It has been a minute since I was at Antoine's and I'm sorry I've been away so long! I tend to eat in the WD or CBD but Antoine's is a historic icon that warrants an uber into the FQ for sure! It was Dolly Day and I thought there would be zero room but they had a 6pm table for 2 or the waitress offered the dinner menu in the bar area (Hermes) if we didn't want ti wait the half hour We went with chargrilled oysters, roasted carrots with whipped feta, French onion soup and seafood gumbo: all winners! 2 cocktails on the Happy Hour menu for only $8 each- (espresso martini & an autumn drink) They even had their cute pink to-go cups for Dolly Day We thought the food was 5 star- we will come back for each of those! we thought the cocktails were ok but you're up against Peychauds or Time Will Tell or Brennans for drinks Props for the mocktail list- the Lavender was also ok but a wonderful bartender from Houma who was personable and full of good tips! ;) read more

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First class place for any occasion. First time here and the experience was amazing. The lamb was perfectly med rare, just like I requested. It was well seasoned, nicely charred, tender and juicy. The garlic /parley relish gave it an extra punch of flavor blast. Brussels sprouts were sweet and savory, and a hint of tomato. This is a must try. The potato soufflé was very unique and probably very labor intensive, because they were super expensive for the portions you get. The best dessert and must try is the baked Alaska. It's very special and delicious. Must do: ask for a tour of the restaurant. It's very impressive and there are many rooms and things to see. Our server and tour guide was Kobe, he was outstanding. Our group loved him, he was friendly, personable, and professional. read more

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So I accidentally posted to the wrong restaurant. The owner replied and I double checked, yep. They were right. I have to say, the fact the replied, made me aware, and even referenced the place I meant, says a lot of good about this place. I'll visit folks like this!!!! Love to see such businesses! read more

What a wonderful evening! We chose the prix fixe menu with wine pairings. Everything was over-the-top delicious. We enjoyed a crispy potato appetizer like none I've ever experienced. Then on to oysters 3 ways, gumbo, filet mignon, and baked Alaska. Very reasonably priced. Gorgeous venue within walking distance if our hoter - the Crowne Plaza. Outstanding service. A once in a lifetime dinner only because I doubt I'll be returning to New Orleans. read more

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Servers seem super unhappy. Decided not to stay. Grabbed a Sazarac to go. Drink was good. Vibe was not. Venue was kinda dirty. read more

Antoine's Restaurant - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Antoine's is definitely an experience and feels like stepping into classic New Orleans. It's much more upscale than a casual restaurant and has that old-school French/New Orleans feel throughout. There is a dress code to enter, so definitely something to keep in mind before going! The service matched the more elevated atmosphere and everyone was very professional. Considering how popular and busy the restaurant gets, there were a few moments where things felt a little delayed, but nothing major or enough to take away from the experience. We started with Antoine's Soufflé Potatoes. They were okay, but probably not something I'd order again. They reminded me of really thin potato chips, except soft rather than crispy, and I just wasn't the biggest fan of the texture. For my entrée, I had the Pompano Pontchartrain. It was good, but honestly a little mid for me compared to the other fish we ordered which I believe the other dish was redfish, and THAT one was amazing. Definitely the winner between the two and something I'd order again. Overall, I enjoyed Antoine's and think it's worth visiting, especially if you want a more traditional, historic New Orleans dining experience. The atmosphere and history are a big part of what makes it special! read more

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Antoine's has turned into my favorite place to go to unwind and relax with spectacular food paired with an amazing dining experience and an unbelievably attentive wait staff. This time was no exception, Robert Kulpa did an amazing job in guiding me through my dining experience with the assistance of JaMarcus. Robert's suggestions assisted me in selecting an amazing meal from the appetizers (both - Oysters 2-2-2: Chef's sampler of two Rockefeller, two Charbroiled and two Bay Ronquille & Seafood Gumbo) both were incredible, main course of - Crabmeat Crusted Redfish: Louisiana blue crab, truffle essence, pan-seared redfish, onion rice (add Shrimp Provençal) ridiculously good and finishing with a slice of - Bourbon Pecan Pie Served warm, á la mode & ANTOINE'S ORIGINAL Café Brûlot Diabolique: Chicory cinnamon coffee, Triple Sec, Kirsch liqueur & Brandy flamed tableside...and to finish off the night, a tour of Antoine's! I couldn't have asked for a better night...Thanks Antoine's, Robert & JaMarcus for a SPECTACULAR NIGHT! read more

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This is fairly classy place in New Orleans with a lot of history. There is a large dining room as well as a few dedicated dining rooms for larger parties. Reservation is recommended but not necessary - just keep in mind they are very strict on dress code. I almost could not get in even with a buttoned up t-shirt as most people actually wear long sleeved suit and dress pants with dress shoes, even in 90 degree weather, but I asked nicely given we have a reservation and they let us through. It is definitely a place mostly for special occasions or date nights, and the menu prices reflect as such. We were not too hungry so we got the oysters 2-2-2 and a gumbo to share. The oysters Rockefeller is their signature, but I actually didn't like that one since the spinach and cheese with oysters was not the best combo - I liked the oysters bay Ronquille more which is richer and masks the oyster flavor more. They are the large oysters which are not my preference. For dessert, we were considering the original baked Alaska but the server mentioned they no longer torch the dessert tableside, which is the only reason we would splurge for the larger dessert. Instead, as we still wanted to try baked Alaska, they had a spring baked Alaska which is similar but with strawberries which is pretty delicious. Service is okay. I guess Saturday dinner they are slammed but we were not well attended to, but the food is at least delivered in a timely manner. Unlike other reviews, they no longer do a restaurant tour at the end during weekends, but you are more than welcome to wander around after dinner - the servers in other dining rooms were friendly and welcoming and encouraged us to go in and take a look, so that was a good intermediary. read more

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Staple that doesn't rest on its laurels. Get the potatoes. Relax and have fun. This is New Orleans at her finest. read more

I held a private brunch at Antoine's and the entire process was great from start to finish. Wendy, the private dining and events manager, gave me all the information I needed to make informed decisions. She was super helpful and was quick to answer my questions. On the day of the event I had time to set up. When I was taken to the room I was greeted by Meghan and Murphy. They were extremely helpful throughout the event. They made sure all my needs were met. They had already set the table up before I got there so I quickly added my decorations to the table. The room was beautiful without any additional decor. Being able to add my own custom touch to the table made the event even more special. Once the event started Murphy and Meghan continued to be phenomenal servers to my guests. They were so friendly and accommodating. My guests enjoyed the food. I ordered the baked Alaska for my guests. I was able to add a custom message and this dessert came with a show that my guests enjoyed so freaking much. This event happened during Sunday brunch so a jazz band came and performed in our private room. This was the cherry on top o an already amazing experience. All in all I'm so glad I chose Antoine's for such a special and intimate occasion. Everything went better than planned. It was truly an amazing day thanks to the staff at Antoine's. read more

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The restaurant is beautiful and the history is vast and interesting. We were quickly escorted to our table and things seemed promising. Our service team was nearly perfect and I have to applaud all the assistant servers for their politeness and attention to detail. However, our server got an order wrong (which he quickly corrected), and then forgot the creme brulee one of our party ordered. I also think that it was a little annoying that knowing she ordered a dessert that the restaurant still charged us for every single person for the baked Alaska (instead of one less). The food? Mixed. The steak eaters loved their steaks (after one moment got her order corrected). The pompano was a little dry and bland; I was looking for salt everywhere. The grilled seafood dish was a hit, and the seafood gumbo also had a lot of flavor. The appetizers were somewhat disappointing especially with all the history of the Oysters Rockefeller invented here. Overall, I want to say it's a great experience and a beautiful restaurant. You won't be disappointed with their ambience and service, but the food may be underwhelming. read more

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The two course $28 weekday Coolinary lunch at Antoine's was amazing. Of course, we also ordered Pimm's cups on a very hot August day to accompany our lunch. First, they delivered their amazing hot bread to the table and fresh butter. For our first course, we both chose the Creole Tomato Salad with jumbo lump crabmeat, roquefort, shaved shallots, herbs de Provence, and Nicole dressing. Our se one courses were the French Dip and the Soft Shell Crab. Both of us loved our lunch! It was perfect after a particularly hot day of exploring in the Quarter. We were too full for dessert but I can tell you their Baked Alaska has never disappointed this girl! The service was attentive but not overbearing. I needed a day like this to fall in love with the Quarter all over again and between this and shopping at some of our unique local stores; I fell in love again! read more

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The Good: Service was excellent. They staff stopped by often enough to check in but not so often that it interrupted conversations. We ordered the escargot as our appetizer and we were off to a good start. The Bad: we were sat in this cavernous too with the most uncomfortable wooded cafe chairs. I admit to being surprised by the style of seating based upon the rest of the decor. The ugly: I ordered their Grilliades de Fruit de Mer and was so disappointed - mostly because I grew up on the coast and love eating and cooking seafood. Overall the flavors were good - however the execution was poor. The crab cakes and scallops were cooked on top high a heat so that the crust on the crab cake was black and the inside hasn't had time to come together and the scallops looked perfectly seared but mostly raw on the inside. read more

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We had reservations here one night for a large party, the greeting was not very warm, even initially. Then, we were all dressed very nice but they gave one member of our party a hard time about arranging his collar, then couldn't find our reservation, then said they found it, took us to the wrong table to a waiting couple we didn't know, left us standing awkwardly in the dining room, then came back and gestured to an adjacent table. Very messy intro. The dining room was very large with no intimacy. Our server was also really bad. Multiple things forgotten, drinks that we were charged for that never got delivered, not knowing who ordered what when coming back with food or drinks, and some strange interactions with members of our party etc. etc. You get the picture. The food was good, I really appreciated the gf designations on the menu. The charbroiled oysters and gulf fish were delicious. Other members of our party didn't have complaints about the food either. Was mostly a service issue and for how expensive this place is and with its reputation, we just expected a bit more class, but it's not a bad place. Actually a solid spot for celiacs to get some good gf new orleans cuisine. read more

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Ok so, the pros: This is probs some of the best service I have ever experienced. Honestly, super knowledgeable, personable and attentive. I also think historically this place is note worthy. It has an interesting history and is absolutely beautiful. The food: everything was just ok. The oysters were probs my fave but really was not a huge fan of the food. Def go once for the vibes read more

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Antoine's was suggested-and we had 1 day so we found it and stopped by- we got seated in one of the back rooms but I requested to be moved back into the main dining room as the other back room were really dark. The hostess graciously moved us back to the main room. Here the ambiance, and our servers - Lita and Geoffrey were so professional and spectacular. The dishes were delicious and we had a great time!!! read more

First let me say our server Ziggy was amazing! He was very attentive, friendly and on point! The atmosphere is lovely. We were eating in the Rex dining room. The food left a little to be desired. Nothing was served hot. All the food was pretty much served lukewarm. My Chicken Rochambeau was dry but the flavor was okay. The oysters didn't really have a "fresh flavor" however, the bread pudding was spectacular. We had reservations booked for about 2 months and of course our visit was during Jazz Fest. I'm unsure why the food wasn't top notch but, take from this what you will. read more

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I truly don't understand the hype. We came here to celebrate my BFF's and my 50th birthdays after seeing glowing Google reviews claiming this was one of the best restaurants New Orleans has to offer. Sadly, it was not. We were initially seated right next to the entrance and bathrooms, despite there being several open tables. Maybe because we were just a party of two, they figured it didn't matter? After asking to be moved (because constant foot traffic and bathroom proximity isn't exactly "celebration" vibes), we were relocated--only to be squeezed between two large parties of eight. The entire time, I had to keep adjusting my seat just so staff could squeeze by. It was uncomfortable and made us feel like an afterthought compared to the larger tables around us. Service didn't improve things. Our server and their assistant seemed completely disengaged--no real recommendations, no guidance on wine pairings, and no effort to elevate the experience, especially for first-time diners. And the food... underwhelming at best. Even the starter bread looked and tasted like a stale hot dog bun, which pretty much set the tone. We ordered multiple dishes to sample the menu, and everything was either bland or overly salty. For the price point, it felt like they were coasting on reputation rather than delivering quality. We left having barely touched our meal. Honestly, it was one of the worst dining experiences I had in New Orleans--which says a lot in a city known for incredible food. Save your money and go somewhere that actually lives up to the city's standards. read more

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We went for my birthday. The oysters Rockafeller were great. We had the Pompano and the Redfish. They were good but I wouldn't say they were life changing. This place is a great piece of NOLA history and you will have a good meal. Parking and pricing are a little high... The service was good not epic. I would like to go back and check out The Baked Alaska. read more

Antoine's is a truly special place and an experience in itself. The history, atmosphere, service, and food all come together to make it unforgettable. Our waiter was fantastic--he had the voice of a radio announcer and the knowledge of a historian. Hearing him describe the specials and recommend dishes made the meal even more enjoyable. The seafood was outstanding, and the Sazerac was one of the best I've had. After dinner, we explored the different dining rooms and the wine cellar, which gave us an even greater appreciation for the restaurant's rich history. If you're looking for a classic New Orleans dining experience with incredible food, exceptional service, and a fascinating story, Antoine's is absolutely worth the visit. read more

Antoine's Restaurant - Sign outside. - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Antoine's is a Nola staple, and I'm glad to have tried it while visiting! They were able to accommodate a large group of us and the service was spectacular, our waitress was helpful yet fun and witty as well which we all appreciated. After eating we also were able to walk around and take a look at some iconic rooms a the massive wine cellar. The food was delicious as well, though I do not think it was that special compared to other places we visited in New Orleans and spent a lot less money. You are paying for the food plus the experience of getting to eat at such an iconic restaurant when you come here. Everything was still cooked perfectly and I enjoyed everything I tried aside from the creamed spinach that I was not a fan of. read more

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FINALLY MADE IT!!!! I've had this place on my list for YEARS!!! Ever since watching Anthony Bourdain eat here. I ordered a margarita at the bar while I waited for my table, and the bartenders actually did a mini competition and made TWO margaritas for me to judge. After being seated, I was brought the spring menu. My first course was the French spring soup, which has leeks, potatoes, turnip greens, carrots and rice. The MAIN reason that I came here was because I've always wanted to try a baked Alaska. Unfortunately, they won't do the big one where they flame it at your table for just one person so now I have an excuse to go back. But I got the mini spring version which had strawberry ice cream inside. read more

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Elijah made our evening! The restaurant is beautiful, historic, and the food is perfect in every way. A great place to celebrate a birthday or anniversary read more

I had a fantastic brunch experience at Antoine's! We had reservations right when they open - don't arrive early because they don't start seating until precisely 10:30 am. This was some of the best service I experienced in all of New Orleans. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful and attentive! They do bottomless mimosas, and I truly never saw the bottom of that glass. They are very generous with the champagne. I highly recommend ordering the Oysters 2-2-2 to taste all the different oysters on the menu - especially Oysters Rockefeller which were invented at Antoine's! The oysters were fantastic. I also recommend ordering the Eggs Sardou, which wears also invented here! The potatoes soufflé were a fun appetizer, and definitely save room for dessert because the bread pudding was fantastic. Make sure to wander and explore! There's much beauty to look at in all of the different rooms in this huge restaurant! read more

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Elegant, rich in history, and exceptional service! The oldest restaurant in Louisiana and you can see what has kept them thriving for so long! The staff are well-trained in not just the menu, but the rich history behind the restaurant. We were encouraged to walk around the restaurant between courses to see the artifacts, photos, and stories that have walked the halls of Antoine's. We began with the Chilled seafood appetizer (I loved the crab). For entrees: Pompano fish dish and scallops added, as it came highly recommended. My husband had the Almandine fish dish which he said was lovely. Couldn't leave without trying their signature dessert, the Baked Alaska, decorated with the est year of opening and of course their name adorned in cream. Topped with a chocolate drizzle, it was perfect to end a wonderful brunch. Pricy for sure and an elegant vibe, but a must-go to have a great experience and learn all about history of NOLA through a restaurant. read more

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Better than the Olive Garden. That's it, though. My wife's cocktail arrived without a stirrer - use the knife. The bread was thoroughly nuked... and cold 5 min later. My prosecco was as flat as the corn fields of Nebraska. The food was palatable but this is not Nola. Men are required to wear jackets. Yet, many were wearing shorts! Some women wear designer dresses. Others are in a t-shirt. Ether enforce the dress code or don't pretend you do. History is exactly that - history. Don't waste your time as there are much better places in Nola. read more

Had an absolutely perfect birthday dinner at Antoine's, which is rumored to be Anthony Bourdain's favorite New Orleans restaurant. If it truly was, then there's good reason. Opened in 1840, Antoine's is the oldest continuously run restaurant in the United States. It has been an operation for 185 years by the same family, now in its 5th generation. It is the birthplace of now famous dishes Oysters Rockefeller and Eggs Sardou. This place is lovely, with much attention payed to details. We were in the white room, but we were encouraged to explore the labyrinth of dining rooms, all a little different, many with historic Mardi Gras photos. The service is impeccable. From the hostess to the server, you are treated like a special guest. They do want men to wear a collared shirt, and hubby did not know that. He did look nice in a cashmere sweater, and they did not mention it. Our server have us a history of the restaurant and described some of the most loved dishes. Our server asked if we were celebrating anything special, and when I said it was my birthday, she sent us glasses off champagne with little roses in them on the house. They brought us two loaves of the most delicious bread and individual cups of whipped butter. We ordered: *French Gimlet (cocktail) *Christmas Cookie (Holiday cocktail) *Escargot Bourguignon *Chicken Rochambeau *Crabmeat Crusted Redfish *Pompano Ponchartain *Antoine's Eggnog Bread Pudding All of our entrees came with onion rice which was amazing. Actually, all of the food was amazing - - 11s on a scale of 1 to 10! New Orleans is famous for its absolutely fantastic food, and Antoine's is no exception. If you are coming to New Orleans, please make sure to put Antoine's on your list! You will not be sorry. read more

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This is one of my favorite places for lunch/brunch. Walking in takes you back in time and the food is amazing. My issue this time was I made wait staff aware of food allergy and made sure before placing my order that the allergen could be removed. Only to receive my Entree Salad with the item through the salad. Hated that it took awhile to get my meal and that my dining partner in crime was long done with their meal by the time I got mine and we ate alone. This restaurant is well known and during lunch hour is always crowded so reservations are highly recommended. Restaurant is beautiful and is steeped with Southern charm and history. The food is always good and highly recommend. read more

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The drink was great. Good atmosphere but my husband needed a shirt with a collar, his entire outfit was over $300, we had reservations and had to go back and change his shirt but a bridal party was seated next to us in pjs!! Yes! Pjs! The oysters were ok, the chicken shown tasted like hospital cafeteria food, and the baked Alaska, horrible, dry, such a let down. Just save yourself and go to Brennans instead. read more

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Legendary NOLA restaurant!! Really, legendary American restaurant. OG of food houses. Ask for Jesse to be your server. She's a goddess. Seriously. She was epic. There's no place like this on Earth. We had Lobster Thermidor, the seafood platter and fish almondine. The bread was FANTASTIC!! So was the bread pudding and flourless chocolate cake. They made us decaf coffee by request. Just so over the top. I lived in Vegas for a dozen years and I'm saying that. This place is SOOO special!! Just GO! Ask for Jesse. Seriously. read more

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On our first day in New Orleans, we did not plan accordingly and we wound up needing to grab a meal before a nighttime cemetery tour. Hermes bar located inside Antoine's restaurant was close by, so we decided this was going to be where we dine. Seeing that Hermes served small appetizers instead of full entrees, we thought this would be a reasonable place to get in and out quickly. Our waitress was very friendly and efficient . She was able to take care of us and get us on our way. I ordered the Cordon Bleu Sliders. They were served on pretzel bread which was fine, but not particularly memorable. The chicken itself was fried but lacked a standout batter. It tasted a bit bland to be honest and while the melted cheese was good, I wasn't tasting any sort of spice to bind all this plus the ham together, so it was too dry for my liking. I think the individual components of the sliders were good quality, but the whole was not worth the sum of its parts. I also had a mocktail; Midnight in Paris. It was alright, but didn't have anything that really stuck out as a unique flavor profile. It did come with a dehydrated rosebud, but I think this was more for looks as opposed to something to enjoy. The food and drinks were more 3 start territory, but the service and decor bump it up to a 4 star experience. The bar had some interesting artifacts on the walls and while we were short on time, I would've enjoyed reading the plaques and learning about the history of this place. I'd like to someday try the restaurant experience and skip the Hermes Bar. read more

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This place is HUGE! Been around since 1840 - many rooms and some private rooms were enjoying their holiday parties. The walls are red and decorated with famous people that have visited this restaurant- including the Pope. The food was very tasty - and also very creamy and heavy. The cocktails were nice as well. The crab appetizer was simple and yummy. My favorite was the bourbon pecan pie - hot pie with cold ice cream. I enjoyed the oysters and fishes as well. But got too full - due to the heavy creamy dishes. I wanted to try the French onion soup and blue crab bisque - maybe next time :) The gentleman who welcomed us was very polite as well as the waiters- they kept filling up our glass with water all the time. The guy serving the water seemed new / he kept spilling some water after every pour / he looked like a polished person - my hubby thought, he might be part of the family and is being asked by his parents to start at the bottoms :) just a guess ‍ We enjoyed the experience very much! read more

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I happened to come here for lunch as it was a business meeting and gotta just say, the historic nature of the building, the cultural richness you feel, the historical rooms you see as you go visit the bathroom are epic. I was just washing my hands people. Haha So having been to some very iconic places this week in NOLA, and eating a lot of oysters figured I'd avoid those here, mostly because I can be clumsy and didn't want to get some stuff on my suit. Let's just leave it there. I ordered the escargot after trying some of the fresh bread that was put in front of me to start. My inner carboholic thought to himself, this would be way better dipped in some garlic butter herb goodness that comes with the escargot. Gotta say I crushed a loaf...maybe 2. Even convinced my colleague to try escargot for the first time, and it was a hit. I also got the gumbo. It was probably the 12th time ordering it this week and gotta tell ya folks, if you are in NOLA and gumbo is not your thing, there are plenty of McDonald's and BK's...I don't know where but I'm sure you will find them. This was delicious and something I tend to enjoy thoroughly. The gumbo in every restaurant is different, this is one of my favorites. I do enjoy the ones with a bit more spicy notes, with some alligator bites but all of them are great. My colleagues asked me if I'd like some salad and just had to give them the look of disappointment that they just don't know that when you are in a city of history and so much soul food, you don't order salads, you get mustard greens, okra if that's on the menu. Rookie's!! Happy eating folks. read more

Antoine's Restaurant - Escargot - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Went for lunch on a Friday at noon. We had a reservation but didn't need it. They have a lunch special including an appetizer and entree for $26. We each did the special with a drink. The real star of the show is the service here. It is top tier. Very attentive constant water refills. Even gave us new glasses halfway through dinner to refresh our ice. We each loved our drinks. We had a Chardonnay, espresso martini and French 75. The bread is excellent then we tried each of the specials across the three of us and I have never had sword fish this good. Absolutely loved it. The vibe was also great white table cloths and dimmed lighting make it fancy but still cozy. read more

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Yes, it is probably the most historical tour destination around. But the food is great, and wait staff very attentive. If you are in the 'red' walled room, the ambiance is very old south. If in the sterile 'white' dining room not so much. So ask to be seated in the back room. It is an experience. read more

Best chicken I've ever had (Coq au Vin) and the oysters were also great. The ambience and drinks were also fantastic. 10/10.

Can't believe it's been 6 years since my first Antoine's visit. The food is as good as I remember it and the baked Alaska that I've had recurring dreams of, is still devine. Staff was very kind and welcoming. I tried the oysters for the first time and damn where have they been all my life? Delicious!! Don't sleep on the fish almondine either. read more

Antoine's Restaurant - Baked Alaska - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana