Cure

Name: Cure
Address: 4905 Freret St, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70115-6462
Telephone: (504) 302-2357 ext. 1
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

223 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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Cure comes from the acclaimed and award winning CureCo Hospitality Group. Cure opened in 2009 on Freret St. and is largely credited with pioneering the craft cocktail movement in New Orleans and revitalizing the now bustling neighborhood. Over a decade later, Cure is a New Orleans mainstay that continues to champion well executed food and drink.

Cure has been named one of “America’s Best Bars” by Esquire, listed as one of the “Best Cocktail Spots" in the U.S.” by Food and Wine, and hailed as some of New Orleans’ best cocktail. In 2018, Cure received the coveted award for “Outstanding Bar Program,” from the James Beard Foundation.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 25, 2022

June 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(504) 302-2357 ext. 1

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(504) 302-2357 ext. 1
Website
http://curenola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Alfredo Nogueria

Location
4905 Freret St New Orleans, LA 70115-6462
Neighborhood
Uptown
Cross street
Upperline
Parking details
Ample Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Popular dishes

Marinated Olives$7.00
Castelvetranos, Green and Black Cerignolas
Marcona Almonds$7.00
Olive Oil, Sea Salt
House Pickles$7.00
Daily Assortment
Natchitoches Meat Pie$5.00
Chappapeela Farms Pork, Spices, House Pastry
Deviled Eggs "Cacio e Pepe"$9.00
Farm Eggs, Parmesan, Black Pepper
Pimento Cheese$9.00
Hook's Two Year Cheddar, B&B Pickles, Pepper Jelly
Smoked Trout Dip$13.00
Saltines, Tabasco, Herbs
Chicken Liver Pate$12.00
Greener Pastures Liver, Accoutrement
White Bean Hummus$9.00
Marcona Almond Tahini, Capers
Nonna's Meatballs$11.00
Chappapeela Farms Pork, San Marzano Tomatoes
Mushroom Toast$9.00
Mushroom & Truffle Duxelle, Pecorino, Fermented Honey
Prosciutto Sandwich$12.00
Taleggio, Fig Preserve, Arugula, House Focaccia

Cheese & Charcuterie

Three for $18, Five for $25, Grand Platter $55

Cheese

Delice de Bourgogne
(cow) France creamy
Monte Enebro
(goat) Spain ash ripened
8 Month Manchego
(sheep) Spain, firm
Mimolette
(cow) France, hard, nutty
Fourme d'Aambert
(cow) France, mild blue
Taleggio
(goat) Italy, soft
Pecorino
(sheep) Italy, hard

Charcuterie

Chorizo Picante
(Spain) Palacios
Prosciutto de Parma
(Italy) Principe
Finocchiona
(USA) Molinari

Dessert

Lemon Posset$7.00
Blueberry Preserve
Profiterole$7.00
Dulce de Leche Ice Cream, Chocolate Ganache, Marcona Almonds
Watermelon Sorbet$7.00
Verjus Blanc, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Classic Cocktails

Bramble$11.00
London Dry Gin, Blackberry, Lemon
Juschu$11.00
Blanco Tequila, Honey, Lime, Angostura
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club$11.00
Trinidad and Puerto Rican Rum, House Falernum, Lime
Deauville$11.00
Calvados, Brandy, Cointreau, Lemon
Twin Hills$11.00
Bourbon, Benedictine, Lemon
Fancy Whiskey Cocktail$11.00
Bourbon, Curaçao, Demerara Sugar, Bittercube Trinity Bitters
Old Pal$11.00
Rye Whiskey, Campari, Dry Vermouth

Reserve Cocktails

Haitian Mai Tai$16.00
Ak Zanj 8 Year Rum, Clairin Vaval, Dry Curaçao, Canne, Orgeat, Lime, Mint
Gunshop Fizz$17.00
Citrus Macerated Peychaud's Bitters, Strawberry, Cucumber, Lemon, Bitter Soda
Fancy Sazerac$20.00
High West "A Midwinter Night's Dram" Rye, Peychaud's Bitters, Nouvelle Orleans Absinthe
Extra Baller Old Fashioned$32.00
Wild Turkey Master's Keep, Demerara, Angostura and Bittercube Orange Bitters
Deluxe Agave Old Fashioned$32.00
Del Maguey Iberico, Excellia Añejo, Agave Nectar, Mole and Orange Bitters, Orange Peel
1980s Martini$65.00
Vintage Plymouth Gin From the 1980s, Dry Vermouth Blend, Lemon Peel

Seasonal Cocktails

Rhinestone Cowboy - By Matt Young$11.00
A Champagne Cocktail with ripe Louisiana strawberries and fresh lemon balm
Vitamin C - By Colin Bugbee$11.00
This refreshing Sherry Cobbler highlights the delicate herbs of Regan's Orange Bitters with a crisp backbone of Manzanilla
Spring Fever - By Morgan Sullivan$12.00
A Swizzle for an afternoon on the porch. Peppery and refreshing, with notes of cucumber, lychee, and bittersweet orange
Walking Papers - By Scott Hicks$11.00
This tantalizing Cosmopolitan pairs classic notes of cranberry and citrus with Patagonian crabapple and coriander
Brother Pablo - By Colin Bugbee$14.00
A Singapore Sling with a South American twist. Bolivian brandy, Brazilian banana and a pinch of chili pepper
Trap Door - By Gina Hoover$12.00
A kiwi White Negroni with the body of a Gimlet and notes of spring herbs and gentian
Lightworks - By Matt Young$14.00
The Martini crossed with an EL Presidente. Bright and aromatic, with Old Tom Gin, and a splash of the Carribbean
Valencia - By Morgan Sullivan$13.00
A rebellious Rosita, with East India Sherry and Mezcal as its base. Slightly smoky, notes of toffee and caramel, with floral acidity
Spare Key - By Liz Kelley$15.00
An Old Fashioned for the highball drinker. Light, malty, with a nose of grapefruit and a note of chamomile

Wine by the Glass & Bottle

All bottles are $40

White

Chardonnay / Alois Laedeger / Alto Adige / Italy$10.00
A restrained, mineral driven expression, aged in stainless steel. Notes of golden apple, lemon
Assyrtiko / Mercouri / Peloponnese / Greece$13.00

Rosé

Syrah / Grenache / Campuget / Loire / France$10.00
A classic Loire rosé. Soft on the palate, bone dry, with subtle red fruits, balanced with cut stone

Orange (Amber)

Rkatsiteli / Teleda Orgo / Kakheti / Georgia$10.00
A grape skin contact white wine, pairing off-dry notes of melon and peach pit with soft tannin

Red

Pinot Noir Blend / Heaps Good Wine Co. / Stajerska / Slovenia$11.00
Blended with complimentary grapes, ruby in color, with notes of cassis, ripe plum, and white pepper
Cabernet Franc / Chevalier / Loire / France$13.00
A pure expression. Structured, with approachable tannin. Aromas of potpourri, purple fruit, and green pepper

Sparkling

Prosecco / Fuso / Veneto / Italy$11.00
Precise, refreshing, fizzy, bone dry, with mountain flowers, honeysuckle, and tart apple

Happy Hour

4-6p Every Day

Cocktails

$6 ($11 after Happy Hour)

Champagne Cocktail
Sherry & Tonic
Moscow Mule
Daiquiri
Tommy's Margarita
Grapefruit & Bitter
Sazerac
Old Fashioned

Shot & Beer

$6 ($8 after Happy Hour)

Paradise Park + Sazerac Rye
Rolling Rock + Tullamore Dew

Beer

Paradise Park$3.99
American Lager / Urban South / Louisiana
Rolling Rock$3.99
American Lager / Latrobe / Pennsylvania
Einbecker$4.99
Pilsner / Einbecker Brauhaus / Germany
All Day IPA$4.99
India Pale Ale / Founder's / Michigan
Envie$4.99
American Pale Ale / Parish / Louisiana
Hefe Weissbier$5.99
Wheat Beer / Weihenstephaner / Germany
Korova$5.99
Milk Porter / Gnarly Barley / Louisiana

Cider

Original Dry$4.99

What 223 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Vibrant Bar Scene
New Orleans
Vibrant Bar Scene

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Jason
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Excellent food and drink options in a really cool setting. Little pricey but I think the experience was probably worth spending a few extra bucks. Terrific happy hour spot and great for drinks/heavy apps before a night out.
JS
JodiS
New York Area
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great place for Happy Hour! Just don’t sit in the back left corner underneath the air conditioner. We froze!
CT
CoreyT
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Fantastic as always. Drinks were good. Deviled eggs were good. Everything as expected, totally happy with the experience.
CB
ChristopherB
Inactiveville
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It had been several years since my last visit to this iconic, high end cocktail bar. It was a quiet Sun. Drinks were interesting and excellent. Bar food was tasty and simply presented. Drink menu now offers some VERY high end options. All in all, there have been a few tweaks over the years, but the basics remain excellent and the same.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cure is one of those places that’s full of awesome cocktails & food, but whilst it’s a beautiful space, there is no attitude here.
DB
DakotaBrown1
New Orleans
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience at cure!! Staff was warm and friendly and took their time with each table even though they were super busy! Drinks were delicious! Great mushroom toast and charcuterie board!! Nice to have so many vegetarian options!
M
Magillacutty
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food was great service pretty darn good whiskey selection is fantastic
AB
AjayB
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Visited this bar looking at good reviews. Ambiance and variety of cocktails offered are excellent. Loved the services also. Live music may have added value to overall experience, but, we really had a great time.
AD
AndrewD
Canberra
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The entire experience was amazing. Thank you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The bartender, Collin, was amazing. 5 stars, would recommend and visit again.
RB
RonnieB
Fort Lauderdale
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
The cocktails are well crafted. It’s well worth it. You can see why they won the James Beard award. They only serve small bites, so ensure you eat beforehand. I would definitely go again!
g
gogodanny
New York Area
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience3
They charged 20% tips by default and don’t tell you it’s included in the bill, and hope you double tips them by accident. Shameful business practice
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best cocktails in New Orleans, Chris is masterful.
L
Laura
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went mostly for drinks, but decided to have some nibbles as well. The cocktails are top-notch and the food was outstanding. If you are looking for a relaxed evening away from the fray, come here. It is especially geared toward folks who appreciate craft cocktails. Feel free to order "off menu" as well, the bartenders are very accommodating as long as they have the ingredients.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
Poor service
KW
KatieW
New Orleans
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience3
Food and cocktails are great. Service is subpar. Spent a lot of our time watching our server talk to her friends at the bar and even watched as she did a shot with a group of people. Looks she was having a good time so that’s nice for her but we would have stayed and ordered more rounds of both drinks and food if she had been more attentive. Food is excellent but there are so many good places to eat in New Orleans that if a place gives me subpar service multiple times (which this place has) its not really worth it to go back.
DK
DeanK
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific cocktails, innovative bites, nice ambiance. Great little neighborhood!
B
Baldeaglepr
New Orleans
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Too noisy!
IM
IMel
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Noise level was a little loud but drink menu was amazing and the decor extremely cool!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drinks. Go during Happy Hour it is a great value.
d
diningexplorer
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance and food Drinks were very special
CH
CliffH
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is a very neat place near Tulane campus. Great food and drink. It was not as crowded as we expected.
KT
KaitlynT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was absolutely to die for, definitely impressive from a place mostly known for their cocktails. Seasonal drinks were lovely as always. Ambience was intimately dim and loud at the point where no one else could hear your conversation beyond your table.
N
Nola813
New Orleans
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I ordered the while bean hummus and the escargot. Both were delicious.
T
Texanworkinggal
Houston
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice cocktail bar with a side of small plate snacks. Service was slow but servers were extremely nice
MA
MartinA
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cure was and is a fantastic experience. Didn’t know what to expect, but if you enjoy cocktails and upscale snacks it cannot be beat. Loved it. Enid said.
YB
YvetteB
Austin
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love everything about this place. Food and service was amazing Highly recommend
d
dkn1952
Denver
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
You don't need reservations as this is basically a high-end bourbon bar with nice finger food selections that pair with quality cocktails. Open air and clean. If I lived in the neighborhood it would be a great place to go regularly and bring visitors to. Expensive for it to be a regular hang-out, however. Ranked as a top bourbon bar in the South, deserved because it has some high end bourbons but really lacks the destination line-up that one associates with the top saloons.
JF
JamesF
Philadelphia
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Innovative drinks. Good service. Could add some heavier food. Overall, a great place for a drink.
RD
RDH5
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent, sophisticated cocktail list. The menu is a good match for the drinks, which are the star. The service is professional and attentive. The building, a converted fire station, is a cool space and the bar is something to see. But, the room is so dark in the evening that every table needed to deploy its candle to read the menu, and the music is at a level that requires loud, nearly shouting, voices to be heard. They would do better to turn the lights up (a bit) and the music down. If they did that, it would be about as perfect a place to drink and hang out as anyone could ask for.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
46 reviews
vip
3.0
46 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Drinks were delicious. Downside is ridiculous additional 20% service fee and slow service. Ridiculous mask mandate and “show your papers” while waitresses hugging people, etc.
CC
CullenC
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We loved our first experience at Cure! Will definitely be back for more.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Waiter was not very attentive then watched him taking shots with the hostess as we waited 15 minutes to place a drink order. Fun for cocktail hour but not a sit down and eat kinda place
J
Jeffry
New Orleans
51 reviews
vip
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Based upon the decor this appears at first to be a drinker's haven. Bottles of alcohol all over the interior. And there are no real entrees. But the tapas food available is outstanding and coupling a few of those can more than suffice to feed you.
RH
RonH
Washington DC
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Heard about the cocktails of this place and was happy to discover that the rumor was true. Their craft cocktails were great, we had 8 in total and each and every one of them was good. Especially worth mentioning are Lilla McMillian ones, all very refreshing and airy. Would make the Lyons share my go to cocktail.
g
glitterws
New Orleans
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent,we always enjoy coming here!
P
Phoebe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite places in all of New Orleans. I’d trust these bartenders with my life, they never let me down.
KM
KathrynM
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot to meet up with friends for excellent food and better drinks. Happy hour rocks!
KD
KlaireD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drinks are always on point, food is delicious. It’s always an amazing experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite cocktail bar in the city. Always a great time.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

Cure offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 302-2357 ext. 1.

Cure is rated 4.7 stars by 223 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 25, 2022

June 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(504) 302-2357 ext. 1

4905 Freret St New Orleans, LA 70115-6462

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Upperline
Neighborhood
Uptown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Ample Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Alfredo Nogueria
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://curenola.com/
Phone number
(504) 302-2357 ext. 1

Cure

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Deviled Eggs "Cacio e Pepe"

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Pimento Cheese

Food

Marinated Olives$7.00

Marcona Almonds$7.00

House Pickles$7.00

Natchitoches Meat Pie$5.00

Deviled Eggs "Cacio e Pepe"$9.00

Pimento Cheese$9.00

Smoked Trout Dip$13.00

Chicken Liver Pate$12.00

White Bean Hummus$9.00

Nonna's Meatballs$11.00

Mushroom Toast$9.00

Prosciutto Sandwich$12.00

Cheese & Charcuterie

Cheese

Delice de Bourgogne

Monte Enebro

8 Month Manchego

Mimolette

Fourme d'Aambert

Taleggio

Pecorino

Charcuterie

Chorizo Picante

Prosciutto de Parma

Finocchiona

Dessert

Lemon Posset$7.00

Profiterole$7.00

Watermelon Sorbet$7.00

Classic Cocktails

Bramble$11.00

Juschu$11.00

Royal Bermuda Yacht Club$11.00

Deauville$11.00

Twin Hills$11.00

Fancy Whiskey Cocktail$11.00

Old Pal$11.00

Reserve Cocktails

Haitian Mai Tai$16.00

Gunshop Fizz$17.00

Fancy Sazerac$20.00

Extra Baller Old Fashioned$32.00

Deluxe Agave Old Fashioned$32.00

1980s Martini$65.00

Seasonal Cocktails

Rhinestone Cowboy - By Matt Young$11.00

Vitamin C - By Colin Bugbee$11.00

Spring Fever - By Morgan Sullivan$12.00

Walking Papers - By Scott Hicks$11.00

Brother Pablo - By Colin Bugbee$14.00

Trap Door - By Gina Hoover$12.00

Lightworks - By Matt Young$14.00

Valencia - By Morgan Sullivan$13.00

Spare Key - By Liz Kelley$15.00

Wine by the Glass & Bottle

White

Chardonnay / Alois Laedeger / Alto Adige / Italy$10.00

Assyrtiko / Mercouri / Peloponnese / Greece$13.00

Rosé

Syrah / Grenache / Campuget / Loire / France$10.00

Orange (Amber)

Rkatsiteli / Teleda Orgo / Kakheti / Georgia$10.00

Red

Pinot Noir Blend / Heaps Good Wine Co. / Stajerska / Slovenia$11.00

Cabernet Franc / Chevalier / Loire / France$13.00

Sparkling

Prosecco / Fuso / Veneto / Italy$11.00

Happy Hour