Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. New Orleans / Louisiana
  4. New Orleans
  5. Mid-City / City Park
Gizinti Trio - Cafe Degas, New Orleans, LA

Cafe Degas

4.6
4.6
2994 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, European, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    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 Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Featured in

Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Experiences

  • 5 Course dinner with Jackson Family Wines

    $95.00 per person

    Jan 21, 2025 - Jan 28, 2025
    Jackson Family Wines and Cafe Degas 5 course Wine Dinner Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Amuse Benolio Prosecco Duck Mousse on toast point with red fruit compote Appetizer 2023 Natanzas Creek Chenin Blanc Seared Sea Scallops over Oyster Mushroom Risotto Salade 2021 Siduri Willamette Pinot Noir Duck Leg Confit Salad with raspberries & spiced pecans Plat 2019 Lassegue Saint Emilion Grand Cru Venison Loin Steak with Potatoes Boulangères Dessert Château Laribotte Sauternes Chocolate Mousse and red berries Mille Feuille $95 per person Anti Hangover Patches provided by Antidote

Menu

Les Hors D'oeuvres

  • L'assiette de Patés

    House made smooth & country pâtés with garlic and saucissons, fig mustard and cornichons

    • Plate$11.00
    • Board$16.00

  • Le Plateau de Fromages

    Selection of domestic and imported cheeses

    • Plate$11.00
    • Board$15.00

  • Le Ravioli Maison$15.00

    Chef's choice of homemade ravioli du jour -please ask your server

    • La Caille Rôtie*$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 Bourguignons$8.50

        Broiled escargots, herbed garlic butter, Herbsaint, parsley crostini

        • Les Moules Au Fenouil*$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'oignon$8.50

            Our famous French onion soup with croutons and melted Swiss

            • La Salade Maison*$8.50

              Bibb Lettuce tossed in Dijon vinaigrette with English cucumber, carrots, tomato and toasted garlic almonds

              • La Salade De Choux De Bruxelles$9.00

                Seared Brussels sprouts, creamy gorgonzola, lardons, red onions, sherry vinaigrette

                • La Salade Au Crabe*$15.00

                  Jumbo lump crabmeat, shaved fennel, baby arugula, grapefruit, mint, crispy shallots, tarragon vinaigrette

                  • La Salade de Chèvre Tiède$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 Herbes$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*$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 Hollandaise$17.50

                          Jumbo lump crabmeat, wild mushrooms, green asparagus

                          • Grillades and Grits$16.00

                            Veal cutlets with Creole gravy, peppers, tomatoes, served with stone ground grits

                            • Belgian Waffle$12.00

                              Crisp, classic waffle with white chocolate praline butter, fresh berries

                              • Eggs Benedict$14.00

                                Two poached eggs, grilled Canadian bacon, English muffins, sauce hollandaise

                                • L'onglet de Boeuf$21.00

                                  Seared hanger steak, pommes frites, vegetables, toasted shallot and garlic bordelaise

                                  • Le Foie de Veau Aux Oignons Et Petits Lardons$17.00

                                    Sautéed calf's liver, bacon, caramelized onion bordelaise, sautéed mixed vegetable

                                    À La Carte

                                    $6

                                    • Hoppin' John's Stone Ground Grits

                                      • Bacon (American or Canadian)

                                        • Two Eggs

                                          • Pommes Frites

                                            • Asparagus

                                              • Brussels Sprouts

                                                Les Boissons

                                                • Soft Drinks, Coffee and Iced Tea$2.75

                                                  • Orangina$3.25

                                                    • Perrier$2.75

                                                      • Mighty Leaf Herb Tea$3.50

                                                        • Espresso$3.00

                                                          • Cappucino$3.75

                                                            • Café Au Lait$3.00

                                                              Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                                              What 2,994 people are saying

                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                              4.6
                                                              4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                              • 4.6Food
                                                              • 4.6Service
                                                              • 4.8Ambience
                                                              • 4.5Value

                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                              Review summary

                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                              Cafe Degas offers a "lovely, romantic" dining experience with "fabulous food" and "top notch" service. Nestled near City Park, it combines "great food culture" with a cozy, intimate setting. Diners rave about the "wonderful escargot," "incredible atmosphere," and "thoughtful wine pairings." Ideal for brunch or a special evening.

                                                              2,994 Reviews

                                                              1. Robert

                                                                VIP

                                                                New Orleans

                                                                302 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                302 reviews

                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                The crawfish ravioli was good but the two eggs and veggies just average.

                                                                Is this helpful?

                                                              2. Laure

                                                                New Orleans

                                                                4 reviews

                                                                2.0

                                                                4 reviews

                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                I have been here many times and usually really enjoyed it. This was not a great experience today. Our server was uninterested and inattentive. We were seated on the patio, which was cold and uncomfortable. My daughter ordered the fish special and the drum was overcooked and almost inedible. My mussels (which I always enjoy) were very fishy and unappealing. My father ordered the hanger steak and specifically requested his egg to be over well and not runny. It came out completely over easy. The waiter never asked if we wanted a refresh on drinks or dessert (which we did!) before placing the check in front of us. We ended up leaving the restaurant and going down the street to Santa Fe to have one last libation and a delicious dessert. I am sad to say that I would not recommend Café Degas after the experience that we had today.

                                                                Is this helpful?

                                                              3. Conrad

                                                                VIP

                                                                New Orleans

                                                                15 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                15 reviews

                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Cafe Degas never disappoints, always delicious with excellent service!

                                                                Is this helpful?

                                                              4. thaddeus

                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                2.0

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                Dined on January 19, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                Food was average they lost power during the meal. The seating was horrible.

                                                                Is this helpful?

                                                              5. Jaclyn

                                                                New Orleans

                                                                21 reviews

                                                                3.0

                                                                21 reviews

                                                                Dined on January 13, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                I like Cafe Degas, lately it has been hit or miss. Some of our food was good other, not so good. Service was prompt but we had to ask to have plates and glasses removed when they brought the next course . So the wait staff could be trained a lot better

                                                                Is this helpful?

                                                              6. Michelle

                                                                New Orleans

                                                                19 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                19 reviews

                                                                Dined on January 12, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Taylor our server was nice and engaging for our brunch. Wonderful to have two soups on the menu to choose from on this cold day. The duck cabbage soup was thick and comforting but I will always love the onion soup. Ravioli app...no one does the lemon beurre blanc sauce better than Cafe Degas...we enjoyed the Eggs Benedict, Omelet special and the omg delish grits and grillades...the shared Paris brest rounded out our meal...I love Cafe Degas...it's always a special experience...

                                                                1 person found this helpful

                                                              7. Robby

                                                                VIP

                                                                New Orleans

                                                                12 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                12 reviews

                                                                Dined on January 7, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Cafe Degas is a lovely, romantic place with fabulous food! The service is always top notch! Looking forward to going back for another excellent meal.

                                                                Is this helpful?

                                                              8. Lee

                                                                New Orleans

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on January 5, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                I am normally addicted to the hangar steak, but it is so filling that I don't order their wonderful escargot. Today I decided to prioritize the escargot. Saw what looked like wonderful pomme frites and and added those. Main course was the quail over a salad. Exquisite.

                                                                Is this helpful?

                                                              9. Bridget

                                                                New Orleans

                                                                5 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                5 reviews

                                                                Dined on January 5, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                A great place for Sunday brunch. Love the Grits and Grillades with Mimosas. The atmosphere is relaxed, neither too dressy nor too casual.

                                                                Is this helpful?

                                                              10. Carole

                                                                New Orleans

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on January 5, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Always a wonderful experience at Cafe Degas! Great service., & a delicious meal!

                                                                Is this helpful?

                                                              FAQs

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

                                                              Cafe Degas is rated 4.6 stars by 2994 OpenTable diners.

                                                              Cafe Degas does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                              Make a reservation

                                                              2 people
                                                              7:00 PM
                                                              Booked 34 times today
                                                              Experiences are available.

                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                              Google Map for Cafe Degas

                                                              3127 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

                                                              Dining areas

                                                              Additional information

                                                              • Cross street
                                                                Ponce De Leon St.
                                                              • Neighborhood
                                                                Mid-City / City Park
                                                              • Hours of operation
                                                                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 Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                              • Price
                                                                $31 to $50
                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                French, European, Contemporary French / American
                                                              • Dining style
                                                                Casual Elegant
                                                              • Dress code
                                                                Smart Casual
                                                              • Parking details
                                                                Street Parking
                                                              • Payment options
                                                                AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                              • Executive chef
                                                                Joe Turley
                                                              • 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
                                                              • Website
                                                                http://www.cafedegas.com/
                                                              • Phone number
                                                                (504) 945-5635
                                                              • 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.

                                                              Featured in

                                                              Gift card

                                                              Gift card

                                                              Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

                                                              Send a gift card
                                                              Discover
                                                              OpenTable
                                                              • About Us
                                                              • Blog
                                                              • Careers
                                                              • Press
                                                              More
                                                              Our sites
                                                              Businesses
                                                              • Delight more diners
                                                              Join us on
                                                              • Privacy Policy
                                                              • Terms of Use
                                                              • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
                                                              • Cookie Preferences
                                                              Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
                                                              OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
                                                              Booking Logo
                                                              Priceline Logo
                                                              KAYAK Logo
                                                              Agoda Logo
                                                              OpenTable Logo