Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on Postcard

"Delmond plays at least two gigs at this classy double-level jazz place on Frenchmen Street; Nelson comes in to watch one." - Missy Frederick

The Clubs and Music Venues of HBO’s ‘Treme’

test

@eater

"It’s rare for a music venue to have such a robust menu, but Snug Harbor even makes it easy to have a three or four-course dinner. From New Orleans classics like shrimp remoulade and gumbo to great burgers and a loaded baked potato, this 45-year-old spot isn’t groundbreaking, but the classics really hit the spot." - Clair Lorell, Beth D'Addono

14 Live Music Venues With First-Rate Food in New Orleans - Eater New Orleans

test

@eater

"This Frenchmen Street club just outside the French Quarter has been providing some of the best live jazz to locals and visitors for over 30 years. It has a casual dining area, bar, and stage, with the best seats upstairs on the balcony." - Lynn Wesley - Coleman

18 Hidden Hangouts in New Orleans

test

@eater

"This Frenchmen Street club just outside the French Quarter has been providing some of the best live jazz to locals and visitors for over 30 years. It has a casual dining area, bar, and stage, with the best seats upstairs on the balcony." - Lynn Wesley - Coleman

18 Hidden Hangouts in New Orleans

test

@goop

"Spread out over three rooms in a refurbished 1800’s building—there’s a designated space for a restaurant, bar, and performance space—Snug Harbor is a one-stop shop for good food, good drinks, and great jazz. At about $20 a pop, concert tickets are not cheap, but the impressive roster of local talent and the fun ambiance justifies the splurge. There are shows at 8pm and 10pm every night."

The New Orleans Guide

test

Kendra Walsh

Google

Meal and drinks were fantastic! The atmosphere was so great! Music trickled down into the dining area and you could tell it set the vibe here. The staff were so helpful! My daughter lost her phone and everyone in the very busy restaurant and bar helped us find it! Great place for ambiance and elevated dining. Also a great price point!

Norisa

Google

Snug Harbor Jazz was a fantastic evening of food and music. The restaurant is in the front and the jazz club is in the back. There’s also the second level for seating. We left feeling very “New Orleans” after the show. A must-do if you love music and want know about the history of New Orleans. You get a good feel for the jazz and the culture also. Will totally go back on our next visit.

Nicole Beck

Google

If I could give zero stars, I would. Our group dined here, and it was the absolute worst dining experience any of us have ever had. We understand large groups can be challenging, but the staff’s complete lack of professionalism and basic courtesy was shocking. The server forgot to punch in a main dish and, instead of apologizing, dismissed it with, “I’ll give you a drink.” Fine, we ordered espresso martinis. The first round was good, but the second round came with an argument from the bartender about how espresso martinis must have Baileys in them (spoiler: they don’t). Instead of handling it professionally, she came out yelling at our table. To top it off, the bill arrived with no compensation for the atrocious service we endured. When we approached the manager, hoping for some understanding, she rudely told us to pay and get out. This establishment’s staff is clearly miserable, untrained, and completely lacking in customer service skills. If you value your time, money, and basic human decency, avoid this place at all costs.

Shane J

Google

This was a return visit to Snug Harbor on Frenchman Street! Always a cool place and known for their musical performances and good food. Sadly, for me, the food quality has suffered. The food was lukewarm and the dried out! The staff were personable and friendly and that helped with the overall disappointment of the meal! I say…go for the music…stick with drinks.

Sarah Shaffer

Google

Well, we arrived at time of opening at 5pm. Seated, inquired about the jazz act for the evening & ordered. The meal was hot, fresh and very tasty. Fried shrimp platter, crab cakes, jambalaya & side salad were our choices. Waiter was prompt, attentive & courteous. The star minus for four instead of five was the horrendous, disregard of how peach cobbler is cooked & served here and other places in New Orleans. My husband ordered the bread pudding, which was delicious!!! He advise I order the peach cobbler to go. The waiter did warn us earlier that he preferred the bread pudding because he likes crust with his peach cobbler. I am from the north, Chicago and I’m used to peach cobbler with a flaky, crusty pie dough not cake or muffin-like toppings. Please remove this from your menu, it’s an injustice to this dessert that has fans like me assuming peach cobbler is made the same everywhere. No nutmeg, no cinnamon, no brown sugar and no juice were the other missing flavors.

Tommy Wu

Google

An amazing place for dinner and a show! The fried fish and fried oysters were cooked perfectly and had a nice crisp. The tartar sauce paired very well with the fish. The side of gumbo was flavorful and rich. Their ribeye was also cooked perfectly and had the ideal amount of fat. It was a great cut of meat! The peach cobbler was a fantastic end to the meal. The slice of pie was heavenly. The venue for performances is nice and intimate. If you're going to a show, I'd recommend getting there before doors open because seats fill up quickly. We had an amazing time there!

Jaimie Just

Google

We had a wonderful evening at Snug Harbor to celebrate our anniversary! We loved the intimacy of the music hall, feeling up close and personal with the band made it so cool! The food was good as well. Snug Harbor was an excellent choice for making memories. Thank you!

Demond Stovall

Google

Great food reasonably price. Outstanding service. Waiter was very knowledgeable of menu and had no problem describing comparable items

Kendra Walsh

Google

Meal and drinks were fantastic! The atmosphere was so great! Music trickled down into the dining area and you could tell it set the vibe here. The staff were so helpful! My daughter lost her phone and everyone in the very busy restaurant and bar helped us find it! Great place for ambiance and elevated dining. Also a great price point!

Norisa

Google

Snug Harbor Jazz was a fantastic evening of food and music. The restaurant is in the front and the jazz club is in the back. There’s also the second level for seating. We left feeling very “New Orleans” after the show. A must-do if you love music and want know about the history of New Orleans. You get a good feel for the jazz and the culture also. Will totally go back on our next visit.

Nicole Beck

Google

If I could give zero stars, I would. Our group dined here, and it was the absolute worst dining experience any of us have ever had. We understand large groups can be challenging, but the staff’s complete lack of professionalism and basic courtesy was shocking. The server forgot to punch in a main dish and, instead of apologizing, dismissed it with, “I’ll give you a drink.” Fine, we ordered espresso martinis. The first round was good, but the second round came with an argument from the bartender about how espresso martinis must have Baileys in them (spoiler: they don’t). Instead of handling it professionally, she came out yelling at our table. To top it off, the bill arrived with no compensation for the atrocious service we endured. When we approached the manager, hoping for some understanding, she rudely told us to pay and get out. This establishment’s staff is clearly miserable, untrained, and completely lacking in customer service skills. If you value your time, money, and basic human decency, avoid this place at all costs.

Shane J

Google

This was a return visit to Snug Harbor on Frenchman Street! Always a cool place and known for their musical performances and good food. Sadly, for me, the food quality has suffered. The food was lukewarm and the dried out! The staff were personable and friendly and that helped with the overall disappointment of the meal! I say…go for the music…stick with drinks.

Sarah Shaffer

Google

Well, we arrived at time of opening at 5pm. Seated, inquired about the jazz act for the evening & ordered. The meal was hot, fresh and very tasty. Fried shrimp platter, crab cakes, jambalaya & side salad were our choices. Waiter was prompt, attentive & courteous. The star minus for four instead of five was the horrendous, disregard of how peach cobbler is cooked & served here and other places in New Orleans. My husband ordered the bread pudding, which was delicious!!! He advise I order the peach cobbler to go. The waiter did warn us earlier that he preferred the bread pudding because he likes crust with his peach cobbler. I am from the north, Chicago and I’m used to peach cobbler with a flaky, crusty pie dough not cake or muffin-like toppings. Please remove this from your menu, it’s an injustice to this dessert that has fans like me assuming peach cobbler is made the same everywhere. No nutmeg, no cinnamon, no brown sugar and no juice were the other missing flavors.

Tommy Wu

Google

An amazing place for dinner and a show! The fried fish and fried oysters were cooked perfectly and had a nice crisp. The tartar sauce paired very well with the fish. The side of gumbo was flavorful and rich. Their ribeye was also cooked perfectly and had the ideal amount of fat. It was a great cut of meat! The peach cobbler was a fantastic end to the meal. The slice of pie was heavenly. The venue for performances is nice and intimate. If you're going to a show, I'd recommend getting there before doors open because seats fill up quickly. We had an amazing time there!

Jaimie Just

Google

We had a wonderful evening at Snug Harbor to celebrate our anniversary! We loved the intimacy of the music hall, feeling up close and personal with the band made it so cool! The food was good as well. Snug Harbor was an excellent choice for making memories. Thank you!

Demond Stovall

Google

Great food reasonably price. Outstanding service. Waiter was very knowledgeable of menu and had no problem describing comparable items

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Photos

Highlights

You might also like