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With gratitude—thank you, New Orleans, for welcoming us back into this incredible community. We’re so thankful to be here and look forward to sharing countless holidays and celebrations together. From all of us at Bon Ton Prime Rib, we wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving and cheers!
Serving Prime Prime Rib nightly from 5 p.m. Reserve your table at www.btprimerib.com. Complimentary valet parking is available.
From our Cajun Seafood section: Creole crab cakes—no filler, all flavor—served with a classic mustard sauce.
Serving Prime Prime Rib nightly from 5 p.m. Reserve your table at www.btprimerib.com. Complimentary valet parking is available.
Big thanks to @ianmcnultynola and @nolanews for such a thoughtful feature on Bon Ton Prime Rib. We`re honored to be highlighted and can`t wait to welcome you all to experience it for yourselves! Read the full article at the link in our bio.
The evening glow at Bon Ton Prime Rib, set within the beautifully preserved 1840s Natchez building.
Serving Prime Prime Rib nightly from 5 p.m. Reserve your table at www.btprimerib.com. Complimentary valet parking is available.
Raise a glass to history at the bar, where cocktails like the Bon Ton Rum Ramsey—a celebrated early 1900s creation by Albert Martin—take center stage as a signature sip.
Secure your reservations via @btprimerib (link in bio) or www.btprimerib.com. We’re officially open, with complimentary valet parking.
Now Open! A new chapter begins at Bon Ton Prime Rib. We’re proud to once again be a part of this vibrant neighborhood and look forward to serving you.
We’re open nightly from 4 PM. To reserve a table, visit @btprimerib (link in bio) or www.btprimerib.com. Complimentary valet parking is available.
Our USDA Prime Prime Rib is aged 40 days, salt-crusted, and served medium rare with horseradish and au jus. The XL 34oz bone-in Bon Ton cut is reservable with your booking, while the regular 12oz cut is available nightly.
Reserve your table to experience this signature dish—available starting tomorrow, Saturday, November 16. Visit @btprimerib through the link in our bio. Complimentary valet parking is available.
Everything’s in place—the tables are set, the ambiance is warm, and we’re ready to welcome you back Nov. 16.
Reserve a table by visiting @btprimerib link in our bio. Complimentary valet parking available.
On the corner of Magazine & Natchez, Bon Ton Prime Rib opens Saturday, November 16 at 4pm—until then, #Nola!
Serving Prime Prime Rib nightly from 4pm. Reserve your table at www.btprimerib.com. Complimentary valet parking is available.
Nearly 150 years later, New Orleans` third-oldest restaurant is now Bon Ton Prime Rib. Where old New Orleans meets the new, the Greenbaum family brings a fresh touch to a beloved classic. Revived in the historic 1840s Natchez building, this iconic institution honors its rich history while embracing the future. Staying true to Bon Ton`s roots, the new menu blends classic Cajun flavors with prime steaks—hallmarks of the Greenbaum family’s restaurants—and includes the Rum Ramsey cocktail, a nod to the restaurant`s legacy.
After graduating from Tulane University, Jerry Greenbaum (B ’62) and his wife, Barbara (NC ’63), became two of Tulane’s most dedicated supporters, serving as board members and leading several major projects, including the namesake Residence Hall and an online graduate program in hospitality. "I love Tulane, and I love New Orleans," Greenbaum said. "There’s a style of living here that you won’t find anywhere else." — Tulane News Releases, 2011
Plans to purchase Bon Ton were already underway before the pandemic. Renovation work had begun, with reopening initially scheduled for September 2023. However, a fire broke out, requiring a complete overhaul. Despite the setback, the project moved forward with renewed determination. After years of planning, the restaurant is ready to welcome guests once again. Bon Ton Prime Rib will open nightly at 4 p.m., starting Saturday, Nov. 16.
“Thanks for reading our story. We hope you enjoy our rendition of this timeless dining establishment.” – Jerry, Barbara, the entire Greenbaum family, and all of us at Bon Ton Prime Rib.
The traditions established by Al and Alzina Pierce continued under the guidance of their nephew, Wayne, who began training with them shortly after the reopening. In 1972, the restaurant moved across Magazine Street to its current location, occupying the bottom floor of the historic 1840s Natchez building. The dining room is spacious, with large windows on two sides and exposed brick walls on the other. By the 1980s, Wayne took the reins, with his wife, Debbie, joining him to uphold the family’s path of Cajun cooking that had long drawn in locals, especially from the nearby business district.
In 1953, after a brief closure, Bayou Lafourche denizens Alvin and Alzina Pierce revitalized and reopened Bon Ton Cafe, shifting the menu to reflect the cooking of Acadiana. They introduced family recipes crafted in the heart of Cajun country, sharing a part of their heritage with the city’s diners and celebrating the flavors and traditions of Louisiana’s bayous. As one of the earliest restaurants in New Orleans to feature this distinctive style of cooking, the Bon Ton Cafe gave locals a taste of authentic fare, prepared just as their family had enjoyed it for decades.
