Bourbon Street

[dekeguy]

Originally posted by greeklawgirl
I also agree with aephi alum to avoid Commander's Palace. We didn't have a problem with the noise level, and the service was outstanding, but greeklawboy had the most virulent case of food poisoning I've ever seen after eating there. I thought we were going to have to go to an emergency room--it was scary.

I *do* highly recommend Galatoire's, though. It was one of the most delicious meals I've ever eaten in my life!

Agree absolutely about Galatoire's which has always been one of my favorite restaurants. However, Commander's is really a very excellent restaurant and I'm sorry you all had such a bad experience there. It was, I think, the exception that proves the rule. Commander's has a long tradition of outstanding food in a great setting with polished service and a world class kitchen brigade. Both Paul Prudhomme and Emeril laGasse were chefs at Commanders for many years and the Brennans who own and operate it are true world class professionals in their own right. Last time I was in New Orleans I had a great dinner there. A cup of Turtle soup followed by crab ravigotte as a starter and rack of lamb with grilled asparagus and brabant potatoes. I skiped dessert and opted for a cheese plate of stilton, ste andre, and irish cheddar with a generous glass of vintage port. We started off with an excellent Chassagne Montrachet and followed that with Pommard Epinots, wow! Commander's is really worth another visit.