Hobnobber's Variety Bar & Restaurant

A guy flagged us down saying to give his restuarant a shot and if we didn't see anything we liked he wouldn't be mad if we walked out. We went in and gave it a shot. It was so good. The food tasted authentic. But the real gem is the customer service. I was blown away by great they were! Everyone in there was so friendly and helpful. They even gave us directions and advice on where to go next.

I am shook. At first I was kind of sketched out by this hole in the wall place. To get to the restaurant, you have to walk through this hallway and then the door is at the end.

It had a very diner type feel, but much more close.

I ordered the catfish with jambalaya and potato salad. I thought this is just going to be mediocre food. So far, the food I have eaten here from more high end places were good, but it did not speak to me. After slowly eating, I realized the food is bomb. This is the New Orleans cuisine is was looking for. The people working there are really kind and it has a super homely feel.

The potato salad is creamy and well seasoned. The Jambalaya actually has flavor instead of being a salt bath. The catfish is crunchy and the tartar sauce they provide is unique.

I randomly walked in today because some guy on a stool sitting outside the restaurant waved and said try their food. I took this chance and I am glad I did because this was the best lunch I have had since I moved here.

GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT!!!
First time I've ever eaten grits without putting sugar on them! The red beans and rice was cooked to perfection, seasoned to the tee and hot like crazy good. My eggs were think and creamy just like I like them! My son LOVED his HUGE pancakes! The syrup in packets are SUPER convenient!!! And the ham was great! We can't wait to go back!

WHOA! Brace yourself for this mouth full of wonderful you are about to encounter at this spot. This little piece of heaven on the other side of Canal street was a GREAT find! Couldn't make up my mind on shrimp and grits or fish and grits so I got a combo. Man were my tastebuds doing the happy dance! So good I ate here 2X during my week stay. I had food left over for the next day it was such a good portion. So technically....I ate 4X from this spot???? The peach cobbler and bread pudding are to die for.

Simple home cooked style meals secured in a very simple setting. The foods were really tasty and presented in a very simple setting.
The crab cakes were well seasoned and were balanced with a decent mac and cheese. The bisque was very creamy.