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.

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.

Having recently returned from New Orleans, my wife was dying to check this place out. The whole atmosphere, even including the bathroom decor felt very classic NoLa. It was beautiful :) They had many alcohol options and some signature drinks plus food available. We tried the Grasshopper and the Vieux Carre. My wife loved the Grasshopper, but I was a little disappointed with the Vieux Carre because it felt a little too watery from being shaken and it cost $18 which would usually be fine due to the ingredients but the watery-ness of the drink dimmed its qualities. I'm not sure if the gentleman that helped us was new, but even though the bar was not crowded at all since it had just opened, it took over 20 minutes to get our drinks made. The shrimp po boy was pretty good and filling and overall the environment was enjoyable to be in. I hope we can return and maybe try different drinks because we liked so much about the bar itself!

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.

Cute place with a fun theme and nice staff! Easy street parking. They were happy to reserve some space for a friend's birthday. The drinks were good, they have a Ramos Gin Fizz on the menu which was a real treat to find. I ate a single seasoned fry off a friend's plate and it was yummy! Didn't try any of the other food. Nonetheless I'd recommend checking this place out.

As a long time patron of the little jewel, I was beyond excited to come to the Swamp Room. It definitely did not disappoint. Great good as always, excellent Beer and Mixed drink selections, and the staff were beyond awesome. Thank you Evan and Sam for the great hospitality, we will see y'all again soon!!

So happy to have this spot in LA - it brings the same warmth, fun and hospitality that New Orleans has with its own charm. Great food and the frozen Irish coffee and the sazerac were amazing ! Good vibes - was here for a birthday and it was the perfect spot

INCREDIBLE! The next time I want to experience New Orleans without a flight, I'll drive to the Evangeline Swamp Room.

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!

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'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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

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...

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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!