There were dishes I insist on getting at Palm & Pine whenever I bring people for their first visit. Where else in New Orleans will they find a steak tartare from a sub-niche of Texas regional foodways or a tuna crudo inspired by a corner store?
Palm & Pine is essentially an upscale/casual neighborhood restaurant for the French Quarter, which, at some point, everyone in New Orleans can regard as their old neighborhood.
Whether showing visitors around or coming for our own celebrations, spring is rife with such reasons to revisit, and this restaurant feels in sync with the good energy of the Quarter at its best.
I’ve been here more times than I can remember since it opened in 2019. The dining counter with a view of a busy but confidently calm kitchen is a great spot for a solo meal. Hours that include Monday night often fit my schedule…