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Antoine's

A place to eat in French Quarter & Riverfront, pricey ($$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Early dinner Dec 31.

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Antoine's in French Quarter & Riverfront
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Why go

Creole dining rooms open since 1840, where oysters Rockefeller were first served.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in French Quarter & Riverfront, alongside 2 bars & cafés, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Preservation Hall and Arnaud's.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Price
$$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Early dinner Dec 31

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond French Quarter & Riverfront. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Preservation Hall

    Tiny hall dedicated to traditional New Orleans jazz, sets nightly.

    Activity · New Orleans · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Arnaud's

    Creole restaurant from 1918 with shrimp Arnaud, a jazz bistro, and the French 75 bar off the lobby.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Galatoire's

    Bourbon Street dining room open since 1905, known for long holiday lunches, shrimp remoulade and souffle potatoes.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Carousel Bar & Lounge

    Slowly revolving circular bar inside the Hotel Monteleone, known for the Vieux Carre cocktail.

    Drinks · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Hotel Monteleone

    Family-run Royal Street hotel open since 1886, a block from Canal Street and a short walk to the river.

    Stay · 0.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Jackson Square

    The Quarter's old parade ground, facing St. Louis Cathedral, a short walk from the riverfront viewing areas.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Antoine's is a stop on our New Orleans New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in French Quarter & Riverfront

Antoine's is our only food pick in French Quarter & Riverfront; here is what else we recommend there. See the full French Quarter & Riverfront guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on New Orleans

Our climate figures for French Quarter & Riverfront come from nearby New Orleans. Average daily highs in New Orleans run from 60°F in January to 87°F in August; August is usually the wettest month. For Antoine's itself, we suggest: Early dinner Dec 31.

Modelled monthly averages for New Orleans from NASA POWER, not a forecast. New Orleans weather by month (covers French Quarter & Riverfront).

Getting there

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Coordinates
29.95670, -90.06660
Destination
French Quarter & Riverfront, Louisiana
Website
antoines.com

Antoine's: quick answers

How much time do you need at Antoine's?

Plan on about 2 hours at Antoine's. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Antoine's?

Our pick: Early dinner Dec 31. Insider tip: Ask to see the back dining rooms full of old Mardi Gras photos.

Which TripsCircle routes include Antoine's?

Antoine's appears on New Orleans New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Antoine's to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to French Quarter & Riverfront.

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