Tujague's - New Orleans

Name: Tujague's - New Orleans
Address: 429 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70130
Telephone: (504) 525-8676
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2855 Reviews

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

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Tujague's is the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. This French Quarter institution has been serving traditional New Orleans cuisine to locals and visitors alike for more than 160 years.

Lore states that brunch originated here, as did the Grasshopper cocktail. Homages to the restaurant's long and colorful history abound within the interior of the building from the classic 19th century architecture to memorabilia on the walls.

Menu items such as the seared gulf fish and the daily gumbo meld French traditions with New Orleans fare and flare. Our famous five course menu is still served nightly; but have no fear, the menu is no longer pre-fixe, so those less ravenous diners can join in too.

If you want a quintessential New Orleans experience filled with history and local fare, Tujague's is your place.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 525-8676
Website
http://www.tujaguesrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Gus Martin
Private party facilities
Tujague's is the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. This French Quarter institution has been serving traditional New Orleans cuisine to locals and visitors alike for more than 160 years. If you want a quintessential experience filled with history and local fare, Tujague's is your place.
Private party contact
Shelly Dupuy: (504) 525-8676

Location
429 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Cross street
St. Louis Street
Parking details
The parking lots nearest our location are at 500 Decatur Street and 300 North Peters Street. Both lots are less than one block away. We are not currently valet or discounted parking.
Public transit
The Riverfront Streetcar line stops at #5317 Toulouse Station approximately a 2.5 blocks from our restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Poppy's Pop-Up Drag Queen Brunch: June Edition
$70.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 25, 2023 only
Poppy's Pop-Up Drag Queen Brunch: June Edition Join Poppy and her fabulous entertainers on Sunday, June 25th for a show filled with singing and dancing while you enjoy a three course brunch and bottomless mimosas for $70 per person plus tax and gratuity. You won’t want to miss out on all the fun!! MENU 1st Course Turtle Soup 2nd Course choice of... Chicken Pontalba roasted marinated chicken breast served over a hash with ham, mushroom, english peas and onions, finished with a bernaise sauce Eggs Madison chorizo sausage, onion, potatoes and cheddar cheese hash, topped with poached eggs and chimichurri 3rd Course Creme Brulee 3 Hours of Bottomless Mimosas
Poppy's Pop-Up Drag Queen Brunch: July Edition
$70.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 30, 2023 only
Poppy's Pop-Up Drag Queen Brunch: July Edition Join Poppy and her fabulous entertainers on Sunday, July 30th for a show filled with singing and dancing while you enjoy a three course brunch and bottomless mimosas for $70 per person plus tax and gratuity. You won’t want to miss out on all the fun!! MENU 1st Course Gumbo du Jour 2nd Course choice of... Gulf Fish Almandine haricot vert, toasted almonds, citrus beurre blanc Eggs Benedict English muffin, sliced ham, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, chives 3rd Course Bread Pudding 3 Hours of Bottomless Mimosas
Poppy's Pop-Up Drag Queen Brunch: August Edition
$70.00 per person
Prepaid
Aug 27, 2023 only
Poppy's Pop-Up Drag Queen Brunch: August Edition Join Poppy and her fabulous entertainers on Sunday, August 27th for a show filled with singing and dancing while you enjoy a three course brunch and bottomless mimosas for $70 per person plus tax and gratuity. You won’t want to miss out on all the fun!! MENU 1st Course Turtle Soup 2nd Course choice of... Grillades and Grits pork medallions, stone ground grits, creole gravy Chicken Pontalba roasted marinated chicken breast served over a hash with ham, mushroom, english peas and onions, finished with a bernaise sauce 3rd Course Creme Brulee 3 Hours of Bottomless Mimosas

Popular dishes

Oysters Bienville$16.00
our house baked Bienville filling topped with corn fried oysters with a drizzle of truffle oil
Roasted Mushroom Crêpes$15.00
two savory crêpes filled with an herb goat cheese, topped with a truffled mushroom salad and reduced balsamic
Gulf Shrimp Remoulade$15.00
heirloom cherry tomatoes, peppery arugula and celery root salad, basil oil
Crispy Pork Belly$15.00
corn maque choux, pepper jelly gastrique
Boudin Balls$14.00
house made, served with pepper jelly
Seared Louisiana Crab Cake$19.00
served with a bourbon corn sauce
Escargot Orleans$16.00
tender escargot, leeks, oyster mushrooms and fennel in a rich roasted garlic butter, served with grilled baguette

Soups

Turtle Soup$11.00
Gumbo du Jour$11.00
Soup du Jour$11.00

Salads

Tujague's House Salad$10.00
mixed baby lettuce, red onion, cucumber, feta, finished with sugar cane vinaigrette
Wedge Salad$12.00
wedge of iceberg lettuce with buttermilk dressing, applewood smoked bacon, onions, tomato, crumbled bleu cheese
Braised Beet Salad$14.00
mixed greens, shaved fennel, red onion, charred orange vinaigrette, toasted hazelnuts, whipped feta, truffle honey

Entrées

Gulf Fish Bienville$35.00
oven roasted, served with blue crab butter sauce and a crispy new potato salad
Grilled Duroc Pork Chop$28.00
thick cut bone-in chop, with sweet potato mash, braised greens and pepper jelly gastrique
Grilled Filet Mignon$44.00
A 6oz filet of beef, served with asparagus, roasted pearl onions and sauce chasseur
Pan Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast$34.00
foie gras mashed potatoes, citrus dry cherry demi glace
BBQ Shrimp Ribeye$49.00
12oz ribeye, grilled over an open flame, topped with New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Herb Chicken$27.00
pan sauteed chicken breast, roasted baby vegetables, natural reduction and a truffled mushroom salad
Shrimp and Grits$26.00
pan seared gulf shrimp simmered in a New Orleans-style BBQ sauce, served over stone ground grits
Prosciutto Wrapped Sea Scallops$35.00
crisp Parmesan polenta cake, micro green salad, smoked tomato sweet vermouth butter sauce

Sides

Stone Ground Grits$6.00
Vegetable du Jour$6.00
Mashed Potatoes$6.00
Parmesan Tossed Pappardelle$5.00

Table d'Hôte

Table d'hôte was the only menu served at Tujague's from 1856-2013. Partake in the five course tradition. Add $32 to The Price of Any Entrée. Full table participation is required

1st Course

House Salad

2nd Course

Soup du Jour

3rd Course

Shrimp Remoulade on Fried Green Tomato

4th Course

Your Choice of Entrée

5th Course

Bread Pudding

What 2,855 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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Moes
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Very nice restaurant with good vibes that offer a good culinary experience of New Orleans!
LP
LindaP
Orange County
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience3
Second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. Not as elegant or historic as I expected. We specifically asked the waiter to pace our meal. Wanted drinks, appetizers, entree, with time between each to enjoy. He assured us this would happen. Appetizers came right out, drinks arrived as we were finishing appetizers, and entree arrived moments after drinks. All in about a 15 minute window. Apparently there was a large party upstairs, and we were not a priority. Food was good, not great. I would not recommend, especially for the price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! We have been eating our way through New Orleans, particularly the French quarter, and this may have been the very best meal we had. We did the package that included house, salad, soup, shrimp, remoulade on a fried green tomato, our choice of entrée and bread pudding. Three of us in the party had the scallops, I’m from Chicago, I know food, I have never taste scallops, that delicious! It was unbelievably, one course was better than the next. I cannot recommend this place enough!
UR
URLS
Chicago
51 reviews
vip
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good and service was good. Very noisy.
BB
BridgetB
New Orleans
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The waiters Reggie and Dione were Excellent is making us feel welcome. Food very good!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I enjoyed my time and the food was delicious. We did have to send our food back to be hotter. Our waitress did her job but she was not happy but I have empathy it was mother's day.. still over all good experience.
TB
TheodoreB
Indiana
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great Mothers Day experience. Well served even with the holiday. Good food and service
KF
KristinaF
New Orleans
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
We went for mothers day. The menu and food was absolutely wonderful. I would say the service was a little off. Not rude or anything just kind of discombobulated. Speaker in the room was turned up extremely loud which was right over our table but they turned it down a few notches when we asked. Overall I would say it was great and we would definitely be back.
CI
ChristineI
New York Area
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good food and attentive service. Crab cake was fresh, shrimp and grit’s delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had anniversary dinner there. Started with turtle soup. Excellent! Shrimp and grits were next level. I got the duck. Was ok. Too fatty for me. Dessert was creme brûlée. Outstanding! Great ambience. Noise level was low, but it was a Thursday night. May get loud on weekends. Service was quick and attentive. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience. Would go again.
N
Nolagirl
New Orleans
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. Started with drinks and some delicious apps. I had the soup of the day which was so good. Entree and dessert was perfect as well. Everything from start to finish was A+. Can’t wait for another reason to go back. Our waitress was brand new and she did a fantastic job.
RS
RobertS
New Orleans
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and excellent service. Our server was very helpful and friendly
T
Thomas
Raleigh
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience2
It was very loud in the dining room, so loud it was difficult to speak to each other across a small table. Our server brought my wife's appetizer and entre all at once, and before I was served anything. Crabcakes were dead cold and were sent back. Soup was delicious but barely warm. Fish was very good, but again, barely warm. It seemed our food sat somewhere for a good long time before it was brought to the table. Altogether a disappointing dinner.
DH
DanielleH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tujagues was everything I expected from such a long standing restaurant and more. The staff was incredible, drinks were great and the food was the best I had all week.
G
Gabrielle
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service. Classy, well lit spot. Will be back!
N
None
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful gem! This was by far the best dinner we had while visiting NOLA. Food and service (Lauren was delightful) were fabulous.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience2
The service was terrible. We got dinner before our drinks came. Basically an hour after we ordered we got drinks and that was after 3 requests. Meals came out only warm, not hot. A few orders were forgotten.
BB
BridgetB
New Orleans
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The service was exceptional, our waiter Dion was on top of his game. Thank you!
S
Sabtos
Cleveland
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Finally trying this establishment out, but unfortunately in their smaller, newer location having never been to the original, so I don't have a baseline for food and service. My favorite thing to say about our night was that the cocktails were next to perfect. The #1 Sazerac was leagues better than the one I had earlier in the night elsewhere, and the grasshopper and devil's net were excellent too. The space seemed a little tight yet less intimate than I'd imagined, so I hope they're able to get back into the old building soon. Dinner was very filling and solid, but nothing there blew me away.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was fantastic. Ordered the chefs table, amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal, would recommend. Maybe a little more casual than I thought from looking online
MK
MK6102
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! This hit all the right spots. Cocktails (may have waited a bit for them) but very delicious. Descriptions were accurate as the what to expect. House wine was delicious. Started with the escargot that had a wonderful sauce and yummy mushrooms that really made the dish. Perfectly cooked. Went on to the pork belly that had an almost Asian flair between the flavors and the presentation. Quite tasty. For our entrees we ordered the duck and the scallops. The duck was cooked perfectly. Now the scallops… they melted in your mouth. Not sure what the sauce was made of. It was tomato based, but with the crispy bacon, this was a heavenly combination. Unfortunately we did not make it to dessert, but I’m sure this would have been just as wonderful as the rest of the meal.
LH
LauraH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the best shrimp and grits I have ever had. Not just from New Orleans. It’s that good!
Y
Yaya1961
Denver
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
Looking forward to dining at Tujague's after Jazz Fest on April 28. Reviews were promising. We were disappointed with the seasoning of the crab cake that we had as an appetizer. It did not taste spicy or seasoned at all and temperature was luke war. Also, the mashed potatoes were bland and not hot when served. I did like the shrimp and grits. With so many excellent restaurants to choose from, Tujague's was a one and one for me.
AF
AmateurFoodieMixologist
Anchorage
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tujague’s is a New Orleans institution that has managed to evolve without losing its sense of history. Great food and great service in an intimate French Quarter dining room.
DR
DRAngelaS
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my mother’s 73 Birthday. From the moment we walked into Tujague’s New Orleans, we were greeted with smiles and great enegry. The server, Deion, was abssoutley delightful educating us on the best seletion on the menu. We all enjoyed our meal from the Pork Chops, Guld Fish Beinville, to the Shrimp & Grits. We did not try the Grasshopper, however, each of our cocktails was made just perfect for us. My next trip to New Orleans, Tujague’s New Orleans is on my list.
R
Rickney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience2
Service was great, food wasn’t as great. Steak lacked flavor and was overcooked, and with prices as high as they were I’m less forgiving. Most of the food came out luke warm.
DH
DavidH
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Really good food at a reasonable price in a legit French Quarter restaurant!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing!! Food was awesome and the drinks. Good service and the ambience was nice.
JM
JanetM
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food here is amazing. Everything we had was delicious. The service was prompt and attentive. The new location is beautifully designed and welcoming. We will define be back next time we’re in town!
M
Megweb
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved Tujague’s. We had a subpar dining experience our first night in NOLA and this meal made up for it. Bacon wrapped scallops + sides were flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend!
KK
KimberlyK
St. Louis
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great night service, food and atmosphere was fantastic.
NH
NatH
E. Tennessee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent food and friendly service. Try their prosciutto wrapped scallops for the entree, it was delicious. I normally am not a fan of bread pudding but theirs was awesome.
JE
JoyE
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very nice dining experience. The waitstaff was very attentive. From the bread to the main course, everything tasted very good.
SW
ShannonW
San Francisco
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very professional and attentive staff. Food was excellent and a great value. I’ll absolutely return and recommend. Thanks for a wonderful experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had the best service we’d had in NOLA here. Our server was Brittany and she was amazing!! The upstairs rooms weren’t open for brunch but that’s where the restrooms are and well worth exploring. It’s so cute up there!! IG worthy views!!
LS
LSUMJD
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, ambience, and overall experience! Brunch was great!
LP
LenoreP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thoroughly enjoyed the shrimp and grits and fish, wait staff, and atmosphere. We will be back!
DR
DavidR
London
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Seated in area partitioned off from bar instead of main section of restaurant. Very loud. Tiled floor amplifies sound levels. Had to request manager to ask one table to reduce the volume of their talking , which was at a shouting level, to a more moderate level. Food mediocre.

FAQs

Tujague's - New Orleans is rated 4.5 stars by 2855 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

429 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

Cross street
St. Louis Street
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The parking lots nearest our location are at 500 Decatur Street and 300 North Peters Street. Both lots are less than one block away. We are not currently valet or discounted parking.
Public transit
The Riverfront Streetcar line stops at #5317 Toulouse Station approximately a 2.5 blocks from our restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Gus Martin
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tujaguesrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(504) 525-8676
Private party facilities
Tujague's is the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. This French Quarter institution has been serving traditional New Orleans cuisine to locals and visitors alike for more than 160 years. If you want a quintessential experience filled with history and local fare, Tujague's is your place.
Private party contact
Shelly Dupuy: (504) 525-8676

Tujague's - New Orleans

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Poppy's Pop-Up Drag Queen Brunch: June Edition

Poppy's Pop-Up Drag Queen Brunch: July Edition

Poppy's Pop-Up Drag Queen Brunch: August Edition

Shrimp and Grits

Turtle Soup

Shrimp Remoulade on Fried Green Tomato

Starters

Oysters Bienville$16.00

Roasted Mushroom Crêpes$15.00

Gulf Shrimp Remoulade$15.00

Crispy Pork Belly$15.00

Boudin Balls$14.00

Seared Louisiana Crab Cake$19.00

Escargot Orleans$16.00

Soups

Turtle Soup$11.00

Gumbo du Jour$11.00

Soup du Jour$11.00

Salads

Tujague's House Salad$10.00

Wedge Salad$12.00

Braised Beet Salad$14.00

Entrées

Gulf Fish Bienville$35.00

Grilled Duroc Pork Chop$28.00

Grilled Filet Mignon$44.00

Pan Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast$34.00

BBQ Shrimp Ribeye$49.00

Herb Chicken$27.00

Shrimp and Grits$26.00

Prosciutto Wrapped Sea Scallops$35.00

Sides

Stone Ground Grits$6.00

Vegetable du Jour$6.00

Mashed Potatoes$6.00

Parmesan Tossed Pappardelle$5.00

Table d'Hôte

1st Course

House Salad

2nd Course

Soup du Jour

3rd Course

Shrimp Remoulade on Fried Green Tomato

4th Course

Your Choice of Entrée

5th Course

Bread Pudding

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