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Atchafalaya

4.5 (2.5k reviews)
Closed • 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Live music
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Deviled Egg
Renee B.

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.

Crawfish Boudin
Laurynn B.

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.

Yesenia C.

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!!

duck hash
MJ L.

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!

8oz Wagyu Beef Steak
Andrew K.

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.

Gumbo
Evelyn S.

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!

Andrea U.

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

Quiche of the day  See the menu Creamy perfect
Stu C.

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

Pan seared gulf fish
Hon B.

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.

Cocktails: Smoke and Cinder (left), Autumn Sunset (Right)
Vivek D.

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.

Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits

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!

Our crew + waitress, GM, and chef
Amanda J.

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

Javier J.

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.

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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.

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

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Is the king cake waffle no longer served past Fat Tuesday?

On to the next seasonal topping

Are there heaters on the porch for dining in the winter evenings?

Yes!

Are there any gluten free options?

I am unsure, sorry!

Is there a dress code for brunch?

I would say it is casual no coat required.

Are there gluten-free options?

Their menu is really expansive so I'm pretty sure that there are gluten free options

Is there free parking? Can we make reservations online or should we call?

Street parking only. Usually a spot or two available. Reservations are almost a must be easily made on open table.

Is there a bottomless mimosas option for brunch? Thanks!

No the is a Bloody Mary bar but you order your vodka at table from an unbeatable list then mix your own.

Do they accept reservations for Sunday brunch?

Yea

What is the Dress code?

Casual. We discourage sleeveless shirts for gentlemen however. Thank you

Are reservations for Brunch accepted?

Yes. If you want to do a jazz brunch on Sunday, I suggest not to go too early. We got 10 am reservations, but the band didn't start until near noon. We gave up our table and listened for a bit in the bar.

Their "Stars and Garters" cocktail is fantastic. I've written them on several occasions to try to get the recipe, but I've not received a response. The ingredients are listed on the menu...but does anybody know the amounts to use for this cocktail?

Hello, Thank you for your patience on this. Enjoy.… Read more

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