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- JJustinDenver / Colorado •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoAbsolutely loved this place, great food great service and we loved the courtyard. The waiter told us a bunch of history on the restaurant and was funny too. We even brought my niece who is 14 months and they brought out fruit for her without asking. You HAVE to get bananas foster.More infoBrennan'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.8
- LLatishaNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoIt was better than I anticipated. Staff was very pleasant and swift. Satisfying to see them working to maintain guest satisfaction. I got a birthday cake even though it wasn’t my birthday yet.More infoLukePrice: Moderate• French• Central Business District•4.6
- JJenniferWest Palm Beach •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoOur evening was amazing! Chuck, our server, was terrific! He is an asset to the restaurant and made our experience at Antoine’s SO special! He enlightened us with restaurant history, made us laugh and he took the time to explain the dishes that make Antoine’s so unique. This establishment is a such a gem! Thank you for making my husbands birthday so memerable.More infoAntoine'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.6
- SSteveLos Angeles •14 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoStated with the fins , outstanding , great concept! Lobster risotto was excellent , not lacking any lobster. First time trying dry aged fish. Swordfish had a very buttery texture. Also outstanding. Sweet and salty dessert also very good , put us over the top. Need to step up their craft beer choices.More infoGW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter•4.9
- TTravisNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoHad a business dinner and had to change my reservation count at the last minute. No problem! Food was great! Service was great! Heather was our server and had some great recommendations and was very personable adding to our great experience. Will eat here again when I come back to New Orleans!More infoDomenicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Business District•4.5
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Dog friendly restaurants in New Orleans include Copper Vine, Lula Restaurant Distillery and Crescent City Brewhouse
Child friendly restaurants in New Orleans include Domenica, Boulevard American Bistro - Warehouse District and Muriel's Jackson Square
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