I had my doubts since it looked kind of tourist trap like, but was pleasantly surprised. I think people go for the aesthetics of the dining room. By dining here you also get to walk through the plantation gardens for free. The main dining room is nice w/ a giant table. Got seated in the side room. Service was attentive. Complementary bread, biscuits, and butter. Got the large size gumbo, $24 or so. The menu only lists a cup, but they have a large option. Satisfying enough. The po boys looked like a good option with way more food for less... Give it a shot if you're in the area and want to a pretty dining experience. read more

Fancy restaurant open for lunch and dinner on the grounds of Houmas House. Great service on this day from Reed, a LSU student who is from the area. The cocktails from the connected bar were excellent. The food was very good. No need to leave the Houmas House to eat when visiting. I look forward to returning some day. read more

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Yesterday, we attended the "Witches walk" event. My friends and I were so excited about it. The place is splendid and we were hoping to enjoy the gardens but sadly it was raining so much. The staff managed to take pictures on cute spots and we appreciate it. Once we got to the Carriage house for lunch, the managers helped us to get our seats and were very courteous. The chef got our attention and explained the menu. We started with a small cup of delicious pumpkin soup with crawfish, it was fantastic! The main dish was beef with mashed potatoes and green beans with some almonds, it looked amazing but once I sliced it up it was full of fat. My friends around had the same experience, we were sort of disappointed. The dessert was incredible and that was a nice closure. The service was amazing, as always. The decorations were perfect and all witches had a good time. read more

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Had the most amazing dinner last night. Short ribs with fingerling potatoes and broccolini and my husband had Po Boy sandwich which was huge. The waiter accomodated ALL my requests like olive oil only. We were the only ones there. Beautiful setting. Highly recommend. Worth every penny as it was a bit more money than other places. read more

Such a memorable and wonderful experience dining at Carriage House with a big group of family across generations. The atmosphere is uniquely grand and historical. Best dish by far was the A9 wagyu filet steak - highly recommend this! Could be the best filet you'll ever have, super flavorful and tender. The other dishes we ordered were Creole/Southern fare like gumbo, gulf fish, gulf shrimp pasta, eggplant napoleon with crab - all generous portions and lots of protei. Kids loved the gulf shrimp pasta and gulf fish was done well. Lasagna wasn't what we expected (a little sweet, and sauce on the thinner side). Crab cakes were just ok. It's a wide ranging menu as there's a loyal local crowd but also tourists visiting this historic sugarcane property along the Mississippi River an hour outside New Orleans. Perfect after-meal activity is to walk around the gardens where you can take group pictures. read more

We were driving around Baton Rouge and surrounding area. Personally I was looking for a place for a nice dinner, maybe with a river view, or something more authentic- didn't quite know what- so we were following the river just for fun... and Google maps had the Houmas House listed as a point of interest, and so we stopped to check it out. What a serendipitous happening!! The place was awesome AND they had a restaurant? Yes please! No, we had not made a reservation... but the lady at the front made one for us on the spot: seems that we got lucky... it was around 5:30 ish when we walked into their store....so when you go to the restaurant, you get to walk around the garden (on the way to the Carriage House) for free! That's a plus The gardens are beautifully kept so one day I would like to get the house tour as well... but this day we were hungry, so we walked to our reservation... The Carriage House is just that: the little house next to the mansion, where the restaurant is located today... and there is a "turtle bar" right next to it that looked super charming and well stocked too! On with the review. Ambiance first: we were struck by the opulence of the place! It was just awesome: very "French- Louis xv style" (or "interview with the vampire" style ) type: the HUGE main table set in the center, the fireplace with tall mirrors on both sides, the resplandecent chandeliers... did I mention it's near Halloween time so the little decor just made the whole place more fun! There is a side room decorated with a hunting theme that adds to the opulent decor of this lovely restaurant. We were seated in this tiny table for 2 that I did not like... just because it was so small... It didn't fit with the opulence- the bread, drinks, plates all were just too scrunched up in the tiny table- just would have preferred a table for 4 seeing how there were several Around and not all busy... but oh well. Anyway: the table setting was also beautiful. Their China says "Houmas" which I thought was a very nice touch. The menu was a bit underwhelming. It had limited options, but we had had the opportunity to see it beforehand at the shop, so we were prepared , which I thought was a very nice touch given the limitations. (At that time we didn't know the restaurant had this opulent look, so we were ok with the menu choices) but we had already mentally picked what we wanted, so he had a Po-boy and I had the shrimp and grits and we also had a Caesar salad. But first we had 2 Hurricanes... and they were potent: beware! The sweetness covers up the alcohol all too well! Thank goodness they brought a basket of bread/ which was delicious, warm and soft... maybe too good bread, and I may have had too much... because I was so full by the time my shrimp and grits arrived, that I had to take most Home and didn't even have room for desert! What a shame! (Not the restaurant's fault - lol) So all the food was great. Flavorful, spicy, the shrimp tasted very fresh and the grits had some nuttiness or something to them that elevated them from your everyday grits: very yummy. As far as the po-boy it came with more breaded shrimp and scallops on the side that even he couldn't finish off the whole sandwich... and we were pleasantly stuffed. It was a good thing that we had to walk back to our car... that helped with the fullness and allowed us to have a nice hour-long drive back to our hotel in Baton Rouge! This place is a must visit! read more

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We had an amazing date night at The Carriage House and The Turtle Bar. Hannah was our bartender and made the BEST, fresh cocktails and even gave us a history about them and the area. (We just recently moved from FL). Every single item we ordered for dinner was excellent. We are already making plans to come back! read more

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Everything about this place is absolutely amazing! The food, the service, the ambiance, the gardens, the staff it's amazing! Lauren was an incredible server! read more

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We came here to have dinner. Since we wanted to try different things, we headed off with two starters: the crab cake and the orzo seafood salad. Crab cake was nice and so was the salad. We requested to have a second set of starters in the form of soup and gumbo. Unfortunately, these were served immediately after ordering and we were sitting with four dishes. The result? Cold soup... The Napoleon Eggplant was disappointing: tasteless eggplant, little crab (the crab cake had more crab meat) and a sauce was plain, giving it a bland and simple taste and appearance. The waiter was continuously asking us for new items instead of letting us finish the food. They were also not clear on table etiquettes when it came to plating, tableware, and the like. For example, we got seated on a four person table but they left the menus and cutlery of the remainder two seats. All in all, not satisfied with the food and service here. Would not recommend to have dinner here unless you want to go for a simple burger after a visit to the plantation. read more

We were exploring backroads and byways of Louisiana all the way from the hills of Tennessee and literally stumbled across this place. What a gem?!? The grounds were immaculate even in early spring, the menu eclectic and well prepared, the cocktails payed homage to the rick history of the area, and the service was on par with the environment. A splendid surprise and what a stroke of luck read more

Beautiful surroundings and wonderful food. A delightful place for Sunday Brunch, any day, or any of their Special Events!

The food was great. The service, the music and ground was amazing. Definitely coming back and an excellent place to bring a date. read more

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During our first night and first experience in New Orleans we got some "touristy" things out of the way early. Bourbon Street is fun, but it's not exactly the scene I'm looking for anymore. We did a food tour in the French district the following day, and it was good. After the tour we took a break at our hotel, doing some research we decided to get out of the city. We wanted to experience a scenic drive and a plantation estate. Houmas House offered both. Excellent decision. We were able to walk in without a reservation for a table for 2 at 6pm. The restaurant was already busy, so we were grateful to be sat right away. Already a strong start. I wish I caught the host's name, because he was an excellent team player who got our waters to start and also helped deliver our drinks when they were made. I did, however, get our waiters name. Christian carries himself with class and optimism. I watched him manage a high number of tables and never lose his composure. He was attentive and always made sure we were updated as our orders were being made. The restaurant is small, and didn't look like it was equipped to handle the volume that it received that night. Understandingly so, some orders came out a little slow. Not nearly slow enough to complain, but Christian made sure we knew we weren't being ignored or forgotten. Apologies for the enthusiasm on the service, it really was that good. Onto the food! We ordered two hurricanes in the spirit of our location. It was on our "to do list" for New Orleans. Awesome choice, the cocktails were fresh, balanced, and delicious. Definitely try this! We started with the roasted beet salad. It was balanced with really good flavor. Just enough dressing and a nice start to the meal. WHEN I come back I want to try the diver scallops. For main entrees I got the Red Fish and my wife ordered the Eggplant Napoleon. I really love how they utilized crab meat in both dishes. It really adds a dimension to the dish that makes every bite worthwhile. Both had good sauces and were good portions to have you leaving satisfied. Lastly, we finished off our meal with the bread pudding. It came out hot and ready. The white chocolate sauce was delightful and made us so happy. Our anniversary is tomorrow, but this meal is probably our anniversary dinner as we fly out of NO in the evening. Thank you for an awesome experience, we had a great time on this property and at this restaurant. read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants. "Restaurant" is not the right word. "Experience" would be more accurate. I'll start with food. On the menu there is a pumpkin crawfish bisque that when I initially saw that combo I turned my nose up at it but decided to give it a try. I am so glad that I did - unlike anything I've ever had! I'm always so torn. Trying to decide what to get. For a first time, or I would have to insist on the eggplant Napoleon. It's piled high with so much lump crab meat. I don't know how they offer it for the price it is. But the pork chop with the sweet potato, mash and brussels sprouts... OMG! The service is always great! You're given a basket of breads and biscuits for the table with a couple of butter options. The butter with the Steen's syrup is my favorite. on our last visit, we were celebrating a birthday. The birthday girl was surprised with an array of sweets. But as I said, this is more than just a restaurant, it's an experience. Plan extra time before your reservation or after so that you can view the gorgeous grounds! From the house to the gardens to the fountains to the covered archway, you're going to need at least an extra hour for exploring . read more

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Love the Mardi Gras themed bar connected to the restaurant. Food was fantastic! Very dog friendly. Staff were genuinely nice and provided excellent service! Highly recommended read more

I had this place recommended to me by family and I was just so surprised at this hidden gem! I was checking out the beauty of Houma House and decided to stop in to see if this place was as good as I was told. Well, I was delighted to find out that it was. The first thing you notice when you walk in is this beautiful atmosphere. It feels very homey and elegant when you first walk in and feels like you are sitting in someone's dining room. They started us off with homemade bread with butter and another spread which were to die for. I then ordered the burger and fries and the grilled chicken caesar salad to split and they were so tasty! Fresh ingredients prepared excellently. This is such a fun and unique place for a special brunch and it is definitely a hidden gem. I recommend! read more

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Once a favorite restaurant of mine, but unfortunately it was not the case this time around. The restaurant it self had a very old smell to it the night we went. The bread service was not good except for their butter. The scallops were chewy. The salad was fresh but not remarkable. The short rib meal was good but not for the price. The grounds were the best part of this restaurant. read more

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My husband and I had lunch at the carriage house and it was wonderful. The food was just like my grandmother used to cook. You can't get any better than that. read more

I had a fantastic experience at The Carriage House! The food was exceptional, and the service was top-notch. The stunning beauty of the plantation added to the overall charm, creating a perfect ambiance. Highly recommend! read more

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It's a walk back in time. Excellent food options and they keep the landscaping mostly perfect. I checked out the Turtle Bar. The bartenders have excellent knowledge on drink perpetration and presentation. read more

OMG, amazing!!!! Hubs and I are gluten free. We told Lauren when and she took great care of us. Immediately told us the GF options. We had pork cheek with corn grits. I'm not a grits fan, hubs is. I tried them though and they were AMAZING!! As was the pork cheek. So tender it fell apart. We shared the braised short ribs with carrots and mashed potatoes with some sort of reduction. Again, super tender and tasty!!! Carrots were perfectly al dented! Finished with what Lauren promised was the best creme brulee and itbdid nit disappoint! Everything was amazing. The food was so amazing I almost forgot the atmosphere. The restaurant was historically opulent. So much to look at! If you visit Houmas House this is a must!!!! read more

A piece of history not to be missed. Sit down back in time 150 years and enjoy the opulence that abounds. Absolutely everything is wonderful. The dining room is so fanciful and welcoming. The chef needs a Michelin Star, seriously. I've dined at top restaurants around the world and Chef Jeremy is right there at the top. Everything is sumptuous, perfectly prepared and presented. The menus don a historical theme and perfect. Spend the weekend there. It's worth the drive. read more

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The ambiance is beautiful. The service is top notch. The food left me speechless. Everything was simply phenomenal!

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Slap my mama, stupid good, incredibly knock-you-out-of-your-seat cuisine. We were looking for something to do while Tiger was studying. We headed over to Houmas House, but we were starving. Looked up the Carriage House and thought, "why not?". Covid-ready, we felt comfortable entering the lovely rooms and headed to our table, not knowing what to expect. Just starving. Our server was delightful, and the biscuits and bread basket, compound butters, were a luscious introduction to things to come. Beautiful wines, AMAZING mixed drinks (as I stole my husbands old fashioned). We ordered the soup of the day - a pumpkin/corn and crawfish bisque that had us licking our chops for hours! My highlight meal was the lump crab napoleon - a tower of perfectly fried and seasoned eggplant medallions, TONS of crab and a delicate yet sexy beurre blanc type sauce. I can't wait to return for supper. Southern charm and a wallop of a menu, exquisitely prepared and served by lovely (and busy and happy to be working again) staff! read more

Our table for lunch. I had no idea that we were to be seated in such a beautiful dining room. The Carriage House was a dream. Everything we tasted was incredible. The crab cakes were riddled with lump crab and not over-breaded. We dined on best pork chops I've ever tasted. The flavor was wonderful and oh so juicy and tender. Our server Lauren was hugely efficient with our party of 13. She was friendly, helpful and took her job seriously. read more

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An elegant place with a pleasant experience, the service was pleasant and slow like the dishes -too normal for our expectations- just expensive, not sensational. Just using a good quality of bread could have made a big difference, with French reference; but the path through the garden and the beautiful trees was amazing. By the way, each perception is particular, for us it ended as a beautiful historical adventure. read more

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I always going love to the houmas house and eating at the carriage house restaurant! It never disappoints! Pumpkin lobster Bisque phenomenal. I 100% recommend that! The ambiance is so special too! Very elegant. I can't wait to go at Christmas time! read more

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Took our daughter and husband and our 2 beautiful granddaughters there last night and the food was superb. They have the most wonderful menu. What a chef! The beauty and historical elegance of this place cannot be denied. Just wish we had had time to take them through the River Road Museum. read more

BISQUE OF CURRIED PUMPKIN, CRAWFISH & CORN was delicious along with everything else! What a wonderful experience! Thank you :) read more

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Made reservation for Sunday lunch. It is a 50 minutes drive from the French Quarter. Plenty of free parking. Lunch & dinner menu is the same. The Carriage House has a beautiful dining area so they could host a large party of 10 or more. The food servers are young and you can tell they work very hard here. Oddly, we were never given a cocktail or wine or drink menu. It is probably best to stop by the Turtle Bar and review their cocktail menu before you go into the Carriage House dining area. Overall, we enjoyed our dining experience at the Carriage House. This is a great place to visit especially for lunch if you want to impress your date the old fashion way. Book a tour to go along with your lunch. read more

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We made reservations when we reached the mansion to dine after our tour. My fiance and I got the Planters Punch and a Brandy Alexander and ordered chicken. Sadly this was last year so I don't remember the exact description. Let me tell you. This is in my top three dishes I've ever eaten in my LIFE! The other two being fillet mignon at the Brown Derby at Hollywood Studios in Disney World. The other being in a small restaurant in a little town in Slovokia. I couldn't possibly pick which order these three dishes would go in. Just that these are the most stand out delicious dishes of my entire lifetime. Let me tell you, I was blushing this entire meal. The flavors in my mouth were so incredible you could be brought to tears. Literally every single leaf of these brussel sprouts exuded flavor. The mashed potatoes were creamy and amazing. Personally I don't eat the skin when it comes to chicken to be health conscience but in this case I feared that would be a sin, so eat it I did. It was crispy and flavorful out and juicy inside. Now, returning to my earlier comment. Yes. I was blushing this entire meal, why you ask? This dish was so amazing. So tantalizing within my mouth that I describe the way I felt enjoying this to be like making love. With every bite gazing up to my fiance I blushed to be seen. For having something so good and to be watched enjoying such pleasure had me blushing...and my fiance giggling at my reaction. This dish was beyond amazing. I highly recommend if you are in the area that you dine at this fine establishment. I said it that night and I'll say it again, my compliments to the chef. read more

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My husband and I stopped in The Turtle Bar while doing a tour of the Houmas House. We had a great bartender named Riley. She was extremely informative on local spirits. She made us a Hurricane and an Old Fashioned. The drinks were fantastic! Great service! read more

Everything about this meal was special, we highly recommend the carriage restaurant. Reservations can be made easily online through open table. Houmas House is easy to find, and there is plenty of parking. You enter through the gift shop, as if you are taking a tour. Staff will verify your reservation and direct you to the restaurant. Everyone that worked there was so nice! We were seated immediately with no wait. Tables were spaced out and everything was sparkling clean, we felt very safe eating here. The dining room is spectacular and so unique. You sit in a richly decorated room with high painted ceilings surrounded by an eclectic collection of antiques and mirrors as well as a bird cage with live birds. Pictures do not do it justice, we felt like we were transported to a European country house. (I don't say that lightly, I grew up in Europe). We would go again just for the surroundings, if only we lived in the area. Again, our server was so sweet and efficient and refilled our water glasses constantly. We visited in mid afternoon and opted for some of the cheaper dishes and were still treated like the most valued guests. Prices in this restaurant are very reasonable, especially given the setting. There were pasta dishes, salads and even a burger (which my teenagers appreciated) under 20 dollars besides more elaborate dishes. Food came out fast and hot and was so delicious. My daughter said it was one of the best burgers she had anywhere. And the presentation was so pretty also! One more tip: Tours of the rest of the house are extra but reservations at the restaurant include access to the gardens. The gardens were the most beautiful of any we saw in the area. So green and so many unique statues! Plus a pond with white swans. Many photo opportunities on the walk to and from the restaurant! read more

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The food was outstanding. The service was exceptional, and the atmosphere was intoxicating.

Love going here! Wish the menu was a little larger but I understand because there typically isn't a crowd there!

Recently went to dinner with some colleagues after a meeting. The place/area is beautiful!! Ordered the short ribs. Service was wonderful and timely. While the ribs were tasty- I did find them to be on the saltier side. Definitely not a place I'd go to often. Would go again and try some of their other dishes if I am ever in the area again. read more

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This was my 4th visit to the restaurant. First of all, I'm all about the historical decor. Transports you back in time and really just adds to the entire experience of visiting a plantation home. With that said, the only part that doesn't match is the attire of the servers. The hunter green polo shirts and black pants makes me feel like I should be at a local fast food chain instead. Next, the cocktail menu and food menu is lovely. My fave drink would have to be the French Martini if I had to choose. My favorite meal really is hard as the three options I've chosen have all been equally great for my palate. I already have a new one chosen for my next visit! What I will say is the service isn't the greatest. I've been 4 times and 3 out of the 4 have been basic. Not as pleasant as would be expected for such an establishment. Service was not friendly, rushed, borderline rude. This doesn't sit well with me because I love bringing my guests to dine at The Carriage House for the great food and surroundings but I would like to add for the wonderful service as well. That hasn't been the case except for one time and even that time I felt like we had to do warm up to our server for her to change her tone. That's where they lost a star for me. Even the hostess has never been welcoming. Surprising to me being that this is such a highly trafficked tourist attraction (I'm a local). So, I sadly warn my guests about the service not being the greatest before we enter so they aren't shocked. I shouldn't have to do that. Other than that, the food and drinks are wonderful and the walk around the gardens after is such a delight. I always also stop at The Turtle Bar for a cocktail before walking the gardens and it's also been a hit or miss with the bartender's friendliness. Not sure what's up! Oh well, I will still continue to take my out of town and even local friends for a great lunch and garden walk despite. I just wish the other things would get a little better too! read more

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I love The Carriage House. Probably one of my favorite restaurants. I always order theirs steaks when I go there and they are delightful. Also, their pumpkin bisque appitizer is delicious. Highly recommend going here and also touring the plantation home. read more

Josephine was wonderful in both the Carriage House and Dixie Cafe. Ambiance was delightful. Food was terrific. Unfortunately the young lady bartender in The Turtle Bar was not very friendly, she must have been having a bad day! read more

Food was okay but not for amount paid. Service was a little awkward. Front desk told us of the restaurant and when we arrived we were told we needed a reservation but place only had 4 other people there dining??? Eventually we were seated but made no sense. read more