French Restaurants

Located in the heart of Old Mandeville on Girod Street, just blocks from the lakefront and St. Tammany Trace, sits a 1940’s cottage with a red tin roof. Take a walk up to the front steps through the kid-friendly, fenced-in, outdoor seating area. Inside you will find some of the best southern food around. Chef Luke Hidalgo and his wife Marci, both South Louisiana born, spent nearly a decade working in some of New Orleans’ most outstanding fine dining restaurants before opening Hambone. Luke was a sous chef at Commander’s Palace for over 6 years when he met Marci, who …

In a world where rushed meals have become an icon of contemporary culture, the unparalleled luxury of a relaxed dinner spent at legendary Louis XVI reaffirms that food is a celebration of life. Special moments become more enduring when a feast of lavish French cuisine and fine wines is presented with European-style service at the internationally acclaimed restaurant nestled in the historic St. Louis Hotel.

Restaurant August opened in the fall of 2001, a handsome, formal restaurant reflecting the opulent style of old New Orleans interiors, and showcasting the innovative cooking style of acclaimed chef and local by, John Besh. Within a year, Conde Nast Traveler had named Restaurant August to its exlusive list of the 50 top new eateries worldwide-only twelve of which were in the United States.

Growing up with an Italian mother, Chef John Harris' fondest childhood memories are of the kitchen. Later, while working his way through college in restaurants, harris couldn't resist the lure of cooking school, which would lead him to stints at Café Allegro in Pittsburgh, and Spiaggia in Chicago.