Esplanade / City Park
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Hours of Operation
11:30 pm - 2:00 pm
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday 'til 9:30 pm
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Restaurant Overview
Located in a historic New Orleans building that was formerly a City Park coffeehouse and concession stand, Ralph’s on the Park is restaurateur Ralph Brennan’s destination for globally inspired local cuisine. Executive chef Chip Flanagan conceives Ralph’s on the Park’s indulgent, at-times whimsical culinary creations, including small plates and delicacies like the Tuna Two Ways: tartate and pepper seared with avocado, sweet chili and a wasabi creme fraiche, as well as melt-in-your mouth desserts like Bananas Foster Bread Pudding or Meyer Lemon Cheesecake.
Ralph’s offers a breathtaking view of City Park, with a relaxed serving style and commitment to high standards of Southern hospitality, making it an excellent choise for a meal with foodies, friends or family. Flanagan's cuisine is accented by a selection of cocktails and a changing wine list.
Reservations are recommended, but not required. The restaurant is available for private functions, with the option of customized menus for your event.
Named a "Best Restaurants with a View"
GAMBIT BEST OF NEW ORLEANS 2014
Ralph’s on the Park’s Yakkamein dish as one of the 50 things to eat in New Orleans.
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, July 2014
Chip Flanagan took home third place for Cobia with Crawfish Tails, Sweet Pea Succotash, and Nantua Sauce.
LOUISIANA SEAFOOD COOK-OFF, 2014
Gave Ralph’s on the Park’s Yakkamein dish a Gold rating in NOWFE Fleur de Lis Culinary Awards 2014.
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, May 2014
Ralph’s on the Park Executive Chef Chip Flanagan was selected for the book, Best Chefs America, an insider’s list of the most talented chefs in the country, voted by their peers.
BEST CHEFS AMERICA, 2013
Selected chef Chip Flanagan to be a member of the American Chefs Corps for the Diplomatic Culinary Partnership Initiative.
AMERICAN CHEFS CORPS, September 2012
Ralph’s on the Park featured in this cookbook on the Top 100 Best Places to Eat in the South.
THE SOUTHERN FOODIE COOKBOOK [SOUTHERN LIVING], September 2012
Ralph’s on the Park took the second highest honors in New Orleans Magazine “Tops of the Town” awards in the Favorite Place for Fine Dining category.
NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE, January 2012
Ralph’s on the Park was listed as one of “New Orleans Best Bars 2011” under the category of “Power Bars.”
GAMBIT WEEKLY, July, 2011
For dining reservations for parties of 12 or less, you must call to reserve.
For larger groups and all other requests, click Reservations button on the left side of this page.
Seating Capacity
Downstairs
Main Dining Room 100 Seats
Bar Area 20 Seats
Upstairs / Private Dining
Oak Room 50 Seats
Magnolia Room I 24 Seats
Magnolia Room II 48 Seats
(Magnolia Rooms I & II can be opened up to form one room seating 72)
For private party inquiries, please contact our sales team at 504-488-5100.
Bar Area
Full menu served at lunch and dinner; Bar menu served 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Cuisine: Contemporary Creole Cuisine
Parking: Free Valet Parking at All Meal Periods
Smoking Policy: Non-Smoking Restaurant