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Restaurant des Familles

4.8
4.8
315 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cajun

Bayou des Familles, a lazy waterway home to many alligators, turtles, egrets and other wildlife, takes center stage as our restaurant’s design provides its diners with a natural picture show. It’s in this unique setting where friends and family unite to experience southern Louisiana charm and culture in its finest form. It’s an experience not to be soon forgotten.

The 15-mile drive from downtown New Orleans will take you through the Jean Lafitte National Park. You’ll arrive at Restaurant des Familles and park under moss-filled century-old oak trees. The restaurant’s Acadian-style architecture provides a glimpse of bayou life that once was.

Our menu features authentic representations of Cajun and Creole favorites such as Crawfish Etouffée, Seafood & Okra Gumbo, Seafood Platters and Turtle Soup. Our signature dish, Alligator Stuffed Mushrooms with Alligator Sauce Piquant, will tempt even the most timid diner.

We look forward to your visit.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 p.m.


Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Cajun, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (504) 689-7834

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighbourhood

    West Bank

  • Cross Street

    Leo Kerner Lafitte Pkwy

  • Parking Details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Brunch

    US$49.00 per person

    Nov 23, 2023 only
    Join us for our 30th annual Thanksgiving Day Brunch on the Bayou! Enjoy the wildlife through our floor to ceiling windows while dining on the classics of New Orleans fare. Five Course Set Menu, $49/person++. Bottomless Champagne and Mimosas are available for $18/person. Families larger than 10, please email desfamilles@gmail.com. Welcome back!

What 315 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Value

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for brunch

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Child-Friendly

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Good for groups

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for scenic views

  • New Orleans

    Best Value

  • New Orleans

    Great for brunch

  • New Orleans

    Child-Friendly

  • New Orleans

    Good for groups

  • New Orleans

    Great for scenic views

  • New Orleans

    Good for special occasions

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  1. AnnaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the drinks were great as well!
  2. YBCO

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food was very good. The White Russian had no taste of vodka at all and it had too much cinnamon
  3. chadg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a birthday lunch and entertainment from the alligators outside of our window. It was an overall great experience!
  4. DebbieG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Our first time back since the fire. The staff was so attentive and nothing surpasses the beautiful view. A true Louisiana atmosphere.
  5. Claudia

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food, service, location. Price was reasonable!!!
  6. GwenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first visit since they reopened, we will be returning since the food and service was great.
  7. PeggyM

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable. Staff is super friendly & courteous. Did not feel rushed during our meals. It was a nice, relaxing, enjoyable, delicious meal.
  8. SheilaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The moment we entered we were greeted and had no wait before being seated and placing our order. The wait staff was extremely accommodating. Every dish was superb and the turtle soup is hands down the best I have ever eaten! A thoroughly relaxing and truly enjoyable experience, especially for a busy holiday!
  9. Dana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was our 1st time there and would definitely go back! Everything was great!
  10. KeynaJ

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The restaurant was fully staffed and all foods came out at the perfect time. The price for a 5 course meal was excellent; definitely left stuffed with food to go. My family and I truly enjoyed ourselves. We were seated as soon as we walked in.
  11. Jackie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and excellent service. Highly recommend.
  12. GwenA

    Mississippi

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything was very good as usual. Just as good as it was before closing due to the fire. Our waitress was awesome and of course we had a visit from the alligator. My grandson was very impressed with seeing him right from our table.
  13. DanielleD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an incredible dinner and the service was outstanding. So grateful they are back open for all our special occasions. :-)
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haven’t been here in 20 years so I was glad to see they had reopened recently. Food was great as always! Make the drive!
  15. DebraC

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for a birthday celebration and had a fantastic meal and drinks. The staff were very friendly, food was fantastic as usual, and arrived to the table very timely. Will be making many return trips when we are in town. So happy this restaurant survived the pandemic, the hurricane, and the fire!! Congrats! It helps to have a good reputation when tough times surround us!
  16. JohnM

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was excellent. This is our go to place for a great dining experience.
  17. CnNola

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Administrative Professionals day. All was good. Prices seemed a bit high.
  18. Alex

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner! The view was amazing and we even saw alligators sun bathing. The food was delicious and the service was so friendly. The alligator mushrooms are a must try. We will defiantly be back.
  19. JohnM

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had Sunday brunch again and the food and service was just as good as it was the last time we went. We sat by the window and we observed an alligator 🐊 the entire time we were there. This just added to the already pleasant experience. We really enjoy this restaurant. I’ve been telling all my friends and family about them. For good food, good service, and great atmosphere, this is the place,
  20. JudyB

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone in our party loved everything. It was good to be back!
  21. JohnM

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone was extremely friendly. The Easter Brunch was great! So much great food for the price. The ambiance was outstanding. My wife and I will be going back for our anniversary later this month. I highly recommend this fabulous restaurant.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    EASTER & MY I 65 TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. The food was great and Ashley gave wonderful customer service.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner was superb as usual. Good wine and cocktails apps and dinner were delicious.
  24. liveforfood

    Indonesia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had family in town for my birthday and had picked this restaurant about a month before. It was superb! Great atmosphere, food was fantastic, and everyone was so nice and accommodating. Loved being able to spend time with my family in such a great spot with beautiful views at sunset on the Bayou. Kudos!
  25. StephenGraffeo

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Well done! Maybe get a beer list that includes UrbanSouth, but that’s not a deal-killer, by any means. Very enjoyable experience!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    First, I made a reservation days before and when we got there they couldn’t find it. Tried telling me I didn’t have one when I clearly pulled it up and showed them my email. We then waited for a table. They were out of white wine, out of certain beers, out of a mixer for a cocktail on their menu. The service was average. We were disappointed and looking forward to them reopening.
  27. SandraT

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is fabulous. Cajun cooking at it's best. Service was top notch. Love this place. I especially recommend the BBQ shrimp and grits.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Had to send back the filet twice because they couldn’t figure out how to cook it well done. They took it of the check. Server was over worked and hard to find. Restaurant was too cold and more than one table complained and asked to make it warmer. I know they’re still getting the kinks worked after the reopening, but overall score is a two. I hope they get it right and do it soon. Very disappointing. Thanks!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Feels good to be back to the place my husband proposed 27 years ago, where we celebrated my mom and dad’s 50 year marriage, and many family birthdays.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing great wine and service was outstanding
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been several times. Never been disappointed.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and atmosphere, fantastic service
  33. DoloresM

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Glad they reopened! It has been a long time! Welcome back!
  34. JudyB

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food! I like the new Small Plate Brunch; it’s still a lot of food. Glad you are back!
  35. CelesteS

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    We celebrated my husband’s birthday, we were very happy with just about everything. When our main corse came, my husband’s was late due to a mix up in the kitchen. He had ordered a half & half seafood plate and when it finally came, it was wrong, so he had to wait even longer. We understand during the first few weeks of opening you have to work all the kinks out. So we will definitely be back. Keep up the good work.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Reservation noted as a birthday and hostess noted upon greeting, not celebrated or noted at table. Hostess welcoming. Helping serve tables. Seated fairly timely. Server, seamed nervous, unexperienced, overwhelmed but nice. Never got ice on drink refills. Had to ask for water. Had to ask for bread. For cost, service was not up to par. We tried to come back after being closed but not what we expected experience should have been.
  37. SharonC

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    They’re back!!! Everything was wonderful. We were seated by the windows and it was cold but e staff adjusted the temp and all was well. The food was as good as it used to be. So glad they’re back in business.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and ambiance. Will be back often.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fish had to be taken from the Gulf that morning. Very fresh and well cooked.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fresh as always and service was excellent Glad they are back open

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Restaurant des Familles is rated 4.8 stars by 315 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 p.m.


Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Restaurant des Familles

7163 Barataria Blvd, Crown Point, LA 70072

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Leo Kerner Lafitte Pkwy

  • Neighbourhood

    West Bank

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Cajun, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Private Lot

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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