Palace Café

4.4

5613 Reviews

$30 and under

French American

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2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 67 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

For larger parties, please call (504) 523-1661.

For over two decades Palace Cafe has been serving award-winning, contemporary Creole cuisine in the historic Werlein Music building. Located downtown, at the entrance to the French Quarter, this Dickie Brennan & Co. restaurant is popular with visitors & locals alike.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French American, Seafood, Bistro
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 523-1661
Website
http://www.palacecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
To learn more about Dickie Brennan & Co.'s catering options, please contact our Sales Department at 504-521-8310.
Private party facilities
Palace Café's Fleur de Lis room can seat up to 80 and overlooks the iconic Canal Street. In our Wine Room set for 12, intimate dinners are fit for a king. For larger parties up to 200, our Second Floor is perfect. It overlooks the main dining room with a grand staircase as an entrance.
Private party contact
Stephanie Aubrey: (877) 625-9155

Location
605 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Cross street
Chartres Street
Parking details
We offer discounted valet parking at the Marriott at 555 Canal Street, based on availability. Bring your parking ticket to the restaurant for validation.
Public transit
Easily accessible by the Saint Charles Streetcar & the Canal Streetcar.
Entertainment
Join the Rum Runners Duo during Happy Hour in the Black Duck Bar on Palace Café's second Floor. Happy Hour is Monday - Friday from 4pm-6pm. Place Café also offers a live jazz brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am-2:30pm featuring the Joe Simon Trio.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Classic Jazz Brunch on Game Day!
Multiple dates available
Join us on Super Bowl Sunday for a New Orleans Tradition. Fuel up before you take the short walk to the Dome.

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What 5,613 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Palace Café offers a vibrant dining experience in New Orleans, renowned for its "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "crabmeat cheesecake" and "bananas foster." The atmosphere is enhanced with live jazz, creating a lively ambiance. While service can be slow at times, the "friendly staff" ensures a welcoming visit.

5,613 Reviews

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Alex
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was visiting on business and I wanted to experience some memorable cuisine. I was referred to Palace Cafe by some locals, and they were spot on. The Gumbo YaYa was so delicious that I ate there for lunch two days in a row. Coupled with an authentic New Orleans ambience, the Palace Cafe will always top my list for future visits!
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Hope
Yorkshire
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Jazz Brunch! Service was on point and enjoyed all our dishes.
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Viola
Baltimore
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We were excited to have a nice dinner followed by their white chocolate bread pudding, but ended up disappointed enough in the place that we even skipped dessert.
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Diane
VIP
Las Vegas
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a 6:00 pm. Not busy and our entrees came before we finished our cocktails, so the pace for an upscale dinner took an hour with Banana Foster prepared at the table. Meh.
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Josh
VIP
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the jazz brunch. Great for families, couples and friends.
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Steve
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as usual. I love coming here when I’m in town. The Jazz brunch is fantastic
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Abigail
VIP
New Orleans
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
For Dickie Brennan’s name to be attached to it, this was a disappointment. We are locals who have been to lots of the New Orleans mainstays. I’ll say our waiter was very nice and attentive so I can’t complain about that. The portion sizes were ridiculously small for the price. The peppered duck was tiny and overcooked, though well seasoned. The Shrimp Tchefuncte really needed to be served over a heartier carbohydrate, such as a creamy grits rather than plain white rice. And it also needed some type of green or vegetable to complete the meal. The bananas foster dessert consisted of about 2 bites of banana per person and a minuscule amount of ice cream. Sadly, this felt like a tourist trap, and while the actual flavors of the food were good, it was definitely not worth your money. I expected better from the brand.
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Kevin
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice being a local. we enjoy the food and service at the palace. And also being able to help the victims and families.
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John
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lunch at the Palace. Food and service were superb. The crawlfiah cheesecake, salads, and bananas foster performance were all top notch!
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Diana
VIP
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rahm was an exceptional server who share so much knowledge about the Bananas Foster and the Brennan family. Our food was served timely, hot and scrumptious! New Orleans is the most unique and welcoming city in the world!
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Palace Café does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Palace Café also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 523-1661.

Palace Café is rated 4.4 stars by 5613 OpenTable diners.