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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

Café Sbisa

4.6

1495 Reviews

$30 and under

Cajun

1011 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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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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
Website
http://www.cafesbisanola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alfred Singleton Jr

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 1,495 people are saying

Café Sbisa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Café Sbisa, a standout in New Orleans, offers "delicious food" and a "charming" atmosphere with live jazz music. Patrons praise the "exceptional service" and "authentic Creole cooking" in a historic setting. While some note service inconsistencies, many find the experience "fantastic" and "highly recommend" a visit.

1,495 Reviews

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Dana
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful Easter Brunch at Cafe Sbisa and the service was top notch. Our champagne and water glass was never empty. We sat upstairs where the band playing wasn't so loud. It was a very pleasant experience!
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Louanne VIP
New Orleans4 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Was taken to a table upstairs without asking if stairs are a problem( they are.) Sat us tight by the only other table with diners. When asked id we could move we were told the other tables were reserved. Host was rude and scruffy looking. Shrimp remolaude was terrible. Shrimp were small and chewey and eggplant was bland and undercooked. Veal was okay but too much garlic with watery sauce. Bread pudding was really good. Have gone here for years but wont be back.
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Judith VIP
Chicago53 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food is always good. Strangely quiet on a Friday night....lots of n apkin folding and milling about by servers. But our server, April was fantastic.
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Jill VIP
Chicago23 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good food, server was funny, thought there would be live music on a Friday night but sadly not the case.
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Greg
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We took advantage of their Sunday brunch and had a superb experience. We enjoyed listening to some great dinner music provided by a four-person live band while dining over generous portions of our entrees. The food was top notch with it being representative of what you would expect from an authentic New Orleans restaurant. I highly recommend Sbisa`s Cafe.
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Steve
Chicago13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of the best restaurants in New Orleans. You will be served with care and professionalism. You will also enjoy a wonderful meal
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Makayla
Atlanta2 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
This was, without a doubt, one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had at a finer restaurant. We were really looking forward to a special evening out during our trip, and while the atmosphere was beautiful, the tables felt a bit too close together. The food was decent, but nothing truly stood out. The shrimp and grits were fine, though the shrimp were overcooked. The turtle soup was enjoyable and a fun dish to try, while the court bouillon was a bit too large for one person and, again, just nothing special. What really took away from the experience, though, was the service. As this was meant to be a memorable date night, we were excited, but unfortunately, our server didn't meet expectations. He seemed disorganized, taking our order twice, and when I ordered wine, he incorrectly told me I was wrong. While we understand it was later in the evening and nearing closing time, there were still other tables being served. To make matters worse, he even asked the table next to us if they wanted to order entrees after they had already finished their meal. Overall, it was a disappointing experience, and given the combination of the service and food, we won’t be returning.
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Kace VIP
San Diego36 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great. The ribeye was surprisingly wonderful for a place that is primarily seafood/Louisiana oriented. Gumbo was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome meal, service and atmosphere. Will definitely eat here again!
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Julie VIP
New Orleans90 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious! Creole cooking at its best and the service is really wonderful, too. One of the few restaurants that still set with table linens, which is HUGE in my book Thank you! Can't wait to come back..........
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1011 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116

Additional information

Cross street
St. Phillip St.
Neighborhood
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
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

Café Sbisa

About this restaurant

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Turtle Soup

Seafood Gumbo

BBQ Shrimp and Grits

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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