Le Salon

For Tea Reservations:
Call 504.596.4773 or Book online now

Experience the delightful tradition of afternoon tea at Le Salon. Sip from a selection of 26 of the finest loose-leaf variety brews while your ears enjoy soft melodies from a harpist or string trio. Nibble on an assortment of delicious tea sandwiches as you engage in one of New Orleans most beloved and fashionable pastimes. Those with a taste for bubbly can enjoy one of Le Salon’s many wonderful champagne cocktails.

Afternoon Tea Sittings:
Thursday - Sunday: 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Both sittings offer the following service options:
Classic Tea - a properly brewed pot of tea, an assortment of four classic English tea sandwiches,
                      two scones with preserves, Devonshire cream and lemon curd, assorted miniature
                      cakes and tartlets, chocolate covered strawberry and truffle.
Royal Tea - all Classic Tea service above, embellished with smoked salmon and caviar canapes,
                    a glass of sherry, house sparkling wine or chardonnay.

History of Afternoon Tea
This is the service that comes to mind when people think of English tea ceremonies. The tradition was originated in the mid 1800s, when the Duchess of Bedford began ordering a tray of tea with bread and butter in the mid-afternoon to combat fainting spells. In those days, lunch was served at noon, but dinner was not served until 8 or even 9 o'clock at night. The Duchess found herself hungry during those long afternoon hours. Tea service became a regular occurrence and as she began to invite other high-society ladies to join her, it became quite the fashionable afternoon pastime. Along with tea, the ladies would enjoy delicate tea sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and preserves and petit fours.

High Tea vs. Afternoon Tea
Many people use the term "High Tea" to describe the event mentioned above. But High Tea is a much different thing. It was served later (around six in the evening) and consisted of a full, dinner meal for the common people. Tea was still served, but there would also be meats, fish or eggs, cheese, bread and butter, and cake. It was more of a man's meal, than a ladies social diversion.

For Individual Reservations:
Call 504.522.1994 or Book a table online.

For Group Reservations and Private Parties:
Call Christian Crocker at 504.962.4976
Learn more about our group and private event options here