Trail Restaurants

Since 1880, Commander's Palace has been a New Orleans' landmark known for the award-winning quality of its food and service. A hidden jewel in the heart of New Orleans' Garden District, Commander's Palace is truly one of the finest dining experiences in the world. Commander's setting with sounds that soothe the soul and set the mood for an unparalleled culinary adventure. As you sit spellbound by the atmosphere, you may hardly notice the attention to detail with which the Brennan name is synonymous. Commander's interior is as timeless and treasured as its gardens and offers views of them from the comfort of its garden room and newly remodeled patio room. Service at Commander's Palace is impeccable. The Brennans know that surrounding yourself with the best will only lead to a more enjoyable occasion and, as with everything else, they have succeeded again. The staff is eminently polite and virtually unnoticeable until they anticipate and then fulfill your wishes. As Commander's signature delectables start to arrive, you finally begin to realize why this is the most praised and awarded restaurant in the world. Once again, attention to detail is key. Your meal is nothing less than sensual, appealing to all of your senses in unison and leaving you with a lifelong impression that is Commander's Palace.

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The Pelican Club, offering a wide range of fabulous New Orleans dishes, consists of three dining rooms and a large bar fashioned from a handsome, 19th-century French Quarter townhouse, rising from the corner of Bienville Street and Exchange Place in the heart of the French Quarter. Owner, Richard Hughes, and his wife, Jean Stinnett-Hughes, transformed a neglected architectural gem into a welcoming restaurant decorated in a crisp blend of traditional and contemporary. Each room has its own ambiance, created with such diverse elements as burnished Louisiana cypress, contemporary paintings by New Orleans artists, antique prints, and the dramatic contrast of black-leather banquettes against cream-colored brick walls. Such an atmosphere is sure to make your meal feel like a truly New Orleans experience.

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Since 1840, world-renowned Antoine’s Restaurant has set the standard that made New Orleans one of the greatest dining centers of the world. For over 160 years, Antoine’s Restaurant’s excellent French-Creole cuisine, service, and atmosphere have combined to create an unmatched dining experience for both locals and visitors to New Orleans. Antoine’s has a selection of 15 dining rooms, each with their own unique history and charm, for private parties and events for up to 700+ guests. Memorabilia from its many notable guests line the walls….and include General Patton, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, President Roosevelt, Judy Garland, Carrol Burnett and Pope John Paul the II…to name just a few…. We invite you to experience the culinary delights which have made Antoine’s Restaurant a living history!

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Fresh seafood and steaks served along the banks of the Tchefuncte River. Great place to enjoy a drink on the deck and watch the boats sail by.

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Chef Donald Link's Herbsaint Restaurant is located on historic Saint Charles Avenue along the streetcar line and features French-inspired cuisine with a distinct Southern influence. The 2007 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: South, Chef Link creates classic dishes like Duck Leg Confit and Steak and Frites, along with Southern staples such as Grits and Dark Roux Gumbos. Joe Briand's wine list covers all the world's wine regions with an emphasis on France, especially the wines of Burgundy. The warehouse district building with its large windows and open, casual atmosphere is the perfect place to enjoy Link's menu as the St. Charles Avenue streetcars pass by.

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Chef John Besh, Food & Wine Magazine's Best Chef of 1999, prepares contemporary French cuisine with an emphasis on ingredients indigenous to Louisiana. Restaurant August is located in an historic, four-story "French-Creole" building dating from the 1800s, in New Orleans' Central Business District. The interior is rich with original architectural details, such as gleaming hardwood floors, monumental interior columns, mahogany paneling and antique mirrors. The restaurant has entry from the street into the bar. There are three separate dining areas, including the two-story wine room, which seats twenty-four, plus an upstairs banquet room. The restaurant offers wines from France, Italy, and the United States, showcasing the best from boutique wineries. A full-service bar features a selection of unique martinis and bottled beers from all reaches of the globe.

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The grand dame of New Orleans' old-line restaurants, Galatoire's has remained committed to culinary excellence for more than a century. Under the guidance of the fourth generation of family ownership, it is her time-honored customs that still bind this renowned restaurant. Above all others, her rich tradition of serving authentic French Creole cuisine is at a level that raises consistency to an art form. It is often said that the beauty of Galatoire's is that things never change. Even after 100 years, ageless New Orleans favorites grace her menu just as they did in 1905.

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With over ten years of experience, Cajun Encounters Tours, Inc. is a locally owned and operated tour company. We pride ourselves on giving, fun, educational and personalized tours to both locals and visitors. No visit to our area is complete without visiting one of our unique above ground cemeteries, having the opportunity to see alligators in their environment and visiting a plantation. We offer swamp tours to Honey Island Swamp, Oak Alley Plantation and two unique city tours - City/Cemetery Tour and New Orleans Rebirth Tour. Cajun Encounters, Inc. offers all of these tours on a daily basis. The tours can also be taken as a group. All tours include: 1. Door to Door service - Passengers can be picked up and returned to the door of the hotel. All Cajun Encounters vehicles are French Quarter friendly. 2. Guaranteed Departures - Cajun Encounters will operate the tour with 1 passenger to guarantee service to their customers. 3. The smaller 20 passenger boats can take you deep into the bayous of the Honey Island Swamp, one of the most pristine and untouched areas of Louisiana's wetlands. Visit http://www.CajunEncounters.com for more information along with testimonials from some very satisfied customers.

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In 1979, when Chef Paul Prudhomme and his late wife, K, opened their "modest", 62-seat K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen, they had no idea the restaurant was soon to become an overnight sensation, with nightly lines of eager diners waiting sometimes hours to be seated. That was back in the days when K-Paul's didn't accept reservations. But now, under the hands-on direction of Chef Paul Prudhomme, the restaurant has gone through major changes to keep up with the growing demands of its clients and the times. Based on the designs of the original 1834 structure, K-Paul's was extensively refurbished and expanded in 1996 and now offers seating for more than 200 dining guests. Dining areas include balcony dining, spacious dining rooms on both the first and second floors, and an intimate courtyard for dining al fresco. K's Parlor, an enclosed private room on the second floor, is host to parties, corporate events, and other special occasions. Both floors feature an open-air kitchen where diners can see exactly how each delectable dish is prepared. K-Paul's gladly accepts reservations and offers catering on-site or anywhere around the world.

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