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super cute in there , I stop by before work !

pastries seemed good but ran out too soon :( had some coffee, the blend was a bit sour, might need to adjust grind size a bit. quick service.

Amazing service and good options for a quick on the go snack. The ham and cheese was amazing.

What's up with this place ordered breakfast for 2 & it looked like it was for the birds. Tiny portions great if don't eat much at all. The place is nice but would never eat there again.

Never in my life have I had a latte so hot/burnt that it hurt so badly I had to immediately spit it out. My tongue feels like it lost a layer or skin.

This is the coffee bar inside the Old 77 Hotel. The cold brew is AMAZING! A large was around $5.

Hidden gem in the city! Great coffee and cool vibes.

Loved it!

This restaurant has a rustic feel with a giant bar facing the first room with an additional room with more seating. It has a casual feel - very warm. We stopped in without a reservation and they told us it would be an hour. We didn't want to wait so we went in search of another place only to decide we should just go back as 20 minutes had passed. So my colleague made a reservation on Open Table and we they sat us right after we got drinks at the bar. The bartender was great - we ordered different drinks and she made them quickly and expertly. I ordered a mule and it was very good. She offered to transfer our drink order to our table but we paid separately so that she got her tip. Once at our table, our server was very nice and explained the menu. It's a short menu despite having appetizers, firsts and mains. We ordered the biscuits to start with. They come hot with a honey butter and a bacon and chive butter - perfect sweet vs savory options. Both butters and the biscuit were excellent. For my main, I chose the Fried Chicken on Coconut Grits with Cashews. This was served was a sauce that complimented the chicken and grits nicely. It seemed like unusual pairings but together, the tastes worked very well. This is another restaurant I will return to on my next trip to New Orleans.

This excellent restaurant, inside of the notable "Old 77 Hotel" was quite impressive. Their preferred order method is to choose a 'small bite,' 'appetizer,' 'entree,' and 'desert' (if-interested of course) all at once and then their wonderful staff delivers these four courses staggered as to allow for enjoyment of each course individually. You can even pay a reasonable price to 'Feed Me' where you entrust the restaurant to devise a four-course meal including complimenting dishes; obviously this is for the adventurous foodie. The lighting, music, and service was top-notch. Whatever clever tricks these chefs use to craft their seasonings/recipes should be highly commended as every dish was great. I highly recommend this dining experience.

This Nina Compton restaurant did not disappoint. The service was A1 the ambiance was perfect and intimate and my taste buds left satisfied. I started with the blackened pig ears with a smoked aioli. I didn't get a picture of my first two meals unfortunately. This was a flavor bomb. The pig ears alone were crunchy and flavorful but the smoke aioli was the perfect touch. Definitely recommend. My second course Was the pork belly plantain crema with Tamrond jus This was flavorful juicy. I mean it's pork. It can't go wrong but the plantain creamer with tamarind was just a flavor bomb. Also I need to add you can get all three courses out at the same time if you don't want to do one by one. The headliner was the curry to goat And this dish was delicious. It was perfectly balanced with the sweet potato gnocchi And cashews for added texture. For dessert I have the black cake with cherry sorbet and the cake alone was great but the sarbay was a hit. The cake was moist And lightly sweetened but together they were unstoppable. I definitely recommend checking the spot out. I'm going to return and check out the rest of the menu.

Dinner time! What a wonderful experience! My bestie made this choice as he had been here before and it was such an amazing experience! Compere Lapin is located in a hotel but this restaurant does not give regular hotel restaurant vibes! We were seated at the bar and were greeted by a nice young man who was the bartender but very knowledgeable about the menu! He was very patient and created a customized drink for my companion! I ordered the arancini, jerk pork belly and a special that was shrimp with corn and succotash! The food was amazing! I enjoyed every morsel of the food I ordered! Best meal I had in New Orleans! Will definitely try it again next time I'm in New Orleans!

This is on my must list when in New Orleans. The food is outstanding and the entire staff is friendly and right there when you need them. I've been several times over the years and they never fail to exceed expectations.

Really enjoyed my experience at Compère Lapin. Francesca was our waitress and we loved all her recommendations. We shared the pork belly as an appetizer. I had the fish of the day which was a snapper that evening and my partner had the fried chicken. Everything was delicious and we can't wait to come back next time we are in town.

I believe someone once said : " Good food is a healer of many things," or maybe I made it up, but it is very true. Compère Lapin made me forget about the relative hardship of life. The common theme with all the items I had was BALANCE. All flavors are well balanced in the cocktails, the appetizer, the entrée, and the dessert. The venue is clean and convivial, the music is chic and cool. I made it a game to watch the reactions of guests around me, and I saw smiles, enchantment, head nods, and mischievous faces ;). This place has a lot more to offer to NoLa and I will come back for more.

Nothing but 5 stars all around for this restaurant and meal. We went for the pre-fixed thanksgiving dinner and were left speechless. All the food was perfect and the drinks were amazing too (sooo happy to see my favorite Lucian rum made into a fine cocktail). The decor of the space was warm and inviting, which also translated well to the staff. Nina, your restaurant i was such an amazing experience, and i cannot wait to come back!

I am a big fan of Top Chef since the very first season. Compère Lapin is owned by Nina Compton, who was a runner up for Top Chef. I really wanted her to win that season so I've had her restaurant bookmarked as soon as I heard she had her own spot. I was in NO on vacation, perfect time to finally try. I came here by myself. I ordered the Jerk pork belly to start, the curried goat as my entree and bread pudding for dessert. It took a long time to get my entree after I finished the appetizer and it was not even busy. My server, Byron, was nice but I must say his service left a little to be desired. He could have been more attentive. The pork belly was ok, it was not as tender as I expected it to be. The curried goat was delicious. I found the bread pudding to be ok, as well, but I am admittedly picky when it comes to bread pudding, it's one of my favorite desserts. All in all, I have to say I unfortunately did not enjoy Compère Lapin as much as I thought I would. Not bad whatsoever, but not great. With so much amazing food in NO, I doubt I'd return.

For every 100 hotel restaurants that only exist to cater to travelers who are too exhausted to entertain the idea of stepping outside of their hotel for sustenance, there's a Compère Lapin. The Old 75 Hotel was home to the best meal I had while I was in New Orleans... and myself during my time there, though the proximity to my hotel room was what pushed me to stay there instead of the other way around. (I have my priorities straight.) Located in the hotel lobby, Compère Lapin is dark and industrial -- deserving of its location in the Warehouse District, I suppose. Our table was up against one of their iconic exposed brick walls. I don't eat red meat, so I judiciously studied the menu of every NOLA restaurant I ate at beforehand to make sure I had an option or two. While the menu here is limited, I did appreciate how there were a good number of vegan or vegan upon request options. Do. Not. Skimp. On. The. Biscuits. There are no bread baskets here. It's a biscuit town. And since the house favorite buttermilk biscuits come in two per order, you'll want to make sure everyone at your table has at least one (and maybe half of another one to nibble on as they wait for their mains to arrive). The honey butter that comes on the side is heavenly. Ask what the market fish of the day is -- if it's red snapper, you're in luck. And based on how much my entire table enjoyed their meals, you really couldn't go wrong with any other fish. Or any other option on the menu. Ah, but maybe you should be careful with how many biscuits you order at the beginning of your meal. I think we went too hard because we could only finish half of our bread pudding during dessert. Guess that proximity to the hotel room did come in pretty handy.

Great dinner tasting menu. Surprising and delightful flavor combinations. Ambience was perfect, creatively fancy, unpretentious. Stefan was attentive and witty, adopting the pace of food to the diners; truly above and beyond! $75/pp "Just Feed Me" Dishes to Share with the Table: Papaya Salad, Braised Pork Belly, Short Rib Gnocchi, Curried Goat, Ital Soup, Confetti Cake, and Mango Crème Brûlée. And of course... an Irish Coffee. :)

We arrived for dinner on a Sunday night and we were not disappointed. I ordered the fried chicken dish and the flavors were so complex and made me savor every bite. It was topped with a pickled carrot and mint salad and I loved the balance of flavors. I am also a sucker for a restaurant that gives you a choice of flat or sparkling water on the house. I always choose flat, but it's a nice touch to have options. The hush puppies were also ordered for the table. They were light and fluffy and not too dense. I enjoyed the dipping sauce that came with them. We also did a biscuit that arrived with 2 butter options. The honey butter stole my heart, but the bacon butter was the win for my husband. All in all a fantastic meal, beautiful and clean restaurant and something I would and have already recommended to people!

I came here for my birthday dinner last week. I am a huge fan of Nina Compton and Top Chef, so I knew I'd want to check out one of her restaurants when in town. This was easily one of the best meals that I have ever had! The service was attentive, and our server was wonderful, too. The biscuits, served with two types of butter: honey and bacon, were the best biscuits I've ever had in my life, and i am a true biscuit lover! These James Beard-award winning biscuits were hot, soft, moist, and paired perfectly with the two butters. I couldn't determine which butter I liked more; both were excellent! The cocktails were also spot-on. I had the Marguerite, which is a vodka-based cocktail with apricot, lemon, and genepy (the first time I'd ever heard of or tried it). It was delicious, and so was the CL Daiquiri. The two entrees that I tried, market fish (snapper) with spinach and black-eyed peas, and the curry goat were equally amazing. The dessert, mango creme brulee, was noteworthy. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed a fantastic meal from start to finish!

A delicious and trendy restaurant near the heart of Downtown New Orleans. We had reservations for 6pm on a Friday and we were seated immediately. The restaurant is dimly lit which means great ambiance but I found it a little difficult to read the menu. We started with the Broiled Shrimp and the Jerk Pork Belly. The shrimp was so yummy and the sauce had a little kick to it. It would have been really good over some rice too. The pork belly was good, the crunchy skin stuck to my teeth a little bit but it had great flavor. For the main course, we got the Goat Curry and the Market Fish which was a snapper. Both dishes were amazing! The Goat Curry actually reminded me of the Chinese dish, the braised beef noodle soup. The broth had a very similar taste and I loved it. The goat was tender and all around the dish was a 10/10. The fish was very fresh and the dish had so much flavor but was light. We finished the meal with the mango creme brûlée and it was fantastic! Overall, I recommend Compere Lapin for a special dinner or if you just want some delicious food!

Inside a beautifully designed space within a trendy hotel, Compere Lapin provided us with an excellent brunch with more affordable prices for a Top Chef. Walking onto the tile floors with a reservation for four for a Sunday brunch, we were greeted and treated well throughout by staff and the owner. Sticking with waters to drink, the croque madame was full of flavor and well balanced with a fried egg on top. My wife enjoyed the deviled eggs with the chili crunch on top. My mother-in-law loved the shrimp and grits. Our seven-year-old enjoyed the biscuits with strawberries. The entire experience is worth booking at Compere Lapin for any occasion, but especially brunch.

Stephen, our server, was amazing. Food was delicious, but the portions were a bit small for the prices (especially the tots). Bottomless punch could've been stronger, but the atmosphere was great. Would definitely come back for brunch again.

Great venue in New Orleans for upscale fusion cuisine. This is my first trip to New Orleans and we got a pre-fixe menu that allowed us to try pretty much everything on the menu (at least it felt that way). And, since our visit was during Mardi Gras, after dinner, we were able to walk around the corner and see the parade that evening. Check out my pics!

ORIGIN: Compere Lapin (com-pare la-pan... French for "brother rabbit") opened at the base of the Old No. 77 Hotel in 2015. The restaurant's name is a reference to a folk tale from award-winning chef Nina Compton's native St. Lucia. CONCEPT: Tales of a mischievous rabbit have a history in both Creole and Caribbean culture. This shared cultural history is reflected in the restaurant's name and the innovative dishes that draw from Creole and Caribbean culinary traditions. LOCATION: The restaurant is located in the warehouse district and in close proximity to the convention center and several boutique hotels. SERVICE: Compere Lapin is one of the primary restaurants I visit when in the area for national meetings. While some original menu items remain, new dishes have been added over the years. Each time I have found that servers are able to provide reliable guidance on dish choices. FOOD: Recommended dishes on current (winter 2024) menu include.... CURRIED GOAT with SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI Large shreds of moist goat meat and pillowy sweet potato gnocchi are surrounded in pool of a fragrant, mild curry and topped with crunchy cashews and fresh cilantro leaves. FRIED CHICKEN and COCONUT GRITS A large chicken thigh fried crisp and drizzled with hot honey sits on a bed of grits prepared with coconut milk. Crunchy peanuts, fresh cilantro leaves, and ribbons of carrot root add additional color and texture to the dish. GREEN PAPAYA SALAD Crisp match sticks of green papaya, as well as chayote (aka mirliton) are enveloped in tamarind dressing. A refreshing hot weather dish, as well as a good respite from attractive fried dishes. BEVERAGE: I've only tried one cocktail at Compere Lapin, but it is one that pairs well with the curried goat with sweet potato gnocchi or fried chicken with coconut grits -- the Clarified Painkiller. It's a mix of citrus, coconut, and rum that is served in a tumbler with a large cube of ice. Contrary to what it's knockout name suggests, I find it to be a light, fragrant drink.

INCREDIBLE LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE! Would give this place a 6/5 if I could! Came here to celebrate a friends birthday during our NOLA stay and it did not disappoint. The staff are incredible and very queer-friendly and welcoming! Shoutout to our server and the sommelier! The inside of the restaurant is very cozy and clean, really enjoyed the rabbit decor. Drinks: Really enjoyed our prosecco as well as the various cocktails we ordered! Food: The four of us decided to do the $75 per person "Just Feed Me" where the chef picks out dishes for us and we received a 4 course meal, 3-4 plates per course. HIGHLY recommend doing this!!! It was a fun experience, each dish was DELICIOUS, and we liked seeing what was picked out for us. Truly a wonderful wonderful experience, go if you can!!

James Beard Award winning Caribbean Fusion Restaurant. They have an amazing shrimp rundown dish with noodles and a soupy curry goat that my husband substituted coconut rice instead of the dumplings (gluten free life) The South African Shiraz was my drink pick while hubby stuck with his regular titos and tonic... three limes. Beautiful decor, and our waiter was funny and attentive. Fair prices as well for such a beautiful fancy spot.

French/Creole--outstanding food and service! If it sounds good, it is good. Casual vibe, sophisticated food, friendly service. Fortunately we discovered this place early in our trip to New Orleans, so we had time for a second visit. Loved it!!!

Looking for a restaurant that specializes in Caribbean food, I came across Compere Lapin on Yelp. I didn't realize that it was a quality high-end place until I realized that I'd have to make a reservation for dinner. My wife and I settled for a 7:30 time slot as the restaurant was booked throughout the evening during earlier times. After a short walk across the street from the Caesar's Palace casino, we found ourselves in a rustic contemporary venue with some great eye catching art. We were immediately seated by the friendly host, and were soon after attended to by our delightful server. We started our meal with two flavorful cocktails. Mine was called a Lucian Gold and it had some refreshing fruit juices that make it very flavorful. We shared an order of the pork belly appetizer which was just enough to spark the palate. And then, for the main course, I had the curried Goat gnocchi entree while my wife ordered a delicious chicken dish, served over grits with a delicious tamarind sauce. We ended the meal with tres leches for our shared desert. All in all, we had a great meal with pleasant service in a lovely venue.

A special place for sure. The waitstaff was so friendly and efficient without being overbearing. Our cocktails came out a little late--just after they brought our starter, but really no big deal at all--so they gave us a freebie, which was delicious. The buttermilk biscuits were the best we'd ever had, followed by an amazing tuna ceviche, probably my favorite dish of the night. For a main we shared the jerk fried chicken with coconut grits. Everything had that special Caribbean twist and was just so thoughtfully made. What a night.

The hospitality was very good. I started off with my drink of choice, the side car. Perfectly sweet and tangy with sugared rim. We tried the jerk corn and hushpuppies. I personally couldn't taste the jerk element in the corn. So that was disappointing. The hushpuppies were ok. I think they had a hint of jalapeño to them and on the side a remoulade. For my main, i got the curry goat with sweet pototo gnocchi. I can see where they were going with the dish. It's just not a favorite of mine. The curry was on the thin side. Wished it was a little thicker. The goat was cooked very well. Nice and tender. The sweet potato gnocchi was good. First time having that.

Exceptional. From the phone call with Leisha about a last minute VIP addition to our party which she gracefully accommodated, to the service from Summer who was an incredible guide in our dining journey, to the absolutely life-changing delicious food and cocktails we enjoyed, this was an experience like no other. Summer was so enthusiastic about her service it was contagious. You could tell she loved the menu (and hospitality) and was excited for us to try the "Just Feed Me" option. You really can't find a place where you'll be more cared for and treated like family. Every bite was more delicious than the next and if I could give more starts I would. I got so lost in the dining experience I stopped taking pictures and just immersed myself in a culinary experience of a lifetime. Thank you to the team there for such an incredible and enjoyable evening. We are grateful and fans forever.

I visited Compère Lapin on Juneteenth because I wanted to try their Caribbean Heritage month menu. That week they highlighted a prefixe Jamaican cuisine menu. The menu consisted of a red pepper pot stew, jerk chicken with rice and peas and a mango dish for dessert. The pepper hot pot was one of the best things I've tasted in a very long time. It was a stew of sorts with a red pepper base and some yummy seafood. The flavor was smoky and just divine. I typically never order chicken at restaurants- but I gave the jerk chicken a try and it failed the test for me. It came out charred and though I know jerk chicken season blackens easily, the chicken itself had a lot of ash and it tasted scorched. I felt bad but I sent it back to the kitchen and the waitress was very accommodating and let me order the other fried chicken dish on the regular menu. The fried chicken had a honey butter jerk sauce and coconut grits - so yummy and I was very pleased with my replacement chicken. To finish it off, the mango desert was packed with flavor. An amazing combo reminiscent of Thai mango sticky rice but an elevated version. Very pleasing to my taste buds. My friends ordered the curry goat and had mixed reviews. I tasted a bit of it and I feel that the curry could've been a bit more flavorful. I didn't have any cocktails as I was avoiding alcohol on this day so the tonic water I ordered sufficed. The dining room was a bit more dark than I'd prefer. I really couldn't see my food very well. Overall, I had a decent experience and would go back for a special occasion or date night.

Was in town for work and with my wife having a fish allergy, our options were limited. She decided to choose Compère Lapin, and I will say I'm beyond glad that she did. From the minute we walked into the trendy hotel, we knew that we had something special in store. We were greeted with a glass of champagne (unexpected) and started with the biscuits. These were absolutely to die for. The bacon butter was incredible, and let's not forget about the honey salted butter. We then moved onto the ricotta gnocchi and hushpuppies, and every bite was better than the last. For our mains, the wife (with the allergy) got the fried chicken with coconut grits and she could not stop raving about it. I ordered the curried goat - "the signature entree." Goat was melt in your mouth and all the flavors melded together spectacularly. Surprised we had room for more, but were coaxed into watermelon mint sorbet over vanilla merengue. Everything about this night was perfection in every sense of the word. The cocktails were elegant, the meal was flavorful and robust, and dessert was the cherry on top. I can't recommend this restaurant more to anyone and have been raving about it since we came home over a week ago.

I really would like to go back here and try more food next time I'm in NOLA. This place has a great ambiance and is nestled at the bottom of a cool hotel with great art. The wine list is LARGE and the sommelier we had was amazing. She provided excellent service as well as our server. The food here is great and I have nothing but nice things to say. We did not get much but the items we did have were delicious. Can't wait to go back here!

Overall, Compere Lapin offered wonderful service and ambience with good to excellent food. I would happily return next time I'm in NOLA and perhaps try the "Just Feed Me" option to sample more of the menu. The dishes I tried were enjoyable: Jalapeño & Scallion Hush Puppies with Cilantro Crema: Crispy on the outside but not too dry in the inside with great flavor (5/5) Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter & Bacon Butter: Solid biscuit, but not memorable. Bacon butter was a little smoky for my taste (4/5) Tuna Ceviche: Liked the surprise of the jerk peanuts. Tuna texture seemed like perhaps had been marinating/cooking in the sauce a tad too long (4/5) Fried Chicken with Coconut Grits: Balance of flavors was a little off and too sweet; would have preferred breast to thigh meat (3/5) Curried Goat with Sweet Potato Gnocchi: goat was cooked perfectly and the sauce had just the right amount of spice and nuttiness in flavor to counter the sweeter sweet potato gnocchi (5/5) Chocolate Cake: Will meet a craving for chocolate, but not especially memorable (3/5) Guava Ice Cream: Creamy guava goodness with an unexpected twist of meringue type crunchy bits. I wasn't initially sure if I liked the meringue bits, but enjoyed once I wrapped my mind around it (4/5) Sur-prise Me Cocktail: Tasty mezcal based drink hit the spot (4/5) Honeymoon Phase Cocktail: Pleasant gin-based drink (4/5)

Dined at Compere Lapin for brunch during Eras tour weekend. We had a reservation, but arrived early. We had a drink at the bar while waiting for our table - and the host was gracious enough to seat us early. Service was very polite and accommodating. Loved the decor and open kitchen (was excited to see top chef Nina working with the staff!). Also appreciated the Taylor decorations and themed dish names - such a fun touch! The Youareonyourown shrimp and grits was phenomenal - the best that we had our whole trip! The coconut grits were perfectly creamy and the creole sauce had a little spice that was great with the shrimp. Thank you, NOLA for the southern hospitality and fantastic food!

The restaurant has a rustic feel with the exposed brick it being the Warehouse District. I love the look and historical feel it brings. Vinny our server was fantastic in which he provided us excellent recommendations with the food. My drink was called Surprise Me- which was a smoky refreshing citrus mezcal. The tuna ceviche was fresh tasty and delicious in which it had a citrus cream fresh. The papaya salad had a crisp shrimp taste that was spicy crunchy and sweet all at the same time. And the pork belly was delicious moist and so flavorful. Lastly the bread pudding is highly recommended, the banana foster and crushed nuts provided the best sweetness and texture to this dessert! Definitely, visit this restaurant you will be so glad you did!

I used to love this restaurant for its bold uses of uniquely Caribbean flavors and its fusion with local cuisine. But while the food was good and the ambiance is great, it seems the restaurant has lost it boldness. The flavors were really mild and it took away from the experience. Without them, it is just another nice restaurant downtown but there is nothing special about it anymore. But don't get me wrong it is not a bad restaurant, it just wasn't what I expected or were used to from them.

I have been many times, but this last time, the food was better than ever. Fantastic papaya salad, biscuits, hush puppies, whole fish, ital and drinks! I will keep returning and returning

We fly from our home in Hawaii approximately 7000 miles to experience the aloha vibe and the food at Compere Lapin. We've eaten here over 20+ times. Your greeting is with a true aloha smile. The ambiance is a very comfortable and relaxed experience. But the menu, ah the menu. We've basically eaten everything at least twice. But every time there is something new. When you mix Caribbean flavors with Creole/Cajun cooking,something special is created. A superb wine list and great wait service complements this culinary experience. The following is our menu selection. Fish Dip with lavash Blackened Pig Ears/Smoked Aioli Tuna Ceviche/ Coconut/Lime/ Jerk Peanuts Broiled Shrimp/Spicy Chili ButtCilantro

Had a wonderful Wednesday night dinner here. Service was attentive and friendly throughout, even though I was a table for one not having alcohol. Standout dish was the tuna ceviche with jerk peanuts and crispy rice. Perfect blend of textures. Green papaya salad and bread pudding were both great, too. Biscuits were a little denser than I prefer, but still tasty with flavored butter. The zero proof sorrel tea was ginger-forward as promised and a nice complement to the other items. The check came attached to a recipe for Crispy Breadfruit Balls!

We spent our 10th anniversary here! The staff, as always, were attentive and helpful. Not overbearing. We've been going since they first opened. This is one of our absolute favorite spots for special occasions and anytime we want to impress out-of-towners. Vibrant and romantic at the same time. The menu is inventive and original. I've never had a dish I didn't love. Since we moved away a few years back, we go every time we're in town. It's quintessential New Orleans!

This was a great meal with the vibe to match! We started off with an awesome bottle of orange wine "Women Owned" it was beautiful. The Sommelier explained everything so well and was very helpful. From the small bites to the main courses were very flavorful my favorite was the "Pig Ears" man what a surprise. They taste just like cracklings you really wouldn't know the difference. The Jerked Honey Butter Fried Chi was a banger as well, I wish it was bigger because man that was delightful. Overall nice experience great mix of creole and Caribbean cuisine!

We got the 'Just feed Me' which is just a 4 course tasting menu chosen by the chef. Easily one of the best meals I've ever had and a great deal. Sad we didn't get to try the curried goat but that's my fault ! They gave us two more expensive entrees anyway and everything we were served was just amazing. It was our 4th anniversary and Sav, our server, was a so attentive and gave us great recs. Food runners were so sweet as well. One of the food runners suggested dipping the biscuits in the left over shrimp butter and that was absolutely life changing and I am still thinking about it. Best thing had to be the jerk pork belly though. Will definitely be back. Only took two pictures all night bc I was so taken aback by this magical meal. I definitely ate before my phone did.

Outside the French Quarter you can find some great restaurants without the crowds. Compere Lapin offers some fine French food and I had a wait time of zero. I ordered the red snapper and the accompanying sauce made the dish - so delish. It helped I had a very smooth sazerac to pregame my fish dish. Service was friendly and d efficient. The restaurant decor inviting.

People...when I say this is the best meal I've had in a WHILE, I mean it. The food is incredible, the service is fantastic, & the atmosphere is intimate. The pork belly was literal perfection - spot-on cook, juicy, & flavorful. The fried chicken with coconut grits was delectable. The bread pudding was the banana on top of the perfect meal. 10/10 - please eat here...please.

I came here for a dinner with a group and we had a really fantastic meal here, one of the best ones of the trip. We booked a dinner reservation in advance. We ordered a lot and split everything: Buttermilk biscuits, jalapeño and scallion hushpuppies, blackened pig ears (surprisingly good), tuna ceviche, jerk pork belly, fried chicken, and curried goat. Everything had such amazing flavor and the presentation was beautiful. Ambiance is perfect for a romantic date night or a fancy meal out with friends. Dim lighting.

I highly recommend this restaurant. My fiancé and I came here for my birthday on May 14th and enjoyed it. Pictured is the fried chicken and grits. We had the hush puppies for small bites, the pork belly for first course and second course was the fried chicken. The food was so great we did not have room for dessert. The service was excellent. We especially liked disco ball that added a unique flair.

I'm just a tourist that came here for my birthday/anniversary with my wife. The place looks nice. All the staff was very polite and friendly. Our waitress Francesca and what I would guess to be her assistant was knowledgeable of the menu and had plenty of suggestions. Now to the first part of food. Wife had the tuna ceviche and I had the jerk pork belly. Ceviche was very tasteful generous and delicious. Pork belly was cooked fairly well but not tender and not a generous portion and was under seasoned and hardly a trace of jerk. I would suggest the ceviche but not the jerk pork belly. Wife had the whole branzino and I had the curry goat. Both were cooked to perfection but absolutely no flavor on the fish or in the fish and curry goat lacked goat, curry and seasoning. We are big fans of the show and we make it a point to visit known chefs on the show or TV. Not sure if being from NYC gives a little perspective.

I loved literally everything!!! I walked in thinking it was going to be a French restaurant which i was very wrong about haha. Though, the food was outstanding. I ordered a bottle of Riesling which as the Wine Director pointed out really did pair well with everything I ordered. I thought it was funny though how I was able to navigate my way through their really vast wine list which a lot of people have trouble with (with most wine lists), then again I study wine so I kinda know what I want, but I seriously needed my waiters help figuring out what I should eat since the food was Caribbean and very foreign to me. It tasted amazing though! The vibe of the place was very nice as well with a band playing. Everything was really perfect.

Finally!!! I have been wanting to try this place since it opened. It was a great experience from start to finish. The staff are extremely attentive and cordial. My water glass was never below half full. The waiter was knowledgeable on the menu items. Anyone that knows me knows that I'm kind of a pork belly obsessed. The pork belly here did not disappoint. Very tender and flavorful. I also tried the pig ears..my first time..and I actually enjoyed them. The scallops were the best I have ever had..truly. Don't remember what the fish of the day was but it was perfectly cooked. They served us complimentary dessert balls that were pretty good but I was too full to eat them. I loved the decor and dim lighting. It was such an awesome dining experience. Looking forward to a return visit.

Our cemetery tour guide recommended this restaurant to us, specifically for the curried goat. We decided to try the "Just Feed Me" option where the chef chooses all your dishes for you. It was absolutely amazing and I would recommend those that aren't picky to give it a try. Obviously the curried goat was amazing, but so was the Tuna Ceviche. The blackened pork ears were also extremely delicious.

A very tasty dinner while in New Orleans. The atmosphere felt hip with an unfinished basement kind of vibe with exposed brick. Started with two orders of hush puppies for a table of 7. I ordered a panda cocktail, which was ok. Created over own surf and turf by splitting a steak and snapper. Both were good and cooked to perfection. The fish was flakey and well seasoned. The stead was cooked to a perfect medium rare but was a littleover seasoned for me and I love salty things usually. We ended with a couple desserts, the chocolate cake and bread pudding. The chocolate cake was ok but nothing spectacular and I couldn't taste the bread pudding because have a nut allergy. Overall, a great spot to dine with co-workers while meeting in NOLA.

I have had mixed experiences with compere lapis. The first time I went a few years back, I swore it was the best food I'd eaten in the city. Then I went back a few months later and was very disappointed. I went back for a third time this past weekend and Wow!! I fell in love all over again!!! First, even on a busy jazzfest weekend, the waiter was incredibly nice and took the time took check every menu item for allergens. The appetizers were all incredible. The snapper collar--amazing. Tuna and hamachi--so flavorful and fresh. Pork ears, surprisingly good. Honestly my least favorite thing was the biscuits (which is unusual for me) and even those were decent! Now for the entrees. We shared the scialetielli with crawfish/sausage and the pork belly and both were incredibleeeee. The pasta was so fresh and flavorful and the pork belly was rich and tender. Amazing. Their main dish is the sweet potato gnocchi and goat curry which I am not a huge fan of, but I know a lot of people enjoy it. We got the chocolate cake for dessert and it was a bit underwhelming (a very small very expensive piece of okay cake). But the ice cream that went with it was great. But the meal was so good we couldn't complain.

Since I was staying at the old 77 hotel, which houses Compère Lapin, I decided to give it a try for a bite to eat. I did not have a reservation, as I was in town solo for a work conference, but I lucked out and was able to do walk in and sit at the bar. I also wasn't super hungry, so I asked the bartender what her recommendation would be for a small bite to eat. She recommended ordering the biscuits and the shrimp. The biscuits were absolutely divine with both the sweet and savory butters. And the shrimp were so succulent and juicy. The whole meal was delicious, even though I only ordered from the appetizer menu.