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Arnaud's Jazz Bistro, New Orleans, LA

Arnaud's Jazz Bistro

4.6
4.6
1074 Reviews
$50 and over
Creole
Arnaud's Jazz Bistro is the relaxed dining option of the venerable Arnaud's Restaurant. Located next door to Arnaud's Main Dining Room, guests enjoy classic Creole cuisine in this lively setting, overlooking Bourbon Street, featuring a three-piece jazz band for an additional $6.00 per person. Named a top New Orleans restaurant by Southern Living magazine, Arnaud’s offers the quintessential New Orleans dining experience. A Sunday Jazz Brunch is served weekly in Arnaud's Main Dining Room (Reservations Recommended).

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 22 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creole
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 523-5433
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tommy Digiovanni
  • Private party facilities
    Arnaud's is a perfect setting for an intimate dinner or a rollicking party. Each of our 13 private dining rooms is exquisitely appointed. The rooms and two private balconies, can accommodate events for 12 to 220 guests and can be reserved individually or together.
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Drury: (504) 523-0611
  • Neighbourhood
    French Quarter
  • Cross Street
    Bourbon Street
  • Parking Details
    We recommend parking at Premium Parking Lot (corner of Iberville Street and Dauphine Street)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 1,074 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Hot spot

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Creole

  • New Orleans

    Hot spot

  • New Orleans

    Creole

1,074 Reviews
  1. PaulF

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! Great experience,. The food, service and ambiance were outstanding.

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  2. Mitch

    Caribbean

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were perfect. The Gumbo Trio did a super job engaging all the tables. They made my wife’s birthday special. Red fish was super.

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  3. MarcusM

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The service and ambiance were great. The food was fair at best.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jarryd went above and beyond our expectations, even singing Happy Birthday to my daughter

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  5. Sandra

    Greensboro

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Ambience is great. Service was great. Food is mediocre at best.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was amazing, very attentive and accommodating for my young daughter. Music was great and table side bananas foster

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  7. billw

    Tucson

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always an excellent experience. On the top of our list.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    The restaurant was half full but they didn’t let us sit in the middle of the restaurant. They were out of their signature dishes. The service wasn’t great, not helpful at all. It wasn’t a jazz performance, the musicians are going table to table and asking for requests. Overall not the experience that we were expecting. And 2 minutes after we leave the restaurant everyone on the street started to run one way, my 60 year old mom got really scared and she needed to sit. We were right by the restaurant and they locked the glass doors on us. There were people still eating inside it wasn’t late. Thankfully the French 75 bar(next door) of the same group let her in and gave her a glass of water.

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  9. Brandon

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arnaud's Jazz Bistro is my favorite place for dinner. The music is wonderful, the service is impeccable, and the food is excellent. They make you feel like family every time we have spent the evening there. It's on my list for every New Orleans visit

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  10. EricS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience and worth every penny. Music was great as was the service

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  11. MarkC

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the very best dining experiences we’ve had. The staff are excellent, food fantastic and what a great ambiance.

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  12. Nomagexal

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    I was unfortunately highly disappointed with this place. The service was not great and the food was good, but nothing to write home about. For a restaurant that charges such steep prices, this was certainly not worth it. They also don’t tell you about the extra per person charge for the musicians, who seemed to take breaks every 10 minutes. Overall, I do not recommend this restaurant.

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  13. Batman

    New York Area

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an excellent meal and the staff was wonderful. I’m still thinking about the crab claw Provençal, delightful. I’ll be returning next time I’m in town.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great food it did get a little loud at times but it was a really good experience

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the music, friendly staff and delicious food. Worth the visit & would go back.

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  16. Mountainwine

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent jazz dinner experience! Had the trout amandine and it was delicious.

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  17. BillW

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner at Armand’s Jazz Bistro was awesome! We had the shrimp Artaud with the stuffed mushrooms and oysters Artaud for an appetizer and the Crab Karen and Ppmpano Duarte for entrees and finished it off with the fantastic baked Alaska. Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food, service & ambiance. Highly recommend.

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  19. Drew

    Denver

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was a bit disappointing. Crab Karen was more filler with little more than crab strands. Baked oysters were mostly topping with tiny oysters. Quail was very good.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I came here 6 years ago for my birthday and I remember it being amazing, so I knew I had to come back. It was just as amazing as it was then. The service and the food and lovely band. Beautiful place to dine, you won’t regret making a reservation.

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  21. WilliamP

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food excellent, service excellent, music and roving band, excellent, as we have come to expect. Only comment is I walk in wearing a quality jacket, slacks, shoes, with a collarless shirt which was part of a classy dress ensemble. I was cautioned that I should not remove my jacket while dining. That's fine. Problem was that it was very apparent that others were not subject to similar scrutiny. We witnessed some dude with a pull over hoodie, another with torn blue jeans, and some gal with a 'napkin' for a top. Not to mention, 'lively' atmosphere is fine, but reasonable decorum is lost on many, given the exaggerated volume of some people's cackling, who apparently haven't been exposed to fine dining establishments, or how to behave in public, not your problem of course. Thanks, and we will return, as we love NOLA and try to visit yearly. We actually are very tolerant and broad minded people, just notice through the years as some things change. Thanks Bill and Gloria (Arnaud's is awesome)

    1 person found this helpful

  22. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great meal and equally great service! Highly recommend Arnauds!

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  23. EandA

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and entertainment. A must if visiting the area.

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  24. MikeC

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    we had a good experience - service was very attentive and food was top notch - great way to finish our trip to New Orleans.

    1 person found this helpful

  25. Bifffive

    Orlando

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an awesome experience. Food was delicious, music was fantastic and service was phenomenal…what more could you ask for?

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely incredible evening in the Jazz Bistro. Iconic New Orleans experience with delicious food, exceptional service and beautiful music. Definitely a must if you are in town.

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  27. HOWARDk

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Had a nice evening here because the service was great, the band was good and the overall vibe was very warm. But the food was just ok. My shrimp creole was only just warm, not hot. My wife’s endive salad was chopped which I’ve never seen before (usually you keep the leaves in tact. Decent bottle of Sancerre for only $60 so that was good news.

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  28. KathyH

    Louisville

    18 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    The service was terrible, Eddie never asked if we were enjoying our meal or if we needed anything! Never came to even pour our wine after the bottle was opened. The food was bland at best! We enjoyed the jazz band but that was it!! Would never recommend going there when so many other great choices are available!

    1 person found this helpful

  29. CarolannL

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Relaxed but elegant. Food-Flawless. Service-Spectacular. Live Musicians-Magical. First place we’ll go when returning to NOLA!

    1 person found this helpful

  30. JohannyM

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Jazz band was fabulous and food is memorable. Loved the experience

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience4
    They did not pay any attention to my girlfriend’s repeated pleas about my birthday music or dessert requests. Food is exellent.

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  32. LizzyL

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful staff and atmosphere to celebrate a birthday. The Jazz band was fabulous.

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  33. JDN64

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    High end place. Crab cakes could have been a bit bigger for the price and less vinegar on dressing. Banana Foster was good

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Customary to wear a collared shirt so be prepared to wear one of the house jackets. And if the staff makes a comment it’s in good humor and is part of the history. The food and service were exceptional. This is a must visit

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  35. NEiL

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible service and food in a beautiful setting in the jazz room. Very impressive!

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  36. Mali

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A memorable evening! Food is good. The music certainly enhances the ambience and a great touch!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    I wish it was disclosed that there was a fee for the music. Being charged $12 without consent felt like a scam. The portions were small and we didn’t feel super full after leaving there and we had an appetizer, dinner and dessert costing us over $250. Outside of these complaints, It was a wonderful place with a nice atmosphere

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  38. JeffS

    Dallas

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I enjoyed the most attentive service I have ever received by a team of servers and assistants constantly walking the floor and anticipating my needs. My experience was nothing short of phenomenal!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Like many of the “old school” restaurants in NOLA, the service was impeccable. We like to eat in the Bistro because the atmosphere is a little more relaxed and of course the 3 piece strolling combo provide wonderful jazz music in the background. I had a Oysters Arnaud for a starter, which is a selection of 5 different baked oysters, crab cakes for a main, and of course some table side cooked Bananas Foster to finish the meal. Everyone was completely satisfied with their experience. That’s why Arnaud’s is always a stop when we visit New Orleans.

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  40. BethK

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I celebrated a very special wedding anniversary at Arnaud’s. The food was excellent and the entire staff made the evening memorable. We were even serenaded by the Jazz Trio.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Arnaud's Jazz Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 1074 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Arnaud's Jazz Bistro

813 Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA 70112

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bourbon Street
  • Neighbourhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creole
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    We recommend parking at Premium Parking Lot (corner of Iberville Street and Dauphine Street)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tommy Digiovanni
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (504) 523-5433
  • Private party facilities
    Arnaud's is a perfect setting for an intimate dinner or a rollicking party. Each of our 13 private dining rooms is exquisitely appointed. The rooms and two private balconies, can accommodate events for 12 to 220 guests and can be reserved individually or together.
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Drury: (504) 523-0611
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