This was my first time trying a poboy sandwich, and it was delicious. I got the shrimp. The cheese fries and Pimento Mac and Cheese made this dish fire! So gooood! I went with a friend on a Friday evening, and although there were no tables available, we were able to be sat at the bar quickly. The host was super friendly and the bartender that assisted us was a delight. I definitely would come back here, it's worth a try! They also check for vaccine cards so make sure to bring yours! read more

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This cafe is amazing. I am so familiar with the Freret street drag but have never tried it until yesterday. I LOVED their devil eggs. Everything is made from scratch and the pimento cheese had the perfect texture. My mother in law's shrimp poboy looked amazing too. It was large, but not to the usual extent so it was manageable. The service was impeccable and the vibe is nice. They have great specials and cocktails I want to try in the future and I'll definitely go back. read more

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

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We stumbled onto this cafe after two other restaurants were closed for various reasons. What a great find! The people were so friendly and the food was amazing! The fried catfish melted in your mouth, the fries were excellent and the shrimp creole with grits was incredible!!highly recommend and can't wait to come back! The owner spoke to us and told us the history of the place. He was very friendly with an interesting story! Check it out! read more

Checked out this spot with a few friends. there is limited street parking so be prepared...This place is pretty small so you may have to wait a bit for a table...no one in there seemed to be in much of a hurry to leave. Lol. Waitress didnt seem too jovial initially but service ended up being fine. Its always hard for me to pass up an oyster on a menu so i got the oyster poboy with some type of sauce i dont remember...it was pretty tasty..bread was a tad bit softer than I prefer but still good. Worth a return visit. read more

High Hat Cafe - Oyster poboy w/fries - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Food is very good here. I initially was heading to Bearcat but the line was crazy so my teammates and I walked over to High Hat. I got the chicken and waffles and they were delicious. Chicken was super juicy and the breading was seasoned well. The homemade maple syrup was great as well. The service can be slow but I was in no rush so I didn't mind. Good spot. read more

Tourist spot. Service is good. Food is fine. Pretty mediocre and overpriced. Fried catfish is barely crispy. Gumbo rice was underdone. You will leave full but regretting how much money you had to spend for a meal that was okay at best. read more

Another update! Still five stars, everything previously submitted still applies. But, PIE. After light watermelon and crabmeat lunch special, I decided to surrender the virtue of that choice, forgo both fiscal and caloric budgets, and order pie. A la mode. As a fig fan--a taste that's somewhat rare, it seems--the featured special, fig pecan with vanilla ice cream, warranted a second look. I was led into temptation by the chalkboard description and the server's comment, but what showed up delivered me from evil. . People have been mixing chocolate into pecan pie for a few decades now. Those are two flavors that some of us would rather savor separately. Not so for fig and pecan; these two go together perfectly. When blended with the ice cream, the effect is like a sweet chutney mixed with, well, ice cream. (I may not have a great analogy to put here, but that does not detract from the wonder of this dessert.) Over the years I've had few slices at Hi Hat but never emphasized them in the review. Pies are deserved point of pride for the restaurant. Pie fans, take note. read more

First place we ate in when we arrived in New Orleans and we were pretty impressed. My daughter ordered a burger and stated it was the best she's ever had. The fries were just the way I like them (natural tasting), the Mac n'cheese was the best either of us had ever tasted. It was the best thing on our table. The fried chicken was above average good and crispy. Service was also great, with our server being super helpful with everything. read more

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High Hat always delivers some wonderful food. A relaxed casual atmosphere with some solid dishes and sandwiches. We love the specials but today we decided it was a sandwich day. I had the Cuban - New Orleans poboy bread filled with house roasted succulent pork some ham, cheese, mustard and pickles pressed to perfection. Served with some outstanding fries. We also had an oyster rémoulade poboy that was out of this world. A great rempilons dressed nicely fried plump P&J oysters. Yum! For the table with started with a Boudin plate which featured a healthy portion of Boudin finished on the griddle - giving the perfect proportion of crispy and soft. Served with house made toasts, pickled and a health serving of zatarains mustard.. we also had an order of the hush puppies which were delicious and served piping hot. While eating dinner I had my eye on the special board which featured a buttermilk custard pie and a homemade blueberry pie served with creole creamed cheese. I decided to save half my sandwich to ensure we had room for desert. We choose the blueberry pie and it was just right. A thin old-fashioned pie crust filled with blueberries - warmed just so and a healing scoop of creole creamed cheese ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream. It took two of us to eat it - lol - and it was soooo good. The service was spot on - friendly and fun - and the place is clean as a whistle - as it always has been. read more

Seriously was surprised it was as good as it was. Had the Reuben, fries, and the green beans. Had the 4500 drink and it was great drink, but tiny. Service could have been friendlier but it was ok. The Reuben was great the fries was great and the green beans were awesome! Would it all again read more

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

One of many great spots on Freret and so convenient if you're staying at the Alder. My first visit there was for lunch. I sat at the bar and ordered the catfish. It was served piping hot so I know it was freshly made. Easily the best I have had in NOLA! Service was excellent and I enjoyed the pictures on the walls that showed the original owners of that location when it was a bakery decades back. I'm sure there's more to the story and I should have asked the bartender...next time! read more

My aunt recommended this place, since the chef just got nominated for a James Beard. We stumbled in exhausted after parading all morning for Thoth Sunday. They're still serious about checking COVID vaccines or testing. The restaurant is so cute! Service was very attentive and nice even though we were totally checked out. Our server recommended the boudin appetizer when we asked, and it was incredible! Then we split a fried catfish poboy plate which was fine. I didn't expect anything radically inventive, but it wasn't notable at all either. I wish we had gotten there at a time when they had the fried chicken! read more

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Thought they have a wide variety of food, it all feels like its country cooked. Love the boudin, and vegetable/cheese tray, and tamales for appetizer. We've had a wide variety of entrees including the red beans and rice with the delicious fried chicken and catfish. For dessert this time, I had the blood orange frozen pie. Oh. My. God. It was so good. Taste like a frozen Orange Julius shake! Highly recommend! read more

One of the best restaurants for traditional New Orleans home cooking. Flavors are fresher and richer than most other places. Parking definitely easier. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed. Staff efficient and courteous. read more

The food and service was great! The ambiance was very retro, and I loved being able to enjoy my meal and people watch. I'll definitely be back soon. read more

Haven't been here for years, but my mother was craving a burger and a friend suggested this place. My husband also got a burger and ate every bite. The burger comes with a generous portion of fries. So does the Cuban sandwich, which is what I ordered. It was not the best version of a Cuban sandwich and actually tasted like a burger, so it must have been grilled in the same juices. I should have ordered the fried chicken instead. Atmosphere was busy even on a Tuesday night and our server was lovely. read more

Excellent burger, one large grilled flavorful Angus Beef Patty served with pimento cheese spread, pickle, ripe center cut slice of tomato, onion on very fresh roll. Check out the pimento cheese spread framed story on the wall. Fries were perfectly fried and had real potato flavor! Rare outside the area around Idaho. We came for the burger had, excellent food and service, by four rotating, very knowledgeable and entertaining servers, at least at this time. We finished with a fresh strawberry pie with sweet, thick whipped cream, that no mistake did not come out of a can and good medium roast fresh (non metallic tasting) cup of black coffee. #2 on our 5-burger stop tour. Bub's NOLA, the burger to beat but would come back to Top Hatany time. read more

We learned of this restaurant from the Food Network and decided to try it. They were following strict COVID protocols which we appreciated. We ordered their BBQ Shrimp and tamales to start. The BBQ Shrimp was really rich, but good. I ordered the fried oyster poboy and my husband ordered the Cuban sandwich. My oyster poboy was really good with crunchy fried oysters dressed in a remoulade sauce. My husband's Cuban was ok. The pork was really Smokey and he said it seemed like they were using pulled pork. We will definitely go back. The service was fantastic. read more

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Staff was very kind and helpful. Sad we missed the red beans and rice and fried chicken offered on Mondays only but our gumbo and Rueben sandwiches were delicious. Got hush puppies instead of fries and it was worth it. Would come back again. Feels like a local place with care for the culture of the area and food. Clean, cute and nice vibe. read more

High Hat Cafe - Chicken & Andouille Gumbo Ya-Ya Bowl and Cornbread by the Slice - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Came here for dinner on a Sunday evening and LOVED it! We got the lemon dill salad to start - so unique and delicious! We split the Jala-Mango wings and a small pizza. Wings were great and the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The pizza was some of the best pizza I've had in STL! The focaccia bread base was perfectly crispy on the edges and the sauce, cheese, and toppings were all well-balanced. The atmosphere was pretty casual, with dim lighting. Music was a little loud for my taste but the service was excellent and the owner even took the time to show us the upstairs portion of the restaurant where they have live music 6 nights a week. We will definitely be back! read more

Our Uber driver actually told us about this location and we decided to check it out. Our overall experience was great. When I came in I was a little iffy on the ambience because it was very laid-back and gave me old school vibes. I wasn't too hungry so I decided to order something small like the cat fish. Our waitress said that I can order one catfish and the fries so I agreed to that. When My meal came out the fish was very small so I ate that and then my friend ordered the mac & cheese. I had a taste of the mac & cheese and was impressed so I decided to order it for myself. She also decided to try the cat fish so we made another order and we were very pleased with our meal overall. read more

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I've been on a Mac and Cheese hunt this week which started out with Rocky and Carlos. Their offering was ok, but High Hat, I love you. I had the One-Eyed Bacon Burger which comes with an egg. Instead of fries, I got the Pimento Mac and Cheese. Oh Em. GEE! I'm in heaven! The typical restaurant light-on-salt is the only fault I find. The service is excellent. The atmosphere is very diner-like, complete with the waitresses dressing like 50s ladies. There's a beautiful view of Freret Street where you can people-watch in peace. I'm just loving this. First time here, will be back. A plus for me: I'm dining alone, no problem!!! read more

High Hat Cafe - One Red Bacon Cheeseburger with Pimento Mac and Cheese - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Have eaten at High Hat 3 times in the last month. The food is very good. Have had the catfish with hush puppies and their basic hamburger. Both excellent but actually I like the burger the best. It's one of the best in town. The food passes the test. So what else makes it a 5 star. The sound proofing in the ceiling allows you to have a conversation with table mates. A big plus. This you can't do in many busy restaurants today. The staff is pleasant and efficient and let's the table have separate bills (there were 3 of us) something a lot of places have discontinued. And to top it off there is plentiful off street parking nearby. What's not to like, therefore *****. read more

Great menu and service. Always awesome. This a place where you can close your eyes and point at the menu. All delicious.

I cannot remember how the food is so maybe that says it all? Anyway, all I remember is that my 2 year old wanted to color coordinate the sugar, Splenda, sweet-n-low in the condiment thing (he wanted to put all the similar colors together) and our server almost had an aneurysm. Last time we ever went read more

We took the trolley away from the typical New Orleans to find this absolutely perfect place to have an excellent cocktail and fill our bellies with quality food. The service was superb. We sat at the bar and had great conversations with everyone working and the locals. Although you need to get the pimento cheese plate and a burger, don't sleep on the desserts. This laid back, old school with new vibes restaurant is a must if you want to see more than the typical NOLA. read more

High Hat Cafe - Seasonal Lemonade and bar - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

A cute restaurant, really convenient to our hotel. The first time we ate here we had just arrived in New Orleans. We started with the sampler plate. Delicious deviled eggs and our first ever authentic pimento cheese. OMG .... the crostini bread with the pimento cheese!!! The best. We could not get enough. Our waitress was amazingly attentive, even though they were closing at any moment and she clearly had to want to go home. The drink she recommended was so delicious but for the life of me I cant remember the name. Our second meal was because we were out of restaurant options and remembered those delicious crostini breads! Our second waitress wasnt as attentive and I actually couldnt eat the meal at all. But the drive is and that delicious appetizer plate ......yup. those were worth it. read more

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What a stellar surprise here. My BF and I are trying to try somewhere new and local each week, and we stumbled into High Hat this past week! Inside, there are about 6 well-spaced out tables and outdoor seating as well, though not heated. Pretty no-frills. Lots of offmenu specials too The food itself was amazing! The pimento cheese plate appetizer was nice, though wish the beets would have been something else. Pimento cheese also needed a tad more seasoning I feel like, and it was missing that *punch.* I ordered the catfish Poboy for my meal and it was delicious! The bread was soft and warm. Catfish was seasoned well and crispy and tomatoes were huge - my favorite thing on a poboy. The grilled shrimp poboy was another favorite with the soft/warm bread and yummy. French fries were crispy and not too thick, not too thin. Definitely will return for another delish poboy! Check out this neighborhood spot! read more

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We were seated immediately and the waitress promptly came to our table. We ordered the pimento salad sample platter, a spring mix salad, a Cuban, and pancakes that came with a slice of over smoked bacon. The fries were the best thing. The spring salad was good but the dressing had too much vinegar. Unfortunately everything was unseasoned and bland. It was disappointing! $92.00 later we rolled out with a half of a Cuban and some bacon for the dog. If the salad is still good later, I'll add some dressing. read more

I've always loved High Hat! This is no exception and I haven't even received my food yet. This review is based solely on safety. They get an A plus on social distancing, clear instructions around mask usage, have sanitizer at each table. For you guys in fear of dining out, this is your place. And, what a great menu to choose from!!!! read more

High Hat Cafe - Salad and fish basket! - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We have eaten here many times and it's always consistently very good. Be advised that they don't accept reservations and when busy, the wait time can be long. read more

Eh. We ordered over $100 of food from High Hat a few nights ago. Most items were somewhere between bad and okay. The gumbo was really a disappointment; we knew it had a dark roux, but this was beyond that. The taste was just harsh. The BBQ shrimp was alright. Hush puppies were overcooked. Cornbread was dry as hell. Black eyed peas lacked seasoning. I'd recommend the pimento Mac n cheese and the pork pate appetizer. But really, I recommend going somewhere else. read more

Local restaurant on Famous Freret Street that serves a hodge-podge of food; any and every one can find something here to please their palate. BBQ Shrimp was the order for us... 3 bowls & 2 different sides. The BBQ Shrimp were plump in size and quite filling. The French Bread was a toasted a little more on one side than the other; 4 pieces in total, I managed to get the job done. The BBQ sauce for dipping was pretty good, it was rich & flavorful; ranks up there with some of the more famous restaurants in the area. The cocktails were on-point as well, quite the refreshing treat. Different concotions, but tasty. And not very pricey either. Our service was delivered with a smile and was prompt, inspite of the large crowd of folks entering and exiting the restaurant. We sat and talked a bit after dinner and never received any dirty 'get outta here, you're done eating' stares either. Parking choices are street parking or in the Freret Street District Parking Lot across the street, you pick your poison. read more

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I was looking for somewhere that I can get some fried catfish at the last minute because everything seemed to be closing early. I found this restaurant on Yelp and it had great reviews so I decided to give them a try since they would be closing in 20 minutes. I'm not going to lie. I was sort of reluctant because it appeared to be like a bar and I don't have the best experiences with bar food tasting so great, especially considering that I wanted some good ol New Orleans catfish. WHEN I TELL YOU I WAS BLOWN AWAY!!! The catfish was served nice and crispy and it came with what I was told was called a remoulade sauce that was very tasty. Also I got a side of max and cheese and it was soo cheesy and creamy and very well seasoned. I was pleasantly surprised with experience. My only complaint was the quantity seemed a little small for the price that I paid but that can be subjective to each person. read more

High Hat Cafe - Catfish and hush puppies - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The place is fun, loud, nice, and the food (at least the oyster loaf that everyone loves) is quite bad. Even the backed mac and cheese was tasteless until I loaded it with salt. But, the oysters were more overfried than any I have had in New Orleans for 20 years. Ummm....they're done when they float. The "french bread" was barely better than a big hot dog bun. If you want a loud hip nice fun friendly place ... go. If you want decent or real New Orleans food... don't. read more

They have the best fried chicken I ever had! No place compares to high hat cafe also their shrimp dish is sooo good read more

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

Just based off of reviews and the pictures, I knew I'd like High Hat. What I didn't anticipate was how I'd walk away thinking "that entire experience was perfect." That doesn't happen often. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting; you'll want to grab a drink and stay a while. Everyone we encountered, from the host to the bartender to the waitress, was welcoming. Because my mom and I don't drink alcohol, we ordered the seasonal iced tea and lemonade. The lemonade was satsuma mint and it was seriously the best lemonade I've ever had. The tea was lightly sweet and hibiscus flavored. For an appetizer we ordered the pimento cheese plate and everyone enjoyed it. The pimento cheese is creamy and mild, the house pickles have a sweet heat to them, and the ham spread is comforting in a nostalgic way. For our entrees, three of the four of us got the catfish basket and the fourth person got the shrimp poboy. All of it was outstanding. The catfish was fresh and the breading was well-seasoned; heck, even the coleslaw got rave reviews. I loved the lightness of the poboy bread and the shrimp had a pleasant texture and wonderful flavor. Highly recommend. read more

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Ambiance was amazing in here. Ppl are lively, and it's bustling. We came at prime weekend brunch hours and we were dotted immediately. Staff are on top of cleaning and getting next guests ready to have a seat. The hostess was welcoming. Our waitress was polite and helped us narrow our choices. Ordered the fried chicken with Mac n cheese and greens and shrimp pO boys. They were both delicious. The fried chicken could have used a little more seasoning and the collard greens needed a little salt. The shrimp po boys were perfect, and the bread was super light and fresh. read more

High Hat Cafe - Shrimp po boy - Southern Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Food at this "Delta" establishment is the star. The decor is pleasant with the repurposed space once occupied by a tux rental business called "The High Hat". Servers are efficient and knowledgeable. Crafted bar drinks set the tone. Try an Old Fashioned with house made bitters. The menu has southern standouts fried catfish, fried chicken, and a "Cajun" like pan seared filet (often trout). Protein is balanced by super-star southern vegetables- collards, snaps, okra and tomatoes, and black eyed peas. Corn bread is moist and delicious. Other Southern staples, for those in the know, are definitely worth ordering. Gumbo, Southern Tamales, and Shrimp Remoulade are the ones to get! Finish it all with a piece of house made pie. Selections change often. Strawberry, chocolate chess, and lemon icebox are often available. They can be served with house made ice cream and a shot of house made whipped cream!! read more

My husband and I ran into this cafe and it was fantastic! All of the staff was so friendly. We so enjoyed visiting with them. Please check out this little gem while visiting New Orleans. Yum and fun! read more