Old Orleans

I think it is fair to say that the previous reviews are very out dated. On Sunday 14th Nov 2010 I visited Old Orleans in Epping for a birthday celebtration and it was great! we had starters and mains and the waitress brought out a cake for my friend whose birthday it was. On asking for the bill the waitress kindily said, I'll get your meal for you which was a fantastic gesture to my friend whose birthday it was. The table was decorate with balloons beads and streamers and, we all had a fantastic time.

Really great place to party without all the fuss of having to over dress etc.

We did not book our table however only had a very short wait for our table as the decorated it for us. may advise booking though as it seemed to get very busy while we were eating.

The venue and atmosphere at Old Orleans were good, the Christmas meal table layout was good.

The Christmas menu food was the worst food I have ever had anywhere, prawn starter was tasteless, rock hard veg, over cooked dry salty meat, and an apology of a cheesecake. At £17.95 I felt it was a total waste of my money!

Felt sorry for the staff member who had the misfortune to ask if we had enjoyed our meal!

Great atmosphere

Great for parties

Free birthday meal if your celebrating

Great drink deals

20% off food bill for students

We had a great time celebrating our birthday and enjoyed the night.

The music was great and the food was good

The cocktails looked great and we cant wait to re-visit

On my visit to Old Orleans they did not have the starter I asked for (calamari), did not clear away the starter crockery-the waitress had to move them along the table whilst juggling with the main course on her tray. The waitress who showed us to our table asked us to make sure we were finished by 9pm as a party was booked(we arrived at 7pm). Then we were asked to move to another table near the end of our meal at 8.35pm because the party arrived early. The table behind us were given a large box of party poppers which were let off whilst we were all trying to eat. Have you ever tried eating when loud bangs are going off literally beside and over your head and ears? We have now. The music was also so loud and we were seated next to a speaker that we could not have a conversation and it was to say the least very stressful.

Will not ever come to this place again. I will make sure that my friends know about the awful experience we had.