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Has anyone been to the new Bon Ton Prime Rib in NOLA?

Posted on 12/26/24 at 7:52 am
Posted by Mariner
Mandeville, LA
Member since Jul 2009
2353 posts
Posted on 12/26/24 at 7:52 am
I dined there in the past before its new owners. The ambiance looks nice and the menu looks good but is limited. I am taking a vendor and each of our sons to the Sugar Bowl (huge ND fan) for a pregame meal. It is open in the middle of the afternoon. Any feedback on your experience?

Another option is Chophouse across the street. I dined there before and loved it, but since I don't eat out in NOLA that often anymore I figured I try new places.

Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
124314 posts
Posted on 12/26/24 at 8:33 am to
I have not.

I was in Swirl the other day and there was a gaggle of some older couples talking about it and how disappointed they were and how if you are going to use that name you have to maintain a level etc etc etc
Posted by Mariner
Mandeville, LA
Member since Jul 2009
2353 posts
Posted on 12/26/24 at 8:37 am to
Many people fear change, but I will take that advice to heart.

What concerns me are the limited menu options and if they are building an expanded menu.

Maybe I should play it safe and go to Chophouse instead.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
73378 posts
Posted on 12/26/24 at 9:32 am to
I’ve heard food and service are good but the person I know who went said they waited an extra hour to get their reservation
Posted by NoSaint
Member since Jun 2011
12090 posts
Posted on 12/26/24 at 9:38 am to
quote:

Maybe I should play it safe and go to Chophouse instead


Isn’t the new ownership group that of the chophouse too?
Posted by oatmeal
NOLA
Member since Apr 2014
574 posts
Posted on 12/26/24 at 10:50 am to
we went on Friday night. it was great. the place was packed and the food was pretty awesome. we sat in a booth and watch the whole dining room throughout the evening. while the menu is "limited" i feel like they are just doing a few item well, and that works for me. we skipped the sides, but i got the Cajun rib eye and the Mrs. got the fish. both were fantastic. cocktails were on point and the service was attentive and friendly. would recommend. also as someone pointed out, it is owned by the same guy that does Chophouse. that should make everyone feel like this place has it's ducks in a row, it did for me.
Posted by Mariner
Mandeville, LA
Member since Jul 2009
2353 posts
Posted on 12/26/24 at 3:17 pm to
Yes it is.

I decided to cancel Bon Ton and reserved Chophouse. I'll definitely walk in there to scope it out on the walk to the dome.
Posted by Mariner
Mandeville, LA
Member since Jul 2009
2353 posts
Posted on 12/26/24 at 3:20 pm to
Thanks for the review! The food looks great but since we have three kids under 13 with us I worry that they will look for more simple appetizers and side dishes.

Glad to see that they are on point. That place has history and needed a reputable owner already established.
Posted by timbo
Red Stick, La.
Member since Dec 2011
7766 posts
Posted on 12/27/24 at 9:54 am to
We went last night for my wife’s birthday. Fun fact - the two other tables in our section also had women celebrating birthdays. It was pretty full, which was a good sign. Good ambiance, great service. We got baked oysters, a wedge salad, prime rib, a stuffed potato and onion rings. Food was excellent- you could cut that prime rib with a spoon. My one minor complaint was the onion rings were too salty and I didn’t like the sauce that came with them.
Posted by StringMusic
Metaire, LA
Member since Dec 2006
722 posts
Posted on 12/29/24 at 10:26 am to
Went last night. Had an excellent meal.

Arrived a few minutes early and was seated right away. Place was busy, but it got even busier about one hour later. If you recall that the bar was on the back right, it's now on the left side and is much larger than the old one. You can eat at the bar as well.

Service was very good. Wife had the filet and I had the Cajun rib-eye. Both were very good. Sides and salads are large and can easily be split between two.

One more positive - no corkage fee.
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