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Arnaud's Restaurant

Cajun and Creole Restaurant, Bar, and French Restaurant$$$$

French Quarter, New Orleans

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Arnaud's Restaurant

8.5^/10

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Ranked #8 for Cajun / Creole restaurants in French Quarter
Has a stamp of approval from Food Network and Men's Health Mag
"try the bananas foster, turtle soup & oysters."(8 Tips)
"Seafood gumbo was perfection."(3 Tips)
"Jazz Brunch was amazing from start to finish."(7 Tips)
"Best place for fancy cocktails in the French Quarter."(5 Tips)

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jazz music
cocktails
turtle soup
good for dates
brunch food
filet mignon
good service
alligator sausage
desserts
crawfish
comfortable
bread pudding
cigars
tours
dinner
museums
banana fosters
potatoes
remoulade
good for special occasions
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Kelsey AndersonNovember 30, 2014
Had amazing service and delicious food for Sunday brunch. Wear a collared shirt, try a French 75, and take a tour of the museum upstairs. Cannot go wrong with any of the food.
Food NetworkMay 23, 2013
The restaurant’s “Mardi Gras Museum” can be viewed during dining hours and is a treasure trove of Mardi Gras history. Via CityEats.com Read more
StacyAugust 7, 2014
The Sunday brunch jazz trio makes the experience! Servers were all business, not personal...and will tell you the best appetizer is the fruit and you will have food envy of your friends better choices
Greg BarberSeptember 16, 2016
Can't go wrong with the food ... Had seafood gumbo, Filet Mignon with a white mushroom sauce along with a side of mushrooms ... Bananas Foster at the table and the jazz trio played just for us.
Vivian EOctober 22, 2016
The good: Toasty and delicious table bread. Service impeccable. Filet mignon = meat butter heaven. The bad: Gumbo was like, canned soup and reconstituted chicken bad.
Gabriel HayesSeptember 23, 2015
The Strawberries Arnaud is a great dessert. Flambeed at your table. Made with fresh strawberries marinaded in Port Wine Sauce. Served over Brocato's French vanilla ice cream.
Jeff PetrielloDecember 23, 2015
The Cafè Brunot is as yummy for the eyes as it is for the tummy. A great finish if you like after dinner drinks.
K BFebruary 14
Fourth-generation 1918 haute Creole restaurant. One of the largest in the country seating 1,100 guests, via 17 opulent dining rooms. Certainly a touristy restaurant but a beloved classic. Expensive
Susannah Clemons BicknellFebruary 5, 2012
Great service! Tried all of their Oysters and they were great. The crab cakes were tasty, and everyone got dessert-Bananas Foster, made table side, it was delicious. A little overrated though& pricey!
National Geographic Traveller (UK)October 3, 2014
One of the oldest eating establishments in the city. Rooms are ornately decorated and include access to the restaurant’s Mardi Gras Museum. Read more
Crystal CarpenterMarch 8, 2017
Jazz Brunch was amazing from start to finish. The food, the service, the band our party loved second of it.
Rob BilsonSeptember 9, 2011
Mixologist Chris Hannah is a genius. Order the Bywater, or tell him the characteristics you like in a drink and let him put something unexpected together for you. You won't be disappointed.
Gabriel HayesSeptember 23, 2015
The Filet Mignon Au Poivre was great.A seared pepper-studded center-cut filet with classic French Brandy Cream Sauce
Men's Health MagNovember 15, 2011
You’re walking into history when you walk in here. Restaurant opened in 1918—it’s been through it all. Drink of choice? The French 75, their signature cocktail. Heck, have a few. It’s Nawlins.
Sherry FragsMarch 10, 2013
The ambiance in here is just amazing! Food was excellent. The chandeliers, decor and waitstaff outfits take you back in time. Great experience.
ATL_HunterNovember 17, 2015
The alligator sausage is amazing. Seafood gumbo was perfection.
Brad GrahamNovember 23, 2013
Dark wood, low little tables and a head bartender who takes the bar's namesake drink and turns it into a love potion.
James MurrayMay 11, 2013
Ordering a drink? Jamie is a goddess! Tell her what you want, or let her mix you something new. Awesome martini!
Michelin Travel & LifestyleMarch 29, 2012
Arnauds serves up quintessential New Orleans cuisine at its Sunday jazz brunch. Afterward, ask to see the costumes and vintage photographs upstairs in its Mardi Gras Museum.
Gabriel HayesSeptember 23, 2015
Must try the French 75. It is their signature cocktail and is superb.
Bonnie JApril 1, 2013
Ask to see the Mardi Gras museum upstairs for some excellent history...
Gloria ChinFebruary 21, 2013
try the bananas foster, turtle soup & oysters. or go for sunday brunch! get the bread pudding too
Renaissance HotelsJanuary 27, 2014
This classic Creole establishment boasts some of New Orleans' best crawfish. Read more
Michelle AndersonOctober 7, 2015
Their Sazerac is closer to an old fashioned but still super delicious.
Arlene HazeltineFebruary 17, 2014
The Jazz brunch was outstanding. The trio that played for every table was excellent!
ktDecember 29, 2013
Soufflé Potatoes are a must have! A local favourite and absolutely delicious!
@sloaneApril 14, 2010
Arnaud's is an institution. Charles, the maitre'd will take exquisite care of you. No matter what, don't miss bananas foster! Lagniappe the mardi gras museum is to die for.
BuzzFeedAugust 16, 2016
Arnaud's has one of the best brunches in town and its a MUST try! Read more
Sergey BolotnikovMarch 21, 2017
Lovely place! Great service and awesome food!!!
Cusp25November 9, 2014
Seafood gumbo and shrimp arnaud. The horseradish is strong
Greg PalmerFebruary 13, 2012
Stop by for a classic or creative cocktail. Either way it'll be delicious and worth your time.
Philipp KaetheMarch 24, 2012
Tell chris to make you a gin-based drink, not too sweet, stiff and coconut. You'll be in heaven soon.
Renee MillerJuly 28, 2013
Important to dress for the occasion. (Collared shirt, no shorts, etc.) Excellent meal - fabulous desserts!
Natalie ShpiegelMay 6, 2018
The Oysters Arnaud’s and the Shrimp Remoulade were amazing!
Rebecca ChapaJuly 20, 2013
Don't miss a trip to the Germaine Wells museum after you have a delicious cocktail made by Chris Hannah at the French 75 bar
Josh TabinMarch 20, 2011
The Turtle Soup was excellent but the service is what makes this place a French Quarter original. Also recommend the filet...superb.
Gloria ChinFebruary 19, 2013
try the bananas foster, turtle soup & oysters. or go for sunday brunch!
Mark CrabtreeNovember 3, 2013
James is the the BEST MAITRE d in New Orleans and Arnaud's is the place to enjoy a cigar!
Brandon HelmesOctober 31, 2013
Buy a bottle of their sauce and take it home, you'll be glad you did!
Kelli DayJanuary 26, 2014
Excellent service. Food is awesome too.
Tom JFebruary 29, 2012
Imbibe Magazine listed Arnaud's as pouring some of the Best Classic Cocktails in the South in their March/April 2011 Southern Issue.
Geoffrey GauchetOctober 28, 2011
It's said that Arnaud Cazenave haunts the restaurant. He'll rearrange the bar or silverware and napkins if he's not happy with them.
Aloysius McMurphyDecember 10, 2012
Been here 5+ times
There are two old, famous Creole restaurants whose names begin with 'A' in the Quarter. This is the good one.
Sarah BastianJune 16, 2013
The bananas foster is prepared in front of you with style and tastes great!
punkinFebruary 19, 2010
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.
Gabriel HayesSeptember 23, 2015
Best place for fancy cocktails in the French Quarter.
William NewmanOctober 8, 2018
Food was excellent, table side live music was great. Service was terrible.
Food & WineApril 20, 2011
This dapper, cigar-friendly bar is inside Arnaud's, one of New Orleans's oldest and most venerated restaurants.
Ann TuennermanAugust 22, 2010
Been here 25+ times
I love Chris Hannahs Brandy Crusta Cocktail. I recommend you enjoy one when you visit him at Arnaud's French 75. Read more
Gambit New OrleansJuly 6, 2011
Sick of ordering your usual margarita? Try Chris Hannah's Paloma tequila highball with house-made grapefruit syrup for an alternative tequila treat.

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