About our rating systemThis is a good standby for low-key, non-intimidating Creole dining, and the setting is just right—a historic, two-story building (the former Werlein’s music store, renovated yet again in 2015) with sidewalk seating for good people-watching and a craft cocktail bar upstairs. It comes with the stamp of New Orleans authenticity that Brennan-family ownership conveys, and its oft-practiced multi-server attention. The crabmeat cheesecake appetizer is what makes people pound the table, and it’s truly delish. The Andouille-crusted fish is a winner, and a simple rotisserie chicken with truffle mashed potatoes may be available nationwide, but it’s done well, and more than a few people will be happy to see something familiar. Do pay homage to the white-chocolate bread pudding, which they invented. In fact, weather permitting, we enjoy just desserts at one of those streetside tables. Also the “$5 after 5pm” happy-hour small plates, and the summertime “Temperature Lunch”: two courses priced (in cents) at 10 times the prior day's high temperature.
New Orleans› Restaurant
Palace Café
605 Canal St
Our Rating
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Hours
Mon–Fri 8am–11pm, 11:30am–2:30pm, 5:30–10pm; Sat–Sun brunch 10:30am–2:30pm
Phone
504/523-1661
Prices
Main courses $14–$28 lunch, $19–$39 dinner, $16–$30 brunch
Cuisine Type
Contemporary Creole
Web site
Palace Café
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Hours
Mon–Fri 8am–11pm, 11:30am–2:30pm, 5:30–10pm; Sat–Sun brunch 10:30am–2:30pm
Phone
504/523-1661
Prices
Main courses $14–$28 lunch, $19–$39 dinner, $16–$30 brunch
Cuisine Type
Contemporary Creole
Web site
Palace Café
Map
605 Canal St New OrleansNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
