My friend and I got dressed up the last night of our weeklong trip to New Orleans and headed down to Galatoires. We dined on the first floor and enjoyed the jovial ambience. The service was impeccable! Our waiter was very attentive and helped narrow our choices down. He also recommended a fabulous bottle of wine. However, the food did not meet my expectations. Everything from appetizer to entree was drenched in butter and lacked any seasoning. I ordered the seasonal fish, Pompano, and my friend likewise ordered a fish dish. While I can appreciate the mild flavor of the fish, I expected it to be somewhat seasoned. It was just plain bland. I was also not impressed with the flavor of the Cafe Brulot, although it was quite a sight for our waiter to pour the flaming liquid onto our tablecloth. The best part of the meal was the other half of dessert- banana bread pudding. It was just perfect! I would go back to Galatoires on my next visit to New Orleans, but would be extremely selective about what I ordered.
Pros: well trained wait staff
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