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Commander's Palace

Southern Food Restaurant, Cajun and Creole Restaurant, and American Restaurant$$$$

Garden District, New Orleans

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Commander's Palace

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Ranked #5 for cocktails in New Orleans
The seafood at Commander's Palace is a can't miss
"bread pudding soufflé is one of the best desserts I've ever had!"(24 Tips)
"Go for lunch 25 cent martinis!!!! Oh and get the turtle soup!!!"(20 Tips)
"Great 3 course lunch, turtle soup, quail, & banana bread souffle."(44 Tips)
"good place for brunch .25 cent martinis - jazz brunch"(12 Tips)

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Tanya WilliamsApril 7, 2014
Now I understand why everyone raves about this place. Everything I ate made my eyes roll back (especially the Cochon eggs Benedict). And the jazz brunch is the icing on the cake! Do it. DO IT NOW
Upvoted 5 days ago
TripExpertMay 28, 2015
"Chef Tory McPhail...blends varied local influences in dishes like pan-seared Gulf fish with Louisiana citrus... and an earthy seared duck breast with Cajun dirty rice..." -concierge.com on TripExpert Read more
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Food NetworkMarch 26, 2013
Ignore anyone who says not to spoil your appetite on the bread basket: The free buttery garlic bread at Commander’s Palace is absolutely justifiable. Via CityEats.com Read more
Kimmie OhhJune 5, 2022
Very fancy place, so expect the food and service to be outstanding! You must get the bread pudding soufflé!
Porter MasonJanuary 29, 2017
Cocktails ("whoa Nellie" and Bloody Mary)were great, shrimp and Tasso henican was spicy and amazing, redfish and tails was incredible. Jazz brunch music was a delight!
Aubrey LittletonOctober 18, 2018
Ask for a "Garden Room" table when making your reservation. At lunch, enjoy a more relaxed dress code, 25¢ martinis, & the classic 3-course menu: turtle soup, quail, & bread pudding soufflé. Amazing!
Nancy MargolisFebruary 5, 2019
The best restaurant in New Orleans!! Everything we got was delicious...You must get the pecan pie and bananas foster. The steak and shrimp meals were out of this world!The gumbo was fabulous as well.
Ben K.June 15, 2015
Might be a tourist trap but the food is delicious. Get the turtle soup and any creole entree. Bananas foster and chicory coffee for dessert. Head through the kitchen to check out the garden out back.
Connie ChiuMay 1, 2017
Come for the vibe and era. Wasn't as impressed by the food. We got the shrimp apps, gumbo, ham and bone soup, white bean soup, and beef tenderloin tostada. The baba bread soufflé was amazing tho.
Angela Z.February 7, 2017
Beyond impressed with the hospitality and the delicious food! The attention to detail and near perfect everything was exquisite. Turtle soup and soufflé for the win. Shrimps appetizer also very good.
Ariana VoyerJuly 3, 2017
Went here for lunch with my mom while visiting and the .25 martinis and 3-course pre-fixe option were a great deal! Amazing food, service and location.
Sara 🌈⚔🍾May 14, 2015
An amazing, classic southern dining experience. The service is impeccable and that bread pudding soufflé is killer! And don't miss the $.025 martinis!
Linda MiklowitzMay 12, 2016
Very traditional upper-class Southern venue with dress code & many awards. Carefully prepared dishes. Weekend jazz brunch with a 3-course prix fixe around $42 is a good intro. Need reservation.
Christopher FlossMay 23, 2021
The BEST dining experience in #NewOrleans. Server Robert made it special. Sunday #brunch is AWESOME. Loved the #NOLA #jazz trio. Save room for strawberry shortcake!
Yurij BryndziaOctober 11, 2014
The less rich 3-courser was perfect. Pumpkin Seed Goat Cheese soup followed by the Pickled Lobster & Avocado Salad and finished by the delightfully refreshing Margarita Mint Sorbet. Just. The. Best.
Anne KingMay 28, 2019
Cocktail with muddled blueberries, citrus, jalapeño infused tequila. Spicy and delish. Soup sampler and bread pudding soufflé musts. Known for their pecan crusted fish for a reason. Service:🌟
Kevin SkobacDecember 25, 2015
This place is steeped in history, hospitality, and perfectly finessed cooking. A really great treat for when you're ready to spend on a fancy dinner (you're expected to dress up for it).
Tino BoehmApril 15, 2017
That's the place to go if you search for great service and awesome food. Our waiter was out of this world. Food and desert where awesome We even tried a small cup of the turtle soup. Steak/ fish👌
Kirk ThompsonDecember 2, 2018
Visited on 11/18/2018. This was a very enjoyable experience with incredible service that is like a well choreographed ballet. I enjoyed my Sazerac cocktail and Waygu beef.
Anna CurranJanuary 1, 2011
If you like lobster bisque, get it. Best you will ever have. The soufflé and chocolate top hat are deserts worth every calorie. Also ask to be seated in the Garden Room. Beautiful ambiance. Enjoy!
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Colin LeeJanuary 4, 2016
Our highlights include the Winter harvest salad; cheese plate, pecan gulf fish and strawberry short cake. The complimentary bread is great. Reservations are a must
Nicole CheramieNovember 27, 2018
When you want to impress the best take them to Commander's. Wear business professional attire to get in & come for lunch to enjoy up to three 25-cent martinis. Order the famous bread pudding souffle.
Nicole CheramieNovember 9, 2018
When you want to impress the best take them to Commander's. Wear business professional attire to get in & come for lunch to enjoy up to three 25-cent martinis. Order the famous bread pudding souffle.
Greg SchulerFebruary 3, 2017
I didn't have an amazing experience at Commander's, but it's an institution. Jazz brunch is an experience, but if you're already doing Preservation Hall you can skip it.
EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014
The family behind Commander's Palace seems to have written the rulebook for leisurely lunching: attentive but nonhovering service, an optional cocktail course accompanied by buttery garlic bread. Read more
Ricel AlmadovarDecember 24, 2014
Order Duck Confit Creole, Chicory Coffee Lacquered Quail, and Creole Bread Pudding Souffle! Don't forget the 25cents martinis & make sure you have reservations! Wonderful culinary surprise!
Colby SmithJune 5, 2012
Eating here was near the top of my bucket list and it did not disappoint. Splurge and get the chef's table. The restaurant itself is almost as beautiful as the food. Easily the best meal of my life.
Brad HagerApril 6, 2016
Beautiful restaurant with a lot of charm, very friendly attentive staff. EVERYTHING IS GOOD here. Loved the eggs Benedict, and the soufflé, great seafood dishes 😄
Antonello LoddoJune 29, 2015
Their soufflé, gumbo and seafood are definitely worth the short ride from the French Quarter. Better reserve ahead of time. If price is an issue, try it for lunch.
Kelsey AndersonNovember 29, 2014
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 FisherJanuary 21, 2015
Surprisingly good food ($.25 martinis, turtle soup, gumbo, Oyster Gratinée, Creole Cochon de Lait “Cassoulet,” duckfat potatoes), but go to Galatoire's for atmosphere
Cosssette GarciaJuly 26, 2014
Absolutely incredible! Ask for The tasting menú (wear a nice outfit). Truffled egg royale and Crispy pork belly and oysters
Paige COctober 17, 2019
Wonderful restaurant! Sit outside on the patio. Beautiful setting. Don’t miss the bread pudding!
Adam S.November 8, 2014
So fancy, they put out black napkins if you wear dark clothing. Don't miss jazz brunch and the bread pudding souffle, soft as a cloud.
AlyssaNovember 22, 2015
25¢ martini lunch is excellent, with amazing food and service. The gumbo and turtle soup were all table favorites and the risotto was delicious.
Dinah HutsonApril 1, 2016
Make res. Ask for garden room. Great for bdays. $0.25 martinis and prix fixe lunch are all you need to know.
Tina JainFebruary 28, 2015
the wait staff is SO attentive and nice. you will never hD an empty glass of water. beautifully decorated indoors. ask for a walking tour map for after!
Jenny MackintoshApril 25, 2013
The bread pudding is bewitching. Delicious food and drinks (get here for lunch for the 25 cent martinis), but mind the dress code or they will not let you in: no shorts or t-shirts, no sandals on men.
Yvette CastroFebruary 25
Unfortunately we got here when they stopped serving food for the afternoon, but we were shown through the kitchen to the bar and had some delicious drinks on the outdoor courtyard
Atlanta Food & Wine FestivalMay 7, 2014
Chef McPhail highlight the nuances and variances between Cajun and Creole cuisine through one big, beautiful, bountiful dish of Gumbo, at Atlanta Food & Wine Festival May 29 – June 1. Read more
Edward ForteMarch 20, 2018
Great 3 course lunch, turtle soup, quail, & banana bread souffle. Crawfish gnocchi also very good and 25 cent martinis for lunch
Hotel IndigoAugust 19, 2013
Tease your taste buds with Commander’s classic turtle soup, finished with aged sherry. Select fresh fish from the Gulf, shrimp and grits or hand-carved duck.
Julia LiuOctober 19, 2019
Feels unnecessarily stuffy with their dress code, given how outdated the decor looks. Jazz brunch musicians don’t play consistently, they only played a few songs. Food is good not great.
michael nerenburgJuly 22, 2013
Saw some guy not being let in because he was wearing shorts. Who goes out to dinner in shorts and a Tshirt. Grow up. Food is excellent. Got the pork belly and soft shell crabs.
Leemor YuravlivkerJanuary 26, 2016
Completely worth it. Great food and staff. Recommend the grilled fish and shrimp n grits
Marigny9April 1, 2014
Experience Old New Orleans fine dining. The bathroom wallpaper epitomizes the experience: padded French toile of Jackson Square. The 25 cent martini lunch is a steal!
Brandi BruceJune 11, 2015
Amazing... The chef taste menu is absolutely delicious. Add the wine pairing for the most memorable meal of your life
James PalmerFebruary 18, 2018
When making reservations ask to sit upstairs. Take an Uber to get there. Walk the garden district when done. Take street cars back to canal street.
Katie CongletonDecember 8, 2015
$0.25 martinis, the turtle soup and the bread pudding soufflé - all things this place does incredibly well!
Jose SifontesFebruary 3, 2017
One of the best restaurants in Nola. A tad expensive but worth it IMO. The turtle soup and the BBQ shrimp are signature dishes.

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