Restaurant R'evolution — Restaurant in New Orleans

Hang with me, this is going to be a lengthy, but necessary, review. My boyfriend and I love food. We enjoy tasting experiences where the chef curates a dinner to his or her liking, delivering only the dishes they feel would truly show off their culinary skills. While in New Orleans for a long weekend we searched for restaurants offering such experiences. When booking our reservation for restaurant revolution, something was missed and we didn't realize the chef tasting menu was not available on Friday evenings, and we had booked the chefs counter. The chefs counter is a lovely table, only seating 6, directly in front of where two lovely ladies were preparing dishes. Upon realizing our mistake, Roke, one of the managers at the restaurant immediately took over our dinner and left us with an unforgettable experience. He hand picked and split dishes straight from the menu, show casing the variety and depth which Restaurant Revolution can only give. The death by gumbo left me longing for more and a huge fan of quail! The NOLA hot crab claws had a delightful kick to them. The crab beignets melted in my mouth. The short rib boudin was paired perfectly with the pickled red onion.

The scallops yakamein was spicy and filling, but the pomegranate gastrique of the rack of elk took my taste buds to a different level. For dessert, we were literally enchanted by the enchanted apple, but also entranced by an espresso martini, which was elevated by the addition of Guinness ice cream and a chocolate biscotti, both of which were made by the bar staff at the restaurant. This was so wonderful we ordered a second. Sheila brought us a small scoop of pistachio ice cream, made by herself, which coated my mouth in velvety deliciousness.

Roke gave us the perfect evening. He paired some of his favorite dishes with information of how and why it was prepared, as well as historical references for the thoughts behind their creation. Please see Roke, listen to what he has to say about food, wine, history and even tequila! You must also find Sheila at the bar and have her do a short explanation of how she makes the different kinds of ice cream. Trust me, keep it short, it will be over your head anyways, but her knowledge and passion for what she does is extraordinary and captivating. Thank you, Roke, Sheila and the rest of the staff at Restaurant Revolution. We look forward to our next trip to New Orleans...

This was our first visit to the Restaurant R'evolution on our first night in New Orleans. It is located in the French Quarter section of New Orleans. The first thing that I noticed when I approached the restaurant was that there was no neon sign identifying it, the sign was lit by the street light, the same way that the shops on the street have been lighted since the 1800's.

I can only describe this restaurant as elegant. Your every need is addressed from the time you enter to the time you leave. All the food is cooked to perfection and served in style. Service is provided by a team of servers, so your everything is on time.

After our cocktails were served and we were reviewing the menu, we were served a Veal amuse-bouche, a gift from the Chef. It was delicious.

The Fiorchatta bread was served with a sweet butter, regular butter and Virgin Olive Oil. I could have made a meal out of the combination of Fiorchatta bread and sweet butter alone.

For an appetizer I had Oysters on the Half Shell R'evolution Style: Radish Chimichurri Salsa and Bloody Mary Granita. A really unique taste for a person who normally likes his oysters plain, definitely worth another round.

For the main course we both had the 8-oz Filet Mignon with Gruyere Potato au Gratin. I also had a side of Sautéed Mushrooms. Both steaks were cooked to perfection. Only a few steakhouses can properly prepare a Pittsburg style steak (charred on the outside with a cool red center) and the Restaurant R'evolution is one of them.

For desert my wife had the Creole Cream Cheese Bread Pudding Crème Brûlée. It looked different from most bread puddings she has had, but she loved the taste. I had a special desert called the Crown Royal, or something like that. It was a brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream that had a center of peanut butter covered in chocolate with pecans, decant. I also had a cup of Irish Coffee.

While preparing the bill, they gratuitously brought a 4 compartment "jewelry box" with baked treats in each compartment. They don't want you to leave hungry.

Considering the ambience, service, quality of the food (especially the preparation of the steak) and the price, I have given them 5 stars and we will definitely be returning the next time we are in New Orleans and I highly recommend that if you get a chance experience...

Absolutely incredible. We went last evening. And here's what to know-- THE FOOD: This is Creole elevated to new levels. The dishes are simple but presented beautifully and embody the flavors of the city and the people who make NoLa as charming as it is. The seafood is as fresh as it gets and the land meats melt in your mouth. Notable bites included (but certainly were not limited to) the crab beignets and wood fired oysters, the "pig out board" with the chef's choices of charcuterie and the short ribs with lobster. The restaurant offers a thorough and impressively curated wine and spirit list, boasting a 10,000 bottle cellar from single serve bottles of bubbly to a conversation-worthy $650 cocktail. THE AMBIANCE: Again, using the word "elevated" for this category. Moderately French influenced interior that's an easy bridge between unpretentious and fine dining. The space has a warmth about it, with various dining rooms of similar but different aesthetics, and a visible kitchen, complete with a wood fired oven. We love fine dining, but many times the ambiance can make one feel "out of place" despite having a phenomenal experience otherwise. Restaurant R'evolution provides a nice dining aesthetic without the pretense. THE SERVICE: Our Table Captain was Kevin Mont Rich. All I can say is that he knows food and wine and his guests. Kevin and his team were incredibly attentive, more than accommodating and polite to everyone in the room, and guided us through each course that made ordering a large selection from the menu much more than an enjoyable dining experience. We enjoyed the conversation, his candidness and the other recommendations of what to see/do/and eat in the city during the rest of our stay. The doorman (who we unfortunately never got his name) kindly stayed with us until our Uber arrived and proceeded to walk us across the street and open and close the car door in less than favorable weather conditions. The kindness and impressive service start to end is an EASY 10/10. The establishment is beyond lucky to have both of them tending to their guests. Thank you, Kevin, for the phenomenal dining experience and the best meal we've encountered in many years.

Don't walk, RUN to Restaurant R'evolution (and tell Kevin...