Food is 5 star service is outstanding. It located on an old plantation. The grounds are amazing.

Hands down the absolute best food and service!!! We did the 5 course meal at Latil's landing with the wine pairing and everything was perfect. The wine that accompanied each entree was paired perfectly and the service was top notch. The sea bass was absolutely delicious and the veal was so perfectly cooked that it melted in your mouth. The timing of the entrees was also impeccable. A bit pricey but worth every penny. read more

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After a fantastic tour of the Houmas mansion and grounds, we were lucky enough to enjoy a lunch at Latil's Landing. The staff was a bit curt, but that didn't stop us from enjoying the great views of the gardens and friendly diners. I ordered a Smoked Salmon Salad which looked like it had an entire fish on it and was very refreshing and lite. I was surprised to find heirloom tomatoes on the salad and coming from CA, am skeptical of heirlooms anywhere else. They were great! My mom had a HUGE bowl of gumbo which was full of fish and andouille. My friend had a ham and brie sandwich and her mom had a shrimp po'boy (which was overflowing with crispy shrimp, so much so that they were almost falling off the plate). Now a meal like this in a location like this sounds like it would be expensive...not at all! My salad was $14, the sandwich $12. It's a steal for all the food you get. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/FWPpQ1FH4f7AC0imO5kvQA?select=g8wdWIyDOvMDAijcuYtsOg read more

Latil's Landing Restaurant - New American Near Me - Darrow, Louisiana

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This has been a favorite restaurant for many years. Always have loved it- bit disappointed with this occasion. I took my mom here for her birthday and chose the the 7 course meal plan. Bread basket was small in selection. The three butters were great! Between the pork cheeks and the mango crab cakes I was in heaven. I had the duck and okra gumbo- it was so so. Zero okra at all. Beet and crab salad was fantastic just extremely small. Crab meat was sweet and lumped perfectly. Lemon basil sorbet was amazing! I truly wanted more!!! The main meal was not great. I chose the lobster. It was TINY! Very disappointed with it. Flavor was not great at all. Dessert was lava cake and bananas foster. Lava was mediocre at best. Bananas foster was good. Overall, I'm really sad with my meal. I spent almost $300.00 and left dissatisfied. read more

Latil's Landing Restaurant - This was my entree in a go box. No, I didn't even touch the meal- small portions! - New American Near Me - Darrow, Louisiana

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The Houmas House is simply enchanting! The grounds are breathtaking and the service across the board is outstanding - from the woman in the gift shop who took our day-of reservation over the phone to the exceedingly talented gentlemen bartenders at the Turtle Bar to the waiter we enjoyed at Latil's for our excellent meal and dessert! We will definitely be recommending this extraordinary culinary, mixology and aesthetic adventure to everyone we know who's planning a trip to New Orleans - definitely worth the drive out if you're staying in the French Quarter like we are. Turtle Bar: John and Derek are amazing - extensive and rare alcohol selections with expert, unbelievable mixologists who routinely come up with mind blowing creations... Latil's: BBQ shrimp appetizer, Houmas House Salad with locally sourced blue cheese (phenomenal), cranberry sorbet aperitif with Grey Goose topper, filet mignon with fingerling potatoes and Red Fish with ratatouille and local fresh veggies, finished with mint julep creme brûlée - stunning presentation and exquisite flavors!! read more

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We ate at Cafe Burnside for lunch (it is called Latil's Landing for the more upscale dinner service I guess?) after taking a weekday tour of the Houmas house and gardens because it is there on the grounds. The menu is relatively well rounded for its size and for a restaurant serving a tlimited clientele (Houmas House tourists and a few locals). Service was good, if a little scattered and unorganized--the poor Swiss tourists seated by us were completely forgotten about for 15 minutes after getting their menus. Every table gets a basket of bread and sweet pecan butter. They did offer daily specials during our vist, but we ordered the burger and the catfish to split. The burger comes with basically every topping you could want (cheese, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, bacon, mayo) and great fries. It was well cooked and tasted good, not to mention it seemed to be pretty popular throughout the restaurant. The catfish had a delicious cornmeal batter and the crawfish etouffee was decent, but the rice it was served over was a little weird for the style of the dish (curry powder or turmeric flavor to it....hmmm) and the asparagus side was pretty flavorless--not even garlic or butter. Many around us ordered dessert and I noticed the shrimp po-boy was absolutely stuffed, which kind of made me jealous so you might try it out. Overall, if you are in the area or touring the Houmas House then this is a perfect place to stop. It is not an overwhelmingly delicious restaurant, but it definitely is good and will please most anyone in your crowd. read more

Latil's Landing Restaurant - Cafe Burnside Menu - New American Near Me - Darrow, Louisiana

I came for brunch with a party of 7 and absolutely loved the experience. The food was exceptional and the service was very nice. I would definitely recommend a brunch here. The best part is walking around the gardens afterwards. Here's the rundown: *Bloody Marys are delish, with a little bit of spice to them. Brandy Milk Punch, not so much. They didn't know how to make it. Stick to the basics! *Their bread basket includes dragonfly shaped mimosa biscuits (awesome!) and they serve the bread with 3 kinds of butter. The pecan spice one was divine. *Their prices are very good for the quality of the food you get. Put it this way, we went to another Cajun restaurant and for 30% more we got less food and mediocre quality. Latil's definitely impressed! *Crab Mango Cake Salad - this was very good. A generous crabcake on top of a chipotle remoulade with a side salad and fresh tomatoes. *Gulf Fish - it was the drum with a very generous amount of lump crab meat on top. Tasty! *Grits & Grillades - made with veal, and a very nice presentation. Looked fabulous and I didn't hear any complaints. The only thing is that there are no signs directing you here once you arrive on the grounds of Houmas House. I would definitely recommend some wayfinding signs so the older guests don't have to walk around in circles like my grandma had to do! read more

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Took my fiancé for Valentine's Day and had a fantastic experience. It was her first time there, so a staff member brought us around the grounds in a golf cart, giving a nice view of the many fountains. We arrived early for drinks at the turtle bar, where we both enjoyed an excellent old fashioned. The only thing missing was the cherry. Regardless, it was one of the better ones I've had. Since it was Valentine's Day, we a walk around the fountains, where a staff member even offered to take a picture for us. We had an 8:30 reservation but were not seated until almost 9. It was no big deal, as we had nowhere else to be. The Valentine's menu was smaller than the normal menu, but still had plenty of excellent options. The meal was $100 a person and included a full five courses. Appetizer - She had the mango crab cake and I ordered the pumpkin, crawfish and corn bisque. The bisque is one of my favorite menu items and did not disappoint. The crab cake was very good as well. Salad - very fresh greens and an amazing house dressing. It was sweet, yet, not over-powering In between the salad and the main course was a cosmopolitan sorbet. It came in a nice cocktail glass (see gallery) dipped in Mardi Gras colors. The waitress then poured orange Gray Goose Vodka into the sorbet, where you then mash it all down with a spoon. A wonderful combination and very refreshing surprise, for first time visitors. Main Course - I ordered the grouper crusted in zapps potato chips, which was served with jambalaya grits. She ordered the seafood crepe with fried soft shell crab. Both dishes were amazing. As a Louisiana native, I loved the incorporation of Zapps potato chips to the grouper. Usually, I'm not a fan of grits but these has bits of andouille mashed up in them which gave it a nice southern flair. I really enjoyed that unique twist. Dessert - We split the bread pudding and cheese cake. By this time, I was so full, that I barely remember the desserts. I know she loves her cheese cake. The part I do remember was the chocolate covered strawberry. It may have been the best I've ever had. If you want a quick meal, this is not the place for you. If you're looking for somewhere to bring your significant other for a romantic evening, then Houmas House is your place. read more

Latil's Landing Restaurant - Grouper with jambalaya grits - New American Near Me - Darrow, Louisiana

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I really hate to give a 1 star review to anyone, but unfortunately I've been eating here for years and my last experience insured I'll not be going back. For years my bf and I have brought our family in for the holidays and been excited to drive slightly out of town for a celebratory dinner. Unfortunately, the change in executive chef and menu were not the only two issues. I'll start with the menu change. This restaurant is now Prix Fixe only and there are options for 7 courses or 9. I don't always mind this but I also don't think this makes restaurant successful in the long term (RIP Stella!). Our waiter told us that the owner always wanted Prix Fixe but Langlois wouldn't go for it. I also felt the drag in service between getting a drink and getting food. Our waiter had 5 tables and no help that I could see, which resulted in long waits for drinks and food. There were some dishes missing from the choices that made me a little sad (duck confit and Abita shrimp & grits for example). We were told we could choose from either menu with the 7 course, which meant there were two more options...whoo hoo!! The amuse was actually the best item we ate all night. A nicely cooked duck breast over sweet potato hash...yum! As for our dinner, we started with pork belly and it sounded very promising. Once it was delivered, I almost squealed with excitement as the texture was perfect! Then I put it in my mouth...cold pork fat!! The lack of reheating of these beautiful morsels makes me sad even as I write this. *tears* Moving onto the soup, turtle soup to be exact. This soup was more the consistence of a gravy but really had some great flavor. In hindsight, I should've just asked for rice and more soup. Then we had some okay house salads and the ever present sorbet with vodka (never a bad idea). This is where things really head south. For our entrees, I ordered the tuna topped with soft shell crawfish and my bf ordered the triple tail. First glance, we were both ready to dig in! But when we did...my bf came up with a mouth full of bones and my tuna was ready for a can. The tuna was so over cooked that I didn't eat it and that is saying a lot. The soft shell crawfish was okay but could've used some seasoning. Neither of us ate our entrée and then the chef came by to ask how everything was...we didn't complain too much but also told him we wouldn't be back. He didn't seem to mind. I wish it was over here but nope, got to eat dessert. The bf ordered some chocolate mousse dish and I thought I'd be safe with a seasonal fruit (green apple) tart. This tart was stuck to my teeth longer than a Now & Later from 1984. I took one bite and asked for the check. I'm sorry but these things are unacceptable at this price point. We're hoping they get these things fixed sooner rather than later but I'll have to watch Yelp! for updates before I make that drive again. read more

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Awesome gumbo, the best I had after trying it in several other places in New Orleans. The staff were cold and snippy except for the guy that brought us bread 10 minutes AFTER the gumbo was served. It's a nice place but the server and other staff showed no southern hospitality at all. I loved how our server became super friendly as we were about to leave. Just another example of going for a higher tip for the price of being completely phony. read more

Perfect from start to finish. Beautiful restaurant and grounds, polite and attentive staff, and amazing food. We made a last minute reservation here for our 10th anniversary when our other plans fell through. So glad we did - we'll be back! read more

I went here for a special occasion recently, and it became very clear that I was paying for the venue, and not the service or food (mostly). I got married here, so Houmas House is very close to my heart, but was very disappointed by their service. From the hostess to the waitress and all the staff in between, I felt like I was at Chili's (i love chili's, but not for a $100 dinner). The first 2 courses were wonderful followed by a terrible Overcooked lobster entree (with vegetables that weren't cooked at all) and then waited 30 minutes for dessert. Next time I'll bring my own picnic if that's an option. read more

What a gem!! We had such a wonderful dinner Sunday night!! The service was exceptional!! The waitress made you feel special and cared for. The chef prepared exquisite food....from the amuse bouche of deviled eggs with smoked tuna to the soup, salad and entrees (my husband orders lamb all the time - I think was the best lamb he ever had....I even liked it - and I don't really like lamb) to the desert and the homemade pralines. It was a night to remember!!! read more

Fantastic food and service. The oysters rocked, steak cooked to perfection, and the drum couldn't have been more beautifully done! The deserts are to die for...especially the chocolate!!!! read more

The food was absolutely fantastic but the service was very slow and the staff seemed lazy. The Maitredee was at the door, leaning on the podium, and playing on her cell phone the entire time we were there. She didn't even look up as we walked out. It took a very long time to get drinks and just as long to get refills. I'll definitely give them another chance because the food was so good. Perhaps I caught them on a bad day. If the service was on point I would give them 5 stars. read more

The steak is super good, the veal as good and the lobster risotto delicious. We were five and ate everything!

I would give Latil's five stars, but I want to do my part to make sure they keep bringing their "a" game. We had an anniversary dinner here on May 28th and it was exceptionally good. Service was very attentive and friendly without being too intrusive. Of course, the walk through the Houmas House gardens at night makes it even more special. We won't hesitate to eat at Latil's again. read more

Year after year I am being dragged to this place. It is great if it is your first time there. It's been 8 years now that I have had to go eat here for birthdays or anniversaries: update your freaking menu!! read more

Good food and service, large portions and cozy atmosphere. Would go back!

I had one of the best experiences dining at this place. The service food and ambiance was incredible. The chef talked to us about our meal and he did an excellent job. I dont have much to say to describe how awesome this was... experience a dinner here for yourself... you will be happy you did. read more

New Years Eve splurge! Pre fix menu, excellent food. Waygu filet melts in your mouth! My mouth will water every time I think of the Curry Pumpkin soup ! But the worse waitress ever. Mona definitely did not want to be there and she definitely didnt want us there. She was inefficient and negative about the food! Nothing arrived together, pet peeve of mine, with long waits between. She couldn't get the orders right. Even saw her roll her eyes when another table asked for something! The food was worth the price but the service definitely not! read more

Wow. So fun to eat inside the back of the main house in houmas house. Lobster with risotto was fantastic. Definitely a fine dining experience. read more

I had dinner with my cousin last night at Latil's landing. I would say that I have had dinner there over the last 10 years at least 100 times. My cousin is a true foodie and I am lucky to be able to tag along on his adventures around the world seeking great food. I love that some of the greatest food I have ever experienced is so near my home. The Turtle Bar at Houmas House is a great place to start any meal at either restaurant on the property. We always start there. Be sure to ask for "Beth's Martini". The best!!! We were anxious to try the new tasting menu concept at Latil's and it does not disappoint. We started with the pork belly, it was fantastic! I asked Chef Chris how he achieved such great flavors and he uses a brine with cloves and tea! Really has a great layering of flavors in each bite. I have a couple of diet restrictions and they were very accommodating. Next I had the beet and lump crab meat salad, then the soup. Both were consistent (and excellent) with what I have had in the past at Latil's. I had the fish choice and my cousin had the lamb chops. Both exceeded our expectations. I was barely able to handle dessert, but who can turn down banana's foster??!!! We rolled down the stairs and tried to walk to our cars, fully satiated, with yet another wonderful experience from one of the best restaurants in this country. If you haven't tried it you must. And if you have, and you think that Dairy Queen is a 4 yelp rating, then this is not the place for you. It is for a sophisticated palate and for those who appreciate great care taken with great food. The change in Executive chef seems to have no bearing on the food, since Chef Chris was the sous Chef in Latil's for the past 10 years, it is apparent that this opportunity builds on his previous experience and soars with his own creativity. Congratulation Chef, keep up the great work. We are coming back, soon. read more

Not worth the price. Food was unoriginal and one note. Service was SLOW! 2.5 hours on a dinner. Restaurant atmosphere was unique and of course grounds are remarkable but don't come here for the food. read more

This place has changed.. Years ago the owner said he wanted to create Disney World in S. Louisiana. He has gotten there. We returned after moving from LA three years ago. In fact, Latil's was my last meal in LA when we left. The return was not good. First on my list of disappointments was that they were not serving the tasting menu, stating that the restaurant was "too busy" . This was after we called the day before to confirm. You see, this was a present to some folks, and the tasting menu was what we wanted to give---thus the confirmation. Then, the waitress had a cold...a bad cold. She coughed and sneezed all over the place. The crab cake was cold in the middle. The bread pudding was scalding in the middle (microwave) and the filet that my wife had was grainy and overdone. We asked for a desert wine at the end. It never came, which is ok in that the lady was pretty darn sick and we were done with the whole experience. We used to have such great food and service. Such a shame. The grounds look better than ever. On another note, the tour was great, until the tour guide, after asking for tips and leaving business cards was harangued by a manager for doing so. Pretty weird to hear him curse and throw her cards in the trash. Wow. read more

You cannot beat the ambiance of this restaurant. Absolutely amazing. Perfect anniversary spot. That said, the price is unreal for the food. I would like to meet the cook who thought curried pumpkin was a good addition to crab and corn soup and slap him. Gumbo was amazing. I really liked the little sorbet cocktail and dessert was delicious. Every other course was ok. read more

Beautiful grounds, intimate, romantic atmosphere, gorgeously presented and delicious food, great service. Enjoy a drink in the Turtle Bar first, then do the wine pairings with the 7 course meal. Best dining experience we have had in a long time. Can't wait to go back! read more

(Dinner on Jun 8, 2016) We stayed at the B&B of Houmas House but made our dinner reservation at Latil's Landing through OpenTable.com. We were the last patrons of the evening and I'm not sure why but we felt as if they would have been more receptive to us had we phoned in our reservation vs. making one online. Every where else at Houmas House grounds were so friendly and kind, staff here just seemed a bit lesser in that area. However, small dining room was quaint and adorable. Candlelight dancing through the room. The tables were set up as best they could to allow for a bit of privacy (if you can imagine privacy in a room with four tables & perhaps 10x10 maybe slightly larger). The view overlooking the back gardens was amazing with the lighted water fountain and twinkling lights among the green shrub archways along the walkways. Would I pay to eat here a second time, probably not. But it is a romantic memory with my husband that I will always cherish and I would definitely recommend this location to others. Enjoy! read more