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GERMAINE WELLS MARDI GRAS MUSEUM  - Arnaud's, New Orleans, LA

Arnaud's

4.7
4.7
7413 Reviews
$50 and over
Creole

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
Often said the most beautiful dining room in New Orleans, Arnaud's offers the quintessential New Orleans dining experience.
Remaining true to its traditions and courtesies, Arnaud's has served exceptional Creole cuisine for nearly 100 years. Our award winning Creole menu includes both classic and inventive dishes.

Serving dinner nightly and Brunch with Live Dixieland Jazz on Sundays.

Arnaud's Main Dining Room is one of four dining options in the Arnaud's Family.
Arnaud's Jazz Bistro, Arnaud's Main Dining Room and the Arnaud's French 75 Bar are all located within one complex (entrances on Bienville Street).
Remoulade, the casual side of Arnaud's (does not accept reservations), is located around the corner on Bourbon Street.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creole, French
  • Hours of operation
    Jazz Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (866) 230-8895
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Executive chef
    Tommy DiGiovanni
  • Private party facilities
    Arnaud's is a perfect setting for an intimate dinner or a rollicking party. Each of our 13 private dining rooms is exquisitely appointed. The rooms and two private balconies, can accommodate events for 12 to 220 guests and can be reserved individually or together.
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Cross street
    Between Bourbon Street & Dauphine Street
  • Parking details
    We recommend Premium Parking (corner of Iberville Street and Dauphine Street)
  • Public transit
    Near Streetcar Line
  • Entertainment
    Strolling jazz trio for Sunday's Jazz Brunch from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Arnaud's Jazz Bistro offers a live Dixieland jazz trio nightly from 6:30pm - 10:00pm for a $4.00 per person music charge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,413 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Creole

  • New Orleans

    Creole

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arnaud's, a classic New Orleans institution, offers an "amazing experience" with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "jazz brunch," "delicious Creole dishes," and "attentive staff." The historic ambiance and unique Mardi Gras museum add to its charm. It's a "must-try" for any visit to New Orleans.

7,413 Reviews
  1. Aaron

    New Orleans

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice traditional New Orleans restaurant. Great dining experience. Excellent service, food and atmosphere.

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  2. Sam

    VIP

    Des Moines

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an amazing “dining experience”! Probably not the place to go if you’re looking for an economical night out. But with that in mind, you get what you pay for. The food, the service and the atmosphere are second to none. We will definitely be back! Oh…. When you go, be sure to check out the museum of Mardi Gras Queen Gowns!!

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  3. devon

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service for Sunday Jazz brunch was impeccable. The cocktails and jazz band were on point. I appreciate the business's effort to maintain the chandeliers and historical atmosphere as opposed to modernizing. The main dishes lacked slightly compared to appetizers and dessert, however the overall experience was second to none. The upstairs museum is a must see with historical mardi gras costumes and pictures. Don't pass up Arnauds for the New Orleans experience at a reasonable price.

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  4. Aimee

    New Orleans

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for our anniversary brunch and have nothing, but high praise for our server Joseph and the entire staff. Food was delicious and so much history. If you're a native New Orleanian, or a visitor to the City definitely put Arnaud's on your list of restaurants to try.

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  5. John

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jazz brunch at Arnaud’s is special. Excellent music, food, drinks, and ambiance. Can’t recommend highly enough. Will return every time I can whenever I’m in NOLA.

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  6. Tony

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great, the service was awesome. I will be back.

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  7. Sean

    Jacksonville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best meal my wife and I have ever experienced. Literally everything from the food to the ambience was unmatched. The service was exceptional in every way. It was absolutely worth it.

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  8. Edmund

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Women’s voices after a few vinos could etch glass. The number of men who seemed to be entertaining their affectionate daughters was heartwarming. Overall an amazing culinary, social, and truly warm experience.

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  9. Tommy

    VIP

    Dallas

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the very best experiences in all the years of coming to NOLA!! We kept hearing the history but could not imagine but it far exceeded expectations Will be a regular at least one or two times a year when we come!! Nothing better

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  10. Ann

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    33 reviews

    2.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our food was amazing. But our service was not. Orders were brought wrong and some were forgotten.

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FAQs

Arnaud's is rated 4.7 stars by 7413 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Arnaud's

813 Rue Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA 70112

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Bourbon Street & Dauphine Street
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Jazz Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creole, French
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Parking details
    We recommend Premium Parking (corner of Iberville Street and Dauphine Street)
  • Public transit
    Near Streetcar Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tommy DiGiovanni
  • Entertainment
    Strolling jazz trio for Sunday's Jazz Brunch from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Arnaud's Jazz Bistro offers a live Dixieland jazz trio nightly from 6:30pm - 10:00pm for a $4.00 per person music charge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (866) 230-8895
  • Private party facilities
    Arnaud's is a perfect setting for an intimate dinner or a rollicking party. Each of our 13 private dining rooms is exquisitely appointed. The rooms and two private balconies, can accommodate events for 12 to 220 guests and can be reserved individually or together.
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