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- AAlanPhiladelphia County •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoA NOLA classic. Food was perfect! Service was excellent! Drinks were delicious!More infoAntoine'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.6
- NNormaPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThe food , the service, the ambience was great. The waiter told us the menu changes every day. We look forward to going again in April. We thought the prices were also great and the food helpings were good.More infoGW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerNew Orleans / Louisiana •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat lunch! Excellent turtle soup and gumbo. Try the crème brûlée.More infoTableauPrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• French Quarter•4.5
- JJohnVirginia •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoIt was perfect for celebrating a birthday. The food was amazing, service was except the server kept trying to upsell us on everything. The cotton candy for the perfect was fun and delicious.More infoBrennan'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.8
- RReneeVIPNew Orleans / Louisiana •7 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe had a delicious meal. I tried the newest menu item, the stuffed jumbo shrimp. This is definitely one you don’t want to miss. The service was the best I’ve had in the city!! This is my favorite restaurant to visit and be treated like NOLA Royalty. Our server JC was outstanding! Looking forward to returning soon.More infoMr. B's BistroPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.7
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The French Quarter of New Orleans is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the U.S., renowned for its party atmosphere and delectable food. Creole and Cajun menu staples, including jambalaya, crawfish etouffee and gumbo are on the menu, but there are so many more tastes to sample in the French Quarter. Nestled on The Quarter's many side streets, you'll find many oyster bars and quaint coffee houses. You can also visit one of the many corner grocery stores, most of which feature small kitchens in the back. These hidden gems typically serve up delicious cheeseburgers, homemade mac and cheese, and the two most famous sandwiches in the Big Easy: muffulettas and po boys. For dessert, you can grab a freshly made beignet or authentic praline and take a walk along the banks of the Mississippi River.
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