what he said. It was so very disappointing - the 8 of us (all locals) will never return.

Had Christmas Eve diner here and it was a lovely experience. The service and food were excellent.

Unfortunately a horrendous meal. Service by Lance was great, but oysters fully inedible (waaay overcooked), soup came out cold, and had to send back both fish entrees as cold as well. Desert was also pretty bad. I get that this was a holiday, but just horrible food that should not have been sent out by the kitchen to someone paying for it.

We chose the Coolinary special and it was delicious! especially loved the Barbecue Shrimp! very nice waitstaff and pleasant experience.

Gag. Made a reservation. We were seated at area behind check in. Bright stark white light. Asked for another table. Pointed out lighting. Maitre'd agreed. Horrible. Seated upstairs. Loud. Appetizers were delivered after main course. Pork chop was charred on top, blood raw on bottom. Service poor although server was super sweet. Gnocchi was meh. BBQ shrimp was pathetically served--four, heads on, too much work. Mashed potatoes, gumbo and turtle soup all served lukewarm. Warm bread arrived, butter arrived when bread was already cold. Dessert crepes came as entrees arrived, and weren't ordered. Showed up on bill. Massive fail at every turn. Hurricane was too sweet. Cosmo, meh. Hendricks up with a twist arrived with no twist. Asked for a twist never arrived. Again, gag.

Ugh. We just ate here - mediocre. Shared turtle soup, gulf shrimp remoulade salad and scallops on risotto. The seafood tasted old - on the edge ... the risotto was not risotto (it was very obviously precooked rice from a day or more old) and the remoulade had an overwhelming spicy mustard flavor. We left as soon as we could. The staff were nice, the one redeeming feature. I can't imagine how this place has survived 160 days let alone the claimed 160 years!!

Went for a last minute Mother's Day Brunch. They had a pre-fixe menu so only a few options to choose from. Despite one of our waiters being new-ish, they were very attentive the entire time we were there. However, while I appreciate the history behind the restaurant, the food was average. I definitely expected more for the price point. I had the fish almondine, which was good but nothing special. My husband had the lamb chops which again, he liked but we have definitely had better. Desserts were again good but just mediocre.

I went to Tujague's for an event while in New Orleans and it was such a great dinner spot. The atmosphere was gorgeous and the servers were all very nice. As for the food, my favorite part was actually the bread which I loved a little too much. I got chicken which was pretty good and a chocolate cake dessert that I didn't love the flavor of. Overall, I would recommend giving it a try if you're in the area

Wouldn't even give it one star. Staff rude and not helpful. Was there for revellion dinner on 12/2 with 5 friends from Tampa. Grilled oysters were non existent under disgusting balls of stuffing. Salad a mess of raw red cabbage and pungent red onion and 4 little slices of orange. Can't even list all things wrong with entrees. The kicker was this awful gingerbread square with thin, limp egg nog for dessert. Calling it dessert is a joke. One of the worst meals of my lifetime. Been in food business for years. Ruined our 1st night. Many people told us not to go. Wanted the Christmas Eve experience. To end it all would not consider separating checks. Manager young, Inexperienced and rude. No offer of any compensation. For the privilege of eating there, can't say dining, we were charged $700. Should have walked out after oysters. By the way, this is was NOT the menu that was presented to us online when we booked. Will tell everybody far and wide just how awful this experience was. Thank god for good food else where . Never again. You're riding on your reputation which is going down the tubes. We realized how stupid we're for staying after the "oyster " course. You should be ashamed

Split two appetizers with my sister that were both AMAZING! Service was also great and we went at 6:30 and it wasn't too noisy!

Went for Thxgiving night. Nothing special to report unfortunately. I can only guess that they had their "3rd string" wait staff working b/c I felt like I was in a low grade random chain restaurant. Restaurant seemed understaffed and they seemed rushed and a bit out of sorts which most certainly translates to the customer! Everything they put on the table was cold. The traditional Thxgiving dinner was cold.. the stuffing was very tasty but the portion was so small it was gone in two bites. You would expect a nice hand carved portion of turkey from a freshly roasted bird... Nope. Two thin slices which looked like they were sliced from a Boars Head turkey breast that you buy for lunch meat for the kids. Very underwhelming. Super disappointing for a restaurant that came highly recommended. Would not go back.

As seems to be common with many of the restaurants in the French Quarter, this place was full up and not accepting new table diners when we stepped in off the street at 7:00 pm. Luckily, there were seats at and around the bar and we were happy to belly up to a high top. The menu and prices are posted outside and you need to know before your commit that this is high-end, pricey dining. We checked and knew what we were in for and weren't shy. It turns out that we made a good choice. Our server was Anthony and he was pleasant and effective if not mostly invisible. My buddy got the filet mignon and I got the pork chop in the picture. My buddy ate every last bite and commented that the sauce was excellent. I couldn't quite finish my giant pork chop, but it wasn't for will or lack of trying. It is just a huge piece of meat. I loved the greens that accompanied the pork chop. The mashed sweet potatoes were probably the low point as they were a bit watery, but I didn't really have high expectations to begin with. They are mashed sweet potatoes and I knew what I was getting. The pork and greens were enough and the mingling of the vinegary sauce on the greens and the sweet pork chop was oh so delicious. We didn't see much of the restaurant because they had it screened off from the bar area. I would say from the view I got from the window, though, that it looked pretty cozy and good for a romantic getaway if you are so inclined.

10/10 would come back! Amazing food, great mimosas and staff :) the only downfall was the espresso martinis

The food is amazing....but what really made our night was our amazing waiter Reggie! Honestly...what makes a memorable experience is the staff. He was outstanding! Loved the pork belly, scallops and rib eye! For old school New Orleans this is a must stop!

Amazing food. Amazing service. Always love a meal at Tujague's. I'm shocked to read some of these no-good reviews! Not at all indicative of my many experiences here. Love it an always will! Russel, Martine, Christian, Edmar, Arianna are great servers/ bartenders and it's always pleasure to see them. Vibe is spectacular. Charming classic New Orleans with some funky modern flair... check out the Iris room!

Took a chance on Tujague's because we needed a last minute dinner reservation, and I am surprised it's not at least 4-star rated! It's a super cozy, intimate, quiet setting for a nice dinner. Shrimp & grits is one of my favorite southern dishes, and during my trip to Nola I hadn't eaten shrimp & grits yet until I got to Tujagues. I am so glad I waited because the shrimp & grits here were SO GOOD. The grits were super buttery and paired perfectly with the lightly sauced shrimps. The BBQ sauce wasn't overpowering at all. Definitely try if you go here. I got shrimp & grits from another place in Nola the next night, and the ones here were by far, much better!

Pronounced 'Two Jacks'. Very nice place, nice bar and seating arrangement. We started w/ a Moscow Mule and a Dorian Grey, followed by the Pork Belly. The drinks are amazing and the Pork Belly was nice & crispy (and incredibly yummy. Our entrees were the same - Prosciutto wrapped Scallops - these folks know what they are doing. Dessert was shared - a King Cake Eclair. OMG!!! Service was exceptional- a great experience from start to finish. Find time to get over there!!!

Disappointing brunch experience on our last day in NO. We ordered Seafood Crepes, Chicken Biscuits, Pan Perdu with chicken, and of course mimosas. The presentation was lacking. For the price point of TJ's, I expected more. The seafood crepes looked like a sample of something that the chef wanted you to try, not a full-priced entree. The Chicken biscuit was the favorite, but again, there was a pile of wilted greens on top for decoration that were quickly dispatched after our wives saw them. The overall experience and service was just not up to what I expected. Wouldn't recommend and won't be back with all of the options that NO has to offer.

We came during the Taylor Swift concert weekend, so it was very busy. Luckily, they sat us right away. But then, we sat for two hours. I understand that it was packed, but if they couldn't serve us, they shouldn't have sat us. We ordered four entrees and an appetizer. Through the two hours, they brought us a baguette for the table three times, but anytime we asked about the food they said it would come out "soon". We watched multiple parties walk out due to the wait. I ordered the fried oyster eggs benedict. When it finally arrived, the bread was burnt, and my eggs were so overcooked they were hard boiled. They asked if I wanted it remade, and I said no, since I didn't know how long it would take. Someone in my party asked for the manager, and she explained they were having issues in the kitchen. We asked if they would do anything to compensate our time and they said they'd bring us complimentary drinks, which they never did. Our group was a group of 6, so they charged us auto-gratuity, which I understand was their policy, but was upsetting after the poor service. Giving two stars since the grasshopper was fantastic, but that's the best thing I can say about the experience.

Review is for the bar only as we did not stop by for lunch/dinner. My friend and I dropped by Tujague's to try their signature cocktail - Grasshopper (mint cream with brandy based cocktail) and it did not disappoint. It was my first time trying a grasshopper, but I'm sure it won't be my last! It's a very minty drink, so if you're a mint lover like me, then you will love this drink!! I couldn't taste any of the brandy at all, only the delicious mint cream. Too bad we were on a schedule and I didn't have time to grab a second drink. Highly recommend their Grasshopper drink to all in NOLA.

Martine was our server for brunch today and she was absolutely amazing. She made our experience here as locals a 10/10. Our orders were taken promptly and food came in reasonable time for how slammed the restaurant was (on a Saturday). We got the $20 bottomless mimosas and a variety of brunch dishes. My favorite was the fried chicken biscuit. I think sometimes we forget how much service makes or breaks our experiences, and I really think having Martine as our server made it a really memorable day for us on a crazy stressful Mardi Gras weekend :)

We had my best friend birthday here in their semi-private Krewe of Iris room. It was so last minute with planning but Shelly was very responsive and prompt with answering questions. Our bartender was nice and sweet she assisted us with our table decorations and questions when we got there. Our servers were amazing and food was delicious. Since it was a private party we had a select set menu but everyone enjoyed.

Friendly service, good ambiance - well-lit and in a lively part of the quarter. Food was good including the filet. Otherwise, the crepes were also quite good as well. Worth checking out, especially to try the Grasshopper

Had a wonderful dinner. Great food and drinks. Excellent service from Edmar & Sergio.

My partner and I loved the service at this restaurant, plus there was plenty of seating available. The staff/ our waiter Justin, were friendly and informative. My partner had shrimp & grits while I ordered a shrimp po boy w/ fries along with drinks. Both dishes were delicious and I would recommend if you're in the area.

While the waiters were pleasant, the service was very slow. Our first contact with our waiter was after 30 minutes and the first service of drinks was 45 minutes in. The starters of turtle soup and crepes were delicious but the wedge salad was dry. Haricot vert we're stringy and the scallop sauce was very salty. Won't be back.

Pronounced "Two Jays" in case your Uber driver asks where you are eating. It's the last name of the French butcher that started it all. An intimate restaurant that's good for groups and also for two. Our group started off with three separate appetizers: pork belly, escargot and Boudin balls. I highly recommend this trio to start. For the main course, I had the gulf coast fish, which was red drum, one of my favorites. The fish was tender, flavorful, and nested in a scrumptious sauce. For dessert I had the bread pudding, which had the combined texture of flan and traditional bread pudding, topped with caramelized bananas. It was all very good. The service was prompt and courteous, and the accommodated our adjustments on our reservation. When in New Orleans make it a stop for dinner.