Restaurant Review: Latil’s Landing at Houmas House Plantation

I’ve always considered a visit to Latil’s Landing at Houmas House Plantation a spectacular treat, and this time was no exception. Named for its original stewards, the Houmas Indians, the plantation comprises several buildings and grounds interspersed with enchanting gardens. Every corner percolates with romance and whispers of intimate liaisons. A man proposing marriage in such a setting would undoubtedly get a “Yes!”

Speaking of romance, guests should arrive well ahead of their reservation to allow time for an aperitif in the alluring Turtle Bar. Nestled in the former garçonničre—a bachelor pad for the unmarried men of the plantation, as it was improper in antebellum times for eligible men and women to live in the same house—the intimate space invites guests to linger over their pre-dinner elixirs. Read more of our restaurant critic “D.J. Beuticia’s” review here.