serving lunch and dinner mon– fri 11:30am – 9pm sat 5:30 – 9pm sun closed. The only letter missing is the “r”. Chef Link offers Herbsaint classics such as dark roux Gumbo and Duck Confit with Dirty Rice and Citrus Gastrique. From Louisiana to Mississippi, this drink has shelled all the lovers of alcohol in the United States. The Sicilian beef appetizer was a standout, but the rest of the food was sub-par. Herbsaint used to be one of our favorite restaurants to visit when we were in New Orleans. Herbsaint is a brand name of anise-flavored liqueur originally created as an absinthe-substitute in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1934, and currently produced by the Sazerac Company.. 822 reviews of Herbsaint "Maybe the best restaurant for the money in New Orleans. Our Private Dining menus reflect the passionate style of cooking that has consistently made Herbsaint one of the top restaurants in New Orleans. The Sazerac company has been credited to taking over such a high-end drink and keeping it running in the international alcohol industry. Herbsaint is almost an anagram for the word “absinthe”. Sadly, the quality of the food and service has diminished significantly. The small plates can rock harder than the large but it's all very very good. Herbsaint is the signature drink of New Orleans. The spirit was later renamed Legendre Herbsaint and its tagline was, "Drink Herbsaint Wherever Absinthe Is Called For.” Our Herbsaint is still made with Legendre's original 1930s recipe and the liqueur's unique anise flavor is a key ingredient in our official Sazerac cocktail recipe. 6,562 Followers, 255 Following, 335 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Herbsaint Restaurant (@herbsaint_nola) Herbsaint, New Orleans: See 1,251 unbiased reviews of Herbsaint, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #92 of 1,845 restaurants in New Orleans. Herbsaint is also very close to how a French speaker might pronounce “absinthe.” Sources [1] Legendre family tomb, Metairie Cemetary, New Orleans [2] Legendre, J. Marion. The infamous spirit even made its way into New Orleans’ legendary cuisine, appearing as a flavoring in Antoine’s famous oysters Rockefeller. 504 524 4114 info@herbsaint.com 701 st. charles avenue new orleans, louisiana 70130 Herbsaint has its roots in New Orleans’ spirituous heritage from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the city was considered the absinthe capital of the United States. It was developed by J. Marion Legendre and Reginald Parker of the city, who had learned how to make absinthe while in France during World War I. We enjoyed several excellent meals there over the years. And the drinks are actually cocktails which is a …