Ate here while on vacation in April . A1 ! Food was absolutely delicious & service was great. Myself & 3 friends were all impressed with this restaurant & will definitely be back when in N.O. again. Thx Cafe Sbisa! (had the catfish over gouda grits) read more

We had a really great jazz brunch here We wanted to sit outside even though it was super hot and humid but coming from a cold climate we thought we could handle it The crab cake Benedict was delicious, I'm not usually a Benny fan but this was fire Mimosas were great too We ended up moving inside as it got way too hot and they were very accommodating even met the chef at that time to compliment his food Music was fun - nice to have brunch and a show I'd definitely go back if in town again read more

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Reservation for 5 people for Easter Brunch 2026. It took over 60 minutes for the food to show up, for one person it took 90 minutes. Two people had fried chicken and waffels. Chicken was dry and waffels were meh. One person received his waffel and berries very late and only after we reminded the waitress. When it was presented it looked like his waffel had been sitting a while; it was also served on a plate and then a sheet of aluminum foil which teared up easily and made it difficult to eat. The service was below expectations. Overall experience: not recommending for brunch, not worth the money spent. There are plenty better places around. Surprising giving the many 4 and 5 star reviews for sbisa. I usually refrain from giving reviews like this, this was so below standard... I had to. Update 4/9/26: came across an article that the executive chef Alfred Singleton at Sbisa passed away just two weeks before Easter, he was 46. Wish the restaurant the best with this transition, and rest in piece, Mr. Singleton. https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/alfred-singleton-obit/article_2f7f5c7b-626b-42c7-85f7-c712c6a90961.html read more

Café Sibisa is an interesting spot in the New Orleans French Quarter and it claims to be one of the oldest restaurants in the city but the way they count that isn't accepted by most of the high holy counters so they generally don't get listed as one of the oldest on most of the New Orleans high holy fact lists. Café Sbisa is also quite popular for their brunch which typically has live music. It also seems not a lot of local New Orleans people frequent this restaurant and it seems there are a lot more tourists here than locals on average. Out of the really large number of people in New Orleans who I know have eaten at many of the restaurants in the city very few of them have ever been to Café Sbisa. Café Sbisa does have a very interesting and old building with some cool décor along with often hosting live music and they certainly have some good food. So the issue of merely "good" food might be one of the issues here as they do have some good food but the food at a lot of the other French Quarter restaurants is way better to my taste. This is certainly a fun and enjoyable place to pass a good time and the second floor balcony seating gets a great view while it is also a bit cramped and not as comfortable as other restaurants spaces. My first visit to this spot was in 2020 and I really did enjoy my experience, the service, the music and my food here. I haven't yet made a second visit even though I really have intended to go back but there are just so many places I like more and so many new places opening I haven't tried yet it just has never happened for me to make a return visit. At this point I still would enjoy a return visit but for the moment I can say it certainly isn't going to be anytime soon. During the holiday seasons (which NOLA has MANY) my group of friends tends to end up at a certain number of places that we have just always returned to over the years. We do rotate spaces sometimes but Café Sbisa has not yet ever come up on our rotation although I would be perfectly happy if it did. So overall while I like Café Sbisa and I would recommend it there are just a lot of places I like a lot more so my visits will honestly be infrequent as we just have so many AMAZING choices in NOLA. Put Café Sbisa in another city and it would be one of the best places to eat in that area! read more

I had been wanting to try Cafe Sbisa for about a year. I finally decided it was happening for my birthday weekend and booked the reservation. We were a party of three for brunch. We lucked up and got to see a live band while there. The atmosphere is very nice, classic New Orleans. Our waitress introduced herself and provided several recommendations. I ordered bottomless mimosas and the Bayou Crabcakes and Eggs, and they were perfect! Everything tasted great. I sampled a bit of the Eugene Omelette, and it was so flavorful. Those recommendations were accurate!! read more

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It had been four long years since our last visit to New Orleans and we were very glad to return to our favorite dining spot. Our ride share could only get us close to Cafe Sbisa due to Decatur street in their vicinty being a construction project - only a few more steps (just wish we had brought an umbrella with us!) Our server Kevin was friendly and diligent. We enjoyed some finely prepared cocktails and my wife's favorite dish (herb roasted chicken) was good as remembered. Though an old structure, the interior is warm and presents a very calm environment. A perfect place for a couples dinner away from the hustle and bustle that dominates much of the French Quarter. read more

Cafe Sbisa - The bar - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Came here December 13th 2024 close by our timeshare in the Eastern section of French quarter far away from canal Street. I believe they are closed Monday through Thursday so we came here on a Friday. Luxurious surroundings and excellent ambience. Definitely a high-end restaurant. The $20 blue crab cakes were just okay as could have had more crab and less filler. Not as flavorful as other places. The $30 Courtbouillon was a creole bouillabaisse with fish ,gulf shrimp, crawfish tails and mussels in a spicy Creole sauce. Wife normally does not like mussels but ate the entire dish down to the last spoonful, it was that good. The $36 trout Eugene came with fillet of trout covered with Louisiana shrimp, crawfish tails, and crab in a champagne cream sauce, which gave the white fish added flavor .Probably the best trout I have ever tasted. As we were leaving I saw musical instruments and piano for a band setup .We came on a Friday but the band only plays on Saturdays read more

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Shout out to my Yelp friend Jurel for his awesome review of this establishment! I've been to New Orleans many times and had never heard of this restaurant prior to reading Jurel's review. We arrived about noon on a Sunday for the jazz brunch. We didn't have reservations and were seated promptly. To start, I ordered a sidecar. It was fabulous! Sidecars are so simple, yet so many restaurants mess them up. The cocktail was very strong as well, which I didn't mind at all. I wanted to try everything, so I got a few dishes. First, I started with the seafood gumbo. It was absolutely delicious. It was seasoned very well and a few dashes of tobasco took it over the top. I also ordered the oysters sbisa which are fried oysters topped with cream spinach, hollandaise and bacon. And lastly I got the shrimp remoulaude that was served over fried green tomatoes. I enjoyed everything about my experience here. The jazz band was amazing, the staff were very attentive and the food was delicious. read more

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Really authentic Cajon. As one young server said "...it's like going to your Louisiana grandma's house...in a uniquely NOLA setting." For instance. Take a look at these mirrors. These mirrors today would be a fortune to replace. Then noticed the discoloration. That is from storms and water and humidity. This is the real deal. This is as authentic as you can get. The lighting. The ceiling is 10 if I remember correctly. The bar, magnificent. The drinks, terrific. This is a great place to go before a good jazz performance. I took an Uber in the rain from a very lovely woman. Dropped me off to my favorite jazz place 10 minutes away. Avoid all cabs. Ouch. If you look at my pictures, you'll see what a difference this original recipe in the kitchen results in . And you don't have to make reservations. Just go. read more

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Honestly, everything about this place was great! Our table was ready right on time, it was clean, the staff was top-notch, and the food and cocktails were excellent with so many options to choose from. The ambiance was a bit moody and dim, but very welcoming. I'd been wanting to try this spot after seeing it recommended in the NOLA food group on Facebook, and it truly did not disappoint. My friend and I went with the Coolinary menu, and it was fantastic. I love a refreshing fruit salad, and the catfish--both blackened and fried--were equally delicious. Every single dish had so much flavor: the étouffée, the grits, all of it!!! The dessert was also great! The bourbon milk punch was rich but tasty, and the pecan pie with ice cream hit the spot. I also really enjoyed their sidecar cocktail. I'll definitely be back to try more, and I'll be recommending this place...especially to visitors of New Orleans. It does our cuisine sooo well! read more

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Walking by we heard some soft, jazzy blues being played and sung, that drew us in. Notice a ribeye steak and eggs on the brunch menu, but it was 830 at night. Mildred the hostess/owner accommodated our request. What a treat after a full day of walking in and out of loud music venues to come to this peaceful, elegant restaurant with an upscale vibe. The steak and eggs were excellent Highly recommend this spot for brunch with the bottomless mimosas. Bill our waiter was pleasant and professional read more

Cafe Sbisa - Steak and Steak & Eggs - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We were able to quickly get same day reservations for a large group (10) which was nice since. We were celebrating a friend's 50th birthday and plans changed at the last minute. For most of us, it was our first time at Cafe Sbisa though I had heard many great things previously. The service was great and so was the food. It took a little longer for the main dishes to come out but with such a large group that's to be expected. We were vibing with cocktails, music from the LIVE band, appetizers, and great conversations from friends. There was nothing I ate that I didn't enjoy and were even able to have enough food to take some home! To top it off, it's one of the longest standing restaurants in the French Quarters and Black owned! read more

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I made a last minute reservation to Cafe Sbisa and was glad I did. Upon entering, the live jazz band contributed to their lovely ambiance. The service was immaculate and the wait staff were attentive and helpful in their recommendations. I had the Bayou Crabcake and Eggs. The crabcake was very flavorful and rich, and not over filled with breading. There were large pieces of crab inside. My only regret was that I would have preferred a little bit less of the hollandaise sauce. The Chicken and Waffles were amazing. The chicken was exceptionally seasoned, and the waffle had a very light sweet potato taste. I truly enjoyed this jazz brunch. read more

Cafe Sbisa - Bayou Crabcakes and Eggs - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We tried all the best restaurants in New Orleans and Cafe Sbisa blew them all away. The food was excellent! I had the courtboullion and gumbo. Unbelievably good! read more

We had an amazing dinner tonight, from the delicious food and drinks to the great service by Melanie! And to top it off fabulous live music. Best food we have had since we arrived three days ago. read more

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All I can saw is WOW. Restaurant is near French Market in a beautiful old building (I read was established in 1899). We sat up on 2nd floor overlooking the bar and in full view of the George Dureau mural. The food was phenomenal, lamb perfectly cooked, grits creamy with subtle smoked flavor, trout flaky with scrumptious shrimp/crawfish/crab topping (to die for). To top it off we got a complimentary cake/ice cream for birthday celebration. My man is not a big dessert eater, but I couldn't tell from him eating it all (it was very tasty). Service was top tier, attentive and friendly staff. read more

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Unfortunately, my husband's surf and turf arrived with a very undercooked steak. These things happen, so he politely asked for the steak to be replaced. Instead of resolving the issue, the manager came to the table and was surprisingly rude, engaging in an argument rather than offering a solution. The interaction was embarrassing and unprofessional, and my husband ultimately left hungry because the manager refused to replace the steak. Despite this, we were still required to pay the full $40 for the dish. Handling an undercooked steak should be a straightforward matter for management, not an ordeal that ruins a guest's dinner and overall experience. read more

Cafe Sbisa - Stuffed redfish - delicious - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Amazing food and staff. Went here for dinner during my visit to Nola and it was worth it. I never had food seafood so good in such a long time. When I come back next year to visit I'll b stopping g here for dinner again. read more

Cafe Sbisa - Trout Eugene with champagne cream sauce. So damn yummy. - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Hey my babies! Teedee got another hidden gem for ya! You know your Unc I celebrated 20 years of marriage and wanted to go somewhere where we could get dolled and have a really tasty meal! I ran across Cafe Sbisa and the menu alone had me intrigued! Made reservations and was not disappointed! When we arrived the hostess was very inviting. There was a live band that was amazing ! The Mocktails were soooo good! For starters we had Gumbo YaYa and Oysters Sbisa, babyyyyyyy both were award winning dishes! Ya Unc had the Southern catfish dinner with golden crispy catfish over Gouda grits with crawfish etouffee on top and I had the crispy duck over hot honey sweet potatoes and an arugula and red onion salad! I didn't want to stop eating! EVERYTHING was top tier! The flavors were flavoring and the presentation was PRESENTED! I can't wait to go to brunch there with my Sorors! I highly recommend this place! read more

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As always, Sbisa's is unrivaled when it comes to service and food. The Oysters Sbisa's are plump and delicious and a perfect companion to the Chef's warm herbsaint spinach coating. I dream of that dish! The Rack of Lamb was perfectly cooked and served with the fluffy garlic mashed potatoes - delicious. New Orleans is known for its bread pudding but the warm chocolate bread pudding topped with rich vanilla ice cream at Sbisa's is outstanding. Bravo to the Chef, as well as out server Kevin. - A perfect night dining out! read more

Cafe Sbisa offers some delicious New Orleans style meals. I had the trout and the sauce really made the dish. Service was spotty particularly for the server assistants. How many times do you need to ask for a fork when yours was taken away. The assistant did not bother to keep the water filled. These service mishaps detracted from what would have been a wonderful meal. Cafe Sbisa has a cozy cafe feel to it even though it is relatively large. It's nice as high profile as some of the other restaurants, but it is worth a visit. read more

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Had dinner on Saturday night. Love the space. Our server, Chelsea, was an absolute dream. Attentive, sweet and on her game. Drinks were delicious, the meal was so good my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Wait staff made sure we wanted for nothing. 1st time in NOLA, be back soon. this will be my go to place from now on. Well done read more

Amazing food and incredible wait staff Best dinner I have in the French quarter area in a long time Beautiful building with nice ambiance read more

Cafe Sbisa - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Out with some friends after my graduation, I found Cafe Sbisa in a search. The menu was appetizing, I was hungry! So it was the one. The restaurant is very beautiful. The lighting is cozy and there is some beautiful artwork in the space. Our waitress was nice and attentive, which set the scene for the service. We started off with the best, most buttery, perfectly toasted French bread ever. It melted in your mouth. I started off with the oyster sbisa, they were just ok. I felt like something was missing. Now we had the white glove treatment for our entrees. They all came out ay the same time. We were a party of 5 and our meals were place now in front of us at the same time. Awesome. My entree was steak frites. Delicious. Tender steak, fries were crispy and I ate those left overs as soon as I got to the hotel. My friend has the pork chop and cannot stop talking about it. It was quote, the best they ever had in their lives! Cant wait to go back to try it at the oldest black owned restaurant in the French quarter! read more

I visited my favorite city in the world this past weekend and I'm still dreaming about the delicious meal I had. The omelette I ordered was perfection, I mean an omelette doesn't sound too exciting but this omelette was on a different level! It had crawfish, shrimp, and crab meat and the egg was perfectly fluffy, I will be dreaming about this omelette for days to come. My husband loved his chicken plate as well, and the gumbo we shared was amazing. The drinks were strong, the jazz band sounded amazing, and our waiter went above and beyond. I wish I would have gotten of his name but he was great! We had brunch on a Sunday morning and it was the perfect spot for a date. Can't wait to revisit this place! read more

Cafe Sbisa - Best omelette ever. - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The food was amazing. The best turtle soup I've ever had in my life. Steak was seasoned so well and the sauce they poured on top of the redfish was chef's kiss. The service was great and the waiters were extremely attentive. This will definitely be a spot I recommend to people more often! They also had pretty good cocktails. read more

I Really enjoyed dining here. The ambience is perfect, along with the live jazz band. It just added more of an impressive atmosphere to restaurant. The food was amazing, I throughly enjoyed the lamb chops. It came with a creative corn porridge. If I were to try and give a better description I can't. But I can say OMG it was good. I strongly recommend this place, of course for dinner. But you can even make it a great night for drinks, and live music. read more

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Super flavorful!!! Hot food coming out I love it.... Bottomless mimosas $14 the best price between Baton Rouge and NOLA!!! I love it here! read more

Cafe Sbisa - Crab cakes!!!! - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The highlight here was the service. Our waiter Kevin was amazing!! Gracious and accommodating and all about customer happiness! Loved him. The ambiance is nice. The food was a mixed bag. Turtle soup is delicious Gumbo was a bit bland Trout did not have enough flavor Crab cakes were delicious read more

The food was phenomenal and the Oysters Sbisa was SENSATIONAL! Big portions and the complimentary butter garlic bread was perfect. The space itself is gorgeous. April was our server and she was super attentive and helpful with any questions & knowledgeable about the menu. She made our dining experience fun & satisfying. read more

Cafe Sbisa - Fried Oysters Sbisa - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This a great Sunday brunch spot. Our group has dined her for our annual brunch about four times, and our experience could not be better. The service at Case Sbisa is always amazing. For brunch, they have a jazz band downstairs. If you do not want it too loud, maybe ask to be seated upstairs. The band this year did not seem too loud, but i can imagine if you are in one of the tables right in front of them, it could cut into conversation. They are very accommodating about group size, but on Open Table you can only reserve up to a group of five. You'll have to call. The food is awesome, but the star of their brunch show is the bottomless mimosas! read more

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The ambiance is very cool, very New Orleans. We ate upstairs. Our waiter Kevin was very funny and great. I had a Purple Rain drink, which tasted in a great way like a boozy grape soda! We enjoyed the fried oysters. They were lightly breaded, and not greasy, very fresh. The Caesar, Wedge and Maison salads were good. Our veal crab, gumbo, shrimp and grits were good. The desserts were just OK though. read more

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Cute place! After arriving in NOLA we decided to go wonder and find a spot for a nice dinner. Stumbled upon this gem and we were very pleased with the atmosphere, the food, the drinks and the little bit of live music we caught. Sucks it ended so quickly but there was plenty going on whilst a party of 22 came in shortly after us. Seems to be a loved spot and the staff was friendly. My friend enjoyed his birthday and thank you again for that complimentary chocolate cake! Deeeeeelish! Gumbo was good, salad with goat cheese phenomenal and my friend absolutely loved that thick porky chop!!! Those sweet mashed taters were on point! Cooked to perfection in the chop! If in area again, we'd definitely return! read more

Everything was amazing! Our waiter was Kevin and he was so charming and provided amazing service. The food was absolutely delicious. I want to especially shout out the steak frites which was so reasonably priced and yet tasted like a $75 dish. read more

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Such a cool, old school vibe with a marble top bar and wood all around. It feels like being in Manhattan. The service was perfect. They had music that was just the right volume and added a nice flare to the experience. read more

We came in for Sunday brunch and we were not disappointed. This place was the best food I've had in New Orleans after many misses elsewhere. A wonderful black-owned place with old school decor. There was a live band place which was on point, great vocals and great choices of music. Our waiter was awesome, Thomas gave us very honest recommendations to the best dishes on the menu. Their oysters redeemed NOLA oysters for me. Absolutely delicious. There were these biscuits brought in for the table which were like a lighter and fluffier version of cheddar bay biscuits. We had the Eugene omelette and steak and eggs with a bed of potatoes which were all mouthwateringly delicious. We passed on dessert because honestly we were too full. But I would definitely go back. The drinks were strong, at least for me. The mint Julep and blue Hawaiian were some strong ones. read more

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I have been here many times over the years. It has always been great but has open and closed so many times. This management has it all right. We had Sunday Jazz Brunch here. Great music, service, food and decor. The Grilled Redfish was amazing! The fish was moist and the sauce was great. My only "criticism" was the tomatoes on the side should have been warmed. My wife had the Mixed Berry Waffles which were also very good. read more

Cafe Sbisa has been in our anniversary spot rotation for 7 years now. Besides holding sentimental value to us, the food is always amazing and service is always great! I specifically come for the courtboullion. I haven't had anything in the city come close to the flavors this dish here has! The seafood is always cooked perfectly, the base of this dish is rich in flavor but not too overpowering. I'd definitely recommend for any date night/intimate gathering. read more

Cafe Sbisa - Mint Juleps - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Come here for a classic and old school New Orleans experience. They opened in 1899 and are the third oldest fine-dining establishment in the French Quarter/ The restaurant is expansive with both a large dining room downstairs and a more intimate seating area upstairs. Although located on a popular street it felt to me like it was in an old house. They had live music and staff were extremely professional from the service they provided to their upscale attire. Their menu is French-Creole and this was one of our most expensive meals although we didn't order a lot. The food took an extremely long time to come out and they only gave us one round of starter bread. Considering my hunger level coupled with the long wait, I wish they would have come around with refills of the bread. I ordered the Paneed Veal with parsley lemon pepper crust over angel hair pasta topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and lemon caper butter. Oh my goodness, it was so good. I loved every bite and the medley of flavors. Cafe Sbisa was a nice experience if you're looking for something a little more upscale. read more

Cafe Sbisa - Caesar Salad - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Cafe Sbisa was our very first meal during our trip to NOLA, and it was a good introduction to classic New Orleans cuisine. The restaurant is located on the far end of Bourbon street, near Cafe du Monde, so it wasn't as crowded in this area. The inside is very romantic with dim lighting and expansive paintings. We ordered the courtbouillon and BBQ shrimp grits. The courtbouillon was a flavorful stew with a variety of seafood and rice. The rice soaked up every flavor morsel of the stew, which was spicy, hearty, and delicious. The BBQ shrimp grits was a different take on the classic grits since it was fried. The BBQ sauce had a good amount of heat, and the shrimp was cooked well. Overall, it was a good meal, but it didn't wow me. read more

Cafe Sbisa - Courtbouillon - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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