Arnaud's Restaurant - New Orleans, LA (The Eternal Hosts)

813 Bienville St. 

New Orleans, LA 70112

29.95576,-90.068756

www.arnaudsrestaurant.com

If the French Quarters is the heart of New Orleans, than this next restaurant could possibly be the pulse of the city. Known for its exquisite Creole cuisine, Arnaud’s Restaurant is not only the largest restaurant in the Quarter, it also houses the largest kitchen in the area. I wouldn't want to be a dish washer here! In addition to the large general seating area, Arnaud’s houses fourteen private dining rooms, a large bar and a Mardi Gras museum.
The restaurant was established in 1918 by a French wine salesman by the name of Arnaud Cazenave. It has been said that Mr. Cazenave was quite a character, providing elaborate, top-quality service while making sure that his restaurant was in the most immaculate of conditions. His work ethic earned him the nickname “Count Arnaud”, although he did not descend from any royalty. The Count operated Arnaud’s until his death, when the restaurant was handed down to his daughter, Germaine Cazenave Wells. Ms. Germaine carried out her father’s legacy by running an equally-deluxe fine dining establishment. In 1978, the restaurant was then sold to Archie and Jane Casbarian and is owned by the family to this day.