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Atchafalaya Restaurant, New Orleans, LA

Atchafalaya Restaurant

4.9
4.9
6462 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon, Thu–Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 891-9626
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Lynch
  • Private party facilities
    We have a large 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
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Celebration

    USD 150.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    This New Year’s Eve we’ve planned a meal worthy of the optimism & excitement that new beginnings bring. Executive Chef Christopher Lynch is preparing a five-course feast that will make our last meal of 2024 a most memorable one. This menu is the only menu that we will be serving that evening.
    New Years Eve Celebration photo

What 6,462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

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  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Food

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Value

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Creole / Cajun / Southern

  • New Orleans

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans

    Best Food

  • New Orleans

    Best Ambience

  • New Orleans

    Best Value

  • New Orleans

    Creole / Cajun / Southern

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Atchafalaya Restaurant in New Orleans offers a "divine dining experience" with "excellent food and vibes." Nestled in a cozy, authentic NOLA setting, this gem boasts "top-notch service" and "amazing Southern cuisine" with an upscale twist. A must-visit for brunch, dinner, or any special occasion.

6,462 Reviews
  1. Avoy

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    - shrimp and grits very well seasoned - duck confit good balance of sweet savory - ambiance lovely, but I read somewhere there was jazz during lunch and it seemed very muted, but maybe that’s just me - service was exceptional! our server Chris kept checking in on us and went above and beyond.

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  2. Heather

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere was amazing! Highly recommend

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  3. Trevor

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Atchafalaya was fantastic. We have been to the restaurant many times in the past, and I’ve almost all restaurants in this evening ones, they exemplify Southern hospitality. Josh, who welcomes people at the door and coordinate your experience, is always warm and inviting, as are all the wait staff.  my wife and I each had the swordfish special for the evening, and our friend had the Wagyu steak. Everything was complex, flavorful, and delicious. The 3 drinks we had were also complex and tasty. Will be back as always!

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  4. Jennifer

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my top ten restaurants in this foodie city I’ve lived in my whole life. My family celebrates our milestones there- holidays, birthdays, graduations…it’s the first place my out of town family goes when they get here. Superb service and delicious food. It means more to us than just a place to eat. It’s a special part of our lives.

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  5. Ashley

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation for three and we’re seated on-time in the main dining room. We started off with cocktails and the Waygu Beer Carpaccio dish with beets. The appetizer was absolutely delicious with the acid of the beets nicely pairing with the flavors of the thinly sliced Waygu beef… the dish was topped with fried shallots that provided a nice texture as well as additional flavor profiles. Our second course was the Turtle Soup. The soup was absolutely delicious with pulled meat in the dish along with a nice amount of dry sherry… we had the same soup the night before at Commander’s and Atchafalaya made this dish much better!!! For the meal, I had the pan seared Gulf fish. The fish was prepared to perfection… my husband and father had the Duck Confit which was as also perfectly done. The wait staff was wonderful… they kept the water glasses and wine glasses full and offered insightful comments on the menu items. Overall the meal was fantastic… the ambience and noise level were great… we were able to enjoy a meal together with a wonderful conversation even my father with hearing aides was able to hear the conversation and participate! I highly recommend Atchafalaya for that special meal or just a night out with the girls… you will love your meal and experience.

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  6. Matthew

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great. Particularly willingness to accommodate for some specific less-than-usual needs for one member of our group. The food was very enjoyable all around as was the atmosphere.

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  7. Del

    VIP

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atchafalaya is one of the great restaurants in all of New Orleans! The food is fresh, well prepared, with an original flair. The location is great, and the Uptown lower garden district. Definitely a memorable and uniquely Big Easy experience.

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  8. Ava

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time, Katie was so knowledgeable about the menu and answered all of our questions. She guided us through each course with delicious drink recommendations and outstanding service. Thank you Katie and the rest of staff for making our last night it town an unforgettable one. Will be coming back!

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  9. Tanga

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints. Great food, service, ambiance, funky decor and today the addition of music during brunch.

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  10. Miles

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ryan at the bar made our Sunday brunch extra special ;)

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Atchafalaya Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 6462 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Atchafalaya Restaurant

901 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Laurel Street
  • Area
    Garden District
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon, Thu–Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Lynch
  • Entertainment
    Live Music during Saturday & Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (504) 891-9626
  • Private party facilities
    We have a large 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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