The Tasting Room - Bar in New Orleans - 1906 Magazine St, USA

Drag queens- i recommend you pick a different venue to preform at. They had us sit on the patio and it had one small heater that doesn’t point at any of the tables, so it was freezing. The performance didn’t start until an hour after it was supposed to. The food didn’t come out for an hour and a half and when it did come it finally came out was lukewarm. They were clearly understaffed and the poor manager was doing everything himself, including help cooking. The owner was there and we asked for another heater and he said he would check if they could move us inside but then he just sat at a table next to us and never ended up checking or following up with us. The owner sat at a table on his phone while his understaffed team worked extremely hard to appease the customers. The performers were nice and good sports but they were mostly performing inside so we could barely see any of it. The performers were great but it’s hard to get enthusiasm from a crowd of people who are cold and hungry. Disappointing and not worth the money.

We were visiting from Ohio and had a date night here!! ASK FOR STEVEN. He was so personable, gave us descriptions of the items on the menu, especially the wine. He talked with us. Made us feel like a priority during our reservation. 10/10 recommend. The food was soooooo good & the wine was even better. We sat outside in the back where they have heaters. It was a fairly colder day in NOLA so it was a perfect accommodation for guests wanting to be half outside!

What a wonderful overall dining experience! The ambience is fun and inviting along with the staff. The craft cocktails were exceptional. The food was fresh, tasty, and presented in a beautiful manner. Will definitely be back!

We always have a wonderful experience here at the tasting room. Wonderful wine selections and the food is amazing. The cheese board is a MUST order. The staff is so friendly and Chef Alex is a professional with a passion for delicious food. He was kind enough to explain our boards and check up on us after our meal. I recommend you check out there happy hour or stop in for a drink.

EDIT after response from owner: If "Blaming the Customer" were a competition, you'd win big. If "Making Excuse after Excuse" were a sport, you'd have back-to-back championships. Get your facts straight too before you spread your drivel. If you're the owner, you could have come talk to us to address this then and there; that didn't happen...full stop. We made a RESERVATION for 12, the table was set for 12, so intimating that we morphed from 5 to 12 is patently false. We issued a glowing review for the restaurant down the street who got us out of the jam of YOUR making. Use your head next time before you mount your soapbox to spout a blame game full of excuses and mischaracterizations. _______________________ Worst dining experience in my life. One person to cook with nothing even remotely prepared and ready to go. Was there for nearly 2 hours with almost no food out. Had to cancel all orders in kitchen and leave to go find another restaurant for our team and clients. Fortunately ANY other place would have been better. Never, ever in the history of dining have I seen slower service. It was almost as though it wasn't even a restaurant. It couldn't operate as such, so shouldn't bill itself as such. Should have left MUCH sooner versus the colossal waste of time ...and $500.

I had made a reservation for my sister's birthday celebration at this restaurant for 4 people last month. Despite booking a table online, receiving email confirmation, and several text reminders the day of the reservation, I was immensely disappointed upon our arrival to find the restaurant closed. This unexpected closure cast a shadow over what was meant to be a joyous occasion. I am utterly shocked at the lack of alignment between the online reservation system and the operational status of the restaurant. It was completely disappointing & my sisters birthday plans had been watered down. We were completely thrown off by this entire situation & honestly frustrated because this was a bday trip as we are not from New Orleans. Shocking & disheartening I am completely dissatisfied with the way bookings are handled & how misleading the online services are regarding this restaurant. EDIT: Considering my recent interaction with the establishment owner through email, it is with my utmost displeasure to express that the individual I encountered was unhelpful, very rude, and exhibited a dishonourable demeanour. This speaks volumes about the concerning culture at this place. Their inquiry, "Serious question, what would you like to be done? We will do it. I’ll tell you that you won this argument. Will that be sufficient?" exudes an air of immaturity, resembling the behaviour of a petulant child rather than that of a professional responding to valid concerns. Expressing valid concerns with them felt akin to engaging with a child, lacking the maturity and clarity one would expect in a professional setting. Well, this experience highlights the urgent need for management training, sensitive customer service training, and equality training at this establishment.

The drag brunch was a 5/5 but the food… not as great. The chicken sandwich just did not taste fresh. I liked the collard greens in the steak and eggs but the steak itself was just okay. The garlic grits were pretty good.

What a neat place! We are new here and haven't been to a ton of places. But the drinks were great, and the Giant Charcuterie board was good (definitely needs more cheese and bread, though, so request that). We also had the truffle fries and Brussel Sprouts. Truffle fries were the best I have ever had, and I'm a truffle fanatic. Brussel sprouts were perfectly cooked, and the dipping sauce was primo. The atmosphere was just perfect for drinks and food. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Make sure to set aside at least 2 hours for the full experience!!!!