Clancy's or Patois?

[betheroo]

Coming with a few other couples in November, and can't decide between these 2 restaurants....unable so far to find Clancy's menu online, Patois looks teriffic. Help!

[JazzyB]

Definitely Patois.

[betheroo]

Well, Patois it is!
Thanks for all the responses, I really appreciate it.

Now...what to order.....;-)

[mrsfury]

I think that is where my next dinner out will be. Sounds fabulous.

[edible complex]

gumbo, rabbit , and moules frites are my faves.

[hesaid_nola]

Pheasant is very good as well, as is the bouillabaisse.

[crawlover919]

I had some DELICIOUS handmade pasta when I ate there over the summer. And definitely save room for dessert!

[mortalcoil]

Patois is much better than Clancy's.

[speyerer]

Clancy's is very much like a private club that caters to regulars. If you are going for excellent food and service, choose Patois.
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[Windsome]

This is not close. Clancy's far superior. The drum fish worth a special trip.

[edible complex]

easy...both. seriously, if you can do both, do it!
both do Friday lunch, and Patois does Sunday brunch if you want to mix it up.

[nomadchowwoman]

Can't go wrong at either. Would be a coin toss for me.

[monomalo12]

tough choice. wonderful food at both, in my opinion, if you have never been to new orleans, clancy's might offer more of a new orleans atmopshere (especially at the bar and in the downstairs dining area). but then, i still dream of the gnocchi and pork belly at patois..

[hesaid_nola]

I vote Patois all the way. I agree the downstairs at Clancy's is very cool and clubby, but I think the food at Patois is head and shoulders above Clancy's, and it has it's own very neat vibe.