Cafe Nola Defuniak

Best seafood gumbo!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Internet showed it was open but it wasn't so I didn't get to try the food!

My husband and I always go to Cafe Nola. I recommend it to friends, and go with family. Even stayed in the hotel with my coworkers, But I was very disappointed here recently. My husband and I went there for dinner on Friday night (6/5) and we got there exactly at 8. (Would have been sooner but finished doing pictures around the circle)
They close at 9 so yeah I do 100% understand arriving at closing. So Friday night “open signs all around lit up” we walk in and we stand there waiting for a few mins no big deal and after a few mins a staff member comes out and asks have you been helped ? While a few staff members notice us before he came over. We said no not yet and he continued to say “I believe the kitchen is closed, let me check with another staff member. (mind you it is an hour before closing.) the other person comes out, apologizes, but says the kitchen is closed, But our bar is open.

I just find it a little upsetting that everywhere online it states open until 9 without saying kitchen closes at 8. Because if it did I wouldn’t have show up or waisted my time going there in the first place.

But I highly suggest going to Iron and Grape instead just right down the road from Cafe Nola, they were open and still took out order even at 810pm we were even out of the door at 9pm.

Our 6yr old received a surprise, that is part of a system one of the waitress came up with if I'm not mistaken. Everyone was great, and the food as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Damn good catfish. Sweet potato fries not amazing but ok, wish I'd tried cheese grits instead

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just had drinks but service was great. Great atmosphere. New Orleans style.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had many meals here. Food is outstanding everytime. If you live Nawlins food, come on in. May 2nd 2026, food is ju6as good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I lived in New Orleans for 7 years and enjoyed the food, music and culture. Visiting Cafe Nola Defyniak was an experience of nostalgia. So wonderful!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Had the Boudin Eggrolls, Shrimp Po Boy and Redfish Tacos with the Brownie A-la-mode for dessert. All the food tasted amazing and was served fresh. Would definitely eat here again, lots to try!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Attended a political meeting and greet at Cafe Nola.
Very nice place. Recommend for get together and personal dining as well. We had buffet style fried catfish, jambalaya and potato salad. I looked at the menu and discovered many items I would like to try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

First time here. Blackened redfish tacos with cheese grits were 10/10 . Annie our waitress was very professional and keeps my drinks filled to the top! Thank you for the amazing service Annie !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sign says they were open at noon Monday and nobody was there.

This place is well worth it. Love the gumbo

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Chef Ernie Danjean was a fantastic host loved every minute of our visit to the Hotel and Cafe NOLA AWESOME

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Redfish, New Orleans Famous Beignet, Gator Bites