New Orleans Vampire Cafe

Had a pretty decent dining experience. Tried their famous Shrimp and Grits( the gravy was very flavorful and perfect-spiced), Braised Pork Belly, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and a side of Salmon; the food was good overall. The blood bag cocktails were a fun and unique touch. The service was okay, considering the place seemed a bit busy during our visit, but the staff managed well. The vampire-themed decor added to the experience, and the small, cozy environment made it feel special. Overall, it was a good experience; something different and worth trying at least once!

Love this place! Our bartender, Zach, recommended amazing food from the menu, came up with creative cocktails for us and gave us a list of recommendations around the area before we left. He’s the best! We split the shrimp and grits and the vampire burger, loved both of them so much. Also ordered one of the blood bag cocktails which I think is just so fun. Also, the atmosphere of this place is awesome, especially if you are a fan of the vampire culture. This is a staple of mine every time I come to New Orleans. Highly recommend.

this place was really fun to eat at and worth the price for the atmosphere. the homemade chips were the best I've ever had. my husband really enjoyed his brisket burger. my lamb stew was great. the lamb was a little dried out. I enjoyed my pomegranate lemonade in a blood bag. the only thing I would take off a half a point for is the service. not the servers themselves just that when we ordered dessert it took over 25 minutes to come and we were actually tracking down the waitress just to check out, I'm glad they brought it when we did because the death by chocolate cake was delicious.

We were here for lunch today. We went early around 11:00 am and were the only one's in the place. Service was prompt and attentive and the place looks great. We ordered the fried devil eggs appetizer, a Dracula Burger and Vampire Salad for lunch. The food was prepared well and tasted great. The burger was nicely seasoned and cooked to order. The salad was a chopped salad along the lines of a Cesar with brussel sprouts. All was good.

How fun is this place?!? We actually stopped in here to get a quick coffee for the day but definitely will go back for a meal when I am in town again. The reason I'm doing a review is because the employee was incredibly helpful and nice and this place looks like so much fun! What a perfect vibe for New Orleans. Something different and niche but works because it's NOLA! Great location right on the corner in the center of all the action!

This was hands down the best meal I ate in New Orleans. The atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing, especially since I went during the week of Halloween. The hostess and server were very friendly and helpful and I can definitely see why they had a line of people out the door trying to get a table. I had the fried deviled eggs and the vampire burger with homemade chips and couldn’t get enough of them. My dad got the blackened trio and I tried a bite of each, they were all delicious and juicy. I can’t wait to go back next time I’m in New Orleans. 10/10!!

The grits were really bland but everything else tasted amazing! We came in for the blood bags but stayed for the food. And the drinks are so good! The fried devil eggs were extremely good. We also got Mussels and shrimp and grits. The shrimp was good and flavorful, and was definitely needed with every bite of grits. We had the blackened trio, which was salmon, shrimp, and alligator. That alligator was bussin! Definitely recommend this placecon your visit here! The atmosphere is mad cool!

Not good. The drink B+ wasn’t great. Waited almost an hour for our food to come out & it was exceptionally average. Ordered the scallops & grits- scallops themselves were good but the grits & everything else on the plate were disappointing. Paid $33 for 3 scallops….. $11 per scallop. If you come here you’re paying for the vampire theme and not the food/drink quality. My friend got the app trio & the portions were dismally tiny. I was in New Orleans for a week & ate out for every meal & this was easily the worst food I had the entire time.

I have been coming to New Orleans for years-love visiting the French Quarter! And somehow I've never heard of this place. This was my best friend's first time to NOLA, and she wanted to try this place out. I have no idea how she found it, but I'm so glad she did! 1. Vampires theme is awesome! We went during the day so there was some sunlight inside, but it is mostly dark and mysterious. We also received vampire bite temporary tattoos with our check-which we loved!! 2. Food was great! We came for a light lunch and shared the pork belly appetizer and a slice of purple velvet cake. They were running out of some desserts, but our waitress was nice and let us claim a slice of cake when we sat down. 3. Drinks! The cocktail list is an assortment of blood types. Additionally you could get a bloodbag in either a sangria or pink lemonade flavor. My friend got the Fangria blood bag and I got the O+ cocktail. So creative and delicious! When we were done with the meal and drinks, my friend ordered the tea leaf reading. It was cool but not what I expected. Essentially you receive a QR code to read your leaves once you finish your tea. My friend's future looks bright so we can't complain, but there are probably better tea reading options in the French Quarter. I enjoyed the vampire cafe. I would come back to show more people, but I'm not sure I would come back alone. The novelty might be lost on me if I came alone, but it would be nice to share it with someone else who loves vampires!

The atmosphere was super nice, very much so giving interview with a vampire. The waiter was quick and helpful. The food was seasoned and cooked well for the most part, it was a bit pricey for what you receive, I had the salmon over potatoes, which were great, but the green beans on the side came to us hard, cold and bland. The star of the show for us was the blood bags! They tasted great and were really fun to experience

This is definitely a must for New Orleans! It's in the middle of the FQ and is delicious. My friend and I went here multiple times and never had any issues being seated nor with our food. The service here is great and fast! I got the Caesar salad (soooo good!) and the chips and my friend got the po boy. We were both very happy with our choices and kept coming back here!!

There was no waiting. Our group was quickly seated and drink order taken. The brunch menu consisted of Shrimp n' Frits, Chicken & Waffles, and a Bacon Breakfast Burger. Also had an Alagator Po Boy which was unique and had an almost chicken taste. Brunch offered a bright view of all Vampire decor with amazing service. Our group really enjoyed the vampire bite tattoos. Would love to see this place at night.

Such a cool place!! We saw it on TikTok for the sangria blood bags and they were so fun to drink and tasted good. The service was nice and the bartender was super cool and talkative. He was super nice and gave us vampire bite tattoos! lol The inside is very calm and lowkey. We will definitely come again when we are in New Orleans!!

Only had drinks here, but the vibes were immaculate. Can't wait to go back and try the food. Perfect little place for New Orleans!

I had booked the monthly tea reading vampire high tea. It sounded like a great event and I expected it to be for $95 per person. This event was disappointing. We arrived at our scheduled time and no one addressed us for quite a while. We finally sat down and our waitress was all over the place and clearly needed some help. We were offered a cocktail with the package, but they were out of the one I chose (pear Bellini). We were given a cup of tea, choice between 2 types. Then the snacks came out. The cutest part was the fudge shaped like bats. Nothing else about this event was vampire themed. The souvenir cups were nothing special... I figured they would have bats on them.... Nope. Nothing special. The yea leaf reading portion was quite annoying and they did not do a good job assisting on how that should work. Moral of the story. Don't bother with the high tea. Go to this place to get a blood bag and move on with whatever your other plans are.

Everything was pretty average. I wished the burger was cooked a little bit more, I ordered a medium well and the burger I receive was medium, borderline medium rare. The restaurant was dark but that matches the vibe of vampire so we loved it. The food was just average. Spiked vodka was great!

We were in New Orleans during the snow storm. This was one of the few restaurants open given the storm. Place was crowded and servers were friendly. Menu was limited due to storm but we were just glad they were open when most business were closed. Menu was limited. We went for lunch and dinner and by dinner they had run out of much of their food. I had a hamburger for lunch and it was OK. Dinner was lamb stew which was good but I got last serving which was lacking on meat (4 small pieces) and little to no veggies given I got the last portion was just happy to get but at 30 dollars it was definitely lacking. I am looking forward to going back to New Orleans again so I can check this place out with a full menu. So thankful they were open and such a cute cafe. Would highly recommend.

A hidden speakeasy well worth the search! You will need to get a code during the day to make it in at night. The decor, drinks, and attention to detail is outstanding. I've been to many places touring as a "speakeasy" but this truly gave the experience. Well worth a visit, and remember to look at the walls for monsters!

For a vampire Café I expected it to be a little bit more dark and mysterious, but I loved the theme! They only had two drinks that were in the vampire blood bags, disappointing. We did the elephant garlic, which was confit and it was delicious! It came with four large elephant chunks of garlic and three pieces of buttered toast. I definitely could ward off some vampires with this. Inside was very small and not a ton of seating. Each of the servers did have a vampire theme going on which was pretty fun.

I wish they take reservations. Might be a good idea for Halloween weekend since you have the Anne Rice Vampire Ball, Endless Night, and Dracula's Requiem all in the same weekend. Plus the ANCC (nursing convention) has their event too. Lol. I stopped by around 6pm for dinner on Friday, November 1st, Halloween weekend. My husband and I have to be at the Endless Night Vampire Ball at 9pm so we wanted to get dinner beforehand. We did not get to dine in because wait time was 3 hours. I did see some emissaries from the Endless Night dining in. Dining in wasn't an issue when I was here back in March 2024. I just wanted to show my husband this cool establishment. I went to their sister business, The Apothecary down the road instead. I will be back for the next vampire ball. I really wanna try the alligator po'boy and get more blood bags!

This restaurant bar is really nice. Not too loud and the staff is really friendly. The wait for the food was insanely long. We all ordered the burgers and the shrimp and grits for the appetizer. The shrimp and grits were delicious, this has been the best tasting dish I've had my whole trip in NOLA. Very savory and cooked to perfection. The burgers were well seasoned just a little too rare for my taste, I asked for medium and it almost looked raw inside. Overall I'd go again for the shrimp and grits soooo yummy.

Me and my sister went here for super bowl weekend. I forgot to leave a review then but now I do lol. this place was amazing. Our service was a very night young lady and wasn't overbearing but still checked up on us. My sister got the blood bag with alcohol and I got nonalcoholic. We both really enjoyed it! To be honest, it wasn't anything to write home about but the bag itself is what made it special lol. The Deviled eggs trio was super good too! The scenery was beautiful and gave a cozy vibe. I want to go back one day to try more items.

We were shocked at how good the Vampire Cafe was, not just a little tourist trap but a real fine dining establishment. The duck and filet were some of the best dishes we had on our short trip to the city. Drinks were fun and well themed as well. The entire experience was wonderful, and meeting the bar (soon-to-be) owner was a great experience with amazing service. One I recommend returning to!

The drinks sucked and the server was not a very good one either. Not sure why this place has stars or maybe we just didn't get as lucky. Me and my sister were vacationing and was excited to check this place out. We ordered a appetizer and the waiter came back and said "we ran out" didnt even assist us with another option. Then we decided to just order a drink and it was horrible taste. I will not recommend this spot or ever come back again.

We only had a drink and desert so I cannot speak to the food, but what a fun ambiance and concept. Located in the French Quarter, if you are a fan of the dark and mysterious this place will please you. The theme is spot on and the prices are reasonable (especially for their location) The desert was very good too. Also if you are a fan of hidden speakeasy's be sure to ask them about finding one at the conclusion of your meal

Located in The French Quarters, this small cafe is vampire themed and has a unique ambiance. I wanted to try alligator for the first time but they were out so I ordered a vampire burger which was good. Their chocolate cake is super good and rich in flavor. The highlight was obviously the blood bags and we got the virgin versions which was pomegranate & lemonade. Definitely a little touristy and it was a fun experience. Our server was super friendly and helpful. We went in on a Friday afternoon and it wasn't that busy. They automatically apply a 20% gratuity fee since it's summer so just a heads up. The restaurant is pretty small and our stroller barely fit. They do not offer high chairs for small kids, by the way. There is some outdoor seating but it gets really hot and humid during this time. If you're into touristy things, this is a must to visit in NOLA.

Busy place. We were at the bar but it still took the two bar attendants time to get our order. Since we were only there for the vampire speakeasy ticket and password we just ordered the blood bag. It came in two flavors. One sangria and the other vodka with cranberry juice. Both were more warm than they should be. Disappointing. You have to ask for the ticket and password to the speakeasy. It's located in the back of Fritzels European Jazz club. But by the time we got there, the speakeasy was at capacity that they could let in and we discovered they had a $20 cover. We decided to spend our money elsewhere. The Vampire Cafe has some charm for a goth setting. The Vampire speakeasy was a disappointment. We were not told about the mandatory 20% gratuity. That was shocking given the speed of the wait staff.

We loved our experience here! Service was fast and friendly. Katrina C was our server. The food was delicious. We had the Alligator bites as an appetizer. Then we both had the Vampire burger with house made chips. Devine!! The Sangria in a blood bag was just the razzle dazzle to cap off our experience! 10's across the board!!

Fun little vampire cafe. Appreciate that for a little extra you can get your wine in a blood bag. Service is friendly, and it's a bit fancy if you can prepare for that. Goth style is preferred apparently. Didn't get any food, just a blood bag.

Ambiance: Historic & moody/dark/spooky themed bar in the French Quarter with a Vampire theme that serves amazing food & drinks! We had the best time sitting at the bar! Our bartender was super friendly & a conversationist with great drink recommendations. This is the perfect spot for a pre-ghost tour cocktail, date night, themed outing, or just grabbing a cocktail. The shrimp & grits were delicious - the sauce was almost like a braised beef or teriyaki style & super unique! You have to get the blood bags for the fun & photos! Lots of fun themed cocktails, wine, beers, & N.A. options. Highly recommend for a fun experience for anyone who likes spooky things!

This bar is where I would have wanted to hang out as a teen. As I walked in there was a table of girls dressed goth and they were taking their blood drinks very seriously. The theming throughout matches the name of the establishment and the blood bags were hilarious. I had trouble opening the nozzle and the bartender had to show me a few times. You'd think I hadn't spent my childhood drinking capri suns. The bartender gets special points because she recommended the best spot to grab poboys which was my stop after filling up on AB+. The majority of the drinks are a mixture of cranberry and vodka with different splashes to mix it up. I tasted a hint of lemonade mixed with the cranberry in my blood.

We stopped by the Vampire Café in New Orleans for brunch, fulfilling my wife's wish after my morning adventure standing in line for merch. On the way, I had a great chat with an Uber driver from upstate New York who works for an educational foundation and drives Uber to make ends meet--a nice unexpected connection. When I arrived, I was lucky to get a seat quickly since the place is small and often has a bit of a wait. I wasted no time and ordered a Cabernet Sauvignon and chicken and waffles. The dish was so fresh it felt like they sourced the chicken from the alley out back--funny, but true! It was absolutely delicious and hit the spot. Great vibes, great food, and a memorable brunch experience. If you're in New Orleans, it's worth a visit!

The restaurant and concept is cute but the bar tenders all suck. Me and my cousin sat at the bar cuz all we really wanted were the blood pouches and the bartenders had a stank face the entire time. They didn't want to help no body. Left because when we asked for two more they said "our bartenders will help you soon". When he could have easily got it himself?

Hardly ever leave reviews, but this filet mignon was probably the best I've ever had. The service was very friendly and made sure that everything was exactly to our liking. Wine was delicious and not overpriced like a lot of places in the area. Overall, just a great experience! Plus the blood bags are just adorable

When visiting New Orleans, one must get a blood bag from the Vampire Cafe. We didn't eat here, but the menu looked pretty good. We had fun drinks and of course a blood bag. The ceiling is made of copper tiles, the vibe is eery and fun. There is a secret, if you go here, then to the Apothecary, you can get a card that will take you to a speakeasy at Fritzels. It's all tied together and such a fun experience.

One of my main things to get while down in NOLA was a blood bag. We only stopped in for drinks, and they were delicious. For their blood bags, they had 2 options: pomegranate vodka lemonade and a Fangria. I would be interested to come back and try some of their food, as they have a variety of options.

We didn't order food this time around but we ordered the fun BLOOD BAGS instead! Loved the decor and the music that set that gothic ambiance.

The setting, the vibes, the aesthetic were off the charts! I loved how everything looked and I loved the whole gothic vibe. It was everything anyone could've wanted from a vampire cafe My friend and I went for her birthday and she even received a complimentary birthday shot! Our server was so sweet and informative. The people there were all so kind. From the hostess up front, to our server, and even the guys who brought us our food!!!! The food was so delicious. We got the fried deviled eggs and while I am not usually a fan of deviled eggs these were delicious! 7/10 I got the blackened seafood platter which is an appetizer but was sooo yummy served with a side of dipping sauce! 7/10 My friend got the burger with freshly made potato chips. I can only speak on the chips and they were crunchy and salty perfection! 9/10 Now the "death by chocolate cake" I can't say one negative thing. exactly what you want in a chocolate cake. Rich and creamy ganache over moist, delectable chocolate cake!!!! 12/10 All the (hot) food would've been one point higher but they were all about room temp when they arrived at our table....still good tho!

This place was amazing. The vibe. The food. The service. Marcus was the BEST. Seriously, he just made our time there and I'd go back time and again to see him. My friend and I work in the industry and now coined the phrase "Be a Marcus". Plus, they have the cleanest restrooms I saw in the FQ. The best espresso martinis we had in NOLA. I'm still dreaming about that burger and fried deviled eggs which Marcus procured from the ether. Go here. You will have the best time.

We were very excited to try this place as it was recommended to us, but we waited 50 minutes for avocado toast, French toast, scrambled eggs and a Gator Po'Boy. We noticed other tables sat after us were getting their food before ours. They forgot our eggs entirely. The waitress gave us a 15% discount for waiting almost an hour. We expected it to be a little more visually extravagant, but it wasn't. Waiting almost an hour for a couple very basic dishes wasn't pleasant. Other than that, yeah the restaurant was cool... nice decor....

We only had a drink here but this place is really cool. The service was great. The decor was awesome. I look forward to coming back.

Great staff and a beautiful interior! We stopped in just for a drink to say we had one at the Vampire Cafe. Both of our drinks were excellent. I got the blood bag, Vampire Vodka Pomegranate Lemonade. It was great, I probably drank the whole thing in 5 minutes. My boyfriend got the B+ and loved it as well. The bartenders were great. We really weren't hungry to get food but enjoyed just popping in for a quick drink. All the food around us looked great though. The interior is what's fabulous here. The decor even at the bar is beautiful. The ceilings are gorgeous. Make sure to take a minute and look around while you're here!

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BREAKFAST IVE EVER HAD. the service, the theming, the food was all amazing. 110% worth it. The amazing seasoning on the breakfast potatoes alone will make me go back. So well done.

I knew I had to stop here when we were planning our trip to New Orleans. The inside was Victorian inspired and had all the right decor. The gentleman who took my order was super cool to talk to and we received my vampire bag in no time. I ordered my bag to be filled with sangria, it was so delicious. A must try place!

Came in for a couple drinks to take with us as we walked around New Orleans. The blood bag drinks were good but expensive. Staff took a while to help me to order my drinks.

We visited New Orleans for the third time and didn't get the chance to visit Vampire Cafe previously. We visited it this time around and we loved the atmosphere!!

The Vampire Cafe on Royal Street had goth servers! Awesome! We had to go for it. The menu includes mushroom teas and other vampire treats but we are mere mortals. So we had a duck pastrami panini with goat cheese and a small side salad. My husband had the braised shortrib all over roast carrots and mashed potatoes. I wrapped up with a glass of Taylor's port and the espresso creme brulee.

Amazing staff and drinks. We didn't eat but loved the blood bag sangria and themed teas. Absolutely aesthetic shop. Even the bathrooms were on theme.

We walked over after a day in the WWII museum. This place is fun! I love the theme and decoration. The food was delicious! We got the signature blood bag sangria. I had the bbq crab claws and the sauce was out of this world so delicious! My friend got the vegetable curry and she loved it as well. My husband got the deviled eggs and the gumbo he devoured both! We shared the baked Brie at the table, it was also wonderful. Overall we had a fun lunch here! The service was speedy and attentive. It is worth a visit if you're into the theme!

I'd have to say it was okay. The IV bag was my most favorite part. We were visiting from out of town and the drinks were delicious. We didn't really eat here but had one appetizer, that was good. I was expecting more of a spooky vampire experience which I didn't receive.

After passing by here one evening and thinking 'oh this looks cool,' I came back for lunch shortly after they opened on a Friday. I figured if I go for lunch it will be easier to get in and less crowded inside. I was greeted by a girl with long dark hair dressed in themed attire. She had a weird vibe. I asked about the vampire cafe vs apothecary and if they are connected. With attitude I hear 'same chef, different menu!' I asked if they had any vegetarian friendly options to which she went through the menu to show me. I thought about maybe just getting a blood bag drink at the bar. She then says 20% gratuity, is that OKAY?? I was a bit surprised by that even if I got a $9 virgin drink (basically watered down juice). You are pretty much paying for the novelty of the bag. By then I was hungry so I mentioned I'd like a table to dine. I was seated and then ignored for maybe 15-20 min. No hello or smile from anyone. Finally an older gentleman with glasses came by with water. I asked about the drink menu and his suggestion on whether I should get the blood bag or try the B- cocktail? All he heard was blood bag and off he went to get it. I had to stop him and say excuse me! I didn't order yet I'm just asking about the menu. Ugh to make it easier I just got the blood bag. My friend & I ordered the vegetarian Thai red curry. This took FOREVER to come out. We were never checked on or acknowledged. We asked our server for the bill in advance since we were running late & had to catch a flight. Trying to expedite service, we thought to pay before the meal came. Another 15-20 min and nothing. I had to flag down another server to ask again for the bill because our server was wandering around folding napkins and hanging by the bar. So frustrating! The curry eventually came out. Hearty and filling with rice and tofu, it came out piping hot. We didn't even have a chance to try it and the hostess runs over asking how it was. Overall, the curry was delicious. The blood bag drink had nothing to it other than it coming in the bag. Actually hard to drink out off once you get to the halfway point. While it's cute inside, I didn't sense any vampire theme other than 'blood bag' drinks and a few bats on the wall. It looked more medieval & pirate like to me. Service is extremely slow and frustrating. A bit expensive too. Roughly $43 for the curry & virgin blood bag drink. There is no sense of urgency and/or follow up on customers. I can't believe there is a mandatory 20% gratuity when the service is this horrible. I'd say if you decide to go, make sure to block out 3-4 hours for lunch given how slow they operate and hope you get a different server!

Service was great and the vibe was super chill with the gothic/vampire décor. Our bartender was super nice and even recommended us to their wonderful speakeasy! Secret location and you need the purple ticket. I highly recommend this spot.

Amazing shrimp n grits; rich, tangy, lucious bites of sausage, pepper.... Sauce is superb!! Salmon eggs Benedict was good. Served on hard biscuit, ok but not great. Service was spotty. Sweet atmosphere (Springsteen on speaker, eh).

The salmon plate was so incredible that I had to eat it two days in a row. I found their food to be very good, but inconsistent. I'm not a fan of their gumbo. Maybe it was an off day. It was dark and muddy and lacking in meat. I actually ended up giving my daughter a lot of my food because she didn't like hers, which is also why I came back a second time to enjoy it. She didn't want to come back. I ordered a glass of Inkarri with my salmon the second time, which was so good that I came home and ordered a case!! Only to find the Inkarri was not the wine I was given! It was extremely disappointing to have the best wine you've had in a long time, only NOT to be told they were out and that I was given something else or even what it was. Honestly, it is unacceptable of your server. I'm very disappointed now that I ordered the wrong wine and have no idea what I had, so I can't get more.

Come see Zach best espresso martinis, clean bathrooms. Great service... the only downside is you can't stand at the bar and you can't sit at the tables unless you are dining

Fun place and service. We came for some drinks and appetizers. It was packed and we had to wait. Kitschy place with sangria in blood bags. Drinks were good. Snacks were good. Cool ambiance in the French Quarter.

I would choose 0 stars if I could. First of all a long wait way too long 3 hr wait so we walked to the second location which is this one and they said 2hr wait still way to long but they put us on the waiting list to call us back so we decided to walk around while the time passed well 2 hrs past and nothing 3 hrs nothing so at that point we had already ate somewhere else. And t it was 4am still no call lol wow great service guys. Next day we never got a call smh.