4 Best French American Restaurants In Lower Garden District

4 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Cafe Normandie at The Higgins restaurant

1. Cafe Normandie at The Higgins

4.7

Exceptional(60)

Price: Expensive

• French american • Warehouse District

Indulge in sophisticated French-influenced casual fare in the Higgins Hotel's full-service restaurant.

2. Palace Café

4.5

Awesome(5534)

Price: Moderate

• French american • French Quarter

Booked 42 times today

Palace Café, nestled at the entrance of the French Quarter in New Orleans, is a beacon of Bistro cuisine with a unique Creole twist. Celebrated for over two decades, this Dickie Brennan & Co. restaurant consistently impresses with its “award-winning, contemporary Creole cuisine.” Guests rave about the authenticity and quality of dishes, like the "flavorful and generous seafood pasta" and the "incredible crabmeat cheesecake." The ambiance, enhanced by live jazz, complements the culinary experience, making every visit memorable. As one diner put it, Palace Café is "always a delight and enjoyable experience" with "service that is outstanding." Whether it’s the jazz brunch or a decadent dinner, this venue remains a cherished gem in the heart of the French Quarter, promising not just a meal but a momentous dining adventure.

3. Tableau

4.5

Awesome(4757)

Price: Expensive

• French american • French Quarter

Booked 29 times today

Nestled in the vibrant French Quarter of New Orleans, Tableau stands out as a seafood lover's paradise. Renowned for its authentic Creole dishes with a modern twist, Tableau offers an exceptional dining experience. Guests rave about the "delicious" seafood offerings, particularly praising the gulf shrimp appetizer and the fish almandine. The ambiance, from the balcony views of Jackson Square to the elegant courtyard, enhances every meal. Critics and diners alike recommend the restaurant, noting the "excellent service" and "great flavors" of its seafood dishes. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or celebrating a special occasion, Tableau's commitment to quality and flavor makes it a must-visit for exceptional seafood in New Orleans.

4. Compère Lapin

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4.8

Exceptional(2694)

Price: Expensive

• French american • Central Business District

Booked 20 times today

Compère Lapin - noun - "kom-pare la-pan" - 1. anthropomorphic rabbit character who served as the mischievous protagonist in Creole and Caribbean folk tales; 2. Chef Nina Compton's restaurant at the Old No 77 Hotel & Chandlery in the Warehouse Arts District of New Orleans. Meals aren’t about trends, shock value, or opulence.Meals are about moments, memories and those who surround you at your table.We believe in the complexity of simplicity, and the power of pure flavors. Our histories, vast and varied, deserve to be memorialized and romanticized by dishes that at once remind us of home and transport us to somewhere new.We don’t make food for everyone else, we make food for you.

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Normandie at The Higgins

2. Palace Café

3. Tableau

4. Compère Lapin

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