Menu
Introducing Commander's Palace, a classy and upscale restaurant in New Orleans known for its impeccable service and delicious menu. With a wide range of options from appetizers like Hokkaido Scallop Tostada to entrees like Pecan Crusted Gulf Fish, there is something for everyone at Commander's Palace. The Turtle Soup au Sherry and Redfish & Gulf Oyster Velouté are must-try items that showcase the deep and complex flavors of Louisiana cuisine. The restaurant offers a luxurious dining experience with attentive staff and a cozy ambiance. Overall, Commander's Palace is a historical gem that should not be missed during a visit to New Orleans.
Appetizers

Hokkaido Scallop Tostada
Sliced tender Japanese scallops, horseradish scallop mousse, roasted garlic bagna cauda, and 'everything spiced' Chilton County peaches on a crisp tostada
Burgundy Escargot Perseillade
White wine braised basil fed snails rolled in a parsley & green onion emulsion in a cast iron crock with crusty French bread, marinated cherry tomatoes and aged Prima Donna forté
Hickory Smoked Cauliflower
Charred cold smoked florets of cauliflower with green tomato chow chow, crispy oyster mushrooms and Louisiana field pea hummus
Shrimp & Tasso Henican
Wild Louisiana white shrimp stuffed with housemade tasso ham, pickled okra, sweet red onions, five pepper jelly and Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc
Turtle Soup au Sherry
The authentic Louisiana favorite with veal fond, egg and crushed lemon ~Finished tableside with a splash of aged sherry.
Soup Du Jour
Varied cooking techniques combined with fresh seasonal ingredients.
Commander's Creole Gumbo
Slow cooked stock with toasted garlic, Creole seasonings and local hot sauce.
Soups 1-1-1
A demitasse tasting of all three soups.
Commander's Crisp Romaine Salad
Hearts of romaine, grated Parmesan, egg, bacon, French bread croutons, shaved Gruyère and creamy black pepper dressing.
Spiced Carrot Salad
Warm spice roasted carrots, fresh cucumbers, spicy arugula, oat granola and curried carrot vinaigrette with smoked chevre
Soups & Salads

Entrées

Pecan Crusted Gulf Fish
Prosecco poached jumbo lump crab over spiced New Roads pecan crusted fish with roasted corn, asparagus, grilled kale, melted leeks and whiskey spiked crushed corn cream
Redfish & Gulf Oyster Velouté
Cast iron seared redfish crusted with ruby red beet & citrus gremolata, confit cremini mushrooms, roasted mirlitons, Louisiana field peas and briny Gulf oyster-cauliflower velouté
Café Pierre Lacquered Texas Quail
Charred chili smoked boudin stuffed quail over tangy bacon and apple cider braised cabbage with rustic roots, Crystal hot sauce pulp and sticky Grand Marnier & Cognac jus
Grilled Center Cut Creekstone Farms Filet
8 oz. filet of Black Angus beef over smashed new potatoes with smoked Acadian honey butter glazed baby carrots finished with preserved Mississippi blueberry demi-glace
Chargrilled Double Cut Duroc Pork Chop
Tasso brined Duroc pork over Louisiana molasses whipped sweet potatoes with brown butter braised turnips, cebollita & late harvest tomato jam and horseradish potlikker
Sauté of Sweet Corn, Grilled Kale, Asparagus & Leeks
Eat Fit Approved.
Smoked Acadian Honey Butter Glazed Baby Carrots
Tangy Bacon & Apple Cider Braised Cabbage
Tamari Braised Collard Greens
Smashed New Potatoes
Garlic Wilted Spinach
Sides

A Selection of Artisanal Cheese

Selections
Louisiana Blue Crab Bisque
Crushed blue crab flambeed with Cognac, French mire pox, dehydrated Louisiana citrus and hand pounded sassafras
Hokkaido Scallop Crudo
Pickled baby squash, local pea tendrils, criolla sella chili crunch and summer cucumber aguachile
le Coup du Milieu
Hi-Bliss
Texas Redfish
Cast iron seared redfish & crispy beets with smoked king trumpet mushrooms,, crab fat-caper cornbread crumble and yuzu broth
Creekstone Farms Beef Tenderloin
Chargrilled tournedo of beef over roasted ruby red beets, cremini mushrooms, Brabant potatoes, tallow blue cheese butter, fennel bulb-beet purée and Marchand de vin
Limoncello Drenched Sponge Cake
Blueberry crème, tangy lemon curd, Chantilly cream and white chocolate dipped frosted flakes
Chef's Playground Tasting Menu 2024

Chef Meg's Three Course Offerings

Maggie's Mushroom Vol Au Vent
Tempura fried summer squash over pickled chestnut & pioppino mushrooms and garlic wilted spinach tucked into a flaky French pastry with red pepper coconut chimichurri
Wild White Shrimp & Grits
Garlic-herb marinated Gulf shrimp seared in cast iron over Creole cream cheese stone ground grits with pickled sweet peppers, braised collard greens and housemade chorizo courtbouillon
Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé
"The Queen of Creole Desserts" All the richness of Creole bread pudding whipped up into a light soufflé ~ Finished tableside with warm whiskey cream ~
Creole Cream Cheese Cheesecake
Housemade Creole cream cheese baked in a honey graham crust with white & dark chocolate lattice and sticky salted caramel
Cinnamon Roll Apple Cobbler
Baked late summer apples with Creole cream cheese icing, caramelized New Roads praline molasses and cinnamon streusel with Creole cream cheese ice cream