Galatoire's facts for kids
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The first floor dining room of Galatoire's.
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| Established | 1905 |
| Head chef | Phillip Lopez |
| Food type | Louisiana Creole cuisine |
| Dress code | Galatoire's dress code is business casual for lunch. No shorts or t-shirts. Jackets are required for gentlemen starting at 5 p.m. nightly and all day Sunday. |
| Street address | 209 Bourbon Street |
| City | New Orleans |
| State | Louisiana |
| Postal/ZIP code | 70130 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 29°57′18″N 90°04′08″W / 29.9549°N 90.0690°W |
| Website | Official Site: http://www.galatoires.com/ |
Galatoire's is a famous restaurant located at 209 Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It's known for its delicious Louisiana Creole cuisine.
The restaurant was started by Jean Galatoire, who came from a small village near Pau, France. He first opened a "saloon" in 1896. In 1905, he bought an existing restaurant and renamed it Galatoire's. He began serving dishes from his home country. Today, the restaurant is still run by his family members, now in their fourth generation.
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A Look Inside Galatoire's
The main entrance of Galatoire's has a classic French door. This leads into the dining room on the first floor. This room has high ceilings and slow-moving paddle fans. It also has mirrored walls that make it feel like a restaurant from the mid-1800s.
In 1999, more dining rooms were opened on the second floor. These smaller rooms offer views of Bourbon Street.
Dress Code
Galatoire's has a special dress code. For lunch, men can dress casually, but shorts and t-shirts are not allowed. After 5:00 PM and all day on Sundays, men must wear a jacket.
Awards and Recognition
In 2004, Galatoire's received a big honor. The James Beard Foundation named it the "outstanding restaurant" in America. This award is like an Oscar for restaurants!
Waiting for a Table
For many years, until 1999, Galatoire's did not take reservations. This meant people had to wait in long lines outside on the Bourbon Street sidewalk.
When the second-floor dining rooms opened, it became easier to get a table. However, if you want to sit in the original first-floor dining room, you still have to wait in line. They always serve customers on a first-come, first-served basis.
Even famous people have had to wait in line. Once, former President Ronald Reagan called a U.S. Senator who was waiting for a table. After the call, the Senator went right back to his spot in line!
The Staff
Many of the waiters at Galatoire's have worked there for a long time. They are very professional and know a lot about the local area in south Louisiana.
Ownership Changes
For five generations, the Galatoire family owned the restaurant. In December 2009, they sold a part of the business to Todd Trosclair. Later, a businessman from New Orleans named John Georges bought most of Trosclair's share. This made Georges the biggest shareholder, though not the majority owner. Even with new owners, the tradition of waiting in line continued. Five members of the Galatoire family still own a part of the restaurant. As of September 2018, the head chef is Phillip Lopez.
Other Locations
In 2005, a second restaurant called Galatoire's Bistro opened. It is located near Baton Rouge.
