Here’s a historically delicious look at seven of the finest and oldest restaurants in New Orleans. It makes a heck of a gourmand wish list as well. I’ve only had the pleasure of visiting one of these places, Tujague’s (love it!) and am now seriously hankering for another trip to one of my favourite cities (and arguably the world’s yummiest). Bon appetit, y’all!<\/p>\n
Acme Oyster House<\/strong> Antoine’s<\/strong> Arnaud’s<\/strong> Broussard’s Restaurant <\/strong> Commander’s Palace <\/strong> Galatoire’s<\/strong> <\/p>\n Tujague’s<\/strong> Here’s a historically delicious look at seven of the finest and oldest restaurants in New Orleans. It makes a heck of a gourmand wish list as well. I’ve only had the pleasure of visiting one of these places, Tujague’s (love it!) and am now seriously hankering for another trip to one of my favourite cities […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-98880473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-travel-tips-intel"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98880473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98880473"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98880473\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98896735,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98880473\/revisions\/98896735"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98880473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98880473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98880473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nSince 1910
\n724 Iberville Street, French Quarter, 70130 <\/em>
\n\u201cProudly serving old cold oysters,\u201d for just over 100 years, Acme offers fresh seafood in a rollicking French Quarter setting. There’s now a second Acme in town at the Harrah’s casino and hotel complex as well as a few other new locations across Louisiana as well as in Gulf Shores, Alabama and Sandestin, Florida. Aw shucks, is this the best place to have oysters in Nawlins? A lot of folks from wide and far would answer that question with an aw yeah! Have a look at acmeoyster.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nSince 1840
\n713 Saint Louis Street, French Quarter, 70130<\/em>
\nOwned and operated by the fifth generation of the family of the original founder, Antoine Alciatore, this fine French-Creole dining establishment is not only the oldest restaurant in New Orleans, it’s also the longest running family-owned restaurant in America. Soak up the atmosphere while savouring traditional Louisiana dishes such as oysters baked on the half shell (with the original Rockefeller sauce created here in 1889) and gombo Creole with blue crabs, oysters, and gulf shrimp. Consider visiting on a Sunday for the famous jazz brunch. Get an online taste at antoines.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nSince 1918
\n813 Bienville Avenue, French Quarter, 70112<\/em>
\nArnaud’s is the largest restaurant in New Orleans and home of the city’s largest restaurant kitchen. Does size matter? Well, the fans of this giant of the NOLA dining scene could probably fill Arnaud’s restored turn-of-the-century dining rooms several times over again and again. And with the aromas of classic Creole cuisine and live Dixieland wafting through the air, who could blame them? Go to arnaudsrestaurant.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n
\nSince 1920
\n819 Conti Street, French Quarter, 70112<\/em>
\n\u201cClassic food, old architecture and tradition to achieve an experience that you’ll always remember,\u201d is the formula for Broussard’s successful longevity. French imperial ambience and gracious courtyard dining with a celebrated menu that’s as haut as it is oh yeah? Yes please! Dig in digitally at broussards.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nSince 1880
\n1403 Washington Avenue, Garden District, 70130<\/em>
\nThe food here is the stuff of legends and many of the chefs who worked their magic in the kitchen here went on to become legends themselves. Arguably the most beloved eatery (by locals and visitors alike) in a city full of exceptional places to eat, you’d be hard pressed to find a restaurant anywhere in the world that’s more highly regarded than Commander’s Palace. See for yourself at commanderspalace.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nSince 1905
\n209 Bourbon Street, French Quarter, 70130<\/em>
\n\u201cIndulging in tradition,\u201d Galatoire’s has been wowing celebrities, politicians, tourists and pretty much anybody with a hearty appetite and appreciation for great food. The stories about this famed restaurant and its once infamous queue to get in are many \u2013 whether fact or fiction. Even Tennessee Williams thought Galatoire’s was a fitting place for his characters Blanche and Stella to dine in his play, A Streetcar Named Desire<\/em>. Indulge more at galatoires.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nSince 1856
\n823 Decatur Street, French Quarter, 70116<\/em>
\nThe second oldest restaurant in NOLA and home to one of the better meals I had during my last round in New Orleans, Tujague’s is conveniently \u2013 and evocatively \u2013 set just off Jackson Square. The menu deftly adheres to tradition while finding inspiration in more contemporary cuisine. Service is polite and prompt. The bar and dining room exude riverside charm and history. Check out the restaurant online at tujaguesrestaurant.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"