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Wild South, New Orleans, LA

Wild South

5.0
5
8 Reviews
$50 and over
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative

Take the right turn off of Magazine Street
in the Lower Garden District and you’ll
stumble upon Wild South.

Through the yellow doors lies a restaurant
that showcases local ingredients we
hold dear in new, innovative ways while celebrating
the signature elements that make up this Southern cuisine.

Whether you’re popping in for snacks at
the bar or want the full tasting experience,
Chef Michael Stoltzfus and his team invite you
to partake in the unique taste of the Wild South.
Wild South is now offering a la carte at both the bar
and dining room.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 655-1338
  • Website
    https://wildsouthrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    1245 Constance St, New Orleans, LA 70130-4107
  • Neighborhood
    Lower Garden District
  • Cross street
    On the corner of Thalia and Constance St in the Lower Garden District
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Five Course Dinner

    $135.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Wild South will be ringing in the New Year with some of our favorite celebratory splurges. Come join us for a five course menu that celebrates the bounty of South Louisiana while also adding in some not so local extravagances like caviar, lobster and a some other fun surprises! With proper notice we will be able to accommodate most allergies or dietary restrictions. Full bar and optional wine pairing will be available. Gulf Seafood and Caviar for the Table — Crab and Oyster Chowder — Local Vegetables, Lobster and Sauce Americane — American Red Snapper or Mississippi Wagyu Ribeye — Baked Alaska **Sample Menu Only, Subject to Change due to Availability**
    New Year's Eve Five Course Dinner Photo

Menu

The following is a sample of our five course tasting menu that is offered nightly for $95 per person. We also offer an à la carte menu at the bar. Follow @wildsouthrestaurant on Instagram for current menus and updates!

Five Course Menu

$95 per person (with an optional wine pairing for an additional $50)

  • Chilled Shrimp Bisque

    sweet potato, basil

    • Mississippi Long Grain Rice

      crab meat, summer squash, sweet corn

      • Rabbit Ravioli

        olive, normandie butter

        • American Red Snapper

          muscadine, tomato, parsley

          • Piety & Desire Chocolate

            fig, cane syrup, green peanut

            Last updated: September 17, 2024

            What 8 people are saying

            Overall ratings and reviews

            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

            5.0
            5 based on recent ratings
            • 5Food
            • 5Service
            • 5Ambience
            • 4.7Value

            Noise • Moderate

            8 Reviews

            1. Stephanie

              VIP

              New Orleans

              9 reviews

              5.0

              9 reviews

              Dined 2 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Impeccable service, wine pairings and food. Hands down one of the best places to eat in NOLA. This was our third time here and first time since they switched from exclusively offering the 5 course tasting menu. I really enjoyed the tasting menu both prior times, but having freedom to choose particular dishes based on our food preferences made for an even better experience. The 5 course with wine pairings is still option, but we wanted to try some of the items that weren't included in tasting. We had several seafood dishes- oysters and tuna to start, drum and crab toast as mains. The use of local seasonal produce here is brilliant- lots of citrus and herbs included in seafood dishes, a delicious green salad and grilled carrots. Creative pairings by the sommelier, Ryan, really makes the meals here exceptional. He offers unique wines from all over the world and knows his stuff. The flavors were incredible on their own, but paired perfectly with food. Fab was our server and took great care of us (again:). She made me feel really special for my birthday. This place is simply outstanding, and every visit unique. I'm already looking forward to our next meal here.

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            2. Karen

              San Francisco

              2 reviews

              5.0

              2 reviews

              Dined 3 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Wild South does not disappoint. The food is always delicious. They accommodate our non-dairy requirements while keeping the food creative and amazing. I get the wine pairing every time I go, which just ties everything together so nicely. The staff is impressively knowledgeable and friendly, the ambience is great and kudos to whoever is choosing the music!

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            3. Dana

              New Orleans

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined 3 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Phenomenal service, delicious and thoughtfully created food and cocktails, intimate ambiance.. what a hidden gem!!

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            4. Lynda

              VIP

              San Francisco

              17 reviews

              5.0

              17 reviews

              Dined 4 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Wild South is the best place to enjoy a cozy, delicious meal focused on Southern cuisine. We went on a Wednesday night the week before Christmas, so it was slower than normal. This allowed us to sit at the chef's table and get unfettered attention from the staff and chefs. We ordered the 5-course prefix menu, and everything was perfectly timed and perfectly portioned, so we left satisfied but not overly full. My husband paired this with their Sherry flight, allowing him to experience a wide range of styles they offer. The first course was an escabeche-esque snapper served on a rice cracker. The second course was an ode to New England-style chowder. Both items were not listed on the menu at the time. We were interrupted by an intermezzo of uni and trout roe-topped chicken schnitzel bites, followed by the vegetable course of broccolini, carrots, and peppers, topped with a pumpkin XO sauce and goat creme fraiche. The main course was a brined and one-week dry-aged pork chop with radicchio and sweet potatoes. Pre-dessert was a refreshing scoop of strawberry sorbet, and dessert was a nod to chocolate mint ice cream but with meringue, toasted sesame, and Creole cream cheese custard with strawberries and poached carrots. Overall, we had a fantastic time, enjoying our camaraderie with the chefs and staff, and I would highly recommend going back and enjoying a meal with friends. We will definitely be back when we return to New Orleans. Thanks again to Mike and his fabulous team!

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            5. Beth

              VIP

              Seattle

              71 reviews

              5.0

              71 reviews

              Dined on December 14, 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              We had an awesome dinner at Wild South last week. We sat at the bar and asked for recommendations and favorites. The Chili Crab Toast, beef short ribs and pimento cheese with shrimp cracker and country ham were standouts, as was the BTG wine list. Great choices, passionate and informed staff! We ended the evening with a super-cool Amaro tasting. I love Amaro and have never seen such a unique, vast assortment of choices, nor have we ever seen a restaurant offer this. Great dinner, great staff and great experience!

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            6. Genna

              VIP

              New Orleans

              13 reviews

              5.0

              13 reviews

              Dined on December 8, 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Fantastic, great service, amazing food! Highly recommend.

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            7. Jenna

              New Orleans

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined on December 7, 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Wild south was one of the best meals we have ever had. We went for my boyfriend’s birthday and the staff went out of their way to make it special. We sat at the counter and love being watch the chiefs prepare the food and getting to learn about the dishes. Highly recommend the restaurant!

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            8. Kelley

              New Orleans

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined on November 30, 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Upon our arrival we were greeted by a thoughtful and caring server. Every aspect of the 5-courses and wine was well thought out and balanced. We can’t wait to return!

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            FAQs

            Wild South offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 655-1338.

            Wild South is rated 5 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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

            Make a reservation

            2 people
            7:00 PM
            Booked 5 times today
            Experiences are available.

            Order delivery or takeout

            Google Map for Wild South

            1245 Constance St, New Orleans, LA 70130-4107

            Dining areas

            Additional information

            • Cross street
              On the corner of Thalia and Constance St in the Lower Garden District
            • Neighborhood
              Lower Garden District
            • Hours of operation
              Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
            • Price
              $50 and over
            • Cuisines
              Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
            • Dining style
              Casual Elegant
            • Dress code
              Smart Casual
            • Parking details
              Street Parking
            • Payment options
              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
            • Additional
              Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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