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- SStevinLas Vegas •8 reviews5.0Dined todayThis seafood restaurant may well be the very best restaurant in town. Food, service, quality. 5 Stars only because we can't give 10. Fortunate to have eaten around the world. This place always makes the list. Save room for dessert!!!! Les le bon temps rouler.More infoGW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter•4.9
- MMichaelDetroit / Eastern Michigan •7 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoLuke is one of our favorites in NOLA! The food is always great - with the selection of oysters always above reproach! And the service is second to none! They are always booked full and never make you feel rushed - that's an art! If you're looking for a great place to dine, this is it!More infoLukePrice: Moderate• French• Central Business District•4.6
- AAlyssaNew York City •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoIt is always a treat dining here! The food is always amazing the soufflé potatoes and oysters Rockefeller are a must try if you are visiting for the first time, the charbroiled oysters are delicious too! The staff is always so welcoming and friendly. I was celebrating a friend’s birthday and our waitress Jessie was friendly and informative about the menu. The baked Alaska is not something to be skipped, you definitely need to try it! After dinner we were given a tour by Roland and he was such a gem! The tour he gave us and another couple was truly wonderful, he was so knowledgeable and friendly. This evening was the perfect ending to our trip. I can’t wait to come back!More infoAntoine'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.6
- SSeanVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing food! Wonderful service! I loved the ambiance! Could not have asked for a better experience!More infoCoquettePrice: Expensive• American• Lower Garden District•4.7
- MMariaVIPNew York City •25 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOverall it's an amazing restaurant. You definitely need a reservation. However, the hostess was a little stuffy. We checked in and were 20 minutes early. We were told we had to wait. Walked around for 10 minutes and came back. Another couple went to check in with same reservation time as us and were going to be seated - until I stepped forward to question why before us. Once you get seated, the ambiance, service, food and personable staff make up for how the experience started. Definitely save room for dessert. DeliciousMore infoBrennan'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.7
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Along with historic plantations and tourist attractions, New Orleans' Garden District is also home to a thriving food scene. With French and Creole influences, many restaurants feature the cuisine that Louisiana has become famous for made with fresh, locally caught seafood from the Gulf of Mexico. In a city that has no last call, guests can find gumbo, jambalaya or beignets at nearly any hour. The Garden District is steeped in tradition and is home to several fine-dining restaurants, bakeries and humble cafes that display classically prepared dishes. Food isn't the only thing that draws patrons to the Garden District as the area is home to bars and jazz clubs that offer an evening's entertainment along with an incredible dining experience and Southern-inspired cocktails.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Garden District. Our customers recommend Atchafalaya Restaurant, La Petite Grocery and San Lorenzo at Hotel Saint Vincent
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