The Business - New Orleans

The Business Bar is a great concept, yet I'm not sure how to review the experience. In all transparency, the environment was clean and inviting, yet the service was slower than usual (because they're extremely short staffed), and the portions are itty-bitty miniature bites. When our food arrived, it almost felt like a joke. Aside from that it's a solid spot to get your work done.

Food was ok. It's a bit pricey for not really being any different than other restaurants. The staff was overly friendly but it was better than a terrible wait staff. I would recommend if you needed to get some work done, it's a good place. Maybe just order a coffee and work in peace.

Can I tell you HOW MANY TIMES I’ve passed here and didn’t know this place existed??? Oh ok… well I won’t bore you, but it’s been plenty of times!!!!I entered THE BUSINESS BAR and was greeted and seated in the most familiarly pleasant way by “T as he 's called.Once seated, I unloaded a barrage of questions about this facility... and T was able to answer them all. This was phenomenal, I mean, your employees NEED to know the history of the business for nosy folks like me... lol.Pursuing the menu I was pleasantly surprised that it was so extensive. I mean, I really just thought it was a bar-bar but it 's a bar with REAL-REAL food... I mean, after boozing it up, you NEED food to sop up all that al-k-hall. Lol.I neglected to say there 's a way-cool outdoor area that overlooks the street foot traffic. When I FIRST walked up, I knew this was where I wanted to be, so I asked T if I could be re-seated on the patio. He joyfully allowed I headed there.Truffle fries the CEOs the SIDE HUSTLEs (don 't judge me). My friend ordered lamb chops Brussels sprouts to dine on.When I tell you, we sat for a spell… OMG!!! We sat drank chilled for about 4 hours. I was toasty-boots when I left there, fyi, I wasn’t driving, so there’s that.The ambiance was great. The company in the patio grew as the night progressed. The noise level on the street foot traffic was nominal and barely noticeable.The service was EXCELLENT, TOP-NOTCH PRAISEWORTHY. T checked on us the other guests several times while we were on the patio. He was very attentive to our needs accommodated us accordingly.I 've told friends friends more friends about this establishment we have date(s)on the books to visit.Street parking is the call for the day, it 's Freret, so if you see a spot, GRAB IT!!!

Went for a late 3 PM lunch with my brothers on Thursday, January 20. Ambience is always great. This was about my third visit to The Business Bar. On this particular day, it looked like they had some last minute staff and technology issues. But?It did not affect service nor the quality of food. These days we have to wear our patience panties as the service/restaurant industry has a unique set of obstacles. We had a delicious garden salad with chicken added. A beautifully prepared vegetable plate that was very delicious and some indulgent Parmesan fries. We praised the chef and the waitress who was working on her own and handling her business VERY well. I'm planning to go back this week for a lunch with my business partner. If you are in the area, I strongly recommend trying them. Despite some obstacles beyond their control they still managed to do a great job! Cheers ?

I made a reservation with a few work colleagues for a second interview with a job candidate that was going to be less formal. He ended up waiting outside of the restaurant in the cold. The restaurant is apparently closed but has not deactivated it's open table reservation system. Buyer beware.