"The Garden District grand dame of New Orleans-style fine dining has a new head chef and expanded courtyard dining, making it a good time to revisit the elaborate Victorian-era mansion. Ever celebratory, Commander’s still raises the bar for hospitality and service while delighting with reliably satisfying Creole dishes like turtle soup, lacquered quail, and a not-to-be-missed bread pudding souffle. During the famous martini lunch served Thursdays and Fridays, a smaller, less expensive menu offers 25-cent martinis with the purchase of an entree. A meal here requires significant advance planning to reserve, so take note." - Clair Lorell
Commander’s Palace