Lafitte's used to be a wonderful place to drop in, have a drink, and enjoy the fantastic, candlelit atmosphere while listening to some great old songs on the not-overly-loud jukebox. Post-Katrina, management has made some changes, and not for the good. The previous jukebox selections have been replaced with popular songs, and the volume level has been turned up to a deafening level. In addition, at night they will have the piano player playing AND the ridiculously loud juke-box going on at the same time...and this is a small place. The noise level is an assault on your eardrums. It is impossible to even order a drink without screaming. When we complained to our waitress, she said that they get complaints all the time and that management refuses to make any changes. \r
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This used to such a great place, it is really sad that this has happened. I would not recommend this place to anyone unless you bring earplugs with you. If I want to hear this ridiculously loud music, I will go to Oz down the street.
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