Feelings Cafe

I feel like I should hurry up and finish this long overdue review since Feelings is up for sale!
First OMG this spot is gorgeous, the perfect blend of casual elegance and exposed brick. The staff was uniformly lovely and went out of their way to take care of my group.
My old fashioned, my fish dish, my salad (seasonal so probably not on the menu now) were all perfect and delicious. Seriously why was 2015 my first time eating here?!
I can see why this restaurant was named most romantic and my group of friends were certainly feeling the love… platonic naturally.

Hey! This place is a find. Go try it. You won’t be disappointed. Delicious, creative, flavors all presented perfectly. Very nice ambiance with different settings to choose from. Attentive, pleasant service. Very comfortable. No rush but not too slow either. Very in tune with the guest. But the food really is terrific. I’ll definitely be back again and again.

This place will give you FEELINGS but not necessarily good ones.
We entered the restaurant and it was decorated beautifully. Great décor so the interior designer gets 5-​stars. Sadly that’s where all good feelings end.
The menu selection was VERY limited and there were no entrees for vegetarians. Upon asking the chef offered an option which I ordered but what arrived from the kitchen was a bland, hard cauliflower blocks that tasted like charcoal.
The waitress, instead of apologizing and removing the plate of burnt brick, left it there for me to stare at and continue to grow disgusted that such horrible food was in front of me. When dessert came, they offered me a free dessert but I explained that I hadn’t eaten dinner why would I want dessert and that instead of a free dinner I expected that my dinner be comped. (Again, any restaurant with decent service would have apologized, removed the plate and told me they were going to comp the meal, instead of me having to ask for it to be comped).
They rest of the group felt the meat dishes to be mediocre and the service to be wanting. The wine was the best part of the meal.
The last night of our trip left a bad taste in my mouth literally. Feelings upon leaving… Disappointment… Anger… and Hunger.
There are so many excellent restaurants in New Orleans (and even half-​way decent ones), sadly this is not one of them! Spare yourself from negative feelings and find a better restaurant.

This is a great little restaurant that is noted for its courtyard. The food leans more towards French with the occasional nod to Southern and New Orleans influences. They also offer a simple Sunday brunch with a concise menu. The bar is right next to the courtyard and offers a pleasant escape when the temperatures are nice. My only complaint is that sometimes the portion sizes are far too small for the price.

1 star only for appearance. Smallest martini ever! Glass was half full for full price. Based on the drink; the food may be not as fulfilling either.

Dooo itttttt is all I can say if you’re thinking of eating here – wiser decisions will seldom be made. A feast for all senses… as I just told my dining mate, I’ve been coming here for 20 years due to the lush southern tropical vibe, but you came for the vibe not really the food. Since it changed owners, the vibe stayed but the food? A MILLION TIMES BETTER.
DOOOOOO ITTTTT… and added bonus, cutie boy waiters who bring you constant tasty bites.

This is quite a cozy romantic gem in the quaint neighborhood of the Marigny. I’ve been twice in the past couple of months and i think I’m going to make it my «go to» spot. The first time I sat in the courtyard on a beautiful night and last night in the beautiful dining room in the corner looking out the window. .a very rainy evening made it even more perfect! (I love The rain!) The service was very pleasant and the food is truly delicious. We started with salads. .mine the beets salad, he had the arugala salad. We both had the pork cheek. So delicious I’m not sure I will ever order anything else but if i go often enough i will. Desserts were a perfect size and wonderful pairing of flavors. Rain or shine this is a great spot with friendly service.

Excellent food and perfect entertainment during our dinner. Highly recommend! Cozy atmosphere in the courtyard!

Welcome to Feelings Café, home of the tiniest servings in the world. Okay, not quite, but the servings were pretty small.
We got here on a Friday night and didn’t have a reservation. The place was pretty packed, but we were lead upstairs and told the wait would be 30 minutes. We were seated before the bartender even had a chance to give us our drinks, so that was great.
The upstairs area is pretty dark. I would call it «cozy» if I wasn’t trying to read a menu by a tiny candle, like this is the olden days. We decided to start with the chicken liver mousse, because that sounded just divine. A really generous portion came with some bread rounds. It wasn’t long before the rounds were gone and I was going after the remaining mousses with my fork. Hey, all’s fair in love and liver.
For my entrée I decided to get the drum, which came on a bed of spinach. The food came pretty quickly, and I’m not gonna lie y’all: this was a little baby portion of drum and spinach. I KNOW that it was probably what most people would call a «fair» amount of food, but I’m HUNGRY! I like to eat! And for $ 17 you better give me more than just 4 or 5 (yes, I counted) bites of delicious drum! That’s another thing: the food was really good! So good that I wanted more of it! «But Marielle, the picture you posted looks like a reasonable portion.» «Lay off me, I’m starving!»
I should have read the reviews; more than one person mentioned the small portions. Oh well, I guess you live and learn. I would probably go back, but I would go in knowing what to expect and I would probably stop at apps and drinks.

I’ve been to Feelings a couple times. Once for drinks and appetizers a few years ago in the courtyard and Friday for a date night dinner. We were seated very quickly despite a busy night and no reservation. Which was awesome considering we were expecting a 30 minute wait.
The upstairs bar atmosphere is dimly lit, with candles on the tables. We started with the Chicken Liver Mousse, which was probably the most adventurous thing I’ve eaten yet. There was a lot of it and only a few toasted breads for two people. It was good though, considering, well I didn’t know what exactly to expect. I ordered the salmon and it was delicious, but as noted in my date’s review the portions run a little small for the price, and I agree.
Overall it was great. The server was very nice and drinks were tasty. Overall, I can see making a third trip in the future for drinks and appetizers. Maybe dinner. Definitely drinks and appetizers.

I took my girlfriend there for a nice relaxing evening after a long week. We ate in the courtyard and thought the ambience was very nice. My girlfriend likes scallops and saw them on the menu and thought it was an entre because it was $ 14. I am glad we asked because it was an appetizer. We ordered it and she ordered the drum and I ordered the pork loin. The scallops was actually a scallop the was fileted and over salted. Her drum was rather small too and not what she was expecting in portion size. My pork loin was ok but it too was over salted and way under portion size, four pieces. I spent $ 96 and we both left hungry. I had one drink and my girlfriend had two glasses of wine. The quantity and price don’t match up and it was over salted. I remember the old Feelings Café and this new restaurant has a long way to go in my opinion!

Our favorite spot in NOLA. We came for a romantic birthday dinner in the courtyard and ended up staying for hours. We enjoyed three courses then moved upstairs to the Parlor for cocktails and croons from Natasha and Buddha (forgive if the names are off). It was hard to leave. What a picturesque gem.

I’d always heard Feelings Café lauded as a vegetarian and vegan oasis. Semi-​fine dining with a full vegan menu was the word on the street. However, it turns out feelings is under new ownership and is no longer the vegan paradise it once was.
I came with my lady for the August «coolinary» special. Depending on who you ask coolinary is an attempt to drum up business in the slowest summer month or a celebration of New Orleans food culture. Either way it offers deals on two to three course meals for lunch, dinner and brunch.
We had both planned on ordering the three course meal that came with this special, unfortunately no vegetarian option was available. This came as somewhat of a surprise as I’ve grown accustomed to being accommodated with off menu items at most establishments in New Orleans. However, it was not a complete culinary failure as a quick glance at the menu divulged several vegetarian items. However, closer inspection revealed that the only vegetarian options were a soup and a salad, usually a vegetarian death sentence. On the plus side they were two of the cheapest dishes.
I ordered a salad, now completely unexcited. But fuck, this salad was delicious. Roasted red and yellow beets with oranges, yogurt and tarragon, a fucking winning combination. My girlfriend got the cauliflower soup as part of her three course meal and though she disliked it I devoured it. These were on par for the greatest salad and soup I’ve ever consumed in any dining establishment.
Christ, five paragraphs in and I haven’t even mentioned the real selling point of the restaurant. The court yard is fucking amazing. A tropical paradise complete with palms, lizards and 18^th century style lanterns, this is the feeling. A nice evening with great wine in a beautiful New Orleans court yard is nothing short of majestic.
All in all Feelings Café is an enjoyable restaurant. Though I was skeptical and a bit disappointed at first the food turned out to be exquisite. The cuisine is enhanced by a lovely staff, a fantastic building and a beautiful outdoor courtyard. If you’re looking to enjoy the courtyard but don’t want to spend the $ 30+ on a meal and drinks the happy hour specials seem to be legit and the bar is also located in the courtyard. Due to it’s limited vegetarian menu I’m not sure I’ll suggest going to Feelings for anything more than a drink anytime soon. However, I’d advise vegetarians to indulge their carnivorous friends who want to eat here. A good time and a good meal for all is basically guaranteed.

The brunch here is really good!
The food: We had the Pain Perdu, Eggs Benedict, and the Sweet Potato Hash & Eggs. Nothing here was disappointing.
The atmosphere: We decided to sit outside in the courtyard. Even though it is the middle of summer in New Orleans, it was comfortable. There are several tables in the courtyard that have big umbrellas that helped to block the sun and keep the heat minimized. The courtyard is a nice, little, cozy place to relax and enjoy a delicious brunch.
The staff: Every staff member was attentive to us. Though we had one main server, other staff members were quick to jump in and remove empty plates and refill our drinks. Everyone here is so friendly!
It was great experience. Thank you for a lovely brunch! Keep it up!

The atmosphere was quite pleasant: A wonderful old building. The pâté was quite tasty as was the beet salad. Then the bar got «slammed» with a huge birthday party and things started to go downhill. We got neglected and our second drink did not arrive until after we had finished our entrée.
The entrees were a mixed bag. They were a bit too «contrived» for our taste. In the case of the redfish it pretty much worked. In the case of the pork it just came out tasting kinda weird, with a rather vinegary, green sauce mixed with corn. Odd.
The deserts were underwhelming.

The New Feelings Café has a totally redesigned menu. The Arugala salad was great and a full portion. Come for Happy Hour from 5−7pm for a great $ 5 Sazerac or Pimm’s cup.

Cute quaint place… they have been around forever and still have many of the original staff which is awesome
The appetizers are true app style so you won’t get full from them, think tapas
We had the fish dishes and the duck which my friend bragged on all night
They have a piano bar in the back and a great patio, definitely a place to try

My Unilocal friends and associates I have an announcement. This fabulous gem of a restaurant that I have been enjoying for decades closes its’ doors tomorrow night. The place we know is going dark. It is my understanding that the business will open in the new year under new ownership.
Grew up wining and dining at Feeling’s my adult life. And I married the love of my life at Feeling’s in April of 2013.
Life moves on but the memories will never die.

My feelings about Feelings Café tend to run towards: irritation, frustration; disbelief
Thought I was being so smart & scoring a wonderful hidden gem of a restaurant for our last night in New Orleans. Reading that they offered a whole separate vegan menu, I was ruthless in emails & calls until someone finally responded that my rezzie had been accepted
Lesson learned: Sometimes it’s best to take the hint when someone is ignorning you & just take yourself elsewhere… a lesson which was reinforced the actual night of our «dinner»
The place was a madhouse — SEVERELY understaffed & bouts of disappearing for forever, there was a huge crowd in the lobby waiting to be seated, the phone was ringing off the hook & the host was trying to help bus tables & get everything ready for the next guest
Took 30 min for our table to get ready & then another 30 min just to get their menu. (There are apparently not enough menus to go around)
Our waitress showed up 20 min after that to bring us some water & take our drink order. When we tried to place our dinner order, she informed us the only entrée that we were interested in was not available then just walked away from our table
That’s it! At the 90 min mark & we haven’t even placed a dinner order, enough was enough. They more than obviously didn’t need our business, they were doing just fine…
But every time we tried to get the waitress’ attention to cancel our drink order so we could leave, she ignored us & then after *another* 20 min, our drinks arrived just in time for us to ask for our check
What did she do? Brought us the check — no offer to take the drinks back or cancel out… so we paid & left
Feeling sad… and grumpy… and hungry

An attractive, historic spot in the Bywater. Great courtyard and nice dining room ambience. Friendly service, although there were gaps in attention.
Food was hit and miss, and not worth the aggressive prices. There are so many really good restaurants in the neighborhood I can’t get excited about my experience at Feelings.
I’ll come back for cocktails and an appetizer in the courtyard but not for dinner.