Atchafalaya Restaurant

4.9

6424 Reviews

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Atchafalaya is a true New Orleans neighborhood eatery where the eclectic yet elegant atmosphere is only outshone by the attentive service and delicious local fare. Nestled under the oaks on the edges of the Irish Channel, Magazine Street, and historic Garden districts, this hidden gem is one the best contemporary Creole dining experiences that one can find in the city. Neighbors, locals, and out of towners alike will become regulars after experiencing the brand of hospitality offered by New Orleans’ only five “A” restaurant. If having standards such as a gumbo du jour, blue crab raviolo, or shrimp & grits, a nightly seafood special, or a filet paired with a selection from the world class wine program you will not be disappointed. The introductions of brunch, live music, cocktails, and now an extensive happy hour continue the newest culinary chapter for a storied local haunt, embracing New Orleans’ culinary culture while placing contemporary spin on traditional New Orleans cuisine.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Mon, Thu–Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(504) 891-9626
Website
http://atchafalayarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Christopher Lynch
Private party facilities
We have a large table in a private room that seat up to 10 guests and is available for reservations during brunch or dinner. Our upstairs dinning area seats up to 28 guests and can be rented for private dinner or private weekday brunches. Our buyout capacity is 75.
Private party contact
Rachael Jaffe Tocco: (504) 891-9626

Location
901 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
Neighborhood
Garden District
Cross street
Laurel Street
Parking details
Residential Street parking with no time restrictions.
Public transit
Magazine Street and Louisiana Ave, Louisiana Ave and Tchoupitoulas Bus Stops.
Entertainment
Live Music during Saturday & Sunday Brunch.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Years Eve Celebration
$150.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
This New Year’s Eve we’ve planned a meal worthy of the optimism & excitement that new beginnings bring. Executive Chef Christopher Lynch is preparing a five-course feast that will make our last meal of 2024 a most memorable one. This menu is the only menu that we will be serving that evening.

Popular dishes

Soup du Jour$12.00
chef's daily creation
Fried Green Tomatoes$18.00
butter-poached Florida rock shrimp, mixed greens, crispy shallots, remoulade, smoked trout roe, Crystal Hot Sauce pulp
Crispy Fried Gulf Oysters$16.00
sweet corn pudding, robiola cheese fonduta, pepper relish, micro greens
Gumbo du Jour$12.00
chef's seasonal creation, trinity, dark roux, Louisiana popcorn rice
Kale & Goat Cheese Salad$15.00
panko-crusted goat cheese, shaved granny smith apple, red onion, sultanas, pepper jelly vinaigrette
Free-Form Blue Crab Raviolo$20.00
shiitake mushroom, spinach, mascarpone, citrus beurre blanc

Entrées

Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits$32.00
andouille sausage, smoked cherry tomatoes, trinity, Creole-spiced shrimp broth
Pan-Seared Gulf Fish$38.00
honey nut squash, bokchoy, cipollini onion, shrimp sauce americaine, Vietnamese crab-cucumber salad
Harissa Spiced Cauliflower$28.00
whipped harissa tofu, ginger-garlic gremolata, smoked sorghum, lemon quinoa, English peas, herbs
Crispy Confit Duck Leg$30.00
crispy ngerlings, sweet corn succotash, local peas, apple cider glaze, duck skin cracklin
Chili-Rubbed 14oz Red Wattle Pork Chop$36.00
hominy, pozole broth, radish, pickled red onion, jalapeño, salsa verde, pepitas, cotija
8oz Stone Creek Wagyu Bavette Steak$48.00
herb roasted potatoes, Maggie's Mushrooms', blistered shishitos, "kimi"-churri, miso-carrot puree

Sides

Blistered Shishito Peppers
Sautéed Maggie Mushrooms
Bacon-Braised Greens
Roasted Potatoes
Cream Cheese Grits
Fried Brussel Sprouts
miso-honey, sunower seed, mint

What 6,424 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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New Orleans / Louisiana
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
New Orleans / Louisiana
Best Ambiance
New Orleans / Louisiana
Best Value
New Orleans / Louisiana
Neighborhood gem
New Orleans / Louisiana
Creole / Cajun / Southern
New Orleans
Best Overall
New Orleans
Best Food
New Orleans
Best Service
New Orleans
Best Ambiance
New Orleans
Best Value
New Orleans
Neighborhood gem
New Orleans
Creole / Cajun / Southern

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nestled in the heart of New Orleans, Atchafalaya Restaurant is celebrated for its "consistently exceptional" Southern cuisine with a creative twist. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "wonderful service," and a cozy atmosphere enhanced by live jazz music. A "must" for brunch lovers, the shrimp and grits come highly recommended.

6,424 Reviews

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Jeffrey
New Orleans
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place.. lunch, dinner, brunch; always consistently excellent food, and attentive, accommodating staff. Highly recommend!
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ELISE
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a beautiful spot outside and it was absolutely perfect!
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Javier
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quiet and intimate atmosphere and a peaceful and slow surrounding neighborhood. Everyone was friendly and insightful and the food was amazing. Lowcountry Shrimp and grits 10/10 Waffle Du Jour 8/10 (super sweet but I know some folks go for that so may be 10/10 for you!)
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Michael
Naples
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great wait staff. Food inconsistency in presentation.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Absolutely brilliant experience that my parents (who are visiting from Australia) loved. Delicious food, lovely attentive service and a relaxed and elegant ambiance that all combine for the perfect brunch. Thank you!!
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Carol
New Orleans
167 reviews
vip
4.0
167 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our waiter was very attentive. Food was excellent. Always a favorite brunch stop for us when in NOLA.
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John
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The absolute best restaurant in New Orleans!!! My go to when visiting
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Larry
New York City
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Larry jaffe here, foodie in Sarasota , WISHING WE HAD A RESTAURANT SO GRACIOS AS ATCHAFAYLA HERE! It’s one great dinning experience ! My 2nd visit, the menu is a gem, very thoughtfully laid out( oh the little corn muffins will get your attn !!) The waitstaff is just like the restaurant , very helpful and tuned in! “ they make you feel wanted” gotta love it! The smallish bar up front , for a bourbon guy like me, is like being in heaven! What’s NOT TO LIKE! Trust me , I know from what I speak! Best to all larry jaffe ( YUMMMM)
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Mary
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our brunch at Atchafalaya! Can’t wait to eat here again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful brunch. We were seated right away despite being early. The hand made cocktails were delicious and original as well as a nice selection of mocktails. The food was very innovative amd sublime. I had the red beans and rice and my husband had the duck hash. We both felt one of the best meals we have ever had. Our complements to the chef. We will be back
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Atchafalaya Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 6424 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

901 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

Additional information

Cross street
Laurel Street
Neighborhood
Garden District
Hours of operation
Brunch Mon, Thu–Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Residential Street parking with no time restrictions.
Public transit
Magazine Street and Louisiana Ave, Louisiana Ave and Tchoupitoulas Bus Stops.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Christopher Lynch
Entertainment
Live Music during Saturday & Sunday Brunch.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://atchafalayarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(504) 891-9626
Private party facilities
We have a large table in a private room that seat up to 10 guests and is available for reservations during brunch or dinner. Our upstairs dinning area seats up to 28 guests and can be rented for private dinner or private weekday brunches. Our buyout capacity is 75.
Private party contact
Rachael Jaffe Tocco: (504) 891-9626

Atchafalaya Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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New Years Eve Celebration

Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits

Duck Hash

Fried Green Tomatoes

Starters

Soup du Jour$12.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$18.00

Crispy Fried Gulf Oysters$16.00

Gumbo du Jour$12.00

Kale & Goat Cheese Salad$15.00

Free-Form Blue Crab Raviolo$20.00

Entrées

Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits$32.00

Pan-Seared Gulf Fish$38.00

Harissa Spiced Cauliflower$28.00

Crispy Confit Duck Leg$30.00

Chili-Rubbed 14oz Red Wattle Pork Chop$36.00

8oz Stone Creek Wagyu Bavette Steak$48.00

Sides

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Sautéed Maggie Mushrooms

Bacon-Braised Greens

Roasted Potatoes

Cream Cheese Grits

Fried Brussel Sprouts

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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