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Jewel of the South, New Orleans, LA
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Jewel of the South

$31 to $50
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Borrowing its name from an influential 1850s-vintage bar in the Central Business District, this pub-like tavern (with courtyard) occupies an old brick Creole cottage in the French Quarter, where well-known local bartender Chris Hannah serves up cocktails both classic and contemporary. London-born chef Philip Whitmarsh runs the kitchen.
Accolades include James Beard, World 50 Best, Art of Hospitality, Best Bar South (North America).

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Executive chef: Phil Whitmarsh

  • Award icon
    James Beard Award2024

From the OpenTable editors: In a brick cottage with blue shutters in the French Quarter, you’ll find one of the best bars in the world, a James Beard Award winner ranked on the World’s 50 Best Bars. Beloved local bartender Chris Hannah shakes innovative cocktails like a curried banana colada or bologna negroni (say it out loud) starring mortadella-infused Campari. It’s worth staying for dinner, to sample half a dozen different types of caviar and unusual cuts like wagyu tongue and duck neck sausage.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Cocktail Bar, Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 265-8816
  • Website
    http://jewelnola.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The last standing structure on St Louis Street departing the French Quarter towards the historic Treme, Jewel of the South is an extraordinary enduring example of a classic Creole cottage. Built in 1835, the building and courtyard were recently renovated, transforming this historic residence into a timeless New Orleans tavern.

Menu

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What 108 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Innovative

  • New Orleans

    Best Service

  • New Orleans

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jewel of the South offers an enchanting dining experience with "wonderful cocktails," "amazing food," and "exceptional service." Nestled in a cozy, beautifully decorated space, this restaurant delights with a unique menu focused on innovative, meat-centric dishes. Experience "amazing and inspired" drinks and enjoy the warm, welcoming atmosphere led by attentive staff.

108 Reviews

  1. 3MJeat VIP

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated in the courtyard next to a lively large group, the atmosphere was lovely. The whole staff is knowledgeable and helpful. I have a wheat allergy and my waiter hand marked my menu as to what was safe and which dishes might be suseptible to cross contamination. The cocktails are top notch, so plan to try more than one! For our third, we described what we liked and our waiter suggested an off menu cocktail. We both throughly enjoyed our waiter's custom cocktail choice! For starter, the sunchokes with miso were crispy on the outside and soft creamy comfort on the inside. The white asparagus was better than I've had in Belgium and the Netherlands. I had the tender tongue and my husband really enjoyed the Boudin Noir as a main dish.

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  2. Jake VIP

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a perfect post parade dinner with the sweetest server! Really fun cocktails, wine and creative delicious fare. A really lovely space and reprieve from the chaos of the quarter, even amongst Mardi Gras revelers. We forgot his name but, the Denver transplant, great service!

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  3. Nyc555 VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely upstairs dining room, intimate yet lively with diners. Delicious and creative dining paired with a well-curated, mid-sized wine list. Very accessible and friendly staff with good attention to detail.

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  4. Gary VIP

    New Orleans12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic as always! Tried several recommendations from our server Galen and they were all amazing. I’ve never liked rice pudding before, but the Truffled Rice Pudding from tonight is going into my top 10 desserts!

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  5. JessM

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious craft cocktails and a very interesting menu. It was nice to get away from the loud crowds and relax outside with nice food, drinks and great service.

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  6. Jeff

    Orlando39 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great server. We were sat upstairs so it didn’t have the nice vibe of the downstairs which was unfortunate. The caviar service was excellent, however the wagyu tongue & trout we did not enjoy. Would not go back. 

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend. Great drinks, food and service. The staff were friendly and very professional.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was really incredible. We came in for drinks and snacks. We had the crawfish and lobster raviolo which was equally airy, decadent, and filling. I started with a traditional Brandy Crusta which was so beautiful and followed with one of the house cocktails, Harlequin, a cachaça and guava drink that was also so so good. My friend's drinks were also perfectly balanced and well executed. Vibes were great, service was great. 10/10

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Wonderful cocktails! Highly recommend! Mmmmmmmmmm

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  10. Vincent VIP

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hannah was wonderful. The food and service was amazing as always. My wife and I have been at 5 times now at Jewel of the South and it keeps getting better and better.

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FAQs

Jewel of the South is rated 4.8 stars by 108 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Jewel of the South

1026 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3420

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. James Beard Award 2024
  • Cross Street
    Saint Louis and Rampart
  • Area
    French Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Cocktail Bar, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Website
    http://jewelnola.com/
  • Phone number
    (504) 265-8816
  • Private party facilities
    The last standing structure on St Louis Street departing the French Quarter towards the historic Treme, Jewel of the South is an extraordinary enduring example of a classic Creole cottage. Built in 1835, the building and courtyard were recently renovated, transforming this historic residence into a timeless New Orleans tavern.
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