K-Paul's
(Now Closed)Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$
French Quarter, New Orleans
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Xandrea RapierOctober 20, 2017The bread! Soft shell crab and that sauce they use is delish. Try the drum fish. Don't forget to ask your server about the history of the restaurant.Upvote3Downvote
Sykes Jean-BaptisteJuly 10, 2018Okay, I have had some really great meals in my life. My dinner at K-Paul’s is actually the best of them all. Every course perfect. Execution, ore ration. Flavor, baby flavor. Nothing can compare!!!UpvoteDownvote
Wassel MJanuary 15, 2018Gumbo is the best I ever tried !!! The place is really casual , and don’t be surprised if you are served with styrofoam utensils, it’s part of the experience. Long story short THE FOOD IS GREAT !!UpvoteDownvote
Ismael ValenzuelaJuly 29, 2018The Louisiana Blackened Drum and the lightly battered fried seafood over eggplant are out of this world. Their seasonings are truly special. Portions are generous and service was extraordinary.UpvoteDownvote
Mike StrockoMarch 17, 2013K-Paul's two signature dishes are the blackened beef tenders and the blackened Louisiana drum fish. You can get BOTH in an off-the-menu surf and turf combo.Upvote1Downvote
Tisha CiureaSeptember 25, 2016The blacken beef with debris is absolutely amazing. Also can't go wrong with the eggplant or gumbo. Everything in the menu is delicious, you can't make a bad choice here!!!UpvoteDownvote
Tony MDecember 14, 2014Experience a premiere chef restaurant without busting your wallet; go for the deli lunch. Grab a seat, order at the bar & the food is brought to you on styrofoam plate. Bread pudding is a must!UpvoteDownvote
Sarah ReevesDecember 15, 2013Veal with Oyster and Scallop Cream sauce was phenomenal! Had the red velvet bread pudding for desert and it was amazing! Will return next time I am in New Orleans!UpvoteDownvote
StepSeptember 25, 2013Possibly the best meal I've had from start to finish. Started w/ fried oysters w/ a Brie cream sauce. Entree: if you don't get the blackened drum then you've made a mistake. Bread pudding dessert FTWUpvote1Downvote
Robert EnglishAugust 10, 2013This is still one of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans. They have some fine dishes, including an excellent gumbo, turtle soup and the tastiest frog legs I've ever had.UpvoteDownvote
Charley CampbellOctober 31, 2014Try the Cajun surf & turf - blackened drum and a small beef filet with debris sauce. Ask for it because It's not on the menu. So good!
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Heather HansenMay 23, 2013The blackened beef tenders were so good! Any beef you can cut with a butter knife even though its an inch thick is a win! The reduction...all I can say is WOW...UpvoteDownvote
Jesse JensenMarch 19, 2013The blackened chicken and jambalaya plate is delicious. The chicken is spicy and moist and the jambalaya is dark and smoky. Just don't try to eat it all; it took me 18 hours to eat again.UpvoteDownvote
Gambit New OrleansSeptember 6, 2012'Where the blackened seafood crazy first took wing' - Gambit's Five in 5.Upvote2Downvote
Buford DouglasMarch 16, 2019Invented Blackened Redfish in 1982. Paul Prudhomme only had room in the kitchen to cook with black skillets, in which he seared a well-seasoned redfish in butter.
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nobodys businessAugust 13, 2011So much food! Entrees come with an app and dessert. Menu changes daily. Order light: the delicious bread basket will fill you up! Got the bisque and avocado shrimp salad - good and I'm stuffed!UpvoteDownvote
Valerie NDecember 27, 2014Oh. My. Goodness! The menu changes daily, but my fried green tomatoes and veal were amazing!
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Esther LudlowApril 29, 2014Best meal I had in New Orleans! Don't miss desserts either. Save room - the portions are huge! Great service.UpvoteDownvote- Sylvie AbecassisSeptember 11, 2013That blackened drum is incredible! Also glad we took Yvette the bartender's advice about thr fried green tomato with shrimp and remoulade.UpvoteDownvote
Ofir OvadiaSeptember 21, 2017The drum and beef combo is amazing. Need to ask for it, as it’s not in the menu
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Jenny MackintoshMay 17, 2013The blackened drum was so good, it gave me an out-of-body experience. That also could have been the accompanying cocktail. Regardless, order the blackened drum.UpvoteDownvote
Kent VergeDecember 3, 2011You won't want to pass up the blackened drum. I was literally having dreams about it ever since booking the reservation, and we hadn't eaten here for twelve years. Yes, it's that good!UpvoteDownvote
Ian CockburnMay 17, 2011excellent food, great value for the cajun food menu in the quarter..gotta go back for the deserts..traditional kicked up a notch and less $ than elsewhere in the quarterUpvoteDownvote
RebeccaOctober 28, 2011When in NoLa you MUST have lunch or dinner here at least once. Amazing every time. A pure slice of New Orleans cuisine via Cajun country.UpvoteDownvote
Carolina MenaJanuary 11, 2017Lunch is very good but dinner is spectacular! I recommend the flounder.... So, so good.UpvoteDownvote- Try K-Paul's lunch! It was a great value, and by far the best meal I ate while visiting New Orleans.UpvoteDownvote
Bachelor10April 17, 2011There’s strong potential to stuff yourself to the breaking point before the actual meal on K-Paul’s homemade breads - so savory the Pillsbury Dough Boy will be cowering in the corner while you munch. Read moreUpvote1Downvote
Emily WarrenSeptember 23, 2014Amazing blackened drum. It's charred, spicy buttery goodness melted in my mouth.UpvoteDownvote- Josh MateoOctober 19, 2015Jambalaya is a must have. Sharing is caring especially when the serving size is enormous. 💪🏼UpvoteDownvote
Randy RosenbergDecember 20, 2013Best meal in NOLA over the last year. Fries rabbit in mustard sauce appetizerUpvoteDownvote
Rodney HicksDecember 7, 2018Turtle soup, blackened fish and bread pudding were all outstandingUpvoteDownvote
Greg JonesApril 23, 2013Always outstanding. Probably the best food in the Quarter, but make a reservation for dinner!UpvoteDownvote
Mike ChauDecember 29, 2012Try the Warm Bread Basket - Awesome. Five different kinds of bread, all nice and hot, and in unlimited supplyUpvoteDownvote
Casey SiaoApril 24, 2014For me better than commander's palace. Best value good food. The pudding is gooood.UpvoteDownvote
Aron HegyiSeptember 27, 2013"The general consensus is that K-Paul's is probably the leader" for Cajun food in Nola. - Hazelhurst on ChowhoundUpvoteDownvote- HRH Green BeerMarch 12, 2011Get there early because when they finish serving lunch they close the doors. Visit every time I'm in NOLA. Mmmm Good.Upvote1Downvote
Sara BallOctober 18, 2012Hands down best bread pudding EVER. If only pictures had taste buds.
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Marie LaCassaAugust 20, 2011The BEST restaurant in the French Quarter by far. Everything on the menu is divine. Ask to sit upstairs.Upvote2Downvote
Laura S.January 22, 2013Get the Shrimp Étouffée. The "gravy" is Paul's roux recipe and is not to be missed!Upvote2Downvote
Priya TungrusAugust 25, 2015Jumbalaya - to die for! The portions are huge, stick to just a main course.UpvoteDownvote
- Gambit New OrleansJune 28, 2012Swordfish specialist: bronzed and topped with a "Fanny" sauce of jalapenos and garlic butter - Gambit's Five in 5 Read moreUpvoteDownvote
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014Check out K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate , Food Paradise Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Daryl DaleyApril 9, 2012Don't be scared of the frog legs, yum!! Also the fried green tomatoes and jambalaya were perfection.UpvoteDownvote
- Gambit New OrleansJuly 6, 2011Savor the Blackened Flavor: the kitchen that launched the redfish craze now makes great blackened drum. -Gambit's Five in 5. Read moreUpvote1Downvote
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K-Paul's
416 Chartres St (Between St. Louis And Rue Conti)
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
(504) 596-2530
Features
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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