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Originally posted by Rick F.
If you can spend some serious money, Antoine’s is the best restaurant I have ever eaten in. And despite anything you might hear, you don’t even have to wear a necktie, let alone a coat. Very pleasant and knowledgeable service, too.

Of "the big 4 (Antoine’s, Arnaud’s, Galatoire’s and Commander’s Palace)", I prefer Galatoire’s but there you DO have to wear a tie. That’s actually one reason I like it–very few tourists or conventioneers because they resist putting on a tie. And it’s very clubby, always full of local regulars tabnle-hopping.