Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro – American
Stepping into this lively bistro feels like a spirited escape to the heart of New Orleans, where the air is thick with the soulful aroma of blackened spices and simmering bourbon glazes. The kitchen crafts a vibrant celebration of the Bayou, pairing the crunch of golden Cajun popcorn with the velvety heat of voodoo crawfish tails and perfectly seared scallops. This eclectic hideaway invites guests to linger over bold Southern flavors and savory comfort, capturing the festive, soulful essence of the French Quarter in every bite.
124, Delaware Street, New Castle, DE, 19720 +13023227675 http://www.noralees.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro
Dairy-Free at Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro
Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro in New Castle has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Blackened or Grilled Chicken, Add Salmon and Raspberry Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro
Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro in New Castle has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Blackened or Grilled Chicken, Add Salmon and 2 Blackened Crabcakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro
Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro in New Castle has 42 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad, Coconut Shrimp and Add Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro
Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro in New Castle has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coconut Shrimp, Chicken Wings and Blackened Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro
Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro in New Castle has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cap N Crunch Chicken Fingers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro
Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro in New Castle has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad, Add Tuna and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro
Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro in New Castle has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Raspberry Greens, Sweet Potato Fries and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro
Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro in New Castle has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad, Raspberry Greens and Cheese Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cajun Chicken Nachos | 26.5 g | 61.2 g |
| Chicken Wings | 1.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Add Tuna | 0.1 g | 42.5 g |
| Crawfish Nachos | 37.7 g | 41.8 g |
| Seafood Jambalaya | 85.3 g | 35.8 g |
| Cajun Chicken Salad | 46 g | 34.4 g |
| Blackened Chicken | 20.5 g | 31.6 g |
| Blackened Tuna | 37.6 g | 26.6 g |
| Lobster Ravioli | 27.2 g | 26.6 g |
| Crawfish Bisque (Bowl) | 35.6 g | 20.8 g |
| Crawfish Bisque (Cup) | 21.5 g | 20 g |
| Coconut Shrimp | 0.2 g | 18 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Coconut Shrimp - $17.99: With Honey Mustard sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Popcorn - $16.99: Southern Fried Crawfish tails with creole mustard. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Crab & Artichoke - $20.99: Crab and artichoke Boursin cheese dip served with French bread. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Voodoo Crawfish Tails - $16.99: Crawfish tails & onions sautéed in xxx-spicy black barbecue sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mr. Lees Blackened Chicken Fingers - $12.99: Blackened chicken fingers served with honey mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Pierogies & Onions - $11.99: Cheddar potato Pierogies sautéed with onions and our own Cajun spice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nora's Stuffed Mushroom - $23.99: Blackened crab cake atop a grilled portabella mushroom with creole mustard. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bourbon Crawfish Tails - $16.99: Crawfish tails sautéed in a sweet and spicy bourbon sauce served over rice. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Scallops - $17.99: Served with honey mustard. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Chicken Nachos - $17.99: Diced chicken, jalapenos & black olives in a spicy Cajun sauce with chips, cheese, salsa & sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crawfish Nachos - $19.99: Crawfish, jalapenos, black olives, spicy Cajun sauce, chips, cheese, salsa & sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cap N Crunch Chicken Fingers - $13.99: With vanilla dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Nachos - $13.99: Mushrooms, sauteed with jalapenos, black olives, spicy cajun sauce, chips, cheese, salsa & sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $16.99: Honey habanero xxx, voodoo xxx, buffalo xx & BBQ. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Crawfish - $18.99: Crawfish tails and Jalapeño peppers battered and fried and tossed in our house-made Honey Habanera BBQ sauce, served with Remoulade dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Alligator Sausage - $17.99: Served over rice, with Creole tomato sauce topped with creole mustard. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crabby Pretzel - $20.99: Philly Soft pretzel topped with our hot crab dip with melted cheddar cheese, topped with our famous voodoo sauce XXX-SPICY. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $11.99: Penna pasta tossed in our homemade cheese sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Crawfish Bisque (Cup) - $6.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crawfish Bisque (Bowl) - $9.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sausage Gumbo (Cup) - $6.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sausage Gumbo (Bowl) - $9.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $10.99: Romaine, cheddar, Parmesan, tomatoes & croutons with our own Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $9.99: Veggies, cheese & croutons with honey mustard. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple Walnut Salad - $13.99: With bleu cheese and candied walnuts served with apple vinaigrette dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raspberry Greens - $9.99: Mixed greens, croutons & raspberry vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Chicken Salad - $19.99: Topped with cheddar cheese and honey mustard. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Salad - $17.99: Served with bleu cheese dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jambalaya Salad - $22.99: Blackened chicken, shrimp, Andouille sausage, peppers, onions & rice served over lettuce with honey mustard. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hafer Seizure Salad - $22.99: Chicken and crawfish, blackened with a touch of our famous hot death sauce served on top of romaine lettuce, croutons, cheddar & Parmesan cheese and tomatoes tossed in our house made Caesar dressing, topped with crumbled bacon. XXX-Spicy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Crawfish Salad - $19.99: Fried crawfish tails tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, served over top of romaine lettuce, croutons, cheddar cheese and tomatoes, tossed in our house made blue cheese dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
Jambalayas
Southern Tomato Base Stew with peppers, onions, Andouille sausage & Tasso ham over rice
- Chicken Jambalaya - $22.99: Southern Tomato Base Stew with peppers, onions, Andouille sausage & Tasso ham over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya - $25.99: Southern Tomato Base Stew with peppers, onions, Andouille sausage & Tasso ham over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crawfish Jambalaya - $27.99: Southern Tomato Base Stew with peppers, onions, Andouille sausage & Tasso ham over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Jambalaya - $33.99: Southern Tomato Base Stew with peppers, onions, Andouille sausage & Tasso ham over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Jambalaya - $17.99: Contains no meat Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alligator Sausage Jambalaya - $27.99: Southern Tomato Base Stew with peppers, onions, Andouille sausage & Tasso ham over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Blackened Entrées
Blackened dishes are made with a blend of Cajun spices and are mildly spicy. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and hush puppies.
- Blackened Chicken - $22.99: Served with garlic mashed potatoes, hush puppies, and topped with honey mustard. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Catfish - $23.99: Served with garlic mashed potatoes, hush puppies, and topped with creole mustard. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Scallops - $29.99: Served with garlic mashed potatoes, hush puppies, and topped with honey mustard. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Salmon - $27.99: Served with garlic mashed potatoes, hush puppies, and topped with creole mustard. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Tuna - $26.99: Served with garlic mashed potatoes, hush puppies, and topped with creole mustard. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Tilapia - $21.99: Served with garlic mashed potatoes, hush puppies, and topped with creole mustard. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Sirloin - $28.99: Served with garlic mashed potatoes and hush puppies. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Filet - $34.99: Served with garlic mashed potatoes and hush puppies. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Entrées
- Fried Catfish with Chicken Jambalaya - $26.99: Served with creole mustard. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Beer Shrimp - $27.99: Served with honey mustard. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oysters - $27.99: Served with Remoulade sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Bourbon - $26.99: Large shrimp sautéed with onions in a bourbon cream sauce over rice. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Andouille Meatloaf - $23.99: Ground filet & Andouille sausage, wrapped in bacon & served with our own creole barbecue sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Jimbo - $23.99: Chicken tenders, onions & peppers tossed with penne in a spicy cheddar sauce. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hazelnut Crusted Crabcakes - $39.99: With a sweet lobster and jumbo lump crab cream sauce, served with vegetables and sweet potato mash. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pistachio Crusted Chicken - $29.99: With a sweet lobster and jumbo lump crab cream sauce, served with mashed potatoes and maque choux. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pistachio Crusted Tilapia - $32.99: With a sweet lobster and jumbo lump crab cream sauce,served with mashed potatoes and maque choux. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Blackened Crabcakes - $35.99: With creole mustard. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Southern Fried Crabcakes - $35.99: With Remoulade. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Ravioli - $40.99: Lobster and ricotta filled ravioli topped with blackened shrimp and scallops, with a lobster cream sauce and jumbo lump crab, served with fresh veggies. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Catfish & Alligator Jambalaya - $30.99: Alligator sausage, Andouille sausage and Tasso ham sautéed with peppers and onions in our Creole tomato sauce, served over rice with a piece of blackened Catfish topped with Creole mustard sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cashew Bourbon Chicken - $24.99: Diced chicken breast and onions with cashew nuts sautéed in a bourbon cream sauce served over rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dill Salmon - $28.99: A lemon dill caper sauce on top of salmon served with white rice and vegetables. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Chicken with Spicy Mac - $26.99: Blackened chicken served over penne in a jalapeno cheese sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hazelnut Crab Cake & Filet Mignon - $58.99: Hazelnut crusted crab cake topped with lobster cream and jumbo lump crab sauce served along side a 10 oz. Blackened Filet Mignon served with garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed fresh veggies. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Add-ons
- French Fries - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hush Puppies - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Add Blackened or Grilled Chicken - $8.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Blackened or Grilled Shrimp - $10.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Fried Crawfish - $12.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Blackened or Fried Crab Cake - $18.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Add Salmon - $14.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Tuna - $15.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Voodoo Crawfish - $16.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add BBQ Crawfish - $16.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Add Chicken Jambalaya - $12.99
Desserts
- Daily Dessert Selection - $8.99: Ask your server for today's selection. Dietary tags: Halal
Beverages
- Coke - $3.99
- Diet Coke - $3.99
- Sprite - $3.99
- Iced Tea - $3.99
- Tea - $3.99
- Coffee - $3.99
Frequently Asked Questions about Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro
- Is Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Blackened or Grilled Chicken, Add Salmon and Raspberry Greens.
- What can I eat at Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro on a dairy-free diet?
- Add Blackened or Grilled Chicken, Add Salmon and Raspberry Greens carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Raspberry Greens and Sweet Potato Fries.
- Is Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro?
- Cajun Chicken Nachos, at roughly 61.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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