Best Restaurants for Big Groups in New Orleans

Antoine's Restaurant

With numerous rooms that seat guests from 14 to 300, Antoine's is ideal for group dining. Dine like royalty in one of their many private rooms dedicated to Mardi Gras krewes. The food is classic New Orleans and the vibe couldn't be more authentic. They are one of the oldest restaurants in the country!

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Arnaud's New Orleans

 Arnaud’s has been a French Quarter staple for over a century, and there’s a reason people keep coming back. The restaurant hosts live jazz music in the Jazz Bistro, dining in the Main Dining Room, cocktails at the iconic French 75 Bar, and 17 private dining rooms. The private rooms are each filled with crystal chandeliers, antique furniture, plush carpet, and rich drapery, and your special meal will be serviced by fantastic tuxedoed waitstaff. There are even two balconies to reserve, and with Arnaud’s location right off Bourbon Street, this will make for an event to remember!
 
Arnaud’s can accommodate events with parties ranging from 12 to 120 guests, and can customize menus.

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Brennan's New Orleans

Another French Quarter staple, Brennan’s is known for its bananas foster, made before your eyes. The restaurant has six separate private event areas, with space for anywhere between 12 and 160 guests. Have an elegant evening here in the stunning courtyard, wine room, or other picturesque facilities and enjoy the incredible food and service.

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Bourbon House

Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House serves classic Creole cuisine and is known for its elegant interior. It also boasts a view of Bourbon Street and one of the largest American whiskey collections in the world. With custom menus, various private room sizes, and additional services like floral arrangements, audio visual, and entertainment, along with its close proximity to plenty of French Quarter hotels, Bourbon House is one of the best group dining options.

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Muriel’s Jackson Square

If you ever imagined an iconic New Orleans party, you probably imagined it right on Jackson Square, next to the Cabildo. Muriel’s offers that experience, plus rich Southern cuisine and hospitality. Event planners are available to help accommodate groups of all sizes with amenities like audio visual, custom menus, and special rooms.

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Napoleon House

Here you will find classic Creole fare, signature muffulettas and the iconic Pimm’s Cup served in a historic French Quarter setting. This timeless restaurant, housed in a 200-year-old building, offers a laid-back yet charming atmosphere with multiple rooms and courtyard seating, making it a great option for groups looking to dine in a space full of New Orleans history and character.

Palace Cafe

You could recognize the glowing signage for Palace Café on Canal Street anywhere. The beautiful restaurant has a lively interior that both locals and visitors alike adore. Downstairs, the restaurant can be converted into a big private party venue, and on the third floor there are three intimate private dining rooms for anywhere between 10 and 80 guests. Rather than a room rental charge, there is just a minimum that must be met for the bill. A-la-carte menus are available also for parties up to 17.

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SoBou

SoBou, the trendy restaurant located South of Bourbon, offers various private dining rooms: an intimate salon that seats eight, a pool room with a patio that seats 22, to a beer garden room that seats 36, and the main dining room that seats 60. For quick turnaround party planning, SoBou even offers their “Pincho Party” for 5 people for $99 dollars, which includes an assortment of meats and desserts, festival cocktails, and more.

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Katie's Restaurant

Katie’s is a local restaurant in Mid-City that has become one of the most renowned neighborhood eateries in New Orleans. Anyone who dines here on the restaurant’s indulgent cuisine leaves feeling like family. The atmosphere is casual, welcoming, and always promises delicious food. Private dining is available on the second floor of Katie’s, but if you’d like to take Katie’s to you, off-site catering is possible as well.

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Ralph’s on the Park

Ralph’s on the Park is nestled right along the lush greenery of New Orleans City Park. Here you’ll find a setting fit for groups large and small, with a variety of private rooms to choose from. Some private rooms even offer a balcony with access to a scenic park view, where the Ralph’s staff can set up a bar for your group.

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Commander’s Palace

This quintessential New Orleans restaurant is one of the most accommodating in the Crescent City. With spacious rooms and two floors filled with seating – plus a courtyard and back carriage house – the restaurant provides a wonderful atmosphere for special events. You can even reserve a chef’s table or wine room. Plus, Commander’s has an experienced party planner who can assist with events of all kinds. Be sure to book your large party in advance, as they fill up, especially over the holiday season!

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Pascal's Manale

Here you will find award-winning barbeque shrimp, fresh seafood and Italian cuisine. This old-school restaurant has been serving visitors and locals for over a century in the Uptown area. There are two private rooms that can seat between ten and fourteen people and one additional room that can seat up to twenty. For groups larger than twenty, the opera room can be reserved for a food and beverage minimum.

Spicy Mango

Here you will find bold Caribbean-Creole fusion cuisine in a vibrant, high-energy setting on Frenchmen Street. Spicy Mango blends New Orleans flavors with island influences, offering shareable plates, lively music and a tropical-inspired atmosphere that makes it a fun and flavorful option for group dining.

Annunciation

Also located in the Warehouse District, Annunciation is a neighborhood gem serving modern Creole dinner daily. Their impressive and creative cocktails, and topnotch Southern cuisine is great for pleasing out-of-town guests. The upstairs can hold a seated dinner for 80 people, or can accommodate more for a cocktail reception.

Couvant

Voted most beautiful restaurant in 2018, Couvant has turned heads since their opening in the Eliza Jane Hotel. This French brasserie has plenty of seating inside and outside for a large party. There also is a private dining room and semi-private dining space looking into the kitchen.

Compère Lapin

Led by James Beard Award–winning Chef Nina Compton, Compère Lapin blends Caribbean flavors with New Orleans influences in a vibrant, modern space inside The Old No. 77 Hotel. Known for its shareable plates and creative cocktails, this nationally recognized restaurant offers a lively yet polished setting that’s ideal for group dining in the Warehouse District.

Restaurant August

A flagship restaurant from James Beard Award–winning chef John Besh, Restaurant August delivers refined French-Creole cuisine in an elegant, historic building. With its award-winning reputation, impeccable service and private dining options, it’s a top choice for groups seeking an upscale and memorable dining experience.

Plates

Plates Restaurant & Bar offers contemporary American cuisine with a creative, globally inspired twist in a sleek Warehouse District setting. With its approachable menu, stylish interior and flexible seating, it’s a great option for groups looking for a modern, relaxed space to gather and dine together.

Vyoone’s

Located in the Arts and Warehouse District, Vyonne’s offers plenty of space for private dining upstairs or outdoor dining in their courtyard. Enjoy French Creole and Afro-Creole fare for brunch, lunch or dinner. The intimate, yet inviting setting is great for large parties or smaller groups.