These 9 Longest-Standing Restaurants In New Orleans Have Served Mouthwatering Meals For Decades
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Kezia Kamenetz
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If you are looking to go back in time, there is perhaps no better way of doing that than taking a look at the older restaurants in New Orleans. New Orleans is home to some of the oldest restaurants in the entire country, and going on a tour of these places is certain to make for an exciting exploration!
Since 1840 Antoine's has been a French Quarter institution--can you believe it's been run by the same family since before the Civil War? It's amazing! The specialty rooms here are really awesome.
The old world charm here just oozes off the restaurant here and the bar will serve you up cocktails made the old fashioned way. You'd have to have a heart of stone not to be charmed.
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Some say that service was invented here and it is easy to see why, the waitstaff here is truly out of this world. You will feel like a king every time you dine.
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People sometimes pay people to stand in line in order to secure a table here on the special days, that's how important this place is in so many New Orleanian's hearts.
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You can pull up to the bar here and get some awesome oysters on the half shell--and watch them shuck right in front of you! It's a treat.
Home of the legendary BBQ shrimp, you'll also love the gumbo that's offered here. It's awesome.
This creole institution serves up some classic cocktails that are said to be invented here, including the French 75 which has a bar named after it, pictured here.
This uptown oyster house uses their signature bread, "pan bread", making their oyster loaves famous all around the world.
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For decades now you can pull up to the booths at this steakhouse, offering up private, intimate tables that are certain to bring a smile to your face.
Don’t some of those places look absolutely amazing? I couldn’t believe how old some of those places were. Out of the oldest restaurants in New Orleans, which is your favorite? We love to hear from you!
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