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A grand, lowly lit dining room has three rows of tables, art-covered walls, and a large skylight with ferns hanging from it. — The dining room at Jack Rose in the Pontchartrain Hotel.

The Coolest New Orleans Restaurants for Your Intimate Wedding

18 unexpected restaurants dishing New Orleans romance and style for your big day

by Beth D'Addono and Clair Lorell Updated May 2, 2023, 2:33pm CDT

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The dining room at Jack Rose in the Pontchartrain Hotel.

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by Beth D'Addono and Clair Lorell Updated May 2, 2023, 2:33pm CDT

For some starry-eyed brides and grooms, a big wedding is the only way to go, particuarly when there are hundreds of family and friends on the guest list. For other couples, an intimate celebration deserves an intimate space. These restaurants all have sweet spots to get hitched, with the advantage of a chef-driven menu for the party guaranteed. They also all offer unique, unexpected settings that are sure to stand out in a sea of banquet hall weddings. Whether you’re looking for a special New Orleans space for a party of 12 or 50, these restaurants are sure to make for a memorable evening.

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Seafood Sally's

Want to feel like you’re seaside in the heart of Uptown New Orleans? Your best bet is Seafood Sally’s, the second restaurant from acclaimed chef Marcus Jacobs and partner Caitlin Carney. The pair has created a relaxed but chic atmosphere perfect for lively, intimate gatherings with plenty to explore, outside on the front porch and front courtyard or inside the mellow, pretty dining room. Raw and chargrilled oysters and boiled and fried seafood also make for party-friendly food.

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8400 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118

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Vessel

Church is always in session at Vessel, a gorgeous restaurant set in a century-old house of worship. Although the restaurant doesn’t have a private room inside, the whole space is available (at the right price) and the pretty covered outside patio is perfect for an outdoor soiree. The fare leans toward the sun-kissed Mediterranean.

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3835 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Inside Vessel.

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Mosquito Supper Club

Uptown’s acclaimed Mosquito Supper Club might just be the top tiny wedding destination in New Orleans — with good reason. Food aside, the vibe is romantic but with a decidedly antique, vintage edge — it’s like your friend with impeccable taste hand-picked everything inside, on the front porch, and in the courtyard, from furniture to paint colors to art and plateware. Now back to the food: Rustic Louisiana fare focuses on expert seafood preparations, with conversation-friendly bites like raw oysters and fried shrimp boulettes.

3824 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Coquette

The elegant private upstairs area at this Garden District stunner features seating for 50 or standing room for 90, making for a great reception space on Magazine with food prepared by acclaimed chef Michael Stoltzfus. Best of all, there are three menu options: three or four courses, cocktail style with food stations and passed hors d’oeuvres, and family style.

2800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Upstairs at Coquette.

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Jack Rose

For the couple seeking a funky vibe, Jack Rose in the Pontchartrain Hotel makes a perfect match. Between chef David Whitmore’s irresistible Italian, French, and Spanish menu, the famous mile-high pie (with sparklers), and a sumptuous interior, this space shines. And where else could you toast under a portrait of Lil’ Wayne, hanging in the Living Room adjacent to the restaurant?

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2031 St Charles Ave FL 1, New Orleans, LA 70130

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One of the dining rooms at Jack Rose.

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Addis Nola

Addis NOLA’s new Bayou Road digs are a stunning setting for a celebration that features dreamy Ethiopian cuisine, an inviting space decorated with warm wicker basket lighting, rattan curtains, earth-toned tiled floors, and richly-colored walls. The main dining area seats over 60 and abuts the focal point of the restaurant: three semi-circular pods with thatched roofs, custom-made to resemble traditional Ethopian Gojo bets. They make for perfectly beautiful seating for the happy couple and their families.

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2514 Bayou Rd, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Commons Club New Orleans

The Commons Club is the sassy social epicenter of Virgin Hotels New Orleans, dishing modern Southern seasonal cuisine from award-winning executive chef Alex Harrell, reason enough to book a party. A smaller affair might opt for the Shag Room inside the club, a playful plush space with eye-popping art. No cookie-cutter hotel ballroom here.

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550 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113

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A private dining enclave at Commons Club.

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Jewel of the South

Jewel of the South’s 19th-century Creole cottage offers a classy French Quarter wedding setting, and a unique one at that. The elegant dining room can hold 24 seated or 35 standing; the enchanting courtyard out back works for 40 seated or 50 standing; and the beautiful bar room — home to the famous brandy crusta — is just right for a tiny wedding for 17 seated or 30 standing.

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1026 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112

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Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar

This newish Warehouse District gem delivers lush, spacious patio seating, hip, tropical decor, and some of the best oysters in town — a winning wedding combination. Reserve a dining area or the whole restaurant and work with the restaurant to create a custom menu, likely to feature lots of wedding-friendly food from the raw bar, as well as ceviche and tartare, shrimp cocktails, and lobster rolls.

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1114 Constance St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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GW Fins

Couples that care about sustainability will be impressed by GW Fins, where executive chef Michael Nelson is a leader in innovative seafood butchering techniques and working with local fishermen. The restaurant’s private dining room for 30 is a charming spot to celebrate.

808 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112

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Bayona

Bayona has long charmed New Orleans diners in the French Quarter via Regina Keever’s artfully curated atmosphere and Susan Spicer’s elegant French-global cuisine since. The entire 1769 Creole Cottage is available to buy out for your wedding, with its serene, romantic patio as an ideal setting to exchange vows. The main dining room, dripping with casual romance, can hold anywhere from 30-90 guests.

430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112

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The patio at Bayona.

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The Commissary - Market + Eatery

For something fun, casual, and different, consider the Commissary, the market, restaurant, and kitchen that supplies Dickie Brennan’s restaurants with everything from turtle soup to bread pudding. Foodie couples will love the comfortable marketplace vibe inside, and the outside covered patio is made for a party, particularly given the stage set up for live music Thursdays.

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634 Orange St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Vyoone’s

Vyoone’s is a Warehouse District magnet for private events, a locals' favorite for graduations, birthdays, and work gatherings. Weddings are no exception, with the upstairs space and romantic, string light-draped courtyard among the draws. The food is a selling point as well, seamlessly blending influences from French, Creole, and Southern cuisines for a menu of escargot, crab cakes, and chicken fricassee.

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412 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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The courtyard at Vyoone’s.

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Napoleon House

Reminiscent of Amsterdam’s brown cafes, Napoleon House is atmospherically romantic. Upstairs, in what would have been Napoleon’s digs if he’d shown up, party rooms offer a range of sizes and architectural styles, and the balcony is a favorite spot for ceremonies. Chef Chris Montero presides over the kitchen, with its New Orleans classics including pressed muffulettas and Pimm’s Cups.

500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Sylvain

RSVP to a wedding reception on the intimate back patio at Sylvain and prepare to be shown a good time. Book the entire restaurant or tent the courtyard to mingle with elevated gastropub cuisine like grilled Gulf shrimp, cast-iron cornbread, and crispy octopus. Add in the perfect cocktails and a space dancing with candlelight, and your guests won’t want to leave.

625 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Saint John

Saint John’s newly renovated third floor is a hidden gem in the upper French Quarter close to Esplanade. Accommodating up to 50 guests, the room features large windows and overlooks Decatur Street, with plenty of configurable space for dining and comfy seating. Chef-owner Eric Cook and chef de cuisine Daren Porretto impress with a refined Creole menu that has wowed from opening day.

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1117 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116

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Saint John’s event space.

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The Elysian Bar

The Elysian Bar offers the kind of church wedding that even a pagan will love. Located within Hotel Peter and Paul, a former Catholic church and school, the original church space is now used for special events, with catering by Bacchanal Catering, the same folks who throw that fun backyard party downriver in Bywater. The original stained glass windows are just one of the design features that make this holy ground for all kinds of weddings.

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2317 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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The courtyard at the Elysian Bar.

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N7

This mysterious tucked-away gem on Montegut Street makes for a nonchalantly chic backyard wedding; effortlessly cool and elegant is the vibe. N7’s backyard is a Paris-meets-New Orleans dream, jungly and lush with French bistro-style tables and chairs, found object decor, and a gorgeous vintage car parked on the side. The backdrop is simply picture-perfect, with a menu of delicate French-Japanese bistro fare to match.

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1117 Montegut St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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Seafood Sally's

8400 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118

Want to feel like you’re seaside in the heart of Uptown New Orleans? Your best bet is Seafood Sally’s, the second restaurant from acclaimed chef Marcus Jacobs and partner Caitlin Carney. The pair has created a relaxed but chic atmosphere perfect for lively, intimate gatherings with plenty to explore, outside on the front porch and front courtyard or inside the mellow, pretty dining room. Raw and chargrilled oysters and boiled and fried seafood also make for party-friendly food.

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8400 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118

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Inside Seafood Sally’s.

Vessel

3835 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Church is always in session at Vessel, a gorgeous restaurant set in a century-old house of worship. Although the restaurant doesn’t have a private room inside, the whole space is available (at the right price) and the pretty covered outside patio is perfect for an outdoor soiree. The fare leans toward the sun-kissed Mediterranean.

Open in Google Maps

3835 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Visit Website

Inside Vessel.

Mosquito Supper Club

3824 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Uptown’s acclaimed Mosquito Supper Club might just be the top tiny wedding destination in New Orleans — with good reason. Food aside, the vibe is romantic but with a decidedly antique, vintage edge — it’s like your friend with impeccable taste hand-picked everything inside, on the front porch, and in the courtyard, from furniture to paint colors to art and plateware. Now back to the food: Rustic Louisiana fare focuses on expert seafood preparations, with conversation-friendly bites like raw oysters and fried shrimp boulettes.

3824 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Visit Website

Coquette

2800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

The elegant private upstairs area at this Garden District stunner features seating for 50 or standing room for 90, making for a great reception space on Magazine with food prepared by acclaimed chef Michael Stoltzfus. Best of all, there are three menu options: three or four courses, cocktail style with food stations and passed hors d’oeuvres, and family style.

2800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Visit Website

Upstairs at Coquette.

Jack Rose

2031 St Charles Ave FL 1, New Orleans, LA 70130

For the couple seeking a funky vibe, Jack Rose in the Pontchartrain Hotel makes a perfect match. Between chef David Whitmore’s irresistible Italian, French, and Spanish menu, the famous mile-high pie (with sparklers), and a sumptuous interior, this space shines. And where else could you toast under a portrait of Lil’ Wayne, hanging in the Living Room adjacent to the restaurant?

Open in Google Maps

2031 St Charles Ave FL 1, New Orleans, LA 70130

Visit Website

One of the dining rooms at Jack Rose.

Addis Nola

2514 Bayou Rd, New Orleans, LA 70119

Addis NOLA’s new Bayou Road digs are a stunning setting for a celebration that features dreamy Ethiopian cuisine, an inviting space decorated with warm wicker basket lighting, rattan curtains, earth-toned tiled floors, and richly-colored walls. The main dining area seats over 60 and abuts the focal point of the restaurant: three semi-circular pods with thatched roofs, custom-made to resemble traditional Ethopian Gojo bets. They make for perfectly beautiful seating for the happy couple and their families.

Open in Google Maps

2514 Bayou Rd, New Orleans, LA 70119

Visit Website

Commons Club New Orleans

550 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113

The Commons Club is the sassy social epicenter of Virgin Hotels New Orleans, dishing modern Southern seasonal cuisine from award-winning executive chef Alex Harrell, reason enough to book a party. A smaller affair might opt for the Shag Room inside the club, a playful plush space with eye-popping art. No cookie-cutter hotel ballroom here.

Open in Google Maps

550 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113

Visit Website

A private dining enclave at Commons Club.

Jewel of the South

1026 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Jewel of the South’s 19th-century Creole cottage offers a classy French Quarter wedding setting, and a unique one at that. The elegant dining room can hold 24 seated or 35 standing; the enchanting courtyard out back works for 40 seated or 50 standing; and the beautiful bar room — home to the famous brandy crusta — is just right for a tiny wedding for 17 seated or 30 standing.

Open in Google Maps

1026 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Visit Website

Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar

1114 Constance St, New Orleans, LA 70130

This newish Warehouse District gem delivers lush, spacious patio seating, hip, tropical decor, and some of the best oysters in town — a winning wedding combination. Reserve a dining area or the whole restaurant and work with the restaurant to create a custom menu, likely to feature lots of wedding-friendly food from the raw bar, as well as ceviche and tartare, shrimp cocktails, and lobster rolls.

Open in Google Maps

1114 Constance St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Visit Website

GW Fins

808 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Couples that care about sustainability will be impressed by GW Fins, where executive chef Michael Nelson is a leader in innovative seafood butchering techniques and working with local fishermen. The restaurant’s private dining room for 30 is a charming spot to celebrate.

808 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Visit Website

Bayona

430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Bayona has long charmed New Orleans diners in the French Quarter via Regina Keever’s artfully curated atmosphere and Susan Spicer’s elegant French-global cuisine since. The entire 1769 Creole Cottage is available to buy out for your wedding, with its serene, romantic patio as an ideal setting to exchange vows. The main dining room, dripping with casual romance, can hold anywhere from 30-90 guests.

430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Visit Website

The patio at Bayona.

The Commissary - Market + Eatery

634 Orange St, New Orleans, LA 70130

For something fun, casual, and different, consider the Commissary, the market, restaurant, and kitchen that supplies Dickie Brennan’s restaurants with everything from turtle soup to bread pudding. Foodie couples will love the comfortable marketplace vibe inside, and the outside covered patio is made for a party, particularly given the stage set up for live music Thursdays.

Open in Google Maps

634 Orange St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by The Commissary (@thecommissary_nola)

Vyoone’s

412 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Vyoone’s is a Warehouse District magnet for private events, a locals' favorite for graduations, birthdays, and work gatherings. Weddings are no exception, with the upstairs space and romantic, string light-draped courtyard among the draws. The food is a selling point as well, seamlessly blending influences from French, Creole, and Southern cuisines for a menu of escargot, crab cakes, and chicken fricassee.

Open in Google Maps

412 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Visit Website

The courtyard at Vyoone’s.

Napoleon House

500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Reminiscent of Amsterdam’s brown cafes, Napoleon House is atmospherically romantic. Upstairs, in what would have been Napoleon’s digs if he’d shown up, party rooms offer a range of sizes and architectural styles, and the balcony is a favorite spot for ceremonies. Chef Chris Montero presides over the kitchen, with its New Orleans classics including pressed muffulettas and Pimm’s Cups.

500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Napoleon House (@napoleonhousenola)

Sylvain

625 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

RSVP to a wedding reception on the intimate back patio at Sylvain and prepare to be shown a good time. Book the entire restaurant or tent the courtyard to mingle with elevated gastropub cuisine like grilled Gulf shrimp, cast-iron cornbread, and crispy octopus. Add in the perfect cocktails and a space dancing with candlelight, and your guests won’t want to leave.

625 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Saint John

1117 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Saint John’s newly renovated third floor is a hidden gem in the upper French Quarter close to Esplanade. Accommodating up to 50 guests, the room features large windows and overlooks Decatur Street, with plenty of configurable space for dining and comfy seating. Chef-owner Eric Cook and chef de cuisine Daren Porretto impress with a refined Creole menu that has wowed from opening day.

Open in Google Maps

1117 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Visit Website

Saint John’s event space.

The Elysian Bar

2317 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70117

The Elysian Bar offers the kind of church wedding that even a pagan will love. Located within Hotel Peter and Paul, a former Catholic church and school, the original church space is now used for special events, with catering by Bacchanal Catering, the same folks who throw that fun backyard party downriver in Bywater. The original stained glass windows are just one of the design features that make this holy ground for all kinds of weddings.

Open in Google Maps

2317 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Visit Website

The courtyard at the Elysian Bar.

N7

1117 Montegut St, New Orleans, LA 70117

This mysterious tucked-away gem on Montegut Street makes for a nonchalantly chic backyard wedding; effortlessly cool and elegant is the vibe. N7’s backyard is a Paris-meets-New Orleans dream, jungly and lush with French bistro-style tables and chairs, found object decor, and a gorgeous vintage car parked on the side. The backdrop is simply picture-perfect, with a menu of delicate French-Japanese bistro fare to match.

Open in Google Maps

1117 Montegut St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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