Arnaud's
22 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans24 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Arnaud's is repeatedly recommended for classic French Quarter Creole dining. Individual diners single out turtle soup, a chicken dish and souffle potatoes, and a visitor enjoyed live jazz during a meal. Others would skip it for a major fine-dining night or feel the atmosphere is a stronger draw than the food.
Address
Arnaud's New Orleans, 813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Turtle soup, Chicken dish, Souffle potatoes
- Best for
- Celebrations
- 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.
- Recommendsu/Key-Net-6920 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Names it their favorite among the century-old Creole restaurants in the French Quarter.
- Recommendsu/kushvols in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025
Lists it among the best traditional Creole restaurants.
- Recommendsu/_thankyouverycool_ in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025
Lists it among the fine dining places that immediately come to mind.
- Recommendsu/EntrepreneurAfraid46 in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2024
A memorable recent fine dining meal.
- Recommendsu/Weekly-Aide-7719 in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025
Picks Arnaud's as the recommendation.
- Recommendsu/JamalHashburn in r/NewOrleans · Feb 2025taste
After trying nearly all the versions, considers Arnaud's turtle soup the best, with Commander's second.
- Recommendsu/lotsaplants in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Makes their favorite chicken dish; food is incredible.
- Recommendsu/kailfarr in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025
Had a great meal there.
Show all 24 cited comments
- Recommendsu/dol_amrothian in r/NewOrleans · Feb 2025taste
Loves their souffle potatoes with bearnaise, perfect with a French 75.
- Recommendsu/Mr-sheepdog_2u in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025
Says Arnaud's is great.
- Recommendsu/ottercuddleparty in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025ambience
Got engaged there; they offer a historical tour of the property and Mardi Gras gowns after the meal.
- Recommendsu/Effective_Standard_2 in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025
Recommends Arnaud's for the coat-requirement fine dining experience.
- Recommendsu/CaseyCarter14 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Loves it for nice occasions; jazz brunch was delightful as always.
- Caveatu/hallax3 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Would skip it for the big fine-dining night.
- Caveatu/ProudMtns in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026value
Prefers the atmosphere to the cooking and suggests the adjoining cocktail bar.
- Recommendsu/usarasa in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024
Recommends it for classic NOLA
- Recommendsu/Particular-Taro154 in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2023
Would add Arnaud's to the list.
- Recommendsu/mediakits in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2025taste
Praises the Oysters Arnaud and other baked oyster styles as exquisite.
- Recommendsu/Bino0611 in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025ambience
Enjoyed their meal and notes there was a live jazz trio during their visit.
- Recommendsu/arkham-razors in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2025ambience
Recommends dinner followed by a look at the upstairs Mardi Gras exhibits.
- Recommendsu/greatermystery7158 in r/NewOrleans · Feb 2025taste
Has always really enjoyed the bananas foster there.
- Recommendsu/Amaranth504 in r/AskNOLA · May 2024
Would much rather Arnaud's for fine dining.
- Recommendsu/WhiskeyAndWhiskey97 in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2024taste
Names their souffle potato as a last-meal request.
- Recommendsu/Comfortable-Policy70 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Lists it as a suggestion.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.