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Atchafalaya Restaurant, New Orleans, LA
Atchafalaya Restaurant, New Orleans, LA
Atchafalaya Restaurant, New Orleans, LA
Atchafalaya Restaurant, New Orleans, LA
Atchafalaya Restaurant, New Orleans, LA

Atchafalaya Restaurant

4.9
4.9
5864 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern
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Atchafalaya is a true New Orleans neighborhood eatery where the eclectic yet elegant atmosphere is only outshone by the attentive service and delicious local fare. Nestled under the oaks on the edges of the Irish Channel, Magazine Street, and historic Garden districts, this hidden gem is one the best contemporary Creole dining experiences that one can find in the city. Neighbors, locals, and out of towners alike will become regulars after experiencing the brand of hospitality offered by New Orleans’ only five “A” restaurant. If having standards such as a gumbo du jour, blue crab raviolo, or shrimp & grits, a nightly seafood special, or a filet paired with a selection from the world class wine program you will not be disappointed. The introductions of brunch, live music, cocktails, and now an extensive happy hour continue the newest culinary chapter for a storied local haunt, embracing New Orleans’ culinary culture while placing contemporary spin on traditional New Orleans cuisine.

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 75 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon, Thu–Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 891-9626
  • Website
    http://atchafalayarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Lynch
  • Private party facilities
    We have a round table in a private room that seat up to 10 guests and is available for reservations during brunch or dinner. Our upstairs dinning area seats up to 28 guests and can be rented for private dinner or private weekday brunches. Our buyout capacity is 75.
  • Private party contact
    Rachael Jaffe Tocco: (504) 891-9626
  • Location
    901 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
  • Neighbourhood
    Garden District
  • Cross Street
    Laurel Street
  • Parking Details
    Residential Street parking with no time restrictions.
  • Public Transit
    Magazine Street and Louisiana Ave, Louisiana Ave and Tchoupitoulas Bus Stops.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music during Saturday & Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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    Creole / Cajun / Southern

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  • New Orleans

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  • New Orleans

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  • New Orleans

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  • New Orleans

    Creole / Cajun / Southern

5,864 Reviews

  1. MeganT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely experience last night. Everyone we interacted with at the the restaurant (the owner, the bartender, the waitstaff) were helpful, engaging, and had great recommendations! The food was absolutely incredible. We did a lot of research on restaurants (we are in from out of town) and we will highly recommend Atchafalaya to all of our friends!

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  2. WAlan

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfection. Nothing, nowhere is better than Cafe Atchafalaya. Good is Devine, service is attentive & cheerful, ambience is quintessential New Orleans. Finest dining experience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful atmosphere, excellent service (Ryan was our server) and delicious food. Don’t miss the blue cheese flan, the best dessert I’ve ever had!

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  4. BethanyM

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Unfortunately food was okay, but not well seasoned. We had a pork chop come to the table raw in the center . Cold sides . They were busy so I am guessing it was just chaos causing a mistake . But the wine I ordered a glass of was def bad. That can happen with wines by the glass. Great ambiance and servers were fantastic . Just expected food to be more seasoned overall

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  5. JDKICK

    New Orleans

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is an amazing restaurant with great food and service. Don’t miss it!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best service I have ever had in my life. Absolutely delicious food. Keep up the good work will definitely be back.

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  7. NickD

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible experience as usual! The food and service were outstanding!

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  8. MichaelT

    New Orleans

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite Nola spot. Food drinks and service are always amazing.

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  9. JaniceT

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything from appetizers to dessert was excellent! Had oysters over salad with green goddess dressing appetizer and deconstructed blue crab ravioli. Both of us had the Pompano fish special over vegetables and fingerling potatoes. Plenty of veggies with every bite. Waiter talked us into flan with blue cheese for dessert. Sounds weird but I loved it (and I don’t even like flan and desserts with blue cheese). Don’t pass it by!

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  10. GerardK

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was excellent. The food was amazing. The ravioli was so fantastic that I reordered it.

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  11. GazMP

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, best of our trip. Perfect service, friendly and efficient. Everything was great.

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  12. BruceV

    Tallahassee

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite New Orleans restaurant, which is saying a lot. The oyster salad was outstanding. The wait staff are always attentive but not overbearing. The wine list is very well curated.

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  13. JBNashville

    Nashville

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved loved loved this place! Not walkable from the FC by any means but well worth the drive. Amazing happy hour specials and the bartender was so nice and helpful with recommendations. Our server was a ball of amazing energy and also made great recommendations. Food was top quality, service was excellent and the place itself is so lovely! Do yourself a favor and get the blue cheese flan.

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  14. JasonS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely outstanding food and service. Highly recommend.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The overall dining experience at Atchafalaya was stellar. The food was excellently prepared and served by the wait staff. The ambiance is like a cozy house feeling. We enjoyed our evening immensely!

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  16. JonT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great service and of course superior food! The atmosphere is always lively.

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  17. DanB

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful dinner with a group of ten people. When I booked my reservation for outside, it wasn’t clear that meant sitting at tables on the public sidewalk. Having never been there before I assumed their outdoor dining was on a private patio. It worked out and we had a great time, but had I known that I might have requested tables inside. Regardless, the food and service was excellent!

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  18. virginiam

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    This is a fantastic New Orleans restaurant that features lot of classics, sometimes with a twist. Excellent drinks as well! Would be great to have more items for those who want to be healthy. That would mean 5 stars across the board for me!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The creative menu and abundance of flavors will surely please an experienced palate.

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  20. Mike

    New Orleans

    135 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    135 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience as always. The food and service were great!

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  21. Rosie4

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I took friends to brunch there on Sunday. We were all very impressed with the food and service. They were both excellent. I highly recommend Cafe Atchafalaya and can’t wait to return!

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  22. Vonnie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We last visited this restaurant in 2017 and wanted to repeat our memorable brunch experience. Our second visit did not disappoint! The food, drinks, music, and service were excellent!

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  23. DiscerningNotPicky

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside here with my son and three of his friends from school for brunch. The food was really good, as well as the cocktails. In particular, shrimp and grits and crab cake were absolutely top notch. It couldn't have been more pleasant. We will be back to try dinner!

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  24. JonP

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food were both fantastic. Great recommendations from our server.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our daughter referred us to this restaurant, and she goes every time she is in New Orleans. I have to say it’s one of the best meals that we’ve ever had! ❤️The food was fabulous and the service was incredible! We have told everyone we know about our experience! If you’re ever in NOLA, you have to check this restaurant out!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was wonderful. The service and food was fantastic! Kudos to the team for the great experience!

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  27. Sg620

    Alabama

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Always a great meal! The soft shell crab bisque was delicious!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food some great specials that had been well designed. Wagyu steak frit was  exceptional. Deserts are always an adventure

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place!!! Just a classic, brilliant restaurant.

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  30. West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely and quiet fine dining restaurant with a casual vibe. All the staff were very polite and personable, our table had cute little stars for our anniversary along with a candles and it made it a great experience. Wonderful food and wonderful service.

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  31. HNLeat

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great meal. Wonderful ambience, great service and even better food. Would strongly recommend!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch is our favorite meal at this place. Thank you for all of your hard work. It is always wonderful.

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  33. SuzanneV

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fantastic place! So glad we found it. Food and service were exceptional! We highly recommend plus nice ambiance!

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  34. ScottR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about our experience their for our anniversary!!! Everyone was awesome ❤️❤️

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  35. MarieR

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had excellent service from Skip, whom recommended perfectly paired wines for our main courses. Will be back the next time I am in town.

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  36. CARLOSR

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience as always. Great food & service

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely recommend the shrimp and grits and the panko crusted chicken breast with marscapone polenta, both were so flavorful. And the tres leches bread pudding was to die for!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and great service.. I highly recommend it

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  39. CollinD

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Weekend jazz brunch is amazing! Definitely don't miss the tomatillo Bloody Mary, or the chicken & waffles!

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  40. JeyRoss

    Houston

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The live music was a lovely added feature of our meal. Our server was perfect. She emulated what table servers should be like. Kind, thoughtful, engaging, and attentive. I had the muffuletta and my daughter had the shrimp and grits. They were very good.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

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You can order delivery directly from Atchafalaya Restaurant using the Order Online button.

Atchafalaya Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 5864 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 75 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Atchafalaya Restaurant

901 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Laurel Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Garden District
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon, Thu–Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Residential Street parking with no time restrictions.
  • Public Transit
    Magazine Street and Louisiana Ave, Louisiana Ave and Tchoupitoulas Bus Stops.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Lynch
  • Entertainment
    Live Music during Saturday & Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://atchafalayarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (504) 891-9626
  • Private party facilities
    We have a round table in a private room that seat up to 10 guests and is available for reservations during brunch or dinner. Our upstairs dinning area seats up to 28 guests and can be rented for private dinner or private weekday brunches. Our buyout capacity is 75.
  • Private party contact
    Rachael Jaffe Tocco: (504) 891-9626

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