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Ye Olde College Inn, New Orleans, LA

Ye Olde College Inn

4.9
4.9
1529 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole
Since 1933 Ye Olde College Inn has served generations of New Orleanians. Come join us at a true New Orleans farm to table landmark. Our menu features our latest Creole specials and plenty of twists on traditional New Orleans standards. We have a farm located adjacent to the restaurant where we get a variety of fresh produce. Next door is another New Orleans landmark, the Rock’n'Bowl. Ask for a $5 off voucher when you dine from the entree section of our menu.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 8 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Creole, Regional American (Southern), Creole / Cajun / Southern

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (504) 866-3683

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Baker Guevara

  • Catering

    Please call the restaurant for details.

  • Private party facilities

    Ye Olde College Inn has an upper deck space that looks over the entire restaurant. The dining area absorbs the ambiance of the restaurant. It is not walled off but nestled above the restaurant, yet removed enough to be your own. The space holds a maximum of 20 people.We have a separate banquet facility that can fit up to 200 people.

  • Private party contact

    Greer Tambs: (504) 866-3683

  • Neighbourhood

    Carrollton

  • Cross Street

    Fig Street

  • Parking Details

    We own our own lot that is shared between Ye Olde College Inn guests and Rock’n'Bowl guests. There is also ample surface street parking on Carrollton Avenue.

  • Entertainment

    Next door and across our parking lot is the World Famous Rock’n'Bowl. The Rock'n'Bowl has live music Wednesday through Saturday. With a purchase from the entree section of the Ye Olde College Inn menu you may request a $5 off voucher towards admission.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,529 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Service

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Value

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Neighbourhood gem

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Creole

  • New Orleans

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans

    Best Service

  • New Orleans

    Best Value

  • New Orleans

    Neighbourhood gem

  • New Orleans

    Creole

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  1. KimK

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a hidden gem! Its been around for decades and serves the best food in New Orleans. Its outside the Quarter so there's less noise and a much better dining experience overall. Pricing is very good and the food is outstanding!! Fried shrimp was best I had all weekend and their bread pudding rocks! Definitely will be going back and sending friends and family!
  2. PatH

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jimmy was great as usual. Food and drinks were excellent. Always one of our favorites.
  3. LisaL

    E. Tennessee

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Met the owner while we were dining. Very popular restaurant with the locals. Check it out!
  4. Heather1301

    New Orleans

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I love sitting at the bar…always interesting people and conversations. Also occasionally come with our teens and sit in the dining room. The staff is awesome. A very lively neighborhood, family & friends gathering spot. Food is always excellent and the drinks are potent! A favorite amongst our krewe.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were top notch. Brought some clients in from out of town who were not too familiar with the southern flavor and loved the different seafood plates and the southern charm of the staff. Love this place.
  6. Bonnie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely dinner for my friend who is moving away. Our lovely server, Anielle, was attentive, friendly, and helpful with suggestiions from the menu. She impressed us even further by remembering what we ordered on our last visit. If you get a chance to have a meal here, ask to sit in her section. You won't regret it. Oh...and the food did not disappoint!
  7. kimmy

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service overall.From Hostess to waitress all courteous and helpful food great
  8. CelesteD

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great food, delicious drinks, excellent service! We just had an issue with flies at our table. Constantly having to seat them away while eating.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Shrimp seemed tiny and foreign
  10. KimH

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. They were able to combine to smaller parties into one table of 8, and even took us 30 minutes early! Food was delish. Noise level a little loud, but our table was near the bar. Would definitely return.
  11. ShannonW

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was wonderful. Service was top notch. Always a good choice.
  12. CharlesD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent, the service was great! Definitely dine here for a wonderful experience. From Nash your meal with the Fred Bread Pudding PoBoy dessert-you won’t believe how delicious t is.
  13. AuntTerry12

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was outstanding and the food was over the top!
  14. RyanB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classic New Orleans neighborhood restaurant. Had a great time and loved the food.
  15. FredS

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure...great casual spot with outstanding food & vibes!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding! Everything was perfect and tasty and the service was quick and friendly. A bit loud, but the ambiance makes you feel like you’re part of the family. The food here made me understand the phrase “soul food.”
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an awesome meal. Our server Jimmy gave us Great recommendations and every choice was excellent. Highly recommend
  18. ERDNYC

    New Orleans

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always great and good value for money What brings me back time and again is the gray service - esoaickky that provides by Jimmy
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very affable server, shrimp remoulade po-boy with fried green tomatoes worked beautifully and the atmosphere and pictures is a great evocation of old New Orleans.
  20. MICHAELB

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jimmy was our server again and he is very nice and accommodating! We did a concert after at the Rock N Bowl! We had two different fish entrees and the Famously (ain’t der no more, JazzFest) Crayfish bread! Cocktails and two entrees with apps, under a 100.-. What a wonderful night! Thank you
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from our server Jimmy. Very enjoyable experience.
  22. Mattiecakes

    New Orleans

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We chose Ye Olde College Inn because we had friends coming in to New Orleans for the first time for Jazz Fest and we wanted them to have an authentic New Orleans experience. And...they did. Great food, terrific cocktails, wonderful service, fabulous environment. It really kicked off their weekend all the way around.
  23. BryanL

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food at a good price. Friendly atmosphere, great wait staff.
  24. MarcusOrleans1

    New Orleans

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always consistent and friendly. And delicious!! Highly recommended.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for causal dining. Food and service are both excellent. You won’t be disappointed.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was great. Service was perfect. Lovely, delightful waitress. Hostess was charming. Michael the bartender was awesome like always.
  27. Lizzy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely fantastic! Jimmy is a superb server…such a great fella!
  28. MarcusOrleans1

    New Orleans

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The dinner was superb. From the initial greeting at the door to the service, totally outstanding. It is why it is one of our favorite restaurants to visit.
  29. AngelL

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Taco trio was amazing, service was excellent- thanks to the entire staff
  30. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant! Someone recommended this restaurant to us and it did not disappoint. The crawfish mac n cheese was delicious and the Sticky Toffee Pudding was the best I have ever had! Jules, our server, was excellent as well!
  31. LisaB

    Atlanta Metro

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and service. Consistently top quality!
  32. DanielleA

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arrived early for our reservation and my husband and I sat for drinks at the bar while we waited for the rest of our party. Warmly welcomed by locals who reached out to engage us in conversation and instantly felt at home. I’ve never had an experience like that before. Later at the table, we had a lovely waitress who was attentive and friendly, and the food was great. Everyone enjoyed their meal very much and we all marveled at what a gem we found! Will definitely be back regularly!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was wonderful as usual. Food was delicious as always and atmosphere is always great!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Had a great dinner with some local high school friends- some of whom had not been to this restaurant in years, and thought it was a poboy shop. They were delighted by the delicious cuisine! Our server, Jimmy, is second to none. He knows the menu like the back of his hand. He is gracious, professional, and fun-loving, and he made the evening a memorable one!
  35. MarkP

    Alabama

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything thing about our visit to Ye Old College Inn was 5 star!!
  36. GerardO

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent fried oyster appetizer. Loved the fresh fish Delacroix. Would highly recommend.
  37. Heather1301

    New Orleans

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great every time! We dine here at least once a month and have never had a bad experience. Always a favorite!
  38. AmyF

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible! We are putting this back into our more common rotation - the service was excellent as well Do not leave without trying the poboy bread pudding !!
  39. RichardH

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent neighborhood gem. I've been eating here since the early 70s. There is a lot of comfort food on the menu with daily specials to keep it interesting.The cocktails are very generous! The wait staff is knowledgeable and friendly! Overall, it's a classic New Orleans place!
  40. CharleneT

    New Orleans

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently good service and food. Although 5 of us were in a booth it was roomy. The pork chop is unrivaled and the special was outstanding as was the potato soup.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Ye Olde College Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 866-3683.

Ye Olde College Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 1529 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 8 times today
Google Map for Ye Olde College Inn

3000 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Fig Street

  • Neighbourhood

    Carrollton

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Creole, Regional American (Southern), Creole / Cajun / Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    We own our own lot that is shared between Ye Olde College Inn guests and Rock’n'Bowl guests. There is also ample surface street parking on Carrollton Avenue.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Baker Guevara

  • Entertainment

    Next door and across our parking lot is the World Famous Rock’n'Bowl. The Rock'n'Bowl has live music Wednesday through Saturday. With a purchase from the entree section of the Ye Olde College Inn menu you may request a $5 off voucher towards admission.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (504) 866-3683

  • Catering

    Please call the restaurant for details.

  • Private party facilities

    Ye Olde College Inn has an upper deck space that looks over the entire restaurant. The dining area absorbs the ambiance of the restaurant. It is not walled off but nestled above the restaurant, yet removed enough to be your own. The space holds a maximum of 20 people.We have a separate banquet facility that can fit up to 200 people.

  • Private party contact

    Greer Tambs: (504) 866-3683

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