Davenport Lounge

The single best place for live entertainment on this side of the French Quarter. Classy & comfortable atmosphere. Jeremy Davenport & his band provide extraordinary performances five evenings per week and won’t disappoint. Located inside the Ritz Carlton Hotel on Canal St. I spent my whole weekend enjoying this venue v/s conquering the chaos on Bourbon (which didn’t appear to have any jazz clubs from what I can tell). Davenport Lounge for the win!!

If you've enjoyed other Ritz-Carlton afternoon teas, prepare to be disappointed by this one. The staff, while friendly, were indifferent, and the service was painfully slow, even for afternoon tea. We waited an absurd 1.5 hours for the scone and dessert course and had to remind the staff, who seemed surprised by our request. The presentation was subpar, with a teapot that looked like it had wet toilet paper sticking out, which was actually the tea bag. None of the food items met expectations, though the tea and live harp music were the only highlights. Overall, this experience was a letdown, and I recommend seeking afternoon tea elsewhere.

Third floor of the Ritz Carlton and the perfect paragon of a New Orleans jazz bar. We showed up around 9pm on a Saturday night and got a table in the outer area; swooped a better table near the stage when we saw people leave. Expensive drinks but the atmosphere is what you're paying for.

Upscale jazz bar and lounge in the Ritz Carlton. Comfy sofas and chairs. Premium cocktails and bites. Fried green tomatoes with crab were exceptional. Good band. A little dancing….

After several failed attempts at Jambalaya (horrible) in the French Quarter... I came to the Davenport Lounge and scored a homerun with the Paella, not as spicy as I like, but it was a wonderful dish. Bonus... live music, with great ambience. Highly suggest making this a stop for a relaxing evening without the craziness of Bourbon Street.

The food was decadent! We ordered the carpaccio, blue crab beignets, lamb shank and a pasta dish I can’t recall the name of. Everything was cooked perfectly and was worth the money.

Fantastic lounge for jazz and live music. We went for the afternoon high tea, which is a total treat. Definitely put this on your list. Shout out to Terriell our wonderful server, she went out of her way for us today!

While the Davenport Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans serves drinks, snacks, breakfast and hosts jazz music on certain days, our personal favorite is “afternoon tea.” Reservations are required and they are currently only doing it on Saturdays, but this is one of our favorite things to do in New Orleans. Even if we aren’t staying at the Ritz, we still make sure to find time to enjoy this awesome 3 course treat consisting of savories, scones, and desserts. Also, there are several dozen teas to choose from and everyone we have tried has been amazing! This is just a great experience with great tastes in the plush and beautiful Davenport Lounge. We should also mention that the service has always been outstanding as well.

Absolutely adored this lounge located in the Ritz Carlton New Orleans. We were ecstatic to find that they offered an afternoon tea on weekends and immediately made a reservation. The ambiance is classy and elegant but did not feel stuffy at all. Our servers were all very friendly, and we enjoyed the harpist playing in the background. The afternoon tea itself was very reasonably priced. It came with a plate of savory sandwiches and a tower of sweets. The savory sandwiches were delicious, and we thought that the spinach artichoke and pesto ones were the best. The desserts were also delectable and not overly sweet. Since it was our anniversary, they even gave us a beautiful candle to take home! Such a great souvenir and outstanding service.

It is funny, I have spent over 7 nights in this hotel over 2 visits the past decade ish- and I never experienced the lounge until recently. I am kicking myself for not checking it out sooner. If you are familiar with the hotel setup at the Ritz, you need to take one of 2 elevators from the bottom floor to get you to third floor. On this floor, is the lobby, a gift shop, a courtyard, the restaurant, and the mentioned lounge. In some previous reviews of guests expressing their disdain, I did notice that the lounge does offer reservations during the weekend via opentable. However, I was there on a Wed, so it was a first come first serve. After a nice filling lunch @ Acme and an afternoon on an airboat, we decided our last night to keep the commute short to the room on our last night and check out the lounge. I usually don't snoop around the hotel (I should have though, it would make things make more sense), but from what I see, depending if you enter from the front or back of the hotel, depends on what set of elevators you take, which then depends if you enter the front or back side of the lounge. If you come through the back, you will most likely walk through the lounge to get to the lobby. Don't fret though, if you find a seat, take it! There are a lot of seats, and a nice bar with some TVs as well. However, the main event is Jeremy Davenport (of Emeril Live fame) and his band, when they are playing on the stage. When we got a table, we were lucky to get a great view, as it was starting to fill up quick (which was great, I didn't see the place too crowded when Jeremy was not playing). We were greeted by Mert, our fantastic server who guided us through everything. He gave us a bar menu, and we said we were hungry, and he also provided us a dinner menu from the neighboring M Bistro. People can say what they want (omg, you went to New Orleans just to eat at the hotel!)- the food here was solid, and had plenty of french and cajun influence. We were able to order from both menus, so we definitely did. We got some foie gras and fries to start, along with shrimp and grits and lobster carbonara for mains. The fries were solid (which sometimes can be easy to mess up) as was the foie gras. I do only wish the foie gras had more toast, however, it was fine on its own. The lobster dish was hearty, and not what I had expected, which was a good thing. It didn't look like a lot until you started eating it. A great filler. The shrimp and grits were solid as well. Mert keep trying to sell us on dessert, and we decided to share a lemon cheesecake. It was fantastic. He knew I was fat and I could have eaten more (I mean, the walk home was only 5 more floors), but I had to start a 6000 mile journey early the next morning- I had to show SOME restraint. All in all, the atmosphere, the service, and the food were all a great way to end a fun trip in New Orleans, and it was nice to be relaxed and unwind in the cool of things. I did have shorts on, and I wasn't judged, which is always nice- it didn't seem stuffy at all. Will have to go back and enjoy more of the menu!

I can't speak too much to the food, but I can speak to the overall atmosphere on a Friday night. The jazz music was amazing, there's also a dance floor. It is first come first serve , so I definitly suggest coming early to get a seat (there is a lot of in and out so tables are opening up). The staff was friendly and let us hang out for as long as we'd like. The drinks are rather pricey so a good spot for a drink or two.

We came here because the spot was highly recommended and it didn't disappoint. We came after dinner to listen to some great Jazz and have some drinks. It's first come first serve but we walked around and found some seats next to some very nice people. I had several Moscow Mules and we ordered the Truffle Fries. The Mules were just ok, I probably should have ordered something else but that's my go to drink. However the Truffel Fries were out of this world, they were so good and smelled so good thst a couple seated across from us ordered some to go. How for the reason we came here, the entertainment. Jeremy Davenport and his band are excellent playing Jazz classics and originals through the night. They only play in several sets from 8:30-12:00 so don't miss out!! We had a great night at this spot and would highly recommend it but come early to get a good seat. Btw, the Davenport Lounge is in the 3rd floor of the Ritz Carlton.

This bar/lounge is located on the 3rd floor inside the Ritz Carlton hotel. They have live jazz on Wednesday through Saturday. There's bar seating with one TV and couches and other lounge seating throughout. Getting a seat on a weekend evening can be tough so I'd recommend getting there early if you have a group and prefer to sit.

If you've enjoyed other Ritz-Carlton afternoon teas, prepare to be disappointed by this one. The staff, while friendly, were indifferent, and the service was painfully slow, even for afternoon tea. We waited an absurd 1.5 hours for the scone and dessert course and had to remind the staff, who seemed surprised by our request. The presentation was subpar, with a teapot that looked like it had wet toilet paper sticking out, which was actually the tea bag. None of the food items met expectations, though the tea and live harp music were the only highlights. Overall, this experience was a letdown, and I recommend seeking afternoon tea elsewhere.

Lovely Afternoon Tea with a harpist playing at the Ritz-Carlton! Available only on Saturdays with 2 sittings at 11am or 2:30pm. Can make reservations on Open Table ("experience" High Tea). Price $45 for under age 12years old $55 per person $65 includes $10 house champagne Savories on individual plates & was served first separately. Small 1 bites sample size pieces. Wished they were 50% bigger. Breads used were a bit dried out already but each had a nice taste. 1. Cucumber Tea Sandwich on Rye Toast with Dill Crème Fraîche Mousse 2. Espresso Infused Beet and Mascarpone Tart 3. Foie Gras Mousse with Fig Jam on Brioche (but was baguette slice) 4. Lobster Salad Tart, Herb Crème Fraiche (but was on bread slice not tart shell) 5. Heirloom Tomato with Basil Pesto on Rosemary Cracker (but was baguette slice) 6. Deviled Farm Egg with Bowfin Caviar, Local Hot Sauce 3 Tiers (for 4 people) 1. 5 Desserts x2 (citrus cheesecake tartlet, s'mores torte, strawberry chantilly cream puff, salted caramel macaron, pistachio madeline,) 2. 5 Desserts x2 (same) 3. 8 Currant Scones (lemon curd, Side plate of lemon curd, jam & Devonshire cream Service brought the champagne immediately but was finished with the plate of savories before we got our pot of tea. (Maybe busy with everyone sitting down and starting practically at the same time.) Otherwise very nice personable service. Beignets best bites of the day and the best beignets by far we've had in NOLA, light & fluffy! Came with chocolate, caramel & custard sauce. (Had asked if there were any refills on the tea savories and she said no but did offer us beignets complimentary.) Located -on Canal St between Burgundy St & Dauphine St

After dinner at the adjoining M Bistro, my colleague and I headed to the lounge for a nightcap to discuss important business affairs. The four musicians were solid -- but I'm guessing they play the same standards night after night. As an amateur musician, I knew every single song that they played. I was expecting to be wow'd by the great Jeremy Davenport -- but he must have been saving his chops for another night. The old folks cutting the rug on the dance floor definitely give the lounge a cruise ship type of vibe. Most of the patrons are older (60+) in this establishment with the exception of the requisite beautiful young woman accompanying an older (read: wealthy) gentleman. I mean, who else can afford the Ritz?! We proceeded to the lounge after dinner and found the service to be straight up awful as some other Yelpers noted. I left zero tip - which I don't do at all unless I feel like I was completely neglected -- which I was. Drinks run $14 and the pours aren't terribly generous. The Davenport Lounge is a safe bet if you want to stay away from the gritty and foul smelling Bourbon Street but if you're looking for something with a bit of an edge, keep looking. Plenty of spots in the French Quarter to explore.

Beautiful location with great jazz music. We were lucky to get a table on a busy Saturday night. Crème Brûlée and Mint tea were delicious. We also got complimentary chips and nuts.

The quintessential jazz lounge with a phenomenal house band and terrific cocktails. The barrel aged old fashioned was among the best I've tasted. Great ambience, top level service, and a swinging good time!

Located inside the Ritz. Came here on a Saturday afternoon. Mood lighting. Can be kind of dark. Enjoyed some live piano music. Cheese board had more meat than cheese, but it had generous portions. Truffle fries were phenomenal.

While staying at the Ritz in New Orleans we stopped in here one evening prior to heading out for our dinner reservations. We actually came in on Superbowl Sunday and they were packed, but we were able to grab a couple of seats at the bar. Service was decent, but a little slow and not as friendly/down-to-earth as we expect when visiting a bar. They do offer a decent cocktail menu and an adequate wine list. They have a TV for sports and on this night, they brought in two big TVs to put on the soundstage for folks to watch the game. Their home made potato chips are nice, definitely tasty! Cocktails are rather basic, so we ended up getting wine instead of another cocktail. We came in a night later after dinner and did the same... interestingly enough, the experience was similar too. Adequate is a decent way to describe this bar.

A beautiful lounge, unfortunately they don't take reservation and it's a first come, first serve, which is not a good idea, for a place like the Ritz-Carlton, I would think they would have a better way to manage the crowd, the over-flown Jazz fans. And as for a guest staying at the hotel, you have no priority which make this place a ZOO, literally! Wednesday and Thursday, they start earlier 5:30-9:30 PM and weekend is from 8 - 11 PM. It's impossible for you to get a table to enjoy. While in my 5 inches heels, dripping in ice for the holidays, squeezing my fat ass in the bar to get a martini, hoping I could enjoy the music while waiting for our table at M Bistro which adjacent to the Davenport Lounge. It was a nightmare! A long with some escorts, non-hotel guests with gigantic plastic to go daiquiri in hands, tried to jam in this lounge to listening to Jeremy Davenport, for free, or pick up old men that staying here, HA, SMH. This lounge becomes a joke, absolutely absurd for any hotel guest to enjoy! Unless you get your behind here 30 mins before the show to sit tight till the show starts, to hold on to your table for dear life! You got no chance! If you want you can watch like a buffet, there is no law-and-order who can watch and who cannot! Absolutely disastrous for any guests who dress up for the artists, who are willing to pay for dinner, able to enjoy, and to get frustrated to go back to your room. What's the point for this lounge? The Ritz-Carlton either needs to expand the space, take reservation, or sell tickets for the venue. Such a disappointment for a wonderful band or artists, and jam packed bar, not including some children coming with the parents for some food at M Bistro, have to fight through the bar crowd to get to the restaurant. To The Ritz-Carlton, please manage better, or else, eventually it will be a disaster with the overwhelming crowd that even your hotel security cannot handle it, it'll be liability for you! Don't say I didn't want you so! And for artist Jeremy Davenport, a lot of fans want to see you and unfortunately, Davenport Lounge is just not well managed or big enough for you.

Popped in for a cocktail and jazz last night and Jeremy Davenport and his band were phenomenal! We weren't having dinner there so we also didn't have reservations but were seated promptly nonetheless. The service was great and their Davenportini was very nice! There were small parties and couples all around that seemed to be enjoying themselves just as much as we were! Despite only being there for drinks and jazz, we were still served some snacks (potato chips and a nut and corn type of assortment) that were also quite tasty. It was nice to see people dancing out on the dance floor too. We will definitely return!

Loved the bartenders, Amari and Collin! The food is good! The house sparkling rose is excellent! I had the gumbo one day and the street corn soup another day. The crab claws were incredible! That was one of the largest portions of crab claws in my life! And the smoked trout dip was yummy too! Enjoy and relax, it's an interesting crowd of locals and tourists hanging out at the bar. Also live music on Wednesday - Saturday by Jeremy Davenport himself!

I love this place! Jeremy and his band are very accomplished musicians, the lounge itself is comfortable and elegant, the service is impeccable, and there is a dance floor if you are so inclined. If you want to take a break from some of the rowdy scenes, this is the place to go!

We were staying in the Ritz-Carlton hotel for holidays. This bar belongs to the hotel so we can charge to the room. The cocktails were great! I recommend Purple Heze or bartender's bag of tricks. Abmiance was romantic and great but the server and bartender were just okay..not kind..

One of our favorite places to come for a night cap. Jeremy Davenport makes you feel like you're watching and listening to Frank Sinatra in the 1950's! The drinks are good and the beignets are better then most places around . Go see Jeremy!

Always great service, drinks and Jeremy's band was wonderful - sitting on the couch is an incredible zen experience

Loved our time here! The live jazz from the Davenport bad was perfect. It's definitely an old persons joint, but we're in our 30s and still had a great time sipping wine and watching folks dance to some solid jazz hosted by a great singer.

I'm super late to write this review, but I promised Tierrel I would do it for her, she was that wonderful! Tierrel gave me and my besties an exceptional service. She's sweet, caring, polite and had such a warm demeanor with us that's rare to find in this industry. She really cares! It was one of the girls birthday and she made our experience more than pleasant, it was fun!! Thank you Tierrel! I just want to say how lucky they are to have you! The food was ok and the couches are dirty but she made everything better :)

Beautiful space. Brought some old friends here last night and they commented several times about how beautiful the room looks. The music was great and fun. The crab fingers were really good. Highly recommended. Validated parking!

This is my bar... when I want to go out I start here. I like that I can go straight from work and not have to take off my suit. Something interesting always happens here, I've met NBA hall of famers, actors, politicians, etc. Mr. Davenport is a very talented musician that's fun to listen to, very kind guy as well. As a New Orleans local I will say a very bold statement that I've been very vocal about, The Ritz Carlton has the very best gumbo in the city; and I make a point of trying every restaurants gumbo. I wouldn't come here specifically for dinner, to me it's very much a bar that happens to have great food; but if you want an interesting and classy night- you will always find it here. It probably doesn't need to be said, but it's the Ritz Carlton, it will have Ritz prices.

Dropped in for a quick drink and enjoyed the "Caribbean Old Fashioned" - Nicely made and refreshing. Would love to have spent more time here and will certainly make my way back for future tastings..../

This is a beautiful hotel right on very busy Canal St. Getting an Uber/Lyft takes forever in the evening because it can take 20-30 mins to get to Canal on a weekend. Best to walk off Canal. We came to see Davenport sing and play. Well it was just not enjoyable. He is phoning in his performances with a blasé attitude and a care less energy. The bar is open to the lounge and is so loud that it makes enjoying music distracting to say the least. The band is very good. If you are expecting an intimate lounge experience, this is not it. The drinks are meager and expensive at $15-$24 a tiny glass. You do get free house made chips but good luck getting service in the lounge as the bar is packed. Our waitress was uninterested in us after we didnt want an open tab and dropping our drinks. She didnt return to check in for an hour. We won't return. May be time to rename the lounge and get someone who cares about performing for their audience.

Want to feel bougie with your girlfriends? Come to Afternoon Tea at the Ritz! Tea is served at 11 and 2 everyday. The tea is a 3 course light meal. There are two types of tea packages you can get. The first is the standard 3 courses with unlimited variety of tea. The second is the "royal" and you get a glass of champagne. It's 8 dollars more and overall not worth it. If you come stick to the regular. The first course is petite sandwich and delicate appetizers. I actually thought that meant traditional Mini sandwiches... it does not. The first course was probably my least favorite. The course was comprised of smoked salmon mouse and dill on a cucumber, tomato basket with heirloom cherry tomato whipped burrata, chicken salad in a curry cup, creole deviled egg, crustini with prosciutto, and roasted fig and goat cheese. Simply too "fancy" for me. The chicken salad was the best to me out of the bunch but was dry. The second course was a redeemer! We had two different types of scones with clotted cream, jam, and lemon curd to top it off. I thoroughly enjoyed the scones. The second course was dessert. Several different types of pastries. There was a nice variety of teas and overall was a good experience. Our waitress was extremely friendly and efficient! She explained everything that we had, gave some really good recommendations, and offered beignets for my friends birthday. If you come DO get the beignets. They come with chocolate and Carmel to dip or drizzle. Afternoon tea is definitely an experience that you should try at least once and what better place than the Ritz

This is my favorite place to bring out of town guests. The atmosphere is swanky, the music is perfectly refined classic jazz. The food and dessert menu have options for everyone. We especially love the cheese plate and the beignets.

For the lounge in general, I give it four stars. For the holiday high tea with Papa Noel, unfortunately it's a two star review. This is not a traditional - REAL - High Tea. You get 5 bite-sized savory hors d'oeuvres, two half sized scones, and 5 bite sized dessert bites, plus the tea and champagne (if you purchased it). A real High tea is typically a full three tier tray, with quite a bit of food. Don't make the same mistake I made of skipping lunch to save room for the high tea food - you'll leave starving. You barely get any actual food for the price. If you are paying for ambiance, they kinda missed the mark there as well. The lounge is AWESOME, but it's one big room crammed with people. There were large groups of women who brought large groups of young girls to high tea. While it was adorable to see all the girls enjoying tea, the room was so big and there was so much noise that you couldn't even hear the harpist. All in all, I was super disappointed with the high tea. I still plan to visit the lounge for music and drinks, but next year I'll be going to a different high tea.

When I travel I must find a place for afternoon tea. After some research we determined that The Davenport Lounge in the Ritz Carlton sounded the best. The tea selection was nice, they had a good variety and some unique offerings. The food was not the best I have ever had for afternoon tea but still good. They were very accommodating of changes and food in tolerances. I loved the amount of savory items and thought the scones were the perfect size and texture. Our server was Byron and he was amazing! He took great care of us and even gave us a bunch of great restaurant recommendations for while we were in town. The only thing I didn't love was the set up of the lounge. I dislike the couch and low table set up and would much rather eat at a normal table.

Loved the jazz and also the complimentary side of freshly made potato chips with your order. We sat at the bar and the bar tender suggested that we try the sazerac and it was probably the best sazerac that I have had( and I have had quite a few). Not surprising since it is a New Orleans' drink. The lounge had a wonderful vibe and ample seating and the best part is that one doesn't have to be dressed up to come here. You can decide to make a stop here before going to the madness of Bourbon Street to give a classy start to your evening!

A wonderful stay at the Ritz and wonderful food, service, and drinks at the lounge. The atmosphere was relaxing and beautiful. I'd come back!

Better beignets than cafe du monde. They're not lying to you when they tell you that. Come. Get. The. BEIGNETS! Also would like to say that Amari is probably one the best wait staff I've had at any restaurant in years. Hope they keep her around, she was an absolute pleasure to have serving us.

Amazing cocktails! My partner said they made the most well balanced Last Word he has ever had. All of the bartenders we've spoken with have been extremely knowledgeable and friendly, which made the experience even better. One of the best bars we encountered in New Orleans!

Went for Tea on Saturday for my bf's birthday and it was amazing. @ritzcarltonneworleans does Afternoon Tea every day of the week. If you want to be extra bougie, you can upgrade to a Royal Tea which comes with a glass of champagne or mimosa. Saturdays & Sundays they have a harpist live for tea as well- which sounds absolutely divine [& she started with a HBD tune for my sweets]. Anyway, I had never been to afternoon tea before and I was beyond pleased. We 1st picked out two tea flavors and were served 3 courses of small, savory and sweet bites. I would 100% recommend this experience. 1st course starts with Petite sandwiches in delicate appetizers *Smoked Salmon Mousse and Dill in a Cucumber Cup (very refreshing) *Tomato Basket with Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Whipped Burrata, Pesto and Parmesan Crisp *Roasted Fig, Goat Cheese, Honey Drizzle on a Thyme Blini (great with a drizzle of honey) *Coronation Chicken Salad in Curry Cup (personal favorite) *Crostini with Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Fried Basil *Creole Deviled Egg and Caviar 2nd course:SCONE COURSE Freshly Baked Scones with Housemade Lemon Curd, Jam and Devonshire Cream 3rd course Petite pastries & deserts *Lemongrass Passion Tart *Chocolate Tart *Honey Peach Slice *Orange Tea Cake, Raspberry Confit *Chocolate Caramélia Eclair

I was looking for someplace to entertain a dear friend for tea, and when I learned that the Ritz had an afternoon tea service and available reservations, I thought I had hit the jackpot. More like a Whammy. Our tea was fine, but unexceptional. The atmosphere was casual, and not in a good way. Our service was awkward and confused. Our server didn't bring us dishes, misidentified things, and appeared to be unfamiliar with tea. Our pastries were stale, bland, or sometimes both. All of this was $40 per person, before tax and tip. I had thought the Ritz Carlton brand signaled some kind of quality that arguably justified outrageous prices. That was wrong.

The Davenport Lounge is located inside of The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans. It's named after the lounge's headliner jazz musician, Jeremy Davenport. The lounge serves as the hotel's lobby bar that also hosts twice daily tea service. ATMOSPHERE: The lounge sits just off of the front desk and courtyard areas. A small stage is perched above the dance floor with a surrounding mix of sofa, low and high top seats. Guests were a mix of privileged youngins to crazy rich seniors, all having a civilized, good time. MENU: Full bar, bar-style apps, dessert, English teas, small bites. ENTERTAINMENT: We took in a portion of Jeremy Davenport's show on a Friday night after not being able to find a decent headliner along bustling St. Claude Ave. Other than being thankful for being indoors due to the 100% humidity, the show was decent and enjoyable. A (possibly hired) couple danced for the crowd and gave us something to focus on besides the band members. WINE: I had a Sauvignon blanc, the spouse some kind of red. Pricey at close to $40 for two glasses but this is The Ritz. A small ramekin of mixed nuts accompanied. SERVICE: Our server was friendly and professional. Drink delivery was quick. OVERALL: There is no need to escape the cool, luxurious confines of your hotel to enjoy jazz music in NOLA.

Fantastic afternoon tea! I have been to many afternoon tea places around the country and this was a favorite. Making a reservation was simple and I appreciated the call confirming my reservation a few days in advance. We also had a vegan in our group and was pleasantly surprised how well she was taken care of. She was able to get a very close version to what we were all getting but with the proper substitutions. Staff was extremely sweet and accommodating and attentive. Even offering to take our photo at the table and in their courtyard. Display of food items was beautiful and the tea selection was very generous and all at a very appropriate price! Definitely recommended!

Didn't have the time to check out the food as I only wanted to stop by to see some live Jazz. It was truly a treat to be able to hear Jeremy Davenport and his band play classic jazz in such a beautiful hotel like Ritz Carlton. I was there on Wednesday so he only played until 9:30pm. The lounge itself is classy, but very dark. I would imagine that this is a great place to bring your date for a fancy evening. The service is great. I didn't order alcohol at the time and just got some freshly squeezed juice instead. I'm not sure why, but I was given a pretty large bowl of chips and wasabi peas that I did not order. I'm assuming each party has these so that was really nice of the waitress. Will surely come back to the Davenport Lounge when I'm back in NOLA and have more time to enjoy the sweets. I sincerely hope they don't change the service.

Lovely atmosphere! Live jazz music on certain nights! .. and the best desserts ever! I tried the beignets and the bread pudding, and it was delicious. The beignets are light and fluffy (blows Cafe Du Monde away), and served with three delightful smooth sauces - chocolate, vanilla cream, and caramel. The hazelnut praline bread pudding was also so very delicious. Served with a sour cream gelato, it had a nice balance and dessert was not overly heavy. The bread pudding sat on top of a nice crisp praline, yum yum yum! Service was friendly, and helpful. I'll be back!

After having a great dinner in the Garden District, we came to the Davenport Lounge (My first time) for what I was told would be an awesome jazz group, with the well known Jeremy Davenport leading the band, singing and playing trumpet. The building is great, classy, lots to see in the hallway with decor, statues, etc. The lounge was pretty full, but we did get the last empty seats. As it happens, people come and go and we got to move to a couch closer to the stage. The staff was attentive, and top notch... I appreciated their effort. The drinks were great, too. THE BAND: You can tell these guys have played together a long time. Great music, professional, tight. I could tell it was pretty practiced sets they were playing, even the "ad libs" between songs seemed like they had been delivered many times. Jeremy is an awesome trumpeteer, and the rest of the group... fantastic. Just... not exciting. People were dancing and having a good time, though. One thing I will say about the furniture there... it's old, and worn. Even to the point of flat cushions on chairs. Might want to upgrade!! All in all, a good experience, though.

Really cool spot for lounging and to are some jazz on the weekend. They have the best beinge's and good drinks. Lots of space to decompress after all the Fat Tuesday madness. Small bar seats about 16 but lots of tables and sofas. Small plates. And of course plenty of booze.

Enjoying the Davenport Lounge is forgetting the hustle and bustle of Bourbon St. The ambiance is sophisticated and the lounge with gorgeous furnishings and wonderful artwork. The dim light and the live jazz and blues playing plus all the couples dancing made this place feel magical. Entertainer Jeremy Davenport puts in a beautiful show, he plays several days each week at this beautiful lounge. There are very comfortable couches and the Lounge is quite spacious. There are also tables and plenty of sitting at the long and gorgeous bar. We sat and almost immediately a server brought us iced water and generous portions of mixed nuts and super crunchy potato chips. Mr. Davenport started playing at 9 pm on Saturday evening and it was just magical. The sound of the band was wonderful and relaxing, yet had couples on the dance floor enjoying themselves all night long. The lounge had a mix of locals and Ritz Carlton hotel guests, there were young and old, all enjoying the relaxing yet festive atmosphere. We ordered a hot tea $5, martinis $15, wine $12, and mules $15. All drinks were well crafted and very strong. We also ordered the crab dip $16, Tuna tartare $17, and the mini black angus beef sliders $18. I didn't care for the tuna tartar but I highly recommend the other two dishes. Service was impeccable, although it was quite busy. I recommend this Lounge for all jazz and blues lovers, those that enjoy a refined atmosphere and love great crafted cocktails. If you love to dance, this is the place to go. It was a great time. Cheers!

We enjoy going here to listen to great jazz. The Jeremy Davenport band is definitely worth a stop and a New Orleans icon. It's on the third floor of the Ritz Carlton New Orleans. They play from 9pm-1am. We recommend getting there early unless you like SRO. There are comfortable chairs, tables and several conversation groups set up like a living room but there's not enough to accommodate the crowd. The bar is typically hard to belly up to and you may have difficulty placing a drink order. The wait staff is busy busy busy so you may have to wait on them too. The drinks are not cheap (it is the Ritz and they do have a band to pay). There is no cover charge And they have wonderful homemade potato chips, olives, and mixed nuts to keep you thirsty. The band's breaks are a little long so go for the long haul and enjoy the people watching.

Brought my grandmother here for afternoon tea today. I had an excellent time and my grandmother really enjoyed her very first afternoon tea. The food was pretty delicious and surprisingly filling when you space them out. Our waitress was very accommodating and fast with her service. The lounge was also very cute and made for great pictures. The reason why they lost a star was because my reservation was for three and not two. The other person could not make it. I was charged $25 for the person that could not attend. Which is okay, but I wish I was informed earlier and not when the bill arrived.

A charming setup for a lounge: plush but not prissy, comfortable but classy. I ordered French 75s for myself and my friend and they were perfect. We were served nuts and some homemade chips that inspired us to order the smoked onion dip delivered by a grandmother in a hinged glass jar that was frosty - not kidding! We picked a good spot, had some drinks, invited another friend and waited for Davenport himself, trumpet player Extrodinaire, yet hadn't seen his act in a few years. Trumpet man was as good as ever but quite a bit more gray than the last time I'd seen him. They could use some better lighting toward the stage but otherwise the ambiance is posh yet relaxed. Later we had some truffle fries with cauliflower dip - good yet odd combo. I mean if your having French fries, are you really worried about being healthful that you want to dip them in cauliflower?! We also tried the carbonara flatbread which was quite tasty. I saw the grilled cheese go by and it was enviable. I've never had a bad time here. Sure, it's going to cost you a few extra dollars for drinks as you are at the Ritz after all. However, there is no cover for an always great band.

Truly in shock that I have lived in New Orleans for 30+ years and have never been to Davenport, or the Ritz for that matter. I only went here because my friend suggested it, and I'm kicking myself for not knowing about this place. The Ritz is beautiful, especially for Christmas. Everyone here was dressed sharply so I got in my fair share of people watching. The drinks at the Davenport are on the pricey side ($15+) but that was to be expected. I did enjoy my Mississipi Mule. The live jazz music is great! Very festive. Apparently the beignets are a must because I heard this from many people afterward. I'll have to return another night for cocktails and beignets.

Visited the Ritz on Christmas! We wanted to stop by for a few reasons: to see the Christmas lights, the gingerbread streetcar and to try out the Moët vending machine! The decorations were very pretty and the street car was pretty cool! In order to use the vending machine, you go to the bar where you purchase a $20-25 coin to use in the machine. I am hopeful that the negative things that I experienced were due to the holiday and the number of people coming and going. The bar was absolutely packed & they appeared to only have one bartender working. He was doing the best that he could and was friendly, but the wait seemed incredibly long. The second, which in my opinion was really the biggest, negative was that the lounge and surrounding areas (bar, courtyard) were filthy! I know a lot of people had been there but I really felt like additional staff should have been hired (& I personally never saw anyone picking up). Everywhere you looked-the tables outside, the side tables, every available surface in the lounge was overflowing with piles of trash! Used glasses, leftover food, etc. I was just extremely disappointed that cleanliness and appearance did not seem to be a concern, especially in a nicer hotel.

We had some drinks and desert at Davenport Lounge. It is located right next to the bistro same floor as reception. From the street level, you need to take elevator to third floor. The sitting area at the lounge is quite comfortable with tables and sofas and bar sitting available. The walls are decorated with plates. The service is prompt and the beignets are the best we had at New Orleans. The price is reasonable. The outdoor sitting area will be a very pleasant place during warm weather. We enjoyed our time here.

Wonderful afternoon tea I've had afternoon tea here several​ times and love it. The service is excellent and the food is divine. Imy only complaint is that I don't​ find the couch seating comfortable. I like sitting at a table when eating in public. But it is a great experience I can overlook​ the seating.

Chris and Jason are amazing. We had a pour off and Jason inched our Jason by a finger. The two bartenders are very nice and wish all bartenders were as friendly as them. They were very welcoming, made lots of recommendations and kept the attention of the entire bar. Prices are very reasonable here as it's the Ritz but was still under $75 for four drinks. 3 macallan and one vodka. If I live in town I would be here more often.