Revel Cafe & Bar
Mid-City, New Orleans
Restaurant in New Orleans, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Revel Cafe & Bar is a drinks-first Mid-City option for a casual New Orleans evening, not the safer pick for a high-stakes dinner or formal occasion. Go when flexibility matters and the group wants an evening bar stop; compare with food-led peers if the meal itself is the priority.
About Revel Cafe & Bar
Revel Cafe & Bar is a casual New Orleans venue with evening hours Tuesday through Saturday. Its listed hours are 4–11 PM Tuesday through Saturday, with Monday and Sunday closed.
A casual New Orleans evening stop for a first-timer
For a first visit, keep the plan simple. Revel Cafe & Bar is casual, its listed hours are 4–11 PM Tuesday through Saturday, with Monday and Sunday closed. Details such as chef, cuisine, price range, seating style, booking method are not listed.
That makes it a better fit for travelers who can be flexible than for anyone trying to build a highly structured special-occasion itinerary around detailed menu and service information. If your night depends on a specific format, compare it with other New Orleans options before committing.
Use the hours to plan the evening
The main practical detail is timing: Revel Cafe & Bar is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 4–11 PM. It is closed Sunday and Monday, no lunch hours are listed.
Because cuisine, price range, seating, booking method are not specified, the safest recommendation is to check the venue's official channels before going. Revel Cafe & Bar works when the schedule fits and flexibility matters more than certainty.
For broader planning, use 's full New Orleans restaurants guide, New Orleans bars guide, New Orleans hotels guide to build the rest of the night around New Orleans rather than forcing one venue to do every job.
Planning details
- Location
- 133 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- revelcafeandbar.com
- Phone
- +1 504 309 6122
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Revel Cafe & Bar reads like a true neighborhood spot: unpretentious, locally focused and flexible through the day. It operates as a cafe for morning regulars, shifts into a working‑lunch destination at noon and settles into a proper bar as daylight wanes. The piece stresses that Revel belongs to the everyday tier of Mid‑City life rather than the French Quarter’s tourist circuit, so the feel is familiar and comfortable rather than performative. Regulars and passersby find a relaxed, community‑minded atmosphere that supports repeat visits rather than one‑time spectacle.
Best For
This is a dependable local pick for a range of simple occasions: morning coffee runs, working lunches and casual after‑work drinks. Its rhythm through the day makes it practical for solo visits or quick meetups with colleagues, and the steady neighborhood clientele means it’s suited to routine stops rather than special‑occasion dining. Because the place intentionally sits outside the French Quarter scene, it works well when you want a low‑pressure meal or a drink among locals instead of a curated tourist experience.
Ordering Tips
Time your visit to the part of the day you want: mornings for coffee and a quiet start, middays for the working‑lunch crowd, and late afternoon into evening for bar service. The venue’s signature Best Burger is a highlighted item worth trying when you come for lunch or dinner. Expect straightforward, approachable offerings rather than formal tasting menus; the space rewards repeat visits, so consider sampling morning and evening menus on separate trips to get the full Revel experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Fun, funky gastro-lounge with lively, noisy atmosphere celebrating community and hospitality.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
Best Burger
Planning details
Location
133 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
For a more dinner-driven New Orleans plan, choose Zasu if the budget supports a $$$ American Contemporary meal. For a drinks-and-room alternative, Vessel NOLA is the closer substitute.
Restaurant context
How Revel Cafe & Bar compares in New Orleans
Choose Revel Cafe & Bar when the plan is drinks-first and low-pressure. Zasu is the stronger pick for a more deliberate dinner, with a $$$ American Contemporary positioning that makes it the clearer special-occasion option. Revel is easier to treat casually, but Zasu gives more certainty for diners prioritizing food.
For a lighter stop, Angelo Brocato Ice Cream serves a different purpose entirely: dessert, quick pacing, less of a bar-night feel. Venezia and Porgy's Seafood Market are better cross-shops when the group wants the food decision to come first rather than building the evening around drinks.
Vessel NOLA is the closest comparison for readers deciding on ambiance and drinks. Pick Vessel NOLA if the room itself is part of the plan; pick Revel Cafe & Bar if Mid-City location and an easier evening stop matter more than a defined occasion.
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Compare Revel Cafe & Bar
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revel Cafe & Bar | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| Zasu | New Orleans | $$$ · American Contemporary | 2025 Michelin 1 Star |
| Angelo Brocato Ice Cream | New Orleans | Ice Cream | No published awards |
| Venezia | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| Porgy's Seafood Market | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| Vessel NOLA | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Revel Cafe & Bar in New Orleans?
For a different plan, compare Revel Cafe & Bar with other New Orleans options such as Zasu, Venezia, Porgy's Seafood Market, Angelo Brocato Ice Cream, or Vessel NOLA. Choose based on the latest hours and details from each venue.
Is Revel Cafe & Bar good for a special occasion?
It may work for a casual occasion if the hours fit your plan. Because details about menu, pricing, seating, service style are limited, check ahead before relying on it for a formal celebration.
