New Orleans is known for its culinary tradition and The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans offers an excellent restaurant with authentic New Orleans cuisine, as well as a lounge and a private smoking club.
- The Restaurant Melange is located on the lobby level and is decorated in an elegant Southern style. This restaurant offers classic Louisiana dishes and specialities from New Orleans. The semi-private wine room is perfect for private dining. The Restaurant Melange serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.
- The On Trois Lounge, the former Lobby Lounge, is located on the lobby level and decorated with elegant and precious antiques. During the day the lounge offers the traditional afternoon tea and at night guests can enjoy wine and champagne by-the-glass.
- The former Library Lounge has been converted to a private membership-based club and is called The Library, a Private Smoking Club. While "The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans" is non-smoking, The Library is meant for those who choose to smoke. With an additional ventilation system and one hundred newly installed humidor boxes, members can enjoy their favorite cigar accompanied by their favorite spirit. Charter memberships as well as day passes are still available.