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Miss River, New Orleans, LA

Miss River

4.6
4.6
880 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern
Miss River is Alon Shaya’s “love letter to Louisiana,” based on his vast experience of the local culture and cuisine in his nearly 20 years as a resident. As the signature lobby-level restaurant of Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, this ingredient-driven restaurant pays tribute to New Orleans grand dining, showcasing Chef Shaya’s spirited take on beloved local dishes, while providing surprise and fun to the dining experience. Diners will enjoy exceptional personalized service and elements of whimsy throughout their experience, including the show of the Food Stage - the centerpiece of Miss River, where chefs display extravagant plating of signature dishes. The bar at Miss River offers 30 seats, set within the space of the restaurant, and is a gathering place for pre and post-diners. The bar features a daring cocktail program, where unexpected and inventive takes on the classics are showcased.

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (504) 434-5701

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Chef Aleksandre Nadirashvili

  • Neighborhood

    Central Business District

  • Cross street

    Poydras St.

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Public transit

    Canal St.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Crescendo! Dinner featuring Preservation Hall

    $250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 21, 2023 only
    On this evening, five dishes will be prepared in harmony with live musical expressions, reflecting the breadth of life in Louisiana and making the old new again. As courses are served, a hand-selected band of Preservation Hall's finest young artists will begin to play, pairing each bite from cutting-edge chef Alon Shaya with the opening notes of a song. The Crescendo! Dinner will permeate the senses with what makes Louisiana so unique, leaving diners with the knowledge that this great melting pot is much more than one note.

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What 880 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Creole / Cajun / Southern

  • New Orleans

    Creole / Cajun / Southern

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Extremely grateful to Treasure and Jamie for ensuring that my birthday dinner was pleasurable and preferential seating was provided! Great ambiance and friendly atmosphere! Favorite foods are the sweet potato brioche, Louisiana crawfish strudel, blackened gulf snapper, and filet mignon tournedos.
  2. F1Matador

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All 6 of us enjoyed our meals. Very unique and great flavors. As enjoyable was the staff. Every single person was responsive and personal. Frankly I don’t leave reviews often so a meal really has to stand out. This one did.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I did an anniversary dinner here that was positively fabulous. The staff and the food was beyond my expectations and I highly recommend..
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was excellent. Service was warm and friendly. They went out of their way to make sure our wedding anniversary was very special.
  5. SandyD

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Sat outside great ambience. Service was great ! Food was very good certain food pics were wonderful and some just ok .
  6. Kannon

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything was phenomenal! I spent my birthday here last night and the four seasons and Miss River staff made it a very special night. The food was incredible, I only felt the Duck Gulbo was a tad on the bitter side but everything else was incredible
  7. ErinM

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was to die for. Could not wait for the next course
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great meal at one of my favorite brunch spots. Had the seafood on the half shell, bread service- (way too much bread for a party of 2 and the amount of food we were ordering. Prefer one piece like they used to provide.) Eggs crème de la crème - my absolute favorite, it melts in your mouth and bursts with flavors. I’m so glad they brought it back on the menu. Steak and Eggs: Maybe they should have asked how to prepare…The steak was well done and not to my taste. Accompaniments were good. Praline bacon was yummy. Those Eggs Crème de La Créme, still thinking about it!
  9. CarolineB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The food was overpriced for what we were served. We did not feel like the options reflected an elegant brunch. In addition, my husband was served a raw biscuit, yuck. Service was great but that is the only positive thing I can say.

    Miss RiverResponded on May 24, 2023Hello Caroline, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We pride ourselves in offering modern takes on classic New Orleans brunch dishes, and I deeply regret that your meal was not up to our standards. I appreciate your compliment to our service. That said, I’m disappointed that you left unsatisfied with the response to your dissatisfaction with the meal. If you have time, I would like to connect directly and try to make things right. Sincerely, Jet Gauthier, Restaurant Manager

  10. ElleB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Won’t be back. Ambiance and design was stunning. Service was quick. But there were lots of hidden fees and food was not worth the money in our opinion. I would just head up stairs to the bar for snacks and drinks.

    Miss RiverResponded on May 24, 2023Hello Elle, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. As a valued guest, your feedback is extremely crucial to our success. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the ambience during your meal and that our team was able to provide you with attentive service. That said, we regret that you left feeling dissatisfied with your experience. We hope you will give us another chance in the future. Sincerely, Jet Gauthier, Restaurant Manager

  11. debbie

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful. Great server. Experience was first class
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    The ambience is very nice walking in; however, we waited 30 minutes before we were sat down for our reservation. They did give us a complimentary appetizer to make up for it. The service was ok, nothing spectacular and the food took quite a while to be brought out, especially between appetizers and entrees. The appetizers were very good and the crawfish strudel had a strong crawfish, aroma and flavor. However, the crab Maison salad had a very heavy saucers, covered most of the crab. The dirty rice was kind of metallic but very flavorful and the fried chicken was ok but nothing to write home about. The redfish was very flavorful but the shrimp and mussels did not taste the most fresh.
  13. ChrisL

    London

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From flavors to service - everything was spot on.
  14. LarryS

    New Orleans

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite restaurant in New Orleans. Food was fabulous as always! Only complaint is $6.00 for extra 10 crackers is a bit much when paying $100+ per person for lunch!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our second Tulane graduation and second time celebrating at Miss River. Both were outstanding experiences. The first was a large group dinner and the most recent a lunch for four. Both times the service was impeccable. We must have had a staff of four attending to us. Reminds me of old school restaurant service. The food was exceptional both times. At lunch we had the crab salad and gumbo appetizers, then filet mignon, muffuletta sandwich, and ham and cheese beignets. All fabulous. Finished with a baked Alaska - Gluten Free! The surprise was a visit by Chef Shaya in the dining room! He was so gracious visiting all the tables. He did not rush - and it was a wonderful way for us to say thank you after seven years in NOLA going to his restaurants every time. We will miss this!
  16. Coco

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    It was a graduation celebration. This is the third time I’ve tried the Four Seasons. Bar or different restaurants in the hotel, the service has always been below the level you expect for this brand

    Miss RiverResponded on May 24, 2023Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review with us. As a valued guest, your feedback is crucial to our success. We are so grateful that you chose to celebrate with us. That said, we are disappointed that you left feeling dissatisfied. We strive to offer our guests with a first-class experience and regret that we missed the mark. If you have time, we'd like to learn more. Please contact us at jet.gauthier@fourseasons.co m. Sincerely, Jet Gauthier, Restaurant Manager

  17. Chefs

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food at Miss River is excellent and very well prepared and presented. The experience would have been lovely, but the service we received from Juan pushed it right over the top into an extraordinary lunch. He was so personable and attended to our request about timing so one of our guests could get her entree at the same time as the rest got their appetizers, and we requested an item off the kids menu - it seemed no matter what we asked, he would make it happen. Then he presented us with a couple of lagniappes that made it even more special. Maybe everyone gets the sweet potato rolls. Maybe everyone gets the tiny praline bites at the end. But we felt that he was taking extra special care of us. And by the way, the French fries are the most delicious, crispy fries ever! Alon Shaya has another winner here! Request Juan for your server.
  18. ELLENC

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff is so attentive and friendly. The muffelatta was excellent. The best I,ve ever had in the city.
  19. BarryK

    New Orleans

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great business lunch experience! Easy valet parking.
  20. GeoffM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    After many restaurants in last 3 weeks we definitely rate you no1 with 3 others of similar standards
  21. linzerb

    Pittsburgh

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fantastic Mother’s Day brunch! Everything was amazing from start to finish. The seafood on the half shell, espresso martini and prie fixe are a must for brunch.
  22. PhillipM

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Restaurant was loud and difficult to hear the person next to me. Food and service was perfect.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every staff member that we encountered were absolutely wonderful AND kind. The food was outstanding as always. We love Miss River and recommend this beautiful restaurant often to friends traveling to New Orleans. You will not be disappointed.
  24. TravisB

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food and service. Disappointing space without views of River.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Expedience was great! Service was great! Food was great!
  26. RobertW

    Oklahoma City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This was our first visit to Shaya's Miss River. As expected, the food was outstanding. Prices are steep, for sure, but expected being located in the new Four Seasons Hotel. Our waiter was good, but at least one of the support staff was in a hurry to remove a dish from our table that we hadn't finished. My only issue was making a reservation on Open Table. The app showed 6:15 PM as the latest time slot which was definitely earlier than we preferred. While we were there and when we left around 7:45, only about 30% of tables were occupied. I'm not sure if that is a Miss River or Open Table issue. Having said that, I would certainly recommend Miss River to friends who don't mind the prices.

    Miss RiverResponded on May 8, 2023Hello Robert, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. We strive to offer our guests with a memorable meal and attentive service and are thankful that you joined us. We want your experience to be seamless from start to finish and we apologize for any inconveniences you had booking your reservation. We hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Jet Gauthier, Restaurant Manager

  27. mopappy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and ambiance were excellent! I highly recommend the Baked Alaska. It was superb.

    Miss RiverResponded on May 8, 2023Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. We are so grateful that you enjoyed your meal and the ambience. We strive to provide guests with an elevated, vibrant dining experience and are thrilled you found it to be "excellent." We hope you join us for another meal followed by our Baked Alaska soon. Sincerely, Jet Gauthier, Restaurant Manager

  28. JoseS

    Austin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great weekend brunch with great food and vibes. Only negative is we had to ask to be moved - reservations made weeks earlier and they seat us in the back room behind a curtain and facing a wall. We’re very well dressed and no reason for this. Walk-ins seated on the main floor. When a table opened that we could see on the main area, we asked to be moved only to be told that ones reserved! Well what about us? Finally moved us but left me with a bad initial impression.

    Miss RiverResponded on May 8, 2023Hello Jose, Thank you so much for the five-star review. We are happy that you enjoyed our Jazz Brunch and the good vibes. That said, we are so disappointed that your meal did not have a seamless beginning. We strive to offer a pleasant experience from start to finish and sincerely apologize that you did not feel prioritized. If you have time, we'd like to connect and try to make things right. Please contact us at jet.gauthier@fourseasons.co m. Sincerely, Jet Gauthier, Restaurant Manager

  29. fitzt

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    For brunch a bad value. Overall it was clear the staff was unprepared and uninterested in being there. Food was lower than expectation.

    Miss RiverResponded on May 8, 2023Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. As a valued guest, your feedback is crucial to our success. We are disappointed to hear that you left feeling dissatisfied with your Brunch experience. Our team strives to provide guests with quality service and a memorable meal. We deeply regret that we missed the mark. If you have time, we'd like to connect and try to make things right. Please contact us at jet.gauthier@fourseasons.co m. Sincerely, Jet Gauthier, Restaurant Manager

  30. Jessica

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came here to celebrate my father and sisters birthday. The staff was super attentive and very caring. Definitely need to make a trip back to try the caviar ice cream :)
  31. Foodie2

    Baltimore

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Cocktails were very good and we enjoyed the appetizers. The server was great. The fried pork chop was dry. The curry vegetable was ok sauce but pretty slim mixture of vegetables. It certainly wouldn’t be a balanced vegetarian dish. Blackened gulf snapper was moist but not very spicy for being called blackened. Overall, I would say food was average, not what I would expect for the price.

    Miss RiverResponded on May 8, 2023Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our cocktail selection and that we were able to provide you with attentive service. That said, we regret that you did not feel satisfied with the value of your meal. We strive to offer guests with the highest quality ingredients and dishes. We hope you will return again soon. Sincerely, Jet Gauthier, Restaurant Manager

  32. FuzzDog

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent waiter who made the experience fantastic. Food is very good but not on par with expectations of a James Beard award.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my birthday dinner. The service was exceptional. No complaints about the drinks or food. The food was absolutely amazing. I will definitely return for their brunch as well. Our server Juan gave good recommendations with our dinner/drinks.

    Miss RiverResponded on May 8, 2023Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive review. We are so thankful that you chose to celebrate your birthday with us. It was a pleasure to assist in making your celebration special. We strive to offer guests with a memorable meal and attentive service and are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We will relay your generous compliments to Juan and the team. We look forward to your return for Brunch. Sincerely, Jet Gauthier, Restaurant Manager

  34. anon

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    Spectacular food but awful service. It took 45 minutes just to get served a round of drinks, and they didn’t even take our food order during that time. Incredible meal but none of us would return and go through that again. Took almost 4 hours.

    Miss RiverResponded on May 8, 2023Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. Your feedback is extremely crucial to our success. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your dishes. However, it does not make up for the lack of service you received. As a valued guest, you have every right to expect attentive service and we deeply apologize. If you have time, we'd like to connect directly and learn more. Please contact us at jet.gauthier@fourseasons.co m. Sincerely, Jet Gauthier, Restaurant Manager

  35. Shamecca

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone was AMAZING! Great service, delicious food.
  36. glopro

    New Orleans

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the service was impeccable!!! Can’t wait to return!

    Miss RiverResponded on May 8, 2023Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your five-star review. We are so happy you found your meal to be "delicious." Our team strives to provide guests with a quality dining experience and we are thrilled that we could provide you with this. We look forward to your return. Sincerely, Jet Gauthier, Restaurant Manager

  37. MichelleH

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat outside on the garden patio for brunch. Food was extremely good. All of the appetizers were amazing, and the entrees were also good. Service was great. We have been here twice and it doesn't disappoint.

    Miss RiverResponded on May 8, 2023Hello Michelle, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive review. We are so happy you enjoyed your time dining on our patio. We are thrilled that we were able to provide you with the quality dining experience that we strive to offer our guests. We look forward to your next visit. Sincerely, Jet Gauthier, Restaurant Manager

  38. DollyC

    New Orleans

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The classic style of the restaurant is just beautiful. Atmosphere is very relaxing. Food and services outstanding! Highly recommend this restaurants are any event.

    Miss RiverResponded on May 8, 2023Hello Dolly, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your five-star review. We are so happy you found your dining experience to be relaxing. We strive to offer guests with a memorable meal and attentive service. It is beyond satisfying to hear that you were able to enjoy everything. We hope you join us again soon. Sincerely, Jet Gauthier, Restaurant Manager

  39. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good! Wonderful night. The artichoke appetizer was stupid good!

    Miss RiverResponded on May 8, 2023Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your "wonderful" experience with us. We are so happy you enjoyed your Miss River dining experience, especially the Artichokes! We hope you dine with us again soon. Sincerely, Jet Gauthier, Restaurant Manager

  40. MaddiC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We decided to try Miss River for our 5 year anniversary, and it did not disappoint! The dirty rice and fried chicken was great.

FAQs

Miss River is rated 4.6 stars by 880 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Miss River

2 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Poydras St.

  • Neighborhood

    Central Business District

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Public transit

    Canal St.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chef Aleksandre Nadirashvili

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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