In this age of Coronavirus High Hat is a good choice. There are a lot of non-sandwich choices at a reasonable price and quite delicious. Try the shrimp creole or the chicken and andouille gumbo. It's health score is high at 93 read more

I defiantly wasn't expecting what I got! I love trying places I have never been too and this place validated my drive! They have amazing BBQ shrimp with the head on and pre-pealed! YEP! It's peaked for you and the head is still on! The flavoring is amazing! They also "broadened my horizons" with their Watermelon Crab salad!! Definitely wouldn't have tried if if someone else at the table wouldn't have ordered it! Big mistake! It was amazing!! read more

High Hat Cafe - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Ok so this place was a "you have to go if you are in NOLA" so we took a Lyft to High Hat Cafe and cannot be any happier that we took this advice. Place is a small little place tucked away in a neighborhood, place may be small but the experience is huge. Great staff, outstanding food , generous portions, and just great neighborhood place to not miss on your visit to NOLA. I even had to order an off the menu item , you'll literally have to ask the server for one but Daddy's Little Fatty is one awesome Po-boy , Fried Chicken, no sure I've had better read more

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We have gone here so many times and each time we have enjoyed our meals. Friday night specials are delicious. Shrimp creole is delicious. Big shrimp In a yummy sauce. The burger is so good. We also love the hush puppies. Margaritas are delicious. read more

Stopped in for a quick take out order and was overall happy with the food and prices here. We ordered a fried oyster po boy which was delicious. Perfectly fried oysters, good bread, not overly saucy. Very good. The pimiento cheese fries though I would skip - didn't get much "pimiento" flavor. We sat at the bar and the order was ready within 10 minutes. read more

Mediocre food and drinks. Cool atmosphere if that's what you're into. I'm torn on the service, 50/50. In some ways it was good and in some ways it really wasn't. Overall, the service was fine. I would check it out if you're in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. read more

If good southern food is what you want, this is the place. The fried chicken is perfect. Red Beans and Rice can't be beat. The fried catfish is crispy on the outside and flaky inside. The service is prompt and friendly. Tables and floor very clean. We eat here on a regular basis and highly recommend! read more

We decided to get out of the French Quarter for dinner but then were inundated with the options, so I said, I wish I could search Yelp by "health score above 85, can wear jean shorts, food is fresh, not overly hipster"- which you can't, but High Hat was PERFECT and met all my criteria. The food was fantastic and staff were all incredibly nice. It has a very casual little diner vibe and the price is exactly what you would hope to pay for dinner. read more

We ordered two bowls of gumbo, hush puppies and black eyed peas! All the food was outstanding and I'll definitely be back! I hear the burger is good..... read more

This is an excellent place to eat lunch or dinner, the menu is a mix of local and standard American food but its well balanced and there is something for everyone here. It's off the tourist trail but its all priced right and the service was excellent and they have a full bar. I had the grilled fish and it was perfectly prepared and spiced, really excellent. They even have their own parking lot across the street! read more

Loved it! It felt a little off the beaten path from where we stayed in the garden district but so worth it. I had the High Hat hamburger and it was superb! Tried their black bottom peanut pie and it was life changing, I now prefer that over pecan pie. read more

High Hat Cafe - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Had dinner here for the first time with a few friends on a Saturday evening. Big open dining area in a corner located on Freret St. Lots of street parking available in the area. There's a lot to choose from the menu but I ended up choosing the small catfish basket. Even though I chose the "small" size, I almost couldn't finish it because there was so much food! The dish comes with 3 pieces of fried catfish, fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, and pickles. The catfish tasted great! It was cut into super thin slices and the breading wasn't overwhelming or super oily. And omg the fries were amazing! I couldn't stop eating them! The place is a bit loud but it's a wonderful place for dining with a group of friends or family! read more

High Hat Cafe - Catfish Small (3 Pcs) - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is our favorite neighborhood gems. Good food, well prepared and friendly service. Diverse menu with a few specials and great cocktails. They homemaker the tonic for an awesome G & T. read more

This is one of my favorite places on Freret St. My go to is the catfish basket with the Pimento Mac and cheese but the friend chicken is my absolute favorite. I believe it's only offered on Tuesday's. They take an entire chicken cut it into four pieces and deep fry it. They have an everyday menu but also offer specials daily. You can get a craft cocktail or speciality non alcoholic mocktail from the bar. The staff is always great but I must warn you they tend to be a bit busy for dinner. read more

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Excellent neighborhood choice for lunch, brunch and dinner. First class food and service.

Highhat has a little bit of everything. Their fries are awesome, their burger is one of my favorites (get it with homemade pimento cheese), and the fried chicken is my favorite in the city personally. They gin and tonic is top notch and don't get me started on any of the deserts read more

High Hat Cafe - Pimento Cheese Fries Fried chicken - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I was referred this cafe from an old friend and it was amazing! My daughters and I all enjoyed the atmosphere and the food! The Cajun BBQ shrimp and pimento cheese grits are highly recommended! It was almost like a meat and 3 type place with a gourmet NOLa twist! read more

High Hat Cafe - Cajun BBQ shrimp and pimento cheese grits - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Ate at your restaurant today and had burgers and Mac and cheese and cole slaw and tons of fries. Oh and pie and ice cream. Needless to say, it was all delicious with a great atmosphere. Wonderful and attentive wait staff. The Mac and cheese is like none other! This is a must go to restaurant. Actually everything we ate was super delicious. read more

Just like my daddy used to make! The BEST catfish, hush puppies, and fries. If you are visiting NOLA, take a cab, take Uber, or rent a car...this restaurant is a MUST. The food is served hot. The catfish is clean and fresh. We usually split meals, but this was so good... we ordered a second round. Our waitress, Catherine, was kind, courteous, professional, quick, attentive, and spot on with her suggestion of creating a dipping dish of the vinegar and red pepper infusion. Chip, the owner, is kind and attentive to all of his customers, and a joy to converse with. We look forward to our next visit! read more

High Hat Cafe - The vinegar and red pepper infusion sauce! - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Incredible shrimp po' boys. We got there 10 minutes before opening and were sat in the first seating. The staff is friendly and it has a casual bustling vibe. read more

Everything was GREAT! Fried Okra, Oyster Po Boys, One-Eyed Burger, Catish basket, green beans and mac 'n cheese, and the Warm Fig Pecan Pie w/ Creole Cream Cheese and Ice Cream...all to DIE FOR!! Tamale was just ok, but the Gumbo was very good! HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

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If you haven't eaten here please do! Tonight I had the bacon wrapped meatloaf with creamy potatoes and green beans. As much as I hate to say this... it was even better than my mother's! The vibe here is so cool. It's like a 50s southern diner with edgy hipster staff. read more

**three star deduction** I've given High Hat some pretty awesome and detailed reviews and I've never done anything but sing their praises but they totally dropped the ball today, both with the service and the food. I ordered the fried shrimp poboy and it was served to me on cold bread with 8 and 1/2 small shrimp on it. It was all bread! Seriously, look at the photo of the first poboy and count them! The 1/2 is for the two small partial pieces of shrimp. I then had to wait for my server (kept looking over the wooden bench seat in her direction), she was chatting with another server by the end of the bar near the kitchen and I also saw the server she was talking to eating! That's not something that should be visible to customers High Hat! I had only taken one bite that was 80% bread, I was so disappointed that I complained (and I hardly ever complain) about the poboy and they offered to put more shrimp on. I really should have asked for something else... The second sandwich that came out fortunately was completely new and the bread was hot this time. They also replaced the fries which I appreciate. While they seem to have tried their best to fix the situation I am still shocked they sent me a $13 poboy with 8.5 tiny shrimp on cold / untoasted bread. I had so much respect for this place! I may have given 3 stars if the shrimp tasted good but they were were not, all I tasted was cornmeal which they are breaded in. They totally lacked the shrimpiness that I was looking forward to.... My server was polite but I felt I got more attention from the hostess. She was a total rock star and really friendly. She asked me more than once how my meal was AND she bussed my table, not sure where my server was... I was waiting to see if a manager would come talk to me or apologize but it never happened. Oh well. A sad day for High Hat. read more

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Definitely overrated. Greeter was very friendly and showed us the specials for the day. Loved the decor. Where I felt it all went downhill is the atmosphere and food. Didn't seem as welcoming after being seated. After drink and food ordered, there's no checkup or advising of how long it'll be before your food arrives. I understand everything is made to order but at least come by the table a couple times to check on your patrons and let them know the food will be served soon. Once you've received your order come by at least once or twice more to see how they like the food. Now my food was meh. The oysters had no flavor, meaning no seasoning besides black pepper. They weren't as crispy and rather greasy. The sauce on them was pretty meh too. My husband did enjoy his burger. I was really looking forward to enjoying this meal. read more

EXTRA STAR because everyone I know loves this place, and I'm often invited as "odd girl" when completing their dinner party; but also for High Hat's DECENT CUBAN SANDWICH: one of the best in the city. Some thoughts... - the roasted ham and turkey are properly sliced off the bone. - the French bread isn't a true Cuban but at least it's hollowed out! - the pickles are tasty but should be more pungent. - the Swiss cheese is flavorless and not bubbly hot. - and it needs much more yellow mustard! BUT TOO DAMN EXPENSIVE! 40% higher than three of the better authentic Cuban restaurants in Florida: El Siboney, Cafe Versailles and Sandy's - that all average $8 for an exemplary Cuban mix, High Hat's is $11! OTHER GOOD COMFORT EATERIES WITH HIGH PRICES: Katy's, Houston's, Bistreaux, Amici, Meals From the Heart... read more

Casual, comfortable Southern-style diner with old-fashioned charm. High Hat is one of the newest restaurants on Freret Street but the décor, old sign above the bar, and tile floors make it seem like it's been there for 40 years. I recently visited for lunch with a friend. I ordered the pimento cheese plate as an appetizer and the veggie plate lunch as an entrée. The pimento cheese plate was definitely enough for 2 (or more) people to share- a big scoop of pimento cheese served with round slices of French bread, carrots, celery, and cucumber. High Hat's pimento cheese is very flavorful (with the addition of dill). Unfortunately, the bread was a bit dry and the carrots and celery could have been fresher or crisper. It was a generous portion but for $8 I would have preferred fewer but better quality vegetables. The veggie plate lunch comes with a choice of 3 sides and corn bread. I chose okra & tomatoes, smoky black-eyed peas, and sweet potato salad. Vegetarians beware- the black-eyed peas are made with ham and/or bacon (the waitress warned me). The black-eyed peas were good but slightly too smoky and salty for me. The okra & tomatoes were a good version of this dish. The sweet potato salad was delicious- my favorite item on the plate. I really liked the sweetness in contrast to the other 2 sides. The cornbread had nice flavor but was a little dry (could use more butter in recipe). It is unnecessary to order an appetizer and an entrée at lunch- I ended up bringing home half of both dishes as leftovers. My friend ordered a side salad and the pulled pork sandwich, which came with fries. The salad was a nice green salad. He seemed to like the sandwich, although I thought it was odd that a Southern restaurant serves pulled pork on French bread. Overall, I thought the food was good, not great (a solid 3.5 stars). The service was friendly and the ambience is charming. I definitely want to try their catfish platter, so I will return soon. If you're on Freret and looking for Southern-style food, give High Hat a try. read more

High Hat Cafe - Pimento cheese plate - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We went to High Hat last Sunday for dinner with some friends. It had been described to me as Southern Comfort food, which sounded great. We started with some Fried Green Tomatoes, which were a special appetizer ($3.50 for 5 slices, not bad at all!); they were perfectly fried, light and crisp, but I didn't love the remoulade sauce, but still a good choice. We both ordered the hamburger topped with pimento cheese. It was good, but almost too much of a good thing, next time I would get the cheese on the side. And we also had a side of greens and black-eyed peas which were both delicious. My group was happy with our choices and enjoyed the overall experience, but then something happened that will make our visit stand out in our memories forever; Eric Ripert, Tom Colicchio , and Wiley Dufresne walked in and gathered at the bar. We looked over at the kitchen window and the staff seemed as surprised as we were, shocked in fact. As it turns out the producers of Treme and the Top Chef judges had called a few days before to warn them that they were coming in, so we were the only ones truly shocked. It really made our nice night turn into a wonderful night (celebrity chef sightings get me giddy). Any place that Tom Colicchio wants to try gets 4 stars from me right off the top!! read more

In my quest to try all the new restaurants Freret street. I decided to give this place a try. I sat at the bar as I usually do at most cafe's. I was greeted by a really friendly female bartender.She persuaded me to try the special. She also talked me into ordering an Abita ale. I ordered the brazen pork chop meal. It was smothered in onion gravy with roasted red peppers and corn on top. It almost tasted like the pork chops my Grandmother used to make. The sides were mustard greens and mashed potatoes. Both were very good! However there was so much food on the plate that I was not able to finish it all. It is more or less a small cafe with the old meets new theme which seems to be very common in NOLA. Still the best thing about this place is the selection of mixed drinks. I have seen mixed drinks that exist here and no where else. The abita beer on tap was also a plus. I will admit though that it is pretty pricey though. In short a great place to grab some southern food and some unique mixed drinks. read more

High Hat Cafe - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I love this place, and love the people here. Have probably been here over 50 times. Awesome food. Neighborhood-ey. Awesome cocktails. Quite possibly my favorite restaurant in New Orleans. read more

Do you like to go to restaurants where you're treated better than just a giant, indiscriminate Pacman mouth? High Hat has excellent service and gourmet, white table cloth Southern food in a classic diner atmosphere. Our server, Lee, gave us a wonderful explanation of the history of the restaurant, including that the owners had tried to maintain the color scheme of the bakery that used to be there. She was happy to answer our questions about many of the eclectic menu items as well as the historical preservation that had gone in to the noticeably coherent design. If you enjoy sophisticated, delicious soul food in a come-as-you-are atmosphere, this is for you. BONUS: Be sure to check out and ask the bartenders or server about the cool vintage sign above the bar that says "Cecil's High Hat." DOUBLE BONUS: Watermelon mint lemonade read more

High Hat Cafe - Watermelon mint lemonade...tastes like distilled summer. - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I've been here three times so I figured its time for a review! First off, you must get the pimento mac&cheese and pimento cheese fries....you can skip the pimento grits - they were not that great. The three times I went I tried two different dishes. The first time, I don't remembered what I ordered. The second time I got the BBQ Bacon Burger. The third time I got the Slow Roasted Pork with an extra side of coleslaw. The burger was just delicious and I would like to try all of them (especially the one with the pimento cheese). This visit was on the weekend so I was able to try a few cocktails with the family - one was a delicious watermelon cocktail while the other was a fig mimosa! The slow roasted pork poboy was so good and with the extra side of coleslaw was extra delicious. I think any meal at this location will be a good choice. read more

High Hat Cafe - Bloody Mary and two watermelon punches - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Excellent fresh home cooking or as close as it gets. The Ginger Rosemary Iced Tea is a great start. The Pimento Cheese Mac is the standard barer as is the huge Fried Chicken plate. The house-made tamales were praised by a Honduran who knows her tamales. The Shrimp Remoulade Wedge with Deviled Eggs was stellar as was the Stewed Chicken. This place is really a great stop for lunch or dinner. The catfish (oddly bland in NOLA) baskets are fried perfectly and served with very good house coleslaw and house-made pickles which are stellar. The squash arugula brunch casserole was bland and just not worthy - it also took 40 minutes, but I might give them another chance for breakfast one day. DO ORDER ALL THE PIE!!! read more

The rumors are true and the wait was worth it. The High Hat Cafe SLAYED US. For a place that doesn't take reservations, it could not possibly have been more comfortable or more effortless - and honestly, that's why we've been hesitating to go. It's always packed and I'm not patient. Had family in and a party of 6 walked in on a Wednesday night. Gave our names to the hostess who invited us to order up some drinks at the bar and the table would be ready. We ordered, and the table was ready. (She's a good witch!) The bartender was patient with our non-local indecisive parents and aunt and uncle, and the bar tab just got moved to our table with zero hassle. Cecil's Cocktail blew my mind and I should've had two. Several had the bacon-wrapped meatloaf special and just about fainted. I got the catfish plate and it was some of the cleanest and most beautifully fried around. There were a couple of Cubanos at our table (one with mac and cheese) and desserts were the fig pecan pie (really figgy and delish!!) and the grillswith (which I felt was a little underwhelming based on all the hype). Everyone just GUSHED. Service was on point and professional. Ambiance was great. The whole scene (and everything in it) was PERFECT. We'll totally be back...a lot. read more

As glowing as this review will be, the words and pictures will not do this place justice. I am still salivating looking at the pictures of the fabulous meal that we had here. My sister introduced me to this place recently for lunch. It's located on Freret St. which seems to be an "up and coming " place. I wasn't too familiar with the area when I lived here but a lot has definitely changed. We were the first ones to arrive for lunch. They have a chalkboard on the wall with daily specials as well as their regular menu. I opted for one of the daily specials: shrimp creole over rice which comes with a side. This was an excuse to try their pimiento Mac & cheese. My sister ordered the catfish basket with hush puppies and coleslaw. OMG. The shrimp creole was hearty and comforting with big pieces of shrimp and the serving was more than generous. I shared with my sister and there was plenty to go around. The pimiento Mac and cheese was the STAR of the show. Huge servings and melt in your mouth good. I would go back just for that side dish. The catfish in the basket was lightly fried and perfectly cooked. The same goes for the hush puppies which paired perfectly with the tartar sauce. The basket also came with homemade pickled cucumber slices. Yumm! And for the grand finale.....another special - the warm butterscotch pecan pie with jack Daniels ice cream. We split between my sister and I and her 3 yr old. We essentially dived into that plate like white on rice! SO good! Trying to figure out a reason to go back ! Ann, our server, was just awesome. Personable as well as on TOP of it. Checked on us frequently and refilled our drinks . I laughed because she totally understood when she saw me take photos of my food and yelled " food porn"! Loved that! I highly recommend checking this local place out for good, solid food that will keep you full and won't break the bank! New, favorite discovery! read more

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I had been hearing good things about High Hat and finally decided to go one day for an early dinner. I'm talking blue hair 5:00 sharp early bird. When you have a young one like we do, it's no fun to be in a crowded restaurant and have your child experience a meltdown. Therefore, we like to go to dinner early if we cannot get a babysitter. (For the record, when our boy wants out of his high chair and starts "vocalizing", I take him outside so as not to disturb everyone. But I digress. We walked into a nearly empty restaurant, which was great for us. We took a table next to the window so we could "people watch" on Freret Street as we ate. The decor was definitely casual and the place had an old school feel. The original ceramic mini drugstore like tile floor was reminiscent of older times as was the huge wooden bar. Our waitress, whose name escapes me, was super nice and patient as we looked over the menus. I was undecided as to whether I should try the slow roasted pork, or go for the vegetable plate, where I could try 3 side items and get a piece of cornbread. Ultimately, I opted for the vegetable plate and ordered 1) the pimento mac & cheese, 2) the green beans with applewood bacon, and 3) the braised greens. We also got an order of the fried catfish, which came with fresh hand cut fries, cole slaw and hush puppies. While we waited for our food, I observed the bartender (Ryan) who was mixing things in beakers and using swizzle sticks like scientist. He could see my interest and was more than willing to tell me all about the bar. Ryan stated that High Hat makes all their own bitters, sodas, tinctures, triple secs and liqueurs. How cool is that? I'll tell you how cool. He gave me three samples (FREE) of some of his hand crafted liqueurs. The 1st was cucumber and although I'm no cucumber fanatic, this liqueur was good. The 2nd one, which I do not recall, was a little better than the 1st. The 3rd sample was a liqueur called falernum, and it was incredible. Falernum is a "sweet syrup used in Caribbean and tropical drinks. It contains flavors of almond, ginger and/or cloves, and lime, and sometimes vanilla or allspice." It was sweet, but had a little kick at the end to remind you that this was no store bought schnapps; and I highly recommend it. In fact, even if you're not hungry, go check out the bar scene. Right around this time, as I was beginning to buzz, my waitress brought me a sample of the slow cooked pork, as she knew I was torn over my food order. I'll say right now that this was the most tender pork I have ever eaten. For all you sushi eaters, this is the "toro" of porks, as it nearly melted in my mouth. I know next time, this s what I'll be getting. The fried catfish was served as strips and breaded perfectly, and I mean perfectly with a cornmeal crust. It was served piping hot and tasted delicious. However, there simply wasn't enough fish. In fact, it wasn't even enough for my wife, who only weighs 110 pounds and eats like a bird. If I had ordered this as my meal, I would have been mad. The hand cut fries were hot and fresh and the slaw was crisp and cool. Thank goodness the slaw was't flooded with mayonnaise as that is a deal breaker for me. The hushpuppies were uneventful, but the cornbread was a real disappointment. It was bland, dry and not at all hot enough. The braised greens were rather uneventful too. They were not bad; however, they just didn't make me want to get them again. And I do love me some greens. The green beans with bacon were very good, as bacon can make any dish great. The pimento mac & cheese was off the hook. It was loaded with cheesy goodness, had a nice crust on the top and was gone in 60 seconds or less. For dessert, we split a butterscotch pecan pie with a Jack Daniel infused vanilla ice cream. Let's just say that this may be some of the best pecan pie ever, and the Jack Daniels ice cream, while noticeably alcoholic, was not over the top strong. Do yourself a favor and order this if you are there. All in all, I left High Hat with a good overall feeling. Good enough to go back. However, next time, I plan to sit at the bar, order small plates or side items, get another piece of that pecan pie, consume lots of liqueurs and get a designated driver or taxi to take me home in a food / liqueur induced stupor. read more

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Loved loved this place!!! We visited here after the recommendation of a friend. My son and I were in New Orleans for the day and decided to find this place before we drive back to Baton Rouge. We walked in and I immediately fell in love with the atmosphere. It's situated on a corner and there are several tables near the huge windows which makes good for people watching. We were seated near the front and the window. We were immediately given menus and were asked for drink orders. Since it was my first time I decided to go with a sweet tea and got my son a ginger ale. My tea came out and our waitress stated that the ginger ale was being made. I looked at her with a curious face and said "made"? They make the ginger ale from scratch! Can you say Yum???? Finally the ginger ale comes to the table and it was delish! I have to say that my son did not care for it so I gave him my tea. Kids don't understand good stuff...LOl!!! I proceeded to order the catfish basket and fries for my son and I got the grilled catfish with the Pimento Cheese Mac N Cheese. The fries in my sons basket were homemade fresh cut fries from what I could tell and the catfish was fried to perfect. So light and non greasy. I received 2 nicely grilled catfish filets and a bowl of the freshly baked Mac n cheese. I took one bite and was in heaven. It was so good!!! I was a little hesitant ordering the catfish because it's not my favorite fish and usually has a strong flavor. This was mild and cooked perfectly. The Mac n cheese was to die for. Every bite had cheese. You could tell that the pimento was there but it wasn't overpowering. I wanted to bottle it up and take it home with me :-) I need to add that our waitress was super nice and attentive. I don't remember her name but she was originally from Jacksonville Fl. I only know this because I told her that we were visiting from Orlando. Ok...now on to dessert. Yes I had to get dessert. Let me tell you I was not disappointed. It was a toffee pecan pie with a bourbon glaze and ice cream. It was served warm which made it even better. I love warm pie. My son and I ate every bite. You have to get the pie. It's a perfect ending to dinner. Needless to say I will be coming back her when I go back home. read more

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This place was excellent. I had the shrimp and it was delicious. Their grits...the best grits I ever had! Service was excellent and their food is really good! A great place to chill and hang with friends!! read more

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Everyone had been talking about High Hat and how good it was. I have to admit, I'd never been but was curious. The menu looked less than inspiring. One day I wanted catfish, which is rare for me, and remembered they had it on the menu so I decided to give it a try. I decided to sit at the bar, I think the bartenders name was Savannah. She was really nice and welcoming. The seasonal mojito was strawberry and it was really good with sliced strawberries and packed a punch. The catfish basket I ordered came with 3 pieces of catfish, fries, coleslaw, and hush puppies. I ordered an extra side of pimento Mac and cheese which I had heard was delicious. The catfish was great. It had a cornmeal coating with just the right amount of crispness; absolutely delicious. The fries were perfect-just the right amount of crispy, and nice size too. The hush puppies were fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, just the way hush puppies should be. The pimento Mac DEFINITELY lived up to its reputation-creamy with a crunchy top and FULL of flavor. Probably the best Mac and cheese I've had in NOLA thus far. This place also has really good prices. The meal was delicious and a great value, the drinks were great, and stellar service. Thanks, High Hat! read more

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I just recently got back from NOLA!!! The whole purpose of my trip was to experience the culture and food was number one on the list. I know this review is not about New Orleans lol so moving forward. Day 3 in NOLA found this place on Yelp and it was great!! I ordered the barbecue shrimp. The taste was so good!!! I wanted more so I ended up ordering a second one. My friend ordered some sort of a platter with some amazing tasting cheese! I really can't find the words to explain that bbq shrimp! On our way out the owner comes out to greet us. We were thrilled! First time in Nola but if I go back I am headed straight for that bbq shrimp!!! Overall we were treated very well during our visit and I am happy I came here. Really added to making my Nola experience awesome!!! read more

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I read about the top 11 fried chicken places in NOLA, and hi hat came up. My girl and I wanted some din, at 7:30 On a Thursday, and I wanted to check it out. No Chicken on Thursday. Lol. Started with a Boudin Patty. I really wanted boudin fried balls, But they had a Patty. Ok, check it out. Babycakes ordered a cuppa gumbo. It was gravyish. Dark brown, with processed meat (kinda like dinty moore). I ordered boudin, but I had to send it back. Cold and raw in the middle. The second attempt seemed microwaved, but at least hot. The taste was... less than desirable. Kind of mush. Both apps.. fail! My entree... Large Catfish.. 4 pcs. Comes with hush puppies, pickles, fries. Hush puppies and pickles, very good. The cat was super salty and the cat meat, mushy. Fries were hot outside, cold inside (old). Babycakes had chicken salad. NOTE: Bed of lettuce with sandwich type chicken salad (Not grilled or chicken breast) on it. read more