Le Salon

My friends and I attended high tea while on vacation. One of us had never done so before so we had a first timer with us. I like to do high tea whenever I travel to get new experiences and this one was top notch. The elegance of the environment, the level of class the server had, the elevated flavors of the food, the selection of amazing tea, and even the cocktail that came with the purchase of the tea was amazing. Our server heard me talking about how I always get Earl Grey even though something else might look good and she let us try her favorite tea on the menu. I ended up liking it even more than my own selection and my friend even bought a few bags of it to take home. The food offerings were amazing with good variety and quality ingredients. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a nice afternoon snack.

I love afternoon teas, and the afternoon tea at Le Salon ranks in the top 2 as compared to afternoon tea at the Ritz Carlton in Virginia or teas in France, the UK, and Canada, or other places in the United States. Make sure you book reservations at the Afternoon Tea in the lobby (on the right as you enter). It is available on Friday - Sunday 11 am - 2 pm. We made reservations for 1:00 pm to give us some time after the delicious breakfast at the Grill Room at Windsor Court and before we left to catch our plane. There was live harp music (or piano music), and a wonderful genteel setting with comfortable couches and chairs. The harp music was very special and elevating, since it has been quite a while since I have heard it. I thought the strawberry pattern china and lace placemats were a perfect setting for the tea. Tea includes a drink (wine, champagne, poinsettia - champagne plus cranberry juice), a pot of tea (menu in the pictures), lovely finger sandwiches (chicken curry, smoked salmon, crab on cucumber, egg salad) and two scones and desserts plus the normal lemon curd, Devonshire cream, whipped cream, and raspberry jam. The waitress poured refills on the tea. After all the sightseeing and walking around in the French Quarter and the museums, ending the trip to NOLA with a relaxing, soothing, elegant, and delicious afternoon tea was very memorable.

Having afternoon tea at Le Salon is an absolute must try experience especially if your staying at the Windsor Court. The room is beautifully filled with a nice mix of couches and tables, it is very elegant. The service was fantastic and the tea, sandwiches, and desserts were to die for! I couldn't recommend Le Salon highly enough. I am sure little girls and their mothers would love this place as well for special occasions.