The Derby - New Orleans Louisiana

The overall experience attending the Derby has made it a go-to place for special milestones and events to be celebrated. The experience is so pleasant, Im looking for additional reasons to justify attending the Derby more often. The food is fantastic, the ambiance is comforting, relaxing, and transports you a time and feel like no other place. The teamwork of the servers ensures you are attended to with detail making every penny spent worth it.

Made reservation and had wait. What with this concept. I showed up on time you need to reciprocate. Booth was the only one without a light. I hate using my flashlight to read menus. I have excellent eyesight. To be critical I expect a large secure in by drink not a smoothed out cube. Good news they have Boodles. A rarity. My fillet was excellent. Seafood was over cooked. Cheese bread needed more toasting. I thought the servers weee very nice. Thumbs up.

Our anniversary and we always enjoy our meals at one of the last pony restaurants in our area . A perfect celebration from the moment we left the car with the valet. The decor is wonderfully traditional with racing mementos and jockey silks in the reception area while quietly elegant in the dining rooms. The food is impeccable. Many restaurants list a shrimp cocktail appetizer; however, one that I won't share with darling is hard to find. I strongly suggested he get his own. This is my favorite place for an excellent prime rib meal, a perfect medium rare. The service was also excellent. This visit we reconnected with Jeffery (previously at Houston's). He is definitely an asset for The Derby team. Some may remember The Trails, The Old Hickory, and The Golden Spur.

My husband and I ordered appetizers and sides instead of traditional entrees. We had ribs, lobster gratin, crispy Brussels sprouts and creamed spinach. All were absolutely delicious! Not to mention the cheesy garlic bread, hot out of the oven. I had not been to The Derby since I went, quite often, with my parents. I was delighted with the beauty of the restaurant and the great service. My husband was very impressed, too!

The carpet is disgusting, outdated, and needs to be replaced. From the lounge, I shouldn't see the urinal or smell the men's room. Lounge chairs are wobbly, lights are out on the jockey caricature above the bar, greeter was unpleasant, server was competent, services was adequate, steak was overpriced, but outstanding. Clean it up. Cheer up, and get back to it. You're missing the details and there's literally no spark. After 100 years, I don't care. I want a complete experience.