Restaurant
Unclaimed profileNola's ...Creole & Cocktails
Tulsa, OK · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
New Orleans cocktail classics anchor a broad drinks program at this Creole spot. The Sazerac, Vieux Carré, and Ramos Gin Fizz sit alongside a wall of local Oklahoma beers and a deep spirits list. A dedicated non-alcoholic section and weekly specials like half-price cocktails round out a program that rewards exploration.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Sazerac or Vieux Carré for a classic New Orleans turn. For something showy, the Nola's Ultimate Bloody Mary loads up andouille, fried green tomato, and Gulf shrimp at $22. Happy hour cuts select cocktails and draft beers in half.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail traditionalists will appreciate the Sazerac, Vieux Carré, and French 75. Beer fans can work through local drafts from Marshall, Cabin Boys, and American Solera. Non-alcoholic drinkers have a full mocktail and NA beer list.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour brings half-price cocktails and $5 draft beers, a strong case for an early stop. Terroir Tuesday halves Captain's List wines, and Whiskey Wednesday spotlights select pours.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Most cocktails run $12, with the Ramos Gin Fizz at $16 and the loaded Bloody Mary at $22. Wines by the glass are $12-$14.50, drafts $5-$14, and spirit pours $6-$45.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The name promises Creole and cocktails, and the menu delivers: a dedicated drinks list with New Orleans standards, a house-made fassionola Hurricane, and a non-alcoholic Hoochless Hurricane. Weekly specials rotate across wine, whiskey, and beer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A wide-ranging list pairs New Orleans standards like the Sazerac and Vieux Carré with originals such as the Nitro Espresso Martini. Priced at $12, the classics are a bargain. Customers mention the variety and quality favorably.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of classics and original creations, including the Sazerac, Vieux Carré, and Ramos Gin Fizz.
- — Moderate pricing at $12 for most cocktails, with a loaded Bloody Mary at $22 as a splurge.
- — The cocktail list's variety and that they liked every one they tried stands out repeatedly.
Standout selections
- — Sazerac — cognac or rye, Peychaud's, absinthe — $12
- — Vieux Carré — cognac, rye, sweet vermouth, Benedictine — $12
- — Ramos Gin Fizz — Hayman's Old Tom, cream, orange flower water — $16
- — Nola's Ultimate Bloody Mary — garnished with andouille, fried green tomato, shrimp, oyster — $22
Pricing: Most cocktails $12; Ramos Gin Fizz $16; Nola's Ultimate Bloody Mary $22. Happy hour half-price on select cocktails.
Wine
Wine by the glass and bottle spans red, white, sparkling, and rosé, organized by type and region. A Captain's List offers premium picks, and Terroir Tuesday halves those bottles. The list is competent but not the main draw.
Menu strengths
- — Selections by the glass and bottle organized by type and region.
- — Captain's List provides premium options, with half-price pours on Terroir Tuesday.
Standout selections
- — Jeff Carrell 'En Coteaux' Pinot Noir — Vin de Pays, France — $14
- — Domaine Gassier Syrah — Rhône Valley, France — $14
- — Cave de Lugny Mâcon Villages La Côte Blanche Chardonnay — Burgundy, steel-fermented — $13
Pricing: By-the-glass $12-$14.50; Captain's List half off on Terroir Tuesday.
Beer
Draft list leans heavily on and Oklahoma breweries, with Marshall, Cabin Boys, and American Solera represented. Packaged domestic and imported options round it out. Happy hour drops all drafts to $5.
Menu strengths
- — Strong local draft list featuring breweries Marshall, Cabin Boys, and American Solera.
- — Happy hour specials include half-price cocktails and draft beers, with drafts at $5.
Standout selections
- — Marshall Sundown Wheat — ABV 4.7 — $7
- — Cabin Boys The Bearded Theologian Quad — ABV 8.4 — $10
- — American Solera Wolf Treatz — hazy IPA, — $8
Pricing: Drafts $6-$10 (range $5-$14); happy hour all drafts $5.
Nonalcoholic
A full non-alcoholic section mirrors the cocktail list's creativity, with mocktails like the Hoochless Hurricane and Juicy Couture. NA beers and a sparkling rosé alternative give options beyond soda. Priced $6-$10.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic section with creative mocktails.; Includes non-alcoholic beers and a sparkling wine alternative.
Standout selections
- — Hoochless Hurricane — house fassionola, lime, lemon-lime soda — $7
- — Solen'ya — jalapeño shrub, strawberry, lime, ginger beer — $7
- — Woody's Sparkling Rosé NA — California Pinot Noir — $10
Pricing: Mocktails and NA beers $6-$10.
Spirits
An extensive spirits list spans bourbon, rye, scotch, cognac, gin, vodka, agave, and rum. Premium pours like High West Midwinter Night's Dram and Hennessy XO sit alongside local Oklahoma spirits. Whiskey Wednesday highlights select pours.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive categories from bourbon to agave, with premium pours.
- — Includes local Oklahoma spirits like Prairie Wolf and Garden Club.
Standout selections
- — High West Midwinter Night's Dram — rye — $45
- — Lagavulin 16 Year — Islay scotch — $18
- — Angel's Envy Port Cask — bourbon — $13.50
Pricing: Pours $6-$45; Whiskey Wednesday specials on select whiskey.
How it sits with the food
Creole cooking leans spicy and rich; the Sazerac's rye and Peychaud's stand up to gumbo, while a crisp local wheat beer like Marshall Sundown can cool the heat. The Bloody Mary's garnishes double as a snack.
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