New Orleans is no stranger to the paranormal, that’s for sure. Our more than 300-year-old city comes with a ghostly tale or two from just about every building in the French Quarter. If you’re a believer in the spiritual realm, then you may want to pay a visit to Muriel’s Jackson Square, a haunted restaurant in New Orleans, for an unforgettable dining experience.

Located in historic Jackson Square, Muriel’s has been a popular French Quarter eatery since it opened in 2001.

Originally a private home (which we’ll get into more later), Muriel’s has worked hard to restore this historic building to its former glory days.

Each dining room exudes an elegance that simultaneously makes you feel like you’re dining in a museum, but also right at home.

The menu tempts your tastebuds with a taste of Creole and Cajun fine dining.

Delicious gumbo, blackened redfish, and wood-grilled pork chops are just a few of the dishes you’ll find here.

On the weekends, treat yourself to one of their famous brunches.

The Sunday Jazz Brunch at this haunted restaurant in New Orleans is truly one for the books.

No matter when you dine at Muriel’s, there’s always the possibility of a ghostly encounter.

There are a few ghost stories that linger within the walls of this fascinating haunted place in New Orleans.

The carriageway at Muriel’s dates back to the 1700s, and many believe that it was used to hold slaves when they came off the boats, leading many to think that there are still a few troubled spirits left to wander the carriageway.

One of the most popular spirits is that of Mr. Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan.

Mr. Jourdan purchased the property in the late 1700s after the Great New Orleans Fire destroyed many buildings in the area, including a portion of this particular mansion.

Jourdan spent the next few years building the home of his dreams.

Until one night in 1814 when he wagered his dream home in a poker bet. He lost the hand, and was faced with losing his home. Rather than see his beloved home in the hands of someone else, he tragically committed suicide in the home. It’s believed that he killed himself in the same area where the Seance Lounges are situated (pictured above).

So if you find yourself in this area and feel something you can’t explain, it might just be Mr. Jourdan checking in.

Patrons and employees have had many unexplained phenomena over the years.

Believing that Mr. Jourdan never left his dream home, the folks at Muriel’s welcome this old spirit and always keep a table reserved for Mr. Jourdan. You can even reserve the “ghost table” for yourself. Mr. Jourdan doesn’t seem to mind sharing the table.

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