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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New Orleans

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   overall2food1service2ambience5

   We save Arnaud’s for special occasions and have always had excellent food and service but last night was a disaster. The food was poorly cooked and the servers were weird. My wife had a fish entree that was dry, tasteless and inedible and I had a fish dish with a sauce that tasted like brown gravy for mashed potatoes. My wife couldn’t eat her dinner and sent it back leaving me to eat mine alone which I didn’t do. We also had a shrimp appetizer that was six tiny shrimp in a boring sauce. We ordered Brabant potatoes that came to the table in a tiny plastic cup. About 6 cents worth of greasy diner quality potatoes for $10. They comped my wife’s entrée, I didn’t eat mine, we paid the bill, left a generous tip and left hungry and very disappointed. Extraordinary prices for very ordinary food. Great restaurant but needs a chef. Not keeping pace with all the great restaurant options available in NOLA.

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   Michelita44

   Las Vegas

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined today

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellence service and food.

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   HenryF

   Montreal

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined today

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   What a fantastic experience! Arnauds always delivers. Doug and Randy and their team made tonight super special for my wife and our 3 yr old daughter. Her first Bananas Foster made her smile and laugh. The kitchen staff made a special pasta dish for her. Shrimp Creole for dad and roast chicken for mom we’re each exceptional. Thanks Arnauds for making us feel like family!

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   CRAIGJ

   New Orleans

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Impeccable service, truly exceptional food with a menu fit for all of us. Prices are too high for the miniscule portions.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Baltimore

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Jacob was great

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6. DK

   DanielK

   Dallas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing experience in New Orleans. A classic restaurant, and absolute must to visit while in town. Great food and impeccable service. Must try the Baked Alaska.

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7. SP

   SamanthaP

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   If you are travelling to New Orleans and are looking for amazing food, amazing service and an overall amazing experience you HAVE to go here. The crab cakes and fish are sensational and the tableside Bananas Foster was delightful. Can't say enough good things about it, our best part of the trip for sure was having dinner here!

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   650Boomer

   San Francisco

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A classic New Orleans dining experience. Do not miss!

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   JarlA

   Fayetteville

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   On a scale 1 to 10 where 10 is the best ~ Arnaud’s is a 10.

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10. AC

    ArthurC

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Arnaud's is a classic New Orleans restaurant. I never disappoints with great atmosphere and food.

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11. SD

    SaraD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The jazz brunch was the highlight of our weekend- wonderful service, music and food was excellent. We had a birthday at the table and staff surprised us with a complimentary baked Alaska. Strongly recommend!

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    Jules

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was impeccable, tasting menu was delicious and ambiance was wonderful. Highly recommend for a special evening out in NOLA.

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13. GA

    GorettiA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Obviously an historical place but was a bit disappointed with the food. Smaller portions than expected and quite salty. The soufflé potatoes were just fried puffy potatoes but didn’t have any kind of unique taste that I would write home about. Good to go once but wouldn’t necessarily go again knowing other restaurants in the same class that are much better.

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    Michelle

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best food in the world! Thank you for a wonderful birthday dinner!

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    Luisa

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent meal, very good service and elegant ambiance. The only drawback was the noise level. You could hardly hear the waiter or have a conversation. Noise reduction would be welcome.

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    rtfsouth

    Atlanta

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent as always. Arnaud’s is a must do for us whenever we are in New Orleans.

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    momsinc

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was all my husband wanted for his 65th birthday…to dine at Arnaud’s! It was a wonderful evening! We started with cocktails at the French 75. They acknowledged his birthday when we were seated, and presented him with a mini baked Alaska for dessert. An amazing evening!!

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    PaulC

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    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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    RebeccaK

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The service was excellent and the food was delicious! The best escargot I’ve ever had! My boyfriend ordered the duck and I had the crab pastry (crab Karen, I believe?). Both were very good! Noise level was a tad loud since it’s one large room but it was a great dinner. We will definitely be back on our next trip to New Orleans!

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    JanW

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    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

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    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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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    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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23. TL

    TerriL

    Little Rock

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    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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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    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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25. LM

    LesliM

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

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

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    CindyM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great overall experience, food was awesome!! Try the Bananas Foster for sure!!

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    ButchM

    Richmond

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    I really wanted to love Arnaud’s. It’s one of the oldest, finest, and most upscale of New Orleans restaurants. It drips with history, along with Antoine’s, Gallatoire’s, and a few others. The decor is impressive - sort of old-school fancy. All the waiters are dressed in tuxes, making the ambiance feel more formal and special, and all the employees were cordial and friendly, with the exception of our waiter, Kyle, who had no noticeable personality or sense of service. We saw him three times - when he brought our menus, he took our orders, and brought the check. There didn't offer any explanations about the menu or check to see how we were doing after our food arrived. The food was OK, but nothing more. The exception was the Shrimp Arnaud, which was very good – cold shrimp in a tasty remoulade sauce. Both the turtle soup and the gumbo were watery. We had had great gumbo and turtle soup the evening before at another restaurant, and Arnaud’s versions didn’t compare. Both our fish dishes were nicely fried, but the creole meuniere sauce on mine actually tasted a bit like canned brown gravy. The Brabant potatoes had no noticeable seasoning on them, making them taste like cubed French fries, which isn’t bad – just not what I had expected.

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    BMan

    Chicago

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    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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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    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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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    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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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    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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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Shreveport

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    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 on May 12, 2022

    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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34. FC

    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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36. 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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