Galatoire's Restaurant
Cuisine: American, Creole, European, French, Local Specialty, Seafood
Price Range: $$
10Best Says
New Orleanians are not only loyal to this traditional bastion of Creole dining, but they're also loyal to their waiter, and if they're old enough, to their waiter's son. Generations come and go, but... Read More
New Orleanians are not only loyal to this traditional bastion of Creole dining, but they're also loyal to their waiter, and if they're old enough, to their waiter's son. Generations come and go, but Galatoire's, with its classic menu of trout meuniere, shrimp remoulade and stuffed eggplant, remains timeless. If you only choose one French-Creole restaurant, make it this one. Friday lunch is a storied tradition at this Creole Palace, a champagne-soaked networking session that lasts until dinner. These regulars don't only want the trout amandine, they ask for their waiter by name at a place where the staff has tended to the same families for generations.
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Address:
209 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-2021
Hours:
- Restaurant: Tue-Sat 11:30am-10pm; Sun Noon-10pm
- Bar: Tue-Sat 11am-Close; Sun 11:30am-Close
Website:
galatoires.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Beth D'Addono
New Orleans Local Expert
- Creole: "Online reservations are now accepted for dinner."
- Best Restaurants: "Friday lunch is a locals' tradition at Galatoire's, great fun notable for high fashion, flowing champagne and decadent excess."
- Lunch: "Make a reservation as Galatoire's is as popular with locals as it is with tourists."
- Best for Creole Because: Galatoire's is where New Orleanians have been celebrating milestones since 1905.
- Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Galatoire's has been a beloved New Orleans institution since 1905.
- Best for Lunch Because: This place is an institution for lots of reasons, and Friday lunch is one of them.
