Tableau

Tableau is an exquisite place to visit. Located near the Cathedral, the building used to be part of the theater next door. It is a modern restaurant inside of an authentic French quater house. It has 3 floors, an amazing balcony view and an attentive staff. It was a nice experience dining there on my last night in New Orleans. The prices are reasonable and the food taste delicious.

3 Stars for the Beautiful Building and Ambiance. -2 Stars for the extra 40 minute wait on the Reservation and the lack luster food. Being a Brennan's spin off, I expected great Turtle Soup and it was not very flavorful and the Turtle was small and gritty. The Shrimp and Grits is not Charleston quality and rather average. Please take the tails off the shrimp. You force me to loose meat or play with my food. The Shrimp were over done and the Grits were under done, so not worth it tonight. The Seafood bouillabaisse was average. To much Squid overtook the flavor profile, and again the seafood was overcooked and chewy. Restaurant R'evolution's was much much better (we went there the night before). Again, Atmosphere Great, Food Average at best. Limited and small menu, so they should get it right. Wait staff was average. Seemed a little chaotic in the dining room. We were greeted with a smile and happy face when we entered. We may try it again to give it a second chance, but there are much

Attentive staff though it was short staffed due to a wedding. Managers were trying their best Excellent flavor profiles on the pan seared oysters with brie and sweetbreads with beets. I am coming back just for those! Crab claws were good but wished they were hot Duck breast was good though too rare for my taste even if it should be that way. Nice reduction and beet greens Short but good wine by the glass list Thank you