Olivier's Restaurant is owned and operated by Armand Olivier Jr. and the Olivier Family.
Mr. Olivier has been operating restaurants in New Orleans since 1979. The 204 Decatur Street restaurant is the third and latest in this tradition. The restaurant is run by the family and his long term management staff. Armand Olivier Jr. oversees operations; his son, Armand III, also oversees operations and is the Executive Chef; Damion Banks is the Chef and Kitchen Manager; and Sherry Dyett is the General Manager and handles our banquet functions.
Olivier's dishes represent five generations of Creole tradition, beginning with the woman known in the family as Gramma Gaudet, Chef Armand's great great grandmother. Her recipes were passed on to her daughter-in-law, Mama Jeanne (Gaudet) Doublet (shown below). Mama Jeanne's daughter-in-law, Audrey (La France) Gaudet, carried on the tradition, and passed it on to her daughter, Cheryl (Gaudet) Olivier, chef Armand's mother.
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Olivier family prides itself primarily on two things: 1) authentic Creole recipes handed down through the generations they trace back in New Orleans: and 2) Innovative recipes and ideas in the tradition of Creole culture. It is this combination of tradition and innovation which sets Olivier's Restaurant apart from imitators.
The "new" restaurant at 204 Decatur also includes fixtures and decorations reflecting the elegance of Fine Dining while maintaining the comfort of a casual atmosphere. On the second floor above the main dining room is a large private room equipped, for the guests' comfort, with its own bar and rest rooms. This room, with 14-foot windows overlooking Decatur Street, maintains one of the varied architectural styles of our historic city.
The combination of great food and a relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere is the goal here at Olivier's Creole Restaurant. The servers are courteous and helpful, the food is delicious, and don't forget: Olivier's is where Creole Tradition meets "The Art of Dining & The Science of Cooking."
