1803 NYC Reviews

I think this restaurant is owned and run by Russian mafia because you'll always find a bunch of Russian guys in heavy overcoats discussing stuff inside. The food was alright. The prices were a bit high but the worst part was, when our credit card didn't go through, and we offered to go get another card, the owner threatened to call the police - really shocking and rude. Was a terrible experience.

We came for brunch on a Sunday. We arrived right around 11 and had no issues with seating. We opted for a bottomless 90 minute brunch. Our server was excellent, and was always ready to get us our next cocktail. For my entree, I ordered the crawfish cake benedict. It was super filling, and the flavor was solid. The setting and atmosphere is unique and picturesque. Had a French Quarter vibe. I would love to go back.

For someone who will knows Cajun food, this is a poor example. The oysters were way overcooked even though we asked they not be. The gumbo is not made with a roux but is tomato based. The jambalaya rice wasn’t quite right either. The food wasn’t bad (mediocre) It just wasn’t passable as good Cajun food.

We had 3 times the house burger with fries and a dish with fish. All was paired with a nice cocktail. We all enjoyed both the drinks and the food. And the vibe in the restaurant was really enjoyable.

We were a large party! The appetizers where good! Such as shrimp, guacomale dip chips and chicken! When they served the salad there was large amount of hair, thread and long in our shared salad. The waitress replaced with another salad! She never called the supervisor like we had asked! Ordered two bloody Mary’s! They were made with cheap vodka! I ended up getting so sick! I had to take a Uber home!

Ambiance zero. Food average at best. Outside seating is abysmal. The bathrooms were filthy. Service was lackluster. I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone at any time.

A great restaurant, warm and cozy. Very delicious and unknown to us Creole food. GreT cocktails. Comfortable and fun atmosphere.. Highly recommrnde

We came here for a birthday celebration brunch. The menu is New Orlenean! Lots of spicy and creative egg dishes and original cocktails. Great Tribeca location. Service was superb and atmosphere perfect for relaxed conversation

Had the walnut salmon (10/10), winter salad and the coconut line pie (woooowi). Delicious food and vibrant atmosphere. Good service and cool design. So yeah, would recommend. (: Sorry about the bite in the pie pick, couldn't help myself...

1803 did not disappoint. Every dish was so flavorful and the cocktails matched the delicious entrees. What was a nice surprise was the prices on the entrees. Moderately priced at around $30.

I originally tried to book a table at 1803 online & was unable to get the timeslot I wanted. After calling the restaurant, they were able to accommodate 2 of us at 6:30pm on a Friday evening. It was my husband's birthday, so we wanted a relaxing night. The venue is lovely, great decor, truly reminiscent of NOLA. They have a large outdoor space too & if I am not incorrect, there were heaters outside. High tables inside, were a little small to fit plates & glasses on comfortably. When the appetizers came, the food was excellent. Portions were a good size, and the flavors were wonderful. My only complaint was that we felt very rushed. The entrees were brought out before we had even finished our appetizers, in spite of my previous request that we had a break in between courses. The 2nd time an attempt to bring our entrees out, I complained to a bar staff member & we were swiftly spoken to by Anthony, the general manager, who proceeded to ensure completely fresh dishes were made for us and that we had a good break before the food came out. This allowed us to enjoy the live band that was playing, (6-9pm). The jazz music was great and played at a volume level that still allowed you to hear your own conversation. I had the jambalaya & my husband the steak frites. Both were really good & again, good portion sizes. I had to bag some of mine up! Anthony also ensured that the rest of our evening went without a hitch, so that we left happy. Overall, the atmosphere and vibe were great. I really appreciate when staff try to correct a customer complaint & at 1803, this was achieved without it seeming like a problem. At the end of the day, my husband had a great birthday & we left, knowing we will be back very soon. FYI, they do have a happy hour on drinks but reckon on spending $100 a head for 3 courses & drinks.

Small place in Tribeca where you can have dinner or have a drink. Cozy atmosphere and very friendly staff. Excellent food. Good choice of cocktails and wines. Fair price.

We went there randomly for lunch. Welcoming, vintage and baroque decoration , welcoming and smiling staff . We chose burgers obviously! Woah a killing , super sweet , not greasy , very tasty ..... pleasant surprise . Nothing to do with our mac do francais. I advise you to go.

Had a lovely lunch with friends where service was ok. Unfortunately we left some shopping behind. I called later that day and thankfully the bag had been found. It was agreed that I would return the following day or the day after to collect it. My name was noted and I was told the bag was left with my name ready for me to collect. When I returned to collect my shopping I was presented with staff that were surly and cold and had no customer service. My fault I left the bag but the efforts and attitude I experienced were appalling. I left without my shopping. Interestingly there was a woman who had called in to collect a voucher that was being given to her after she too received bad service. Food good but service very poor.

Great place to eat, drink and enjoy. Went with friends for a night out. Food was delicious, drinks were great and very nice atmosphere including live music and fun

Enjoyed a nice birthday brunch here, which was nice and something different. The space is definitely instagram worthy but has definitely that New Orleans vibe/style décor, feel. Had the Andouille Sausage, Hash Brown, Cheese & Onion Casserole Biscuit & House Salad. It was very good. The biscuit was great, the salad was delicious. Since it was my birthday, enjoyed the Hurricane as my brunch cocktail. I even inquired about private events. The balcony space is nice, private but not closed off. I would recommend, and would return.

We celebrated a birthday on Feb.12, 2022 with 14 people. We had an absolute blast! New Orleans vibe, really excellent food, interesting drinks, outstanding service. Live music was awesome. Will definitely be back.

Food is wow! Everything I ordered from the Bloody Mary to the jambalaya and Mac and cheese has been delicious.. also really generous and loaded with good stuff.. Yum!

The food was great and the service too! Its unfortunate we had to eat curbside but we will definitely go back to enjoy the ambiance of the inside.

Well worth travelling out of midtown for if you're a tourist in NYC. Excellent soul food, then like of which you probably won't find back home I'm Blighty. Really enjoyed it

Walking around in Tribeca tired and hungry we happened upon this cheery bright restaurant for late brunch…as per usual. A southern diner/bar with tons of charm. It even has a cute little fenced balcony if you like a bird’s view. I had scrambled with a slab of beacon. I must have looked hungry because I got 3 slabs. So I shared my salty crispy awesomeness with the people! The crawfish cake Benedict wasn’t nearly as good as the bacon. Goes without saying, the mudbug doesn’t stand a chance against pig. I was delighted to find several yummy whites from France. So now I know where to go for bacon in Tribeca.

We tried the fried green tomato and the crab cake starters, but the real stand-out for me was the blackened Chilean sea bass. It wasn’t properly blackened spicy, but it was still well seasoned, and it was cooked to perfection — nice and moist, and melt in your mouth tender. The place itself was nice, busy, and quite airy due to the high ceiling and abundance of windows.

This is a great bar in a great emplacement. The real NY experience. Great food, good music and the best drinks.

After a long day of walking in Lower Manhattan, 1803 NYC was a much needed break! The Shrimp Po' Boys were superb and my daughter enjoyed her Pulled Pork sandwich! However, the menu did not state that the buns had sesame seeds, which were a problem with her allergies. The service was a little slow, but did not detract from the excellent lunch.

Four of us tried their Saturday Jazz Brunch and we were warmly welcomed by Eddy, the new manager. He couldn’t be more accommodating as was Maria, our lovely server. I don’t expect such gracious hospitality in the big city but they set a new standard for cheerfulness! The space was bright, chic with a decidedly French mood. The recorded Jazz music was sophisticated with great acoustics but shortly a three piece lively combo came on and serenaded us. I would give the service and ambiance a 10. The menu was varied, appealing and Cajun. I loved my Langoustine cake Benedict with hash browns and a green salad which had all my favorite things. The American Breakfast came with a spicy chorizo sausage which became more exotic than routine. Very delicious! The Croque Madam was excellent with generous portions. We also devoured the spinach/artichoke dip with freshly made tortilla chips. Turned out to be purée which was very flavorful. 1803 was a dreamy place to while away a Saturday afternoon. We will be back!

While we appreciated the décor and the relaxed atmosphere, we were a bit let down by the generally undistinguished food. The jambalaya, for instance, was a bit bland and the fried chicken was pretty dry and uninspired. The service was quick and attentive. However, the biggest problem was the preposterously loud live jazz band that played that night. We could hardly hear ourselves think, let alone talk to each other, so we basically waited for pauses in-between songs to hold a normal conversation that wasn't made of shouted one-liners. We have no idea why they felt this was a good idea to energize the hungry masses.

Highly recommend. We stumbled upon this. It was the best meal we had over a long weekend. The place is cozy and well decorated. It was nice to get out of the hustle and bustle. Lots of attention to details. Craft cocktails great and the food ...!!! Jambalaya, Gumbo, best Mac and cheese, blackened catfish sandwich, and a coconut/lime pie to die for. The bartender was fun and knowledgeable and she steered us to all of those dishes and didn’t miss once.

We really enjoyed 1803. We recently visited New Orleans and think this restaurant does a very good job bringing the feel of the city and a sampling of the cuisine to NYC. The decor is very pretty and southern, with white wrought iron around a balcony where a very good band plays at just the right volume. The menu is varied and our food was delicious. We especially enjoyed the Cajun chicken and the seafood pasta. Service was excellent, as well.

We came in for lunch by chance and did not regret it. We shared the sausage as a starter with a cocktail each and I had the pulled pork and my husband had the duck continental. Both was very tasty. We shared begnets with chocolate sauce for dessert..yummi. The decor of the retaurant is beautiful and I would love to come back to the place in the evening and start with a cocktail in the speak easy first. The servers were friendly and easy going and made us feel right at home.

Great for cocktails and aperitifs good barman... and music at noon. In the middle of Tribeca to spend a couple of hours relaxing

Had dinner here on Wednesday and the food was amazing. Clairborne the bartender made a fantastic moscow mule, and he is a native of New Orleans so he knows his food. Gumbo was so good, as was the jambalya and the fried chicken and mac and cheese. One of the best meals I have eaten in a while. The service was fantastic and the owner came over to say hello and insisted on giving us a bread pudding. My husband gobbled it up it was so good. I tried a few bites as I was full from dinner and it was amazing. The food is very authentic having lived there for 2 years I find it almost impossible to find good traditional new orleans cuisine. This place does not disappoint. Amazing food, can't wait to go back with friends. Thanks Clairborne for a great night.

We had a wonderful lunch here on our last day in New York. We went on a Saturday lunch time and the restaurant was buzzing. The restaurant has two levels and outside seating, we ate upstairs. There was live music which was lovely and a fantastic atmosphere. We had the fried green tomatoes (delicious) and the jambalaya which was out of this world! We then shared the bread pudding on the recommendation of the waitress and she was not wrong!! It was delicious!! It was well worth the trip down to Tribeca from midtown. It felt like everyone there was local rather than tourists (like us!) which was lovely! I would love to have somewhere like this where I live!

This is a festive Creole restaurant in downtown. 1803 NYC is a lovely place to sample the flavor of New Orleans. Southern classics are served pretty well here. Gumbo is rich, tasty and spicy. Jambalaya is hearty and fulfilling. Cocktail is a strong kick. Portion is large and price quite reasonable. Do give a try when around.

Got there at 7:15 PM and it was a tad noisy, happy hour. Probably got a little quitter maybe 30 minutes later. The foods were pretty good, especially the crab cakes and the jumbolaya. They have draft beers. Nice neighborhood of course.

Nice menu, atmosphere and service. Burrata and peach salad was perfect, and the wine list is decent. Cute patio and decor

This place just makes you happy. Plain and simple. The cocktails are good. The atmosphere transports you to the new orleans french quarter, and the food is awesome. Really loved this place

The food here is pretty darned good — I have had the fish (Sea Bass) twice, and each time it’s Ben cooked perfectly moist — not at all overdone or dried-out. My friends said the Jambalya and the duck were very good too. The fried green tomatoes are a nice starter that you don’t often find. My one caveat is that on a night with live music, it can get a little loud — at least too loud for comfortable conversation, and at a restaurant, you are there for food and conversation, not really the band I am afraid. I think the upstairs tables were also louder than the downstairs tables, mostly because that was where the band was.

Our first night in Tribeca on a home exchange, at our host's suggestion, we checked out 1803. The bartender, Lea, was great! Somewhat a perfectionist, she made our drink, checked it out, and threw it away before remaking it. Not sure what she did not like, but the final drink was excellent. The menu has some very unusual New Orleans-based dishes. We had the Cajun Spiced Beef Puffs, the eccargot, and a couple of other appetizers. Hard to say what was best, as all were excellent Just give it a try! We went back later in our visit. Lea remembered our names and our drinks! She's a gem, and 1803 is definitely worth your attention.

Stayed in Tribeca and was looking for a great neighborhood bar to kick back at happy hour - guess what, this is it! Fantastic happy hour drink selection including some fun cocktails as well as happy hour priced food including oysters which clearly is a "thing" in NYC for happy hours. The first time we stopped by was for dinner and went early to take advantage of the happy hour drinks not knowing about the happy hour food. Got the "oh the places you'll go" which was a little too heavy on the ginger for me. Funny enough, I ordered it the next day completely forgetting having it the day before (the ingredients were intriguing, clearly) and then realized, ah yes, the gingery drink. I had the Fried green tomatos which were a generous portion for one - suggest for sharing. Really great on taste. I also had the green curry fried chicken and mac n cheese for an entree. This was good but not great. The green curry flavoring did not pull through at all for me. My partner enjoyed the oysters and said they were good but not the best he had tasted across other bars in the area. We tried a different bar the next day and did not really enjoy it too much then realized, it was still happy hour at good ole 1803 so went back...and they recognized us! There is not a better feeling than that really. Great service, decent setup albeit it gets crowded and fast - take advantage of the outdoor seating!

This restaurant is nicely decorated with New Orleans theme. The fried green tomatoes were particularly delicious and everyone in our party enjoyed their meal. Portions are generous and well worth the price. Would definitely recommend!

Cute place, trendy, patrons come here more to drink than to dine. I opted for a mixed dish of shrimp, cut chicken and vegetables. Good, but nothing exceptional. Negative flaw in taste, the presence of a very strong and intrusive flavor herb. The bill is high, but it's New York baby.

Fun, fun atmosphere. Music, decor and lighting was beautiful. Great staff, so accommodating and hospitable. The food was good quality, and the portions were satisfying for a dinner meal after a long day of walking. The rib appetizer was the star. Being a southerner, the food from the kitchen could have used a kick of spice. However, they have a house-made hot sauce that upped the fire. We were celebrating a birthday and the staff made us feel very special. Great service!!

We just wandered in to 1803 after a morning at the federal buildings. We were delighted to find a lovely New Orleans decor with muted sounds (unusual in New York) The menu was interesting and after I tasted my Nicoise, I was sorry I didn’t order something more substantial. The food is wonderful, innovative and fresh. Cooked to perfection, the veggies, al dente and everything we ordered was just a delight. Certainly if you are in this area, you will not want to miss this.

Food is mediocre. This place has the New Orleans theme but food wise, not so much. Crab cakes were bland. A woman next to me had them as well and she only took two bites before she stopped. Gumbo was a bit better but needed more ingredients. I might come back to try fried chicken as I’m a huge fan of fried chicken and probably should have ordered that first but now I might have to come back to try it but I’m not really expecting too much. What’s dreading me from coming back is the service or lack of it. I see the server running around and doing everything except serving me. Then I see the manager just busy chatting with his friend and doing nothing else even though he’s right in front of me, Perhaps this is the New Orleans pace? Who knows?

Very attentive and professional service, great cocktails and wines. We had the joy of live orchestra. Cozy atmosphere. I would recommend the place for everyone seeking a intimate couples night out. Very charming decor, transferring you to the Keys

The fried chicken is very crispy and seasoned very well ….. and even though the collard greens were kinda cold they were also seasoned very well …..But the star of the evening was the kale asparagus with goat cheese salad ……. The flavor combinations with the vinaigrette was a very pleasant surprise!

Fuimos a cenar a este lugar un viernes por sus recomendaciones y quedamos encantados de la comida, tanto que el día siguiente fuimos para cenar otra vez y así probar otros platos, pero no pudimos…. no nos dejaron, nos dijeron que no podían atendernos con excusas. Primero que no funcionaba el wifi y no podían cobrar con tarjetas, le dijimos que pagábamos en cash, luego que otra cosa y cuando insistimos una señorita se puso a gritar diciéndole a la persona que estaba atendiéndonos que dejara de dar más explicaciones y que a la calle… Como tuvimos que ponernos a buscar en la puerta otro restaurante en la app pudimos ver cómo se ponían a desmontar mesas de la terraza cuando faltaban más de dos horas y media para el cierre teórico. Sin ganas de trabajar en el sábado? Por lo menos lo parecía. No volveremos. We went to dinner at this place on a Friday because of their recommendations and we were delighted with the food, so much so that the next day we went to have dinner again and try other dishes, but we couldn't... they didn't let us, they told us that they couldn't serve us with excuses. First that the wifi didn't work and they couldn't charge with cards, we told him that we paid in cash, then something else and when we insisted a lady started screaming telling the person who was attending us to stop giving more explanations and that to the street... As we had to start looking at the door for another restaurant in the app we could see how they started to disassemble tables from the terrace when there were more than two and a half hours left for the theoretical closing. Not wanting to work on Saturday? At least it looked like it. We will not return.

Started well but slid quickly. Great, vibrant setting with live traditional jazz and service very good. My 2 orders-Bloody Mary and Chicken/Waffles both not available. Waffles?? Maybe they buy frozen, but ingredients should be readily available. Then felt pressure to decide quickly. Shared appetizers were incredible to start - Escargot and Grilled Oyster. Both had great sauces. Of the four entrees 3 were disappointing. Jambalaya bland other than shrimp, Gumbo had weak roux and trinity not cooked long enough, Crawfish Benedict OK I thought-no one liked at all. Avocado toast good.

We found this place whilst meandering through TriBeCa after several hours schlepping and sight-seeing. It had a great buzz, very friendly bar staff and a small but decent list of food and drink options for happy hour. The shrimps were lovely, and portion sizes fair. Some of the dishes were huge (to my British way of thinking!) such as the burger and drumsticks dishes, and some were a little over-spiced ( again, for my British palate-it's a matter of preference) In summary, a good place to rehydrate and grab some food/drinks, that won't break the bank (despite rubbish exchange rate for us Brits!), and fun atmosphere

All the experience made this night one of the best while traveling, the people around, the people working here, Tal, and of course the magic flavors of all the food we have, attention to detail, and magnificent service! TOP

we came into it by pure coincidence when walking in New York street with a friend. this was one of my lucky days; here are the positive remarks: the food was extremely delicious great lavish portions varied menu wonderful collection of drinks quiet and cozy atmosphere professional service friendly staff good location

The ambiance is amazing especially with the live jazz music. The food however was very average except for the oysters, everything else I had to add salt and pepper to add flavour to the dishes. We had about 3 different servers and one who was very rude and treated us as though he didn't want to be there and handed us over to the other servers. Other than that I would probably go there for drinks and music not an actual meal.

Great Cajun food in a New Orleans type atmosphere with music. Excellent drinks and friendly service.

Accidentally we found this great place. Great atmosphere of bar/restaurant! Menu offers many options including vegan. Stylish ambience. Friendly service. Also we enjoyed first class live Jazz. To be highly recommended!

It is neighborhood restaurant. Food was fantastic and tasty. Service was good too. Would dine here again

During the summer, I finally got to visit one of the spot on my list, 1803 NYC. They offer New Orleans style food, like The outdoor seating was massive, and, it was covered, so no need to worry about the rain. Even though the outdoor seating looked nice, but the interior looked so beautiful!!! And, for that reason, we opted to eat inside instead of outdoor. We ordered Watermelon Lychee Sangria and Fais Do-Do for boozy brunch. The Sangria was AWESOME! The flavor seeps out from the watermelon into the drink, and the drink got stronger as the time passed even with the melting ice cubes. Fais Do-Do was was very fruity, and elegantly sweet. Bigger glass than expected, which was great! We enjoyed this one a lot too. They food menu looked super enticing, we wanted to order them all… We decided on Jambalaya and Cast Iron Cajun Frittata. Jambalaya tastes so good! It had perfect seasoning, loads of tender chicken, plump sausage and shrimp, a great dish! Frittata was loaded with plump crawfish and sausage, and packed with flavor. Every bite was a delight. While dining, a jazz band came in and started to play music from the balcony up top. We were not expecting that, and it was so nice! Their music was mellow and soothing, not loud but just loud enough to hear every note. Perfect for a relaxing weekend brunch! We had an amazing brunch here. The atmosphere, the music, the cocktails, and the food…everything was great! We would definitely go back for more and more. I can’t wait for my family to be able to come for a visit again, this will be the first place we will take them!

We were taken here by some old friends and had a fantastic evening. The restaurant had a convivial atmosphere, the food was excellent and the waiting staff were efficient and friendly. We were on vacation and ate out a lot over two weeks, this was easily the best dinner we had. Thanks 1803 for a special night out.

We enjoyed Saturday brunch with friends prior to a play at this little gem. None of us knew about it and we picked it based on location. What a cool surprise. The live music set the tone and the food was amazing. The decor is spot on for a NOLA garden vibe. It's quaint, lovely and hopping all at the same time! Worth a visit!

The atmosphere in this bar/restaurant is great. Definitely has a New Orleans flare. The menu has a bit for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans. Food is good, but not outstanding Would go back and eat again. Happy Hour is great with discounts on drinks and apps. Live music at times, though not when we were there that I would also like to go back for. Wish the dessert menu had beignets on it!!

If you like Cajun food - head here. We had a lovely lunch here on the sidewalk. We loved our menu selections. I had the Jambalaya and the flavors were great. It’s a large portion so you could be taking some home. If you are timid about spice levels - speak to your server. I heard some advising other diners for best choices. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive.

I went here for my birthday brunch and fell in love. The restaurant itself is very cute! You'll definitely want to take pics of/ in it. But more importantly the food and service were great! Bring you're appetite, you don't skimp on the dessert!

Restaurant very good and very warm welcome! Beautiful decoration which is rare in NY, very pleasant and attentive staff. We highly recommend!

After a long morning of sightseeing I went with friends to 1803. New Orleans theme, prefix brunch. Great deal and good food, it also includes a morning cocktail. Best part was the friendly staff, they didn’t rush us and encouraged us to linger and enjoy ourselves. Great deal.

My colleague and I went in to this really cool place in search for cocktails. We were very positively surprised!

What a great birthday brunch! Had reservations but got there early so we sat at the bar. Great choice! Had a wonderful bartender, Angelo, who was gracious, smart and made a great mimosa and fabulous Bloody Mary. We had cajun shrimp, spiced perfectly, buttermilk battered fried oysters, which were heaven in your mouth, eggs benedict, with awesome bacon and beignets. All were delicious. The music was a live trio and when they were on break the house music was smooth and enjoyable. Great vibe. Great people watching. The staff was all smiling and dancing and singing and basically having just a great time. We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back. For sure.

Came here last week to meet up with friends and family. 1st time eating here. Absolutely LOVED IT! Nice location. Indoor and outdoor seating available. It was a beautiful day so I decided to walk since I don't live too far. I ordered the steak and it was delicious! A few people I was with ordered the gumbo and said it was awesome. Drinks were great, service was wonderful. We sat in the upstairs area which was great and was able to accommodate us. Would gladly come here again and recommend it to others.

This place is quaint, food spectacular and service second to none. They have everything right, atmosphere, lighting, music, bar, service and food is wonderful and beautifully served.

Wow what an amazing brunch we had, from the live music to the drinks and food everything was amazing, super friendly and helpful staff.