Cafe Degas

4.7

2959 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood 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
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

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Experiences

New Years Eve 2024 6 PM
$105.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
This menu is the only thing offered. Credit card required for reservation. $25 per person charge if not cancelled by December 28th. NEW YEAR’S EVE 2024 Amuse Foie gras torchon-Toasted baguette, bacon jam & truffle blueberry gastrique App Veal Roulade-Stuffed with spinach and mushroom, & a sundried tomato Madera sauce Main Surf n’ Turf of lamb t-bone & lobster tail-Souffled potato duchess & tomato provencal Lambrusco & shallot Maitre D butter Salad Lil gem lettuce & brûlé raclette- apple, red onions, raspberry vinaigrette Dessert Mille feuille & chocolate truffle-Flaky puff pastry layered with whipped mascarpone & fresh berries with chocolate drizzle Live Music-Double Whiskey 6 PM $105 & 9:15 PM $115 Per person, + tax & gratuity
New Year's Eve 2024 9:15 PM
$115.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
This menu is the only thing offered. Credit card required for reservation. $25 per person charge if not cancelled by December 28th. NEW YEAR’S EVE 2024 Amuse Foie gras torchon-Toasted baguette, bacon jam & truffle blueberry gastrique App Veal Roulade-Stuffed with spinach and mushroom, & a sundried tomato Madera sauce Main Surf n’ Turf of lamb t-bone & lobster tail-Souffled potato duchess & tomato provencal Lambrusco & shallot Maitre D butter Salad Lil gem lettuce & brûlé raclette- apple, red onions, raspberry vinaigrette Dessert Mille feuille & chocolate truffle-Flaky puff pastry layered with whipped mascarpone & fresh berries with chocolate drizzle Live Music-Double Whiskey 6 PM $105 & 9:15 PM $115 Per person, + tax & gratuity

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

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

What 2,959 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Degas offers an enchanting dining experience reminiscent of a Parisian bistro. Guests rave about the "wonderful ambience" and "excellent food." The French onion soup and escargot are crowd favorites, and the "great wine list" complements the meal perfectly. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a beloved New Orleans staple.

2,959 Reviews

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Ione
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, atmosphere and service were all exceptional!
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charlene
Charleston
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Degas is an elegant restaurant with a live tree in the center! It our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and made several suggestions. The French onion soup was delicious and the dressing on the Crab Salad light and tangy! They have an extensive wine list especially by the glass but the piece de resistance was desserts! We had the Paris Brest which is flaky pastry with praline creme and hazel nuts!
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Connie
Austin
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful! Thanks so much for accommodating 13 people. I know you’re a French restaurant but could you please offer a small Caesar salad?
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Beckye
New Orleans
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a favorite! Never disappointed! Feels like a small bistro in France!
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Angelle
New Orleans
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to dine at Cafe Degas. It's my happy place.
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Lindsey
New Orleans
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Sadly, our long-awaited return to Cafe Degas was disappointing. They ran out of glasses and soup spoons. We had to eat our soup with a teaspoon. There were no grillades in my grillades and grits, just a few bite-sized morsels of veal. My husband’s liver came with grits instead of mashed potatoes.; and the vegetables on the side were inedible. There was no bacon in the bacon and Swiss omelet. The desserts disappeared from the dessert menu; the freezer broke. The wait staff were sloppily dressed. Not sure if we’ll return in the future.
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Ronaldo
Caribbean
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
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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Kenneth
Baton Rouge
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
always a good experience for us , very very very good
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Drew
New Orleans
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
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 on November 24, 2024
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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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 2959 OpenTable diners.