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Cafe Amelie, New Orleans, LA
Cafe Amelie, New Orleans, LA
Cafe Amelie, New Orleans, LA
Cafe Amelie, New Orleans, LA
Cafe Amelie, New Orleans, LA

Cafe Amelie

4.5
4.5
2070 Reviews
$30 and under
American
If your reservation time is not available or if it is the same day please call the restaurant for available times.

Please note that the courtyard is seated on a first come, first serve basis. A reservation does not guarantee seating in the courtyard but we will have a table available inside our beautiful, historic carriage house. Keep in mind during rainy/cold days we may utilize our upstairs Blue Room. There is no elevator access. If you have a preference, let us know when making your reservation.

We will hold your reservation for 15 minutes past your scheduled reservation time, after 15 minutes we will seat you at the next available time.


Nestled in the historic 150-year-old Princess of Monaco Courtyard and Carriage House on Royal Street in the French Quarter, Café Amelie is a rare combination of superb Louisiana fare served in a lush, enchanting New Orleans courtyard setting.

There is an $8.00 per person charge for all desserts served that are not from our kitchens.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Southern, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 412-8965
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jerry Mixon
  • Catering
    The Cafe is occasionally available for off-site catering. Please contact for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our space can accommodate groups up to 22 guests for a semi-private courtyard (outdoors) event or carriage house (indoors) event. Assume that the weather will be spectacular, but in case not, you'll be guaranteed a table in our indoor dining space. Please visit www.cafeamelie.com for specific information on hosting a private event.Please keep in mind that our Blue Room is up a flight of stairs when booking a reservation
  • Private party contact
    Danny Akers: (504) 412-8965
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Cross street
    Between Dumaine St. & St. Philip St.
  • Parking details
    In addition to metered street parking, there are three nearby public lots and many nearby hotel lots. The three public lots are operated by Standard Parking. Call 504-599-5658 for daily rates.<br />French Market Parking: Located along the river behind the levee wall. The lot has only one entrance, at St. Peter and Decatur Streets, near Jax Brewery.
  • Public transit
    Cafe Amelie is accessible by the RTA’s redline streetcars that run along the river; the nearest stop is Dumaine Street, then Cafe Amelie is a short 4-block walk from the river.
  • Entertainment
    We do not offer any live entertainment.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,070 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

2,070 Reviews
  1. PalisadesGal

    Los Angeles

    85 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great restaurant! Drinks, great, food, great. A very delightful experience that I hope to capture again and again.

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  2. Cocoabeachfan07

    New York Area

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoy the dining at this place.. love the menu and experience .. everything is awesome

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  3. SarahB

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The ambiance was romantic and beautiful, a perfect place for a date. The food was also delicious though the menu is a little small and it seems a bit too expensive for what they give you. Overall, a great place but definitely make a reservation beforehand!

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  4. RyyT

    San Francisco

    182 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    182 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Ok food and staff seem not so happy but pleasant. The meatloaf was very tasty as well as the beef salad. Hubby said his roast chicken was good and moist. Food wasn’t all that memorable except for the lamb meatloaf. There’s a large outside patio to dine but gets cold at night and not enough heaters unless its in the middle of summer.

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  5. GregM

    Houston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Here for brunch on a Sunday in February. We had a reservation which got us seated promptly and was outside in the courtyard. Inside seating is very limited. After chasing down hostess who attempted to avoid me I asked if we cold move to inside which clearly had a 4 top table since the it was very windy outside. I was told very rudely that was the owners table and no one could sit there. What owner would seat less customers and get less revenue whether they were there or not? Food and table service were OK. Restrooms limited to 1 person up stairs 1 down with constant line. I wouldn't go back.

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  6. NeilC

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was amazing, the garden ambiance was magical. Highly recommend everything we had including the shrimp and grits, bananas foster waffles and the lamb sloppy joes. The only problem was that the two bathroom stalls can fill up quickly and for one you are lined up on a busy staircase up to the kitchen and the other you are in the middle of the servers pathway/register area.

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  7. Alma

    Caribbean

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cutr place in a beautiful street in New Orleans.

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  8. PatriciaS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience. Food, service and atmosphere was charming and spot on with their knowledge of the menue and wine list.... Highly recommended it.

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  9. Sara

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2020

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Cute courtyard seating. Not a lot of gluten free options. The food was fine for brunch. Enjoyed the aperol spritzs. My grits were kind of cold. No almond or soy milk for lattes.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I’ve come here for special occasions for the past 2 years and they never seem to disappoint, from the decor and atmosphere to the food and drinks. Café Amelie will also be a stop when i visit New Orleans!

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  11. MollyM

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful, serene courtyard. We made reservations and was seated right away. I got the lamb special and it was amazing. A large portion too, so definitely got my money’s worth. I would go back for sure.

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  12. Foodie

    New Orleans

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Best grilled salmon! Beautiful cafe lit courtyard for evening dining. We loved it! The goat cheese & fig appetizer on bread would be better if the bread were toasted, but other than that, everything was wonderful and we will be back!

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  13. RaeS

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was excellent! He was friendly and knowledgeable about the food and drinks.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2020

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    What a difference from our last visit. We were seated upstairs even though there were available tables downstairs when we arrived and left. My husband has trouble going upstairs but they insisted we go upstairs. Since I put on the reservation that it was our anniversary I thought maybe they had a special table for us. But that wasn’t the case. They seated us in a corner facing a wall. The room wasn’t inviting at all for an expensive restaurant in New Orleans. The table was a metal outdoor table with legs that were in the way so I couldn’t push my chair up. My husbands pasta was so oily that he couldn’t eat it. My fingerling potatoes were french fries that tasted like they were three days old. Lastly when the waitress brought the dessert menu and we politely declined she gave us attitude. It was a very disappointing Anniversary dinner to say the least.

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  15. ClareP

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In my reservation I had asked to be seated in the courtyard. The courtyard was beautiful and the music was great. The food was delicious and the service was great. I would whole heartedly recommend this restaurant.

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  16. SarahD

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2020

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    We went for brunch, and the food was good. Not great or particularly creative, but everything tasted good and arrived very quickly. It's a great restaurant to go to when the weather is nice and you can sit outside. Also, I think the older crowd might really like this restaurant. They can get a taste of New Orleans without feeling challenged.

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  17. BeatrizG

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Really enjoyed the cozy feel of the restaurant in an old house. The food and wine were very good and the server paced the meal well.

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  18. KarenK

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    What a lovely location! Would have loved to eat outside if it were warmer. Yelp reviewed this as #1 restaurant which made for high expectations. Food was good but not memorable, unfortunately. Perhaps it was an off night.

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  19. mike

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife’s first trip to New Orleans and this place made it very special. Able to eat on the patio with wonderful weather.

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  20. EmilyS

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, wonderful service, and amazinf food. I went with a bachelorette group and we shared some appetizers and most did a pasta entree. Everyone loved their meal and I would definitely recommend.

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  21. Karipop

    Detroit

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice flavors, but the tuna and salmon were slightly overcooked. Great service. Beautiful space.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had lunch while on vacation. Very nice.

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  23. finediner

    Anchorage

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall3food5service1ambience1
    Good food but our waitress was completely disinterested and inattentive. Drink ticket was lost and she never realized it. Slow food service. Manager and food was the saving grace.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Cafe is absolutely adorable and dreamy! Food was amazing. Service was great. It was the best way to celebrate New Years Eve.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food the atmosphere and all the wait staff was awesome.This was my first time here.I want to also give a big thanks to my waiter Daniel R for taking part in my proposal to my future wife.Thank you Daniel.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    - [ ] We had a 5:00 pm reservation and were seated immediately. The service was friendly and fast from start to finish. The ambiance was nice and the courtyard beautiful. We started our meal with the poutine and it was delicious my favorite thing we ordered. We decided to order the two specials the pasta and entree, they were both great.In addition, we ordered the following drinks: orange blossom, the amelie, the firing squad, and the burnt sienna. The two first drinks were delicious but the second two taste not so good but similar to one another. Overall we had a good time.

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  27. KeithH

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The server was extremely friendly. The garden was beautiful. I had the gumbo and the Sunnyside up cochon with grits and gravy. Both were delicious. The gumbo was spicy, but not just hot (spice level). The eggs and cochon (Pork) was rich. I left satisfied with the meal and the price!

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  28. GeorgeJ

    New Orleans

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a nice dinning experience

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  29. VickieW

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fabulous and delicious

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  30. StephenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious salad and salmon entree. Attentive service. Very positive experience.

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  31. Seafo

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fig and goat cheese bread is calling me back. Loved the shrimp and grits. Feel free to ask for a full size portion vs the appetizer size.

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  32. NomanB

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cute setting in a great old building with really good food.

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  33. LeahM

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and lovely space. One of the best meals I had in NOLA!

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  34. AngieC

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was my second time at Cafe Amelie. The meal was once again outstanding. The first time I went, we had brunch in the magically, beautiful, lush courtyard. It was raining this time, so we had to sit inside. Our table was in the upstairs dining room. If you have a choice, choose downstairs. The evening lighting was way too bright upstairs, downstairs feels much more intimate. The service was exceptional. I highly recommend Cafe Amelie.

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  35. RichardB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined in the courtyard and midway through our dinner, light rain began to fall. Without hesitation the staff quickly opened umbrellas over the tables to keep us dry. Our waitstaff was prompt with our drinks and food and made friendly, polite conversation throughout our meal. We ordered from the regular menu in addition to the prix fixe menu and can highly recommend the chicken and andouille jambalaya and the cherry almond bread pudding!!! Calming and quiet beautiful place, food and people.

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  36. ChristinaM

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve gone here for years. It’s consistently great. The other night was no different. Lovely wine list. You can dress up or down. Ambiance top notch, friendly service. Take a look.

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  37. AFMaintainer

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Beautiful, quiet, authentic French quarter restaurant tucked off the beaten path. Food was amazing.

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  38. GoldRiverGal

    Exclusive

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cafe Amelie was a magical experience! Make sure to make a reservation so that you do not miss out. The salmon dinner with asparagus was delicious.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2019

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Slow night. Closed kitchen early. Harassed us to leave. Waiter only makes $2 / hour before tips (she said). Whole place closed at 9:30pm in the quarter. Local that went here for a first date. Horrific choice it turned out.

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  40. PeggyS

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice waitstaff- we told her we needed to be at the theater so had an hour to eat and she timed drinks, appetizers, entree and check perfectly.

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Cafe Amelie is rated 4.5 stars by 2070 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Cafe Amelie

912 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Dumaine St. & St. Philip St.
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Southern, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    In addition to metered street parking, there are three nearby public lots and many nearby hotel lots. The three public lots are operated by Standard Parking. Call 504-599-5658 for daily rates.<br />French Market Parking: Located along the river behind the levee wall. The lot has only one entrance, at St. Peter and Decatur Streets, near Jax Brewery.
  • Public transit
    Cafe Amelie is accessible by the RTA’s redline streetcars that run along the river; the nearest stop is Dumaine Street, then Cafe Amelie is a short 4-block walk from the river.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jerry Mixon
  • Entertainment
    We do not offer any live entertainment.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (504) 412-8965
  • Catering
    The Cafe is occasionally available for off-site catering. Please contact for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our space can accommodate groups up to 22 guests for a semi-private courtyard (outdoors) event or carriage house (indoors) event. Assume that the weather will be spectacular, but in case not, you'll be guaranteed a table in our indoor dining space. Please visit www.cafeamelie.com for specific information on hosting a private event.Please keep in mind that our Blue Room is up a flight of stairs when booking a reservation
  • Private party contact
    Danny Akers: (504) 412-8965
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