Commander’s Palace

At 1403 Washington Ave in the Garden District of Uptown New Orleans, Commander's Palace was founded in 1893. At the intersection of Washington Avenue and Coliseum Street, Emile Commander opened a tiny bar in 1893. Within a few years, he transformed it into a restaurant that was frequented by the affluent Garden District local families. By 1900, gourmands from all over the world were visiting Commander's Palace. According to legend, during Prohibition, patron beverages were transported across from the nearby cemetery where stored alcohol was located.

The Brennan family, who are currently in charge of Commander's Palace, bought the eatery in 1969 and helped it reach new heights. By pushing its chefs to experiment with fresh interpretations of the city's classic dishes, The Brennan's fully rebuilt Commander's Palace and revolutionized New Orleans cuisine.

The James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: South was given to Executive Chef Tory McPhail in 2013. The restaurant received the Most Outstanding Restaurant award from the Foundation in 1996. The Lifetime Achievement Award (Ella Brennan) 2009, the Outstanding Service Award (1993), and the Best Chef, Southeast Region (Jamie Shannon) 1999 are additional James Beard Awards. The Wine Spectator Grand Award has been given to Commander's Palace every year since 2012. For 18 years, Commander's Palace has been ranked by Zagat as the "Most Popular Restaurant in New Orleans." The eatery was honored with a Culinary Institute of America Hall of Fame induction in 2008.

Location: 1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, America

Phone: +1 504-899-8221

Website: commanderspalace.com