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Couvant, New Orleans, LA

Couvant

4.4
4.4
373 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 PM - 6:00 PM,Tue - Sat - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    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 373 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Couvant offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and a "beautiful atmosphere." Guests highlight the delicious brunch options like duck spring rolls and French toast, and the curated cocktails. Despite occasional service delays, the restaurant is praised for its "great service" and "fun, interactive experience" with attentive waitstaff.

373 Reviews
  1. Laurie

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    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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  2. Ann Marie

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Tyler

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  4. Jan

    Denmark

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  5. mary

    Mobile

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  6. 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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  7. Eric

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is in the Eliza Jane hotel in the CBD neighborhood a few blocks from the French Quarter. The restaurant was fairly empty so you would expect great service which for the most part it was. Our group of four ordered an appetizer to share, a soup which was split and three brunch sandwiches. The appetizer came with the entrees and did not get eaten. Not much avocado on the avocado toast. The croque madame was a bit of a soggy affair. Profiteroles split for dessert were good. As with our experience at the hotel, staff were very pleasant and attentive but need more management.

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  8. Ashley

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ashley was amazing! I had a great time. Food was AMAZING!

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  9. Jodie

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Erica was wonderful, the food yummy and the whole experience GREAT

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  10. Jamie

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Brunch took 60 minutes to arrive. Server and manager did not keep us in the loop.

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Couvant is rated 4.4 stars by 373 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Couvant

315 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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