Where to eat nearby: neighborhood restaurants and quick picks
Couvant and The Press Room are the primary on-site dining options at The Eliza Jane: Couvant is the French‑Louisiana brasserie for breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner, while The Press Room is the lobby bar and coffee spot for light snacks and cocktails. For quick off‑hotel choices, head a few blocks toward Magazine Street or the French Quarter where many cafes and restaurants line the streets within easy walking distance.
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On-site: Couvant — the brasserie at The Eliza Jane
Couvant is the hotel’s signature French‑influenced Louisiana brasserie, housed in the building that once produced Peychaud’s Cocktail Bitters. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner and accepts reservations through the hotel site or by phone.
Hours are listed by the hotel and vary by meal service; reservations are encouraged for dinner and weekend brunch but walk-ins are also welcome.
- Typical hours (hotel listing): Breakfast daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
- Lunch Monday–Thursday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM; Brunch Friday–Sunday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Dinner Tuesday–Saturday 5:00 PM–10:00 PM; Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
| Meal | Hours (hotel listing) |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | Daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM |
| Lunch/Brunch | Mon–Thu 11:30 AM–2:30 PM; Fri–Sun brunch 11:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Dinner | Tue–Sat 5:00 PM–10:00 PM |
The Press Room: coffee, cocktails and a library‑style lounge
The Press Room functions as the hotel’s lobby bar and library lounge, good for morning coffee, light snacks and evening cocktails. Its atmosphere ties to the property’s newspaper history and is set up for small groups or solo downtime.
The space also works as a casual event venue for private gatherings; it has a separate listing as the Library Lounge for events with a capacity noted in the hotel materials.
- Hours (hotel listing): Daily 2:00 PM–12:00 AM; Happy Hour daily 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Dress code listed as Smart Casual / Business Casual on property pages
- Good spot for a late afternoon drink before walking to the French Quarter
Quick breakfasts and grab‑and‑go options
If you need something fast, the hotel offers a full buffet breakfast for a surcharge (the hotel cites an approximate per‑person price). The Press Room also serves morning coffee and light snacks for quicker departures.
For more grab‑and‑go choices, Magazine Street and the French Quarter are only a few blocks away and have numerous cafes, bakeries and casual breakfast spots; the hotel concierge can point to specific nearby coffee shops and short lines.
- Hotel full/buffet breakfast available for a surcharge (hotel materials list an approximate per‑person price)
- The Press Room provides morning coffee and quick bites starting in the afternoon hours listed by the property
- Ask the front desk or concierge for the nearest bakery or quick coffee stop — they can provide current recommendations
Walkable dining zones: Magazine Street and the French Quarter
The Eliza Jane sits at 315 Magazine St in the Central Business District at the edge of the French Quarter, putting both Magazine Street and the French Quarter within a short walk. Those corridors contain many independent restaurants, bars and casual spots offering everything from quick sandwiches to fuller Creole and seafood menus.
Because restaurant offerings change often, ask the hotel concierge for current favorites and reservations; the concierge and front desk can also arrange reservations and provide walking directions.
- Magazine Street — shopping and a wide variety of cafes and casual restaurants a short walk from the hotel
- French Quarter — multiple dining options across price points within a few blocks; suitable for evening dining after visiting Couvant or The Press Room
- Canal Place and nearby pedestrian areas also host cafés and chains for reliable, quick meals
Family and group dining notes
The Eliza Jane welcomes families and groups; the hotel notes that up to three children aged 17 and under stay free using existing bedding. On-site dining venues are family‑friendly and open to all ages.
For group events and private dinners, Couvant offers a private dining room and the hotel lists multiple event spaces (The Holbrook, The Courtyard, The Press Room/Library Lounge) that can be arranged with catering from Couvant or plated menus coordinated through the hotel’s events team.
- Couvant Private Dining has a smaller private room (hotel/event listings show capacity and courtyard access)
- The Holbrook and The Press Room are used for larger private gatherings with stated capacities in the hotel’s event materials
- For weddings or receptions the hotel lists event capacities ranging from intimate gatherings up to about 150 guests
Late night and casino‑area picks
If you want late‑night dining or a quick bite after the casino, Harrah’s Casino is within walking distance and the surrounding area has evening dining options. The Press Room stays open until midnight for later cocktails inside the hotel.
For a longer evening, the French Quarter also has late service and bars a few blocks away; the concierge can advise about places that remain open late on the night you arrive.
- Harrah’s Casino New Orleans is within about a 10‑minute walk — good for quick late‑evening meals around the casino district
- The Press Room open until 12:00 AM provides an in‑hotel late option
- For specific late‑night restaurant names and hours, check with the front desk or concierge at arrival
