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Antoine's

Antoine's lays claim to being the oldest same family owned restaurant in the country. Opening in 1840, this French Creole restaurant is where Oysters Rockefeller was invented in the 1890s -- and the only restaurant where the original authentic Oysters Rockefeller can be eaten, as the recipe is a closely guarded secret. Your waiter is your guide here; treat them well and ask their recommendations. Before dining, ask your server for a tour of the historic restaurant. There are more than 15 dining rooms, all of which reek of tradition and are steeped in history. Make sure to take a peek down the vast and cavernous wine cellar, which can take the breath away from a true wine lover. Antoine's has opened a beautiful new bar. Step off of St. Louis and step into history.

Address
713 St Louis St
Getting there
between Bourbon and Royal Sts
Hours
Mon-Sat 11:30AM-2PM and 5:30-9PM, Sun 11AM-2PM

Listing from Wikivoyage: New Orleans/French Quarter, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Updated 27 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.