Pere Antoine Restaurant

Went here for lunch today on 2/6/2022 with my husband. I was surprised that there weren't many people at around 1 PM on a Sunday when Rock n'Roll Marathon was in town. The dining room is very pretty and we were seated next to a window where we could hear a street performer playing a cornet. I specifically chose this place because I have Celiac disease and their menu actually lists gluten free options! We ordered the marinated, grilled alligator with horseradish mustard ($17) as the gluten free appitizer. It was surprisingly good and tasted much better than any fried gator that either I or my husband have ever had. The texture is like shrimp, if you could have a chunk of shrimp. I asked our waitress whether she'd suggest the gluten free jambalaya ($15) or the gluten free Creole ($17) - she suggested the mixed jambalaya (chicken, shrimp and sausage) so I got that. It was okay and came with sauteed vegetables that were meh. I noticed that the shrimp weren't deveined so if that grosses you

Pere Antoine was great in every way...delicious food, stunning location, charming staff. We tried a range of local favorites, including blackened catfish, 2 kinds of jambalaya, and sausage gumbo. Perfect amount of Creole spice to round out wonderful dishes. We'll be back for more!

What a great restaurant, Lena the server made this a great experience for a newcomer like me here in New Orleans. The food was delicious and the place has a very chill vibe. Give it a try, I loved it. I am leaving with my stomach full and knowing a new word Lagniappe. I got the sample platter.