Cafe Degas

Name: Cafe Degas
Address: 3127 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70119
Telephone: (504) 945-5635
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2952 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 41 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Voted Most Romantic Restaurant in New Orleans, this Faubourg St. John Bistro offers simple, yet artfully executed, classic French cuisine featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy a fine dining experience in a casual outdoor cafe atmosphere on the beautiful and historic Oak-lined Esplanade Avenue.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, European, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 945-5635
Website
http://www.cafedegas.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Joe Turley
Private party facilities
We are available for private events either by buying out the restaurant or using the space on a closed day or time. Please contact info@cafedegas.com with any inquiries.

Location
3127 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
Neighbourhood
Mid-City / City Park
Cross Street
Ponce De Leon St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Years Eve 2024 6 PM
US$105.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
5 course dinner, live music and party favors
New Year's Eve 2024 9:15 PM
US$115.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
5 course meal, live music and party favors

L'assiette de Patés
House made smooth & country pâtés with garlic and saucissons, fig mustard and cornichons
- PlateUS$11.00
- BoardUS$16.00
Le Plateau de Fromages
Selection of domestic and imported cheeses
- PlateUS$11.00
- BoardUS$15.00
Le Ravioli MaisonUS$15.00
Chef's choice of homemade ravioli du jour -please ask your server
La Caille Rôtie*US$15.00
Roasted quail over local baby greens, fresh seasonal fruit, spiced pecans goat cheese stuffed raspberries, quail egg, shaved red onion, Citrus honey vinaigrette
Les Escargots BourguignonsUS$8.50
Broiled escargots, herbed garlic butter, Herbsaint, parsley crostini
Les Moules Au Fenouil*US$14.50
Prince Edward Island mussels steamed in white wine, fennel, fresh herbs served with pommes frites and roasted garlic aioli. For Eat Fit Nola, Sub vegetables for frites

Les Soupes & Salades

La Gratinée D'oignonUS$8.50
Our famous French onion soup with croutons and melted Swiss
La Salade Maison*US$8.50
Bibb Lettuce tossed in Dijon vinaigrette with English cucumber, carrots, tomato and toasted garlic almonds
La Salade De Choux De BruxellesUS$9.00
Seared Brussels sprouts, creamy gorgonzola, lardons, red onions, sherry vinaigrette
La Salade Au Crabe*US$15.00
Jumbo lump crabmeat, shaved fennel, baby arugula, grapefruit, mint, crispy shallots, tarragon vinaigrette
La Salade de Chèvre TièdeUS$11.00
Herb & black pepper goat cheese baguette over baby greens, granny smith apples, roasted red beets, toasted spicy pecans, aged balsamic vinaigrette

Les Entrees

L'omelette de Crevettes Aux Fines HerbesUS$13.00
Omelet with shrimp, oyster mushrooms, apple smoked bacon, fine herbs, petite salade. For Eat Fit NOLA, Sub egg whites only*
Salade Niçoise Au Thon Poële*US$18.50
Yellow fin tuna, Bibb lettuce, olive medley, haricots verts, boiled egg, tomato, red potatoes, white Boquerón anchovies, Dijon vinaigrette
La Crèpe Au Crabe, Sauce HollandaiseUS$17.50
Jumbo lump crabmeat, wild mushrooms, green asparagus
Grillades and GritsUS$16.00
Veal cutlets with Creole gravy, peppers, tomatoes, served with stone ground grits
Belgian WaffleUS$12.00
Crisp, classic waffle with white chocolate praline butter, fresh berries
Eggs BenedictUS$14.00
Two poached eggs, grilled Canadian bacon, English muffins, sauce hollandaise
L'onglet de BoeufUS$21.00
Seared hanger steak, pommes frites, vegetables, toasted shallot and garlic bordelaise
Le Foie de Veau Aux Oignons Et Petits LardonsUS$17.00
Sautéed calf's liver, bacon, caramelized onion bordelaise, sautéed mixed vegetable

À La Carte

Hoppin' John's Stone Ground Grits
Bacon (American or Canadian)
Two Eggs
Pommes Frites
Asparagus
Brussels Sprouts

Les Boissons

Soft Drinks, Coffee and Iced TeaUS$2.75
OranginaUS$3.25
PerrierUS$2.75
Mighty Leaf Herb TeaUS$3.50
EspressoUS$3.00
CappucinoUS$3.75
Café Au LaitUS$3.00

What 2,952 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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New Orleans / Louisiana
Neighbourhood gem
New Orleans
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Degas offers a charming blend of French cuisine and a cozy atmosphere, nestled among the trees on Esplanade Avenue. Diners rave about its "exceptional food," particularly the French onion soup and crawfish quiche. The "friendly, knowledgeable staff" and "delightful ambiance" make it a favorite for brunch or dinner outings.

2,952 Reviews

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Ronaldo
Caribbean
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We joined 2 locals for dinner last night. It was our first time to eat there. We ‘re visiting from Austin, Texas, and all I can say is that Cafe Degas is one more reason to come back to New Orleans. The atmosphere is lovely, quirky and warm. Our server, Kenzie, was so friendly and welcoming, and she used to live in Austin, but the highlight was the food! The escargot was fantastic, the fried oysters were some of the best we’ve ever had, 3 of us couldn’t resist the swordfish special, which was divine, with perfectly cooked asparagus and haricot vert, but our friend ordered the lamb lollipops, which she said were exquisite. We feel badly that we closed the place, but the staff was so kind when we left. It was a perfect evening. We’ll have to eat here every time we visit the City. Our girlfriend who introduced us to this restaurant said she has such fond memories of Cafe Degas because she and her grandmother ate here often. It was a favorite of her grandmother. Now it’s a favorite of ours.
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Drew
New Orleans
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I've always loved Cafe Degas, and my most recent visit was lovely. The atmosphere is magical, as you feel like you are dining at a cafe in Paris. We were seated in the covered area along the tree lined sidewalk. I love being able to people watch on this beautiful, tree lined avenue in one of the oldest areas of the city. The food was very good and the service was, as well. Our only issue was the drink service. Our cocktails took a very long time to arrive because the bartender was swamped. One bartender on an extremely busy night just isn't enough. All in all though, we were pleased with our time.
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Stephen
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Atmosphere feels like a local home servicing great food. Great place for a date night!
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Concetta
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Took long time to bring food to table, one of the plate was cold.
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Ashley
New Orleans
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Degas is always solid. It is my go-to restaurant for the ambience and French food. Our server, Manny was very attentive and did a great job.
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Yana
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious . Loved the food and atmosphere
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Ricky
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have not been in years, we certainly will not wait that long to return ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Matthew
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible!! Gorgeous flavors! Loved the French onion soup and escargot! Entrees were fabulous too! Save room for the creme brûlée! :)
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Jeana
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Great service! Always a great experience!
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Sara
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have always come here when we visit New Orleans however first time post covid, I always get veal remoulade over grits this time it wasn’t lamb it was rabbit liver, it just wasn’t same quality their menu has changed alot- service still good
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FAQs

Cafe Degas offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 945-5635.

Cafe Degas is rated 4.7 stars by 2952 OpenTable diners.