Sylvain
13 expert reviews
“"Hold on for a delightful culinary ride" at this "warm, wood-paneled" French Quarter gastropub delivering "inventive" American eats backed by a "strong bar" pouring "brilliant" cocktails.”
– Zagat
BlackBook
"Former carriage house now houses one of the most delightful restaurants in New Orleans."
Gayot
12.0
"Sylvain is the brainchild of Manhattan transplant Sean McCusker, who used as many antiques and as much recycled wood as possible from the old La Marquise bakery that once was housed here." Full review
Times-Picayune
"Chef Alex Harrell's talents seem particularly well-suited to the format, which pairs skilled but (usually) unpretentious cooking with the loose-collar sensibilities of a saloon." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This rustic yet elegant gastropub draws inspiration from the dedication to local ingredients demonstrated by chefs such as Thomas Keller." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This French Quarter restaurant occupies an incredibly atmospheric landmarked building that dates to 1796." Full review
Where
"Elegant chandeliers dangle overhead at this sophisticated gastro pub just off Jackson Square, as diners sip on handcrafted cocktails and nibble refined comfort classics." Full review
Tasting Table
"An old, historic Vieux Carre location houses a distinctively modern restaurant that made waves on the local dining scene with its inventive menu and wallet-friendly prices." Full review
The Infatuation
"Sylvain is a semi-upscale neighborhood spot that you’ll wish was around the corner from where you lived." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A favorite among celebrities, locals, and travelers alike, Sylvain is the benchmark all other restaurants are measured against." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This French Quarter restaurant occupies an incredibly atmospheric landmarked building that dates to 1796. But though it serves a fairly upscale dinner menu (veal sweetbreads, roasted..." Full review