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Street: |
900
City Park Ave. |
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City: |
New
Orleans, LA 70119 |
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Phone: |
504-488-1000 |
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Type: |
American
(Traditional) |
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Atmosphere: |
Notable
Wine List, People Watching, Business Dining,
Romantic Dining, Celeb Hangout, Historic Setting |
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Taking
over the tired Tavern on the Park's space,
this latest establishment by a scion
of the Brennan family continues to uphold
their reputation as first-rate restaurateurs.
That's even before you get to the food,
thanks to an iconic view of the Spanish
moss-draped giant oaks (a bit raggedy,
but still there) across the street in
City Park. It's a delightful spot for
lunch after a visit to the park and museum,
or for an early summer evening dinner
(when the light is still good). At dinner,
appetizers are hit-or-miss, so you might
want to focus on the entrees. The pan-seared
scallops, bread-crumb-crusted drum, and
glazed duckling are all sterling -- and
would be our top choices if we hadn't
tried the lamb chops, which were the
most tender we have ever eaten. Lunches,
once they return, are the way to go here
(though the evening menu is affordably
priced), given the range of liberally
portioned entrees, sandwiches, and salads.
Most notable is that Ralph's has a vegetarian-specific
menu (ask for it) with some well-considered
options (pan-sautéed vegetable
cake, crepe gateau of spinach and chard),
instead of the usual veggie-friendly
suspects.
The
Scene
Billed as a restaurant "by
locals for locals,"
this outstanding renovation
of an 1860s-era City Park tavern
blends comfortably upscale
surroundings with historical
imagery and a few modern design
cues. Huge picture windows
bring moss-draped oaks to a
formal, white linen ambience
that packs in well-turned business
folk and inbound suburbanites.
Three private upstairs dining
rooms offer elegant settings
for larger groups. As befits
a Brennan's venture, service
is efficient and polite.
The
Food
The far-reaching menu is solid and local,
if low on the flash factor: Expect exceptional
variations of New Orleans classics (lump
crab meat and tangy hot-sauce butter on fried
green tomatoes) and signature seafood dishes
(plump baked oysters with jalepeno cream
and smoky bacon chunks). Meatless options
include an outstanding starter of perfectly
fried exotic mushrooms that mimic fried oysters
in texture and taste. Flaky, tender baked
drum is flawless, its flavors highlighted
with subtle Bernaise and a crunchy-moist
bread-crumb topping. Save room for the chocolaty,
pudding-like Theobroma
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Lunch:
Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 2:00pm |
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$$$$
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