Quote: This is the kind of restaurant that's hard to describe because there are too many good things to say about it. It's located near the prosperous Magazine Street arts and antiques shopping district, so while it's removed from the tourist frenzy of the French Quarter, there are still things to do in the vicinity. The menu is incredibly diverse, with everything from upscale bar fare (gourmet burgers, steak sandwiches, grilled tuna steak) to basic Mediterranean fare (fresh hummus, tabouli, gyros, and saffron rice) to great barbecue. The atmosphere, though casual, is surprisingly romantic for a bar/cafe; beautiful wall murals and candlelight give an intimate, tucked-away feeling to the interior, and a few outdoor tables are available. Perhaps best of all, the kitchen serves until 3am. Like so many local venues, the Moonlight Cafe has a great jukebox with a mix of jazz, rock and country classics. There's nothing quite like sitting at the dark wooden bar and listening to Van Morrison's "Moondance" and sipping drinks long after you know you should have gone home. This is a perfect place to wind down on those late, laid-back New Orleans nights.
From journals New Orleans Off the Beaten Path ~ A Local's Guide