Very nice, cozy atmosphere. Beautiful old "Nawlins" architecture and decor. Service was excellent, friendly staff. The food also was outstanding. The shrimp and grits tasted very good. Double cut pork chop was moist, tasty and tender. The chocolate cake was incredible, but was more a piece of soft fudge than cake. Very impressed with the whole experience, will be back when I'm in town again.
This place is an institution, it is an experience, it is extraordinary. The food is extraordinary. The service is top tier. The atmosphere is wonderful. The building is gorgeous. The history is richer that the demi-glace. Probably the only pleasantly haunted building I've explored in New Orleans. Where the other ones are super creepy in their hidden haunts, this one is, well, pleasant. Maybe Pierre was simply in good humor while I was reclining in the seance room.
The hostess (Sandra) was so sweet today even though they were slammed- Mona was our server and was kind and attentive. The venue is beautiful, and the jazz band is
wildly personable and fun.
We’ve tried a handful of restaurants since arriving last week (all allegedly noteworthy) and Muriel’s clearly doesn’t need to coast on their historical venue alone- as many places do.
All of our dishes were beautifully seasoned, and cooked to perfection. Difficult to achieve on assumably the busiest day of their week with a high volume of guests. I was deeply impressed and appreciative that Muriel’s back of house is able to maintain the consistency and quality of meal they presented to us.
Had the pumpkin bisque and duck hash, and was offered a bite of the banana fosters French toast- all amazing and exceeding expectations.
We will be returning either for cocktails- or again for a meal during our next trip.
Thanks for a good time y’all !
EDIT: I went back for dinner the next evening without reservation. Jason & Patty were my servers and they were both wonderful/attentive, as expected.
I had the turtle soup, shrimp and grits, bread pudding- and a sazerac. Again, all cooked and seasoned to perfection. Can’t wait to visit again !
801 Chartres St - New Orleans
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