Fodor's Expert Review Café Degas

$$ Mid-City French

Dining at Café Degas is like being at a sidewalk café in Paris, even though the restaurant is completely covered: there's a tree growing through the center of the dining room, and the front windows overlook picturesque Esplanade Avenue. The fare here is a mixture of French-bistro cooking and what you might find at a countryside inn—homemade pâtés, onion soup, steamed mussels, steaks, and crème brûlée. Daily specials are always creative and ingenious, and an evening here is inevitably romantic. Every Wednesday and Thursday, diners can enjoy a happy hour, with pâté, cheese, and appetizer and drink specials from 3 to 6 pm.

French Lunch Dinner Brunch $$

Quick Facts

3127 Esplanade Ave.
New Orleans, Louisiana  70119, USA

504-945–5635

www.cafedegas.com

Known For:
  • Romantic setting
  • Authentic French food
  • Great pâté and charcuterie
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Credit cards accepted

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