Best Valentine's Day Ambiance

[lilmoses]

Flying in from Texas on Valentine's Day. Debating between Antoine's, Arnaud's, and Bayona for Valentine's Day dinner. Need some opinions as to which one would be the most romantic and have the best atmosphere. What do you guys/gals think? Anyone been to either of these in the past on V-Day?

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Bayona
430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112

[lilmoses]

Bayona it is! (It was my first choice anyway). Thanks ya'll!

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Bayona
430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112

[edible complex]

I would get a window table at the Rib Room. also the courtyard at Martinique is lovely. otherwise, Bayona is the best of your three.

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Bayona
430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112

[Bill Hunt]

Depending on the weather, the courtyard at Bayona could be lovely. If not, then inside will be.

We've had good meals at Arnaud's, unlike some here, but would not consider it romantic.

I agree with Erik on Antoine's, though we had a major pre-K disappointment. I hear that it's been greatly improved, and hope so, as I have such fond memories. Still, for a romantic meal, it would not be my choice.

Two others to consider would be Stella! and The Grill Room at the Windsor Court Hotel.

Still, Bayona should be very, very nice.

Enjoy,

Hunt

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Bayona
430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

[erikschwarz]

Yes, I have been to Antoine's for V Day. Largely because my partner and I had neglected to make reservations anywhere else and Antoine's was able to seat us. It is of course a deeply historic restaurant, and there is something to be said for patronizing it on those grounds. If however you want a romantic and intimate dinner - perhaps including great food - I cannot recommend Antoine's. My clear choice among the three you give would be Bayona. Though not a particular favorite of mine, it is highly regarded and will deliver a quality dining experience in an attractive setting.

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Bayona
430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Antoine's Restaurant
713 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130

[hazelhurst]

I agree....Antoine's is a great party place..and in days of yore the little stian-glass-window room behind the Rex Room would have been a great place for dinner "a deux" but that is probably _too_ cramped for to-day's amours...Bayona is perfect.

[JazzyB]

Not on your list, my choice would be Coquette, upstairs, the table for 2 in the corner by the window. Order some specialty cocktails, followed by the tasting menu w/wine pairing.