TruOrleans Restaurant & Gallery

amc ldc 

on Google

11 years ago

What drew me to the restaurant was the outdoor seating. They have both a patio and a balcony area upstairs. I ordered the grilled oysters which were just ok. The oysters were literally the size of a nickle, a couple were the size of a dime. The oysters were covered with melted cheese, which I don't think was on the menu so it may have been to hide the size. However, I have been advised that oysters are relatively small in our area right now, so I will give them a second chance on the grilled oysters. Also, to my surprise the... read more

mark cruce 

on Google

11 years ago

The decor of Tru Orleans is both its best and worst quality. It is the best because it really is inspired decor that is inviting and seems to draw people in. The bad part is that once you're there you're horribly disappointed! Without a doubt it is the worst restaurant option on the H Street corridor. I felt that was the case the last time I decided to give it one more chance because I really do love Louisiana Creole cuisine. But of course true to form Tru Orleans delivered as expected: over priced, poorly presented, just OK... read more

Drew Vogel 

on Google

12 years ago

I had the catfish rueben. While I ordered it without cheese, the first one they brought me had cheese. They apparently switched my plate with another and fixed it quickly. The place was very nice. We were seated promptly, service was quick and on-hand. Slightly overpriced but the chicken sausage gumbo and the catfish rueben tasted great. The fresh melon was actually fresh too! 

Christine Paluch 

on Google

12 years ago

The food is pretty good cajun-creole fair, but overpriced. The service however is excellent.