A Garden District institution since the 1890s, this turquoise "palace" is the gold standard for haute Creole cuisine, sourced locally and served with classic Southern hospitality.
“Commander’s Palace opened in the 1890s and is the quintessential New Orleans restaurant.”
– The Infatuation
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
"Renovated after Katrina, the Palace is a local institution, revered for its refined Creole cuisine."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"It's an impeccable mainstay of Creole cooking and knowledgeable, friendly service, in the heart of the gorgeous Garden District." Full review
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
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
"Commander's Palace is as famous for being a breeding ground for great chefs-e.g., Emeril-as it is for its food."
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
"The Brennan family set the standard for New Orleans fine dining when they opened this culinary palace in the 1970s."
Not For Tourists
"An institution of gastronomy, southern hospitality & 25¢ lunch martinis."
goop
"The “Haute Creole” menu, which in the past has been curated by Emeril Lagasse and Jamie Shannon, abides by current chef Tory McPhail’s strict “dirt to plate within 100 miles” policy. " Full review
Experts' Choice Award 
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
BlackBook
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Not For Tourists
goop
