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Report: This Restaurant Is The Most Famous In Louisiana

Louisiana is known for its downhome cuisine that relies heavily on its Cajun and Creole roots. While thee are many notable eating places around the state, one stands out above the rest.

But according to one report, the most famous eatery in Louisiana is located in New Orleans.

What Is The Most Famous Restaurant In Louisiana?

Commander’s Palace, owned by the Brennan family, is the state’s most famous restaurant, according to LoveFood.com, which lists the most renown eatery in each U.S. state.

Where Is Commander’s Palace Located?

Commander’s Palace is located at 1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130. Here is a map to help you find it.

What’s On The Menu At Commander’s Palace?

Commander’s Palace has a delicious menu featuring many classics as well as original dishes.

Here is their sample menu:

Appetizers

Turtle Soup
A Commander’s classic spiked with sherry

Commander’s Romaine Salad
Hearts of romaine, Parmesan, pressed eggs, pecan smoked bacon and
French bread croutons with classic black pepper-buttermilk dressing

Entrées

Pecan Crusted Fish
Champagne poached jumbo lump crab,
spiced pecans & crushed corn sauce

Tournedos of Black Angus Beef
Whiskey smoked onions, roasted mushrooms,
Creole smashed new potatoes and glace de viande

Dessert

Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé
Rich bread pudding whipped into a light fluffy soufflé
-Whiskey sauce added table side

Here’s what one customer says about Commander’s Palace: “Wonderful dinner with dear friends for the Sunday brunch. As a vegetarian, they were very accommodating with a veggie and faro dish. The strawberry salad was quite flavorful with candied pecans. We enjoyed the jazz band and second line. The soufflé was very flavorful. Great ambience and helpful staff. It was a little pricey, but high quality food. The coffee was fresh and warm. A great experience!”

Last Word

When New Orleans’ food is mentioned on a national level, it somehow always reverts back to gumbo, which is the best around, although the city’s eateries certainly represent those dishes well, there’s so much more.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.