Best known for Extraordinary cuisine and superb service, this is a fine dining facility. The restaurant focuses its culinary expertise on a New Orleans style Creole and French fare. Expect the average entrée to cost in the range of $20 to $30, and people for the most part dress casual, but fashionable.
Atmosphere: Arnaud`s Founded in 1918, Arnaud`s isne of America`s most famous fine dniing establishments and a must visit when in New Orleans. You`ll be able to take in the view of Bourbon Street from many seats here.
Architectually, the restaurant is in an historic structure. The restaurant has an authentic and classic early 1900`s New Orleans style décor. The interior is accented by warm tones, enhanced by antiques and flowers and plants, and the lighting is warm. The use of elegant fabrics compliment the overall look and feel, and ceiling fans compliment the restaurant`s style.
The establishment is spacious with high ceilings. It is luxurious and festive and known to attract the occasional celebrity. Table talk is no problem - noise level here is moderate. Also, you`ll notice that there is a mezzanine.
More Reasons to Go: The jazz is a great part of your dining experience at this restaurant on Nightly. Arnaud`s is appropriate (if not ideal) for entertaining clients, birthdays, anniversaries and other romantic evenings; also, the establishment is often frequented prior the theatre.
Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch and dinner. There`s a Sunday brunch for $20 per person. The menu here at Arnaud`s changes two to three times-a-year. The cuisine here is influenced by the delicious Creole recipes and traditions of New Orleans.. Recipes have been considered classic Creole and creative.. Some of the more popular menu items include: Trout Meuniere, Shrimp Arnaud, Veal Wohl, Pommes Souffle, Caramel Custard and Steak au Poive..
A full selection of alcoholic beverages are served, and you`ll find that there is a superb wine list with vintage options. In addition, the restaurant has a seated bar inside.
Notable Mention: DiRona Award, Nation`s Restaurant Hall of Fame.
If you`d rather dine in style, reserve a table in the nostalgic main dining room, with its gorgeous mosaic floors and beveled glass windows, or in the Richelieu Room, where you can indulge your appetite for food and jazz alike.TRAVEL & LEISURE
Of Interest: Offers a free Mardi Gras Museum displaying carnival costumes and royal court gowns, which is open during restaurant hours
Details to Note: Reservations are not necessary. Smoking is permitted in smoking areas. It should be noted that this is an adult oriented facility. Free parking is available for customers.
Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Discover
More ...: Has mosaic floors¤Open glass looks out over Bourbon Street¤Has 19 different dining rooms with various themes ... including a casual jazz room displaying celebrity portraits.
Tips on Finding: Bourbon at Bienville Streets in the heart of the French Quarter
Hours of Operation: Lunch Mon-Fri from 11:30
Dinner 7 nights from 6
Sunday Brunch & Jazz from 10
