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- KKevinAtlanta Metro •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFriendly service, good drinks, very good food. Highly recommend the beet and burrata dish as an appetizer. The roasted chicken and pompano were both delicious.More infoLukePrice: Moderate• French• Central Business District•4.6
- DDanielPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoMy wife, son, and I visited while on vacation for our 15th anniversary (wife and I of course, son is 5). Food was amazing and the staff were great. The history of the Bananas Foster makes the sugary dish even better… a must visit when in New Orleans.More infoBrennan'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.8
- BBrandonPortland / Oregon •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoService great from the moment we walked in. Enjoyed every bite. My barracuda was slightly over cooked but nothing disappointing and the sauces that accompanied it with the sides were outstanding. Had a great experience, and a place I would definitely recommend in the French Quarter.More infoGW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter•4.9
- JJenniferWest Palm Beach •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOur evening was amazing! Chuck, our server, was terrific! He is an asset to the restaurant and made our experience at Antoine’s SO special! He enlightened us with restaurant history, made us laugh and he took the time to explain the dishes that make Antoine’s so unique. This establishment is a such a gem! Thank you for making my husbands birthday so memerable.More infoAntoine'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.6
- TTravisNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoHad a business dinner and had to change my reservation count at the last minute. No problem! Food was great! Service was great! Heather was our server and had some great recommendations and was very personable adding to our great experience. Will eat here again when I come back to New Orleans!More infoDomenicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Business District•4.5
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Dog friendly restaurants in New Orleans include Miss River, Copper Vine and Lula Restaurant Distillery
Child friendly restaurants in New Orleans include Domenica, Boulevard American Bistro - Warehouse District and Muriel's Jackson Square
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