Willie Mae’s Nola

4.6

126 Reviews

$31 to $50

Southern

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 64 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Willie Mae's Scotch House was founded in 1957 and has since been featured on the Travel Channel and Food Network along with being awarded the James Beard Award for “America's Classic Restaurant for the Southern Region” in 2005. Stop by the cozy restaurant with friends and family to enjoy the famouse mixed Fried Chicken basket or choose white or dark baked chicken. Sides include red beans served New Orleans style, Mac and Cheese, sweet potato fries or cornbread muffins. Those looking for a healthier meal have several choices of salads like the grilled chicken salad or the house salad. Finish the meal at Willie Mae's with a dessert like the bread pudding served with white chocolate and rum sauce, chocolate mousse cake or the red velvet cheesecake.For those that are not able to enjoy the meal at the restaurant Willie Mae's offers take-out for the majority of menu items.

Additional information

Location
898 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone number
(504) 354-8194
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Soul food, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–21:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 126 people are saying

Willie Mae’s Nola reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Willie Mae's NOLA is celebrated for its "best fried chicken ever," offering a "delicious" array of Southern classics like gumbo, mac and cheese, and butter beans. The "friendly and attentive" staff enhance the welcoming atmosphere. Despite occasional service hiccups, the "amazing food" and "great vibe" make it a must-visit in New Orleans.

126 Reviews

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James
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal, service and atmosphere. This is a must do in Nola
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Peggy VIP
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If in New Orleans Willie Mae’s is a must stop eatery. There are lots of food options but i am going to go back this trip even if i have to eat at the bar
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Alita
Orlando1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the food and service were top notch. we will definitely visit again.
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Molly VIP
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic meal! Definitely the best fried chicken I have ever had.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis3 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, nice place with amazing chicken and corn bread. The DJ played good music, but it was too loud; interfered with conversation. But yes, I would return.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic! The service was impeccable, they paid attention to detail every step of the way. Our waitress was top notch. Great experience.
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Thomas
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The new place makes everything just as delicious as the old one. The best fried chicken on the planet! Crispy juicy tasty and I loved every bite. The green beans are the best you can buy anywhere. The butter beans and rice are fantastic. I also absolutely loved my tea cocktail “sipping on the porch” I think? The people are so nice and it’s a comfortable and stylish dining room. Please please please come have some wonderful southern cooking from Willie Mae’s!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best friend chicken I have ever had! And you can have alcoholic drink is a plus!
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Jonathan
New Orleans3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had eaten at the original Willie Mae's and to us it simply wasn't as good as the original location. Normally I hate to rate a place with just one visit but we can already tell that the original Willie Mae's is going to be missed a lot.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this place was exceptional but the music was too loud.
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FAQs

Willie Mae’s Nola does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Willie Mae’s Nola is rated 4.6 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 64 times today

898 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70113

Additional information

Phone number
(504) 354-8194
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Soul food, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–21:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Willie Mae’s Nola

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