Lebanon's Cafe
Carrollton, New Orleans
Restaurant in New Orleans, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Lebanon's Cafe is a practical Uptown New Orleans pick for an easy group meal, relaxed date, or casual celebration. Book it when convenience and a low-pressure room matter more than awards, chef-counter formats, or a destination-dining feel.
About Lebanon's Cafe
Lebanon's Cafe is a casual venue in New Orleans with daily hours. It works best as a low-formality option, especially when you want an easygoing stop rather than a highly produced destination-dining experience.
A relaxed New Orleans pick when the occasion does not need formality
This is a reasonable choice when the brief is simple: a casual stop in New Orleans. For a broader scan before committing, use Pearl's New Orleans restaurants guide, then come back here if the group wants something easygoing and casual.
The dress code is casual. For specific details about cuisine, signature dishes, price, seating, ownership, awards, or special service formats, diners should check the venue's current channels before making detailed plans.
Best timing: check the daily hours before planning
Lebanon's Cafe is listed as open Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 9:45 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Those hours make it available across the week, with slightly later closing on Friday and Saturday.
For reservations and service details, plan around the posted hours rather than assuming a particular booking process or format. For visitors building a fuller trip around the visit, New Orleans hotels, bars, experiences, wineries guides can help with the rest of the itinerary.
Who should choose it over a flashier New Orleans dinner
Choose Lebanon's Cafe if you want a casual New Orleans venue and do not need a formal dress code or a highly produced destination-dining experience. Skip it if the occasion depends on accolades, a named chef, a tasting-menu format, or specific menu expectations that should be checked directly before you go.
The verdict: consider it when the goal is a casual New Orleans stop with daily hours. If menu, price, awards, or service style matter to your plans, confirm those details with the venue.
Planning details
- Location
- 1500 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
- Website
- lebanonscafe.com
- Phone
- +15048626200
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lebanon's Cafe reads as a neighborhood institution rather than a tourist destination. The piece locates the restaurant within a long-standing Lebanese immigrant tradition in New Orleans and emphasizes a low-profile, street-facing building that fits the commercial vernacular of South Carrollton. The dining room is framed as a place for regulars — modest, untheatrical, and quietly durable — where the food performs a counterpoint to the city's more photographed Creole-Cajun establishments. The overall tone is relaxed and intimate, anchored in local loyalty and the rhythms of the surrounding residential streets.
Best For
This is a place built for neighborhood dining: casual lunches, weekday dinners, and the kinds of repeat visits common to local stalwarts. The cafe’s location on South Carrollton and its description as serving a residential catchment suggest it is especially well suited to residents, solo diners and small family groups who come for dependable, familiar flavors. It does not operate like a destination fine-dining room; instead it favors accessibility and regular patronage, making it a comfortable stop for anyone looking for an unpretentious, homegrown meal in the Carrollton stretch.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures the description highlights: the rosemary lamb chops, hummus and the chef special are called out as standout items. Given the cafe’s orientation toward regulars and local loyalty rather than reservation-driven trade, plan for a walk-in visit and expect a straightforward, casual service model. The write-up frames the place as a neighborhood room rather than a photographic destination, so prioritize dishes that reflect the kitchen’s Lebanese tradition and keep expectations aligned with a low-profile, community-focused cafe.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and warm neighborhood spot with friendly service and comfortable indoor and outdoor seating.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- rosemary lamb chops
- hummus
- chef special
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Boucherie, Notable alternative
- Jacques-Imo's, Notable alternative
- Seafood Sally's, Seafood (Cajun), Seafood (Cajun)
- Cowbell, Notable alternative
- Barcelona Tapas, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares for an easy New Orleans meal
Lebanon's Cafe is the lower-friction choice in this set: better for a casual group or weeknight dinner than a meal built around New Orleans spectacle. Boucherie is the stronger cross-shop if the occasion needs more polish, while Jacques-Imo's is the livelier pick when the room itself is part of the plan.
If the group specifically wants seafood, Seafood Sally's is the clearer fit because its Cajun seafood identity is explicit. Cowbell and Barcelona Tapas make more sense when the meal is about a different casual format rather than an Uptown neighborhood stop.
For booking ease, Lebanon's Cafe is the safer move. For a higher-energy night, start with Jacques-Imo's. For a more composed dinner, compare Boucherie first. For a group that just needs a comfortable table without turning dinner into a project, Lebanon's Cafe is the practical choice.
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon's Cafe | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| Boucherie | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| Jacques-Imo's | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| Seafood Sally’s | New Orleans | Seafood (Cajun) | No published awards |
| Cowbell | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| Barcelona Tapas | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Lebanon's Cafe accommodate groups?
Lebanon's Cafe is a casual New Orleans venue, but larger parties should check directly with the venue before planning around a specific setup.
When is Lebanon's Cafe open?
The hours are Monday through Thursday 11 AM to 9:30 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 9:45 PM, Sunday 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Check directly for current service details before visiting.
What should a first-timer know about Lebanon's Cafe?
Treat it as a casual New Orleans venue with a casual dress code and daily hours. Menu, price, reservation, service-format details should be confirmed directly.
