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Café Amelie
Cajun and Creole Restaurant and French Restaurant$$$$
French Quarter, New Orleans
"Burrata; shrimp and grits; cheesecake were out of this world amazing"(18 Tips)
"Get the crab cake appetizer and Cochon de lait sandwich!"(4 Tips)
"Gumbo was excellent, couchon de lait very garlicky, yummy, and huge!"(15 Tips)
"The lamb meatloaf and the pecan pie are to die for."(4 Tips)
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molly washamJuly 11, 2016Best gumbo! I ordered gumbo everywhere trying to recreate the magic at this place but nothing stacked up.
Gloria ChinFebruary 19, 2013great for breakfast & brunch. try the shrimp & grits. gorgeous courtyard
Aashima RattiJuly 11, 2018Adorable breakfast spot. Food was a little overpriced and overrated but the environment is worth it for a lazy brunch
Here's the tip. Just get here! Really delicious food in a beautiful atmosphere.
AnneApril 30, 2011Excellent! Great outdoor ambiance, salmon done perfectly. Menu changes to reflect avail ingredients!
Priya TungrusAugust 27, 2015Beautiful courtyard. The food was tasty but I was hoping for more local dishes.
Kevin Bumgardner, RealtorNovember 11, 2010Perfect lunch spot! Courtyard is beautiful and food fab! Spice pear collins with pulled pork sandwich is worth it
Chris HardingFebruary 15, 2012Spicy crab cakes. Gorgeous atmosphere. So charming. Well-laundered napkins.
Jill AdelphiaApril 20, 2013The waitress recommended adding a fried egg to top the shrimp & grits, and she was not wrong.
Sean BrownNovember 20, 2011Wade is a fantastic waiter let him take care of you he gave us the perfect meal!
Jacque MoxMay 8, 2010Eat outside in the courtyard, it's beautiful!! Would definitely order the Corn Maque Shoux Lingini, it's absolutely delish!!
- Faye IbarsMay 19, 2011Get the crab cake appetizer and Cochon de lait sandwich! Satisfaction guaranteed.
Cristina StefanFebruary 26, 2017The coconut soup was good and the cocktails. The service is however below average with long waiting time until a waiter helps you.
Susan XiongMarch 21, 2014amazing. waiter (Wade) was friendly. chicken and andouille gumbo and the cochon de lait sandwich.. both delicious! you MUST get the gumbo. melting chocolate cake and berry crumble were fantastic too!
Josie GusteFebruary 25, 2014Be prepared to spend a lot of money. I was disappointed in what I got for the $$. We had the lamb meatloaf and shrimp pasta.
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Café Amelie is a rare combination of superb Louisiana fare served in a lush, enchanting New Orleans courtyard setting.
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Thu–Sat
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
(504) 412-8965
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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"treat yourself to the prix fixe 3-course menu. amazing redfish cake."
Lance Lacoff - 6.8
"Great off bourbon food. The muffuletta is amazing, get one. Can't go wrong with the $1 house wine. Nothing special but it's cheap!"
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- 8.7
"Everything is deep fried delicious! Always add more powdered sugar!"
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Latham Brunson - 8.1
"The best hurricane! Deceptively strong. Chicken and andouille gumbo was yum! :)"
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