Bon Ton Café

Claude was a fantastic server, and although the food was excellent, he would be the main reason I return. He was welcoming and funny and did a great job of making our party feel like we were long-time friends, even though it was our first time dining at Bon Ton Café. The food was excellent, though - I had the prime prime rib, which was cooked perfectly, and a selection of their side dishes. I highly recommend their crawfish mac and cheese - it was even better than we imagined. The dessert was also excellent.

We ordered the BBQ shrimp, Cajun steak, crab cakes, and prime rib. All were delicious. The only flaw was that the prime rib came out lukewarm. They didn't have many dessert choices. We got the butter cake with ice cream, and it was good but not worth the $35 price tag. Cocktails were fansatic. Friendly service. Overall, I'd come back here for the BBQ shrimp and Cajun steak.

If you haven't been to this southern classic cafe in NOLA, you just have not fully experienced the NOLA. The food is just awesome -- always well prepared and carefully seasoned! The intoxicating, welcoming southern care and hospitality made our dining experience an extraordinary one!

Craving for Crawfish Étouffée since we arrived in NOLA. A quick search on Yelp led us to this little joint. Bon Ton Cafe located in the downtown area which not far away from the tourist spots, but this place haven’t fill out by tourists. We came here around 11: 30 am in the morning, and the restaurant was getting packed since the business hour started. We can see many of the customers are locals. We knew Bon Ton Cafe is the place we had been looking for. Ambiance: 5/5 The restaurant looks very old- style, which you can see in many old fashioned American movies. Service: 5/5 The staffs are super friendly and attentive. Ordered: Crawfish Étouffée (5/5): The best Crawfish Étouffée that we had in NOLA, overflowing peeled Crawfish! It’s absolutely NOLA Only dish. Oyster Alvin, with seasoned Rice (5/5): seems like deep fried oysters Étouffée. The oysters and mushroom Rice are soo good! The oysters are fresh and juicy. Highly recommend if you are looking for classic, authentic New Orleans Food.

Came here just for dessert but was blown away by the lovely service, fabulous cocktail (Rum Ramsey), and charming atmosphere of brick, wood, and light Mardi Gras touches. This is a restaurant I could easily spend time in and I would love to try their entrées. Dessert was indeed wonderful and worth a stop. I expect the savories will be just as delicious.

Not good at all! - Very pricey - Cajun? Not really... - Food was lukewarm when served - Had to season it...needed salt and pepper - onion rings were sloppy and half raw - took a while until we got food + Pinot noir was good We were sitting on a two person table at a window and it just smelled like piss from outside. Maybe people outside like the window so much, that they have to piss exactly on those windows...I don’t know. It’s just disgusting. Don’t know why people give that many good rates.

Wonderful atmosphere. Great food, although I would change a few a things with menu items quality. It was a different take on Crawfish Jambalaya. Just rice, spices and crawfish, lots of crawfish, no sausage, onions or peppers.... Flavors were still amazing. Bread pudding is a must!

This place been around for years since like 1900’s or something and the food was more like home cooking to me! Kinda of $$ but totally worth every penny! If you go to New Orleans I would recommend hands down!

This was a great date night spot! Lots of people celebrating birthdays and special occasions. Top notch service! Initmate setting with great vibe. Food was absolutely delicious. Probably the best crab cakes we have ever had in our life! The bacon was a little too well done for my taste, but still good and very nice presentation. Ribeye steak was also excellent. Will be back to try their prime rib next time!

I was in the mood for prime rib which I enjoy maybe once a year. First time here. Pleasant, nicely decorated space with a large bar. Excellent service by our waiter who was very professional. I like my PR rare and they only had medium rare, but it was fine. Great sides and toppings. Elegant. Clean bathrooms. Valet parking but we parked on street. Extensive wine selection. A lot of tourist business. Disappointed to see so many very casually dressed people dining in a fine restaurant, wearing baseball caps. For God's sake, people. My only complaint was the music selection of classic rock. Which I love at the gym. It wasn't classy or hip. Reeked of Boomers (I'm one myself). I mentioned it to the two young women who greet folks at the door and they looked at me like I was from Mars. I do not want to hear KC and the Sunshine Band when I'm spending a ton on dinner. Jazz would have much more appropriate.

Went for a girls dinner, sat at a cozy booth by the bar. Samuel was our server, besides being an amazing server, his personality was phenomenal and his suggestions were on point! We started with Belvedere dirty martinis, they were perfect! For appetizers we started with the Bon Ton Oysters, a definite favorite! Also had the Cajun bacon, it was full of flavor, not salty, and each slice was thick! I had the 8oz filet, cooked a perfect medium rare, my girlfriends had the 12 oz prime rib and they loved it!! For sides we shared the charred Brussel sprouts, heavenly! Also, shared the crawfish mac & cheese, very tasty! For dessert, we had another round of drinks! Overall experience was exceptional! A must have while in the Big EZ!

I feel like this place needs to come with a cardiologist's warning, because it is so rich and salty. That said, it was delicious! The Barbecue Shrimp was probably the best I've ever had, a good amount of heat and when paired with the salty-sweet Cajun Bacon it was even more incredible. The Caesar Salad was a little rough- it was basically dredged in paremsan which made the salty cheese about the only thing you could really taste. The Prime Rib was MASSIVE- it said 12 ounces, but looked like 5 pounds of meat. It was excellent, and the fresh horseradish was great on it. Along with the gigantic Loaded Baked Potato and the Grilled Broccoli, it was a meal that left me feeling like someone needed to wheel me out in a cart. Extremely heavy, salty and decadent. Additionally, our server, Trae, was wonderful. Patient and attentive, despite it being a packed Saturday night. The service pushes this to a 5-star experience, and was worth every bit of the hefty price tag!

Wow! The staff was very welcoming and attentive. Beautiful wood work and crisp white linens, not a large place so it felt cozy and warm. A couple recommended this place to us while we were visiting, and man, we'd wished we got to stay an extra day just to have it again! We started with the bbq shrimp, which was lovely....but that wedge salad promptly stole the show. Love a good steak house...and that salad was done perfectly. The Cajun bacon was also delicious. We had the regular cut split, You can cut the prime rib with a fork, that's how tender it is. They grate fresh horseradish right on top, such a simple and elegant way to elevate the experience. I'll never be able to have it from a jar again. That butter cake...is worth every dollar of that $35's....every stinkin' penny! Do it!

Amazing food! Service was amazing! Ambiance was very chill and music was great. Had the prime rib, both potatoes, Brussel sprouts and grilled broccoli. All amazing dishes. The oyster appetizer is so delicious! Recommend this restaurant for sure!!!

Best prime rib I ever tasted. Cooked perfectly and melts in your mouth. The Oyster appetizer with crab was amazing. Antonio provided great recommendations and service. Cocktails were also fantastic.

Service was amazing, food was amazing, staff was very friendly. The Cajun steak and butter cake was the star of the show. A must get.

This review is regarding an experience we had on 12/14/24 while traveling to New Orleans for a 35th birthday. Our reservation for 8 was made weeks in advance at 7:30P, and we were seated at 10P. During our wait, we were told we were waiting for one of two tables that could seat us (information that wasn't shared during the booking), so the communication was there. However, when it takes 2.5 hours just to be seated, and the staff know this is a risk, this is information that should be disclosed earlier. After spending roughly $300 in the bar while waiting, we were seated and informed we'd be comped for appetizers. Once we ordered our food, it would be another 45 minutes until our entrees arrived which was hard to understand because the table ordered mostly medium steaks & two grilled fish, so the length of time we waited didn't add up. Upon arrival, our steaks were cooked at different temperatures. My steak in particular wasn't even medium rare, and I ended up not eating the meal I'd waited 3 hours for at that point. Our party enjoyed the fish, the shrimp appetizer, and the cheesy mashed potatoes. Our waiter was nice, but the service ruined the entire experience. We traveled from out of state looking forward to this reservation, and it isn't an experience we'd recommend to anyone. For what it's worth, our party agreed this was the best espresso martini we've ever had, and we still wouldn't recommend a big group come here. Even for small reservations, I'd confirm their availability for your group size before showing up.

Everything was packed but we were able to grab seats at the bar. I loved every bite, the service was great, check out the pics. The oysters were covered in parm garlic panko. One of the best things ever!

We had a great birthday dinner for my dad last night! Was excited to hear about this restaurant and get a reservation so early on in there existence. Right from the start, we were really made to feel special by the hostess, Erica. Our server, Claude was sensational! Super attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our dietary needs were accommodated (and trust me there are lots of people with allergies and different diets in our family.) There was something on the menu for everyone. Don't skip on the prime rib, obviously. But everything else was good from the fish to all of the different sides, especially the brussels sprouts. Dessert was absolutely insane! Despite all of the food being so good, the people were what really made it for us. We'll be back soon!

I really enjoyed this restaurant. Everything was top tier and definitely worth every penny. Along with excellent service.. expect great food. The drinks were top tier. I orders the Bon Ton Cajun Steak, and the Brussels sprouts. The steak was cooked to perfection and my Lemon Drop with Tequila was delicious and strong lol. Well worth it. The ambiance is welcoming yet intimate. The decor is warm and sexy for sure. I think this restaurant is great for any occasion.

Went on a busy night, the chargrilled oysters were great, the Prime Rib-not so. Three of us had prime rib and 2 had steak. The three of us all had the same opinion/conclusion on the prime rib - it was extremely chewy/ tough and not at all tender. It can only be cooked one way, so that wasn't the issue. The two that had the steak, loved the steak.

Phenomenal! The food is 5 star!! I had the BBQ shrimp which was exactly what I was looking for. I had the prime rib, my sweatheart had the New Orleans spiced steak- both were fantastic, just as we ordered! Our waiter was supurb I wish I remembered his name, but just GO! Excellent everything. We celebrated our anniversary and they made it super special We'll be back!

If you're looking for the perfect blend of upscale dining and genuine hospitality in downtown NOLA, Bon Ton Prime Rib the spot. Small with great Atmosphere. The star of the show, no surprise, is the prime rib--perfectly seasoned, slow-roasted, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. I went with the "B.T. Cut" and it was absolute perfection, paired beautifully with horseradish cream and hot Au Ju! Wow. Sides like nothing else in town and plenty to share! The wine list is equally impressive--thoughtfully curated and offering an elegant range of varietals that complement the menu. On point! But the soul of the entire experience? Gabby at the bar. Her precision and consistency when it comes to crafting high-end cocktails is off the chain. She doesn't just make drinks--she builds them like an artist, each one perfectly balanced, handsomely presented, and exactly what you didn't even know you needed! Without Gabby, it's a great restaurant--with her, it's unforgettable. Ask for her by name. Sit at the bar. Order a cocktail. Thank me later.

The service was excellent. Zack was attentive and observant. The oysters were delicious, Brussels sprouts were tastie and the sauce for the onion rings was exceptional. The prime rib was a complete failure, twice! First prime rib had no color at all second prime rib was overdone too. I didn't want to send it back a second time so I just let it sit. Our server Zack saw that I wasn't eating the beef and informed the manager who visited our table and asked if everything was alright. I explained that my partner and I both had over cooked prime rib and she took the items off of our bill. I won't be back and I can't recommend this place.

Went on the Saturday before Father's Day, Brooke was amazing and everything came out perfectly! I'd definitely come here again for the service alone but we ordered one of everything, and it was spectacular. If you want to treat someone or yourself, check this plac

Tonight, we dined at Bon Ton Prime Rib, and it was an extraordinary experience. The prime rib was the star of the show--cooked to perfection, tender, and bursting with flavor. We paired it with cheesy mashed potatoes and a comforting corn casserole, both of which were delicious and complemented the meal beautifully. For dessert, we chose the butter cake, and it was absolutely phenomenal. Warm, rich, and perfectly sweet, it was the highlight of the evening and the ideal way to end our meal. What truly made the experience unforgettable was the staff. The young man who served us took perfect care of us--his attentiveness, professionalism, and genuine warmth made the evening even more special. Absolutely fantastic service. The ambiance of the restaurant was elegant yet welcoming, making it a place we'll undoubtedly return to. Also, we loved the music selection. It was a soft, pop, classic kind of rock e.g. Fleetwood mac, Paul Simon. If you're looking for a dining experience that combines outstanding food with impeccable service, Bon Ton Prime Rib is the place to go. Photo of corn casserole, was too busy eating the prime rib to rememeber to take a photo.

Everything was great. Very dark candle lit cozy. Food was amazing ice cream is yummy

Fab-u-lous! Ambiance, service and of course, the food! Daniel was my server and introduced me to my new go-to martini. The Corpse Reviver #2 - pictured below. Stunning old school decor, but all renovated and clean. Just dark enough. And the background music is perfect. '70's '80's '90's. And my ultimate measure, clean beautiful bathrooms. Don't miss this place when in New Orleans. Oh, the owner has a beautiful Staffordshire Terrier pup.

Good, better, best! 10/10 Highly recommend. I was skeptical, as this is a pretty new establishment. Went Christmas Day, so they ran a bit behind on reservations. I'm giving them grace because we also overstayed our welcome as we celebrated with family that day. They communicated well and realistically so we were happy to oblige. Will definitely go back as the food was amazing and the ambiance was classic.

we worried that we didn't pick the right spot for a late dinner. we live in the quarter and wasn't sure to what to expect but every thing was great. Samantha told me to add the shrimp to the steak and my wife got the fish. oystres were the best next time id get 6 for me

Absolutely positively amazing prime rib. 10/10 would definitely return here. Amazing service and great ambiance. Best prime rib I've had in a long time.

What a great place for a lovely dinner or special occasion. We ended up going on Thanksgiving Day due to not wanting a turkey dinner... and boy, did we pick right! AMAZING steaks! DELICIOUS oysters! PLENTIFUL sides! Staff is very enjoyable, even on Thanksgiving Day they were helpful and cheerful. I will be back... I hope my photos do the food justice - TRY FOR YOURSELF !

The prime rib was excellent. The grated horseradish was a great touch. The service was excellent as well.

I was lucky to make a return this pass weekend to New Orleans one of my new favorite foodie cities. For our first night we decided to make reservations at a new steak house called Bon Ton Prime Rib. The exterior restaurant with red brick walls and elegant booths gave it a warm feeling. Our waitress was super friendly and gave many good recommendations so we decided to start with crab cakes and for the main course, the New York Strip. We also ordered a variety of different side dishes that included lobster Mac and cheese, onion rings, cheesy mashed potatoes, and a baked potatoes. The crabs cakes were mind blowing it contain chunks of real crab in top of a tasty Dijon mustard sauce. The steak was full of flavors and very tender the best steak I had in a while. The sides were also fantastic with my personal being the gooey Mac and cheese. For dessert we had a lemon meringue pie, which gave us a perfect ending for our meal. Wishing Bon Ton many years of success because judging on our experience it should gain a good spot in the New Orleans food scene.

Terrible food and terrible service by Brett!!. Do not waste your time and money. Prime rib was not flavorful and the Brussel sprouts were an absolute embarrassment!! Crawfish Mac and cheese was laughable and sad at the same time! I'm begging you DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!

One of my favorites. Came here from the first week they opened and haven't stopped ! This is a place that is on the louder side - but, the amazing music paired with your engaging table conversations - makes this a wonderful place to grab prime rib of course or a steak. Do not skip on the ooey gooey cake!

Great food and service. The prime rib while great flavor was a little chewy. Other than that great time

Made reservations in advance. We were greeted at the door and promptly seated. Not a bad seat in the place! The atmosphere was quiet and nicely lit with out being too dim. Our waitress was Brooke and she was great! Very attentive and helpful with any questions we had. The door was delicious, and the portions are a good size! We wouldn't hesitate to eat here again and will definitely do so! I can't believe they have only been open for 2 weeks, the entire staff was crushing dinner service!

I cannot say enough great things about Bon Ton Prime Rib! I will start with the staff. Our server Quiana was absolutely amazing who catered to our every need with a smile! Next is the chef Jarred who cooked us a fantastic prime rib that was the best I've ever had. And finally was the assistant manager Henry who came by to make sure everything was great and it was. The entire staff ensured that our meal was great and it couldn't have been better. It was so good we are going back for the second night in a row!

Loved it! It's a must! They handled a huge crowd during Super Bowl with flawless execution. Save room for the ice cream.

Went on Dec 25th for Christmas birthday dinner. The manager was professional and personable, accommodating us after a reservation mix-up, even though it was probably the busiest day of the year. He stopped at our table for a friendly chat, and to check on us himself. The hostesses were beautiful inside & out, greeting us, and everyone who walked in, with bright smiles & pleasant attitudes. It may sound corny, but I mean it...they were so sweet, and they looked like models. Plus, they had the best work ethic with a full house and full reservations. But no one waited long, this place was run perfectly. All guests were joyful, no grumpy faces waiting for tables. We, and others waiting, were all chatting w each other. Lovely ambience. Everyone on staff was smiling and accommodating. Seriously, my teen said we must've walked into a Hallmark Christmas movie. "Sweet Caroline" was playing when we came in, Christmas music sprinkled in the playlist. Staff sat IN the booths as they changed tablecloths and settings at perfect angles. Exquisite detail to everything, but not stuffy and pretentious. I had the perfectly-spiced Cajun Ribeye, cooked exactly medium rare, as requested. 1 lb baked potatoes are dressed tableside. Shellfish mac was made w/, I think, radiatore pasta - creamy and so dang good. Too much to list... Splendid everything, including a cocktail recommended by our attentive and knowledgeable server. Go eat here, and try everything!

Food, is amazing in general. Charbroiled oysters FANTASTIC, best I ever had. NY strip PRIME grade... MARVELOUS. Service EXCEPTIONAL. Five out of five or ten out of ten. Andy the manager was wonderful. Zac our server was so pleasant and so friendly. Chris our busser was so pleasant and willing to help. This restaurant is FANTASTIC. Highly recommend, please do come here.

Best meal I have ever had!!! Started off with a wedge salad then ordered the filet mignon! My husband ordered the Cajun steak with the thick cut bacon as an appetizer. We shared the crawfish mac n cheese as the side! When I say it was the best meal I have ever had, I am not exaggerating! The filet was so tender and had so much flavor!! The crawfish mac n cheese was amazing!! Our waiter Claud was outstanding! The entire evening was flawless!!!

Food was delicious and service was spot on. We visited this restaurant for me and my brother in laws birthday. We tried some really great things in the menu starting with an old fashion and the broiled oysters with crab. We shared 3 sides the corn casserole which i HIGHLY recommend, the Brussel sprouts and the crawfish macaroni and cheese. The also gave us a complimentary chocolate cake.

Our first time visiting NOLA lived up to every expectation especially the fantastic tender and sooo flavorful prime rib and broccoli that Anthony served us. The service was fantastic he made sure we were enjoying our meal and kept our glasses full. The atmosphere was very pleasant and enjoyable to relax after a fun filled day on the Bayou. When we return we would definitely come back to enjoy another wonderful prime rib with Anthony our favorite waiter.

Delicious food and incredible service. The prime rib was tender and carved and served at the table. Steak fries had a pleasant crisp and the Cajun bacon is a must try. The service is the real highlight as each dish is described and the portion of your choice is placed on your plate, no need to reach. Get the table side ice cream sundae, it will not disappoint, just like Bon Ton The prime rib.

Service is spectacular and the place is lovely but the prime rib was not great and the Cajun steak was way too much spice even for Cajun - like they were masking a repurposed piece of prime. The wedge salad was delicious but they need to figure out the reason you are going there the steak

Amazing customer service, beautiful atmosphere, and the food was prepared great. We accidently order the bon ton prime Rib, it was our own mistake as we are incapable of eating that large of steak even for two. We were prepared to spend, we just didn't want to be wasteful but I guess we went all out and ended up having leftovers to go. It's definitely wonderful place to try out, just our own mistake lol.

The steak I had was a NY strip that was marinated and it wasn't that great and the meat wasn't all that tender. I've had much worse but also much better. Maybe a c+. A good cut of meat does not need to be marinated. Their home made lemon pie was divine! Service was great!

We chose to eat here on our first night in New Orleans. The ambiance was nice. we didn't have any reservations but we came on a slow night so got seated immediately at a table of our choosing. We hostess was a delight to talk with and gave us some great suggestions. Unfortunately the meal disappointed. My son was disappointed with Prime Rib. I ordered the Bon Ton Cajun Steak and all I tasted was burnt seasoning and lots of salt. The charred brussels sprouts which were described as cajun style just tasted like burnt brussel sprouts. The waiter kindly replaced with them steamed broccoli, unfortunately these were also over cooked and falling apart with absolutely no flavoring. The only good news was my wife was happy with here order of BBQ Shrimp.

We were there for our anniversary. The staff were super friendly and our waiter were attentive and awesome which makes our experience even more enjoyable. Our appetizers and prime rib were great. It's the best prime rib I've had in the city. We would definitely come back and also recommend others to experience we enjoyed

SO good. You will never be able to eat prime rib anywhere else after you've had this. The service is outstanding without being at all stuffy. Then even the valet is the friendliest person alive. My only complaint - we were told about the desserts (and we were stuffed) so we ordered the butter cake to go. They neglected to tell us it was $35!!! $35 for a dessert! (It's big). The other desserts were $12. I don't need a $35 butter cake.... But that's okay because I still love my waiter.

Anyone giving 5 stars to this place MUST be from FAR AWAY. If you came here for New Orleans food, DON'T. $21 for five slices of bacon---a very Savannah BREAKFAST thing. HMMMM $25 for six what appeared to be canned oysters with some sort of mystery topping. HMMMM A relatively good wedge salad. Totally mediocre crabmeat au gratin. Totally mediocre small piles of crabmeat served on an oversized platter with some sort of sour sauce. Gooey crawfish (where's the crawfish?) Mac and cheese.. Burnt broiled Brussel Sprouts HMMMM WELL POURED pricey DRINKS. S L O W service with surrounding parties arriving after us and served before us. And arguably testy responses when addressing concerns to the wait staff. The only thing that arrived on time was the $$$$$$ ticket. And what's with the blue Jeans, sandals, tee shirt, ball cap dress code? The place is yet another high priced out of town disaster site. You'll get better New Orleans food at Hal's in Atlanta.

We are visiting in town and walked by this new restaurant and decided to give it a try. Sat at the bar and enjoyed a great meal, sharing a slab of (prime) prime rib and a wedge salad, both were perfecto. A nice touch was the fresh shaved horseradish and the au jus ramekin under a lighted candle to keep it hot for dipping. Add a very friendly and attentive staff with some 70's-80's background music and you've got a nice new fine dining spot here

Had a reservation for 6 at 8:45 and waited for an hour before we got up to leave and go to another restaurant. I have been to many nice restaurants and steakhouses but I have never seen a place do that in my life. I will never go to that place ever. Huge waste of my time.

Stumbled across this gem while visiting the city... First have to praise our waiter- forgot his name but he was from Africa-for his patience as my friends and I were very high maintenance. He thoroughly explained the menu and gave us a history lesson on the restaurant, paced us out very well- wasn't pushy. The prime rib, sprouts, and Caesar salad were enjoyed by all!

Prime rib was flavorless. And it's in their name so expected outstanding. Especially from this restaurant group. So disappointing. Best thing was the butter for the bread which wasn't great either, and the wine which was our choice.