Hungry Eyes
Traditional American restaurant · East Riverside
4206 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Highlights
'80s-themed spot serving inventive cocktails, martinis, and wine
'80s-themed spot serving inventive cocktails, martinis, and wine
"What happens when the Turkey And The Wolf team opens a walk-in-only bar and restaurant that also feels like a museum dedicated to the ‘80s? You’ve got one of the top places in the city to sit at the bar with some small plates (get the roasted artichokes) and an interesting cocktail or two. There’s an endless amount of little trinkets around the space, like cocktail taps with vintage beer logos, pastel posters, and retro furniture that your friend from art school would say is “clearly” inspired by the Memphis Group. Bring a date so you can spend the whole night playing an IRL version of Where’s Waldo with all the different details around the restaurant while you snack, drink, and talk to the bartender about their literary preferences." - chelsea brasted, zella palmer, carlo mantuano, megan braden perry
"What happens when the Turkey And The Wolf team opens a walk-in-only bar and restaurant that also feels like a museum dedicated to the ‘80s? You’ve got one of the top places in the city to sit at the bar with some small plates (get the roasted artichokes) and an interesting cocktail or two. There’s an endless amount of little trinkets around the space, like cocktail taps with vintage beer logos, pastel posters, and retro furniture that your friend from art school would say is “clearly” inspired by the Memphis Group. Bring a date so you can spend the whole night playing an IRL version of Where’s Waldo with all the different details around the restaurant while you snack, drink, and talk to the bartender about their literary preferences." - megan braden perry, carlo mantuano
"After conquering breakfast and lunch, Mason Hereford and team went full ’80s with Hungry Eyes, an upbeat dinner and drinks spot with a particular point of view The casual menu ranges from tasty drinking snacks to light but satisfying medium plates in the $20 range, like grilled pastrami and a smoky eggplant dip served with roti. The food is designed to complement the drinks, and Hungry Eyes mixes a menu of classic martinis and not-so-classic cocktail creations. Try the $65 tasting menu for a guaranteed good time." - Beth D’Addono
"What happens when the team behind Turkey And The Wolf, our favorite sandwich makers in New Orleans, opens a walk-in-only bar and restaurant that also feels like a museum dedicated to the ‘80s? You’ve got one of the most fun places in the city to sit at the bar with small plates like roasted artichokes and an interesting cocktail or two. There’s an endless amount of little trinkets around the space, like cocktail taps with vintage beer logos, pastel posters, and retro furniture that your friend from art school would say is “clearly” inspired by the Memphis Group. You could easily spend the whole night playing an IRL version of Where’s Waldo with all the different details around the restaurant." - anne cruz
"Hungry Eyes’ patio resembles a deconstructed Airstream trailer, an on-theme extension of the restaurant’s ’80s-centric interior aesthetic. It’s also fenced-in and lush, two keys to ideal outdoor dining settings in New Orleans. Sip on classic martinis or savory cocktails and snack on light but satisfying medium plates like artichokes on the half-shell, grilled pastrami skewers, halibut crudo, and savory seafood curry. Enjoy drinks under the stars until 10 p.m." - Missy Frederick
