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    The Original Pierre Maspero's

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    1,806 reviews
    #156 of 1,548 Restaurants in New Orleans
    $$ - $$$, American, Bar, Seafood
    440 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2102
    +1 504-524-8990
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    Open Now:8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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    4.5 1,806 reviews
    #156 of 1,548 Restaurants in New Orleans, Louisiana
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    440 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2102
    French Quarter
    0.1 miles from French Quarter

    Menu

    APPETIZERS
    $12.0
    Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp Remoulade
    Crispy fried green tomatoes topped with seasoned, grilled Gulf shrimp and Louisiana remoulade dressing
    $9.5
    Spinach and Artichoke Dip
    A creamy blend of spinach and artichokes, topped with melted Mozzarella cheese and served with toast points
    $13.0
    Crab Cakes
    Two pan-fried crab cakes made with Louisiana blue crab, onions, peppers and seasoning topped with our tangy housemade sauce served with mirliton slaw
    $12.5
    Seafood Pistolettes
    Golden French rolls filled with a creamy cheese sauce with Gulf shrimp, bell peppers and onions stuffed in two pistolettes topped with Parmesan cheese
    $12.5
    Fried Alligator
    Tender strips of fried alligator served with mirliton slaw and gator sauce
    $13.5
    New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
    Fresh Gulf shrimp sautéed in a classic New Orleans BBQ-style sauce served with French bread
    $9.5
    Natchitoches Meat Pies
    Crispy fried meat pies served with Cajun ranch for dipping
    SOUPS
    $7.0
    Chicken & Andouille Gumbo
    Classic dark roux, onions, peppers, celery, chicken and andouille sausage, finished with rice
    $7.0
    French Onion Soup
    A rich broth with smothered onions topped with a crispy crouton and melted Swiss and Provolone cheeses
    ENTREE SALADS
    $7.0
    Grilled Shrimp Caesar
    Marinated grilled shrimp served on top of crisp romaine and seasoned croutons, tossed in a classic Caesar dressing and topped with Parmesan cheese
    $17.0
    Blue Crab & Creole Tomato
    Blue crab meat tossed with shallots, fresh herbs and a creamy dressing set atop a Creole tomato and baby greens
    $16.5
    Grilled Chicken Goddess Salad
    Marinated grilled chicken, baby greens, cucumbers, baby heirloom tomatoes, carrots, pickled onions and our own Green Goddess & Creole dressings
    LOCAL FAVORITES
    $17.5
    Crescent City Sampler
    Sampling of the city's best dishes-Cajun Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffée and Chicken & Andouille Gumbo
    $19.0
    Crawfish Etouffee
    Slow-simmered stew with Creole spices, onions, peppers, celery and crawfish, served over white rice
    $15.0
    Red Beans & Rice
    Creamy, slow-cooked red beans served with white rice, topped with andouille and alligator sausage
    $24.5
    Seafood Pot Pie
    Gulf shrimp, blue crab, fresh herbs in a rich cream sauce with Parmesan cheese served over a buttermilk biscuit
    $16.0
    Chicken & Waffles
    Southern fried Airline chicken breast served on top of a Belgian waffle with a honey Tabasco glaze
    $18.0
    Blackened Jambalaya
    Cajun seasoned chicken and sausage jambalaya topped with your choice of blackened chicken or shrimp
    $20.0
    Shrimp & Grits
    Gulf shrimp lightly sauteed in white wine and butter with heirloom tomatoes, shallots, fresh herbs and Chisesi's ham served over our creamy cheese grits
    $20.0
    Maspero's Crawfish & Tasso Pasta
    Fettucine pasta tossed in a crawfish and tasso Cajun cream sauce
    $23.0
    Crab Cake Maspero
    Three house special crab cakes served on a bed of sautéed spinach, heirloom tomato, mushrooms and onions, topped with our tangy housemade sauce
    $28.0
    Ribeye Steak
    Certified Angus Beef served with our chef's vegetables
    SIDE ITEMS & ADD ONS
    $4.0
    French Fries
    $6.0
    Mirliton Slaw
    $6.0
    Smoked Potato Puree
    $5.0
    Creamy Cheese Grits
    $6.0
    Sautéed Vegetables
    $6.0
    Jambalaya
    $6.0
    Étouffée
    $6.0
    Gumbo
    $6.0
    Fried Crawfish
    SEAFOOD PLATTERS
    Fresh-catch Louisiana seafood fried to perfection with our house blend seafood seasoning served with french fries, hush puppies, French bread, tartar and cocktail sauce
    $19.0
    Shrimp
    $17.5
    Southern Fried Fish Platter
    $22.0
    Crawfish
    Fried crawfish tails and crawfish etouffee
    $22.0
    Combo
    Choice of any two
    PO-BOYS & SANDWICHES
    Served with pomme frites
    $14.0
    Cochon de Lait Po-Boy
    Slow-roasted pork served with green tomato relish and Creole mustard
    $14.5
    Roast Beef Po-Boy
    Juicy roast beef dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickle and Tabasco mayo
    $14.0
    Southern Fried Fish Po-Boy
    Golden fried Gulf fish strips dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickle and Tabasco mayo
    $15.0
    Fried Shrimp Po-Boy
    Gulf shrimp fried to a golden brown dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickle and Tabsaco mayo
    $13.0
    Chisesi Ham & Cheese
    A half pound of Chisesi ham, Cheddar cheese, Tabasco mayo and pickles
    $14.0
    Chicken BLT
    Grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato and Green Goddess dressing
    $13.5
    Hot Brown
    Cajun-fried turkey served open-face on savory French toast topped with pepper jack cheese, grilled tomato and Applewood-smoked bacon
    $16.5
    Muffaletta
    A New Orleans original-salami and ham topped with melted Provolone cheese and our own unique olive salad
    $12.5
    Maspero's Burger
    Half pound burger, flame-grilled to perfection and served on a seeded bun, fully dressed with bacon and Cheddar cheese
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    About
    Pierre Maspero’s is a local destination for relaxed dining in a historic setting—offering authentic New Orleans cuisine in a comfortable New Orleans landmark property. Watch the crowds go by as you enjoy traditional New Orleans entrées in one of the city’s most historic buildings. Come in for breakfast, linger for lunch or just swing by for a refreshing cocktail. Hearty meals in a historic setting!
    PRICE RANGE
    $0
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
    CUISINES
    American, Bar, Seafood, Cajun & Creole
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Great service with fantastic food.

    We had a great experience at this restaurant. Our waitress Sophie was the highlight, she was very warm, friendly and bubbly. She gave us great advice on the menu and her favourite. I had the crab cakes and the shrimp and grits on her recommendation....More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank 145alisong
    Victor A, General Manager at The Original Pierre Maspero's, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you so much 145alisong as we appreciate your feedback.

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    My favorite restaurant in New Orleans

    There is a lot of great food in New Orleans, but Pierre Masperos is the best. The appetizers are all delicious, but I especially recommend the seafood pistolettes and the crab cakes. As for the entrees, the crawfish etoufee and the jambalaya are great. As...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank KiraMelinda
    Victor A, General Manager at The Original Pierre Maspero's, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    KMelindaG you have no idea what an honor and compliment it is to be considered your favorite restaurant in New Orleans. We try our best to stay consistent and provide a wonderful dining experience at the same time. We are so glad you all noticed...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    3 words: Seafood pot pie!

    After a full day of sightseeing and mule ride(see my review) We explored the French Quarter. We were hungry for dinner. We decided to give this place a try, after looking around and nothing caught our eye. As a bonus, It was also a historical...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank ErisShaw
    Victor A, General Manager at The Original Pierre Maspero's, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you ErisShaw and we will definitely let the Chef know/read your review. We try very hard to ensure we match great service with amazing food that equals a wonderful experience. We can't wait to have you all again very soon and yes you must...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Stopped in for breakfast on our way to the WWII museum

    Outside looking over their breakfast menu the LA Lost Bread caught my attention, so in we went. Mary was our server, what a hoot. No coffee needed with her as your server! I ordered the bread and my girlfriend ordered an omelette. My LA Lost...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank chefpeppers
    Victor A, General Manager at The Original Pierre Maspero's, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you so much for the great feedback and we'll work to improve the areas of opportunity immediately.

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great food. Welcoming staff. Ms. Mary is awesome!

    We were wandering the Quarter looking for a place to eat brunch without a wait. So glad we stumbled upon this place. The brunch was delicious (I had the andouille sausage and eggs). My only disappointment is that we were not in town long enough...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank ElizabethCParks
    Victor A, General Manager at The Original Pierre Maspero's, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you ElizabethCParks for your amazing feedback. We are so glad Ms. Mary provided you all with a memorable dining experience and we can't wait to see you all again soon.

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Wonderful Last Breakfast on Our Trip

    I had the Grand Gallette and my husband had the Lost Toast. Delicious! A great way to end our stay in NOLA on Christmas day. The place was packed and the service was running hard, but friendly. Its one of the oldest places in the...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank kfabbrolous
    Victor A, General Manager at The Original Pierre Maspero's, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for the feedback and we can't wait to have you and your party in again.

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    NOLA establishment

    Was able to get a group of 7 on the weekend with no issue. Food was fresh and delicious. Great atmosphere for ending a long weekend in the Big Easy. Prices were a touch high but to be expected and in par with all the...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Nolan P
    Victor A, General Manager at The Original Pierre Maspero's, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you Nolan for the feedback.

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Underwhelming

    It may have been the Christmas Eve stress, but both food and service were forgettable. Something is bound to get cold when soups and main courses are served together as was the case, and the whole thing was a bit of a jumbled mess. Blackened...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Zekebp
    Victor A, General Manager at The Original Pierre Maspero's, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you Zekebp for the feedback and we're so sorry you had a bad experience. We don't use busy days or holidays as excuses as we plan and expect to always be busy. We dropped the ball and for that we're sorry. Come back in...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Not worth it....

    We were looking forward to visiting this famous establishment and were very disappointed with our experience. We started with 2 beer while we perused the menu. The server was so wired that it became uncomfortable to be there. We ordered gumbo and cochon de lait...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Citizens
    Victor A, General Manager at The Original Pierre Maspero's, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Good afternoon Citizens, My name is Victor Attical Jr and as the General Manager here at The Original Pierre Maspero's we aim to provide amazing dining experiences day in and day out. It seems we dropped the ball with your table and we deeply apologize....More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Great place great service

    Like several restaurants in New Orleans, this one is now managed by a restaurant group. This association has brought with it improvements in every aspect to an already nice place and made it great. Everyone at the table was totally pleased with their choices (all...More

    Date of visit: February 2018
    Thank menlodesigns
    Victor A, General Manager at The Original Pierre Maspero's, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you so much Menlodesigns as your feedback is much appreciated. We are so glad you enjoyed everything and we can't wait to have you and your party in again in the future.

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    Response from Chris5038 | Reviewed this property |
    No not for crabs, I would have to go to Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar.
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    Response from CarmelaB232 | Reviewed this property |
    We didn't but we had to wait outside for a table for about 15 min which was okay because we had looked at the menu so we already had an idea of what we wanted and it was warm to stay outside. I would recommend reservations... More
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    Response from tasha1998 | Reviewed this property |
    We were celebrating our anniversary, and the bill was around $79 for two people. We had a specialty drink with our meal, so we felt the prices were reasonable and it was a lovely experience. I guess you could contact them... More
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