Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The decorations and ambiance were amazing! However, the food and the wait staff were lackluster, especially considering it was supposed to feature NOLA-inspired cuisine. I ordered the beef and sweet potato hash, which consisted of cubed beef and cubed sweet potatoes, topped with a collard green chimichurri sauce and a poached egg. The egg was poached perfectly; however, nothing else had any flavor, not even a hint of seasoning. At the very least, the beef should have been seasoned before cooking and cutting. The chimichurri also lacked flavor. There were a few of us, and everyone, excluding the birthday girl, shared the same opinion about the food and the lack of seasoning. I ordered some beignets for dessert, and they were delicious. I liked the little shaker that came with them, allowing you to add your own powdered sugar. I also appreciated that the manager, or possibly the owner, came by to get our opinion on the food and service. I may come back to try their happy hour, but I don't feel the need to return for brunch. read more

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Highly recommend! My friends surprised me for dinner here to celebrate my birthday and I'm so glad they did! The food, service, ambience (decor + setup) and drinks were all so good! We shared the oysters and bread service -- both were delicious! Everyone who knows me know that I loveeee oysters! So I was pleased. For my entree, I ordered the Branzino Amandine, which comes with Louisiana rice, green beans, and satsuma! So fresh and so flavorful! The almonds set it off. I'm thinking about it now and wish I could have some. The menu has a lot of good options to from so I definitely plan on returning to try them. read more

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Dauphine's is a knockout of a restaurant, located just around the block from the Westin City Center where I was staying, so perfect walking distance. Being a fan of New Orleans-style cuisine, Dauphine's certainly fits the bill that I wasn't expecting during my stay in DC. I managed to grab a bar stool at the stylish open-area bar counter, which is surrounded by booth seating on one side and the lower-level dining area on the other. The ceilings are high but with acoustics that don't drown out the sound. The service at the bar was reasonably fast, given I arrived around 7:30 in the evening. For dinner, I took advantage of the three-course meal special for about $58. Out of the options for each of the courses, I went with the crab hush puppies, which were delightful, while the bacon-wrapped pork loin with creole mustard cream was delicious. Finishing with the chocolate and pears was an excellent conclusion to the meal that wasn't too heavy and had the right balance of sweetness and fruitiness. Cocktail-wise, I tried a wide range of selections, starting with the Dauphine's Martini, which was quite lovely with its anise aromas and full-bodied, navy-strength gin. Given my taste for NOLA-originated cocktails, I followed up the martini with the New Orleans Fire, which is a "fiery" blend of bourbon, amaro, ginger, and habanero. That cocktail certainly brought some nice heat but also some excellent sweetness. Given that I had enjoyed it at the Carousel Bar at the Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter, I also enjoyed the Vieux Carré, one of the only rye-based cocktails I order again and again immensely. If you're staying in the City Center or further west in the Georgetown area, it's worth coming over to the Dauphine to enjoy their NOLA-styled fare and cocktails. read more

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I love brunches that aren't super loud with music so this place was perfect. The service was on point and they were super accommodating. Not too many restaurants offer cucumbers for water (instead of lemon/lime) but a few will have them at the bar and will just grab some for me. Often times it's not available and I'll just get a "no, sorry", but here...they got a whole cucumber cut up for me which was so nice! I ordered the chicken and waffles and it was the BEST chicken and waffles I've ever had! I would come back literally just to order it again. My friends all loved their food as well. read more

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I can't say enough great things about this place! We stumbled into it our first night in DC! Jeffrey, our bartender was awesome! HH all day Sunday! Good drinks and GREAT burger, incredible oysters, the chicken liver mousse (trust me not my thing at all) with pickled veggies was INSANE!! The next night we went to two other places, one Jeffrey recommended and the service was so bad we both were like..."let's go back!" So we did and Jeffrey was there again and the food was even better! You won't be disappointed-sit at the bar! read more

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Service was terrible, it took forever to order and then we got our food our sever was nowhere to be found. We had an amazing time our first time out so we came back. Either it's an off night or they were way better during restaurant week. The steak was tender but very dry. The boudin balls laked any real flavor outside of the pickled jalapeños and mustard. The soufflé is really just inflated fries and the beef po boy is okay. The star of our meal was our New Orleans Buck drink. Nobody really cared we were even there and our bill for 2 was $169. I'd hope at that price we'd get some decent service. But no. I'd stay away from Dauphines. read more

Dauphine’s - Steak, looks better than it is, needed lots of salt and I asked for sauce. Kinda dry, stay away - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We had reservations for a Wednesday night at 6pm. It's in a fairly central location and very spacious with bar seating, lots of tables, and outdoor seating available. We weren't super hungry so we opted to split a couple of small plates and desserts. The Dauphine's Board was just fine and the shrimp and sausage gumbo was pretty good. The strawberry bread pudding was delightful. Our server was either confused or irritated or both that we didn't order a lot and it showed and she was a little attitude-y with us even though we were very polite, ate quickly, and vacated the table in less than an hour. read more

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The food is incredible and our service was fast, friendly and supportive in helping us identify what we might like on the menu. The ambiance is one of the best in the DC area, in my opinion. read more

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We got take out here near the end of the year. Maybe we couldn't have the duck jambalaya (not available for take out), which seem to be the star (?). And maybe because we got take out, all we can really evaluate closely is the food, which was fine (small portions). We tried a few dishes - rabbit, steak, grits, and the po' boy. They were all ok. Nothing spectacular, which makes me less inclined to return in the future at their price point/portion size for (key point:) food alone. I try to eat it soon after getting it (the way chefs usually want), and I also ate it a day later on reheating... of course the fresh tasting is a bit better, but not too much, so it's good to know it retains the flavor on reheating. But it definitely didn't keep long because there wasn't much in each big takeout box. Maybe it's to mimic what it woulda been on the plate - big plate and a little bit of food. On the bright side, serving size probably great for portion control (seriously, because it's too easy to overeat). However, the service (for take out) and ambiance of the place (when we picked up) was wonderful. Even with a PACKED restaurant, the servers were courteous and not taking their stress (I imagine it's super stressful with a full house!) out on customers. It's a great space and vibe for romantic dates, company outings. So, for that, I can see why folks like to return. It's just not my personal favorite cuppa tea for the food and that's okay. read more

Great experience at Dauphine's! The ambiance is lovely. They went above and beyond with the elegant New Orleans decor. Everything in the restaurant is picturesque (very Instagramable). The service was good! We were seated for our reservation on time. The server was friendly. You must get the bread service! It's incredible. Arguably my favorite part of the meal. I had a delicious tequila-based cocktail. They have a unique selection of house made cocktails. It seemed like the classic Hurricanes were most popular based on what I saw the waiters carrying around. Highlights included the crudo toast appetizer, the broiled oysters, and bbq shrimp. For my main, I had the mushroom stuffed chicken. It was delicious. The cauliflower that came with the chicken was my favorite. It was so fresh! We had a great time. This was my third time here, and I've been happy with each experience. read more

Dauphine's is amazing! It has such a chic and upscale vibe. It's the perfect place for happy hour on a Thursday or Friday. I would recommend making a reservation because it can get crowded. Even though there were a lot of people at the restaurant, it wasn't loud at all! The food on the happy hour menu was so delicious. There's a variety of food options and drink options as well. The HH margarita is a must try. I wasn't a fan of the HH red wine. It tasted like vinegar. The deviled eggs were so delicious. The po boy sliders had a spicy kick to it and were very filling. The prices were so amazing. I had 3 drinks and 3 appetizers, and the bill was only $60! read more

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Very good dinner spot that we tried. We got the steak and pork chops and the portion sizes were huge. It will definitely fill you up. We also tried the frog legs and salad with it and it was super flavorful. Service was quick and the place was festive and cozy. read more

I recommend this spot for drinks, snacks, and dessert! My work came here for a large company dinner and the wait staff was very professional and efficient. Each person had a different plate design; I liked how the dishware is unique, on theme, and feels special. I was initially disappointed that there is only one vegetarian option - the ricotta cavatelli. The quality and size of the dish turned out to be good, but I would not come back just for that dish. Luckily the bread board, beignet, and drink were delicious! read more

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Had an amazing meal here tonight. Drinks at the bar were phenomenal. Low key chill ambiance and excellent service.

I came to DC for a few days for work & my first night in town we had a dinner with the whole team at Dauphines. One of our coworkers lives in the Roslyn area & while she's never been it was highly recommended to her from others. We ordered appetizers for the table which included bread service, charred broccoli salad, & Brussels sprouts I don't really drink much but I do enjoy a good mock tail so I had the Anita Garibaldi which had Martini & Rossi Vibrante, grapefruit soda, citrus oil. It was very refreshing and tasty. For dinner I didn't have many options as there was only 1 vegetarian meal. While I was highly skeptical & disappointed with only having one option. I had the Ricotta cavatelli root vegetable ragu, stracciatella. I was pleasantly surprised as they did a good job with it as it was so good & just the right portion size. Every one enjoyed their dinner my coworkers the meat eaters had the quail, short ribs, pork loins, & yellow fin tuna. We tried various deserts on the menu Beignets, king cake bread pudding, strawberry shortcake, chocolate pears, & Vietnamese coffee cheesecake. All of the desserts were so good but the Vietnamese & strawberry shortcake cheesecakes were my favorite. This place is great I highly recommend. The ambience & decor was great very aesthetically pleasing great for a date or dinner with friends or family. I will definitely come back next time I'm in town for work.t read more

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It was just okay. A bit lackluster, I was expecting more. The food was only okay and portions were small. I got broiled oysters for an app, then the catfish and grits as an entree and had some of the sausage dish, but was still really hungry and my taste buds weren't satisfied. The drinks were good, and I'd definitely come back for restaurant week when i think it's worth it! Staff was nice and the ambiance was as well. read more

I love the look/vibe of Dauphine's. That was enhanced by the delicious, well prepared and presented food and excellent service. I had the catfish creole with grits dish as my entree and the brussel sprouts salad for my appetizer. Delicious! Of the four nights i spent in D.C. for work this culinary experience is easily in the top two. I'll be back! read more

Little bit of a wait even with a reservation but the heated patio was comfortable. If your group love duck, the duck jambalaya was incredible. The smoky red pepper sauce on the Tasso stuffed chicken was very savory read more

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Do yourself a favor and try brunch bread basket, boudin and steak & sweet potato hash. Food tastes great and service was fast. read more

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We came here for pre-dinner drinks before sitting down for dinner and really enjoyed the vibe. They have a large bar in the middle of the restaurant with very attentive, friendly, and fun bartenders who mixed up great drinks for us - The New Orleans Fire was a favorite. They have more formal seating behind the bar and covered patio seating on both sides of the restaurant. We enjoyed sitting outside and taking in the sights of DC. The food was tasty and well-portioned for the price (and for this restaurant being Michelin-recognized). The boudin balls and steak tartare were great for sharing and the catfish was good - although I was left looking for more of those creole flavors. While service was great at the bar, it was slow and very transactional at the restaurant. Good visit and nothing stood out enough to draw me back for a return. read more

I made a reservation to Dauphine's to celebrate my partner's birthday. We were especially excited because the restaurant is influenced by New Orleans food, and that's where he was raised. The food itself was good, but the experience and service could have been a bit better, considering this is an elevated restaurant. Though the restaurant interior was beautiful, they put us at the very corner in the upstairs seating, which was comparatively less impressive than their main dining area. Our waitress also kept on rushing us to finish our plates. Granted, we love to order a lot for the entire table, and I would expect communication or a warning about how plates would come out. Instead, she was pushy and kept coming back which made it difficult to enjoy our food thoroughly. Here's what I ordered: Half dozen oysters (9/10) - they had 3 types with different levels of salinity. Every bite was appetizing and fresh! Shrimp and sausage gumbo (4/10) - the dish was lacking seasoning and could've opted for some hot sauce in the dish. there was an option for potato salad or rice on the side. i just didn't expect that choosing potato salad would mean it was right inside of the gumbo! how strange Fries boudin balls (8.5/10) - there was a good rice to meat ratio and had a very even and crunchy coating. i liked the condiments and assortment of pickled veggies it came with. Oysters dauphine (8.5/10) - broiled oysters with spinach and cheese. my partner loved it but i found it just a bit saltier than preferred Duck jambalaya (9/10) - the menu says it's for 2 people but I would argue that it feeds 4 people, just on the rice portion alone. The dish came with a perfectly cooked duck breast, a pile sauerkraut, and duck sausage. They serve the jambalaya rice tableside with it. The rice was by far my favorite part of the meal. It was rich and had some crunch from duck crackling. Highly recommend to anyone going with multiple people. read more

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I had high hopes for Dauphine's, but overall the food was pretty mediocre. The steak was very chewy and difficult to enjoy, and the duck was overly fatty without much balance. The baked shells were fine, but nothing special or memorable. For the price and reputation, I expected more. Unfortunately, this wasn't a meal I'd be eager to repeat. read more

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Came here for Sunday brunch and can I say, yum?! Everything here was super delicious. From the drinks, the New Orleans Buck was our favorite! To the fresh food, we ordered the crab cake for brunch, it was super crispy, covered with an egg. We also tried the blackened catfish creole which was also delicious. The only thing was I wished our biscuits came out warm but they were delicious super buttery, flaky and the strawberry jelly was amazing! I loved the live jazz on Sunday afternoons, it brought the vibe of New Orleans to the restaurant. I will definitely be dining here again, I can't wait to try their dinner menu. read more

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Very good food. Great Hurricanes and good service. The oysters were amazing. We tried all varieties available. We also had the fried frog legs which were very nicely seasoned thus very tasty. Also tried fried artichokes (very good), the gumbo (was a little more watery than I like but tasty), the stuffed shells were good but not amazing. The Brussels salad was yummy. Bread service was so good. Finally the beignets were ok. Needed more powdered sugar and needed to be fluffier. Overall very good dinner. Dinner was 350 (3 people). One ANNOYING thing: restaurant charged a 4% added rest. fee to the bill which does not go to the servers. I find that distasteful And one reason I would prob not return. read more

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Southern food is the best food let me tell you! Stayed at the Le Meridien across the street and didn't know I was so close to such an amazing restaurant. I've heard things about Daphines but never been so it was a good time to try it. The inside is gorgeous, I like having to walk down the stairs to get to my table and seeing all of the beautiful decor. Didn't really have to wait long & the service really gave me that southern hospitality feel if you know what I mean. Food was 10 out of 10 especially the Daphine Oysters and Gumbo but the Catfish was my absolute favorite, I could order that for lunch every single day lolol. What through me off was how good the Pommes Souffle. They are essentially extremely light French fries but elevated to a level you can't imagine. Loved Daphines and I'll be back soon read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE. Everything started off great with the buttermilk biscuits-buttery and flaky (we also really really love bread). The entrees we ordered were the dirty rice & duck stuffed quail and the bavette steak. I was a bit wary of the quail but it was...spectacular, give me 14 of them. We finished off with the beignets, which made us want to learn how to bake them (still haven't and are depressed about it). We also ate a trio of ice cream but I cannot remember what flavor they were. In love. read more

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I visited for happy hour and I wasn't pleased with the taste of the food. The margarita was great though! Staff was friendly and the restaurant is lovely, just not for my taste buds! read more

Beautifully decorated restaurant with classic New Orleans flare. The hostess were amazing!! Kudos to them for knowing their customers and also messaging to change to indoor tables when the weather is chilly. We were celebrating an early birthday dinner and they both greeted me so warmly. On to the food!! We tried the bbq shrimp, oyster dauphine's, creole catfish, yellowtail tuna Au poivre, and birthday beignets! The oysters were my favorite a play on oysters Rockefeller essentially. They were well balanced. The bbq shrimp lacked flavor and ours unfortunately were a tad overdone and chewy. The catfish was light with well balanced acidity of the sauce. The yellowtail tuna was unfortunately lukewarm but the flavor made up for it. Possibly the dish was sitting and waiting for the catfish to be done. Another issue with the tuna was the cut, with stringy texture on one side. The birthday beignets were delicious and surprisingly light and airy. I loved that you could control the amount of powdered sugar. A few more notes, we were seated upstairs next to 3 large parties and it got quite loud and in terms of service we were sometimes forgotten about. The cocktails/mocktails aren't the greatest mine was incredibly sweet and I only took one sip and they took it back. But overall I give this place a four because there were more hits than misses. Check it out! read more

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Food - creole food and we wanted to try it. A slight disappointment that they didn't have some kind of andouille inspired rice dish or even gumbo. Had the andouille and pimento board and pig ear salad. I wanted to try a fish dish but somehow the two orders filled me up. So next time. We also had oysters and wifey said it was good! Service - i forgot the waitress' name, maybe Lucy, but she was so warm and welcoming darling. She's a keeper and perfect example of awesomeness. Ambiance - place was nice and fancy but rockin' place! Verdict - definitely a must try at least once if you are in the DC area! read more

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If you're an oyster lover, this place is an absolute must during happy hour! The happy hour oysters here are the best I've had--fresh, briny, and impeccably shucked. Each one was served chilled on a bed of ice with classic accompaniments like mignonette, lemon wedges, and cocktail sauce, letting the natural flavor of the oysters shine. At such a great price, it's the perfect excuse to indulge. Pair them with a crisp glass of white wine or a craft cocktail from the bar, and you've got the ideal start to your evening. The vibe is relaxed yet lively, and the service is consistently attentive without being overbearing. A true hidden gem for oyster lovers--I'll be back again and again. read more

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In a hall way does not face the street and the driver couldn't see it and drove in circles. There are stairs to get to the dining room. Waitress seemed to be wearing a speaker or something like that around her neck? No spoon for soup. Ribeye was thin and overcooked. They don't do anything special for special events. Bbq shrimp are usually buttery Worcestershire sauce forward but their sauce is sweet. No one liked any of the desserts all 3 were mostly left. No going back. Great coffee and skim milk. read more

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I've wanted to try this restaurant for years and finally made it for brunch. We got the Brunch Basket which included buttermilk biscuits, banana bread, scone du jour, seasonal jam, and salted butter. I could have done without this but my friend enjoyed. Next we enjoyed the blackened catfish spread, and for my entree I had Blackened Catfish Creole. I did not know if the catfish would be fried or blackened. I really liked that it was blackened. It had great flavor and not heavy. The actual restaurant had a jazz band and was bright and inviting. Our waitress was great and was able to provide great suggestions. read more

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Food and drinks were decent. Experience overshadowed but poor service from our server Kia. She seemed inexperienced and uninterested in us. Left multiple times for extended periods of time. Id go back and just sit at the bar read more

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I was looking for a place to get a king cake and Dauphines came up on a quick online search. I ordered the cake 2 days before I wanted to pick it up and paid online. When I went for pickup, the host just pulled it from a stack at the door and it was really easy (which was different from what I read in another review). I sat at the bar for a quick bite and was pleasantly surprised by the beef tartare, it was literally the best I've have in DC! read more

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I continue to be wowed by Dauphines. Still love the frozen bourbon milk punch!!! I tried a new dish, the cavatelli, and I was BLOWN AWAY. It was ridiculously delicious for a seemingly simple dish. They sold king cakes for Mardi Gras this year. I got to taste the plain/regular and the chocolate chip cookie dough. The cookie dough one was unique and very good, but for the plain cake, I found the one from Bayou Bakery to be better. The Dauphines one was rather dense while the Bayou one was flakier and better in the middle. Nevertheless, I recommend the flavored ones and the price was very fair. Pick up was a cinch! read more

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Sunday Jazz Brunch is a must go. The music is a perfect addition to the morning. Not too loud so you can still enjoy conversation, but loud enough to fill moments of silence. I was with a group of 8 and service was great. I ordered the Creole Bloody Mary with vodka. It had a good kick but not too spicy. The creole spice rim was a nice touch. We split two orders of the brunch basket. Everything was great and baked with love. I had the fried catfish & grits as my entree. Was a little apprehensive about the brown butter, but was pleasantly surprised at how well all the flavors worked. The grits were creamy and the catfish fried to perfection. I don't get to DC too often but will absolutely be back for another jazz brunch! read more

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I got invited back to Dauphine's to try their restaurant week menu again. This second time around the service was amazing. 10/10 on all fronts. Shoutout to Victoria for taking care of my mom and I. For comparison, I pretty much ordered the same thing off the restaurant week menu. Tuna crudo appetizer, beef sirloin entree, chocolate mousse dessert. The food was delicious. The tuna & mousse were great as before, the real stand out was the beef. The sirloin was tender, cooked well, not fatty and very flavorful. We also ordered the smokey fish dip appetizer to try and it was a great started. I am glad I got to taste it how it was supposed to be done! We thoroughly enjoyed our time this go around. Thank you to Dauphines for having us back and showing us your best! read more

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I had an amazing time! Went during summer restaurant week with my family to celebrate my birthday! Our server Marvin (I hope I get this right) was hilarious and offered us amazing service! Intentionally went on a Sunday bc I knew they would have a jazz band for brunch. Resy was at 10:30 and the band was already playing. I believe they also have all day HH on Sundays but anywho we shared plates and I got to taste the gumbo, riccotta blitz?, and crab+ corn hush puppies, meatloaf with the poached egg and fish and grits. Everything was fantastic. The gumbo was out of this world and came with potato salad. Never seen that before but it really did something for me with the warmth from the gumbo and the coldness of the potato salad and how it honestly just was amazing. The egg could have been poached better but it was perf for my mom who didn't want anything too runny. The peaches and cream bread pudding also and the beignets!! Just come and eat please the staff were so attentive and the food hit all the spots. I was skeptical about the fish and grits but the cook on the catfish was PERFECT. the seasonings were amazing. I thought I would need some salt and pepper or hot sauce but everything was bussin! Follow @verymuchoutside for more food reviews and recommendations! read more

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Tried to fancy up classic Cajun and creole food and failed. Gumbo was acceptable at best. Tried the duck jambalaya; the duck was well cooked, the duck sausage tasteless and the jambalaya was terrible (. Tasted like the rice was cooked in dishwater). Overpriced and unfriendly service. Atmosphere too loud to have a conversation. Overall very disappointing and doesn't even scratch the New Orleans itch. read more

As a New Orleans native, I come to Dauphine's when I want the things I can't normally get -- mainly the boudin balls! If you wanna try it out, I highly suggest their happy hour. It's small plates and bites with great drink specials. Overall the service is great and the ambiance is very intimate! read more

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