Wolfe's
(504) 593-9535
1041 Dumaine St
New Orleans,
LA
70116
29.9618
-90.0661
Neighborhoods: French Quarter - CBD, French Quarter
What People Are Saying About Wolfe's
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The Scene
With its burgundy-leather banquettes, multilevel seating and pitch-perfect service, this renovated drugstore makes for a relaxed, understated neighborhood bistro. Traveling foodies and French Quarter neighbors frequent the classy narrow bar. Arrive early for generously poured cocktails or offerings from one of the city's outstanding wine lists.
The Food
While not self-consciously Creole in its outlook, Peristyle's menu adheres to the cornerstone of French cuisine (use the freshest local ingredients), and emerges with combinations that border on perfection. Veal sweetbreads arrive gently sauteed and served with goat cheese and pancetta. A pan-seared Gulf drum in almond-brown butter sauce replaces the traditional pan-fried trout muniere, and sauce work is flawless--a pinot noir bordelaise reduction raises a simple grilled venison dish to hearty perfection.
User Reviews
buckeyebob
July 23, 2008
I am so saddened by the decline in this once great restaurant. My wife and I first visited Peristyle shortly after Anne Kearney took over. I ordered a steak which (back then) cost $35.00 and after I ate it I felt I would have paid $100.00 for it. It was the best steak I had ever had and to this day it is still the best. All of the food we had there was absolutly perfect as was the service. This is still a "good" restaurant but when compared to the many other fine dining choices in New Orleans, it falls far short and is nowhere near the memorable dining experience that it once was.
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moorzic10
June 04, 2008
My boyfriend and I shared the best meal at Peristyle...WOW! It was outstanding. We are from New York and came to New Orleans for a visit and found this gem of a restaurant on city search and decided to try it.. It was great. The sweet breads melted in my mouth, the foe gras was impecably made that even the worst critic would not find anything wrong with it.. The scallops were soft and delicious and the dessert was scrumptious....The waiter Mike was very attentive and recomended some of the dishes that we took... he defiantely knew the menu and explained it very well.. He even went as far as to recomend another restaurant that he liked, which unfortunately was closed on Sundays when we wanted to go... At the end of the meal, the Chef came out and talked to us for few minutes which was a great end to our meal.. He was very sweet... If you are in New Orleans, you gotta try Peristyle.. you will not be dissapointed...
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jw063
November 16, 2007
Been Back to NOLA several times since Katrina blew through, and each time I try out some of the city's finer dining establishments. This time, I had the pleasure of dining at Peristyles in the French Quarter. The food was outstanding! The baked oyster appetizer was perfect. I've had baked oysters many times before with mixed results - too many times they were overcooked. I guess it's not easy to do it right, but Chef Wolfe was on target! The same goes for the smoked Pork tenderloin: perfectly cooked as I ordered, and deftly spiced with a hint of cinnamon. The service was the best - knowledgeable, helpful without being overbearing, and on-time with everything (drinks, food, etc..). Chef Wolfe came out and visted us (and every other table). He has a great table-side manner and never appeared to be rushed, even though the restaurant was pratically full and he had other tables to visit. I was a bit concerend that there were very few recent reveiws (post-K), but this concern was unfounded. Overall, a superior experience.
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The Extras:
If you love a leisurely Friday lunch, call and reserve a table at the occasional end-of-week midday service.
Know Before You Go:
If you hope to snag a table, don't bank on a walk-in -- reservations are always required.
Parking:
The French Quarter parking scene is dreadful on the best of days: Opt for the restaurant's complimentary valet.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Hidden Find, Historic Setting, People Watching, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Chef Tom Wolfe
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
