Best Casual Restaurants in Gretna

We've been dining at Arnaud's for special occasions for years and years. So it was a happy occasion to find ourselves back at Arnaud's again this week for an annual birthday celebration. And, we'll be back again. Listen.....this establishment is a real gem that keeps focused on getting better and delivering the results. GREAT food, wide range of creative signature menu choices and - as always- superlative service. Don't miss an opportunity to dine at Arnaud's if you're in NOLA.

Antoine’s delivered an extraordinary dining experience for my team and me. Ziggy and Myles provided impeccable, attentive service, elevating the evening with their warmth, professionalism, and impressive knowledge of the menu and the restaurant’s rich history. Each dish was a true work of art, showcasing rich, balanced flavors and exquisite attention to detail. Steeped in tradition, Antoine’s is a culinary gem that flawlessly blends timeless elegance with unmatched expertise. An unforgettable experience!

We are locals and regulars and we had another great dining experience at Meril: Martini and Old Fashioned excellently-crafted cocktails, shared Tuna Wraps, Red Snapper and Ribeye entrees, with sides of Mexican Corn and Gen Tsos Broccoli, and complemented by glasses of Rioja. As always, the team service was attentive and efficient, and seating hostesses were friendly and professional. Meril has the whole package, a great Warehouse District bistro.

I celebrated my birthday here and it was a 10/10! From the host to the server it was a great experience. The ambiance is beautiful and intimate and the servers are efficient and attentive. The Free Form Blue Crab Raviolo is a must try!

We had such a wonderful experience there! Of course, the food was incredible. You don't need me to tell you that. The cuisine has been written about pretty much everywhere. What you may not know is how well the staff take care of you from start to finish. We were greeted, and waited by a genuinely kind, joyful and learned staff. They made us feel at home to the extent that we had to drag ourselves away at the end of our meal.