Good friends and good times; it’s always a party when you’re with the Governor. Part sportsman, part showman, and unequivocally fun, Governor is a culinary salute to Louisiana heritage and culture.
Stand back and watch this French Quarter gem throw his hat into the ring with a handsome decor, hand-crafted cocktails, ice-cold beer, an inventive spread of regional specialities, and a raw seafood bar to rival any contender in town!
Laid-back outpost offering seafood & classic Creole & Cajun cuisine, plus an oyster bar & cocktails. Based on 514 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
301 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone:
Website: http://www.governorrestaurant.com/
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Hours
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
Closed |
| Thursday |
Closed |
| Friday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Jim Burgraff
Great place, really enjoyed the atmosphere and friendly staff. They did a great job making you feel welcome. I ordered the seafood omelet, which was the very best in New Orleans. I highly recommend giving them a try.
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Jessica A
Love the atmosphere here. It wasn’t super crowded even though it’s in the French quarter. Food was pretty good but I will go back from dinner instead of brunch. The bottomless mimosas are only 12$ which is cheap. The service was great! And the balcony seating was a great touch for a beautiful day.
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John Zant
We were in town Thursday for a show, it was late and we were famished. Stopped in for two dozen oysters and some cold draft beer. The oysters we had were great, cold and salty. Definitely got a great deal. Our bartender was quick and courteous, couldn’t have been a nicer fellow.
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PJ
The waitress Trevor WAS THE BEST! Best server ever, funny, polite, and expeditious!!
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Sattva Photo
DELICIOUS food, great prices, and tucked away in a quieter part of downtown. Venture away from Bourbon street to this gem. Our server, Deja Vu, was one of the kindest, most attentive waiters I’ve experienced in years. Definitely recommended.
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Amanda Haisler
Our family’s favorite restaurant in the French Quarter! Everything here is amazing! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks all are so good! We will definitely be back often.
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Jay Eaton
The food was really good and flavorful! Pleasant atmosphere and very fast service. Perfect for anyone in a hurry. Would definitely go again.
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Eric Buchtien
You won’t leave hungry! Awesome breakfast. Had The Governer’s Breakfast with the jambalaya and andouille sausage. It was amazing. Nancy was a wonderfully fun and sweet server! Liked this place so much that we came back for a second time on our trip.
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William Russom
Great food and cold drinks in the shade with a light breeze. Our server was fantastic and gave my wife a recommendation for something she would never have ordered otherwise, it was a hit.
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Alexandria Robinson
So impressed! My husband and I went for brunch this weekend and really enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. Our server was so friendly and attentive. We went around 3pm so I think we just missed the rush. We started with the boudin balls and crab cakes, both very good. They weren’t skimpy with the seafood in the crab cakes. My husband got a salad which I think he enjoyed but mentioned that the shrimp were VERY salty. I tried the Brie with garlic and raw oysters, both great! The bottomless mimosas had a ton of OJ which ended up upsetting my stomach a bit so I could only have 2. We’ll definitely be back though.
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