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Nola
Cajun and Creole Restaurant, Bar, and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
University South, Palo Alto
"The steak, ahi tacos, crabamole, and jambalaya are tasty."(4 Tips)
"Awesome raspberry mojitos."(6 Tips)
"Be sure to go for the whole dozen and get the basil gimlet."(3 Tips)
"Must try the moron bowl!"(3 Tips)
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Mike WinstonJuly 21, 2014Looks like a crappy Bourbon Street knock-off, but actually serves incredibly good Cajun food & cocktails. Don't miss the Crab Cakes, Boudin Bites, or Jambalaya. Read about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more
Adam WJanuary 25, 2017Amazing jambalaya, delicious friend chicken with waffles. The whipped cranberry butter is to die for!
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Anna JamesJuly 27, 2014Huge place!But all the fun is on the ground floor;top floor is for those who like the quiet.Food is Cajun fusion and delicious.We liked the Cajun Penne with spicy prawns and spicy Jambalaya.
Warren RichardsonFebruary 27, 2013This is my favorite place for Happy Hour or going out the mixed drinks are great and the food is tasty! The front lounge room is great for getting together with a couple friends
Trish BurnsideFebruary 3, 2018Food is pretty fabulous but if you’re a walk-in, your only options are bar or lounge where you will experience ear piercing gangster rap and Beyoncé starting at around 630pm. Best of luck to you.
Luke BornheimerAugust 30, 2013Cornbread, mac & cheese, harvest salad, summer succotash and cheddar grits w/ shrimp were all insanely delicious! There was little not to like here; Be prepared to leave satisfied and full to the brim
Meenal TambeSeptember 22, 2013Get the raspberry mojito :P (YUM!), hurricane, or maybe the strawberry mojita (although I personally wasn't a fan). Also the jalapeño-cheddar cornbread with the jalapeño sauce is SERIOUSLY AMAZING!
Theodore HuffNovember 18, 2014The pulled pork po' boy concerned me, but they at least got the bread style spot on. The gumbo was really tasty. Awesome vibe!
- Meenal TambeSeptember 22, 2013Get the raspberry mojito (YUM!), hurricane, cucumber basil gimlet, or maybe the strawberry mojita (I personally wasn't a fan). Also the jalapeño-cheddar cornbread with jalapeño sauce is AMAZING!
- Francesca KrihelyAugust 17, 2012The oysters are amazing. Be sure to go for the whole dozen and get the basil gimlet. I recommend going for a tapas tasting here. The mains are too big--and appetizers pack a punch.
Brian SAugust 18, 2014The jambalaya is very good, but when they say spicy they really mean spicy! The corn succotash and fried green tomatoes are excellent sides as well.
Katie YamadaJuly 11, 2015Delicious food, get the crabmole, and they serve huge group cocktails (a must try), love the New Orleans vibe and semi outdoor atmosphere
Guilherme HoracioSeptember 2, 2014Try the "Mr. T's Famous Skirt Steak", a very good mix of sweet, spicy, meat, onions and corn.
PoojaOctober 9, 2014NOLA frites were spicy and delicious. Better than regular fried stuff you get at other places. But then almost everything here has a spicy touch to it.
Christian DickmannMay 22, 2015Mr. T Famous skirt steak, quesadillas and the fried chicken and waffles are all good choices. Hurricane or raspberry mojito for drinks.- I come for drinks and small plates. The steak, ahi tacos, crabamole, and jambalaya are tasty. Costco has gift cards at a discount.
Norris TranFebruary 19, 2012Good place to grab a good drink and a decent bite for happy hour before heading out for the night. flat screens everywhere so you wont miss the game. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Andrew SandlerJune 10, 2016Team outing for dinner. Excellent drinks and starters. The oysters were really fresh and tasty, as was the crabamole.
Erik KriessmannMarch 18, 2016Great beers and big ones. 16,25 and 60oz. The place is big too tons of different rooms. Great vibe. Big big fan!
Come here for game day! The front room is full of couches with huge LCDs. Plus no cover like the folks next door and the hurricanes might turn it into Sunday Funday
Karolina 🦖November 25, 2016Big portions, and great drinks! Ask for a special. Love the New Orleans ambient of this place.
Pick an unsuspecting member of your party and discreetly tell the server it's their birthday. They'll be surprised with Cock and Balls for dessert.
Dan PeraMarch 27, 2012Calamari is unique & great! The atmosphere and decor is authentic, and the indoor/outdoor dining is sweet. Plus they had the Sharks game on!
Matt RSeptember 25, 2011Skip the Cluck & Moo and justvstick with the cluck. This is top shelf fried chicken. Juicy but not greasy, with delicious spice and gravy. Southern cooking at its very finest.
Ari KorhonenNovember 2, 2013Great place. Nice people. Friendly service. What else you need for a long stay?
I love all things New Orleans - this was a great treat! Not inexpensive, but not unreasonable either. The shrimp po boy and red beans and rice were tasty. Read more
Naman JainAugust 29, 2013Best vegetarian jambalaya I had. Don't order spicy, just get the spicy habanero on the side and and be careful.
AAugust 21, 2015Fun place swarmed with Stanford students, investors, professionals, etc! Great raspberry mojito!
Carmen IbarraJuly 22, 2021Shrimp & Grits, Etoufee, Pasta Caju!! Everything is tasty and fresh. Love it 😍
Shaina PrasadJanuary 30, 2017First time having creole food! Soooo good. LOVE that they have an already vegan dish 😍😍😍
Jason AucoinAugust 11, 2014Love the artwork and atmosphere. Not the lost authentic Cajun food, but still excellent.
Sergey VorontsovMay 31, 2016Come here on Sunday after 9 pm for $6 happy hour mojitos in a quiet lounge.- S L.March 17, 2013NOLA fries basket goes well with everything. Good mojitos. Pro-tip: avoid the back table near the inner kitchen (it smells bad).
raspberry mint mojito is amazing. tastes like lemonade. I love lemonade
JenisisAugust 12, 2010Ladies - try the "Cock & Balls" for dessert. It's actually not on the menu, you have to make a special request for it. It's a brownie & banana split shaped like... uhh... you know.. ;)- The cucumber basil gimlet cocktail is delicioussssss. Perfectly refreshing!
Luis CastroMarch 1, 2015It's a cool place to eat and drink with friends. Drinks are really good specially.
Shali NguyenAugust 7, 2016Classic spot on University Ave for drinks and happy hour. Hurricanes are always fun.
James AguilarMay 5, 2013Try: fish taco appetizer, the skirt steak, ribs+chicken, macaroni and cheese. Skip: crabamole.
Mike NadelmanFebruary 18, 2012Good for Mexican style tapas and beer or wine with your friends. Lots and lots of room in this place.
Wes LoJuly 2, 2012The Ahi and Steak are great, strongly suggest getting small plates and sharing with friends
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Nola
535 Ramona St (btwn University Ave & Hamilton Ave)
Palo Alto, CA 94301
United States
Palo Alto, CA 94301
United States
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:30 AM–8:00 PM
(650) 328-2722
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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