Café Sbisa

Name: Café Sbisa
Address: 1011 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA, United States, 70116
Telephone: (504) 522-5565
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1225 Reviews

$30 and under

Cajun

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

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
Website
http://www.cafesbisanola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alfred Singleton Jr
Private party contact
contact@cafesbisanola.com: (504) 522-5565

Location
1011 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116
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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Popular dishes

Bayou Crabcakes
A rich cake of Louisiana Blue crabmeat, lightly dusted in panko breadcrumbs, pan seared, and served with citrus aioli
- Market
Oysters Sbisa$18.00
Flash fried Louisiana oysters served over herbsaint creamed spinach, topped with Tabasco hollandaise, chopped bacon, and Parmesan cheese
Pommes Frites$9.00
Truffle oil, parmesan cheese, fresh rosemary
Shrimp Remoulade$15.00
Boiled gulf shrimp with remoulade and Cocktail sauce, over fried green tomatoes with chopped egg and shredded lettuce
BBQ Shrimp and Grits$16.00
New Orleans style BBQ shrimp served with crispy fried cheddar grits

Soups

Turtle Soup$12.00
A New Orleans classic enriched with lemon and sherry
Seafood Gumbo$12.00
A harvest from the Louisiana gulf

Salads

Maison Salad$11.00
Mixed baby greens, cherry tomatoes, candied pecans, crumbled goat cheese, tossed in a champagne vinaigrette
Wedge Salad$10.00
Crispy iceberg wedge, blue cheese dressing, chopped bacon, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic red onions
Caesar Salad$10.00
Romaine lettuce tossed in our classic Caesar dressing, complimented with herbed croutons and Reggiano Parmesan
Tomato Mozzarella Salad$12.00
Vine ripe tomatoes, burrata cheese, reduced balsamic vinegar, and a toasted baguette

Entrée

Add Fresh Seafood Toppings to Any Entrée: Crabmeat Market, Crawfish Tails $10, Fried Oysters $12, Grilled Shrimp $10

Burger Orleans$20.00
Angus beef and Patton's hot sausage mix, fried egg, American cheese, crispy onion strings, and garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun
Citrus and Herb Roasted Chicken$26.00
Semi boneless ½ chicken marinated in citrus and fresh herbs, with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, and roasted garlic Worcestershire demi
Catfish Pecan$28.00
Flash fried filet of catfish, over jumbo asparagus, topped with Creole pecans and creole meuniere sauce
Blackened Redfish$32.00
Fresh filet of redfish, blackened to perfection served over grilled asparagus, Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat finished with citrus butter sauce
Courtbouillion$30.00
Authentic Creole Bouillabaisse with fresh fish, gulf shrimp, crawfish tails, and mussels simmered in a spicy creole sauce
Trout Eugene$36.00
Fresh filet of trout topped with Louisiana shrimp, crawfish tails, and crab in a champagne cream sauce
Rack of Lamb$55.00
Herb marinated and served over roasted corn pudding with English peas, cherry tomatoes, and rosemary lamb jus
Prime Pork Chop$35.00
Double cut pork chop, mashed sweet potatoes, sauteed baby spinach, Bourbon honey glaze, and crispy onion strings
Paneed Veal$34.00
with parsley lemon pepper crust over angel hair pasta topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and lemon caper butter
Steak Frites$38.00
12oz USDA prime ribeye served with pommes frites, crumbled blue cheese and Creole meuniere sauce

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

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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.
AF
AlfredoF
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent seafood! We absolutely loved everything from starters to desserts.
ND
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.
OT
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!!
OT
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!
JW
JerryW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome service, food, and ambience. We'll definitely be back!
WS
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
OT
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.
OT
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.
E
Elnlnbnd
London
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fabulous food and service, great introduction to New Orleans!
OT
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.
C
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!
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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
RB
RobB
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal in NOLA in years! Everything was amazing!
WW
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.
MA
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.
RS
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 .
JE
JEarl
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every taste and bite was amazing Cooked to perfection !!!!
OT
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!!
JF
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!
TB
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.
JT
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.
CG
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
EE
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.
O
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.
DG
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.
BN
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
O
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).
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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
SL
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.
OT
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!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was exceptional. Service was amazing. Very pleased
OT
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 ;) )
OT
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.
OT
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!
C
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.
OT
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.
SB
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.
m
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.
OT
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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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

Website
http://www.cafesbisanola.com/
Phone number
(504) 522-5565
Private party contact
contact@cafesbisanola.com: (504) 522-5565

Café Sbisa

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Additional information

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Oysters Sbisa

Trout Eugene

Seafood Gumbo

Starters

Bayou Crabcakes

Oysters Sbisa$18.00

Pommes Frites$9.00

Shrimp Remoulade$15.00

BBQ Shrimp and Grits$16.00

Soups

Turtle Soup$12.00

Seafood Gumbo$12.00

Salads

Maison Salad$11.00

Wedge Salad$10.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Tomato Mozzarella Salad$12.00

Entrée

Burger Orleans$20.00

Citrus and Herb Roasted Chicken$26.00

Catfish Pecan$28.00

Blackened Redfish$32.00

Courtbouillion$30.00

Trout Eugene$36.00

Rack of Lamb$55.00

Prime Pork Chop$35.00

Paneed Veal$34.00

Steak Frites$38.00

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