Hands-down, the best breakfast dish I have had in my entire life. We came here on a Sunday morning for brunch. We had a reservation. It was not that crowded. We started with coffee and mimosas. Just a note they do have bottomless mimosas for $19. For my meal I had the chicken and biscuits. The biscuits were made from scratch. The chicken was juicy and delectable. It was glazed with a pepper jelly sauce. The waitress says it was made in house and the peppers were grown on property. The breakfast potatoes were so crisp and delicious. Our meal also came with a side of fruit, which was a nice finish to the meal. The staff was so friendly, and the owner even came over to say hello. We were allowed to walk around the property after breakfast to view the historic grounds. The plantation was built in 1790. The new owners have done an amazing job restoring it to its original beauty. read more

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We had dinner with friends, six of us total. We have dined here many times with friendly service and over the top food! Tonight was different. While bringing our drinks to the table, A. our server, had two of the four glasses break on the and go all over including the glass. She went on to give us the two glasses of tea that were not broken on the tray and we told her they probably had shards of glass in them too so she returned about 10 minute later with fresh drinks. She took our orders and all but five of us received our food, she said they made a mistake on the salad and would be remaking it. Not a problem initially but she came back ten minutes later and said we are remaking the salad. Everyone at the table had their food and finally after about twenty-five minutes my entree salad came out while everyone else was finishing up. The consensus at our table was the food was not as good as previous visits. Not sure why, but parts of dishes were cold, some were soggy. We did have to ask for appetizer and soup dishes to be removed after the entrees were delivered as well as tea refills. There were only three tables being served during our time there. Not too busy! We hope this was a one time thing with the service and food quality, Ormond is a gem and I would like to return but will be hesitant for future options when dining out. read more

Beautiful house and grounds. We enjoyed walking around in the gardens. Good service and food was delicious.

Food was delicious and served hot . Nice lunch outing . Will go back again . First time there for me . Husband has had work lunch there , and told me about it . So I tried it . read more

The food is great and so is the service. The prices are low. The house is wonderful, still a beauty,would love to spend the night

Food is surprisingly good and the place is charming. A nice place for a special date for that special person or celebration! All Destrehan folks need to get out and celebrate your gem of a restaurant right here! That is, if you like great food in town. We did and it's very good. BTW I don't work there or own the place. I just appreciate folks who know how to do it right and put together nice tasty meals! Thank you. read more

Food was delicious and the portions were large. Prices were reasonable. The only problem was that our server insisted on foisting her extreme right wing politics on us, saying the country needs more guns to get rid of the homeless,etc. we didn't engage in that conversation then she started with conspiracy theories and while we waited for our check, she went around showing all the customers pictures of her grandchild. It made for an uncomfortable meal. Take a winter coat to this place because it is so cold that I was shivering when we left. The restaurant was clean and decorated very nicely. read more

Lovely place for a gathering or special meal. Came for multiple birthdays in our party. Did get a bit packed with very little service (waitress even had to finish making the dessert because staff was low and/or dropped the ball) Overall, would still like to return. Always up for a 2nd chance! read more

Lovely brunch , New Orleans style. White- Table cloths, chilled glasses, professional waitstaff great coffee, drinks ( Bloody Mary's ) food was great ! Dress nice please ! Even though the prices are super reasonable.... It's a very nice uptown feel , dress nice please and keep up the great , special atmosphere! Men - bring your fun southern charm and snazzy attire Women- pretty sundress and flats Be pretty and comfortable! Your efforts will will be appreciated by all ! It's a romantic or family destination ! You won't be disappointed. read more

An extra star for the Easter lunch we had there. It would not have been my first choice but I'm glad I gave Ormond another shot. The service, like last time, was very friendly and efficient. Onto the food! The Crab Cakes Benedict was absolutely delicious. Initially when it came to the table both eggs were overdone. I mentioned this to our server and she had it taken care of immediately. Not a few moments later I had fresh eggs ready to ooze all over and get mixed into the plate. I tried the Veal Grillades and Grits -- not my favorite. A bit sweet for me. But my husband thoroughly enjoyed it so as far as I'm concerned that dish was a success as well. If you go, order a Mississippi Breeze. While the Peach Bellini was pretty good, if you're into sweet alcohol, the Mississippi Breeze will have you melting off of your chair. Yum! This time I can say I would return. read more

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Terrific dining. Food has always been good. The service is excellent, and the ambiance is wonderful. I have eaten lunch here several times in the past few years and have never been disappointed. Don't miss your chance to enjoy a leisurely meal here. read more

Excellent cuisine and service Reasonable prices Nice ambiance Definitely a come back read more

Now come on. What black personality would recommend a plantation? All jokes aside, went here once for a tour, it was historical and very informative. To see how things were fine during that part of time was very interesting. read more

Food is great ( Really Really Good) The Service gets a four. They are just busy and under staffed Ambiance is really great. Very impressed read more

We found this hidden gem on Yelp and were surprised that is a running Bed & Breakfast and event space. The wait staff was friendly and welcomed us into their charming restaurant, which reminds me of a French -Colonial home with its curio cabinets and China display. The menu hails daily specials, decadent deserts, and a wide drink variety. I wish I would have dressed for the occasion, but the food did not disappoint. What a hidden gem! read more

Ormond Manor - Chicken Parmesan - New American Near Me - Destrehan, Louisiana

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Wonderful place that offers great food. The staff is knowledgeable and very happy to help you have a awesome experience. It is one of my favorite places to eat in the area. read more

Excited to have an option for what i consider a New Orleans style brunch in SCP Pain Perdu & crabmeat n brie omelette were delicious; irish coffee was great too! The ladies were super friendly & very attentive! Creme brûlée not consistency I'm used to; will take a rec n get bread pudding next time! read more

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My review is for the restaurant only as I've never been to an event here or stayed at the bed and breakfast end. I've been to lunch here several times as it's close to work and a good place to meet with vendors and clients. Just make sure you want a long meeting....more on that to come. Ormond Plantation has a few small dining rooms on the lower floor of the plantation that were obviously meant for other uses back in it's day. They do a great job of fancying the place up with white table cloths and fancy décor. The food is really good. The crab and brie dip as an appetizer is rich and big enough to serve 2-3 people. I've had 3-4 of the entrees and they've all been good to even great. The Les Miles salad (time for a name change I believe) is really good with plenty of seared tuna and avocado with a "creole" vinaigrette. The pork loin dish is phenomenal and served with a sweet potato hash. The issue with this place is the service and time. The waitress disappears a lot and it's happened on more than one visit. The food takes forever and a day to come out as well. It's tasty but you will wait. It's as if they are preparing the food like it's 1820 all over again. It could be the whole southern charm thing and not being in a hurry but on a Tuesday I can't take a 2 hour lunch when I have to get back to work. read more

Recently had two sets of family members visit me. Took both sets for lunch. Had also had a brunch party there about a month before the visits. The food was delicious! Everyone including the children loved their meals. In fact my company enjoyed the food so much they all want a return visit to eat next time in town. I have never been disappointed. The food ordered was varied enough to try many of the foods offered, all enjoyed ! Service was top notch. Love this place read more

Good quality food. My wife and I eat there a couple times a month and love it. Most portions are big enough for us to share or take 1/2 home. Would highly recommend. read more

Dined here on Friday night with friends! We all loved every bite; Stuffed Redfish, Veal Anthony, Pecan Smoked Pork Rack, and requested Chicken Parmesan which was all simply delicious. Dessert was Praline cheesecake. So good in fact, we returned for Brunch - Chicken and Waffles, sweet and tangy with pecans, Crab and Brie Omelet, Special Omelet, the Creamiest Grits and old time Pain Perdu. I have to diet for a month! Great service, too. read more

Only open for lunch Tuesday thru Friday there open late,food.everything I had for lunch has been great that's every day

This is a perfect option for Sunday brunch or ladies who lunch. The food, prices and portions are great. We had an almondine fish and salad with fresh bread and butter. Everything was tasty. The servers were kind but a little slow and we frequently waited in refills. The food is good enough to get us back in though. Definitely a favorite in flavors read more

Oh my!!!!! This was the best lunch we have had in a long time! Service was excellent! Food was served piping hot and delicious! If only it wasn't a 6 hour drive from home. I need to schedule another trip soon. read more

Really, I'm the first person to review the restaurant? The pressure..... First, the map next to this review doesn't show the right location for the restaurant. It's located about 1/4 east (down river) from the intersection of Ormand and River Rd. I lhave noticed that some (not all) mapping programs send you to the wrong place when you enter a River Rd address. I observed new roadside/level signs (Louisiana weeds) in front of the plantation in my daily trips past the plantation advertising a daily lunch serving. They have spread from there into Destrehan. My understanding was that they historically had a B&B/Banquet type of business. Friday afternoon, out of work early, I thought I would give it a try. There were cars in the parking lot which is encouraging. I have never been in the plantation and was expecting a casual, country kitchen type of environment. It is more like a casual formal dining room type of setting. Tables were formally set, nice silverwear, linen napkins, the works. At first glance, a little stuffy. I sat in what was probably a front sitting room in the 1700's. Neat room, traditional architecture from that period. The place is at over 200 years old, so you can understand that the floors are not level. Still, it is annoying when the tables rock. There has to be a way to fix that. Dress is casual. It would be nice if they had outdoor seating available. Service is good. After noting the formal table setting and the more involved menu, I was anticipating a long wait for the food. My mistake, it came promptly. You can get in and out of here in 30 minutes without too much trouble. Not your usual NOLA lunch menu. Only one Poboy and nothing deep fried. However, it did cover a lot of ground, something for everyone. I tried the pasta dish, andouille sausage, cajun spices, chicken. It came with bread and a very nice side of vegetables. Large serving, tasty. Total bill with tip was $17.50. If you are in the area, take a look at the newest planation house in the area. Its on the corner of Ormand Blvd. and River Rd, 22,000 sq ft, the new DuPlantis tax-free rectory. read more

The food was absolutely delicious drool worthy actually!! I had the ribeye and it was cooked to medium rare perfection! Seasoned just right. My husband had the seafood stuffed eggplant.... he didn't want to share a bite THATS how good it was. The Crab and Brie dip appetizer was one of the best I've ever had. We can't wait to come back and try on a Sunday for brunch. Definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

My wife and I tried this out today and were very pleased. It was nice to be able to eat at the plantationThey're only open for lunch during the week and the prices are a little higher than other lunch spots in Destrehan. With that said, the food was delicious! I had the Catfish Buck Town which had a pecan flour batter and was topped with lump crabmeat and a crystal menuiere. Sooo good! My wife had the Crabmeat au Gratin with the largest lump crabmeat I've ever seen at any restaurant. It came with the vegetable du jour which was okra of some sort. Both were really good! The crabmeat au gratin was good but wasn't the most flavorful I've had, but it was still very good. I can't wait to go back and try something else on the menu! read more

Oh where do I begin...this review is based on a wedding I attended last weekend. The owner mentioned she was a new owner and did not want to put lights outside for the ceremony taking place on the front lawn of the plantation. She obliged when the officiant said she wouldn't be able to read in the dark. So they set up spot lights that shined like the sun in the bridal parties faces and left the crowd in darkness. Hope the photographer was expertly skilled. No microphone, so all the guests heard was the traffic on river road. The disc jockey was still setting up when we were walking in. He said it would cost $1.25 for any song requested that he didn't have. Food wasn't allowed to be served until the bridal party was finished with pictures. The best thing was the spinach dip and fried eggplant sticks, everything else was of cheap poor quality. The buffet food was picked up half way through the reception. The bar consisted of the cheapest liquor known to man, box wine and keg beer. Worse than any gas station liquor. The bartenders were loaded(another guest mentioned that he attended a wedding 2 weeks prior and the same bartender was loaded/drunk then too) Guests complained that the bartenders would mess up a 2 ingredient drink. For example an amaretto sour was amaretto and lime juice even after remaking it. The groom was positioned behind the chandelier to throw his garter, so take one guess where it ended up. Needless to say, I would stay away from this place. Apparently the new owner has no idea what shes doing and until she figures it out, I wouldn't want to waste a single dollar on this place. Its a shame though because the grounds are very nice read more

Went for lunch with wife and another couple. Service and food was excellent. Restaurant in a renovated old plantation house originally dated to 1790. Comfortable seating and good for conversation. Creole eggplant, crab cakes were great. The creole turtle soup and fried green tomatoes were excellent. We are natives and think this place is an undiscovered gem. The prices for the quality of food and environment is outstanding. Do not understand the lower reviews. read more

We went for Sunday Brunch and ended up getting way more than expected! The atmosphere was very old time and rustic, which is what you would expect from a plantation. They offered bottomless mimosas for $16 and it was worth every penny! They were delicious! We also got a few appetizers and they were all amazing. The favorite was the crab and Brie dip. The entrees were great, but most importantly the white chocolate bread pudding was to die for! read more

Pros: -Food was good, not great -Wait staff was friendly -Lunch prices were reasonable ($12-16 per dish) -Plantation atmosphere was nice Cons: -Painfully slow for everything -Upscale dinning look and feel with mediocre service -Our salads were brought out 1-2 min before our entrees so it felt like a race to finish them before our entrees got cold Conclusion: This place has lots of potential, but tries too hard to come off as 'upscale dinning' but it falls short. It should shoot for something more casual and focus more on reliable service and would have been an easy 4 star for me. read more

The food is fantastic. I absolutely adore the stuffed eggplant. Ormond Plantation is only open for lunch but charge dinner prices. It's totally worth the price though if you ask me. The dining room itself is very plain and it's also very quiet. I only wish they'd open up for dinner and spruce the dining areas up a bit. read more

We stayed there 2 weeks ago and it was fantastic. Paige is the perfect manager and made our stay fun and relaxing. She went out of her way to send back items that we left. Great southern hospitality and it just gets better. This was our 5th stay since 2003? The renovations and beauty our the best kept secret! We will be back soon. Food is absolutely delicious! Breakfast is unbelievable and dinner is fantastic. Chef Richard is the best. Our server at breakfast was great, friendly and helpful in recommending places to eat crawfish. I hope to plan a family reunion there next year but I will definitely be back. Almost hate to give away this gem but they deserve a top notch review. Thanks again Miss Paige and your wonderful staff and your kindness. A++++ Georgia Masters read more

Had one of the Best Experiences at the Ormond Plantation. It's not the high end 1600 thread count sheets kinda of place. This is a real southern experience, from the hospitality, the home cooking to the owner Robyn handing me the keys to the front door for the duration of our stay. They really make you feel as if you are part of the family. read more

We had a wonderful trip to New Orleans, but it was marred by one problem we found everywhere we went: mediocre to very good dining, but for five star prices. We tried Brennan's, R'evolucion, Cochon, and several other places with $30+ per meal prices. The best of these was Brennan's, but of course it is not as much of the true southern dining experience as an overall great historical experience. In any case, with just one day left in our trip we headed down to Destrehan plantation and had about 1.5 hours for lunch. Happened across Ormond and gave it a shot and it turned out to be half the price and the best dining experience we,be had in some time. There were 7 of us and we unanimously agreed it was by far the best meal we'd enjoyed on our 7 day trip. The one thing I would agree about is the wait staff didn't quite match the overall ambiance and food quality. They were fun in their own way, but weren't keeping up as our drinks were usually empty. That said, they were friendly and hospitable and we enjoyed their personalities. read more

Ormond Manor - Pecan encrusted pork tenderloin - insanity good. - New American Near Me - Destrehan, Louisiana

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This is probably the best place for lunch in St. Charles Parish when it comes to variety and quality. The dishes are well prepared, flavorful, and appropriately priced. The pecan smoked pork rack is excellent and consistent. The gumbo is always on point. The service can be a bit slow and lacking. Make sure you have 45-60 minutes for lunch if you're going between 1130-1230. read more

Robin , the owner is very warm. The plantation is only 10 minutes from the airport and 1/2 hour from the French quarters. Very beautiful place and the best chef! The food was soooo good! All the staff was friendly and kind! read more

Very nice warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu has a great selection. Everyone in our party loved their appetizers and entrees. Prices are very reasonable. The hostess was sweet and accomodating. The waitress no so much!!! She was very busy but she let us know by her negative attitude and comments. Told us if we weren't ready to order immediately, we would have to wait a while for our food. I can only imagine that she has displayed her unprofessional attitude with others as well. We are going to go back and give it another try with a different waitress. I would highly recommend with some waitress retraining!!! read more

During the 2011 and 2012 Christmas holidays I attended two luncheons with the same group of 30 people at Ormond Plantation. Both times I was very pleased with the flavor of the food as well as the service of the waitstaff. I enjoyed the plantation's peaceful ambience, especially the beautiful old oak trees laden with Spanish moss. Tasteful holiday decor added to the spirit of the season. I and other members of the group had very nice comments about our luncheon experiences and I'm sure will return there again. read more

Great service and great food for our St. Charles woman's club luncheon. Happy Holidays!!! read more

Ormond Manor - SCWC Christmas luncheon - New American Near Me - Destrehan, Louisiana