Atchafalaya

Réveillon supper was my final meal in New Orleans on this trip. Réveillon is a December holiday tradition in New Orleans. It is a traditionally a large family meal that is shared after midnight mass after Christmas. Atchafalaya’s Réveillon Supper was a four course meal starting with poached oyster stew, warm duck confit salad, Wagyu short rib for the main, with a classic bûche de noël for dessert. I also had the wine pairing with the meal. My favourite courses were the duck confit salad and the bûche de noël. Everything was stellar though, I cleared each plate. Service was impeccable; I was seated at the bar and had a lovely time chatting with the bartender.

The food here was excellent. I enjoyed that it really reflects a true French brunch due to the pace they set while eating. It was awesome. I enjoyed the appetizers, and the lunch was great. I had their fried Brussels sprouts which is glazed in miso honey, with sunflower seeds and mint. It was excellent. For the main course I had their Huevos Rancheros, which is gluten free. It was divine. This is probably one of the lighter items on their menu, as well. I think it might have been the healthiest Huevos Racheros I’ve ever had in my life. My significant other had gumbo, deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, and for the main course he had some sort of Korean chicken burger with fries (I can’t find the actual name of this entree on the website but if you go into the restaurant it’s on the menu). My SO isn’t gluten free like me, but he had absolutely nothing bad to say about the food he had. The chicken sandwich was his favorite food item for the day, and he complimented it saying it was one of the best things he’d ever tasted before. We would definitely return to this location.

Phenomenal, versatile neighborhood spot for brunch, happy hour cocktails, or dinner. Vastly underrated happy hour; some of the best drinks and small plates in town if you’re looking to pop in on a weekday. Inside, the space is small and cozy, so make a reservation if you’re coming for brunch, especially on a weekend. Overall one of my favorite uptown spots for food and drinks.

A fantastic dining experience for tourists and locals alike, Atchafalaya does not disappoint. Located near the Garden District, the atmosphere is quaint and quirky and the staff friendly and attentive. The food is elevated southern cuisine. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, from drinks to dessert. My spouse had the gumbo, shrimp and grits (best of his life), and the tres leches bread pudding. I had the pork chop and was too full for dessert but was provided some spiced pecans upon request. What a divine meal! Go here if you get the chance! And hey, they have a happy hour, too!

Best meal I’ve had in New Orleans. Wonderful drinks. The duck gumbo was amazing. The shrimp & grits was the best I’ve ever had. My partner got the pork chop, and my bite was delicious. The tres leches bread pudding was really good too. The server was helpful - there when you wanted him and away when you didn’t want him. All in all, a great experience.