re: Best New Orleans Restaurant to take out a group who has never been?

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A bit more info would be helpful. What type of food do you want to showcase? Traditional old New Orleans? More eclectic? Seafood? One of the grand dame restaurants? What night of the week(that can make a difference)?

What is the restaurant of which you speak? Might help us with some suggestions.

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Sure. I'd say traditional old New Orleans would be great, though I wouldn't mind something eclectic. The group is relatively adventurous and won't shy away from "strange" stuff.

The restaurant of which I speak is Arnaud's--5 years ago it used to be the place I always took out-of-towners. I loved the place Service was always top-notch and so was the food. It was a great showcase for quintessential New Orleans. Last time I went, the food seemed average and the service was below average. Something about the place just felt.... off. Couldn't put my finger on it. I'm always talking up my hometown so I wanna do it justice as the host and Arnaud's let me down last time.

I was thinking GW Fins, but one in the group is allergic to shellfish so he'll miss out on a lot of what makes that place awesome. Was also considering Dickie Brennan's. Thought about August but that place is a bit more of a date restaurant than a place for a group of guys to go out.

Thanks in advance for any help.