Bon Ton Cafe

The now closed Bon Ton Café was a warm welcome to the history and culture of New Orleans, Louisiana

After a visually ravishing parade of floats during the night’s Mardi Gras experience, I was hungry to walk the streets of New Orleans and comprehend the vibrancy of the city.

With one foot in front of the other, I wandered. After a short time, I found myself infront of the sadly, now closed Bon Ton Cafe.

Tucked away in the heart of New Orleans’ historic French Quarter, the Bon Ton Cafe beckoned  me with its unassuming facade and the promise of authentic Creole cuisine served with a side of Southern charm.

Opening its doors in 1953, this beloved eatery was a cornerstone of the city’s culinary landscape, attracting locals and visitors alike with its delectable offerings and welcoming ambiance.

As I stepped into the Bon Ton Cafe, it felt like I’d stepped back in time, where the traditions of the past blend seamlessly with the flavors of the present.

Originally established by Al and Alzina Pierce, the Bon Ton Cafe quickly gained a reputation for its seafood dishes, hearty gumbo, and signature cocktails served with a generous pour of Southern hospitality.

I started the night off with BON TON’S ORIGINAL RUM RAMSEY COCKTAIL.

I continued with an order of the FRIED LOUISIANA OYSTERS with COCKTAIL and HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE along with the PAN BROILED LOUISIANA SHRIMP, GARLIC-LEMON BUTTER SAUCE and BRUSSELS SPROUTS.

Eating these regional delights allow me to settle in and ground into the energy of New Orleans. The butter sauce was rich and delicious. The fried oysters were unique and juicy. And the rum Ramsey brought everything together.

Dinner at Bon Ton Cafe was a perfect first night dinner in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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