Copeland's Of New Orleans

In all liklihood, Dallas will never have another authentic cajun/creole restaurant like Copeland's. Sadly, Copeland's Dallas closed its doors this year. The mall is was adjacent to had closed and became a wrecking yard a few years earlie ... more

In all liklihood, Dallas will never have another authentic cajun/creole restaurant like Copeland's. Sadly, Copeland's Dallas closed its doors this year. The mall is was adjacent to had closed and became a wrecking yard a few years earlier, and I suppose it's surprising they held on as long as they did, since for all practical purposes, it didn't really look like they were open. <br> I won't bother with a review of the food since it is gone now, but I will say I was very sad to see it go. I had eaten at the Copeland's in New Orleans' Garden District every chance I got, and the Dallas location was just as good. Why anyone would choose a Razoo's or Ponchatrain chain restaurant over this gem is simply a sign of poor taste. <br> I won't say the service was five-star, but it was better than most. And in regard to the comments from the young lady whose party was kicked out below, I will only say that the largest booths at Copeland's were in no way ever meant to accommodate a party of 10. I'm sure your party seemed like college students trying to fit into a phone booth more than anything else, and I have to say that you attempted it rather than sitting in an appropriate place is ample evidence that your party being kicked out was not unfounded. I would say 5 or 6, maximumpeople would be the most that the table could be set for. If you ever have a chance, go eat at Copeland's. Try the amazing Tasso Pasta or wood-grilled chicken and honeyed yams, and top it off with Bananas Foster. There's a good one in Shreveport, and of course the one in New Orleans. It's worth a trip there. less

Ladies and Gentleman, Please be aware. I am a God fearing African - American 21 year old woman who is sending this message in all sincerity and honesty. This weekend a few friends and myself decided to take friends from out of town to Copeland's ... more

Ladies and Gentleman, Please be aware. I am a God fearing African - American 21 year old woman who is sending this message in all sincerity and honesty. This weekend a few friends and myself decided to take friends from out of town to Copeland's for dinner. We explained to our guest how nice the restaurant was and how we were sure they would enjoy the food. Our party consisted of five African American males and four African American females from the ages of 21 to 29. We entered Copeland's and told the hostess we would like a table for a party of ten. The young lady paused gave us an odd glare and then stated she would "look". She returned approximately 15 minutes later to direct us to our table. It was a long booth in the rear of the restaurant next to the kitchen. When we asked if it were possible we could sit at a large round table on the higher level of the reastaraunt, we were told our party was too big. We ignored this and decided to sit at the booth anyway. Approximately two minutes after we all sat and opened our menus one of the gentelman in our party was asked to remove his cap. Since we were in a restaurant he understood and did so. Approximately a minute later the manager returns and in a very rude manner tells another gentleman in our party he has to sit upright. Please keep in mind this young man was not laid out in the booth, but was merely leaning on his elbow looking at the menu. We all paused and looked at the manager in disbelief. My friend to whom the manager was speaking, also in disbelief asked the manager "What did you say?". The manager then very harshly told my friend that if he did not sit up Copeland's would not serve anyone at our table. When my friend refused the manager told all of us to "get out!" We remained seated and I, a college educated woman, asked in an exteremely professional manner for the manager to please show us in his policy where this "no slouching rule" was stated. In disgust he walked away. When he returned he had a police officer with him that explained he was forced to show us out of the restaurant. He also explained if we refused to leave we would be placed under arrest. Once we were out of the restaraunt the officer explained to us what happened inside was extremely odd, and that he had never had to ask anyone to leave for slouching, but because he was hired for security at Copeland's he had no choice but to ask us to leave. He also suggested we take this up as civil matter,which we are definitely in the process of doing. I usually do not send messages that need to be forwarded on the internet but I am requesting that you send this out to as many people as possible. What happened to us was embarassing, injust and out and out racist. There is no question in mind or my friends minds thatwhat happened to us was because of our skin color. As much as I once liked Copeland's, I will never eat there again. I hope you are alsooutraged by what happened to us and will do the same. Thank you for reading this and please pass this on immediately. less

Copeland's-in a word, is-fabulous! The atmosphere is great, exceptional service, good drinks and wonderful food! The ricochet catfish is my personal favorite (it has a scrumptious sauce), and if you like new potatoes, you must try the red hots-t ... more

Copeland's-in a word, is-fabulous! The atmosphere is great, exceptional service, good drinks and wonderful food! The ricochet catfish is my personal favorite (it has a scrumptious sauce), and if you like new potatoes, you must try the red hots-they are mashed new potatoes boiled in crab boil and spiced just right. Of course, traditional favorites like red beans & rice w/ andouille sausage or crawfish etoufee are also great. They also have steak, chicken and ribs if you are not in the mood for seafood. Definitely, a must visit! less

I have been to Copeland's several times and each time has been a wonderful experience. The seafood platter is excellent and I also recomend the shrimp with dill sauce. The cheese cake is out of this world! It's light and fluffy and a good four inche ... more

I have been to Copeland's several times and each time has been a wonderful experience. The seafood platter is excellent and I also recomend the shrimp with dill sauce. The cheese cake is out of this world! It's light and fluffy and a good four inches high. The best I've ever had. Go to Copeland's but remember, things tend to get a little spicy in cajun cusine. less