Commander's Palace

Commander’s Palace, nestled in the heart of New Orleans’ tree-lined Garden District, is one of America’s most famous and beloved restaurants. With chefs including Emeril Lagasse, Paul Prudhomme, Jamie Shannon, and Tory McPhail commanding the kitchen over the years, Commander’s defines leading edge Haute Creole cuisine. The originator of decadent Jazz brunch is dripping with whimsical Louisiana charm.

Tory McPhail was executive chef from 2002 to 2020, and in that time he racked up countless accolades, including the 2013 James Beard Award for Best Chef: South. Chef Meg Bickford is carrying on this legacy of excellence, with signature dishes including cheesy garlic bread (served with every meal), turtle soup (which has been on the menu since day one), spiced sugarcane lacquered quail and their beloved pecan pie.