The Davenport Lounge

4.4

126 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Our Lounge is conveniently located on the third floor lobby level of The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.

We welcome Walk-Ins Daily for our Lounge. Reservations are required for Tea Service.

Live Entertainment featuring Jeremy Davenport:
Known for his unique jazz style. Jeremy Davenport specializes in the storytelling standards and an entertainment style associated with the Rat Pack.
He has been the featured musical guest on Food Network`s Emeril Live and has appeared on The Today Show several times along with The Travel Channel and E!.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Southern
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Afternoon Tea Sat 11:00 am–1:00 pm Sat 2:30 pm–4:30 pm
Phone number
(504) 262-5027
Website
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/new-orleans/dining/davenport-lounge
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Thierry Connault
Catering
For information regarding catering or large parties, contact our event coordinator at 504.524.1331 x12103

Location
921 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70112
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Cross street
Dauphine St.
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Entertainment
Live Entertainment Featuring Jeremy Davenport: Known for his unique jazz style. Jeremy Davenport specializes in the storytelling standards and an entertainment style associated with the Rat Pack. He has been the featured musical guest on Food Network`s Emeril Live and has appeared on The Today Show several times along with The Travel Channel and E!. Wednesday - Thursday - Jeremy Davenport (5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) Friday - Saturday: Jeremy Davenport (9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

Afternoon Tea
$75.00 per person
Jan 7, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Tea Service: Delicate sandwiches and petite pastries are served with your selection of freshly infused tea by Palais des Thés. $55 per person (not inclusive of taxes or gratuities) $45 per guest under 12 (children friendly menu available upon request/not inclusive of taxes or gratuities) The Royal Tea Service Our Ritz-Carlton Tea Service plus a glass of our house champagne $65 per person (not inclusive of taxes or gratuities)
Papa Noel Tea 2024
$55.00 - $95.00 per person
Dec 7, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024
Join us in The Davenport Lounge for a special holiday tea celebration featuring Papa Noel and a cookie decorating station for children. Dates: December 7, 8, 14-22, 2023. Time: 11:00AM-12:30PM or 2:30PM-4:00PM Price: Adult $95, Petit Gourmand $55 (12 & under) All prices are exclusive of 10.45% tax and 22% gratuity. A credit card is required to book reservation, however, the bill is presented and processed on the day of the event and limited to (1) method of payment per party. A cancellation fee will be charged to the card on file for any reservations not cancelled within 72 hours. Please indicate the number of adults and children in the notes of your reservation and any dietary restriction for anyone in your party.

Truffle Fries$18.00
Parmesan, truffle oil, cauliflower dip
Warm Crab Dip$22.00
Holy Trinity, Cream Cheese, Crispy Pita Bread
Oysters Rockefeller$26.00
1/2 dz, herbsaint béchamel, spinach, bacon
Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie$29.00
Chef's daily selection, sundried tomato focaccia mostarda, pepper jelly
Gulf Shrimp Cocktail$25.00
Louis sauce, Bloody Mary cocktail, spicy tartar
Creole Blue Crab Claws$22.00
Roasted garlic, chili butter, chardonnay
Blue Crab Beignets$26.00
Saffron aioli, smoked paprika, green onions
Mushroom Pâté$17.00
Pecans, Blackened Corn Tortillas, Smoked Chimichurri
Boudin Croquettes$22.00
Louisiana sausage, fontina cheese, Aji panca drizzle green tomato chow chow
Angus Sliders$22.00
Smoked gruyère, housemade spicy pickles bacon onion jam
Spiced Deviled Eggs$18.00
Blue Cheese, Pickled Fresno, Remoulade
Crispy Chicken Sliders$22.00
Peach Chutney, Pickled Fresno, Remoulade
Natchitoches Meat Pie$20.00
Spiced ground beef, poblano remoulade
Caviar Service - French Osetra$250.00
Blinis, chopped egg, chives, crème fraiche capers, onion

What 126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

126 Reviews

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Meghan
Columbus
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I had eagerly anticipated afternoon tea at the Ritz-Carlton, booking months in advance for what we hoped would be a highlight of our vacation. Unfortunately, the experience was a profound disappointment, failing to meet even basic expectations. To begin, the ambiance was utterly unsuitable for a relaxing tea service. Despite the presence of a harpist, her music was overwhelmed by loud chatter from the adjoining bar and those indulging in a continental breakfast. A proper partition between the bar and the lounge could have created the calm, elegant setting one would expect at an establishment like the Ritz-Carlton. Our reservation was for 11:00 AM, and we were seated promptly. However, that is where the attentiveness ended. Our server approached us at 11:07 AM to take our tea and champagne orders. At 11:30 AM, he brought our champagne – but only managed to fill our glasses halfway, as he ran out. We assumed he’d return with the rest, yet he never did. By 11:45 AM, I had to approach the host stand to request his return and inquire when our tea might finally arrive. It wasn’t until noon that we were finally served tea, though the champagne remained elusive. Our champagne was finally topped off 15 minutes later, and it wasn’t until 12:45 PM – nearly two hours after we were seated – that the long-awaited three tiers of food arrived. The food itself was passable but lacked essential accompaniments; notably, the scones were served without any butter or clotted cream. To add insult to injury, shortly after receiving the food, our check was presented at 12:48 PM – a premature end to what should have been a leisurely experience. Despite the abysmal service, no portion of the meal was comped, and we were automatically charged a 22% gratuity for service that was practically nonexistent. This afternoon tea was a regrettable experience. For a luxury establishment, we expected a memorable experience – unfortunately, it was memorable for all the wrong reasons.
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Maddison
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible service, wonderful experience. The serving sizes could be a bit larger for the price (especially for allergen accommodation menus), but otherwise absolutely delightful! Will absolutely return
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aloh00
Las Vegas
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
If you've enjoyed other Ritz-Carlton afternoon teas, prepare to be disappointed by this one. The staff, while friendly, were indifferent, and the service was painfully slow, even for afternoon tea. We waited an absurd 1.5 hours for the scone and dessert course and had to remind the staff, who seemed surprised by our request. The presentation was subpar, with a teapot that looked like it had wet toilet paper sticking out, which was actually the tea bag. None of the food items met expectations, though the tea and live harp music were the only highlights. Overall, this experience was a letdown, and I recommend seeking afternoon tea elsewhere.
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CatherineC
New Orleans
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely tea. Good selection of tea and the pastries were yummy. Even had gluten free scones!
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Rocki
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely venue for afternoon tea. We celebrated a birthday and were given the royal treatment. We were not rushed and were able to leisurely enjoy each course. The tea was delicious and we were served a wide assortment of savory and sweet treats. Overall, this was a fun and elegant experience and we had a wonderful time.
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ToddC
Des Moines
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Server was kind but service was very slow due to staffing and her being assigned to a large group of 10 next to us. This resulted in delays, lukewarm tea, and excessive noise. The food was just mediocre although we appreciated them taking dietary needs into consideration. Hotel was nice but they need to reconsider the location of afternoon tea as it wasn’t a relaxing experience compared to similar events in other parts of the world. We likely wouldn’t come again unless issues are resolved.
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DianeB
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous. The place, the food and the staff were outstanding. Terriella was amazing.
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AngeliqueC
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Afternoon tea would benefit from fresher menu selections and more balance between sweet and savory options. Some items suffered texturally due to storage.
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KathrynW
Mississippi
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I agree with other reviews that the tea sandwiches were very dry. They just didn’t taste fresh. It was still a fun way to spend the afternoon. The harp music was lovely.
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Carmen
New Orleans
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Too many children not controlled running around. Too distracting.
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FAQs

The Davenport Lounge is rated 4.4 stars by 126 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 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

921 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70112

Additional information

Cross street
Dauphine St.
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Afternoon Tea Sat 11:00 am–1:00 pm Sat 2:30 pm–4:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Thierry Connault
Entertainment
Live Entertainment Featuring Jeremy Davenport: Known for his unique jazz style. Jeremy Davenport specializes in the storytelling standards and an entertainment style associated with the Rat Pack. He has been the featured musical guest on Food Network`s Emeril Live and has appeared on The Today Show several times along with The Travel Channel and E!. Wednesday - Thursday - Jeremy Davenport (5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) Friday - Saturday: Jeremy Davenport (9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/new-orleans/dining/davenport-lounge
Phone number
(504) 262-5027
Catering
For information regarding catering or large parties, contact our event coordinator at 504.524.1331 x12103

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The Davenport Lounge

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Experiences

Afternoon Tea

Papa Noel Tea 2024

Menu

For the Table

Truffle Fries$18.00

Warm Crab Dip$22.00

Oysters Rockefeller$26.00

Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie$29.00

Gulf Shrimp Cocktail$25.00

Creole Blue Crab Claws$22.00

Blue Crab Beignets$26.00

Mushroom Pâté$17.00

Boudin Croquettes$22.00

Angus Sliders$22.00

Spiced Deviled Eggs$18.00

Crispy Chicken Sliders$22.00

Natchitoches Meat Pie$20.00

Caviar Service - French Osetra$250.00

What 126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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