Dining at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans — restaurants, hours and tips
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans offers on-site options for Cajun-Creole fine dining (Restaurant R'evolution), casual seafood and po-boys at Desire Oyster Bar, coffee and pastries at PJ's Coffee Café, plus late-night live jazz at The Jazz Playhouse and cocktails at Le Booze. Check published hours (below) and reserve Restaurant R'evolution in advance for dinner and private rooms.
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Overview of on-site dining
The hotel’s main dining outlets cover a range from fine dining to casual street-side fare: Restaurant R'evolution, Desire Oyster Bar, PJ's Coffee Café, Le Booze, and The Jazz Playhouse. There’s also a seasonal Oasis Pool Bar in the courtyard.
Meals are not included with room rates; the property applies a mandatory Destination Fee that includes a daily food-and-beverage credit but does not make the hotel all-inclusive.
- Restaurant R'evolution — Cajun/Creole fine dining and Bar R'evolution
- Desire Oyster Bar — casual seafood and po-boys on Bourbon Street
- PJ's Coffee Café — espresso, pastries and light fare
- Le Booze — Bourbon Street cocktail bar and casual bites
- The Jazz Playhouse — lobby-level jazz club with cocktails and small plates
- Oasis Pool Bar — seasonal poolside drinks and light bites (courtyard)
| Venue | Style |
|---|---|
| Restaurant R'evolution | Cajun/Creole fine dining / bar |
| Desire Oyster Bar | Casual seafood / oyster bar |
| PJ's Coffee Café | Coffee and pastries |
Restaurant R'evolution — hours, dress code and reservations
Restaurant R'evolution is the hotel’s fine-dining Cajun and Creole restaurant led by Chef John Folse and is open for dinner seven nights a week. Published dinner hours are Sunday–Thursday 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
The main dining room asks guests to avoid t-shirts, flip-flops, activewear, swimwear, or ballcaps; Bar R'evolution (the adjoining bar) accepts smart-casual dress and serves the full menu.
- Reservations recommended; call the restaurant or book online
- For parties of 7 or more, contact the Maître d' directly
- Daily happy hour inside Bar R'evolution runs 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
| Service | Hours (published) |
|---|---|
| Dinner (Sun–Thu) | 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Dinner (Fri–Sat) | 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Desire Oyster Bar & casual Bourbon Street dining
Desire Oyster Bar sits directly on Bourbon Street and offers breakfast through dinner with a focus on Gulf oysters, po-boys and Cajun-Creole comfort dishes. It’s a casual, street-side option suitable for quick meals or relaxed dining.
Published hours for Desire Oyster Bar are 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Friday–Saturday, making it one of the earlier-opening on-site options.
- Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Casual dress is appropriate
- Street-side seating can be lively — expect Bourbon Street activity
| Service | Hours (published) |
|---|---|
| Daily (Sun–Thu) | 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Fri–Sat | 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
Coffee, bar scenes, and late-night music
PJ's Coffee Café on property serves espresso, drip coffee, pastries and light bites for grab-and-go mornings; published hours are roughly 6:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily (one page lists 6:00 a.m.).
Le Booze is the hotel’s Bourbon Street cocktail bar with a daily happy hour (4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.) and later weekend hours. The Jazz Playhouse is the lobby-level jazz club featuring live sets, craft cocktails and small plates; it operates on a schedule that closes one weekday (Monday) and requires guests to be 21+ for admission to performances.
- PJ's Coffee Café — morning coffee and pastries (opens early)
- Le Booze — Bourbon Street cocktails; Fri–Sun opens at noon
- The Jazz Playhouse — live jazz; Tue–Thu 3:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Fri–Sun noon–10:30 p.m.; Monday closed
| Venue | Notes |
|---|---|
| PJ's Coffee Café | Espresso, pastries; early opening |
| Le Booze | Cocktails; happy hour daily 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| The Jazz Playhouse | Live music; 21+ for shows; admission/ticketing varies |
Poolside drinks and casual bites
The Oasis Pool Bar operates seasonally in the heated courtyard pool area and serves drinks and light bites while the pool is open. Published Oasis Pool Bar hours are Monday–Thursday 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. and Friday–Sunday 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Pool access is complimentary for hotel guests; the pool itself is open daily year-round, weather permitting. The courtyard is shared with the hotel’s poolside seating and private event space.
- Oasis Pool Bar hours: Mon–Thu 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.; Fri–Sun 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Pool open year-round (weather permitting); no lifeguard on duty
- Pool access may be available to non-guests via third-party day passes
| Service | Pool Bar Hours |
|---|---|
| Oasis Pool Bar (Mon–Thu) | 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Oasis Pool Bar (Fri–Sun) | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Practical tips for dining at the Royal Sonesta
Reservations: Restaurant R'evolution recommends reservations and can be booked online or by phone; for larger parties contact the Maître d'. The Jazz Playhouse often uses ticketed seating for sets, so check show availability in advance.
Dress and age policies: Dress codes apply in the main dining room at Restaurant R'evolution and smart-casual is suggested elsewhere. The Jazz Playhouse requires patrons to be 21 or older for performances; family-friendly dining is otherwise available around the hotel.
- Call ahead for reservations, especially for Restaurant R'evolution and private dining rooms
- Plan around happy-hour windows (4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. commonly) for drink/appetizer deals
- If dining poolside, check Oasis Pool Bar hours and weather before heading to the courtyard
- Use the $15 daily food-and-beverage credit included in the Destination Fee toward on-site dining
| Need-to-know | Action |
|---|---|
| Destination Fee food credit | Applies daily and can be used at hotel outlets |
| Jazz Playhouse admission | 21+ for shows; check ticketing |
| Restaurant dress code | Avoid t-shirts/flip-flops in main dining room |
