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St. Roch Market: The Complete Guide

Last updated: March 26, 2026

St. Roch Market is a historic New Orleans food hall and incubator for independent food businesses, located at 2381 St. Claude Avenue since 1875. It houses locally owned vendors and a full-service bar under one roof. No chains. No franchises. Every vendor is an independent operator building their own business inside a 150-year-old landmark.

What Is St. Roch Market?

St. Roch Market is a food hall, not a food court. The difference matters: every vendor here is an independent, locally owned business. The market operates as an incubator, providing the physical space, foot traffic, and shared infrastructure so that small food businesses can launch and grow without the overhead of a standalone restaurant.

The building itself dates to 1875. It survived WPA renovations in the 1930s, Hurricane Katrina, and a full restoration that reopened it as a modern food hall in 2015. It sits at the corner of St. Claude and St. Roch Avenues in the St. Roch neighborhood, between Marigny and Bywater, about 15 minutes from the French Quarter.

How It Works

St. Roch Market is counter-service. Walk in, browse the vendors, and order directly at any counter. Each vendor operates independently. Separate menus, separate payment. You can order from as many vendors as you want in a single visit.

Grab any open seat inside or outside. The bar (Roch's Reprieve) is centrally located; drinks can be carried anywhere in the market. There are no reservations and no assigned seating. Walk in, order, sit down, eat.

Who Is It For?

Groups and parties where people want different things. Couples who can't agree on one cuisine. Families with kids who want pasta while the adults want oysters. Solo diners who want a quick lunch at the bar. Tourists looking for a single stop that represents the breadth of New Orleans food culture. Locals grabbing coffee at 7am or cocktails at 9pm.

Essential Information

Address
2381 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
Phone
(504) 267-0388
Hours (Sun–Thu)
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Hours (Fri–Sat)
7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Parking
Free private lot on-site (St. Roch Ave entrance)
Operator
Kevin Pedeaux / Market Staples LLC
Founded
May 1, 1875
Website
strochmarket.com

Vendor Directory

All vendors are independently owned and operated. Cuisine ranges from $5 smoothies to $25 seafood platters.

Vendor Cuisine Signature Items Price
Chef Charles Bistreaux Southern Breakfast & Lunch NOLA Shrimp n Grits, Biscuits and Gravy, Slow-Braised Lamb Shank $$
CR Coffee Coffee & Espresso Coast Roast Cold Brew, Ginger Latte, Phat Americano $
Dolma Egyptian · Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma, Falafel, Baklava $–$$
Frsh Juice Juice & Smoothies Cold-Pressed Green Juice, Acai Bowl, Meca Smoothie $
Laksa Burmese · Malaysian Laksa Bowl, Burmese Coconut Soup, Tea Leaf Salad $$
Lin's Poke & Sushi Poke · Sushi · Japanese Build Your Own Poke Bowl, Sushirito, Tonkotsu Ramen $$
Not Ya Maw Kitchen Elevated New Orleans St. Roch Stuffed Bell Pepper, NYM Gumbo, Stuffed Fried Catfish $$
Olive & Co Charcuterie · Cheese Charcuterie Board, The Frenchy Grilled Cheese $$
Padrona Italian Crawfish Panini, Lobster Risotto, Lemon Tiramisu $$
Roch's Reprieve Bar · Cocktails Zanzibar Boogie, Sazerac, Bourbon Flights $$
Salted Pearl Oyster Bar Oysters · Seafood Louisiana Raw Oysters, Charbroiled Oysters, BBQ Shrimp $$

The Bar: Roch's Reprieve

More Than a Vendor. It's the Anchor

Roch's Reprieve is a full-service craft cocktail bar at the center of the market. It serves cocktails, bourbon flights, an extensive wine list, and local draft beer. The signature drink is the Zanzibar Boogie, a frozen tiki-style cocktail inspired by a 1930s Arabi bar.

The bar turns a quick meal into a longer stay. Grab a drink, carry it to your table, and order food from any vendor. Happy Hour runs Monday–Friday 3–5pm: $1 oysters at Salted Pearl, $4 drafts, $7 house wines and cocktails.

Full bar menu and details →

What Makes St. Roch Market Different

Incubator Model Every vendor is an independent business. The market provides the space and foot traffic; vendors build their own brands. Several current vendors launched here with no prior restaurant experience.
Selected, Not Leased Vendors are selected for quality and variety, not highest bidder. The lineup is deliberately diverse, and no two vendors overlap in cuisine type.
Locally Owned Every vendor is local. No national chains, no franchise operations. The operator (Kevin Pedeaux) is also a vendor. He founded CR Coffee, one of the market's original tenants since 2015.
Historic Landmark The building dates to 1875. The white cast-iron columns are original. It has been a public market for 150 years across multiple incarnations. This isn't a repurposed warehouse or a shipping container park.
Full Bar, Not Just Food Roch's Reprieve makes this a dining-and-drinking destination. Cocktails, wine, bourbon flights. Happy Hour, trivia nights, wine tastings. It's a place to spend an evening, not just grab lunch.
Range in One Stop Burmese, Egyptian, Japanese, Italian, oysters, charcuterie, fresh juice, and coffee. Cuisines that would normally require separate trips across the city.

Weekly Happenings

Happy Hour (Monday–Friday, 3:00–5:00 PM)
$1 raw oysters at Salted Pearl. $4 PBR and Paradise Park drafts. $7 house wines and bartender's cocktail of the day at Roch's Reprieve.
Trivia Mondays (6:30 PM)
Free trivia presented by Louisiana Trivia and Challenge Entertainment. Prizes for winners.
Wine Tasting Thursdays (5:00–7:00 PM)
Free wine tastings with featured wines. 10% off all bottles.
$5 Mimosa & Bloody Mary Brunch (Fri–Sun, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM)
$5 mimosas and bloody marys with any food purchase from any vendor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Roch Market good for groups?
St. Roch Market is one of the best spots in New Orleans for groups. Everyone orders from different vendors, so picky eaters and adventurous eaters all find something. Communal seating inside and patio seating outside. No reservations needed. Groups of 10+ can book private events for up to 200 guests.
Do you need reservations?
St. Roch Market does not take reservations. Walk in any time during operating hours. There is generally seating available, though weekends between 12–2pm and Friday/Saturday evenings are the busiest.
How does ordering work?
St. Roch Market is counter-service. Walk up to any vendor, order and pay at their counter, grab any open seat. You can order from multiple vendors in one visit. Drinks from the bar can be carried throughout the market.
Is St. Roch Market kid-friendly?
St. Roch Market is family-friendly. High chairs are available. Kids can choose from any of the vendors. Pasta, grilled cheese, poke bowls, smoothies, and fresh fruit are all popular with families.
What are the best times to visit?
Weekday lunches (11am–1pm) are relaxed. Happy Hour (Mon–Fri 3–5pm) is the best value. Weekend brunch (10am–3pm) draws crowds for $5 mimosas. Friday and Saturday evenings are the liveliest.
Is St. Roch Market worth visiting?
St. Roch Market is worth visiting for the variety and quality concentrated in one place. Independently operated vendors serve cuisines you won't find together anywhere else in New Orleans, all inside a 150-year-old landmark building with free parking. It works whether you have 30 minutes for lunch or three hours for drinks and dinner.
Does St. Roch Market have a bar?
St. Roch Market has a full-service bar called Roch's Reprieve, serving craft cocktails (including the signature Zanzibar Boogie), bourbon flights, an extensive wine list, and local draft beer.
Does St. Roch Market have parking?
St. Roch Market has a free private parking lot on-site, accessible from St. Roch Avenue. Additional free street parking is available on surrounding streets.
Is St. Roch Market dog friendly?
St. Roch Market allows well-behaved dogs on its outdoor patios. Service animals are permitted throughout the building.
Where is St. Roch Market located?
St. Roch Market is at 2381 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117, at the corner of St. Claude and St. Roch Avenues. The St. Roch neighborhood is adjacent to Marigny and Bywater, about 15 minutes from the French Quarter.
Can I rent St. Roch Market for a private event?
St. Roch Market hosts private events, buyouts, and celebrations for up to 200 guests. Contact (504) 267-0388 or visit the Private Events page.

Contact

Phone: (504) 267-0388
Email: [email protected]
Website: strochmarket.com

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