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The Grill Room

Cuisine: American, Continental, New American

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

Inviting and elegant, this hotel dining room is a jewel in the Windsor Court Hotel's crown. Adorned with flowers, graceful chandeliers, rich materials, and focal-point murals, the Grill is New Orlean's one of only two Mobil Four Star-accredited restaurants. The cuisine changes seasonally but features incredible dishes like grilled foie gras and lobster, panko crusted veal chops, and a Gulf seafood stew. Monday through Saturday you can order a meat and three gourmet plate lunch for just $19.84, a nod to the hotel's opening. Add $2 martinis made with Tito's Vodka or Plymouth Gin and you may not go back to work.

Address:

300 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-522-1992

Hours:

Mon-Fri: 7am-1:30pm,; 5:30pm-10pm
Sat-Sun: 7am-2:30pm,; 5:30pm-10pm

EXPERT TIPS BY: Beth D'Addono
New Orleans Local Expert

Lunch: "You won't believe how much food you'll get with the $19.84 plate lunch deal."

Best for Lunch Because: This lovely second floor dining room is one of the best restaurants in town.

Breakfast
- Fresh Fruit
  
  Seasonal Berries with Plain Yogurt
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Seasonal Sliced Fruit Plate
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Fruit Smoothie
  
  Mixed Berry, Tropical, or Strawberry Banana ($8.00)
  
  Louisiana Grapefruit Brûlée
  
  Turbinado Sugar, Fresh Mint ($13.00)
- Grains
  
  Granola, Berry & Yogurt Parfait
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Oats with Raisins & Brown Sugar
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Breakfast Cereals
  
  Cheerios, Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, Rice Crispies, Frosted Mini Wheats, or Special K ($8.00)
  
  Housemade Granola
  
  Seasonal Berries, Choice of Milk or Plain Yogurt ($14.00)
- Breakfast Plates
  
  Classic Continental
  
  Toast or Basket of Breakfast Pastries, Juice, Coffee ($18.00)
  
  Two Farm Eggs
  
  Choice of Breakfast Meat, Choice of Toast, Country Potatoes or Grits ($20.00)
  
  Flapjacks with Maple Syrup
  
  Plain, Blueberry or Banana ($17.00)
  
  Belgian Waffle
  
  Seasonal Berries, Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream ($17.00)
  
  New Orleans French Toast
  
  Maple Syrup, Blueberry Compote ($17.00)
  
  Classic Eggs Benedict
  
  Country Potatoes ($18.00)
  
  Windsor Court Benedict
  
  Crawfish Andouille Hash, Grit Biscuit, Spicy Hollandaise, Country Potatoes ($21.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon
  
  Bagel, Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Capers, Dill ($19.00)
  
  Biscuit & Gravy
  
  Buttermilk Biscuit, Sausage Gravy, Two Farm Eggs ($18.00)
  
  Classic Beignets
  
  Four Beignets, Powdered Sugar ($12.00)
- Omelets
  
  Crescent City Egg White Omelet
  
  Basil Pesto, Mozzarella Cheese, Sautéed Mushrooms, Tomato Salad ($21.00)
  
  Crawfish & Andouille Omelet
  
  Local Crawfish, Poche's Andouille Sausage, Aged White Cheddar, Bell Pepper, Country Potatoes ($25.00)
  
  Ham & Cheese Omelet
  
  Chisesi's Ham, Swiss Cheese, Sausage Gravy, Country Potatoes ($22.00)
  
  Vegetable Omelet
  
  Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes, Spinach, Cheddar, Country Potatoes ($19.00)
- Additions
  
  Sides
  
  Hash Browns, Country Potatoes, or Grits ($6.00)
  
  Breakfast Pastries
  
  Choose Two: Cranberry Muffin, Banana Nut Muffin, Bran Muffin, Blueberry Muffin, Cheese Danish, Cherry Danish, Butter Croissant, Chocolate Croissant, Sticky Bun, Cinnamon Roll, Black Currant Scone ($6.00)
  
  Breakfast Meats
  
  Chisesi's Ham, Smoked Bacon, Canadian Bacon, Pork Sausage Links, or Poche's Andouille Sausage ($5.00)
  
  Toast & Breads
  
  Wheat, White, Rye, Sourdough, Cinnamon Raisin, Buttermilk Biscuit, English Muffin, or Bagel ($4.00)
- Beverages
  
  Cocktails
  
  Mimosa, Bellini, Brandy Milk Punch, or Bloody Mary ($12.00)
  
  Juice
  
  Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Tomato or Vegetable ($6.00)
  
  Milk
  
  Whole, 2%, Skim, or Soy ($6.00)
  
  Hot Chocolate
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Coffee
  
  Windsor Court Blend, Decaffeinated Available ($5.75)
  
  Espresso
  
  Cappuccino, Latte, Mocha, or Americano ($6.50)
  
  Double Espresso
  
  Cappuccino, Latte, Mocha, or Americano ($9.50)
  
  Dammann Frères Hot Tea Selections
  
  Breakfast, Darjeeling, Chai, Jardin Bleu, Vert Gunpowder, Earl Grey Yin Zhen, Vert Jasmin, Oolong Caramel Au Beurre Salé ($6.50)
Lunch Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Soup of the Day
  
  Chef's Daily Soup Preparation ($13.00)
  
  Gumbo of the Day
  
  Chef's Daily Gumbo Preparation ($13.00)
  
  Watermelon & Heirloom Tomato Salad
  
  Compressed Watermelon, Burrata, Maple Balsamic Pearls, Basil Oil ($14.00)
  
  Baby Lettuce
  
  House Caesar, Fried Anchovies, Grated Manchego ($13.00)
- Entrées
  Windsor Burger Royale
  
  Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Lorenzo Sauce, Beer Battered Onion Ring, House Made Pickle, Brioche Bun, Served with Fries ($23.00)
  
  Herb Grilled Chicken
  
  Sweet Potato, Roasted Brussels Sprouts ($25.00)
  
  Short Rib Poboy
  
  Rye Beer Braised Short Rib, Caramelized Onion, Provolone Cheese ($20.00)
  
  Grilled Coulotte
  
  Herb Roasted Potatoes, Forest Mushrooms, Bordelaise ($32.00)
  
  Gulf Fish Mignonette
  
  Mignonette Sauce, Haricot Verts ($25.00)
  
  The Classic Windsor Court Salad
  Egg, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, Radish, Romaine Lettuce, Lorenzo Dressing
  
  $17.00
  
  With Chicken: $22.00
  
  With Shrimp: $25.00
  
  With Crab: $28.00
- Wine Special
  
  Sparkling - Avinyo, Cava, Brut, Reserva
  
  ($7.00)
  
  White - Pinot Grigio, Cembra, Trentino-Alto Adige
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Red - Pinot Noir, Joseph Faiveley, Burgundy, France
  
  ($7.00)
- Martini
  
  Windsor Martini
  
  Shaken, house marinated olive and onion, slightly dirty, extra cold. Limit Three Per Person ($2.00)
Dinner Menu
- Small Plates
  
  Soup of the Day
  
  Chef's Daily Preparation ($13.00)
  
  Gumbo of the Day
  
  Chef's Daily Preparation ($13.00)
  
  Baby Lettuce
  
  House Caesar, Fried Anchovies, Grated Manchego. Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Henri Bourgois "Les Baronnes", Sancerre, 2016 ($13.00)
  
  Watermelon and Heirloom Tomato Salad
  
  Compressed Watermelon, Burrata, Maple Balsamic Pearls, Basil Oil. Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, Marlborugh, New Zealand, 2018 ($14.00)
  
  Agnolotti
  
  Ricotta, Spinach, Hazelnut Pesto, Brown Butter. Wine Pairing: Chardonnay, Landmark Vineyards, "Overlook," Sonoma County, 2017 ($16.00)
  
  Beef Carpaccio
  
  Parmigiano-Reggiano, Wild Arugula, Quail Egg, Garlic Mousse. Wine Pairing: Grenache, Joel Gott, "Shatter," Maury, France, 2016 ($18.00)
  
  The Grill Room Crab Cake
  
  Creamy Corn Succotash, Sweet Potato Hay, Cilantro Vinaigrette. Wine Pairing: Riesling, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2017 ($21.00)
  
  Oysters
  
  Fried Oysters, Pickled Mirlitons, Buttermilk Aioli, Arugula, Chili Butter. Wine Pairing: Avinyo, Cava, Brut, Reserva, 2015 ($17.00)
  
  Pork Belly
  
  Cane Syrup and Apple Cider Glaze, Mango and Mirliton Relish. Wine Pairing: Langhe Nebbiolo, Renato Ratti, "Ochetti," Italy, 2016 ($19.00)
- Caviar
  
  Paddlefish, Polyodon Spathula, Wild Raised, USA
  
  Silver hued pearls with an earthy and slightly buttery flavor ($90.00)
  
  White Sturgeon Gold, Acipenser Transmontanus, Farm Raised, Idaho
  
  Beautiful dark brown pearls with rich nutty flavor. Wine Pairing: Piper Heidsieck, "Cuvee 1785" Brut, NV ($120.00)
- Main Courses
  
  Chilean Sea Bass
  
  Tomato Almond Pesto, Squash, Lemon Zest, Basil. Wine Pairing: Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, "Reserve", Santa Lucia Highlands, 2016 ($37.00)
  
  Seared Scallops
  
  Mushroom Risotto, Crispy Pancetta, Citrus Butter. Wine Pairing: Riesling, Trimbach, Alsace, 2014 ($38.00)
  
  Red Fish
  
  Cauliflower Puree, Haricot Verts, Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, Creole Meuniere. Wine Pairing: Chardonnay, William Fevre, "Champs Royaux", Chablis, 2017 ($39.00)
  
  Beef Strip
  
  Duck-Fat Roasted Potatoes, Brocoli Rabe, Thyme Butter, Red Wine. Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, "Isosceles", Paso Robles, 2015 ($49.00)
  
  Duck Breast
  
  Carrot Purée, Wilted Spinach, Lentils and Duck Ragout. Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir, Route Stock, Sonoma Coast, 2015 ($37.00)
  
  Lamb
  
  Lamb Loin, Parmesan Risotto, Wild Mushrooms Cipollini, Salsify, Pan Jus. Wine Pairing: Tempranillo, Finca Nueva, Rioja, Spain, 2010 ($41.00)
Brunch Menu
- To Share
  
  Crowned Hash Browns
  
  Andouille, Onions, Peppers, Cheese, Fried Egg ($12.00)
  
  Breakfast Flatbread
  
  Eggs, Bacon, Mushrooms, White Cheddar, Scallions ($15.00)
  
  Sliced Fruit
  
  Melon, Berries, Honey Yogurt Dip ($14.00)
  
  Avocado Toast
  
  Brioche Toast Points, Boursin Roasted Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon ($13.00)
- Small Plates
  
  Stuffed Beignets
  
  Strawberry Cream, Chocolate Sauce ($12.00)
  
  Foie Gras
  
  Apples, Fig Reduction, Waffles ($18.00)
  
  Windsor Court Grits
  
  Tasso Cream Sauce, Scallions, Smoked Gouda Cheese ($8.00)
  
  Watermelon & Heirloom Tomato Salad
  
  Compressed Watermelon, Burrata Maple Balsamic Pearls, Basil Oil ($14.00)
  
  Windsor Court Salad
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Fried Green Tomatoes
  
  Gulf Shrimp Remolaude ($14.00)
- Large Plates
  
  Eggs Atchafalaya
  
  Biscuit, Boudin, Poached Eggs, Crabmeat, Spinach Hollandaise, Petite Salad ($18.00)
  
  Chicken and Waffles
  
  Praline Sauce, Mixed Berry Compote ($18.00)
  
  Fish Almondine
  
  Gulf Fish, Haricot Verts, Sliced Almonds, Lemon Zest ($25.00)
  
  Coulotte Steak & Eggs
  
  Asparagus, Roasted Tomato, Bordelaise ($27.00)
  
  Brunch Burger
  
  Fried Egg, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, French Fries ($23.00)
  
  Bagel Sandwich
  
  Ham, Eggs, Smoked Gouda, Hash Browns ($16.00)
  
  Seafood Omelet
  
  Crab, Crawfish, Onions, Bell Pepper White Cheddar, Petite Salad ($19.00)
  
  Egg White Omelet
  
  Seasonal Vegetables, Pesto, White Cheddar, Petite Salad ($16.00)
  
  Shrimp and Grits
  
  Gulf Shrimp, Tasso Cream Sauce, Grit Cake ($25.00)

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