Ralph's on the Park

4.7

4357 Reviews

$31 to $50

Creole

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2 people

22 Nov 2024

21:00

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

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.
3 Course Thanksgiving Menu
US$21.00 - US$75.00 per person
28 Nov 2024 only
Join Us for a Memorable Thanksgiving Feast! Celebrate Thanksgiving with us and enjoy our specially curated 3-course menu that showcases the best of Louisiana flavors. Start your meal with a choice of Turkey & Andouille Gumbo, Shrimp Remoulade, or Crab & Spinach Salad. For your entrée, savor one of our signature dishes: FRIED TURKEY served with giblet gravy, cranberry compote, and mashed potatoes, BLACKENED REDFISH paired with Gulf shrimp and mirliton dressing, roasted squash, and a Louisiana citrus sauce, or SEARED DUCK BREAST with Louisiana satsuma gastrique, duck dirty rice, and citrus-glazed baby carrots. End your meal on a sweet note with a slice of Pumpkin Cheesecake or our rich Chocolate Blackout Cake.
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 4,357 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

New Orleans / Louisiana
Creole
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Creole

Review summary

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Ralph's on the Park offers an inviting dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "incredible atmosphere" and the view of City Park. While the menu can be pricey, many diners say the quality justifies the cost. Known for its special occasions and attentive service, Ralph's is a staple in New Orleans dining.

4,357 Reviews

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Christine
New Orleans
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The 20th anniversary menu was a hit! Worth a visit
Ralph's on the ParkResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for the review! We're delighted to hear that you had a fun and amazing experience at Ralph's on the Park. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Rocky
New Orleans
38 reviews
vip
2.0
38 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Two of us had the seafood fettuccine and neither of us liked it all. It smelled very strong. We should have sent it back. Probably would have if the server had asked what we thought or why we didn’t eat it or take a to go box. Hubby had blackened redfish which didn’t have much flavor. Our other dining partner had the fish with browned butter and thought it was just ok. Turtle soup was lukewarm. It’s been awhile since we’ve been and it’s probably the last time.
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MimiL
New Orleans
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I didn’t like the blue cheese stuffed olives. They were not hand stuffed. They were old and pre packaged the stuffing didn’t taste like blue cheese. It was gritty and kind of disgusting. It really ruined my $20 martini.
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Michael
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding little place! Highly recommend. Breakfast was phenomenal, and pro tip: get the biscuits and jam on the side!
Ralph's on the ParkResponded 6 days ago
Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service during your visit to Ralph's on the Park.
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margaret
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful location. Amazing food and fantastic staff.
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Lynette
New Orleans
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. The shrimp skully is our favorite as well as the duck crepe. Turtle soup was amazing! Our server Corrine was very helpful and so welcoming 😊. She knew all of the dishes ingredients by heart and gave great recommendations. We are fans👍🏻
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william
New Orleans
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as usual. This is our 7th visit and never disappointed in the food selection and service. Will definitely be back soon😋
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Mary Lou
New Orleans
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfection! Welcomed warmly & seated. Then Angel was an angelic server. Food delicious with lovely presentation. Love this place!
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dedrick
Nashville
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Eating in New Orleans is supposed to be an amazing treat. Unfortunately, Ralph’s on the Park fell well below my expectations. Specifically, a bland mushroom omelet, a soggy pear and spinach salad and overly salted fries coupled with a slow and inattentive waiter made up all the characteristics of “mediocre”. The best thing about the experience was the beautiful City Park next door which made for a nice after dinner stroll. All that being said, I’ve had much better experiences at this restaurant before and hoping that this was just a bad day. I will certainly give them another try.
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David
New Orleans
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous celebration of my parent’s anniversary with a beautiful brunch. Food and service were outstanding!
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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 4357 OpenTable diners.