4500 Freret Street(504)754-1336We do not take reservations.
The High Hat Cafe is a casual neighborhood spot serving food from Louisiana and the surrounding South.
Catfish is the star of the menu with strong support from Smoked Roasted Chicken, BBQ Shrimp, Slow Roasted Pork, and Fresh Gulf Fish.
We only serve U.S. farm raised catfish, and the shrimp come from local waters.
We have a full bar and wine list, local draft beers and delicious craft cocktails.
High Hat Cafe originally opened on June 6, 2011. Mid 2023, High Hat Cafe came under the ownership of Ryan Iriarte, original manager and resident mixologist, and his childhood friend Chef Fredo Nogueira. We are located in the old Long’s Bakery building at the corner of Freret and Jena, one block Uptown from Napoleon.