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Commander's Palace

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4.6(8,068)
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Location & Hours

Address

1403 Washington Ave
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
United States
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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:30 AM
Monday5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(504) 899-8221

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About Commander's Palace

Notable spot for refined Creole fare & an elegant jazz brunch in a chandelier-hung space since 1880.

Price range
expensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 15, 2025.

4.6/5
Based on 8,068 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Petra Simpson

2 weeks ago

This was truly such a unique dining experience, and one I will be gushing over for a long time to come! Every item we ordered was excellent. The dishes were prepared with such care, precision and qual...

Dj Lorence

a week ago

Classic and famous New Orleans restaurant that has been around for 50 years. Definitely make a reservation because they are super busy. Dined on a Saturday night and it was packed. Lots of traditional...

Julie's bites

a week ago

November 2025: we did a lot of research which restaurants to visit during our visit to New Orleans, my expectations were very high. Perhaps for that reason I was slightly disappointed. The start was ...

T Y

2 weeks ago

Food: 4/5. Overall thought a lot of the dishes were too salty. We tried all 3 soups and thought they were all too salty. The food portions are also pretty small for its price. Got a side of the crab ...

Deborah Scherer

a week ago

I managed to get a reservation for the 25 cent Martini Lunch and what an experience!! The service was impeccable. The dining room beautifully appointed with plenty of fabric surfaces to keep the nois...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant provides a unique and memorable dining experience, highly rated overall. Many guests find the food delicious and the service exceptional.

Customer Favorites

The soup trio (especially turtle soup and gumbo) and the bread pudding souffle are highly recommended. Pecan crusted fish and the cauliflower appetizer also receive positive feedback.

Atmosphere & Service

The dining room is beautifully decorated with a pleasant noise level. Service is generally excellent, with attentive and friendly staff, though some inconsistencies in training have been noted.

Value & Quality

Some reviewers find the food portions small for the price and noted that some dishes were too salty. Most appreciate the high quality ingredients and careful preparation of the dishes.

Areas for Improvement

Some reviewers found certain dishes too salty. One reviewer suggested improving the training process for new waitstaff to minimize diner frustration.

Recent Trends

Recent diners emphasize the need for reservations, especially on weekends. The dress code is formal, with many patrons dressing up for the occasion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Commander's Palace located?

Commander's Palace is located at 1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA.

What is the price range at Commander's Palace?

Commander's Palace is listed as expensive.

Where can I find the hours for Commander's Palace?

The listed hours for Commander's Palace are shown in the Location & Hours section on this page. Hours can change, so confirm before visiting.

How can I contact Commander's Palace?

Call Commander's Palace at (504) 899-8221. Ask the restaurant directly about reservations or large parties.

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