NOLA Taphouse — Restaurant in New Orleans

When searching for places to eat and drink in a new city, I often let my phone be my guide; looking at maps and apps in an effort to discover something new nearby. Walking around in New Orleans, I needed something to eat, and I was craving a good craft beer, which lead me to visit NOLA Taphouse.

This establishment is sports- oriented and every television in the house was tuned to sports when I walked in the door. The interior walls are brick and there is a casual feel and vibe. There is no table service- you need to walk to the bar and order.

NOLA Taphouse didn’t disappoint with its beer selection. There are twenty taps of beer from which to choose, as well as bottles and cans, and a full service bar. For food, they serve things like chicken tenders, burgers, shrimp, grilled chicken sandwiches, and a few others. The prices are low, not just with the food, but with the beer, too.

Speaking of the food, it is rather basic and ordinary, typical bar food. I was quite hungry and didn’t mind, but I recommend overlooking NOLA Taphouse if you want something higher quality. What you get here is the basics, with plenty of beer options to wash it down.

NOLA Taphouse is a casual, laid-back type of place and while it certainly won’t win any awards for best food in the city, its emphasis on sports, simple menu options, and non-pretentious service and clientele quickly won me over. It’s a good choice if you enjoy simple things in an establishment, washed down with an assortment...

I’d love to be able to say something about the food, however, I never was served any food…

After being acknowledged by the bartender, I waited over five minutes for a drink, and I told him that I also would like to order food. He got my drink, then rung up a couple of other customers, waited on a table of eight that was there before me, so no problem.

It was after he waited on that table that I became agitated, because then he went to the register to ring up something, and while he was doing that, two other customers came into the restaurant, one at a time, and told the bartender that they wanted to order.

So he took their orders, and then proceeded to get their drinks, never asking me for my food order. I’m sure glad that I walked over a half mile to eat there.

And the finale—I asked him what I owed him for the drink, and crickets. No response, even though he glanced at me when I asked. As if I was invisible.

Table of eight, one guy next to me at the bar, and the two customers who came in after me. That was the extent of the customers at that point.

I do understand being busy, and/or understaffed, that’s OK, been there, but to just ignore me and take orders from the folks who came in after me, well, that’s just BS, plain and simple, and extremely poor service. So I put more than enough money on the bar to cover my drink, and left.

I was really looking forward to trying the NOLA Taphouse, but...

Kind of reminds you of cheers. First time I went, there was quite a few people that I knew from the group in the convention that I was at. Actually we were the only people in there, now that I think of it. It was close to the hotel.

I had some of their bbq tacos and they were excellent- perfect snack for late night.

Then I went back with a friend for lunch it was dead again. Maybe it doesn't appeal to the locals.I don't know.

That time it wasn't as good. We had the rice and beans. I had the jambalaya. Nothing to write home about.

It took a while to get the food but maybe there was only one person there working I don't know. I only saw one the bartender.

This is very difficult place to get into. I would suggest they change the entrance. For those of us who have mobility challenges, I had a very difficult time getting in. There's a step up, with a very immediate quick open the door and there's not enough room really to hold on.

I would go there again if I was in the area but I don't know that I would recommend it for handicapped folks. You could never get a wheelchair in there I...