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Cafe Degas

3127 Esplanade Ave. Send to Phone
New OrleansLA 70119
504-945-5635 | Menu
cafedegas.com
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One of the city’s true French bistros is located in a charming residential neighborhood.

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Lunch Wed.-Sat., Dinner Wed.-Sun., Brunch Sun.

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Cafe Degas Restaurant Review

: French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas lends his name to this bistro that’s an oasis on a bustling city thoroughfare. Although frequented by nearby residents, diners come from all points in the metro area to sample the chef’s authentic salade niçoise, tender mignonettes of veal Parmesan, and a Dijon-crusted Australian rack of lamb. Every meal at Café Degas should begin with the comforting warmth of the house French onion soup. Brunch is best enjoyed slowly, beginning with a pâté or cheese board, and the crab omelet is not to be missed. The chef even tips his hat to New Orleans with grillades and a Hoppin’ John’s stone-ground grits dish. The diverse offerings of American and French red and white wines are surprisingly sophisticated for such a small café and often encourage diners to linger and watch the world go by on the partially covered deck under the aged oak trees. The pastries offer yet another reason to stay awhile.

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