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- KKellyNew York City •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOutstanding experience all around. Our server was friendly without being intrusive. The food was AMAZING (every bit worth the price). Our server went over and above for one of us in our party with a dairy allergy. The “Bananas Foster” show was a delight and informative. A wonderfully memorable time.More infoBrennan'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.8
- HHowardChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoEverything was perfect. The pear salad and the seafood gumbo were perfectly delicious . Then came the main courses, barbecued shrimp and grilled redfish which were both incredible. Every dish was perfect in every way.More infoMr. B's BistroPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.7
- JJanineNew Orleans / Louisiana •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFood and service were exceptional. We had the ceviche’ and lobster ravioli appetizers then ordered Hallibut with scallops and shrimp risotto — the signature dish — and the Parmesan-crusted sheepshead with lemon butter and browned capers served either asparagus as our main courses. Everything was perfectly prepared! We ordered 3 desserts to top it all off: the salty malty ice cream pie, the white chocolate bread pudding and the chocolate mouse in a dark chocolate dome with raspberry gelee’. Perfect evening. Except for learning at the end of the night that our parking would not be validated. We were not told to bring the parking ticket to the front desk at the beginning of the night. If you go to GW Finn’s and expect to get parking validated, do not pay the garage when you park (despite the fact that all of the signs in the garage and the boots on cars are somewhat threatening in there). Instead, take your unpaid parking garage ticket directly to the front desk at the restaurant for validation with a picture of your license plate. This was the only sour note of our evening. Otherwise, it was perfect!More infoGW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter•4.9
- RRobynVIPNew Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoMy husband and I come to Antoine’s every time we are in New Orleans (our top vacation getaway choice). We’ve done brunches and dinners and have never experienced an ounce of disappointment when dining here. Every meal has been superb! The staff is always phenomenal - they are always going above and beyond - and the atmosphere is so lovely. A must-go, for sure.More infoAntoine'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.6
- EEmeridaSan Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoHeather was amazing and her energy was so good. She paid attention to my 10-year-old goddaughter and made her feel a part of the experience. She felt very special.More infoDomenicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Business District•4.5
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Dog friendly restaurants in New Orleans include Copper Vine, Lula Restaurant Distillery and Meril
Child friendly restaurants in New Orleans include Boulevard American Bistro - Warehouse District, GW Fins and Muriel's Jackson Square
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