Haunted Restaurants

NOLA Haunted Restaurants

While restaurants can be rather noisy, especially in a city like ours where we love to eat, we have our share of haunted restaurants with more than food on the menu. You can dine with the departed in some of our best establishments and toast to those who can toast no more. I love each of these locations for their fine meals and service alone, but the real treat is the extra added spirits that compliment the gastronomic experience.

Brennan’s

Easily recognized as one of New Orleans most famous restaurants for its fine dining, it is also fast becoming well known as remarkably haunted. Having had the pleasure of being involved in a paranormal investigation here, we dined in the infamous Red Room that is haunted by a man who hung himself. I also identified the banging of the pots and pans as the sounds made by a former chef so dedicated to his craft that he was buried with his carving knife and fork. The wine cellar is another point of interest as many strange occurrences have happened back there and many strange sounds fill the air.

Where to find it: https://www.brennansneworleans.com/

Antoine’s

Opened in 1840, Antoine’s is the country’s oldest family-run restaurant still in existence. Generations of owners and patrons have filled this fine dining establishment with all of the history necessary for a haunting. Not easily deterred from keeping an eye on the business, founder Antoine Alciatore is said to visit nightly along with other family members whose after-life dedication continues to serve signature dishes nightly.

Where to find it: https://antoines.com/

Arnaud’s

Arnaud Cazenave opened his establishment here over 80 years ago. A colorful character, he was dubbed “Count Arnaud” for his entertaining reign over his restaurant. His spirit is frequently felt flowing through the dining room as he did in life. Arnaud’s also houses a Mardi Gras collection that has amazing residual energy of happy events gone by. Arnaud Cezanave’s daughter is sometimes seen wafting through the Mardi Gras collection complete in ball gown.

Where to find it: https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/

Muriel’s

I was involved in the first paranormal investigation of this property when it was a restaurant named the Chart House. There had been many strange occurrences reported and I was brought in with a team of paranormal investigators to discover the causes. It quickly became clear that this is one very haunted location. Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan, the original builder and owner had died tragically and continued to roam the floors. There were also slaves and a woman who was somewhat mischievous. I must say that now that Muriel’s has taken over the establishment they have created a very conducive atmosphere for haunting. With a room designed for a séance and a welcome plate of food and glass of wine for weary spirits, Muriel’s is a pretty sure bet for a bit of paranormal adventure.

Where to find it: https://muriels.com/

Court Of Two Sisters

World renowned for its jazz brunch, the atmosphere here changes once the sun sets. With a beautiful courtyard, this building once housed the Camor sisters; Emma and Bertha. Dealing in perfumes and gowns from Paris, the sisters were inseparable. They died 2 months apart and are often seen by staff and diners strolling together or sitting in their beloved courtyard.

Where to find it: https://www.courtoftwosisters.com/

Tableau

Housed in the original Le Petie Theater, the countries oldest, Tableau is a mix of fine dining and old world spirits both in the bottle and of the ghostly variety. The wine room has been the home of documented paranormal phenomena such as bottles flying off the wall and being captured on film. Owned by the Brennan family this restaurant gives you a 5 star dining experience with a little chance as something otherworldly.

Where to find it: https://www.tableaufrenchquarter.com/