4.8
- 4.8Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
202620252024
From the OpenTable editors: At Compère Lapin, James Beard Award-winning chef Nina Compton dazzles with showstopping dishes that marry her Caribbean heritage and French fine dining pedigree. Dig into favorites like goat curry and broiled shrimp with Calabrian chili butter in a stylish space dressed with exposed brick and warm woods. Don’t miss award-winning cocktails like The Copper Hopper—a tropical, tequila-forward drink served in a copper bunny mug, a nod to the restaurant’s namesake folklore rabbit.
Executive chef: Nina Compton
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4.8
Noise • Moderate
New Orleans / Louisiana
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New Orleans
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Yes, Compère Lapin is frequently chosen for special evenings: guests praise its atmosphere, attentive hospitality, and anniversary visits.
Private dining isn't part of Compère Lapin's offering, the restaurant's listing notes private parties are not allowed, and the room is presented as a warm, open dining space.
Compère Lapin offers a main dining room and a full bar, plus a comfortable waiting/lounge area with sofas, all in a converted chandlery with a long wall of windows.
Compère Lapin feels warm and stylish, exposed brick, vibrant art, weathered wood and long windows give it a cozy, hip “living‑room” energy with a lively bar.
Compère Lapin is nicest if you arrive for an early dinner, guests report an excellent, calm early solo dinner (even on a Friday); later service tends to pick up as the room and bar fill.
Guests often describe the portions as generous, many say they left comfortably full, especially diners who chose the "Just Feed Me" tasting or shared multiple plates.
Compère Lapin fills up at peak service times, reviewers say the room “roars” as tables and the bar crowd grow, and festival nights (like Jazz Fest) and later evenings can be especially busy.
Business casual is the guide at Compère Lapin, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formal wear, and many guests do dress up a touch for special occasions.
Yes, families do dine here: reviewers describe visiting with young children and celebrating family occasions, so you can expect a welcoming atmosphere for family meals at Compère Lapin.
Sunday is a standout, Compère Lapin serves brunch on Sundays from 10:30 am–2:00 pm, and guests report enjoying the brunch experience there.
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