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Foundation Room House of Blues New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Foundation Room House of Blues New Orleans

4.6
4.6
216 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified
Foundation Room is now open with an incredible redesign and ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back to the finest in food and craft cocktails!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Thu 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Phone number

    (504) 310-4976

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Christopher DeBarr

  • Private party facilities

    Foundation Room guests experience the best the city offers in a truly unique setting. Chef Chris DeBarr prepares visually stimulating and delicious appetizers, plated dinners, and reception-style menus that embrace local culture and flavors while showing off his culinary expertise.

  • Private party contact

    Mikelle Salas, Foundation Room VIP Club Concierge: (504) 310-4976

  • Neighborhood

    French Quarter

  • Cross street

    Bienville & Iberville

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    The House of Blues is located one block off of Canal Street in the French Quarter. It is accessible from both the Canal Street and St Charles RTA buses and Street Cars.

  • Entertainment

    Live entertainment nightly

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Live music in the Lounge at Foundation Room

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - Sat - 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    Guests with dinner reservations are welcome to enjoy our lounge before and/or after their dining reservation. We have complimentary live music by premier local artists from Thursday - Saturday. Acts change daily and can feature jazz, blues, acoustic, and other various genres.

What 216 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Hot spot

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

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  1. mardi

    New Orleans

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were so impressed with the chef and the new menu- Foie gras and charcuterie were yummy! Cocktails awesome. Great wine list. Got pasta and the chicken main courses - far surpassed our expectations. Prices very reasonable ~ ambiance meets the wow factor - in the midst of the Foundation Room! On the top of my list!
  2. MargeauxK

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We were hear for a birthday dinner. The live music and entertainment were an awesome touch. The food was amazing and we will be back.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience5
    Severely understaffed - took 20 min to be brought water when they sat us. Food was mediocre at best and was cold by the time it was brought to us. It’s a shame because the ambiance is so incredible and I’ve been there a few times in the past and it was much better. The table next to us had to send their steaks back multiple times because they were cooked wrong, and their waitress was rude to them.
  4. HetherS

    New Orleans

    61 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The Foundation Room is very cool. Our servers were nice. The host was extremely nice. Drinks & food were interesting & good. Definitely worth booking a reservation before a concert.
  5. TammyG

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and ambiance! After dinner got tickets to a show there, great times!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We happened across the Foundation Room accidentally due to many restaurants being reservation only because of Jazzfest. We didn’t see that coming and should have. My wife found one table available at the Foundation Room and let me tell you that was lucky! This place is fantastic! Has sort of an exclusive club feel to it. You wouldn’t even know it’s there. The lime and the coconut drink was delicious as was their take on an Old Fashioned. The food was perfect and very flavorful. We will be back for sure!
  7. LizStelz

    New Orleans

    79 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We enjoyed the meal and our server. However, the foie gras came out cold and it was not good. My boyfriend ate half but I couldn't eat any of it (and foie gras is one of my favorite things to eat). I will try the restaurant again. The other 2 items we had were very good.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! Great music, great food. Excellent drinks and service.
  9. Ronaldp

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best place for a romantic night out. Me and my fiance thoroughly enjoyed ourself at the foundation room. Eric johanson played for 3 hours . His performance was excellent. The food was great. We had the steak skewers and the chicken wings. They were both delicious. For desert we had the blueberry icecream and biscuit (cookie) . The desert was top notch.
  10. WendiM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    One of the main reasons we booked dinner at the House of Blues was because there were two jazz bands scheduled to play. When we got there after the waitress seated us we asked about the band. About 1/2 way through our meal a manager came over and told us the band cancelled. So, they did not give us an opportunity to go elsewhere, and they did not offer us any compensation. I think this was a bit disingenuous and as we were only in New Orleans for 5 days took away one of our nights to see entertainment. That and I think the price of the food was a bit absorbent for what you get. Something I would be willing to pay with entertainment but without it was not worth it.
  11. SaraK

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing atmosphere. Our group got all of the appetizers and loved them. Drinks were good too.
  12. ShawnL

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Foundation Room experience before a concert was perfect! I would definitely go again!
  13. jennifers

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Avery was wonderful. She helped us make great food choices and was really on top of things. We loved being there
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place and the food was amazing.
  15. HIM73

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    The menu is very limited and not very good. My wife ordered seafood stuffed shells and asked for no tomatoes (she doesn't eat them) and the plate came with multiple tomatoes. I had the steak which was okay but Ruth's Chris is not endanger of going out of business because of the steak at the Foundation Room (nor is any other steak house in danger). The waitress was not attentive. I sat for a long time looking for her with my empty glass of water. The chocolate whiskey soufflé was quite good and the highlight of the meal. We were told they are going to redo the menu because they have had several complaints. We have eaten there for years and were always satisfied before.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Good music. Ok food
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    Food subpar .. not what we expected there was no music and it took forever .. the manager came an offer drinks on the house since we waited so long .. the place is beautiful!
  18. SamuelP

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience, really good drinks and food. Really enjoyed the entire experience.
  19. QuezJ

    Baton Rouge

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great New Orleans-HOB experience!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Live music wasn’t the guy on the site fish fillet where so thin they were dry
  21. JaneaG

    New Orleans

    36 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    We've eaten here in the past - it was AMAZING. Not so this time. The menu consists of small plates only. We ordered 3 of the items; they were out of 2 of them. The one we did get was a plate of fried okra that tasted as though the oil was old. If the restaurant has taken a different path, that's fine; but update your photos on Open Table so that guests know what to expect.
  22. Dishdoc

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly enjoyed my experience at the newly updated Foundation Room! The ambiance is as amazing and exciting as ever! Wonderful gem in New Orleans! Excited to see the great things to come! Chef Chris has a very tasty and visually appealing tapas menu that rock! Sunshine was very attentive and provided excellent service!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! Will be back

    Foundation Room House of Blues New OrleansResponded on March 9, 2020Thanks!

  24. Juliana

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    El lugar muy bonito y original, la comida todo bien pero pedí un plato con carne Wagyu y estaba demasiado cocido y muy salado

    Foundation Room House of Blues New OrleansResponded on February 20, 2020Thanks for the 5 star review!

  25. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2020

    overall3food1service1ambience5
    The food was terrible. I have never tried to chew duck that was so hard. I could even eat it. My husbands steak was amazing. We barely saw our waiter. It took forever to get service. I ordered an apple orchard cocktail which is on the menu and they poured the beer and charged me anyway. 3 of the 5 specialty cocktails were not available on the menu. At the end I ordered the orange cream brûlée’ and the check was dropped off and the dessert forgotten 2 x. The place itself is beautiful. Food menu and service are terrible! A must fix! It would be a beautiful place if fixed.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food, service and atmosphere

    Foundation Room House of Blues New OrleansResponded on January 15, 2020Thanks!

  27. michelles

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2020

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    It was closed. They are not open for Sunday brunch. Went there and was very disappointed
  28. Gus2Tori

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food was ordinary and overpriced. The space was elegant and has a strong historic connection, however, the restaurant was virtually empty, and there was no menu, only a Pre fixe meal. This restaurant has the feel of a place that will be closing soon, which is a shame, the last time we dined there we had a sensational meal.
  29. JackK

    Treasure Coast

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Suerior venue, lounge and restaurant, with high quality food, upscale ambiance and good food and drink selection. We liked it so much, we got engaged while sipping on the bottle of Vueve and will return often

    Foundation Room House of Blues New OrleansResponded on December 27, 2019Thanks for the 5 star review and kind words regarding our venue, food and drinks. Please come back soon.

  30. CapitalFinancial

    New Orleans

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous time! The food, the service , the atmosphere ...it was all just perfect. It happened to be our anniversary...and it was a complete win!!!

    Foundation Room House of Blues New OrleansResponded on December 24, 2019Thanks for the 5 star review! So glad you had a great time in our Foundation Room. Please come back soon!

  31. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2019

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    We made reservations for the Foundation Room, but when we checked in with the hostess at House of Blues, we were given a booth in what I think was the lounge, between the bar and kitchen, even though we said Foundation Room reservations. None of the photos on this app matched the House of Blues at this location on the map. We were disappointed with the time it took for our drinks and food to arrive (over 20 minutes for food, 30 for drinks) even though it was a slow night with maybe 10 tables in the whole place. Food was mediocre (burned brisket on fries, jambalaya was just spicy, not flavorful, butter & cornbread were the best part of the meal). I would have preferred to eat somewhere with more authentic creole food. I wish we could have actually eaten at the location described in this app, since it looks and sounds much better than what we experienced.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Foundation Room is an amazing find! You ring a bell to enter then take an elevator up to the 3rd floor. We were greeted with glasses of champagne and encouraged to enjoy the band before being seated for dinner. Our server (extrordinaire) Mike, was very knowledgeable, attentive and added extra joy to the evening. The ambiance is lush & elegant but not over the top. The food was fabulous and perfectly prepared. Drinks were excellent, too. We felt pampered and like part of the family. I will definitely go back when I'm in town!

    Foundation Room House of Blues New OrleansResponded on November 26, 2019Thanks for the great review! We are so happy you enjoyed your visit with us! We will share your comments with the staff. Please come back soon.

  33. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Husband and I on vacation exploring New Orleans

    Foundation Room House of Blues New OrleansResponded on November 18, 2019Thanks for the 5 star review! Please come back soon to see us!

  34. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great Red Drum special.

    Foundation Room House of Blues New OrleansResponded on October 14, 2019Thanks! Please come back soon.

  35. GreggD

    Alabama

    36 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    The Foundation Room is always great ,but it is not open on Sundays even though they allow you to book? So when we got there they were closed and we couldn’t get a reservation anywhere else
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff is first class. Thank you Brittany!

    Foundation Room House of Blues New OrleansResponded on September 23, 2019Thank you! We will share your comments with the staff. Please come back soon.

  37. DonnaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved it. Rich Collins and his beautiful wife are so kind and sweet. And the music was awesome. The waiter was kind and very helpful. Along with being handsome, witty and knowledgeable.

    Foundation Room House of Blues New OrleansResponded on September 13, 2019Hi Donna! Thanks for the 5 star review! We will share your kind words with the staff. Please come back soon!

  38. TangoFoxtrot

    Atlanta Metro

    123 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Arrived early and stayed late. Wonderful experience!
  39. JessicaL

    Mississippi

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    went with my husband. we each ordered a starter and entree. everything was delicious! i will definitely return. the food exceeded expectations. The restaurant is also beautifully decorated. great live music. cocktails were also great.

    Foundation Room House of Blues New OrleansResponded on November 14, 2019Hi Jessica! Thank you so much for your review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit to our Foundation Room. We will share your kind words with the team. Please come back soon.

  40. NickieC

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Mike was awesome! Friendly, knowledgeable, everything! The hostess (didnt catch her name) was also wonderful. This place was outstanding. Friendliest place in NOLA.

    Foundation Room House of Blues New OrleansResponded on August 7, 2019Hi, thanks for the 5 star review! So glad Mike took care of you. Please come back soon.

FAQs

Foundation Room House of Blues New Orleans is rated 4.6 stars by 216 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Foundation Room House of Blues New Orleans

225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Bienville & Iberville

  • Neighborhood

    French Quarter

  • Hours of operation

    Thu 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    The House of Blues is located one block off of Canal Street in the French Quarter. It is accessible from both the Canal Street and St Charles RTA buses and Street Cars.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Christopher DeBarr

  • Entertainment

    Live entertainment nightly

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (504) 310-4976

  • Private party facilities

    Foundation Room guests experience the best the city offers in a truly unique setting. Chef Chris DeBarr prepares visually stimulating and delicious appetizers, plated dinners, and reception-style menus that embrace local culture and flavors while showing off his culinary expertise.

  • Private party contact

    Mikelle Salas, Foundation Room VIP Club Concierge: (504) 310-4976

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