The Royal Courtyard

The Royal is a courtyard bistro and bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans, featuring Chef Jerry Mixon's Ma Cuisine - thoughtful Louisiana cooking, a courtyard-inspired cocktail program and warm Southern hospitality in a restored historic setting.

Behind the gates of Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter, The Royal is preparing to welcome guests into a lush historic courtyard surrounded by the architecture and spirit of old New Orleans.
The Royal is designed as a place to escape, gather, celebrate and linger - whether for a long lunch, a slow supper, cocktails in the garden or simply a little New Orleans magic.
At the heart of The Royal is Chef Jerry Mixon's Ma Cuisine - thoughtful Louisiana cooking inspired by the food, traditions and hospitality he grew up around, and by the women who first taught him how to cook.
Chef Jerry's cooking is personal. It draws from the tables of his childhood, family recipes passed through generations, seafood from the bayous and marshes of South Louisiana, and the food culture that shaped his life in New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish. Guests can expect familiar Louisiana flavors presented through Jerry's own point of view - food meant to feel generous, welcoming and connected to place.
The Royal is the shared vision of partners Liz Barrett, Chef Jerry Mixon and Danny Akers, brought together by a love of New Orleans, hospitality and this remarkable French Quarter courtyard.
For Jerry and Danny, the courtyard is anything but new. They spent nearly 15 years here during its previous chapter, welcoming guests and becoming part of the rhythm and spirit of this special corner of the French Quarter. Returning now with The Royal feels a bit like coming home - only this time, as partners, they have the opportunity to help write its next chapter.
The experience extends beyond the kitchen. The Royal's beverage program is inspired by the courtyard itself - spirited, relaxed and made for lingering - with cocktails, wine and Champagne designed to carry guests from afternoon into evening.
Tucked away just beyond the courtyard, The Secret Garden is a little world of its own - a hidden spot for cocktails, conversation and lingering awhile. Settle in while waiting for a table, gather with friends for a drink, or slip away on your own and let the garden keep you company. There's no agenda here - just a cocktail in hand, a quiet corner, and perhaps a secret or two best left among the garden.
Step inside the Carriage House and the mood shifts without losing the magic. The intimate, air-conditioned dining room and bar offer a cozy counterpoint to the gardens - a place to settle in for dinner, linger over a cocktail, or simply enjoy The Royal from indoors. Historic character, warm details and a sense of old New Orleans make it feel less like a dining room and more like a room you were lucky enough to discover.
With its historic Carriage House, intimate Secret Garden and expansive courtyard, The Royal brings together food, cocktails and gracious hospitality in a setting that feels distinctly French Quarter.