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French Brasserie, King, Opening In This New Orleans Hotel

A new French brasserie is set to open in New Orleans’ Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, NolaFi.com has learned.

The restaurant, King, will welcome diners to an upscale casual atmosphere where breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served New Orleans-style.

The hotel, located in the city’s Central Business District, has been undergoing massive renovations over the past year.

When Will King Restaurant Open?

King restaurant, which will have ground level access from Tchoupitoulas Street, is slated to open on March 30, 2023.

“We’ve worked hard to create a restaurant that will be both a jewel for locals and a culinary must-try for visitors to the city,” Kimpton Hotel Fontenot Director of Food and Beverage Jessica Retif said in a statement. “We see King becoming a favorite neighborhood spot in true brasserie fashion that’s both comfortable and lively and always giving people a reason to come back.”

What Are King Restaurant’s Hours?

The operating hours for King are:

Breakfast:

Daily: 7am – 11am

Lunch:

Daily: 11am – 4pm

Dinner: 

Sunday – Thursday: 5pm – 9pm

Friday – Saturday: 5pm – 10pm

Bar:

Sunday – Thursday: 11am – 10pm

Friday – Saturday: 11am – 11pm

Where Is King Restaurant Located?

King is located at 501 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, LA 70130. Here’s a map to help you find it.

“After spending many months developing menus and dishes that emphasize the freshness and flavor of Louisiana seafood and feature unique interpretations of some of my favorite French classics, we can’t wait to start serving. I’m so proud of what the team has been able to build here,” says Kimpton Hotel Fontenot Executive Chef Samuel Peery.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.

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