$$$$ • Grill • Garden District
Bouligny Tavern is a wine bar with specialty cocktails alongside expertly-crafted small plates to go with them. This cozy bar was opened by Chef John Harris who also runs the full-service restaurant, Lilette, next door. He opened Bouligny Tavern as a complement to his main restaurant, a place where guests can come for an excellent drink and a place to socialize without all of the trappings of a full sit-down restaurant.Bouligny Tavern is all about its beverages. Patrons will find an extensive wine list as well a full bar manned with capable bartenders creating fresh and interesting cocktails. Some of the snacks guests can pair with their drink of choice include sirloin burger sliders, short rib tacos, Prince Edward Island mussels, beet cured salmon, fried gouda beignets, blue crab claws and even a roasted fennel crostini with black garlic, ricotta and lemon