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Jewel of the South, New Orleans, LA
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Jewel of the South

$31 to $50
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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

  • Award icon
    James Beard Award2024

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.

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. James Beard Award 2024
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot

What 112 people are saying

Jewel of the South 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Innovative

  • New Orleans

    Best Service

  • New Orleans

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jewel of the South offers an enchanting dining experience with "wonderful cocktails," "amazing food," and "exceptional service." Nestled in a cozy, beautifully decorated space, this restaurant delights with a unique menu focused on innovative, meat-centric dishes. Experience "amazing and inspired" drinks and enjoy the warm, welcoming atmosphere led by attentive staff.

112 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lives up to all the hype. I was blown away by everything that I ate but the caviar with crispy potatoes were incredible and the haggis was surprisingly one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten.

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  2. Lulu42 VIP

    Atlanta20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot and ambiance and they were able to accommodate a big party with a last minute change. Very interesting food experience—all the dishes were very unique and unusual. Waiters were attentive. Pricey

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  3. Maya

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t say enough good things about my first experience. The staff are warm and very attentive, the atmosphere is perfect for an intimate celebration or date. I didn’t feel like I was in New Orleans, it was a very unique experience that I can’t adequately explain. The caviar and its presentation, the small plates and the pork belly, and all the desserts were unique and just plain perfect. The cocktails didn’t disappoint, I highly recommend the King Creole and Brandy Crusta. I wish I were a better writer, because this place is both a jewel and a gem, and I look forward to next time.

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  4. Thomas

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome, top to bottom. Our group had 4 different cocktails, all of which were fantastic and really complex/interesting. The same was true of each dish; haggis, fried rabbit, sunchokes, and wagyu tongue. Each was beyond our expectation and we talked about them for days! We'll be back.

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  5. 3MJeat VIP

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated in the courtyard next to a lively large group, the atmosphere was lovely. The whole staff is knowledgeable and helpful. I have a wheat allergy and my waiter hand marked my menu as to what was safe and which dishes might be suseptible to cross contamination. The cocktails are top notch, so plan to try more than one! For our third, we described what we liked and our waiter suggested an off menu cocktail. We both throughly enjoyed our waiter's custom cocktail choice! For starter, the sunchokes with miso were crispy on the outside and soft creamy comfort on the inside. The white asparagus was better than I've had in Belgium and the Netherlands. I had the tender tongue and my husband really enjoyed the Boudin Noir as a main dish.

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  6. Jake VIP

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a perfect post parade dinner with the sweetest server! Really fun cocktails, wine and creative delicious fare. A really lovely space and reprieve from the chaos of the quarter, even amongst Mardi Gras revelers. We forgot his name but, the Denver transplant, great service!

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  7. Nyc555 VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely upstairs dining room, intimate yet lively with diners. Delicious and creative dining paired with a well-curated, mid-sized wine list. Very accessible and friendly staff with good attention to detail.

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  8. Gary VIP

    New Orleans12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic as always! Tried several recommendations from our server Galen and they were all amazing. I’ve never liked rice pudding before, but the Truffled Rice Pudding from tonight is going into my top 10 desserts!

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  9. JessM

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious craft cocktails and a very interesting menu. It was nice to get away from the loud crowds and relax outside with nice food, drinks and great service.

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  10. Jeff

    Orlando39 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great server. We were sat upstairs so it didn’t have the nice vibe of the downstairs which was unfortunate. The caviar service was excellent, however the wagyu tongue & trout we did not enjoy. Would not go back. 

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Jewel of the South is rated 4.8 stars by 112 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Jewel of the South

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

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. James Beard Award 2024
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
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