Keith H.
11/23/2025
The Rivershack Tavern is well-named! It is located on River Road in a historic building that has a great deal of character. This building might be considered by some a shack, and it certainly is a...
Rivershack Tavern
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3449 River Rd
New Orleans, LA 70121
Characterized as New Orleans' most unusual bar, the Rivershack Tavern is known to have been, at various times, a grocery store, a bar, a restaurant, a package liquor store, and a pharmacy. The "shack" was thrust into the national spotlight when old asbestos shingles were removed from the sides of the 100-year-old building. Underneath, miraculously preserved for over half of a century, were large, vibrantly colored, hand-painted advertisements from the 1940s in virtual mint condition!
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Christopher C.
11/21/2025
I have been here two or three times for various functions and get-togethers, but never actually tried their food. This time I did, and I was not disappointed. The po-boy I had was piled high. I...
Cody D.
8/14/2025
Exactly what I hoped for. Great southern, comfort food. I believe they had some healthier options on there (by healthy, not as heavy) but that's not what I was looking for. Would recommend.
Don T.
7/28/2025
We have never had a bad meal here and the service is always fantastic. We started with the onion rings which are made fresh to order and you can tell. We then had the fried mushrooms which were...
Danielle K.
10/2/2025
I've always been a fan of this place. Their fried alligator bites and fried mushrooms for appetizers are great and the tuna sandwich is one of my favorites. There's a lot of variety on the menu...
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