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Cafe Degas

4.7 (3069)
$31 to $50
French
3127 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, European, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    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 Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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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What 3,069 people are saying

Cafe Degas reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 a "great dining experience" with "outstanding service" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Known for its "delicious" French-inspired dishes like French onion soup and hanger steak, the restaurant's "romantic" setting amidst a live tree delivers a "unique" ambiance. Consistent praise for its "exceptional" staff and "cozy, charming" vibe make it a local favorite.

3,069 Reviews
  1. Laura VIP

    New Orleans46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this kind of quirky little gem of a restaurant. Delicious food, great, friendly service. A locals favorite.

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  2. Melanie VIP

    Mississippi10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, attentive service but the place needs a little freshening up!

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  3. Peter VIP

    New Orleans114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time LOVE the atmosphere and food! Mussels a big hit.

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  4. Judith VIP

    Charleston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a wonderful find. I searched for a casual French restaurant and Cafe Degas was recommended. Everything was perfect from seating to settling the bill. We ordered a charcuterie board that was beautifully presented and escargot for starters. There was a special offered tonight for those ordering two hangar steak dinners with pomme frites and vegetables that included a bottle of wine. For dessert, we ordered and shared Paris Brest patisserie. Everything was so delicious. I highly recommend Cafe Degas for your dining choice while in NOLA.

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  5. Jim

    Philadelphia28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite but service was really off tonight. That's unusual.

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  6. Travis

    New Orleans2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice jewel of a place would definitely recommend a visit to family n friends

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  7. Mike

    New Orleans10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Degas always delivers a great dining experience. The service was outstanding and the entrees (fish, hanger steaks and jambalaya) were delivered hot and were delicious. The only complaints are that they have changed their mussels appetizer. It is now half the size and the flavor was not as intense as before. Also, the beet salad seemed to have canned (versus fresh) beets . Overall, we were pleased with the food, the service and that wonderful atmosphere that is so unique to Cafe Degas.

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  8. kim VIP

    New Orleans19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After eating here for over a decade, I had decided to boycott due to three bad experiences. So it’s been a year and had heard it was good again. And it was. The staff, the menu, the food were all amazing. So grateful to see the turn around.

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  9. Franklin VIP

    New Orleans53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food can't wait to return. Service was top notch.

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  10. Gretchen

    New Orleans15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service… will be back…. always a good time

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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 3069 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.

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  2. United States
  3. New Orleans / Louisiana
  4. New Orleans
  5. Mid-City / City Park

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for Cafe Degas

3127 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ponce De Leon St.
  • Neighborhood
    Mid-City / City Park
  • Hours of operation
    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 Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, European, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Turley
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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