Welcome to Coop's Place
At Coop's Place, nestled in the heart of New Orleans, a vibrant culinary experience awaits. This Cajun-Creole bar celebrates the rich flavors of Louisiana with an inviting dive bar atmosphere. Known for its lively environment and extensive menu, Coop's serves seafood gumbo, jambalaya, and their famed Cajun fried chicken that leaves patrons raving. The restaurant prides itself on accessibility, offering takeout, delivery, and a welcoming space for groups and families. With friendly staff and up-to-date features like QR code menus and outdoor seating, Coop's Place truly embodies the spirit of NOLA, making every meal a memorable feast.
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1109 Decatur St New Orleans, LA 70116 United States Hotline: (504) 525-9053
Welcome to Coop's Place, a treasure nestled in the heart of New Orleans at 1109 Decatur St. This vibrant establishment celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Cajun and Creole cuisine, offering a lively atmosphere that's perfect for groups and families alike. With its dive bar charm and welcoming vibe, it’s no wonder patrons rave about the memorable experiences they have here.
Coop’s Place stands out with its extensive menu, featuring an array of delectable dishes that bring the bayou to your plate. Begin your culinary journey with their Bayou Appetizer ($13.95), a crowd pleaser combining fried crawfish, oysters, shrimp, and crab claws, or savor the rich flavors of the Smoked Duck Quesadilla ($8.65), served with their signature salsa. For those seeking something lighter, options like the Shrimp Remoulade ($8.50) and Fresh Louisiana Crab Claws ($6.95) won't disappoint.
Entrees are the heart of Coop's Place, and they shine brightly on the menu. Try the Coop's Taste Plate ($12.95)—a delightful combination of seafood gumbo, shrimp creole, cajun fried chicken, red beans & rice with sausage, and rabbit & sausage jambalaya. It's a perfect introduction to their flavorful food repertoire, showcasing the culinary heritage of Louisiana. The Blackened Redfish ($17.50), cooked to perfection in a cast-iron skillet, is another favorite, as is the Rabbit & Sausage Jambalaya ($8.95), simmered with fresh tomatoes and local spices for a satisfying, rich dish.
The atmosphere at Coop's is as vibrant as its menu. With happy hour specials, a full bar, and outdoor seating, it exudes a casual, lively spirit that invites laughter and conversation. The pool table and accessible amenities ensure that everyone feels welcome, whether you’re stopping in for a quick bite or settling in for a night of dancing and camaraderie.
Service at Coop's Place is a standout feature, with friendly staff ready to make your experience enjoyable. Patrons often mention Marissa at the bar and Bradley, known for his charming disposition and knack for delivering hot dishes with a smile. The open layout fosters a communal feel, as tables are shared, adding to the divey charm that many guests appreciate.
Coop’s Place doesn’t just serve food; it offers an experience steeped in Southern hospitality and local flavor. With unique options for vegetarians and pescatarians, it caters to a diverse crowd, ensuring everyone finds something to enjoy. Its mix of traditional cuisine and a lively bar atmosphere makes it a must-visit while in New Orleans. Plan your visit, grab some friends, and indulge in the culinary delights that await!
For reservations or inquiries, call (504) 525-9053. Come for the food, stay for the memories. Your taste of New Orleans awaits at Coop's Place!
Such a gem! The food was fantastic-- duck quesadillas were amazing. The staff is so fun and excellent service. Say hi to Marissa at the bar and to Bradley as he brings out your food. They are so personable and charming.
There is usually a line but so worth it - the portions are massive and the environment lively! The shrimp platter is awesome and while paired with a sweet ice tea spiked with whiskey it's even better! Cannot wait to be back!
An experience. Total Dive bar. It wasn't what I expected. They card you before you can get seated. Thus there are no kids in the place. The waiter was on one. He was upfront and said he didn't feel well and had a splitting headache. He was rough around the edges and to the point. Going over the specials and the menu. Saying what was good on the menu and what wasn't worth your time. Service was quick and he came to check on us multiple times. Definitely a dive bar feel. Cell phones are not allowed at the table. The tables were large tables that you share with multiple parties. All the seats were taken while we were there. I'm glad we got there early to claim seats. I ordered the redfish Menuerie, see picture for description and correct spelling. It was delicious. Not fishy at all. I love the sauce and paired with rice allowed me to get all the sauce. I'd order it again. My husband got the special. The bathroom was clean minus the graffiti. They take cards.
Pretty standard for a pub, I would say it has a cozy setting though. My bf and I went for a late lunch and it was almost dinner time so we didn't want to eat much Rabbit and sausage jambalaya: 9/10 granted as my first time having jambalaya, it was flavorful. But throughout my trip, I noticed that this place makes theirs with much more tomato flavor House salad: 9/10 as good as a salad can get lol their green goddess dressing was good though!
It's dive bar atmosphere give this comforting no expectations type of vibe. But when you're met with the taste of the food, you'll understand why people mention Coops. Their fried chicken is great. A lot of people recommend their fried chicken. But even when we got the taste plate, everything had spice and flavor to it. A minor thing was that the shrimp tasted like bland frozen shrimp that was boiled in water. Other than that I like that you get the option to have small portions to taste a little bit of the dishes that are popular in New Orleans. We ordered the Coop's Taste Plate $19.95 A cup of Seafood Gumbo to start. Plate includes Cajun Fried Chicken, Shrimp creole, Red beans & Rice, Rabbit & Sausage jambalaya. We also ordered a couple of mint juleps. Our server was so nice that she asked us if she needed to adjust it if it wasn't sweet enough for us. Service was nice. We went when it was raining so inside the bar there was maybe a couple other tables of people there that we were lucky it wasn't too busy. As soon as you sit down they let you know they don't split checks or payments. Overall a positive experience at Coops. I wish I had more fried chicken
I had researched long and hard about where to get some of the best Jambalaya from a restaurant in New Orleans and ended up finding about Coop's. Such a great spot and the jambalaya did not disappoint - so much flavor with the sausage, rabbit, crawfish and shrimp with a good amount of heat. Also Molly's at the Market next door with their frozen Irish coffee was fantastic. I definitely want to come back!!