MaMou
European restaurant · French Quarter ·
French-inspired bistro with gourmet creations, wine and cocktails
French-inspired bistro with gourmet creations, wine and cocktails
"MaMou’s gay co-owner and executive chef, Tom Branighan, conjures what the dining scene would be like if the French flag was still flying. His pristine French cuisine is served in an intimate Art Nouveau setting with a bar inspired by Pink Mama in Paris and a deep wine list from his master sommelier/partner Molly Wismeier. This is THE date night reservation to make in advance of all the Pride celebrations." - Beth D’Addono
"Mamou is one of the best French restaurants in town. It’s a great place to bring a date, eat escargot, and drink a glass of Burgundy. Beyond snails, we love the braised celery hearts with beef tongue, gulf fish a la royale, and risotto—basically anything that leans into the rich and butter-loaded dishes they do really well. If you’re around Louis Armstrong Park and need a glass of wine and a snack, hang out at the lively emerald green bar, which is just as fun as the rest of the fuschia-accented dining room." - chelsea brasted, zella palmer, carlo mantuano, megan braden perry
"Mamou is one of the best French restaurants in town, so naturally it’s a great place to bring a date, eat steak tartare, and drink a glass of Burgundy. We also love the braised celery hearts with beef tongue, gulf fish a la royale, and risotto—basically anything that leans into the rich and butter-loaded dishes they do really well. If you’re around Louis Armstrong Park and need a glass of wine and a snack, hang out at the lively emerald green bar, which is just as fun as the rest of the fuschia-accented dining room." - megan braden perry, carlo mantuano
"Since opening in late 2022, chef Tom Branighan and sommelier Molly Wismeier’s whimsical Parisian brasserie has quickly become one of New Orleans’s most exciting restaurants. Despite its humble, intimate corner space, it’s a fine-dining and wine heavyweight, informed by both Branighan and Wismeier’s extensive experience around the country and in New Orleans. Among the many elegant dishes, highlights include risotto with sauce Périgourdine, fennel sausage, and beet shoots; an escargot tartlet with suet and romesco; a salmon mi-cuit with buttermilk dill cream and carraway; and poisson a la Florentine with caviar beurre blanc and a parmesan wreath." - Clair Lorell
"Mamou is a great place to bring a date, eat steak tartare, and drink a glass of red from Burgundy. Beyond snails, we love the braised celery hearts with beef tongue, gulf fish a la royale, and risotto—basically anything that leans into the rich and butter-loaded dishes they do really well. If you’re around Louis Armstrong Park and need a glass of wine and a snack, hang out at the lively emerald green bar, which is just as fun as the rest of the fuschia-accented dining room." - megan braden perry, zella palmer
