Vieux Carre NOLA Kitchen

From reviews and every table within earshot, the cornbread app is a must... and they were right! It was fantastic. Crisp outside, tender in; ever so slight accent from the green onions compliments the sweet honey and butter. My bacon wrapped shrimp w/ grits was savory and the red eye gravy had a wonderful sweetness. My wife had the catfish and was SOLD. The batter was amazing: crunchy yet tender. The cocktails were also very well balanced (sweet enough, but definitely not your foo-foo drink)

First time ever here. The drinks, the food, the atmosphere, the service is just top notch. I have had Cajun from New Orleans. I remember having a Blackened Salmon down there and it was one of the most delicious fish Cajun style I ever had. Nothing else has ever come close to it. Until today. I had their Fried Catfish and it was on par to what I had then. Their seasonal tart was a complete steal just because I love dessert that has lemon flavor. All this with an amazing waitress/bartender. I'm coming back for seconds, thirds, fourths, and for much more in the future.

We made reservations to celebrate our marriage, and everything about the experience was exceptional. The service was phenomenal, and the food was absolutely scrumptious. Our waitress asked if we were celebrating anything, and when we shared that we had just gotten married, she congratulated us warmly. To our surprise, when the bill came, we were told it had been covered. We’re not sure if it was from a kind guest or the restaurant, but we want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You made an already unforgettable day even more special. We can’t wait to return and relive the moment over the delicious food!

This place was great. I'm a big fan of NOLA and the food scene there so I was surprised how well this Eastern Washington restaurant executed the food. Delicious 😋. Our server was really cool. She was great to talk to about exploring the flavors of the dishes. Highly recommend

Had dinner here for our date night and was very happy with our experience. We dined here when the place first opened and enjoyed it, but for some reason have not been back, though I had been wanting to. Finally got around to it last night and was so happy we did. Started off with drinks, Germain 75 for her and Southern Cobler for me, along with hushpuppies and comeback sauce. All was amazing and that sauce was incredible! For dinner she had the Cancun Burger which was rich and extravagant with seasoned fries. I had fried catfish with cheesy grits topped with hot sauce which was also very indulgent. Really a great experience and the setting was quiet and intimate. I just wish I had room for the croissant bread pudding.

One word - WOW! We came here to celebrate my middle daughter starting medical school. And what a celebration it was. We had the gumbo, jambalaya, catfish, red snapper, and rabbit. Every single dish was amazing. The flavors popped out, the colors made it gorgeous, and the service was fantatsic. And yes, we had some hush puppies, shrimp, and crab biegnets for appetizers, and bananas foster and bread pudding for dessert. This is a definite come back again and again!!

Front desk manager wasn't the friendliest. The bartender was super sweet though. Called for a reservation, was placed at the bar once they saw we had no children. Very offputting to call hours ahead for a table. The vibe is amazing, this feels like you are in the south. Food was great. Red crab Beignets were pretty good at $17. Fried Green tomatoes were INCREDIBLE $14. Fried Cat Fish at $27 large portion. Great flavor. Shrimp crab cakes $15 were a let down and mostly breading. They were out of a full items and seemed understaffed.

It was so nice to see a NOLA Kitchen in Washington. It's always been some of my favorite food. The food did not disappoint. The crab beignets were a delight, as was the catfish Po'boy and shrimp and grits. The bread pudding was the perfect end. Service was great and it had the perfect Louisiana atmosphere. Very good place, although we were super disappointed the boudin wasn't on the menu. That was our first reason from going. I'd love to see that back on the menu. The food was still fabulous.

Top half : before food. It's a nice ring to it. Somewhat small but design is nice. I'm from the south and spent a lot of time in Baton Rouge and New Orleans... I know Cajun food so will be a more detailed review. So far the aroma is promising. The service so far has been good. Parking is limited. Stay tuned for the food --- So... Not bad at all. Definitely a Cajun attempt and it tastes good. -- Shrimp season nicely has a nice sweet taste to it wrapped in bacon for extra flavor . Grits are great. Don't need any extra cheese... wonderful Parmesan Melody is prominent. The only thing that I would do is sauté the celery and bell pepper a tad longer . Otherwise, I would say it's an outstanding dish. -- I don't taste the Cajun flavor profile as much as I want to so I would say that it was a great attempt but either way wonderful dish and 10 out of 10 would recommend . Definitely will return .

Came here for my birthday dinner. For appetizers had the cornbread. Absolutely fantastic. I think it's cooked in a cast iron pan which gave it a nice crunchy texture. For the main I had the fried catfish and grits. Absolutely delicious. Had a great slice to it. Service was fantastic. Definitely would love to come again if I'm in the area.

We attempted to eat here for my son's birthday. It's a Thursday night just a tad after 7 pm. The host walked up and said "Reservation?" I said "no". He said "well you're not getting in - you have to have a reservation." And then he walked away. There's only 4 of us. No one else waiting for a table. First off dude, I'm from Louisiana and we have strong southern friendly values. No need to be snippy. The tone was everything. He acted like he's a host of a Michelin restaurant in NYC and I'm trying to get in with the hopes of seeing Taylor Swift dining or something. On the website halfway down the page it says, "Reservations are not required, but available if desired by calling 509-495-1400." So I guess he didn't like the way we looked? Cajuns can't eat Cajun in Spokane? It's ok, I can and do make it at home and have my necessities shipped up from my Cajun grocer when I need to. Don't know if I'll attempt again. First impressions are everything.

Loved the ambience when we first walked in for our five year wedding anniversary dinner. Wait staff was competent and welcoming. Food was delightful and we were grateful Spokane has their business.

Vieux Carre's charm comes from the décor and the helpful servers. I made a reservation for a Tuesday night for a friend and I to have dinner. You have to call to make a reservation, but it's worth it, because even on a Tuesday this place was pretty popular. If you're solo dining, there is a small bar that seemed to have seats open, in which case you probably wouldn't need a reservation. The prices are also reasonable, so it's the perfect place to split an appetizer and dessert with a friend or significant other. My friend and I shared the whipped honey cornbread ($10). It comes with three pieces, making it good for sharing. It's a little on the sweeter side. For dinner I had the Cajun Burger ($22). Unfortunately, the fries can't be subbed out for a salad. The fries have Cajun seasoning that really builds. So, if you like the seasoning than you'll probably love the fries. If not, you might not eat a whole bunch, which could be good too if you're watching your carbs. The beef patty was large and perfectly cooked medium. We also shared the stuffed beignets ($12). During our visit the favor was banana cream. It didn't sound really appetizing to me, but it was actually amazing. One thing I really liked about this place was when it came time to split the check, our server was able to split the app and dessert in half so we each paid an equal share. The brunch menu also looks pretty incredible, and I can't wait to visit again for brunch. There is parking behind the building and ample street parking available.

Friendly service. I arrived at 6pm and had no problem being seated. Normally if I'm somewhere that has fresh seafood I like to get a half dozen raw oysters. This time my server mentioned he personally liked the grilled oysters so I said why don't I do half and half. The grilled oysters were perfectly cooked! They were like "medium rare". The inside tasted still very soft and tender while the outside you can taste was lightly grilled. The sauce on top was chefs kiss! Then it followed up with everything else. All delicious. Signature cornbread. Delish. Crab beignets. Surprise delight. Crab tasted fresh. Normally I've really only had dessert beignets so this was a treat. Then the main course of the evening the rabbit etouffee. Rabbit was juicy and tender. Would definitely eat here again!

If you are craving something intimate and new this will not disappoint you! First of all just a gorgeous building! Plenty of parking. Then the beauty continues when you enter! You feel like you stepped back in time into a Speakeasy. Excellent service. Start off here with a Signature Handcrafted Cocktail, then right into an appetizer! The entrees are all unique and carefully prepared. With a party of 6 all different drinks, appetizers and dinners no one could stop ranting how delicious everything was!!!! Extremely happy and will definitely be making this one of our favorites!

If I could give it a 0 , I would. I made a reservation for 7 on a Friday night. My friend and I walked in. I told the lady my name and my reservation time etc., she looks down at the book and says hold on. Turns around and starts putting receipts on the clipboards and ignores us. In those couple of minutes, we had a couple other people come in and stand behind us...My friend and I were waiting for a couple minutes till another person saw we were waiting. The other person seats us. My friend and I both ordered the Cajun burger. It was okay, nothing about it stood out to us. Our server did an okay job. Overall experience was 0/5 Food was 3/5 , seasoning was great but we were expecting something more. Service-0/5 I will not be returning. The service was terrible. Food was okay. While our server did okay, the hostess ruined it. Completely unprofessional. The receipts can wait , there were other people behind us. I had made a reservation as well. If she didn't want to help us or she was going to do the receipts, she could've said "oh I'll get someone else to help you. Hold on". But she straight up ignored me. Absolutely not okay. Also, most of the servers didn't look happy, they looked miserable. I understand it's Friday night and you're busy but I saw only one server smile. I have worked in the food industry and customer service industry so I understand. But the service was the worst here. My friend and I were both minorities and we also felt they were more attentive to the non minorities there than us. Please do not go here if you are BIPOC. We did not feel welcomed.

Great place for a nice brunch! The food is top notch, and the Bourbon Peach French Toast was delicious. The Pork Grillades and Grits were also quite good, and the pork was super tender. The restaurant itself has lovely decor and great ambiance, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. If you're looking for a tasty, upscale brunch, this is the place!

Make reservations, this place gets busy. Everything we ordered was delicious, but the cornbread was the best thing. Nice ambiance and friendly staff.

I really like this restaurant: very good food, good drinks, great staff. Should be 5 stars but dinner hiccups in execution. If it were a little less expensive, than would still definitely be 5 stars. Staff was great. Ambience spot on. Food and drink selection was varied and interesting. Drinks were excellent. Food was really good, but... Pork and grits was luke warm and needed more grits. Would have happily traded some pork for more grits. Note, there was plenty of juicy, flavorful pork. The caramel sauce for the bread pudding was very gritty. We asked about this and were told that it is intentional. Hmm, I just cannot imagine a chef allowing a visually gritty caramel out of their kitchen, but what do I know. I am sure we will return!

Very cool vibes! The N.O. themed music playing in the background and lively conversations weren't the only things popping in this spot. The food was awesome! Unfortunately we had a late lunch so we didn't get the entrees that we had planned on. The items we got were great. We decided to just do appetizers and share one entrees. We had the Hurricane and Blackberry smash as cocktails. They were kind of expensive but we'll worth it. We split the braised short rib entree and had the red crab beignets and fried green tomatoes. The tomatoes weren't very seasoned but the sauce more than made up for it. The beignets used real crab and the pastry was soft and fresh. The braised short rib was tender and the sauce was a great touch. The mushroom risotto was cooked just right and was not diminished by the short rib. Mikala was our server and she made very great suggestions. Her presence was not overboard and she was very pleasant. Would definitely return when we are back in the area

It was like being on Bourbon Street in New Orleans! The blackened catfish was tasty, but a little too much breading. The cornbread could be a meal by itself. But the star was the bread pudding we had for dessert was the best!!

We had reservations and were seated at a high top next to the restrooms. We ordered an appetizer (shrimp crab cakes) and drinks. The appetizer was delivered by another server, but I could see our drinks still sitting at the bar. Our waitress came and asked if we were ready to order our main course when I pointed out that our drinks were still at the bar. She retrieved them and then took our order. My husband did not get what he ordered, but given how slow the service was he made do. The food was okay; not very flavorful and lukewarm. We ordered the filled beignets for dessert; the filling was good but the dough texture was very chewy. The cocktails were good; unfortunately, we were never asked if we'd like another drink and the menus and empty glasses remained on the table the whole time. I was a server back in the day, so it is very hard for me to leave less than 20%, but I did this time. I don't think we'll be back.

Had to come back and add this beautiful photo of the corner of the bar side of the restaurant I took tonight. We had most of the dishes mentioned in my original review, and they're perfect every time. I love how the servers never rush your meal - we were there for two hours and had apps, drinks, entrees, and dessert. I can't say enough good things about this spot!

A beautifully decorated space to evoke the feel of New Orleans -- it's bright, lively, and inviting. There's a nice well-rounded dinner menu as well as a great list of Southern cocktails, classic cocktails, and a wine list. I ordered the mezcal old fashioned, which was tasty, if perhaps a tad pricey at $15 a pop for the amount that I was served. We also had the corn bread and hushpuppies. Though the hushpuppies were perfectly crisped, the flavor itself was sort of one-note. Nothing too exciting. The corn bread, on the other hand, was soft, moist, and decadently GOOD. Addictive really. Almost like dessert. For entrées, we had the chicory spiced sirloin and fried catfish. Though presentation of both plates was appealing, we thought the black eyed peas and pickled mustard greens on the steak dish were too sweet -- there needed to be some acid or a zing of spice to balance the dish out. As for the catfish, it was cooked to perfection. The cheesy grits were yummy. Our only gripe was besides fish and grits, the plate lacked veggies and therefore wasn't a well-balanced meal. We were too full for dessert. Sam was our server, and he was great. Attentive, conversational, pleasant. The female hostess, however, could learn to crack a smile and be more friendly when greeting guests upon arrival. She came across very stoic. Book a res -- this places fills up fast!

Wonderful atmosphere, service, cocktails, & food!!! The classic Southern cocktails are legit & authentic. The jambalaya was delicious!!!

Everything about this place was fantastic. Decor, music, signature cocktails, food, etc.... We loved it and look forward to a return trip.

Thanks, fellow Yelpers, for recommending this place to me! I was in Spokane for a work conference, looking for a foodie-friendly place to wrap up my trip. I walked across the river to this place (side note: it felt very safe walking there and back from downtown, even at night as a solo female traveler--the restaurant is in a nice part of town). It was a busy Saturday night, and they quoted me a 1 hour 15 minute wait time without a reservation (Note to my fellow foodies: make a reservation! Don't be like me! lol). One note of constructive criticism for the restaurant manger/owner (doesn't affect my review): please put a little heater in the outside waiting area during busy times so people have a warm place to wait. They said you could "wait inside by the stairs" but one hour is a long time to stand against a wall with servers and patrons busily passing by. My feet were tired from walking around town all day, so I mostly waited out on the cold patio (where there were chairs). Brrr! In any case, my wait wasn't nearly as bad as they said, because I was flying solo and said I'd very happily sit at the bar (only about 30 minutes, which ain't bad for a poppin' Saturday night). I got a nice quiet seat by the window, and the bearded barman was very attentive and friendly. I wanted to try as much as possible, so I got three appetizers--the famous cornbread (raved about in others' reviews), the barbecue shrimp, and the fried green tomatoes. The cornbread definitely lived up to the hype--it was more like a dessert than an appetizer. It reminded me of french toast sticks (in a good way!). The fried green tomatoes were very good (if not earth-shattering), and the barbecue shrimp was tasty. I do think the shrimp were just a smidge overcooked (I can't help it, I notice these things), but the sauce they were in was delicious, and the fresh bread was the perfect accompaniment. The bartender consistently asked me how I was doing, which was nice (sometimes, when you're on your own/quiet, it's easy for people to ignore you or forget about you--the bigger parties tend to demand more attention). If you happen to find yourself in Spokane, I highly recommend this place. Good atmosphere, friendly service, and good food. What more could you ask for?

This was an absolute experience. The ambience was amazing, the decor was great. The service was fantastic and wonderful. I ordered too much food, but I don't regret it. Even if all you do is go and get the honey corn bread and have the gumbo... worth it.

We were early for our brunch reservations but they were ready for us and happily sat us in a fantastic spot at their large round table. The Christmas decorations matched the historic feeling of this wonderful old building. Our server was gracious and very friendly as she explained various menu items made from scratch daily. The praline bacon is heavenly! Everyone's breakfast was delicious. Don't hesitate-book your next brunch at Vieux Carre'! Can't wait to find time in our schedules to try their dinner menu.

Came in with my wife and and two friends. I want to start out with how wonderful the food was. Everything we ordered was fantastic. The giant problem was our server Jessi. She was pleasant enough I guess. But her ignoring us for the majority of the night was awful. I felt like I had to beg for her to fill my water or get the oysters removed after we finished them. I even had chase her to to pay the bill so we could leave. Definitely needs more training. We will definitely not be returning.

My first time here and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere is classically cozy. I generally don't enjoy high top chairs but they are incredibly comfortable. Our server was attentive and helpful in sharing popular house favorites. Our food was so good, and the crafty cocktails were so delicious too. Definitely Go!

We called ahead maybe 6 hours for a 7PM reservation on a Friday night and we were able to get a table for 3. We got there at about 15 minutes early and we're sat almost immediately. We got a large booth in the corner of the bar area and I am so glad we did because a lot of the other tables seemed a bit cramped but I can't say from experience since this was our first time at this restaurant. As for the ambiance, it was very nice inside with a lot of interesting decor and many live plants which I love. My favorite part of the interior design was by far the stain glass on the bar. It was just the coolest bar I've seen in a while so love that for them. As far as the service goes it seemed like our waiter was also the mixologist for the night so his visits to our table were a little few and far between. Because of this and some of the other reviews I've seen saying the service is sometimes slow, I would suggest you come ready knowing what you want to order so your not waiting longer than necessary. Once we ordered, the waiter asked us if we want our appetizers to come out before our meals or at the same time. We opted for whatever the kitchen decides to do, so we received all of our food at the same time. Which I wasn't mad at. Food!! OMG SOOO GOOD. The Red Crab Beignets are a must try. We got that, crab cakes, and cornbread for appetizers and my favorite was the red crab beignets but if you have jambalaya then i think you should get the cornbread because those go very well together. For entree we got the jambalaya, burger, and the catfish. I got the catfish and it was so so good. The fish was melt in your mouth good but with the crispiest outer layer and the grits went so perfectly with it, i was over the moon. My friend got the jambalaya and it wasn't a hit of spice at first but it was definitely a slow build spiciness, kind of how hot cheetos are. My other friend got the burger. The patty was a thicky and she was pretty full by the end of the appetizers because her dinner came out a little later than everything else because she put in her order late. She said it was still good though which was good because she had a burger earlier on in the week that was underdone for her liking. Overall giving 5/5, although the service could have been a hair faster it was a good way to really enough our drinks at the beginning of the evening, leaving us feeling so fulfilled at the end of dinner that we decided to call it a night. I will be back!

Yum Yum is an absolute delight! Not only do they serve delicious meals, but it's also the best spot for holiday photos. The ambience, drinks, food, and service create an unforgettable experience. Feeling ready to take a trip to Nola, Louisiana now!

What a beautiful restaurant! The vibe is immaculate and the menu is creative with a solid nod to NOLA. We were thrilled to dine here for our anniversary dinner, but the service fell short. We arrived to an almost empty restaurant (maybe 3 other tables had guests) and ordered appetizers. We waited a full 37 minutes for them to come out. The portions were very small, but they were happy hour priced, that was understandable. We bit in expecting piping hot food (after all we waited more than a half hour) and it was barely warm. We had already discussed choosing another place for dinner after such a long wait, but the lukewarm food really sealed the deal. We were truly looking forward to an amazing short rib meal, but the service here just didn't warrant time or money.

Was super excited to give this place a try considering the reviews. I think this may be a great place for the ambiance and sitting at the bar but I would not suggest even eating the food here if you have had really great creole/Cajun food in the past. It was just not up to par with my expectations. Everything lacked flavor, freshness and boldness. Red beans and rice tasted like it was warmed up from the night before? It was cold. Didn't even finish it. BBQ shrimp looked good but didn't taste good at all. There was a very foul odor and taste like it was going bad. It was very odd that the BBQ couldn't even mask that. It was inedible. Huge turn off. The jambalaya was the only thing that was OK but came out lukewarm. Although spicy, which I loved, it was still lacking other components.

I had the pleasure of eating here last weekend and enjoyed one of the best dining experiences I've ever had in Spokane. The food was incredible, the atmosphere was alluring and the service was top notch. Cannot rave about this place enough! Im not usually someone who leaves reviews, but I felt compelled to create a yelp account of dining here. This place deserves the praise. I very much look forward to eating here again. Here's a list of what our table ordered. We loved every last one of them: 1) Red crab beignets 2) whipped honey cornbread 3) shrimp crab cakes 4) hush puppies 5) fried catfish 6) croissant bread pudding 7) chocolate stuffed beignets Drinks: 1) Ramos Gin Fizz 2) Bourbon Smash

The presentations of everything is just fabulous! I could eat here everyday. People seem to also really like it here so show up early

I have been wanting to go here since they first opened and was finally able to go with my Son the other night. We started with drinks, we both selected the same one, The Southern Lady (Timberline Vodka, Fresh Peaches, Lime). Off the appetizer menu, we chose their Honey Whipped Cornbread (Cast Iron Seared, Whipped Honey Butter, Scallions). My Son really isn't a fan of cornbread, but he really liked these. They weren't dry and had really great flavor. For our entree (we ordered the same thing), we chose their Jambalaya (Chicken, Andouille, Herbs, Tomato, Cajun Spice). We both thought it tasted a little weird. So much so, I ended up ordering something different. My Son said that the further he got into it, the less weird it tasted. My second option, I ordered the BBQ Shrimp (Beer, Lemon, Worcestershire, Grilled Bread) from their appetizer menu. It had really good flavor. The servers were really accommodating and took the jambalaya off the bill, which I really didn't expect...so that was a nice surprise. I did have to pick up some beignets for later (not pictured). The inside is really nice and it has a New Orleans vibe to it.

If I can give them 0 star I would to be honest. To start, if you had authentic Louisiana Cajun and creole food, you know this is not it. This restaurant should really market as contemporary American with a twist of Louisiana. If you want real authentic Louisiana food, I recommend Goldbelly and have it shipped to your door for the same price. Now I walked in thinking as long as it's good contemporary American, I'll call it a win. But unfortunately, it's just a pathetic experience. Serving food that is excessively salty for a professional chef is unfortunately in my category of unforgivable. All food served at minimum should pass a taste test and food that's so salty to the point that it hurts anyone's tongue should never leave the kitchen. Especially when it comes to seafood where the herbs and the flavor of the seafood should complement and elevate each other. Unfortunately the salt covered any and all taste of anything else in the dish. I never had to drink almost a cup of water just so I can wash off the appetizer and restore my taste buds. The entrees are better tasting except the red fish dish had no fingerling potatoes as written on menu. Again for a professional chef, this kind of bare minimum effort is in general expected. Dessert is a sad pile of powder sugar where the actually tasty flavors of the filling and beignets are completely overpowered. I did my best to save it to make it more palatable, but unfortunately there's only so much I can do. To sum it up, don't waste your time, money, or limited daily calorie intake at this place. Treat yourself with something better in town.

Everything here is amazing! Creative menu and great service! As close to NOLA in the Northwest you can get!

I'm absolutely in love with this place! From the ambiance to the service and the food, this place checks all the boxes. I met here with my boyfriend a couple of friends and we were all very impressed. My boyfriend and I got the Catfish w/ cheesy grits & Linguine Carbonara - yum! We also started off with the cajun crab cakes, whipped honey corn bread and hushpuppies! OH & definitely get the beignets for dessert..I highly recommend it all. We will be back for sure!

I wanted to like this place so bad, was so promising when we arrived. When we sat down, we were told that since some of their kitchen staff recently quit, they didn't have a lot of their appetizers like the cornbread, hush puppies, boudin balls. All of the things we wanted to try! We stayed anyways and ordered other dishes. The cajun burger was tasty but fell apart as soon as you picked it up! The cajun carbonara was so spicy, the staff should have at least warned us! And the fried catfish and grits came out cold! It was clear they were short staffed and the few staff left seem totally nonchalant and unbothered by it. They stood around and chatted with each other we had to flag down the staff any time we needed anything like water, more cocktails, the check.

First of all, order the Gin Fizz. This alone was worth the trip! I can't stop thinking about it. Next, order the Crab Beignets. These also alone are worth the trip! They are filled with crab and fried to perfection. We also tried the gumbo, the catfish and the jambalaya. We loved everything. They were nice enough to fit us in on a Monday evening but they were full! Make a reservation...we will definitely do so next time.

Lovely restaurant in all aspects. Nice decor, decorated beautifully for the holidays, great waiter, really good food. The only negative was two of the four in our party cannot take any heat in their food palate so thought the same entree they both ordered was too spicy and just had it boxed up to take home. To a "normal" palate it was just fine. If the waiter had taken note of that and offered to do something different for them, rating would have gone up more.

Went here with my husband based on the reviews and we were satisfied. Atmosphere: very New Orleans (obviously). Very hip and fun. Loved the decor. The bench seats sink really far down though and you feel like the table is at your chest. The service: we had a reservation and were sat right away. Our server was kind and offered advice or opinions when asked. Our food and drinks came out in a timely manner. The drinks/food: I got the $15 jalapeño margarita and it was good, but very small. Especially for a margarita. My husband got an IPA and thought it was delicious. The hush puppies we got to start were really good. Crispy on the outside and delicious on the inside. They were served with a Cajun sauce that was really good. It tasted like it had capers in it and was a great touch. My husband got the boil, he loved the corn, but wasn't super impressed with the rest of it and we took it home, but it ended up going to waste. I got the pork chop and it seemed raw. The flavor was okay, but I couldn't get past how undercooked it looked. I am just too cautious with pork, maybe? All-in-all, we don't regret going. It was an experience and a great date night. However, I don't see us going back - just not our scene.

My husband and I visited Vieux Carre on our anniversary because it was highly recommended by a friend. And we are so glad we did! The food is delicious, I highly recommend the cornbread, catfish, and their wonderful affogato. Service was quick and attentive. And the vibe/ambiance was oddly romantic and inviting. I loved all the live plants as decorations. We will definitely be returning soon!

Had a great dining experience. Marci, our server was prompt and efficient. I had the fresh oysters, my wife had the pear salad. Both were very good. My entree was their yummy seafood boil filled to overflow with mussels, shrimp, andouille sausage and tricolor fingerlings plus corn. My wife had the kulott steak which was a perfect med rare with fingerlings and green beans w Cajun butter. So good. We decided to have dessert and choose the croissant bread pudding ala mode. OMG! It was ridiculously awesome. Next time we're gonna try the Sunday brunch. I highly recommend this restaurant!

YES. YES. YES. I was hanging out Nextdoor at Gamer's Haven when the heavenly scent of their food wafted over to me through the hallway. I knew I needed some. I walked over there through the snow and placed a to-go order. They were super friendly and accommodating. Took it straight home and devoured it like I hadn't eaten in weeks. Their gumbo is one of the easiest things I've had since moving to the PNW 6 months ago. Beignets were elegant. I will definitely be back.

Food was amazing. Hands down perfect. Service was great until it wasn't! We were celebrating our 30th Anniversary. I had bariatric surgery one year ago so I can only do 5 or 6 oz food. So I saved room for dessert which I heard being offered at every table around us minus ours. Basically she bagged our stuff and brought the check. I was in shock and didn't want to let her know that I was more upset than I should have been. I don't eat desserts but it was a special occasion for us. Anyways I didn't mention it I got all in my feelings and still left a decent tip despite how I felt. I was beginning to think she probably thought we couldn't afford it because we didn't order drinks. My husband ordered a coffee but I cannot drink 30 min before or after I eat so why order one. The thing is don't judge a book by its cover we make a pretty hefty yearly salary and can afford it :)

Make sure you have a reservation. They aren't able to accommodate you if you don't. I cannot recommend this place.

Lack luster atmosphere. There were 3 or 4 customers at lunchtime. I think one was the owners mom is one consumer. A restaurant rescue is needed. The one and only waitress is wearing frumpy clothing. The location is perfect, but they're not using it to their advantage. Will not recommend to good friends.

This restaurant is on the smaller side so be sure to make reservations!! I had the bacon wrapped shrimp and I give it 6/10. The grits it is served with are extremely SWEET!! The shrimp itself are large and cooked perfectly. My mom had the catfish and it is 10/10. The hot sauce is super hot but mixed with the grits and fish it's divine. The breading in the cat fish is extra crispy. My husband had beef tenderloin. The beef was 10/10 but the black eyed peas were hard and flavorless and the collared greens lacked flavor also. We had beignets for dessert and they are worth a trip to this restaurant alone!!! So yummy!!! Service was fine. Server was attentive but definitely noticed she was rushed and had no time to really make eye contact.

A mini twist on New Orleans cuisine. The ambience really shined here. The decor was so detailed and thoughtfully put together. Loved the vibe. The food was really good as well. I absolutely LOVED my bacon wrapped shrimp and grits. The bacon jam on this was to die for. We ordered the gumbo as well, and it didn't look like a gumbo I've ever seen but it was tasty. Not as soupy as I'm used too. If I lived in Spokane I would definitely eat and have drinks here again.

I've been here twice and the first time the service was a little slow, couple drinks were forgotten but our waitress (older woman with curly hair and dark rimmed glasses) constantly checked on us and apologized when things were forgotten. The food was very good as well. So overall good experience. Tonight we arrived at 6pm, and at first the service was pretty usual, the entrees took a little while to come out, somewhat similar to the first time. But after we got our entrees we hardly saw our waitress. We asked if we could see a dessert menu, we ordered, and it took almost an hour for our desserts to arrive. Our waitress (woman, maybe mid 20s to early 30s, light rimmed glasses, light brown hair in bun) never stopped by during that time to check on us, or give us any indication that they'd be coming. Our water glasses had been empty for so long, to the point we were joking about needing to ration the remaining water. I don't know if she forgot, or what. But one of us actually had to find her at the bar and ask for an update, which she just said "they're coming up now", which still took another 10 minutes. When she came with the first dessert her attitude completely changed, and mind you the person who asked the status, did so very kindly. If there was an issue or she forgot or something, it would've just been nice for her to stop by sometime to give us some sort of heads up (& maybe see if we needed anything, like a replenishment of our water rations). Our meal took 3 hours in total, and an hour of that was waiting for dessert. We also overheard anothe table asking about their food they ordered, and they ended up asking another person who wasn't the waiter (same waiter as us). So it could just be her. Food was 4/5 Dessert was a 2.5/5 (could be realizing it wasn't worth an hour wait time) Drinks were a 4/5 Service was a 2/5 for today, I'd say 4/5 for the first time we visited

Step into the French Quarter when you come to this restaurant! This was my second visit and I had the jambalaya which was a nice portion. Cocktails were great (blackberry whiskey sour) and the staff were friendly and attentive. Downside is there were so many different things to choose, you have to keep coming back!

This place is THAT good. First - the restaurant is just adorable. It looks like a house in New Orleans. Coworker and I were in Spokane for two nights for work. I rarely ever return to a restaurant unless it's my regular spot for comfort food. I'm always looking to try new spots. Despite only having two nights in Spokane, we decided we just had to explore more of the menu here at Vieux Carre. The first night, we shared the gumbo and sticky ribs. Holy fuck. Best gumbo I've ever had. Flavors were incredibly complex. Set the bar way high. Then the ribs came, and we did not expect it to be on par with the gumbo. One bite and I said, "oh my god. What is wrong with this place?!" To which my coworker replied, "the food is stupid good." Umm the ribs were miraculously good - there is no other way to describe it. I can't even describe the flavor bc it wouldn't do it justice. We shared the beignets for dessert and they were ok. They weren't "cafe du monde" but the rest of the food was definitely better than what I've had in New Orleans. Second night - we shared the red beans and rice, crawfish beignets, and the catfish. The red beans and rice were the best I've ever had. Crawfish beignets were good but were not like flavor bombs relative to the other dishes. Catfish was amazing as well. I don't usually like or eat catfish but it was recommended to us. The batter had so much flavor and the creamy grits were just the right pairing. I do think we ordered the best two dishes the first night, but we certainly were not disappointed the second night. The flavors were just so amazingly complex with some sort of extra oomph. I would come here again and again and again. Incredible.

Great restaurant with a comfy Nola ambiance. Brunch fare was creative and the cocktails were on point. The andouille gravy on the biscuits and gravy was by far the star of the show. Will absolutely be back to try the dinner menu.