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Restaurant des Familles

4.7
4.7
466 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cajun

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views

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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cajun, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 689-7834
  • Website
    http://www.desfamilles.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    7163 Barataria Blvd, Crown Point, LA 70072
  • Area
    West Bank
  • Cross Street
    Leo Kerner Lafitte Pkwy
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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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Experiences

  • Brunch on the Bayou

    USD 49.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience Brunch on the Bayou, every Sunday from 11-3pm. Sit along the lazy water way and enjoy brunch the way it's meant to be enjoyed; with good food and good people. 5 course menu includes options for appetizer, soup, salad, entree and dessert. Add bottomless mimosas or champagne for $18.
    Brunch on the Bayou photo

  • Thanksgiving Brunch on the Bayou

    USD 59.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Join us for our 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, $59/person++. Bottomless Champagne and Mimosas are available for $18/person. Families larger than 10, please email desfamilles@gmail.com. Menu details available on our website.

  • Christmas Eve Brunch on the Bayou

    USD 59.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for our annual Christmas Eve Brunch on the Bayou! $59/Person, tax and gratuity to be added. Iced Tea, Soft Drinks and Coffee included, $18 Bottomless Champagne /Mimosas 5 Course Menu includes options in Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Entrees and Desserts. We look forward to serving you!

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What 466 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Child-friendly

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for scenic views

  • New Orleans

    Child-friendly

  • New Orleans

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Restaurant des Familles is a beloved gem offering "delicious food" and "exceptional service" in a "beautiful bayou setting." Diners rave about the ambiance, with picturesque views and "friendly staff." Highlights include the pecan cobbler and unique alligator sightings. Although some report slow service, the overall experience and menu variety make it a must-visit.

466 Reviews

  1. ernest

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christi is awesome. I’ll always ask for her and I’ll be back every chance I get.

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  2. Roselle

    New Orleans

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed celebrating our anniversary. Lovely attentive service. Delicious food. Highly recommend.

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  3. Joseph

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time at Restaurant des Familes, I moved from California and I’ve been on a restaurant tour. As far as Westbank restaurants it’s one of the best I have eaten at.

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  4. LeeAnn

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brooke and her team never fail to deliver a top notch dining experience! Crabmeat au gratin, fried shrimp and fried catfish were all delicious! Pecan pie was superb and such a generous portion so I brought it home. Can’t wait to go back!

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  5. Shawn

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was ok! Could have been better. Scenery was amazing

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  6. Sage

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently dined at Restaurant des Familles, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it perfect for both intimate dinners and casual gatherings. The service was exceptional; our server was attentive without being intrusive, offering great recommendations.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Whenever I’m in the area with friends/business we always make it a point to dine at des Familles. The waitresses are always friendly and provide great service at this quaint Cajun restaurant in the swamp and if you’re lucky enough, you may see an alligator swimming out back. In the last couple of years we’ve noticed that the exterior of the restaurant has declined.  It’s a shame because before the wood begins to rot, it’s nothing a little paint can’t fix.  We love the outdoor seating/fireplace and hanging lights it is a beautiful setting as you approach the front porch. The interior as well has beautiful large windows that wrap around the back of the restaurant but are neglected, dirty and green with mildew. Nothing a window cleaner couldn’t clean up.  The food/service keeps us going back but the value isn’t what it should be. Last night we had the shrimp Diane which was a delicious medium size bowl of pasta/shrimp but for $24 I felt it should have come with a side salad. Also had the shrimp platter. It was good but the batter on the shrimp was too heavy. Light/crispy would have been better. The shrimp platter also around $21 comes with fries but I substituted for jambalaya should have also been served with a little side salad as well. Nice selection of desserts, they are all $12 and plenty enough to share. Our waitress told us that the plate was very hot and even though the top half of our pecan pie was good, the bottom half had been so over heated that it melted to the plate. So, we ate the top half with the ice cream. We always order the sausage gumbo, it’s always very delicious and their garlic French bread is as well. We hope this beautiful little gem cleans up a bit and brings a little more value to the menu because it is a wonderful restaurant down in the bayou.

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  8. Deanna

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice views of the bayou. Food was also good.

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  9. Flemming

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was slow to come and very bland. The waitress showed up about every 20 mins. The bread pudding desert was abysmal. The only thing that was ok was the view.

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  10. vy

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. Great food and service!! Everyone is so sweet. We will be back.

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Restaurant des Familles is rated 4.7 stars by 466 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Restaurant des Familles

7163 Barataria Blvd, Crown Point, LA 70072

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Leo Kerner Lafitte Pkwy
  • Area
    West Bank
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cajun, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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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