Whether you arrange to stay in a luxury or historic accommodation, the Big Easy offers a variety of New Orleans lodging to fit an array of budgets. After you have unpacked your clothes, plan to dine in one of the thousands of authentic New Orleans restaurants. You will taste a blend of Italian, Spanish and French dishes. Therefore, prepare your palate for French Creole and Cajun food, which you're likely to find at every corner. Spend a few hours at these three restaurants to experience the exotic taste of New Orleans.
Brennan's New Orleans
The French Quarter is home to Brennan's New Orleans. An arched glass doorway, plenty of greenery and floor-to-ceiling mirrors on the walls decorate the entrance. There are 12 gracefully adorned dining rooms, which seat up to 550. Most tables have views of the plush courtyards. If you are hosting a party, Brennan's New Orleans has five diverse banquet rooms that accommodates up to 80 guests. Many people taste the Southern baked apples with cream, Canadian bacon, poached eggs and hot French bread for breakfast. For dinner, you may want to start with seafood okra gumbo or turtle soup. Some entrées available are blackened redfish, trout pecan or chicken lazone. Attractions in the area are Cajun Critters Swamp Tours or the Crazy Lobster. After your fun-filled day, you can relax in your New Orleans vacation home.
Galatoire's Restaurant
Plan to dine in Galatoire's Restaurant on Bourbon Street. This restaurant has served authentic French Creole cuisine for more than 100 years. The private dining rooms hold up to 136 seated guests, and 200 guests for a reception style gathering. Make reservations to eat in the second floor dining room, otherwise it is first come, first serve to dine downstairs. Men must wear a jacket for dinner and on Sundays. They serve a variety of fish, desserts, soups, salad and poultry. Some Galatoire's specialties are stuffed eggplant, broccoli hollandaise and chicken Clemenceau. The restaurants closes on Mondays, and hours of operation are Sundays from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Local attractions within 20 minutes are New Orleans City Park and Houmas House Plantation & Gardens.
Emeril's New Orleans
Visit Emeril's New Orleans restaurant for lunch or dinner. The restaurant has warm colors, crisp white linens, hardwood flooring and wooden cushioned chairs. There is a casual dress code, but men must wear sleeves. Although reservations are not required, it is highly recommended. Start your meal with an appetizer, such as homemade boudin sausages, barbecue shrimp or crawfish tails. Dinner items include Gulf seafood Bolognese, grilled ranch rib eye and jumbo shrimp. Many patrons enjoy the strawberry shortcake, vanilla bean crème brulee with seasonal cookies and rum cheesecake. Have lunch Mondays through Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or schedule dinner Mondays through Sundays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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