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Lula Restaurant Distillery

4.5
4.5
1636 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
In the heart of New Orleans, expertly crafted food, spirits and cocktails come together in a unique privately owned micro-distillery and restaurant.

We are quintessentially southern with a distinct Louisiana influence. We are Lula Restaurant-Distillery.

As the first and only restaurant-distillery in New Orleans, Louisiana and in the Southeast US, we promise to offer you an incredible experience in the shadows of our copper still and along the historic streetcar line of St. Charles Avenue.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 31 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Regional American (Southern), American

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (504) 267-7624

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Experience The Barrel Room at Lula for private events and parties. Located adjacent to the restaurant with an entrance from St. Charles Avenue, The Barrel Room provides a versatile setting for any type of private gathering with a view of the historic St. Charles Avenue streetcar line.

  • Private party contact

    Erin Bourgeois: (504) 267-7624

  • Neighbourhood

    Lower Garden District

  • Cross Street

    Terpsichore Street.

  • Parking Details

    Free Parking Directly Behind Lula / Off St. Charles Avenue, Access on Terpsichore Street / Available Parking is clearly marked

  • Public Transit

    Streetcar stop #248

  • Additional

    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,636 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great and worth the value of the bottomless vodka brunch!
  2. MichelleF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, good and drinks were excellent! Out server, Daniel, was very attentive.
  3. JanNYC

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is everything! The food is incredibly delicious, the presentation, the taste, the flavors! WOW!! And the overall ambience was awesome. Our waiter Edward was phenomenal. Customer service at it's best!!
  4. RoslynF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious. We enjoyed our cocktails made with liquor distilled on premises Our meals were excellent I liked the choice of salad with protein options
  5. NatalieG

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and amazing food! Love the energy in this place.
  6. casalisap

    Jacksonville

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We had a great time with our family for a graduation lunch. Strongly suggest sharing. Favorites were the queso, vegetable salad with grilled shrimp, bacon wrapped shrimp, and lamb chops!!!!! YUMMY
  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food! Great atmosphere! Such a great anniversary, graduation, or big celebration spot.
  8. BarbaraM

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Service was slow and red fish entree was cold. I wouldn’t go back
  9. TexanD

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fabulous atmosphere and happy hour. All the food was great or excellent. The drinks were excellent. We had a large party and we were not rushed and treated very well. Some rounds of drinks were slow but food came out in good time. Our server was very personable and accommodating. To top it off, a local baker sitting nearby assisted when I was struggling to cut a tall layered cake! I highly recommended Lula’s, especially for a festive occasion!
  10. AlisonS

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The burger and carfish poboy were amazing and drinks delicious!
  11. Susie

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food & drink! Jennifer was an excellent waitress! She was very personable, knowledgeable and professional!
  12. happydiner

    Austin

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend Lula! Started with the guacamole, crab & mango salsa. Everyone wanted another but we opted for the crawfish queso which wasn’t as good but still pretty tasty. Two of us had the mussels for dinner and they are the best we’ve had in Nola. Absolutely delicious sauce that had some kick. Skirt steak and fresh fish were were also hits! We completed the meal with two bread puddings a la mode. It was an incredible meal. We also purchased 2 bottles of Lula Vodka to take home. We know they will be a fantastic edition to our bar!
  13. SusanA

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good and waiter were very good!
  14. SusanF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Service and drinks were great! Food not so much. Most of my group took their dinner home but didn't like it at the restaurant.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had lunch at LULA for Mother’s Day, the service was incredibly friendly & the food was delicious. Will definitely be back soon.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mother's Day was my first time dining at Lula Distillery. My experience was amazing. I love the ambiance. The food was DELICIOUS!! The staff was AMAZING! A great place for Sunday brunch, date night, girls night out, etc. I will definetely be dining again soon.
  17. JamaalR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was awesome even though he was very busy he remained courteous and professional.
  18. Laurie

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Great food. Great ambience. Great drinks. Little slow service.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    We had a reservation, but the host said someone else may have used it. I showed her the confirmation and she sat us right away. It was quite loud, but it was 5:00 on a Saturday and there were a lot of large parties. The appetizers and drinks were fantastic!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Service was quite slow. Food was average, drinks were very good
  21. MSandler

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good food and drinks at Lula Restaurant Distillery. Right on St Charles streetcar in Lower Garden District with indoor and outdoor seating.
  22. KelleyI

    Nashville

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second tie to Lula and they did not disappoint! The service was friendly and helpful, the avocado/crab appetizer was amazing! We had the salads so we could save room for the lemon icebox pie and the pie was the best dessert we had in our entire stay! The salads were the perfect size and well prepared. The entire experience was fantastic! We will be back.
  23. JaneC

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was amazing. Off the beaten path for tourists, but really really outstanding food & service. We had the pork skewers, pork osso buco, strip steak, and the peach pie purse for dessert. Let me tell you, each dish was amazing. The brussels sprouts that came with the pork ossu buco were the best I have ever eaten. SO delicious. And the peach pie purse? My wife said it was the best thing we ate throughout our whole trip. Amazing experience. Will definitely eat here again and would recommend to anyone!
  24. Irie

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great , drinks were great and service was very friendly. It did take a long time to get the check, but the waitress had a HUGE table so it’s understandable. Nice date place , relaxed industrial atmosphere, but it was quite loud so I wouldn’t take a 1st date there more like a 4th or more date😁
  25. JEBII

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience3
    Appetizers were good. The service was very good. 3 of the 5 entree's that were eaten they were very good. The 2 that came out cold were supposed to be remade and brought out. They just reheated the dish making it way over done. When questioning the manager he replied we made those dishes over I watched them do it. Unfortunately for him a portion of one of the meals had been eaten and returned to the table so he clearly lied. long story short he did comp the entire meal, so all ended up ok. They were understaffed. I would try them again.
  26. HermanF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The lamb chops were excellent. The service was slightly less than perfect because the waiter never came back to check on my group. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to friends.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Unique drinks. Great food. Fun atmosphere. Overall a wonderful experience. The appetizer were fantastic. Comfort food with an upscale twist.
  28. MSandler

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Always good at Lula Restaurant Distillery. Service a little slow tonight but otherwise great
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Had a business dinner there— lovely setting, something for everyone on the menu. Shrimp and grits were amazing as well as the crawfish queso dish. Ambiance was good, and it was a great way to start our work trip as a team.
  30. MinnieB

    New York Area

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The ribs were delicious especially the bbq glaze. The lemonade pomegranate frozen drink wit alcohol was too strong or sour tasting. The fried chicken in the salad was dry and needed a lot more blue cheese salad dressing. The lamb chops were also a bit dry and could have been better seared. I asked for an order of the glaze for the ribs to use with the lamb chops which helped a lot. The lemon ice cake dessert was great
  31. ReneeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We met up with old friends for brunch and bottomless drinks. It was the BEST time! Perfect atmosphere and food for a gathering.
  32. JosetteL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I liked it but didn’t love it. Three days later and I can’t even remember what our party of three ordered without looking at pictures. I liked my cocktail a lot. It was the best part of my meal. I got the chicken sandwich. My husband got flank steak and my son got the grilled fish. We paid a lot of money for food we couldn’t remember eating. If I were to visit NOLA again, I’d probably buy a bottle of their vodka but not eat here.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Hard for gluten free options and spirit drinks were so-so
  34. SWAKS

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We really enjoyed all our meals and appetizers - you've got to have the fired pickles and fried green tomato stack. We went on a busy night so the service was slow, but I would definitely go back.
  35. CTFood

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    First time at restaurant. Sat outside, food, beverage and service were above average. Noise level and ambiance were below average.
  36. MSandler

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our new favorite restaurant in NOLA! Great food, great drinks, great service and the front patio is delightful.
  37. RobinB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The grilled fish with grilled veggies and rice was delicious. So were the ribs with blueberry sauce. We dined Al fresco which is really nice because we had a view of St. Charles Ave & the streetcar.
  38. jeffh

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    No happy anniversary mention at all. Just thought if we put that milestone in there would be mention
  39. TravelingLina

    Seattle

    61 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience1
    Our waiter tried and I can’t complain about him because it looked like they were short-staffed. As for the rest: We waited 25 minutes just to get a 4th water glass and service set, there were only 3 on our table, and this, after asking a couple of people. The restaurant was only about 1/3 full at most. Took at least 30 mins to get our drinks. Food was just okay for the carnivores and there was nothing really except basic salads for vegetarians. The deep fried pickles and green tomatoes smell and taste heavily of seafood, since they are probably fried together. Even the salads came out smelling heavily fishy, which means the prep dishes, utensils, etc are cross-contaminated. If that’s not enough, we found a piece of shrimp in the grilled-veggie salad. The drinks are sloppily made and not very good (disappointing for a distillery), the menus were wet and sticky, and 3/4 stalls in the ladies room were out of order, with the 4th one barely flushing. Altogether a wasted dinner opportunity in a town known for its food.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy Lula’s. Sam waited on us tonight. He did a great job. Know matter who waits on us Yaki, Maggie, Monica or Edward, the staff is always attentive to the tables needs even if they aren’t waiting on the table that night. The general manager, Tim is always check on the patrons. Lula’s is the perfect to accommodate large party on a short notice. Thanks for another enjoyable evening.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Lula Restaurant Distillery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 267-7624.

Lula Restaurant Distillery is rated 4.5 stars by 1636 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Lula Restaurant Distillery

1532 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Terpsichore Street.

  • Neighbourhood

    Lower Garden District

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Regional American (Southern), American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Free Parking Directly Behind Lula / Off St. Charles Avenue, Access on Terpsichore Street / Available Parking is clearly marked

  • Public Transit

    Streetcar stop #248

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (504) 267-7624

  • Private party facilities

    Experience The Barrel Room at Lula for private events and parties. Located adjacent to the restaurant with an entrance from St. Charles Avenue, The Barrel Room provides a versatile setting for any type of private gathering with a view of the historic St. Charles Avenue streetcar line.

  • Private party contact

    Erin Bourgeois: (504) 267-7624

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