The girls and I had an amazing time at Atchafalaya! We had some fun happy hour drinks at the bar, then moved to our table shortly after. Our server, Christopher, was very attentive, suggested wine pairings, and gave us great recommendations. We started with the charbroiled oysters which is a must. They were large and charred to perfection on the outside grill, topped with parm and breadcrumbs. My friends ordered the filet and the gulf fish, and I had the charred cabbage entree, with a French gerwurztraminer blend. The mushrooms with the blue cheese sauce were so rich and delicious! Sweet treats were a no brainer. The blue cheese flan was creamy and decadent. A perfect ending to the meal. This is so far my fave restaurant in New Orleans. It's an honest, no BS creole inspired cuisine. 100% coming back soon! read more

Atchafalaya - Charred Cabbage Wedge - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Never thought I'd be happy that we couldn't get a reservation at Commander's Palace during our 2 day pre-cruise stay in New Orleans but... WOW! What a special place Atchafalaya is! And yet again, I am so thankful for Yelp steering me in the right direction yet again! A short Uber from the French Quarter brought us to what I believe is such a special hidden gem! The moment you step into Atchafalaya, you realize it. Ambience is amazing, quirky, cool, homey and cozy. Staff is amazing. We sat in our own private room and were treated to a very special delight of a dinner. I tried the incredible fried green tomatoes, the seafood soup (?) and the incredible steak...wow, everything was amazing. And not only did Chef Christopher Lynch come out to say hello to my Autistic son but the owner Tony Tocco did as well and it made his day! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans, especially for brunch. Today they had a small band playing and a few great specials. The service is impeccable, waitstaff is friendly and they are great at refilling water, drinks etc. they always provide a surprise bake good before the meal and every meal and drink I've had there is spectacular. Today we met the general manager, who greeted each table and worked hard filling any needed roles (busing tables, waiting etc). The restaurant has a very impressive crew! read more

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Birthday Brunch was Amazing. So many great dishes. My two favorites were Deviled Eggs & Fried Green Tomatoes. Matt provided 5-star service. We had a private table for 6 in-between downstairs & upstairs seating. It's a New Orleans House converted into a cute & quaint restaurant. FYI if you're staying near Bourbon street this restaurant is about 30-40 minute ride on Green Streetcar then a nice walk towards restaurant. Reservations are definitely recommended. read more

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Came here to celebrate my anniversary and the staff made the experience so special! We went during the live jazz music for brunch. The band was great! They started us off with cornbread with a chive button. I got the crawfish bisque to start. Both were delicious!! I got the crawfish boudin cake and it was absolutely amazing!! (I still think about it). It was served in this tomatoey corn sauce with two poached eggs. 10/10 no notes. Next time I'm in New Orleans, I'll definitely be back. read more

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I wanted to have lunch outside of the French quarter and found Atchafalaya, which is a beautiful historic creole cottage in the Irish Channel. We showed up without a reservation, which I do recommend if you want to be seated quickly. The waitress took my number and said we would get a text as soon as a table was ready which ended up being about 45 min. No biggie, we went around the corner and enjoyed a beer. I'm so glad we decided to eat here, they have indoor & outdoor seating and even offer private dining options. Our Pimm's cups were on point and the food was amazing! I got the pan seared gulf fish and it was soooo tasty. You definitely need to start with The deviled eggs, very unique with a pork rind on top! It's such an elegant cozy ambiance with live jazz playing as well. When in NOLA, this restaurant is a must!! read more

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Definitely a spot I would recommend to anyone visiting New Orleans. Atchafalaya is a small restaurant on the edge of the Garden District with a can't miss brunch menu. The Duck Hash, pictured, and the Huevos Rancheros were the highlights, with fried green tomatoes falling shortly behind. Our server, Georgia, was attentive, and kept our drinks, water, and coffee full. The ambiance was nice for a late brunch, and the drink menu was perfect for the 1:30pm time, offering both brunch drinks like Good Morning Vietnam, and early afternoon drinks like Table for Two. Recommend and would go back! read more

Atchafalaya - duck hash - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Atchafalaya is the bomb! Their Wagyu steak was cooked to perfection with just the right flavor to make it a savory meal I'll crave in the future. Their Sazerac was also delicious. Our waiter was fantastic- consistently refilling glasses, providing recommendations, and having an overall great attitude. I love the intimate feel you get dining inside as it feels like you walked into a dimly lit, historic home. read more

Atchafalaya - 8oz Wagyu Beef Steak - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Atchafalaya is a contemporary restaurant with a rustic charm, located at the corner of Louisiana Ave and Laurel St. Would highly highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time! (Otherwise wait times could be up to 1-2 hrs). We were seated indoors, on the upper level, where there was lots of natural light. Our server was attentive and got us started with drink orders and complimentary cornbread biscuits, which were warm & paired perfectly with the scallion butter. We came as a party of 4 and ordered the following dishes to share: Fried green tomatoes ($18, 4/5) --Refreshing combination of flavors, just wish there were more of it! --Topped with butter-poached lump carb, shallots, smoked trout roe, Crystal hot sauce Gumbo du Jour ($8, 3/5) --The gumbo was fine but nothing too special. Would probably skip next time. Duck Hash ($28, 5/5) --My favorite of the dishes! The duck confit was tender, with the sweet potato and kale adding some heartiness. Also had a bit of tartness with the blackberries. Breakfast Risotto ($25, 4/5) --The risotto itself was creamy and paired nicely with the hollandaise and poached egg --The pork was a bit tough but had good flavor Tres leches bread pudding ($9, 3/5) --Pretty standard bread pudding (no additional fillings inside). Would probably also skip this for other offerings on their dessert menu. Overall, really enjoyed dining at Atchafalaya! Lovely presentation and their dishes have good depth of flavor. However, it did take us 40-45 minutes to get our dessert so just may need to budget your time accordingly when you visit. Looking forward to visiting again! read more

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A colorful, beautiful corner restaurant in uptown New Orleans, I'm glad I was able to get a table for brunch. We parked around the corner on the street and sat upstairs. Atchafalaya means long river on the National e Choctaw language. Abbie waited on us. I ordered the Monday, red beans & rice special and my husband ordered the oyster salad. We enjoyed mini cornbread muffins with sweet chive butter while we waited for a meal. Our portions were very generous, I could only eat half of my milk read more

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See pics Every dish Absolutely delicious and not overwhelming heavy but hearty Service impeccable straightforward and fast Comfortable not loud elegant Relaxing and chic read more

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Food is 100/10 and honestly one of the best meal I had from start to finish from appetizer to dessert. Service was amazing. I can't wait to come back. read more

Atchafalaya - Pan seared gulf fish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Booked a reservation for here on a Saturday evening. Nice and chill restaurant in the inside. Love the high ceilings. We ordered the following: Cocktails: Smoke and Cinder & Autumn Sunset. My cocktail (smoke and cinder) was mixed quite well. I enjoyed it over the course of the meal. For the appetizer, we got the Brussels sprouts. Loved how they served it on a skillet. The mint gave it a unique touch of sorts. Also appreciated the assortment of breads & corn muffins. For the main course, I got the cabbage steak. I saw this on the menu and was curious to see how it was. I was pleasantly surprised. All in all, we spent around an hour in here eating. That's NYC speed. I'm impressed. read more

Atchafalaya - Cocktails: Smoke and Cinder (left), Autumn Sunset (Right) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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My wife and I visited this restaurant for brunch for my birthday as we were visiting from DC. I was a bit concerned when we first walked up to the restaurant because there were numerous people waiting outside to be seated. When we went to checkin with the hostess, I saw how small and how full the restaurant was. After waiting about 5 to 10 minutes, we were told our table was ready and we were seated upstairs. I did not realize they even had an upstairs which was a nice surprise. Because the restaurant knew it was my birthday, they decorated our table and left a nice birthday card for me on the table. Our waiter was very energetic and friendly. He gave us good recommendations and was great. For starters, my wife and I each ordered a Deviled Egg and we both each ordered the Gumbo Du Jour. The Deviled Egg was different from any other deviled egg I have had as there was a pork rind on top and the deviled egg tasted like there was some sort of chipotle sauce mixed in. Either way it was really good. The Gumbo was excellent and super flavorful. It was so good I was mad at myself for getting a cup instead of a bowl. For entrees, my wife and I both ordered the shrimp and grits. I have had shrimp and grits a lot over the years, this was easily the best shrimp and grits I have ever had in my life! Our waiter said that they have the best shrimp and grits and he did not tell a lie. This was perfectly seasoned in every way. The dish had so much flavor in every bite. I cannot express just how good this was! This was the best brunch we had during our stay hands down! read more

Atchafalaya - Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This was theeee best dang meal of our trip (and we had epic meals all 6 days). We ordered almost everything on the menu and it all was sooooooo delectable my stomach is rumbling just thinking of it now. Even the cocktails were luscious. And the staff!! So wonderful and helpful and fun to chat with. I had a brain glitch and made our rez for the next night but they made room and we sat outside and had a marvelous time. Def will be back every time I'm in New Orleans read more

Atchafalaya - Our crew + waitress, GM, and chef - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Southern food is done here as you'd imagine it to be if you have quality expectations before going to New Orleans. (+) Right off the bat, they start you off with acceptable biscuits and butter. (+/-) Their Sazerac is good enough for brunch, but too light if it were to be had during dinner. The food shines. I had the red beans and rice with their fried chicken. Something so simple but done so right. The flavors were all there, and the chicken was left juicy and tender with my ideal fried crunch. Their gumbo was good. I want to elaborate more, but I am not qualified. It got the job done, but I had the most palatable gumbo on my trip at Luke. This is a can't-go-wrong spot if you want southern flavors. read more

Atchafalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Our first meal in New Orleans was in the Garden District and it was a winner! Service was great with a comfortable ambience. My friend and I split our meals. I think my fav was the shrimp and grits! We compared every other place's grits against them since they set the bar high! I also had the Good Morning Vietnam, a Bloody Mary made with lime, basil and fish sauce! read more

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The food, drinks, and service for brunch were phenomenal. They gave us homemade cornbread and butter while we waited for our food.

This is a highly recommended NOLA location. I don't know if I ordered wrong, but it was okay to me. I had the deviled eggs which were just okay, and the Quiche. It was small, and a tad over cooked. The service was excellent. The location was cute. Hubby loved his. read more

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Brunch was phenomenal! We tried so many things off the menu and loved them all. We started with the turtle soup and i have never had turtle before! The flavor was incredible and definitely a unique treat. The bubbles and butter cocktail was delicious and the risotto was cooked to perfection. The pork belly on top was tender and crispy. The food took a little longer to come out but well worth the wait. Service was good. read more

Atchafalaya - Bubbles & Butter - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I had a very disappointing and uncomfortable experience at Atchafalaya during brunch. My friend and I arrived and were asked if we had a reservation. We said no, and the host told us it would be a 30-minute wait. However, while standing there, I watched multiple parties both before and after us get seated without reservations. We waited the full 30 minutes and returned, only to be told we would have to sit at the bar. This didn't make sense because there were already open bar seats when we first arrived. When I asked for a table instead, the host said we'd have to wait even longer and despite there being several open tables and other guests continuing to be seated without delay. At that point, it felt like we were being treated differently for no clear reason. The inconsistency and lack of fairness made the experience feel discriminatory and very uncomfortable. No one should feel singled out or treated unfairly when simply trying to enjoy a meal. I hope management takes this seriously and addresses how guests are being handled at the front. read more

OK, folks, you need to find your way to this restaurant. We visited on a Friday for a late lunch, arriving around 1:40P with the restaurant closing at 2:30P. Of course we can seat you! There were plenty of tables still with patrons, and our server was promptly setting our table in this intimate dining area on the first floor. LOVE all the natural light. NOTE: Street parking; no lot. Opted for a couple of their NA Cocktails, including a seasonal cherry and a cucumber lime spritzer. Both were good, but the cucumber lime was the winner. Split the Fried Green Tomatoes with shrimp, remoulade, mixed greens, shallots and roe ($18), the Kale & Goat Cheese Salad ($15) with blueberries, red onions and vinaigrette, and the Fried Brussel Sprouts ($12) with miso-honey and goat cheese. There was not enough room in our stomachs for all this food, but we ate as much as we could, bringing only a bit of the salad and some of the Brussel sprouts home. Our server was great, checking back to see if we needed anything. She had us out of there before 2:30P with smiles on our faces...as we launched ourselves into the New Orleans rain towards the car. read more

Atchafalaya - Cucumber tea spritzer and seasonal cherry cooler - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Had the best brunch at Atchafalaya! Our waiter was extremely friendly and helpful with menu recommendations. The restaurant has fun New Orleans artwork throughout and we enjoyed the live music during brunch service. The Good Morning Vietnam is one of the best non-traditional bloody Mary's I've ever had and could have drank several of them. They brought cord bread for the table which was a nice touch. The deviled egg was jammed packed with flavor and the chicharron on top gave a nice additional crunch and flavor profile. Highly recommend the crab cake Benedict. Definitely has this restaurant to your brunch rotation list! read more

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This is my favorite spot in the city! I came here for Sunday brunch, and it was an unforgettable experience. The interior is clean and inviting, with a relaxed Southern charm that makes you feel right at home. Adding to the ambiance, live jazz performers filled the space with the soulful sounds of New Orleans. The food was outstanding. They start you off with warm cornbread muffins and butter. I ordered the Gulf fish, and I can confidently say it was one of the best meals I've ever had. Everything was incredibly fresh, and the sauce complemented the fish and vegetables perfectly. The service was excellent. They were friendly, attentive, and always on top of things. If you're in New Orleans, you have to check this place out. Located in the Garden District, it's a must visit for an amazing brunch experience. read more

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Wonderful dinner - we tried the pork chop and the gulf fish. Pork chop was a skip but the fish was wonderful. Great atmosphere and location. read more

Atchafalaya - Chili-Rubbed 14oz Red Wattle Pork Chop - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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A contemporary creole restaurant in a cottage with tables throughout. Had the catfish special which was very good. Gumbo was excellent and of course a duck fat washed sazerac cocktail which was delish! Had shrimp and grits which was excellent. Also a boudin. ( this was new to us). And was good read more

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Atchafalaya always pleases the soul for a great experience and wonderful cuisine. We came for brunch with a friend and it is as good as always. Tucked nicely in a neighborhood bordering Uptown and the Garden District it's in a lovely homey building with a lot of character. Always white tablecloth experience we were seated right away for brunch. Make sure you have a reservation as the place isn't big, quite intimate, as are many New Orleans better quality neighborhood establishments. I immediately ordered their signature Bloody Mary, as it is an institutional drink here. Unfortunately, they no longer have the Bloody Mary bar where after you order your particular vodka you head to the bar and put your own drink together with all the refinements imaginable. It used to be a fun event in itself. We were told it was ended with the pandemic. Sad, yet understandable. I ordered the Crab Cake Benedict and it was absolutely delectable. The crab cake mixture was perfectly molded together and cooked well, and two poached eggs on top. So good. They also brought some delectable small muffins with flavored butter. It was a relaxed and wonderful brunch. Service was very professional and added to a very pleasant meal. read more

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Food, (table) service, ambiance were all spectacular! We took an uber out from the FQ and were not disappointed. Restaurant was a "hidden gem" with tremendous food and one of the best bloody Mary's I enjoyed in the crescent city! Our only knock was a stop at the bar on the way out.....the bartender couldn't be any less friendly. Instead of enjoying an addition cocktail or two, and dessert with my partner, we just ordered a "bloody" to go as It seemed a burden that we even sat down at his empty bar top. read more

Atchafalaya - Bloody Mary! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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My palate has evolved since my last review! I had a brunch date here with a close friend and enjoyed everything. From the mimosas to the deviled egg and fried green tomatoes, to the shrimp and grits -- everything was delicious and savory. I was very satisfied. No complaints on the service either; our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. read more

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Amazing brunch spot with great drinks -- especially if you're a Bloody Mary fan. The seasonal quiche is incredible, I've had a few variations and it hits everytime. The brussel sprouts are great, too. read more

Service was 1000/10! Keith is amazing and so was our waitress. The food was really great! The dish that stood out most to me was the gumbo!! (And that caramel bread pudding dessert!) We will definitely be back. It was definitely a more romantic feel to the restaurant - which I loved! read more

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New Orleans They had great art up on the wall. Cute little place. I had the shrimp and grits and my friend had ala cart eggs biscuits and bacon. Yum yum on all the sauce on the grits was an a plus. The biscuits were ordered twice. Host and waiter were helpful and knowledgeable. They gave us cards of the gallery where we could find the art on the wall. read more

One of my favorite NOLA restaurants. Their shrimp and grits is the best on the planet, hands down. A must try!

Sunday brunch.... Deliciousness. Every person in our 6 person table was thrilled with their beverage and food orders. Chicken & waffles, blueberry waffles, duck hash, crab soup and boudin sausage links were among the highlights. One of the best Bloody Mary's over ever had. Service was...skilled but not great. I think they are a little a bit understaffed on busy Sundays and quickly become pulled in too many directions. Live music by chill duo was. Excellent. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Everything was an absolute dream! The food is so flavorful , the waitstaff and service was exceptional, and the ambiance was stunning. We had Chris waiting on us and he went above and beyond to ensure it was a positive experience for us. We will be returning soon! read more

Food was incredible. Cocktails insanely tasty with unique twists. And our requests for tweaks did not seem to be trying for the kitchen. Could not have felt more taken care of between Ana our waitress and the other floor staff . Worth having getting "brunch" at 930 am. read more

This place was busy busy on a rainy Sunday We were sat at the bar and very well taken care of by the bartender who was the beverage director for the restaurant as well He delicately crafted us virgin bloody marys- they were incredible And the cream cheese grits were crazy good and if they're doing any type of deviled egg they are a must try. read more

chose this lovely little point restaurant because of all the amazing reviews the ambience was perfectly lit and romantic. The service was top-notch and the food was amazing. First we started off with warm bread and cornbread with a nice sweet soft butter. I got the shrimp and grits that were amazing with nice large shrimp a perfectly cooked grits for dessert. We tried a Tres Leche bread pudding, which was superb and something totally different than I've ever tasted before read more

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My husband and I had brunch here for our 10th anniversary. When we arrived, we were seated at the best table in the patio (a private spot in a little alcove) and greeted with a personalized anniversary card. We started off with petite corn muffins and fresh strawberry & St. Germain mimosas followed by Tuscan Eggs and Huevos Rancheros. The meal, service, location, and ambiance made our morning one to remember. Thank you to the amazing staff for an incredible experience! read more

Atchafalaya - Strawberry and St. Germain mimosa - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The perfect place for brunch! Get out of the chaos of the quarter and slide into the chill vibe of the Garden District. The choices are Southern, Cajun, varied, and all so tempting, but the waitress will help you make those hard choices. The food was incredible. Top notch, and can't go wrong. The decor is beautiful and classic. And they let old friends eat and drink and gab, without rushing us out. read more