Jacmel Inn

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   philip

   New Orleans

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   we love going to Commanders Palace this place is the commanders of hammond food was very creative. very well presented When you walk in the door , you know you are somewhere special
   

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   Tony

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 6, 2023

   overall2food3service2ambience2

   We came for our anniversary and put on the reservation that it was for that when asked the occasion. To start we were put away in a corner that was hard to get in and out of with an empty table jammed up against us. Then a couple was placed at the table next to us and we were bumping into each other trying to leave because we were that close. What should have been a personal dinner was not. No desert or anything was provided for the occasional which is fine but you go to a place like this and order a drink, appetizers, and entree for 2 and spend over $150, you’d think that there would be a little more effort in accommodating. Plus they were out of a lot of food items that night. So to end this review if you make reservations for your anniversary you’ll only get confetti on the table and be jammed up next to others, lol. Better off going to Cena.
   

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   Jill

   New Orleans

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 6, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The steak bites and oysters were the best I’ve ever had. I had the crispy skin snapper and it was delicious!
   

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   HK34

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 5, 2023

   overall4food5service3ambience4

   Food was delicious!!! We’ve never experienced a bad meal prepared by Chef Eli!! Service was mediocre but it could have also been that maybe our server is new to the job. We did leave her a great tip. I would just suggest our table to be cleared throughout dining, etc. All in all, we enjoyed our evening and will be back soon!!
   

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   Brenda

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 5, 2023

   overall2food2service2ambience2

   Was recommended and not impressed at all. Steak was overcooked and tough. Overall experience was disappointing. We won’t be back. Just as well go to Olive Garden
   

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   ChrisA

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 4, 2023

   overall2food2service1ambience2

   Was very excited to try this place for the 1st time. House and inside was fairly nice. Upon sitting at our table, the water glasses on the table was dirty. Order our drinks and appetizers first. My drink came out and not my spouses. After several minutes, I asked again if her drink was going to come out. About 10 minutes later, the glass of wine arrived. Onto the entrée. Very expensive filet came out with French fries for the potatoe side as on the menu. Meat was extremely tough and wasn't good for this cost. Spouses meal was scallops which was just ok. So for $200 for dinner for 2 I think I will take my business somewhere else. Lastly, the inside area of the dining room had little black nats everywhere. I believe this was due to the bar area doors open to the back patio.
   

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   Everett

   New Orleans

   44 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   44 reviews

   Dined on May 3, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We love the restaurant. The food and service are exceptional.
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New Orleans

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 2, 2023

   overall2food4service1ambience5

   Poor staffing resulted in huge wait times and being unattended. Nothing was offered to compensate until we (6) complained when we got our bill (2 1/2 hours after we arrived). Food was very good except two steaks were not hot. The atmosphere outside was great, but may have contributed to not being seen/served.
   

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   Pierce

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 2, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Jacmel never disappoints. Whether I meet a friend for drinks, or host a business meeting for a dozen discerning guests, Jacmel is my go-to in Hammond.
   

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    TameraK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a pleasant experience!!! Such a calm, relaxing environment that feels open. More like home and less like an institution. I felt like I was on vacation. I will be coming back sooner than later!!!! Food was perfect!!!
    

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    JanetM

    New Orleans

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    I enjoyed new addition cocktail appetizer menu allowed time for cocktail appetizers before ordering dinner. Our food delicious fresh very enjoyable. Michael attentive informative and checked on us frequently
    

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    JimH

    Western NC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5

    lovely place; however the food not as good as expected. The shrimp in the shrimp and grits still had the shells on which made it impossible to eat.
    

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    Blanchcat

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely beautiful little Antebellum Hime. The food was very delicious, and the server was very polite.
    

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    elisemarie31

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The food was amazing. The drinks were too. The server was very sweet. The building is lovely (as always). It was a great night.
    

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    SuzanneG

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The crispy oysters and ricotta gnocchi were delicious 😋
    

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    MikeC

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Availability as portrayed on Open table was very inaccurate. We were trying to arrange reservation for 6:30pm, but Open Table reported no openings past 6:00PM. However, that was far from the case. I only write this so that it can be corrected and maybe not deter others from visiting.
    

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    Dawn

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We always enjoy Jacmel and we’re happy to see the service has improved since more people have been hired. The restaurant wasn’t full but busy on the Saturday night before Easter. The duo playing music is excellent! Love Ben Thomas! Although we know prices have increased for everything we feel the food is about to be priced higher than people will want/be able to pay. Our reservation was at 7 and surprisingly the restaurant was out of one menu item and ran out of a special as we ordered. Fortunately my sea bass and hubby’s steak were delicious!
    

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    DocT

    New Orleans

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful romantic venue with a wonderful menu and service.
    

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    PeterB

    New Orleans

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    First time at Jacmel under new ownership. Very pleased with menu selections and specials. Value priced wine list, creative cocktails. My wife had the Steak Frites, cooked rare as she ordered, I had sea bass with sun choke purée, the special. Both entrees were creatively prepared and cooked perfectly. Topped off meal with Pontchatula strawberry shortcake. Delicious.
    

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    .I do not have anything to say here but it is making me type something
    

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    2NOLAfoodies

    New Orleans

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our 4th time dinning at Jacmel Inn and each time we have been blown away. The ambiance is that of being welcomed into a lovely home as we were greeted by the pleasant hostess. We started with a perfectly prepared Martini by Hannah along with her very knowledgeable recommendation for a bottle of wine. Chef Eli Wilson has outdone himself with each visit. His gnocchi appetizer is better than any we had in Italy and I have to order it every time. My husband loves the steak tips. They are so flavorful and you can cut them with a fork. This visit we had the filet with butter poached lobster. The steak was perfectly cooked to order and the lobster was as tender as the steak which shows the skill in the kitchen. The strawberry shortcake and s'mores bread pudding were the perfect way to end an amazing meal. All of these delicious courses were brought to our table by our pleasant waitress, Holly. The flow of the meal was perfect, not rushed and no long delays between courses. The staff as a whole are extremely pleasant, professional and polished. We have eaten in some of the finest restaurants in New Orleans and elsewhere, and Jacmel Inn is definitely worth the 45 minute drive.
    

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    GarrettJ

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    All food was really good. Brussel sprouts, ribeye steak, and flounder. Portions were good for the price.
    

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    Pierce

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is my go-to restaurant in Hammond. The food, service, and ambiance is excellent. You will not be disappointed here.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our waitress Jennifer was wonderful. Food was amazing.
    

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Excellent experience. Owner helped make evening very special.
    

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    alinet

    Memphis

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The food was good but menu is limited.
    

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    MEH55

    New Orleans

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    My only complaint is that items on the menu were not available.
    

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    PatrickL

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We took our 16 year old granddaughter to dinner, and we had an amazing experience. Jacmel is still the Grande old Dame in Hammond.. Patrick and Julie Leech
    

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Chef and his wife are not only great friends but talented beyond Hammond standard. Any similar class of restaurant in Hammond and surrounding areas cannot compare with the level of cuisine and service. Bar and service staff are so friendly and certainly a cut above. Similarly-priced restaurants here won't attract comparable talent because they aren't able to recognize it.
    

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    VirginiaS

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous Brunch outside - prefect weather and Michael was a fabulous server!
    

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    meme

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We are outside with jazzy live music. It was perfect! Karl, our server, was fantastic!
    

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    CarlC

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have been coming to this restaurant for our anniversary since 1985. We have always loved it and the food is always delicious!!
    

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    All good. Great food and service. We were kind of crowded with some others nearly touching right at my back, but other than that, it was great. A little pricey, but worth it for a special night out!
    

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    SyludaM

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was real nice place to have my anniversary dinner and very romantic
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2

    Totally disappointing! Service was mediocre at best. The menu was a strange collection of options. The entree menu had 4 seafood and 3 beef options and no other offerings. Sadly the duck that Jacmel was famous for has since been removed from the menu. I thought it odd that at 7:00 pm on a Saturday night we were 2 of ten people dining there. Maybe a visit from Chef Robert Irvine would be in order. Won’t be back.
    

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We sat outside for the beautiful night The waitress was still phenomenal Drinks were a little slow at first,but they were busy and we wasn't in any rush,being we were visiting with our friends that came to meet us there for dinner.
    

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    MarcusM

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Always enjoy Jacmel when wanting a special evening. Food excellent, as usual, and requested table was made available and set special for our Birthday celebration. Sadly the table service was less than typical. Our server wasn't attentive and delivery of initial drinks and appetizers was slow. Not sure why the distraction. Hana, the Mgr, came to the table to let us know our requested 2nd bottle of wine wasn't available and made a perfect selection for us as replacement. Professional, classy, courteous and greatly appreciated. Certainly will return.
    

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    BethB

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The steaks were cooked to perfection. The brussel sprouts were mouth watering and the portion was enough to share. The atmosphere was cozy and intimate. The staff was very accommodating for a birthday dinner for eight! I highly recommend Jacmel for any occasion.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience5

    My wife and I had a $100 Jacmel’s Inn gift card given to us by a relative. We decided to make the drive to Hammond to celebrate my wife’s 50th birthday and try Jacmel’s for the first time. We do not live in Hammond, so, if it were not for the gift card, we would not have made the trip and would have eaten locally in Covington. The restaurant was beautiful, the food was excellent. (it is very high price, but what you would expect for fine dining), and the service was pretty good. When I went to pay the bill, I handed her the gift card and told her it was $100, and please put that towards the bill She came back a very short time later and said “We couldn’t access it on the internet, and the only person who knows how to do that is the previous owner of the business.” We were both in shock I guess and did not want to make a scene as we were in a small intimate dining area with 2-3 other tables. So we were forced to come out of pocket an extra $100. We did not plan to spend that weekend (and should not have had to spend!). That extra unexpected cost caused us to have to cancel other plans we had that weekend as well. And now I STILL have a Jacmel’s gift card that DOES HAVE $100 on it. I don’t really care who used to own the restaurant and who owns it now… That should be their problem to figure out. They should’ve just taken the gift card and figured out the problem later. I have a gift card with their name on it that was purchased to eat food at THAT restaurant that they are not honoring. So diner beware!!!
    

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    TammieM

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Food was good but way to expensive , there should be more options on menu and should be cheaper then what the price was, to price each item is ridiculous, the main entres should include salads and sides, who ever decided that each dish should have a price does not understand the industry of the restaurant, we will never return unless invited by someone else and they are paying, prices are ridiculous
    

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