4.9 out of 5 stars and 78 reviews Best of Weddings (5x).
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(78)900 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA
About this vendor
Locals know that Ralph's on the Park is synonymous with celebrations. Seamless planning, coupled with the timeless elegance of our 2nd floor dining room space overlooking lush City Park, make for the most memorable of occasions for groups of 25 to 150. Engaged couples can celebrate every momentous occasion with us, whether it's a bridal shower, engagement party, wedding ceremony, reception or rehearsal dinner!
Details
Settings
- Historic Venue
- Park
- Restaurant
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Service Staff
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Bridal Luncheon
- Bridal Shower
- Brunch
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2020.2019.+2 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Ralph's at the park was a great place to have your rehearsal dinner. We had around 70 people, a large rehearsal dinner and they were so accommodating to our party.
We had plenty ...
of time to set up and the staff was unbelievably nice. IT was the perfect space and atmosphere for a New Orleans experience!
Ralph’s is the best, all the people were amazing to work with, and the food was incredible!
We held our rehearsal dinner at Ralph's on the Park, and it was incredible! The food was delicious and the drinks were amazing! Having a cocktail hour on the balcony overlooking Ci...
ty Park is such a wonderful way to start the evening, and we could not have asked for a better rehearsal dinner experience. The staff were very professional and catered to all our needs, dietary restrictions, and requests. Planning with Ralph's was a breeze, and we had the perfect evening to kick off our wedding festivities!
We had our rehearsal dinner at Ralph’s the night before our wedding, and it was absolutely wonderful. The service, the food, and the ambiance were perfect. Our out-of-town guests w...
ere completely wowed by the New Orleans vibes and cuisine. We would highly recommend hosting your rehearsal dinner at Ralph’s, it was a seamless planning experience and a beautiful evening!
We held our rehearsal dinner here on March 3rd. We were in the upstairs room and on the balcony as well. It was absolutely amazing. The service, the food, everything. My mother-in-...
law brought a bunch of decorations, and they even let her in two hours early to set them up. Highly recommend
I had a microceremony with a family dinner at Ralph's. I anticipated extra challenges because this was a destination wedding, but the staff went above and beyond to make my day spe...
cial. We booked a private room with a small cocktail bar on the adjacent balcony. The room was beautiful, the balcony view was breathtaking and the service exceeded my expectations. I could not be happier that I chose Ralph's for our celebration!
We had our wedding rehearsal dinner at Ralph’s and it was nothing short of perfect! The service was impeccable. Everyone was polite, poured strong drinks, and serviced us on time b...
ut didn’t rush us through the process. We never had an empty water glass, wine glass, or cocktail glass throughout the 4* hour event. The food was served hot and of course was delicious! The fish was so good! The sunset as we were serviced cocktails on the balcony and was the perfect location to begin our celebratory weekend, looking over City Park where we played as kids. Would recommend this to any other bride and groom looking for a venue for their rehearsal dinner.
We hosted our son's Rehearsal Dinner in March at Ralph's. I would highly recommend them. Anita was extremely helpful in all the preparations and answered my multitude of questions....
If there was a request, she fulfilled it. The room was immaculate, and food was delicious, and what could be better than cocktails on the balcony overlooking beautiful City Park? It was such a special night, and the group at Ralph's gave us a night to be proud of.
I had my bridal luncheon here for the weekend of my wedding and it was everything I wanted! The drinks were strong and good, the food was fresh and delicious, and the service was t...
op notch! I highly recommend Ralph's for your wedding/private events, you won't regret it!
We rented out Ralph's for our Wedding Reception, and let me tell you, the NAILED IT. The room layout was fantastic, the cake set up was gorgeous, the staff service was amazing, and...
the food was INCREDIBLE. Anita and the team really did an impeccable job. We could not have been happier, and we are so glad we chose them for our reception! If you're even considering them, I'd highly recommend doing !
Ralph's on the Park was an absolutely perfect venue for our wedding day! The location was easy to get to and very close to city park where our ceremony was. The venue was so accomm...
odating to all my requests and very gracious with allowing me to transform the space into what we envisioned for out day. The staff was wonderful, every single one, and the food. I cannot say enough about the food! It was perfect. The gumbo was phenomenal and that was just the beginning of our incredible dinner. There is not other place I could have envisioned our reception. This was a dream come true.
As a COVID bride, I was absolutely ready to get married after our friends and family were all vaccinated. We planned our wedding at Ralph’s on the Park in less than 2 months. Every...
thing was absolutely perfect. Anita, our event coordinator, was a godsend and was incredibly accommodating to our dietary needs (a 1/3 of our guests were vegetarians). It’s been a month since our wedding, and we still get daily comments on how delicious our food was and how gorgeous the venue was. Our out of town guests loved the views of city park from the balcony. I truly cannot recommend Ralph’s on the Park enough.
Highly recommend Ralph's on the Park for your rehearsal dinner and/or bridal shower. The food is impeccable, the staff are very friendly and accommodating to all of your needs, and...
the venue is gorgeous! Located near City Park, you can admire the beautiful oak trees from their balcony, while savoring their delectable spirits. My personal favorite is the death in the oaks cocktail!
Highly Recommend this property and staff! I had my son's rehearsal dinner and there and I was so happy with everything!! My guest and I thought the food was fabulous and beautiful ...
presentation with unique flavors of New Orleans. The staff was Awesome!!! I am very big on service since in my early years worked for Mariott corporation and trained in "White glove Service". This staff went far beyond just any service, they were impeccable at every moment and made my event as special as I wanted it to be. Thank you also Anita for helping me to plan and stay calm in the whole process!!! :o) Thank you to the Chef!!!
We love City Park and Ralph's on the Park so of course we had to have our wedding there! Everything was so beautiful at Ralph's and the food was absolutely delicious! Planning wit...
h Anita was very smooth and they were able to take care of everything we were looking for. The team assigned to our event that evening were very attentive and kept the hors d'oeuvres and cocktails flowing! Thanks to Ralph's for making our City Park wedding perfect!
We had a magical rehearsal dinner! Everyone said it was the best food, the best wine and the best service they've had for dinner. We could not be any happier with the wait staff ...
and the sales team at Ralph's on the Park! Anita did a great job helping us with the menu and the wine pairings for the dinner! We live in Charleston, South Carolina and working with Anita by phone and email was incredible.
Our family kept saying how great the night was! Many of them have Ralph's on the Park as a favorite restaurant. It is certainly ours after finding it when we drove by after a trip to the wedding venue in City Park and had to do lunch. They exceeded everyone's expectations!
We will be sure to make it a place to visit and entertain everytime we go back to New Orleans!
Every one of the 40 who attended complimented us on how GREAT the rehearsal dinner was! They could not stop talking about the quality of the food, the wine, and the service was th...
at night! The location was across the street from where we were married the next night and it was a highlight of the trip for everyone.
We found Ralph's on the Park while driving by after we checked out the venue in City Park. What a find! We stopped in to have lunch and we were blown away and our dinner the night of the rehearsal was simply AMAZING!
Thanks to Anita for being a rock star. She set us up in the Oak Room and helped us pick out an incredible dinner!
We will always stop by and entertain when we are in New Orleans. Ralph's on the Park will always have a place in our heart!!!
We had our rehearsal dinner at Ralph’s on the second floor. The inside was beautiful as well as the view on the balcony! The staff there is great and so is the food. Hands down one...
of the best spots in NOLa for a rehearsal dinner!
Ralph’s was the perfect venue for our wedding reception. Our guest list was right around 100 people so we didn’t want a place that was too big or too small. We booked the entire up...
stairs for our brunch wedding. We had 2 bars set up on the balconies serving mimosas, poinsettias, wine, brandy milk punch, etc. The food was amazing. The food at Ralph’s is always amazing. The staff was incredibly attentive. As the reception was winding down, they made sure to pack up all our leftover food for us. That Christmas, Ralph’s sent us a sweet little ornament commemorating our first Christmas as a married couple. My family and I couldn’t have been happier with our experience!!!
My husband and I hosted our son and daughter in laws rehearsal dinner at Ralphs on the Park. We were very impressed with the food and the service. We arrived early and they were mo...
re than accommodating . The open bar on the balcony allowed for great socializing and very pretty pictures. The staff was very friendly. We had a wonderful time !!!!
My daughter picked this venue for her wedding reception in May. We were glad she did.
Hayden was professional and helpful! She listened and accomodated our needs. The wait staff...
were enthusiastic and attentive. Food was great; had lots of compliments on how delicious the selection was.
We decided to have both our small, intimate ceremony and dinner reception at Ralph’s with photos across the street at City Park! Hayden could not have been more helpful in every ph...
ase of planning including meeting me the day before to go over last minute details, changes, set-up for day of! Ralph’s Oak Room was the perfect setting for our celebration beginning with cocktails on the balcony and ending with a dance party in the middle of the room! The service was spectacular, the setting was perfect, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice of Ralph’s for our special day!!!
We had an out of town wedding (we're from Memphis, TN) so there were a lot of chances for pit falls, but Anita and the Staff at Ralph's were great. The restaurant is in the perfec...
t spot with a gorgeous view of the park. We had all 3 upstairs rooms and the balcony, which were beautiful. The food was fantastic and my only regret is that I didn't get the chance to eat more of it. Our guests loved it too.
We had a great time at our rehearsal dinner! Anita was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process. We loved the view of city park from our balcony. The food was amazin...
g. We especially loved the pepper jelly shrimp. The staff did a great job dealing with our ten nieces and nephews. Thanks for being part of our perfect wedding weekend!
My husband & I hosted our son's rehearsal dinner the end of March in the Magnolia Room and we could not have been more pleased. We had booked the venue almost a year in advance an...
d since we don't live in New Orleans we/I relied heavily on Hayden to help throughout the process. She was an absolute delight to work with - responding quickly to my questions, providing a floor plan, making arrangements for our request for a large display table to be set up for pictures etc. etc. The staff were great to work with while setting up and decorating for the event. During the cocktail hour & rehearsal dinner the staff were very attentive, welcoming, friendly and made our guests all feel like they were special. The venue was just perfect as the rehearsal was in City Park so our guests were not having to travel across town - it was a simple stroll through the park and arrive at Ralph's. The balcony is a wonderful area for the bar to be set up and offered our guests the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful evening while visiting with family and friends. The food was amazing! Our guests just raved about it and the service was perfectly timed. I would highly recommend Ralph's for your special occasion! Everything we could have hoped it would be!
OMG! I can not be more thankful for Anita and the staff at Ralphs on the Park.
I may be biased but I believe we had the most beautiful wedding ceremony and reception !
We planne...
d for a City Park ceremony but the rain did not allow for that so we had a change 2 days before the wedding date! Anita helped us plan for the change so effortlessly and it all came together. The staff even came in earlier than planned to help my husband set everything up.
We had about 40 guests for a Sunday morning brunch and everyone loved the food, the space and the staff! I'm definitely looking forward to celebrating something here again!
We had our rehearsal dinner at Ralph's and it was amazing! The food was exceptional and the space was beautiful. We did it on the second floor in the Oak Room and had ~35 people th...
ere. It was great to have the balcony and of course City Park is beautiful so there was some great scenery to say the least. Hayden was so easy to work with and quick to respond throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend booking them for any event!
My son had his rehearsal dinner at Ralph’s on the park at the end of June. We made all the arrangements from out of town. The staff was wonderful to deal with long distance and onc...
e the party was underway, the staff was excellent. The food was delicious and the venue was beautiful. I would highly recommend the restaurant!
Hayden and the staff at Ralph's were amazing!
We held our reception at Ralph's and it will always be such a special place to us and our families. We had a really simple wedding and...
Ralph's was the perfect venue for us as the location is beautiful across from the park and the decor/architecture doesn't need a single addition to make it perfect. Our guests continue to rave to us about the delicious food and our photos, especially those on the balconies, are just stunning. A lot of our guests commented that it was the best food that had ever had at a wedding.
Hayden made the whole process so easy for us- it was the only venue we looked at and we immediately felt so comfortable. We never felt pressured to do anything other than our vision and our budget. And on the day of the wedding, the staff were so kind to us and just made everything so easy. We can't wait to go back to Ralph's to celebrate anniversaries.
Ralph's was the perfect venue for our rehearsal dinner! The food and atmosphere were excellent- the view from the upstairs balcony is just amazing.
Hayden was wonderful to work wit...
h- always very quick to reply to emails and calls. She was extremely helpful!
I would definitely recommend Ralph's as a special occasion venue.
This past May my husband and I hosted our son's rehearsal dinner in the Magnolia room. Hayden Carpenter was very accommodating and lovely to work with. The atmosphere, food and dri...
nks were excellent! I would highly recommend Ralph's for any special event you may host.
Anita and the staff at Ralph's on the Park were so fabulous to work with. We actually had already planned to have our rehearsal dinner at another location but when we came down to...
New Orleans to meet with vendors (we live in Cleveland, Ohio) we decided we should check out at least one other venue. When we pulled up to Ralph's in the Uber, we knew this was it. Ralph's is so beautiful, right across from City Park, with a sweet balcony and view of City Park. Our rehearsal dinner turned out fantastic! It ended up being a huge sob fest with beautiful prayers and speeches but nonetheless, perfect. The service staff was so friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. We can't thank you enough for providing us with the perfect venue for our rehearsal dinner!
We had our son’s rehearsal dinner at Ralph’s and it was amazing! The food was absolutely delicious. The wait staff and bar tenders were kind and friendly, even the valet was court...
eous & polite. I worked with Anita who answered all of my many questions and never made me feel like I was a pain, even though I’m sure I was at times. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect evening. Thank you to all of the staff at Ralph’s on the Park!
I had my rehearsal dinner here and it was one of my favorite parts of my wedding! After getting engaged in City Park and having my wedding at Popp Fountain, I knew Ralphs was the o...
nly option for my rehearsal dinner. Hayden was always ready to answer my (many) questions and give me realistic answers to my requests and questions. The food was delicious, staff was on point, and the balcony views were beautiful at sunset. If you are getting married in City Park, Ralph's is an absolute MUST for the rehearsal dinner or even the reception. It gave out of town guests an authentic New Orleans feel and the locals got a treat as well.
We hosted our wedding reception at Ralph's in the Magnolia room, and I cannot recommend them enough!! Hayden worked with us for months leading up to our big day to ensure everythin...
g, from the room layout to the menu, was exactly what we wanted. The food was AMAZING, the staff hospitable and attentive (even servers who were not attending to our party stopped to congratulate us!), and all arrangements with other vendors were seamlessly taken care of so we didn't have to worry about a thing. I was particularly impressed with the attention that was given to creating delicious vegetarian options for me and my veggie friends--one of many examples of Ralph's going out of their way to make us feel special. Our guests continue to rave about what a fantastic time they had, and we can't wait to visit again to relive the wonderful experience! Ralph's on the Park is truly the epitome of Southern charm!
My wife and I celebrated our wedding reception at Ralph's on the Park and could not have asked for a more accommodating team, more delicious food, a more competent bartender, a more beautiful setting, or a more reasonable price.
The team at Ralph's were phenomenal from the very start and throughout our entire planning process. The staff were able to answer all of our questions no matter how big or small. They were so responsive and helpful.
The location was perfect, allowing us to take gorgeous photos across the street in City Park at sunset while our guests got the party started inside and on the breathtaking balcony.
We can't wait for the photos, and we can really only hope they reflect how incredible the place was. - Jack
Ralph's was wonderful. They were accommodating, and completely understood the stress that goes into wedding planning, enough so that they planned for every last detail. It was the ...
perfect night, and the food was delicious. My family is STILL talking about the food almost 6 months later. I couldn't have asked for a better day.
My daughter's rehearsal dinner was held at Ralph's in October. Everything was wonderful and they staff was very helpful.
We hosted a rehearsal dinner upstairs at Ralph's in 2017. The planning and execution of the event were effortless thanks to Anita. The venue was elegant, the staff helpful and a...
ccommodating. The service was impeccable and food absolutely delicious. Everything went perfectly thanks to Ralph's. Please do not hesitate to select Ralph's as the perfect venue for your special event.
We had a small ceremony across the street in the park and it happened to be during a potential hurricane. Ralph's was to be our luncheon after the ceremony. Ralph's was very accomm...
odating to provide a rain option for us should the weather turn nasty, luckily we were able to do it outside. The food was delicious, although the fried green tomato had very little tomato. My only real main issue was the alcohol. I chose to do a consumption tab instead of all you can drink per person considering the time of day and many of my guests don't drink. The wait staff was way too heavy handed, with the wine especially, filling up drinks after people said they didn't want any more and filling up when people were away from their seats. At the end of the lunch there was a ton of wasted full glasses that we were charged for and ended up going over our budget. I spoke with the event planner about this and they just shrugged it away and said they didn't realize I had a budget. Its a wedding of course I have a budget we discussed it in the beginning, not to mention there is clearly a reason I chose consumption tab vs. unlimited drinks. The staff was trying to bulk up the tab, it put a damper on the event.
Simply marvelous! The crew at Ralph's turned a simple wedding dinner into such beautiful, romantic fun. I'll be forever grateful to them all for making the planning and the event ...
so very easy. For someone who hates planning and has a hard time making decisions, everyone at Ralph's made the wedding dinner a dream. And the food was absolutely superb. Do it - book Ralph's today for your occasion.
Ralph's was the perfect venue for our rehearsal dinner. We had perfect weather for our balcony bar and all of our guests were wowed by the views! The meal was perfect! and the s...
ervice was excellent both in planning and execution! I would do it all over again and highly recommend Ralph's for any function!
Wonderful Wonderful spot for our rehearsal dinner. It was a lovely intimate party of 30 in their private space upstairs, complete with our own balcony and service. True New Orlea...
ns hospitality and delicious food, highly recommended.
WOW!! My husband and I hosted our son's rehearsal dinner in May upstairs at Ralph's. I can't say enough good things!! The atmosphere at Ralph's is understated elegant, not forma...
l and stiff and everyone attending feels at ease and relaxed. The menu, food, service were impeccable!! When booking the venue, the office staff were very professional and accommodating on any changes I requested as well as listening to the issues that were important to me as a hostess. The wait staff were silently in the background timing everything perfectly and taking care of any issues that arose without me even having to ask. (believe me there were very few)The food was excellent and since we had place cards indicating which guests was to receive which entree there were no mix ups, no delays and all the meals were delivered hot. Champagne was poured as requested and the wine flowed as requested. I received so many compliments and everyone had a great time. You will NEVER regret hosting an event here!! Many thanks to everyone at Ralph's making us feel so at home!!!
Ralph's on the park was an amazing venue for my son's rehearsal dinner on May 22nd. Everything was perfect. I especially enjoyed working with Anita Montero who helped me with the...
entire event. The food was as good as any meal we have ever had in any restaurant. This venue was recommended to me by Neillie Butler , owner of Marie Ami wedding planning , who just won the best planning company in the Southeast. I highly recommend Ralph's on the park for your event.
We had our small wedding and sit down lunch reception at Ralph's in the beautiful Oak Room. From beginning to end the staff was helpful and went above and beyond in every aspect. ...
For example I called Ralph's a couple days before the wedding to see when I should set up a time to have the cake delivered and they had already taken care of it for me. They guided us through every step and made sure on the day of that everything stayed on track. The hors d'oeuvres and food were amazing and the staff was attentive. Our wedding day couldn't have been more perfect in large part because of Ralph's On The Park, their beautiful location, exemplary staff, fantastic food, and attention to detail in every respect.
We had our son's and new daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner at Ralph's on June 9th. I can't express how pleased I was with all the prior telephone planning sessions that I had wit...
h Kim Rollins and other staff members, leading up to this very memorable evening. Even the weather cooperated, and we were blessed with an almost cool, clear evening. The bar was staged on the balcony, and this made it so accommodating for guests to move around the interior spaces freely. Also, it kept people circulating prior to the dinner, which was amazing. We chose two entree options for the dinner, and my husband and I both received many compliments on the food and service. Overall, it was just a very pleasant and delightful experience and a treasure for our memories. I regret we did not get many photos, as the videographer was hired for the wedding only.
We had an incredible rehearsal dinner at Ralph's on the Park! Before the event, the sales staff was responsive, accommodating, and helpful with the planning phase of our event. On ...
the night of the event, the location was beautiful, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious! I would highly recommend this location to anyone looking for a rehearsal dinner venue.
AMAZING! We planned an out of town wedding ceremony and reception. We booked with Ralphs site unseen but felt very comfortable with our decision based on the communication and cu...
stomer service provided to us. When we got down there we were pleasantly surprised that everything was completely spot on. The space is gorgeous and the views are amazing. Our guests raved about the tastiness of the food and the attentiveness and professionalism of the staff. We could not be more happy with our decision, same goes for our guests. They are still talking about it. I cannot thank Anita and her staff enough for giving us a perfect day
We had a private ceremony of 10 guests followed by dinner at Ralph's. It was truly amazing! Everyone was blown away by their meals, and the staff was super friendly. Plus, the b...
alcony made for a great photo op. Highly recommend!
I absolutely love Ralph's as a restaurant so when it came to choosing a rehearsal dinner venue, I already knew what my top pick was. I visited a few different restaurants, both dow...
ntown and in mid-city. The combination of Ralph's delicious food, scenery overlooking the park, and friendly staff made it a no brainer. From the coordinator to the wait-staff, each person was extremely polite and was really there to "cater" to our every need.
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900 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA
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