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 (5725)

$30 and under

French American

605 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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

SHOW DAD A "DRAM" GOOD TIME!
Jun 15, 2025 only
FATHER'S DAY | Sunday, June 15th A DRAM FOR DAD! Celebrate the father figures in your life with a view as legendary as they are ~ right in the heart of the French Quarter. Make your reservation in advance and mention "dram" and all dads receive a pour of Balcones Distilling's Baby Blue Straight Corn Whisky! Smooth, rich & aged to perfection - just like Dad's best dad jokes!
Restaurant Week 2025 Fixe Prix Dinner Menu | $56
Jun 16, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025
Join us for a summer-inspired dinner in the heart of the French Quarter! Start with a refreshing Peach & Tomato Salad tossed with fresh herbs and roasted pumpkin seeds. For the main course, enjoy our tender Bourbon Mustard-Glazed Pork Tenderloin served with butter beans, grilled corn, and garden vegetables. End on a sweet Southern note with our tangy Key Lime Pie topped with candied citrus and blackberry compote.
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 5,725 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
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Palace Café offers a quintessential New Orleans experience with "outstanding food, ambiance, and service." Highlights include the "crabmeat cheesecake," "table-side bananas foster," and live jazz brunch. While some guests noted service inconsistencies, many praise the "knowledgeable, pleasant staff" and "wonderful atmosphere." Ideal for special occasions and repeat visits.

5,725 Reviews

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Caroline
New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. Attentive service and delicious food.
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Gloria
New Orleans / Louisiana11 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were directed to a 2-top table — but one of the musicians had his stool backed into one of the 2 chairs. The hostess should have asked him to reposition— or he should have been more aware that someone was now being seated in that space. But we were left to handle it. Two people cannot occupy the same space. The insulting part was when we asked to be put at another table— the room was mostly empty at 2pm— the only offer we got was to go to the bar to sit— even though I had a reservation. At that point WE did the common sense action and moved the chair to a side position— I was not going to the bar!! Obviously made to feel like we were bothering them by being there??? Not important enough to be seated in a chair.
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Allie
San Diego3 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We went for the Saturday Jazz Brunch and overall it was fairly underwhelming. We decided to go based on all the positive reviews but were definitely disappointed. The food was just mediocre and the service was poor. I don’t think we’ll be back.
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Robin
Houston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful place to sample a bit of the best New Orleans has to offer. I never pass up an opportunity to eat a Brennan family restaurant!
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Tom VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food, ambiance and service. I had the special soft shell crab entree that blew me away.
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gail VIP
Alabama28 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
It was our wedding anniversary and Palace cafe is always our go to. We made reservations and requested a second floor table next to the window. When we got there they said the second floor was closed. No apologies. Then the lady took us to our table and said “this is the best we can do for you.” It was on the first floor in the middle of the floor. They could have called and told us they couldn’t accommodate us. OWe would have gone somewhere else. By that time it was too late to move restaurants. It was certainly not the celebratory place we’ve come to appreciate. We live in Birmingham than and still come in for that restaurant. t try to out us at a window table on the first floor. No suggestions. Very unapologetic.
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Eva
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! Our server, Destiny was wonderful! We look forward to celebrating future events at the palace!
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Heidy
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall, I enjoyed the food, live music, and relaxed vibe. Prices were fair, and trying the crab cheesecake and local beer was a nice touch.
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vanessa VIP
Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
One of the worst meals I've had in a while. I couldn't eat most of it. I'm not sure how the rating is so high. Don't go here.
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Stephen
Houston2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Gumbo for Louisiana was not good ! It was Hot. Portion size was minimal. Pasta was chewy. But our waitress was pleasant. Left our plates half full.
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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 5725 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.