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Tujague's Restaurant

3.5 (884 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 1 week ago

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TUJAGUE'S RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Chris J.

When it comes to Tujague's Restaurant in New Orleans, all I have to say is 1856. 1856 is the year it was created, and I can see exactly why it has lasted so long. PLEASE TRY THE BUTCHER'S BREAKFAST. The BOUDIN BALLS , OMG. Five stars, ten stars, a thousand stars. Do I have to leave? Can I stay here forever.

Shrimp and artichoke dip
Mai L.

I was surprised by the ratings after having eaten here. We were set up with a reservation by my bosses - we were here on a work trip and it was a group of 6 of us. The Rez was for the patio but once we were sat - quickly realized we'd prefer inside just due to the humidity. They accommodated us no problem. Our server was super friendly, knowledgeable of the menu and the history of the restaurant, and was super patient with us. We decided to order the shrimp & artichoke dip, crab claws, and FGT for starters. All delicious. I was eating the crab claws non stop. I got the gulf fish for my entree. It was super flavorful with the pico on top. Lastly, I decided on the grasshopper ice cream. Since the restaurant is known for the drink - I decided why not. It was the perfect end to our dinner. Again, service was great. We stayed after close but never felt rushed.

Very dry brisket
Ingrid H.

The brisket is dry like paper and had to send it back but it still came out super dry. I really did not like it. Suffered to execute swallow it. I don't recommend it for anyone to try any of the food here

Menu
Florence T.

The service at Tujague's Restaurant by itself is a great experience. Our waiter was so engaged, telling jokes, and playing the area code game with everyone. He also knew the menu well which helped tremendously with deciding what to try. I ended up getting the Lion's Mane Cakes, a vegetarian dish, which wasn't the most recommended dish, but was exactly what I was looking for. The location of this restaurant is wonderful as well. Right on Decatur with a great view! Service: Top notch! Drinks: A full bar is available. Parking: Street parking. There is no outdoor seating and pets are not allowed.

Demi grasshopper cocktail - $1.70 each promo - IG @bougiefoodieboi
Kyle W.

This review is ONLY on the grasshopper drink. This place supposedly invented this drink so I must try it from the source! For a limited time, they have an amazing promotion - $1.70 for a demi grasshopper cocktail which is a modest size (still satisfying) of the actual grasshopper drink where you get to sample it without committing to a full drink. I enjoyed it but can definitely not finish one standard size since it is super strong, amplified by the mint chocolate and it can get quite filling. Normally it is $13 so still a good price. Reservations recommended for dining, but the bar is open seating and not too busy even on a Saturday around 1pm where you can get drinks there quickly. We were in and out in 30 minutes even though we took our time sipping our drinks.

Duck breast
Ruth B.

We chanced into this beautiful little place needing a pit stop on our way to our intended destination. The happy hour menu food and drinks were a convincing reason to stay. And that offering was so superb that we decided to stay for dinner. And we discovered not only was this the second oldest place in the quarter but they INVENTED the grasshopper AND brunch. We had sliders for happy hour which were AMAZING. Then for dinner we had a hangar steak that was stunning good. Two duck breasts - one simply perfect the other incredibly tough - and a lamb shank. SO GOOD!!!! The manager gave us an extra glass of wine for the less than perfect duck breast (it was still delicious, just tough). Really recommend this lovely place.

crab au gratin
Michelle Z.

Apparently the 2nd oldest spot in New Orleans! Very fun atmosphere outside in the patio. We got a bunch of dishes to share and everything was pretty good! The crab au gratin was a crowd favorite (essentially a cheesy crab dip)! I also loved the free bread & butter. I thought the gumbo was too salty unfortunately. For my main I got the shrimp and grits and it was delicious! It was a large portion and the grits were so cheesy and delicious. The shrimp was also cooked well and super flavorful without being salty. Service was great and they had tons of space for a large group! They were attentive and friendly.

Tujagues House Salad
Glenn G.

We had eaten at Tujague's many years ago at their previous location. On this trip, our tour group had our final meal in an upstairs private room from a limited menu. We enjoyed the house salad (nice vinaigrette), fish du jour (red drum) and bread pudding. We only had one server for our group and he was relatively new but did a great job. Decor is old-school with old photos. Can't speak to the a-la-carte dining now but the private group dining was well done.

Courtyard
Erica R.

5+ stars! I will be thinking about this experience for a while. Making a reservation was so easy online. Let me say if your weather is going to be nice: BOOK THE COURTYARD! It's so serene and lovely. I wish I remembered our waiter's name because he was fantastic. We started our evening out with cocktails. The Fleur de Fizz special for me and the old fashioned or my date. The warm bread service was a perfect compliment. For my meal I went with the Gulf Fish Ponchartrain. The featured fish was a perfectly cooked flaky white drumfish. My date got the pork chop and I tried some of his and when I tell you, EVERYTHING WAS SPECTACULAR. Bursting with flavor! Excellent portions!! A meal that will be calling me back in again, SOON! Don't pass this one up!

Ashley C.

I've been wanting to eat brunch at Tujague's forever and it was everything I expected. I absolutely love the ambience, wait staff, and food. It's so nostalgic when dining in restaurants in the French Quarter, this one is definitely an oldie but goodie. I was surprised how empty the dining room was for a Sunday. Nonetheless we really got to enjoy the space and laugh (and talk) out loud. It was a really overall great experience and I definitely will be back.

Madame Begue's Wedge
Tami D.

The menu is filled with Louisiana Creole options to give diners an understanding of Louisiana cuisine. The veal milanese was fantastic but the dish of the day at my table was Madame Begue's Wedge salad. The truffled okra relish was something none of our foodies had ever tasted and it was amazing. The restaurant decor and architecture is beautiful and the staff is professional and efficient. Tujaque's is a great choice for a business dinner as well as a wedding party. Highly recommend.

After an hour of waiting, I thought this was going to be the standard.
Shirene B.

While on vacation in New Orleans, my boyfriend booked this place for our New Year's Eve dinner. Tujaque's is jacked.. up! During our dining experience, I slightly felt bad for our server as the kitchen and management just hung these guys out to dry. I really hate that my first review of 2026 is a negative one but really, if I was a local, I'd be spreading the word. Tourist, don't even waste your time. 160 years is probably too long for this place to be flourishing. And BTW I can't wait to see the chatgpt response to this. If I could call Gordon Ramsey aka the kitchen police, I would. Reservation 6:30pm. Arrived around 6:40pm. Sat a few minutes later. So far so good. Water was given and bread a little while later. The first course did not come out until 7:47pm. I had the fried oysters and my boyfriend had the escargot. Now note, the NYE menu was a pre fixe with 3 choices for appetizer, a salad with sautéed mushrooms on it, a third course with four choices and dessert with 2 choices. So after an hour wait for the first Course, the second Course came out. Mine was on a dirty plate. This was after I already dismissed the lipstick stain on the water glass when we sat. So we're not even washing dishes now? 8:40pm the entrees. For entrée I got the 16oz ribeye and my boyfriend got the lamb leg. Ribeye was okay, a little under but I was hangry. Now this lamb, Mary must've still been singing off tune to it because it was stone cold inside. Like how???? Dessert choices: chocolate lava cake and creme brulee. Now if you really want to have me flip the table, bring me a cold lava cake. Rather than put myself through that, I got the creme brulee. Yeah it's been sitting somewhere, but whatever I just want to leave. I've had a 14 course meal that took 3 hours, but never in my life have I had a 4 course meal that took 3 hours. And it's not like the waiter was even entertaining. He seemed like he just got hired the day before. I had hopes of going to the party at the Virgin Hotels to see the Soul Rebels, but after sitting in a room with 15 other irritated people who all had the same complaint with no manager to be found anywhere, I just wanted to be anywhere with good energy. We linked up with some local friends at Jewel of the South, now that is a place to go! Avoid this trap, ask a local and/or get a reservation at Arnaud's or Brennan's.

Shrimp and grits
Wini S.

Came here on New Year's Eve for lunch. I thought the food here was pretty good. I ordered the fish with the green beans, but I thought that the green beans were not cooked enough and the sauce was not too good. I think there was too much alcohol in there . The fish itself was good. The appetizer dish we ordered with the shrimp and artichoke was delicious. Special Shout out to our waitress, who was very patient with us and tried to accommodate all my needs and my children's needs. Plus, she was very honest on what to order. She is the best! Young lady with a pony tail.

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Do you do gift certificates?

Yes!

Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible?

Yes, including an elevator for upstairs seating.

What time is the happy hour?

Happy hour is from 2:30-5:00 pm, Friday - Sunday

How much is a corkage fee?

25.00

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4.4(2k reviews)
0.4 mi•Central Business District
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Casual dining
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0.3 mi•French Quarter

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4.4(120 reviews)
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Went the other night Antonio was our server and did an amazing job. We started with charbroiled…read moreoysters those were so good we ordered another tray, then We got ribeyes and tenderloin, and several sides. The food was amazing, The cocktails were perfect but the Butter cake for dessert stole the show. We were already full but couldn't leave it unfinished. The inside is the perfect, event thought we were dressed casually we weren't made to feel out of place.

I went to Bon Ton Prime Rib for my birthday Saturday 8/29 with a party of 13, and unfortunately,…read morethe experience was a mix of good and bad. The good: The food was really good! Everything we ordered was delicious, and honestly, the food is the main reason I would consider giving Bon Ton another try. I also want to give credit to the host who greeted us. She was extremely friendly, professional, and genuinely tried her best to accommodate my party. The bad: The issue was management. I had a party of 13, and I understood that the restaurant could only seat 10 people at one table. I was told the other 3 guests would be seated at a separate table, and I was completely okay with that arrangement. However, Travis, the front manager, canceled the reservation for my 3 additional guests, so they were never seated. The host was trying her best to help us, but Travis was not very accommodating and made the situation much more difficult than it needed to be. I also asked to speak with a manager because I wanted to understand what happened with the table for my 3 guests. Tre was told that I wanted to speak with him, but he didn't come over when he finished with the table behind me. Instead, he went into the kitchen, came back out, and spoke with my friend instead of me. When he eventually spoke with me, I asked if he was the manager, and he told me no. He also gave me a different name. What makes this even more disappointing is that I wasn't approaching him to complain. I simply wanted to ask about the seating situation and find a solution for my guests. The interaction with management was unnecessary and took away from what should have been a special birthday dinner. I will say again that the food was good enough that I am willing to give Bon Ton another try. Hopefully, next time the service and management experience will match the quality of the food. Shoutout to the host for being kind and trying her best--you could tell she genuinely cared about helping us.

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Willie Mae’s NOLA - Hardhide Peach glaze wings

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4.0(497 reviews)
0.9 mi•Warehouse District
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I could smell the chicken a block away. I increased my pace so I could more quickly make it to this…read morebucket-list restaurant, especially since I love fried chicken. There were a few pleasant surprises that I experienced. First, I don't know why, but I expected a hole-in-the-wall establishment. But it was a beautifully updated restaurant with a nice square bar in the center. It's light and bright with a lot of space. I was greeted warmly and sat quickly at the bar. Note, that reservations are required to sit at a table. Walk-up guests must sit at the bar. I was alone so I normally sit at the bar anyway. I was pleasantly welcomed by Nicole who immediately asked if I wanted water or any other drink to start. I got sweet tea since it's my favorite nonalcoholic drink. I ordered the 1/4 chicken dark meat with a side of macaroni & cheese and a piece of cornbread. 2nd surprise. The chicken is spicy, which I forgot from all the shows I've watched about the chicken here. It's just enough to give it a little heat and added flavor. The batter is light and crispy with a hint of buttermilk. The meat is super juicy and delicious. 3rd surprise. I didn't know I would love the Mac and cheese so much. It was more savory than cheesy, which made it stand out above others I've had. The cornbread muffin was a great tie-in with its slightly sweet honey flavor. Savory and sweet. Tender and crunchy. It covered all of the requirements for a perfectly balanced meal. The service was excellent with that perfect Southern touch of sweetness and hospitality. I highly recommend visiting when in New Orleans.

I'll start by saying that this was the best fried chicken I've ever had. Juicy with a perfectly…read morelight and crispy skin and tons of flavor. The sides as well - all bangers. I'm a very picky Mac and Cheese guy and theirs is excellent. Service was friendly and quick. Prices honestly pretty reasonable. My only gripe was that we booked a reservation weeks in advance for our party of 9 and paid a $20 deposit per person to hold that reservation. Upon arriving at the restaurant 10 minutes before our reservation, we were told our table has JUST been given to someone else and that we would have to wait on the waiting list, as well as numerous shrugs. After a second conversation wherein I explained the situation and the disappointment we were experiencing, the manager got lucky and had a couple of tables leave at once and we were sat in an improvised spot for our party. I would have appreciated some accountability and understanding from the management there. We were not offered any sort of compensation or even a visit from the manager once we were seated. Food - Amazing. Service - Excellent. Prices - Fair. Reservation Adherence- A little shaky.

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