Suis Generis

The worst in terms of service. Came in with 7 people on time with a res for special, expensive promoted dinner. Place was packed. Only 2 servers including bar staff. In over an hour NO food came out of the kitchen, and cocktails came out in drips & drabs, 2 or 3 at a time. We asked for manager, and owner came over (he had been sitting at the bar with his back toward the full room) to tell us that food was coming– no apology, and 5 minutes later 1 app salad appeared! Finally 6 of 7 of us got our food (again, at all different times). One of our party never got her order, but still had to ask the server to remove the charge from the bill. Looked like other diners experienced the same as nothing came out of the kitchen for very long stretches. We’ve been here several times before but this was the end.

Small, cool, and very homemade vibe. Food is made with care and the Bloody Mary is absolutely the best I have had in NOLA.

The menu looked interesting but I’ll never know since they couldnt get their act together to serve us. The place was empty when we came in but somehow it still took more than 45 minutes to take our order, and then about 1 ½ hours after that we still had not gotten our food. Some drinks came but not others, she failed to check with the chef about an allergy issue, and more or less ignored us for most of the time. No apologies, no checking to see if we wanted another round of drinks, nothing. I appreciate the fact that a few parties came in all at once and that they were under staffed, but that’s not the time for the one server to be doing shots at the bar. After more than 2 hours there with no meal we said that if the food didnt come out soon we’d be leaving. «It’s coming right out» she promised, again no apology or contrition at all. 30 minutes later, still no food. When we got up to leave she was SHOCKED. truly the worst service I’ve had in a VERY long time. so disappointing

This is why I love eating in NOLA… small and unassuming spot my wife and I stumbled into for brunch and I end up having one of the best dishes I have had in a long time. Grilled shrimp with grit cakes and spinach in a spicy coconut curry. The breakfast burrito was also really good. Iced coffee mixed with milk and sugar in a cocktail shaker? Yes please. Cool laid back atmosphere, a definite hit.

First — giving credit where credit is due — this is a funky, cool little neighborhood restaurant in the Bywater. The service was delightful, and prices were fair.
For having only two tables (total restaurant count 4 adults and 3 children) on a Thursday night (it was raining out, the night before New Years Eve, but everywhere else in the neighborhood was packed — like Sneaky Pickle, Pizza Delicious for example), it took 90 minutes to get the entrees after ordering.
Aside from how long it took, the Tofu Bao — per the menu «tofu bao — rice bun with fried tofu, hoisin sambal sauce, green papaya & sweet mango slaw, choy leaf $ 14 — was reported average; and the Snapper — «meyer lemon parmesan yellow strip snapper, shallot five grain rice, sugar snap peas $ 16 — was bottom of the barrel. The snapper was about ¼» thick, burnt on the bottom and appeared more like catfish while the 5 grain was bland and over cooked.
There were two cooks in the kitchen — yet both tables were waiting on entrees for over an hour. For a restaurant being open for four years, it seems they would have this size crowd dialed in.
For the families with smaller children, there were no highchairs — which I understand and appreciate — but be prepared to adjust accordingly.
Happy New Year!

Eclectic but robust menu. A little off the beaten path but we started here and worked our way toward Bourbon street. They aren’t playin when it comes to the Bloody Mary! Perfect way to get started. Fresh, creative dishes. Prices are great for the quality of food! Coconut pancakes were rich but still fluffy. My Sakshuka was superb! So much flavor. My son had the daily special. Hash of carrots, sweet potato and poblano with poached eggs and hot sage sausage. Great portion and really good.

Took a nice long walk over here from the French Quarter only to discover that they serve brunch all the way until 3:00 PM and don’t begin serving dinner until 6:00 PM. :(We were so disappointed since we really came for the small dinner dishes. Wamp wamp waaamp. Either way, we decided we’d make the most of it. We rested our legs, my husband got a beer and I got the Bloody Mary since I heard it was all the rage. It did NOT disappoint. Love how spicy it was. I would’ve gotten another one if we weren’t already set on finding somewhere to get lunch. The waitress/​bartender was extremely sweet. Hopefully we’ll make the trek back out here for dinner one day.
Random thought: It’s a charming albeit weird little spot with red solo cups on the ceiling, random Barbies and Barbie parts lining the walls, and Matchbox car salt and pepper shakers.

I have fallen in love with this spot. The menu here changes often, is usually locally based, and tastes wonderful. The wine list/​cocktail menu is vast and full. I love coming here because it’s not a long wait and the atmosphere is comfy and unique. My kiddo can play with the awesome table settings and is happy to just sit and look around at the awesome art. The food is great, I have never been disappointed. Cheese plate is awesome, salmon is perfect. I had a celebration there and the servers brought us a dessert with candles, on the house. I highly recommend this for any night of the week.

This place is a total gem! I came here for brunch this weekend and really enjoyed my meal. The atmosphere is casual, cool, and quirky. The server didn’t come out to greet/​seat us right away so I took that time to really look around the space. I love that the ceiling is made of solo cups!
My dining companion and I started off with some $ 5 mimosas. They were quite small, but I let it slide because of the on point champagne to OJ ratio. We ordered the shakshuka and the pork breakfast tacos. I loved every single bite of my shakshuka! It was absolutely spot on. Spicy, savory, and tangy. I know I’ll have a difficult time ever ordering something else. I also really liked the breakfast tacos, the type of cheese they put on top really made it. After seeing that Suis Generis makes their own bloody mary mix from scratch, I knew I just HAD to try it. It was truly one of the best bloody mary’s I’ve ever had! Lots of horseradish, garlic, and pickled things. Just how I like it.
The only minor negative thing I can really say about my experience is that the service was a little awkward. But whatever, we all have our off days. After looking at their constantly changing dinner menu I know I’ll definitely be back, and soon!

Absolutely love this place! It’s across the street from my work, so I frequent Suis. The menu is ever changing and always on point. The booze is reasonably priced with a delicious wine selection. I wish they were open right now because that’s where I’d be!

I almost hate to say how much I like the place because it’s not usually crowded and I want it to stay that way. The best thing is, they change the menu to showcase seasonal produce and just because I think the chef likes to be creative. I don’t go for taco night or brunch so I don’t know about that, but dinner is always an adventure. Small plates are good, sharing a lot of stuff is also good. Have had good drinks too, good raviolis, weird stuff. Just quirky and tasty, nice casual atmosphere. I think it’s never going to be everybody’s taste so that’s good for me, I love that I can walk there too.

The atmosphere and food here is great. I will definitely be back as soon as possible!

Every time we go to New Orleans, we try at least 2 new spots. We like to try a variety at each restaurant without spending a fortune, which is why we were drawn here by the taquitos and «shareable» options on the menu. The Bywater is known for its funky/​bohemian vibe. This restaurant fits right in. The chef uses local produce and the menu changes according to what’s best in season. It feels warm and inviting… a great spot for friends, family or a date. The carne asada rocks!

What a delightful surprise! The Suis G Bloody Mary was DELISH and really helped me to «kick up my heels» the rest of the day strolling through the FQ!
The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Their ceviche and scrumptious table-​side guacamole and white queso definitely hit the spot! A variety of dishes to please everyone in your party and fresh ingredients are sure to make you smile!

What a strange place!
The vibe is nice. It’s small, dark, with art featuring lots of reclaimed wood and religious icons. (Lol). The cocktail menu is somewhat one note — mostly sweet drinks with citrus notes. I had a couple of house made ginger lemonades with vodka. Simple and refreshing.
The menu was cray. Highlighting sea creatures like the Loch Ness monster. I was excited to see how they incorporated these themes into the menu but the results were mixed.
The meatloaf was molded to look like the Loch Ness monster. Lol okay but is it delicious? It’s average. It had some dates stuck in the top that supposedly had foie gras inside but we couldn’t taste it. The garlic bean purée it sat on was great.
We also had the scallops wrapped in chicken skin over a black bean purée with broccoli florets. The scallops were delicious, moist on the inside and surrounded by crispy chicken skin. The purée was one note: cumin. The broccoli florets were cold and had no flavor. I hate to say it because I love that they change the menu so often and have such creative inspiration behind the dishes — but some of them needed work.
Our server was great. We had a miscommunication with our order (because the menu is cray and just changed I think mostly) and she comped a round of drinks and didn’t charge us for the mistake. Can’t complain about that!
I might give it another try.

The brunch menu is very unique. It’s going to take a few trips to try everything. I was in the mood for eggs so I chose the build your own omelet and the Bloody Mary special. Both were so, so good! The omelet was prepared perfectly and the amount of cheese, vegetables and bacon was perfect. Very balanced and topped with paprika for a little extra kick. The Bloody Mary was a meal in a glass. Topped with grilled shrimp, gherkin, spicy bean, cocktail onion, chile, and okra. Definitely a win for this visit and can’t wait to try more.

Still talking about their jambalaya. Best my buddy and I had ever had. No joke. I don’t take saying «the best» lightly. Even now I’m salivating thinking about it.
I’ll definitely go back for it.
The Oxtail nachos with roasted oyster mushrooms and gouda bechamal were also really great.
The interior was a little kitschy for my taste, the fake fireplace things in the booths. Most synthetic plasticky things really turn me off. I also sat against the window and couldn’t quite find a comfortable pocket to center myself.
Server lady was really sweet.
We went on a saturday during jazz fest and though the bywater could be considered a bit off the beaten path, i was rather surprised they weren’t slammed.
that jambalaya though. hot damn. It’s the best thing I ate all week, better than my cochon butcher sandwich, better than that legit poboy, …and when I come back to town, I’ll be back for it. with an extra order to go. for real. nom nom nom.

My friend and I happened on this place while walking my dog through the neighborhood. They had 1 outdoor table so we decided to sit. We were lingering and sitting for several minutes before anyone came out — we were actually wondering if they were even open on a Saturday afternoon because it is a very dark looking place. The waitress finally came out. We had been lured in by the menu spread open on said sidewalk table — specifically, the coconut hush puppies and mezze plate. I also wanted coffee. Unfortunately, they were only serving their brunch menu which included neither of those things. It, in fact, consisted only of 1 page of entreés, no small plates and nothing really sharable. Oh yes, and it would be a 20 minute wait for coffee «because they use a percolator». Luckily, Gosling’s was on the drink menu, which had several interesting N/​A beverage options, to my delight. I ordered one of those, a white/​green tea blend, my companion got a cherry lemonade and the vegetarian breakfast burrito with black beans sans avocado. Despite the rough start, the meal was yummy — I loved the cilantro mashed potatoes inside the burrito but found the Honduran cheese to be a little overly creamy for my palate (I’m not a big cheese person). I would like to go back to eat the dinner menu items I had picked out first. Will give it another shot since it’s within walking distance although not overly enthusiastic about this spot.

Seeing mixed reviews here & elsewhere, we decided to try this quirky ByWater eatery for ourselves.
Good ginger margarita.
Excellent charred ribeyes, served medium rare. Different sides.
We give three stars; and, will be back.

One of the cool things about Suis Generis is that because the menu changes on the regular, I get to update my reviews on the regular!
I had dinner here on Friday night and there were two vegetarian options: a house-​made gorgonzola ricotta baked pumpkin seed ravioli with asiago-​parmesean cream sauce & asparagus AND a Burmese noodle bowl with organic baby bok choi, bamboo shoots & miso-​ginger broth. I went for the latter because although the former piqued my interest (and my love for all things pumpkin seed), I figured it would be overkill with the «Fabulous Mezze Plate» (doesn’t that sound like something I’d write on my own? But it’s their words, not mine) that I also ordered. So much cheese, y’know? While one might think you can’t have too much of a good thing, well that one wouldn’t be me because you sure as hell can have too much of a good thing when it comes to foods that are rich and decadent.
A note on the mezze plate: It is, indeed, fabulous. It, too, changes so while I can go on about how that double-​aged Beemster X-​O North Holland Gouda got my taste buds in the throes of passion, you may not get that on your Fabulous Mezze Plate next week. You can trust the fine folks at Suis Generis to pick out other excellent cheeses, however. I’m sure of it.
A note on the Burmese Noodle Bowl: It’s damn delicious. So, if they have noodle bowls on future menus, go for it. There was a ton of ginger in there. Seriously, at least a 3 inch fat root chopped up. I ate it all. I love ginger.
A note on Suis Generis’ plates and glasses: they make me feel like I’m at a party happening in the late 60s or early 70s. I expect fondue to be served at any minute.
I love Suis Generis for the food, but I also just love the atmosphere. I love how at night they dim the lights and throw on the fake fire places and disco balls so that you feel like you’re in the super cool rec room of some hip teenager circa 1970. It’s intimate enough to be perfect for a date and friendly enough so that you can easily come in and eat alone. 5 stars! And read my earlier review about their Bellinis…