Boil & Barrel

I’m so glad I chose this spot right when I landed in New Orleans. Came here with 3 of my buddies. We started things off with two drinks the “so fresh” and “Leche you later”. My friends got the bourbon and loved it ! My first time having char boiled oysters, and I fell in love 10/10. Got some crab cluster, and it was some good tasting crab. I love shrimp so I decided we wanted to share the two different kind of shrimps. We got the Gulf shrimp and the red royal shrimp. Both amazing but I like the red royal shrimp. Then I got myself their seafood pasta called De mer pasta. We got two desserts. Bread pudding and their lemon icebox cake. Their lemon icebox cake with some of the best dessert I ever had must try. All the desserts are made and baked in house ! Our server was nice and the restaurant was clean ! Would definitely come back if I come back to the big easy.

Just checked out the newest spot in Lakeview — Boil & Barrel — and wow, it’s a game changer for the Lakeview area. The atmosphere? Electric. Bourbon drinks flowing. Laughs echoing. It’s loud in the best way. You’ll leave with bellies full, hands messy, and already scheming your next visit. 🎉

Food was good. I had fish sandwich: fresh and very tasty. My sister had BBQ shrimp & grits: good with lots of shrimp. We also had mussels meuniere as appetizer but mussels were very small. I also had a cup of shrimp boil bisque which was rather tasty. Note: we ordered a bottle of RS Chalk Hill chardonnay thinking it was a Chalk Hill, but found out it was a Rodney Strong from Chalk Hill. But I was pleasantly surprised. Service, although pleasant, could be a little more attentive, but now I'm being nit picky. Enjoy!

Boil and Barrel was absolutely outstanding from start to finish!!. Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and every single thing we ordered was perfect! The Brussels sprouts and crawfish mac n cheese were ridiculous, packed with flavor and honestly some of the best appetizers I’ve had anywhere. The staff was on point the whole time, friendly, professional, and fast. Service was flawless. The GM was exceptional and runs a tight ship. You can tell they care about your experience. Food, service, vibe, all 10/10. This place is a must.

What a gem, happy hour is a steal with craft cocktails from actual mixologists—fresh, balanced, and seriously inventive. The mussels and fries combo… Absolute perfection, white wine with just enough garlic to make you keep going back for more and then using the fries to soak it all up. The Frutti di Mare entrees absolutely hit every mark. Soon to be our local hangout!!

Boil and Barrel’s atmosphere pulls you right in, and honestly, we’ve lost count of how many evenings we’ve sunk into those bar stools. The whiskey shelf? Towering, endless rows begging for a sip… tasting flights let you wander from the known winners to those that you’ve heard of but not yet tried. Happy hour’s a secret gem—discounted pours and bites that make you stay longer. Mixologists behind the bar aren’t just pouring, they’re shaking up drinks with herbs and house syrups that’ll ruin you for chain bars forever. And entrees… every single plate bursts—from crab cakes and mussels and fries to a delicious burger, portions are generous. Service stays personal; they greet us by name, refills slide over silent, no rush. Five stars, hands down.

Loved this new restaurant. Really liked the decor and vibe. Been there a couple times and the service has always been great. Staff seems to read the patrons perfectly and service is geared appropriately. When I think of perfectly prepared and seasoned Louisiana seafood, Boil and Barrel has hit the mark on everything I've tried and I've tried soups, fried, boiled and more. B&B also provides an extensive selection of bourbons and offers you a chance to sample a flight of your choice. The bar is not limited to bourbon alone there is a wide choice of beers and spirits of all kind. The place also provides outdoor spaces to both dine and comfortably chill. All in all this is now one of my favorite places to both dine and hang. I recommend everybody hit this place up.

Cold food, awful service, overpriced. The lighting since it’s changed from outpost to whatever this decision was is terrible. Empty restaurant on a Friday night with good weather should’ve been my warning. Ordered dinner and drinks all at once since it took so long between waiter visits after we were seated, thankfully we did as that was the last time we saw him. Was served 2 of the driest crab cakes I’ve seen in New Orleans over a comically large mountain of freezer to fryer French fries, and a bowl of “bisque” (reddish brown water, zero vegetables or shrimp to speak of) that was spilled over the side of the bowl and served with no spoon. Had to go inside after waiting as long as I was able to to request the check, didn’t bother boxing the food that we didn’t eat. 0/5 hopefully the inevitable next restaurant in this spot will be worth spending my time and money at. Cocktails were decent, unfortunately will never be back to try them again.

Service was slow to start, but our waiter Bryan was great and attentive! The inside is beautiful with wooden accents and definitely gives a tavern feel. The bathrooms were clean and stocked, even with hand lotion. Food was fantastic! We got charbroiled oysters and shrimp boil bisque to start. For our main meals we got the grilled shrimp platter, snow crab cluster, chilled blue crab claws, and boiled shrimp. Everything was seasoned very well and not too salty. Both of the boils were nice and spiced, and came with cocktail sauce and butter, potatoes and corn. The snow crab tasted like it was sliced with cloves, which was very good and different. The shrimp boil bisque smelled and tasted like a classic New Orleans shrimp boil, having shrimp, diced potatoes, and corn in it. All in all very good atmosphere and food! Will definitely come back again!

Boil & Barrel is a great new spot in Lakeview, so of course I had to try it out! The seafood options are delicious -- fresh, flavorful, and seasoned just right. I especially loved the boil selections. Service was great. Will have to try it again soon to see how they have improved since opening. Love the outdoor seating. While I wouldn't mind slightly larger portions, everything definitely hit the spot and left me wanting to come back for more. A solid addition to the neighborhood for seafood lovers!

The location is great and the restaurant itself has a nice vibe. You can tell it has potential, but unfortunately the food just didn't hit the mark for us. I started with the Shrimp Boil Bisque, and it really lacked flavor. I found myself searching for the ingredients. There were very few shrimp and only tiny bits of potato. It definitely needs more substance. The Caesar Salad tasted really good and the presentation was beautiful, honestly 5 stars there. But when it was set down, I was disappointed by the portion. It was basically 1/4 of a romaine stalk on the plate. Tasty, but not nearly enough. Especially for the $16 price tag. My wife went with the Grilled Chicken Sandwich and felt the same way. It wasn't bad, but nothing memorable. Just kind of flat on flavor. Overall, I think this place has a lot of potential. The setting and presentation are strong, but the food needs a little more attention to flavor and portion sizes to really match the experience. I know it just opened. I'd possible try them again in a few months.

We were one of a few people that just arrived and the ambience was beautiful. Nice wooden tables and the golden pig was a cute touch to view upon entering. We sat at the bar and ordered an old fashion. They have several bourbons to choose from and their well happens to be Buffalo Trace. Not bad for a well. The ice cube had "B" engraved to add sophistication to the cocktails. For our meal, we had the catfish platter that consists of 2lb of fish, coleslaw, hush puppies and fries. There is an up charge (like most places) to substitute but why do that when everything was delicious. The service was decent and if we needed anything all of the team members behind the bar helped out. I will come back to this location again during happy hour!

I'm so glad I chose this spot right when I landed in New Orleans. Came here with 3 of my buddies. We started things off with two drinks the "so fresh" and "Leche you later". My friends got the bourbon and loved it ! My first time having char boiled oysters, and I fell in love 10/10. Got some crab cluster, and it was some good tasting crab. I love shrimp so I decided we wanted to share the two different kind of shrimps. We got the Gulf shrimp and the red royal shrimp. Both amazing but I like the red royal shrimp. Then I got myself their seafood pasta called De mer pasta. We got two desserts. Bread pudding and their lemon icebox cake. Their lemon icebox cake with some of the best dessert I ever had must try. All the desserts are made and baked in house ! Our server was nice and the restaurant was clean ! Would definitely come back if I come back to the big easy.

We had given them a month to settle down from their opening. It was worth the wait. We arrived just before Happy Hour ended. My wife ordered a glass of wine and I had the house old fashion. We ordered our meals and enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant while we waited. The food was great. My wife had the chicken sandwich she said had a great taste. I had the fried Gulf shrimp platter. They nailed it. Service was good and friendly. Definitely a hit.

Food was amazing. Best Brussel Sprouts I've ever had. Ceviche was excellent. Service was excellent. Shrimp and Crab were outstanding. Great place for lunch and dinner. Good atmosphere.

They have potential, the staff is not very attentive. The most attentive person was the young man bringing the food to the table. Beer on tap was flat.