The Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar

We came to Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar expecting live music downstairs, but no one informed us that the area was closing an hour early. We had already ordered our food, so we were stuck. It took over an hour for our food to arrive, and when it finally did, it was cold—my gumbo was ice cold. Service throughout the experience was poor, and no one seemed concerned about the delay or food quality.

That said, the manager, Derrick Roberts, did do his best to make things right, and we appreciated his effort. Unfortunately, the overall experience still left a lot to be desired.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Great food and location for locals and out of town guests.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very yummy food! Also, the food is a good price, & the service was great. Nice being by the lake too. Would definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shrimps are not that fresh

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

OH blimey!!! Brooke was such a bloody good waitress. That girl deserves a raise big time ! Cheers !! love from the UK

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of our local favorites. Great consistent food, that’s so tasty. We love to sit at the bar and Melissa is awesome!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you want to take your sweety on a wonderful date with live music for a treat Ole school R&B plus Rocknroll outdoors(12PM-9PM), by the water, yacht club, lake, and enjoy dinner for an affordable price, place, people, pet friendly & GREAT TIME...this is the place!!! Food is delicious & affordable but the bands are GREAT!!!👍👍👍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely outstanding experience! This place has made my must eat list for whenever I’m in New Orleans. Was greeted warmly and seated immediately. It’s right on the river so nice views of the water and the boats. Started with the steamed crab claws and the fried crab claws. We liked both because they were so flavorful and they gave much larger portions than most restaurants give. The crab cakes were good, but not our favorite. The chargrilled blue crabs were amazing!!!! Absolutely loved! Full of flavor, cheese butter and garlic. The best thing of all were the boiled blue crabs!!! Lord whatever they boiled them in needs to sold. It was a perfect blend of seasonings and spices and the crabs were large, delicious and full of meat. Every bite was bursting with juices. Of course they have a full bar and wine selection. Our server, Ashley A was amazing. She made sure a drink didn’t get low or a tad of trash built up. She was on it and made us feel really welcome. They had live music when we were on the way out and had we had more time that would have been fun. I would definitely recommend and return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I really enjoy going to blue crab! It is in a great location and the staff is always friendly. Recently I have found the food has been inconsistent. I got the chargrilled oyster last time I was there and they tasted completely different from the previous times. Still I would recommend going because the pastas are always delicious and they have live music events! They have a solid happy hour too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Good food.
Great happy hour specials.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

For starters, the Char grilled oysters and fried onions rings were absolutely right perfect. My oyster poboy was good and my cheese grits were excellent. I think they used some type of cheddar that made them tangy. but tasty. It took a while for the food to come out, but it was worth the wait. The hostess, waitress and scenery was absolutely awesome. I will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Wonderful food. Great service. Enjoyed being by the lake

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great oysters, always good music, great atmosphere to just relax !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chargrilled Oysters

There are no Black crew members in font of the house. This makes people not want to visit.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 3

Our server (Randy I think)was on point, and the view was amazing. Our first time in New Orleans and the food at The Blue Crab was beyond fulfilling..

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5