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Three Muses, New Orleans, LA
Three Muses, New Orleans, LA
Three Muses, New Orleans, LA
Three Muses, New Orleans, LA
Three Muses, New Orleans, LA

Three Muses

4.5
4.5
706 Reviews
$30 and under
International
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Three Muses brings together professionals in culinary, hospitality and music to create a chic, unique, smoke free environment committed to quality and verve.

Three Muses features local, live music every night with two shows. Check-out the music calendar at 3musesnola.com.

We feature small plates and live music with eclectic international cuisine and craft cocktails.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    International, Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sunday 5pm - 11pm Monday: 5pm - 11pm Wednesday: 5pm - 11pm Thursday: 5pm - 11pm Friday: 5pm - 11pm Saturday: 5pm -11pm Bar Opens at 5pm Live Music daily
  • Phone number
    (504) 252-4801
  • Website
    http://www.3musesnola.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Esses
  • Location
    536 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Parking details
    None
  • Entertainment
    Local Live Music 6-nights a week featuring two different bands. Please visit our website to view the entertainment schedule.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking

What 706 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

706 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Reviewed on July 12, 2018

    overall1foodserviceambience
    My experience at the Three Muses deserves mention. Upon entering this place I noted the amount of people in the Three Muses was very low, maybe 15 people total on a very busy night. I walked up to the bar and ordered a drink. When I receiving the drink, I took a sip and remarked to the bartender that the drink was great, she said “why wouldn’t it be?” Odd response. I turned to the music, as the band was very good. When the person next to me ordered a drink, I noted some ingredients that I like and asked this same bartender what the drink was called, she glared at me saying nothing. She reached down, grabbed a drink menu and tossed it at me. I was shocked. I was trying to imagine what I could have done to make this woman so unkind towards me. The straw that broke the camel’s back was this- As I was quickly drinking my one and only drink, I asked very nicely “Sweet heart, could you please give me a glass of water, when it is Convenient” I was being sincere. The water never came. I paid my bill and began to leave. When I asked about the water she stated with a stern look in her eyes. “You said ‘when it was convenient“ and then sneered at me. Upon leaving, I could not find one single employee who would tell me Miss Happy’s name. I have never been in a restaurant or bar in my life where every employee was in fear of revealing a person’s name. They all said things like “Why not ask her?” “Why do you need to know?” She is a heavyset blonde-haired woman, with pale skin and tattoos up and down both arms. If you own the Three Muses and you are wondering why your sales numbers do not compare to the other bars on Frenchman, she is working at your bar. I will never come back here and will recommend people avoid this place. Your entire staff knows this is occurring, regularly, and they are enabling this person. It is clear she needs therapy and should not be customer facing. As a Christian, I will pray for her, she needs it.

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  2. TonyB

    Edmonton

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2017

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Great meal. Good service and ok music. Not my cup of tea but ok for singer songwriter stuff

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  3. NadineC

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Once again, Three Muses never disappoints. I always stop by when I am in town, whether business or pleasure. the cocktails are always amazing and the menu is always fresh and tasty. The smaller plates make it easy to share and try everything and the well-marked menu makes it easy for diners with food issues. I am gluten free and have always been able to find plenty to eat! And it's all good - unlike some places, where GF is an afterthought. Plus, the local music is always amazing and the service is top notch. Just go.

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  4. ec53cga

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Overall very good experience. Seating was a bit tight, as we ended up crammed into a corner next to a group of 8. Aside from that, food and service were great, and the live music were very nice as well.

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  5. NinaB

    Tampa

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great informal spot with great small bites and music. Fun!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Three Muses is a Frenchmen Street gem that always has live music that's just as good as it's food. Absolutely wonderful place to have a meal.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice place to listen to music and enjoy small plates. The menu is not extensive but we all ordered a variety and ate family style. It did get crowded and loud but the vibe was very laid back and the location is in the heart of the Marigny there were lots of bars that had live music that we enjoyed after dinner all on the same street

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hubby and I went to NOLA on a whim. Did a shout out on my FB and asked where we should go. This was a recommendation! Glad we went! Listened to 2 different musical groups - enjoyed both! Had a grapefruit infused champagne, we shared a meat/cheese sampler, salad and macaroni and cheese! Mac and cheese is A MUST!!! Everything we had was good! We were sitting next to the stage so it was louder but not unbareable! Nice evening and surely recommend!

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  9. NikkiF

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2017

    overall3food1service4ambience5
    Music was great!!! Very intimate setting. Drinks, not so good. ( got a vodka tonic with a splash of lemon aid and they charged extra for that! 50 cents Who does that??) Food nothing exceptional. Once again Mia Borders was fantastic, and a very fun performer!!

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  10. SherryW

    Chicago

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined at Three Muses last Monday night. It is a cute little place! We enjoyed everything we ordered... marinated olives, tempura shrimp, dates, and fish tacos. Everything had very good flavor and the portions were perfect for a small plate restaurant. As an added bonus, the performer that evening was one of our favorites, Mia Borders. Such a fun night! I would definitely return the next time we are in New Orleans.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great music and not too loud. Food was delicious and drinks were flowing. Sunday evening wasn't very crowded and service was great. I will be returning.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2017

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    #1 My drinks were horrendous. Cosmos - Citron, Cranberry, Triple Sec how could they be so bad. Lemon twist?? REALLY? Does no one know the recipe? Small pour, in a silly martini (?) glass. It was sour, not tart. #2 The bruschetta (tomato on whole wheat) was soggy (all tree of them) not much taste. #3 We planned to go at 5:00pm so that the noise level would be low. Several times the solo sax was so loud we couldn't hear our conversation. I clicked energetic but it was LOUD. I used to go at least once a week (at least) but haven't been around much and was so-o-o looking forward to the food, good drinks, fun bartenders and nice atmosphere. Sunday was a painful experience. Too bad.... as I am now living 2 blocks away and have lots of visitors Lastly, my ratings were bumped up by one, or more, ticks. Why was that? 2nd try, same thing. Overall 2 Food 1 Service 3 Ambience 2 Value 1 Not as shown on the chart.

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  13. lmarie84

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Food was good. Cocktails great. Music and ambience great. Told we had 1.5 hour limit, which kinda makes sense to allow other people to dine but we felt a little rushed.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2017

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great time! Good food but had a reservation at 7 and didn't really get to hear either of the musicians play their live set

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  15. JamieK

    Dallas

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Tapas style plates Lots of good choices Three teenagers left full and with an adult it only took 7 plates Live music is great, but loud enough to interrupt a conversation at times

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time at Three Muses! The food was amazing, and the atmosphere was fun and lively! Great for a special date or treat yo-self night!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous experience, gem on Frenchman!!

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  18. SammieD

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Overall a cool place. A gentleman played the piano beautifully. Our waitress was very helpful with drink recommendations. There were 5 of us dining and we have the Italian baked mac & cheese, tempura shrimp, "Bahn Mi" gulf fish tacos, the lamb sliders, and 2 orders of the pork belly. Everyone left feeling very full. My personal favorite was the mac and cheese. However, it was all very good.

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  19. SPfood

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great local bar and eatery with live music. Small plates that are good to share. Note you have 1.5 hours to eat, but can sit at bar if there is space. Great atmosphere. We loved it.

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  20. Louie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was delicioso! My friends and I shared so many plates and loved it all!

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  21. ChristineD

    Miami

    37 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2017

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Got a reservation based upon friends recommendations but was a bit disappointed that the hostess told us immediately upon entering we only had one hour to eat at our reserve table. Needless to say after hearing that I sort of lost my appetite.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    get the stuffed dates. do it. medium rare is very rare! get the fries too.

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  23. Posey12

    San Francisco

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. Small plates were wonderful. The music was great. I would definitely visit again.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2017

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Went here on a girls trip to New Orleans on the recommendation of my seat mate on the flight in. The food was some of the best we had on our trip. The musicians were very talented, and the volume was perfect to be able to enjoy the music and carry on a conversation at the same time.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome place! Rated noise level a 3 because it is live music so it will be louder than most restaurants but it is a uieter music than most of the places on Frenchmen, which I prefer. Food is always very good. Be sure to get a reservation to ensure having a table. Can't wait to get back!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, great music! Had a fantastic dinner and the jazz trio was wonderful.

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  27. SmugBrit

    Mississippi

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went with my fiancee for my 40th birthday, and we loved it. Excellent food, great music, first class service. It is a bit cramped when it's busy but they can't help being popular. We'll definately go back.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2017

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Quite possibly the most atrocious service I've ever received at a restaurant. Both the manager and waiter who served our table were rude and neglectful.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great local atmosphere. We had fantastic service and the food was awesome.

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  30. lovefoodandwine

    Oklahoma City

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was great-small portions, but fun to order different items and share. We were there in time for Happy Hour so we enjoyed a delicious Rose' for a great price. Friendly and helpful staff-seemed to struggle a little as they got busier, though. Definitely recommend.

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  31. Sotay

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2017

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    This is a really fun place and is most unusual in its combination of Tapas and tasteful low key live music. The welcome was exceptionally warm and the ambiance is really seductive. The food was of excellent quality, imaginative and the service was very prompt - too prompt actually. We were served all of our 4 choices in very rapid order and all were on the table before we had finished our cocktails! They did advise us that the food was cooked to order and would leave the kitchen when ready, but some thought into pacing would have been smarter and more considerate. Also, all of the single bite, individual, portions were all served as trios on the plate which makes no sense for a table of four - how do you divide up the 3 small portions/three muses? There were two of us, so we could divide the third portion in two but even so it was kind of irritating. This odd number approach is not unusual for Tapas places and I wish that they'd re-think and serve one portion per person, priced accordingly. That said, we'd go back but perhaps order one dish at a time after finishing a cocktail to get the pacing right.

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  32. SieMor

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Our dinner at Three Muses was so great that my boyfriend and I decided to have dinner there again 2 days later. Food was outstanding and the cocktails were delicious. Plus the live bands every night were fun and entertaining. All for a reasonable price!

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  33. fancymustard

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2017

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    We went to Three Muses for dinner as a bachelorette party, thinking we'd hear some good music and enjoy good food (based on previous reviews). However, when we arrived the host warned us we would only have 1.5 hours to complete our meal. We knew that there was a time limit, but it put a lot of pressure on us when we sat down and did not see our waitress for over 15 minutes. Service: Incredibly slow. We almost ran out the clock before the check arrived. Food: Decent, though the menu was confusing. The waitress told us to get 2 plates per person, but the menu was a mix of small and very large plates with no clear distinction between the two. The meals were hit and miss (mine too small, others too large). Music: The first band was supposed to play through the meal, however they played parts of one or two songs then packed up before we were even served. Unfortunately, we had to leave before the next band started. Luckily, there are plenty of other places to listen to jazz on Frenchmen Street. Drinks: The real draw of this restaurant are the cocktails. We had the best drinks we had all weekend here.

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  34. AndreaJ

    West Palm Beach

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2017

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The atmosphere was rustic. The service was not so attentive. The food was tasty but the meat and cheese platter has virtually no cheese and was pricey. The bacon wrapped blue cheese stuffed dates was the highlight.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My daughter and I were looking for something different to do our last night in New Orleans which also happened to be a very rainy, windy evening. (the week of Cindy). I wanted some live music, we both wanted some good food inside out of the elements. Upon recommendations from my daughter's friend's sister in law we booked a table, got picked up at the hotel by Uber and had a fantastic small plates variety and cocktails. We stayed dry, heard a great jazz trio and found a completely different hopping neighbourhood of NOLA.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2017

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Nice food, distracted service, one dish never arrived which server seemed to have no idea, clearly wasn't keeping tabs on his customer.

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  37. BrandiK

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing food, service, and live music. We enjoyed every bit of our dining experience!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This is similar to tapas, so if you are trying to fill up for cheap this might not be the place for you. If you want a casual atmosphere with nice music and service this would be a good place to have dinner.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had tried to obtain a reservation, but due to the popularity we missed out. We booked online for the following evening and we weren't disappointed. Right from the get go the gorgeous hostess at the front door couldn't of been more welcoming. The table location was great because we weren't too close to the music (allowing for conversation around the table), the music was excellent btw and the food was well worth the wait. We all enjoyed the food, the wine, the location, the ambience and the staff are just great. Would recommend in a heart beat to anyone wanting to eat in a great location. Thanks for the great night.

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  40. DLEqui

    Houston

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food on Frenchman. Excellent venue for some of the city's best musical acts.

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Three Muses is rated 4.5 stars by 706 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Three Muses

536 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sunday 5pm - 11pm Monday: 5pm - 11pm Wednesday: 5pm - 11pm Thursday: 5pm - 11pm Friday: 5pm - 11pm Saturday: 5pm -11pm Bar Opens at 5pm Live Music daily
  • Cuisines
    International, Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Esses
  • Entertainment
    Local Live Music 6-nights a week featuring two different bands. Please visit our website to view the entertainment schedule.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking
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