Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Prentious Host. My husband and I just spent 4 days in New Orleans and were looking forward to a nice relaxing evening at Snug Harbor. One table was occupied when we arrived and the host brought us to a table in the middle of the room. We asked for a window table, near the occupied table, so we could take in the view while eating. The host made some comment about seating rotations and said it would take a while if we didn't take the table offered. Not wanting to make a big deal out of it, we took the table. During the entire time we were there he didn't seat any group at that table even though the restaurant was practically full by the time we left. I guess he was holding it for someone he thought he could impress. Not feeling welcome, we left after our meal and went down the street to d.b.a. where we ended up every night for music and drinks. The food at Snug Harbor was good, our waitress Colleen was nice but due to the arrogance of the Host (Julian or something similar) we won't be back.…

Disappointed. We are visiting from out of town and were looking forward to a nice dinner where we are staying in the Marigny. We made reservations for 4 at 8pm. We were eating and a kockroche (spelled wrong on purpose) literally ran up the wall. It sounds like I'm making this up, but that's not supposed to happen at a restaurant!…

Don't try to pick up "will call" tickets.. I purchased tickets thru my credit card two days prior to the scheduled 10pm show for 5/19. These were "will call" tickets paid in full, in advance. After paying for a taxi from our hotel to the club, we were informed that there were no tickets being held for us. The person at the counter didn't even bother looking. I think they simply sold the tickets (probably to someone else at a higher price) since this show was sold out. I did tell the manager that I knew what was going on and that it was a lousy way to do business. A very bad experience all around. Bad karma.…

An inconspicuous spot that's earned a reputation as the city's most prestigious jazz club.. The Scene
Snug is separated into three distinct spaces: a cozy restaurant with candlelit tables, a warm, dark-wood bar area and a performance club with close-quartered table seating on two levels. Most nights, the club's floor level and the adjacent bar are teeming with young jazz hopefuls, instruments in tow, ready to play if called upon from the stage. The action starts early here--sets are at 8pm and 10pm nightly--long before the rest of the colorful Frenchmen Street scene begins percolating.

The Draw
Unlike the old-school proceedings at Preservation Hall or the Palm Court, Snug Harbor is more in line with the times; players often advance the art form's future rather than preserve the legacy of its past. Ellis Marsalis, Charmaine Neville and Astral Project are among the many New Orleans talents who regularly grace the stage.…