The best French cuisine restaurants New Orleans And Surrounding Areas

The owners (a French painter, Jacques Soulas, and an eccentric American, Jerry Edgar) have managed to recreate the perfect atmosphere of a French café. You are greeted in French or English. For the aperitif, start with a Ricard or a Suze. And to whet your appetite, have a plate of homemade pâtés and cheeses. Save room for desserts. The chocolate mousse is excellent and, in summer, the homemade sorbets are not to be missed. The service is very courteous and loyal. It is also the perfect place for a little drink at the bar.

Since its opening in 1840 by a Frenchman, Antoine Alciatore, it is still the same family that runs the establishment. Nothing has really changed, except the way it is used. The building has more than ten rooms, each with its own purpose and decoration. On the menu, the Pontchartrain pompano, the trout amandine and the famous oysters Rockefeller and their butter sauce (a dish invented here). And for dessert, you must try the huge Baked Alaska (a Norwegian omelet). The cellar also contains many treasures. Bar Hermès located just next door.