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Commander's Palace vs Restaurant August
Both Commander's Palace and Restaurant August are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Commander's Palace is preferred by most professionals compared to Restaurant August. Commander's Palace ranks #3 in New Orleans with positive reviews from 16 sources including Frommer's, Zagat and goop.
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
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"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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Restaurant August
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301 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2408
From $41 /night
Concierge
"Where this chef does his best work. The atmosphere is as welcoming and chic as ever... and Besh hasn't missed a step in terms of the menu."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"August’s converted 19th-century tobacco warehouse gets the nod for most aristocratic dining room in New Orleans."
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Travel + Leisure
"Surrounded by huge flower arrangements and unusual crystal chandeliers, patrons savor contemporary French cuisine white seated beside a row of large windows."
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Zagat
4.6
"John Besh's "unforgettable" CBD flagship "glows with his personality" as the "star" chef's "keen sense of flavors" and devotion to "local ingredients" yield "superb" New French fare."
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BlackBook
"Restaurants generally referred to as "the best in the city" generate a fair amount of controversy among foodies, and August is no exception."
