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Couvant, New Orleans, LA

Couvant

4.4
4.4
377 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 377 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 delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "attentive wait staff." Highlights include the duck egg rolls, profiteroles, and exquisite cocktails. Nestled in the Eliza Jane Hotel, it provides a "beautiful atmosphere" and a menu rich in French cuisine. Ideal for brunch or a refined dinner.

377 Reviews
  1. D

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. mary

    Mobile

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. The Brussel sprouts, flatbread and Lyonnaise salad were amazing. Beautiful artistically created drinks. Delicious fish, beef and steak. We enjoyed the profiteroles for dessert. Very attentive wait staff and team.

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  9. Mary

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyable experience, however there was a drag show during our brunch, which was unexpected.

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  10. Tommy

    VIP

    Dallas

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very special brunch there this morning. Will certainly go again the next time we’re in New Orleans.

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FAQs

Couvant is rated 4.4 stars by 377 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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