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Evangeline

4.4
4.4
423 Reviews
$30 and under
Cajun
Evangeline Restaurant, in the heart of the French Quarter, serves classic Cajun and Creole food along with unique libations in a charming atmosphere.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Cajun, Seafood

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (504) 373-4852

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighbourhood

    French Quarter

  • Cross Street

    Conti Street

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 423 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I absolutely loved it! Evangeline is the place you want to make time for. The ambience is so chill, it gives you a little break from the partying going on in the surrounding. All the food is freshly made so expect to spend a good hour in the restaurant. Staff is kind, respectful, caring, and helpful. The host was amazing btw, you’ll enjoy a service you weren’t expecting.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Mediocre food. Service completely off. Brought all appetizers but one. Then it came with its main course, and later the other main dishes. Out of sync.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Casual dining in outdoor patio. Decent food and more affordable than other places in neighborhood.
  4. VernaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was outstanding, the food was delicious. Very cozy -relax and enjoy atmosphere. We each ordered something different and shared so we can all get a taste. All of us were completely satisfied because the portions were just right. The only problem was that we didn't have room for dessert 😊
  5. DarrenD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was very good, just what we were looking for. The atmosphere was what encompassed the whole French Quarter feel. And the service was impeccable! our waiter saw to our wants and needs and engaged in enough small talk and gave us great advice on menu choices and things to do in the area. Thank you!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my mom and grandma for Mother’s Day! They couldn’t get enough of the courtyard and the food was simply wonderful! Our waitress was also AMAZING!
  7. Aderou4

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was incredible!! Our only issue was they rang us up for another tables bill and it was a minor inconvenience to sort it out
  8. WendyS

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ate in the courtyard area it was lovely. Food and service were great. Would definitely go back when in town.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food in friendly casual atmosphere. Drinks were creative. Loved fried green tomatoes and red beans and rice. Red fish with pasta excellent.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Everyones dinner was excellent and so was service.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food at a great price. Tastefully prepared with dedicated crafting. Try the butter cake with pecans a la mode. All delicious.
  12. nani9

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The jambalaya had way too much rice and very small bites of the chicken and sausage. Had to look for them
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    Had a very nice table on the patio. Outside fans were next to us and were so loud that we had them turned off. Our waiter was thrown off when we started with a round of cocktails and then later ordered appetizers. Okra, fried crawfish and pickles, were good but the alligator was undercooked and had several pieces with a grizzly texture that we hadn’t seen before. Entrees we’re very good, especially pasta Evangeline a with blackened redfish, and shrimp étouffée. The étouffée was only warm, not hot. Several drink orders were forgotten by waiter. An order of hot tea went unfulfilled due to the tea box lacking any type of plain black tea.
  14. AmyV

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Bloody Mary was fantastic. The back patio is the perfect place for Sunday brunch.
  15. Foodlover

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    Service was very good. Unfortunately food was really bad. No seasoning and poorly served.
  16. RitaP

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a very enjoyable dinner. Will recommend and return. My
  17. SallyB

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    EVANGELINE’s is EPIC. I visit every time I come to NOLA, the service and courtyard experience is EXQUISITE. 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
  18. Foodie

    Phoenix

    42 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    A bit bland for creole/Cajun but very nice. Dessert fried bread pudding was cold except skin so disappointing. Crawfish ettouffe was sour.
  19. DustinD

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful courtyard! Nick is excellent! Highly recommended.
  20. LH13

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch was awesome! Definitely would get the catfish next time!
  21. Clint

    Dallas

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Food was incredibly salty. We come here every time we are in town and this trip, the food was noticeably different. Very run of the mil when usually it is great. The bartender was awesome! Very nice, chatty, and attentive. He gets an A+ for sure!
  22. ScottM

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat on the patio for drinks and dinner. Perfect evening to be outside. Highly recommend. Wish we had saved room for dessert. Will definitely come here again.
  23. KarenM

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our server was very friendly and made our dining experience very pleasant. She was very knowledgeable about the food selections.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This food was amazing! Service was A1 and everything we ordered was delicious
  25. KirstenZ

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Excellent hidden gem in New Orleans. Appropriate for families
  26. Hotrod

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We visited Evangeline during a recent visit to New Orleans French Quarter. We had a great time, food was good, my husband wasn’t crazy about what he ordered, but maybe just poor ordering decision (salad)? The place was very packed, servers seemed a bit stressed out. The place is small and has an amazing courtyard, so sit outside if you can, seemed a bit more roomy out there. I had one of their pasta dishes and it was really good.
  27. DawgsfromAthens

    Charleston

    139 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    139 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New dining spot for us. Our last night in NOLA on this trip. We wanted to try something different from our usual favorites for dinner. Greetings were warm, and staff seemed glad to see us. Early reservation (5:45) made picking a table easy. We had requested a quiet table as I have a hearing problem and conversation during dinner can sometimes be difficult. We were shown to the patio area and seated a little away from other tables and the music background. They were very careful to honor our “quiet table” request. Service was attentive and efficient. Never lacked for anything. After cocktails we chose appetizers of crab cakes (lots of crab & very little breading—excellent!) and you must try their fried okra with a remoulade-like dipping sauce. Very tasty! Our entrees were two variations of redfish—one over pasta the other over greens and veggies. Nicely prepared and a little different from the usual. Quite good. We cleaned our plates. The restaurant was filling up by the time we left. We will return on our next trip.
  28. kikigirl935

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always go to Evangeline's when in New Orleans. Food is always good and well priced. Staff is friendly and helpful.
  29. Chuck

    New Orleans

    75 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Staff was terrific, from the hilarious host to our excellent server Ruby. And the tables on the back patio were perfect.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is hands down the best brunch I have had in New Orleans. The ambiance, the service, the food, all of it was perfect for the vibe we were seeking. Fried Alligator French Toast- who knew that fried alligator would be great with syrup and powdered sugar? But the real star was the Catfish Benedict (not pictured)!
  31. Angie

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great courtyard tucked away off Decatur hustle and bustle. Brunch was excellent. Our server was friendly and had great recommendations. Try the alligator bc it’s awesome! Great brunch cocktails too.
  32. MattK

    Seattle

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Evangeline is pretty traditional but they were able to accommodate my colleague’s shellfish allergy. Food was solid, and our server was enthusiastic and helpful.
  33. Akhall

    Memphis

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Food was really good for a more casual small place that is more of a bar setting. Definitely recommend setting in their back court yard.
  34. TiffanyC

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    I have been to New Orleans many times and never stumbled upon this restaurant. The food was amazing. The service was a bit lacking, but it seemed like perhaps the waiter was new. I would definitely come back again.
  35. SteveD

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Evangeline is a wonderful place to eat. Our service was wonderful, the food was excellent and the outdoor courtyard seating was great.
  36. GaryM

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outdoor dining in the courtyard was comfortable and pleasant.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Costa Rica

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Food and service was very average for NOLA hence the average rating. I probably won’t visit again unless I hear better things in the future. Even my drink was watered down by ice before it even arrived.
  38. LisaW

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Disappointed that outdoor dining in the courtyard wasn’t available for brunch even though it was a beautiful day. Told after we ordered that the kitchen was short staffed so multiple items on their already small brunch menu were not available. The food we did get was very good and we were happy with the quality.
  39. Lambs

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice little spot with great ambience and delicious food.
  40. Travelbug54

    Charleston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were delicious and service was good.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Evangeline offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 373-4852.

Evangeline is rated 4.4 stars by 423 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Evangeline

329 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Conti Street

  • Neighbourhood

    French Quarter

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Cajun, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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