Clancy's Restaurant

Beautiful old school restaurant with white table cloth service and delicious food. Fried oysters with brie were crunchy and full of flavor, batter was seasoned well, addition of the brie was great but I would have preferred it to have been a little more heated so it melted over the oyster. Crawfish Clemenceau was good but more potatoes than anything else. Gumbo was delicious, deep color and rich flavor but unfortunately was barely warm, wish it were hotter. Cobb salad was amazing, could easily have fed 3 people. The chicken in it was hot and moist and tender. Crawfish Etouffe was delicious. Lemon icebox cake was tart and the cream wasn’t too sweet. A perfect end to a lovely meal.

Food and service were top notch! We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this restaurant for a culinary experience. We had first courses, mains and desert. Nothing was disappointing. The night was perfect, the food was perfect, the wine was perfect and the service was incredible.

Absolutely fantastic smoked duck, and a lemon icebox pie that knocked my socks off. Our server Doug was absolutely fantastic, making us feel comfortable in an environment significantly more upscale than I am used to. He even went as far as sharing his recommendations for other spots to visit in the city. Clancy’s will be seeing me again the moment i’m back in the city.

Clancy’s was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Julie and Grace at the host stand made me feel very welcome right away, setting the tone for a great evening. My server, Andrew was really great, and provided excellent recommendations. The entire team pitches in, and you can tell they work so well together. The sweetbreads, braised pork cheeks, and risotto were all SO delicious! Everything was executed with care, from the food to the service, making for a memorable meal. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

Went here for the first time today. The service was great from the hostess to the wait staff. I enjoyed everything I had. I opted to get multiple 1st courses instead of an entree. My mom and I split the BBQ shrimp and grits cake and it was my favorite bite! The grit cake was so flavorful and the BBQ shrimp sauce was delectable. I wanted to use the French bread to sop up the remaining sauce but didn't want to get full on bread. I also had the fried green tomatoes with crawfish corn maque choux and it was very flavorful! Lastly I had the fried eggplant with aioli. I enjoyed it because I love eggplant but it was the most understated of all the flavors I had today. My mom had the crab salad which she really enjoyed. We ended the meal with the chocolate brownie pie which was so good filled with whole pecans and topped with butter pecan ice cream. Im sure I gained 10lbs from this meal but it was so worth it! We were one of the first to arrive for lunch but it got crowded/busy quick and with the crowd came the noise. The acoustics aren't great so near the end we struggled to hear one another seated right next to each other. I will definitely go back to try other dishes although it'll be hard to compete with the BBQ shrimp dish.

I forced myself to eat the fish, the potato in both dishes was hard and did not taste good at all. Our server was pleasant enough but his voice was so very boomingly loud, it was a bit much. I didn't feel comfortable with the seating and overall we were quite disappointed as we had heard a lot about this long standing Clancys.

Tasty neighborhood restaurant. The food was overall very good. Our favorite was the Veal Annunciation. The Fried Oysters with Brie were good, but I don't know the dish really needed the brie. We ordered the Ice cream and the Coconut Pie. It wasn't so much a pie as a cake. The flavors were great, though I was expecting a banoffee pie like dessert. The cocktails were spirit-forward. There's only one mocktail on the menu: ginger beer with a dash of cranberry juice and mint. It was fine. I'd have definitely liked more options.

Really great experience. The staff was very friendly and funny and although to they were incredibly busy, they were willing to work us in very quickly.

Celebrating love with the co-worker/family unit while In New Orleans. Can't say enough wonderful things about this gorgeous place. The first course with the fried oysters and brie was phenomenal. Veal meatballs and crab salad really were the foreplay before the main course. We had steak, smoked fried blue crab, lobster risotto, and the fish of the day. The staff were amazing, and they even accommodated us the day before with a reservation for 6. Outstanding quality and a night we won't forget. Thank you!!!

We enjoyed dinner at Clancy's several years ago and have been trying to get back. We finally got a Friday night reservation and the evening started out strong but we left disappointed. Appetizers we tried: egg plant fries and chicken sausage gumbo were both tasty. The Boston salad and Romaine salad were both excellent. After a lengthy sales job from the waiter about the excellent sushi grade tuna special, it arrived so over cooked that it was inedible. When the waiter checked in after I had eaten what was cooked correctly and saw all of the overcooked tuna still on the plate, he urged me to let him know "next time" which would mean I would need to get up from the table and hunt him down because he was nowhere in sight after the food arrived. My husband ordered the sirloin which was excellent; however, the fries and greens that were served as sides were cold and the greens were bitter. The coconut pie was average and could have been straight from a box. The ice cream was excellent. We ordered two cafe au laits with dessert and the first one was served with great flair and mixed at the table. It was delicious; however, the other one didn't arrive until we were finished with dessert. The staff appears to be concerned with the guest experience but just doesn't deliver. Dinner for two was $230 and just not worth it. There are too many other options for excellent fine dining in New Orleans, we won't return.

Clancy's delivers great service and food. White table cloths and tuxedo clad waiters make this a perfect dining experience. The fried oysters with Brie is a great starter. Follow up with the smoked chicken and sausage gumbo. But you're not done yet. Entrees are all fabulous especially the crab meat salad and daily fish option. Wine list is extensive and cocktails served perfectly. Leisurely dining at its best.

Have been for dinner a few times but today was my first time going to Clancy's for lunch. Went with a group of former coworkers and our experience could not have been any better. Food, cocktails, and servers were awesome. We hung out for a while after paying our bill and our server didn't rush us and even continued to stop by the table and made sure everyone had water refills. Can't wait to go back!

A charming classic New Orleans restaurant uptown featuring delicious food and unbelievable service.

If your looking for awesome food and service that's not a tourist trap this is your place. It's always full of locals and even celebrities (Cooper Manning was at the table next us). Everything here is great but the Lamb Chops are truly life changing!

We were in New Orleans for a friend's birthday in mid-December came here for dinner on a Thursday night. After a very brief wait at the bar we were seated at our table. Drinks arrived promptly and the service was attentive all evening. We ordered a bunch of apps for the table that were all great (especially the veal and ricotta meatballs). For dessert we had the famous icebox pie and it did not disappoint. Wonderful experience!

Service was impecable and the food even better. Drinks come fast so be ready. Turtle soup. best food in New Orleans.

From the moment you walk in you are greeted with joyful hospitality. The hostess, the waiters, everyone working behind the scenes are all so friendly! It's wonderful spot for lunch and dinner with an ever changing menu! I think that may be my favorite part! That way you know you are always getting the freshest food possible. Most of my party started with either the Turtle soup or crawfish gumbo with a fancy deviled egg! I got to try both and as excepted it was delicious! For my second course I ordered the veal with creole tomato and an herb demi, it came with cauliflower, pan seared okra and mash! I fell in love! Everything was excellent but that okra was one of the best I've ever had! My fiancé ordered the chicken fried ribeye with red eye gravy! He said it was the best chicken fried steak he had ever eaten! They even made a special order for our picky son! He got the chicken tenders and fries, which I tired of piece of and that was also perfection! We were seated upstairs! The stairs are a little steep but we loved the actual restaurant! You can tell it may have been a house at one time that they converted! All in all excellent place! The prices were reasonable for it being more a a fine dining place! I wish I would have taken pictures of all of our food but it was so good, we ate it up before I could think about it!

After going to Nola for 35 years for business, Bar none best restaurant in Nola (gallatoires still on my list for historical reasons, but not the same) Old school class and phenomenal food and service. Not easy to get to if there on business downtown but worth the effort. Soft shell crab, veal, bread pudding all a 10. Family owned neighborhood place and staff there for years.....wish I had a place like this in my town. Kudos, this is not a restaurant you will find normally.....GO!

Amazingly authentic and every dish exceeded my expectations. Our waiter was super attentive and knowledgeable with great recommendations. We had the fried oysters, jumbo and I had the pork chop. All are a must

It was ok. The turtle soup wasnt very good and the shrimp remoulade was terrible. The bartender was great. Very disappointed.

Love going here from the girl brigade hostess stand to Garth behind the bar to the charming. Friendly, and efficient staff. Last night I had trout with a savory bread pudding. Unfortunately, bit the fish and the bread pudding ( clever) were very salty I need to remind the kitchen that I'm salt intolerant. Great place to see old friends. VERY New Orleans $$$$

For nearly a year, or more, I've wanted to try Clancy's. I surmise you would label me a tourist or visitor. Doesn't matter. We all are tourists once we leave our environs. I visit a loved one in New Orleans. (People on other websites love to point out tourists.) I'd read good and not so good reviews. Worried they would be snobby. Wondering if I'd be dressed nice enough. But one review stood out: He/she had one of the best date nights here. Luckily, mine copy and pasted the latter. Initially seated in main room. Back in the left corner. The rowdy conversations and acoustics were overwhelming. Even before pouring our water, the kind man who seated us somehow knew something was off and I was distressed. (That main room is something else. It's as if everyone is shouting.) He swiftly, but without pretension, moved us to the room next to the bar. From reading, I knew to ask for the soft shell crab as not on the menu. I felt like the luckiest kid at Christmas when he retorted indeed they had it that night. I unwrapped the gift I wanted. I think I did a big YES. One of the most memorable meals of my life. Memorable because it was 50/50. 50 for the meal. 50 for the staff. Of course the soft shell was divine as were the vegetables served...and the martini. But what made it so memorable: the staff. Very kind and attentive. Very genuine. Not once did my water glass go unfilled. Staff nearby, but not stuck up. I haven't had such attentive and kind service in decades. I grew up going to restaurants in Chicago. It reminded me of those restaurant times. Where the meal and amazing staff go hand-in-hand. I suppose at some point I'll hit up the holy Trinity in the FQ, but I can't wait to come back to Clancy's at Christmas. I thought of two people as I dined: Tom Wolfe, the author, and Anthony Bourdain. Not sure why. Wouldn't be surprised if Wolfe had a meal or two at Clancy's. I did ask our kind server about Bourdain and he said to his knowledge, he never visited. He would have loved it. I also thought of a book I read long ago: Hug Your Customers by Jack Mitchell from the department store in Ct. I know, corny title. But on the plane ride home, I kept trying to figure out where I'd read or felt something like this. It was this book and restaurants I visited as a kid in Chicago. So I was lucky to have one of the best dining experiences in a very long time. The soft shell and the incredible staff. PS - I also LOVED the staff at Bluemercury. I've been into the skincare game a long time. Used to visit their only store in DC back in late 90's. Fully expected them to be stuck up. Anything but. So kind and attentive. Can't wait to go back. No one had attitude. I have 4 tickets left for the streetcar. Can't wait to see your city again. Tourist or not, thank you.

Outstanding food and service! https://blainerestaurantreport.wordpress.com/2024/01/27/clancys-restaurant-new-orleans-la-report-667/

Finally had the opportunity to eat at this classic NOLA staple! All entrees we tree is were fantastic and I highly recommend the veal. Service is exemplary, we will definitely be back?

Good lamb-chops, even better scalloped potatoes & soups too. Perfect spot just off the bar up the steps if you want more intimate conversation otherwise it's a great scene. Enjoy!

The service was very good. Nice atmosphere and local neighborhood restaurant. The food was hot and had great flavor. The peppermint ice is amazing.

It is the to go to restaurants for locals who want to stay away from the French Quarter, and this is reflected in the ambiance. Many people that come here immediately recognize other dining guests. The service is great and you are treated as family. The food at this neighborhood jewel is delicious and creative. I had the sweetbreads as an appetizer followed by the smoked duck. I also tasted the veal liver, which was perfectly prepared. The wine selection is excellent and reasonably priced. Overall, I can highly recommend this restaurant.

We wanted a fine dining experience and went based off the recommendation of a local business owner. We were not disappointed. Not only was our server, Greg, excellent with his recommendations and explanations of the menu but he was also very knowledgeable about the history of the restaurant. I had the lamb chops Webster with broccoli and potatoes. Everything was perfect. The seafood special was trout and it was also delicious. Everything we ordered was amazing including the fried fish and pork chops. The pork chops took the trophy though. We finished off dinner with lemon ice box pie and peppermint ice cream, also amazing. For drinks we had a gimlet, margaritas and an old fashioned. All were perfect. We highly recommend the restaurant and Greg. We will definitely be back.

My wife and I celebrated our Anniversary at Clancy's and had a great experience. The service and food were great. The turtle soup is highly recommend and do not miss the lemon ice box pie We liked the neighborhood atmosphere too. You are not on a main road. It just feels more cozy. If you are looking for a special occasion meal, you can't go wrong with Clancy's.

Fantastic food and outstanding service. This restaurant is one of the top 10 in New Orleans and deserves an A+ rating.

Update to my old review: Clancy's is awesome. The more I eat there, the more I enjoy it. From the specials to the staples, I'm rarely disappointed. I'm highly concerned about the soft shell crab shortage. Fingers crossed that comes back. Upstairs vs downstairs dining. Two totally different vibes. Downstairs is loud...in a good way. Lively might be a better descriptor. Upstairs is better for an intimate dinner, more privacy. Either way, hard to go wrong.

Outstanding food in what resembles a private club. Attentive and cordial service. Off the beaten tourist path, and a favorite of local New Orleanians. Excellent quality and wide selection, with a comprehensive wine selection. Fine New Orleans dining!

Unbelievable. The best. Don't tell anybody. Best old fashioned. Best oyster appetizer. Best soft shell crab. Amazing. Service impeccable. The perfect place to celebrate.

The gumbo was fantastic. I also got the lobster risotto and asked for a wine pairing from the waiter and it was spot on. So delicious and upscale without being stuffy. Staff are very welcoming.

Sautéed veal was outstanding. Meatball appetizer also delicious. Never had anything there that wasn't exceptional.

Review Dare: 7/23/22 - overall rating 7/10. Not as good as I expected. You can follow me on Instagram on #thenolacritic to read my brutally honest reviews. Had a dinner date with my husband on a Saturday early evening. Fabulous very Nolan ambiance. Superb service. I had the lamb chops. The meat was super fresh and cooked to perfection, but was only seasoned with salt and pepper. I would still give the meat 8/10. It was served with a potato Parmesan bake which was extremely salty 0/10. It was also served with Brussel Sprouts which was terrible, but in their defense I am not a big fan of Brussels Sprouts. I should have asked what the lamb came with. I the sides were not listed in the menu. I had the bacon shrimp bisque for appetizer which was very good, 8/10. My husband had the pork chop which he really liked it, 8.5/10. The greens and sweet potato purée that came with it were just blah. Definitely at their price point, I expected better. We will give another chance to this New Orleans famous classic.

My first time at Clancy's exceeded my expectations! The food and service were absolutely immaculate, and I cannot wait to go back. I started with the Fried Oysters with Brie which were awesome--they are very generous with the brie topping. I then got the Pannee Veal Annunciation as my entree. This came with a good portion of veal on top of fettuccine noodles and a small side of vegetables. Lastly, the Seafood Special is also pictured, which I got to try as well. The staff are all wearing masks and are abiding by social distancing guidelines. Everything I ordered was delicious and a great combination of flavors--I am excited to go back!

Refined cuisine, attentive service, an encyclopedic whisky list. Repeat customers who have never been disappointed!

Absolutely love Clancy's. Been living in New Orleans for 6 years and this is by far my favorite place to go for special occasions. The service is incomparable, the food hits the spot, and the vibes are immaculate! You can get lump crab added to pretty much anything and the waiters always have the best recommendations.

Food was good but only limited items on the menu I was willing to try. Service was impeccable but the ambiance was just ok and got very loud when the tables started to fill.

Amazing! This will be a new staple to our New Orleans trips. Everything we ordered was on point. If you are on the fence, just go!

Went to New Orleans for a long weekend trip for husband's birthday and chose Clancy's for our birthday dinner. We had an early reservation (5:00 pm) but worked great for us as it freed up our evening for more adult festivities in the quarter. Dinner was most great. Husband had the double cut pork chop and it was just amazing, perfectly cooked and moist Fried eggplant with aioli for an appetizer. huge portion, aioli was very garlic forward though. I opted for the smoked duck with dirty rice. The duck was cooked perfectly, however the dirty rice was bland to me. I also ordered the turtle soup as an appetizer. Very rich, especially finished when finished tableside with sherry, I'm still undecided which I prefer more, the soup here or at Brennan's. Finished dinner with a bottle of Pierre Peters Champagne and the Banana Fosters bread pudding, quite decadent.

We went to Clancy's for my husband's birthday. We were able to obtain a 9 PM reservation. The service was wonderful and they were adhering to all COVID protocols. The food was so tasty. We started with the shrimp remoulade which was the best i have ever eaten. We also started with an appetizer of oysters and brie cheese which we did not love. The entrees of veal, red snapper, and grilled lamb chops were so delicious. We can not wait to go back.

Eating here was like eating at a friends house. The black tie service was impeccable yet had a casual friendly vice. The food was homestyle good, like eating at a neighbor's house.

COVID-19 has changed many things very fast in New Orleans but thankfully Clancy's is for the most part maintaining things as normal as possible. It is very appealing to be able to have a bit of normalcy in this classic spot and it is one of the few bright spots still maintaining civilization in these dark times. I've always had excellent food and fun times at Clancy's. The only downside is that Clancy's is very much a neighborhood restaurant so parking is a bit challenging in the area and when it gets crowded it can get very tight on the street. I'm also sad to have noticed that the dress code has pretty much disappeared and all sorts of people run around in blue jeans and all types of other uncivilized ruffian outfits. In normal times it can get rather loud and boisterous in the restaurant at times and especially downstairs. Some of my friends go to just hang out at the bar as they enjoy the social atmosphere so much. The lunches I've had at Clancy's have always been a relatively calm affair compared to the night time fun with very few people in attendance. Certainly a great spot to enjoy a great night of fun and excellent food. The good news and the bad news is that it can be very difficult to find if you don't know where you're going so that is good news for locals that like to keep some of our secret spots to ourselves and bad news for tourists that will have a challenge finding it. Please dress up a bit for traditions sake and come prepared for some great times and great food! Video Review Here: https://youtu.be/u1vRkMxpVpo

One of the BEST! The gumbo is fantastic. Soft shell crabs are define and then the fish dish was delicious . Cooked to perfection. Just hard to get a reservation so one night I was able to sit by the bar to eat. Very nice. Staff are wonderful

The best restaurant within walking distance of Audubon park in uptown, New Orleans. They have a tremendous selection of liquor brands, which you can view on the Internet. The food is terrific and so is the service. This place is highly recommend The best restaurant within walking distance of Audubon park in uptown, New Orleans. They have a tremendous selection of liquor brands, which you can view on the Internet. The food is terrific and so is the service. This place is highly recommend. One of the best restaurants in the city.

So I'm on the fence with my star. The food was great, had a wonderful time, atmosphere was fun, but the service was bad. Our waiter didn't come to our table until Like 7:30 and we sat down at 7pm. They had backup servers come to fill water, another waiter who came to take our wine order closer to 7:30 but we were really not even told hello to by our main waiter until 7:30. I understand they were busy but he could have said hello. Then when he finally did come, one of our people in the group was in the bathroom and he wanted to run away so quickly bc the whole table wasn't present. NO! don't leave! She'll be back quickly I swear! So he started telling us the specials and then wanted to leave again! NO! we literally know what we want! Don't leave! He was just not into wanting to wait on us, and definitely seemed like all the other tables were more "high class" and regulars. Don't get me wrong, the food! Fantastic! We ate everything. It was deeeeelicious! Expensive! But yummy! Not sure if I'll be back.

The food was incredible. Service was phenomenal. Plan to come back every time I'm in New Orleans!

The best spot in New Orleans and therefore difficult to get a reservation. Booked solid on Tuesday night. Don't forget to book ahead

What a pleasant evening Clancy's provides! There's something about old fashioned service and presentation that really makes you feel both pampered yet at home I see myself coming back over and over again, even solo, for drinks and Brie & oysters at the bar! The bartender made us fabulous daiquiris- we had the Brie oyster app, the gumbo/soup special and the carb salad. My friend had the drum (special) I can't say enough about the service. Not just the physical act but the personality. It was truly a pleasure to talk to everyone and hear about the specials and/or their recommendations Parking available right out front. (Streetside) The gumbo had just the largest freshest pieces of seafood- amazing.

We dined at Clancy's last night for an early Valentine's Day dinner. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The restaurant is very quaint and cozy as it's in a house-turned restaurant. Clancy's has a fully stocked bar where you can order any cocktail you desire. For me, my cocktail of choice was an Aviation, and it was excellent. We started with the Brie and Spinach Fried Oysters and it was delicious. Afterwards we split the crabmeat salad and the dressing of the day was horseradish sour cream. The crab salad really stole the show during this dinner, and I'm already craving another one! Even the deviled egg on the side was so tasty and quite possibly the best deviled egg I've ever tasted. We both got the filet for our main entree. It was served with Brussels sprouts and creamy mashed potatoes on the side. The filet was incredibly tender and the bernaise sauce really took the steak to the next level. Our waiter recommended a delicious Cabernet to pair with our steak. I'm going to have to hunt that bottle down at Total Wine soon! We had a lovely experience at Clancy's and we are looking forward to coming back in the future!

Service here is fantastic! They are quick and food comes out quick!! Smallish place, need reservations. It's definitely a locals hot spot. The trout was the best I've ever ever had!!

A 5 Star neighborhood spot. 90% in the know locals eat here as it's too far away for the French Quarter Bud crowd. But if you're a foodie with a rental you must make the trek. The ambiance has patina, service is smooth and the food top knotch. And if you like Veal Liver, OMG.

As a local of NOLA, I can say this is the best restaurant in New Orleans. Watered down drinks..... not here. Fulfilling portions of amazing food.....yes! The service was on point, the food was on point, the atmosphere was on point. You will not have a bad meal or experience here!! Enjoy.

I've been here several times now and am OBSESSED with the veal annunciation...I can't order anything else because I dream of this meal only! I don't know how or why it's so good but I can't get enough of it!!

Our first time trying this propylaea seafood restaurant. The red fish was amazing, accompanied with Sauvignon Blank. My husband order the lamb chops, it was pretty good. To finalize our staying we had the lime pie which we thought it was fantastic and not too sweet. The have a great atmosphere and accommodated us with short notice. Great service, definitely a place to have a great time with your love one.

Very cool, off the 'beaten track', uptown restaurant. We'd recommend getting a table on the first floor. If you are seated on the 2nd floor be sure not to be anywhere near where the waiter named Peter is working. His voice is so loud you won't be able to hear anyone at your table when he's speaking. When we asked him to lower his voice around us he did with no problem. Must just like to hear himself broadcast menu items and specials to the whole room. Actually spoiled the evening for us. Otherwise, our waiter Greg was terrific, as was the table service personnel. Attentive, charming and quick. The food was good. Anything with the fresh lump crab meat is terrific. The pompano fish with BBQ Gulf shrimp and delicate squash was lovely.