Commander's Palace

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Top 1% of restaurants in New Orleans
9 / 10

17 expert reviews

“Commander’s Palace opened in the 1890s and is the quintessential New Orleans restaurant.”

– The Infatuation

Concierge Concierge
"If you doubt the concept of "elegant excess," book a long weekday lunch at Commander's, in the relaxed Garden District. The legendary flagship of the Brennan's restaurant dynasty hosts..."
Fodor's Fodor's
"No restaurant captures New Orleans's gastronomic heritage and celebratory spirit as well as this grande dame of New Orleans fine dining." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Renovated after Katrina, the Palace is a local institution, revered for its refined Creole cuisine."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"It's an impeccable mainstay of Creole cooking and knowledgeable, friendly service, in the heart of the gorgeous Garden District." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A local institution for more than a century, Commander’s Palace was first established in the Garden District in 1880." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.8
""Step into a grand movie" at this "better-than-ever", unapologetically "over-the-top" Garden District Creole and revel in a "shocking, playful and sinful" "gastronomic experience"." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Commander's Palace is as famous for being a breeding ground for great chefs-e.g., Emeril-as it is for its food."
Gayot Gayot
14.0
"If there is one restaurant in New Orleans that can truly be considered iconic, it is Commander'€™s Palace." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Brennan family set the standard for New Orleans fine dining when they opened this culinary palace in the 1970s."
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"An institution of gastronomy, southern hospitality & 25¢ lunch martinis."
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