Cochon Restaurant

November 18, 2025

Exceptional restaurant. It is no wonder why this restaurant is busy despite its location outside of the French quarter. The food is excellent with service to match. You cannot go wrong with any dish on the menu. It is elevated southern cooking with unique tasty items such as the rabbit and biscuits. The brisket was also well cooked with balanced flavor. Their crab appetizer was very tasty although I preferred it dipped with the house bread rather than the toasties that accompanied the dish. The plates are hardy but not too heavy, so it was a welcomed break from the fried and carb heavy meals found throughout NOLA. You can tell the quality of the restaurant based on the pre meal fresh artisan bread served. This restaurant checks all the boxes required for it to be considered a high quality restaurant.

September 28, 2025

Great meal! Wood fired oven adds a subtle smoky flavor to the food. We had wood fired oysters ( gluten free) catfish courtbouillon ( gluten free), tomatoes and okra ( gluten free) and beef brisket. Everything was excellent. I appreciate that they listed all their gluten free items on a separate menu. The atmosphere is relaxed and our server was great.

November 10, 2025

The wood fired oysters is probably one of the best dishes I’ve ever had in my life! For the main dish, we tried the brisket which literally melts in your mouth and the rabbit & dumplings that was so tasty and flavorful. The complementary bread and butter is also absolutely amazing. Nice and friendly staff, and fantastic atmosphere!

October 4, 2025

We came here for a quick pit stop and because we wanted to try the alligator. We ordered a glass of beer, dumbo, and of course alligator. Both appetizers were really good. The dumbo could be better but still very good. But the alligator, wow, it’s superb. It’s our first time having an alligator meat, but if you told me it was chicken or pork or duck, we would believe you. It was tender, not too chewy, almost like chicken thigh consistency and it didn’t smell fishy at all. In fact the combo with the mint leaves and parsley and onion and spicy mayo made it all taste excellent. When the waiter said it’s one of the best in the city, we didn’t doubt that. The place is huge and very cold. Maybe for a hot summer day it could be a refuge, but today it was a bit raining and temp wasn’t too warm. Service was very friendly, even though we told our waiter we were there just for a pit stop. Clean place and good space between tables. So highly recommend this place.

September 27, 2025

My husband and I first dined at Cochon several years ago, and I’ll admit I was a little hesitant to return since I no longer eat pork or beef. But just like our first visit, the restaurant did not disappoint. The food is exactly as I remembered—well seasoned, flavorful, and simply delicious. We ordered a wide range of dishes to share, and every plate delivered. The meal began with complimentary warm rolls and butter, followed by okra and stewed tomatoes (oh my gosh—yum!) and peaches with cured pork belly. From the wood fire, the Gulf fish (red snapper) was perfectly cooked, and the oysters with chili butter were rich and indulgent. The cucumber and herbs salad leaned vinegar-forward, which I loved for its brightness. At the table, others enjoyed the grilled pork neck, macaroni and cheese, chicken and andouille sausage, green beans, and grilled sirloin with potatoes. Even with my dietary restrictions, I found plenty of satisfying options. Dessert was a smorgasbord worth mentioning on its own: watermelon sorbet, banana pudding, pineapple upside-down cake, apple pie, and the standout—a miniature loaf of chocolate peanut butter ice cream. Each sweet treat felt like the perfect ending to an already memorable meal. Cochon remains one of those restaurants that stays true to its roots while delivering consistent quality. Whether it’s your first time or a return visit, it’s a dining experience worth savoring.