NOLA Caye

4.8

409 reviews

$30 and under

Caribbean

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NOLA Caye combines New Orleans’ charm, culture and its genuine sense of hospitality with bold, fresh Caribbean flavors. The word "CAYE" eludes to a small island giving the restaurant's name a literal translation of "New Orleans Island" or "Isle of New Orleans."

Our menu offers Crispy Shrimp Tacos, Tuna Ceviche, Freshly Shucked Oysters, Red Curry Shrimp, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Cuban Sandwich, Ginger Salmon, Jamaican Jerk Fish and a Strip Steak with chimichurri sauce.

Save room for dessert so you don’t miss out on our Banana Crème Pie, Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich, Key Lime Pie or Tres Leches.

Our signature cocktails include “Climate Change” a hibiscus infused margarita with a fiery three-chili ice ball providing the catch phrase: “the longer you wait….the hotter it gets” Also try our “Bloody Jerk” which contains our house-made Bloody Mary mix. We dare say it’s the best version of a Bloody Mary New Orleans has to offer.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

17 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(504) 302-1302

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Caribbean, Cuban, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 302-1302
Website
http://www.nolacaye.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Catering
We currently do not offer Catering
Private party facilities
We currently do not offer Private Events

Location
898 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113
Area
Central Business District
Cross Street
Baronne ; St. Joseph ; Howard Ave
Parking Details
Valet operated through Domio hotel next doorAvailable parking off-street parking on St Joseph, or a garage located one block away on Howard Avenue
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Weekday Brunch
Multiple dates available
Serving Brunch weekdays, 11:00a - 4:00pm, featuring items such as Chicken N' Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, Biscuits and Gravy, Eggs Benedict and our specialty, Grits & Grillades with our braised oxtail with jalapeno-cheddar grits. Enjoy selections from our bar and Bottomless Mimosas!

Popular dishes

Ahi Tuna CevicheUS$18.00
avocado, jalapeno, citrus, mango, crispy wontons
Coconut ShrimpUS$16.00
jicama slaw, orange marmalade sauce
Crispy Chicken WingsUS$17.00
mango-pineapple hot sauce
Dip DuoUS$12.00
guacamole & chilled jalapeno queso dip
Oysters CevicheUS$22.00
freshly shucked gulf oysters with mignonette
Crab & Conch FrittersUS$17.00
garlic-lime mayo
Seared Tuna Street TacosUS$18.00
mini corn tortillas, seared tuna, ponzu slaw, wasabi mayo

Soups

Chicken TortillaUS$9.00
pureed tortillas with roasted chicken, avocado, cilantro

Salads

Ahi TunaUS$22.00
seared tuna, mango, avocado, mixed greens, citrus vinaigrette, sesame seeds, etc
Island StackUS$23.00
layered stack of guacamole, shrimp, tomatoes & crabmeat w/ greens, egg & onions
Roasted Chicken CobbUS$16.00
avocado ranch dressing, bacon, tomato, mango, etc
Nola Caye House Salad
spicy pineapple vinaigrette, toasted coconut
- SmUS$6.00
- LgUS$12.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Steak SandwichUS$24.00
melted swiss, caramelized onions, etc
Cuban SandwichUS$16.00
braised pork, tasso ham, swiss, pickles
Island BurgerUS$15.00
8oz ground beef patty, pepper jack, avocado, dressed arugula, 1000 island on a sesame bun
Crispy Chicken SandwichUS$15.00
chipotle-remoulade slaw, pickles, red onions

Tacos

$19 two tacos & two sides | $20 three tacos & one side

Crispy Oysters
chipotle remoulade slaw, garlic-lime mayo, cilantro
Marinated Steak
grilled steak, guacamole, cilantro, ponzu coleslaw, caramelized red onions
Blackened Fish
guacamole, creamy coleslaw, mozzarella, pineapple salsa, cilantro
Crispy Shrimp
sweet chili sauce, guacamole, creamy coleslaw, mozzarella, cilantro
Caribbean Pork
braised in mojo, pineapple salsa
Vegetarian
zucchini, chimichurri, avocado slaw, mango, salsa verde

Entrees

Ginger SalmonUS$27.00
fresh ginger and soy marinade
Filet MignonUS$36.00
8oz center cut, rum sauce
Red Curry ShrimpUS$27.00
large gulf shrimp simmered in coconut-curry sauce
Braised OxtailUS$31.00
pan jus, jalapeno-cheddar grits
Strip SteakUS$32.00
spiced-rubbed, chimichurri sauce
Double Cut Pork ChopUS$26.00
16-ounce cut, soy and ginger glaze
Baby Back RibsUS$31.00
fall off the bone pork ribs with Caribbean BBQ sauce
Jamaican Jerk FishUS$29.00
grilled fresh catch, rum-jerk butter sauce

Sides

Crispy PlantainsUS$5.00
Black BeansUS$5.00
Cucumber SaladUS$5.00
Sautéed BroccoliniUS$5.00
Creamy ColeslawUS$5.00
Yellow RiceUS$5.00
Jalapeno-Cheddar GritsUS$5.00

Desserts

Banana Cream PieUS$12.00
Tres LechesUS$12.00
Oreo Cookie Ice Cream SandwichUS$12.00
Key Lime PieUS$12.00

What 409 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice low key vibes. Food was delicious. Our server was great. The drinks were tasty. I had the Chicken Tortilla Soup. Soooo good. Also I ordered the strip steak and it was perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent!
KB
KenB322
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very great experience and vibe the oxtails are a must.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mississippi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 July 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was wonderful. The ambiance is great and the food is amazing
I
I10driver
New Orleans
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 30 July 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
Food is excellent here! Brunch and lunch are exceptional. If you haven’t tried it, make it a stop for sure! You won’t be disappointed
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service Roselyn was the best!!!
FG
FredrickG
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attractive restaurant with delicious food. The staff is very efficient and friendly!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 24 July 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
We came early for brunch. I had oxtails and my bf had
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 July 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food in a beautiful restaurant. Service was great at the bar.
K
Keisha
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is amazing. I would recommend 20/10. They exceeded my expectations. Service was fast and the food was delicious not to mention this place is an entire vibe.
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Lisha
New Orleans
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 17 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was great! I love the grits!
KQ
KatheQ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place. I highly recommend this because restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We decided on trying NOLA Caye while visiting New Orleans and reading several positive reviews online. The place is absolutely fabulous in every aspect. I highly recommend NOLA Caye !
SB
ScottB
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
NOLA Caye was great from the moment we walked in, through our desert! Great food, great service, and great ambiance!! I already recommended it to a friend who will be there just a couple days after we were there!
RS
RichardS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service. The Filet and Ahi Tuna Ceviche was very good. One of a few restaurants that is open until 10pm on a Sunday in the city.
S
Smith
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was amazing! His food recommendations were perfect and his service was excellent
JC
JoeC
New Orleans
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 8 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were excellent! We had the chicken wings and fritters for appetizers and oxtails and jerk fish as entrees. Everything was delicious. Service was on point as always. Ronnie is a delightful server. I highly recommend Nola Caye to everyone.
JS
JSmith
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From upon entering, the music and ambiance of the restaurant gave off a great vibe. Kate our waitress was spectacular in her recommendations even though she had not been there very long. The food looked like five stars but tasted like 10! Foods that my bf wouldn’t normally try were delicious and delectable beyond his expectations. We enjoyed everything from appetizers, drinks, entrees, and even the Oreo ice cream sandwich dessert down to the last bite. Definitely the highlight of the trip to New Orleans!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. Our wonderful waitress was incredibly attentive and gave us wonderful recommendations. Ambiance was great and made our rainy day better.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was excellent. Great ambiance and the staff/service was exceptional.
M
Muffy
Mississippi
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 2 July 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
While the atmosphere was amazing, the food was not. Very bland.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food and cocktails were good. Very satisfied
CM
ChristineM
New Orleans
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was absolutely delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch date with my friend! ❤️
MU
MelU
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great food great drinks and great service! every single staff member was friendly and very nice
DM
DenieceM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Destiny was such a wonderful server. She was kind, personable and made great suggestions. We were seated immediately. The restaurant was well lit and not to noisy. The portions were plentiful and the food was delicious. Everything came to our table hot and fresh and in a timely manner. We had the wings, steak sandwich, oxtail and grits, oyster taco, tres leche and banana cream pie. The wings were to die for. Seasoned well and the right combination of sweet and spicy. The steak sandwich was juicy and flavorful, we did request more mayo for the bread. The Oxtail fell off of the bone and were so juicy and the grits weren’t spicy at all, they were cheesy and delicious. Definitely not like anything I’d had before. Bother desserts were fantastic. Not too sweet and just enough to seal the deal.
TM
TammieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fantastic servers and creative cocktails. A nice variety of prices and dishes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Glad we canceled our reservation at another restaurant and came to Nola Caye. The food, service, and ambiance were excellent. I recommend the coconut shrimp and Ahi tuna ceviche for starters. The tacos were very flavorful, my favorites were the shrimp and steak and to finish the meal, the banana custard dessert is a must. Look forward to the next time we come back to town coming back here to eat.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this place! I have come several times and the food is always good! I have not had a time I didn’t enjoy the food.
DR
DeidraR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We loved the ambiance of the restaurant, and our server was extremely nice. My date ordered the Nola Caye breakfast, which was amazing, and I had the biscuits and gravy, which were good, but the chicken itself could’ve used a little more seasoning. Overall, we’ll definitely look forward to returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Our server suggested salmon and grits for my entree and my friend had the shrimp and grits. Drinks were also great.
TC
ToriC
New Orleans
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both the food & the service were great. Ronnie was our server. He was great!
WJ
WillieJ
Mississippi
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant and will definitely return. Happy customer
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mississippi
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always get the ginger salmon and it is excellent every time!
E
Edmund
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went on a date with my significant other here and had a great time! Atmosphere was very nice and the food was amazing. Prices were slightly expensive but it’s in a very nice location so that wasn’t a problem. Would definitely recommend NOLA Caye.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Really good cocktails, food and service. The interior is a little cold feeling? But overall great place a bit off the beaten path.
SS
SummerS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
the food was amazing! the staff was amazing i will coming back
TD
TajD
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the esthetics! Food was good & fresh! I would highly recommend
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Lucia
New Orleans
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A delightful find!! Went here because a friend gave me a gift certificate and I can't thank her enough! Owned by the same folks at Des Familles in Lafitte, NOLA Caye cannot be more different in esthetics and cuisine. What remains the same is incredible attention to detail, flavors, service and value. Highly recommend the ahi tuna ceviche app, the Cuban sandwich (which passed my Cuban cuisine snob dining companion's test with flying colors) and the oxtail. But leave room for the Tres Leches!!! Ronnie is the best, and Deb is awesome!
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Fred
New Orleans
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant, with delicious food and a great ambience. We keep coming back for more!

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

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from NOLA Caye using the Order Online button. NOLA Caye also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 302-1302.

NOLA Caye is rated 4.8 stars by 409 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

17 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(504) 302-1302

Other options

Order online

898 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Baronne ; St. Joseph ; Howard Ave
Area
Central Business District
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Caribbean, Cuban, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Valet operated through Domio hotel next doorAvailable parking off-street parking on St Joseph, or a garage located one block away on Howard Avenue
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.nolacaye.com/
Phone number
(504) 302-1302
Catering
We currently do not offer Catering
Private party facilities
We currently do not offer Private Events

NOLA Caye

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Weekday Brunch

Ahi Tuna Ceviche

Ahi Tuna

Coconut Shrimp

Starters

Ahi Tuna CevicheUS$18.00

Coconut ShrimpUS$16.00

Crispy Chicken WingsUS$17.00

Dip DuoUS$12.00

Oysters CevicheUS$22.00

Crab & Conch FrittersUS$17.00

Seared Tuna Street TacosUS$18.00

Soups

Chicken TortillaUS$9.00

Salads

Ahi TunaUS$22.00

Island StackUS$23.00

Roasted Chicken CobbUS$16.00

Nola Caye House Salad

Burgers & Sandwiches

Steak SandwichUS$24.00

Cuban SandwichUS$16.00

Island BurgerUS$15.00

Crispy Chicken SandwichUS$15.00

Tacos

Crispy Oysters

Marinated Steak

Blackened Fish

Crispy Shrimp

Caribbean Pork

Vegetarian

Entrees

Ginger SalmonUS$27.00

Filet MignonUS$36.00

Red Curry ShrimpUS$27.00

Braised OxtailUS$31.00

Strip SteakUS$32.00

Double Cut Pork ChopUS$26.00

Baby Back RibsUS$31.00

Jamaican Jerk FishUS$29.00

Sides

Crispy PlantainsUS$5.00

Black BeansUS$5.00

Cucumber SaladUS$5.00

Sautéed BroccoliniUS$5.00

Creamy ColeslawUS$5.00

Yellow RiceUS$5.00

Jalapeno-Cheddar GritsUS$5.00

Desserts

Banana Cream PieUS$12.00

Tres LechesUS$12.00

Oreo Cookie Ice Cream SandwichUS$12.00

Key Lime PieUS$12.00

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