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Arnaud's RestaurantvsBayona
Both establishments are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Bayona ranks slightly better than Arnaud's Restaurant / French 75 Bar. Bayona comes in at #2 in New Orleans with approval from 12 sources such as Where, Zagat and Not For Tourists.
Arnaud's Restaurant
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813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3121
From $0/night
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Keep your eye peeled for the specialties, which appear in red type on the menu – shrimp Arnaud... speckled trout meunière (saved by a rich, gravy-like sauce) and steak stuffed with oysters." Full review
Zagat4.2
""Everything is done right" at this 1918 French Quarter "landmark" beloved for "scrumptious" Creole classics (trout meunière, shrimp Arnaud) "artfully presented" by "superb" servers." Full review
Gayot13.0
"Guests routinely spend three hours at the table as if nothing else mattered." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Mardi Gras museum at this palatial dining institution really rivals the cuisine."
Michelin Guide "One of New Orleawns' cherished old-line culinary favorites, Arnaud's serves mouthwatering dishes that embody the pinnacle of fine Creole cuisine."
Frommer's "Arnaud's has the lowest profile of all the classic old New Orleans restaurants, undeservedly so, since it tops them in quality." Full review
Fodor's "This grande dame of classic Creole restaurants still sparkles." Full review
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Jackets are requested in the main dining room.
Condé Nast Traveler "Featuring venerable Creole cuisine in the heart of the French Quarter, Arnaud's is a New Orleans institution, traditional without being hidebound." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located steps from Bourbon Street in the south end the French Quarter, Arnaud’s has served classic Creole cuisine since 1918." Full review
Bon Appétit "The best drinks in New Orleans (it’s a fact)." Full review
Bayona Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Zagat
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430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3406
From $31/night
Fodor's "A legendary favorite at lunch is the sandwich of smoked duck, cashew peanut butter, and pepper jelly." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Bayona is a great splurge in the Quarter. It's rich but not overwhelming, classy but unpretentious, innovative without being precocious." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Hailed by Food and Wine as among the "best of the best," Executive Chef Susan Spicer has done wonders at Bayona." Full review
Zagat4.6
"Dishes with "creative" Contemporary Louisiana twists are complemented by a "top-notch wine list" and delivered to the table with "grace"." Full review
BlackBook "It's not clear whose ass got kicked, but what was once becoming a place to avoid has reemerged as one of Nola's best restaurants."
DK Eyewitness "Renowned chef Susan Spicer lives up to all expectations here at her flagship restaurant. The service, setting, and menu embody elegance."
Rough Guide "Splendid, romantic and upmarket restaurant – the lovely courtyard feels more relaxed than the formal dining room."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"A little slice of the romantic Mediterranean awaits you at Bayona, a jewel of a restaurant tucked into a 200-year-old Creole cottage in the heart of the French Quarter." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Chef Susan Spicer has been a household name in New Orleans for about a quarter of a century, especially because of her signature restaurant, Bayona." Full review
Not For Tourists "Consistently in the top ten. Try the sweetbreads."
