#11Global
Jewel of the South
New Orleans, USA · New Orleans tavern & dining · North America
Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good
provisional 2026 rating
★★ Currently qualifies as Actually, Very Good in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in New Orleans, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Jewel of the South reinterprets the New Orleans tavern in the French Quarter, bringing together seasonal cocktails, food and wine. Chris Hannah directs a drinks programme grounded in classic techniques, while the food menu changes regularly. Dinner runs Wednesday–Monday, with Friday and Saturday lunch and afternoon snacks; reserve through its official OpenTable link.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
1026 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, United StatesFrench Quarter
- Style
- New Orleans tavern & diningChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Dinner Wednesday–Monday, 5pm–11pm (kitchen until 10pm). Friday–Saturday lunch 11:30am–2:30pm, snacks 2:30pm–5pm.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Booking
- Book through the official OpenTable link.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Prices
- The current owner menu lists Feast of Avalon at US$16, Jewel Sazerac at US$15 and a spirit-free Floreal and Tonic at US$11; the menu is seasonal.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Menu
- The owner publishes seasonal, itemized cocktail, food and wine menus online.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
67.4 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 78.9
- World's 50 Best
- 46.7
- Top 500 Bars
- 76.3
- Spirited Awards
- 59.0
- Regional Recognition
- 97.5
- Serious press
- 22.9
- Social Vibes
- 60.9
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
87/ 100
Score context
Firsthand guests often praise the cocktails, helpful staff and characterful cottage; several also enjoy the food. The picture is mixed at the margins: some find it expensive, busy service can slip, and a few recent visitors were disappointed by particular drinks.
Guest score details
What guests like
- carefully made classic and seasonal cocktails
- friendly and knowledgeable bar team
- atmospheric Creole cottage and courtyard
- food can be a draw as well
What to know
- high prices
- service may slow when busy
- some guests find drinks uneven or the food overrated
Review & discussion links
Crowd signal
Google 4.7★ across 862 reviews.
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Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.