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Napoleon House

500 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
504-524-9752
Ranked #16 of 104 nightlife in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs
Activities: Dining
Owner description: This quiet bar is located in what was to have been the home of Napoleon until an attempted rescue from his exile on Elba failed. The suite of rooms... more » Owner description: This quiet bar is located in what was to have been the home of Napoleon until an attempted rescue from his exile on Elba failed. The suite of rooms (L'Appartment de l'Empereur) on the 2nd floor would have been Napoleon's apartment had he made it to the new world. This area is available for parties, weddings or receptions of up to 60 guests. « less
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NJ
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I loved this place! Napoleon House is every thing French Quarter. The building dates back to the 1800s and gets its name from when the mayor of New Orleans offered his residence to Napoleon in 1821 as a refuge during his exile. The open air court yard is very charming and the menu is very good and very inexpensive! The... More

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McGregor, Texas
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Nothing fancy,very old,wonderful vibe, great service.

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movedmainer
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

What a great dinner here.... very cheap..... got the Pimms Cup -- very different, but very GOOD!!! Cheese Plate and Muffaletta were great..... so good that we had to go back the next day!!!!

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Alexandria, VA
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

The history of the Napoleon House is fun (purchased by Francofiles in the hopes that Napoleon would escape to New Orleans & live here). Sit and enjoy a Pimms cup cocktail. They're quite refreshing in this often warm city. Snacks are okay here, but while I come here every visit, I only depend on Napoleon House for Pimms cups and... More

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Los Angeles, CA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Stopped in for lunch on a Monday, and it wasn't too crowded. Got seated right away in the back patio. If it's nice enough, try and sit out there. Yes the building is old, but it definitely has New Orleans charm. I ordered the shrimp remoulade in an avocado as well as a quarter of a muffaletta. Husband ordered the... More

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Tampa, Fl
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Service was very good so was food. The place is old and odd and a bit dirty in a trying to be cool kind of way. Worth a try. Better than central grocery.

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Toronto, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

Now although there seemed to be a line up every day we passed/or ate at napoleon house it moves very fast. Its a great little spot for a sandwich or cheese board while people watching. Lovely cenuries old ambiance, and older men who waited on the tables, real old school flair. Muffaletta sandwich is their specialty and was very good,... More

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Dallas, Texas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

This restaurant was really cool! The atmosphere is a cross between a tropical bistro and an old Italian mob hangout. Crazy , huh? Kinda small , but worth the small wait. Have to get the Pims Cup , their signature drink. Yum! My hubby and I shared a shrimp muffeleta that was delicious.

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

We were so suprised to be able to get a table for 7 on New Year's Eve. We were on the patio - definitely ask for out there, feels like Europe! Such a great waiter. Drinks were delicious, as were the appetizers. Jambalaya was typically New Orleans but the muffaletta wasn't the best I've had. Go here for the atmosphere!

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

A great little place to cool off. Sit in the old French style courtyard; have a muffuletta and an amazing Bloody Mary. This place is historic, rustic and full of personality; worth a visit.

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