15 best Bananas foster spots to visit for New Orleans's famous treat

15 best Bananas foster spots to visit for New Orleans's famous treat

Bananas foster is a dish that was invented at Brennan's restaurant in New Orleans. The dessert though served in its original form with bananas, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, rum, vanilla ice cream, etc, also takes the form of French toast, waffles, and even an ice cream flavor. This list is curated with the help of online reviews and rankings.

15. Atchafalaya - Louisiana Ave

In this list, we will come across multiple ways to serve Bananas Foster, but Atchafalaya serves Bananas Foster Waffles. Listed on the menu as Waffle Du Jour, the waffles are served with 'Bananas Foster sauce, brûléed banana, Chantilly cream, house cane syrup, and graham cracker crunch.' According to Breeonna Reed on Google Reviews, the Bananas Foster Waffles had a good flavor with 'fresh and firm bananas.'

14. Impastato's Restaurant- Metairie

Impastato's is located in Metairie, which is part of the New Orleans metropolitan area and is a restaurant that primarily serves Creole-Italian cuisine. Impastato's serves Bananas Foster (for two) for $19.95. Alicat01, on TripAdvisor, shares that the Bananas Foster she chose for dessert was really good. The most popular item on their menu happens to be the soft-shell crab.

13. Café Reconcile - Oretha Castle Haley Blvd

Café Reconcile is more than just a café; it is a nonprofit restaurant that provides a workforce development program for youth. Their Bananas Foster Bread Pudding is a very popular item and one of the most talked-about dishes on Google Reviews. According to Google Reviews, the Bananas Foster Bread Pudding served at the café is 'humongous' and 'magnificent.'

12. Jimmy J's Cafe - Chartres St

Jimmy J's Café, like many restaurants on this list, serves Bananas Foster as French toast for $15. According to Jennifer Hollar on Google Reviews, the Bananas Foster French Toast was one of the best she had ever had. Their most popular item happens to be French toast—not just Bananas Foster French Toast, but also other options like shrimp, Fruity Pebbles, and more.

11. Arnaud’s - Bienville St

Arnaud's is described as a restaurant that primarily features Creole cuisine on its menu. One of the most popular dishes at Arnaud's is their Bananas Foster—'bananas sautéed in butter with cinnamon and brown sugar, flamed with rum, and served over French vanilla ice cream.' According to Brittany Wilson on Google Reviews, the Bananas Foster was delicious, and the staff even explained the history of the dessert while preparing it.

10. Commander's Palace - Washington Ave

Commander's Palace is said to have been serving the community since the 1880s but has been owned by the Brennan family since 1974. Though their online menu does not list Bananas Foster, online reviews and multiple sites recommend it from Commander's Palace. Therefore, it would be best to check if their 'scrumptious' Bananas Foster is available on the day you plan to visit.

9. Oceana Grill - Conti St

Oceana Grill, as its name suggests, is a highly rated seafood restaurant. While the Bananas Foster from Oceana might not be the best in New Orleans, it is still considered a strong contender, according to online reviews. The dish is served as a main course (Bananas Foster French Toast) on their lunch menu for $17.

8. Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard - Conti St

Broussard's is a long-standing restaurant with historic French Quarter architecture, serving French-Creole cuisine since 1920. On Google, it is described as a 'historic, circa-1920 fine-dining spot.' Their Bananas Foster, one of the most recommended items on their menu according to Google reviews, is prepared tableside with 'brown sugar-caramelized bananas, banana liqueur, and Myers’s dark rum, served alongside vanilla ice cream.'

7. Elizabeth's - Gallier St

If you would like to enjoy your banana foster in a cafe while enjoying some local arts, then choose Elizabeth's. Elizabeth's Banana Foster french toast is one of the restaurant's most popular items and comes with a 'classic French bread grilled & stuffed with Banana Foster infused cream cheese'. Unlike most restaurants, Elizabeth's Banana Foster is available in two sizes- half ($9) or full ($16).

6. Surrey's Cafe and Juice Bar - Magazine St

Surrey's Café is said to serve American and Latin breakfast and lunch options, and one of the classics is New Orleans' own Bananas Foster, served as Bananas Foster French Toast. Their Bananas Foster French Toast, described as 'rich and decadent,' is pan-fried po'boy bread stuffed with banana cream cheese and topped with Bananas Foster sauce made with rum, brown sugar, and butter.

5. Stanley of New Orleans - St Ann St.

Based on online reviews and other recommendations, it seems like Stanley of New Orleans is one of the top places to get good-quality Bananas Foster. However, they serve it as Bananas Foster French Toast. Their 'delicious' Bananas Foster French Toast consists of French bread with *'sliced bananas, vanilla ice cream, toasted walnuts, and the classic Bananas Foster sauce.'

4. The Court of Two Sisters - Royal St

The Court of Two Sisters—a name that gives off a period drama vibe—has been serving the community since 1832. Their menu is well-known for its Creole classics and à la carte dinner. Their popular Bananas Foster served with ice cream, is praised not just for its taste but also for its generous portion—large enough to be shared by a table.

3. Ruby Slipper - Multiple Locations

Ruby Slipper is a highly rated restaurant that has dedicated itself to serving brunch. In the establishment's own words, 'they are crazy about brunch.' One popular dish you can order from this brunch cafe is their Bananas Foster French Toast, which is said to be served with real French bread, 'rum-flambéed bananas and raisins, served with Applewood-smoked bacon.'

2. Palace Café by Dickie Brennan & Co. - Canal St.

Palace Cafe is a restaurant located in New Orleans that is also known to serve pretty decent Bananas Fosters. Like most places, they prepare Bananas Foster tableside so that the customers can see them being made. Based on online reviews, Banana Fosters is highly recommended, as is the experience of watching the servers prepare it.

1. Brennan’s - Royal St

Brennan's, located at IDA Manheim Antiques, and its owner Owen Brennan is credited for the invention of Bananas Foster in 1951. Perhaps because they are inventors, to this day Brennan's is considered one of the best places to grab bananas. According to their menu, their Bananas Foster consists of 'Bananas, Butter, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Rum, and Housemade Vanilla Ice Cream' prepared at the tableside.