Gautreau's Restaurant

Gautreau's Nestled in a lush garden spot in an Uptown New Orleans neighborhood, Gautreau's courts its guests with distinctively elegant, yet approachable surroundings and a menu that is both inventive and down to earth."The restaurant's reputation for developing young talent has earned it much national press, and owner Patrick Singley allows his hires wide berth..."

Look Good: While there is no jacket requirement, Gautreau's inspires people to dress. Most men are in coat and tie, and women are in equivalent finery

Know Before You Go: Set on a very residential street, Gautreau's is so discreet you or your cabbie could easily drive by. Check the street numbers, drive slowly, and as you get close, it's on the left.

Housed in a quaint old structure, Gautreau's offers a menu that sets a modern edge on the city's timeless and traditional fare. As it is located off the traditional culinary path in a residential neighborhood, Gautreau's struggles to…

Housed in a quaint old structure located in a residential neighborhood off the traditional culinary path, Gautreau’s has made great strides in capturing the attention that higher profile restaurants enjoy. New Orleans’ French heritage is nicely represented in the understated bistro-like ambience. Chef Sue Zemanick’s distinctive cooking style is evident in the seasonal menu: seared sea scallops...

Tucked away in a residential Uptown neighborhood, with no signage to speak of, is this favorite local hideaway. Here you'll enjoy the star-level offerings of chef Sue Zemanick (Top Chef Masters contestant; named one of 2008's "Top 10 Chefs in America" by Food & Wine magazine). Popular for its elegant, understated decor and unimposing service, it's once again bringing in customers through its...

Long one of the standard-setters among the New Orleans restaurants fashioned in the contemporary bistro style, Gautreau's reopened in February 2007, having kicked off the Katrina dust. Its location in a quaint old structure is diminutive and intimate, and offers a menu that sets a modern edge on New Orleans' timeless and traditional fare. Imagine opening a meal by choosing scallops with a short...

All of the fixtures from the old days of Gautreau's fill the rooms (even the tin ceiling) here, including old New Orleans photographs and the famous apothecary cabinet from the original drug store. Since the menus change seasonally, try the Marinated Shrimp and Dungeness Crab when you spot them on the menu. Recent favorite entrees include Sauteed Tilapia and Shrimp or the Roasted Chicken with...