Arnaud's Bistro

Name: Arnaud's Bistro
Address: 813 Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70112
Telephone: (504) 523-5433
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

885 Reviews

$50 and over

Creole

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Arnaud's Bistro is the relaxed dining option of the venerable Arnaud's Restaurant.

Located next door to Arnaud's Main Dining Room, guests enjoy classic Creole cuisine, nightly, in this lively setting overlooking Bourbon Street.

Our award winning Creole menu includes both classic and inventive dishes.

Named a top New Orleans restaurant by Southern Living magazine, Arnaud’s offers the quintessential New Orleans dining experience.

Sunday Jazz and Brunch is served weekly in Arnaud's Main Dining Room. Reservations are required in Arnaud's Main Dining Room.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Creole
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 523-5433
Website
http://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Tommy Digiovanni
Private party facilities
Arnaud's is a perfect setting for an intimate dinner or a rollicking party. Each of our 13 private dining rooms is exquisitely appointed. The rooms and two private balconies, can accommodate events for 12 to 220 guests and can be reserved individually or together.
Private party contact
Jennifer Drury: (504) 523-0611

Location
813 Bienville Street New Orleans, LA 70112
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Cross street
Bourbon Street
Parking details
We recommend parking at Premium Parking Lot (corner of Iberville Street and Dauphine Street)
Entertainment
The Gumbo Trio plays nightly from 6:30 p.m-10:30 p.m. $4.00 per person music charge.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Shrimp Arnaud$12.50
Our Signature dish. Gulf Shrimp marinated in our famous tangy Creole Remoulade Sauce
Crabmeat Prentiss$15.95
Succulent Louisiana crabmeat, baked in a delicate cheese sauce
Escargots en Casserole$11.25
Burgundy snails baked individually in ceramic pots with garlic-herb butter and a dash of Pernod. Capped with flaky pastry
Smoked Pompano Bourgeois$15.50
House hickory-smoked fresh Gulf pompano, accompanied by sour cream, capers and onions
Crab Claws Provencale$15.95
Peeled Louisiana Crab Claws simmered in Provence's unique blend of butter, fresh garlic and parsley with a dash of Pernod
Mushrooms Véronique$11.25
Baked fresh mushroom caps stuffed with grapes and Boursin cheese encrusted in fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano

Oysters

All the oyster selections listed below are baked in the half-shell with fresh Louisiana Oysters

Oysters Bienville$15.00
An Arnaud's original. Shrimp, mushrooms, green onions, herbs and seasonings in a White Wine Sauce
Oysters Arnaud$15.00
One each of our baked oysters: Bienville, Kathryn, Ohan, Rockefeller and Suzette

Soups

Turtle Soup$8.95
Seafood Gumbo$8.95
Shrimp Bisque$8.95
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo$8.95

Shellfish

Shrimp Creole$26.95
Gulf shrimp simmered in a spicy Tomato Sauce with Creole vegetables. Served with rice Pilaf
Arnaud's Crab Cakes$31.95
Made with Jumbo Lump Louisiana crabmeat. Served with a White Remoulade Sauce and petit salad

Fish

From the Gulf
The freshest other species of fish available in the marketplace today
- Market
Pontchartrain$37.95
Sautéed fillet topped with fresh Louisiana crabmeat
Pompano Duarte$36.95
Sautéed fillet topped with Gulf shrimp and tomatoes, seasoned with garlic, fresh herbs and crushed chili peppers
Pompano David$33.95
Grilled skin-on fillet brushed with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon, garlic and fresh herbs
Amandine$30.95
Crisply fried almond-crusted fillet. Topped with sliced almonds and Lemon Butter Sauce
Meunière$30.95
Crisply fried fillet served with Arnaud's famous Creole Meunière Sauce

Fowl

Breast of Chicken Hefner$27.95
Pan roasted chicken breast topped with capers, mushrooms, artichokes, basil, garlic and Lemon Butter Sauce
Breast of Duck Ellen$37.95
Served medium rare with a blueberry-infused Port Wine Sauce and marinated blueberries

Meats

Veal Tournedos Chantal$39.95
Sautéed and served in a Wild Mushroom Sauce. Accompanied by savory risotto
Filet Mignon au Poivre$42.95
Seared pepper-studded center-cut filet with classic French Brandy Cream Sauce
Filet Mignon Charlemond$42.95
Grilled center-cut filet in a rich Mushroom Sauce, topped with Béarnaise Sauce

Vegetables

Soufflé Potatoes$10.00
Legend has it that Collinet, French King Louis Phillipe's (reign 1830-1848) chef unintentionally created soufflé potatoes by plunging already fried potatoes into extremely hot oil to reheat them when the King arrived late for dinner one night. To the Chef's surprise and the king's delight, the potatoes puffed up like little balloons. We hope that you will be equally delighted. Served with Béarnaise Sauce
Stuffed Mirliton$26.95
Stuffed with squash and eggplant tapenade. Served with seasonal vegetables, field peas and Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Brabant Potatoes$6.50
A local favorite. Fried and seasoned cubed potatoes
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms$6.95
Portobello, Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms, cream, seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Asparagus Hollandaise$7.95
Creamed Spinach$7.95

Salads

Arnaud Salad$8.75
Frisée and Romaine lettuces, celeriac, watermelon radish, pistachios and Arnaud's House Dressing
Caesar$9.00
Romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing

What 885 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2021
overall3food3service4ambience3
Very nicely served but overpriced dinner.
GH
GeraldH
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our spot for celebrating for many years. Always great service and great food.
AL
AmberL
Pittsburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our favorite meal out of our 4 days in New Orleans! The food, service and atmosphere was amazing.
LA
LouAnnB
Norfolk
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal!
EM
ErinnM
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the service food and music And museum upstairs too!
D
Dan46
Memphis/West TN
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed two different redfish entrees. Soufflé potatoes as a side are a must experience. And don't miss the bananas foster prepared tableside
KD
KellyD
New York Area
49 reviews
vip
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our wait staff were amazing
d
deborahw
New England
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall3food3service5ambience4
The service was good and the musicians wonderful. Unfortunately the food was less than impressive. My snapper dish was awful. The fish tasted off-like it was not fresh. While the management graciously took the charge off the bill it was disappointing. I had looked forward to our dessert of bananas foster. Problem was that the bananas were so underripe that they were hard and tasted raw. I understand you need to use a banana that won’t fall about but this was a bit much. If it wasn’t for the lovely service and music I would have given less stars.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to Arnaud’s 50 years ago on our honeymoon. Been there many times in between. Always an impeccable experience. Thank you Arnaud’s for another perfect evening!
LH
LisaHK
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Classic dining room feel with attentive service and excellent food. Jazz musicians roamed around to play fo the different tables. Good location in French Quarters.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jazz musicians, food and service were a perfect trio to make an experience much more fabulous than I even expected, and I expected the food and service to be top notch. The music amped it up it all the best way! Not so loud as to impede conversation, but personal, speciali, varied and a pleasant sound level. This was our first time and will definitely be a repeat place on our list of NOLA favs!
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Awful
New York Area
61 reviews
vip
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2020
overall4food1service3ambience3
Music was great while it lasted, then they went to another room. Food was terrible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2020
overall4food3service4ambience5
Waited on Appetizers for at least 45 min, then when they figured it out the manager came and advised us we wouldn’t be paying for it... which was fine. Trout was over cooked ... Music good, wait staff wonderful, disappointed in the food.
CS
CathyS
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very nice experience—the room was cozy and the music was great, top notch 3 piece jazz band playing requests table side. Excellent service, very friendly staff who treated customers well! Prices are high (tiniest $40 steak I’ve ever seen) but it’s all about the experience at Arnaud’s.
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Foodie
Louisville
17 reviews
vip
1.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience2
Terrible service. Waited 10 minutes to be greeted by server after being seated. That only occurred because we flagged a server. We left after our Oyster Bienville appetizer was served because it looked like something out of Gordon Ramseys kitchen nightmare show. We’ve never bolted between courses but we too afraid of what might be served next. Don’t eat here.
EA
EmmaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience with excellent service and authentic New Orleans food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful time celebrating a birthday and Mardi Gras!
m
may515
Richmond
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall3food2service4ambience4
Have been here for dinner but not brunch. Sadly the food just does not match up. Eggs Hussarde were so far below the standard set by Brennan's. Ambiance is great with music and the room is bright and sunny—just the food was below par.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall3food4service2ambience3
The food was good but this was no 5 star place. I’d give this 4 stars for a 3 star restaurant.
FJ
FaithJ
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely a fabulous experience. Lovely dinner, music was beautiful, atmosphere was wonderful. I would recommend this place highly.
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Toots
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had an amazing time. The live jazz was great. Service was phenomenal. Atmosphere was just right. I highly recommend this place. Food was scrumptious. Specially the potatoes and the drinks were beyond. Can’t wait to come back!
CS
ColleenS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the food and the music. Great atmosphere!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
An excellent dining experience. Food was excellent!
BD
BobD
Charleston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
50th wedding anniversary for a couple who honeymooned in New Orleans. Couldn’t have been more memorable. Felt like home. - Bob Dotson, former NBC News Today Show National Correspondent
CS
CristinaS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience4
It is a classic restaurant . The service is ok and the food is ok too. The restaurant is beautiful and the music is amazing. The location is good. I don’t agree that you paid for the music in your table because is part of the restaurant service.
GT
GailT
West Palm Beach
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, good jazz and good company. What more could you ask for?
e
ewwiot
London
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall3food4service4ambience4
nice place for dinner or date. we went there for the jazz... the jazz band went around to various tables but did not come close to us unfortunately. the food is a bit pricey
AH
AlisonH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall3food3service2ambience5
Great for ambiance and music, but the service isn’t what you typically get at a restaurant at the price point. Food was average.
AK
AKtravelguru
Anchorage
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall3food4service1ambience4
The atmosphere was nice and the food tasty but our dining experience was ruined by the poor service from our waiter. First, he ignored us and I suspect his other customers since he never checked on how our food was and when we needed him several times we had to ask someone to get him because he was nowhere to be seen. My daughter was given the wrong gumbo and when we were able to get him to the table he gruffly responded "We'll just change it." That was an empty non-apologetic response. By the time she received it I was completely finished with my meal. We waited a long time after the appetizer for the rest of our meal and more than 10 minutes for a dessert menu after main dishes were cleared. When we received the bill there was an added dish we did not order. I asked it to be removed and the waiter snatched the bill from my hand again with no apology. Frankly with service like this the price of the food was not worth it. A professional waiter should be much better than he in an establishment such as Arnaud's. We went and were fine with prices for the complete dining experience but he ruined that experience and we will never return. Too many other great restaurants in New Orleans. He was the worst waiter we had during our entire stay which included all types of restaurants.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall2food2service5ambience5
Food was just ok. Drinks were great!
KM
KateM
San Francisco
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great service, good food (we ate light) and great music. We went late (9pm) so missed most of the music, as they ended @10pm. We enjoyed it while it lasted!
SR
SherriR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall4food4service2ambience4
Had high expectations for this infamous bistro. Service was very slow but friendly. Food was good but definitely not worth the cost. I will not return.
LD
LD11
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. One of our servers,Cali, was exceptional. He went above and beyond to make our dinner experience great. He was professionally friendly and enlightened us with the history of the restaurant.
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David
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great. Food, service and the jazz trio was perfect for setting a New Orleans vibe.
CB
ChingaderoBorracho
Houston
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall2food2service3ambience4
We had multiple waiters...some were good, some were pushy on ordering food and some had no idea what they were doing. The quality of the food was just OK and way overpriced IMO. There are much better places to eat in NOLA. We had street performers right outside our window playing drums on 5 gallon buckets that was so loud we couldn't hear the band. When leaving one of the band members pointed towards his tip bucket...needless to say he got no tip. They have been around forever and are living on a reputation of the past. Today's standards have passed them by...
OS
OrSha
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, delicious food, the most yummy bread. The live Jazz music was an added bonus.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great music, great service! A must stop in NOLA
JB
JBhouston
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lots of character and ambiance, very good food, and the jazz trio was on point.
MB
MB85
Cincinnati
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good. Fun experience with the jazz trio. The service was very good. Nice job pacing the meal and providing recommendations. I would recommend.
AW
AnneW
Atlantic City
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to start off our New Orleans adventure! Food and service were amazing!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Arnaud's Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 885 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

7:00 PM

813 Bienville Street New Orleans, LA 70112

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Bourbon Street
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Creole
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We recommend parking at Premium Parking Lot (corner of Iberville Street and Dauphine Street)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Tommy Digiovanni
Entertainment
The Gumbo Trio plays nightly from 6:30 p.m-10:30 p.m. $4.00 per person music charge.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(504) 523-5433
Private party facilities
Arnaud's is a perfect setting for an intimate dinner or a rollicking party. Each of our 13 private dining rooms is exquisitely appointed. The rooms and two private balconies, can accommodate events for 12 to 220 guests and can be reserved individually or together.
Private party contact
Jennifer Drury: (504) 523-0611

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Arnaud's Bistro

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

92 New Orleans Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Appetizers

Shrimp Arnaud$12.50

Crabmeat Prentiss$15.95

Escargots en Casserole$11.25

Smoked Pompano Bourgeois$15.50

Crab Claws Provencale$15.95

Mushrooms Véronique$11.25

Oysters

Oysters Bienville$15.00

Oysters Arnaud$15.00

Soups

Turtle Soup$8.95

Seafood Gumbo$8.95

Shrimp Bisque$8.95

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo$8.95

Shellfish

Shrimp Creole$26.95

Arnaud's Crab Cakes$31.95

Fish

From the Gulf

Pontchartrain$37.95

Pompano Duarte$36.95

Pompano David$33.95

Amandine$30.95

Meunière$30.95

Fowl

Breast of Chicken Hefner$27.95

Breast of Duck Ellen$37.95

Meats

Veal Tournedos Chantal$39.95

Filet Mignon au Poivre$42.95

Filet Mignon Charlemond$42.95

Vegetables

Soufflé Potatoes$10.00

Stuffed Mirliton$26.95

Brabant Potatoes$6.50

Sautéed Wild Mushrooms$6.95

Asparagus Hollandaise$7.95

Creamed Spinach$7.95

Salads

Arnaud Salad$8.75

Caesar$9.00

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