Atchafalaya Restaurant
New Orleans
Visit for brunch to enjoy live music along with a signature cocktail.
Atchafalaya Restaurant, located in the Irish Channel of New Orleans, invites guests to experience rustic elegance within the charming confines of a cozy Creole cottage. Known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, Atchafalaya promises a dining experience that feels like a special occasion. The restaurant offers both brunch and dinner services, each featuring its own distinctive charm. Renowned for its lively brunches, Atchafalaya combines inventive, mouth-watering dishes with vibrant live music, creating a joyful start to any day. The brunch menu offers an array of options, including renowned Bloody Marys and fresh squeezed mimosas. During dinner service, a more intimate, refined ambiance takes over, with dim lighting and crisp white linens setting the stage for a multi-course culinary journey. Atchafalaya's dining rooms and the semi-private poker room ensure a setting for every occasion. The restaurant boasts a finely curated wine list, while its cocktails are crafted with care and creativity. Whether opting for a quick drink at their bar or enjoying a full meal, every guest is met with impeccable service, making it a destination worth revisiting time and again. For those accompanied by pets, the option to dine outdoors is thoughtfully available.
Reviews
We are definitely coming here again! The food was perfect, clean plates all around! The blue cheese flan is a must try. Great service and we loved the casual dress code. If I lived in the area I would definitely make this my neighborhood spot!
Such a memorable brunch with friends from Australia. Nice jazz music in the background, scrumptious food and drinks and wonderful service by Chris! The best shrimp and grits I have ever had!!! We also had the tomato and peach salad, chicken and sausage gumbo, smoked salmon on brioche and huevos ranchero :)
Highly recommend making a reservation for Atchafalaya as waits for a table can easily reach up to an hour. For appetizers, we got the boudin, which was incredibly flavorful and a great way to start the meal. My girlfriend had the red beans and rice with fried chicken for her main, and it was absolutely fantastic — comforting, rich, and perfectly done. I went for the duck hash, which was equally great with bold flavors and a satisfying balance. For drinks, I had the Pimm’s Cup and the Spring Thyme, both of which were excellent. My girlfriend had the Garden Spritz cocktail, which was especially refreshing. We also each had a latte to round out the experience nicely.
This place was amazing. We were there on a Saturday for brunch. No live jazz band, but a nice stream of music playing. The food was outstanding. We had the fried green tomatoes with crawfish tails and remoulade sauce 😋 the shrimp and grits this was the star of the meal. We also had the duck hash and waffle it was all very good. Our beverages were strawberry mint Margarita, mimosas and a duck fat Sazerac 👌🏽
If you are in New Orleans you HAVE TO COME HERE! I was in town with some colleagues for a nursing conference and was eyeing this place before we even touched down in New Orleans. Thankfully we were able to make a same day brunch reservation. The shrimp and grits are to die for. The Gumbo was immaculate!!!! Not salty either which was something I found to be the case for a lot of other restaurants in New Orleans!! The fish was soooo fresh I could taste the salt water it came out of. The cocktails here were amazing as well I had the spring cocktail. The desert was amazing too the tres leches bread pudding was my absolute favorite ! Next time I’m in New Orleans I WILL BE BACK!
