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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, New Orleans, LA

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

4.2
4.2
371 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole
626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
For over 30 years, Snug Harbor has provided the best in live jazz & great regional cooking at reasonable prices. Snug is located in three rooms of a renovated 1800's storefront located in the Faubourg Marigny, just outside the French Quarter. We have a dining room, a bar, and a music room.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    The Marigny
  • Cross street
    Between Chartres St & Royal St. Parking: Elysian Fields & Esplanade
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The Riverfront Streetcar (Red # 49) last stop at the French Market / Crescent Wharf / Esplanade Ave is just a short few blocks from Snug Harbor. There is a Taxi Stand / Uber/Lyft Pick-Up stand on Elysian Fields Ave at corner of Royal St, in front of Washington Park. There is a public Blue Bikes station near the New Orleans Jazz Museum off Esplanade Ave, as well as bus lines that run on Esplanade Ave and Elysian Fields Ave.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 371 people are saying

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Hot spot

  • New Orleans

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro is a must-visit for a quintessential New Orleans experience. Enjoy "delicious food" such as shrimp and grits, and "great jazz" performances in a classic, old-school ambiance. While service can vary, most servers are "helpful and attentive." The venue also offers a fantastic music show, making it "highly recommend" for music lovers.

371 Reviews
  1. Elaine VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome show- a very memorable evening with the Charmaine Neville Band!

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  2. Sal VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but we booked for food and jazz. The issue was no jazz

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  3. Paulette

    Miami1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We felt that the menu selections were great, but when we got the food, it wasn’t really done at the level. We thought it should be. The fried okra was very delicious but served with our entrées and that was disappointing. Burger was overcooked. Fried shrimp was a beautiful platter and a nice baked potato, fried green tomatoes or very full of batter. In general, the food was fair. Ambience was good service at the bar was excellent. Server in the restaurant was trying real hard but in time, probably be a great server. Surprised by very high cover, even though we ate dinner at the restaurant. I feel that if you eat dinner, you should have a fixed rate discounted for people who have dinner.

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  4. Ted

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Snug Harbor never disappoints. Food was great, portions generous, service very good, atmosphere wonderful. So nice to be able to have dinner and then walk a few steps to the listening room for an amazing show. This is one place we always go anytime we're in NOLA.

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  5. Roger

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe and Music. Classic joint with old school ambience

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  6. DEBRA

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal and service! We really loved Snug Harbor and will be back!

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  7. Susan VIP

    Louisville23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, magnificent jazz. Fried green tomatoes were the best I've had. Jumbo shrimp in wine butter sauce were yummy. Best of all was the set by Mahmoud Chouki and the New World Ensemble.

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  8. Melissa

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great (fried green tomatoes with shrimp and steak) and our waitress was helpful, attentive and efficient.

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  9. Lisa

    Central Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & our server was friendly. As I was paying the check though, the host came over and said with a dismissive tone that he hoped we wouldn’t stay at the table as he needed to seat other people. That was so incredibly rude & dimmed the experience - I won’t go back

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  10. rebekah

    London2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Really disappointed with our experience tonight. Firstly we were sold a dinner with a jazz band. It was in another room & our room was very brightly lit with no atmosphere. Took over 30 minutes to get a bottle of wine, food had already arrived. Food was poor, the pasta was oily with no sauce and few vegetables. The chicken was just put on a plate next to a salad. The Caesar salad had lots of lettuce but few croutons and too much sauce. Our waiter was unhelpful and didn’t smile once during our interactions. So When we didn’t want to pay the 20% service charge he was very rude and argumentative. We would never go again to this restaurant and it ruined our last night in this great city.

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FAQs

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 949-0696.

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro is rated 4.2 stars by 371 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. New Orleans / Louisiana
  4. New Orleans
  5. The Marigny

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Chartres St & Royal St. Parking: Elysian Fields & Esplanade
  • Neighborhood
    The Marigny
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The Riverfront Streetcar (Red # 49) last stop at the French Market / Crescent Wharf / Esplanade Ave is just a short few blocks from Snug Harbor. There is a Taxi Stand / Uber/Lyft Pick-Up stand on Elysian Fields Ave at corner of Royal St, in front of Washington Park. There is a public Blue Bikes station near the New Orleans Jazz Museum off Esplanade Ave, as well as bus lines that run on Esplanade Ave and Elysian Fields Ave.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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