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5 fifty 5
Perched on the edge of the French Quarter, 5Fifty5 finds itself in very good company when it comes to the Crescent City’s ubiquitous culinary scene. Every good restaurant here has its niche and 5Fifty5 is no exception.
The cuisine at 5Fifty5 is New Orleans fare at its finest and freshest. Step inside and discover a modern décor that exudes a warm and comfortable ambience. Enjoy service that’s both friendly and well-informed. But the true test of a memorable dining experience lies in the cuisine, and that’s where 5Fifty5 truly rises to the occasion. You’ll find that the dining experience provides a feast for all the senses.
Discover what makes 5Fifty5 such a tasteful address.
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43 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 43 reviews
5 stars
(10)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(15)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(9)
- fit for foodies(7)
- great for lunch(7)
- kid-friendly(7)
- late-night find(6)
- neighborhood gem(6)
5 fifty 5 Reviews List
Review 1 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not bad for a hotel restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Typical hotel restaurant setting but the food was better than expected but nothing spectacular. I indicated I would recommend to a friend but with the caveat that would only do so if not wanting to leave the hotel."
Dined on 5/06/2013
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Review 2 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We were in NOLA for a couples
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were in NOLA for a couples weekend more for drinks and the music scene. We were staying at the hotel and this was an easy choice to get in and out for a meal before hitting the town. Took too long to get our check at the end if the meal (almost 30 mins after everyone was clearly finished eating) but all was well."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 3 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The service was excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was excellent our waiter was very helpful in assisting us with our meals. We were very surprised to find the restaurant empty. It was a great place and we will be back on our next visit to New Orleans."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 4 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food, poor service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was amazing...service was awful. I took my daughter there for her birthday and we both order the same dish. I told the waitress that my daughter will have the same dish after I gave her my order. She was foreign, so I don't know if in her country that means we share , but she brought ONE dinner out w a plate and said "I guess you're sharing?" I never had such poor service, we were so angry we just hurried up and 'shared' the one dinner, only to go out and have another dinner right after. If servers don't understand English too well..it is not a good idea to have them wait tables. The food was delicious and it was ashame because although I am pregnant, I let my daughter eat a majority of the dinner since it was her bday dinner."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 5 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
5fifty5 has a nice ambiance
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"5fifty5 has a nice ambiance for an intimate, romantic dinner! The food is excellent and the waiter can recommend a good wine from their long list! Their presentation is beautiful with ample food for men. We enjoyed this restaurant!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It does not clearly indicate
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It does not clearly indicate it is in a hotel. I was not interested in being in New Orleansand leaving one hotel to eat another hotel's food. Not in New Orleans."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2010
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Review 7 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We enjoyed the food at this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed the food at this restarant as much as anywhere. We were in New Orleans this past weekend and went to 5 fifty 5, G.W. Fins, and Bayona for dinners. 5 fifty 5's food was fantastic. I got the salmon and my husband got the steak and we both got their Derby pie with cinnamon ice cream (this is probably one of the best desserts we have had ever). We just wanted to recommend them because it is a bit hard to find and not very obvious to those walking on the streets in the French quarter. You will not be disappointed here.."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 8 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food quality was very good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food quality was very good and unexpected find for a hotel restaurant. Worthy of another visit. Don't pass because of the location."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2005
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Review 9 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food and service!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The lack of people eating in this restaurant is a simple reason
....it is a hotel restaurant in New Orleans. People are staying here to party, enjoy and eat at New Orleans' most famous restaurants. Truth is...the food is really good...not gourmet but really good. A basket of fresh breads made onsite began our meal. Our sever was a very nice lady who checked on us several times. Our crab cakes were some of the best I've ever eaten...light, all crab (no bread here), and a spicy sauce to compliment not overpower. The kids' meals were large portions and good. I had the chicken and caramelized onion quesadillas with big chunks of chicken. My husband had the red beans, rice and sausage. Both big servings and very good. I would definitely return"
....it is a hotel restaurant in New Orleans. People are staying here to party, enjoy and eat at New Orleans' most famous restaurants. Truth is...the food is really good...not gourmet but really good. A basket of fresh breads made onsite began our meal. Our sever was a very nice lady who checked on us several times. Our crab cakes were some of the best I've ever eaten...light, all crab (no bread here), and a spicy sauce to compliment not overpower. The kids' meals were large portions and good. I had the chicken and caramelized onion quesadillas with big chunks of chicken. My husband had the red beans, rice and sausage. Both big servings and very good. I would definitely return"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 10 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Kansas City strip was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Kansas City strip was very, very good. A very nice Shiraz by the glass. All started by a excellent very dry martini. I'll be back."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
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Review 11 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Staff was great. I had steak
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Staff was great. I had steak and my wife had salmon, both dishes were excellent.
The chairs were a bit soiled but overall a nice place."
The chairs were a bit soiled but overall a nice place."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2011
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 12 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Pleasantly surprised with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pleasantly surprised with the restaurant! Menu was diversified and Service was very good."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, late-night find, great for lunch
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Review 13 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Will work in a pinch.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were in for a conference. The food was pricey and just OK and the service was not what you would expect for a fine dining experience. Every other restaurant in town was booked so we ate there because they were fairly empty with no wait and lots of empty table despite crowds in the adjoining hotel lobby (I kept thinking they knew something we did not). It was quiet, so it worked well for our dinner meeting. Shulas was SLAMMED across the street but we could not get in... It works in a pinch but it would not be my first choice."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 14 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Wish I had known it was a
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wish I had known it was a hotel restaurant."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
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Review 15 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was a nice place but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"This was a nice place but the lights were too bright. It just seems like daytime at 9 in the evening and seemed odd. We asked and were given a darker corner but as you looked around it was just really bright and wasn't appealing to tay for a drink after dineer. The food and service were excellent."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
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Review 16 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was a rainy night when
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was a rainy night when we decided to make the run to a restaurant close to our hotel. The room was about 1/4 filled at 7 pm. We asked to be seated away from the television screens which surrounded the room. The food was very good, the service very spotty. the young kids who took our order seemed to be learning how to be wait staff. They were kind and attentive, but they couldn't offer much in the way of suggestions. Would we return? There's so much to chose from in New Orleans that unless we were caught in a blizzard, I think we'd try another place next time."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2007
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Review 17 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great little place to eat.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great little place to eat. Food was really good and reasonably priced. It was really easy to get reservations even at the last minute. The staff was very attentive and helpful."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 18 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice place especially for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice place especially for a hotel eatery."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I ate at the restaurant twice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I ate at the restaurant twice during my stay in New Orleans and both times the food was awesome!"
Dined on 02/20/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Having loved the Valentines
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Having loved the Valentines menu last year I did a reservation for the special ocassion again this year. Food was okay, although I was disappointed over last year both with the Valentines menu, the preparation and presentation. You cannot beat the space and quiet you get at this restaurant, I do appreciate that. Think I will try something new year though."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fit for a fantastic mardi gras nigh
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great rear vice, we went for dinner over mardi gras and had a great time. We were able to reserve online and just show up upon arrival. It was a great location being off of canal street--allowing us to walk back to the French quarter and area.
We had the Mac and cheese with lobster- huge portion sizes with giant pieces of lobster. Great! Service was really good, did check ins and made sure we were not needing anything all night."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, romantic
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Review 22 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
never eat there again !
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Tough to say something good here ... but in a nut shell... the restaurant was fairly empty, there were three other tables occupied. the Waiter was busy wathcing an NBA game most of the time and it was difficult to get his attention. I asked for a Pilsner beer and he told me they only had Coors light. A manager walked by and asked me how things were and I explained that I was hoping to have a Pilsner beer ..and he accomodated me with a list of avialable Pilsners .. ??
The hamburger we ordered for dinner arrived an hour later .. I guess the three other tables clogged the kitchen up, or the game got in the way of the order being placed! The Waiter told us that the kitchen had forgot! Tasteless and dry just like the hamburger!"
The hamburger we ordered for dinner arrived an hour later .. I guess the three other tables clogged the kitchen up, or the game got in the way of the order being placed! The Waiter told us that the kitchen had forgot! Tasteless and dry just like the hamburger!"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2008
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Review 23 for 5 fifty 5
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pleasantly surprised - we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Pleasantly surprised - we had 2 ducks, one steak and the lobster mac. Everything was very tasty. Waiter could not have been more attentive to our needs. Great drinks. We will be back!!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for 5 fifty 5
Based on the average of (20) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
0 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate