Galatoire’s, New Orleans, LA
Dined at Galatoire’s back in 2000 and loved it. Went with my wife for anniversary on June 20, 08. Wait staff reminded me of a lower quality restaraunt (not charming). We started with a lack of bread plates which meant our “crusty french bread” crumbs went EVERYWHERE. That’s not too big a deal though. We had our salads and they were mediocre. Had better, had worse. Then the real magic or lack therof started. I ordered a stuffed eggplant only to learn that this was not stuffed eggplant at all, but rather a mushy ball of eggplant, and seafood that tasted litterally like watered down mushy, cold grits. Very little taste. This item was on the “specialties list” arg. My wife, a vegetarian, ordered the vegetable grill, which she has enjoyed from places in town like Commanders Palace and the Court of 2 sisters. However this gril was awful. They just sliced up a few veggies layin’ around and stuck them over the coals a few minutes. No taste, no creativity by the kitchen staff. I figure that if a restaurant cannot cook vegetables well, it is very indicative of the remainder of thier menu. I will not return to Galatoire’s again.
Written by: Anonymous