Port of Call
11 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Port of Call, and many name its Monsoon. One calls the Monsoon strong, a few mention the burger, one says it is great for late nights, and one says the jukebox was a gem though they have not visited in about ten years.
Address
Port of Call, 838 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116
At a glance
- Known for
- Monsoon
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/KnightDivine in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Says the Monsoon there is strong and got them vibing.
- Recommendsu/PineappleTraveler in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Recommends the Monsoon as the one drink to have.
- Mixedu/No_Dress1863 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Had mixed views on it.
- Recommendsu/Chemical-Section7895 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2025
Suggests Port of Call, recommending its monsoon and a burger.
- Recommendsu/Odd_Support4620 in r/AskNOLA · May 2025
Says this place is clearly worth trying, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/saintsuzy70 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Suggests ordering anything at Port of Call.
- Recommendsu/Harley504 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Recommends the Monsoon there.
- Recommendsu/zeeps84 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Says they kept going back for Red Turtles, so good.
Show all 12 cited comments
- Recommendsu/IvenaDarcy in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Says the spot works well for late-night burgers and the Monsoon.
- Recommendsu/DearPrudence_6374 in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2024variety
Says Port of Call's jukebox was a gem, though they haven't visited in about ten years.
- Recommendsu/Complex_Box_2641 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2026
Agrees with an earlier Port of Call recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Tokejo in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2025
Suggests it as a hangover fix, pairing a burger with a cocktail.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.