Olde Nola Cookery

I cannot say enough good things about my experience at Olde Nola Cookery. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by our server Jade and her trainee Shy. They were both so attentive and kind throughout our meal, making sure we had everything we needed. The food was absolutely delicious. The gumbo was packed with flavor and the red beans and potatoes were a true southern comfort food delight. Each dish was prepared with care and attention to detail, and it really showed in the taste. Not only was the food amazing, but the drinks were on point as well. The prices were very affordable, especially considering the high quality of the food and drinks. I will definitely be returning to Olde Nola Cookery in the future. Thank you Jade and Shy for such a fantastic dining experience.

We stopped by this classic little New Orleans spot tucked near Royal Street/Bourbon Street, and the vibe is exactly what you’d expect from an old NOLA restaurant—small, cozy, and full of that charming, historic energy. The ambience was honestly one of the best parts: it feels like you’re eating inside a piece of the city, not some big modern restaurant. If you’re walking around the French Quarter and want that “real NOLA” atmosphere, this place delivers. Food-wise, we went in wanting to try the famous local staples, but some of it just wasn’t a match for our taste buds. We ordered raw oysters served on a cold plate, and we gave it an honest shot—but personally I didn’t enjoy it, and most of my group felt the same. We’re simply not used to eating raw seafood/meat, so it was more of a “try it because you’re in New Orleans” experience than something we’d reorder. The crab cakes were better—definitely good quality and not bad at all—but still a bit different from what we typically eat, so it didn’t completely win us over. The bigger wins were the fried items and comfort plates. The fried shrimp with red beans and rice was solid, and the rice/beans combo was flavorful and satisfying. The chicken strips with the same red beans and rice were my favorite—tender, simple, and honestly the most “safe but still delicious” choice on the table. For dessert, we had the banana pudding cake (or similar dessert in that style), and that was a highlight—sweet, tasty, and a great way to end the meal.

The food was flavorful and spicy like Louisiana. The drinks are strong. The service was perfect. The waitress address all needs and request. She might have been the best in the town. The restaurant is good for a small group 2 to 6 people. I highly recommend Olde Nola for authentic Creole food.

We came, we ate, we loved it! The service was great, we were a party of 10 and Alexis was our waitress. The food was spectacular... Gatorade Bites were on point and the Gumbo delicious. We also ordered PoorBoy and the fries were tasty too. The taste of New Orleans was also a treat! Recommend you come for some NOLA deliciousness.

The wait was a bit long but it was Mardi gras... we took a table out back which was actually nice because it wasn't crowded. The food was sooo good. The service was great as well.. I would definitely recommend and will be back.. we had fried alligator, fried oysters, red beans with fried chicken and gumbo... 😋

Got the pecan bourbon pie, alligator bites (half fried n half blackened) half rack or ribs meal and seafood gumbo! The service was amazing, our waitress came n refilled our pops without us even having to ask. 1st time having alligator, it tastes like popcorn chicken! I absolutely enjoyed both! Deff worth a try if your in New Orleans!

Gur was our server and was hands down awesome. He greeted us within a minute or so of us sitting down, got us a water along our drink order. He recommended the crab cakes topped with crawfish tails. That could have been my meal by itself. I highly recommend it. We shared the soup platter and loved everyone of them. The red beans and rice were the best I’ve ever had. We were both full but couldn’t resist ordering the bread pudding. The music was even good. We will definitely be back every time we visit NOLA.

I ordered the fried fish meal with greens and finished with their bread pudding, and let me tell you everything was really good. The fish was perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, the greens were flavorful and tender, and that bread pudding……. Out of this world. Sweet and rich. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, making the whole experience even better. You could feel the southern hospitality in every interaction. If you’re in New Orleans and want an authentic taste of the city paired with great service and a fun Bourbon Street vibe, this is the spot

Me and my husband are currently dining here and Lyric surely took care of us & helped us decide on something that was beyond delicious- Chicken, sausage gumbo!! We loved it so much-Thank you Lyric, for the warm welcome and best experience!

I arrived late in New Orleans around 10:30 PM. I noticed a lot of restaurants had already closed and decided to come here upon realizing this establishment closed at 1 AM. Upon walking in it looked like a dive bar, but there was lots of seating and a lively atmosphere. Since I was by myself, I decided to sit at the bar. The bartender was so friendly and gave me several recommendations for food and drink. The menu is quite diverse and includes salads. poboys, seafood, platters, blackened specials, Cajun pasta, a variety of deserts, and beverages. there's also imported and domestic beer, wine, and champagne. I decided to order the Taste of New Orleans, which includes gumbo, crawfish etouffee, red beans, and rice with smoked sausage. I really wanted a sample of some of New Orleans favorites and for $19 I thought it was a real bargain. I also decided to order a frozen mango margarita. The margarita made with Jose Cuervo was delicious and hit the spot perfectly. I also felt like it went with my meal. The service was amazing. The food was delicious and top-notch. The ambience was not too loud and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. If I'm in New Orleans again I would definitely frequent this establishment.

This place was hopping, but it is definitely a tourist trap Yes, I know it's on bourbon. What did I expect. Our server was friendly, but no one else was. We didn't receive silverware or napkins, so I politely went and asked for someone, and the hostess looked at me, got them, but didn't say a word. It was odd. It is a cute place, we had a window seat and did some people watching. My blacked chicked sanwhich arrived, and it looked like the ingredients were thrown on the sandwich. The food was ok, nothing to write home about. There are too many places with exceptional food to return.

The food is amazing and so is the service!!! Ivoryelle was an amazing server!!! Very attentive and nice. The redfish vieux carre was great too. It was delicious and filling without the heavy feeling of carbs. A1 location!!!

My family and I are down in New Orleans for the Essence fest and in between time we look for good food places to eat. A few places we have tried have focused more on cranking the food out than the quality and taste. We arrived around 230pm. The wait was not long outside. We waited maybe 20 mins before we were seated. I tried the blackened fish and my cousin had the Mardi Gras pasta with chicken. Both were really good. Special shot out to our server her name is Iveyrelle, she was really good. We like that she also told us her favorites on the menu and she was very Knowledgeable of the dishes on the menu. The Rene Manager was also very attentive. I recommend this place. I will definitely come back

First time in New Orleans and this restaurant looked cute and had a lot of people, good ratings so we thought to give it a try: our group was unimpressed; the food was mediocre; some folks enjoyed their food: shrimp po boy (great sauce on top and dipped with fries) and the beans; and others were disappointing: crab cakes (too fishy- BUT made with real crab; the sauce was a winner, I just wish it wasn't so fish), New Orleans taster- the étouffée was fishy; had decent flavor , fried chicken (grease fried in tasted old), and the bread pudding (dry and tasted old). The bartender poured short, was a bit unprofessional and seemed off; simple things weren't made right (coming from an ex bartender)- Our waitress seemed nice but overall it just wasn't for us.

I really liked my food here. I don't eat seafood so typically have very limited options but they had plenty of options for everyone. I ordered the chicken po boy and it was so good. This was actual blackened chicken and the sauce they put on the sandwich was so good. It was all reasonably priced too. Also just beware the Cajun fries does not mean fries with Cajun seasoning! The waitress thankfully told me that and prevented me from ordering the wrong thing

Fake reviews, don't listen to them. Mediocre food, tastes like it was made from frozen dinners. Crabcakes were good, fishy but semi fresh. Main entrees were okay. Pasta mardi gras taste exactly the same as the chicken Alfredo, just different toppings. The taste of new orleans was gross and barely any rice. The special fish was good, the blacked fish platter was undercook. My fish in the middle was still raw but it was not worth complaining about. Overall tourist trap, waste of money. Good service though

My first time in New Orleans and I feel like this was a good place to start. Friendly servers and a nice spread of Creole foods. Upstairs was nice and quiet compared to downstairs. Plenty of room too with a charming interior. Right on an entrance to Bourbon Street

Everything was amazing from the time we were greeted on the street. Renelle was absolutely amazing from her attentiveness, courteous smile and explained everything on the menu. What was the most amazing was even overhearing her looking out for her fellow waitresses. Food was amazing. Drinks were amazing. This place is a must when in New Orleans.

3.5 stars. Mixed feelings about this place. Food was almost all great, but the service was lacking. We waited in line to enter this place. Wouldn't say the bouncer guy at the front was very polite. We decided to tough it out and wait though. After getting seated, it took a while to get our orders taken, then a very long while for appetizer (raw oysters) to come out. It was one of those everyone who ordered after us was getting their food before us. Then our entrees came out very quickly after the oysters. On our very small table with three diners. Definitely felt a bit rushed to eat the app. Then it took a while to get someone's attention to get our check and pay to leave. The food. The oysters were not very good. It's a shame that they didn't accidentally forget them in retrospect. Definitely was a waste of money and space. The blackened duck was amazing. 5 stars for the duck! The greens and mashed potato sides were fineMy friends got different redfish dishes which they said were pretty good. We also got the bread pudding which my friends thought was amazing. Personally I am not a fan of bread pudding but it was all right for what it was. Warning: there are raisins in it. The prices were on par with neighboring restaurant I suppose. Not cheap but typical prices for the French quarter it seemed. If it weren't for the questionable customer service I would have easily given this place a higher rating. The server wasn't rude per se but very little attentiveness.

The food here was exceptional. It's the first time during our trip to New Orleans that we feel like we've gotten good, authentic cuisine. The Cajun Jumbalaya Pasta and the Blackened Chicken Po Boy were delicious! That being said, our service was terrible. The host was irritated he had to seat us and no one came to check on us for at least fifteen minutes. Our food took almost an hour. We had to ask for our waters to be refilled. Other tables looked to be receiving prompt service so I'm guessing we hit a bad time/server.

The ambience was loud at first but once that one table left, it was back to normal busy sounds. We got a table right away considering it was busy. I think we got the last table downstairs. There's an upstairs, but we didn't get to see it. The food was good. My husband said the gumbo was delicious. He got the fried seafood platter which was enough for him and plenty left over to take back to the hotel. There are some vegetarian options. They have a french fry po boy that's served with greens on the side. My only complaint is that it didn't have enough of the other veggies in it. The fries were perfect though! Let's talk about the bread pudding though. I got it free because I checked in using Yelp. It was soooooo GOOD!!! Warm, with a dollop of whipped cream on each side, sweet raisins and a caramel sauce that stole the show! I wasn't impressed with the pecan pie. I took one bite and I was sure I didn't wanna have another. The server was friendly and checked in on us enough.

Food was kicking. Sophi was an awesome waitress who knew the menu and made great suggestions. Hope to come back soon. Oh...they stay open real late.

A great New Orleans experience. Local cajun, creole food. Worth the wait if there's a line. Great service and ambiance. I had the taste of New Orleans. Take a shot of the pickled vodka. Delicious! Highly recommended.

The food was very good and very flavorful! Tried the Daniel's PoBoy, the Seafood Gumbo and the Homemade Bread Pudding. The PoBoy was flavorful and the mushroom and crawfish cream sauce was delicious. My bread fell apart and it was a little messy but I sort of expected that. The seafood gumbo was recommended by my awesome waiter, Guy, and was good, definitely wasn't skimpy on the seafood and the amount of rice was perfect. And lastly, the bread pudding... the fricken bread pudding. It was warm, soft, sweet and flavorful! I will remember this place for the bread pudding! Great recommendation by the waitstaff! Everyone was friendly and helpful. Service was a little slow but it was also pretty busy so it was expected. It's Bourbon St.

After eating at Felix's nearby, my partner and I saw this restaurant right across the street and it just so happened to be on our list. There was already a line outside the door so we waited for a bit and were seated after about a 20 minute wait. Ordered drinks while waiting for our food (which also took a while, considering how they seemed busy and the restaurant was packed). However, service was great, and thanks to Guy for being a great waiter. Here's what we ordered: Gumbo: Came with a dinner roll on the side. The gumbo itself was hearty, warm, and full of spices. There were loads of shrimps and topped over a bed of white rice. Overall very good. Daniel's po boy: Had to cut in half because this sandwich was DRIPPING when it got to our table. This sandwich was filled to the brim with grilled shrimps and tons of mushrooms, along with a beautiful meaty mushroom gravy sauce. The sandwich itself was so flavorful and amazing how it held together despite all the loose ends. Would definitely try their other po boys whenever you get the chance (it seemed popular in their restaurant). Came with a side of fries, which were also pretty good. Drink: I forgot what it was called but it was very sweet and had hints of coconut. It was very tropical-tasting. It also came in a souvenir cup that you can take outside and walk around with! Just as most restaurants in the French Quarter, Olde Nola Cookery was a lively place and although it was small, the food is big, hearty, and will keep you full.

Loved the food. I enjoyed the taste of New Orleans and it didn't disappoint. The gumbo, ettouffe, and red beans/rice were all amazing. The service was great and the hostess was very pleasant. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone.

This is a busy, dive bar atmosphere. Nola cajun Food, Great Service! GOOD Drinks. I had the Tuti Fruti with the Red Fish Etoufe. My friend had the Red Beans & Rice w/ Chicken. Both were delicious. I love bread pudding & almost always order it anywhere I go. I give the bread pudding a 7 out of 10.

Great service by Ivory mid day! The tutti fruity drink went so well with our crab cakes. Everyone at our table had a nice experience including food and ambiance.

Solid stop on Bourbon Street. My Poboy was overflowing and the fries were great too! Had to get a king cake baby cup because, well, NOLA! Pretty quick service and our waiter was very attentive.

The food here was great. I had a big bowl of gumbo. It was great. The ambience was fun. The server was very nice. Even though the restaurant was on Bourben Street it was not too crazy inside.

Food was great 8/10 Service was okay the waiter was slow and didn't provide extra plates when asked to 6/10 Ambiance was cozy and cute 10/10 We ordered seafood gumbo it was amazing 10/10 Shrimp Po Boy was very bad, the bread was dry and hard and the shrimps were tough to bite 1/10 The blackened bayou duck was spot on 10/10 Wasn't able to take pictures of the food

When you walk in the restaurant doesn't look like much, but the food is delicious! Every time i come to N. O. I have to stop in. It's right on Bourbon Street and easily accessible when walking. Parking is another story. lol There are parking garages nearby though.

I am from AZ, here for the American Legion National Convention. Went to this restaurant and it was so delicious! I got the Cajun trio sampler (not sure what it was called exactly) that had gumbo, etouffe and red beans and rice with sausage. I was in heaven it was so tasty. I had my friends' mustard greens (she doesn't like them) and oh my goodness were they good. Best part was our server Jessica who was born in AZ but has now lived in NOLA since she was 6 years old. Her father was in the Air Force at Davis Montham AFB in Tucson, AZ. She was THE BEST!!!! Give her a raise! I had to give her a hug when we were done because she made me so happy with the delicious food and her excellent service. Next time I'm in New Orleans I will definitely go back. Job well done!

Beautiful place to visit! Lovely staff and great food. It was special to see the people having a good time and enjoying themselves!

I have been to several restaurants here in New Orleans before I finally tried Olde Nola and I can tell you I was not disappointed and feel that their level of cooking is far superior than others. It makes me crave and love dishes like Etouffee which I did not like in other restaurants. Even their simple fried seafood platter was exceptional. I was not expecting this level of cooking but we were impressed. The Bloody Mary was nothing special but the food makes up for it.

The food was a 10 out of 10. The bread pudding was 10 out of 10. Like 10!! Like be sure to order it. And Jess our server was awesome. She was knowledgeable, friendly, attentive and made the evening so pleasant. I would recommend this place to anyone.

All the food was excellent! The crab cakes were filled with tons of crab. It's a small and busy spot in the French Quarters. It has a very home-like feeling.

Let me say I did not choose this restaurant, we had reservations elsewhere but we were so stuffed from lunch and happy hour we decided to just grab a bite from anywhere. Bad move in this case. My travelers first of all don't know what a bite is and they will go and try anything that has a line outside. Even a line filled with hungry tourists. Our poor server was overwhelmed by all her tables and we were sat by the ice machine and to go box station. I stared at a soda dispenser the entire time. It was located right on Bourbon Street. I did get a free glass of wine for checking in and the server didn't have a clue how to handle it. She also didn't bring our drinks and the additional bottle of wine until after dinner was served and bless her heart had no clue how to open a bottle of wine. My friend kindly gave her a lesson and she was appreciative. I thought maybe she was a new server but nope, has been there for years. Tried to upsell us with a dish that was laughable. I'm debating on whether to describe each dish and why they all failed or just make a blanket statement. The picture look pretty good but don't let that fool you. Left hungry and that was a first with this crowd. But they were doing a bang up business! Unfortunately, it had tourist trap all over it.

Bad experience. Was here a few weeks ago, around 9pm Took 2 hours to get food, and water was spilled on me. One of the orders was wrong and had to be sent back, took another 40 minutes. Also, there was an AC vent right near the table making one cold spot. The food that did come, was actually good & filling. Service was very kind!

When I tell you the food here is AMAZING that's exactly what I mean. The food is amazing, the service is amazing, and the drinks are delicious. I went here last night just walking on Bourbon Street and saw a customers plate. I'm glad that I did. I was not disappointed not one bit. Our server Erica was by far the best, she was knowledgeable and so nice. The food was so good I went back for a second time.

Although a well visited spot in Nola and very busy when we went, I felt the food was average quality. If you go, plan on waiting for a table. They utilize every square inch with tables crowding the small downstairs area. We went at 10pm and the place was crowded with a line of people waiting. Service was friendly to begin with, but after ordering, our server vanished. I had the bbq shrimp, the gravy was good but the shrimp were overcooked. Staff never checked on us until we were done so my friend never got the side dish she ordered.

Food and service were way subpar for the price. i have had better steak at Golden Corral. But it was on Bourbon street for what that is worth. Do yourself a favor and find other options. The host was annoyed when we declined bar seating for what was a $100 meal with my fiancé. Was a disappointment to what has otherwise been a great Labor Day weekend in NOLA

Soooo.....this is my first time here in NOLA. So glad I came in and tried this place. This place is off the hook! First, we met our server Sophie. She so was awesome!!I would recommend the Taste of New Orleans!! Yummy!!

We stopped in for a poboy for to go and it was delicious. The bartender that took our order was friendly and nice. The restaurant was packed as it was night time and the crowd was gathering.

I haven't been there in years but it was awesome. Tried gator sausage and real New Orleans style Cajun food! I was fascinated with the decor and atmosphere.

We sat at the bar two days in a row and the bartenders were on point. The first day we just had drinks. The local bottled beer was pretty good. The second day, we ordered the Gator Tail Bites and the Taste of New Orleans which included red beans and rice, crawfish etouffee, and seafood gumbo. Everything tasted great! Not too salty or spicy. The roux was not too thick and very flavorful! The gator bites were tender and juicy and the sauce it was served was delicious. It was just what we needed to satisfy our NOLA cravings.

I sat at the bar and had the jambalaya pasta. Overall it's a good dish but the shrimp was very undercooked. It tasted raw and was a little cold. The pasta itself was good. Good, flavorful sauce, a lot of alligator sausage, just good flavor. The bartender was nice. The banana drink I had was good. Good vibe inside. Overall, I'd go back if I was on Bourbon street and try something else.

We were looking for a casual place to get classic New Orleans cuisine and we found this cool restaurant. Ordered blackened red fish and a crabcake with a side of mustard greens and it was outstanding. Very fresh tasting. Service was great and it's a really cool looking place.

Amazing food. Better service. Thank you for making our NOLA experience memorable. Will return again and again.

Got here early on a Saturday to grab a seat for two. We wanted NOLA cooking and that is what we got! We started with a dozen oysters (didn't want to wait at Acme) and were not disappointed. They came out ice cold with sauce and horseradish. Good sized, too. $20 for the dozen but worth it. For dinner I had the Daniel's Poboy. The blackened shrimp in it were excellent. It has a garlic mushroom sauce on top that made it worth while. The drips off the bottom made a good dipper for the fries. My daughter went with a pasta dish that featured alligator sausage and a crawfish sauce. The spices in the sausage were well done. Another hit! The waiter recommended the bread pudding for dessert. I don't believe I have ever had this before but now I'm a fan. Again, well worth it! We sat on the main floor near the door. I believe that there is a second level that requires climbing stairs. It's all table and wood chairs so comfort is ok. The service seemed slow which is why I'm not giving 5 stars. However, those who know me know that 4 stars is still a big thumbs up!

Olde Nola Cookery was definitely my favorite dining experience I had during my trip to New Orleans. You know I had to try one of the famous Louisiana Shrimp Po' Boys and it did not disappoint! They specifically use some sort of french bread out there as well which made the sandwich all the more fulfilling and delicious! I upgraded my side to crawfish fries and they were sooo good! I literally crave the fries every now and then which sucks as there isn't much authentic Southern joints i've discovered out here in LA yet. Service was fast and attentive and the place was poppin as it's located on the infamous Bourbon St. The fried shrimp Po' Boy and crawfish fries get a 10/10 for me and i'll definitely return one day!

we tried the taste of new orleans and the bread pudding. it was a fun first stop in our weekend trip and would come back. bread pudding and the crawfish etoufee are definitely worth trying! really great staff too.

We didn't know when we walked in but this is a sister restaurant to where we ate lunch today...although one look at the menu made it pretty obvious. Our waitress, Sophie was as sweet and accommodating as could be. Crawfish Po Boy wasn't on the menu, but she got me one anyways. That bread pudding that we had for dessert was soft and moist with a buttery rum sauce layered upon it. The bread pudding alone is reason enough to drop it.

Family came here for a late lunch on Sunday and there was no wait. Food was delicious and great portions. We shared an appetizer of fried gator bites that were really good. My husband and I shared the New Orleans trio so that we could sample the red beans and rice, gumbo, and etouffe. My son had the redfish cookery. Food came out quick and staff were super friendly and attentive. We would come back!

I had walked by this restaurant earlier in the morning but decided to order take out for lunch before heading to a conference. I got the shrimp poboy which came with fries. I also added a side of their seasonal vegetables, which ended up being roasted zucchini. The poboy was pretty good! Very flavorful and well-seasoned. I couldn't eat all the bread, as it was too much for me. I did appreciate that it was a softer bread. I also found the poboy to be too saucy. It was more than I needed. Just a minor complaint, but more of a preference. Everything else I had was good. No issues there. Staff was nice when I walked in to grab my food. They were friendly and smiley. The space isn't large. A good amount of tables, but they were busy for the lunch hour. Seems like they're pretty popular!

The food at this place was amazing! It was a decent price and the drinks were good too! The red beans and rice were some of the best I ever had! I love the different options for different people as well. The ambience is a little loud but I love it as everyone is happy and smiling and having a good time.

Chris our server was awesome. He was attentive and had great suggestions on the menu and their specials. We tried the Jambalaya and it lived up to the hype. Best Jambalaya by far with lots of shrimps, sausage and crawfish. My husband had their special of the day which was a blackened fish with jambalaya and gumbo on the side. We also ordered cheese sticks with fries. He devoured on it too. The star of our meal was the bread pudding with caramel, rum sauce! It was sooo delicious!