NEW ORLEANS - Whether a local or a tourist, you'll indeed find a good French onion soup at Cafe Degas in New Orleans. The restaurant, located on historic Esplanade Avenue, is named after French Impressionist Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas. The menu features a range of entrées from steamed mussels to tender mignonettes of veal Parmesan. The restaurant also features a three-course dinner for only $35 every Wednesday.
Cafe Degas in New Orleans
The restaurant has been a local favorite for decades. The restaurant's ambiance is reminiscent of a Parisian sidewalk cafe. The restaurant is surrounded by lush greenery and boasts front windows overlooking Esplanade Avenue. The restaurant serves signature cocktails, pastries, steaks, and more.
The restaurant's menu also features a range of wines, including white, red, and rosé. The restaurant is a popular destination for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering several specials during the week. The restaurant also offers many brunch options, including a full spread of cheeses, charcuterie, and a cornucopia of fresh fruit and vegetables. The restaurant's signature dish, the house French onion soup, is one of the best in the city. The soup is hearty and can be kept warm for up to four days in the refrigerator.
Aside from the restaurant's signature French onion soup, Cafe Degas offers a wide variety of dishes, including crab omelets, steamed mussels, and pan-seared racks of lamb with lamb sausage.
