New Orleans Restaurant
(206) 622-2563
114 First Ave S
Seattle,
WA
98104
47.6015
-122.334
Neighborhoods: Pioneer Square, Downtown
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The Owner
New Orleans Restaurant
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The New Orleans is on First Avenue in Seattle's historic Lombardy building. This Classic Structure was the first building completed after the historic fire of 1889.
Lunch and dinner at the New Orleans feature Creole and Cajun food. Live music nightly highlights America's musical heritage of jazz standards, blues, zydeco and Dixieland. Local, regional and national musicians create a lively, upbeat atmosphere in this Pioneer Square landmark. You can be comfortable in black tie or t-shirt and sandals.
Our house bands include The New Orleans Quintet-a natural, relaxed traditional swing band-and the Holotrad Band. The music starts between 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Families with children can eat and enjoy the music nightly until 10pm.
We're delighted to cater special group events and celebrations at both lunch and dinner; call for information about our large semi-private balcony.
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short
Known for jazz, blues and chicken gumbo, the cavernous, brick-walled restaurant and bar is welcoming to all. The stage is in the middle of the dining room, putting music front and center. Louisiana cooking offers heaps of interesting fare, and it appears that the New Orleans tries to serve it all from the extensive menu. Tthe kitchen turns out New Orleans' standards such as creoles, jambalayas and etouffees.
Photo by Chris Daniel
User Reviews
Anonymous
September 05, 2008
Live Jazz and spicy food is always a good combination. You can get some spicy Creole food and some live music as well. If you can't handle the heat stay out.
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623
May 30, 2007
I have to say I almost hate to say what I'm about to say since I had a great time here when I first went about a year ago. Unfortunately, the place has gone down since. I returned a few weeks ago with a bunch of out-of-town friends wanting to show them a great time, and it was disappointing. The music wasn't great, maybe it wasn't my kind of jazz that night, but for the $8 cover, I was expecting a bit more. Service was also very slow, even though when we first arrived there weren't a lot of people there. I'm not sure if management has recently changed or what has happened, but what used to be one of my favorite places is now on my "avoid if at all possible" list. Quite disappointing.
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joen
October 22, 2005
I go there for the music. I'm from the East, but whenever I'm in Seattle, I go to the New Orleans on Monday evening. The Quintet (sometimes a Sextet) is old-style blues and jazz at its best. The guys have a CD that I've almost worn out. They're so comfortable there that you feel like they're playing in your living room. The drinks are good, and I don't remember much about the food. I go there for the music.
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Know Before You Go:
The New Orleans is part of the joint cover that allows access to bars throughout Pioneer Square.
Category:
Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
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Message from New Orleans Restaurant
- Live Music - Jazz & Blues
- Great Food & Full Bar
- Heart of Pioneer Square
The New Orleans is on First Avenue in Seattle's historic Lombardy building. This Classic Structure was the first building completed after the historic fire of 1889.
Lunch and dinner at the New Orleans feature Creole and Cajun food. Live music nightly highlights America's musical heritage of jazz standards, blues, zydeco and Dixieland. Local, regional and national musicians create a lively, upbeat atmosphere in this Pioneer Square landmark. You can be comfortable in black tie or t-shirt and sandals.
Our house bands include The New Orleans Quintet-a natural, relaxed traditional swing band-and the Holotrad Band. The music starts between 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Families with children can eat and enjoy the music nightly until 10pm.
We're delighted to cater special group events and celebrations at both lunch and dinner; call for information about our large semi-private balcony.
