News Summary
Delacroix Restaurant, focusing on Louisiana’s coastal cuisine, is set to open at Spanish Plaza on the New Orleans riverfront by September 2025. Developed by BRG Hospitality, the restaurant features a hunting camp-themed interior designed by Alison Raskin, and will highlight regional dishes, such as smoked duck gumbo and seafood-stuffed pistolettes. Led by Chef Wiley Lewis, Delacroix aims to become a key player in the revitalization of Spanish Plaza, offering a unique dining experience with views of the Mississippi River.
New Orleans – Delacroix Restaurant, a new establishment centered on Louisiana’s coastal cuisine, is set to open its doors at the Spanish Plaza on the New Orleans riverfront by the end of September 2025. This eagerly anticipated project is developed by BRG Hospitality, co-founded by renowned chef John Besh and his business partner Octavio Mantilla.
The interior of Delacroix is designed with a hunting camp theme, adding a unique charm to the dining environment. Alison Raskin, the daughter of Octavio Mantilla, is overseeing the interior design, which will feature nostalgic elements including taxidermy displays and fishing memorabilia. Large windows will provide diners with views of the majestic Mississippi River and the bustling maritime traffic that characterizes the area.
The restaurant’s name pays homage to the St. Bernard Parish fishing village of Delacroix, inviting patrons to enjoy authentic Louisiana dishes that blend rustic flavors with a contemporary dining experience. The menu will highlight a variety of regional specialties, including smoked duck gumbo, oyster stew, and duck poppers. Other featured items are snapper collars, soft shell shrimp, seafood-stuffed pistolettes, trout amandine, grilled redfish with crab butter, cavatelli with wild boar sausage, and veal and crabmeat Mandich. Additionally, daily specials will offer comforting homestyle dishes such as redfish courtbouillon and red beans with fried chicken.
Leading the kitchen at Delacroix is Chef Wiley Lewis, a native of Louisiana who has collaborated closely with Besh and Isleños community cooks to develop the menu. This collaboration ensures that the cuisine remains authentic and reflective of the region’s rich culinary heritage.
Delacroix Restaurant is part of a broader revitalization effort for Spanish Plaza, an area that has remained underutilized in recent years. The New Orleans City Council’s recent approval of a $25 million investment aims to attract new retail, restaurant, and entertainment options to the plaza. With its location, Delacroix will stand as the only standalone riverfront restaurant in New Orleans, enhancing the cultural and culinary landscape of the city.
The design and experience at Delacroix aim to evoke a sense of nostalgia and connection to Louisiana’s cultural history, particularly its fishing and hunting traditions. To further engage the community, a “Catch of the Week” preview event is planned, allowing guests to sample upcoming menu items at other BRG establishments, including Luke, Domenica, Willa Jean, and Restaurant August.
Delacroix Restaurant’s official address is 1 Poydras St. SPC 1005. It will offer lunch and dinner service, operating from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and extending hours until 10 p.m. on weekends. Through its diverse menu and inviting atmosphere, Delacroix is poised to become a destination for both locals and visitors eager to explore Louisiana’s coastal cuisine.
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