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    Dry Dock Cafe

    3.5 (217 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    DRY DOCK CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise

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    Red beans and rice with sausage and bread, alligator sausage, catfish fingers.
    Kelley M.

    We decided to finally take the ferry across to check out Algiers Point and Dry Dock Cafe did not disappoint. If you like an older establishment that's part of the local scene, this is it especially in decor and overall vibes. We ordered the Alligator sausage, catfish fingers, red beans and rice with sausage and this was hands down one of the best meals we have ever eaten. My husband loves alligator and he said it was the best he ever had. I didn't think it was gamey and I can be picky about it. The catfish was so tender and tartar sauce with it so light and rich. The red beans and rice were flavorful without feeling heavy with sodium. Even the bread to go with it was delicious and I don't usually like bread. IPA on tap also refreshing and good compliment. Definitely worth the trip along, and it was easy to cross the ferry at $2 per person each way, especially with prices being very reasonable and wait staff friendly.

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    Peter M.

    We found ourselves feeling a little hungry after taking a walk through the swamp about 15 minutes from the cafe, and popped into this quaint little establishment for lunch while exploring the greater New Orleans area. Our plan was to park the car, grab some lunch, then take the ferry across the Mississippi to the city. The Cafe is less than 100 meters from the ferry terminal, and the plan was to take it across ($2 for adults each way, kids free under a certain age) and explore the French Quarter. Street parking is limited, but there is a pay lot for ferry traffic that was reasonable. Unfortunately, the ferry was closed that Monday due to high winds. Still, our visit was not a loss, as we had a chance to try the Dry Dock Cafe. The wife and I split a catfish and shrimp platter, and the kiddo had a grilled cheese. Portions were plenty big, and the service was great. They also make a decent Bloody Mary, if you are in the mood. This is a solid spot, especially if you are able to combine it in with a ferry trip.

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    Phuong N.

    Food was ok, nothing to brag about. Waiting for 35 minutes was kind of long when there weren't many customers. Location is very convenient for anyone taking the ferry and wants to grab something before or after taking the ferry.

    David L.

    Take the fairy across the way and stop in to the Dry Dock Cafe the muffaletta is huge even when split into four pieces!! Food is delicious!

    Grabbing burgers
    Re H.

    Solid neighborhood bar. Outside seating makes for a cold one if you've crossed over on the ferry. Descent burgers and food. My favorite is the club sandwich and a side of slaw. Just like what June and the girls would get at the Country club while Jerry and his buddies tee off. Specials listed on a giant ass board, you may spot a few locals hanging out and the staff is always more than pleasant. And if you wanna be cool like me order the club no membership required, lol.

    a tray of fries and a sandwich
    Drew K.

    This is probably the first place you'll see stepping off the Canal Street - Algiers Ferry, so it gets plenty of traffic from folks coming over for the day. Dry Dock is good enough as long as you bring the right expectations. The place is half bar half cafe, and they offer what you'd expect; Various fried seafood plates, hamburgers, po-boys, etc. I had a shrimp po-boy that was tasty enough, and honestly better than my first impressions of the bar interior. Also, it's worth noting that they have fairly late hours compared to other places in the area. It's a great spot for a greasy plate, and a few cold beers

    Dry Dock Café is an amazing, must-visit spot. The muffalleta was delicious and paired perfectly with Abita beer. If you're on Algiers, I highly recommend spotting by.

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    tomato-potato o.

    Delicious!! We had the catfish on a bun with a cup of the shrimp and corn bisque, and the bread pudding for dessert. Everything was served quickly (less than 5-10 minutes from the time we ordered to when we got our food. We finished our food within 30 minutes of getting here!) and the staff are super friendly. The bread pudding had whiskey and peach pieces in it -- one of the best we've ever had. Highly recommend!!

    French Onion Soup
    MaryAnn D.

    Took a ferry ride to kill some time across to Algiers Point. While there yelped places to eat and their were 2. Decided to not have pizza so choice #1 was this place. As we were about to enter we asked the exiting family ( with little ones) how was the food. They said it was great so in we went. Small hometown sports bar vibe, seated quickly, and it never stopped. Service was quick, lots of suggestions from waitstaff, even got a visit from Chef Sam who share his secret to the bread pudding. And it wasn't the whiskey cause he showed us the bottle. So much fun and the food was great. A great find on a whim!!!

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    RuthMarie S.

    This place has been here as long as I can remember. I love all the life preservers hanging on the walls Some of them even have names on them from the boats they came from. I have always had a good lunch here. I really enjoy the sweet potato fries. There are tables and chairs outside where you can sit with your dogs. I see bowls for water for your faithful companions

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    Really fun local spot! Great service! Very friendly! Lizzy is a great bar tender and makes the best drinks

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    Food was ok, we had a club sandwich. The onion rings were pretty good though. Service was ok.

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    Excellent service. A wonderful lobster bisque dish in general and nice comfortable venue.

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    Dylan is so down to earth and patient with me and my indecisiveness lol . Yall go see him !

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    Wonderful experience, as always. Excellent service. Get the catfish fingers. Great place to watch a Saints game.

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    Decent! Food was good! Just a bit pricey. And service was slow...but it is more of a bar/lounge feel so that makes snese

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    Landed in New Orleans at 9am and needed to kill some time before check in. This bar has been on my…read morelist for some time but I know it gets busy and crowded. We got there just before 12pm, it opens at 11am and only waited about 15 minutes before spots opened up. It seems a lot of people come right at 11am. So by 12pm many people were grabbing their checks and heading out. The bar is really nice and even if you can't sit on the carousel, the bar area is nice too! The bartenders are super nice and friendly. Great customer service and everyone we sat next to was friendly and welcoming. The drinks aren't the best per say but you go for the atmosphere.

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    We were hesitant because there were only a few people sitting at the bar when we walked in. It…read moreturned out that was the band, which meant it was just the two of us girls, so we decided we'd just have a drink and see what happens. It was 2 p.m. afterall, so not a lot of people were out in general. Turns out the band was great! Then people started trickling in and there was a good crowd enjoying the music with us. We had a great time, chatted with other patrons and a few of the band members. Good drinks, prices are on the higher end at ~$15, but still affordable. I had a Pimm's cup which was refreshing, they are served in souvenir to go cups that are really cute. Glad we decided to stay! A great time was had.

    Before I start, this is my review based on my experience. I've noticed some people complain about…read morethe music, paying the cover charge, seating or the size of the venue. I'm not here to argue any of those points. I will say this: expecting live musicians to perform for free until you decide whether they're worth paying is ridiculous. The cover is usually only $5...$10 max. If that's a dealbreaker, this probably isn't your place. Stay home and stream Spotify. Now... I have some friends in town, and whenever that happens, a Monday night trip to the Spotted Cat is basically mandatory. I've been coming here for years and years. Yes, it's super touristy now, but it still gives me the warm fuzzies every time I walk through those doors. So I'm presenting the "compliment sandwich" review. Never heard of it? You start with a compliment, slip in some constructive-ish criticism, then end with another compliment. Supposedly people receive feedback better that way. Let's see. First, the music. Outstanding. Chris Christy wasn't what I thought I wanted to hear until I actually heard him. I felt completely transported. Man, can that guy play the guitar. It felt kinda like gypsy music. Then came the Frenchmen Street Allstars. The last time I saw them, they had a different lead singer and, honestly, they kind of felt like a completely different band, aside from the phenomenal drummer. This version did not disappoint. It was a great mix of jazz and New Orleans standards. Both bands were great! **Now a note to management.** Great music isn't enough. The bar should be every bit as memorable as the stage. Forgive me, I didn't get the bartenders' names, so I have to describe them by physical traits. The first bartender, the guy with the mountain of curly hair, was friendly enough and made decent drinks. Later, another bartender with a short haircut took over and made the best drinks of the night. Then there was the bartender with the black and hot pink hair. She looked like she'd rather be anywhere else. She rarely smiled, her demeanor felt unwelcoming, and it almost came across as hostile. On top of that, the drinks she made were so weak I genuinely wondered if there was any alcohol in them. Seriously. They were that bad. Here's my philosophy: if you're going to be grumpy, aloof, or have some other off-putting trait, you'd better make a mean drink. Years and years ago there was a bartender named Curtis who wasn't exactly sunshine and rainbows, but that man could make a cocktail. I didn't need him to smile because the drink did all the talking. If the drink is mostly soda, though, friendliness becomes a lot more important. Unfriendly and bad bartending is a double whammy. She must be somebody's child or partner because I can't think of any other reason to employ a bad bartender. I hate to belabor the point, but the drinks aren't cheap. Cheap and bad I can take. For another comparison, there's another bartender there, I'm pretty sure her name is Chris. She's been there for years. She's all business. Maybe a little surly. Who am I kidding? A lot surly. But she's a character. More importantly, she makes a great drink. That's the kind of personality that somehow fits the Spotted Cat perfectly. Now let me end with the final piece of "bread" on my compliment sandwich. The doorman deserves his own review. That gravelly-voiced "Welcome to the Spotted Cat!" is part of the experience. Then he absolutely hammers that stamp onto your wrist. Somehow you don't even mind because you know what's waiting on the other side: incredible music, a fun room, and one of the best nights you can have on Frenchmen Street. Just don't let the bartender with the pink and black hair make your drink.

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    Swanky and fun. Located within the Roosevelt hotel, this cool bar has lots of rich history (that…read moreyou can read about while there). Whether sitting at the bar, or in one of the many lounge chairs on the opposite wall, every seat is an excellent. While I knew of the drink French 75, on the bar menu it was offered with either gin or cognac. I decided to try the cognac and so glad I did. Perfectly delicious! It turns out that drink is actually a French 125, so I learned something new that night. Great spot with a great vibe.

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