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Café Sbisa, New Orleans, LA

Café Sbisa

4.8
4.8
1450 Reviews
$30 and under
Cajun

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Café Sbisa, established in 1899 and the third oldest fine-dining establishment in the French Quarter, is proud to re-open under the direction of a new team to once again offer the highest quality French-Creole cuisine in a welcoming, historical setting that both locals and tourists will appreciate. Spearheading the new Café Sbisa are Mr. Craig Napoli, who successfully ran the notable restaurant from 1992 - 2005 when Hurricane Katrina devastated the city, and Chef Alfred Singleton, who met Craig when he started working for him at the former Café Sbisa as a prep cook.

Now, the unique venue will once again open its doors to serve classic local fare like Turtle Soup, Louisiana Blue Crab Cakes and BBQ Shrimp using the freshest, locally-sourced seafood and produce. While many restaurants tout “fresh and local”, Sbisa means it, as the Napoli family owns their own seafood dock and distribution business in Hopedale, Louisiana.



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cajun, Southern, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 522-5565
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alfred Singleton Jr
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Cross street
    St. Phillip St.
  • Parking details
    Street parking
  • Entertainment
    We feature live jazz on Friday and Saturday evenings in addition to a weekend jazz brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,450 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Sbisa captures the "essence of NOLA" with its "fantastic music and food," offering a delightful dining experience. The "wonderful" redfish, "perfectly seasoned" oysters, and "superior service" are highlights. Guests enjoy the "cool vibe and ambience," making it a "highly recommended" spot for brunch or dinner.

1,450 Reviews
  1. Kirby

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice French quarter restaurant. Old school. Good food. Exceptional service.

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  2. Lindsay

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was delicious, the bottomless mimosas amazing and it was so fun to have brunch with a live band playing in the background!

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  3. Lois

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wish they would give the birthday person a dessert or something. My sister did not receive anything but a happy birthday from our server.

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  4. Elizabeth

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was very nice. The bread pudding we had for dessert was delicious. Our entrees were unique and flavorful. Would definitely eat there again.

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  5. Nathalia

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Great environment and music. Food quality above and beyond

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  6. Jamie

    Mississippi

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVED the atmosphere! The live jazz band was lovely to listen to while eating but not too loud. The food and service were excellent as well.

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  7. Dominique

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Sbisa was an excellent choice for my 39th birthday celebration. There was live music during brunch that I didn't know about when I made the reservation. I was so glad I did.

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  8. Xyan

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on the recommendation of a local who’s aunt and uncle own this place. It did NOT disappoint. The service was exceptional and the food phenomenal. The prices were perfectly reasonable. It’s maybe my new favorite NOLA spot to grab a bite. Missed the live jazz as we went on weekday instead of weekend, I’m going to have to check out that scene.

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  9. Neil

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were exceptionally good. Would certainly dine here again if we are ever back in town.

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  10. Jen

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service, band was very nice and played a great mix of music and wasn’t too loud. ( most restaurant bands are too loud.). We went for Brunch and will definitely go back one evening for dinner. Highly recommended.

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Café Sbisa is rated 4.8 stars by 1450 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Café Sbisa

1011 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116

Additional information

  • Cross street
    St. Phillip St.
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cajun, Southern, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alfred Singleton Jr
  • Entertainment
    We feature live jazz on Friday and Saturday evenings in addition to a weekend jazz brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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