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   PaulC

   Richmond

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food4service2ambience3

   Comparing to similar high cost/quality options, does not seem they have come back to the top level experience you would expect. Food was very good but overall service and experience has room to improve or perhaps just an off night.

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   JanW

   Sacramento

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Top notch food. Jazz musicians played for us at or table. Bananas Foster at table side. Friendly wait staff. Famous for a reason!

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   ReginaB

   Singapore

   11 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food3service5ambience4

   The food was OK, I have had better in New Orleans. The cost point did not match the food. The service was very good the waiter was on point. It was truly New Orleans traditional brunch.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Memphis/West TN

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience3

   The food was delicious. The noise level is quite loud and the service is a little chaotic on a busy night. They try very hard though to meet all expectations. We needed a separate check and it took quite a long time. If it was going to take over half an hour for a check we would have just taken one and figured it out amongst the other couple with us. The ambiance is nice but loud if you are in main dining room. All the dishes are delicious. I loved the shrimp bisque and the crab cakes. The dress code is strictly enforced so definitely take this serious!

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   TerriL

   Little Rock

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience5

   Such a special place to celebrate our anniversary while in NOLA. My only negative was that it was a bit on the loud side. But even being extremely busy, the service and attentiveness were excellent as was the meal.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fabulous dinner with exceptional service. My water glass was never even close to being empty! The noise level was a little loud but that could be overlooked by the meal and ambiance. Would definitely recommend!

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   LesliM

   Fort Lauderdale

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Wonderful fine dining experience! Augie took great care of us. A must in NOLA!

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   BMan

   Chicago

   59 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   59 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Arnauds continues to deliver the very best of the New Orleans culinary experience. Starting with a French 75, accompanied by Shrimp and Oysters Arnauds lays the foundation for an exceptional evening. The service is second to none as the staff graciously attends to all your needs without intruding. Our party all had 3 different fish dishes, Amandine, Fried and Pontchartrain with crab were all exceptional. Finished with Strawberries Arnoud and a tour of the upstairs museum This was my 3rd visit to New Orleans and my 3rd trip to Arnauds, it certainly won't be my last!

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Had a great time- Julie and Kyle were amazing and super helpful. Noise level is loud but heck- you are in NOLA!!

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was a delightful evening out on our trip to New Orleans. The food was excellent and served in a graceful manner. Our head waiter patiently explained the specials and answered all of our questions.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    This was always a fine dining place when we lived in NOLA. However, our experience last night was less than fine…MUCH less! The food was only ok. The service, slightly better than the food, but not much. My shrimp creole was severely lacking in the flavor that creole food normally is known for. The Court of Two Sisters has MUCH better food and a better selection. Don’t waste your money here. I wasted mine. Never again!!!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Shreveport

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sat in the bar for a couple of drinks before dinner — dark, cool, and refreshing, just as we had hoped. Dinner was outstanding, no snobbery, just a great experience and great service. TR

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    ronie23

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent experience! Every dish unique and the potatoes are a must ! The staff was amazing even with our two children they were so welcoming . I would definitely come back !

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    FrankC

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    The quality of the food was so bad at the bar we left after being seated for dinner because of the noise level. Hadn't been there in 50 years but we believed the write-ups which we obviously way overstated.

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    LinetteG

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2

    The noise level was ridiculously loud and made it difficult to have a nice meal. The food was overall good the service was lacking however.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Mother’s Day

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    PattyH

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful Sunday brunch accompanied by jazz!!! This was the best food experience of the week. Will be back!

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    StevenM

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Disappointed in the quality of the food, except for the crabcakes. Especially the sides which were tiny portions, and seemed like they were from a frozen supermarket box.

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    foodieluv

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Overall, a great experience. The only complaint was that the waiter gave us our menus without asking for our cocktail order. In the end, the service was great as was the food.

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    DREW

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First rate. Special

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    11 reviews

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    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Service is impeccable and the food always is very good. A classic for a reason.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience1

    Bland food and poor service.

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    Sally

    Memphis/West TN

    75 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Loved the food, as always. I have to admit that the noise level was so loud that it almost ruined the meal. Conversation was impossible…. It was just exhausting. While I love the main dining room, I may have to eat upstairs next time

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    DavidD

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Arnaud’s continues to be one of the quintessential New Orleans restaurants by which all are measured. It is still worthy of its long and storied reputation

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    ClintonS

    San Antonio

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Service was great, nice old New Orleans building. Food was ok and dining room was loud with a few large groups

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    WBNOLA

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic as always ! A true dining experience.

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    travel2eat

    Phoenix

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Soufflé potatoes were fantastic! The filet mignon was perfectly cooked and the pompano Duarte was delicious. The room was beautiful, the service attentive and the flaming desserts were spectacular. Highly recommend.

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    EvansM

    New Orleans

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best New Orleans dining experience in town!

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    BarbaraT

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was fabulous, Doug took great care of us.

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    PortlandDiner

    Portland

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    This was our first visit to this historic restaurant. We ordered a bottle of cava, split Shrimp Arnaud for an appetizer/salad, had Crawfish O'Connor and Fish Pontchartrain (drum) with Souffle potatoes for entrees, and Bananas Foster for two for dessert with a tawny port and coffee. The Bananas Foster, prepared tableside, seemed to be only one banana for two, so was a bit skimpy portion and the coffee was warm and a bit bitter. Total bill was $208 with tax, so was a splurge during our Jazz Fest week. The dinner was very good but did not wow us. I brought a jacket to follow the specified dress code but many men in the dining room did not have them, so was a bit miffed at that. Be sure to visit the Mardi Gras museum upstairs with lot of gorgeous costumes.

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    Kewmum

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Booked this weeks ago as it was on our ‘definite’ list for New Orleans. Service was excellent from the front desk and through the whole meal. Food was great, the Shrimp Arnaud being a highlight. Particular mention to the lovely lady (sorry to have forgotten her name already) who also works as a nurse, you were fantastic and even took us upstairs to the museum.

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    Keith

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Enjoyed the attentiveness of the staff and the old school ambiance. The food was tasty and enjoyable if not a bit overpriced. We had fun.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food was wonderful. Shrimp Arnaud had a great spice profile with a smooth finish. All of our entrés were well executed. The pommes soufflé with bernasse were Perfect pillows. All the deserts we had were splendid. The service staff were genial and attentive. The dining room ambiance was classic styling. It was busy but not loud. It was a wonderful dining experience!

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    Views

    Palm Springs

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely brunch experience, food, service, ambiance, all wonderful!

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    CHARLESS

    Palm Springs

    139 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    139 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and service for the Sunday Jazz Brunch were superb. The ambience was strongly enhanced by the Jazz trio of 3 men who played almost nonstop great jazz music. Loved this Jazz Brunch!

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    ShelbiR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Arnaud's is an absolute New Orleans classic! From stepping in the front door, to the service, to the food, and the decor Arnaud's is quintessential Cajun fine food and New Orleans hospitality. I thoroughly enjoyed the turtle soup, but the crawfish o'connor was the highlight of my meal. I can't recommend it enough! Also we learned Arnaud's is pronounced "Ar-knows" :)

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    SMC1

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience1

    This is likely the worst meal that I have ever had in New Orleans. The food was just ok. The place was crowded with awful acoustics which made it very difficult to hear my companions and the waitstaff. This alone would merit 3 stars if it weren't for the awful service we received from the head waiter/captain Darrylle. It took him 30 minutes (not an exaggeration) to provide us with menus then another 10 minutes to come take our order. We would have moved on to another restaurant if it had not already been 9:30 pm by this time and most other places were closed or closing. He was pushy and dismissive and refused to bring my companion a steak knife after it was requested twice because "the steak should be tender enough to cut with a butter knife". At first I thought he was singling us out for some reason but looking around I noticed that many other tables appeared dissatisfied with the service and saw at least two people got up during our time there to talk to Darrylle and complain about the service. The rest of the waist staff was lovely and attentive but for some reason they were not allowed to take our order or bring a menu, only a captain could do that. I cant help but think that service would be better if they would allow a woman or person of color serve in the position of captain (all 6 were white men) since currently they don't seem to be allowed to do anything except bring bread and refill water.

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    Patrick

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    I have been to Arnaud's a few time while visiting NOLA and always enjoyed , be sure you ask for a reservation in the main dining room. Food and service was good and all a nice experiance yet today with all the options I would say it's a one time experiance to this upscale New Orleans icon. Be sre to ave a drink first in te bar to add to your experiance.

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    KirryeM

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    I am very pleased we decided to spend my birthday dinner here! Jasper was professional and fun. The upstairs museum at the end of dinner was pretty cool.

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    SusanC

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    A New Orleans classic. Great service. We had a nice meal of house salad and pompano David, but the Highlight was the banana foster —delicious !

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