5216 Table Tap - Metairie

First went in and was excited that it was no longer the swamp room, looks amazing, bright and fresh. From there the experience went downhill. We sat down and waited for maybe 5 minutes or a bit more before we got menus. We then tried to get the attention of every passing server for what I would say was again 5 minutes to no avail, we finally grabbed someone who nodded and then walked on. After another few minutes someone finally came to take our order, she took our drink order and I ordered a dessert. The drinks came promptly but the dessert took forever, I had to eventually go to the bar (we had not seen our server since getting drinks) and the bartender (although our server was standing right next to her) confirmed the order and went to check on it. When the dessert came out the gentleman who brought it said to me do you need 3 more spoons or are you planning to eat all of this, it was not extremely large, to which I replied, all mine, thanks. The bartender was excellent, personable, came to check on us, and brought more drinks when they were ordered. Overall the bartender saved the night, I would go again just with the hopes that they clone her and service gets better. P.s. it was busy, I will allow them that but it was not busy, the booth behind us never filled with people and there were empty bar stools, but perhaps they did not anticipate the crowd that they had for a Monday night, all be it the Monday before Christmas.

1st time at this spot! When u walk in there is a bar center space with tables n chairs around the outer walls. I entered the spot around 11 and the place was wall to wall packed with people. It died out quickly so I guess that may have been the after work crowd. My crew of 5 enjoyed Appetizers (wings, tacos, loaded fries) n lemondrops. The spot was a vibe. I'd return!

I go here for trivia a few times a month. The staff are nice and the service is pretty good. I have had the wings, burgers, fries and food is good, but they recently changed the chicken sandwich to a lower quality meat so that is not great now. Every thing else is good though.

I usually pay cash when I go to bars, but last night I ran out of cash and used a card to pay for my last beer of the night. I left a $1 tip for a draught beer, but I just happened to check my bank statement this morning and the $6 beer became a $10 beer. If the bartenders will steal $3-$4, they will steal much more if given the opportunity. Be careful out there.

Food was stupendous, service was remarkable. Way better than the Swamp Room, this is our new hang out on Vets! Drinks were amazing!