Broussard's
French Quarter, New Orleans
Restaurant in New Orleans, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A French Quarter restaurant at 819 Conti Street with weekend-focused hours and walk-in availability. Limited weekday service (Monday and Thursday evenings only) makes it a practical backup when heritage Creole institutions are fully booked, though the absence of chef credentials or signature dishes positions it as a neighborhood option rather than a destination booking.
About Broussard's
Broussard's is a New Orleans venue with a smart-casual dress code and a schedule that requires a little planning. Hours are Monday 3–9 PM, Tuesday closed, Wednesday closed, Thursday 3–9 PM, Friday 9 AM–9 PM, Saturday 9 AM–9 PM, Sunday 9 AM–3 PM. If your plans are flexible, compare those windows with other options such as Bayona or Antoine's.
The Room and the Service Window
Weekday service is limited to Monday and Thursday, with Tuesday and Wednesday closures. Sunday has the shortest weekend window, ending at 3 PM, while Friday and Saturday run from 9 AM to 9 PM. Pricing, cuisine details, chef information, reservation policy, seating format, or menu specifics are not available. Plan around the hours and dress code rather than assuming a particular dining style.
Positioning Against New Orleans Peers
Broussard's offers practical basics: it is in New Orleans, the dress code is smart casual, the operating schedule is concentrated around Monday, Thursday, the weekend. For comparison, Bayona, Antoine's, Rib Room, Bistro at the Maison de Ville, Killer Poboys at Erin Rose are other New Orleans options to consider depending on your plans.
Use Broussard's hours to decide whether it fits your itinerary, especially if you are visiting on a Tuesday or Wednesday when the venue is closed. Explore our full New Orleans restaurants guide for more dining options, or browse hotels, bars, and experiences across the city.
Planning details
- Location
- 819 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70112
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- broussards.com
- Phone
- +15045813866
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Broussard’s feels rooted and quietly refined. The building’s continuous restaurant history since 1920 gives the rooms a patina of conversation and ceremony—high ceilings and period details that read as lived-in elegance. A tucked-away courtyard offers one of the Quarter’s more restrained outdoor dining experiences, where foot traffic arrives with purpose rather than by accident. The kitchen leans into Creole classicism—French technique tempered by coastal Louisiana influences—so the dining room reads as a measured counterpoint to the city’s flashier, more modern tasting-menu rooms.
Best For
This is a place for evenings that favor tradition: dinner service built around longtime Creole preparations and an atmosphere that suits date nights, special occasions and celebratory meals. The restaurant’s location one block north of Bourbon creates a purposeful, less tourist-driven sense of arrival, and the historic setting amplifies the formality of an evening out. Brunch also figures into the house’s repertoire, but its primary identity is as a time-honored fine-dining destination where classic service and composed dishes define the experience.
Ordering Tips
The menu privileges Creole classics—seek out signature preparations that anchor Broussard’s identity: Oysters Broussard, Bronzed Redfish, Pompano Pontchartrain, the Louisiana Blue Crab Cake and Turtle Soup au Sherry are all highlighted dishes. If you can, plan for a full, composed meal that lets technique and coastal ingredients play against one another, and consider a table in the courtyard for a quieter, garden-adjacent setting. The overall menu angle favors traditional preparations over experimental tasting formats.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant historic atmosphere with courtyard dining, jazz brunch, and sophisticated French Quarter charm.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Oysters Broussard
- Bronzed Redfish
- Pompano Pontchartrain
- Louisiana Blue Crab Cake
- Turtle Soup au Sherry
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bayona, New American, New American
- Killer Poboys at Erin Rose, Notable alternative
- Antoine's, Notable alternative
- Bistro at the Maison de Ville, Notable alternative
- Rib Room, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Broussard's functions as a dependable French Quarter fallback when reservations at Bayona or Antoine's prove difficult. Walk-in availability is typical, especially during weekday evenings, while those two require advance planning, Bayona for Susan Spicer's New American reputation, Antoine's for its 180-year pedigree. If you prioritize ease of booking over culinary distinction, Broussard's delivers French Quarter convenience without the wait. For special occasions with higher expectations, Rib Room offers a more polished steakhouse experience, while Bistro at the Maison de Ville provides intimate, white-tablecloth service in a smaller room.
Weekend brunch seekers will find Broussard's 9 AM–9 PM Friday and Saturday hours more accommodating than Commander's Palace's 11:30 AM start or the prix-fixe structure at Arnaud's. The Sunday 9 AM–3 PM window is shorter than most competitors, so plan accordingly. For a quicker, lower-stakes meal, Killer Poboys at Erin Rose offers walk-up counter service two blocks away. Broussard's works best as a neighborhood anchor for visitors who want to stay central without navigating Uptown or the Warehouse District, just don't expect the same level of culinary ambition or service polish that defines New Orleans' celebrated dining institutions.
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Compare Broussard's
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broussard's | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| Bayona | New Orleans | New American | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #5382024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #3602023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked · #1632002 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #45 |
| Killer Poboys at Erin Rose | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| Antoine's | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| Bistro at the Maison de Ville | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| Rib Room | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Broussard's handle dietary restrictions?
Is Broussard's good for solo dining?
Seating format or solo-dining details are not available. Solo diners should plan around the hours: Monday 3–9 PM, Thursday 3–9 PM, Friday 9 AM–9 PM, Saturday 9 AM–9 PM, Sunday 9 AM–3 PM; the venue is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
What are alternatives to Broussard's in New Orleans?
Other New Orleans options to compare include Bayona, Antoine's, Rib Room, Bistro at the Maison de Ville, Killer Poboys at Erin Rose.
Is Broussard's good for a special occasion?
Broussard's may fit a special occasion if its New Orleans location, smart-casual dress code, operating hours match your plans. Awards, pricing, menu format, or private-dining details are not available.
Is lunch or dinner better at Broussard's?
Hours do not label specific meal periods. Broussard's is open Monday and Thursday from 3–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 9 AM–9 PM, Sunday from 9 AM–3 PM; it is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
