Antoine's
12 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Antoine's is a classic old-line Creole restaurant that many people recommend for its sense of history and tradition. One diner calls it an unforgettable experience and suggests ordering the baked Alaska ahead and taking the tour. One commenter notes you can get several classic baked oyster styles there, and one family describes lovely celebrations in the private dining rooms with great food and service. Views are mixed: one diner found it good but not as good as hoped, and a few others would skip it in favor of other fine dining spots.
Address
Antoine's Restaurant, 713 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Baked Alaska, Oysters Rockefeller, Oysters Bienville
- Best for
- Celebrations, Visitors
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/cstephenson79 in r/AskNOLA · May 2024
Would probably scratch Antoine's too.
- Caveatu/nolagem in r/AskNOLA · May 2024
Warned others off.
- Recommendsu/xnatlywouldx in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2025variety
Says you can get several classic baked oyster styles there.
- Recommendsu/Comfortable-Policy70 in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2024
Would add it to the list.
- Recommendsu/HeyBuddy20 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Old-school pick as a classic destination.
- Recommendsu/The_Professor_NOAC in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Recommended for restaurant history; invented Oysters Rockefeller.
- Recommendsu/RaginCajunKate in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Lists it among favorite New Orleans restaurants with Cajun and Creole influence.
- Caveatu/drew13000 in r/AskNOLA · May 2024
Says skip Antoine's.
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- Recommendsu/WahooLion in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Family had lovely celebrations there with great food and service in private rooms.
- Recommendsu/Brilliant-Client-564 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
One of the classic top three fine dining mainstays.
- Recommendsu/Smooth-Buyer9368 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Listed among their three picks.
- Recommendsu/admiralchieti1916 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024
Enthusiastically recommends it
- Recommendsu/signsaysapplesauce in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Consistently recommends Antoine's.
- Caveatu/Amaranth504 in r/AskNOLA · May 2024
Would rather go to Arnaud's for fine dining and passes on Antoine's.
- Mixedu/NotWorriedABunch in r/AskNOLA · May 2024
Ate there and thought it was good, though not as good as hoped.
- Recommendsu/manicdijondreamgirl in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Listed among their picks.
- Mixedu/tee142002 in r/AskNOLA · May 2024taste
Great experience but mediocre food.
- Recommendsu/pootin_in_tha_coup in r/AskNOLA · May 2024
Easily the best meal; order the baked alaska ahead and take the tour.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.