History...

"The Bourbon House is Dead" was declared in the Times Picayune on October 1, 1964. To most people it was more than just a restaurant and tavern - it was home. The Bourbon House, located on the corner of Bourbon Street and St. Peter Street, gained a national reputation in the early and mid-1900's for being a local place where celebrities would often visit. Many famous people, including Tennessee Williams frequented the Bourbon House.

Other people who could often be seen in the Bourbon House were Burl Ives, William Faulkner, Paul Burke, Ed Nelson and Michael Landon. It was many things to many people but what made it truly unique was its cast of regular and unique customers who would routinely gather. So revered by its customers, locals staged a mock jazz funeral with a marching band to honor its closing. Today you can still enjoy the charm and ambiance of the Bourbon House on the site where this national landmark once stood.

The Embers "Original" Bourbon House has long been the place to retreat to for New Orleans revelry and great Creole cuisine, seafood and steaks. Watch as our chef grilles your steak to perfection on the open grill, then watch the folks on world-famous Bourbon Street as you dine on our balcony. Try popular local dishes such as crawfish etoufee or a scrumptious seafood platter, or our famous Italian lasagna dinner.

The Embers "Original" Bourbon House is located on Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter. Enjoy great steaks, seafood and Cajun specialties in an 18th century historic building, which has been a landmark for more than 75 years.