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Café Sbisa, New Orleans, LA

Café Sbisa

4.8
4.8
1442 Reviews
$30 and under
Cajun

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2 people
21:30
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Area
    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
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,442 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Value

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Hot spot

  • New Orleans

    Best Value

  • New Orleans

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Sbisa offers a quintessential New Orleans dining experience with "great food," "excellent drinks," and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "wonderful redfish," "live music," and "charming atmosphere." The Sunday Jazz Brunch is a highlight, capturing the "essence of NOLA." Perfect for both locals and visitors, it's highly recommended.

1,442 Reviews
  1. Dominique

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Sbisa was an excellent choice for my 39th birthday celebration. There was live music during brunch that I didn't know about when I made the reservation. I was so glad I did.

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  2. Xyan

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on the recommendation of a local who’s aunt and uncle own this place. It did NOT disappoint. The service was exceptional and the food phenomenal. The prices were perfectly reasonable. It’s maybe my new favorite NOLA spot to grab a bite. Missed the live jazz as we went on weekday instead of weekend, I’m going to have to check out that scene.

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  3. Neil

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were exceptionally good. Would certainly dine here again if we are ever back in town.

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  4. Jen

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service, band was very nice and played a great mix of music and wasn’t too loud. ( most restaurant bands are too loud.). We went for Brunch and will definitely go back one evening for dinner. Highly recommended.

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  5. George

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Real top flight traditional Creole cooking in a historic setting. Not to be missed!

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  6. Marie

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were looking for somewhere different to have brunch and chose Café Sbisa. It truly is nothing to look at from the outside but inside is warm and inviting. A jazz band played lightly while we ate. The brunch is good and the portions are large. The service was excellent. 

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  7. JohnB

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is very good and the vibe is fun. But the service was amateurish. Appetizers arrived before our drinks and dinner before plates were cleared. They automatically add a 20 percent tip which I paid but didn’t feel they earned.

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  8. Debbie

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a winner for dinner or brunch. Had out of town guests looking for good food and atmosphere - Cafe Sbisa never disappoints. Been coming for years and always come back. Food was excellent and our server April, was a delight.

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  9. BridgitM

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is great. Parking is challenging.

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  10. Elizabeth

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! April our server was friendly and provided excellent service!

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Café Sbisa is rated 4.8 stars by 1442 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Café Sbisa

1011 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    St. Phillip St.
  • Area
    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
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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