Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe
New Orleans, LA 70116-2606
Phone: (504) 592-2565
Fax: (504) 592-2555
- Price:
- $$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Margarita 2006, Margarita 2005, Margarita 2004
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-11pm, Food served till 9:30pm
Editorial Review for Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe – by Jill Gottesman and Kevin Forest Moreau
The Scene
Named for the cultural force Jimmy Buffett, this link in the Margaritaville chain does a mixed job of evoking Buffett's beach-bum/philosopher-king feel. Although it's a homey space, it doesn't feel like the kind of place where Buffett's characters might hang out--for that, you might try one of the Quarter's two Tropical Isle locations.
The Food
Conventional wisdom dictates that when the name of a restaurant contains the name of a drink, it's probably best to pass on the food and go straight to the bar. This wisdom holds true here: a casual, beachy cafe in the lower French Quarter adjacent to the French Market. While the food--mostly seafood, pastas and salads--might be disappointing for even the most ardent parrot-heads, the margaritas here are top-notch and varied.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoLive music from 5pm to 11pm is decidedly New Orleans. Sounds can range from really good blues to above-average folk and rock acts, all local.
User Reviews for Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe
10/21/2008 Posted by RedneckBobby
Margaritaville, New Orleans, was a surprise for me. Never having visited more than the Las Vegas location, I wasn't disappointed in the drinks, food, or service. In fact, the coziness of the N.O. location made it feel a little more "homey". The drinks are always top notch, the food is...well, some items are just plain bar and pub choices, while others are a little more involved. There is something on the menu for everyone. The service was good but a little disoriented when we were first seated; I never had to wait on anything so no complaints, it just took a while to figure out who our actual server was. Each member of management came by and checked on our satisfaction; some hung around and had "tourist" conversation, which I personally welcome although some do not. Everyone was friendly as I expected, and yes there are alot of tourists there so the crowds come and go. The gift shop is like any of the other locations, a little cramped but had plenty of choices for merchandise. I recommend going there if for nothing else than to see the decor, have yourself a 'rita, and enjoy the tunes!
06/18/2007 Posted by sushilover17
any new orleans native knows that bbq shrimp isnt slathered with bbq sauce, instead it's covered in an oily spiced up mix that keeps the shrimp moist and delicious, this is what this place provides. the service was a bit slow and the atmosphere is toristy.
Pros: good bbq shrimp, nice enviorment for familys
Cons: slow service, sometimes crowded
Schedule
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| 12/29/2008 | Bruce Bone | |
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