Top Uptown/Carrollton Dinner Party Venues

The Van Benthuysen-Elms Mansion is a beautiful example of Italianate style architecture, providing exquisite grandeur to St. Charles Avenue and the Garden District of New Orleans. The historical Elms Mansion is complemented with period furnishings and surrounded by lovely gardens and patios. It is one of the most sought-after private party venues in New Orleans, and continues to host special events for individuals and corporations including - Extravagant Cocktail Parties - Seated Dinners - Weddings and Receptions - Corporate Events The mansion features elegant touches such as an imported mantel of hand-carved marble, ornamental cornices, 24-karat gold sconces, and a 48-foot grand ballroom lined with jeweled windows. We are proud to say that we are the only historic home on "The Avenue" to offer such functions. In addition to providing excellent New Orleans cuisine, every visitor receives a tour of the mansion, a window into our antebellum past. (We also open our home to group tours.) We continue to receive rave reviews from everyone who has experienced The Elms, and we look forward to sharing our Southern Hospitality with you on your next visit to New Orleans!

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Gallery on Magazine is a wedding venue in the city of New Orleans, in the United States. The property is located in the heart of the city, in the charming Garden District, which is known for its rows of Victorian mansions and other architectural treasures. Incorporating classic French design with contemporary amenities, it provides a distinctive and comprehensive setting for celebrations of all kinds. The venue, which was built in 1866, has a long and illustrious history. Couples can now add their chapter to the city's history while taking advantage of everything the Big Easy has to offer. Infrastructure and Capacity The Gallery on Magazine welcomes visitors into a world of elegance and sophistication. The ballroom has a high ceiling and expansive hardwood flooring, which contributes to a sense of grandeur and space in the room. In addition to this, the room features tasteful design elements such as elaborate chandeliers, sturdy columns, and original fireplaces. It can accommodate up to 299 guests, making it an ideal location for an unforgettable event. In addition to being suitable for ceremonies and dinners, the venue is extremely adaptable. Its floor-to-ceiling sash windows let in plenty of natural light and open out onto a spacious balcony, making it an extremely well-lit space. Guests can relax and mingle while taking in the views of the street below and raising a glass to love in this welcoming environment. Services that are provided The Gallery on Magazine's management is proud of their venue and extends a warm, New Orleans-style welcome to wedding parties who choose to hold their reception there. Because they are seasoned event planners, they have hosted everything from large gala receptions to intimate wedding dinners between close friends and family. They can assist couples with the planning of their special day by offering a variety of services. Among these are furniture rentals, which help to ensure that all guests are comfortable, as well as crisp table linens, which add a sophisticated touch to any decor scheme. Additionally, outside vendors are welcome, and the staff can provide a professional bar service featuring top-shelf libations. They are willing to lend a hand on the day of the event, including assisting with cleanup after the event. Pets are also welcome at the venue, and the management is happy to have canine guests join in on the festivities if they so desire.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

The Greenhouse’s clean and modern décor and lush courtyard create a perfect space for your next event! We are an ideal venue for receptions, parties, showers, corporate & networking events, and much more. Our event space is available on weekdays after 6pm and all day on the weekends.With both indoor and outdoor spaces featuring plenty of natural light and greenery, The Greenhouse provides a peaceful and relaxing environment for productive meetings and inspired events. Please contact daniel@greenhouseworkspace.com to be quoted on your event!

• Spaces for 75-200 Guests

Located in New Orleans' Lower Garden District, Louie's Roadhouse at Creole Gardens is a 2,400 sq ft event space that includes a bar, two bathrooms, an in-house speaker system, and colorful ambience and character unique to the Big Easy! Our staff is ready to match the needs of your wedding or event. This spacious venue features a bar and easy access for a variety of local vendors — including food trucks — Louie's Roadhouse at the Creole Gardens is an original, memorably place to host any New Orleans gathering or celebration from a wedding, to an awards dinner, to a soirée for your friends! No event is too small.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests

Our signature perspective on modern luxury will follow you from bedside to poolside, with surprises along the way. With doors that open to the Biomedical Innovation District on Upper Canal Street, just a short walk to the French Quarter, The Jung Hotel New Orleans hotel and restaurant services gives you coveted front-row access to the best of The Crescent City.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Laurenia is a boutique hotel in the center of New Orleans' Central Business District, just steps away from the world-famous French Quarter and other attractions. Featuring 3,500 square feet of internal floorspace and floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook Duncan Plaza, hardwood flooring, and restored ironwork from the original structure, Laurenia is a stylish and convenient place to live. The united space contains an additional events area known as 2three4, a fully equipped kitchen, a bridal suite, and an ambiance that is unlike anything else in the neighborhood. 2three4 is a unique restaurant and bar that is located on the mezzanine level of the ancient Pythian Temple in the heart of New Orleans' Central Business District and offers an atmosphere unlike any other. The Pythian's private event spaces are ideal for a variety of occasions including weddings, networking events, corporate meetings, and private functions. Pricing for the venue begins at $1,500. Please see our listings for The Knot and Zola for further information as well as photographs. Intimate event room 2three4, which is located on the mezzanine level of the Pythian Building, has been designed with contemporary finishes and industrial light fixtures. In this space, which can seat up to 150 guests, you can have corporate events such as cocktail parties, holiday parties, or use it as a cocktail hour or overflow space for major events that include the Laurenia ballroom as well. The ballroom, which overlooks Duncan Plaza, is decorated with hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows that let in plenty of natural light, and restored ironwork from the original structure. Indoors, the 3,500 square feet of space can comfortably seat 250 people in comfort. This room can be leased in conjunction with 2three4 to provide overflow guests with access to the mezzanine level for larger gatherings.

• Spaces for 50-80 Guests

Chef Donald Link’s Herbsaint Bar and Restaurant, which was established in 2000 on historic St. Charles Avenue, is the flagship of the Link Restaurant Group. The kitchen is well overseen by Chef de Cuisine David Rouse, who works very closely with local farmers and fishermen, offering the most contemporary, seasonal French-Southern cuisine with elements of rustic Italian cooking. An eclectic wine list and a knowledgeable staff make for such perfect pairings. The restaurant earned Chef Link a James Beard Award for Best Chef South in 2007; former Chef Rebecca Wilcomb, who now leads the kitchen at Gianna, was honored with the same award in 2017. Herbsaint is proud to be consistently included on the Times-Picayune’s annual list of New Orleans 10 Best Restaurants since the list began, in 2003. The restaurant has been recognized by Eater National as one of “The Best Restaurants in America” (the 38 restaurants that defined dining), has been added to the Fine Dining Hall of Fame by Nation’s Restaurant News, as well as listed as a Top 50 Restaurant in America by Gourmet Magazine.

• Spaces for 20-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 6 Hotels
• 10 Total Spaces

Ace Hotel New Orleans has a variety of spaces suitable for events large and small. The meeting rooms and event spaces are flexible enough to host any type of occasion, whether you're hosting a meeting, concert, film screening, wedding, or anything else you might need some space for. The dedicated events team at Ace Hotel New Orleans is happy to help with the planning process and making sure your event is executed perfectly.

• Spaces for 200-350 Guests

NOPSI Hotel is a historic and sophisticated New Orleans wedding venue, blending timeless architecture with modern luxury in the heart of the Central Business District. Originally built in 1927 as the headquarters of New Orleans Public Service Inc., the hotel offers couples an authentic sense of place just blocks from the French Quarter. From intimate celebrations to grand receptions, NOPSI offers a collection of distinctive indoor and outdoor spaces. The elegant Dryades Ballroom provides a classic setting for dinner and dancing, while the Gin Yard offers a charming open-air courtyard ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Above the Grid, the hotel’s rooftop venue, delivers sweeping city views and an unforgettable backdrop for celebrations overlooking New Orleans. With 216 guestrooms, including nearly 60 suites, couples can keep their wedding weekend under one roof—from welcome gatherings and rehearsal dinners to the ceremony, reception, after-party, and farewell brunch. Spacious suites provide beautiful accommodations for getting ready, while onsite catering, bar service, and an experienced events team help create a seamless experience. NOPSI combines New Orleans history, exceptional hospitality, versatile event spaces, and a central location to create a wedding destination that feels distinctly New Orleans while remaining entirely your own.

• Spaces for 20-50 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Maison de la Luz is a distinctive new guest house from Atelier Ace. A place for reverie and proper Southern swoon, for prophetic visions or quiet inspiration, Maison de la Luz finds beauty in the curious and defines luxury as moving through the world with grace. With 67 resplendent suites, private sanctuaries and bespoke concierge service, Maison de la Luz is a lighthouse for the senses, reverent of elegance, irreverent of convention and is marked by generosity of spirit. Bar Marilou is a place where you can relax and unwind. A craft cocktail bar, created in collaboration with the Parisian culinary group Quixotic Projects, is accessible only to guests of Maison de la Luz through a private entrance. The bar is housed in City Hall's historic library, which is awash with curated curiosities, oil paintings, classic books, and warm furnishings. In addition to offering balanced and lively spirits, a small plate menu inspired by French, New Orleans, and West Indies-inspired flavors, the bar also offers live music. Elizabeth Estelle Josephine Estelle The Southern osteria Josephine Estelle, owned and operated by James Beard Award-nominated Chefs Michael Hudman and Andy Ticer, offers guests seeking inspired Italian fare first dibs on available reservations. Guest of the Maison de la Luz can make reservations at Seaworthy, a celebration of wild-caught and sustainably harvested seafood, as well as classic and proprietary cocktails, at a discounted rate. Guests of the Alto Maison de la Luz have access to the pool at the Ace Hotel in New Orleans. Three Crucial Elements Guests will be given priority reservations at Three Keys, an intimate music venue and bar dedicated to the magic that happens in New Orleans with live shows, performances, and their annual Six of Saturns celebration, which takes place during the Jazz Festival and lasts for two weeks each year.

Through the years, generations of brides have made their grand entrance at The Roosevelt New Orleans. Become part of that history when you celebrate your love with us. At The Roosevelt, every wedding is grand. From intimate gatherings to lavish affairs, our historic wedding venues and unrivaled service provide the ideal setting for your dream-come-true wedding.

DISCOVER THE LUXURY AND ELEGANCE OF OUR ONE-OF-A KIND WATERFRONT WEDDING AND EVENT VENUE IN NEW ORLEANS. Spacious, elegant, and truly breathtaking, the indoor space provides flexible design options in a remarkable setting with floor-to-ceiling windows with expansive water views. Large enough to accommodate up to 299 guests, the space has ample room for a dance floor, cake table, and more.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located in the heart of New Orleans CBD, this 2400 square foot venue is where your special events become a reality. The space accommodates up to 200 guests and contains 3 semi-separate rooms that can be rented alone or together. The space boasts a gorgeous entry with signature neon sign on a grass wall that our guests love for social media moments, a full bar, TVs and projectors through out, and raised stage.

Locals and tourists alike have been delighted by Broussard's sensational French-Creole cuisine and historic French Quarter architecture ever since the restaurant first opened its doors back in the year 1920. Brunch can be had in the courtyard, dinner can be had in one of our elegant dining rooms, and cocktails can be had in the Empire Bar. The combination of our creative dishes and attentive service is going to give you an experience that you won't forget for the next hundred years. When you choose Broussard's as the location for your wedding or other private event, you can rest assured that you will experience genuine Southern hospitality, incomparable cuisine, and timeless elegance. Our Special Events Team has years of experience catering to parties of varying sizes, from an intimate get-together for 50 people in the Josephine Room to a 650-guest extravaganza when the Hermann-Grima Museum is included in the festivities.

Aloft New Orleans Downtown offers event spaces for your next celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Located in New Orleans’ historic Lower Garden District, we’re minutes from the French Quarter and just one block from the world-famous St. Charles Avenue streetcar. Our beautiful, lush Banana Courtyard and adjacent event space, The Roadhouse, are perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions, private parties, community events, and more! With a built-in bar and easy access to a variety of local vendors—including food trucks—The Roadhouse at Creole Gardens is the best place to host your New Orleans celebration!

• Spaces for 600 Guests

The Exchange is the perfect place for your next event, if we do say so ourselves! From corporate team building to family reunions to really great birthday parties we’re here to help you have a fun day. Reach out to us, tell us a bit about the event you’re planning and we’ll be in touch with more details. Looking for a test run? We’ve got plenty of public events for you to check out. The Exchange is a totally unique space in the city featuring six air-conditioned indoor Pickleball courts, an outdoor court, plus specialty cocktails, excellent food, and other games like ping pong and corn hole. One-on-one pickleball lessons, clinics, open play, and social and corporate events are also be available.

The Contemporary Arts Center is New Orleans’ most unique space for entertaining and celebration. Whether you're looking for a historic turn-of-the-century warehouse -- the ultimate 'blank canvas' -- or seek the award-winning architectural splendor of our atrium, the CAC offers the best of all aesthetic worlds and endless possibilities.

The Eliza Jane blends the history and soul of The Crescent City with an unmistakable elegance and modern style. Step into our impeccably designed retreat—born of seven joined 19th-century warehouses—and find yourself in a reimagined getaway, paying homage to the city’s eclectic character and vibrant stories.