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Couvant, New Orleans, LA

Couvant

4.4
4.4
380 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
Take a seat at our signature French-inspired bistro, Couvant, housed in the former Peychaud Cocktail Bitters factory. Here, French techniques play on the roots of New Orleans cuisine using fresh, local ingredients.

New Orleans is renowned for its French cuisine, and you won’t have to leave the confines of The Eliza Jane to enjoy delicious fare within a French bistro.

Couvant specializes in classic French cooking serving entrees that pay homage to French history and regional specialties. Never pretentious, the dishes and service at Couvant are purposefully simple and social. Nestle into an intimate dining room banquette. Or dine at a bistro table in our historic courtyard for chef-driven entrées and a bottle of wine — or maybe two.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 732-2400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan Pearson
  • Private party facilities
    Our picture perfect event spaces make the ideal event locale for intimate dinners and receptions in New Orleans. From flatware to florals, our events team will work to make sure your big day is everything you want and more.
  • Neighbourhood
    Central Business District
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour Tuesday - Sunday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.,Tue - Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    HOUSE COCKTAILS $ 7:00 SELECT LOCAL BREWS $ 5:00 HOUSE GLASS OF WINE $ 7:00 OYSTERS $ 2:50 BEEF FAT FRIES $ 7:00 GOUGERE $ 7:00 PANISSE $8:00 DUCK&BRIE SPRING ROLLS $12:00

What 380 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Couvant offers a memorable dining experience with "amazing food," including must-try duck egg rolls and profiteroles. Situated in the Eliza Jane Hotel, it boasts a "beautiful atmosphere" and "perfect ambience." While service can vary, standout servers like Ashley make visits delightful. Ideal for brunch or dinner, it's a "delicious discovery."

380 Reviews
  1. clint

    VIP

    Baton Rouge

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have found The Golden Gem of New Orleans brunch here. Started with World Famous Bartender DJ new MardiMambo signature drink then amazing service by Ashley who was on point with everything recommendation of delicious foods She was bubbly and fun 10 STARS we will be back sure soon to treat the kitchen staff with sone Cajun Boudin !!! Happy Mardi Gras

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  2. Terrance

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Couvant for lunch (noon) on a Monday. It was President’s Day. Wasn’t crowded. Staff very friendly. Food was good. My wife and I ordered two drinks drinks, the duck eggrolls, avocado toast and the shrimp and grits. Before tip, the bill was around $88. Would come back. Thank you Couvant staff!

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  3. Renee

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was outstanding, but the service and atmosphere were not. It was a Sunday at 1 - peak brunch time - and there were only three other tables being utilized in the entire big restaurant. It felt very strange. Then, when we walked up to check in, they asked us to wait in a waiting area (it was beautiful). I'm not sure why we needed to wait since nearly every table in the restaurant was available. When they did bring us to our table, it was directly across from the kitchen door. Very odd that they would choose that table. We asked to be reseated and they agreed. Service was slow and at time inattentive. Again, not sure why since there were a total of about 15 customers in the whole place.

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  4. D

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is in the lovely Eliza Jane hotel my husband and I stayed. After having Alabama oysters in a half shell and shrimp cocktail from the bar the night before, I was confident brunch at Couvant would be just as good. The salad and bacon were delicious but we were disappointed in the shrimp and grits. They were flavorles, deflated and tasted like what I'd expect to get in Detroit, or another non coastal city. For $130 in the capital of delicious cuisine, very underwhelming.

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  5. ByronD

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Great wine. Never knew this place existed given My travel to N.O. Short rib was cooked to perfection.

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  6. BRIAN

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone's food was fantastic and server was great!

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  7. Laurie

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Here for business during the arctic blast. The staff were great! The restaurant was out of a few things being that the trucks could not get through. I asked our server what he recommended and without any hesitation he said the short ribs. He was not wrong!

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  8. Ann Marie

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Talk about the epitome of French cuisine. But, damn, does Couvant do it well. We had the oysters, the escargot which was unique-super buttery over puff pastry-I wish there was a bit more acidity to the dish but it was still lovely. We also had the coq au vin and the boeuf bourguignon. The sauce on the coq au vin was immaculate, chicken was moist, flavorful, and tender. The boeuf bourguignon was tender, the sauce was rich, and the veggies were perfect. You must get the profiteroles-I have often been turned off to pat e choux because it dry and lacks flavor-not this one. The chocolate sauce, toasted almonds, creamy ice cream, and perfectly cooked pat e choux: don’t pass this up.

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  9. Tyler

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful, friendly service and People were kind

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  10. Jan

    Denmark

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Try the oysters from Alabama. They are good and so is Croque Madamme. Chicken sandwich only average. Friendly staff.

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FAQs

Couvant is rated 4.4 stars by 380 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Couvant

315 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Central Business District
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan Pearson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (504) 732-2400
  • Private party facilities
    Our picture perfect event spaces make the ideal event locale for intimate dinners and receptions in New Orleans. From flatware to florals, our events team will work to make sure your big day is everything you want and more.
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