Palace Café

Name: Palace Café
Address: 605 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70130
Telephone: (504) 523-1661
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

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4.4 (5714)

$30 and under

French American

605 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people

May 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Lively

For larger parties, please call (504) 523-1661.

For over two decades Palace Cafe has been serving award-winning, contemporary Creole cuisine in the historic Werlein Music building. Located downtown, at the entrance to the French Quarter, this Dickie Brennan & Co. restaurant is popular with visitors & locals alike.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French American, Seafood, Bistro
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 523-1661
Website
http://www.palacecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
To learn more about Dickie Brennan & Co.'s catering options, please contact our Sales Department at 504-521-8310.
Private party facilities
Palace Café's Fleur de Lis room can seat up to 80 and overlooks the iconic Canal Street. In our Wine Room set for 12, intimate dinners are fit for a king. For larger parties up to 200, our Second Floor is perfect. It overlooks the main dining room with a grand staircase as an entrance.
Private party contact
Stephanie Aubrey: (877) 625-9155

Location
605 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Cross street
Chartres Street
Parking details
We offer discounted valet parking at the Marriott at 555 Canal Street, based on availability. Bring your parking ticket to the restaurant for validation.
Public transit
Easily accessible by the Saint Charles Streetcar & the Canal Streetcar.
Entertainment
Join the Rum Runners Duo during Happy Hour in the Black Duck Bar on Palace Café's second Floor. Happy Hour is Monday - Friday from 4pm-6pm. Place Café also offers a live jazz brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am-2:30pm featuring the Joe Simon Trio.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Celebrate Special Moments with Glenfiddich!
May 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
Upgrade your reservation with a Welcome Glenfiddich Sherry Cask Scotch served neat upon arrival! By selecting this offer, you receive a discounted price of $16 per person - added to your final bill. ($20 retail value)

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What 5,714 people are saying

Palace Café reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Palace Café offers a memorable dining experience with "impeccable food" and standout dishes like the "andouille crusted gulf fish" and "crabmeat cheesecake." Guests praise the "exceptional service" and "amazing ambiance," often highlighting the jazz brunch and tableside Bananas Foster. While some service inconsistencies exist, the overall experience is "highly recommended."

5,714 Reviews

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BILL
Mississippi1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our anniversary dinner and everything was outstanding. We ordered the steak, very tender and flavorful, with tender asparagus and potatoes. Loved our appetizers, the roasted beet salad and a romaine salad with garlic anchovy dressing, and the charcuterie board was a hit. Topped it off with bananas foster prepared table side. Food and service all excellent. Our reservation was for 6:00 on a Thursday evening and the restaurant was quiet. By the time we left there were more people and it was getting loud. Just go early if you want a more quiet atmosphere. Prices are reasonable and worth every cent.
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Don
New Orleans1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I was a bit disappointed with the dinner. I raved about the crabmeat cheesecake to my colleague and we each ordered one. It was over done and visible burnt. The crust was actually black. The entree was wonderful. The bread pudding was cold and tasted like custard. The service was excellent through the entree and after that the service went south. After the table was cleared we waited about 20 minutes and finally waived the waiter over. We ordered dessert and I asked for the check at that time. The waiter never came back to the table to pick up my credit card. After about another 25 minutes I finally had to stand up and visually get her way to have her pick up the check. Not what I expect from a Brennan's restaurant.
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Jill
Cleveland40 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impeccable food. The andouille crusted gulf fish was to die for. We also had Turtle Soup, fried Green Tomatoes and a crème Brûlée. The duck and chicken were just as fabulous as the fish. We would recommend this to anyone. Service was great!
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Rodney
New Orleans5 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
My first terrible meal at Palace Cafe in 35 years. Crawfish cheesecake dry French Onion soup- VERY SALTY Was not offered soup spoon for French onion soup Had to ask for bread. No bread plate Crab meat pasta was full of shells...sent back..taken off bill. Took 3 different bananas foster tables to finally work. Banana lacquer bottle was empty... Im being generous giving this experience a 2 out of 5!
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John
Atlantic City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional experience. Turtle soup, pasta and baked Alaska all superb. Pamela, our waitress, was knowledgeable, pleasant and efficient - her forming the baked Alaska was a work of art!
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Sheila
Fort Lauderdale1 review
4.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service excellent and attentive. Food was good and cost appropriate.
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Lee
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It has been years since my last visit to the Palace Cafe and it was even better than I remembered.
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Mark
Manchester19 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, professional service in an old world French vibe
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Jade
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very kind waiter, excellent food! The band even sang to our table
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sarah
Baton Rouge2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The seafood cheesecake was outstanding. So was the Madison salad with fried oysters, the seafood gumbo, and the crème brule. Pamela was an outstanding waitress. It is an excellent restaurant.
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FAQs

Palace Café does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Palace Café also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 523-1661.

Palace Café is rated 4.4 stars by 5714 OpenTable diners.

Palace Café does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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