Is Napoleon House Still Open? Food Paradise Update (New Orleans, LA)
Current status
As of September 2026, Napoleon House is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: The business's website, checked 2026-09-08, showed a 2026 copyright and current posted hours, and Google Places lists Napoleon House as operational at the same French Quarter address.
- Season / episode Season 10, Episode 10
- Address 500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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What happened after Food Paradise?
The episode "Pub Grub" (S10E10) featured Napoleon House's food and drink offerings inside a historic French Quarter building in New Orleans. According to the restaurant's website, Napoleon House has been owned and operated by the Impastato family since 1914, with Ralph Brennan joining as owner in May 2015. A site check on September 8, 2026 found napoleonhouse.com carrying a 2026 copyright notice and listing current hours -- Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. -- plus a note directing guests to check for upcoming special hours. Google Places also lists Napoleon House as operational at the same Chartres Street address. The website continued to promote its menu, gallery, and gift shop as part of its regular offerings.
Featured on Food Paradise
- Show
- Food Paradise
- Season / episode
- Season 10, Episode 10
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Pub Grub
- What was featured
- classic pub fare in a historic French Quarter building
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Napoleon House
Frequently asked questions
Is Napoleon House still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Napoleon House is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
What happened to Napoleon House after Food Paradise?
The episode "Pub Grub" (S10E10) featured Napoleon House's food and drink offerings inside a historic French Quarter building in New Orleans. As of September 2026, Napoleon House is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
Where is Napoleon House located?
500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Napoleon House?
Season 10, Episode 10 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Pub Grub”.
Is Napoleon House still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?
The website continued to promote its menu, gallery, and gift shop as part of its regular offerings. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- napoleonhouse.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Louisiana
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Sources
- napoleonhouse.com — http://www.napoleonhouse.com/
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