50 Best Seafood Restaurants in New Orleans

“Found this gem of a restaurant on our vacation in New Orleans. Food, drinks, and service were all excellent. The staff was very attentive to the timing of food delivery to allow for a good conversions and a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“My husband and I went on Friday night for dinner. Could not wait to try the new menu and it was simply awesome. To start with, our sever team was Isaac and Cheyanne and they were great. We never waited for anything. The Hot Crab Claws and Foie Gras Torte for appetizers were divine. I ordered the Duck Cassoulet and my husband had the visiting fish, Sea Bass over Yakamein. While the fish was excellent, the Duck ruled the table. Thanks to the Servers and Kitchen for a wonderful meal. We'll be back.“

“Excellent experience. Super friendly staff . Great food! Dog friendly. Nice outside dinning“

“Parkway will ALWAYS be a favorite for me and my family. We absolutely love their poboy’s. This place is #1 in our opinion ❤️“

“I just love this place. Been many times on multiple trips. Bartenders are always so engaging and very much about keeping you company and telling you about their drinks and oysters. On this trip, a bartender with pig tails and a cap made my time so special by telling me the back story on the gin and the oysters. Fun, smiley, knowledgeable, and just welcoming. This will always be a stop for me on my New Orleans trips. And happy hour on Mon-Thu 3-6pm has great prices and fun stuff.“

“We had the most amazing dining experience we've had in awhile. Our server Antonio was knowledgeable about the dishes on the menu and attentive without hovering. We ordered bread for an appetizer along with the T-bone pork chops and Scallops with grits as the main course. Dessert was the Almond cake with honey ice cream. Everything came out with absolute perfection. Our drinks were never empty. We left full and blown away by the whole experience at Plates. Highly recommend!“

“Customer Service leaves a lot to be desired. Our waitress barely stopped by to check on us. The food was fantastic. The charbroiled oysters were plump and meaty. The gumbo and coleslaw were both very flavorful. And the fried fish dinner was also fantastic. Is the service was anywhere near the quality of the food I would recommend 100%.“

“Stellar food, service, and atmosphere!“

“By Far the best food we have eaten here in New Orleans so far!! Highly recommend! There were 6 of us and every one of us loved our plates. They have a variety to choose from and the portion sizes are huge! Not to mention the great service! The waiters and waitress are the best!!! If you’re here in New Orleans don’t miss out!!“

“The staff at Lula were wonderful! Went to look at the accommodations for a rehearsal dinner. The staff showed us the Barrel Room and explained the setup for the amount of guest expected. They are very accommodating for your needs. Lunch was delicious! Shrimp and grits and Fried pickled mirlitons with a poblano dipping sauce were a hit. Our server, Jalen was the best! Definitely a place to visit in NOLA.“

“Enjoyed our food, will be back“

“The Best place to eat in New Orleans!!!“

“We had a party of 13. Our waiter, Ty, was amazing! Ordered the Crawfish Papusas for appetizers. Delish. Main dishes: Gumbo and Coconut Snapper and Waffles. Gumbo was bland per husband, who is a connoisseur and from Lousiana. The Coconut Snapper is served on tartar sauce which overwhelmed the taste of the fish for me. Still, it was tasty. The cornbread waffles with the crayfish sauce that came with the Snapper were amazing!!! I had the bottomless pineapple Mimosa cuz we went at Brunch...also very good. Staff was pleasant. Restaurant has a good vibe. Also mentioned that everything is fresh to order...no microwave in the kitchen. That's a plus cuz I can use a microwave at home. Missed taking pics cuz I was in the moment.“

“Visited over the weekend while in town for The Eras Tour. Absolutely delicious! Great service. One of my fave parts of our trip!“

“Pescado y las pastas el ambiente“

“Held our resident building mixer last night. GREAT venue, food, service, all top notch. I like to float between Rusty Nail and Sidecar depending on my mood.“

“Chargrilled Oysters & the Bleu Cheese Wedge Salad.“

“We were looking for a seafood place to eat and we found the perfect place ! The food was delicious 😋 and the staff was super nice . Family owned and the place is very comfortable. They have tv's great tables to eat at too. We are from Texas and we will definitely come back next time. Thanks !!!
Oh and the meat pies were great ! I also got a PO BOY Sandwich

***Update I noticed we were charged $21.44 gratuity fee and it was just 4 of us and we ordered at the register. That explains why our bil came out to $140. I didn't think it was right of them to just add convenience fees like that.“

“the char grilled oysters, z is a beast with the sauce“

“Excellent experience. Highly recommend. We tried almost half the menu, drinks and desserts included. Great all around.“

“I enjoyed a delicious seafood gumbo, without rice, and a refreshing green apple Big Shot. The gumbo was flavorful, hot, and pleasantly mild. This unassuming restaurant is certainly worth a return visit, given the generous portion size and reasonable price. Fifteen dollars plus tax for enough gumbo for two people is quite a bargain.“

“Recommendation and service from Mary were great!!! She kept us full & hydrated! If you haven’t been here in a while definitely come give them a try. Truly a great NOLA experience and hospitality.“

“Great food and friendly people“

“Our go to place for fresh seafood. Today, gumbo, incredibly fresh seafood platter for two, baked mac and cheese followed by their bread pudding Everything was delicious, the service was good, see you next Thursday!“

“A charming little gem of a place with lots of history, Casamento's is a true old-school Louisiana seafood joint. We visited on opening day at the start of oyster season, and I couldn't have been happier with my meal. I had oysters 3 ways - raw, chargrilled, and fried, and everything was very fresh and tasty. The two daughters that are servers are super sweet, and very understanding of celiac disease/ the need to eat GF. Dedicated fryer is a big plus.

Dietary restrictions: A great place to eat if you're gluten free or have celiac disease!“

“Hello! We’re reaching out with an exciting offer. As part of our ongoing platform improvements, you now have the chance to obtain a verification badge for your profile. Following our review, you meet the eligibility criteria for this feature. Ready to get started? Simply follow the link provided in the comment box to complete your application. This process is quick, secure, and completely free. Verified profiles enjoy greater visibility, increased trust, and stronger credibility within our community. Thank you for being a valued part of our platform. We can’t wait to see your profile stand out with its new verified badge! Kind regards, Meta Verification Team Check comment box“

“The food was great and restaurant was really nice. They definitely want to get you in and out. They have the 1 1/2 hour limit posted in their site and the service, while friendly, definitely felt rushed. I was asked if we would be okay to physically move our table to make room for a larger party that was coming. The move they requested would have put the table higher on an incline than it already was and closer to the already uncomfortable distance from the workers moving large carts in and out to set up for a larger party party on the other patio. No thanks. Won't be back.“

“I love the honesty, I asked about there crawfish, and he told me that there were pre frozen crawfish, and they still tastes amazing.The fried chicken is off the chain.I live in slidell, and I make it my business once or twice a week to go and get my chicken plate my crawfish, and my pineapple big shot.“

“Broussard’s is such a timeless New Orleans gem! The courtyard is absolutely magical for weddings, and the team there is always incredibly professional and welcoming. We love performing in this elegant and historic setting — the energy is always joyful and romantic. It’s the perfect spot for an unforgettable celebration!“

“Ate here multiple times during our stay at the attached Royal Sonesta Hotel. Always excellent service and delicious food. The majority of the staff are grown ups who know how to provide above average service. Had breakfast and brunch. The kids they had at the front door check-in were usually sub-par but we still loved the place. Robert was the fav!“

“This place needs a parking lot or get the street assigned parking or SOMETHING. The line was almost out the door so I knew it had to be good when I walked in. They were out of stock of half the menu. I got beef and shrimp yakiamein with a side of potatoes. Total of $28. Me personally this was enough food for leftovers; I added a pack of beef ramen and enjoyed the yakaimein flavor ! Theres chairs to sit but it gets too crowded with people waiting so I ate in my car.

Dietary restrictions: Request it with the cashier. Check the food before walking out the store

Parking: Good lick cuz theres none

Kid-friendliness: This is more of a TO-GO restaurant

Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible. Theres 2-3 steps to walk inside. Everything else is level“

“I started to call this place a "best kept secret", but I'm not sure how much of a secret it can be with 2 or 3 customers inside this small store seemingly at ALL TIMES. An employee at nearby OPSB told me their gumbo was great - I went once and now I go back almost every time I'm on the west bank. it's an unassuming small shop that sells eveything from seafood (whole crab, crawfish, fish plates, etc) to random cash register fodder. Dont be distracted though- get the gumbo.“

“Love it..If you want good and fresh food this is the place..Clean, friendly, and the food is really really delicious. I highly recommend this place you won't be disappointed.“

“This place really left a lasting impression. From the hostess, our server, the bathrooms, food, price point, time we spent. Everything was on point. We had oysters, gumbo, bisque, redfish, and house salad. Everything was divine!!! Keep up the good work! Also loved that it was so very clean.“

“Cafe Sbisa is kind of a little hole in the wall on Decatur but has the absolutely best Sunday jazz brunch. It’s not super fancy and has great mimosa deals, great food and great music.“

“We visited Russell’s Marina Grill while in New Orleans because my son is a huge fan of a musician whose family owns the restaurant. We already expected great food, but what we got was an experience we’ll never forget. Not only was the meal absolutely phenomenal—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with love—but the hospitality we received was above and beyond. My son got to meet the musician’s brother, who manages the restaurant, and he even came out to take a picture with us. My son was thrilled. But then the moment got even better: we learned that only three signed hats had been left at the restaurant by his favorite artist—and my son was gifted one. The look on his face said it all. It was a dream come true, and a moment he’ll carry with him forever. The staff was kind, warm, and genuinely cared about creating a great experience for their guests. From the food to the atmosphere to the people—Russell’s isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a place full of heart. Thank you for making our visit to New Orleans unforgettable. We’ll be back!“

“Delicious dinner …. Great waiter Justin“

“Can one of my most beautiful experiences? Louisiana delicious food and very friendly people very kind it really was wonderful to celebrate our anniversary in this place.“

“Outstanding! From the moment we entered until we left (party of 6 celebrating a birthday), everything from the food to the drinks to the ambience were topnotch. I'll return again and again. Our server was attentive and we enjoyed her recommendations and service. Kudos to the chef.“

“Pigeon and Whale was incredible. We live on the West Coast and are spoiled with amazing seafood but we were blown away by every dish. The whole atmosphere is vibrant and feels like a treat for all the senses. Our server (I think it was James?) was delightful and expertly guided us through our order. A HUGE shout out to the bar staff for concocting and offering complex and unique non-alcoholic cocktails. This was such a welcome departure from the lazy treacle that most restaurants pour. We had a great date night and this is a real standout in a city full of spectacular restaurants.“

“Great food and great service! The owner is very helpful. We own a small dive bar in MS and we have used many of the ideas that Cooter Browns does! This is a stop for us when we are in town.“

“Amazing bar, amazing roast beef po-boys. Never miss their annual St. Patrick’s block parties. There’s usually two. For 2025, Not positive if it’s on Thursday, March the 13 or Friday the 14th, but for sure on Monday the 17th, 2025. Perhaps Admin can make a list??“

“We had another great experience last night. Scott was amazing! Great food and excellent service. It was definitely worth the wait.“

“What an experience!
We met with some friends for the Omakase menu and it was well worth the cost. With this, you get 12 or 15 different sashimi options. Each were so delectable and tasted Ike the best quality. They presented about 3 of the 12 at a time so you were not overloaded with a big platter. Highly recommend if you like the raw type. Our server was fantastic and knew every single item that was placed on the table. Cocktails were so good as well and I recommend their off menu rum drink. Decor inside is cozy and modern but very inviting. Don’t sleep on the apps as well and you MUST get the Brussels! We will be back very soon!

P.S. catch happy hour for specials on Brussels and you better get the crispy rice trio!“

“Fresh delicious professional. Employees take pride in their work“

“Yeah baby. Oystiz, swimpz, roazzbeef dabrie on french bread“

“Great food, Great atmosphere, 10/10 would recommend!!!“

“Amazing dining experience at Annunciation. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. The food is delicious, will definitely be coming back.“

“Our first time dining there and they didn’t disappoint! The service was perfect from the moment we walked in. The waiter was at the table to greet us immediately and promptly took our drink order. They started us off with a complimentary meatball served with a basket of garlic bread and they even put a candle in my mother’s as we were celebrating her 87th birthday. We ordered several appetizers including the crab cakes which were the best I’ve ever had. The beef carpaccio was so good we ordered it a second time and the entrees were equally as delicious. After the meal they brought out a red velvet brownie with a candle in it for my mother and the other tables in our seating area joined us in singing happy birthday to her. She was more than thrilled! We ordered a few desserts to share and the tiramisu was fabulous, in fact it was so good we ordered a second! Needless to say this was a spectacular dining experience.“