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Atchafalaya Restaurant, New Orleans, LA

Atchafalaya Restaurant

4.9
4.9
6442 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Atchafalaya is a true New Orleans neighborhood eatery where the eclectic yet elegant atmosphere is only outshone by the attentive service and delicious local fare. Nestled under the oaks on the edges of the Irish Channel, Magazine Street, and historic Garden districts, this hidden gem is one the best contemporary Creole dining experiences that one can find in the city. Neighbors, locals, and out of towners alike will become regulars after experiencing the brand of hospitality offered by New Orleans’ only five “A” restaurant. If having standards such as a gumbo du jour, blue crab raviolo, or shrimp & grits, a nightly seafood special, or a filet paired with a selection from the world class wine program you will not be disappointed. The introductions of brunch, live music, cocktails, and now an extensive happy hour continue the newest culinary chapter for a storied local haunt, embracing New Orleans’ culinary culture while placing contemporary spin on traditional New Orleans cuisine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon, Thu–Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 891-9626
  • Website
    http://atchafalayarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Lynch
  • Private party facilities
    We have a large table in a private room that seat up to 10 guests and is available for reservations during brunch or dinner. Our upstairs dinning area seats up to 28 guests and can be rented for private dinner or private weekday brunches. Our buyout capacity is 75.
  • Private party contact
    Rachael Jaffe Tocco: (504) 891-9626
  • Location
    901 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
  • Neighborhood
    Garden District
  • Cross street
    Laurel Street
  • Parking details
    Residential Street parking with no time restrictions.
  • Public transit
    Magazine Street and Louisiana Ave, Louisiana Ave and Tchoupitoulas Bus Stops.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music during Saturday & Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Years Eve Celebration

    $150.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    This New Year’s Eve we’ve planned a meal worthy of the optimism & excitement that new beginnings bring. Executive Chef Christopher Lynch is preparing a five-course feast that will make our last meal of 2024 a most memorable one. This menu is the only menu that we will be serving that evening.
    New Years Eve Celebration Photo

Menu

Starters

  • Soup du Jour$12.00

    chef's daily creation

    • Fried Green Tomatoes$18.00

      butter-poached Florida rock shrimp, mixed greens, crispy shallots, remoulade, smoked trout roe, Crystal Hot Sauce pulp

      • Crispy Fried Gulf Oysters$16.00

        sweet corn pudding, robiola cheese fonduta, pepper relish, micro greens

        • Gumbo du Jour$12.00

          chef's seasonal creation, trinity, dark roux, Louisiana popcorn rice

          • Kale & Goat Cheese Salad$15.00

            panko-crusted goat cheese, shaved granny smith apple, red onion, sultanas, pepper jelly vinaigrette

            • Free-Form Blue Crab Raviolo$20.00

              shiitake mushroom, spinach, mascarpone, citrus beurre blanc

              Entrées

              • Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits$32.00

                andouille sausage, smoked cherry tomatoes, trinity, Creole-spiced shrimp broth

                • Pan-Seared Gulf Fish$38.00

                  honey nut squash, bokchoy, cipollini onion, shrimp sauce americaine, Vietnamese crab-cucumber salad

                  • Harissa Spiced Cauliflower$28.00

                    whipped harissa tofu, ginger-garlic gremolata, smoked sorghum, lemon quinoa, English peas, herbs

                    • Crispy Confit Duck Leg$30.00

                      crispy ngerlings, sweet corn succotash, local peas, apple cider glaze, duck skin cracklin

                      • Chili-Rubbed 14oz Red Wattle Pork Chop$36.00

                        hominy, pozole broth, radish, pickled red onion, jalapeño, salsa verde, pepitas, cotija

                        • 8oz Stone Creek Wagyu Bavette Steak$48.00

                          herb roasted potatoes, Maggie's Mushrooms', blistered shishitos, "kimi"-churri, miso-carrot puree

                          Sides

                          $9

                          • Blistered Shishito Peppers

                            • Sautéed Maggie Mushrooms

                              • Bacon-Braised Greens

                                • Roasted Potatoes

                                  • Cream Cheese Grits

                                    • Fried Brussel Sprouts

                                      miso-honey, sunower seed, mint

                                      Last updated: November 24, 2024

                                      What 6,442 people are saying

                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                      4.9
                                      4.9 based on recent ratings
                                      • 4.9Food
                                      • 4.8Service
                                      • 4.9Ambience
                                      • 4.7Value

                                      Noise • Moderate

                                      Loved For

                                      • New Orleans / Louisiana

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                                      • New Orleans / Louisiana

                                        Best Value

                                      • New Orleans / Louisiana

                                        Creole / Cajun / Southern

                                      • New Orleans

                                        Best Overall

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                                      • New Orleans

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                                      • New Orleans

                                        Best Value

                                      • New Orleans

                                        Creole / Cajun / Southern

                                      Review summary

                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                      Atchafalaya Restaurant in New Orleans offers a "divine dining experience" with "excellent food and vibes." Nestled in a cozy, authentic NOLA setting, this gem boasts "top-notch service" and "amazing Southern cuisine" with an upscale twist. A must-visit for brunch, dinner, or any special occasion.

                                      6,442 Reviews

                                      1. WRose

                                        Orange County

                                        7 reviews

                                        vip
                                        5.0

                                        7 reviews

                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Our second visit here and it was just as good if not better than the first. Awesome food and the staff is great!

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                                      2. Tyler

                                        New Orleans

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Fantastic dinner. It it always great no matter the occasion. Winter/holiday cocktail menu was outstanding as well.

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                                      3. Lisa

                                        Grand Rapids

                                        11 reviews

                                        vip
                                        5.0

                                        11 reviews

                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Fabulous team dinner at Atchafalaya! This restaurant is so pretty and in a cute neighborhood. Mario did a fantastic job taking care of our group of 10. We made a reservation and were seated in a private room that felt so cozy and gave us the space we needed for a group bonding dinner. The food and drinks were 10/10 amazing!

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                                      4. Charles D

                                        New Orleans

                                        1 review

                                        4.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                        1. Overall 4
                                        2. Food 4
                                        3. Service 4
                                        4. Ambience 3
                                        Far too loud at tables nearby. Could not carry on conversation. Service good.

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                                      5. Ben

                                        New Orleans

                                        2 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        2 reviews

                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Great food, service, and band for brunch! Fried green tomatoes, breakfast risotto and crab cake benedict were all delicious!

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                                      6. CooperJ

                                        San Francisco

                                        19 reviews

                                        4.0

                                        19 reviews

                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                        1. Overall 4
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 2
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Great food! But our server was just okay, not great.

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                                      7. Nancy

                                        New York City

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        I eat here every trip to New Orleans and it is always a treat.. Great food and service in a beautiful atmosphere. We had Saturday brunch - our group had crab cake Benedict, shrimp & grits and duck hash and all were amazing. The green tomato appetizer was topped with fried shrimp and roe. Group consensus was that it was the best meal of our trip.

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                                      8. Andrew

                                        Milwaukee

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        I came to New Orleans to celebrate my girlfriends birthday, and they had a post card waiting at the table with a happy birthday note. The food was excellent

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                                      9. Jennie

                                        Dallas

                                        43 reviews

                                        vip
                                        5.0

                                        43 reviews

                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Still my favourite restaurant in New Orleans!! Amazing service, food and ambiance!!

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                                      10. Kyle

                                        Las Vegas

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Every time we have come to New Orleans we have had to eat here! Everything was perfect (food, price, service and atmosphere). My wife and I agree it’s elegant food but not pretentious like some restaurants seem to be. We recommend to everyone when they visit.

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                                      Atchafalaya Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 6442 OpenTable diners.

                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                      Make a reservation

                                      2 people
                                      7:00 PM
                                      Booked 67 times today
                                      Experiences are available.

                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                      Google Map for Atchafalaya Restaurant

                                      901 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

                                      Additional information

                                      • Cross street
                                        Laurel Street
                                      • Neighborhood
                                        Garden District
                                      • Hours of operation
                                        Brunch Mon, Thu–Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                      • Price
                                        $31 to $50
                                      • Cuisines
                                        Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary American
                                      • Dining style
                                        Casual Elegant
                                      • Dress code
                                        Smart Casual
                                      • Parking details
                                        Residential Street parking with no time restrictions.
                                      • Public transit
                                        Magazine Street and Louisiana Ave, Louisiana Ave and Tchoupitoulas Bus Stops.
                                      • Payment options
                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                      • Executive chef
                                        Christopher Lynch
                                      • Entertainment
                                        Live Music during Saturday & Sunday Brunch.
                                      • Additional
                                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                      • Website
                                        http://atchafalayarestaurant.com/
                                      • Phone number
                                        (504) 891-9626
                                      • Private party facilities
                                        We have a large table in a private room that seat up to 10 guests and is available for reservations during brunch or dinner. Our upstairs dinning area seats up to 28 guests and can be rented for private dinner or private weekday brunches. Our buyout capacity is 75.
                                      • Private party contact
                                        Rachael Jaffe Tocco: (504) 891-9626

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