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Jean Lafitte Bistro


Veranda of Jean Lafitte's Bistro Jean Lafitte Dinner Menu


Our varied menu offers New Orleans’ favorites such as Crawfish Ettoufee, Veal Michelle and Seafood Court Bouillon.

Our award-winning chef Michel A. Clavelin and his staff use only the finest fresh ingredients to create innovative culinary masterpieces ... delicately blending regional flavors so your meal is filled with spices, but never too hot.


~ Starters ~

Gulf Shrimp Remoulade
Fresh Gulf Shrimp with Our
Famous Remoulade Sauce
$8.95

Creole Calamari
Lightly Breaded and Golden Fried
Served with Chefs Special Creole Sauce
$7.95

Warm Goat Cheese
Flash Fried Goat Cheese Served over
Wild Greens with Poppy Seed Dressing
$8.95

Oysters on Ice
A Dozen of Fresh Oysters
Served with Cocktail Sauce
$12.95

Crawfish Spring Roll
A House Specialty
$9.95

Oysters a l'Absinthe
Fresh Oysters topped with Herbsaint
Cream Spinach, then Baked to Perfection
$9.95

Escargots Bourguignone
Tender Escargots Baked in
Garlic Herb Butter
$9.95

Stuffed Mushrooms with Crabmeat
Baked and Topped with Lemon Butter
$8.95

Creole Tapas
Chef's Choice of the Day.
Frog Legs, Oysters, Shrimp, Calamari,
and Crawfish Spring Roll (Minimum for Two)
$9.95 (per person)

~ Soups and Salads ~

Gumbo
Our Chef's Creation of a Creole Tradition
$8.95

Shrimp Bisques A L'Absinthe
A Creamy Blend of Fresh Gulf Shrimp
and Traditional Creole Seasonings
$8.95

Salad Jean Lafitte
Spring Mix Greens Drizzled with
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
$7.95

Creole Tomato Salad
Ripe Tomato with Sliced Red Bermuda Onion
Drizzled with Olive Oil and Vinegar
and Topped with Crumbled Blue Cheese
$8.95

Heart Salad
Hearts of Romaine Lettuce, Palms and Artichoke
Tossed with Creamy Creole Mustard Dressing
topped with Parmesan cheese
$8.95

Fried Shrimp Caesar
Fried Shrimp on Romaine lettuce
drizzled with our Signature Caesar Dressing
$9.95

~ Sides ~

Rice, Vegetables, Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Garlic Bread
$6.95

~ Specialties ~

Shrimp Creole
Large Shrimp Sautéed with our Famous Homemade Creole Sauce
and Served with White Rice
$22.95

Crawfish Etouffée
Crawfish Tails Smothered in a Golden Roux Sauce
served with White Rice
$21.95

Catfish "Black Jack"
Fresh Louisiana Catfish Blackened with our own
Blend of Seasonings. Served with Vegetables and Rice Pilaf
$19.95

The Pirates Jambalaya
Tender Chicken Filet and Andouille Sausage, Braised with Rice,
Herbs, Bell Pepper, Onions and Creole Tomatoes.
A Superb Combination
$19.95

Seafood Platter
Our Traditional Seafood Combination of Shrimp, Catfish Filet,
Oysters, Calamari and Frog Legs Fried Crisp and
Served with French Fries
$26.95

Crawfish Linda
Crawfish Tails Sautéed in a Cream Brandy Sauce.
Tossed with Penne Pasta
$21.95

Crab Cakes Desiré
Lump Crab Cakes with Herbs Sautéed with our
Homemade Capers Beurre Blanc
Served with Vegetables and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$22.95

Red Fish Menier
Pan Sautéed Red Fish with Clarified Butter,
Peppers and Lemon Juice
$21.95

Frog Legs Petit Paris
Tender Frog Legs Fried and Baked in Garlic Butter
and Fine Herbs Served with Vegetables and our
Famous Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$19.95

Cornish Hen Le Grande
Roasted with Rosemary Olive Oil, Garlic and Andouille
Sausage Served with Vegetables and our
Famous Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$21.95

Seafood Court Bouillon
Chefs Special Assortment of Fish Filet, Clams, Mussels, Leeks,
and Calamari Sautéed in a Saffron Broth and
Served with Garlic Toast
$27.95

~ Entrees ~

Chicken Supreme Liza
Sautéed Breast of Chicken with Mushrooms
and Chablis Sauce Served with Vegetables and
our Famous Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$19.95

Roasted Duck
Roasted Duck with Maple Syrup and Cooked in
Lingonberry Sauce Served with Wild Rice
$28.95

Salmon Filet Antoinette
Fresh Salmon Sautéed in a Crisp Potato Crust
and Topped with Beurre Blanc Sauce
$21.95

Veal Napoleon
Baby Veal Cutlets Sautéed with Brandy Gorgonzola Sauce
and Topped with Crawfish Tails
Served with Vegetables and Famous Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$27.95

Filet Mignon au Poivre
Center Cut Tenderloin Cooked to Your Taste
Flamed with Courvoisier Cognac and Cream Peppercorn Sauce
Served with Vegetables and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$29.95

 

There may be a risk associated with the consumption of raw shellfish as in the case with other raw products. If you suffer from chronic illness of the liver, stomach, blood or have other immune disorders, you should eat these products fully cooked.

20% Service Charge Added to Parties of 6 or more for your convenience
Sorry - No Personal Checks. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club
All of Our Foods are Prepared to Order Please allow adequate time
Minimum $15.00 per Customer
No More than 2 separate checks or 2 methods of payment.

 

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Jean Lafitte Bistro
(Above The Old Absinthe House)
240 Bourbon Street | New Orleans, LA 70130
Reservations: (504) 524-0113
Groups: (504) 524-0117
Restaurant: (504) 523-6820
Fax: (504) 524-0146


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