Evangeline Swamp Room

Really had a blast here. Same owners as the Little Jewel, which it’s connected to. The vibe and atmosphere here is perfect, and whoever curated the music really nailed it. My wife said her Bloody Mary was the best she’s ever had. Tons of food options at the bar. We had the bbq shrimp plate and the chargrilled oysters Rockefeller, which were both killer. Bartenders were very friendly and attentive. We’ll be back for sure.

Great Nawlins vibe without the Bourbon St scum in Chinatown! A super fun addition from the owners of Little Jewel of New Orleans next door right on the corner. Large open space with tables, hi tops and a wide bar counter. With a classic bar menu and a full bar to test the staff if you’d like. The best part is that you can order any of Little Jewel’s food from next door right to your table! Drinks weren’t too half bad, simple yet effective and of course the food is always top notch. But we’ll leave that review for Little Jewel! Plenty of parking in the area; metered, lots and the park. All in all a worthy addition to the neighborhood.

Boy po' boy! Ok seriously, brilliant po' boys. I loved the blackened shrimp, my friend loved the fried shrimp, though each were winners in their own ways. There's no right way to eat it BTW, things might get messy so plan accordingly 😜 Excellent service, a super fun atmosphere, perfect place for a night out.

The bartender with the blonde hair and heavy hispster bangs made my friend and I the worst bloody mary drinks ever not to mention she gave us the worst attitude we have ever experienced at a bar. Upon entering the bar we enjoyed the ambiance and live music. We sat at the bar and inquired about their blood mary specialty drink. It didn't sound too appetizing so we asked for regular bloody marys. We were charged the same price of the specialty drink minus all the bells and whistle which included shrimp. How on earth is a house bloody mary loaded with A1 sauce the same price of the specialty bloody mary. To boot the waitress was cold and seemed annoyed by our presence in the bar. The drinks were horrible and made our stomachs turn. We couldn't finish them so that was $42 down the drain. What a disappointment of a place.

Really liked the atmosphere here. It was really casual, could sit anywhere, and when you are ready to order you just go up to the counter. Really liked all the New Orleans/southern details. Deep fried pickles were fantastic and I really enjoyed the catfish po boy. Solid cocktail as well. Really nice place to go after the Dodgers game.

Amazing specialty cocktails with a authentic NOLA flavors. The frozen Irish Coffee is as good as Erin Rose in the French Quarter. Their Cajun Bloody Mary was dressed with a freshly barbecued Gulf shrimp and a spear of pickled okra. Just great. Natalie is a fabulous bartender.

Got drinks and no food so food may be fine, but these may be the worst $18 drinks I’ve had outside of a stadium. Worst gin fizz Bad milk punch Very mediocre vieux carre with bad vermouth and cheap bright red cherry ($19!) Didn’t finish any of them. They have absolutely no business charging these prices for those drinks. 2 stars instead of 1 because the pictures of the food look decent.

Was here with a few friends on a Tuesday evening (8:30ish) and was cautiously optimistic having seen good reviews and a menu that looked like a best hits album of NOLA food and cocktails. Now I’ve only been to New Orleans once, but it was enough to have tasted just about every offering on the Swamp Room menu. (Un?)fortunately, I did not try everything Swamp Room had to offer. What I did try was a bit of an insult. We had already eaten dinner, so our primary fare was drinks. I ordered a classic, the vieux carre, hoping the kitschy sports bar interior (complete with an AI swamp video set high in the corner for visual ambiance) was just an ironic attempt to mimic the numerous tourist traps present in the Big Easy. If so, the irony extended to their drinks as well. I’ll put it this way, a bar like this should stick to beer and maybe a house wine. I knew even before sniffing it that it would be bad, mainly due to the glassware. One of those thick, unchilled v-shaped rocks glasses that come standard with every dive bar mixed drink. The vermouth stood out as the worst offense - either it had gone bad or just wasn’t good to begin with. At least I got a whiskey-soaked maraschino cherry out of it. At $18, all I want is a properly stirred drink with a decent vermouth and bitters. Maybe an expressed lemon peel if you’re feeling fancy. My friends’ drinks weren’t any better. The grasshopper: the best of the bunch, but only because it’s a sweet, fluffy dessert. No balance whatsoever. Frozen Irish coffee: this one comes out of a slushie machine and should have been a no-brainer. Admittedly, I did not try this one but my friends said it tasted wrong, like gasoline. We sent it back and the bartender agreed, saying there must be something wrong with the machine. Hurricane: y’all, it’s lemon, passion fruit, and a whole lot of rum. In this version, I received a mouthful of high fructose corn syrup with some fruit punch flavoring agents. At least it was strong. The service was sluggish. Our drinks came out one at a time and a few minutes apart. The bartenders seemed a bit bewildered, but I think they were actually just a little embarrassed, like a kid who half-assed his report and is taking his sweet time to get up in front of the class to read it. I wouldn’t say it was good service, but they weren’t actively rude so I won’t dock them too much. I felt their shame. This is making me sad, so I’ll keep the food piece brief. We ordered the $26 half dozen charbroiled oysters. We weren’t expecting Drago’s exactly, but man, these were…not good. This might be on us for ordering post-dinner oysters at what is essentially a dive bar on a summer evening, but hey, it was on the menu. What we got were 6 steaming hot oysters sitting under a melted but strangely cool dollop of grated cheese with some scattered bacon bits. The oysters were way over-grilled (if that is how they were heated) and the toppings were undercooked. A true conundrum. We tried three and called it a day. Our friends’ french fries: solid. All told, we won’t be coming back. I don’t have high hopes for any of the other food on their menu. Maybe it was just a bad night or they’re still working out the kinks, but at $75 for two dive bar cocktails and half a dozen inedible oysters, it isn’t worth it for me to find out.

Came here on Saturday for an event and could not have had a better experience. Food was great, drinks were delicious, place was clean and staff was amazing. It's obvious that the management really cares about their business, but also the community. One of their bartenders, Nat, was super attentive. I made sure to keep going back to her because of that and because her drinks were just so delicious. There were DJs that night and the dance floor was PACKED. Really good vibes all around. They also had a photo booth which I always appreciate. Perhaps best of all, there is a parking lot right next door with FREE parking after 7. Pretty unheard of in LA, but definitely one of the many reasons I'll be coming back-- planning on checking out their karaoke on Wednesdays. Thank you to the staff, it was an absolutely amazing night!

Had a great time here, just running solo! I will say the location is a bit sketch, but didn't have any issues with kooks then, but totally lock your car and watch your back. The drinks where pretty good, I don't recommend the A&T (Absinthe and Tonic) if your not familiar with the taste, which I wasn't and I regretted it. Although the buzz was fast afterwards! All around, I think what really sales this place, is the atmosphere and the service! The people who work seem to really care about the customers experience and the vibe is so chill and calm. I love the TVs playing old movies and the color of Pink and Green just flow well. Gonna come back for these rad people and try more new drinks!

Local bar with New Orleans cooking on the menu. Saw they had charbroiled oysters and how could I resist? So we went over the other day to grab a couple drinks and indulge! The bar is located in Chinatown, only about two miles from me, so eat to get to. It is self seating, so head inside, grab a menu and order at the bar. We started with cocktails, as always, trying a Rum Runner and Mai Tai. Both were very good, nice flavors coming through as well as the rum notes. We also tried a Hurricane which didn't feel like a traditional hurricane which has passion fruit, but it was tasty all the same. For food we ordered the charbroiled oysters. Having had the chargrilled oysters at Acme Oyster House in NOLA, I've been looking for something on that level in LA. These weren't quite that, but no one does it like Acme. That being said, they were still good. If they can make it with that melty bubbling cheese, is would got so hard! The shrimp and crawfish etoufee was really lacking in terms of the shrimp and crawfish, but the flavor was decent. And the half and half Po'Boy, with shrimp and oysters, had a nice crunch in the deep fried seafood, bread was good and the homemade remoulade was flavorful. It did feel like something was missing with the Po'Boy though. Maybe more dressing as the deep fried batter was abundant. Over all, nice NOLA style offering in Los Angeles with fabulous drinks. If you haven't had charbroiled oysters before, definitely give them a shot as they are unlike the traditional oyster you'll get elsewhere.

I have not been to Little Jewel in a long time. My friend treated me to dinner for my birthday at the Evangeline Swap Room next door. Little Jewel expanded from the shop to a bar, and the food is good. We had the catfish po'boy, red beans & rice, bread pudding, and a couple of cocktails. I would love to go back and just enjoy hanging out at the bar and enjoying the food. They're really nice and attentive, especially when it comes to food questions.

Heck yeah! I found my new home away from home! A friend I haven't seen in a while suggested we come here. She said, "I know the perfect place." Perfect is right! The minute I walked in, I felt like I was transported to a cozy New Orleans' neighborhood bar - everything from the French doors, décor, tin ceiling, & lively jazz music over the speakers. When I mentioned how much this place reminded me of NOLA to bartender Nico he said he agreed because he is from there and when he found out this place was opening, he applied for a job. Evangeline opened a few months ago as an extension of Little Jewel, which I love. In fact, the food comes from Little Jewel, which is also a bonus. The cocktail menu features NOLA classics such as Ramos Gin Fizz, Vieux Carre, & Brandy Milk Punch. I ordered a French 75, which was perfect, and some Hush Puppies, which tasted authentic including the house Remoulade. My friend had a Cajun Mary and the Red Beans and Rice. She asked the other bartender for some Crystal. The look on her face told us she wasn't from New Orleans. In NOLA, Crystal is the Hot Sauce of choice. In Los Angeles it means something else. LOL! Needless to say, this was the perfect spot! The food was delicious. The cocktails were great. The bartenders are friendly, and the ambience is fantastic. Love this place! $4 cash only parking lot nearby on Spring St.

The Evangeline Swamp Room is a newly opened dive bar that is located in Chinatown. It is an establishment that is connected to the Little Jewel of New Orleans, making it a perfect stop for both food and cocktail fanatics. Some of the drinks we ordered were the Original Sazerac, One Mint Julep, French Quarter Frozen Irish Coffee, and the 1918 Grasshopper. All of them were refreshing and tasted very nostalgic from our trip to New Orleans. The Mint Julep had the perfect amount of mint to it, making it a very refreshing drink for a bourbon. The Sazerac was my husband's favorite cocktail due to its perfect balance of sweetness and Absinthe. The drink that sold me specifically was the French Quarter Irish Coffee. The best way to describe it is a Starbucks frappuccino with alcohol. The description doesn't do much justice, so I recommend tasting this amazing drink yourself! In terms of the food, we ordered the Charbroiled Oysters Du Jour, Bread Pudding, and Fried Catfish Po'Boy. All of them were also delicious, especially the Po'Boy. The Charbroiled Oysters Du Jour was also very tasty, making it a perfect dish for any oyster lover. Overall, there is nothing to hate about this new establishment. The food was not only delicious but also had one of the friendliest workers!

Had a Cool ass link with fellow Yelper Nikki B and she put me on to the French 75 with cognac!! Kind of reminiscent of a sidecar (which is one of my favorite cocktails) with bubbles! Needless to say I enjoyed them so much that I ordered 2! The chargrilled oysters were a delight as well! Would I come back to The Evangeline, I most definitely would!! Good food and service + Top tier drinks + excellent company = an awesome time that I must do again! Cheers to Nikki B for the plug!! :)

Favorite new bar. They did such a beautiful job on the place. On a corner in Chinatown. Can't miss the hot pink exterior. Really feels like you are in New Orleans, def a nice escape from LA. Found easy street parking nearby. The bar is beautiful, the service was nice. I had some crawfish, mac cheese, beans, rice. Everything was delicious. Really fun place to hang out. Beautiful big space. Was fun for an afternoon hang. The band was cool. I can't wait to go back at night for a different vibe.

Really sad to say, don't go. This is a local spot for me and I try to go and support but the staff's attitude and the drinks prices are insulting. Only five people in the bar and I try and just talk to the bartender about the drinks and she acts like I'm wasting her time. $23 to leave my house and have a mediocre drink. No community here for what should be a fun local hang. Literally the opposite of New Orleans.

Fantastic service, great ambiance, delicious cocktails, and very good food! A really nice lowkey bar with a very fun vibe. Delightful place to spend an evening.

I'm from Louisiana, have lived in LA for 12 years, & lemme just say... Evangeline Swamp Room is THE spot for SoLa/Nola cuisine & cocktails in Los Angeles. I had a fried Catfish Poboy (dressed of course), fried okra (1 of 3 of my all time favorite foods), & my date had a Muffuletta. The bread was fresh, the fried catfish batter was , Muffuletta was . Also had 3 Sazeracs . The service was great My favorite detail of the bar itself were the hurricane shutters on the front doors & windows. Felt like home

My husband and I checked this new bar out and it did not disappoint! The ambience is great. I love the New Orleans theme and the lights inside. The drinks are also super good! We had the gin fizz, milk punch, and hurricane. And the fried pickles (spears for the win!) the service was outstanding, super attentive staff and very friendly. Will definitely be coming back here! Parking is street only but late at night parking in Chinatown isn't bad. Got a spot right out front!

Looks like you are in New Orleans, really cool decor details. I tried a frozen Irish coffee drink, complete with whipped cream. We had a few of the appetizers to try different things. That remoulade sauce is amazing. So many flavors.

I have now been to Evangeline twice and both times we've had a FANTASTIC time! The food is delicious, the drinks are on point, and the service is authentic and welcoming. The last time we went, we ordered the crawfish boil and as native Angelenos we wanted to learn how to properly break down a crawfish. They graciously brought out their resident Louisianan to give us a demonstration. We all had a laugh at our ignorance but by the end we were pros Come to watch a game and have some great nosh. Hopefully you can catch a live band as well! Can't say enough good things. Po'boys are so delicious but you really can't go wrong!

Fantastic place. My wife is from New Orleans -- I've been there three times -- and we've been to Little Jewel many times. Now that the owners have opened up the Evangeline next door to it she was jonesing to try it out. What a place! The furnishings, food, drinks, music made you feel like you were transported back to the French Quarter. I had the blackened shrimp Po' boy which was perfection. My wife had the fried catfish Po' boy which she says "was absolutely delish." Topped off with an Abita stout for me and the Abita Amber for her. If you want authentic New Orleans food you could not get anything better -- IMHO...

I came across this charming bar in the Chinatown district and I just had to go take a peek inside...ended up having a beer on tap. It was quiet at around 4pm, but this place should be a cool night spot. Will definitely be coming back.

It's a great place to hang out, have a drink and some food. The ambiance is fun and in the summer it's nice and cold inside.

This is definitely an up and coming bar, BUT I hope to return after some changes/improvements. 1) Limited drink menu, and not many top liquor options. Some of the drinks like the hurricane tasted pre-made and overly sweet. 2) The food is very so so to me. The fritters have the potential to be delicious, but it's very dense and the rice isn't soft or fluffy on the inside. All of the sauces are the same - remoulade. The crispy okra had absolutely no seasoning and tasted slimy. Lastly, the shrimp po boy was good but all of the breading fell off the shrimp. I don't see myself returning unless a friend is interested in going.

Very friendly service. Good New Orleans beers. I popped in here to wait out the pre-game rush at Philippe.

I was there on a saturday night for an event and had a WONDERFUL time. I had two different gin drinks and they were both delicious. I also ordered the popcorn shrimp and it really crispy and flavorful. i would come back for that alone. but evan was lovely to talk to and all the bartenders were really nice. the bathrooms were also really clean even with a lot of traffic. will def be back

My new favorite bar! They have the best drinks (I've never had anything like their frozen Irish coffee, and it's unholy good). I've tried literally everything on the menu, and everything HITS. I've been missing New Orleans grub since my trip there last year, and I'm so happy to find the French Quarter right here in LA - Evangeline Swamp Room serves authentic po boys, frog legs, and more. The owner is awesome, a chill, personable guy who is clearly passionate about his business. There's always great service here, even when it's busy, and he's the reason why. The place is always a good time, whether you're in on a quiet, intimate Tuesday or a loud, bustling Friday - pick your ambiance and come on in!

My friends and I found this gem on a Sunday while taking in the Thai night market down the street. We first checked out the Little Gem of New Orleans and ordered a few appetizers & desserts such as the hush puppies, fried pickles, bread pudding, beignets, and coffee. The owner was kind enough to show us the new bar that was connected next to the restaurant and what a pleasant experience. They were able to bring the food over as we decided to sit at the bar and of course we had to try a cocktail so we tried their hurricane. The hurricane was delicious with the right balance of sweetness and the depth of the alcohol. The bar itself opened a couple weeks ago, apparently and has a lot of details that screams New Orleans. Our bartender was so friendly and kept checking in on us. He made us feel very welcomed. He, as well as the other staff were so hospitable and overall it was just such a great experience for our first time there. You can tell they are hard working, creative and just plain kind individuals with great energy. We for sure want to come back and try their other drinks as well as more delicious food next-door! Note: you can either find street parking or pay on the lots nearby that will cost you somewhere between $5 to $7 flat rates

Love this bar so much! Delivers all the Bywater vibes I need here in LA down to the airy high ceiling & frozen daqs! Excellent food as well as it is attached to Little Jewel of New Orleans on my list for favorite spots here in LA!

Cool spot. Definitely has the vibe and ambiance of the "Big Easy" but it's just missing the hospitality. Drinks were good. We had a couple drinks before walking to the Dodger game. Will definitely be back to this spot to give it another try!

Went on a Wednesday Night and it was a VIBE! Had some fried pickles, a hurricane and po boy! Everything was delicious and the servers were patient and kind to us! I highly recommend this fun hidden gem!

Not from Louisiana, so what do I know? I heard music from the door so I went in. The food was delicious, the drinks were big and strong, and the music was great! There's also a little grocery if you want to try to cook some of these at home, but it's not that easy! Frozen drinks for the summer!

Checked this place out after dinner and it was perfect; lovely ambiance with well-balanced drinks - was pleasantly surprised when the owner came over to say hello. A wonderful blend of old French Quarter x DTLA. Will be back again! Need to try the frozen Irish coffee........

Their drinks are amazing! The service was great. Our bartender Jason was wonderful. The vibe and the ambiance is super fun. You feel like you're in New Orleans. Please come and support this place. You won't regret it.

Fairly new bar, opened up a few months ago. Great food, great drinks, and the vibes are immaculate. There are TVs to catch all the sports games of the season. I highly suggest checking it out.

Chinatown finally got a proper bar. Good food, good vibes, just what the Doctor ordered. Need a trivia night, but otherwise wouldn't change a thing.

Horrible service. Bartender was rude and not friendly at all. (Bearded guy) Never coming back again...

Just popped in for a beer for my partner. I was more drawn to the live music which was very charming. I think I annoyed the bartender when I didn't order a drink and we came in with food from surrounding restaurants.

Great new neighborhood bar! Love the selection of New Orleans style cocktails. Service was very friendly and got to talk to the owner who told us about the history of the building! It's unpretentious but also super vibey.

This place is so incredibly cool. The service here is so great and a warm, we had a few drinks and loved them! We will be coming back here soon!