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Cafe Degas

4.6

2600 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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 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
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Veteran
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

Synergy Wine Dinner Series - South Africa
$130.00 per person
Prepaid
Nov 7, 2023 only
Café Degas, Swirl Wine Bar and South to South Wine Importers present their 1st Synergy Wine Dinner Series $130 PP, all inclusive Passed Sticky beef sosaties & Biltong duck breast with mango apple chutney on toast point Paired with a craft cocktail featuring Flowstone Gin, Cradle of Humankind, South Africa 1st - Scallops grilled and served with Cape Malay sauce over Saffron basmati Wine-Ladybird Sur Lie Chenin Blanc 2020, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch 2nd - Open samosa of braised beef short rib, vegetable and potatoes Wine-Rainbow's End Cabernet Franc 2020, Banghoek, Stellenbosch 3rd-Lamb steak with chakalaka and braai pap Wine- Mosi Wines Flavian Syrah 2020, Swartland 4th-Melktart Wine-Silverthorn River Dragon Cap Classique, Robertson

Popular dishes

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 2,600 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
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans
Great for brunch

2,600 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our very first visit to Cafe Degas and it was magnificent
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sophie
New Orleans
24 reviews
vip
2.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food2service3ambience4
French fries were soggy, Niçoise salad was soggy and tune was low grade
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MichelleBlueSky
Houston
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best. Service is friendly. Food is great. Cocktail and wine list are amazing. The location and space on Esplanade are just so special. Family and friends all love this place.
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mariap
New Orleans
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Overall our food experience was good. My entree dish was cold which was disappointing but had a good flavor.
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CarolR
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Kensey was fabulous! And the food was delicious.
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Emandlilsmom
New Orleans
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a lovely visit with my mom at Cafe Degas. It's one of our favorite lunch spots, and we were lucky enough to have beautiful weather so we chose to sit in the open-air area and people watch. We shared a cheese plate to start, and I had the beet salad as my main. Both were excellent! My mom went with the liver over grits and loved her lunch as well. I can't neglect to mention the fantastic service we received. Our waiter was attentive and kind, as was the entire staff.
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eleee
Alabama
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have been for dinner and brunch and it is always great!
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FrancescaM
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
New Orleans best French restaurant never disappoints. Make a reservation, and enjoy a wonderful meal and dining experience.
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Archcross
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightful and relaxed restaurant … very reasonably priced … perfect!!!
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow. What an amazing experience. Everything sounded delicious, we had a tough time deciding what to order. So.. we ordered every appetizer!! It was a feast and we loved it. Service was top notch. They took care of our every need.
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Girlygirl
Little Rock
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had an early lunch at this charming neighborhood cafe. Crawfish omelette and hangar steak were both good.
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CarolL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good French food in a relaxed setting. Make sure you try the desserts!
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IanS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cafe Degas is our favorite place to go for a special occasion in New Orleans. We went for my wife’s birthday and everything was wonderful as always. We hadn’t visited in quite a while but our server Jason recognized us right away - he is the best! The expanded specials menu was excellent - the cocktail, the gravalox appetizer, the filet, and the flash fried oysters were all impeccable. They surprised my wife with a free birthday crème brûlée (delicious) without making it into a big spectacle. We also had the delicious mousse and the ice box lemon pie (yes, we over indulged lol). Love this restaurant.
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LilliFE
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great food and great service—I wish I could remember our waiter's name, but he was fantastic!
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JohnH
Houston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I sought out Cafe Degas on a recent museum day in September. It did not disappoint. Tiny bistro tables on the patio recreate the imagery and feel of a street side Parisian patisserie. The food was great and the wait staff friendly and welcoming. Can’t wait to go again
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Lizabeth
New Orleans
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The redfish was absolutely wonderful as was the lamb soup. Jason’s drinks are always spectacular as is Brady’s service. It was as always wonderful.
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eugenie6toedsloth
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our lunch at cafe Degas. We had a delicious lunch quiche with salad and a crepe for dessert. Service was efficient and pleasant. It is a casual dependable eatery.
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NOLArr
New Orleans
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in the city. Beautiful, food and service always great and I think it's a good value compared to other comparable restaurants.
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elizabethc
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, wonderful ambience, great service!
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DavidM
Houston
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall, everything was good. However, I specifically mentioned that it was Kirk’s B-Day and during our meal it was not acknowledged. Why would you guys ask for special requests and then ignore them. If you would like us to return, send him a quick birthday note. If not, we will not be returning. David
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ROSS
New Orleans
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience4
The service was indifferent, beyond continental; the place was nearly empty for early lunch, my second entree was wrong and then late; okay, that’s not the end of the world. But I was invisible for twenty minute after I was finished, my table uncleared. I get it, single top for lunch. I’m a long time patron and I was very surprised.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great French bistro on Esplanade Ave. loved by locals!
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SarahP
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorites! The service and food are better than ever!
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
One of the best steak frittes we’ve ever had! However, bread was stale, the house butter was great, the dessert was average, and the french onion soup was more cheese & bread than onions. Overall, the steak & service helped the experience get better.
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JanisG
New Orleans
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
We have been going to Cafe Degas for 30 years and it has been one of our favorite places. The food last night was very lack luster. The venue is charming and the waiter was great. My lamb was slightly overcooked and the sides were cold (despite the ambient temperature being 80-85). The fries on the other plate were also cold. The steak was “ok”. My salad was fine-good. The French onion soup was as good as it typically is.
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Jeff
New Orleans
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Taylor, was friendly, efficient and knowledgable.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So cute! Food was excellent! Loved it!!!! Can’t wait to go back.
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CharlesH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
One of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans. Very much enjoyed the French Onion Soup and Salade Nicoise.
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NOLAonmymind
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful as always, kind staff and delicious dishes!
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JoeS
Baton Rouge
119 reviews
vip
5.0
119 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gypsy jazz (Is THAT acceptable any more? I'm gonna say it regardless!) on Wednesday evenings. Chilled cocktails and a light dinner between the 2 of us. Nigh perfect evening!!! Always one of our favorite spots to drop in. It doesn't disappoint. Hope you enjoy your visit!
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EMFoodie
Kansas City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
This is a lovely place to eat, outside of the crowded French Quarter and amid lovely NOLA architecture. The service was excellent, loved the French bistro ambiance and the new wave French music. The food was good although not excellent. I do recommend the Ile Flottante (floating island) as dessert.
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KatieJ
Mobile
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience3
Four of us came for Coolinary and were excited to try a new place! Unfortunately, while the decor was nice and food was decent, it took 30 mins for our server to come to our table due to a “miscommunication.” We only finally got someone after going up to the hostess and asking. We then got some wrong beverages (we did get the wrong ones for “free”) and there was general confusion by the waitstaff throughout the full meal. One person had to take their meal to go due to the long wait. I really wanted to like this place, but with all the great places in New Orleans, it won’t get a second chance from us. What a bummer.
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VictorF
New Orleans
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food and the beverages were delicious, especially the shrimp and grits. Pork tenderloin was good as well, I just would have preferred less of the garnish. The beverages were excellent.
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GiselleG
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved it, everything was delicious and the service was great! We had a great waiter, very well prepared for everything we needed! We will definitely be back! Excellent service
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SarahM
Grand Rapids
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing, especially the hanger steak and espresso martinis! The ambience was homey, yet professional and everyone was attentive. Would go back for any occasion or casual dinner out!
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mimib
New Orleans
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience1
This is a restaurant that we always enjoy and frequently bring out of town guests to dine; however, in the current heat, it should not be allowed to remain open, if unable to cool the patrons. The temperature was unbearable and the fans produced no air movement. P.S. The liver, always a favorite, had a terribly bitter sauce or breading)
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
Service was fine, however the food wasn’t as good as usually. The crepes were edible, but unforgettable.
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PattyB
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great. The staff was wonderful. I love this place.
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Granny
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was perfect! Daughter mother lunch with friends. Food was great! Service was great! We plan to go back soon
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rogerm
Naples
127 reviews
vip
4.0
127 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Nice cafe with very good "cool" menu. Pork tenderloin delicious. The crawfish ravioli was outstanding. We will be back
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 2600 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.