Cafe Pontalba

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546 Saint Peter St
New Orleans, LA 70116

Cafe Pontalba, located in the heart of New Orleans' historic Jackson Square, is a charming restaurant that pays tribute to the city's rich history and famous Creole cuisine. With its airy, glassed-in corner location, guests can enjoy a delightful dining experience while people-watching and savoring authentic Creole specialties like Shrimp Creole, crawfish etouffee, and Creole Red Beans and Rice. The restaurant also offers a selection of Cajun dishes, fried seafood, po-boys, pasta, salads, and fresh Gulf fish, making it a perfect lunch spot for everyone in your group.

Constructed in the 1800s by the Baroness Micaela Almonester Pontalba, the Pontalba Buildings are renowned as the oldest apartment buildings in the United States. Cafe Pontalba beautifully blends the historic charm of the buildings with the vibrant atmosphere of Jackson Square, providing guests with a unique dining experience that showcases classic New Orleans dishes such as jambalaya, gumbo, and blackened alligator. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Cafe Pontalba offers a taste of New Orleans' culinary heritage in a picturesque setting.

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Doretta W.
4/14/2025

This should be a 3.5 but I will give them the benefit. We popped in for a quick breakfast. The location is super convenient down near the cathedral and shopping. The service was a little slow at...

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Tarun B.
12/14/2024

A great cafe in the Jackson Square area. I was exhausted from walking around and wanted to enjoy a Po-Boy. Google Maps suggested this location so we came over. There were several football fans...

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Kimberly A.
7/1/2025

It's near Jackson square. We popped in for a bite and a drink. We had the ham & cheese and alligator bites. I'm not a fan of alligator, but they were good. The service was great. Nice little stop...

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Tracy C.
8/20/2024

Best shrimp and grits I've ever had. I've had dreams about this dish. Cute restaurant right by the square, great for people watching. They have a side bar area to grab and go.

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Jim C.
1/5/2025

Located right on Jackson Square restaurant was nice. Classic decor and clean. Fish poboy was mid at best. Not bad but essentially a filet o fish. The main issue I had was staff. I felt like I was...

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