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Wonderland & Sea is a fast casual, family friendly, mission driven restaurant. We specialize in frying up the best quality chicken and fish, seasonally specific sides, fresh green salad, delicious frozen drinks, and our vegan "chick-un" is out of this world. At Wonderland we take hospitality one step further, beyond how we set a table or serve a meal. Every step in our service of others is aimed at building the world we would like to live in. A world of fair, equitable and equal treatment, of kindness and compassion, of awareness and action, of authenticity and community, and of health and prosperity
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- Jun 7, 2024
I was very excited to try this place with my young kids but sadly was very very disappointed. The outside of this restaurant appears playful and magical but unfortunately missed the mark with the general ambience on the inside.
We walked in ( family of 4) and was not greeted or anything. I just chose a table and went to order upfront. First time ordering but the lady taking the order wasn't very helpful in giving me some recommendations but I guessed that it's either fish or chicken so can't go wrong. I ordered the kids meal ( chicken and the fish selection) for my kids and I had the fish sandwich and my husband selected the chicken plate.
The food came out pretty quickly which was nice but sadly the chicken needed longer. My husbands chicken was raw. I told someone who worked there and they just took the plate and said they will cook it longer. The chicken plate was underwhelming. No apologies. So we all ate except for my husband. The kids meal is very very tiny ( I'm talking one tiny little chicken breast) and the kids veg was terrible as sadly my 4 year old is not into bok choy. The smashed potatoe was nice but I really wished they served fries - kids just love fries!
My fish sandwich was nice. I had no complaints. It's was spicy and fresh. Was it a dish that was memorable -.... Nope.
They have coloring pictures and crayons for the kids which is nice. They also have plain vanilla ice cream with sprinkles for the kids too which is nice.
I'm not sure if I expected too much but I was really disappointed eating here.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 154480Jan 9, 2024
Went on a Sunday at 1pm and it was completely empty. The person taking the order was socializing with a co-worker and did not acknowledge we were ready to order until he finished. The portions are small for the price but the fish pieces are fresh. I also liked the biscuit. The vegetable side was bitter. We ordered a side of potatoes and they included several burnt pieces, non-edible. Total meal for 2 without 1 drink was $40 which is on the higher side for the quality. We sat outside for the dogs but the place looks very much nicer inside. Decor was really nice, but bathrooms were not clean.
In summary, did not hate it, but did not love it. I think the restaurant has a lot of potential but needs some adjustments..Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Nov 26, 2023
Great fast casual restaurant that has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is curtailed to specific items and with each one considered specifically in good execution. I like the menu of sides that they are different and veggie focused. The vegetarian option is fried chickpea patty was delicious and great with the sauce. Very much enjoyed the bok choy and can't wait to try some of the other sides when I return.
Price point is what I expect.Helpful 4Thanks 1Love this 2Oh no 1Business owner information
Taylor H.
Dec 2, 2023
Thank you, Meagan! Come back and try some more of our sides! They are all vegetarian- and more than half are vegan! -Taylor, Owner of W+S
- Sep 6, 2023
Dog friendly patio.
Came here for a family friendly dinner with the cutest pooch. Surprised that the place was empty on a Saturday night. Was is due to Tulane's season opener? Or the Florida State vs. LSU opener? Although it was nice to have the place to ourselves.
Ordered from the land and from the sea.
The plates are a deconstructed sandwich. A sweet potato biscuit, a small salad with a pickled vegetable and a protein, like two small pieces of fried pieces of drum, two chicken fingers or veggie sticks. Or get a sandwich. The fried drum (fish) for $13 was much better than the chicken for $9.
Add a side or two. The smashed potatoes were good, but a bit salty. The fried bok Choy was a bit greasy and quite salty. Would not get that again.
Interesting place for dinner, especially if you have a four footed furry friend.Helpful 19Thanks 4Love this 16Oh no 1Business owner information
Taylor H.
Oct 17, 2023
Hi Helene- I appreciate you taking the time to review Wonderland and I'm disappointed the experience wasn't everything I'd like our customer's experiences to be! We work hard to provide well made food with locally sourced vegetables, fish caught in the gulf, and all of our chicken comes from farms raising and slaughtering their chicken using humane practices.
To comment on the saltiness on both the potatoes and the Bok Choy- we agree it has definitely happened and we've received feedback from other customers saying the same thing. In the last month as we've been training new cooks in the kitchen we've been working hard to make sure dishes don't go out of the kitchen with too much salt. And regarding the oil on the Bok Choy- again, we are with you. This is something we have been actively working on as well. We are trying to offer well paying service industry employment to folks who may not have experience actually working in restaurant kitchens- so there is definitely sometimes a learning curve and we (myself and my co-owner and chef) want to BOTH be part of helping employees develop new skills AND be vigilant that new cooks are following our careful guidelines and that our food leaves the kitchen with consistent quality, flavor and presentation.
In addition to vigilance regarding consistency, Chef Joel has altered the recipes on our collard greens and cous-cous salad to provide an even better product.
It is VERY unfortunate that we weren't busy on a Saturday night- it has been a very tough few months and we have a lot to work on regarding our marketing and growing our customer base. I hope you come back sometime and give us another chance.
-Taylor, Owner
P.S. I'm hope your pup had a nice too and that one of my team (or me if I was there) gave them a treat and some fresh water in the bowls we keep outside. I have two dogs myself and having a dog friendly place was really important to me as we built our business concept. - Myles L.Oakland, CA027179May 28, 2024
We got fish sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, and fried smashed potatoes to go, and ate in Grit's Bar half block away. The food was delicious. Check it out.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Jun 12, 2023
I drive by this place often on my way to Stretch Zone. I finally decided to check it out. Wonderland looks very new and modern inside. There is a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is very simple. You can choose fish, chicken or vegetarian options. Every category comes as either a sandwich or a plate. I was told the plate is a deconstructed sandwich. I ordered the chicken strips plate. The other option is the chicken thigh. I added bok choy and the rice fritters. The bok choy was outstanding. The best thing about the food is that it's cooked to order. Everything comes out fresh and hot! The waitress was very helpful and patient when I ordered and asked a bunch of questions. I think Wonderland describes themselves as elevated fast and family food. I would have to agree.
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Taylor H.
Jun 15, 2023
Heya Arthur- thank you for the review! We appreciate your business. Come back and see us!
Hey Arthur! Just checking in to see if you've been back to Wonderland since we tweaked a number of dishes based on customer feedback. Come see us soon! We have new hours, too! -Taylor, Owner - Amy D.New Orleans, LA4521Sep 22, 2023
Delicious!
The fry on the chicken and fish is light and crunchy. Everything is fresh and tasty! Veggies are flash fried perfectly. Love the seasonings, pickled veg, biscuits. Clean and great atmosphere. Family friendly highly recommend!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Taylor H.
Oct 17, 2023
Hey Amy! Thank you for your review! So glad you noticed our fresh ingredients! Come see us again, soon!
-Taylor, Owner - Michelle G.Oakland, CA016May 25, 2024
Food was tasty but way too greasy. Like the oil was wasn't hot enough and the breading soaked up the oil. Chicken juicy. greens tasty. Bok choy too chewy. Biscuit good but too much with the heavy fried food. We were the first customers that day. Worth another try.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Charlie B.Brandon, MS01514Sep 8, 2023
Another business trip to NOLA & another local joint that impresses! I started with the cucumber mint lemon-lime aide & it was surprising good, my cohort got the watermelon hibiscus lime - both drinks were good, but mine was better
I got the fish sammich & cohort, the chicken thigh plate. The proteins were fried in a tempura batter that was crispy & light - both were great, made with high quality ingredients, combined in an interesting way for a perfect lunch size portion.
Its in a remodeled older building just south of the Garden District, but it's clean, well lit & has a nice dining area. The counter service was quick & the staff knowledgeable.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1Business owner information
Taylor H.
Oct 17, 2023
Charlie! Thank you so much for your business and the review. The spicy fish sandy is my favorite! We are switching out the watermelon frozen drink soon with the new season, check out our instagram for updates. Come see us soon!
-Taylor, Owner - Enzo L.San Francisco, CA81911320Nov 26, 2023
Run don't walk to this place! Small simple menu and not a single miss among the items. They also have great drinks. I had the cranberry apple juice. Like a frozen margarita texture but Christmas flavors. Will ABSOLUTELY be back to try everything.
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Taylor H.
Dec 2, 2023
Enzo! Thank you for this lovely review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the cranberry apple- we had JUST launched it when you came in! Come see us again soon. -Taylor, Owner of W+S
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