Pat O'Brien's

looks Bourbon Street. My guest were throwing beads at pedestrians all night. The wait staff was very professional and helpful all night. They even assisted my handicapped father up and down the stairs. Jennifer was our contact before the wedding and made us comfortable from start to finish. This is the absolute best place to have a small destination wedding. Your guests will never forget!

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no brainer. THE VENUE First of all, the place is so beautiful. The whole venue was the perfect size for our reception of about 200 people, but the venue is flexible and can accommodate a smaller party and even a larger party! The decor is warm and very much reminiscent of the decor inside Pat O's on Bourbon Street. There was plenty of room but we were able to see everyone easily. There are also several areas to escape the crowds and the music and enjoy a drink. All-in-all, the perfect venue for us. THE STAFF INCREDABLE. I cannot say enough about the amazing staff! Jennifer was our point of contact for the venue, and she was instrumental in making our big day a tremendous success. There was never an email not replied to or a phone call not answered or returned. She and the rest of the Pat O's staff were so accommodating to all our wishes, including the bar tenders (we...like to drink!) and our bridal consultant who ran around all night and made sure we had anything we (or our parents) needed! FOOD HOLY. COW. The food was unbelievable. Now, I've been to a wedding or two, and normally the food is ok. Something to munch on when you've had a few too many or you're simply STARVING, but isn't much to write home about. Pat O's has an amazing chef and he prepared the most delicious food and we were so happy and so so satisfied! OVERALL We are SO SO happy we went with Pat O'Brien's on the River as our venue for our wedding. We could not ask for a better evening, better food or better service. Thank you SO MUCH Pat O's for making our reception unbelievable!

h Jennifer during the planning process and she was great! She always quickly answered our questions and gave wonderful recommendations. She made the planning process easy and stress free. She's coordinated all of our vendors for the day of the reception and the staff made sure everything was set up perfectly. Evelyn, our reception night coordinator was also great! She made sure all of our needs were met and even stopped traffic to help us make it to the reception! The food and drinks were wonderful as well! The staff made sure we all had food to take home and packed all of our decorations for my mom to pick up the next week, which made the end of night stress free! We would 100% recommend Pat O's on the River for anyone looking for an amazing New Orleans venue!

dream. We really didn't have to worry about a thing there. Walking into our reception was incredible with views of the Riverboats at sunset over the Mississippi. Jennifer is also amazing to work with and was available to us every step of the way. We also had someone at the reception who made sure that we (bride and groom) had everything we needed and a drink in our hand at all times. The food is also amazing. The venue is beautiful on its own with the copper table tops, floor to ceiling windows looking over the river, chandeliers, iron gates, and brick walls. Don't hesitate to book here for a worry-free reception!

d gave great advice. The event itself went off without a hitch. Multiple people mentioned how great the flow was. Food was good enough and the bars were great. Highly recommend!

ith them we mostly saw a space that had an unbeatable price, good food and an atmosphere that fit with the vibe we were hoping to achieve. while that would have been enough the team there took our expectations and exceeded them on every front, wedding coordination, vendor coordination, countless emails and always an attention to detail. I have never heard another bride say their day went perfectly but thanks to the amazing people working there we truly had the perfect wedding, everyone had a great time, the food and drinks were amazing and everything was seamless. the team made sure that coordination between vendors was covered, coordination between their team was covered, and my husbands and I's feelings were accounted for, all at a price that I could only dream of and yet was a reality. I 100% recommend this amazing venue and team of thoughtful individuals who took our dreams and took it to more than we ever could have dreamed of. thank you for the amazing memories for they are worth more than gold.

essive! The space flows nicely for guests too, with the bar area, outdoor and main space. Pat O's food was delicious and served elegantly. The flowers were gorgeous! They worked very well with our bakery choice.We had a wonderful reception experience!

er, the bar, the music, the coordinator, the florist, the flatware, the tables, the linens (which are unnecessary, the copper tables themselves are very cool). They will do everything and make your day as stress-free as it can possibly be. Our wedding was perfect, and all I had to do was show up and take my things when I left. Not to mention the food. OMG THE FOOD.

I did not meet the minimum for guest. We were able to have our wedding here and paid for a set amount of people whether or not we had that many guest. For my groom and I thought it was a win, win . Jennifer and I kept in touch through the course of the year long wait to our wedding . I meet with her in Aug 2018 to see the venue. I had only seen it online. We also meet up prior to the wedding and I provided her our items for the venue . Anthony was our day of event coordinator and he was just Superb. Everything was wonderful food, drinks, flowers & service . Our wedding was simple but it was everything I could have hoped for .

ouple from Connecticut and were nervous selecting vendors (especially our reception venue) on photos and reviews alone. Jennifer was so responsive to every question I had (and there were a lot of them), she was also so accommodating to every request we had. When we got to New Orleans to drop off our decorations and misc. items Jennifer showed us around the space and helped us visualize how it would look the day of the wedding. We were definitely not disappointed! The space was incredible, we were in the Promenade room, which in the photos honestly looked a bit small, but seeing it in person was a whole other ball game. The views of the Mississippi River were amazing during the day and even more so at night. The night of the reception when we entered the venue, we were blown away how they transformed the space to exactly how Jennifer had described to us previously. Everything looked amazing. Our bridal coordinator, also named Jennifer, was absolutely incredible. She met us on the street when we rolled up with our Second Line Parade and led us to the space. As soon as we entered the room she swept us away into the bridal suite and got us drinks and a ton of food- we honestly could not eat it all! She made sure that we were taken care of with food and drink not only at the beginning, but throughout the reception. We continuously would put down our drink to take photos/converse with guests and would always end up losing our drinks, Jennifer was on top of it and would always have a new one ready for us. The guests had nothing but rave reviews about the staff and the incredible food that they prepared for us that night. The only minor complaint that some guests were commenting on, was that at the end of the night it did not ease down- it was a hard stop at 9:15 pm (understandable, since that is the time we had the space until) but that the police officer on-site was a bit brash in having people stop and exit the premises. I honestly think it was simply that the night went by so quickly, that they weren't aware that it was time to leave. It did not by any means ruin the night, we kept the party going afterwards. All of our guests that we've spoken to have stated that this was the best wedding they have ever been to, and I feel that Pat O's played a huge part in that. I would highly recommend them to anyone else looking to get married in New Orleans.

never felt cramped. Everyone raved about the food and the service from the bartender and the entire staff!

some and the staff was great! The views are beautiful and the staff provided everything we needed for the toasts.

t the food, so far as to say, "It was the BEST food we had the whole time we were there." And I have to agree, I love me some NOLA eats, but these reception bites were top notch! There was another wedding in the space next to us, and at first I was worried that the noises would clash with each other, but Jennifer assured me that we wouldn't even notice, and she was totally right. So if you're a bride who is hesistant to double book with another bride in that other space, don't worry about that. Everything was so, so wonderful. Thank you!

ghout the process preparing for our big day, and the day-of event and wedding coordinators were tremendous. The staff was first class all the way, and their experience really showed at every turn. Their focus on seemingly simple details like getting the couple into the bridal suite to eat before going into the reception, help the day run smooth. We received great feedback from our guests about the food. It gave our out of town guests a taste of the New Orleans cuisine during their visit. Getting to do the tasting ahead of time and having a variety of options was a big plus. A big thing that attracted us to the venue, beyond the beautiful setting, was that the venue handled so many details under their umbrella because we didn't want to manage a slew of vendors, as that leaves many more cracks for things to slip through. Pat O'Brien's on the River handles the food, bar, flower arrangements, security and offers the ability to have the ceremony in-house too. It simply makes the whole process more simple to have just one contact on all of those items. Thank you so much to the entire Pat O'Brien's on the River team for making our day perfect.

comodating. Her and her team made sure that my wedding day so perfect. I would recommend this location to everyone.

and over the phone. Jennifer made the entire wedding planning process super easy! She was always available to answer any questions I had and was very helpful. Our wedding reception was amazing thanks to the wonderful staff at Pat O's. I would 100% recommend this venue to anyone!

dding. Pat obriens called us the morning of our wedding to cancel, claiming they needed to shut down at 2pm the day before the hurricane. They wouldn't push our event up. Then I found out they lied and didn't even close till 6pm! I'm out thousands upon thousands of dollars. My wedding was ruined! 35 guests wanted their money traveling here for it. I spoke to many other ppl in weddings that occurred the same day. Their venues were very accommodating and NONE were cancelled. Obriens did nothing to accommodate. They haven't even done anything to make it up to us! Stay far away from this place.

tions because the copper tables, wrought iron, etc. did just enough. 3. Great price for what is included. For the price, you get a fully stocked open bar, all you can eat food, a cake allowance (which covered our whole cake), centerpieces, and floral arrangements. I haven't heard of any other couples getting what we got for such a good price. 4. Lastly and most importantly, the service was impeccable. The bridal coordinator and her assistants put up and tear down everything for the couple, make sure they are on time for different scheduled events, and even went to walgreens and got my husband cough drops when he started coughing. We were just floored at the incredible service. Overall, we got so many compliments about the venue and food. We could not have asked for anything better. Thanks Pat O's!

party. My guests had a great time drinking (too many) hurricanes and throwing beads from our private balcony (Pat Os will even provide the beads!). The food was amazing, we had passed hors deourves, Spinach dip (so good), Baked Brie, Red Beans and Rice, Jambalaya, and tiny french desserts that waiters passed on trays. The price was very reasonable for how much we ate and drank! Thank you Jennifer for organizing it all and helping me book. I wouldn't hesitate to book and event here again.

ce is absolutely gorgeous. The floor to ceiling windows and the patio really open the space up. The decor, furniture and layout are perfect. The pictures on their website doesn't do it justice. Jennifer helped us bring to life our reception in the exact ways we were hoping. Not only with the traditional reception items but also by booking us talent. We had a palm reader, tarot card reader and digital caricaturist. She steered us in all the right directions with what works well, what does, layout ideas and more. The day of the room was set up perfectly. The coordinator on site and all the staff were absolutely lovely. They were so nice to us and all of our guests. The food is excellent. It's always scary when catering an event but the guests were raving about all of the food, especially the high end finger foods passed around and the charcuterie display. We got our dessert bar from Bittersweet Confections and Pat O's coordinated all of that going very smoothly. We would also like to note that we planned all of this from Denver without ever stepping foot in NOLA until the weekend of the reception. Thank you so much Jennifer and Pat O's for helping us put on the party of a lifetime!

drinks were copious, and the view is amazing. The best part of this place was Jennifer Green, who helped me plan, and the two day-of bridal coordinators who were total pros. They made sure we were in the right place, that we had food, and that we always had a full drink. We had such a blast, and so did all of our friends and family.

as responsible for was to have a very fun reception.

ccessible. She really goes the extra mile for her brides. The food was incredible with SO MANY options and the private bridal suite with food waiting for you and you new spouse is exactly what you need after a ceremony.

to see/do anything...Jennifer was AMAZING! She responded to emails quickly, called me if she needed me, answered ALL of my questions...and was just all around awesome! She made the planning process so much easier. The Grande Terrace was a beautiful location for our reception! Our guests loved looking out over the river. The bar was fabulous - having an open bar without having to worry about what drinks to offer, how much people drank, etc. was awesome. And the food...the food was incredible! The boudin balls were my favorite! But everyone loved the food! No one went hungry, not even us. It was just great. Pat O's on the River has the all-around best package - great coordinator, beautiful location, great food, awesome drinks, & great space. I don't regret having our reception here for a second. Thank you, Jennifer!!!!

ates elements of Pat O’s and of New Orleans (you cannot beat the view of the Mississippi River from the venue’s balcony). We cannot say enough about how easy Pat O’s was to work with, and while I feel this is rare in weddings, it is a great value considering everything that is included in their wedding packages. The service in general is outstanding. Working with Jennifer was like having a wedding planner, which was important as I lived about six hours away from New Orleans. Jennifer offered so many suggestions, was always quick to respond to emails or phone calls, and even reached out to many of my vendors to coordinate details. A couple of days before the wedding, we simply dropped off the items we wanted to use for decorations, talked with Jennifer about how we wanted it set-up, and she took care of everything after that, including re-boxing everything up for us to take home after the wedding. On the day of the wedding, our bridal coordinator made me and my husband feel so at ease. She took us to a separate room where we were given time to relax, eat and have a drink before making our grand entrance at the reception. She even helped me fix a few tears in my dress from the second line and checked on us often to see if we needed drinks, etc! Trust us, if you want to have an amazing wedding that you can enjoy, Pat O’s is the perfect option.

ul. Our reception was small, 55 people, and the space was exactly what we wanted. The elegant two room parlor has two balconies, one overlooking Bourbon Street, the other overlooking Pat O'Brien's Courtyard Restaurant. We had a jazz trio with plenty of room for dancing. The food and service was beyond compare. Guests had a great time dancing, eating, enjoying NOLA cocktails and throwing beads! I would definitely recommend the Briar's Suite as a great reception location that emanates the old world feel of New Orleans!

out-of-town bride, working without a wedding planner, and/or simply don't have the time to micromanage your reception, then Pat O's is the place for you. Their all-inclusive packages take care of so many details. Jennifer Green, the Sales Manager, was incredible to work with. She is very detail orientated and was quick to respond to my constant emails. Since I live out of town, Jennifer was nice enough to show my mother-in-law around the venue while it was being set up for another wedding. She also held a menu tasting for us when I came in town to visit a few months before the wedding. In the weeks before the wedding, she reached out to all our vendors to confirm details. Just all-around awesome at what she does! The space itself is gorgeous (no decorating necessary). All our guests commented on how delicious the food was. The bartenders kept custom-made premium drinks flowing all night. The waitstaff was professional and accommodating. The onsite bridal coordinator took care of our every need: making sure we were fed and had a drink in our hands, making sure the evening's events ran on time, making sure the DJ & photographer were on the same page, etc. I cannot recommend them highly enough - you simply cannot beat Pat O's on quality and price!

t like we definitely got our money's worth - food, drinks, flowers, cake allowance, especially service! Thanks Pat O's on the River!

uld highly recommend them!

s delicious and they offer a good variety. All of our guests loved this venue! Thank you Pat O's!

ed. The food and drinks were amazing, and the whole package made it easy for someone planning the wedding from out of town. The coordinator was so helpful and attentive. Highly recommend this venue!!

luded in the price! Open top-shelf bar, flowers, and a cake allowance are all included with the price. There is no where else I would have wanted to have my reception. Everything was perfect!

simplest process I could have ever imagined. The night of the wedding everything flowed perfectly and the coordinator could not have made the night any better. It was a dream come true!

, and gave me suggestions on what other brides had done in the past. They took care of all the setup, and I could not believe how beautiful they had made the place with such little resources I gave them. When my husband and I arrived to the venue they whisked us off to our bridal suite to relax and brought us anything we asked for! The food was phenomenal! At the end of the night they packed everything carefully and loaded it into my mother's car for her. Everyone commented on how beautiful the place is and how friendly the staff was. Definitely considering an anniversary party here! :)

us! Our guests were from Louisiana and Wisconsin and they loved the food! We paid for the extra hour and it was so worth it. The day was perfect and flew by. Jennifer was so easy to work with and had everything set up perfectly. The first thing I said when I danced in with the second line was "Ah everything is just like I wanted!"

our ceremony and reception venues were perfect, but she got me in contact with reliable vendors. As an out-of-state, bride, those contacts were key and made planning a breeze. She communicated with all of my vendors and left me with 0 worries about their coordinating. The 2 on-site wedding coordinators made my ceremony flow seamlessly throughout and into the most amazing reception. Every single detail and reception event was spot-on. And when we went to retrieve our items (pictures, guest book, gifts, etc.) the following Monday, all items were boxed up and delivered down to my parents. So nice! Our guests are still raving about the open bar and delicious food, stating it was truly the best wedding they've ever attended. Pat O's far exceeded any expectations I had for the most important day of our lives, and they made sure we received a perfect, beautiful, amazing beginning to our happily ever after. We are forever grateful and pleased we chose Pat O's on the River. There is not a single thing I would change about our day.

and as it got closer to the booked date, I learned that there wasn't an elevator to the 2nd floor. I wanted to invite the grandparents to the rehearsal party, but wasn't able to because of their handicap. I think you should let people know this when inquiring to book an event.

The food was delectable, the space was great, and the staff couldn't have been more friendly. I would definitely recommend considering Pat O'Brien's as a potential destination for an event. Make sure to get the crab cakes and a hurricane!

nner was very pleasant and helpful. Food was delicious. I highly recommend PAT O'S on the River.

t areas for groups to congregate yet close enough to mingle around. I had multiple people tell me it was the best wedding they had ever been too. (I also had my ceremony there). The view over the river and the city are amazing for evening pictures. The staff was amazing. They were even very tolerant and did well at dealing with some of my more foolish guest. I had a variety of guest and I feel everyone was impressed. I have already considered using this venue for another occasion. You won't be disappointed.

nal. The feedback I have received from the guests is that was the best wedding ever that they attended.

ion to St. Louis Cathedral and the packages they offered. We worked with Jennifer Green throughout the whole planning process, day of and even after. Jennifer was such a joy and blessing to work with. She went above and beyond to make sure our reception ran smoothly! My parents, myself and husband had a blast at our tasting which some of the other venues we looked at did not offer. Chef Jason did an awesome job at the tasting and it was nice to get to know some of the others that would be involved in our special day. Our guests enjoyed the food and drinks and there were absolutely no complaints at all from the reception. Thanks Chef Jason for the drawing on the top of the box of our wedding cake that came home with us. It still makes me smile every time I open our freezer. Thanks again Jennifer for everything! Ali and Russell Thompson 1/31/15