Muriel's Jackson Square
New Orleans
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If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience in New Orleans, Muriel’s Jackson Square is a must! From the moment the fresh-baked bread arrived, we knew we were in for something special. It was absolutely delicious and set the tone for the entire meal. My wife said the Cajun chicken noodle soup was the best she’d ever had, and my son thoroughly enjoyed the seafood gumbo. I started with the Wedge Salad, which featured one of the most incredible dressings I’ve ever tasted. For our entrées, my wife had the shrimp and grits, my son ordered the duck, and I had the redfish. Every single dish was outstanding and cooked to perfection. To finish the evening, my son and I enjoyed cappuccinos while my wife indulged in the crème brûlée, which was the perfect ending to an exceptional meal. The food, the atmosphere overlooking Jackson Square, and the impeccable service completely knocked our socks off. Muriel’s is a restaurant we’ll be talking about for a long time, and we can’t wait to return. Highly recommended!
Gorgeous historic building overlooking Jackson Square adjacent to the cathedral. Creative modern take on a 300ish year-old building that has been upgraded and respects its heritage. While you will love its furnishings, you’re there for the food. Best described as contemporary creole it features classics like seafood gumbo, turtle soup, shrimp, and grits, and pain perdu bread pudding with candied pecans and rum sauce. They take a few non-NOLA risks, experimenting with things like lamb empanadas, strips of focaccia on the table in place of the local bread, and roasted cauliflower on red quinoa with a dukkah. Not necessarily what I would choose to eat there but they do execute everything perfectly. We went with blackened red fish with a red pepper cream sauce and a wood grilled double cut pork chop served with braised greens that I normally am not a fan of, but these were simply fantastic. The standout was a dark chocolate pecan tart featuring a brown sugar crust made with pecans and accompanied with salted caramel. Everyone at this level tries some kind of version of this style of dessert but here they knocked it out of the park. The staff is very friendly and professional, and the ambience is accessible. This place is popular, so make sure you get a reservation. Even if you get a really late reservation, do so but then roll the dice and show up an hour early and they will probably let you in. If they don’t, well, it’s the French Quarter and you’ll find something to buy your time. About two blocks over is our favorite jazz venue, Fritzel’s. A perfect place to get ready for dinner. Put this on your must try NOLA restaurants.
Highly recommend making a reservation for Muriel's Jackson Square — this place gets busy fast. We ended up sitting at the bar and still had a wonderful experience. The drinks were excellent across the board: the Hurricane packed the right punch, The Saint 75 was refreshing and elegant, and even the Blackberry Basil Spritz mocktail was flavorful and well-balanced. The turtle soup with sherry was definitely an interesting experience and worth trying if you want something classic New Orleans. Food-wise, the shrimp and crepes were absolutely delicious. The pork chop with mashed potatoes and collard greens was excellently done — tender, flavorful, and comforting without feeling too heavy. Dessert closed the night on a strong note: the crème brûlée was rich and creamy with that perfect crack on top, while the chocolate pecan tart was a solid sweet finish. Definitely a spot worth visiting in the French Quarter.
What an unforgettable evening at Muriel's! From the moment we walked in, the historic charm of this Jackson Square gem had us hooked. The ambiance is perfect—elegant yet warm, with that classic New Orleans vibe that makes you feel like you're stepping back in time. Our servers, Marian and Stacy, were absolutely outstanding! They were attentive, friendly, and full of fantastic recommendations that made our experience even better. Thanks to them, we ordered the Crawfish Crêpes, which were honestly out of this world—rich, flavorful, perfectly cooked, and packed with that authentic Creole taste. Every bite was pure perfection. We also loved the cocktails, starting with the signature Vampire's Kiss (dangerously delicious!) and working our way through several other drinks that were all crafted beautifully. Everything was top-notch. If you're in the French Quarter, do yourself a favor and book a table at Muriel's. Whether it's for a special occasion or just a night out, you won't be disappointed. Marian and Stacy made us feel like VIPs, and the food and drinks delivered beyond expectations. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommend!
Muriel's Jackson is like eating in an establishment from the 1800's. The building is vintage. The rooms of the restaurant are like a house. There is a living room, a sitting room, a dining room, in the back of the restaurant is a vintage bar. Reservations are probably required. The atmosphere gives a fun vibe with artsy decorations of vintage plates and art. This evening in addition to our server we had two other people assisting our table. The server suggested the evenings 'Soup de Jour' which was roasted tomato and crab. Very good. For our entrees I selected the three course dinner that has an option of wine pairing. I enjoyed the soup, an almond crusted white fish and dessert was their warm bread pudding with a bourbon sauce. My husband had the staple Blackened Red Fish. Our server informed us the chef recommends ordering a dollop of crap on top, which he did. This was a mistake. The amount of crab was small, and did not benefit the dish. They charged $21 for this 'sprinkling' of crab. Everything else was very tasty and enjoyable.
