Chef Meg Bickford mines the depths of Creole cooking
Modern New Orleans cooking meets our Haute Creole in Chef Meg Bickford’s kitchen. Her fascination with Creole and Louisiana cuisine inspires her menus. Respectful of the past – but never reined in by it. The rich palette of farm-raised products and bayou gifts Louisiana has to offer fill the menu. Our "dirt to plate within 100 miles" policy means that we strive for 90% of our ingredients to come from within 100 miles of our back door. Our cooking has the flavor of distinctive Louisiana terroir. Meg and the Commander's Kitchen team know its history but live by the credo that ... "all of our best meals are still ahead of us."
Commander's Cocktail Menu and Wines by the Glass
Restaurant Menu
Dinner Menu
Appetizers
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Sticky Stout Braised Pork Belly
Crispy pork belly with warm bacon fat fingerling potato salad, marinated red cabbage and Irish Channel Stout jus$15 -
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$14 -
Hokkaido Scallop Crudo
White balsamic poached pear, shaved fennel, breakfast radish, lemon miso aïoli and Calabrian chili glaze. Eat Fit Approved$16 -
Brown Butter Ravioli
Butternut squash and fontina filled housemade pasta with crispy Niçoise tapenade, fried sage, Grana Padano & butternut brodo$14.5 -
Oysters & Tartare
Creekstone Farms beef tartare with cornfried oysters, potato crisps, tarragon aïoli, and Tabasco mash coulis$22
Soups & Salads
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Turtle Soup au Sherry
The authentic Louisiana favorite with veal fond, egg and crushed lemon ~Finished tableside with a splash of aged sherry.$12 -
Soup Du Jour
Varied cooking techniques combined with fresh seasonal ingredients.$11 -
Commander's Creole Gumbo
Slow cooked stock with toasted garlic, Creole seasonings and local hot sauce.$12 -
Soups 1-1-1
A demitasse tasting of all three soups.$13 -
Commander's Crisp Romaine Salad
Hearts of romaine, grated Parmesan, egg, bacon, French bread croutons, shaved Gruyère and creamy black pepper dressing.$11 -
Early Autumn Apple Salad
Alabama Mutsu apples, sweet & spiced New Roads pecans, spicy local greens with caramelized shallot-bacon fat vinaigrette and grated Mimolette$13
Entrées
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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. Eat Fit Approved$40 -
Cast Iron Seared Gulf Fish
Rice flour crusted Gulf fish with ripped herbs, toasted cashews, nam pla marinated mirliton, ruby beet-stained sticky popcorn rice and crawfish boil coulis. Eat Fit Approved$38 -
Louisiana Wild White Shrimp
Wild white shrimp with garlic wilted Swiss chard, barbequed red onions, sundried tomato pepperonata, Creole cream cheese stone ground grits and smoked late harvest tomato butter$35 -
Maggie's Mushrooms & Dumplings
Hand rolled buttermilk ricotta dumplings poached in a rich mushroom blanquette with pickled lunchbox peppers, crispy St. Francisville mushrooms and fines herbes in a cast iron crock$32 -
Chargrilled Tasso Brined Duroc Pork Chop
Double cut duroc pork over buttered baby turnips, braised autumn greens, shaved green apple, pickled pepper vinaigrette and smoked apple-potlikker jus$39 -
Grilled Center Cut Creekstone Farms Filet
8 oz. filet of Black Angus beef with bacon fat braised leeks over confit garlic smashed crispy new potatoes tossed in spring onion-tomato coulis with sauce Choron and Creole mustard spiked demi glace$49
Sides
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Sauté of Sweet Corn, Grilled Kale, Asparagus & Leeks
Eat Fit Approved.$8 -
Tangy Bacon & Apple Cider Braised Cabbage
$8 -
Prosecco Poached Louisiana Blue Crab
$18 -
Creole Cream Cheese Stone Ground Grits
$8 -
Confit Garlic Smashed Crispy New Potatoes
Eat Fit Approved$10
A Selection of Artisanal Cheese
A tasting of seasonal fruit, housemade preserves, candied nuts and sticky Cabernet syrup with drop beignets.
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Selections
~Chef's Playground Tasting Menu 2023 ~
*In order to best serve you, we ask that all members of the party order the Tasting Menu with no substitutions. $110.00 Optional Wine Pairing Per Person $49.00
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Cobia Crudo
White balsamic poached pear, shaved fennel, breakfast radish, lemon miso aïoli and Calabrian chili glaze -
Truffle Butter Bone Marrow
Roasted beef marrow canoe bone, buttery brioche toast, pickled lunchbox peppers, citrus sunflower crunch, baby arugula and Alabama barbeque -
~le Coup du Milieu~
Pear & Sage Martini -
Seared Hokkaido Scallops
Roasted delicata squah, chicken liver dirty rice, cranberries, toasted pistachios and brown butter-lime emulsion -
Iberico Pluma
Chargrilled southern Spanish black hog spinalis with pickled Criolla Sella peppers, salt cured red rover radish and boiled peanut romesco -
Masala Chai Spice Cake
Orange cardamon buttercream, molasses chantilly and citrus apricot chutney with candied orange zest and toasted almond
Chef Meg's Three Course Offerings
Price of Entrée includes Soup or Salad and Dessert
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Louisiana Wild White Shrimp
Wild white shrimp with garlic wilted Swiss chard, barbequed red onions, sundried tomato pepperonata, Creole cream cheese stone ground grits and smoked late harvest tomato butter$47 -
Café Pierre Lacquered Texas Quail
Charred chili smoked pork boudin stuffed quail over tangy bacon and apple cider braised cabbage with rustic roots, Crystal hot sauce pulp and sticky Grand Marnier & Cognac jus$48 -
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 -
Alabama Mutsu Apple Cobbler
Braised tart apples under spiced coffee cake with boozy icing, crispy streusel and Mississippi blueberry Creole cream cheese ice cream
Lunch Menu
Appetizers
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Gulf Shrimp Remoulade
Creole poached shrimp with sweet summer corn, cherry tomatoes, cured cucumbers, shaved radish, petite greens and spicy remoulade$16 -
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Citrus braised pork belly and caramelized onions smothered in Calabrian chili glaze over sassafrass creamed collard greens stuffed crepe with poached pears and ripped mint$14 -
Chilled Sweet Corn and Avocado Soup
A velvety purée of tangy buttermilk, roasted corn and avocado with pickled lunchbox peppers, spicy local greens, and citrus sunflower crunch. Eat Fit Approved$11 -
Shrimp & Tasso Henican
Wild Louisiana white shrimp, tasso ham, pickled okra, sweet onions, five pepper jelly and Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc.$14 -
Cast Iron Roasted Fontina & Creole Tomato Piperade
Smoked tomatoes, caramelized sweet onions, blistered shishitos, crispy Niçoise olive and garlic-basil butter roasted French Bread$14
Soups & Salads
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Turtle Soup au Sherry
The authentic Louisiana favorite with rich veal fond, chopped egg and crushed lemon ~Finished tableside with a splash of aged sherry.$12 -
Commander's Creole Gumbo
Rich stock slow cooked in a dark cast iron roux with regional ingredients spiked with toasted garlic, Creole seasonings and local hot sauce.$12 -
Soup Du Jour
Varied cooking techniques combined with fresh seasonal ingredients.$11 -
Soups 1-1-1
A demitasse tasting of all three soups.$13 -
Commander's Crisp Romaine Salad
Hearts of romaine, grated Parmesan, pressed egg, crumbled bacon, French bread croutons, shaved Gruyère and creamy black pepper dressing.$11 -
Early Autumn Apple Salad
Alabama Mutsu apples, spicy local greens sweet & spiced New Roads pecans, with caramelized shallot-bacon fat vinaigrette and grated Mimolette$12
Entrees
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Cast Iron Seared Gulf Fish
Warm salad of roasted ruby beets, baby spinach & pickled lunchbox peppers with smoked almonds and wild onion zhoug. Eat Fit Approved.$32 -
Grilled Tournedos of Black Angus Beef
Creekstone Farms beef tenderloin over roasted summer squash, charred kale, a zesty burst of citrus sunflower crunch and Marchand de vin$40 -
Wild White Shrimp & Grits
Toasted garlic and lemon seared Gulf shrimp with roasted peppers, sweet onions and grilled kale over stone ground grits with charred red pepper paint and New Orleans style barbeque butter$34 -
Crispy Des Allemands Catfish
Crispy corn dusted Louisiana catfish with a salad of local tomatoes, barbequed red onions, crispy capers, and summer squash gribiche$28 -
Chargrilled Tasso Brined Pork Tenderloin
Garlic & herb roasted mushrooms, Creole smashed new potatoes, whiskey smoked onions and smoky pork jus$34
Sides
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Garlic Wilted Spinach
$7 -
Creole Cream Cheese Stone Ground Grits
$8 -
Tangy Bacon & Apple Cider Braised Cabbage
$8 -
Creole Smashed New Potatoes
$8
Chef Meg's Classic Creole Luncheon
Price of entree is inclusive of soup and dessert.
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Commander's Turtle Soup
Rich veal stock simmered slowly for 72 hours with minced snapping turtle, holy trinity & pressed eggs ~Finished tableside with aged sherry~ -
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.$48 -
Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé
~ The Queen of Creole Desserts ~ Finished tableside with whiskey cream sauce.
2 Course Lunch Specials
Price of entrée is inclusive of your choice of soup or salad.
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Cochon De Lait Tostada
Forever smoked pork shoulder over a crispy tortilla with charred chili boudin, creamy red bean purée, avocado crema, Crystal hot sauce and crunchy pickled corn chow-chow$23 -
Garlic Seared Chicken
Garlic-herb marinated and cast iron seared with Lyonnaise potatoes, housemade tasso, caramelized onion, Abita braised greens and smoked tomato butter$25
~EAT FIT NOLA~
Price of entree is inclusive of soup and dessert.
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Chilled Sweet Corn and Avocado Soup
A velvety purée of tangy buttermilk, roasted corn and avocado with pickled lunchbox peppers, spicy local greens, and citrus sunflower crunch -
Cast Iron Seared Gulf Fish
Warm salad of roasted ruby beets, pickled lunchbox peppers & smoked almonds with olive tapenade and field pea hummus$42 -
Sorbet du Jour
Handcrafted sorbet with the finest Louisiana fruit spiced with local flavors spun daily.
~Lunch Libations~
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Pear and Sage Martini
Pear and sage infused gin, elderflower liquor, lemon juice$5 -
The Crescent City Cooler
Pineapple mango vodka, freshly squeezed lime, bitters and ginger ale compose a refresher you won't soon forget.$5
Desserts
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Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé
"The Queen of Creole Desserts" ~Finished tableside with warm whiskey cream (Must be ordered 20 minutes in advance)$11 -
Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pudding
Vanilla bean pudding crowned with ripe banana slices, Chantilly cream and housemade vanilla wafers (Additional $3.50 & must be ordered 20 minutes in advance)$10 -
Pecan Pie à la Mode
Southern style pecan pie & vanilla bean ice cream with melted chocolate, candied pecans and Fleur de Sel caramel sauce.$9.5 -
Creole Cream Cheese Cheesecake
A thick cut slice of cheesecake with housemade Creole cream cheese, buttery graham cracker crust, warm salted caramel & chilled chocolate$10 -
Ice Cream or Sorbet Du Jour
Chefs' daily selection of seasonal fruit sorbet or old-fashioned handspun ice cream. Eat Fit Approved.$8.5
Jazz Brunch
Starters
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Turtle Soup au Sherry
The authentic Louisiana favorite with rich veal fond, chopped 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
Rich stock in a black skillet roux slow cooked with regional ingredients, toasted garlic and local hot sauce -
Soups 1-1-1
A demitasse tasting of all three soups -
Chilled Summer Melon Soup
Lime and chile macerated melon and cucumber pureed velvet smooth finished with pickled lunchbox peppers and ripped mint -
Commander's Crisp Romaine Salad
Hearts of romaine, grated Parmesan, pressed egg, crumbled bacon, French bread croutons, shaved Gruyère and creamy black pepper dressing -
Summer Tomato Salad
Jeweled Louisiana tomatoes with tender greens, pickled summer squash, crispy shallots and green garlic remoulade -
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Citrus braised pork belly and caramelized onions smothered in blueberry pecan bbq over lemon whipped Creole cream cheese stuffed crepe with candied jalapeños and ripped mint (Additional $3.50) -
Death by Chicken Skins
Crispy chicken skins dolloped with Cajun caviar over charred onion Alabama barbeque and a sunny side up hen's egg -
Shrimp & Tasso Henican
Wild Louisiana white shrimp, tasso ham, pickled okra, sweet onions, five pepper jelly and Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc (Additional $3.50)
Entrées
*Price of Entrée includes Starter, Entrée and Dessert
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Pecan Crusted Fish
Prosecco poached jumbo lump crab roasted corn, asparagus, grilled kale and melted leeks with whiskey spiked crushed corn cream. Eat Fit Approved$54 -
Grilled Tournedos of Black Angus Beef
Harris Ranch beef tournedos over garlic & herb roasted mushrooms, whiskey smoked onions, Creole smashed new potatoes and Marchand de Vin$59 -
Eggs Lafayette #1
Soft poached hen's eggs baked in a cast iron crock with smokey tomato & onion piperade, blistered shishitos, crispy niçoise olive tapenade and cebollita hollandaise$42 -
Crispy Gulf Fish & Caviar
Pecan smoked Gulf fish croquettes with smoked tomato butter, cherry tomatoes, braised hearty greens, soft poached hen's eggs and Cajun caviar hollandaise$46 -
Louisiana Heirloom Pepper Shrimp Curry
Wild white shrimp simmered with young okra, charred heirloom peppers, sweet carrots, eggplant and cassava in a spicy curry of dried Louisiana shrimp, summer lime and young coconut. Eat Fit Approved$47 -
Cochon De Lait Eggs Benedict
16-hour barbecued shoulder of pork over warm buttermilk biscuits, sauce forestière with roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, soft poached hen's eggs and tasso hollandaise$41 -
Chargrilled Tasso Brined Pork Tenderloin
Roasted summer squash, charred kale, Creole cream stone ground grits, soft poached hen's egg, sauce Beárnaise and Tchoupitoulas demi glace$46
Desserts
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Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé
"The Queen of Creole Desserts" ~Finished tableside with warm whiskey cream~ (Additional $3.50 & must be ordered 20 minutes in advance) -
Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pudding
Vanilla bean pudding crowned with ripe banana slices, Chantilly cream and housemade vanilla wafers (Additional $3.50 & must be ordered 20 minutes in advance) -
Creole Cream Cheese Cheesecake
A thick cut slice of handmade cheesecake with warm salted caramel & chilled chocolate (Additional $3.50) -
Lally's Praline Parfait
Hand-crafted vanilla ice cream layered in an old-fashioned parfait glass with candied pecans, sweetened whipped cream and sticky praline syrup -
Housemade Ice Cream or Sorbet Du Jour
Chef's daily selection of seasonal fruit sorbet or old fashioned handspun ice cream. Eat Fit Approved -
Southern Style Pecan Pie à la Mode
Southern style pecan pie & vanilla bean ice cream with melted chocolate, candied pecans and Fleur de Sel caramel sauce -
Sparkle Plenty
Commander's seasonal fruit sorbet topped with bubbles!
Chef Meg's Favorite Brunch Package
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Classic Bloody Mary
~ Spiked tableside with "ice block" vodka ~ -
Turtle Soup
The authentic Louisiana favorite with rich veal fond, chopped egg and crushed lemon ~Finished tableside with a splash of aged sherry -
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 -
Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé
"The Queen of Creole Desserts" ~ Finished tableside with whiskey cream sauce$53
À la Carte Sides
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Garlic Wilted Spinach
$8 -
Black Pepper Cane Syrup Bacon
$9 -
Corn, Asparagus, Grilled Kale & Leeks
$8 -
Creole Mustard Smashed Potatoes
$8 -
Creole Cream Cheese Stone Ground Grits
$8 -
Two Poached Eggs & Hollandaise
$8 -
Warm Buttermilk Biscuits
$6
Commander's Eye Openers
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Classic Bloody Mary
Our award-winning Bloody Mary ~ Spiked tableside with "ice block" vodka ~$9.25 -
Watermelon Sangria
Wine, fruit liqueur, spices, sweet summer watermelon, local citrus & fresh herbs$11.5 -
Crescent City Cooler
Pineapple mango vodka, freshly squeezed lime, bitters and ginger ale$11 -
The Saint 75
St. Germain, Tanqueray gin, basil and sparkling wine$11.5