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Jewel of the South

Name: Jewel of the South
Address: 1026 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70112-3420
Telephone: (504) 265-8816
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

$31 to $50

Contemporary British

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Innovative
Charming

Borrowing its name from an influential 1850s-vintage bar in the Central Business District, this pub-like tavern (with courtyard) occupies an old brick Creole cottage in the French Quarter, where well-known local bartender Chris Hannah serves up cocktails both classic and contemporary. London-born chef Philip Whitmarsh runs the kitchen.
Accolades include James Beard, World 50 Best, Art of Hospitality, Best Bar South (North America).

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Executive chef: Phil Whitmarsh

James Beard Award
2024

From the OpenTable editors: In a brick cottage with blue shutters in the French Quarter, you’ll find one of the best bars in the world, a James Beard Award winner ranked on the World’s 50 Best Bars. Beloved local bartender Chris Hannah shakes innovative cocktails like a curried banana colada or bologna negroni (say it out loud) starring mortadella-infused Campari. It’s worth staying for dinner, to sample half a dozen different types of caviar and unusual cuts like wagyu tongue and duck neck sausage.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary British, Cocktail Bar, Regional American (Southern)
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed–Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 11:30–23:00
Phone number
(504) 265-8816
Website
http://jewelnola.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
The last standing structure on St Louis Street departing the French Quarter towards the historic Treme, Jewel of the South is an extraordinary enduring example of a classic Creole cottage. Built in 1835, the building and courtyard were recently renovated, transforming this historic residence into a timeless New Orleans tavern.

Location
1026 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3420
Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2024
Area
French Quarter
Cross Street
Saint Louis and Rampart
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 84 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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New Orleans / Louisiana
Innovative
New Orleans
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jewel of the South dazzles with its "tremendously exciting" and inventive British-inspired menu. Guests rave about "amazing" food and "incredible" drinks, complemented by "top-notch" service. The ambiance is "unique and inviting," making it a standout dining experience. Don't miss the "creative" cocktails and adventurous dishes that promise a memorable visit.

84 Reviews

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Esther
San Antonio
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This tucked away spot housed in a 19th century restored house is a true hidden gem! Seating limited, so reservations are highly encouraged. With a variety of spirits, there’s a drink for everyone. The drinks are splendid. But the food is what really impressed me. Focused on smaller bites, the flavor really packs a punch! Everything we tried was spectacular.
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Kathlyn
Mississippi
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! What a special treat! The drinks were first rate and the food was beautiful. We had the cauliflower, burrata, and snapper. We would order it all again.
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Cathy
VIP
New Orleans
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cocktails were delicious. The food was very unique, the Boudin Noir was outstanding. Service was attentive and professional.
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Zachary
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had some amazing cocktails that were recommended by our awesome server Hannah, or Hannah Banana as she goes by. We will definitely be coming back to this spot. It truly is a Jewel of the South!
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Duncan
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
No doubt about it - this is a tremendously exciting and invigorating menu. The chef clearly has his eye on British cuisine but every just screams innovation and well-thought out innovation. Highly, highly recommend this restaurant! My suggestion for the Eccles cake and stilton desert. Cut (exactly) the right amount of stilton and weave into the very neatly cut Eccles cake to make a cross or, why not, a Union Jack (Union Flag)? Fabulous and thanks for being out there original, very skill and generally awesome!
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Nathan
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience with highly knowledgeable staff. A delight!
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Susan
VIP
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was fantastic and the food and drinks even better
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Moses
Nashville
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our dinner at Jewel. There were 4 of us that tried several things on the menu to share. Most portions were fairly small but we knew that going in. Everything we ate was well prepared and enjoyed by everyone at the table. Our waiter was great and took good care of us. Would definitely go back again in the future.
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Ian
Tulsa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish and cocktail we had was perfectly executed, inventive, and supremely balanced.
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Bing
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
entirely wonderful experience, amazing and inspired dishes and drinks, impeccable teamwork , explanations, and recommendations by service staff.
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Jewel of the South is rated 4.8 stars by 84 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 25 times today

1026 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3420

Additional information

Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2024
Cross Street
Saint Louis and Rampart
Area
French Quarter
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed–Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 11:30–23:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary British, Cocktail Bar, Regional American (Southern)
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://jewelnola.com/
Phone number
(504) 265-8816
Private party facilities
The last standing structure on St Louis Street departing the French Quarter towards the historic Treme, Jewel of the South is an extraordinary enduring example of a classic Creole cottage. Built in 1835, the building and courtyard were recently renovated, transforming this historic residence into a timeless New Orleans tavern.

Jewel of the South

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James Beard Award

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What 84 people are saying

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