“ Continuing on our Happy Hour oyster search... The Sidecar Nola Patio & Oyster Bar has an amazing selection of oysters to choose from. There's a board posted up telling you the variety that is currently available. It's a very self service experience. From the moment you walk in, you seat yourself and either grab a printed menu on the way in or scan the QR code. You then order from your phone as well. There's minimal contact with the employees. There's also an expected tip line when ordering as you pay upfront with your credit card before any service actually has happened. When our oysters arrived, I asked about getting some waters for the table. The guy who brought the oysters was kind enough to bring me the waters and also mentioned the self service water station for the future. The Husband and Little Guy really enjoyed their Cheeseburger $16 as well. It was an outdoor eating area, and it did start to sprinkle. As a result, the mosquitos were out too which I tend to be a favorite for them unfortunately. I would totally have this place in my lineup of happy hour oysters for sure. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday, from 4 pm to 6 pm. * 1/2 off Shucker's Dozen Oysters $7 Select Glasses of Wine $5 Frozen Margaritas Shucker's Selection is normally $34 and includes 6 Shucker's Choice and 6 Wild Gulf ”

“ Sidecar oysters are so fresh you'll swear you hear waves crashing in the background--whether raw, chargrilled, or fried, they're pure perfection. The shrimp tacos are a crunchy, zesty masterpiece, with juicy shrimp, crisp slaw, and just enough kick to keep things interesting. They're so good, you'll end up stealing bites from your friend's plate. Pro tip: don't share. ”

“ Cute spot, wonderful place to hang out and get some great food, like oysters (!), or a drink from one of the two bars located there. the upstairs part seems to be reserved for private parties yet more than enough room to sit. Their happy hour looks fun too! ”

“ Getting right off of a plane and being able to do a happy hour with half off oysters and $5 margaritas. What more can you ask for? We ordered right at the bar and then got a number and found a table. I was actually really surprised that we found a table because a game was going on and it was pretty packed. The food came out really fast and was delicious. I got the half off oyster platter with a variety of oysters and the cheese fries. And the fries were waffle fries and they were delicious. My friend got a gin drink that looked amazing and I contemplated that after having one of the margaritas. I really enjoyed the happy hour here and would suggest anybody going back. Other things on the menu looked good but for half off an oyster platter I'm all in. ”

“ I grew up in New Orleans and love the fun loving spirit of the city. Any excuse for a party! I've been here for 4 days. To see high school classmates and eat! Especially raw oysters! We have had a lot of good meals. However I wasn't bowled over by any of them. I feel like the explosion of restaurants has resulted in the dilution of flavor of the food. New chefs didn't have the same rigor in meal preparation. After finishing our meals here I felt too full yet not satisfied. Sidecar Nola was a fun experience. You access the menu from a CR code. Service is basically nonexistent. There's a bar you need to visit if you want a drink. We ordered charbroiled oysters and a shrimp po boy. The bread on the po boy was not the traditional bread. Too soft and bulky. The oysters were okay but not memorable. It took a long time to get our food. That was not bad because sitting outside in the large, lush patio was lovely. A large, boisterous party close by consisted of members of the Crewe of Boo. They created a Mardi Gras style parade for the next evening. The similar thing happened with China. I lived there for all of the 1980s. As the middle class grew larger, the quality of restaurant food went down. New Orleans is a major tourist destination. Tons of tourists. Unfortunately the quality of restaurant food has suffered as traditional food, like gumbo, ceases being authentic. ”

“ Just my luck, my car was running hot and the dash advised me to pull over & park immediately! I needed somewhere to get cool and have a refreshing drink to calm my nerves. This joint was literally a 6 min walk from where I parked, and I made it during happy hour ! I love skulls so the huge skeleton in the courtyard added to the already dope atmosphere. Even though I sat outside, the temperature wasn't too bad, I think they had fans maybe . The drinks came out expeditiously by the way, I had the French 75 & a specially made spicy margarita! This was just the pit stop I needed! I'll be back! ”

“ This is a rewrite since my first review didn't save correctly. I came across Sidecar while searching for a happy hour spot close to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. They offer $5 frozen margaritas and 1/2 off oysters Monday-Friday, 4 -6 pm. I'm not an oyster girl, so I was happy for the margarita special. The margaritas were nice and strong. However, they were a little soupy. I think they needed extra time to freeze to get the frozen consistency. Sidecar has a really nice outside vibe. There's two levels and plenty of space for a large crowd. The bottom floor has tables with umbrellas to block the sun. There's even large fans mounted on the wall to offer some relief from the NOLA heat. They were playing 90s R&B music, which made me happy. I definitely recommend a visit if you want good vibes and strong drinks. ”

“ We found this place because of TikTok crazy right lol. We went on a Monday evening. It was chill the bartender was super helpful and sweet. I wish I knew her name. (Short had a hat on, long brown hair) if you come across her, go to her. She made me a strawberry Hennessy margarita & bae had a frozen passion fruit margarita that was really good. The bartender made our drinks with love! We ordered inside but went to sit outside in the courtyard. We ordered half a dozen chargrilled oysters, waffle fries with queso & bacon, Buffalo wings with ranch, & a shrimp poboy which came with waffle fries..the food was so damn good! I was nerves about the oysters bc they weren't grilled hard but shid! I'm going back for the oysters and drinks..They have TVs outside so I know during football season it's go be lit! Then they have lights all around, so the night life it gorgeous. They also do private events there. The parking is not that good..We had a good parking spot bc it was empty. Also, they have happy hour 4p-6p during the week. Listen, I'm definitely going back..go and have a great time there! Pics available also ”

“ This place is absolutely gorgeous, you would never know it from the outside but you step inside and it's like a tropical oasis. Most of the dining area is outside but even on a hot June day, it was more than tolerable with the fans & mist going. The patio is dog friendly so I brought my dog with me. It was surprisingly completely dead on a Sunday at noon, with what a lovely place it is I expected it to be more busy but there were only two tables outside besides us. Maybe more inside, I don't know. All ordering and payment is done on your phone, which is both convienent but also could be troubling because you tip before any service has been rendered so I just tipped 25% & hoped for the best. Luckily the service was definitely worth it, the food came out quickly and our plates were bussed as soon as we were finished with our dishes. There is a good amount of meat free options on the menu, which is always appreciated. I got the six chargrilled oysters and the portabella sandwich. The oysters were some of the biggest I have ever had & they were flavorful and seasoned to perfection, served with bread, lemon and Crystal hot sauce. I definitely feel I got my money's worth with the oysters. The sandwich was yummy but a bit on the small side, it felt like there was barely any actual portabella to be found on the sandwich but it was still tasty. The fries they have are waffle fries & those are always delicious. I would totally recommend this place to anyone visiting New Orleans. ”

“ I loved Sidecar's oyster special on Wednesday. I get to try 12 oysters of various varieties for $15. All are so fresh and delicious. I was sitting indoors by the bar. The indoors have very limited seating. They have plenty of nice seating outdoors too, which will be perfect for larger groups. Service is top-notch. The server introduced the favorite oysters and menu items. ”