1403 Washington Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70103
29.928899,-90.084229
Of the near endless number of great restaurants in New Orleans, none is finer, older and more well-known than Commander’s Palace. If you’re in the search of five-star dining at its apex, this restaurant is the place to go. The beautiful design of the building equally matches its extensive cuisine and wine list. Mind you, this isn’t the place you want to show up wearing flip flops and clothes you just finished digging a ditch with! Arrive well dressed and you will be rewarded with some of the best food you can possible find in the Crescent City.
Commander’s Palace was built in 1880 by Emile Commander. Built on the corner of Washington Avenue and Coliseum Street, the building was initially used as a small saloon. Ironically, it is built right across the street from Lafayette Cemetery number one, said to be the oldest and most haunted cemetery in the city. Within a couple of years, the bar would quickly transform into a fine dining restaurant. By the early 1900’s, the restaurant had quickly become one of the hot spots for gourmet lovers and well-known chiefs.
