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Commander's PalacevsHerbsaint
Both restaurants are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Commander's Palace ranks slightly better than Herbsaint. Commander's Palace comes in at #3 in New Orleans with endorsements from 16 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, The Infatuation and Tasting Table.
Commander's Palace
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1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $30/night
Concierge "If you doubt the concept of "elegant excess," book a long weekday lunch at Commander's, in the relaxed Garden District. The legendary flagship of the Brennan's restaurant dynasty hosts..."
Fodor's "No restaurant captures New Orleans's gastronomic heritage and celebratory spirit as well as this grande dame of New Orleans fine dining." Full review
Insight Guides "Renovated after Katrina, the Palace is a local institution, revered for its refined Creole cuisine."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"It's an impeccable mainstay of Creole cooking and knowledgeable, friendly service, in the heart of the gorgeous Garden District." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A local institution for more than a century, Commander’s Palace was first established in the Garden District in 1880." Full review
Zagat4.8
""Step into a grand movie" at this "better-than-ever", unapologetically "over-the-top" Garden District Creole and revel in a "shocking, playful and sinful" "gastronomic experience"." Full review
BlackBook "Commander's Palace is as famous for being a breeding ground for great chefs-e.g., Emeril-as it is for its food."
Gayot14.0
"If there is one restaurant in New Orleans that can truly be considered iconic, it is Commander's Palace." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Brennan family set the standard for New Orleans fine dining when they opened this culinary palace in the 1970s."
Not For Tourists "An institution of gastronomy, southern hospitality & 25¢ lunch martinis."
Herbsaint Concierge Fodor's Lonely Planet Zagat BlackBook Gayot DK Eyewitness
Times-Picayune Not For Tourists
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701 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130-3713
From $0/night
Concierge "Chef Donald Link started his local empire with this gem of a bistro... His trademark small plates balance substance with finesse, while his excellent cocktail selection predated the mixology craze."
Fodor's "Chef Donald Link (also of Cochon and Cochon Butcher) turns out food that sparkles with robust flavors and top-grade ingredients at this casually upscale restaurant." Full review
Lonely Planet "This may cause a riot, but Herbsaint’s duck and andouille gumbo might be the best restaurant gumbo in town." Full review
Zagat "Chef/co-owner Donald Link (Cochon) "makes you swoon" with his "refined yet joyous" New American–New French cooking at this Warehouse District "delight"." Full review
BlackBook "Donald Link's popular restaurant melds the dirty rice traditions of Cajun cooking with the elegance of French cuisine."
Gayot15.0
"Chef Donald Link is a true culinarian who has never lost his intense focus on authentic Cajun cuisine." Full review
DK Eyewitness "There is simply nothing better than a menu that showcases quality ingredients paired thoughtfully, and that is the case with every dish at this elegant bistro."
Times-Picayune "The restaurant is operated by Link Restaurant Group, the company founded by Donald Link, one of New Orleans' most prominent chefs." Full review
Not For Tourists "Explorative, approachable cuisine rooted in NOLA's refined culinary tree."
Where "One of the city's premier fine dining spots." Full review
