House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

We first dined at the restaurant. The food was okay. Its not what I expected for the price. The live show after was awesome. Allen Stone crew put on an amazing show. The acoustics were top-notch. Service in the VIP section was as expected. Never had to find anyone for anything. Show started much later than advertised. Expect to wait , have a few drinks, and make sure your parking times are adjusted for this. This city will boot your ride with a smile. Will definitely be back for future shows.

I had a great meal. That jambalaya was amazing and I paid extra to add shrimp. The corn bread was decent but too much for 1 person. I thought price was fair for the main. Cool spot stayed for a little music. Service was phenomenal, as I had a gem of a server and a bunch of laughs. Made the meal even better.

The House of Blues Restaurant and Bar is a large venue with a capacity of eighteen-hundred. The entertainment is first class and every seat in the house is a good one. The bar is large, well stocked and with a great staff to get your drinks to you. Maybe best of all is the decor which is eclectic and definitely over the top. Just looking at the old billboards and pictures could take some time. This place is an experience you will love.

I attended an after party there and I was pleasantly surprised by the security and the wonderful atmosphere! Usually I do not feel safe in the French Quarter but going to the House of Blues was a safe and enjoyable experience. Also their Margherita Flatbread is DELICIOUS!

I paid a visit to New Orleans a few days back and after checking out the city all day, It was time for some beers, live music and grub! That’s exactly what I got at the New Orleans House of Blues!I was served by a lovely bartender lady named Ace who gave me a fun and informative insight on the area and various places to visit before I leave! We talked for hours and had a blast! She is super nice so if you make your way there, make sure to tip her good! She knows all the cool stuff in the area!!As for the food, the burger was fresh, hot and full of flavor BIG PORTION and crispy nicely seasoned fries to go along with my burger and beers! Their menu is full of delicious foods and great booze!Outside of the House of Blues is the Voodoo Garden, make sure you stop by there too!Overall, if you’re in New Orleans! Ya gots to head over to the House of Blues! For a meal and beers you’ll spend at least $30, but bring at least $50-$100 so you can get a good meal, tip the bartenders and tip the band that’s playing!Support your scene! 😁

Wow! We were greeted with champagne at the Foundation Room! The food was delicious and the service was great! They had a DJ playing all the throwback joints and the decor from the ceiling to the furniture was beautiful! Shout out to An & Les! 💜

I usually never make google reviews but I absolutely needed to this time. Me and my husband have came here for concerts/raves about 4 to 5 times in the past three years. We’ve always have had a great experience up until last night. Before I go on to say the negative I would like to say that all of the staff we encountered last night were very sweet and we’re doing their best job. The bands sounded great as well. But there was absolutely no AC on whatsoever. I have been to many metal concerts and sure they get heated, but not to this extent. I even was drinking iced water and it was not helping. We were also in the back upstairs so we weren’t even in the crowded areas at all. At some point I started feeling like I was going to pass out so I thought maybe if I went to the restroom I could cool off a bit, but nope, it was just as hot as it was in the rest of the building. While in the bathroom I also overheard a group of girls who were talking about how crazy hot it was and how they’ve also have been here plenty of times and never experienced this. We ended up having to leave early because I couldn’t get an ounce of cool air and I kept feeling lightheaded. We were supposed to go to another metal concert tomorrow but I am glad we have changed our mind about going. House of Blues, please change this, this was absolutely not okay and if you are having ac problems than do not host the concerts. If I’m only 130lbs and feeling this than I know everyone else must be miserable too!

We really enjoyed our stay in this restaurant. My cocktail (hurricane) was really good and the food was really tasty. We can highly recommend the voodo shrimp and the seafood gumbo. the portion size of the dish was very good. very good price-performance ratio. we can highly recommend the House of blues. well meet again.Thanks to our great waitress (Nick)

First time in the Parrish room for a concert and it was amazing. So up close and personal.

We made reservations ahead of time but it wasnt crowded at all when we went. There is a beautiful interior section as well as cute outdoor section with music and bar. The live band was great, and they played happy birthday for my brother-in-law. The food was good as well, our waitress Jolie was the best. All of the drinks were good and well mixed. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone!

Good Jazz bar and great food. I had the fried okra which I would highly recommend and my friends had chicken wings.The only thing was we are from Britain and gave a 15% tip, the waitress came back to us to ask us what was wrong with the service...how much is expected here?? It wasnt cheap to begin with, Im not sure what is expected here. If they want a certain percent, thai should be clearer.

The wait is pretty long for the food and especially the drinks. The Hurricane was almost undrinkable. It was very strong. You just have to keep stirring it to try to mix it better. My sister in law said that the espresso martini was delicious. We were kind of surprised at how small of a piece of key lime pie they gave her. They charged her $9 for that tiny piece. That was our biggest complaint. But other than that my steak was cooked perfectly. Its really hard to get a good MW steak and they nailed it. The cajun pasta has great flavor. We were expecting to hear blues and it was more like heavy metal.

Small venue in the Parish Room. 26 ounce beers are $14. Saw Mystery Skulls in July. Super loud. Was glad I had in ear hearing protection. Bathrooms were clean and tidy. Very long staircase up to the venue itself. Very helpful and friendly staff from security to bartender.

The place was a good venue, the show was AWFUL! It was billed as Daft Punk night. Yeah one song, music had no theme 1 DJ, was this an audition? Horrible. No wonder there was plenty of space.

What an amazing venue! We went the last Sunday of Jazz Fess for Kermit Ruffins and Rebirth and were not disappointed ! Very organized to get in, side note for the ladies purses are allowed- I had a small cross body just had to open it so they could look inside . At the door show your tickets , I had ours on my phone , you get a wrist band and are good for entry! 3 large bar areas on ground floor. Drinks are on the high side but not out of line for that kind of venue! We had a great time and cant wait to go back again to try the food !

Went to a private party on the back patio area. Great spot for an event like this. The food was very good. Although the selection was a little limited. Im thinking this was due to my companys selections. Multiple bars were open, so no waiting. Highly recommended!

Exceptionally bad service. Took more than 15 minutes to get greeted by server. Restaurant wasnt even crowded. Forgot salad. Delivered food without utensils and then disappeared so quickly we couldnt ask. Ended up having to walk up to servers station to ask another waitress for utensils. If at house of blues, skip this restaurant and go to the foundation room instead for a much better experience . Wont be back.

Intimate venue with a lot of character. Saw thievery corporation live here.

Attended the 2022 Interview with a Vampire Halloween party. It was off the chain! Costumes were incredible! Lots of fun themed cocktails and a crazy night of entertainment! Not for the faint of heart or single minded folk. Very explicit entertainment, and if that’s not your thing there were other options to explore. Once in a lifetime experience for a first-timer to NOLA.

Our first time eating in the restaurant and going to a concert at HOB. Our server was attentive a sweet and gave menu recommendations. Food portions are generous and we were able to take our dinner beverages into the concert venue. We saw the Silversun Pickups and they put on an amazing show! This is a very intimate venue and there is a good view of the stage from almost anywhere.

The guy with the beard was awesome. Food was good depending on what you get. I loved the gumbo and the mac and cheese was dry and not enough seasonings and small portion. We had to send food back 3 times from mess ups took a long while. One of our friends is gluten free age was still given food that had gluten she ended up getting sick being in pain her stomach swelled up. I dont recommend the dry mac and cheese. Our waitress was rushing us just wasnt the best experience. The manager was a nice gentleman. Wouldnt come back.

While in NOLA during Halloween we stopped into the House of Blues for some drinks. Let me first say that this place is so freaking cool and the vibe is even cooler. The staff was friendly, great and made some excellent drinks for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit at the House of Blues and will now become one of our favorite stops when we visit NOLA.

Was disappointed in my recent visit - expected more from the NOLA location. Had a house old fashioned - no large format ice, so diluted quickly. Ordered baby back ribs - the bark was charred to a crisp, and difficult to chew - almost inedible. Appetizers were good, and the service was pretty good, but overall, not a great experience.

Restaurant: very savory jambalya with a healthy portion of shrimp and sausage, gumbo seemed a little salty, and everything had a good kick.Venue: always opt for VIP. However, the smaller, intimate venue provides a great experience regardless. Two bars downstairs and one upstairs with food options (which is nice). I would watch any artist in this venue.

My first time at the House of blues in New Orleans was an absolute hit. Drove in from Florida to see Ghostland Observatory. Everything was perfect from the time I arrived till the time I left. I’ll definitely be back. My hometown always has the best venues. ⚜️

The House of Blues is a music venue in New Orleans w| various shows all the time. If you’re ever in the city it’s definitely a nice spot to catch a live band! Last night Kermit had to play for the annual holiday show put on by Dr. Price. It is always a great vibe when I visit. Service can be iffy at times but “okay”. I would recommend finding out what bands are going on and visiting. Perfect for a good time in the city!!

Came here from Mobile on 5/8/24 to see The Amity Affliction. Normally I drive to Atlanta to see them. They had a NOLA date on their tour this time and its closer to me so I figured why not, and I ended up completely regretting that choice. This was the most miserable concert experience of my life. Please beware if you plan on coming here. The building very clearly did NOT have a working AC. They had 2 giant fans at the front blowing around the thick, hot air. Thats it. I will say that the staff were sweet and checked on us, they came to the front and passed out bottled waters almost throughout the entire show. I witnessed several people pass out or on the verge of passing out. The air was so thick and hot that I felt claustrophobic and almost passed out before my favorite band even came on stage. I had to pour at least 3 of those bottled waters on my body in an attempt to stay cool. Drinking water just wasnt enough. Highly disappointing and shame on you House of Blues for putting people through this. That was absolutely not okay. I will never give you my business again and wouldnt recommend you to anyone. But THANK YOU Mugshot, Dying Wish, Currents, and The Amity Affliction for the amazing performance, despite everything. We love you. Please do come back to NOLA, just not this place, there are tons of better venues.

Great food. Reasonable prices. Awesome live performances! Definitely gives off that NOLA vibe. We also tried the Jamaican wings which was relish. Our toddler was given crayons and a drawing paper. This is a family friendly restaurant so great for the kids too.

Restraunt is separate from the bar / voodoo garden area just fyi. And the Restraunt is only open a few days a week. Check the hours.Bar food was good, we had lemon chicken strips, they were fairly skinning but man they were good and tender.Drinks were good, I had a hurricane, and was pretty happy with it. But the bartender was nice and said he could make just about anything ... 😏

Came to see Thievery Corporation here. First time at a house of blues! We had a great experience! Got there early to reserve good seats in front of the stage, standing room. It is possible to reserve, and have dinner as well but we opted for the general admission. It was a great experience, would love to come back for other shows

Great atmosphere especially if you love blues. Was not overly impressed about the food voodoo shrimp came with cornbread that was cold, jambalaya was a little bland. I will say that the blues band was jamming it out though

Absolutely enjoyed the Shrimp and Grit, however, everything else was a disappointment, the Gumbo, Veggie flatbread and Veggie burger. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Be ready for a loud atmosphere.

Amazing live jazz performance and anecdotes at the Voodoo Garden at the back of the House of Blues! Great drinks!

$14. Beers, while they are 16ounces, they were WARM. One of the womens bathrooms were closed. Standing room only when youre short sux, male bartender upstairs, guessing in his 50s was a grouch. We left earlier, maybe it was our loss, who knows but $14. WARM beers in June drove me out of there. For a cover band, it was $59.pp

Visited the HoB while on a recent trip in New Orleans, and while the food didnt disappoint - with tasty meals and generous portions - the service was unfortunately lacking.An alleged error with the system meant that our food order didnt go through. And we found that the drinks which were implied to be complimentary in recognition of this were in fact not, evident when the bill came. When the food eventually came , we had to ask for cutlery twice.The room was too cold, despite the very warm evening, (air con up too high and we werent the only diners putting on jackets and shivering). We were seated in the restaurant and the music from the bar at the back was loud - fine for us but if youre looking for a quiet evening meal, this isnt the place. The problem did come however when a band started up at the other end of the restaurant and it became an absolute din of clashing noise.Food was lovely but the service and venue would stop us returning

Great venue, big enough but intimate enough so that good views can be had pretty much anywhere. We saw the Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple )band, who were excellent. Beer was priced at similar levels to typical New Orleans bars. Staff were friendly enough.

This place has only gotten better. We upgraded to the VIP experience and it was worth it. We were assigned a server, Kayla, who was excellent. The music was loud and fantastic. Will definitely go again.

Very labyrinthine, maze-like interior, live music all the time, elaborately painted in classic New Orleans style. Staff is very friendly, and drinks are well made. It is definitely a place you want to include on your trip to New Orleans. Just beware parking anywhere in the French Quarter is atrocious, especially in the evening.

Had an amazing time at the Madness After Dark event hosted by the NCAA and Wendy’s! From the red carpet and specialty Hurri•Kane Lemonade to the surprise concert by Darius Rucker, this was definitely a night to remember!!! It was my first time attending a concert at any House of Blues venue, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Every space was a great view and I absolutely loved the vibe and decor.

VIP is the best way to go. We had outstanding service from the restaurant to the very end of our evening. I suffer severe panic/anxiety attacks and they made sure that my safety and care was top on their list. We will return in the future if not for concerts it will be for food. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening with my boyfriend.

We had a private meeting here and we were originally in the lower floor room. It was fine st first, and then the male toilet backed up and the entire place smelled HORRIBLE. They moved us up to the upstairs room, where I believe they do a VIP thing in there on normal nights, but was much larger and comfortable.You could hear every sound made in the restroom in the main meeting room, and for normal times where three is a lot of people and music Im sure it wouldnt matter.The decor was very interesting and artistic. Loved the subtle humor mixed in with the traditional religious pieces.They did provide everyone with vouchers for a future show, and VIP access for the inconvenience. Though many were not local, it was a nice gesture.

This is about the club/concert hall and not the restaurant. It is a nice venue. Sound is good. They book good bands and they had booked one of my favorites this past weekend. All good until now. However... The whole things almost feels a bit like a scam. My first frustration is that there was an unannounced opening act. I looked through their website and others wondering about this. No opening act was not announced. Not on HoBs website and not on Fest After Darks and not on Live Nations. Nope. You had to go to the venue to see the poster. On top, HoBs website states that shows start on time and I can tell you that they dont. The show start time was 8:00 and the opening act started at 8:40. The main band was on stage at 10:00. Yes, two hours after they were supposed to. I live in Nola, so I know how this works, but at least announce that there is a (terrible) opening act so that I can show up two hours late. Seriously. Your venue is not exactly a place to enjoy a couple of drinks with friends. It is a concert venue.You may ask: what is wrong with you, why not have a couple of drinks and enjoy yourself? Well, I would, but a cocktail with two ounces of bottom shelf vodka and tons of sugar was $20. You can get a double pour of Jim Beam in a plastic cup for $15. They also sold way too many floor tickets (not sure it was fire safe) and it wasnt that easy to get to the bars. I found myself wondering why there was so much vaping of pot in the place and then realized that it is because the booze is so expensive...My recommendation if you have to go because it is a band you like: buy VIP tickets if you can afford them; arrive about 90 minutes after the announced start time; and spend those extra 90 minutes drinking elsewhere.

Found this place just walking around. So glad we stopped in. One of our favorites places. Ace our bartender was fabulous.

If you are not 6 feet tall, if you dont arrive when doors open, or if you dont pay extra to get VIP seating, do not expect to see the band. The sightlines are horrible and the stage is too low. This is not a venue where you can stand in the back and still see the band. Our only option was to hang out in the Foundation Room and watch the band on a video screen. So we left after two songs. Why would I pay money to watch a video plus paying inflated prices for bad drinks? We wont be back.

Restaurant was convenient for the concert and food was okay. The concert venue was terrific. Not too large so all the seats felt close.

Great time at this historic venue, music was fantastic. Drink selection on low side but well enough to get by. All the service people very friendly. Cant wait to come back to town with another artist I know and visit again

Our server Katie (Katelyn) and the hostess Nikki were amazing. They made it an experience for sure. Katie gave us insight to the local traditions of NOLA whole Nikki made us feel beyond comfortable during our stay. When I return to NOLA, Ill definitely be returning to the HOB.I originally ordered the New Orleans Pasta and it had very little meat and plenty of lemon zest which didnt taste right. I then ordered the Fried chicken and to my surprise, it was bland. I asked my server to bring out sauces to help dress it up and that did the trick. The Hurricane was decent but $14.I fell in love with the carvings of the soul artists in the ceiling.

I didnt eat here just met up with some friends. A very nice atmosphere with live band music. Its a great place to hang out and have a few cocktails.

I went to go see the Sabrina Claudio concert. I get there and the website I bought the tickets from was down. I was directed to the ticket window. They were able to print up my tickets with no problem a few minutes later. Wanted to get some food. The Yardbird sandwich was delicious. Wanted a mojito but they were out of mint but the hurricane was just as good. My bartender/waitress was super cool. Get to the concert and the opening act was on stage. Regret missing the first 15 minutes. Head upstairs. The sound and the view are both great. Got VIP tickets and head to my seats. Overlooking the stage on the right hand side. Perfect view. Enjoyed Sabrina Claudios performance. The night started a little rough but the entire experience from House of Blues was perfect. Would definitely do again.

Had a great time seeing Clutch! This was my first time at the HOB for a concert (weve eaten here and enjoyed the live music) and I was very impressed with the old school feel of the venue. Little confusing with the exit situation. 🖤

My friend ordered gluten free but something had gluten in it because she had a severe reaction and became very ill. My Mac n cheese was flavorless. The chicken sandwiches were way too salty. Our waitress seemed annoyed right from the jump.

Had a private event in the Parrish room and went wonderfully. Staff was amazing and compliments from corporate attendees. (Thats hard to do.)

Great relaxed atmosphere with live music. Bar staff were lovely and attentive in the Voodoo garden, bringing drinks ordered at the bar over to our table. One staff member was a bit rude inside when I asked for directions to the bathroom and inside seemed to lack vibe in comparison to the Voodoo Bar. There are overhead heaters outside, drinks and food were reasonably priced, plenty of seating on a Saturday night in March. A short walk from Bourbon Street, which we were happy to get away from. Would visit again!

Our first time at House of Blues New Orleans (had been to one on California). We had reservations and were taken in as soon as they opened.Our server was amazing, friendly young woman with a lot of pep in her step! They seemed to be out of a few menu items which was unfortunate but, we made it work and both enjoyed the jambalaya.The jalapeño corn bread is a must + their simple spring like salad was super fresh (just missing the Fiji apples).They were also out of their house wines, but the alternative was just fine.Despite having dinner there + tickets to the Teddy Swims show that evening, we had to leave the restaurant and get in line on the street. This hasn’t been a HOB practice so not sure why this has changed but definitely very odd.Overall was a great evening but would encourage the HOB to revisit some of the minor inconveniences mentioned. It’s an experience — a bit of an interrupted one though.