Cafe Amelie Cafe Amelie, $$-$$$, 912 Royal St., French Quarter, 504 412-8965 Located in a gorgeous slate and brick courtyard and carriage house that was once home to Alice Heine, America's first Princess of Monaco. This is the perfect spot for a leisurely outdoor lunch or romantic dinner. Try the crab cakes... click here for more |
Irene's Cuisine Irene's Cuisine, $$, 539 St. Philip St., 529-8811
Locals love this dark romantic place and tourists just happen upon it by following their noses. The aroma of delectable southern Italian food permeates this French Quarter block with garlic. Small cozy dining rooms, a reasonable wine list, and friendly staff but no... click here for more |
Arnaud's Arnaud's, $$$$, 813 Bienville St., 504 523-5433 In this magic castle of dining rooms, Arnaud's continues a tradition of elegant dining without being stuffy. Known for classic Creole dishes like Steak au Poivre, Oysters Bienville, Trout Meuniere with a Creole sauce, Shrimp Arnaud with their famous Remoulade sauce and flaming... click here for more |
Green Goddess The Green Goddess, $$, 307 Exchange Alley, French Quarter, 504 301-3347 These creative chef's, Paul Artigues (Surrey's Juice Bar) and Chris DeBarr (Delachaise) ,come together from diverse culinary backgrouds with a smashing menu of fresh well blended dishes. For brunch/lunch, served daily, try the updated version of a classis New Orleans dish, Grits... click here for more |
Muriel's, on Jackson Square Muriel's, $-$$$, 801 Chartres St., French Quarter, 504 568-1885 The rustic feeling of historic New Orleans, with stripped shutters as room dividers and elegant drapes, rolls over you when entering the doors to Muriel's. Go for a lovely light lunch, which is not all that easy to find in the Quarter,... click here for more |
French 75 Bar French 75 Bar, 813 Bienville St., French Quarter in Arnaud's Restaurant , 504 523-5433 This cocktail and Champagne bar has atmosphere, plus it has Chris Hannah, one of the top mixologist in the city. He is knowledgeable and will prepare something special from his extensive recipes. New, at the French 75 Bar,... click here for more |
Arnaud's Arnaud's Restaurant, $$$$, 813 Bienville St., 504 523-5433
One of the most dazzling dining rooms is in this French Quarter New Orleans restaurant , trimmed in polished wood and beveled glass windows. Even better is Arnaud's traditional classic French-Creole food. The combination is unbeatable for any special occasion. Most popular with us is the signature appetizer, shrimp Arnaud (remoulade... click here for more |
