Restaurant des Familles

4.6

484 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cajun

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2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

Bayou des Familles, a lazy waterway home to many alligators, turtles, egrets and other wildlife, takes center stage as our restaurant’s design provides its diners with a natural picture show. It’s in this unique setting where friends and family unite to experience southern Louisiana charm and culture in its finest form. It’s an experience not to be soon forgotten.

The 15-mile drive from downtown New Orleans will take you through the Jean Lafitte National Park. You’ll arrive at Restaurant des Familles and park under moss-filled century-old oak trees. The restaurant’s Acadian-style architecture provides a glimpse of bayou life that once was.

Our menu features authentic representations of Cajun and Creole favorites such as Crawfish Etouffée, Seafood & Okra Gumbo, Seafood Platters and Turtle Soup. Our signature dish, Alligator Stuffed Mushrooms with Alligator Sauce Piquant, will tempt even the most timid diner.

We look forward to your visit.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cajun, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 689-7834
Website
http://www.desfamilles.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
7163 Barataria Blvd, Crown Point, LA 70072
Neighborhood
West Bank
Cross street
Leo Kerner Lafitte Pkwy
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Brunch on the Bayou
$49.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience Brunch on the Bayou, every Sunday from 11-3pm. Sit along the lazy water way and enjoy brunch the way it's meant to be enjoyed; with good food and good people. 5 course menu includes options for appetizer, soup, salad, entree and dessert. Add bottomless mimosas or champagne for $18.
Valentine's Dinner on the Bayou
$59.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
Join us for our annual Valentine's Dinner on the Bayou! Enjoy the wildlife through our floor to ceiling windows while dining on the classics of New Orleans fare. Five Course Set Menu, $59/person++. Bottomless Champagne/Mimosas are available for $18/person. Families larger than 10, please email desfamilles@gmail.com. Menu details available on our website.
Witchy Brunch on the Bayou
$59.00 per person
Oct 26, 2025 only
Calling all Witches! Grab your group, best witchy costume and join us for Witchy Brunch on the Bayou! Enjoy a 5 course brunch for $59/per person. Bottomless Champagne/Mimosas available for $18. Menu includes choices of Boudin Balls, Shrimp Remoulade, Seafood Gumbo, Turtle Soup, Shrimp Lafitte, Petite Filet, BBQ Shrimp, Fried Seafood Platter and more. Smaller parties may be seated together at large community tables in an effort to maximize fun and meet new witches!

What 484 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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New Orleans / Louisiana
Great for scenic views
New Orleans
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Restaurant des Familles offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food and service," set in a charming, picturesque bayou location. Guests rave about the "warm and inviting ambiance" and the "delicious" variety of dishes, from fried shrimp to pecan pie. While service can occasionally be slow, the "friendly staff" and enchanting views make it "a hidden culinary gem" that many highly recommend and plan to revisit.

484 Reviews

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Toni
Houston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely view and food and service. Definitely will recommend this place to my friends.
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William
New Orleans
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Poor service. Cold food. Seafood so spicy could not eat. That night, 5 out of 6 people in our party got sick.
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Stan
New Orleans
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
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Sharon
VIP
New Orleans
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is consistently good. Never disappoints. Love eating here. So happy that they are still open.
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Amy
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Service was very slow and the venue wasn’t even busy.
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Darren
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I took my parents for their 60th wedding anniversary which I indicated on the reservation and there was no mention but this had to be the worst service experience I may have ever had. The place wasn’t even that busy. The waitress was barely around. The appetizers and food took forever. It’s unfortunate the restaurant is really cool and the food is actually really good but most of our food was barely warm. The waitress did get a couple things taken off the bill which was nice but they need to get it together.
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Wayne
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and ambiance! Food was delicious, the fried shrimp and catfish were just lightly battered with nice flavor.
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Janet
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our new Christmas tradition. Christmas Eve at Restaurant de Famille! The food was delicious, I left feeling SO delightfully full! The servers made us feel so welcome and the atmosphere was like a family gathering. It was a wonderful experience and I not only highly recommend it, WE WILL BE BACK!
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Harry
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappointed. Fresh as could be expected. Always amazed at the size of shrimp served. Filet today was cooked perfectly. Hidden jewel.
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James
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely awesome. Food was wonderful. Atmosphere is just superb.
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You can order delivery directly from Restaurant des Familles using the Order Online button.

Restaurant des Familles is rated 4.6 stars by 484 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

7163 Barataria Blvd, Crown Point, LA 70072

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Leo Kerner Lafitte Pkwy
Neighborhood
West Bank
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cajun, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.desfamilles.com/
Phone number
(504) 689-7834

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Restaurant des Familles

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Experiences

Brunch on the Bayou

Valentine's Dinner on the Bayou

Witchy Brunch on the Bayou

Menu

What 484 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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