Sassafras

Sassafras Restaurant has a nicely-​decorated exterior (strip mall) and a very attractive, clean, neat, and welcoming interior. The waiter was very friendly and helpful. We ordered Seafood Platters, which came with catfish, oysters, shrimp, fries, and a delicious house salad, as an appetizer. The salad dressings were home made, and the fried seafood items were well seasoned and not the least bit greasy. Also, the portions were generous. We were all very pleased and remarked that we would certainly return. RJT

I’ve driven past this place several times but never noticed it. Just went on a friend’s recommendation. The portions were very large – great soul food, great service, nice ambience.

Great music. Average ambiance. No wait…
Sort of like a restaurant/granny’s kitchen all mixed in one. It was nippy inside the restaurant & although I was enjoying my company, the frosty-​ness was a bit much for me; but I’m always cold, so it’s relative.
The food was like Campbell’s Soup, ummmm ummmmmm & finger licking good. And while too heavy for lunch, this would be perfect for dinner or if you’re sharing your lunch. #sharingiscaring & much needed for your waistline.
I found service to fair, however, it should’ve been a little better since it was only a few of us in the restaurant; but apparently this is the norm.
Talk about home cooked food… yesssssssss lil Susie, this is it. If you want a home cooked meal… then here’s your place.
Moved from New Orleans East & now located in the strip mall next to Chimes/​UNO college bookstore & near Rouses; this location is BETTER for me (#selfishSusie) & more accessible. Shared parking lot, provides ample parking, although not in the corner where the restaurant is located, but still ample.

Nice little neighborhood restaurant near Lakefront airport for my fellow flyers. Your typical creole style selections. I stopped in here for a quick lunch. I started with a bowl of the gumbo. It had good flavor with the just the right amount of kick. For my entrée I had the regular size seafood platter. I enjoyed it but it wasn’t anything spectacular. The atmosphere is nice and service was prompt. They could probably stand to have a couple of more lunch specials. But overall it’s a good restaurant if you happen to already be in the area.

DO NOT GET TONY AS YOUR WAITER. OVERCHARGES
Great food, was pricey in the beginning but I see the prices have went down. The manager Peter is very professional, he is a server as well which is weird. Please try the catfish plate !!! and the poboys are good as well. Cant go wrong with the food…

The environment is a romantic one. Even though you can bring family it is very quiet and has soft blues, oldies and jazz music. The servers are very friendly and very helpful. The food here is definitely closest to homecooked as you can get. Would definitely recommend this play for anyone wanting to try a taste of the south.

One of my co-​workers took me to Sasafras for dinner to get me out of my hotel. This place is amazing. From the service to the food. The sweetest hostess greeted us at the door and sat us right away. We ordered our food with Tony and it was delicious. They have the best string beans that I have ever eaten. They were absolutely delicious. I wanted to kiss the chef. We arrived around 330p and were not aware that they were closing at 4p. They never rushed us even after they closed. It was so yummy.

Off the beaten path, but certainly worth the trip. The stuffed peppers were awesome. As were the fried pork chops and sides. Best of all, was the homemade peach cobbler that had my party considering kidnapping somebody’s grandma.

SUPERB describes this establishment in one word for the food, ambience, music and service HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Nice small restaurant but give them time because if you are in a hurry go elsewhere.
Great food as our group had no complaints. Shrimp, fried pork chops, chicken sandwich, and salads were all ordered.

Very good spot. A bit hard to find which I think hurts their business but they have wonderful food. I really like their gumbo. Hey have a great brunch selection on Sunday’s. You can also call an order in for pick up.

Awesome home-​cooked southern food. This place was recommended by a girl at our hotel and it didn’t disappoint. I ordered the catfish platter and it was amazing. We had the bread pudding and it was divine as well… order it with a side of ice cream… so good!
Went back two days later and got the seafood platter. Even if you’re hungry, order the regular platter because it’s huge. Green beans are packed with flavor, mashed potatoes were alright.
This will be my go to if I ever make it back to NOLA. Only downside is that there isn’t red beans and rice on the regular menu. It’s been hard to find on this trip.

I had the fish and grits. The fish was great, grits could have been better but overall it was good. Service was nice and the wait time was not bad. There was plenty to choose from on the menu. I will be back to try more!

Great food for a reasonable price. Service was nice. We ordered a fried catfish plate and fried shrimp plate. Both were very good and serviced with delicious garlic infused string beans, potato salad, and baked macaroni.

I came today in hopes that Sassafras had improved, and I am disappointed. I was seated promptly, and asked for my drink order (sweet ice tea).
I decided on the seafood pasta that came with the house salad. The house salad came out drowning in dressing. Only after getting my salad, the waiter remembered that I had wanted a sweetened ice tea. It was so sweet, I could feel the damage being done to my teeth with each sip. It was disgusting. The seafood pasta looked as if the alfredo sauce had congealed and they had simply reheated in the microwave and sprinkled green onions on top. I was given a dinner roll with my meal, and when I asked for another, they wanted to charge me for it. Of course they would charge extra for what really was the best part of the meal. I asked for a to go box, only because I wanted to get out, my stomach was feeling queasy.
Not a good idea, and not worth the money.

I had lunch there today with my two daughters. The oyster cobb salad was great. Portion size was great and the oysters were fried to my liking. This place is truly a hidden gem. We will definitely be returning. Service and food was excellent.

My favorite spot in town to grub at. The food is delicious and authentic creole cuisine. Whenever I want a nice home cooked meal I come here. I’ve had several menu items. Their fried chicken and wings r the best I’ve ever eaten at a restaurant. Red beans r awesome, the Jambalaya is my fav :) the. My fav thing to get for dessert is the scoop of icecream with the praline sauce ahhhhh sooooo yummmyyyy omg… I’ve taken my mom n all my friends here several times. I love sassafras. If you are looking to eat here do it u won’t be disappointed.
The only negative I have to say is that I don’t like that all the menu items aren’t served everyday like it used to be now certain items are served on certain days but still great tho.

Second time ordering take out and disappointed again. The fried chicken is supposed to be so good but it’s not even on their menu online? So I ordered it over the phone along with the gumbo, Mac and cheese and wings appetizer. The fried chicken was 4 piece fried chicken and 3 of the 4 pieces of chicken were so salty that it prompted me to make first and only review ever on Unilocal.The only piece that was ok was the breast after I removed the salt infested skin. My wife had the gumbo and the Mac and cheese and she enjoyed both. I am still drinking beer to wash the salt away. 46 dollars for everything that I ordered and I DEFINITELY will not be back for the chicken.
Service was excellent. Courteous staff and fasT

Came here for brunch. Wasn’t bad, but wasn’t great. Just average. Ordered the breakfast special which included waffle (not that great), bacon/​sausage (pretty good), grits (not great), and eggs. Sampled my friends fried catfish which was decent. Overall this place is just okay. I’d like to come back for dinner and give them another chance. I’ve heard there lunch/​dinner menu is pretty good.

Stop right there, thank you very much, I need some chicken with big flavor and crunch.
Follow these steps:
Drive to Sassafras.
Sit down.
Order the fried chicken IMMEDIATELY (cooked to order, takes at least 30 minutes)
Order some apps.
Wait patiently for amazing fried chicken.
Control your salivary glands when it lands on your table.
You will want to pick it up with your hands. DON’T…unless you like 3^rd degree burns.
Finish whatever the hell came to your table first while it cools.
It’s cool. Snag a piece with your fork. Plate it.
Breathe it in.
Sink your teeth into the juiciest, flavorful and crunchiest fried chicken you will ever have the pleasure of eating.
Go home and cry because your meal is over.