House of Blues
Anecdotes & Analysis
This is a mammoth old building taken over by Dan Aykroyd and his partners to create one of the first in a growing national chain of major music clubs. Big to very big acts of both local and national repute perform most nights. Food and music are segregated here; it's easier to get a table for the latter. As with the music, some of the eats are local, but most of it is what you’d expect from a place whose main thrust is entertainment. Sunday mornings there's a brunch served to the accompaniment of live gospel singing.
Backstory
This is a mammoth old building taken over by Dan Aykroyd and his partners to create one of the first in a growing national chain of major music clubs. Big to very big acts of both local and national repute perform most nights. Food and music are segregated here; it's easier to get a table for the latter. As with the music, some of the eats are local, but most of it is what you’d expect from a place whose main thrust is entertainment. Sunday mornings there's a brunch served to the accompaniment of live gospel singing.
Most Interesting Dishes
Seafood gumbo. Southwestern hummus. Fried curry calamari. Crawfish pizza. Oyster or shrimp poor boy. Smoked baby back ribs. Fried catfish dinner with greens and sweet potatoes au gratin. Grilled shrimp with refried cheese grits. Creme brulee. Berry cobbler. Chocolate bourbon cake.
Bonus Ratings
1
Attitude
1
Hipness
2
Local Color