This is a good place if you don't mind noise (aka a meal with some boisterous friends). I wouldn't recommend it for a cozy date-night, as it would be too loud to hear each other. I have only tried a few dishes at Nola, as I have a shellfish allergy and shellfish factors heavily into the menu. The catfish is my favorite, though I am not a fan of the sides. It comes with a "corn-potato maque-choux" which (excuse the graphic description) basically looks like corn and potatoes someone already ate. It is a watery, loose mess on the plate. Good news is that you can substitute other sides for it. The beignets sat in my stomach like rocks for the rest of the afternoon after I split this dessert with a friend. The service is hit or miss. I have had great service and I have had absent service. They have been very accomodating with larger group (8-12).