Public Service

3.0

521 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

A dynamic community gathering place, Public Service is a casual-yet-sophisticated restaurant with a menu honoring the Gulf Coast’s hard-working fishermen and farmers. Our chefs prepare contemporary cuisine in an open-display kitchen highlighted by an open-flame rotisserie.

Join us for a relaxing meal with family or friends, a quick bite in our bar or pull up a stool at the open kitchen to experience a meal guided by our chefs. At Public Service, the recipe is simple: combine confident Southern hospitality with a menu that allows the ingredients to speak for themselves.

Click on our virtual tour to step inside Public Service! https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=nopsi-hotel-icms#/3d-model/0/1?b11t0=1&a10ph=1&i2d0a=1&j2ck2=1

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
Hours of operation
Daily 6:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(504) 962-6527
Website
http://www.publicservicenola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Louis Brown
Catering
Public Service Restaurant and NOPSI Hotel can cater any event, big or small. Please contact our Director of Sales Nicole Maxwell at nmaxwell@nopsihotel.com so we may assist you.

Location
Public Service, 311 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Cross street
Gravier Street
Parking details
Valet parking available at NOPSI Hotel. $8 for up to two hours for guests dining at Public Service Restaurant; subject to NOPSI Hotel valet pricing after two hours. Paid parking lots available nearby Street parking
Public transit
Streetcar stop 3 blocks away
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Jazz Brunch at Public Service Restaurant
Multiple dates available
Indulge in the NOPSI Hotel's jazz-infused brunch, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm. Nestled in the heart of New Orleans, the historic Public Service restaurant invites you to savor the charm of the 1920s in a setting that once housed the iconic New Orleans Public Service Inc. utility company. Immerse yourself in the soulful rhythms of traditional jazz creating an atmosphere reminiscent of the city's vibrant musical heritage. As you relish the melodies, feast your senses on a delectable brunch spread featuring classic New Orleans favorites. Our carefully curated menu pays homage to the rich culinary tapestry of the Big Easy, where the spirit of New Orleans comes alive in every tune and every taste.
Thanksgiving Day Special at Public Service
Nov 28, 2024 only
Thanksgiving Day Special Menu: Thursday, November 28th, 11AM-8PM The Pilgrims Platter - $38 Cajun Fried Turkey Breast Slices Creole Giblet Gravy Gulf Oyster Dressing Green Bean Casserole Southern Mac and Cheese Cranberry /Apple Relish Honey Butter Biscuit Root Beer Braised Short Ribs - $32 Slow braised with NOLA own barq’s rootbeer served with creole potatoes and root veggies drizzled with a root beer glaze Blackened Atlantic Salmon - $29 Sauteed spinach topped with sauteed crabmeat, lemon beurre blanc sauce Sweet Potato Pie drizzled with a bourbon caramel sauce - $12 Old Country Apple Pie with apple brandy glaze - $12

Offers

Wine Down Wednesdays at Public Service
Multiple dates available
Wed - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dive into New Orleans' vibrant nightlife at the NOPSI Hotel's Public Service restaurant and bar for Wine-Down Wednesdays! Join us for a soulful soirée filled with rhythm and half-price wine specials. Local musician Matt Lemmler and his trio play a captivating blend of original songs, New Orleans standards, jazz melodies, and spirited covers. Whether you're sipping a drink at the bar or all-in for dinner in the restaurant, you'll get a taste of New Orleans' authentic charm. Revel in the elegance of NOPSI Hotel and let the lively atmosphere carry you away. Come for a drink, stay for a meal, or simply soak in the lively tunes; Wine-Down Wednesday at Public Service is your passport to a joyous night in the heart of NOLA! No purchase required.

Eggs Benedict$19.00
poached eggs,toasted english muffin, canadian bacon, hollandaise
Pulled Pork Benedict$21.00
poached eggs,toasted english muffin, pulled pork, tasso cream
Pontchartrain Benedict$25.00
poached eggs, toasted english muffin, lump crab, shrimp, tasso cream
Eggs Sardou$21.00
poached eggs,toasted english muffin, spinach-artichoke cream

Sweet Treats

Classic French Toast$15.00
powdered sugar, warm maple syrup, buter
Nola French Toast$16.50
bananas foster sauce, whipped cream
Nopsi Branded Waffle$13.00
whipped cream, fresh berries, warm maple syrup
Classic Pancake Stack$13.00
butter, warm maple syrup

Nopsi Specialties

Avocado Toast$12.50
country wheat, creole tomato, cracked black pepper
Everything but The Bagel Toast$15.00
country wheat, smashed avocado, everything bagel spice

Union Street Sides

Fresh Fruit Cup$7.00
House Potatoes$7.00
Applewood-Smoked Bacon$6.00
Andouille Sausage$8.00
Breakfast Sausage$6.00
Creamy Grits$7.00
Oatmeal$5.00
Turkey Sausage$7.00
Bakery Basket$5.50
Toast$3.50
Biscuits$3.50

What 521 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.0

3 based on recent ratings

3.2Food
3.2Service
3.3Ambience
2.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Public Service offers a "beautiful venue" with a vibrant atmosphere, "delicious food," and "great service," making it ideal for special occasions. While some find the themed brunches underwhelming, others praise the "excellently prepared dishes" and jazz performances. It's a popular spot with a few service hiccups but overall "highly recommend."

521 Reviews

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Dmitri
Tampa
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
New menu staff unaware so did not communicate to us at all Waited 30 min for bland burger
Public ServiceResponded 2 days ago
Dimitri, Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we sincerely apologize for your experience. We are immediately addressing the communication issues and the quality of our menu items with our team to ensure this does not happen again. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve. Please reach out to us directly so we can make this right for you.
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chad
New Orleans
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Laid back good atmosphere the shareables are the way to go.
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Anne
Sacramento
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, went before the Saints game Easy walking distance to stadium
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Matt
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good. Our server Christian was amazing and the vibe was on point.
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Daniel
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is great! They were busy, and it took slightly longer than expected for our food to come out but the restaurant staff was attentive and the food was great. 10/10 will definitely recommend!
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Hannah
Mississippi
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was great and the hostess was very accommodating but our server was awful. Went there before a concert thinking it’d be quick but every other table was served before us and left before we even received our food and we were one of the first people to be seated for dinner. Also never brought us our drinks we had to go to the bar and grab them. We only ordered 3 entrees and 2 appetizers and he completely forgot about a whole salad. I really hope he was new and it was just a fluke bc everyone else seemed to get their food fairly quickly.
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Murphy
Western NC
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Advertised Eras tour brunch and had nothing Taylor swift. Food mediocre at best for $60 pp
Public ServiceResponded on October 28, 2024
Murphy, We would like to extend our deepest apologies for the unexpected absence of the scheduled programming during the ERAS Brunch. Despite our best efforts to ensure a memorable experience, this unforeseen circumstance was beyond our control. We understand how this impacted your time with us, and we are genuinely sorry for any disappointment caused. Please know we are committed to improving and making your future experiences unforgettable. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and exceed your expectations in the future. All the best, PS
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Hayley
Miami
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
In town for the eras tour and this place advised a “Eras tour brunch” for $60/person. Made a reservation at 1:45 because it was available and when we showed they said they closed at 2 but they said they wouldn’t kick us out. The server made many comments about how they were closing while we tried to eat. The left over buffet food was cold. And we paid too much for low quality service and food.
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Jess
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Paid for an eras inspired brunch and the only taylor swift related things was three drink specials that were not even included in the price of the experience. Not even Taylor music playing.
Public ServiceResponded on October 28, 2024
Jess, We would like to extend our deepest apologies for the unexpected absence of the scheduled programming during the ERAS Brunch. Despite our best efforts to ensure a memorable experience, this unforeseen circumstance was beyond our control. We understand how this impacted your time with us, and we are genuinely sorry for any disappointment caused. Please know we are committed to improving and making your future experiences unforgettable. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and exceed your expectations in the future. All the best, PS
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Katherine
Little Rock
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Buffet food was Cold- extremely disappointed in the fact that one of was a buffet but then two how gross the food was for $150
Public ServiceResponded on October 28, 2024
We sincerely apologize for falling short of meeting your expectations during your recent visit with us. It’s our aim to provide all our guests with exceptional experiences, and we're truly sorry we missed the mark for you. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and exceed your expectations in the future. All the best, PS
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FAQs

Public Service offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 962-6527.

Public Service is rated 3 stars by 521 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Public Service, 311 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70112

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Gravier Street
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Hours of operation
Daily 6:30 am–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking available at NOPSI Hotel. $8 for up to two hours for guests dining at Public Service Restaurant; subject to NOPSI Hotel valet pricing after two hours. Paid parking lots available nearby Street parking
Public transit
Streetcar stop 3 blocks away
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Louis Brown
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.publicservicenola.com/
Phone number
(504) 962-6527
Catering
Public Service Restaurant and NOPSI Hotel can cater any event, big or small. Please contact our Director of Sales Nicole Maxwell at nmaxwell@nopsihotel.com so we may assist you.

Public Service

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Jazz Brunch at Public Service Restaurant

Thanksgiving Day Special at Public Service

Wine Down Wednesdays at Public Service

Eggs & Omelets

Crescent City$17.00

Western Omelet$16.00

Shrimp & Tasso Omelet$18.00

Build Your Own Omelet$18.00

Baronne Street Bennies

Eggs Benedict$19.00

Pulled Pork Benedict$21.00

Pontchartrain Benedict$25.00

Eggs Sardou$21.00

Sweet Treats

Classic French Toast$15.00

Nola French Toast$16.50

Nopsi Branded Waffle$13.00

Classic Pancake Stack$13.00

Nopsi Specialties

Avocado Toast$12.50

Everything but The Bagel Toast$15.00

Union Street Sides

Fresh Fruit Cup$7.00

House Potatoes$7.00

Applewood-Smoked Bacon$6.00

Andouille Sausage$8.00

Breakfast Sausage$6.00

Creamy Grits$7.00

Oatmeal$5.00

Turkey Sausage$7.00

Bakery Basket$5.50

Toast$3.50

Biscuits$3.50

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