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Café Sbisa

4.6
4.6
1225 Reviews
$30 and under
Cajun
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.



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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Cajun, Southern, Creole / Cajun / Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 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

  • Private party contact

    contact@cafesbisanola.com: (504) 522-5565

  • 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

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What 1,225 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. HopHead46

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our Sunday Brunch at Sbisa was the best. From the great Jazz band to wonderful food and service, we enjoyed every moment. Our server was a 10+, so attentive and helpful. Be sure to try the Oysters Sbisa. They were the best ever! Sbisa will be on our favorite list, for sure.
  2. AlfredoF

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent seafood! We absolutely loved everything from starters to desserts.
  3. NijahD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat next to the band and still was able to have a reasonable conversation with everyone. The food was great. No one complained about a drop. The service was on point. They were ready for us when we arrived. Oh the price$$$ was definitely on point for what we received.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere. It was the high light of my birthday!!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had our wedding anniversary dinner here. They went above and beyond with the service and food was really good!
  6. JerryW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome service, food, and ambience. We'll definitely be back!
  7. WendyS

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service. A little pricey but well worth it. Everyone in my party loved their meal
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The shrimp and grits were outstanding. Overall the restaurant was perfect but getting to the restrooms was difficult.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kevin is the best! He deserves leadership role! We come there often and Kevin is always our waiter. He’s just the best.
  10. Elnlnbnd

    London

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and service, great introduction to New Orleans!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about this restaurant!!! A must when in NO! Best fried oysters I’ve ever had! Server was outstanding, live music was wonderful. Can’t wait to go back.
  12. Candiegirl

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great atmosphere! Loved the staff and the food was terrific!
  13. Views

    Palm Springs

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love this restaurant! Fabulous food We unfortunately got the one waiter that was not up to the standard of what we have always had here although he was better than most we experienced at other establishments this trip
  14. RobB

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal in NOLA in years! Everything was amazing!
  15. WilliamW

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy our experience at Cafe Sbisa. The service is knowledgeable and friendly, the drinks are expertly prepared, and the food is so good it brings tears to my eyes.
  16. MistyA

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good place. Band was late, but that happens. Food was wonderful at brunch.
  17. RobertS

    Richmond

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    A very nice evening. A band was playing downstairs and we were seated on the second floor. Close enough to hear the music but far enough away to have a conversation. Drinks were good: manhattan and hurricane. Appetizers were the oysters and shrimp dishes. Both delicious. Dinners were also delicious: chicken and courtboiliaine .
  18. JEarl

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every taste and bite was amazing Cooked to perfection !!!!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food!!! Would not change a single thing. Aside from the restaurant being cold but sitting outside was perfect. The redfish was the fest fish I’ve had in awhile!!
  20. JanetF

    St. Louis

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Fantastic food! Our favorite NOLA restaurant. The blackened redfish and the courtbouillon are standouts. Don’t miss the bread pudding for dessert!
  21. TikiB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic menu and service. The 20% tip is automatically added without question tho. Didn't like that.
  22. JamesT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    This is my new favorite breakfast spot in the Quarter. We were seated promptly and courteously. The waiter and his helper were attentive and polite (even though things seemed to lag a little upstairs) and the food was outstanding. We had a wedge, gumbo, crab cake benedict and a Eugene Omelet. Everything was good to great, with the omelet being a 10/10. The band was excellent too. We will definitely be back.
  23. CharlesG

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and feel as good as I remember from the old days when it was new. Our server, Savannah, was outstanding. I think the music is too loud- tone that down and everything else shines on its own
  24. ElizabethE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing & service was great!! Would definitely recommend coming here.
  25. Onesaab

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Food was very good. I had a problem with the service. The waiters were very polite but service was sporadic. We ordered a desert and it never came but was on the bill.
  26. DerekG

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great place for a romantic dinner. Our food was excellent and the live band was very good and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this place for great atmosphere and food.
  27. BruceNYC

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Wonderful service. Noisy due to wedding party but I’ve been there where the noise level is just fine. Have the oysters to start and the veal… both excellent
  28. Onesar

    Cincinnati

    180 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    180 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Seated right away upstairs at a great spot overlooking the bar downstairs & the beautiful mural. Service was a bit slow to start- there were several large parties and we were the only 2-top upstairs (another came later). Food was very good-rich sauces& oh so tasty! The oysters Sbisa were great, but could have been warmer. The Redfish dish & Trout were both delicious! Beer choice was minimal; cocktails looked good. The ambiance was nice, in old building, and everyone who worked there very friendly. Perhaps, I’d bump it up a star- if service were improved (clearing of dishes, beer bottle, and better attention).
  29. annedan

    Memphis/West TN

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience all around - food, service, ambiance! Will be returning here on our next trip to NOLA
  30. ScaryLarry

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We wanted some place new for our Easter Sunday jazz brunch. The ambience was perfect and the food was delicious. The band was good, as long as you were not right next to them; then it would be a little loud for talking.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent!!! Lovely atmosphere. Good music. Fantastic food!!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was exceptional. Service was amazing. Very pleased
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing creole cuisine. Our best restaurant experience in New Orleans (and we went to Cochon ;) )
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family went here this past Sunday to celebrate two of our birthdays. It was our first time going for Brunch, as we typically do dinner. The Brunch was just as good as dinner, and we will definitely be returning. Our waitress, April, was very attentive and friendly. The food, service, and drinks here are consistently 🔥 and it is one of our top five favorite restaurants in the city.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such an amazing restaurant with great food, service and live music. Dimly lit and cozy - we loved the ambiance. Will be back again soon!
  36. Compton

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food at this place is amazing. I came here to celebrate my 32nd birthday from New York City based in review from other guests. The food was so good my friend and I sat at the table quiet lol. I would absolutely make this a spot to come back to every time I visit New Orleans.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, and the restaurant has great vibes.
  38. StephanieB

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant has lovely dark wood and a fantastic mural. April was our server and made the best recommendations. We got the fried green tomatoes with shrimp and turtle soup to start. Then the Trout Eugene and my boyfriend got the Veal. Everything was delicious, and we were stuffed. It was a perfect evening. Kudos to the chef and the lovely April.
  39. mommio

    New Orleans

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a wonderful restaurant. Love the ambience- has so much character. The food is phenomenal. The service was impeccable.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Amarillo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. Food was amazing. Loved every plate we had.

FAQs

Café Sbisa is rated 4.6 stars by 1225 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 12 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–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm

  • 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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