Café Normandie
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An Elevated Dining Experience In New Orleans

Looking for the best places to eat on Magazine Street in New Orleans? You’ll find brand-new Café Normandie, our full-service restaurant, an odds-on favorite. Capturing the national affinity for French culture sparked by WWII, this welcoming and approachable restaurant offers an elevated dining experience showcasing French-influenced cuisine. 

Now open!

Breakfast | 7:00am - 11:00am  

Lunch | 11:30am - 2:00pm
Saturday and Sunday Brunch | 7:00 am - 2:00pm

Dinner Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday | 6:00pm - 9:00pm

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*This is a sample of our menu. Dishes are subject to change without notice due to seasonality, supply chain issues and chef's whims. Please consult the actual menu at the restaurant when you visit for total accuracy.

Cafe Normandie at The Higgins Hotel is proud to once again participate in the city’s Réveillon tradition. These traditional menus harken back to many of the flavors of home and the warm welcome that American soldiers received in Normandy following D-Day. This holiday season, we also commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, paying tribute to the American GIs who endured immense fighting in the bitter winter of 1944-45 to help secure our freedom.


Réveillon Traditional Dinner
4 Courses for $68
Available Friday-Monday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. through January 6
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B’Reveillon Traditional Brunch
3 Courses for $50
Available Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. through January 5
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APPETIZERS

APPETIZERS

Crab Beignets

Louisiana Blue Crab, Mascarpone, Chives, Herb Aioli

/ 21

Braised Short Rib Debris Beignets

Grits Boulette, Blue Cheese Cream, Braising Jus

/ 19

Crispy Gulf Oysters

Mornay Creamed Baby Spinach, Fennel Shaving, Pickled Red Onion

/ 19

BBQ Shrimp & Grits Croquette

Large Gulf Shrimp, Smoked Gouda Grits

/ 16

Goujon Catfish & Chips

Lemon, Tartare Sauce

/ 16

PASTA

PASTA

Crab Tagliatelle

Crab Lump, Mascarpone, Shallots, Tarragon Dill, Lemon Zest, Chili Flakes

/ 26

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Pasta

Gulf Shrimp, Spaghetti Pasta, Creamed BBQ Shrimp Sauce

/ 24

ENTRÉES

ENTRÉES

10oz Grass Fed New York Strip

Creamed Spinach, Brabant Potato, Bearnaise

/ 36

Blackened Red Fish

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, Sautéed Baby Spinach, Crispy Cajun Potato, Grilled Lemon Butter Cream

/ 32

Victory Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken, Morels, Crawfish, Fava Bean, Baby Carrot, Puff Pastry

/ 28

Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Sweet Potato Mousseline, Pecan Brussel Sprout, Grain Mustard Jus

/ 26

SOUPS

SOUPS

Duck Gumbo

Served with Popcorn Rice

/ 14

Creamed French Onion Soup

/ 14

SALADS

SALADS

Gulf Shrimp Avocado Salad

Gulf Poached Shrimp, Avocados, Marie Rose Dressing, Grapefruit, Dill

/ 18

Caesar Salad

Romaine Lettuce, Focaccia Croutons, Parmesan
Add Redfish, Chicken or Shrimp; Grilled or Blackened $8

/ 15

Poached Pear Salad

Endive, Frisée Lettuce, Spicy Honey, Gorgonzola Cheese, Pecan Nuts

/ 16

Side House Or Caesar Salad

Choice of Ranch, Blue Cheese, Italian, Balsamic Vinaigrette

/ 8

SIDES

SIDES

Brabant Potatoes

/ 8

Potato Puree

/ 8

Blistered Green Beans

/ 8

LIGHTER SIDE

LIGHTER SIDE

Creamed Spinach

/ 8

BAGEL AND SMOKED SALMON

Traditional accoutrements, Plain or Everything Bagel

/ 21

AVOCADO TOAST (V)

Artisanal bread, tomato, radish, pumpkin seeds, choice of fruit or mixed greens

/ 18

GRANOLA AND YOGURT BOWL

Pecan granola, mixed berries, vanilla Greek yogurt

/ 8

Grilled Asparagus

/ 8

Breakfast Items

BREAKFAST ITEMS

CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT

/ 18

FARMER’S BREAKFAST

Two eggs, side of meat and potatoes or grits

/ 18

CREATE YOUR OWN OMELET

choose up to three items, then a choice of cheddar, swiss or gouda +1 for each additional item in the omelet over three
~spinach, kale, red onion, peppers, mushrooms, tomato, ham, andouille, bacon

/ 20

Sweeter

SWEETER

PANCAKES OR BELGIAN WAFFLES

Choice of chocolate chips, blueberries or plain

/ 14

Brioche French Toast

/ 16

BRUNCH ITEMS

BRUNCH ITEMS

BISCUIT AND FRIED CHICKEN

sausage gravy, two eggs poached

/ 18

BRUNCH BURGER

Smoked bacon, comeback sauce, over easy egg

/ 22

SMOKED SALMON PAPPERDELLE

Fried capers, dill, Choupique caviar

/ 19

STEAK AND EGGS

Skirt steak, 2 eggs your way, sauce bearnaise

/ 26

SHRIMP OR OYSTER PO BOY

tomato, lettuce, cajun remoulade; served with fries 

/ 20

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB

Smoked Gouda grits, over easy egg

/ 19

BBQ SHRIMP AND GRITS

Smoked Gouda grits, large gulf shrimp

/ 22

APPETIZERS

APPETIZERS

CRAWFISH OMELET

Crawfish, onions, green pepper, tomato, mozzarella, creole tomato sauce

/ 23

Braised Short Rib Debris Beignets

Grits Boulette, Blue Cheese Cream, Braising Jus

/ 19

Boudin Balls

Ancient Mustard, Pepper Jelly

/ 16

ENTRÉES

ENTRÉES

Victory Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken, Morels, Crawfish, Fava Bean, Baby Carrot, Puff Pastry

/ 28

Fish & Chips

Fried Battered Catfish, Potato Kettle Chips, Tartare Sauce, Lemon

/ 24

BBQ Shrimp Pasta

Gulf Shrimp, Spaghetti Pasta, Creamed BBQ Shrimp Sauce, Dill

/ 24

Blackened Redfish Sandwich

Cole Slaw, Remoulade, Brioche Bun

/ 22

8oz Hamburger

Ground Brisket, Chuck & Short Rib meat blend, Brioche Bun, Sautéed Onions, Bacon Jam, Choice of Cheese, Fries

/ 21

Shrimp or Oyster Po'boy

Tomato, Lettuce, Cajun Remoulade

/ 20

SOUPS

SOUPS

Chicken Gumbo

Served w/Popcorn Rice

/ 14

SALADS

SALADS

Gulf Shrimp Avocado Salad

Gulf Poached Shrimp, Avocados, Marie Rose Dressing, Grapefruit, Dill

/ 18

Ceasar Salad

Romaine Lettuce, Focaccia Croutons, Parmesan
+ Add Redfish, Chicken or Shrimp; Grilled or Blackened $8

/ 15

Baby Iceberg Wedge

Crispy Pork Belly, Hard Boiled Egg, Blue Cheese, Avocado, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

/ 14

CAESAR SALAD

baby gem lettuce, focaccia croutons, parmesan
Add: salmon, chicken or shrimp; prepped grilled or blackened 8

/ 15

SIDES

SIDES

Brabant Potatoes

/ 8

Potato Puree

/ 8

Roasted Forest Mushrooms

/ 8

Creamed Spinach

/ 8

Blistered Green Beans

/ 8

FRESH AWAKENING

FRESH AWAKENING

GRANOLA & YOGURT BOWL (V)

Pecan Granola, Mixed Berries, Vanilla Greek Yogurt

/ 8

STEEL CUT-OATMEAL (V) (GF)

Cinnamon, Raisins, Brown Sugar, Bananas or Mixed Berries 

/ 10

Bagel & Smoked Salmon

Smoked Salmon, Tomato, Egg, Shaved Red Onions Capers, Cucumber, Cream Cheese, Choice of Bagel

/ 21

SEASONAL FRUIT PLATE (V) (GF)

Seasonal Fruits & Berries, Banana Bread, Yogurt Dip

/ 14

BREAKFAST FAVORITES

BREAKFAST FAVORITES

EGGS

Cage free fresh eggs

EGGS

*All Dishes Are Made With Cage Free Eggs*

*Consuming Raw or Undercooked Meats, Poultry, seafood, Shellfish Or Eggs May Increase Your Risk Of Foodborne Illness.*

create your own omelette

create your own omelette

$20 / Please choose three

    • American
    • Gruyere
    • Swiss
    • Spinach
    • Peppers
    • Red Onion
    • Mushroom
    • Tomato
    • Kale
    • Ham
    • Andouille Sausage
    • Bacon
    • Choice of Toast
    • + 1.00 for each additional item

seaasonal offerings




FARMER’S BREAKFAST (GF)

Two Eggs Any Style, Choice Of: Bacon, Andouille Sausage or Links, Toast of Your Choice

/ 18

CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT

Poached Eggs, Sauteed Spinach, Canadian Bacon, English Muffin, Hollandaise

/ 18

Crawfish Omelette

Crawfish, Onion, Green Pepper, Tomato, Mozzarella, Creole Tomato Sauce

/ 23

BBQ SHRIMP GRITS

Smoked Gouda Grits, Large Gulf Shrimp, BBQ Sauce & Scallions

/ 22

SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT

Smoked Salmon, Poached Eggs, Sauteed Spinach, English Muffin, Hollandaise

/ 25

Breakfast Sandwich

Breakfast Sandwich

PO BOY

Sausage Or Bacon, Two Fried Eggs, Cheddar Cheese Served On Po' Boy Bread

/ 19

FRIED GREEN TOMATO BLT

Poached or Fried Eggs, Fried Green Tomato, Wild Argula, Crispy Pork Belly, Tomato Jam, Creole Hollandaise

/ 19

FLATBREADS

FLATBREADS

Muffuletta Flatbread

Salami, Mortadella, Capicola, Mozzarella, Olive Salad

/ 19

Classic Neapolitan Pizza

San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Basil
+ Popularized after WWII by allied soldiers in Italy that propelled the pizza onto the international scene.

/ 19

DESSERT

DESSERT

Bread Pudding

Banana Fosters Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce

/ 12

Beignets

Sea Salt Caramel and Chocolate Sauces

/ 10

Berry Trifle Beignets

Whipped Cream, Berries, Berry Compote

/ 12

Creme Brulé

Torched Vanilla Custard, Mixed Berries

/ 13

Victory Apple Tart

Puff Pastry, Apples

/ 14

Biscuit & Fried Chicken, Sausage Gravy

Poached Egg, Southern Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, Green Onion

/ 18

AVOCADO TOAST (V)

Toasted artisan bread, avocado cherry tomato, shaved radish, pumpkin seeds, choice of fruit or mixed greens. 

/ 18

egg white, spinach & tomato quiche

Poached or fried egg, fried green tomato, wild arugula, crispy pork belly, tomato jam, creole hollandaise

/ 18

GRIDDLE

Griddle

BAKERY BASKET

Croissant, Pain Au Chocolate, Danish

/ 16

TRADITIONAL PANCAKES (V)

Warm Maple Syrup, Berry Compote & Butter, Plain, Blueberries or Chocolate Chip

/ 14

WAFFLE

Maple Syrup, Berry Compote & Butter

/ 14

FRENCH TOAST

Brioche, Berry Compote, Honey

/ 16

SIDES

SIDES

One Egg, Any Style

/ 4

English Muffin or toast (GF)

/ 4

Grits, cheddar, bacon, scallions

/ 8

Sausage links

/ 8

SMOKED SALMON

/ 10

Side of Fruit

/ 6

Toasted bagel with cream cheese

/ 7

Smoked bacon or turkey bacon

/ 8

Powdered beignets

/ 8

Side House or Caesar Salad

Choice of Ranch, Blue Cheese, Italian, Balsamic Vinaigrette

/ 8

Roasted Forest Mushrooms

/ 8

CRAB STUFFED CREOLE TOMATO

Green apples, croutons, remoulade

/ 18

Crab Beignets

Louisiana Blue Crab, Mascarpone, Chives, Herb Aioli

/ 21

*This is a sample of our menu. Dishes are subject to change without notice due to seasonality, supply chain issues and chef's whims. Please consult the actual menu at the restaurant when you visit for total accuracy.

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