Evangeline

This gives dive-bar vibes. The sign and the price make you think it'll be upscale but it's not. It's casual but reservations are highly suggested, otherwise you are likely to be sitting at the bar. There is VERY limited seating. The food is kind of pricey. We spent about $35 per person and that didn't include alcoholic beverages. The gator bites were good but kind of salty. The flavor in the main dish had to evolve. Initially it tasted kind of bland but the more I ate it, the better it tasted. * Side note, it is not named after Princess and The Frog.

The BEST fried green tomatoes and alligator sausage omelette. Tasting the flavors of NOLA!!! Spicy in a good way. Go see the best host, Nick, he's got you! Amazing local place with delicious food and drinks.

We were looking forward to eating some authentic Cajun food. Upon our arrival, we were disappointed to see a closed sign on the door. However, the waiter was kind enough to accommodate us. We had the crawfish étouffée which was perfectly seasoned and flavorful and Crawfish and grits which was creamy and delicious. Food also came out with perfect temperatures. We were overwhelmed by the kindness and grace extended to us by the waiters.

We were lucky and was able to walk in without a reservation, but I highly recommend making one. They are super busy but once you get your meal you will understand why. Food was amazing and the drinks were perfection.

I had an alligator and tomatoes dish for my entree and split fried green tomatoes with a friend. Excellent food and service with prices in-line with the area...not a cheap meal, but doesn't break the bank. I would consider a return for dinner in the future.

The food here was so delicious! The portions were huge, I wish I shared my meal with my dinner guest. It was sad to not finish everything. I had the crab cake pasta dish with crawfish, it has tons of flavor and a kick of heat. I'd definitely come here again to try brunch. We did make a reservation on a Sunday night and was glad we did, the restaurant was full.

Nice bar/restaurant. Great service. Good atmosphere. Old brick building with a terrific ambiance, but nothing over the top. I had the crawfish etoufee, which didn’t skimp on the crawfish! And was rich and flavorful as described. Daughter had the jambalaya- tasty, but very heavy on the rice. That cute courtyard in the photo with the outdoor seating and umbrellas- was not set up when we were there. It was just a dank alley. Prices were reasonable.

Our server was fantastic but as for the food, it was pretty mid. Maybe because I’m used to authentic Cajun food in and around Lafayette but everything tasted pretty bland. We came here because of the outdoor patio but it was too packed and we had to sit inside- you probably have to reserve to sit outside at dinner.

Y'all!!!! When I tell you you HAVE to come here???? It is spectacular. Do NOT miss out. Everything we ordered was so delicious, the chef and kitchen staff really know their way around back there. Wow. The server was v helpful and so knowledgeable on everything in the menu. Always appreciative of that. They plays great jazz and local music while we ate and just really give this place such a local, intimate feel. When we're back in town, we will definitely be back here.

Solid Cajun/Creole dining spot in the French Quarter. We visited the area on a Friday night and found a couple choices to choose from; we went to Evangeline and it was upscale enough for a sit down spot but casual enough to wear whatever you have on to walk around Bourbon Street. We ordered their fried green tomatoes for app, and the crawfish etoufee and shrimp creole. The green tomatoes were tasty although we only got about 4 slices per order and the crab topping was very light. The etoufee was solid, and it's a lighter colored version than I've had before. The shrimp creole had nicely sized and appropriately de-veined shrimp with a tomato based sauce. Not my style but it was also good. Overall, service is friendly, and you can get seated pretty easily for a sit down meal just a few blocks away from Bourbon. A real minus; they charged you quite a bit for credit card transactions, which was slightly odd and off putting for a proper dinner spot.

Came here last week to grab takeout prior to hitting the road out of New Orleans. My wife has celiac and needs to eat gluten-free and asked the server to make sure. She then ordered the jambalaya marked gluten-free on the menu, and I opted for red beans & rice. The order came in a tied up black bag, and we paid and left. It wasn't until we left that we realized the order was incorrect after comparing it to other photos online. By that point, she had already eaten what apparently was gumbo and not jambalaya, which is not gluten-free. She was sick for about 2-3 days. Check your order and bill prior to leaving or paying, as this restaurant couldn't seem to get any of it right when we came. Our order was wrong, and we didn't receive the correct items that we had ordered. It shouldn't be the customer's job to double-check that it's done correctly. We won't be back, not recommended!!

I drove in from Mobile, Alabama for dinner. I specifically called ahead to make sure I got a table because I saw that not only did it have gluten-free marked on their menu, people on Google Maps said that their celiac family was able to safely eat here. I came in by myself while my husband looked for parking. Before being seated, I asked the same guy who took my order if their menu had Gluten-free options because I have celiac disease. He said yes, their menu had gluten-free options. I sat at a 2 person table with water and my husband called and told me to just order to-go because he couldn't find parking for less than $35. I told the waiter that my husband couldn't park so that I needed to put in a to-go order. I said that I would like the $18.95 chicken and sausage jambalaya and to please make sure it's gluten-free. Also, I would like to order the non-gluten-free bowl of red beans and rice ($14.95) for my husband. I didn't notice if the waiter wrote down my order but surprise, surprise, when I got my order, it was bagged up so I didn't see until I untied the bag and unpacked it, we didn't get the correct food. We ended up with what I thought was jambalaya and red beans and rice where they forgot to add the red beans over the rice. My husband immediately asked why the containers weren't even half way filled. I thought they honestly forgot part of our order but there was no way to circle back to the restaurant thanks to a parade. Because I ordered the chicken and shrimp gumbo, and it was $18.95, and it said it was cooked in stock, I assumed the dish that looked soupy and had chicken and sausage in it was my gluten-free jambalaya. Surely the pile of rice with a few pieces of sausage wasn't an $18.95 dish. I ate it. Surprise, it was the NOT GLUTEN-FREE gumbo that we didn't even order. I only figured it out when I didn't feel well and we compared photos on Yelp to what we ordered. Nothing like getting glutened as someone with celiac disease at a restaurant you deliberately picked because they can supposedly accommodate your medical dietary need. My husband was annoyed that his supposed red beans and rice was just rice and sausage without the red beans until we compared it to photos and realized it was an absolute rip-off as that was actually the $18.95 chicken and sausage jambalaya. My husband said there was maybe one piece of chicken in it which is why he didn't recognize it as the chicken and sausage jambalaya. If a restaurant is going to have a marked menu to cater for a medical dietary restriction (gluten-free is a designation the FDA came up with for celiacs to safely navigate menus and food packages) then they need to be serious about taking precautions. First line of precautions is WRITING DOWN ORDERS. Second line of precautions is labeling what food in a to-go box is the gluten-free dish. You could end up killing someone being this negligent with special orders. And yes, I'm writing this review from the bathroom of my hotel at 2 AM. Thanks a lot for the gluten. I didn't get what I ordered, what I did order was so chintzy looking that neither my husband nor I would imagine a cup of rice and a few slices of kielbasa would be nearly $20, I got glutened when I specifically came here for safe food, the parking situation is untenable for anyone who isn't a hotel guest in the French Quarter. Visited May 2024

This place doesn't look like much on the outside but the inside has a lot of character and Saint related things (the football team Saints). The vibe is definitely more chill and the lighting is in between well lit and dark. Upon arriving we had a reservation which I highly recommend making, not that we had a long wait time but just to secure a seat for you and your party. We got seated and the waitress gave us a few moments to look at the drink and food menu. My friends and I got a drink which was pretty delicious but nothing special in my opinion. We ordered our food, one friend got a salad and the other got Jambalaya which was the perfect portion of food that we needed. I got a crab pasta that was their speciality and the waitress raved over it, highly recommended that I order it. She stated that no one took leftovers home with that meal. Obviously I ordered it and while it wasn't bad, the pasta was too salty. I think it was the crab and I'm not sure if they put a lot of salt in there but it felt like every 3 bites I needed to drink a cup of water and I ended up having to take some leftovers back because I was filled with water instead of pasta in my tummy. We got dessert and it was a really interesting dessert it was like a pudding beignet situation and that was delicious. Overall I might not come back here for the food but I would come back here for dessert.

Nice dinner here. Cozy atmosphere. Good service but could've been a little quicker, but they seemed to have a large group in the courtyard in back that took their attention. The fried crawfish tails and pickles. We're not greasy. The chicken and sausage jambalaya was great with just the right amount of heat. The spicy crab cake pasta was good, nice creamy pasta and good crab cake. The bread pudding beignets were just ok. The crawfish etouffee was good, as was the red beans and rice cup. The Acadia crawfish and grits were really good. A nice experience.

We went without a reservation and they were able to accommodate us. The food was very good and the service was great as well!

Ok so, Evangeline's was ok. The food was ok i got the crawfish and grits could use some seasoning and the vegetables could have been more finely chopped. They initially give you one scoop of grits and a whole log of sauce i mean an abundance of sauce which i didn't care for so I ended up ordering another scoop of grits. They give you a lot of crawfish but again they give a lot of veggies too. The side of potatoes was really good they were perfectly seasoned. They don't look like much they were good. Now my friend have the crab cakes with red beans and rice and it was so good. Everything was perfect (i was kinda made i didn't get it lol) ambiance was pretty dark and they were having trouble with the air so that sucked. The service was great the young lady was very nice and attentive.

Came here for lunch during Mardi Gras weekend. My friends and I ordered the alligator creole and the redfish with creamy pesto crawfish pasta to share. I've never had alligator before and don't typically eat exotic meats but I tried a tiny piece of it just to say I've tried it before and it wasn't bad. It kinda tastes like chicken. My friends enjoyed it. The pesto pasta with crawfish was pretty good and creamy. Good amount of sauce and it came with a generous piece of redfish.

Came on a Sunday and had the jambalaya ($18.95) and a cup of gumbo ($5.95). Jambalaya was great. Spicy but not too overpowering. Plenty of chicken and sausage. Gumbo was OK. Came slightly warmer than room temp. Staff was warm and friendly. Full bar (obviously). Dim lit and somewhat quiet.

I cannot say better things about this place. Service was excellent, food was wonderful. My son and I had this our first day in NOLA. It was such a great experience. In the heart of NOLA not too far from Bourbon Street. This is a much when you travel to the area.

Very nice little place with mostly seafood and creole/cajun offerings. They try to use local in season things so the menu changes a bit as things become available. Lots of deep fried things that while very good were just too much. No fried oysters but they had them on the seafood plate? A little strange for New Orleans. The food was solidly good but I wish the menu had a few different offerings for diners. Maybe a little steak or a roasted chicken dish. We had great bar drinks and our server was very good. A good place for Cajun/creole food done right! The fried alligator is worth a look! I'm glad we went.

Great patio outback with wonderful weather. Out waiter managed to serve our group of 16 and 2 smaller tables like a star. I had the crayfish and grits, which was just a bit spicy. The crawdads were a little chewy, but the sauce was amazing. Again, amazing waiter.

The crawfish food network dish was not good. Zero flavor. The jambalaya was good but almost too spicy to eat. Shrimp poboy was enormous and pretty good. Cracklings and alligator was so-so.

I was a bit dissapointed; I had great expectations about Evangeline since it is rated in Yelp as one of the best "foodies" restaurants in the area. My husband and I walked into Evangeline without reservations and as customary we sat at the bar. The place was packed with patrons having a late dinner. The restaurant's bar is prominant as you enter; there are a few tables set along the right side of the narrow space. There is outdoor seating in the courtyard in the back but it was closed at the time due to the cold and damp weather, (unusual). The bartender at our end was very friendly and attentive which made our visit better. We were eating dinner later than usual, we skipped appetizers and went straight to entrees. My husband had the Crawfish Grits and I had the Crawfish Etouffe; two of our favorite dishes in NOLA. BUMMER #1-Both dishes came out cold; after rewarming we were able to dig in but BUMMER #2; my husband's grits was tasty although a bit acidic or sour but the main issue was the consistency. The grits were runny to the point of soup! The Crawfish Etouffe was a bit better, rich crawfish base but lacking in flavor, (what happened to the trinity seasoning?!). After somewhat moving the food around, we settled the bill and left dissapointed and hungry for the first time in NOLA!

This was our restaurant of our New Orleans experience and it held up to all our expectations!! It's a smaller restaurant with a beautiful ambiance!! Our server was incredible!! We started with the gumbo each. It was amazing!! Then I had the jumbalaya and hubby got the red beans and rice. Holy smokes!! It was so delicious!! The sausage in the Jambalaya wasn't too spicy but it did have a little kick. So yummy!!!

So sad but a disappointment. Food was fine. We had the crayfish etouffe, fried sampler platter, and fried green tomatoes. Loved whatb ;&wg6

This place was my favorite restaurant in all of NOLA. It is a quaint little spot on Decatur next to the fire house. The wait staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and pleasant. The food was to die for. The Jambalaya was flavorful and light. It was so smoky and delicious. The Pasta Evangeline was so incredibly good that I dream about it. The fried alligator was seasoned to perfection, lightly fried, and one of the highlights of our meal. Dessert was also amazing. This was my first time eating here, and I can guarantee I will be back every single trip back to New Orleans. This place is a national treasure!!!

Complete disappointment. My friend and I ordered Fried green tomatoes, cup of red beans, and shrimp pasta (I don't remember the name) You get 4 slices of fried tomato for $14 total waste of money. I wanted the red beans and got gumbo. When I ask why no beans they responded well I guess you get gumbo. (I am from Louisiana and know how to cook) this gumbo had zero taste. At least the beans would have been better filler. I ask for a piece of po boy bread to sop the flavorless gumbo up. They don't serve cornbread. My friends pasta was too salty for her to eat. They did acknowledge that other people had sent it back due to being over salted. My French 75 was great. That's why they get a 2 star. Definitely won't go back and will let everyone know about our experience. To their defense the bartender was new and so was the chef. But still.... my receipt said red beans NOT gumbo. Thank God for Crystal hot sauce

After doing a couple nights in a row of over the top, expensive meals, I wanted a simple night out. I had seen the place earlier in the week when we were walking by; so I took a look at the menu online and decided lets do it. It wasn't long after sitting down that I was like, "What a fun and funky place" The inside was darkish with odd stuff around but in a good way; there was even a skeleton (dressed up) sitting at the bar. At first I though the couple sitting beside the skeleton brought it (NOLA can be weird like that); but when the couple left I realized the skeleton is part of the fun at the bar. Our waitress was super funny and the guy behind the bar was amusing. My husband ordered Crab Cakes to share; real crab and some really good remoulade sauce. They were REALLY REALLY rich and flavorful but so rich that I could only eat a piece of one. No issue for my husband; he loved it. We decided to share two entrees: the Red Beans And Rice (was just okay; a little dry and but the flavor was good) and the Pasta Evangeline (very good; fresh shrimp over a nice pasta dish and we did add the optional Redfish Filet (well worth it). I had a glass of wine and my hubby had a Ginger Mint Julep.

This place was amazing! We went here when we were in NOLA for two days because we wanted some "good cajun/creole food" and once we took a look at the menu, we were SOLD. It had all of the classics and we got a good mix of all of the food - the gumbo, the crab cakes, the crawfish et tou fe, crawfish pasta - and they were so flavorful!! Portions were huge, prices were fair, and the service was phenomenal. Our waiter even came by and gave us this free dessert at the end of our meal -- for no reason!! definitely give this place a try if you're in town! Well worth it :)

Nice way to end my trip. Came in on a Saturday night at 6pm. Was promptly seated, but if it were closer to 7pm, forget it. The place is small and was filling up nicely when I left. More of a dive bar than a fancy shmancy place, so I was a bit concerned about the food. Started with a cup of gumbo. Lots of meat and very good. Then had the crawfish and grits. The main event was the crawfish served with julienned onions, celery and peppers in a Cajun cream sauce. It was rich and wonderful! Had many trinities in soup, but never julienned like this and there was soooo much crawfish. Now, the grits? I'm a Yankee so I don't get grits often. Had them for breakfast a couple days ago and thought it was awful. These, however, rivaled the quality of food on the rest of the plate. Dense yet creamy. Consistency of firm mashed potatoes. Really, really good! Got in and out quickly. Server was very friendly. Would come back again in a heartbeat.

This is our 2nd time in NOLA and our third time at Evangeline, the food is excellent, the service is fantastic! We will be back many more times before we head back to Maine. If I could give 6 stars I would! You have a lot of excellent options for food in New Orleans but you'll regret missing Evangeline.

Good standard New Orleans cuisine. We had the crawfish etouffee and the red beans and rice. Both were very tasty. Good option in the quarter that isn't as busy as others nearby.

Came here for dinner, it was semi busy. I suggest making a reservation specially if you're coming with a big group. We got a few items which I think were good but not as memorable, what makes me give this place 4 stars is the service and the buttercake. The jalapeno drink- this one was suppose to have mezcal but they ran out so they just use tequila, which was fine but it was lacking a bit of sweetness. Crab cakes- this tasted good but the texture was a bit too soft and it fell apart easily. Sausage sampler- the aligator wasbprobably the best, there was one with pork which was also good, it had a strong taste of what I think is oregano and pepper, I like that one. My least fav was the sausage with rice inside, it had a mushy texture not very sausage-ey. Shrimp fettucini- this was super flavorful, a little too much at times. I asked the lady helping us for lemon which made it sooo much better. The lemon helo balance the savory taste with the acidity. So I would suggest to ask for lemon wedge tlif you're getting this. Butter cake- this was THE BEST BUTTER CAKE I've ever had. I've had a few but this one... with all the syrup on top its surprisingly not overwhelmingly sweet. It had a buttery almost chewy texture. If you're gonna get dessert, you need to try this! The appetizer and main course we got was good but the dessert and service was definitely what made this place memorable to me.

This was our 1st time to NOLA and we decided to try out this restaurant. It did NOT disappoint! First things first, the server Nick was AMAZING and made our meal more enjoyable. Nick was pleasant, and got us multiple water refills (without asking). I love how they put the bottle on the table so you can top off your own drink. He recommended the Grilled Redfish with Crawfish Pesto Pasta with red onions, spinach, cherry tomatoes and fresh Parmesan cheese. We also got the Spicy Creole Crab Cake Pasta. Both were flavorful and kept us going back for more (even when we were stuffed). We travel a lot and have eaten at many restaurants. I can definitely say hands down this is 1 of our top 10 restaurants now! I highly recommend Evangeline's! The atmosphere is cozy and chill, just what we were looking for. Nick deserves to be recognized for a job well done & hats off to the chef ‍! #EvangelineNewOrleans #Evangeline #cajunfood #EatLocal #SupportLocal #NOLA #LA #frenchquarter EvangelineNewOrleans.com Eater NOLA Where NOLA Eats Where Y'at Magazine

So they open twice a day and we were smart to make reservations for their 7p dinner serving. Everything we ordered was delicious and packed either seasoning good to the last drop. Our waitress was a gem thank you for taking our group pic. I had the gumbo bowl, bowl of jambalaya and the French quarter mule drink...YUMMY!! Others at my table had the crayfish etoufee, crabcakes, and alligator poorboy. The drinks weren't watered down and the vibe was perfect. Highly recommend.

Wish I could write a better review but this place was pretty disappointing. The food was very tasty but there was no AC and it was too hot in the restaurant to enjoy it. We waited for almost ten minutes for anyone to even come to the host stand to seat us. Because we were too hot to eat our spicy dishes, we asked for some bread and butter. We were served spongy day-old French bread with butter that was too cold to spread. Our waitress was lovely and understanding but the manager then tried to explain to us why stale bread is actually fine... the faults of this restaurant are not about the kitchen or the wait staff, but entirely about how it is run and how customers are treated.

Food was amazing! I've never had crawfish etouffee before and oh man was it so flavorful! My husband and I split this and the jambalaya and hands down the etouffee was our favorite. I've also never had jambalaya before and it had a good kick (spice) to it; packed with chicken and sausage. Waiter was fine but not very attentive. He took our orders, brought our food, then brought our check & food boxes; didn't check in during the meal. We made an early reservation so at the time we were the only ones in there for a while before more people started coming in. Restaurant inside gives a darker saloon feel, like old NOLA vibes. Would definitely stop back!

When you're in downtown NOLA, mind as well go try a new restaurant too! I wish I knew what I ordered exactly, but overall, I would come back just for the Catfish Pasta, Crawfish Grits, and try the Blackened Alligator! #tonylameats #neworleans #nola #neworleansfood #cajun #evangelineneworleans

After walking throughout New Orleans all day, it was nice to stop by this place. Carina was our server/ bartender. She was so kind and welcoming. We tried a snack, the fried green tomatoes as we were so full trying everything else here and there around town. Lol It was flavorful and yummy. Next time I look forward to making an extra effort dining here before venturing NOLA.

We came for Christmas Eve dinner. I was told to arrive at 4pm since we did not have a reservation. We came to a very warm welcome and seated for immediately. We started with crab cakes, which were good but the presentation was lacking. We ordered the red beans and rice, alligator poboy, and the Evangeline pasta. All of which were really good. They offered a crab cake pasta, but our waitress didn't tell me an about it. I heard another waiter tell his table. I would have maybe like to try it. We ended with their bread pudding dessert which I did like. It was quite chill vibe, and casual dress is appropriate. Our tab was about $110 with tip.

We placed a reservation through opentable on a Sunday and there were no issues. Mercedes our waitress was great!! The mixed drinks we ordered were good. I had a Miss Mezcal which could have been a bit spicier considering it had jalapeños in it. The missus ordered the French 75 which was fantastic. Brunch order was the Evangeline omelette and the crawfish étouffée. The omelette was cooked well but the fries it came with was even more impressive. This is the first time I've had étouffée, and I loved it. It had a good amount of spice and it was filling. The decor is nice, kind of what you would expect at a bar/grill that has a casual/sit down feel, not like a dive or diner. A good recommendation from Yelp!

We found this restaurant on Yelp when we visited NOLA. It was wonderful! The restaurant is warm, cozy & inviting. They have a skeleton at the bar as their local "barfly" so cute & funny. (We were there around Halloween so don't know if he is there year round) Our server, Joe (I think that was his name) was super friendly & helpful. He made us feel so welcomed & at home, he just made the meal' I had seafood creole pasta & it was creamy w/lots of seafood. Absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend!!! (We originally picked this place b/c it is owned by former & current medical professionals & as a nurse & retired NP, we wanted to support other medical professionals & boy are we glad we did!)

Fantastic dive bar with a friendly vibe and some really elevated food. I was lucky to eat at the bar for a quiet lunch but I do understand it often is packed solid. Food & service was fantastic.

First night in New Orleans we had a proper southern meal! The crawfish and grits is a MUST so flavorful and their cocktail menu was on point. We didn't make a reservation and got a table by the front door but they have a whole back patio that's super nice. The ambiance in the restaurant is so cool and perfect for a date night or in town to visit. Would definitely go back!

We stayed over night in New orleans so I wanted to find a good restaurant. After an hour of so researching restaurants on yelp, Evangeline was my top choice. We have a small dog that sat in stroller and they were very accommodating. I set reservations a day before. The food was amazing. Everything so good. Service was great! Quiet location.

We tried to go to that other breakfast spot and we're told 2 hours plus it looked hectic as heck!! This is what place has delicious food in a nice setting. We had the French toast with alligator and the fried chicken sandwich! Good heat! We sat outside and just had a nice leisurely brunch! And seated quickly!

The courtyard ambience is great. The food has all of the local flavors you would want to try and the food is outstanding!! My favorite meal of the trip honestly.

Aside from almost falling down the two steps to the hidden men's restroom, it was great. We had a change in our group size from four to seven and they were accommodating and allowed us to make the change. I got the gumbo which was what I expected from NoLa cuisine, it had vast flavors, was spicy enough to enjoy and it came with a very fair service size. I recommend it. I got the Alligator to try and then the Jambalaya. The server warned that the alligator can be overwhelming in terms of spicy for some but enjoyable. She was right about it being enjoyable and, fortunately, I did not find it to be too spicy at all and it was delicious. I am not a huge fish person and I enjoyed this. Alligator does not seem to have an overwhelming strong taste. The jambalaya was quite spicy but wonderful. This had the flavor expanded by the spice and I would gladly order it again. The dish itself was also very physically hot so that may have also changed the flavor to be more spicy than the alligator which had cooled off before I ate because I was talking so much to the table and the jambalaya came second. We ordered a lot of drinks and different dishes and there was approval all around. This was great people we did not enjoy Meril as much so a better option than Meril for sure. The prices were also very fair for the area and you can get a lot of food and drinks without having a scary expense report. The bathroom is sort of hard to find and the mens room is behind a swinging door so you might miss it and there are two steps up to the outdoor courtyard, be careful when leaving It is worth a trip

So good we went back the next night! A group of us went in to share and taste multiple dishes. We tried the Fried Green Tomatoes and Alligator Creole. We enjoyed it so much we went back the next night to try more. On our second trip we ordered the Crawfish Étouffée, Gumbo, and the Crab Cakes. We were thoroughly impressed! The service was fantastic and the ambiance was wonderful. There is also a lovely little courtyard in the back for a relaxing meal. We will be definitely going back the next time we're in town!

So glad we ventured away from the restaurants on Bourbon Street! This place is a little gem worth the walk! Loved the atmosphere - clean and inviting with a nice courtyard in the back. Service was good and the food was so tasty! The crab cake appetizer was one of the best I've ever had. The gumbo was soooo good and the red bean and rice was just as tasty. My hubby tried the jambalaya and loved it but gotta confess it was a little on the spicy side, even for him. We didn't get to try an dessert but would go back for sure!

Food was great. Ambiance was nice -- not too loud, not too quiet. But man oh man our server (receipt said her name was Mercedes) was a real bummer. We were seated by the kind host, then when Mercedes came over I asked how she was doing and she said "I'm good." but she did not ask us how we were doing. Whatever, maybe she was thinking about something else. But every time she came over, the attitude just got worse and worse, and we had to flag her down any time we needed anything. Maybe it's because we weren't dressed as nice as some of the other patrons (we'd gotten rained on so we changed quickly, but we didn't look bad by any means and were still wearing expensive watches and boots) and we weren't drinking, so it's possible she thought we weren't worth the effort for a good tip. Normally, I always tip super generously, so all she did was ensure that we only gave the standard 20% rather than leaving her the $100 I got out specifically for the dinner tip. Good gumbo, but not good enough to warrant being made to feel uncomfortable by a scowling waitress. Never going back here and no longer recommending it to visitors. Sorry Evangeline.

Food was deliciously. Great presentation. Great selection nice atmosphere. Would recommend

Ambiance is good. Name of the place is cool. And there you have the extent of the positivity. Service was less than ideal. Limited food selection would give one the impression that the options that are served are top notch. And that impression would be wrong. Drinks are watered down. Considering the options of n the French quarter, this establishment misses the mark entirely. Hopefully, the management or ownership can see this review, and make improvements. Otherwise, this will be another statistic of mediocre restaurants failing in an area where the competition is fierce.

Definitely not what I expected. Our food was sub par. I ended up ordering plain pasta because the server stated everything was spicy. We also ordered the seafood platter, which was swimming in grease. Our server was not kind or helpful and seemed to hurry us along. He claimed they only had a deep fried bread pudding for dessert. I watched the guy at the door pick and choose who he wanted to sit if you did not have a reservation. When there was a table available - I watched and listened to him tell folks he didn't have anything, but turns around and seats another, yes I heard him say, oh we can find you something. I do know I will not visit this place again. Everyone should be treated fairly. DO BETTER TO BE BETTER!!!

Great spot with some tasty cajun dishes! I had the chicken and sausage jambalaya, which was thick, filling, and well seasoned. The fried green tomatoes were cooked and breaded perfectly, as was the fried alligator. They do alligator so well here! My husband loved the smoky red beans and rice. My friend had the creamy etoufee, and really enjoyed it. A great pimm's cup. Nice cocktail list and great service. Our deserts were rich, sumptuous, and delicious. Have eaten her a few times and would return.

My favorite restaurant that I have tried in NOLA! This place is a must try. I enjoyed their chicken and sausage jambalaya very much. I also tried their pasta evangeline. Both meals were delicious! We even had fried alligator on the house. Their portions are pretty big. We had to take some home and food was still good even when my friends and I ate it the next day. I like the ambiance here. Everyone was friendly and made sure to take care of our party. Check the hours before you go to the restaurant since there are nights that they close early.

I feel like I must have been at a different restaurant than some of the recent reviewers who left 5 star reviews. I'd say this is a 2.5 at best so I rounded up to 3. Smaller menu, which is totally fine/I was aware of before we got there, but I kind of assume if you have a smaller menu you do the stuff on it really well and we didn't find that to be true. We got the pasta Evangeline which although it had a decent amount of shrimp and was ok, it just didn't have much flavor/was kind of bland. My partner got a gator po'boy which was overpriced for what it was. Glad we tried it but wouldn't make a point to come back.

Went back to Evangeline for lunch, and it was delicious! The Fried Pickles were the perfect appetizer--they even came with some Fried Crawfish Tails which were really good too! I also ordered the Shrimp Poboy which was a decent size and came with fries. The staff was so helpful since we could make the poboy a fried shrimp or fried catfish poboy, even though the menu only offers a Fried Crawfish or Fried Alligator poboy. I need to come back for brunch!