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House of Blues

Item: House of Blues
Author: Beth D'Addono

Type: Bar, Live Music

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The House of Blues in New Orleans is unlike any other venue that shares its name. Opened in 1994 in the French Quarter, this historic blues house offers standing room viewing of a stage that gets concert-goes right on top of the performers. Each stage contains a box welded to the bottom containing original Mississippi mud, ensuring "that every artist has the roots and the spirit of the South planted beneath their feet". The New Orleans location has more than 298 pieces of folk art that line the walls and hallways of the interior. The calendar is always packed with not only blues artists, but top names from every genre.

Address:

225 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70130

Phone:

504-310-4999

Website:

houseofblues.com

Hours:

Wed-Sun 11:30am-Close
Hours May Vary Seasonally

Admissions:

Show tickets vary Call for Details

EXPERT TIPS BY: Beth D'Addono
New Orleans Local Expert

Best Nightlife: "Check the concert calendar before your trip and get tickets in advance as shows tend to sell out."

Recommended as Best Nightlife Because: The third House of Blues to open nationally offers not one but two music venues and a line up of big name and local acts.

Main
- Appetizers
  
  BBQ Brisket Nachos
  
  slow-smoked BBQ brisket, house-cut tortilla chips, aged cheddar, avocado, roasted corn salsa, red onion, cotija cheese ($13.00)
  
  Voodoo Shrimp
  
  sautéed shrimp in an Abita Amber beer reduction sauce served over jalapeño-cheese cornbread ($15.00)
  
  HOB Wings
  
  over a pound of wings served 3 ways Texas BBQ – crispy onion, cilantro, ranch dressing; Nashville Style – B&B pickles, blue cheese dressing; Buffalo – slaw, shaved habanero, blue cheese dressing ($12.00)
  
  Double Dip Deux
  
  a house specialty – pimento dip and avocado salsa with house-cut tortilla chips ($12.00)
  
  Carolina Mess
  
  extra-crispy fries topped with pulled pork, pickled jalapeños, melted cheese, and brown gravy ($12.00)
  
  Seafood Gumbo
  
  andouille sausage, shrimp, crawfish, "trinity" (onion, bell peppers, & celery) and white rice ($9.00)
- Flatbreads
  
  BBQ Chicken
  
  Memphis sweet BBQ sauce, mozzarella and gouda, cilantro, smoked pulled chicken, cilantro crema, pickled red onion ($14.00)
  
  Margherita
  
  roasted garlic, mozzarella, balsamic tomato, basil and feta ($13.00)
  
  Foothills
  
  roasted mushrooms, sweet corn, caramelized onion, cilantro pesto, and feta ($13.00)
- Salads
  
  Southern Salad
  
  mixed field greens, shaved apple, fennel, white cheddar, and toasted pecans, with apple cider vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Wedge Salad
  
  romaine wedge, crumbled bacon, chives, cherry tomatoes, and toasted breadcrumbs, with blue cheese dressing ($11.00)
  
  Steak Salad*
  
  USDA Prime flat iron steak, roasted vegetables, arugula, crispy onions, tossed with champagne vinaigrette, chimichurri sauce* ($18.00)
  
  Cobb Salad
  
  chopped romaine, grilled chicken breast, avocado, crumbled bacon, chives, cherry tomatoes, and sweet corn, with blue cheese dressing ($14.00)
  
  BBQ Chicken Salad
  
  pulled smoked chicken, romaine, shredded cabbage, black beans, corn, tomato, crispy onions, with BBQ ranch dressing ($13.00)
- Main
  Shrimp and Grits
  
  our riff on the classic: sautéed shrimp in chipotle cream sauce with chives, on a crispy cotija cheese grit cake ($18.00)
  
  Jambalaya
  
  sautéed chicken, andouille sausage, and "trinity" (onions, bell peppers, and celery) cooked in spicy red rice ($17.00)
  
  Blackened Salmon*
  
  lightly dusted with blackening spice or simply grilled, served with cucumber-tomato salad* ($23.00)
  
  Baby Back Ribs
  on a platter with BBQ beans, slaw, pickles, corn on the cob and jalapeño-cheese cornbread
  
  Half Rack: $19.00
  
  Whole Rack: $26.00
  Fried Chicken
  
  a crisp, golden quarter bird served with our bourbon butter, slaw, southern street corn and roasted garlic mashed potatoes ($18.00)
  
  New York Strip
  
  12 oz. grilled Angus steak, mashed potatoes, arugula salad ($27.00)
  
  Cajun Pasta*
  
  fettuccine in Cajun cream sauce with blackened chicken, roasted red peppers, garlic, basil, Parmesan, and dusted with blackening spice ($17.00)
  
  Country Fried Steak
  
  USDA Prime flat iron steak, andouille country gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, herb salad ($22.00)
- Sandwiches and Burgers
  
  HOB Burger*
  
  on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion ($13.00)
  
  Juicy Lucy*
  
  beef-and-bacon grind stuffed with provolone cheese and topped with crispy jalapeños, roasted tomatoes, and chipotle mayo ($15.00)
  
  BBQ Bacon Burger*
  
  topped with cheddar cheese, Applewood-smoked bacon, crispy jalapeños, sautéed bourbon onions, and Memphis BBQ sauce ($15.00)
  
  Impossible Cheeseburger
  
  built 100% vegan Impossible™ burger patty, American cheese, shredded romaine, secret sauce and dill pickle chips ($14.00)
  
  Pulled Pork Sandwich
  
  on a brioche bun with Carolina BBQ sauce, bread and butter pickles, and slaw ($13.00)
  
  Smoked Brisket Sandwich
  
  on a brioche bun with Texas BBQ sauce, fresh pickles and slaw ($15.00)
  
  Shrimp Po' Boy
  
  fried Cajun shrimp dressed with seasoned mayo, lettuce, fresh pickles, and tomatoes on Leidenheimer's French bread ($16.00)
  
  The Yardbird
  
  bourbon-butter-brushed fried chicken breast, with slaw, buffalo aioli and dill pickles (available simply grilled) ($14.00)
  
  Grilled Mahi Sandwich
  
  lightly dusted with blackening spice or simply grilled, served on a brioche bun with remoulade, lettuce, tomato and onion* ($16.00)
- Southern Tacos (Gluten Free)
  
  Brisket
  
  chopped brisket in Texas BBQ sauce, topped with cotija cheese, coleslaw, pickled red onion and cilantro crema ($15.00)
  
  Shrimp
  
  Cajun shrimp with avocado salsa and remoulade sauce ($16.00)
  
  Mushroom
  
  roasted chestnut mushrooms, lime crema with corn & smoked-jalapeño relish, and feta ($14.00)
- Smokehouse (Gluten Free)
  Sliced Brisket
  Choose two proteins: $29.00
  
  Not so hungry? Choose one protein: $19.00
  Pulled Pork
  Choose two proteins: $29.00
  
  Not so hungry? Choose one protein: $19.00
  Smoked Chicken*
  Choose two proteins: $29.00
  
  Not so hungry? Choose one protein: $19.00
  Half Rack Baby Back Ribs
  
  ($29.00)
  
  Andouille Sausage
  Choose two proteins: $29.00
  
  Not so hungry? Choose one protein: $19.00
- Family Style
  
  Fried Chicken Dinner*
  
  a whole bird (8 pieces) served with our bourbon butter, slaw, southern street corn and roasted garlic mashed potatoes ($50.00)
  
  Smokehouse Platter*
  
  baby back ribs (half rack), sliced brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and andouille sausage on a platter served with BBQ beans, slaw, corn on the cob, bread and butter pickles and jalapeño-cheese cornbread ($70.00)
- Sides
  
  Jalapeño Cornbread
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Roasted Vegetables
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Cucumber-Tomato Salad
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Southern Street Corn
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Mac & Cheese Skillet
  
  ($8.00)
- Desserts
  
  Key Lime Pie
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Bread Pudding
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Skillet Cookie
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Georgia Sundae
  
  ($7.00)
Dessert
- Desserts
  
  Bourbon Bread Pudding
  
  topped with toffee sauce and bourbon butter ($7.00)
  
  Key Lime Pie
  
  in a graham cracker and coconut crust ($7.00)
  
  Skillet Cookie
  
  served warm with fudge sauce and vanilla ice cream ($8.00)
  
  Georgia Sundae
  
  topped with chocolate sauce and toasted pecans ($6.00)
Lunch
- Lunch Specials
  
  Wedge Salad
  
  romaine wedge, crumbled bacon, chives, cherry tomatoes, and toasted breadcrumbs, with blue cheese dressing, ($9.00)
  
  Cajun Pasta
  
  fettuccine in Cajun cream sauce with smoked chicken, roasted red peppers, garlic, basil, Parmesan, and dusted with blackening spice ($12.00)
  
  HOB Burger
  
  on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion, served with French fries ($10.00)
  
  Grilled Chicken Sandwich
  
  lightly dusted with blackening spice or simply grilled, served on a brioche bun with remoulade slaw and bread and butter pickles, served with French fries ($11.00)
- Combos
  
  Seafood Gumbo
  
  andouille sausage, shrimp, crawfish, peppers, onion, and white rice ($10.00)
  
  Vegetable Muffaletta
  
  Leidenheimer's sesame roll stacked with roasted cauliflower, marinated red peppers, provolone, Swiss, pepper jack, Central Grocery olive relish, and fresh basil ($10.00)
  
  Brisket Tacos- GF
  
  Chopped brisket in Texas BBQ sauce, topped with corn & smoked-jalapeno relish and cilantro sauce ($10.00)
  
  Mushroom Tacos- GF
  
  roasted chestnut mushroom, lime crema with corn & smoked-jalapeno relish, and feta ($10.00)
  
  Foothills Flatbread
  
  roasted mushrooms, sweet corn, caramelized onion, cilantro pesto, and feta ($10.00)
  
  Bayou Flatbread
  
  andouille sausage, smoked chicken, red onion, mozzarella, smoked Gouda, and remoulade ($10.00)
Drinks
- BEER
  Blue Moon
  14 oz: $6.00
  
  23 oz: $9.00
  Bud Light
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Stella Artois
  14 oz: $6.00
  
  23 oz: $9.00
  Sam '76 by Samuel Adams
  14 oz: $6.00
  
  23 oz: $9.00
  Lagunitas IPA
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Corona Extra
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Corona Premier
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Heineken
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Dos Equis
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Coors Light
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Pabst Blue Ribbon
  
  ($6.00)
  
  New England IPA by Samuel Adams
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Modelo Especial
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Miller Lite
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Michelob Ultra
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider
  
  ($7.00)
- WINE
  Sparkling- Lunetta Prosecco
  
  Veneto, Italy ($11.00)
  
  Sparkling- Mionetto Gran Rose
  
  Veneto, Italy ($12.00)
  
  Chardonnay- House of Blues Private Label
  Paso Robles, CA
  
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Bottle: $30.00
  Rose- Chloe
  Monterey, CA
  
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Bottle: $35.00
  Sauvignon Blanc- Coppola Diamond Collection
  California
  
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $39.00
  Pinot Grigio- Benvolio
  Friuli, Italy
  
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Bottle: $35.00
  Riesling- Chateau Ste. Michelle
  Columbia Valley, WA
  
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Bottle: $35.00
  Chardonnay- Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve
  California
  
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $39.00
  Chardonnay- JaM Cellars "Butter"
  California
  
  Glass: $11.00
  
  Bottle: $43.00
  Red Blend- House of Blues Private Label
  Paso Robles, CA
  
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Bottle: $30.00
  Pinot Noir- Coppola Votre Sante
  California
  
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Bottle: $35.00
  Pinot Noir- La Crema
  Monterey, CA
  
  Glass: $12.00
  
  Bottle: $47.00
  Red Blend- The Federalist "Honest"
  North Coast, CA
  
  Glass: $11.00
  
  Bottle: $43.00
  Cabernet Sauvignon- Murphy Goode
  California
  
  Glass: $11.00
  
  Bottle: $43.00
  GSM- Wild Horse
  Central Coast, CA
  
  Glass: $12.00
  
  Bottle: $47.00
  Malbec- Terrazas Altos del Plato
  Mendoza, Argentina
  
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $39.00
  Cabernet Sauvignon- Z. Alexander
  California
  
  Glass: $12.00
  
  Bottle: $47.00
- COCKTAILS
  Beast of Bourbon
  
  Knob Creek bourbon, maple syrup, chocolate bitter ($13.00)
  
  Frisky Whiskey
  
  Woodford Reserve bourbon, Luxardo Sangue Morlacco, lemon, orange, simple syrup ($12.00)
  
  South of Manhattan
  
  Buffalo Trace bourbon, Sazerac rye, Luxardo Sangue Morlacco, Martini & Rossi sweet vermouth, Peychaud's bitters, Luxardo cherry, lemon ($15.00)
  
  Bumble Bee
  
  Jack Daniel's Honey whiskey, apple, lemon, ginger beer ($12.00)
  
  Royal Orleans
  
  Crown Royal Apple whisky, ginger, lime, mint ($11.00)
  
  Dark Night
  
  Gosling's dark rum, Fuji apple, lemon, simple syrup, hibiscus, mint, ginger beer ($12.00)
  
  Strawberry Fields
  
  Captain Morgan spiced rum, Disaronno amaretto, strawberry, passion fruit, mint, lime ($12.00)
  
  Havana Twist Mojito
  
  Havana Club 3-year blanco rum, simple syrup mint, raspberry, blackberry, lime ($12.00)
  
  Rock Me Hurricane
  
  Bacardi Superior rum, Bacardi Oakheart spiced rum, Disaronno amaretto, orange and pineapple juice, float of Bacardi Black rum ($14.00)
  
  Sweet Heat Margarita
  
  Sauza Blue tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde, agave, lime ($11.00)
  
  Crossroads Cadillac Margarita
  
  Patron Reposado tequila, triple sec, sweet & sour, topped with a mini bottle of Grand Marnier (limit one per guest) ($15.00)
  
  All Night Long
  
  Hendrick's gin, Cointreau, raspberry, lemon, mint, simple syrup ($13.00)
  
  Hound Dog Mule
  
  New Amsterdam vodka, watermelon, lime, ginger beer ($12.00)
  
  Black & Blues
  
  Ketel One & Ketel One Botanical Cucumber & Mint vodka, cucumber, blackberry, lemon, simple syrup ($12.00)
  
  Electric Rodeo
  
  Ketel One vodka, cucumber, fresh lemon, El Yucateco Green Habanero hot sauce, Red Bull Orange Edition ($12.00)
  
  Memphis Blue Sangria
  red wine, brandy, fresh fruits and juices
  
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Pitcher: $34.00
- REFRESHERS
  
  Iced Tea/ Lemonade
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Pepsi Fountain Drinks
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Joey Kramer's Rockin' and Roastin' Coffee
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Numi Premium Organic Hot Teas
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Aquafina Bottle Water
  
  ($3.00)
  
  San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Red Bull, Red Bull Sugarfree, Yellow Edition, Orange Edition
  
  ($5.00)
Happy Hour
- Snacks
  
  Jalapeno Cornbread
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Mac & Cheese Skillet
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Garlic Cajun Fries
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Chicken Tenders
  
  w/ French Fries ($6.00)
  
  Sliders
  
  Your choice of Pulled Pork, Angus Beef or Brisket CAB ($6.00)
  
  Popcorn Shrimp
  
  w/ Remoulade ($6.00)
  
  Gator Bites
  
  w/ Nashville Hot Sauce and Ranch ($8.00)
  
  Flatbread
  
  Your choice of Margherita, BBQ Chicken, or Foothills ($8.00)
  
  Brisket Nachos CAB
  
  ($8.00)
- Sips
  
  Well Cocktails
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Fireball or Sauza Blue Tequila Shot
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Select Beers
  
  ($4.00)
  
  House of Blues Private Label Wine
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Call Cocktails
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Sangria
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Select 23oz Draft Beer
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Moscow Mule
  
  ($6.00)
  
  House Margarita
  
  ($6.00)

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