Willie Mae’s Nola

4.6

21 Reviews

$31 to $50

Southern

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

Willie Mae's Scotch House was founded in 1957 and has since been featured on the Travel Channel and Food Network along with being awarded the James Beard Award for “America's Classic Restaurant for the Southern Region” in 2005. Stop by the cozy restaurant with friends and family to enjoy the famouse mixed Fried Chicken basket or choose white or dark baked chicken. Sides include red beans served New Orleans style, Mac and Cheese, sweet potato fries or cornbread muffins. Those looking for a healthier meal have several choices of salads like the grilled chicken salad or the house salad. Finish the meal at Willie Mae's with a dessert like the bread pudding served with white chocolate and rum sauce, chocolate mousse cake or the red velvet cheesecake.For those that are not able to enjoy the meal at the restaurant Willie Mae's offers take-out for the majority of menu items.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Soul food, Seafood
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 354-8194
Website
https://williemaesrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
898 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70113
Neighborhood
Warehouse District
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

21 Reviews

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Amanda
Mississippi
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I came here with my husband and family who was visiting us from out of town. I ordered the fried chicken and the butterbeans/rice. The fried chicken was very greasy. It seemed like they fried it and immediately plated it after taking it out the grease. There was a grease puddle on the plate. The butter beans and rice were great. The cornbread was surprisingly COLD. It did not have a hint of warmth. Maybe that is how they serve it because everyone in my party of four had cold cornbread. The other people in my party shared similar sentiments about the chicken. This meal was disappointing to say the least.
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Jennifer
New Orleans
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely enjoyed Willie Mae’s NOLA food and new location on Barrone in the CBD. SHALENA was a great wait person. So very different from Willie Mae’s Scotch House on St Anne in Treme…and the line we used to wait in to get inside. Now they take reservations. WOWZA!
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Matthew
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While taking our first trip to NOLA, we were fortunate enough to dine at Willie Mae’s. Luckily, they reopened just a few weeks ago on Barronne. The hospitality was excellent, food was unbelievably delicious, and ambiance was very relaxing. All staff were very welcoming, with speedy service and friendly smiles. My wife and I ordered the 1/2 chicken, gumbo, chicken and eggs, and a house salad. The gumbo was full of flavor. The chicken was the best we have ever had. Light, crispy, juicy with a unique airy batter. They put a unique spin on their deviled eggs which we both enjoyed. I would highly recommend this legendary restaurant to anybody. We also met a couple from MS who had frequented the Scotch House in prior trips. I asked how this new place held up and they replied “the setting is very different but the chicken is still just as good as the Scotch House”. Enjoy!
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Laverne
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, they made us feel welcome
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Terri
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Five stars! Highly recommend! The same chicken I've always loved at the old location. Once again I felt like I had died and gone to fried chicken heaven! Gumbo so delicious that when I had eaten it all I wanted to pick up the empty owl and lick it. And the praline bread pudding... no words for how heavenly it is. If you go, ask for Regan. He was our server and is a New Orleans ray of sunshine. Very lovely interior, and cool vibe in this new location. One of the best experiences I've had in any New Orleans restaurant EVER.
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Val Joseph
Salt Lake City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Could not see any exterior sign for the restaurant. Finally found it and waited in the front of house with no acknowledgment, welcome, nod, "just a moment" or anything for over 10 minutes. A gentleman walked past us multiple times, clearing tables, busing the bar, anything but looking at the front area. We had a reservation which they were surprised about when they asked. It seemed that things were just not running well, and the communication was non-existent. Our food came out at different times, mine first and my husband's several minutes later. We had to ask for silverware. Our server was pleasant but spread too thin. The food was average, creme brûlée was gritty. It was an overall fail in our book. The reviews speak otherwise which is the reason we booked. Sad we did not have a good experience at all from start to finish.
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Kay
New Orleans
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Lovely space, great food. Service needs polishing. Ran out of items at 6pm. I think they are working out new opening kinks.
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AsaH
Dallas
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New location in Uptown is brand spanking new clean, yet serves delicious fried chicken and beans & rice. Good bar also
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Carol
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service and the most amazing food! A must-visit spot.
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Laura
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They are just a few days in at the new location & we had a great experience. The chicken & sides were phenomenal! We ordered the cream brûlée for dessert but the custard wasn’t set- it was pretty runny so we didn’t want to eat it. They took it off the bill. Service was perfect.
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FAQs

Willie Mae’s Nola does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Willie Mae’s Nola is rated 4.6 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

898 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70113

Additional information

Neighborhood
Warehouse District
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Soul food, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://williemaesrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(504) 354-8194

Willie Mae’s Nola

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Willie Mae’s Nola offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Willie Mae’s Nola restaurant rated?

Is Willie Mae’s Nola currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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