Cafe Sbisa

"Chef/partner Alfred Singleton is the powerhouse behind Cafe Sbisa, the third oldest restaurant in the Quarter, dating to 1899. Singleton, who worked his way up from prep cook, offers classics with a twist, like pairing traditional barbecue shrimp with crispy fried cheddar grits. On the sweet side, the Bananas Foster pain perdu is a dream." - Beth D'Addono

"The French Quarter gets packed on the weekend, and as a result, most of your dinner options are going to be crowded dining rooms or small back patios filled with too many tables. Rather than deal with all of that, have dinner on the upstairs terrace at Cafe Sbisa. This vintage French-Creole restaurant is one of the few places in the area where you can have cocktails and eat some barbecue shrimp and crab cakes outside, while the crowd below stays comfortably out of earshot. After dinner, grab a drink at the bar inside, which dates back to 1899 and is the last refuge before you reenter the madness." - zella palmer, carlo mantuano, megan braden perry

"Chef-partner Alfred Singleton, who started as a busboy, now commands the kitchen at Cafe Sbisa, the century-old brasserie on Decatur Street. The ambiance is elegant and moody, especially on the balcony seating overlooking the uplit bar. Savor the Louisiana blue crab cakes, fried oysters Sbisa served over creamed spinach with Tabasco hollandaise, and rich turtle soup laced with sherry." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"Cafe Sbisa’s balcony seating overlooking Decatur is a real treat, accompanied by chef and co-owner Alfred Singleton’s seafood-centric French Creole dishes. Try the oysters Sbisa and the crawfish beignets and all the fish dishes, every one. The inside balcony overlooking the bar, with its incredible George Dureau painting, is also an atmospheric option." - Beth D'Addono, Eater Staff

"Originally opened in 1899, this classic French-Creole restaurant is led by the talented Alfred Singleton, now chef and partner. Cafe Sbisa’s menu is old-school compared to many of the restaurants currently opening in the city, and the crab cakes are some of the best in town. Dinner, brunch, and small plates. Date night alert: this place is an atmospheric stunner, with original wood, intimate balcony and patio dining." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell