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Café Sbisa, New Orleans, LA

Café Sbisa

4.8
4.8
1459 Reviews
$30 and under
Cajun

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for live music
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 1,459 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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.

1,459 Reviews
  1. Billy

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful, the drinks were just okay. The old style New Orleans interior was beautiful, with the live band. Unfortunately the server (bill) was rude and condescending, and I have a feeling it was due to the fact that they automatically charge 20% gratuity.

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  2. Phil

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful experience! Food was delicious, and our waiter, Paul, was fantastic. We will absolutely visit again.

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  3. Pari

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We missed live Jazz so would help sharing schedule on Open Table.

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  4. Robert

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was nice and quiet. The staff was courteous and friendly. The food was magnificent. The seafood gumbo is EXCELLENT.

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  5. Robert

    New Mexico

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We both had the pasta jambalaya. Could have served 6 people. Delicious! Great band at brunch!

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  6. R J

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have to say.....OMG! It was me, my wife & my frat brother & his wife! It was all of our 1st time and it definitely didn't disappoint! Vibe is good here, music is good here , the service is good here and the food is really good & delicious!

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  7. Torrence

    VIP

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our annual Christmas dinner and it was a pleasure to have it here. The server April was very engaging. The band was a good addition to the night. We also had the opportunity to meet the owner/chef.

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  8. Robin

    VIP

    New Orleans

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dinner was amazing. Marcus our server was so nice and cool! Not often everyone lives their food but everyone said their dishes were excellent!!! We love this place and will put on a regular rotation

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  9. Erica

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was phenomenal! EVERYTHING we ordered was delicious and cooked to perfection. The service was great and our waiter and restaurant manager were amazing. I had this place on my list for a while and it DID NOT disappoint. We’ll definitely be back! ❤️

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  10. Kirby

    VIP

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    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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Café Sbisa is rated 4.8 stars by 1459 OpenTable diners.

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 22 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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