K-Paul's

We had a large party and were easily accommodated. Service was excellent and the food outstanding. I split... more

I'm not sure about the lady who rated the experience a single star, and had her food served on foam plates...My family had a devine experience at lunch one day as we walked the French Quarter. Our family of 4 ate for $95 w/tip and had bronzed chicken, bronzed pork chops, ceaser salad, turtle soup, and some shrimp enchiladas...everything was great. I felt like Precious Pup (from the cartoons) after recieving a snack. Everything melted in my mouth! My only regret is that I am not in New Orleans everyday to eat there! Well done Paul! more

Recently a friend and I were in New Orleans for the day on business. We were ready to leave when we decided to stay long enough to get dinner somewhere. Neither of us had ever been to K-Paul's and I had wanted to go for a while. more

This person obviously didn't know what type of food they were getting into when they went into K-Pauls. The Gordon Ramsey bit is just too much. I bet they didn't realize they were being rude but I have no doubt that they were just that. If Gordon Ramsey went into K-Pauls he would rave about the food because he has a trained palate and can recognize good cooking from many different regions. K-Pauls sets the standard for refined high end Creole-Cajun in New Orleans. After Paul Prudhomme's popularity died out and his restaurant was no longer inundated with tourists he settled in and developed quite a following with locals. The food has been consistent and fabulous. I'm not saying that it's impossible to get something there that misfires occasionally but it's obvious from this post that these people were clueless and foreigners from Scotland that weren't going to be satisfied with anything they got. It's also telling that most of the words in the post are misspelled just like another not so good review a little further down the page. The poster also looks to be overweight if that is her in that picture accompanying the post. She most likely has a palate that is tuned to fast food and quanity and is not able to realize when she is eating a good meal. Just give her a half dozen cheeseburgers and a bucket o fries from one of the burger chains and she is fat and happy. more

This my favorite restaurant anywhere! I always select the Beef Tenders and splurge and have Bread Pudding. You can't go wrong with any selection. Their bread is especially good, too. Don't miss the Quarter and K Paul's. more

After seeing Chef Paul sitting in the French Quarter on his electric scooter, I decided to finally try his restaurant. I showed up last night and he was there, as was his head chef. We were told there would be a 45 minute wait and to make reservations for the next night (which was tonight). Tonight we showed up and were seated promptly. I don't think anyone without reservations would be treated as well as those with are, so its vital to have reservations. Don't just show up thinking you'll get a seat.. because it doesn't happen. I had the flounder off the 3 for 30 menu. It included a delicious chicken noodle soup, my entree, bread pudding, and a glass of wine (of which I was given a large selection to choose from). My flounder was good and our waitress was helpful, hospitable, and told me that indeed they used Magic seasonings in the dishes. I didn't think too highly of the bread pudding. Terjugue's and Willie Mae's Restaurant has much better bread pudding. The basket of assorted breads were great, albeit I was not fond of the molasses mini muffin. I also enjoyed the trio of singers who sang a song in Double Jeopardy that serenaded us at our table. We sat in the back room, which was cooler than the other. I'd say K Paul's is the absolute best gourmet restaurant in New Orleans. Pros: Everything more

Do not be surprised if a strolling jazz band walks into the restaurant and the chefs pick up their pots,pans, and spoons and join in. The food and service were excellent, but what else would you expect?It is worth every penny of the evening. more

On April the 4th 2009, I and my family went into K-Paul's restaurant only because it did not have a line to wait in. We walked and took in the atmosphere and automatically set our standards high for service/food but truly was disappointed because while standing waiting to be seated the bartender was not helpful at all in telling us that we were to order up front, deli styled, so while ordering we were complaining and nippy with each other because were were starving but weren't absolutely mean to the bartender though she wasn't helpful in explaining to my aunt or my grandmother what was in certain dishes, my aunt and grandma were visiting from Scotland and were unfamiliar with some of the food. Once we received our food we weren't happy to be served on foam plates and airplane cutlery, it was ridiculous how much it cost for a CAN of coke , 2 dollars. Also my mother pointed out that the chef or staff weren't wearing any gloves the chef then proceeded to talk about my mother behind her back, saying calling her mean names. As for the food my aunt's egg plant lasagna was laying in a pool a grease, my cousin's potato salad was a glop of pureed eggs and potato, my dad's red beans and rice was tasteless, my Cole slaw wasn't even Cole slaw it was a salad. When we complained to the manager he was very rude and wouldn't hear us out he told us we consumed the food so we weren't entitled to a refund which we weren't even asking for. He said we were rude to the staff, frustrating the bartender to the point of walking off the floor. Not once acknowledged our complaints and walking away but he was going to argue with us. My aunt finally gave in to telling him that we are related to Gordon Ramsey, we don't flaunt it around or anything because it is a shameful thing just to get good service or to be listened to it wasn't until after she let him know that we are related to Gordon Ramsey that he listened to my aunt's complaints of the food and my aunt actually told him how to do lasagna. So just to let you know no one in my family is ever going back to K-Paul's and I will tell people of my bad experience because that is the type of costumer I am when I have really bad experience or really good experience I let people know I spread the word around. Pros: nice looking Cons: food, service, price more

After leaving Houston to escape Hurricane Ike, we were excited to treat ourselves to Paul Prudhomme's cuisine. I had a delicious chicken dish which was lightly breaded and fried, served with wonderful jambalaya. The whole meal was very good. My wife, who grew up in La. had the blackened baby drum. Her initial comment to the server was, ""We used to throw drum back when we went fishing"". He told her that she would enjoy the fish-it was just like red fish. So she decided to try it. She found it way too salty, from the blackening seasoning. She sent it back, asking to just have it broiled with lemon butter and no seasoning. It came back with too much salt again! She didn't eat the fish, but did like the mashed potatoes. She also liked the bread pudding. Pros: Our server was very patient with our requests Cons: Food was inconsistent more

Native New Orleanian: Best creole cooking in town. Delicious basket of various homemade bread served immediately. Great place to celebrate anything!! If the restaurant is made aware of you celebrating something, a three piece brass band comes to your table to play a couple of songs just for you!! Pros: EVERYTHING! Great food, friendly service (like you're at a friend's home), etc., etc., etc. Cons: NOTHING! more

Reservations well in advance so you can enjoy one of the best meals I've ever had in New Orleans! The beef melted in my mouth and I can still taste it when I think about it. The food was prepared perfectly and was well portioned for the amount of money spent. The tables were a little to close together for my liking but I didn't mind once I got my dessert. I recommend this restaurant for superb food...with a higher cost than most would like to spend. more

I have stood in line for over an hour to eat at this place. Yes, it was worth it. The pecan pie is the best in the world. This is Paul Prudhomme's masterpiece restaurant. It is worth the wait and worth the price to eat here. more

My last name is Brocato...a well known name in New Orleans. Pros: amazing food....all of the different warm breads more

K-Paul?s. Saturday night for Mom?s birthday dinner at K-Paul?s. As usual, service and food were top notch. We go here every time we come down. more

This place is quite lively and was perfect for a fun night out. I was with a rather large group and the consensus was that the blackened Louisiana drum fish was the best item we ordered....simply divine! I had the shrimp etouffee which was very good, but after a week of fine dining in the city it's got some stiff competition. The turtle soup was great, as was the jambalaya. Definitely a good place to go in the city, with sizable portions, and it was perfect for our large group. more

A three piece Cajun band plays away at the front door. The waitstaff is knowledgable and helpful. If you are one to sip a cocktail, try the Orange Cosmo. We loved the appetizer of Shrimp (Tomato) Remoulade over fried green tomatoes, and the Blackened Drum Fish entree. Soft Shell Crabs found a spot on the menu (they are in season-June) and a spot in my heart. There are no ""specials"" because the menu changes nightly. At one point in the evening the band outside wandered into the restaurant, and were joined by the kitchen (on pots pans and washboards) in a couple of Zydeco classics. Great fun, great food, great night....make a reservation, I didn't see an empty table. Pros: Made me feel like I was in New Orleans for a Party Cons: Not a one more

April 16, 2007, my wife and I had 8:30 reservations, well the host and hostest were very friendly and sat us very quickly. No complaints there, our server is a different story, very slow to come to the table and offer know interaction with us at all. I lived in the French Quarter for six years and knew of K-Pauls rep for excellent service so coming back after 10 years away this was a surprise. It is a bunch of kids running the place and they do not seem like they like what they our doing. Now, on to the food, I love cajun and creole food I grew up with it. This was over cooked and over sauced and could not tell what the favor was suppose to be. My beef tips were over cooked and drowning in sauce, the wife's we could not tell what it was looked more like soup, was suppose to be shrimp etoeffe. K-Paul please come back. Pros: good biscuits, wine Cons: service more

I don't know why I'm just now getting around to writing this review on K-Paul's, since it was last summer, 2006, when I had the ultimate Big Easy dinner. Hurricane Katrina, did not destroy one of the best restaurants in The Quarter, so please come back and give them your support. I had dinner reservations for two, but my dining partner, was stuck in some alley bar, with an alley babe. Well that wasn't going to stop me. I've been a fan of Chef Paul for years, all his cookbooks, spices, and television shows down pat. That sweet hostess, led me to my table, and the feast began. It was Turtle Soup, tastes similiar to chicken, with chunks of turtle meat, topped with fresh spinach and chopped hard boiled egg. It was so rich, I just took my sweet time, and enjoyed. I had already done the seafood thing, several times around the quarter, so for something different, it was the Pork Chop. Not just any pork chop, mind you. This was a Blackened Stuffed Pork Chop, stuffed with Ricotta, Asiago, and Mozzerella cheeses. A big double cut one. This was pure heaven, and I'm glad I didn't have to share the moment with anyone. Desert--Well I had already had bread pudding several times, so it was the Sweet Potato Pecan Pie. I'm from Georgia, and I've never eaten Pecan Pie like this. Service was terrific, and the big guy himself stopped by the table, and it was more than a foodie's perfect meal! Pros: Legenday Cajun/Creole Chef's Masterpiece's! Awsome! Cons: None! Are You Kidding! more

Had reservations for 7:15 on Saturday night for two, had a couple join us and we were hungry at 6pm, Not a problem, get on down here was the reply, walked right in and sat down. Pros: Super everything more

This is the BEST dining experience I have ever had. We have been to K-Pauls twice and both times left us speachless. Literally!!! There was no talking going on once the food was served. The soft palate pleasure was simply extrordinary!!!! Both my companion and myself would recommend this restaurant to EVERYONE we know. The best of the best. Paul Prudhomme is a culinary genious. The service was exceptional and the restaurant is designed very tastefully. All around perfection!!! Pros: Food Presentation, Service, Excellent Food Cons: None, None, None more