Ralph's on the Park

4.7

4381 Reviews

$31 to $50

Creole

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

Voted a "Top 10" Restaurant by NOLA.com readers and offering the city's best view of the majestic oak trees of City Park, Ralph's on the Park dishes up award-winning contemporary Creole cuisine amidst relaxed, casual elegance. We offer fresh takes on New Orleans favorites showcase the finest seasonal Gulf seafood, premium meats, and locally sourced produce.

Ralph's on the Park's Friday Lunch is a freewheeling New Orleans tradition. Weekend Brunch is a festive occasion featuring inspired egg entrées paired with perennial favorites Turtle Soup and City Park Salad. Dinner draws locals longing to celebrate - something, anything! with good company, creative cooking, and well-crafted cocktails.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Creole, Contemporary American, American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(504) 488-1000
Website
http://www.ralphsonthepark.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Knut Mjelde
Catering
Full-service custom catering for events large and small, we tailor our services to enhance your palate, theme, and budget. Our passion for quality ingredients, innovative cuisine, and exceptional service sets us apart and ensures your event shines. We are dedicated to delivering a professional, seamless, delicious, and above all memorable event!
Private party facilities
Ralph's on the Park offers three upstairs private dining rooms for groups from 10 to 200 guests. Breathtaking balcony views of City Park from every room. Expert and seamless planning, seasonal menus, and meticulous attention to detail. Celebrate the moments of your life at Ralph's on the Park!
Private party contact
Anita Montero: (504) 488-5100

Location
900 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119
Area
Mid-City / City Park
Cross Street
Between North Alexander & North Hennessey
Parking details
Restaurant guests are invited to self-park in our private parking lot directly behind Ralph's on the Park at North Alexander and Dumaine Street. Additionally, there is street parking along City Park Avenue.
Public transit
Canal Street Streetcar - 5 blocks from restaurant.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

3 Course Brunch
US$45.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for our 3 Course Brunch menu and indulge in some of our most popular offerings. Start with City Park Salad or our soup of the day. For your entree - Gulf Shrimp & Vegetable Quiche {Sauteed Garlic Shrimp atop Spinach, Tomato, Mushroom Quiche with Tomato Bourbon Jam} or Grilled Ribeye {12 oz Ribeye, Asparagus, Bacon Jam, Fried Eggs} . Conclude with Lemon Icebox Pie or Blackout Doberge Cake. Please note, our a la carte brunch menu is also available.
Réveillon Dinner Menu
US$85.00 per person
1 Dec 2024 - 23 Dec 2024
Celebrate the season at Ralph’s on the Park with our Réveillon Dinner, available December 1-23. Begin with Duck & Andouille Gumbo over Louisiana popcorn rice, paired with Louis Jadot Gamay Beaujolais-Villages. Savor Blackened Redfish served tableside with seafood bouillabaisse and jumbo lump crabmeat, matched with Joseph Drouhin Macon-Bussieres Burgundy. The third course, Steak au Poivre, features truffle Yukon Gold potatoes and fried oyster mushrooms in cognac cream sauce, alongside Niner Wine Estates Cabernet Sauvignon. End on a sweet note with Satsuma Icebox Pie and a glass of Lamberti Prosecco.

Popular dishes

Shrimp SkullyUS$15.00
tempura fried Gulf shrimp, smoked almonds, Skully's Crystal & pepper jelly reduction, soy-ginger cream
Truffle FriesUS$10.00
hand-cut, truffle mayo
Crispy Fried OystersUS$18.00
cornmeal fried, housemade remoulade
Duck CrepeUS$17.00
duck confit with sautéed mushrooms & warm brie, wrapped in a savory herbed crepe, topped with satsuma gastrique

Soups

Classic Turtle SoupUS$12.00
topped with sherry
Soup of the DayUS$11.00
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Salads

City Park SaladUS$13.00
baby red oak, romaine, Granny smith apples, Stilton blue cheese, applewood smoked bacon
Grilled Romaine SaladUS$11.00
Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, parmesan
Pear and Spinach SaladUS$11.00
baby spinach, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pecans, citrus herb vinaigrette

Entrées

Pan-Fried RedfishUS$31.00
breaded with herbs and lemon, grilled zucchini and squash, lemon beurre blanc
BBQ Gulf ShrimpUS$26.00
NOLA BBQ sauce, shiitake mushrooms
Grilled FiletUS$47.00
steak fries tossed in Parmesan and garlic, blue cheese compound butter
Blue CheeseburgerUS$23.00
American Wagyu Beef, housemade brioche bun, Stilton blue cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, crispy French fries
Blackened Shrimp BLTUS$24.00
blackened Gulf shrimp, crispy applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, sliced tomato, pickled green tomato chow chow, creamy remoulade, on Leidenheimer French bread, side of housemade potato salad
Black Garlic Seared Steak SaladUS$25.00
4oz seared Denver Steak with black garlic molasses glaze, over local mixed greens, pickled grapes, cherry tomatoes, Louisiana citrus vinaigrette
Chicken Cobb SaladUS$22.00
blackened chicken, local mixed greens, diced Creole tomatoes, crab boiled corn, garlic chips, sliced avocado, boiled egg, Hook's cheddar, housemade remoulade
Spicy Chicken SandwichUS$19.00
fried breaded chicken breast marinated in hot sauce, Sriracha aioli, Gruyere cheese, Nuoc Cham slaw

What 4,381 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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New Orleans / Louisiana
Creole
New Orleans
Great for scenic views
New Orleans
Creole

Review summary

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Ralph's on the Park offers a delightful dining experience, boasting "excellent service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "beautiful fine dining setting" and the restaurant's proximity to City Park. The "three appetizers plus wine" special is a fan favorite, while the brunch is considered "one of the best."

4,381 Reviews

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ernest
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It’s was really busy and our food was late coming to the table. Everything was really good when we got it. Pretty expensive for dinner but we knew that when we made reservations.
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Sandra
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location for a holiday girls’ brunch. Food is delicious and service was great. They really make you feel welcome.
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Ellen
New Orleans
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We love coming to Ralph’s on the Park when we are in town . This time our waitress although very pleasant was too busy . It took quite a while to get drinks and refills and our orders .
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Stephanie
New Orleans
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Revilion dinner a fail. Tasted great but the portions were very small given the price. Tasted great though
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Matt & Jenn
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose Ralph's as our wedding venue and decided to come back to celebrate our anniversary. The staff was friendly and kind. They made great suggestions and went above and beyond to make our special day even better.
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Jordan
New Orleans
26 reviews
vip
2.0
26 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Had booked our Xmas lunch at Ralph’s and had a really bad experience. Our table was at 1:30 and at 1:48 our waiter, Katie, asked if we’d like to order. We told her no, we wanted to take our time and drink our cocktails a bit first and then would look. She told us the kitchen closed in 12 minutes and we needed to put our whole order in. We expressed our concern that this was our Christmas lunch and we didn’t want to be so rushed, she assured us we wouldn’t be, and then proceeded to rush us unbelievably. So we put our orders in immediately and from there it felt more like an eating competition than a nice lunch. Our apps arrived in minutes and as they picked them up, they set our next course down and then hovered and set our main down as they picked that up. They then immediately hounded us about dessert, brought it out within about 3 minutes of us ordering it and then brought the check and were clearly ready for us to pay and leave. My mom’s redfish, the duck crepe, and the pumpkin cheesecake all left much to be desired, and just weren’t of the quality we’ve known Ralph’s for in the past. Needless to say, we won’t be booking our holiday lunch (or probably anything) at Ralph’s again soon. A couple of tips: 1) don’t take a 1:30 reservation if you are going to have to rush people that much when they sit at that time and 2) if a waitress comes to take someone’s food and they’ve taken one bite, it’s a best practice to ask if maybe they didn’t like it, was there an issue, etc.
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Dottie
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service as we dined together to celebrate the holidays. Dining is a lost art, resurrected by establishments like Ralph’s on the Park!
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Kathleen
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service, never felt rushed, good and interesting food and good cocktails. We've gone for several of their "deals" and been pleased with all the specials
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Jennie
New Orleans
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dinner at Ralph’s on the park. During Christmas, the beautiful restaurant overlooks City Park Majestic lighting display. I highly suggest getting there early and spending time at the bar before going to your table. Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Can’t wait to go back.
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frankie
New Orleans
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat in the bar. Love the ambiance in there. Our waitress was great! Food mediocre.
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Ralph's on the Park offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 488-1000.

Ralph's on the Park is rated 4.7 stars by 4381 OpenTable diners.