Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant

2321 reviews

701 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130

www.lucyssurf.com

+15045238995

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Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant is a Restaurant located at 701 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130. It has received 2321 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Hours

Monday11AM-2AM
Tuesday11AM-2AM
Wednesday11AM-11PM
Thursday11AM-11PM
Friday11AM-11PM
Saturday11AM-11PM
Sunday11AM-11PM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant: 701 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130

  • Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant has 4.4 stars from 2321 reviews

  • Restaurant

  • "Lucy’s is a delightful restaurant bar that acts the way you wish Margaritaville would! Uoon entry to the bar, we were immediately welcomed by a friendly wait staff that let us choose the seat that we wanted"

    "This was our second time here, first was 5 years ago"

    "Trinity was our phenomenal wait! She was very friendly and accommodating to our large group! She explained all the specials and kept us laughing the entire time"

    "This business is in a very cool building, but the music is hit/miss for me"

    "Honestly, I was not expecting a lot out of this place however, they sure showed me! It was excellent"

Reviews

  • Dana B (WI - MN - TN)

Lucy’s is a delightful restaurant bar that acts the way you wish Margaritaville would! Uoon entry to the bar, we were immediately welcomed by a friendly wait staff that let us choose the seat that we wanted. There is indoor and outdoor seating with high and low tables, and we chose to tuck ourselves away in the back. The kids menu had options that suited both of our kids and their meals came on frisbees that they took home with them! We also ordered a fun drink for each of them that came with a shark and flamingo floatie! To start we ordered chips and salsa, which were crisp, salty, and wonderful! The margaritas were on point and complimented the chips perfectly! Our meals were perfect mashups of Creole and Caribbean - NOLA perfection! To complete our meal, I did the Scorpion Shot Challenge - a shot of tequila with a dried (and de-stingered) scorpion that earns the lucky imbiber a free t-shirt (yay me)!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Recommended dishes
Shrimp and Grits

  • Kari Lockhart

This was our second time here, first was 5 years ago. Five years ago, this was 'THE' place to go for a super fun, yet chill place to hangout and meet new people. Surf videos on the big screen and establishment appropriate music. I loved the plastic mermaids on the cups. I was really excited to return! Now, food was average, nothing amazing (except the swagger ), service was kind and informative and the vibe of the place was tired and washed up with a bit of defeat. The big screens played random sports channels and FX movies. Nothing surf and music was loud and lacked variety for a surf bar. The bathrooms were dirty and lacked hand soap. To me this means the staff were likely not washing their hands properly either. Very unfortunate the direction this place has taken. We will not return.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 2
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 2

  • Veronica Brooks

Trinity was our phenomenal wait! She was very friendly and accommodating to our large group! She explained all the specials and kept us laughing the entire time. The manager made sure to come over multiple times to make sure everything was good. We felt very welcomed by their staff. Oh and the food was delicious. Highly recommend the chips and queso!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Lucy's Homemade Chips & Salsa, Fries, Chips
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Large open parking lot
Kid-friendliness
They made sure my grandson had a toy to play with while we waited on our food
Wheelchair accessibility
Elevator and open spaces for a wheelchair to navigate around

  • Paul LeBlanc

This business is in a very cool building, but the music is hit/miss for me. The space is so cool, and if I were rating on that alone, it'd be a much higher rating. The problem is with the service. I'm reviewing as a person who only went to the bar, to be clear. On several different occasions, I waited 20-30 minutes at the bar just to order a drink. In all occasions, the only reason I didn't wait longer is because my one acquaintance who worked there happened to strolled by, saw me waiting, and took my order. She want even working the bar in any of these instances! The dining experience might be different, but as a bar, I hope you're not too thirsty. And don't tell my friend I dissed her workplace
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Recommended dishes
Blackened Fish Tacos

  • Brinny Gatewood

Honestly, I was not expecting a lot out of this place however, they sure showed me! It was excellent. The food and the cocktails were divine! The atmosphere was fun and beachy and being from California I really enjoyed it like I said more than I thought I would. This coconut margarita right here changed my life. I've never had anything so delicious! Highly recommend trying it. I can't wait to go back for one! I also had a chicken sandwich with Brie cheese and bacon on it... Divine! simple fare made to feel a bit escalated. 10 out of 10!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Sweet Potato Fries, Fries

  • Rick Ball

Food was great, drinks were really good, service was lacking. We got seated right away with our doggies outside and then the inattentive service started. The place want too busy and we had to ask for silverware and napkins after we received our appetizers. I had to go to the bar to get more drinks. We asked for extra ranch on the side three times before we received it. The queso we ordered was super creamy and very delicious but had to ask twice before we had our guacamole delivered, which was also delicious. Burgers are cooked to perfection and the fries a seasoned just right. The fruity drinks will sneak up on you. We will return hopefully with better service.

  • Mark Reid

We stopped by last night around 7:00 to grab a quick bite, luckily we were sat fairly quick. That's where the good ends. We have been there several times before and we have enjoyed our food, but last night, the Queso was way too thick, too few chips. Not sweet tea, the coke I had was barley fizzy. Her plate was good as she wiped it out, Shrimp & Grits. But the music, what the heck, it was way too loud. You would have thought we were in a gangster hood rat place. Really people, I made the mistake of staying because my dinner date was hungry. I won't be going back!!!
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 1

  • Kimberly Nava Eggett

What a nice surprise for our family this evening. Totally tasty fresh and had a kids menu (which isn't advertised from the street, but is totally kid friendly). And $4 margaritas! Plus, drinks come with a little mermaid which kept our kiddos entertained. Our waitress was super nice and she treated the kids to a hula hoop performance at the end of the dinner! My mom and I had the tuna and shrimp tacos and my other half had blackened chicken plate. The black beans were beautifully seasoned. The kids burger was handmade and not just a frozen thing. Overall, super happy campers!

  • Wayne Boyko

A notch above typical bar fare. I had a decent cheesesteak and my luncheon companion had seared tuna. Both were cooked well and delivered to us promptly.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Sweet Potato Fries, Steak, Fish
Parking space
Difficult to find parking
Parking options
Paid street parking
Parking
We circled around a 4 block radius of the restaurant for about 25 minutes before we were able to secure a legal parking spot.

  • Carol Moening

Went here for a welcome party. Fun place! Had the upstairs and balcony to ourselves. Great bartenders, food was delicious -- good and spicy! Chicken filet, shrimp casada, guacamole, chips and salsa, salad, grilled vegetables and rice. Shrimp stew that starts with "eff" but I don't know how to spell. Drinks were strong. Great time with new friends and family.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheese Quesadilla, Dos Shrimp Tacos, Guacamole, Chips and Salsa

  • Bang Charmer

I enjoyed my meal which was the Juicy Lucy Burger with sweet potato fries; however, my date was disappointed with her chicken quesadilla and dark green (appearance of not being fresh) guacamole. She enjoyed her coconut margarita though. We were there Wed, 23 Aug 2023 at around 10pm.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Lucy's Homemade Chips & Salsa, Sweet Potato Fries, The Juicy Lucy

  • Nikola Lapenna

A slick dive bar with surfer vibes and good eats in the warehouse district. The seafood platter was delicious, and the garlic hot sauce on the side was the right touch for flavor. My girlfriend said the shrimp tacos were the best she's had in years. Great service and cool ambiance make this place a good spot to stop by in the warehouse district
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chips and Salsa

  • Devin Guillory

We had the best time! The food was surprisingly excellent. Adult and kid drinks were fantastic and our waitress entertained us with a vampire shark and mermaid story while shaking blood (cherry juice) into a drink. The whole experience was amazing and my girls will always remember it.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Kid-friendliness
The waitress entertained the kids. A+

  • zutshi hora

We had brunch @ Lucy's on our very last day in NOLA and the catch of the day sandwich was outstanding.... I haven't eaten such fresh fish in awhile,it was seasoned so perfectly. I ended my meal with the "key lime mousse" nd that was wonderful too... Our server was warm.and patient with all the questions that we asked him ! Another NOLA gem !
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Catch of the Day

  • Aaron Murray

Great place! The atmosphere was nice, the staff was fantastic and the food was delicious. I had the catch of the day, which was redfish fillet. I had it blackened and it came with mixed veggies and island rice. The bartender was very attentive and personable. I'll definitely be back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Catch of the Day

  • Laurel Kaz

Tried happy hour after waiting years to come back and visit the infamous Lucy’s. Marg wasn’t great and nachos shouldn’t be called nachos. And this is a few hours into happy hour so I’d like to think anything would be good. Maybe stick to the tacos or just chips n queso. Half the chips didn’t have cheese on them s …. If you don’t know care for good nachos, then just go for it!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20

  • Peter Black

I was very pleased by this restaurant. The food was great. The service was even better! I'd definitely eat here again! Nachos were bomb and the Philly Steak was rich with flavor. The sweet potatoes fries are good, just add salt and you're good to go! Yummy....
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

  • Jacob Lee Zimmer

I've been to Lucy's 4-5 times and ordered something different each visit. Every plate was fantastic and the servers were excellent. Currently (Sept 2023) there is some noisy renovation during the day (probably not at dinner time?) but otherwise the atmosphere was comfortable.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Fish

  • LONI JONES

Really great time here with our pup! Service was on point and felt very welcoming with our Frenchie. They brought her a water bowl right away and a bunch of staff came and greeted her. Food was amazing and good prices! We will be back, thank you!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Guacamole, Shrimp and Grits

  • Joe Ragas

Luv this place. Cool vibes, great drinks and food, food is always legit. Great spot for Zombie run, year after year. Seating inside and out. Beware of Zombies, Mermaids and Sharks? Make your plans, great place to catch the Zombie run and Krewe of Boo parade. Shout out to Lucy's in Mississippi, thanks for the "3" shirts.
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jasmin Johnson

The food was okay. The shrimp were not gulf shrimp. I would not recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a Louisiana food experience. It was not that, but the atmosphere was fine. Our server, Abraham, did his job. It was my first time visiting, but I probably wouldn't go back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Malik Stewart

Pulled up here while on business and will definitely be back. Even if Ive only 30m, I'm getting that fish dip again!!!! Memorable and great place to watch a game a hang and nosh on good food. Excellent bar team too
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Dos Shrimp Tacos, Shrimp and Grits, Fish

  • Yingxi Rona Shi

Come in a busy time, all tables are full except the bar area. Ordered the tuna salad and the wait is about 15-20 mins. Not bad for such a busy time. The seared the tuna is perfect, the sauce brought the food flavor of the tuna. The salad is mostly fresh and the strawberry is very flavorful. Very happy with my meal here.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • michele rothry

We had a private party for a welcome party for my daughters wedding upstairs at Lucy's retired surfer bar. It was fantastic. The food was delicious , they were a pleasure to work with and very accommodating and the space was perfect. Beautiful wrap around balcony was such a plus. I highly recommend Lucy's
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Nathan Saam

This place is awesome! A little dive with a great attitude. Their staff is amazing. Sarah B was spectacular and her recommendation for the shrimp and grits was perfect. Drinks were bougie and plentiful with a fun vibe. Pinkies Up!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Shrimp and Grits

  • Lexie Young

Such nice staff from the moment we walked up! I got an enormous po-boy and grits, my husband got the Lucy burger. The portions and prices were great, a wonderful stop and some great tunes!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

  • Sabrina Z

We were warmly greeted upon entry. Seated right away! Appetizer recommended was calamari, it was quite good! We had the cheesesteak and the Pulled Pork sandwiches. The cheesesteak was the better choice! Pulled pork was good, I’ve had better and I’ve had worse. I’d rank it a 6/10. Service was great, staff was friendly.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch

  • Reese Weber

Lucy's was excellent! The drinks were fun and exotic! Our waiter was very informative and fun! It's a great place for kids. Everyone really enjoyed the food. It isn't too crowded or loud. I'd definitely recommend coming here especially if you have kids.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Paul Juser

I came here on my last night in New Orleans for a quick, easy meal and a drink near our hotel. You can't go wrong when your drink involves a plastic shark vomiting blood into a group of mermaids. I ate the fish tacos and they were very good. I don't think I was supposed to keep the shark, but I snuck it out in my doggy bag. Awesome place!

  • Kimberly Hudson (Kimm H.)

The queso dip was very runny. I ordered fries and never received them. The drinks were ok. We were recommended this place by a local as having good drinks and food reasonably priced.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • LaShan Wallace

Had Blake he was cool and informative of the menu. The shrimp and grits was great . The quesadilla was good. Gave it 4 simple because the portion size and the PO boy didn't taste authentic... But I would definitely come back
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100

  • Melissa Chen

Absolutely amazing food for amazing prices. I ordered the shrimp and grits and wowwww. It was so flavourful. I felt like each bite was a party in my mouth. We also order the tuna and fries. They were also extremely flavourful. Our waiter was also extremely friendly. I highly recommend this place.

  • Carrie Riley

We loved this cute and lively restaurant! My shrimp and grits were unique and delicious! I also loved the smoked fish dip.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Shrimp and Grits

  • Jared Wenhold

If you love Hawaii and need a little bit of that Ohana spirit, check this place out!! The food was so delicious and didn’t break the bank. The drinks were also great and even came with some accessories!
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Tim McM

My wife and I had a small lunch here on 5-28-2021 and enjoyed the entire experience, our waitress GiGi was awesome and very attentive, the food was spot on and the drinks were great. Definitely a do over.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30

  • J St

Was walking and stumbled upon this place. Ordered two drinks while I waited for my friend. She was grumpy until I said, "There's a flamingo drink!" Who doesn't want mermaids a shark and a whale in their drink.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Grace Su Ming

Great happy hour! Good selection of beer and cocktails. Happy hour is 1/2 select appetizers and certain drinks.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jason Miller

Absolutely awesome seared tuna sandwich! It has a ponzu sauce that is so incredibly good!!!! Sweet potato fries are outstanding! Our waiter was fantastic and very informative anout the area. Definitely make this a stop if in New Orleans!

  • Deidra Lashmet

Such a fun bar! Our waitress Paris was the best! Food is good too. There's a DJ upstairs on the weekend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Dalton Fox

Our server was amazing super nice to the kids and very kind to all of us. The food here is just okay, I mean there's easily better food in New Orleans, but this has good sandwiches.
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Jennifer

Dakota and Noah were amazing. Thank you for all your info about the menu. The avocado fritas was hands down the best fried avocados I have ever had.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Features
Dine in: Yes

  • Eric

Cool spot in the warehouse district in New Orleans. Right across from the Cambria hotel. Great vibes and delicious tacos. I had the blackened fish tacos, and they hit the spot.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Claire Pawelec

Love this place. The atmosphere is amazing. Really takes you to the beach. I got the shark attack and my boyfriend got the coconut margarita. Both are out of this world. Highly recommend. Staff is friendly and accommodating.

  • Danielle Vergara

Came here for lunch with some friends. Food and drinks were delicious. My drink came with a fun little mermaid in it. Our waitress was very friendly and service was quick. Will come back next time I’m in town.

  • Gene Johnson

Nice atmosphere, ordered the shrimp Poboy, it only had 3 1/2 medium shrimp on the entire sandwich. That’s not good for a $14.95 sandwich.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$50–100

  • Helena Mouskouri

Amazing food and service!! Love the chill vibe and everything was absolutely delicious. Will be coming back for quick lunch breaks!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Hubert Schwarthoff

Really fun place to eat. Great food and margaritas, in cheerful Ambiente (outside, the interior was more a conventional sports bar). Super nice staff. Try the key lime mousse!

  • Jessy Johnson

We stopped for a quick bite. Server was fast & helpful. Fast was fresh, cooked well, & delicious! Definitely recommend the spicy shrimp & grits and any of their salads.

  • Rebecca White

Friendly staff, great atmosphere, good selection of beers and generous portions of amazing food. What's not to love?
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch

  • J C

Loved this place, great place for kids and adults! Food was awesome and always welcoming!
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

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