High Hat

High Hat is a southern food restaurant Freret New Orleans located in United States.

9 / 10
165
ratings
  • Phone

    (504) 754-1336

  • Website

    highhatcafe.com

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  • Type

    Southern Food Restaurant

Address

4500 Freret St (Jena) New Orleans , LA 70115 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 52


Keywords:

good for dates tamales daily specials sweet potato salad casual trendy restaurants ginger ale good for a quick meal cornbread southern sweet tea collard greens great value good for groups grits pork brunch food meats homemade food bar
Chefs Feed

This perfectly fried, fresh pond-raised catfish has a crisp breading and a great choice of sides. Take your pick from southern-style corn bread , okra and tomatoes , or smoky peas—just to name a few. Read more

Eater

The Deep South-inspired casual eatery blends New Orleans classics with Delta-inspired dishes. Think cornhusk tamales , pimento cheese plates and fried catfish with hushpuppies . [Eater 38 Member]

Epicurious

While fried catfish with hush puppies is an obvious specialty, High Hat's fried chicken is a destination dish—and it goes quickly. Read more

Elizabeth Heideman

The pimento mac n cheese is the best I've ever had from a restaurant . The pulled pork is also phenomenal. Red beans slightly different than the classic, w/green peppers , but very tasty!

Robyn Schmitt

The fried chicken with the mac n cheese , green beans with apple smoked bacon , hush puppies and good Southern sweet tea !

Stephen Scarbrough

Ask for "Daddy's Little Fatty." Not on the menu and a splurge ( take Lipitor immediately after): Oyster Po'boy with slaw , pickles , pork debris , and ask for Creole mustard . Ultimate hangover cure .

Stephen Sanders

Solid upscale Southern diner fare . The prices might be a little bit high. Get the specials. They're usually the best food of the day.

TJ

I highly recommend the satsuma mojito and the slow roasted pork , which is out of this world. Greens are a touch on the sweet side; order the green beans instead. They're remarkable, crisp, with bacon .

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival

Chef Garcia takes us into the larger world of steak that includes interesting cuts, simplistic preparations and powerful flavors at Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 5/29-6/1. Read more

Anne Baker

Nummy Nummy Southern food sourced locally (really - its of importance to Chef Jeremy Wolgamott) and prepared simply and properly AND the handcrafted cocktails are off the chain!

dedi hubbard

Lovely food and great service. They pack a lot of flavor into everything. Eat slowly and enjoy. :]

Dilbert Fairwell

Jesus Christ. Jeremy is an amazing cook. Get the lamb bacon BLT, when it's available. The service is spectacular. More napkins without being asked? Holy crap!

Alyssa W

it's all about the side dishes here! the collard greens and mac and cheese were fantastic.

rhea sunshine

Pimento Cheese ! Fries , grits , & macaroni ! Also make room for pie .

Genny Dean

All food is great, but especially the pimento Mac and cheese

Amber

i got catfish , hush puppies , field peas , apple pie ... all good. get anything. it's good

Jenn Bacall

Ask about the daily specials . Everything is good- including the tapped beer options . Yum!

Gambit New Orleans

Stop in and see Ryan Iriarte. The bartender was named one of Gambit's 26 Craft Cocktail Bartenders You Should Know by Ian McNulty Read more

George

Really good food. The pimento Mac and cheese is awesome!

Greg Schuler

Only visited briefly, but highly regarded by a bartender I met. Food looked good, near Cure.

Henry Gaughan

Everything is good on the menu.

Mathew Richardson

Amazing Cuban sandwich and some of the nicest people I have met.

Linda Cross

Known for catfish , but try their pork debris with grits and pablano salsa . Yum!

Doc

The eat local menu is great, try the soft shell crab !

Peggy Auguste

Great brunch spot . Definitely have a cocktail !

Susannah Clemons Bicknell

Apparently the pimento cheese is really good. I got the vegetable plate-3 sides& cornbread . It was ok...Cole slaw was yummy!

Miliss M

The sweet potato salad was amazing! Better thani could have thought! I will have it again!

Gambit New Orleans

Try High Hat Cafe 's plump shrimp bask in a racy, sharp sauce. - Gambit's Five in 5

Adam Gambrel

Great homemade ginger ale ! Food is very good but overpriced.

Ruth Vernotico

Incredible service and delicious food.

Matt G (MSG)

Always go for the daily special . Burgers are amazing.

Kathryn D

Start with the tamales . Not great options for vegetarians .

Elizabeth Prentice

Fried Oyster povoy and bbq shrimp !!! WOW!!

Annie S.

Best shrimp poboy ever! And the homemade fries are delicious!

Victor Tran

Try any cocktail . It's worth it.

Gambit New Orleans

A Delta-style tamale is bigger and leaner than the local model. Read more

Ruben Flores

The best Mac n Cheese in town .

Chefs Feed

Leah Chase, chef of Dooky Chase's Restaurant , eats here on her nights off. She loves the Smoked roasted chicken . Read more

Mark Wayda

You can't say "High Hat" without saying "fried chicken ." Spectacular!

Adele Tiblier

Oyster Remoulade Poboys does NOT disappoint!

Rodney Hicks

Tamales . Very crowded and popular

Dave Broome

Diverse and fantastic menu.

Jake Paul

A good southern meal.

Daniel Grayson

Damn, those are good hush puppies .

Bonny Pooh

Shrimp Poor Boy is great!

Rodney Hicks

Pulled pork !

Matt May

The BBQ shrimp is awesome

Scott Rivet

The Pimento Cheese plate is AMAZING!!!!

Caroline Hughs

The boudin is AMAZING

Miliss M

Service has been declining over time! Made me wait 16 minutes for my wine ! Not acceptable! Waitress had attitude-uh not ok in New Orleans!! Sad b/c I really like the food!! Poorly managed!

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