Hungry Eyes

"What happens when the Turkey And The Wolf team opens a walk-in-only bar and restaurant that also feels like a museum dedicated to the ‘80s? You’ve got one of the top places in the city to sit at the bar with some small plates (get the roasted artichokes) and an interesting cocktail or two. There’s an endless amount of little trinkets around the space, like cocktail taps with vintage beer logos, pastel posters, and retro furniture that your friend from art school would say is “clearly” inspired by the Memphis Group. Bring a date so you can spend the whole night playing an IRL version of Where’s Waldo with all the different details around the restaurant while you snack, drink, and talk to the bartender about their literary preferences." - chelsea brasted, zella palmer, carlo mantuano, megan braden perry

"Hungry Eyes’ patio resembles a deconstructed Airstream trailer, an on-theme extension of the restaurant’s ’80s-centric interior aesthetic. It’s also fenced-in and lush, two keys to ideal outdoor dining settings in New Orleans. Sip on classic martinis or savory cocktails and snack on light but satisfying medium plates like artichokes on the half-shell, grilled pastrami skewers, halibut crudo, and savory seafood curry. Enjoy drinks under the stars until 10 p.m." - Clair Lorell, Missy Frederick

"After conquering breakfast and lunch, Mason Hereford and the team behind Turkey and the Wolf opened Hungry Eyes, an upbeat, ’80s-themed dinner and drinks restaurant. The casual menu ranges from tasty drinking snacks to light but satisfying medium plates that top out around $20, like grilled pastrami kebabs and a seafood curry with calamari, catfish, and hearts of palm served with roti. The food is designed to compliment the drinks, and Hungry Eyes mixes a menu of classic martinis and not-so-classic cocktail creations, like a pandan old fashioned made with rum and bourbon. Come here for a fun, funky evening in an eclectic, electric setting." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"At Hungry Eyes, drinks play a central role, from classic martinis to inventive cocktails to fresh wines. It’s an ’80s-themed spot from the Turkey and the Wolf Team, headed up by acclaimed chef Mason Hereford, and is the group’s first foray into dinner and drinks. They call the menu “drinking food,” built to compliment offerings like an espresso martini on tap, a pandan old-fashioned made with rum and bourbon, and an Ube Baby Baby made with coconut, pineapple, and rum." - Clair Lorell, Eater Staff

"Hungry Eyes is a restaurant in New Orleans known for its playful take on the city's culinary traditions, featuring dishes like artichoke hearts 'on the half shell'." - Jaya Saxena