Chef Meg Bickford mines the depths of Creole cooking
Modern New Orleans cooking meets our Haute Creole in Chef Meg Bickford’s kitchen. Her fascination with Creole and Louisiana cuisine inspires her menus. Respectful of the past – but never reined in by it. The rich palette of farm-raised products and bayou gifts Louisiana has to offer fill the menu. Our "dirt to plate within 100 miles" policy means that we strive for 90% of our ingredients to come from within 100 miles of our back door. Our cooking has the flavor of distinctive Louisiana terroir. Meg and the Commander's Kitchen team know its history but live by the credo that ... "all of our best meals are still ahead of us."
STARTERS
Turtle Soup au Sherry
The authentic Louisiana favorite
~ Finished tableside with a splash of aged Sherry ~
Soup Du Jour
Varied cooking techniques combined with fresh seasonal ingredients.
Commander's Creole Gumbo
Rich stock in a black skillet roux slow cooked with regional ingredients, toasted garlic and local hot sauce.
Maggie's Mushroom Gnocchetti
Roasted chestnut & pioppino mushrooms, Covey Rise English peas and hand rolled Creole cream cheese potato gnochetti in a velvety purée of roasted butternut squash with toasted pepita crunch and pickled squash
Commander's Crisp Romaine Salad
Hearts of romaine, grated Parmesan, pressed egg, crumbled bacon, French bread croutons, shaved Gruyère and creamy black pepper dressing
Strawberry & Satsuma Salad
Ponchatoula winter berries and Plaquemines citrus with winter greens, 1403 hard cider vinaigrette and crumbled blue cheese
Hickory Smoked Cauliflower
Charred cold smoked florets of cauliflower with green tomato chow chow, crispy oyster mushrooms and Louisiana field pea hummus
Braised Colorado Lamb Poutine
Crispy shoestring potatoes tossed with pickled ruby red beets, crumbled blue cheese, candied pecans, and a bone marrow röti gravy
Blue Crab & Redfish Croustade
Louisiana jumbo lump blue crab with shaved tart apples, crisp radish and frisée over lemon and herb whipped smoked redfish on toasted Leidenheimer French bread and creamy ravigote sauce
Shrimp & Tasso Henican
Wild Louisiana white shrimp, tasso ham, pickled okra, sweet onions, five pepper jelly and Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc
ENTRÉES
*Price of Entrée includes Starter, Entrée and Dessert
Cochon De Lait Eggs Benedict
16-hour barbecued shoulder of pork over warm buttermilk biscuits, sauce forestière with roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, soft poached hen’s eggs and tasso hollandaise
Ponchatoula & Plaquemines Pain Perdu
First of the season strawberries and local satsumas in a sticky citrus marmalade over griddled French bread stuffed with sweet & spicy pistachio Creole cream cheese and dehydrated citrus-criolla sella dust
Wild White Shrimp
Garlic & herb marinated cast iron seared Gulf shrimp over root vegetable and andouille boulangère with golden beets, roasted turnips, blackened sweet chilis, and sweet potatoes with Calabrian chili & toasted cumin Long Island Cheese pumpkin purée
New Roads Pecan Crusted Gulf Fish
Prosecco poached jumbo lump crab over spiced pecan crusted fish with roasted corn, asparagus, grilled kale, leeks and whiskey spiked crushed corn cream
Escargot Bourguignon en Croûte
Basil fed snails braised with roasted mushrooms, bacon lardons, blistered tomatoes, caramelized cipollini onions, rich glace de viande tucked into a flaky French pastry with a soft poached hens’s egg and finished with whipped Taleggio
Café Pierre Lacquered Texas Quail
Charred chili smoked boudin stuffed quail over tangy bacon and apple cider braised cabbage with Crystal hot sauce pulp and Grand Marnier Cognac jus
Grilled Tournedos of Black Angus Beef
Creekstone Farms beef tenderloin over garlic roasted mushrooms, whiskey smoked onions, Creole smashed new potatoes and Marchand de vin
Hoppin’ John Pork Cheeks
For the Southern tradition of Health, Wealth and Prosperity! Citrus confit pork cheeks over a ragoût of collard greens, house smoked Tasso & Louisiana field peas, potlikker jus and cornbread crumble
desserts
Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé
"The Queen of Creole Desserts"
The richness of bread pudding whipped into a light soufflé.
~Finished tableside with warm whiskey cream~
Ponchatoula Strawberry Shortcake
First of the season Louisiana strawberries over a warm fluffy buttermilk biscuit with powdered sugar, sweet strawberry puree and Chantilly cream
Sorbet Du Jour
Chefs’ daily selection of seasonal fruit sorbet, a light & refreshing finish to jazz brunch!
Southern Style Pecan Pie à la Mode
Vanilla & sugarcane infused custard pie with New Roads pecans in a handmade pie crust, chocolate and salted caramel, served with house-spun vanilla bean ice cream
Creole Cream Cheese Cheesecake
Housemade Creole cream cheese cheesecake with a sweetened honey graham crust, chocolate lattice & sticky caramel sauce
Sparkle Plenty
Commander's seasonal fruit sorbet topped with bubbles!
Turtle Ice Cream
Handspun vanilla bean ice cream
swirled with Piety & Desire dark chocolate ganache and caramelized New Roads pecan custard
Chef meg’s favorite brunch package — $56.00
Classic Bloody Mary
Spiked table-side with "ice block" vodka.
Turtle Soup
The authentic Louisiana favorite with
rich veal fond, chopped egg and crushed lemon ~Finished tableside with a splash of aged Sherry~
Eggs Sardou
Two soft poached hen’s eggs dressed with smoked chili hollandaise nestled in crispy corn fried artichoke hearts over garlicky spinach, Parmesan, crispy leeks and Herbsaint coulis
Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé
“The Queen of Creole Desserts”
~ Finished tableside with whiskey cream sauce
À LA CARTE SIDES
Garlic Wilted Spinach
Black Pepper Cane Syruph Bacon
Corn, Asparagus, Grilled Kale & Leeks
Creole Smashed New Potatoes
Creole Cream Cheese Stone Ground Grits
Two Poached Eggs & Hollandaise
Warm Buttermilk Biscuits
COMMANDER'S EYE OPENERS
Classic Bloody Mary
Our award-winning Bloody Mary
~ Spiked tableside with “ice block” vodka ~
Limoncello Spritz
Fall forward with a lively lemon-y libation!
The Crescent City Cooler
Rum, guava, freshly squeezed lime, bitters, ginger ale
The Saint 75
St. Germain, Tanqueray gin, basil and sparkling wine
APPETIZERS
Braised Colorado Lamb Poutine
Crispy shoestring potatoes tossed with pickled ruby red beets, crumbled blue cheese, candied pecans, and a bone marrow röti gravy
Wild White Shrimp Remoulade
Crab boil poached Gulf shrimp dressed with sauce remoulade over spicy local greens with shaved radish and Louisiana winter citrus
Shrimp & Tasso Henican
Wild Louisiana white shrimp, tasso ham, pickled okra, sweet onions, five pepper jelly and Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc
Hickory Smoked Cauliflower
Charred cold smoked florets of cauliflower with green tomato chow chow, crispy oyster mushrooms and Louisiana field pea hummus
Blue Crab & Redfish Croustade
Louisiana jumbo lump blue crab with shaved tart apples, crisp radish and frisée over lemon and herb whipped smoked redfish on toasted Leidenheimer French bread and creamy ravigote sauce
Soups & Salads
Turtle Soup au Sherry
The authentic Louisiana favorite with
rich veal fond, chopped egg and crushed lemon ~Finished tableside with a splash of aged sherry
Commander's Creole Gumbo
Rich stock slow cooked in a dark cast iron roux with regional ingredients spiked with toasted garlic, Creole seasonings and local hot sauce
Soup Du Jour
Varied cooking techniques combined with fresh seasonal ingredients.
Soup 1-1-1
A demitasse tasting of all three soups.
Commander's Crisp Romaine Salad
Hearts of romaine, grated Parmesan, pressed egg, crumbled bacon, French bread croutons, shaved Gruyère and creamy black pepper dressing.
Strawberry & Satsuma Salad
Ponchatoula winter berries and Plaquemines citrus with winter greens, 1403 hard cider vinaigrette and crumbled blue cheese
ENTRÉES
Meyer Lemon Gulf Fish
Gently poached in a rich citrus Chablis beurre monte over a sauté of golden beets, local mirliton, bronzed fennel and winter greens with first of the season Plaquemines Parish citrus
Wild White Shrimp
Garlic & herb marinated cast iron seared Gulf shrimp over root vegetable and andouille boulangère with golden beets, roasted turnips, blackened sweet chilis, and sweet potatoes with Calabrian chili & toasted cumin Long Island Cheese pumpkin purée
Des Allemands Catfish
Crispy cornfried local catfish with
tangy honey & Creole mustard dressed cabbage, creamy Cajun style potato salad and Herbsaint coulis
Grilled Tournedos of Black Angus Beef
Creole spiced beef tournedos over garlic & herb roasted mushrooms, Creole smashed new potatoes, whiskey smoked onions and Marchand de vin
Café Pierre Lacquered Texas Quail
Charred chili smoked boudin stuffed quail over tangy bacon and apple cider braised cabbage with rustic roots, Crystal hot sauce pulp and sticky Grand Marnier & Cognac jus
SIDES
Garlic Wilted Spinach
Creole Cream Cheese Stone Ground Grits
Tangy Bacon & Apple Cider Braised Cabbage
Creole Smashed New Potatoes
CHEF MEG'S CLASSIC CREOLE LUNCHEON — $49
Commander's Turtle Soup
Rich veal stock simmered slowly for 72 hours with minced snapping turtle, holy trinity & pressed eggs ~Finished tableside with aged sherry.
Chargrilled Pork Tenderloin
Creole spiced hand carved tender pork over roasted garlic creamed white beans with crispy Brussels sprouts, cebollita jam and horseradish potlikker
Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé
~ The Queen of Creole Desserts ~ Finished tableside with whiskey cream sauce.
2 COURSE LUNCH SPECIAL
Price of entrée is inclusive of your choice of soup or salad.
Maggie’s Mushroom Gnocchetti
Roasted chestnut & pioppino mushrooms, Covey Rise English peas and hand rolled Creole cream cheese potato gnochetti with Meyer lemon, briny caper & Parmesan gremolata
Cracklin’ Crusted Cochon De Lait
Smoked pork shoulder compressed & fried crisp over Creole cream cheese stone ground grits with haricot verts and winter mushroom fricasseé
EAT FIT NOLA — $46
Butternut Squash Velouté
Velvety purée of roasted butternut, coconut milk and fresh citrus with toasted pepita crunch and pickled squash
Wild White Shrimp
Garlic & herb marinated cast iron seared Gulf shrimp over root vegetable and andouille boulangère with golden beets, roasted turnips, blackened sweet chilis, and sweet potatoes with Calabrian chili & toasted cumin Long Island Cheese pumpkin purée
Sorbet du Jour
Handcrafted sorbet with the finest Louisiana fruit spiced with local flavors spun daily
LUNCH LIBATIONS
L&L Vodka Collins
Lavender, lemongrass, citrus
The Crescent City Cooler
Rum, guava, freshly squeezed lime, bitters, ginger ale
FEATURED WINES
The perfect choice for lunch — from the south coast of France!
True Coast
“Coastal Reserve” Chardonnay
True Coast
“Coastal Reserve” Rosé
True Coast
“Coastal Reserve” Pinot Noir
DESSERTS
Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé
"The Queen of Creole Desserts" ~Finished tableside with warm whiskey cream
Ponchatoula Strawberry Shortcake
First of the season Louisiana strawberries over a warm fluffy buttermilk biscuit with powdered sugar, sweet strawberry puree and Chantilly cream
Pecan Pie à la Mode
Southern style pecan pie & vanilla bean ice cream with melted chocolate, candied pecans and Fleur de Sel caramel sauce.
Creole Cream Cheese Cheesecake
A thick cut slice of cheesecake with housemade Creole cream cheese, buttery graham cracker crust, warm salted caramel & chilled chocolate.
Ice Cream or Sorbet Du Jour
Chefs' daily selection of seasonal fruit sorbet or old-fashioned handspun ice cream.
CHEF MEG'S PLAYGROUND MENU 2025: WHITE TABLECLOTH TAILGATE
$125 per Person + Optional Wine Pairing
Chips n’ Dip
Crispy chicken fried chicken skins with Bama barbeque and dollops of local caviar
South Louisiana Blitz
Lemongrass & ginger braised pork belly and wild white shrimp stuffed
head on Gulf shrimp skewer glazed with satsuma pepper jelly and coated
in crispy shallot furikake over petite herbs and Louisiana citrus
Jalapeño Dirty Bird Popper
Broken Arrow Ranch quail stuffed with slow smoked pork boudin and candied jalapeño Creole cream cheese over black skillet dark roux backbone stew with sticky potlikker
~le Coup du Milieu~
Foie Carre
Foie gras washed brandy, Sazerac rye, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Luxardo cherry
Half Time Slider
Seared Hudson Valley foie gras with torched Taleggio on a Dong Phuong bun with crunchy shoestring potatoes and crab boiled peanut mostarda
The Tackle
Hand carved Australian wagyu bavette with Louisiana fig & Luxardo cherry short rib jam, truffled kohlrabi-mirliton horseradish slaw, Louisiana field pea and Tasso “baked beans”
Hail Mary
Rum drunk salted caramel and masa cake with sweet corn ice cream,
white chocolate frosted cornflakes and cashew caramel corn
STARTERS
Hokkaido Scallop Croustade
Sliced Japanese scallops on toasted brioche with mulled cider membrillo, apple mash, watermelon radish and whipped chicken liver mousse
Escargot Bourguignon en Croûte
Basil fed snails braised with roasted mushrooms, bacon lardons, blistered tomatoes, caramelized cipollini onions and rich glace de viande tucked into a flaky French pastry and finished with whipped Taleggio
Hickory Smoked Cauliflower
Charred cold smoked florets of cauliflower with green tomato chow chow, crispy oyster mushrooms and Louisiana field pea hummus
Shrimp & Tasso Henican
Wild Louisiana white shrimp stuffed with housemade tasso ham, pickled okra, sweet red onions, five pepper jelly and Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc
Plaquemines Parish Citrus Glazed Pork & Oysters
Satsuma glazed confit pork jowl with corn fried Gulf oysters, Brussel leaf, and satsuma salad over winter cauliflower & black truffle velouté
Blue Crab au Gratin
Jumbo lump blue crab, butter melted leeks and winter mushrooms bound by a decadent triple cream brie béchamel topped with crab fat cornbread crumble served with Bellegarde crostini
CAVIAR SERVICE
Housemade crème fraiche, crispy shallots, egg, chives and sweet corn blinis
1 ounce Gold Pearl Trout Roe
Sustainably farmed in France with bright, silky pop and subtle, sweet flavor
1 ounce Siberian Sturgeon Osetra
Sustainably farmed in Greece with rich, clean, nutty taste with a full, creamy finish
1 ounce California White Sturgeon Reserve
Sustainably farmed in Wilton, CA with a nutty, buttery and light flavor
Enjoy All Three Caviars
SOUPS & SALADS
Turtle Soup au Sherry
The authentic Louisiana favorite with veal fond, egg and crushed lemon ~Finished tableside with a splash of aged Sherry
Soup du Jour
Varied cooking techniques combined with fresh seasonal ingredients
Commander’s Creole Gumbo
Slow cooked stock with garlic, Creole seasonings and local hot sauce
Soups 1-1-1
A demitasse tasting of all three soups
Commander’s Crisp Romaine Salad
Hearts of romaine, grated Parmesan, pressed egg, crispy bacon, French bread croutons, shaved Gruyère and creamy black pepper dressing
Strawberry & Satsuma Salad
Ponchatoula winter berries and Plaquemines citrus with shaved fennel, winter greens, crumbled blue cheese and 1403 hard cider vinaigrette
ENTRÉES
Pecan Crusted Fish
Prosecco poached jumbo lump crab over spiced New Roads pecan crusted fish with roasted corn, asparagus, grilled kale, melted leeks and whiskey spiked crushed corn cream
Creole Spiced Texas Redfish
Cast iron griddled fish with confit of butternut squash, flambéed shiitake mushrooms, ripped Swiss chard, fines herbs, and mirliton kimchi over whipped blue crab roe & cauliflower velouté
North Dakota Bison
Hand carved Creole spiced Denver steak with crispy pepper jelly glazed Brussels sprouts, pickled beets and spiced pecans over Creole cream cheese stone ground grits and preserved Mississippi blueberry-Bourbon demi glace
Grilled Center Cut Creekstone Farms Filet
8 oz. filet of Black Angus beef with Creole smashed new potatoes, haricot vert & winter mushroom fricassee, and brandy green peppercorn demi glace
Duroc Pork Chop Hoppin’ John
For the Southern tradition of Health, Wealth and Prosperity! Chargrilled Tasso brined double cut Duroc pork chop over a ragoût of house smoked Tasso, collard greens & Louisiana field peas with potlikker jus and cornbread crumble
SIDES
Garlic Wilted Spinach
Creole Cream Cheese Stone Ground Grits
Tangy Bacon & Apple Cider Braised Cabbage
Creole Smashed New Potatoes
CHEF MEG'S THREE COURSE OFFERINGS
Price of Entrée Includes Soup or Salad & Dessert
Roasted Louisiana Delicata Squash
Oregon truffle and Taleggio cheese torched on local winter gourd with Maggie’s chestnut & pioppino mushrooms over garlic wilted spinach, butternut velouté and bourbon barrel soy sauce mushroom vinaigrette
Wild White Shrimp & Grits
Garlic & herb marinated Gulf shrimp seared in cast iron over Creole cream cheese stone ground grits with pickled sweet peppers, braised collard greens and housemade chorizo courtbouillon
Spiced Hard Cider Painted Texas Quail
Charred chili smoked pork boudin stuffed quail over tangy bacon and apple cider braised cabbage with rustic roots, Crystal hot sauce pulp and caramelized 1403 hard cider glaze
Featured Cocktails
L&L Vodka Collins
The perfect cocktail for EatFit NOLA: lavender &lemongrass infused vodka, fresh lemon, agave nectar, & a splash of soda
Brandy, You’re a Fine Girl
It’s the perfect summer song and the perfect summer cocktail! Bright, refreshing red wine from the south ofFrance is blended with cucumber-infused brandy, Cherry Heering, and orange Curacao liqueur—layered over fresh lime muddled cucumbers. One is never enough! ~By our Wine Guy, Dan Davis
Still Da’ Baum!
A Still Austin Gin, Wild Strawberry liqueur, lemon, agave, and just a dash of the Baumer’s own Crystal Hot sauce this from the first sip to the last this drink is still daBaum!
Fuzzy Buffalo
A tall glass of peachy basil lemonade with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, fresh squeezed lemons and peach, garnished with fresh basil.
Honey Rush
Makers Mark with our house-made orange and rosemary infused honey and fresh lemon juice combine for sweet, tart, and herbaceous whiskey delight.
Two Lucky Ducks
We all considered ourselves some lucky ducks after we sipped this blend of Milagro Silver, Elderflower, Grapefruit, and Lime. ~By Leah Northey
Our Wine Program
Overseen by wine guy Dan Davis, Commander’s wine list offers 2,600 selections from around the world, showing strength in Bordeaux, Burgundy and Napa Valley. Among the 18,500 bottles in the cellar, guests will find Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet and Harlan Estate Napa Valley. As for showstoppers with plenty of age, a nearly century-old bottle of Château Cos d'Estournel St.-Estèphe 1928 is available. There’s also a wide selection of global Rieslings that pair well with our New Haute Creole Cuisine.
Wine by glass
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Gusborne Estate
Brut Reserve, Kent, England
Henri Dosnon
Brut Côte des Bar
Edi Kante
Dosaggio Zero , Italy
Commander's Palace Brut
Crémant de Bourgogne, France
Serenello
Extra Dry, Prosecco DOC
White Wine
Elvio Tintero
Sorì Gramella | Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
J&H Selbach
Riesling Spätlese, Saar
White Wine
Cabert
Pinot Grigio, Friuli Grave
The Eyrie Vineyards
Chasselas Doré | Dundee Hills Willamette Valley, Oregon
Dama del Rovere
Soave, Veneto, Italy
Kuentz-Bas
Sylvaner/Auxerrois/Muscat | Alsace, France
Petit-Freylon
Sauvignon Blanc | Cuvée Marguerite, Bordeaux, France
Le Garenne
Sancerre, Loire Valley
Santa Barbara
Verdicchio, Marche, Italy
Santa Barbara
Verdicchio, Marche, Italy
White Wine
Domaine Savary
Chablis, Burgundy
Dme. Richou Chauvigné
Chenin Blanc | Anjou, Loire Valley, France
Castro Ventosa
Godello, Bierzo, Spain
Commander's Palace
Chardonnay
Paul Mauguin
Chardonnay, Burgundy
County Line
North Coast Chardonnay
Dme. A & P de Villaine
Aligoté | Bouzeron, Côte Chalonnaise, France
Dry Rosé
Studio by Miraval
Méditerranée IGP Rosé, France
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé
Provence, France (en magnum)
Elvio Tintero
Langhe Favorita DOC Piedmont Italy
Elvio Tintero
Langhe Favorita DOC Piedmont Italy
Elvio Tintero
Langhe Favorita DOC Piedmont Italy
Elvio Tintero
Langhe Favorita DOC Piedmont Italy
Red Wine
Bruscus
Lambrusco Amabile | San Valentino, Reggiano DOC, Italy
Terres d'Orées
l'Ancien , Gamay | Vieilles Vignes, Beaujolais, France
Mouton Noir
Other People's Pinot | Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Domaine Bourgogne-Devaux
la Perrière | Hautes(Côtes de Beaune, Burgundy
Elvio Tintero
Langhe Nebbiolo, Italy
Red Wine
Duline
la Duline Schioppettino | Friuli(Venezia Giulia Italy
Commander’s Palace Merlot
by Bruno Lafon , Pays d'Oc, France
Domaine Ollier-Taillefer
les Collines | Faugères, Languedoc(Roussillon, France
Cht. Saint-Julian
Cuvée Analogie | Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux, France
Red Wine
Commander’s Palace Cabernet
by Bruno Lafon , Pays d'Oc, France
Requiem Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley, Washington
Obsidian Ridge
Cabernet Sauvignon | Red Hills of Lake County, California
Dme. Christelle Betton Syrah
Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône Valley, France
Cht. de Bellevue
Lussac-Saint-Émillion | Bordeaux, France (en magnum)
Red Wine
Quady
Essensia Orange Muscat
Domaine Huët
Vouvray Moelleux
Secret de Château Biac
Cadillac, Bdx. | Faugères, Languedoc(Roussillon, France
Royal Tokaji
Red Label | Tokaj, Hungary
Jacky Navarre
Vieux 29 Year | Pineau des Chartentes, Charentes, France
Location
New Orleans, LA 70130
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