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High Hat
Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
Freret, New Orleans
The experts at Epicurious and Eater recommend this place
"fresh pond-raised catfish"(5 Tips)
"the collard greens and mac and cheese were fantastic."(6 Tips)
"Fried Oyster povoy and bbq shrimp!!! WOW!!"(2 Tips)
"A Delta-style tamale is bigger and leaner than the local model."(5 Tips)
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- sweet potato salad
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EaterJuly 10, 2013The Deep South-inspired casual eatery blends New Orleans classics with Delta-inspired dishes. Think cornhusk tamales, pimento cheese plates and fried catfish with hushpuppies. [Eater 38 Member]- Chefs FeedAugust 2, 2016This perfectly fried, fresh pond-raised catfish has a crisp breading and a great choice of sides. Take your pick from southern-style corn bread, okra and tomatoes, or smoky peas—just to name a few. Read more
EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014While fried catfish with hush puppies is an obvious specialty, High Hat's fried chicken is a destination dish—and it goes quickly. Read more
Ask for "Daddy's Little Fatty." Not on the menu and a splurge ( take Lipitor immediately after): Oyster Po'boy with slaw, pickles, pork debris, and ask for Creole mustard. Ultimate hangover cure.
Robyn SchmittAugust 28, 2016The fried chicken with the mac n cheese, green beans with apple smoked bacon, hush puppies and good Southern sweet tea!
Elizabeth HeidemanJanuary 11, 2014The pimento mac n cheese is the best I've ever had from a restaurant. The pulled pork is also phenomenal. Red beans slightly different than the classic, w/green peppers, but very tasty!
Atlanta Food & Wine FestivalMay 7, 2014Chef Garcia takes us into the larger world of steak that includes interesting cuts, simplistic preparations and powerful flavors at Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 5/29-6/1. Read more
I highly recommend the satsuma mojito and the slow roasted pork, which is out of this world. Greens are a touch on the sweet side; order the green beans instead. They're remarkable, crisp, with bacon.
Nummy Nummy Southern food sourced locally (really - its of importance to Chef Jeremy Wolgamott) and prepared simply and properly AND the handcrafted cocktails are off the chain!
Solid upscale Southern diner fare. The prices might be a little bit high. Get the specials. They're usually the best food of the day.
Dilbert FairwellJuly 19, 2012Jesus Christ. Jeremy is an amazing cook. Get the lamb bacon BLT, when it's available. The service is spectacular. More napkins without being asked? Holy crap!
dedi hubbardAugust 12, 2017Lovely food and great service. They pack a lot of flavor into everything. Eat slowly and enjoy. :]
Jenn BacallAugust 20, 2015Ask about the daily specials. Everything is good- including the tapped beer options. Yum!- Alyssa WApril 17, 2016it's all about the side dishes here! the collard greens and mac and cheese were fantastic.
Amber ENovember 25, 2014i got catfish, hush puppies, field peas, apple pie... all good. get anything. it's good
Greg SchulerFebruary 3, 2017Only visited briefly, but highly regarded by a bartender I met. Food looked good, near Cure.
Linda CrossAugust 17, 2014Known for catfish, but try their pork debris with grits and pablano salsa. Yum!
Susannah Clemons BicknellSeptember 5, 2011Apparently the pimento cheese is really good. I got the vegetable plate-3 sides& cornbread. It was ok...Cole slaw was yummy!
The sweet potato salad was amazing! Better thani could have thought! I will have it again!
Always go for the daily special. Burgers are amazing.- Gambit New OrleansMay 22, 2013Stop in and see Ryan Iriarte. The bartender was named one of Gambit's 26 Craft Cocktail Bartenders You Should Know by Ian McNulty Read more
- Gambit New OrleansApril 3, 2013A Delta-style tamale is bigger and leaner than the local model. Read more
- Gambit New OrleansMarch 28, 2012Try High Hat Cafe's plump shrimp bask in a racy, sharp sauce. - Gambit's Five in 5
You can't say "High Hat" without saying "fried chicken." Spectacular!- Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Leah Chase, chef of Dooky Chase's Restaurant, eats here on her nights off. She loves the Smoked roasted chicken. Read more
- Service has been declining over time! Made me wait 16 minutes for my wine! Not acceptable! Waitress had attitude-uh not ok in New Orleans!! Sad b/c I really like the food!! Poorly managed!
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Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(504) 754-1336
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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