Pascal's Manale - Feedback

Italian, Creole, Seafood
1838 Napoleon Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115, 70115-5526, United States
Dishes: 198

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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 6774 reviews

Was User at Pascal's Manale a mag?
Good lord don’t miss this place. What an experience in flavor. What an experience in atmosphere. What an experience in service. Thank you Liz and Jeanette for everything. The Frutta Del Mar exceeded expectations…and I’m not new at this. Theseafood was fresh, cooked to perfection, with a nice peppery finish. The eggplant that Liz recommended was the perfectlagniappe to the Frutta Del Mar. View all feedback.

What Janet Lang dislikes about Pascal's Manale:
My husband and I went for the very first time to the famous Pascal’s Manale after living here our whole lives. We decided to try the Coolinary Experience. Unfortunately we won’t be going back, we were so excited after our excellent wedge salad, we just knew the entree would be delicious, NOT!!!! It was shrimp scampi and although it wasn’t horrible, it was not good at all, it was tasteless, just blah! I then ordered t... View all feedback.

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Menu
3.8 ★ from 56 reviews
robel-violette
Violette 06.11.2017 - 10:27

Bang for your buck: 10/10 Quality: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance/Location: 9/10 Overall: 10/10 Oysters Rockefeller and oysters bienville are out of this

brook-hermiston
Brook 06.11.2017 - 10:27

I had hear about the barbecue shrimp many years ago, when I was a student at Tulane, but could never afford such an expensive meal.

marcel-stoltenberg
Marcel 06.11.2017 - 10:27

Been here 103 yearsIt has an old school feelYou walk in the door to an oyster station, large reception area/bar The decor is nice, neat, clean.

lbanh
Phi 08.08.2017 - 12:29

Excellent service! The food was good but salmon was a bit drenched in sauce and not really warm. Short ribs were excellent.

pbogan-1
Perry 08.08.2017 - 12:29

Had an amazing time with my girlfriend. This is the second time I've been to this place, consistent in atmosphere and presentation.

Last update: 06.11.2017

The reviews for the restaurant were mixed, with some customers expressing disappointment in the service and food quality. One reviewer found the steak to be cooked perfectly but the salmon was dry and the service lacking. Another reviewer was unimpressed with the ambiance and cold atmosphere of the restaurant. However, there were also positive reviews praising the excellent food and reasonable prices. The chimichurri chicken, Chicken Cobb Salad, Steelhead Salmon, and salt and pepper shrimp were highlighted as delicious options. One reviewer had a great experience with fresh seafood and exceptional service, particularly mentioning Liz for her excellent recommendations. Visitors from out of town also enjoyed the food and superb service, with special shoutouts to Carmen and Michelle. Overall, the restaurant seems to have a mix of experiences, but there are definitely highlights worth trying.

Opentable
4.5 ★ from 3227 reviews
sonny
Sonny 03.09.2024 - 08:24

The food was delicious, the service was great but it is noisy. I highly recommend it.

janet
Janet 03.09.2024 - 08:24

My husband and I went for the very first time to the famous Pascal’s Manale after living here our whole lives. We decided to try the Coolinary Experience. Unfortunately we won’t be going back, we were so excited after our excellent wedge salad, we just knew the entree would be delicious, NOT!!!! It was shrimp scampi and although it wasn’t horrible, it was not good at all, it was tasteless, just blah! I then ordered the stuffed shrimp, again, blah! At this point I wasn’t going to keep ordering entrees, we don’t think we need to go back. The dessert, bread pudding, was ok, not good enough to bring me back in. Sorry Pascale’s, I had to tell the truth!

melba
Melba 03.09.2024 - 08:24

The veal parmigiana was extremely heavy on the large slices of cheese on top of each piece of veal. Marinara sauce was way too thick.

david
david 03.09.2024 - 08:24

One of the best restaurants in New Orleans! Worth the trip to Midtown

kathleen
Kathleen 03.09.2024 - 08:24

I got the coolinary meal and it was below average. Bleu cheese salad was watery, shrimp scampi had no flavor, and bread pudding was average.

Last update: 03.09.2024
Sirved
4.8 ★ from 7 reviews
candace
Candace 29.11.2023 - 09:43

You absolutely must not miss this restaurant. It provides an incredible experience in terms of flavor, atmosphere, and service. A big thank you to Liz and Jeanette for their excellent service. The seafood at Frutta Del Mar exceeded my expectations, and I consider myself a seasoned diner. The fresh seafood was cooked perfectly and had a delicious peppery finish. Liz's recommendation of the eggplant was the perfect addition to the Frutta Del Mar dish.

candace
Candace 29.11.2023 - 09:43

I absolutely adore the BBQ shrimp at this restaurant - it's one of my top choices in the city. However, the fish with artichoke and crab sauce was even more delicious. We opted for their coolinary lunch special, which was definitely worth it!

candace
Candace 29.11.2023 - 09:43

My mother-in-law remembered the BBQ Shrimp she had more than 50 years ago and recommended that we visit on our trip to New Orleans. We made reservations for our group of 6, although it was probably not necessary during the week. The atmosphere was lovely and nostalgic, and when I FaceTimed my mother-in-law, she confirmed it was just as she remembered. Don't be fooled by the term "BBQ," as it's not what you might expect, but it was very flavorful. I recommend peeling all the shrimp and letting them sit in the sauce.

candace
Candace 29.11.2023 - 09:43

OMG sooo good . Fresh oysters! Full Bar get the BBQ shrimp ! It?s all you need . Restaurant has great history!

Mother in law recalled the BBQ Shrimp from more than 50 years ago and suggested we go on our trip to New Orleans. We made reservations for our party of 6 although during the week was probably not necessary. The atmosphere is very nice and nostalgic,I even face timed with my Mother in law and it was just as she remembered. Don’t be fooled by the term BBQ because it’s notwhat you expect although very tasteful. I suggest peeling all the shrimp and letting them sit in the juices.

Last update: 08.06.2025
Doordash
4.7 ★ from 106 reviews
monique-c-cat5
Monique 07.11.2023 - 12:50

The Grilled Fish Orleans was superb! Highly recommend!

abbi-t
Abbi 07.11.2023 - 12:50

Spaghetti and meat are awful. The sauce is thin and sweet, meatballs are dry inside and almost taste minty. Not enough pasta.

melinda-b-engineer36
Melinda 07.11.2023 - 12:50

No dressing with salad

debra-k-forest7973
Debra 07.11.2023 - 12:50

Very sparse quantity shocked!

george-f-weed6331
George 07.11.2023 - 12:50

Shrimp are great!

Last update: 07.11.2023
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3.9 ★ from 2800 reviews
candace
Candace 21.07.2023 - 22:17

What an experience in flavor. What an experience in atmosphere. What an experience in service. Thank you Liz for everything. The Frutta Del Mar exceeded expectations…and I’m not new at this. The seafood was fresh, cooked to perfection, with a nice peppery finish. The eggplant that Liz recommended was the perfect lagniappe to the Frutta Del Mar.

mishelle-1
mishelle 21.07.2023 - 22:17

Pascal is defiantly a go to. Whenever someone comes to visit this is the place I bring them to experience cajun food. I love their BBQ Shrimp, bread pudding, and service. My daughter is a picky eater but she loves the pasta here. It's a bit pricy but worth every dime.

gaylynn
GayLynn 21.07.2023 - 22:17

OMG sooo good . Fresh oysters! Full Bar get the BBQ shrimp ! It’s all you need . Restaurant has great history!

donna-363
Donna 21.07.2023 - 22:17

A real locals restaurant known for their BBQ Shrimp. 100+years and going strong !There is a real history here. Go for the sentimental value, food is good and the servers make you feel like you're at home!!

dara-7
Dara 21.07.2023 - 22:17

We went for the Coolinary experience and were not disappointed. I had the BBQ shrimp and grits. All the great flavor without the shells. Lou had the catfish covered with lump crabmeat and artichoke hearts. So good she wanted to lock the plate. Rose had the chicken Parmigiano. Classic Italian. All gone!

Last update: 21.07.2023
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