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The perfect pairing: dinner reservations and chauffeured car service in New Orleans
Your dinner reservation and your car deserve the same care. Here's how to plan both, there and back.
A bold red wine with a beautifully prepared steak. A crisp white alongside delicate seafood pasta. Some pairings bring out the best in each other.
Your dinner reservation and your car service reservation deserve that same consideration. At Lagniappe Chauffeured Services, we believe an exceptional evening begins before the first course and continues long after the last bite.
A great dinner begins before you sit down
You've chosen the restaurant, reserved the table and planned what to wear. Maybe it's an anniversary, a birthday, a client dinner, or simply a well-deserved evening together.
Then come the details that can interrupt the mood: navigating traffic, finding parking, and deciding who will drive home.
Booking chauffeured transportation alongside your dinner reservation brings the evening together. You settle into the ride, enjoy the conversation, and arrive ready for everything waiting at your table. And no one has to skip the wine pairing to drive.
Think of your chauffeur as part of the evening's preparation: one more thoughtful choice that makes the experience feel complete.
An evening at Emeril's deserves a thoughtful arrival
For those planning dinner at Emeril's on Tchoupitoulas Street in the Warehouse District, the anticipation is part of the pleasure. The restaurant's approach to Louisiana cuisine gives diners a reason to slow down and savor the occasion.
Pair that reservation with Lagniappe Chauffeured Services, and the evening begins the moment you leave your door. You head to dinner without discussing directions or circling for a parking space, and arrive with time to settle in. Over dinner, your attention stays on the courses, the conversation and the people sharing your table.
When the evening draws to a close, your ride home is already arranged. It's the same thinking behind a well-chosen wine pairing: each element complements the next.
Two ways to book your dinner ride
A car held for the evening
From $125/hr · 3-hour minimum
Your chauffeur drops you at the restaurant, waits nearby, and takes you home or on to a second stop whenever you're ready. Covers most dinners comfortably.
Hourly car serviceA ride there, a ride back
Priced per trip, before you ride
If you know roughly when dinner will end, book two trips: one to the restaurant and one home. Simple when the evening has a clear finish.
See current ratesFor a group, a Cadillac Escalade seats up to six and a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter up to fourteen, so everyone arrives together.
Make both reservations at the same time
When you reserve your table, reserve your car, too. Share your restaurant, reservation time, pickup location and plans for the evening, and mention your return time, especially for a leisurely dinner or a stop afterward.
Taking care of those details early means fewer decisions when you should be enjoying yourself. For couples, it creates more time together. For hosts, it's a thoughtful touch for guests. For a business dinner, it carries the care you put into the reservation through the entire evening.
A little something extra for your night out
In Louisiana, lagniappe means a little something extra, and that spirit belongs naturally in a memorable night out. Sometimes the extra touch is a special bottle of wine. Sometimes it's dessert shared across the table. And sometimes it's the comfort of having your ride arranged before the evening even begins.
A dinner reservation gives you something to look forward to. A chauffeured car helps you enjoy the journey there and back.
Questions about booking a car for dinner
How far ahead should I book a car for a dinner reservation?
At least 24 hours ahead is best. On busy nights, such as Valentine's Day, New Year's Eve, festival weekends and big conventions, book as soon as you have your table.
Will the chauffeur wait while we eat?
Yes, with hourly service. The car stays with you for the evening, so you can leave whenever you're ready or add a stop for drinks or dessert.
Is gratuity included?
No. Gratuity for your chauffeur isn't included in the rate and is at your discretion.
Can you take a group to dinner?
Yes. An Escalade seats up to six and a Sprinter up to fourteen. For larger parties, several vehicles run on one schedule.
Table booked? Now book the car.
Planning dinner at Emeril's or another favorite New Orleans restaurant? Reserve your chauffeur for the ride there and back.
Or call (877) 527-2888, 24 hours a day.
