Cafe Maspero

The six of us enjoyed our visit and would definitely go back. We stopped in after visiting the aquarium (also recommend) and were greeted by a friendly host. Our waitress was also very friendly and attentive. My father in law and I enjoyed the muffuletta, however make sure you specify which type of bread you want it on. My wife and daughter split the seafood and enjoyed it but said it needed some seasoning. The atmosphere was nice, open and comfortable during our visit. The bathrooms could definitely use a good cleaning and restock.

Service: I had an older gentleman who, bless his heart, forgot most requests and was MIA most of the visit. The other servers were very kind in helping us, though. Food: The seafood platter included shrimp, fish, & calamari. The calamari was fresh and, most importantly, not rubbery. The shrimp were plentiful, and the fish was beautiful. The Platter came with a salad and could've fed two people. Since this is on Decatur, parking is limited, and the restrooms are small and basic.

The food was good. We had the fried calamari and the other appetizer with chicken and provolone with bread. The service was awful. We kept on asking stuff, and we wouldn’t get anything. We asked for utensils and lemon for the water, and never got them. Later we asked for napkins and it took forever.

Its NOLA. Crowds and wait times to be expected. Eggs benedict had thin sliced deli ham 😟. Bloody mary was tasty🙂. Bill...$40. Not my reccomendation for eggs bennedict. As always, Don't forget to follow me and see all my pictures. Bon appetit and safe travels.

Not gonna lie. This wasn’t a “head turner” By any means. However, this was NOLA home cooking done pretty damn well. The gumbo and étouffée are on point! Pasta was good! The roast beef Poboy was great!

Blackened chicken and jambalaya wasn't bad at all. Decent flavor, spices. Didn't really need the bread they gave with it... Menu had some good options, variety. We were seated at a table right next to street, open window/door. Good for people watching.

First time in New Orleans and on our last day we stumbled on Cafe Maspero and I’m glad that we did. The waiter told us they had the best Muffaletta and he was absolutely right! It was fresh and very juicy. We will definitely be coming here again when we return.

Low key and VERY underrated, if you want good food in a more quiet setting then this is the place to come. The food is great and the service is as well. We had both dinner and breakfast here and I highly recommend the Cafe Maspero plate trio. The jambalaya had a good Smokey spice flavor and the red beans were flavorful. Breakfast was just as amazing. Eggs were perfectly cooked and the pancakes were just like Mawmaw made ❤️

Lookin for a good breffiss? YOU FOUND IT! COME HERE! We were in town on vacation and was looking for a solid breakfast to start our day and Cafe Maspero did NOT disappoint! Atmosphere was nice, it was busy so that was a good sign. We didn't have to wait longer than normal for our food. Like 15 minutes. We both ordered the CAFÉ MASPERO'S BIG BREAKFAST... HIGHLY RECOMMEND! So much food and the star of the meal honestly is the buttermilk biscuit! It is SOOO good! Personally, I HATE biscuits. Usually just end up tossing them but I took a bite just to try and I ended up eating the entire thing! They cut it in half and toast the inside. It's so fluffy and toasty. It's LEGIT! The rest of the food was excellent as well. The eggs, jambalaya, hashbrowns and grits all went really well together. Bacon could have been crispier which I should have specified but I didn't so that's on me. Anyway... YES, you want to come here! A+

The place was cute. Bathrooms were dirty. None had toilet paper which was discouraging. The food was bland and cold. The servers never refilled our glasses with drinks nor coffee. They charge you extra if you don't pay cash and no one told us until afterwards

Only out of sheer desperation. Not a good place to drink for sure. Bartender did not know a Jameson and Ginger. The food was pretty terrible like they were challenging you. Bad jambalaya. Terrible etouffe. Had I been drinking heavy like the next table over, maybe...but not on this trip. An institution, but not a place to return to. Staff was nice, but made 4 mistakes on a simple order. Meh.

I was craving for pancakes and my daughter decided on this restaurant. Located a block away from our hotel, it's very convenient. It also gets pretty busy. Staff: we were greeted with a friendly guy who showed us our table. Our waiter was also attentive and listened to our needs Food: I ordered garden omelette w extra crispy hash browns and buttermilk pancake which was shared. My daughter ordered the French quarter breakfast w sausage and side of cheese grits. Food was delicious and filling. Price: reasonable Venue: lots of tables they have a bar and TV for entertainment. Busy establishment I recommend this place. Enjoy!

The food was SO good. But we waited almost 30 minutes to receive it, without an apology from anyone. I was not pleased because I was starving when we initially arrived. Maybe the kitchen was backed up? Either way I enjoyed my selection. Hopefully when you visit the food arrives a bit faster.

Walked in for breakfast not knowing what to expect. I got the crawfish benedict and BOYYY I was NOT disappointed. It was so delicious. I didn't know what to expect but it was great. I got them with cheese and grits which was excellent! The sauce was good, the crawfish was good, the biscuits were good. It was a huge portion so I split it with the BF. We were full!!! Def on the heavier side of meals but totally worth it for the uniqueness of it.

A nice little touristy spot near the riverwalk and cafe du monde. Good location to stop while exploring. The service here was fast, food was ok. Got a shrimp poboy which was good. Shrimp cooked well. not going out of my way to come here but if youre walking but a hungry, its a solid option.

This place is located near Jackson square and a short walk from the waterfront where the paddle boat is docked. It was crowded and the hostess said the food would come out quicker if I sat at the bar. I appreciated that suggestion. It wasn't a long wait at all for the food. The bartender was very nice and helpful with menu recommendations. He just wasn't that attentive. But it was because the bar was full and he had a lot to take care of. I ordered the crawfish Benedict. I was torn between the grits and jambalaya but I went with his jambalaya recommendation. This is an extremely filling dish. The biscuit was good but heavy. The crawfish cake and sauce were delicious. Very flavorful. The eggs were cooked perfectly. The jambalaya had a lot of chicken and sausage in it. The spice level was perfect.

I haven't had jambalaya for years. This is one of the first restaurants here in New Orleans that I saw offered it. I'm sure there are others, but this is the first one I saw. The jambalaya was as I remembered very good and there was a huge amount I could barely eat a third of it. The staff were very friendly The place looked like a typical bar so it wasn't anything fancy it was comfortable, but I had wish there was a little more air-conditioning rather than just fans on the whole. It was a good place.

5 stars for the shrimp po'boy and service. Veggie muffalata just didn't hit! I know, I know- who hears a veggie muffalata in New Orleans?! We got a rec to stop by here and try out some local flavor. Tons of shrimp in the po'boy and delicious muffalata bread. Plenty of seating and views of the passersby. Would recommend if you're in town.

Cafe Maspero spoke to us so we headed there tonight. It was delightful from the moment we sat down because the front and right side walls are actually doors that open. And there are large fans turning slowly on the ceiling, so there was a lovely breeze on this 85°day. It also opened up the outside world to people watching! Our waiter Sammy was eager to please and very good at his job. They have a full bar, and offer anything you would ask for, plus house special drinks. They also offer a nice variety of beer, in the bottle and on tap. We enjoyed a cold local favorite, Abita Amber on tap. It paired very nicely with our appetizer, fried alligator with remoulade sauce. I asked for it crispy and they didn't disappoint. It was very nice, with a flavorful breading and perfect with very tasty remoulade. My wife opted for crawfish Étouffée and since I couldn't pick just one, I had a flight of New Orleans delicacies. I ordered the Taste Of Cafe Maspero: All the bayou traditions: red beans & rice, jambalaya with chicken & sausage, chicken & andouille gumbo, or crawfish etouffee. You have the option to select 3 or all 4. Since my wife had Crawfish Étouffée, I had a flight of 3. The portions were perfect, just enough to give you the experience and share a bite. Not so much you are stuffed and unwell. We both selected a side salad with honey mustard dressing. The salad is basically Romain lettuce with a pinch of shredded cheese and tomato wedge. A bit of a let down honestly. The rest of the dinner did not disappoint! The red beans and rice tasted traditional and wonderful with a nice kick to it. The jambalaya was a also flavorful with just the right amount of kick. I am not a gumbo fan but ordered it as part of the trio hoping it would change my mind. It didn't, but I'll own that. I liked the crawfish étouffée as well, but the jambalaya and red beans and rice were the stars of this plate. Based on my tastes of course. The flavors of all of them were very traditional with just the right kick of spice, which I was looking for and therefore delighted to find. To finish off the evening we decide to round out our evening of traditional food with an order of the beignet fries. These were a nice twist on traditional beignet pillows but had the same dough flavor and avalanche of powdered sugar. The atmosphere was just great, perfect for this hot day, the full bar and beer choices were nice to see for groups who need the options, and the menu is full of all things traditional to dining in New Orleans. It also happens to be across from the Cafe du Monde, if a large order of beignets is the way you want to end your day, and the water front, a nice place to walk after a satisfying meal.

This place was perfect for thanksgiving brunch and making memories with my family. The staff were awesome and the food was amazing. We will be back soon!!

Stopped in to rest my 'walking feet' on the way to Jackson Square and was pleasantly impressed! Instead of a 'nibble', I ordered a yummy 3-egg omelette. The service could have been more efficient; however, their food was delivered quickly. It appeared there is a steady flow of patrons at all times of the day. On a corner, which made 'people-watching fun ;). Across from a popular beignet place, it seemed to have equal, if not more, customers, which indicates 'good food' .. and it is/was!

Absolutely amazing service and food. Beautifully decorated with classic New Orleans pictures and architecture. We tried a little bit of everything from lunch and breakfast including the creole caesar salad, biscuits and gravy, chicken sandwich, and much more. Not a single complaint. We will be coming back for breakfast tomorrow.

Best seasoned fried chicken I've ever had. I was stuffed but still wanted to take the left overs b/c I didn't want to go to waste Big healthy portions. Kid friendly.

Most Yelp ratings are heavily weighted on the food experience and if the food is palatable or not. In this case, I want to make emphasis on my customer service experience because this place was the most welcoming and friendliest restaurant I've patronized in a long time! This restaurant displayed the true definition of "southern hospitality ". We were seated quickly, and our server was warm and knowledgeable. We ordered the Strawberry mint lemonade (with Tito's), an appetizer of spinach dip, and two shrimp baskets. The manager gave us a free dessert as first time guests as well. The food was decent and good and their price points were fair. Overall, we had a joyful experience and we attribute our dining experience to the lovely employees at this restaurant.

Food: tasty and hot Service: attentive and friendly Ambience: great music, blues and rock and roll

CJ, our waiter, provided a warm smile, friendly attitude, quick but unhurried service. He was ready with suggestions. The manager, Stephanie, was professional and friendly to staff and customers. She helped the kitchen run smooth but also worked to help get customers served. Everyone was helpful, friendly, and efficient. The food was hot, fresh, and embodied New Orleans cuisine. From the Beignet Sticks to the fried chicken and pancakes, there's no bad choices. As a family of 5, 4 of those being adults, we ate for less than $100. That's including a mimosa!!

Excellent food and huge plate plus excellent customer service. Grits were delicious, jambalaya was delicious and the biscuit and eggs were freshly made. That one plate also came with hash browns, sausage patty and ham. Customer service was outstanding from the hostess who sat us down to the waiter who was very attentive to our needs. We coming here again for breakfast.

Fantastic service both times we've visited- attentive, friendly and helpful staff. The food is delicious. We had brunch both visits. Everything was cooked to our request and just perfect. I would highly recommend a visit if you're in the neighborhood!

First place we dined in New Orleans. It was recommended by a local friend of mine. Quaint cafe a block from Cafe Du Monde. Staff were very friendly and assured me I could park on the street (got lucky with a parking space but wasn't sure if it was a legal spot). Crawfish cakes for an appetizer. Great crawfish flavor. Muffuletta was stacked higher than any I've had before and the olive salad had cauliflower and a really nice vinegar taste. I really enjoyed the red beans and rice. Perfect combination of gravy and whole beans and delicate rice. Southern Bourbon Peach tea was a little sweet for me and not as much peach flavor as I expected. Overall it was the perfect lunch to start off the weekend in NOLA.

Came here for breakfast as it was just down the street from our hotel. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the food was delicious. Service was top notch, our server Christen was friendly, nice, and gave excellent recommendations. We ordered the biscuits and gravy (simple but good) the Atchafalaya (loved it and highly recommend it) , Bayou Benedict (also excellent), and the fried calamari (good but greasy). Get the jambalaya as a side it was like magic in my mouth, delicious!!!

My husband and I were walking by and decided to stop in after waking around the French quarter for awhile. It's a cute little place, but the table was dirty, the service was friendly but veryyyy slow. I received my drink 1st, the minutes late my husband received his. The food was mediocre. I had a small gumbo and my husband had some stuffed fish. He wasn't to impressed. Might be a hit or miss, but still a must try if staying in the area.

I've been to Cafe Maspero so many times growing up as it is one of my parents fav nostalgic spots. So when I was in town with them and my cousin (who would also frequent with us growing up) when knew we had to go. Service wasn't the most friendly but they were attentive. I appreciated they had a free app when checking in which you don't see too often anymore. The spinach and artichoke dip was the star of the show as the muffuletta my mom and I shared was so heavy and greasy. But it is big enough to share with someone so that's a plus for your wallet.

Good food and service. Tiki hubby and I shared the Creole Stuffed Fish. Grilled fish with seafood grilled stuffing in the middle, a scoop of jambalaya and mixed vegetables. Cute restaurant with open dining on canal street.

Friendly staff with a gracious attitude about our questions. And they made sure we were enjoying our meal. The fried shrimp poboy and delightfully fresh greens in the fried chicken tossed salad made this a great meal. And that NOLA atmosphere!

Everything was so good. I didn't take a picture of the breakfast but I had biscuits and gravy with a side of cheese grits. Yummy. This place is a must !

Will not sell a customer an additional side salad. I received a side salade with my order but for some reason the server could not sell me am additional one. For no reason whatsoever other than to disrespect me as a customer. Food was good but will never again give this business my money

Walking around on our last day in NOLA. Had breakfast at Cafe Maspero. Trust me didn't disappoint. I did there big breakfast and it was just that from eggs to jambalaya bacon sausage biscuits grits all fresh and cooked to perfection service was fast and friendly. Wife had pancakes this things were as big as the plate but also perfect. Trust me if in NOLA stop by for breakfast.

so apparently my wife and I showed up at the time the fry cooks was at lunch because it took an hour to get two seafood platters and the fries were cold once they showed up. Average seafood nothing special but the prices were high and they do charge 3% if you don't pay cash. Drinks were good so make sure you have two or more if service is not good.

I am a Gulf Coast local and come often to New Orleans. One of my favorite spots on the street for lunch/dinner is Cafe Maspero. Came today with first timers and they were as impressed as I always am. Jamie and Stephanie were so attentive and made the dinner even better.

Food was good and portions are good size. The service was so slow, and it wasn't even busy. It can't take an hour to make a po boy, but it did.

Breakfast food was good and the staff was helpful. The Bug breakfast was just that. BIG. I couldn't finished it but instead of a biscuit they should offer a pancake or a waffle.

Food and service was OK. We decided to come to Cafe Maspero since it was the closest to our destination. My son found a hair in his food, but the immediately exchanged it for a new plate.

Wow so I had the thanksgiving dinner and it is very delicious the crawfish dressing is so good the sweet potato casserole is nice and sweet you can taste the brown sugar and the turkey is very flavorful i highly recommend this dish if you are in town today.

Shrimp Po-boys were delicious!!! Beers were ice cold!!! No wait for the bar made for a perfect fresh drink scenario. Crawfish cakes were oh soo gooood!!!!

We heard great things and had to try while on vacation. The staff was friendly, no wait, food came out quickly and was amazing. French onion soup was soooo good and the gumbo was a huge hit

Talk about poor service...we were never served! It was a Sunday evening at 6pm and they were not very busy. Several clean tables available and just a few occupied. We stood at the host/hostess podium for half an hour after we were initially told at around the 9 minute mark that someone would seat us soon. We were the only people waiting to be seated. Like a bunch of of newbies (our first time to New Orleans), we waited until it was just ridiculous to wait any longer. There was no line, plates coming out, and plenty of servers. Couldn't help but wonder if they didn't approve of our skin tone, accent, or that we weren't wearing sports jerseys. Such terrible service...we may as well go to Hammered Harry's.

I was able to order the taste of Cafe Maspero and had the four which was Red beans and rice, Jambalaya, Gumbo and Etouffe. And all were amazing. I was especially fond of the red beans and rice and the sausage. that had a slight char to it. Very nice and sad I ate it all. All of the others were great. I did really like the gumbo too. Jambalaya tases similar to me regardless of location. The Étouffée was also on point. I have this bookmarked and would not hesitate to go back.

On our first full day in New Orleans, after wrapping up work around noon, we were looking to get out for lunch. We walked through the French Quarter to Cafe Maspero. It was a solid place. Not fancy but comfortable as we sat by an open window. We ordered an assortment of drunks such as Hurricanes, Old Fashioned and Margarita. All were a nice start to the weekend. Along with that, we had appetizers of Fried Alligator and Spinach Artichoke dip. For those that had the Alligator, it was a first. It was good, but not something I'd order much again as sort of a mix between chicken and shrimp, definitely texture soft and chewy like fish. Fir meals, the choices were Muffaletta, Burger, Turkey Sandwich and a Salad. All were good, and portions large. The service was good. We did have to ask for a check, but not a big deal as we were in no rush and this is a slower paced place.

Delightful experience. Great location, fast and friendly service with amazing crawfish Benedict!! I highly recommend stopping in and grabbing a bite.

Good service, the artichoke Spanish dips was really good on fresh garlic bread. Drinks were not very strong, our mains was pretty good, I would go back

After a day on the Bayou, we hit this place being that it was right down the street from our hotel. For New Orleans, it was a pretty chilly day and they had all the doors wide open. Not sure the theory behind that as the food and myself were getting cold fast. Service was excellent. So the dining experience was very pleasant. I got the Cajun Bloody Mary which was also very good. I tried my very first PoBoy and it was very lackluster in my opinion. I'm not sure what I was expecting but either it just wasn't done properly here or out just doesn't grab me. Being that it was a quick lunch, we didn't get anything else. My wife got the roast beef PoBoy and the kids got the grilled chicken. They basically just ate the chicken off the bread. When it comes to their PoBoy game, maybe go a different route. Get the Cajun Bloody Mary though if you're into that kind of drink.

Old building with a classic New Orleans style, similar to a Spanish Bodega or Cantina, often seen in some places of South America brings you back to the history of this town. Service is descent and polite but at times it seems a bit unorganized yet they managed to get the job done. The food is good and the servings are generous so bring your appetite or extra mouths to share with because it's very filling. I guess the main reason why it's not as crowded as their neighbor across the street who is also located in a corner, might be the price. There is about 20-30% price difference when compared by the dishes names alone but, honestly, we didn't go to both places so it's hard to say why the price discrepancy. But if I have to wait for too long just to save a couple of bucks then I'd rather come to this place and enjoy what they have to offer because their breakfast burger sandwich was good and their chicken was very tender and delicious. And for entertainment just keep watching the people waiting at the other side while savoring your meal. ;)

I ate here on my second night of my trip to New Orleans. At every restaurant I went to I ordered their version of the "taste of Nola" platter. This usually came with 3-4 options to choose from. The meal at cafe maspero was by far the most delicious. The service wasn't great, despite the restaurant being very empty. However I wish I'd just come back here every night. Everything on this plate was incredible. My only suggestion would be fresher bread, and more of it. If the staff at the Cafe read this, please send me the recipes for these delicious items. I'm craving them from across the country!

I'm not sure why we went back here, the last time we were here about 5 years ago we didn't care for it either. They're not busy, clue #1, the server was clueless, I had the sampler with 3 typical New Orleans classics & I could of cooked them better. Last time here, there is an "Original" Masperos a few blocks away, try that one instead, not sure if they're related.

Decided on cafe maspero for a casual early dinner in New Orleans. We were seated right a way. Our server Samuel was excellent! He was super kind & had great menu recommendations. He kept our drinks refilled & was very attentive! We ordered the mufaleta & a shrimp Po boy. Both came with fries and both were excellent. Our only complaint is that it felt like they were a little stingy with the fries serving, and we really liked the fries! Food was hot & fresh, came out fast & tasted good! We'd eat here again (but we'd ask for more fries).

Great Muffaletta, the Cajun Bloody Mary was a big let down. It took quite a while to get my drink about 15 minutes after I ordered it. It didn't really taste complete and compared to the menu it was a complete let down. It said vodka zing zing and all the trimmings. No trimming and a over iced blurry bloody lazy is what I got. It wasn't really busy so I am not sure why a muffaletta took 20 minutes. The sandwich was great, the fries were okay. No napkins when my food came. I asked 3 times for water. Great for tourist not good for locals. You be the judge on the Bloody Mary the first is menu version the second is what I got. The cup was half the size and no trimmings or lime.

Food was absolutely delicious, portions were phenomenal, drinks were amazing and well made but the service went above and beyond. We had Roy as a server and he was very attentive, offered suggestions, and even gave us samples for food we were unsure about. I am in New Orleans for my bachelorette and he brought out a strawberry shortcake with two tied cherry stems as a congratulations. Truly such a wonderful dinner experience, you cannot go wrong.