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

4953 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

Jun 6, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 20 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
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm 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 504-521-8310.
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

Restaurant Week! Fixe Prix Dinner Menu | $55
Jun 19 - Jun 25, 2023
First Course BRAISED SHORT RIB FLATBREAD house-made ricotta, caramelized onions, arugula, balsamic glaze Second Course GRILLED POMPANO wheatberry salad, grilled peach salsa Third Course TARTE À LA BOUILLIE rustic Cajun sweet dough, vanilla custard, Old New Orleans rum caramel sauce

Popular dishes

Turtle Soup$10.00
lemon and sherry
Gumbo Yaya$9.00
house-made andouille, chicken, Louisiana popcorn rice
The Werlein$12.00
little gem, roasted garlic croutons, Parmesan, garlic anchovy dressing
Spring Berry Salad$14.00
Lettuce mix, creole spiced pecans, Roquefort bleu, mixed berries, shaved red onions, white balsamic vinaigrette
Salade Maison$8.00
bibb, fresh herbs, shallots, Dijon vinaigrette

Add To any Salad

Grilled Chicken$6.00
Grilled Gulf Shrimp$8.00
Crispy Fried Oysters$10.00
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat$16.00

Hors d'Oeuvres

Crabmeat Cheesecake$16.00
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
Oysters Ravigote$16.00
celeriac ravigote, fried Gulf oysters, peperonata
Mousse de Foie de Canard$11.00
duck liver mousse, port gelée, cornichons, toasted baguette
Charcuterie de Fromage$19.00
two cheese selections, two house-made meats, mustard, cornichons, fresh fruit, spiced pecans, crostini
Mushroom Crostini$13.00
grilled baguette, whipped feta, bourbon duxelle spread, confit beech mushrooms, herb mix

Entrees

Palace Cafe Benedict$21.00
white cheddar biscuit, slow-cooked pork debris, poached eggs, house-made tasso, hollandaise
Salad Niçoise$27.00
seared rare tuna steak, crab boil potatoes, haricots verts, 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
Duck Hash$18.00
brabant sweet potatoes, duck confit, caramelized onions, poached eggs, brown butter hollandaise
Omelette$16.00
pepper jack cheese, frisée and roasted red pepper salad
Fresh Berry Crepe$17.00
cream cheese yogurt lemon filling, berry compote, fresh berries, crème Chantilly
Moules Frites$24.00
shallot, garlic, thyme, Abita Turbodog ale, pomme frites
Catfish Pecan$23.00
pecan-crusted catfish, haricot verts, Louisiana popcorn rice, Creole meuniere sauce
Pesto and Burrata Pasta$23.00
house-made sun-dried tomato spaghetti, pecan and swiss chard pesto, blistered tomatoes, buratta
Brasserie Burger$18.00
Coastal Plains beef, heirloom tomato, bibb lettuce, house-made pickles, garlic aioli, aged Red Leicester cheese, pommes frites

Dessert

White Chocolate Bread Pudding$10.00
warm white chocolate ganache, dark chocolate sprinkles
Louisiana Strawberry Shortcake$10.00
balsamic macerated strawberries, shortcake biscuit, crème Chantilly
Lemon Yogurt Tarte$9.00
graham cracker crust, whipped yogurt, lemon zest, strawberry coulis, crème Chantilly
Mousse au Chocolat$9.00
chocolate crumble, crème Chantilly
Crème Brûlée$8.00
vanilla bean custard, crisp sugar crust
Frozen Desserts$7.00
daily selection of ice creams and sorbets

Cocktails

Juke Joint$13.00
Chopin vodka, blueberry liqueur, lemon, cane syrup
Hyperion$13.00
Hendrick's gin, falernum, orgeat, lime, pineapple
Gator Cove$13.00
Noire rum, Frenet-Branca, cane syrup, Peychaud's bitters
Cocquette$13.00
Flor de Cana 4 yr rum, pineapple, Luxardo liqueur, Luxardo cherry syrup
Little Birdy$13.00
Chereamie rum, lime, pink guava liqueur, cane syrup
Café au Rhum$13.00
Pampero Anniversario rum, framboise, Nocello, Illy cold brew coffee, cane syrup, xocolatl mole bitters
Bufflehead$13.00
River Basin rye, Cointreau, Dolin Dry, lemon, cane syrup, orange bitters
Toro Bravo$13.00
Milagro Reposado tequila, lime, pineapple, smoked jalapeno liqueur, agave nectar
Frozen Bananas Foster$4.00
white rum, banana-salted caramel ice cream, cinnamon

Wines by the Glass

Champagne Tribaut Schloesser Brut Origine$20.00
Terrioro, Prosecco$11.00
Canaletto, Della Venezie, Pinot Grigio 2020$10.00
Domaine de Castelnau "L'Etang", Picpoul de Pinet 2020$11.00
Justin, Central Coast, Sauvignon Blanc 2021$11.00
DB, North Coast, Chardonnay 2020$8.00
Elvio Tintero "Sori Gramona", Mosato d'Asti 2021$10.00
DB, North Coast, Cabernet Sauvignon 2020$8.00
Frank Family Vineyards, Carneros, Chardonnay 2021$16.00
Raphaël Sallet Macon-Uchizy, "Les Condemines" Chardonnay 2021$12.00
Daou, Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon 2021$14.00
Enrique Foster "Ique", Mendoza Malbec 2021$12.00
Le Nerthe "Les Cassagnes", Côtes-du-Rhône 2020$12.00
Luigi Giordano, Langhe Rosso, Nebbiolo/Arneis 2021$11.00
Yamhill, Mcminnville, Pinot Noir 2018$12.00

What 4,953 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Rooster99
New Orleans
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Palace Cafe is an outstanding restaurant as is Dickie Brennan's because he is part owner and it's a first class operation. I live in New Orleans and we typically go here before we attend shows at the Saenger Theatre. I would suggest a dish but they are all delicious. he last 2 times we went we got the Oysters and crabmeat cheesecake for apps and Catfish Pecan and Shrimp Tchefuncte for our meal. We typically are too full for desert but the Bananas Foster is something to try.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service was great, live jazz for Sunday brunch. Really enjoyed our time
SC
SCOTTH
New Orleans
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience and food at the Palace Cafe; already booked our reservations for Thanksgiving!
MS
MalvinaS
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience, delicious cuisine and fabulous service by Holly
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my new go-to in NOLA. My third time here and the service got even better (thanks Missy!). Good food, good atmosphere, and very timely if you made reservations. I’ll be back.
JB
JamesB
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! We’ll be back soon, we highly recommended!
KJ
KellyJ
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Charcuterie, crème brûlée, drinks, coffee and waiter all get 5 stars. The shrimp remoulade was fine, but not extraordinary. My husbands chicken was good but the orzo that accompanied it had no flavor. We had a great time, so I give it 4 stars. We will go again but try something else on the menu
SI
SIGDinner
Phoenix
234 reviews
vip
5.0
234 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service right at the heart of Canal Street along the French Quarter. They had a number of large groups dining but kept the food moving. Our server was so sweet and very attentive. The food was well seasoned and lots of options on the menus for different pallets. Reservations are a good idea because those who asked were told 45 min wait minimum.
CN
ChristaN
Austin
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience. Our server Nicole was outstanding and really made our visit special. The Salade Niçoise was delicious, my husband's burger was great, and of course the Bananas Foster were the perfect way to cap off our anniversary dinner.
MJ
MissyJ
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
The restaurant is beautiful. The food was very good. I did not have a 5 because the entrees did not have enough selection. I wanted fish but it was trout and I don’t eat trout. You need more choices. Our server, missy was great and loved her cooking the bananas foster
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amandaW
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great, friendly service. Good food and definitely worth ordering the banana foster. Great spot for families.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
I’ve been coming here since 1992. This is the first time I’ve been disappointed. The good, the white chocolate bread pudding especially, were markedly below the standard I had loved for decades.
KL
KirkL
Milwaukee
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great dinner over looking Canal St 0n 2nd floor, foods great, drinks great, service was good. We enjoyed our evening, good menu selection for food and drinks. Friendly staff.
PE
PatriciaE
Shreveport
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Love the decor. The food was very good and pleasing to the senses. Disappointed in the white chocolate bread pudding. Too dense and not beautiful and creamy as before. Would not recommend but the ice cream was lovely
KS
KentS
Boise
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience1
I asked through Open Table for a table for two in a low traffic area. We were put into a corner table that was under an air conditioning duct that was blowing air of less that 65 degrees, we asked to move and we were given the table next to the original setting that backed up to the waiter’s station at which the staff hacked about their personal lives durationof our dinner. I noticed the organization of the restaurant at 5:00 (as early setting, for sure). There were two other couples in the whole restaurant! Why were we set where we were? There were much more pleasant spaces in the room for a pleasant untroubled dinner! Secondly, I ordered a rusty mail from the bar upstairs. I did not get a rusty nail! Made of Drambuie and Dewars, this must have had Desorano in it—it was awful—when challenged the bar tender, she insisted it was made correctly…I didn’t finish the drink! I’m both an old waiter and Bar tender…these issues nearly ruined our date….except for the service of the waitress—who did very well and the hanger steak that was prepared perfectly. The only think that the waitress could have done was offered to replace the drink. When a customer pressed displeasure with a product then a offering to make something better saves the day. Otherwise it stays in the memory!
MD
MichaelD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We dined upstairs. Crabmeat cheesecake and the mousse foie de canard were both spectacular. Nice bottle of Prosecco at a good price. Loved the house salad. Everyone was friendly sly. Dined upstairs overlooking Canal Street. Beautiful sunset and images of the Little Red Lady streetcar. We had the lemon tart for dessert. The couple next to us had the flambé Bananas Foster which was prepared tableside.
LP
LindaP
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience3
Spending the money here is not worth it. I only ordered two appetizers (The shrimp appetizer was not fresh, and we didn't finish it.) and two bowls of gumbo ya ya. The bill came to $83.00 (which included a 15% tip). Very disappointing!!!!
DD
DeDe
Western NC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our meals at Palace Cafe are always great! Try to make sure you give it a try when you are in NOLA!!! Ask for MO, she was a great server! I know it sounds weird...but order the CRABMEAT CHEESECAKE as an HORS D'OEUVRES. It was wonderful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best mussels I have ever had. All the food was excellent and atmosphere was amazing!
AG
AdrienneG
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience1
We had reservations. Our server deana was rude and made it clear that it was late and she was done mentally for the night. Very poor customer service. Apps were good, entrees disappointing and she stated “we threw out the coffee” when asked. We gave her a good tip bc our group is generous but we will never be back. I live here in Nola and was trying to impress my family and friends. This did NOT happen
P
Pickyeater
Las Vegas
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Terrible service, terrible waiter...food was awful...noise level very high...i don't recommend eating there at all.
CS
ChristopherS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food and setting were great. Service could have been a little better. We had to remind our waiter about our drinks more than a few times. It happens sometimes. Will definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Our experience at Palace Cafe was not great, and it wasn’t awful. They were clearly short-handed in the dining room. Our waitress was lovely so the poor mark against service has nothing to do with her. She had a huge party plus a few other tables. I could tell she was stressed, and she wasn’t getting any help. There were at least 25 people working in the kitchen, yet minimal waitstaff. There were 4 employees standing at the host station (including a manager) and not one of them offered to help our struggling waitress or any of the other waitstaff. The other big thing we noted is that not one employee was smiling or appeared happy to be there. I do not recommend Palace Cafe. I hope the other Brennan-owned businesses are better run and hopefully treat their employees good so they are happy.
AR
AndyR
Tampa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great food. Waiter was by himself and did the best he could. Will definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food, and overall experience! Great spot for celebration lunch!
CW
CatherineW
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Jimmy was amazing! He was so personable and friendly yet very professional. It's a beautiful restaurant with a nice view of canal street.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
I returned to this landmark restaurant for the first time in 20 years and was sad to see its decline. I chose it because I recall the food was excellent but also a nice environment. I returned to find it felt dirty - plates and things left uncleared, dirty bathroom, and everything needed a scrub. I was also looking for a special occasion vibe but any sense of a dress code is long gone with my fellow diners in tshirts, flip flops and baseball caps. And not of the dressy variety as I have seen some classy looking sneakers and T-shirts. I’m not looking for formal or pretentious or a place that doesn’t recognize diversity of styles. But this was just like a super casual vibe. Plenty of places for that. Upstairs seemed more quiet with seemingly more effort in attire. Service was fine but also a little more casual and care free then I expected. Food was fine. But not setting this place apart in any way.
DM
DonnaM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
appertizer mushroom crostini came out stale, not fresh. switched to another appertizer with better success main course came out while still eating appertizer salad lyonnaise with duck confit was uninspiring. Ingredients were soggy and wilted. again, not freshly put together. strawberry shortcake follows the same pattern, dish probably made in the morning and served to us at 6:30. unfortunately the whole meal seemed premade and served hours later
DR
DarleneR
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
I did not like the band approaching my table and speaking to us. I didn’t come to the restaurant to meet the band. The whole thing made me uncomfortable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Every customer that requested a booth was seated underneath dripping air condition vents. Wait staff pretended not to know, but this process was observed with each newcomer. Each customer then requested to be moved to a table. Beware of the booths up against the wall.
MH
MarkH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was great as well as the service. Definitely going back.
RM
RivieraMaria
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We are here years ago and we’re excited to come back and dine again! The second floor with the inside balcony is so cute! Had the catfish with pecans, delicious! Pleasant service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and ambience!!!! Also, !!!!!!.
TC
TheColonel
Dallas
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
We had a late lunch. White tablecloths are not laid out for lunch, creating an easy-going vibe. Enjoy the food as you plan the rest of your day. It's great for people watching in and out of the cafe.
MA
MAGGODY
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good service, excellent food. We particularly enjoyed the Crabmeat cheesecake, outstanding sauce.
HH
HHILady
Coastal Georgia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Friendly service, crab cheesecake was outstanding.
SH
ShannonH
Dallas
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were so grateful to get a ‘same day’ rezzie!! The vibe was great, service as well - and the food was delicious!
BG
BrieanneG
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch was exceptional and service and music was great!
RD
ReneeD
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Helpful friendly service, great brunch, crabmeat cheesecake was fantastic (went back multiple times because of it) bloody Mary’s were also one of the best I’ve had. Great ambience and the weekend jazz brunch is fun
CB
CindyB
New Orleans
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Palace Cafe is one of my favorite restaurants to eat at anytime of day. They continue to serve excellent food year after year.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

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 4953 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.