Antoine's Restaurant Restaurant Review
713 St. Louis St. (Royal St.) 
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New Orleans, LA 70130
504-581-4422 | Menu
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Lunch & Dinner Mon.-Sat., Brunch Sun.Features
- Romantic setting
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Jazz brunch Sun.
- Jackets & ties suggested
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| Founded in 1840, Antoine's Restaurant seems like a living museum of French Creole dining. Besides oysters Rockefeller, eggs Sardou was also born here, and remains one of the most popular brunch offerings. The food is generally good, but not great. The same can be said for the service. As culinary trends evolve, Antoine’s offerings rarely change: a classic almond-crusted trout, a dependable center-cut Prime tenderloin and Châteaubriand. The chef is a bit heavy handed with sauces, including béarnaise, hollandaise, marchand du vin and bordelaise. Desserts are predictable: bread pudding, peach melba, cherries jubilee. The wine list is extensive and the block-long cellar is among the most well stocked in the city (when time allows, servers will give guests tours of the cellar). The big attraction is the history of the 15 dining rooms. The two-story structure is carved into a labyrinth decked with local lore and antique memorabilia from the Carnival krewes that have held official functions here for generations, giving a clue to the restaurant's traditional role in New Orleans high society. The Hermes Bar at Antoine’s is an after-work gathering place for downtowners and French Quarter residents. |
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