Common Interest, our New Orleans French Quarter restaurant and lounge mirrors the hotel's design and serves as a communal hub for guests and locals to discover their common interests. Join us for a delightful and inclusive experience.
Savor the vibrant and soulful flavors of Cajun cuisine at Common Interest, where we showcase the spicy tastes of New Orleans. Our menu is a tribute to the culinary traditions that define the heart of the Crescent City. From the irresistible zest of jambalaya to the soul soothing warmth of gumbo, our dishes are a delectable journey through the tantalizing flavors of Cajun and Creole cooking. Enjoy a dining experience that captures the essence of New Orleans and the spirit of Southern hospitality.
LOCATION: Located on the first floor
PHONE: 1-504-595-5605
Brunch:
Daily: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Dinner:
Daily: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
ROUGHAGE:
JAZZY CINNAMON ROLL 7
Southern Pecans, Icing
OVERNIGHT STEEL CUT OATS 10
Steel Cut Oats
ACAI BOWL 14
Acai, Fresh Berries, Granola
HUEVOS RANCHERO BOWL 14
Black Beans, Kale, Salsa, Avocado, Cilantro, Green Onions, Sunny Side UP Egg
BERRY - BANANA BLAST SMOOTHIE 12
Coconut Water, Banana, Berries, Yogurt, Flax
AVOCADO TOAST 14
House Made Avocado Spread, Sourdough Bread, Sunny Side Up Egg, Arugula, Balsamic Drizzle
COMMON INTEREST SMOOTHIE 12
Almond Milk, Beets, Bananas, Berries
LAGNIAPPE:
Assorted Danish, Croissants, Pastries 5
Bacon 6
Sausage 5
Turkey Sausage 5
Homestyle Potatoes 4
*Butter, Jam (Strawberry, Grape, Apple), Honey available upon request.
HEARTY:
FULL AMERICAN BREAKFAST
(2) Eggs, Sausage, Bacon or Turkey Bacon, Home Fries, Toast
THE PELICAN BOWL 12
Grits, Bacon, Cheddar, Eggs Your Way
CBD WAFFLE SLIDERS 16
Sunny Side Up Egg, Waffle, Bacon, Maple Aoili, Arugula
SHORT RIB BENEDICT 16
Biscuit, Slow Cooked Short Ribs, Tabasco Hollandaise
BUTTERMILK FRENCH TOAST 16
Brioche, Lemon Berry Compote, Whipped Cream
CREOLE SHRIMP & GRITS 20
Sauteed Shrimp, Cajun Shrimp Sauce, Rosemary, Onion, Garlic, Green Onion
BEIGNETS 8
New Orleans Classic. (4) Per Order + Honey Drizzle $1.00
Grits 4
(2) Eggs 4
Sliced Fruit 6
Whole Fruit 4
Assorted Breads or Bagel 2
ROUGHAGE:
FIG & PROSCIUTTO FLATBREAD 16
Goat cheese & Arugula Drizzled with Honey
PESTO CHICKEN FLATBREAD 15
Sundried Tomatoes & Mozerella
CREOLE MANCHEGO & CHICKEN CAESAR 18
Romaine Wedge & Cheese Crisp
VEGGIE FLATBREAD 14
Olive Oil, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Onion & Mozerella
HARVEST BOWL 15
House Made Sesame Sauce, Grilled Kale, Quinoa, Farro, Roasted Sweet Potato & Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
HOUSE FRENCH MARKET SALAD 12
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Egg and Cucumber
LAGNIAPPE:
Cup of Soup 4
Side Salad 6
Dinner Rolls (2) 3
Side Grits 4
Side Fries 4
HEARTY:
ROAST BEEF PO'BOY 14
Dressed, Served With Fries
BLACKENED FISH SANDWICH 18
House Made Tartar & Fries
CBD SAMPLER 18
Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, and Gumbo. Served with a Side Of Grilled French Bread.
CHICKEN SANDWICH 16
Spicy Chicken Thigh & Cool Ranch Slaw, Served with Fries
RIVERBEND GRIDDLED BUTT'AH BURGER 18
Melted Cheese, Sauteed Onions, Special Sauce and Fries
SAENGER DELI CLUB SANDWICH 16
Dressed, Stacked Ham, Roast Beef & Swiss On Wheat, Served With Fries
SOUP OF THE DAY 7
Bowl of Chef's Choice Soup
SWEETS:
Lemon Berry Cake 10
Chocolate Layer Cake 8
BEIGNETS 8
New Orleans Classic. (4) Per Order + Honey Drizzle $1.00
ROUGHAGE:
FIG & PROSCIUTTO FLATBREAD 16
Goat Cheese & Arugula Drizzled With Honey
PESTO CHICKEN FLATBREAD 15
Sundried Tomatoes & Mozerella
HOUSE FRENCH MARKET SALAD 12
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Egg and Cucumber
CREOLE MANCHEGO & CHICKEN CAESER 18
Romaine Wedge & Cheese Crisp
BLACKENED GULF FISH 20
Blackened Gulf Fish & Creole Cream Sauce, Roasted Red Potatoes, Grilled Seasonal Veggies
SHRIMP REMOULADE COBB SALAD 18
Avocado, Blue Cheese, Tomato, Bacon, Egg & Corn Relish
VEGGIE FLATBREAD 14
Olive Oil, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Onion & Mozerella
HARVEST BOWL 15
House Made Sesame Sauce, Kale, Quinoa, Farro, Roasted Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Seeds
GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES 10
LAGNIAPPE:
Cup of Soup 4
Side Salad 6
Dinner Rolls (2) 3
Side Grits 4
Side Fries 4
Side Chicken Breast 8
SWEETS:
Chocolate Layer Cake 8
Lemon Berry Cake 10
BEIGNETS 8
New Orleans Classic. (4) Per Order + Honey Drizzle $1.00
HEARTY:
SOUP OF THE DAY 7
Chef's Choice
SPINACH DIP 13
Creamed Spinach, Melted Cheese, Fresh Tortilla Chips
CHICKEN SANDWICH 16
Spicy Chicken Thigh & Cool Ranch Slow, Served with Fries
SAENGER DELI CLUB SANDWICH 16
Dressed, Stacked Ham, Roast Beef & Swiss On Wheat, Served With Fries
SPICY WINGS 16
Bone In Wings, Seasoned With House Blend, Served with Celery Sticks & Ranch
BLACKENED FISH SANDWICH 18
House Made Tartar & Fries
CAJUN SEAFOOD PASTA 20
Crawfish Tails, Blackened Shrimp, Rotini, Creole Cream Sauce, Served With Grilled French Bread
CBD SAMPLER 18
Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, and Gumbo. Served with a Side Of Grilled French Bread.
RIVERBEND GRIDDLED BUTT'AH BURGER 18
Melted Cheese, Sauteed Onions, Special Sauce and Fries
CHEF'S SPECIAL 17
Local Seasonal Ingredients
FRIED SHRIMP STACKER 20
House Made Tartar Sauce, Fries & Hush Puppies
JAZZY PARADE FRIEND CHICKEN 22
Pepper Jelly Sauce, Jalapeno Hush Puppies
DEBRIS & GRITS 22
Slow Cooked Short Ribs, Goat Cheese & Thyme Grits
BAKED POTATOES:
PLAIN JAIN 12
Bacon, Sour Cream, Chives, Cheddar Cheese, Butter
THE BIG EASY 14
Crawfish, Creole Cream Sauce, Cheddar Cheese, Chives, Sour Cream
OLD METAIRIE 16
Smoked Beef Short Ribs, Gravy, Shredded Cheese, Grilled Onions, Green Onion
HAPPY HOUR: Daily 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
SPECIALTY COCKTAILS:
Tito's Bloody Mary 12
Tito's Handmade Vodka, Bloody Mix, Louisiana's Hot Sauce with fixings - Add Bacon $3
Whale Flower 16
Gray Whale Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Grapefruit, Soda
Hot Irish Coffee 12
Jameson Irish Whiskey, Local Coffee, Irish Cream, Whipped Cream
Frozen Cocktails 14
Local frozen favorites
Parish Punch 12
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Coconut Rum, Passion Fruit, Pineapple
Common St. Margarita 12
Casamigos Tequila, Lemon, Lime, Orange Liqueur, Sugar
Creole 75 14
Prosecco, St. Germaine, Remy Martin VSOP, Lemon
Frozen Sangria Swirl 16
Sangria, Frozen Margarita
BEER SELECTION:
Cans & Bottles:
Ambita Amber 5
Michelob Ultra 4
Coors Light 4
Heineken 4
Corona 4
Free Wave Hazy IPA 5
Truly Hard Seltzer 5
High Noon Hard Seltzer 6
Drafts:
Stella Artois 7
Voodoo Ranger Seasonal 8
Local Draft 6
White Wine & Rose:
Proverb Chardonnay, California USA 8\35
Elouan Chardonnay, Oregon USA 10\40
Kung Fu Girl Riesling, Washington USA 10\45
Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc, California USA 8\35
DAOU Rose, California USA 11\50
Elouan Rose, Oregon USA 13\60
Sparkling:
La Marca Prosecco, Trevisio IT 10\45
Domaine Ste. Michelle, Washington USA 12\55
Red Wine:
Proverb Cabernet, California USA 8\35
Liberty School Cabernet, California USA 10\45
Elouan Pinot Noir, Oregon USA 13\60
Banfi Centine Tuscan Red Blend, Tuscany IT 12\55
Catena Vista Flores Malbec, Mendoza AR 8\35
Kendall Jackson Merlot 13\60
KICKED UP HURRICANE
Kraken Gold Spiced Rum, Chinola, Passionfruit Liqueur, simple syrup, squeezed lemon and orange juice
ROYAL STREETCAR
Remy Martin 1783 Cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice, sugar spiced rum
HONEY OLD FASHIONED
Blue Note Bourbon, Louisiana honey, simple syrup, Angostura
and Peychauds Bitters, grilled orange wedge
COMMON STREET MARTINI
Absolut Vodka or Ford Gin, shaken or stirred and maybe a little dirty
FLEUR DE LIS
Prosecco, The Botanist Gin, St. Germaine, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, lemon swag
COMMON ST. CRESCENDO
Remy Martin 1783 Cognac, Cointreau, Espresso, Demerara Syrup
PERFECT MARGARITA
1800 Reposado Tequila, simple syrup, sweet and sour, fresh orange juice, lime twist
FRENCH QUARTER MULE
Tito's Handmade Vodka, Gator Bite Satsuma Rum, ginger beer, fresh orange juice, lime juice
SPARKLING WINE & CHAMPAGNE
Lunetta Prosecco Brut 10/38
Arte Latino Cava 9/35
Campo Viejo Brut Rose 16/60
GN Mumm Brut /90
CHARDONNAY
Hess Shirtail 9/35
La Crema 11/42
Sonoma Cutrer 15/50
Seasun 11/30
ROSE & OTHER WHITE
Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc 10/38
Seaglass Pinot Grigio 9/35
Conundrum White Blend 10/38
Beer Rose 9/35
CABERNET
Twenty Acres 10/38
Joel Gott 12/46
Bonanza By Caymus 13/50
PINOT NOIR
Three Thieves 9/35
Elouan 12/46
OTHER REDS
Kenwood Merlot 11/42
Elsa Malbec 10/38
Bogle Zinfandel 10/48
Phantom Red Blend 13/50
Paraduxx Red Blend By Duckhorn 22/86