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Restaurant Menu
Dinner Menu
Appetizers
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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
Soups & Salads
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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
Entrées
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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
Sides
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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
A Selection of Artisanal Cheese
A tasting of seasonal fruit, housemade preserves, candied nuts and sticky Cabernet syrup with drop beignets.
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Selections
~Le Réveillon de Noël 2023 ~
*In order to best serve you, we ask that all members of the party order the Réveillon Menu with no substitutions. $110.00 Optional Wine Pairing Per Person $70.00
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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
Chef Meg's Three Course Offerings
Price of Entrée includes Soup or Salad and Dessert
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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
Lunch Menu
Appetizers
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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
Soups & Salads
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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
Entrees
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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
Sides
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Garlic Wilted Spinach
$7 -
Creole Cream Cheese Stone Ground Grits
$8 -
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
$8 -
Creole Smashed New Potatoes
$8
Chef Meg's Classic Creole Luncheon
Price of entree is inclusive of soup and dessert.
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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.
2 Course Lunch Specials
Price of entrée is inclusive of your choice of soup or salad.
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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
~EAT FIT NOLA~
Price of entree is inclusive of soup and dessert.
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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.
~Lunch Libations~
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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
Desserts
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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
Jazz Brunch
Starters
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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)
Entrées
*Price of Entrée includes Starter, Entrée and Dessert
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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
Desserts
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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!
Chef Meg's Favorite Brunch Package
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Classic Bloody Mary
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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
À la Carte Sides
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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
Commander's Eye Openers
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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
Uptown / Garden District
Hours of Operation
Lunch
Wednesday - Friday
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Wednesday - Friday
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Dinner
Monday - Sunday
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Monday - Sunday
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Jazz Brunch
Saturday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Reservations Recommended
Cuisine
Creole, Jazz Brunch
Private PartiesCourtyards
Dress Code: Business Attire - Jackets are preferred for gentlemen. Collared shirts and closed-toe shoes required for gentlemen. No shorts, flip-flops, t-shirts, sweat shirts or sweat pants. Jeans are discouraged
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Payment
All major credit cards accepted