Dining at The Eliza Jane: Couvant and The Press Room

At a glance: dining at The Eliza Jane

The Eliza Jane offers two on‑site food and drink venues: Couvant (a French‑inspired Louisiana brasserie) and The Press Room (the hotel’s library‑inspired lobby bar). Neither venue is an all‑inclusive option — meals and drinks are charged separately from room rates.

Hours and typical service types are published by the hotel: Couvant serves breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner on a published weekly schedule; The Press Room is open afternoon into late night for cocktails, coffee and small snacks. If you need a particular service time, check current hours before you go — hours can change seasonally or for events.

• Couvant: breakfast, lunch/brunch, dinner (reservations accepted).
• The Press Room: coffee, cocktails, small snacks; evening happy hour.
• Breakfast at the hotel is available for a surcharge (buffet option).

Couvant: menu, hours and reservations

Couvant applies French techniques to New Orleans cuisine using fresh, local ingredients and is housed within the hotel’s historic Peychaud Cocktail Bitters factory. The restaurant accepts reservations and also welcomes walk‑ins; private dining for small groups is available in a separate space.

Published hours from the hotel list Couvant as: breakfast daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM; lunch Monday–Thursday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and brunch Friday–Sunday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM; dinner Tuesday–Saturday 5:00 PM–10:00 PM; happy hour Tuesday–Saturday 5:00 PM–7:00 PM. For dinner reservations or to check current menus, call Couvant directly or book via the hotel’s reservation link.

• Reservations: accepted and recommended for dinner and private dining.
• Private dining: Couvant Private Dining holds small groups (capacity listed as up to 25).
• Dress code: generally Smart Casual / Business Casual per property listings.

The Press Room: coffee, cocktails and a library vibe

The Press Room is the hotel’s social lobby bar and library‑style lounge that references the building’s newspaper history. It serves morning coffee, happy hour cocktails and light snacks in a sitting‑room atmosphere, and it can be rented for private events as the Library Lounge.

Hotel hours list The Press Room as open daily 2:00 PM–12:00 AM with a daily happy hour from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM. The Press Room’s private‑event capacity is published as up to 75 guests when configured as the Library Lounge; confirm setup options with the hotel events team if you’re planning a reception or meeting.

• Good for: late‑afternoon coffee, pre‑dinner drinks, small group gatherings.
• Event use: can serve as a cocktail space or library lounge for private events (capacity listed up to 75).
• Atmosphere: intimate, library‑meets‑lobby lounge, often used for casual meetups.

Private dining, meetings and weddings

The Eliza Jane offers several event spaces that integrate dining and drinks: Couvant Private Dining (small, intimate room), The Courtyard (open‑air interior courtyard used for receptions and cocktail hours), The Holbrook (a naturally lit meeting/wedding room) and The Press Room/Library Lounge.

Capacities vary by space. The Holbrook can accommodate larger gatherings (published maximums up to 150 for some configurations), while Couvant Private Dining is intended for smaller seated meals (about 25). The Courtyard and Press Room each have published capacities appropriate for cocktail receptions; check the hotel event guides for exact room layouts and current availability.

• Holbrook: used for ceremonies and receptions; larger capacities listed (see event team).
• Couvant Private Dining: small seated dinners, courtyard access.
• The Courtyard: open‑air lounge used for cocktail hours and small receptions.

Practical tips for dining at The Eliza Jane

If you’re planning to dine at Couvant for dinner, book ahead — the restaurant accepts reservations and dinner hours are limited on some nights. The Press Room is a better option for flexible late‑afternoon or evening drinks without a reservation.

Families: The Eliza Jane is family‑welcoming and dining venues are open to guests of all ages; breakfast is offered for a surcharge (hotel lists a buffet option). The hotel’s general policies (check‑in/out times, pet rules, fees) apply to dining patrons staying at the property.

Other useful notes: valet parking is available (no on‑site self‑parking), and the hotel’s concierge can assist with restaurant questions or event planning. If you have accessibility needs or plan to bring a pet, check with the hotel about seating and any venue restrictions.

• Book Couvant for dinner to secure a table, especially on weekends.
• Use The Press Room for casual drinks and coffee without needing a reservation.
• Confirm breakfast details and surcharge at check‑in if you plan to use the hotel buffet.