March 30, 2009
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Cafe Rani
New Orleans, LA
I’ve been very disappointed with the quality of food and service as of late. I don’t like to write bad reviews, but when it’s necessary.. you gotta do it. Cafe Rani is a very nice looking restaurant nestled in a courtyard on Magazine Street. But that’s pretty much where all of the good stuff come to an end. The services was passable even though our Spinach Dip appetizer didn’t until after our entrees and not until we had to remind her. Who knows how long it’s been sitting under the heat lamp..
Spinach and Artichoke DipAs far as the quality of Spinach and Artichoke Dip was concerned.. you can see it in the picture. A few pieces of spinach mixed in with some thickened cream and some cheese. The flavors were average, but the look was a huge turn off. The best part had to be the wheat pita bread.
Crawfish Monica
Shrimp Eggplant RaniCrawfish Monica, “Crawfish tails served in a cajun cream sauce with angel hair pasta, with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs”. It was actually the highlight of the meal. The sauce was good and flavorful. Second was the Shrimp Eggplant Rani, “Layered medallions of breaded eggplant, portobello mushroom smoked gouda, roasted onions & peppers, wilted spinach with grilled shrimp and a pesto-alfredo cream sauce atop cappellini pasta” I’ve got to be honest.. it wasn’t terrible. Could have used a bit more salt, but I didn’t mind adding it.
Side of BroccoliAnd we ordered a side of Broccoli and this is what we got. A plate with over-cooked dirty broccoli that to my culinary expertise, was thrown on a plate from 5 feet away. They might as well have thrown it from the kitchen. I guess the meal would have been more enjoyable if the service was more efficient and the spinach & artichoke dip were a little better, and maybe if the broccoli was prepared properly.. but please excuse the pun when I say, “it left a bad taste in our mouths”.
This is why we need food bloggers in this world. We need to be held accountable for our actions. Chefs and servers should take pride in what they do, and when they don’t.. people need to know.
Would you ever go back to a restaurant after having a bad experience? Another chance perhaps?
I don’t know myself..
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Comments (8)
Oh my….that’s one sad looking spinach dip…
That artichoke dip… scares me. It’s really the stuff of nightmares, haha. The pita though is yummy looking and I’m glad it was the silver lining to your artichoke dip’s cloud! The crawfish looks amazing! It’s really hard to make bad dishes with them, they’re just so scrumptious! I really wish I had any clue what to do with them! The shrimp eggplant rani sounds amazing, in theory. The pictures… well, they always say you eat with your eyes first. There’s a reason chefs go crazy with the plating and garnishing of a dish. And really, if there’s a dish that can’t be saved by smoked gouda I don’t even want to know about it.
And oh, poor broccoli… it died a painful death 
wow that looks so unimpressing. i also agree, it hasn’t been the same since before the storm? idk…just my opinion. still love the courtyard tho for the CC break. =) hope you’re doing well!
I usually don’t… unless someone raves about it and proceeds to drag me by the hair. LOL
I love to go there just to sit in the courtyard. I’ve never had good service, ever! The salads are pretty good though. I like bad reviews – it reminds me to save my money and stay away!
i realllllllly like your site!
@CestLaVy -
@BeautifulShit -
Well ladies.. at least we can agree on one thing, that courtyard is a great place to read and enjoy a cup of coffee!
@MochaSprinkle -
that was a very thorough review of my review! lol keep em coming! =)