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: 4.5

4.5

4620 Reviews

$30 and under

French American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

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(504) 523-1661

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French American, Seafood, Bistro
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–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 504-274-1816.
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

Witchy Lunch!
Oct 28, 2022 only
Gather your brooms, dust off your hats and join us for a very special Witchy Lunch! 50% OFF BUBBLES! We have a one of a kind experience for your coven including a jazz band, some fun photo ops and 3 course lunch for $45. First Course: choice of ~ Baked Brie with a flaky crust, fig jam and apples OR Maison Salad. Second Course: Tuna Niçoise with seared rare tuna steak, crab boil potatoes, haricots verts, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, pickled mustard seeds, boiled egg, niçoise olives, Dijon vinaigrette OR Orange Glazed Chicken, mashed butternut squash with brown butter & sage. Third Course: White Chocolate Bread Pudding OR Special Cookie Plate. For large parties, please call the restaurant at 504-523-1661 so we can accommodate!

Popular dishes

Turtle Soup$10.00
lemon and sherry
Gumbo Yaya$9.00
house made andouille, chicken, Louisiana popcorn rice
Shrimp Bisque$9.00
Gulf shrimp, cognac
The Werlein$11.00
little gem, garlic croutons, Parmesan, garlic anchovy dressing
Beet & Endive$14.00
Southern Maids feta cheese, spiced pecans, honey caper vinaigrette
Salade Maison$7.00
bibb lettuce, fresh herbs, shallots, Dijon vinaigrette

Add To Any Salad

Grilled Chicken$5.00
Grilled Gulf Shrimp$6.00
Crispy Fried Oysters$9.00

Hors D'Oeuvres

Moules Frites$14.00
shallot, garlic, thyme, Abita Turbodog stout, house made andouille, pomme frites
Mousse de Foie de Canard$11.00
duck liver mousse, port gelée, cornichons, toasted baguette
Crabmeat Cheesecake$15.00
pecan crust, mushroom sauté, Creole Meunière sauce, Gulf crab claws
Shrimp Remoulade$14.00
Gulf shrimp, white & red remoulade, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pickled mustard seeds
Tuna Tartare$14.00
fresh herbs, sauce vierge, cucumbers, crispy beets, endive
Charcuterie de Fromage$19.00
two cheese selections, two house made meats, mustard, cornichons, fresh fruit, spiced pecans, crostini
Marinated Crab Claws$17.00
chilled fresh Gulf crab claws, Creole herb marinade, crostini
Shrimp Remoulade$14.00
Gulf shrimp, white & red remoulade, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pickled mustard seeds
Tuna Tartare$14.00
fresh herbs, sauce vierge, cucumbers, crispy beets, endive
Oysters Ravigote$15.00
celeriac ravigote, fried Gulf oysters, peperonata

Entrees

Palace Cafe Benedict$21.00
white cheddar biscuit, slow-cooked pork debris, poached eggs, house made tasso, hollandaise
Salad Niçoise$25.00
seared rare tuna steak, crab boil potatoes, haricots verts, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, pickled mustard seeds, boiled egg, niçoise olives, Dijon vinaigrette
Shrimp N' Grits$24.00
head on Gulf shrimp, stone ground white grits, Creole meunière sauce
Brasserie Burger$16.00
prime beef, heirloom tomato, bibb lettuce, house made pickles, garlic aioli, Comté cheese, pommes frites
Steak Frites & Eggs$32.00
sauce au poivre
Duck Hash$18.00
brabant sweet potatoes, duck confit, caramelized onions, poached eggs, brown butter hollandaise
Catfish Pecan$23.00
pecan-crusted catfish, haricot verts, Louisiana popcorn rice, Creole meuniere sauce
Omelette$16.00
pepper jack cheese, frisée and roasted red pepper salad
Pasta d'Été$19.00
house-made trottole pasta, sauce vierge, summer squash, Southern Maids feta, rouille, crispy breadcrumbs

Dessert

White Chocolate Bread Pudding$10.00
warm white chocolate ganache, dark chocolate sprinkles
Profiteroles$11.00
pâte à choux puff, vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce
Mousse au Chocolat$9.00
chocolate crumble, crème Chantilly
Crème Brûlée$8.00
vanilla bean custard, crisp sugar crust
Peach Shortcake$9.00
aged rum & brown sugar macerated peaches, crème Chantilly, shortcake biscuit
Bananas Foster$11.00
fresh bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon, rum flambé, vanilla bean ice cream. Minimum 2 People per Order
Frozen Desserts$7.00
daily selection of ice creams and sorbets

Wines by The Glass

Petit Bourgeois, Henri Bourgeois, Loire Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2020$11.00
Triennes, Méditerranée Rosé 2020$10.00
Domaine de Castelnau "L'Etang," Picpoul de Pinet 2020$11.00
DB, North Coast, Chardonnay 2020$8.00
Lamblin & Fils, Bourgogne Blanc, Chardonnay 2020$12.00
Ricossa, Piedmont, Moscato D' Asti 2020$10.00
Terrioro, Prosecco$11.00
Champagne Tribaut Schloesser, Brut Origine$18.00
Canaletto, della Venezie, Pinot Grigio 2020$10.00
DB, North Coast, Cabernet Sauvignon 2020$8.00
Yamhill, Mcminnville, Pinot Noir 2017$12.00
La Solitude, Côtes-du-Rhône 2020$11.00
Marchiori & Barraud, Perdriel Argentina, Malbec 2020$12.00
Edge, Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018$13.00

Cocktails

Pontchartrain$12.00
Henry Ramos gin, elderflower, lavender cucumber bitters
No Tie Required$12.00
Havana Club añejo rum, velvet falernum, Giffard pineapple, lime, Angostura bitters
When Doves Fly$12.00
reposado tequila, ginger, lime, grapefruit soda
Island Time$12.00
Hamilton Pot Still Gold rum, pimento dram, lime, cane sugar
Orléanist$12.00
High West double rye, Amaro Nardini, vermouth rouge, orange bitters
Café au Rhum$12.00
Ron Pampero Rum Aniversario, orange curacao, cold brew, cane sugar, xocolatl mole bitters
Frozen Bananas Foster$4.00
white rum, banana-salted caramel ice cream, cinnamon

What 4,620 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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ClassyCocktail
Kansas City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were amazing! I’ll be back on my next trip!
JB
JaneeceB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the portions were good. The service was excellent.
JC
JohnC
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food3service5ambience5
While overall experience was positive, food came out of kitchen lukewarm…disappointing, especially the Fried Oysters. John
C
Cass
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always enjoy Palace Cafe on my visits to NOLA. Service was great and food was delicious!
E
Elle
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing & Holly was an excellent server. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
S
Snowellen
Tampa
78 reviews
vip
5.0
78 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have not eaten there for decades but it was great to return on a recent vacation. The crab cheesecake, duck hash, and steak frites were delicious. The only disappointment was the shrimp bisque. It was extremely bland.
J
Johnd
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Grant was amazing! Awesome service!
LG
LizG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Would recommend.
RF
RonF
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience. Planned ahead and advised there would be a vegan in our group. Restaurant had a great option for vegan and also satisfied the rest of our group with amazing creole options. Well done palace cafe
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Holly was a breath of fresh air.
WM
WesM
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great dining experience here! Delicious chicken dinner and my friends raved about the gumbo. Tucker our waiter was fantastic as well!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mississippi
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience3
Absolutely terrible! If zero stars were an option, I would give it. The worst jewel in the Brennan’s crown. Thanks for putting windows to see the kitchen… we could watch the whole kitchen staff watch the Saints game through the glass. That wouldn’t have been terrible if I didn’t have to send my food back twice. And should’ve been 3 times. Once for a hard boiled egg instead of a poached egg which was your menu item, not my order (Duck Hash). Second time because the dish was ice cold. I gave up and ordered a burger… I’ve had better burgers at a holiday inn. It was over cooked and miserable. I was just over the whole experience at that point. I would have walked out and ate else where if we weren’t celebrating something special. This has been the worst experience with a Brennan’s restaurant I have ever had. Truly did not leave a good taste in my mouth. As a note, we had the largest table in the place celebrating and end to our engagement weekend, and this was the level of effort put forth by the kitchen staff. The waiter did his level best, but if the food is garbage, there is not much he could do to appease the situation. I would be embarrassed by this display, and by display I mean the ability of the customer to watch the kitchen enjoy the game instead of pay attention to the food being prepared. It truly explained why the place was empty. I am not likely to ever return due to this.
RY
RexY
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food is average, not exceptional but still good.
RD
RandallD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I will be back! It was a great place to go for a Saturday night. Simple elegance can describe the entire experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time
S
Showmedaway
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The visit as fantastic as always. Phenomenal service, great food and the White Chocolate Bread Pudding, to die for.
MG
MoisesG
Orange County
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We had a late night reservation but got there earlier and they accommodate us right away which was nice. Now we were there for desert only (Their amazing banana froster) but could not resist their steak and frites which was so yummy, the steak was soft melting in your mouth with a delicious sauce and the fries were the perfect compliment to it. Overall we had a great experience. When back in NOLA this will 100% sure be one of our dining places.
d
datart
Wilmington
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Understaffed. The new world and hope it changes soon. Food and drinks were spot on. Redfish was wonderful We haven’t been to New Orleans in almost 20 years and wish we made brunch. Next time
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! Never disappoints
LL
LilaL
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was my birthday. My husband And I had a great time. The food was pretty good although the risotto was very overcooked. My husband’s vegan and they were able to whip him up a dish that he thoroughly enjoyed. Our waiter Juan was awesome and the male trio singers were everything. Overall great experience for a local girl❤️
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The service was impeccable. The food was very good and the ambiance seating over Canal St. was great. We will come back on our future visits to New Orleans.
SL
ShelleyL
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful dinner. Our waiter Juan was so attentive. The food was delicious and the bananas foster for dessert was heaven!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always!
JT
JackT
Tallahassee
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Menu is very limited. Not enough staff.
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Feelfree23
New Orleans
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
I love Palace Cafe. We’re bummed the Pecan Catfish is no longer available for dinner along with the Greek Goddess salad. Please bring the Pecan Catfish back. It was one of the best items on the menu. I understand the menu changed recently though, but locals loved it!! Still a great place and good food though! The bananas foster desert is amazing!
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keithc
Baton Rouge
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall4food3service2ambience4
Some entrees good others not so good
NM
NicoleM
Tampa
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the andouille crusted red fish, crawfish cheesecake and bananas foster. I will say, bread wasn’t as good as in the past. Hope they didn’t change the recipe or supplier!
JW
JulieW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Deja was a wonderful server! The food was amazing! The Bananas Foster was THE BEST!
DL
DonL
Houston
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
Was first seated at a table where the AC vent dropped on my wife. We had no bread plates, no soup spoons were provided, one order of turtle soup was served 5 min before the other bowl, Need to get your act together
TF
TomF
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had 6 for Sunday Brunch and everything was perfect!
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nanyc
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
This restaurant is average. We had a reservation for 5 and 5. The hosts were inflexible seating 10 of us together or at least near each other. Even though there were several open tables, we had to ask several times to sit near each other. Our waitress Elizabeth was fast, friendly and efficient, which is the only reason I gave a 3 star. The food is average/serviceable. I had the beet and endive salad and the gumbo with shrimp. The bread comes hot in a paper bag, but is a plain white bread loaf, nothing interesting. This place will work if needed in a pinch, but I wouldn't recommend.
KD
KimberlyD
Las Vegas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
The service was awful. It took at least 20 minutes to get a beer. This meal was a total nightmare. Steak was cold. Bread pudding was not edible. Very disappointed for the price.
LL
LeslieL
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was good. Service was great! Our waiter was excellent, giving us a wonderful description of everything we ordered and in some cases the history behind it. He was also very attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The server was great and knowledgeable. The food was *chefs kiss* excellent.
BW
BobbyW
Mobile
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Seated promptly for our reservation, server was helpful and quick, and food was excellent. Only downside, and I guess it saved me money, was that there was only one bartender so that was a bit slow. Highly recommend!
H
Heathy824
Orange County
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We sat in the bar area and the bartender was our server- lots of great tips and suggestions and very friendly. Cocktails were ok (maybe just not my style I think). The food was yummy though, especially the pasta d'Ete (with added crab at server's rec), the burger, and the bananas foster. The charcuterie options weren't great, wouldn't recommend. We would definitely return!
M
Molacde
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Casual but classy.
DE
DavidE
Memphis/West TN
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
been here 3 times, always good. will certainly visit again when in NOLA
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mississippi
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
I was underwhelmed hosting a business meal here. The food was good, but I felt like there was basic service ignored. We used our bread plates for appetizers. Our table was constantly full of empty glasses or beer bottles. Wine glasses were left in front of guests that were not drinking wine. It wouldn’t be a huge deal for a mid range restaurant, but for the price you expect a little higher standard of service, especially when entertaining clients.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
End of vacation

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 4.5 stars by 4620 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.