August or Commander's Palace for weekeday lunch?

[bigcaesar]

I'm trying to decide between these two places. I have never been to either. If you were me, would you pick one of these places over the other, or just go to both of them during a week's stay?

[hamsoda]

Hope I didn't miss you. I agree that the Sunday brunch is fantastic, but the 25 cent martinis seal the deal for Commander's Palace, once voted best restaurant in North America by the Beard Foundation.

[David Pearlman]

Can't answer your question, but I hope you'll be there over a weekend, because Sunday jazz brunch at Commander's Palace is one of the great treats in life. My wife and I make a trip to New Orleans from Dallas every few years just to do that.

[Tonto]

Restaurant August has always had a great lunch, post Katrina they may not be open everyday of the week, so call to be sure.

[Hungry Celeste]

August only does lunch on Fridays.

[mikey]

I did not know that August was open for lunch. Is that a definite? Thanks for letting me know as I may give it a try next week.

[bigcaesar]

I have read elsewhere about wonderful lunch specials at both restaurants (inexpensive martinis and prix fix 3-course options). Is there anyone out there who experienced these options at either or both places who could give a description or somehow point me in the right direction?