Clancy’s

Clancy’s (update), New Orleans, 12/19/24

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building – 6100 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA 70118

Clancy’s is another favorite of ours and so has appeared many times on this website, the last time about a year ago.  The menu is much smaller at lunch but we got to sit in the front room which is brighter and more festive during the holidays.  Reservations are a must as the place was packed by the time we finished.  The ambiance is another old school place with tuxedoed servers and white cloth-covered tables.  It’s outside the quarter and popular with locals and tourists.  Again here you have your favorites but there were subtle changes to the salad.  This is a first-rate staff that doesn’t rush you and is willing to bring items out individually for you to share.  We’ve found that’s a good way to try more things.  This is definitely a place that should be on your list to visit. Continue reading →

Clancy’s (update), New Orleans, 12/19/23

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exterior – 6100 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA 70118

We were last at Clancy’s in 2021 and before that in 2017, if you want to compare, but know it remains a favorite spot of ours.  On this trip we had to sit in the room behind the bar probably due to all the holiday reservations.  We always ask for the downstairs main dining room, but everybody can’t sit there.  It was fine for a change.  The room had a window to the bar where you could watch some folks eating but mostly drinking.  This room was much smaller too, so the noise level was better.  In the evening they have a handwritten menu that has some standards but also a few daily options.  I haven’t had anything bad there but their seafood is a star.  They make good drinks too and have excellent service.  It’s on the “old-school” side of things, so expect dressed-up people, but more importantly expect fresh, excellent seafood.  After our heavy lunch, we decided to skip appetizers but if you want one, the fried eggplant is good. Continue reading →

Clancy’s Restaurant (update), New Orleans, 3/19/21

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exterior

Frankie has been to Clancy’s many times but always finds a good meal there with excellent service.  It is important to ask to sit in the main dining room as the vibe is much better.  Tables have more space between them, due to Covid, and all the staff wear masks, as do guests when they are away from their table.  They have a bar in addition to the wine list and we enjoyed a Negroni as we decided what to have.  The servers are usually opinionated if you can’t decide and guide you in ordering, but you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Continue reading →

Clancy’s Restaurant, New Orleans, 8/7/17

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window sign
window sign

This is a repeat visit but Clancy’s is worth another visit.  This time was during a less active season however the place was still super busy with people coming and going, but it dies down by 10:00 pm.  The large dining room downstairs was filled with lots of groups as well as couples but the noise level is very livable.  Located on a corner in a mixed commercial/residential neighborhood the restaurant is appointed with lovely tablecloths, napkins and formally dressed waiters which in turn attract a fairly dressy crowd even in the hot summer. You can’t miss the “Clancy’s” written on on the outside facing windows and the guard out front.  Service is friendly, helpful and efficient – in fact it’s a fun show to watch them set up a new table which is assembled in a lightning speed symphony of movements. Continue reading →

Clancy’s, New Orleans, 12/18/15

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exterior
exterior

A medium sized place with several dining areas as well as a bar space. Ask for the downstairs dining room, as that’s where the best vibe is. The day we were there the ladies Christmas lunches were taking over the room. Lunch is different than dinner too, as downstairs has windows all along one side that give it a light airy feel. This is old school New Orleans dining, with starched white linens, tuxedoed waiters and a changing array of seafood. Continue reading →