Commander's Palace

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  Saddie Lasovsky

  ·2 months ago

  “I visited Commander's Palace for a special meal while exploring New Orleans and immediately noticed that the restaurant had a different feel from casual spots around the city. The atmosphere was elegant but still welcoming, with a strong sense of tradition. I ordered turtle soup, shrimp and grits, gumbo, and bread pudding souffle. The turtle soup was something I had never tried before and had a deep, comforting flavor. The shrimp and grits were rich and satisfying, with the seafood adding a nice balance. The gumbo had the kind of slow-cooked flavor that makes you want to take your time with every bite. The bread pudding souffle was a great ending because it was warm, sweet, and memorable. The service made the experience even better. The meal felt relaxed rather than overly formal, and the staff made the restaurant feel approachable. It was the kind of dinner where you enjoy the entire evening, not just the food. I would recommend this place for anyone wanting a classic New Orleans dining experience. The combination of food, atmosphere, and hospitality made it stand out.”

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  Mayank Purohit

  ·2 months ago

  “After hearing legendary stories and history associated with this place, we were incredibly excited to finally dine here for our anniversary celebration. Given the restaurant’s reputation, we came in with very high expectations — unfortunately, the experience overall missed the mark for us. One thing that stood out immediately was that we were served ice-cold water without anyone asking for our preference. While this may seem minor, at a restaurant of this caliber, attention to detail matters. Thankfully, Zak from the beverage team later stepped in and provided us with a better water option, which we really appreciated. He was knowledgeable, helpful, and instrumental in guiding us on cocktail pairings with our meal, which definitely elevated parts of the experience. Food-wise, it was a mixed experience. We started with the cauliflower hickory appetizer, which was amazing — easily one of the best dishes we had during our trip. The flavors were exceptional, and it was beautifully executed. Unfortunately, the entrées did not live up to the same standard. We ordered the fish dish and the squash with collard greens, and both were underwhelming. The plating lacked refinement, with visible spots and marks on the plates upon arrival, which affected the presentation and first impression. More importantly, both dishes leaned overly salty and lacked the depth of flavor we were expecting from such an iconic restaurant. For dessert, we had the strawberry shortcake, which was enjoyable and a nice way to end the meal, though not particularly memorable. Overall, while there were some highlights — especially the appetizer and the excellent service from Zak — the experience felt average considering the legendary reputation and high expectations surrounding Commander’s Palace. For a special anniversary dinner at such an iconic establishment, we left feeling somewhat disappointed.”

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  Clinton Wallace

  ·2 months ago

  “If there were a way to give more than 5 stars, Commander's Palace would deserve every one of them. I've eaten at a lot of great restaurants, but this wasn't just dinner. It was an experience I'll never forget. The restaurant itself is stunning. The views of the massive oak trees make every table feel like you're dining in the middle of a Southern postcard, and the entire building has that classic New Orleans charm that somehow feels both elegant and welcoming. We started with the three soup sampler, and the turtle soup completely lived up to the hype. Rich, flavorful, and unlike anything I've ever had. For my entrée, I ordered the Wagyu ribeye, and I genuinely ate it with a fork. It was that tender. Every bite melted in my mouth. My wife ordered the redfish, and after stealing more than a few bites, I can honestly say it was the best redfish I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned, and unforgettable. The service deserves its own standing ovation. The wait staff was second to none. Professional without being stuffy, attentive without hovering, and they made the entire evening feel special from the moment we walked in until the last cup of coffee. They were all very funny and made us both feel so comfortable. This was the fanciest dinner I've ever had, yet what surprised me most was that it wasn't the most expensive. It reminded me that more expensive doesn't automatically mean better. Commander's Palace delivers an experience that is worth every penny. I will absolutely be back. This is one of those rare places that exceeds the impossible expectations you've heard about for years. Somehow, it's even better than people say. If you're visiting New Orleans and wondering if it's worth it, stop wondering and make the reservation. You won't forget it.”

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  Samsunshine Levy

  ·2 months ago

  “Exceptional carajillo. Good lighting and solid brandy French 75. Good chair firmness and clean bathrooms. Appreciate the dark napkin option as well as the excellent birthday recognition, and shout out to service team member Billy for great beverage shepherding and stories! All other items need some work: some solid things, some misses. Iconic tasso "stuffed" shrimp with pickled onions & okra and mixed chile jam was a beautiful, stained glass-like presentation and flavors were solid. Turtle soup should be exceptional here, as the known standard setter, however the flavors were a bit indistinct. Foie gras could have been great, as the strawberry and honey accompaniment was great, but the brie (distracting secondary fat) and pasty/wheat gummy baklava did nothing positive for the dish - those could have been substituted with more foie and berries for a fantastic but missed opportunity. Pecan crusted drum with supposedly prosecco steamed crab (undetectable prosecco) was solid and completely fine, if uninspired and lacking inspiration, and came out with the sauce fully skinned over, what? Bread pudding souffle, another Commander's stronghold was very good and perfectly done, but not quite as great as the carajillo! Service, when it was on, it was on (special requests, recommendations, rapport). When it was off, it was off (missing silverware, fish came out with sauceskinned over, very long glass of wine waits, dishes served out of order), probably due to a full Saturday night dining room and Tulane graduation.”

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  N. Nancy Paljevic

  ·2 months ago

  “Commander's Palace has been around since 1880 and I can see why. The food, atmosphere, staff and music were amazing. My daughter and I couldn't wait to go and it was so worth it. Everything was amazing. …”

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  Ivan Ang

  ·2 months ago

  “I honestly cannot think of a better place that epitomizes the essence of Southern hospitality with some of the best Cajun and creole cooking. We've heard so much about this place and we knew we had to try it. …”

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  Tammra Schiller

  ·2 months ago

  “During a recent visit to New Orleans my husband and I were referred to trying this restaurant. It wasn’t close to where we were staying but worth the cab ride. We booked reservations months in advance and it didn’t disappoint. Every dish was delicious. The bread pudding was our absolute favorite. .25 lunch martinis couldn’t be beat either. Definitely a restaurant to try while visiting NOLA.”

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  Breezy Sling

  ·2 months ago

  “Altogether, the food, service and decor created a dining experience that feels comforting, colorful, memorable and true to spirit of New Orleans hospitality. …”

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  Mike Martinez

  ·3 months ago

  “Super friendly staff! Big Cruise ship vibes.... White taple cloth , utensil replacement this that! Ok the food mediocre and expensive 🫰! Not worth it! We ordered the 111 soup! 2stars at best! Honestly the shot of brandy they offer with the turtle soup is unnecessary! The soup it self is lack luster. Had higher expectations for the jumbo, after I seen the lovely and beautiful Chef Meg make a bacth in a utube video! This obviously was made by someone one else! The pork and sweet potatoe bisque was smokey & delicious! Also ordered the shrimp and taso app ! Not bad but was just ok! wasn't tasting the love. The lamb was honestly all over the place, wasn't feeling it! My wife however enjoyed it. She ordered the pecan crusted fish.. not great! The sauce it self I believe was a blue blanc . It tasted way to much like wine/ alcohol, no bueno 😕 45 $ bucks for a bad fish plate ! Mucho regret! "Should have gotten the pork chop Babycakes!" I choose the shrimp and grits, a dish a had been looking forward too! Only to be let down😢 The grits them selfs were amazing, just no enough! The amount of sauce kind of blended inn and the amazing grits got lost in the dish . The shrimp was nothing special, good! But not 40 dollars good! Sadly Also regret!..... Now desert was saving grace after the lack luster dinner options. Let me tell you , the execution of the bread pudding sufle was top notch! We ordered 2 and devoured them both! Came with to sauces.. the vanilla Rum was way to rummy!”

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  Jason Imler

  ·3 months ago

  “Commander’s Palace is absolutely worth the visit and remains a true New Orleans classic. The atmosphere is beautiful, historic, and exactly what you hope for when dining in New Orleans. The pre-dinner bread alone is worth mentioning — honestly, it was good enough to justify the visit by itself. The standout dish for me was the Shrimp & Tasso Henican. The combination of wild Louisiana white shrimp, housemade tasso ham, pickled okra, sweet red onions, five pepper jelly, and Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc was outstanding. It may be one of the best shrimp dishes I have ever had. The Café Pierre Painted Texas Quail was also very good — rich, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. For dessert, the Pecan Pie à la Mode was excellent. Warm pecan pie with vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate, candied pecans, and fleur de sel caramel sauce was a perfect finish. I may never want to eat pecan pie cold again. The only disappointment was the Commander’s Creole Gumbo. I really wanted to love it, but it fell flat for me and tasted more like brown gravy than the deep, flavorful gumbo I was expecting. Service was good, though not quite great, especially for a restaurant of this reputation. Still, the food, atmosphere, and overall experience made it a memorable dinner. I would happily go back.”

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