Shantal H.
Yelp
I pass by Nouveau almost every week when I'm going through downtown College Park. This restaurant sits next to several other amazing local eateries on Main St. I was so excited to check them out!
Parking: there is free street parking all down Main Street, but you're lucky if you can grab a spot. The best parking is a large dirt lot behind the restaurant.
Service: Very good service from the moment you walk in! My co-workers and I came on a Wednesday evening, so it wasn't too busy. I did overhear the hostess say that it's best to make reservations on busier days of the week.
Food: the food was delicious! I ordered the chicken fettuccine pasta dish and another friend ordered the shrimp and grits dish. Both were decadent, and the serving sizes were pretty large. They are most known for their wings and fries. I did try both at a basketball game and my gosh....so good!!
Atmosphere: the restaurant itself is pretty small. Gives you a lounge vibe with the dope music playlist and full service bar. It's not a place to have intimate conversations, as it can get a little loud with more people.
Price/Menu: The prices were a little higher than I expected, but then again I think their goal is to attract a certain crowd. Expect to pay about $25 per entree, which is comparable to most places in the city. The one thing I don't like is that they add an automatic 18% service charge for tables that spend over $50. Unless you're eating alone, you can go ahead and expect to see that extra charge. This service charge is split between your server and bar, so our table added additional tip to ensure our server was taken care of.
All in all, I enjoyed my meal. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but will probably visit again if I'm in the area.