Best Historic Restaurants in The Marigny

We have always enjoyed the Pelican Club; it never disappoints. The food was excellent again, and brought out perfectly timed. Our waiter was attentive without being intrusive, and gladly gave suggestions when asked. We sat in the room between the bar and the main dining room, which we loved because it wasn’t too loud. Highly recommend this gem that doesn’t get enough attention, in my opinion.

Such a lovely dinner at Antoine’s. Enjoyed sitting in the lovely large Annex room and viewing the Christmas tree. Excellent attentive service by Silas and TJ, my water glass never ran dry and I never had to pour my own wine. Silas gave me some great menu suggestions to help create a very nice dinner. I look forward to returning again soon.

Excellent food that celebrates the Creole/Southern culture in a comfortable, elegant environment that's located in the heart of the French Quarter. We were there for Thanksgiving and our entrees did not disappoint. I had the pork chop and my husband had the traditional turkey. Both delicious. Service was top notch, including the manager who came and checked that everything was good with us.

We so enjoyed our evening at Arnaud’s. Food was fantastic. The service exceptional from the moment we walked in the door to the special tour at the end (special shout out to Aaron!). Only our second visit and this exceeded previous wonderful experience! We will be back.

Listen, I know when you’re in New Orleans it’s all about the Creole. And we have thoroughly enjoyed eating our way through bowls of gumbo and grilled oysters… but nothing celebrated my palate like this experience we had at Nobu. I have no idea what we ate exactly, but I remember when I briefly needed glasses in 3rd grade and thinking the grass had never been greener and the sky had never really been blue like this before. This is what this food did to me. The flavors had—no exaggeration—actual swear-to-Jesus layers and my mouth celebrated it all with a little grand finale of a pop of punchy explosion. Yes. It was all that. It was perfect and everything I didn’t know I had been missing. It’s not cheap, but it is a real experience. Our server, Andrea made the best recommendations and our chef even visited tableside with an extra little surprise. I imagine in a world where people are seeking the Creole experience this Asian cuisine could be overlooked, but it should be a stand out. The cod dish I forgot to take a picture of was this sexy satiny dish that felt so luxurious like the best sheets you’ve ever slept in… Whatever the other white fish dish was the thing I will be coming back for. A beautiful layered delight. This little pepper that hit you right at the end like a first kiss. The Wagu dish was so smooth with just the right amount of peppery, salty punch atop a melt in your mouth beef with a final tomato explosion. All so good. Save your money for this splurge, it is worth it even for non-fancy people like me.