Commander's Palace is one of The 15 Best Places for Turtles in New Orleans.

1. Commander's Palace

9.0
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Garden District · 320 tips and reviews

Kelsey A.Kelsey Anderson: Incredible service. Try the turtle soup, the all of our entrees were fantastic, drink an Evening in Barbados and have Creme Brûlée or the Bread Pudding Soufflé for dessert.

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: Surprisingly good food ($.25 martinis, turtle soup, gumbo, Oyster Gratinée, Creole Cochon de Lait “Cassoulet,” duckfat potatoes), but go to Galatoire's for atmosphere

AlyssaAlyssa: 25¢ martini lunch is excellent, with amazing food and service. The gumbo and turtle soup were all table favorites and the risotto was delicious.

Brennan's is one of The 15 Best Places for Turtles in New Orleans.

2. Brennan's

9.2
417 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 161 tips and reviews

David S.David Sequeira: Great brunch. Turtle soup and Oysters Bennedict are a must!

Bachelor10Bachelor10: Order the turtle soup to start; bananas foster to end; and just about any egg dish in between. Go home and tell all your friends you ate turtle soup... and brunch. Watch them sigh with envy. Read more.

Christine F.Christine Franz: Easter brunch is fabulous!!! Don't miss the turtle soup!

Mandina's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Turtles in New Orleans.

3. Mandina's Restaurant

8.0
3800 Canal St (S. Cortez St.), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Mid-City · 67 tips and reviews

Stephen S.Stephen Scarbrough: Best turtle soup....best everything!

EpicuriousEpicurious: This newly-rebuilt restaurant has been in operation since 1932 and is loved by everyone who visits. The specialties are New Orleans favorites, like turtle soup and trout amandine.

Katie P.Katie Pitre: All delicious: Crawfish cake special, turtle soup, spaghetti & meatballs, and shrimp creole. A bit pricier than lesser-known local joints, but an overall good experience.

La Petite Grocery is one of The 15 Best Places for Turtles in New Orleans.

4. La Petite Grocery

8.6
4238 Magazine St (General Pershing), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Central City - Garden · 80 tips and reviews

Genny D.Genny Dean: Everything about this place is awesome from drinks and food to service and atmosphere. Blue crab beignets and turtle bolognese are a must

EaterEater: The elegant dining room at Justin Devillier’s Garden District charmer unwinds the senses with flawless dishes like crab beignets and turtle Bolognese. Read more.

Doug B.Doug Bower: The drinks and the turtle Bolognese.

The Court of Two Sisters is one of The 15 Best Places for Turtles in New Orleans.

5. The Court of Two Sisters

8.4
613 Royal St (btwn Toulouse & St. Peter St.), New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · French Quarter · 218 tips and reviews

Bob G.Bob Green: Try the Turtle Soup with a dash of Sherry...Delicious!

Matt B.Matt Bennett: The turtle soup and bananas foster are out of this world.

Kelsey A.Kelsey Anderson: Excellent food. Try the turtle soup and definitely sit outside in the courtyard if you can. At night the lights are beautiful.

Arnaud's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Turtles in New Orleans.

6. Arnaud's Restaurant

8.4
813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 100 tips and reviews

punkinpunkin: Order the turtle soup; ask for sherry. Order anything remoulade. If you can like it, you can buy the sauce by the bottle. Skip the crawfish pies.

Josh T.Josh Tabin: The Turtle Soup was excellent but the service is what makes this place a French Quarter original. Also recommend the filet...superb.

Gloria C.Gloria Chin: try the bananas foster, turtle soup & oysters. or go for sunday brunch!

Southern Candymakers is one of The 15 Best Places for Turtles in New Orleans.

7. Southern Candymakers

8.8
334 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Candy Store · French Quarter · 43 tips and reviews

Margarita C.Margarita Cheng: I know pralines are a must in New Orleans, but the turtles here are so good!!!

Candice R.Candice Rivera: Amazing!! I love the turtles!!

Jonathon T.Jonathon Taylor: King cake pralines and dark chocolate sea salt turtles were amazing

Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Turtles in New Orleans.

8. Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar

8.2
739 Iberville St (Btw Royal St. & Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 271 tips and reviews

Dianne K.Dianne K.: I know everyone liked the oysters, and they are phenomenal. But I'm going to recommend the turtle soup, it's divine!

Jim G.Jim Grubb: Try the Turtle Soup

Erwin Brian E.Erwin Brian Enriquez: Turtle soup is really good.

Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Turtles in New Orleans.

9. Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse

8.3
716 Iberville St (btwn Bourbon & Royal), New Orleans, LA
Steakhouse · Central Business District · 69 tips and reviews

sean b.sean blankenship: Turtle soup is amazing.

Marie B.Marie Brock: Turtle soup is tasty. Steak great and pecan pie is very good.

Tom R.Tom Riecke: Have the turtle soup. Love this place. A New Orleans institution.

Palace Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Turtles in New Orleans.

10. Palace Café

8.3
605 Canal St (btwn Chartres & Royal), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 163 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom MacKay: Try the turtle soup! It is awesome (add the sherry!)

Kevin P.Kevin Paulsen: Turtle soup, roasted duck gumbo, pecan catfish, and white chocolate French bread pudding. Love this place

Karen R.Karen Rosado: Turtle soup can use some spice though

Desire Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Turtles in New Orleans.

11. Desire Oyster Bar

7.8
300 Bourbon St (at Bienville St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 103 tips and reviews

Chas C.Chas Chas: Turtle soup great!

Scott W.Scott Woodard: Best turtle soup n nola Read more.

Christopher M.Christopher Markley: Excellent turtle soup hours well with oysters on half shell. Careful with the horseradish. HOT!

Dickie Brennan's Tableau is one of The 15 Best Places for Turtles in New Orleans.

12. Dickie Brennan's Tableau

8.2
616 Saint Peter St (Chartres), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 65 tips and reviews

Robbert V.Robbert Vorhoff: Love this place. Right on Jackson square. Great turtle soup, gumbo and BBQ shrimp. Avoid the blackened chicken sandwich. No seasoning and smothered in mayo

Happee S.Happee Sy: First soup my husband loved! Turtle soup

Brett R.Brett R.: Excellent French bread, cheeseburger, turtle soup, and sweet potato bread pudding with crawfish and andouille

Oceana Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Turtles in New Orleans.

13. Oceana Grill

8.3
739 Conti St (at Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter - CBD · 314 tips and reviews

Matthew C.Matthew Cronan: Turtle soup is delicious.

Tony M.Tony Meister: Try the Crab Cakes - Louisiana Crabmeat Cakes in New Orleans ... next is turtle soup! Cajon sensation. #seafood

Britney P.Britney Phillips, DMD: Delicious! One of the best places we ate at in New Orleans. Tried the turtle soup (100 year old recipe) and it was good. Tasted like chili.

P&G Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Turtles in New Orleans.

14. P&G Restaurant & Bar

7.8
345 Baronne St (Between Canal and Poydras near La Pavilion), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Central Business District · 27 tips and reviews

Val F.Val Foote: Great food and a turtle garden in the middle... you might get lucky and witness a turtle fight over lunch. We did!

Trevor A.Trevor Acy: Sit by the courtyard and watch some turtles.

Tiffany R.Tiffany R: You will be sad if you come here for the food or the service. Maybe just get a drink so you can watch the turtles.

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is one of The 15 Best Places for Turtles in New Orleans.

15. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

8.3
#1 Canal St (at the River), New Orleans, LA
Aquarium · French Quarter · 125 tips and reviews

Leslie L.Leslie Lin: The tank with the sharks and giant turtle was the highlight! Also have mermaids!

William H.William Hitchcock: Great place to relax while watching fish and turtles

Christina T.Christina Tyler Wenks: Sea otters, sea turtles, jellies, sea horses and Mississippi River’s aquatic life at the convergence of the Gulf.