Commander's Palace

Dinner Menu

• Pork Belly Cassoulet

  Satsuma old fashioned lacquered crispy pork belly over house smoked tasso braised cannellini beans with pickled quail egg and ancho-chicory gremolata
  $15

• Shrimp & Tasso Henican

  Wild Louisiana white shrimp stuffed with housemade tasso ham, pickled okra, sweet red onions, five pepper jelly and Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc
  $14

• Hokkaido Scallop Crudo

  White balsamic poached pear, shaved fennel, breakfast radish, lemon miso aïoli and Calabrian chili glaze. Eat Fit Approved
  $16

• Blue Crab Gratin

  Louisiana jumbo lump crab and cognac roasted Maggie's mushrooms with ooey gooey Gruyere velouté finished with crabfat & caper gremolata
  $21

• Oysters & Tartare

  Creekstone Farms beef tartare with cornfried oysters, potato crisps, tarragon aïoli, and Tabasco mash coulis
  $22

• Turtle Soup au Sherry

  The authentic Louisiana favorite with veal fond, egg and crushed lemon ~Finished tableside with a splash of aged sherry.
  $12

• Soup Du Jour

  Varied cooking techniques combined with fresh seasonal ingredients.
  $11

• Commander's Creole Gumbo

  Slow cooked stock with toasted garlic, Creole seasonings and local hot sauce.
  $12

• Soups 1-1-1

  A demitasse tasting of all three soups.
  $13

• Commander's Crisp Romaine Salad

  Hearts of romaine, grated Parmesan, egg, bacon, French bread croutons, shaved Gruyère and creamy black pepper dressing.
  $11

• Autumn Apple Salad

  Crispy duck cracklins', sweet & spiced New Roads pecans & spicy local greens with caramelized shallot-Bourbon vinaigrette and grated Mimolette
  $13

• Pecan Crusted Gulf Fish

  Prosecco poached jumbo lump crab over spiced New Roads pecan crusted fish with roasted corn, asparagus, grilled kale, melted leeks and whiskey spiked crushed corn cream. Eat Fit Approved
  $40

• Redfish 'Haute Creole'

  Texas redfish gently poached in an intense sea salt-lemon butter over a warm salad of bitter chicories, confit fingerling potatoes and brûléed shallots with Louisiana winter citrus & Cajun caviar
  $38

• Louisiana Wild White Shrimp

  Wild white shrimp with garlic wilted Swiss chard, barbequed red onions, sundried tomato pepperonata, Creole cream cheese stone ground grits and smoked late harvest tomato butter
  $35

• Collard Green Cannelonni

  Hand pounded sassafrass creamed collard greens stuffed housemade pasta in a blanket of Creole cream cheese béchamel with Maggie's mushrooms and a zesty burst of citrus sunflower crunch.
  $32

• Chargrilled Tasso Brined Duroc Pork Chop

  Double cut duroc pork over chicken liver mousse studded dirty rice with pickled cauliflower, roasted mirliton, salt cured icicle radish, spicy mustard frill and smoked apple potlikker jus
  $39

• Grilled Center Cut Creekstone Farms Filet

  8 oz. filet of Black Angus beef over smashed new potatoes with smoked Acadian honey butter glazed baby carrots & crispy Brussels sprouts finished with sauce Choron and Marchand de vin
  $49

• Sauté of Sweet Corn, Grilled Kale, Asparagus & Leeks

  Eat Fit Approved.
  $8

• Tangy Bacon & Apple Cider Braised Cabbage

  $8

• Prosecco Poached Louisiana Blue Crab

  $18

• Creole Cream Cheese Stone Ground Grits

  $8

• Smashed New Potatoes

  Eat Fit Approved
  $10

• Selections

• Crêpe Caviar

  Smoked gulf oyster mousse, Kaluga caviar, Parmigiano Reggiano, chives

• Plaquemines Parish Satsuma Crusted Gulf Fish

  Roasted ruby beet pavé, shaved fennel & winter citrus salad, Herbsaint coulis

• Roasted Bone Marrow Canoe

  Green apple batons, spicy tender greens, crispy shallots, buttered Leidenheimer French bread, veal fat-Sherry vinaigrette, Luxardo Maraschino cherry short rib jam

• ~le Coup du Milieu~

  Winter Sherry Cobbler

• Chargrilled North Dakota Bison

  Pickled shiitake mushrooms, winter squash purée, preserved Mississippi blueberry-au poivre demi-glace, hazelnut brown butter Hollandaise

• Sugarcane Pecan Tartlet

  New Roads pecan frangipane custard in a buttery shortbread crust with Grand Marnier spiked caramel, first of the season Meyer lemon curd and candied zest

• Louisiana Wild White Shrimp

  Wild white shrimp with garlic wilted Swiss chard, barbequed red onions, sundried tomato pepperonata, Creole cream cheese stone ground grits and smoked late harvest tomato butter
  $47

• Café Pierre Lacquered Texas Quail

  Charred chili smoked pork boudin stuffed quail over tangy bacon and apple cider braised cabbage with rustic roots, Crystal hot sauce pulp and sticky Grand Marnier & Cognac jus
  $48

• Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé

  "The Queen of Creole Desserts" All the richness of Creole bread pudding whipped up into a light soufflé ~ Finished tableside with warm whiskey cream ~

• Creole Cream Cheese Cheesecake

  Housemade Creole cream cheese baked in a honey graham crust with white & dark chocolate lattice and sticky salted caramel

• Autumn Apple Cobbler

  Braised tart apples under spiced coffee cake with boozy icing, crispy streusel and Mississippi blueberry Creole cream cheese ice cream

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Lunch Menu

• Gulf Shrimp Remoulade

  Creole poached shrimp with sweet summer corn, cherry tomatoes, cured cucumbers, shaved radish, petite greens and spicy remoulade
  $16

• Duck Confit Cassoulet

  Satsuma old fashioned lacquered picked duck leg confit over house smoked tasso braised cannellini beans with pickled fennel and ancho-chicory gremolata
  $14

• Autumn Jumper

  Whipped butternut squash yogurt parfait, New Roads pecan granola, shaved green apples, cranberries, and smoked Acadian honey. Eat Fit Approved
  $11

• Shrimp & Tasso Henican

  Wild Louisiana white shrimp, tasso ham, pickled okra, sweet onions, five pepper jelly and Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc.
  $14

• Herb Roasted Delicata Squash

  Sundried tomato studded Israeli cous cous, candied walnuts, caper tarragon vinaigrette, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and Herbsaint coulis
  $13

• Turtle Soup au Sherry

  The authentic Louisiana favorite with rich veal fond, chopped egg and crushed lemon ~Finished tableside with a splash of aged sherry.
  $12

• Commander's Creole Gumbo

  Rich stock slow cooked in a dark cast iron roux with regional ingredients spiked with toasted garlic, Creole seasonings and local hot sauce.
  $12

• Soup Du Jour

  Varied cooking techniques combined with fresh seasonal ingredients.
  $11

• Soups 1-1-1

  A demitasse tasting of all three soups.
  $13

• Commander's Crisp Romaine Salad

  Hearts of romaine, grated Parmesan, pressed egg, crumbled bacon, French bread croutons, shaved Gruyère and creamy black pepper dressing.
  $11

• Harvest Apple Salad

  Tart apple batonettes, spicy local greens sweet & spiced New Roads pecans, with caramelized shallot-bourbon vinaigrette and grated Mimolette. Eat Fit Approved
  $12

• Cast Iron Seared Gulf Fish

  Chili-lime marinated tomatoes, pickled cauliflower, shaved red onion, cilantro and spicy greens, with lemon cauliflower purée. Eat Fit Approved.
  $32

• Grilled Tournedos of Black Angus Beef

  Creekstone Farms beef tenderloin over roasted summer squash, charred kale, a zesty burst of citrus sunflower crunch and Marchand de vin
  $40

• Wild White Shrimp & Grits

  Toasted garlic and lemon seared Gulf shrimp with roasted peppers, sweet onions and grilled kale over stone ground grits with charred red pepper paint and New Orleans style barbeque butter
  $34

• Des Allemands Catfish Muddy Waters

  Crispy corn dusted Louisiana catfish with marinated red onions, andouille-jalapeño röti and warm bacon fat fingerling potato salad
  $28

• Tasso Brined Pork Tenderloin

  Hand carved chargrilled pork over chicken liver mousse studded dirty rice, roasted radish, pickled cauliflower and Tchoupitoulas demi glace
  $34

• Garlic Wilted Spinach

  $7

• Creole Cream Cheese Stone Ground Grits

  $8

• Crispy Brussel Sprouts

  $8

• Creole Smashed New Potatoes

  $8

• Commander's Turtle Soup

  Rich veal stock simmered slowly for 72 hours with minced snapping turtle, holy trinity & pressed eggs ~Finished tableside with aged sherry~

• Café Pierre Lacquered Texas Quail

  Charred chili smoked boudin stuffed quail over tangy bacon and apple cider braised cabbage with rustic roots, Crystal hot sauce pulp and sticky Grand Marnier & Cognac jus.
  $48

• Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé

  ~ The Queen of Creole Desserts ~ Finished tableside with whiskey cream sauce.

• Cochon De Lait Tostada

  Forever smoked pork shoulder over a crispy tortilla with charred chili boudin, creamy red bean purée, avocado crema, Crystal hot sauce and crunchy pickled corn chow-chow
  $23

• Chicken Lyonnaise

  Crispy confit chicken leg quarter with Lyonnaise potatoes, housemade tasso, caramelized onion, wilted spinach and smoked tomato butter
  $25

• Autumn Jumper

  Whipped butternut squash yogurt parfait, New Roads pecan granola, shaved green apples, cranberries, and smoked Acadian honey

• Cast Iron Seared Gulf Fish

  Warm salad of roasted ruby beets, pickled lunchbox peppers & smoked almonds with olive tapenade and field pea hummus
  $42

• Sorbet du Jour

  Handcrafted sorbet with the finest Louisiana fruit spiced with local flavors spun daily.

• Pear and Sage Martini

  Pear and sage infused gin, elderflower liquor, lemon juice
  $5

• The Crescent City Cooler

  Pineapple mango vodka, freshly squeezed lime, bitters and ginger ale compose a refresher you won't soon forget.
  $5

• Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé

  "The Queen of Creole Desserts" ~Finished tableside with warm whiskey cream (Must be ordered 20 minutes in advance)
  $11

• Tart Apple Cobbler

  Braised tart apples under spiced coffee cake with Mississippi blueberry Creole cream cheese ice cream, boozy icing, and crispy streusel (Must be ordered 20 minutes in advance)
  $10

• Pecan Pie à la Mode

  Southern style pecan pie & vanilla bean ice cream with melted chocolate, candied pecans and Fleur de Sel caramel sauce.
  $9.5

• Creole Cream Cheese Cheesecake

  A thick cut slice of cheesecake with housemade Creole cream cheese, buttery graham cracker crust, warm salted caramel & chilled chocolate
  $10

• Ice Cream or Sorbet Du Jour

  Chefs' daily selection of seasonal fruit sorbet or old-fashioned handspun ice cream. Eat Fit Approved.
  $8.5

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Jazz Brunch

• Turtle Soup au Sherry

  The authentic Louisiana favorite with rich veal fond, chopped egg and crushed lemon ~Finished tableside with a splash of aged sherry

• Soup Du Jour

  Varied cooking techniques combined with fresh seasonal ingredients

• Commander's Creole Gumbo

  Rich stock in a black skillet roux slow cooked with regional ingredients, toasted garlic and local hot sauce

• Soups 1-1-1

  A demitasse tasting of all three soups

• Autumn Jumper

  Whipped butternut squash yogurt parfait, New Roads pecan granola, shaved green apples, cranberries, and smoked Acadian honey. Eat Fit Approved.

• Commander's Crisp Romaine Salad

  Hearts of romaine, grated Parmesan, pressed egg, crumbled bacon, French bread croutons, shaved Gruyère and creamy black pepper dressing

• Apple & New Roads Pecan Salad

  Shaved green apple, spicy local greens sweet and spiced New Roads pecans, with caramelized shallot-bacon fat vinaigrette and grated Mimolette

• Gulf Shrimp Remoulade

  Creole poached shrimp with sweet summer corn, cherry tomatoes, cured cucumbers, shaved radish, petite greens and spicy remoulade

• Pork Cheek Grillades

  Crispy confit pork cheeks & brown butter parsnips with Creole cream cheese stone ground grits,lunchbox peppers, smoked green apple potlikker jus and a sunny side up quail egg

• Shrimp & Tasso Henican

  Wild Louisiana white shrimp, tasso ham, pickled okra, sweet onions, five pepper jelly and Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc (Additional $3.50)

• Pecan Crusted Fish

  Prosecco poached jumbo lump crab roasted corn, asparagus, grilled kale and melted leeks with whiskey spiked crushed corn cream. Eat Fit Approved
  $54

• Grilled Tournedos of Black Angus Beef

  Harris Ranch beef tournedos over garlic & herb roasted mushrooms, whiskey smoked onions, Creole smashed new potatoes and Marchand de Vin
  $59

• Eggs Sardou

  Soft poached hen's eggs, garlic wilted spinach, corn fried artichoke hearts, crispy leeks, Parmesan, and sauce Sardou, with smoked chili hollandaise
  $42

• Des Allemands Catfish Muddy Waters

  Crispy corn dusted Louisiana catfish with marinated red cabbage, warm bacon fat fingerling potato salad, and andouille-jalapeño röti
  $46

• Wild White Shrimp & Grits

  Toasted garlic and lemon seared Gulf shrimp with roasted peppers, sweet onions and grilled kale over stone ground grits with charred red pepper paint and New Orleans style barbeque butter
  $48

• Cochon De Lait Eggs Benedict

  16-hour barbecued shoulder of pork over warm buttermilk biscuits, sauce forestière with roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, soft poached hen's eggs and tasso hollandaise
  $41

• Chargrilled Tasso Brined Pork Tenderloin

  Lyonnaise potatoes, housemade tasso, caramelized onions, braised greens, soft poached hen's egg, smoked tomato butter and sauce Beárnaise
  $46

• Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé

  "The Queen of Creole Desserts" ~Finished tableside with warm whiskey cream~ (Additional $3.50 & must be ordered 20 minutes in advance)

• Autumn Apple Cobbler

  Braised tart apples under spiced coffee cake boozy icing, crispy streusel, and Mississippi blueberry Creole cream cheese ice cream (Additional $3.50 & must be ordered 20 minutes in advance)

• Creole Cream Cheese Cheesecake

  A thick cut slice of handmade cheesecake with warm salted caramel & chilled chocolate (Additional $3.50)

• Snapping Turtle Tart

  Piety and Desire chocolate and chicory ganache, caramelized pecan custard and a crisp cookie crust with dark chocolate mousse and bacon fat caramel

• Campfire Trail Ice Cream

  House-spun milk and honey ice cream with smokey pistachios, caramel and pecans

• Southern Style Pecan Pie à la Mode

  Southern style pecan pie & vanilla bean ice cream with melted chocolate, candied pecans and Fleur de Sel caramel sauce

• Sparkle Plenty

  Commander's seasonal fruit sorbet topped with bubbles!

• Classic Bloody Mary

  ~ Spiked tableside with "ice block" vodka ~

• Turtle Soup

  The authentic Louisiana favorite with rich veal fond, chopped egg and crushed lemon ~Finished tableside with a splash of aged sherry

• Café Pierre Lacquered Texas Quail

  Charred chili smoked boudin stuffed quail over tangy bacon and apple cider braised cabbage with rustic roots, Crystal hot sauce pulp and sticky Grand Marnier & Cognac jus

• Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé

  "The Queen of Creole Desserts" ~ Finished tableside with whiskey cream sauce
  $53

• Garlic Wilted Spinach

  $8

• Black Pepper Cane Syrup Bacon

  $9

• Corn, Asparagus, Grilled Kale & Leeks

  $8

• Creole Mustard Smashed Potatoes

  $8

• Creole Cream Cheese Stone Ground Grits

  $8

• Two Poached Eggs & Hollandaise

  $8

• Warm Buttermilk Biscuits

  $6

• Classic Bloody Mary

  Our award-winning Bloody Mary ~ Spiked tableside with "ice block" vodka ~
  $9.25

• Pear & Sage Martini

  House infused gin, elderflower, lemon
  $11.5

• Crescent City Cooler

  Pineapple mango vodka, freshly squeezed lime, bitters and ginger ale
  $11

• The Saint 75

  St. Germain, Tanqueray gin, basil and sparkling wine
  $11.5

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