Cafe Noma

What a fantastic way to wrap-up a 4-mile walk in City Park and celebrate December birthdays. This quaint establishment is set inside the New Orleans Museum of Art (with a separate entrance) overlooking nature at it's best. The service staff is exceptional and most welcoming. From 10a-11a assorted make-you-weep-for-more pastries and beverages are available. At 11am the kitchen opens with another group of delicious, shareable offerings. The menu is short yet packs a delectable fare of hearty plates. The environment is welcoming with a simple beauty. For Central Business hotel visitors it is fun Streetcar ride and short scenic stroll in the park to get here. So worth the chance to see NOLA from a different angle. This would a be an excellent place for a first date.

I ate here when Noma had Japan Fest. They had some special menu items which I was excited to try. The portion sizes and huge and you can probably split most things on the menu. I had a flatbread which was super yummy and we had special fries which were amazing! The other guest had the turkey club and it was great! We both tried the basil lemonade. It was okay but I didn’t taste the basil and the overall flavor was lighter than I preferred. They have some really good looking bakery items if you only want a small snack. Pricing was moderate but the food was worth it in my opinion. I’d love to dine here again on a more laid back day.

SO good!!! 🎨 Really tasty food in a super arty place. The huge windows let light in and add to the calming atmosphere in the gallery. It’s a great stop between exploring exhibitions. The waiting staff is very helpful with recommendations and food arrives fast. I had one of the market bowls with shrimp and plantain. All of the dishes served are locally inspired cuisine. I saw some of the chips dishes come out and the portion was very large, for a good price too! I paid under $15 for my meal. Overall it was a great experience, I would have stayed and relaxed for longer had it not been for the full blast air conditioning! I was freezing, but cold interiors and hot exteriors are the norm for New Orleans so this place remains a 5 star destination for me. I will definitely return! Thank you!

Whether you eat meat or are vegan, this place will have something. I like their poke bowl as well as the fries (with toppings). They also sometimes have themed menus if there is a special museum exhibition, which I appreciate. The cafe is more like a cafeteria, so not terribly cozy and it can get very loud if it’s busy.

Chef Feit and staff(Jennifer front of house) had VERY good food. Chef indulge me with Amuse Bouche. Service was superb. A disabled vet friend is doing internships there... so be on lookout soon for Chef Demetria Johnson. This is respite culinary treat from heat/humidity. Highly recommend without reservations. Caveat I always do 4 ratings to leave room for improvements and updates...(shh! Actually on a scale of 1-10,they are 11...shh!!)