Arnaud's ★ 4.4
Arnaud's in New Orleans is the 1918 French Creole room on Bienville from Arnaud Cazenave, with mosaic-tile floors, the French 75 Bar next door and a costume museum.
Tasting menu$70 to $120 a la carte
ChefPhillip Lopez
Book aheadWalk-in downstairs; book upstairs 1 week ahead
Location
Address: 209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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