Desire Oyster Bar
$$ • Seafood, Cajun, Southern
Hours:
300 Bourbon St, New Orleans
(504) 553-2281
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Desire Oyster Bar Reviews
I read somewhere that they had the best chargrilled oysters in New Orleans and I was not disappointed! These are some of the best! I compared them to Acme oyster bar and preferred these because they were a bit cheesier. I also enjoyed the atmosphere MUCH more. It was quiet, clean and pleasant. I went there in the early evening and there was yet to be a line out of the door. Just a handful of people enjoying a nice meal. The bartenders were amazing as well.
I haven't eaten at every "oyster bar" restaurant in New Orleans BUT I can tell you it would be hard to experience a better one than Desire. The food was phenomenal, oysters were cold and fresh, crab cakes were superb and the Shrimp and Grits were to die for. The servers were prompt, courteous and friendly (Robert is the DUDE). No need to study it...just go here.
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Hours
| Monday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 7AM - 11PM |
| Saturday | 7AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 10PM |
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The oysters are great. I kept coming back because the charbroiled oysters with spinach are gluten free! Other locations they are not, only the herb and cheese version are. My friend who isn't gluten free said the gumbo and etouffee wasn't the best. It wasn't flavorful. The drinks are weak and small, so I would bring your own drink or wait to go somewhere else.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free charbroiled oysters variations are available