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Arnaud's Main Dining Room - Arnaud's, New Orleans, LA
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Arnaud's

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$50 and over
Creole
813 Rue Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA 70112

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Celebrate the culture and tradition of New Orleans through exquisite flavors served in the most timeless, chic setting in the French Quarter.
Our menu includes both classic Creole and inventive dishes.
Enjoy an expertly crafted cocktail in our award-winning French 75 Bar, delight your ears and your mouth with nightly Dixieland Jazz in our Jazz Bistro dining room, or celebrate with our fabulous Sunday Jazz Brunch.

See why Arnaud’s has been celebrating over 100 years of rich history and culinary excellence.

“James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program”, “James Beard Award Semi-finalist for Outstanding Hospitality”

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Tommy DiGiovanni

From the OpenTable editors: This legendary restaurant has been doing some of the best Creole fine dining in the French Quarter for more than 100 years. Chandeliers, white tablecloths, and tiled floors set the stage for a series of NOLA favorites like the must-order soufflé potatoes, seafood gumbo, and the spice-studded café brulot that's torched tableside. Make sure to grab a classic New Orleans cocktail before or after your meal at French 75, Arnaud's adjacent James Beard Award-winning bar.

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 Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Kaitlin Rodgers: (504) 523-5433
  • 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

Experiences

  • Christmas in July Rosé Lunch

    $65.00 per person

    Jul 18, 2025 only
    Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, All the way to Arnaud's! A Toy Drive Benefitting Ochsner Children's. Collecting new & unwrapped: Toys, Books, Stuffies, Craft, Puzzles! $65.00 three course menu DJ Raj Smoove Drink Specials Table Decor Competition

Private dining

What 7,610 people are saying

Arnaud's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Creole

  • New Orleans

    Creole

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arnaud's offers a quintessential New Orleans dining experience with "outstanding food and service" in an iconic setting. Guests rave about the "best escargot in town" and "phenomenal" bananas foster. Jazz Brunch is a highlight, accompanied by live music and a lively atmosphere. Service is attentive, ensuring a memorable visit.
7,610 Reviews
  1. 丹野

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasting menu was great and my guests liked it too. Especially the turtle soup was amazing. May be a lot of sounds but not too noisy to have a business dinner.

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  2. Walter VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana24 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s my own fault … I booked for a Monday . Should have known that the normal good servers were off in Mondays. Service was slow all the way thru the meal. Water glasses did not get refilled from initial filling until all dinner plates were cleared at end of meal. Judith the server forgot one of our appetizers… and never said anything until end of meal when I mentioned it and she said she knew she did ???? Soufflé potatoes way over cooked and extremely salty. The other server did not know how to properly do bananas foster. Didn’t cook alcohol off , bananas put in turned over and then plated. Not even warm. Left a bit for management to call me ….. crickets ! lol Again my own fault … I have been a loyal patron for 30 years …. This one was awful!

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  3. Clark VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service for brunch was impeccable as always. It made our mother’s birthday celebration a wonderful occasion for all. Thank you for continuing the New Orleans tradition in great taste! We always enjoy our Arnaud’s experience.

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  4. Josephine VIP

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Repeat customer here! We make it a point to always go to arnauds when we visit NOLA. They never disappoint. We did the jazz brunch. Such a nice atmosphere with great food!

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  5. Leigh Ann VIP

    Atlanta10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding birthday brunch for my son, we were blown away by the food and service!

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  6. Bill

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday Jazz Brunch at Arnauds is the highlight of every trip we take to New Orleans. It is the first reservation we can make. Always excellent service, food and music.

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  7. Chris

    Northwest Florida3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is not a bad choice on the menu. My particular favorites are escargot, gumbo, souffle potatoes and veal torenados. The food is only part of the experience though. Between my favorite waiter Jasper and the maitre'd Augie, the service is nothing short of superb. Thank you Arnaud's for another memorable evening in New Orleans.

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  8. Alex

    Anchorage / Alaska7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Among my many favorite New Orleans restaurants (I live locally), Arnaud’s is my #1! When friends visit desiring the quintessential, classic New Orleans dishes and dining experience, we always head to Arnaud’s! My favorite dishes are the Soufflé Potatoes, Oysters Arnaud, Turtle Soup, Amandine, and Meunière finished off with Bananas Foster and Cafe Brulot. I’m not sure it’s widely known, but Arnaud’s is the largest restaurant in the French Quarter and has numerous private dining/event rooms as well. Enjoy!

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  9. Robyn

    Atlanta3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Disappointing Birthday Dinner – Poor Service and Underwhelming Food I visited Arnaud’s for my friend’s birthday dinner during Restaurant Week, expecting a special and enjoyable evening. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short. The Restaurant Week menu was extremely limited and lacked the quality and creativity we anticipated from a restaurant of this caliber. When asked for our impressions, we shared polite and honest feedback—that the meal simply wasn’t very good. Shockingly, the manager reacted defensively and escalated the situation to the point where we were asked to leave and told we were banned from returning. This response to reasonable feedback was both unprofessional and disappointing. The food itself was bland and overpriced, and the lack of hospitality was truly surprising in a city known for warmth and exceptional cuisine. The crème brûlée was completely inedible, and the manager did acknowledge this. Sadly, I cannot recommend Arnaud’s based on this experience. There are many better options in New Orleans offering great food and gracious service.

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  10. Kim

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A bit of a long service but the food was divine and worth it!

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Arnaud's is rated 4.7 stars by 7610 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
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 Mon–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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Kaitlin Rodgers: (504) 523-5433
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