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Ye Olde College Inn
Since 1933 Ye Olde College Inn has served generations of New Orleanians. Come join us at a true New Orleans landmark. Our menu features our latest Creole specials and plenty of twists on traditional New Orleans standards. Next door is another New Orleans landmark, the Rock’n'Bowl. Ask for a $5 off voucher when you dine from the entree section of our menu.
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74 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 74 reviews
5 stars
(40)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(52)
- fit for foodies(30)
- good for groups(25)
- kid-friendly(21)
- special occasion(20)
- hot spot(16)
Ye Olde College Inn Reviews List
Review 1 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great New Orleans Atmosphere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ye Olde College Inn is a New Orleans institution and continues to live up to its reputation of catering to locals with excellent food and superb service. That's why you'll always find a local crowd surrounding the bar in no rush to leave. The food is better than its ever been."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Best!!!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I can't find a superlative that even begins to describe how much I love EVERYTHING about Ye Olde College Inn. It's my husband1's and my fave restaurant in the New Orleans/Baton Rouge area!!!! Ate their for our 35th wedding anniversary in January. Ate there for my 65th birthday this week. The staff is attentive without hanging over you. the food is FABULOUS!!! It's just a superb place to dine!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It's worth one try.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It is a once in awhile place to dine. Food was fine, but the place too noisy. Not a relaxing atmosphere."
Dined on 5/07/2013
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Review 4 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant is not in the popular French Quarter or Garden District, but well worth the short cab ride. They offer very creative plates of traditional New Orleans fare (crawfish, oysters etc), but also offer something for everybody (chicken, beef options etc). Everyone in our party of six loved their meal and the staff was very attentive. And I highly recommend the fried bread pudding for dessert. Would definitely go back."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Get there early!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place gets packed up tight on weekends, so make an early reservation. Our only problem was that the service was almost too quick. The food was great and the menu interesting."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
another great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Once again, I brought guests from out of town to Ye Olde College Inn, and we all had a blast! The food was great, and our server was wonderful. Our party of nine was seated in the small upstairs area, which we had all to ourselves. Everyone loved the food, and there were lots of foods unique to New Orleans on the menu. I appreciated the "gluten free" labels on the menu. After our meal, we went next door to Rock 'n Bowl for awesome live music and bowling. It was a great night!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Outstanding oyster appetizer with blue cheese. Fish specials and salads great. yes even the strange sounding Fried bread pudding poor boy is very good. They understand if you start with high quality food they will come. Well worth the visit for those who have not been here in years. This is not you father's Olde College Inn."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Two of us had the Lamb Shanks
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Two of us had the Lamb Shanks which were outstanding. Brought my leftovers home and had another meal.
Making the reservation thru Open Table was wonderful, no waiting for restaurant to open, or being put on hold, etc.
Everything was perfect and we will be back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful food. Great atmosphere.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful food. Great atmosphere. Excellent service!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
food as excellent and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"food as excellent and the waitress Erin was awesome !!!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
8 forks up!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our dinner club (8 people) thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. Our only complaint was the long booth they put us in since it made conversation difficult. Out waitress was knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. The food was excellent!!! Definitely a great N'Awlins food experience!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2012
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Review 12 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Obviously a neighborhood spot.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Obviously a neighborhood spot. Seemed like everyone else knew almost everyone else! The food was good, but serving of greens with pork, while very tasty, was waaaay too big! Waitress was nice, but "not a fish-eater or a wine person"'. Didn't instill much confidence! We did ask about the crabcake which had been listed online as the appetizer for the day when they offered a crab "salad". She did check with the chef and "made it happen". Chef delivered it to our table and it was terrific!! Not "fine dining" but we'll go back."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Go to place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is my go to neighborhood place to eat. They are friendly and everything is fresh and delicious. They serve until 11 pm. They take AMX. There is always something on the menu to please whatever issues your dining companion may have. Best of all, when I want a cheeseburger they can do that too. I am always pleased with my experience. Jimmy is my favorite but they are all nice. The chef always speaks to me on the way out."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing, authentic Louisiana
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing, authentic Louisiana cuisine. Good food done right!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great value, wonderful dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great value, wonderful dining experience."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time there, but loved
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First time there, but loved it and will be back!
Great wait staff"
Great wait staff"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As usual, wonderful food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We always bring out of town guests here. The food is consistently delicious. Try the fried bread pudding. What else do you need to know."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great oyster po-boy. Also
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great oyster po-boy. Also had the soup of the day, shrimp and corn chowder, good."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Quality, fresh ingredients.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Quality, fresh ingredients. One of the few restaurants that is classic New Orleans cuisine but not a a Walmart-esque tourist trap."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was my second time to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my second time to the restaurant and I continue to love it. In a city where you could eat at a different restaurant every meal for years, it says a great deal that a tourist is willing to go back to an establishment multiple times."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Drew's Fav is a hit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was amazing!! The waiter was very attentive!! Will go back for sure."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 22 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lick the plate short ribs
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had not been there since I was a kid and before it changed hands. The fried green tomatoes were very good as well as the oysters with blue cheese, but the beef short ribs were to die for. They were so tender and tasty. Will definitely go back.
we then walked over to rock n bowl for a little zydeco dancing. What a great evening."
we then walked over to rock n bowl for a little zydeco dancing. What a great evening."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 23 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our second visit. Great atmosphere
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our second visit. Great atmosphere and food. Unique New Orleans experience. You can enjoy bowling and music at the Rock-n-bowl and have a great meal at the College Inn all in the same place. Fried bread pudding po-boy for dessert is much better than it sounds."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 24 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just amazing!!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We celebrated our daughter's 15th birthday along with seven of her friends. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. The staff made this special day memorable. Thanks"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 25 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
much improved from the restaurant.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"much improved from the restaurant. excellent specials, good wine selections. good desserts."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Ye Olde College Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were brought to a table
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were brought to a table in a reasonable amount of time, despite us being a little late for our reservation. The atmosphere was great. Exposed brick, dark wood and metal give it a warm feel. Service was exceptional. Our waitress was very friendly and efficient. The food was outstanding. Southern home cooking at its best. If we lived closer to the resturant, we would visit all to often. Definitely a true "New Orleans" dining experience."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ye Olde College Inn
Based on the average of (48) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
5 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic