Experts' Choice Award Luke
What the experts agree on
John Besh's Franco-German brasserie showcases house-made sausage, fresh seafood, and brilliant Alsatian-inspired fare in an elegant, bustling CBD bistro. Crisp execution and fifty-cent happy hour oysters make it a downtown social hub, though
“Crisp white tablecloths, an open kitchen (behind glass) and a bustling happy hour featuring fifty-cent oysters and half-price drinks make Luke a downtown social hub.”
– Gayot
Fodor's "While Lüke is a John Besh restaurant, it tends to be inconsistent and often doesn't live up to the standards of his other properties."
Frommer's "This bistro from much-lauded chef John Besh, the local locavore, serves hearty, authentic, but not stodgy French and German brasserie fare." Full review
Lonely Planet "John Besh’s letter of love to the working-class bistro has an elegantly simple tiled interior and menu that will make you reconsider the limits of Louisiana- French fusion." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With James Beard and Silver Spoon awards among his accolades, chef-owner John Besh set up his Franco-German brasserie Lüke in the city's Central Business District." Full review
Zagat4.0
""Another John Besh home run", this "understated" CBD brasserie "delights" with a "brilliantly executed" menu "plucked from the heart of Alsace"." Full review
Not For Tourists "Old-style brasserie with outstanding bacon & onion pizza! Sigh."
Where "German specialties, such as house-made sausage, meld with classic French bistro fare and fresh Louisiana seafood. Extensive wine and beer selections. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "With James Beard and Silver Spoon awards among his accolades, chef-owner John Besh set up his Franco-German brasserie Lüke in the city's Central Business District." Full review
Fodor's "This lively French Creole brasserie is a popular go-to on game days, given its proximity to both the French Quarter and the Superdome. The Gulf-centric seafood lineup includes oysters,..." Full review
