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Arnaud's Jazz Bistro - Arnaud's Jazz Bistro, New Orleans, LA

Arnaud's Jazz Bistro

4.7
4.7
1278 Reviews
$50 and over
Creole
813 Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA 70112

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Celebrate the culture and tradition of New Orleans through exquisite flavors served in the most timeless, chic setting in the French Quarter.
Located next door to Arnaud’s Main Dining Room, enjoy classic Creole cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails and nightly Dixieland Jazz ($6.00 music charge per person), in this lively setting overlooking Bourbon Street.
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,” Top New Orleans Restaurant Southern Living Magazine

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creole
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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
    Bourbon Street
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking at Premium Parking Lot (corner of Iberville Street and Dauphine Street)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 1,278 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Hot spot

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Creole

  • New Orleans

    Hot spot

  • New Orleans

    Creole

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arnaud's Jazz Bistro in New Orleans offers a "memorable experience" with its "superb music," charming service, and delicious food. Guests rave about the "unique and festive" atmosphere, where a lively jazz trio entertains tableside. Despite some dress code concerns, patrons describe it as a "true New Orleans gem" for its authentic ambiance and culinary excellence.

1,278 Reviews
  1. Aaron VIP

    Minneapolis25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great experience! The venue, service, drinks, food and soft jazz were on point! The staff were awesome! Very attentive! Our group sampled the duck, fresh catch and chicken…all were excellent! I’d go back in a second! Our friends enjoyed it more than the French Laundry in Napa. Book a table, you won’t regret it!

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  2. Kitty VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was itself way too noisy. In addition, they sat everyone on the side of the dining hall by the window even there were a lot of open tables at the center. The lady next to our table was talking very loudly. I can also hear the street performer’s bucket/drum performance as we were sat by the window. The live music was underwhelming. They charged $6.00 per person for music, the pictures on their website showed the musicians will come by your table, but when we were there, they stayed at the corner of the restaurant the whole time, and the songs they played were underwhelming. I was expected a little more fun jazz music dining experience like the pictures they showed on the website. Instead, there was no energy in the dining room. Servers were not very friendly, not a lot of smiles. They served our main dish while we are still we finishing our salad. We felt rushed! The table was very small, they bring everything out too fast but they do not come by fast enough to take out the used plates. I would not recommend this place to my friends who will be visiting NOLA if they are looking for a live jazz dining experience.

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  3. Matthew VIP

    Dallas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very excited to have found a reservation for the jazz brunch on Easter Sunday. The music, service, and ambience were great (as expected). I can recommend the overall experience but was severely disappointed with the food. For some reason they didn’t offer their normal jazz brunch menu. For some reason, they went with a “special” menu that was very limited and not very good. Alternatively, you could order off their dinner menu (which I really didn’t want at 10:00am). They have so many good things on their normal brunch menu; not sure why they changed for Easter, but definitely a disappointment.

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  4. William

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Been dining here for years, and IMHO, is consistently the best restaurant in the French Quarter.

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  5. Seth VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aaron and Cyrus were absolutely fantastic. Such a unique and memorable restaurant!

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  6. Kate VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible, amazing experience! The service was so charming, food and drinks on point and music + ambiance = perfectly memorable experience!

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  7. gail VIP

    Denver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Originally seated my husband and I behind a wal . It was really odd although we were dressed up and a smart business couple. It was soon rectified once we mentioned it was odd. Jazz band does individual requests at your table. No tipping but $18 added to your bill for band. Food was great and not rushed. Was a great evening just sit in main dining area to truly enjoy the band.

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  8. Jen

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant and incredible service. The music was superb. Recommend to anyone heading to New Orleans for a memorable experience

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  9. Devon

    Washington DC9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    More touristy than I expected (though with the location I should have known). Food was fine but seemed expensive. Jazz was wonderful. Felt like everyone barely passed the dress code, lots of hoodies and casual clothes over collared shirts.

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  10. TraceyC

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arnaud's goes above and beyond for service! Aaron and his team were amazing!

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Arnaud's Jazz Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1278 OpenTable diners.

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  3. New Orleans / Louisiana
  4. New Orleans
  5. French Quarter

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Arnaud's Jazz Bistro

813 Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA 70112

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bourbon Street
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creole
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking at Premium Parking Lot (corner of Iberville Street and Dauphine Street)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tommy Digiovanni
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • 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.
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