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Arnaud's

A place to eat in French Quarter & Riverfront, pricey ($$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Dinner Dec 30.

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Arnaud's in French Quarter & Riverfront
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Why go

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

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 Galatoire's and Carousel Bar & Lounge.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Price
$$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Dinner Dec 30

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond French Quarter & Riverfront. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Galatoire's

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

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Carousel Bar & Lounge

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

    Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Hotel Monteleone

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

    Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Antoine's

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

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    The Sazerac Bar

    Art deco bar in the Roosevelt Hotel, home of the namesake cocktail.

    Drinks · New Orleans · 0.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Preservation Hall

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

    Activity · New Orleans · 0.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Arnaud'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

Arnaud'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 Arnaud's itself, we suggest: Dinner Dec 30.

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
29.95572, -90.06876
Destination
French Quarter & Riverfront, Louisiana
Website
arnaudsrestaurant.com

Arnaud's: quick answers

How much time do you need at Arnaud's?

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

When is the best time to visit Arnaud's?

Our pick: Dinner Dec 30. Insider tip: Have a French 75 at the bar before dinner.

Which TripsCircle routes include Arnaud's?

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

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