Jacques-Imo's Cafe vs Commander's Palace
Both Jacques-Imo's Cafe and Commander's Palace are praised by expert writers. Overall, Commander's Palace scores slightly higher than Jacques-Imo's Cafe. Commander's Palace is ranked #3 in New Orleans with positive reviews from 16 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Jacques-Imo's Cafe
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8324 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118-2044
From $20 /night
Fodor's
"Oak Street might look like any other sleepy urban thoroughfare by day, but once the sun sets the half-block stretch containing Jacques-Imo's Cafe feels like the center of the universe."
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Zagat
4.5
"A "Mardi Gras atmosphere" rolls year-round at this Carrollton "dive-chic" destination where "jolly" chef-owner/ringmaster Jacques Leonardi turns out "inventive", "crave-able" plates."
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BlackBook
"Chef/owner Jacques Leonardi runs this energetic asylum as an extension of his eccentric personality."
Gayot
13.0
"Chef-owner Jack Leonardi's cooking gives Jacques-Imo's menu a split personality: half of the dishes are authentic Creole while the other half are creative takes on the cuisine."
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DK Eyewitness
"This popular restaurant serves Creole and Cajun specialties at reasonable prices."
Commander's Palace
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1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $30 /night
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
"No restaurant captures New Orleans's gastronomic heritage and celebratory spirit as well as this grande dame of New Orleans fine dining."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"A local institution for more than a century, Commander’s Palace was first established in the Garden District in 1880."
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