WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US...
Reviewed April 22, 2025 via mobileThe Spot is Rockin’!In a word: WOW!Okay, I don’t mean to overstate but this place was ROCKIN’!! We had a nice dinner up the street with intentions on checking out some more lively offerings elsewhere on Frenchmen Street. On the way back to the car to stash some dinner leftovers, the Wife wanted to wait for me at the window of Bamboula’s…With the car only a few steps away (yeah, we scored nicely on parking!) I left her there only to return to find her wiggling and dancing at the window!I understood, the energy of the The Wolfe Johns Blues Band was flooding the sidewalk!…I grabbed her by the hand (to the disappointment of some gathering fans, lol!)and said let’s go in!We were soon overwhelmed……able to get a great table quickly, a very attentive server started with some delicious cocktails and the band continued on the first of two sets of blues classics with energy so high, I was tired by the end of the second set! With all the toe-tapping, hand-clapping, feet-stomping, yeah-yelling, and dancing, the work-out was real!We even experienced Mr. Weldon, “Shadow Man” who I heard is something of a fixture around NOLA.The bottom line, we stayed for two full sets, disregarded our intention to check out other spots and decided to make Bamboula’s a regular stop for in NOLA.…and now, I just may check out which episode of “Queen Sugar” was based here……and by the way, the Southern Comfort drought was fixed here! It will not be so hard to find in NOLA if I start at Bamboula’s. As a SoCo cocktail guy, and knowing Southern Comfort was “born” in NOLA, it is consistent to find SoCo in a spot that has proved true to New Orleans expectations!
Date of visit: April 2025Reviewed by John, Pennsylvania
Date of visit: April 2025Reviewed by John, Pennsylvania
Best Jazz on Frenchmen St!We had a great time listening to jazz! Of course, it does depend on which band is playing. We were fortunate that Marty Peters and the Party Meters were playing … they were having as much fun as the audience! They are exceptional instrumentalists (saxophone/clarinet, trumpet, guitar & bass) and vocalists but as important is they are entertainers especially Marty. Highly recommend!
Date of visit: APRIL 2025Reviewd by John, Houston, TX Good music!Had a great time listening to jazz in the afternoon. Great place to come to get away from the chaos of Bourbon St. We Heard a great jazz and blues band and it’s a very relaxed atmosphere.Date of Visit: January 2025Reviewed by Landon P. Great Event - Service, Music, StaffWe had a small cocktail party (50 ppl) at Bamboula's. They did an excellent job. The communication prior to the event was consistent and answered any questions I had. The area designated for our group was set up perfectly with enough staff to serve our crowd. The music was very enjoyable. We had a great time. Would definitely set up another party at Bamboula's!
Date of Visit: MARCH 2025Reviewed by FLORIDA BEACH GIRL
Date of visit: APRIL 2025Reviewd by John, Houston, TX Good music!Had a great time listening to jazz in the afternoon. Great place to come to get away from the chaos of Bourbon St. We Heard a great jazz and blues band and it’s a very relaxed atmosphere.Date of Visit: January 2025Reviewed by Landon P. Great Event - Service, Music, StaffWe had a small cocktail party (50 ppl) at Bamboula's. They did an excellent job. The communication prior to the event was consistent and answered any questions I had. The area designated for our group was set up perfectly with enough staff to serve our crowd. The music was very enjoyable. We had a great time. Would definitely set up another party at Bamboula's!
Date of Visit: MARCH 2025Reviewed by FLORIDA BEACH GIRL
I typically don’t do reviews. However, in this case, I felt I needed to let you know how extremely happy we were with our rehearsal dinner at Bamboula’s.
The three private upstairs rooms provided a classic New Orleans atmosphere and looked great, including the linen-draped tables, freshly painted walls, newly refinished flooring, the décor, and especially the beautiful full live floral centerpieces.
Having the bar service stay with us through the evening until we finally left was a huge convenience. The massive balcony was a definite highlight as our guests spent much time out there enjoying the Frenchman St. vibe.
Your professional staff was excellent and helped make the evening special. They were very welcoming and courteous to us and our guests and willing to do whatever we needed.
Then, there was the food… where do I start?
The chef provided a world-class presentation. Every course was exceptional. All looked and tasted wonderful. The poached egg in the Caesar salad was a nice touch. The unique combination of the fried green tomatoes and shrimp was particularly tasty. The generous-portioned stuffed chicken breast and thick beef tenderloin entrees were delicious and served piping hot. Our guests could not stop commenting about how great the food was and how they were so full that they barely had room for the fantastic bread pudding.
Over the past many months, during our phone conversations as we refined the menu and event details, you continually assured me by saying, “Don’t worry, we got this.” Well, you and your team certainly proved that on Saturday!
Many thanks to you and your great team for providing us and our guests with a most enjoyable and memorable evening.
REVIEWED FEB 2025by JACOB
The three private upstairs rooms provided a classic New Orleans atmosphere and looked great, including the linen-draped tables, freshly painted walls, newly refinished flooring, the décor, and especially the beautiful full live floral centerpieces.
Having the bar service stay with us through the evening until we finally left was a huge convenience. The massive balcony was a definite highlight as our guests spent much time out there enjoying the Frenchman St. vibe.
Your professional staff was excellent and helped make the evening special. They were very welcoming and courteous to us and our guests and willing to do whatever we needed.
Then, there was the food… where do I start?
The chef provided a world-class presentation. Every course was exceptional. All looked and tasted wonderful. The poached egg in the Caesar salad was a nice touch. The unique combination of the fried green tomatoes and shrimp was particularly tasty. The generous-portioned stuffed chicken breast and thick beef tenderloin entrees were delicious and served piping hot. Our guests could not stop commenting about how great the food was and how they were so full that they barely had room for the fantastic bread pudding.
Over the past many months, during our phone conversations as we refined the menu and event details, you continually assured me by saying, “Don’t worry, we got this.” Well, you and your team certainly proved that on Saturday!
Many thanks to you and your great team for providing us and our guests with a most enjoyable and memorable evening.
REVIEWED FEB 2025by JACOB
My favorite hangout in NOLA!Bamboulas is a must on your checklist when visiting NOLA. If you enjoy Blues, Jazz, and Cajun/Zydeco, this place is for you. The food is good, the drinks are tasty, and the servers/bartenders are amazing!
Date of Visit: June 2024Reviewed by michele 20 Good music, wings, fried pickels and serviceNo cover chargePlenty of space to stand unlike other spots aroundGreat, I mean GREAT serviceMusic was on point and had an area to dance too
Date of Visit: May 2025Reviewed by Jim Bob Great music and drinksWe enjoyed great music and friendly staff. Terrific drinks. Very representative of NO laid back culture. Will recommend.
Date of Visit: MAY 2025Reviewed by MaryAnne, California Excellent customer setup and music! Our friends recommend this place, it was a little hike from our hotel but totally worth it! Our server was a gem, so friendly and helpful! The live jazz music was amazing , I can’t recommend this place more!Date of Visit: February 2025Reviewed by Larry Texas
Date of Visit: June 2024Reviewed by michele 20 Good music, wings, fried pickels and serviceNo cover chargePlenty of space to stand unlike other spots aroundGreat, I mean GREAT serviceMusic was on point and had an area to dance too
Date of Visit: May 2025Reviewed by Jim Bob Great music and drinksWe enjoyed great music and friendly staff. Terrific drinks. Very representative of NO laid back culture. Will recommend.
Date of Visit: MAY 2025Reviewed by MaryAnne, California Excellent customer setup and music! Our friends recommend this place, it was a little hike from our hotel but totally worth it! Our server was a gem, so friendly and helpful! The live jazz music was amazing , I can’t recommend this place more!Date of Visit: February 2025Reviewed by Larry Texas
Great pretzel/crab dip!Had an awesome late dinner. There was no cover charge, so the place was full, but we found a table in the back. The pretzel with crab dip was AWESOME!! Highly recommend!! I had the crab cake dinner. It was good, and my husband had the blackened shrimp sandwich, which was also good.Date of visit: December 2024
Reviewed MAY 4, 2025Great ExperienceGreat spot to listen to live music on Frenchman St. The food we ordered was good and the service was excellent. The atmosphere in the place was fantastic, highly recommended.