Ready to explore the spookier side of the Crescent City? New Orleans has long been known as a paranormal hotspot, attracting ghost hunters and paranormal investigators from all over the world. Whether you’re a believer in the paranormal or not, there’s one restaurant in the French Quarter that might just be one of the most haunted places in New Orleans. History and mystery combine with delicious Louisiana cuisine at Muriel’s, and you’ll want to check it out.

If you’ve ever spent any time in the French Quarter, chances are, you’ve come across this restaurant in the heart of Jackson Square.

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Welcome to Muriel’s Jackson Square. This iconic eatery has been a favorite for both locals and tourists since they opened their doors in 2001.

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Housed in a restored building that dates back to the mid-1800s, it’s not hard to feel the history of the place from the moment you step inside.

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The menu is full of contemporary Creole cuisine that will just dazzle your taste buds.

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But if you happen to catch something out of the corner of your eye, you might not be so quick to brush it off as a speck of dust or a simple shadow.

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The property once belonged to Pierre Antoine Leopardi Jourdan, who built the home of his dreams for he and his family to live in.

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Unfortunately, Jourdan took his own life after he lost his home in a poker bet.

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Many believe that Mr. Jourdan still roams the property all these years later, often appearing as a ball of light near the Seance Lounge, the area where he took his own life.

Muriel’s Jackson Square/Facebook While it appears that Mr. Jourdan is harmless, Muriel’s wants to make sure he feels welcome (it is his home, after all), and they always keep a table reserved for Mr. Jourdan set with bread and wine.

For more information, be sure to check out their website and give them a follow on Facebook.

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While it appears that Mr. Jourdan is harmless, Muriel’s wants to make sure he feels welcome (it is his home, after all), and they always keep a table reserved for Mr. Jourdan set with bread and wine.

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Address: Muriel’s Jackson Square, 801 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA