Cafe Degas

4.7

2950 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Nov 29, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 46 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
5 course dinner, live music and party favors
New Year's Eve 2024 9:15 PM
$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
- 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 2,950 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
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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New Orleans / Louisiana
Neighborhood gem
New Orleans
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

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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.

2,950 Reviews

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Stephen
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 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 7 days ago
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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Sonya
Denver
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Cafe Degas came highly recommended by several people but I was very disappointed. The waiter never checked on us after we got our food. I had the pate and my date had escargot for appetizers. The best thing on the late plate was the roasted garlic and mini dill pickles. The pate was bland and tasteless and the toast points were not fresh : almost soft like the humidity had affected them. The escargot, he said was more like a smoked oyster. He had the lamb rack and I had the hangar steak. While they both were perfectly cooked , the flavor of the hangar steak was also mediocre at best and the pomme frites were soggy shoestring potatoes The lamb had a good flavor but the vegetables with it were not what was listed on the menu and when we asked the waiter what they were he kept trying to say a it was a type of squash When he described it as pear looking I finally guessed a mirliton and he said yes that’s it ! He was not very knowledgeable in my opinion of what was on the menu. I was quite disappointed because it had come so highly recommend and it was my birthday dinner.
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Lizabeth
New Orleans
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fish, soup and mussels were all excellent. We always have a good time but the kitchen yesterday was remarkably wonderful, and Mike’s service added to the experience.
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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 2950 OpenTable diners.