50 Best Seafood Restaurants near River Ridge

“The staff is always so friendly and welcoming! Their food is the absolute best! Every year when we visit my Dad, we make sure to get to Bobby's for our fried oysters, shrimp po-boys & boiled crawfish, & stuffed artichoke casserole! You won't be disappointed with anything you order!“

“Village Inn of today (November, 2025) ain't what it used to be. FAR BETTER! Good facilities, great waitresses and serving the food to which we've all become accustomed. Going for the Friday catfish bar today, can't wait--3rd visit since they re-opened a couple of months ago.“

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

“Pescado y las pastas el ambiente“

“Just had lunch there yesterday with a large group. Devin was a great server and the gator bites were awesome. 10/10“

“Kayla was an amazing server!!! A must go!!“

“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!!“

“This is my children’s favorite restaurant. Every time we visit the city, this is where they wanna eat. Our last experience didn’t disappoint. Our server, Desiree was superb! Never asked for a refill or plate removal. She handled it all and had a wonderful personality to match. 5⭐️“

“Stellar food, service, and atmosphere!“

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

“The Friday special was Trout alondine that had no almonds. The waiter brought out some raw almond slices to make it right. He tried. The fish was fresh, however. They also have a housefly problem.“

“Placed an order and Sissy was the best!!!!! It was hot and ready to go. I would definitely recommend going in and asking for Sissy!!!!! Thanks again“

“This review is past due but glad to contribute. I have purchased bags of crawfish multiple times to take with me to Florida (excellent quality). I have eaten here with my family and friends and all I can say is I love this place, the food is outstanding, the service is family felt. So 5 stars.“

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“Wife and I walk in after looking at other places. We was very pleased. Grilled oysters was awesome. Wife had the crawfish patties with a red sauce. She was very surprised how good the flavors was. Of course I had some. Very good. The smash burger was very flavored and moist. She had the chicken and waffles. Great. In all. We will be back for dinner to try different items.“

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

“my absolute favorite place for boiled crawfish and mushrooms. Their burgers are fantastic as well. The service can be slow at times, but I enjoy sitting on the patio anyways, so I don't mind the wait. Love the outdoor hand washing station too- it is so convenient“

“The best Gumbo in the metro area. Order the soft shell crab and gumbo and a cold beer. Get the crab on french bread. The buns are sweet snd take away from the sogt shell crab 🦀.“

“best crawfish I've ever had!“

“First hands down shortstop is #1 in po-boys i guarantee it beings that it's the longest place I've eaten my po-boys beings my grandparents lived i grew up 4809 Eagle st one block over I remember my mom and Dem sending me there to make groceries before they were a football shot they were a grocery store they did sandwiches in the back are on the side but then they went to all po-boys can't say I blame them best in the city and surrounding area they're good in quality quantity hospitality and service but let me just say this the people in there are sweet and kind is going to be and most respectful give them the utmost please and yes sometimes you'll catch one who may have a slight attitude but just know there's nothing towards you and it's nothing personal 2 minutes later they'll be the sweetest soul there is you got to understand that human too yeah but that's very rare short stop is apart of the city I don't know how my life would have been without them seriously there not just a restaurant they treat you like family especially if you are a regular and always come in there oh and I say this for me and most of everybody I know that goes there this is for the tourist and those who have never really been there you can not have a shortstop poor boy without a barques root beer I guarantee you and da family will pass a good time oh and yes I wanted to add it is a very family orientated and family environment again with all due respect is mind your manners and you will fall In love enjoy chef Mac“

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

“First visit we were warmly greeted and made to feel like old friends. The hostesses and wait staff are fantastic and the food is second to none. We told them we'd be back and we returned twice more over four days in the area.“

“😀😀вкусно, искренне советую“

“The most kind and attentive staff! We called ahead to see if it was hard to get a table of six and they told us it was not and to come on in. We showed up an hour later and they saved us a table. The food was authentic, fresh, hot and delicious. Our table had the lasagne, spaghetti and meatballs, Mr Ed’s special poboy and the stuffed seafood bell pepper. This was the most amazing food we’ve ever had. The hospitality was unmatched. Absolutely perfect! Come here for a good time, great food and exceptional service. Catherine was the most precious person and we wanted to take her to the Taylor Swift with us!“

“local crawfish and shrimp, great service“

“First Time.. traveling through town & was super impressed and very delicious 😋“

“Can you give me Brandon LeFort‘s email address?“

“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.“

“We ordered the charbroiled oysters, chargrilled crabs and the blackened mahi. Everything was so on point down to the lemon cream sauce and flavor on each thing. Highly recommend 🤤“

“Our server Hailey was exceptional!! She checked on us frequently and was awesome. It was my birthday and she surprised me with desert. She made my experience worthwhile and I will definitely be back!!“

“Wonderful experience! First time to this restaurant which did not disappoint. I am GF and the calamari was sublime - husband not GF and loved it too. Had delish fried shrimp and it has been so long since I last had fried shrimp - one of my all time fave foods. The ambiance perfect, service wonderful and can’t wait to go back.“

“My only regret is not finding this spot sooner! I'm in town a few times a month and just happened to drive by and stop today. First off the waitress (Mrs. Lisa) was amazing! Super friendly and sweet! drink never ran out before I had another sitting beside it. I ordered the fried craw claws and the swamp platter. It was all cooked fresh and came out very quick. Seasoning was on point! very large portions (no chance you're leaving hungry) This is the first restaurant in the area I give a 10 out of 10. let's face it most NOLA restaurants rush food in and out and season just enough to get by because of the tourists! I'll be seeing you again Mrs. Lisa! (side note her husband is also a Dolphins fan so make that 11 out of 10 stars)“

“Very yummy and great staff. We had Shelby tonight and she was super helpful on what to choose and get to eat with being overwhelmed. She also helped with tips on what to do here while visiting.“

“Delicious grilled or fried seafood. The BEST fried shrimp on the Westbank! The grilled chicken and grilled shrimp salads are a real treat. The poboy sandwiches are large and over stuffed. You will not regret a visit to this home cooking cajun style restaurant.“

“Great place for good food fast; had the Poboy and corn and shrimp soup“

“The moment our server popped up to our table I knew it was going to be a great experience. Maggie was our server and took excellent care of us. The food didn't disappoint. I'm in love with their Oysters Rockefeller. Seawitch is the best place to grab a bite and hang for the parade. It's such a fun vibe!“

“They were very busy even though we got there early. It was a bit noisy, loud. The service was excellent, very attentive, until the very end when a little slow coming out but overall very pleased with the service. Orderedthe seafood platter which had lobster, two types of crab legs, crawfish, sausage and shrimp. The sauce that was with it all was awesome. Two of us dug into it and while we made a dent there was plenty left over for takehome, I'll be back next time I'm in town!“

“I used to go to Bonefish grill in Maryland, then I moved and the closest was Irvine, California, an hour from home. I went there occasionally, then I went and it was closed. So, I haven't been in a few years.
So, January 22, 2026 I was in New Orleans, and saw they had one, so I had to go. It did not disappoint. Same great taste that I remember. I got the bang-bang shrimp, and fish tacos with mango salsa.“

“Great food and friendly people“

“For the past 17 years, I’ve been a loyal customer of this amazing restaurant through both their original and new locations and I always take my food to go. Whether I’m grabbing a quick dinner after a long day or picking up something special for a cozy night in, they never disappoint. The steak is phenomenal. Even in a takeout container, it arrives perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor. You can taste the care in every bite seasoned just right and always tender. It’s the kind of steak that makes you look forward to your next meal before you’ve even finished the first. And the pasta? Absolutely comforting. Rich sauces, fresh ingredients, and pasta cooked to perfection every dish travels well and tastes just as good at home as it does in the restaurant. Whether it’s creamy Alfredo or a bold marinara, it’s always satisfying. The move to the new location didn’t change a thing about the quality they’ve only gotten better. The consistency, the flavor, and the service have remained top-tier, making this my go-to spot for takeout meals that feel like a treat. Here’s to 17 years of delicious memories and many more to come. If you haven’t tried their steak and pasta to go, you’re missing out on a takeout experience that truly stands out.

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“Bought two sacks for Easter Sunday. First the sacks were over 40 lbs each which not something you find with other places. Next the size of these mini lobsters were huge. Lastly they were the cleanest I have ever gotten or seen. Will be doing business with Johnny’s again.“

“Love the boiled seafood!!“

“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.“

“Had a great lunch with 14 women today. Tiffany was our waitress and she was great she was very attentive and on top with the food and drinks . The food was delicious and served piping hot....just the way we like it! We will be back.“

“I ordered the seafood pasta plate (the Friday special) and it was delicious! I will be back to order other items. Happy to support local businesses!“

“Food was wonderfully fresh and hot. Our hostess Julia was amazingly friendly and courteous! Thank you for a great experience!“

“Food is fabulous!! Staff is very friendly.. I have had all the stir fry dishes. Shrimp roll ups and egg rolls AND, the Hot & sour soup…delicious! You all must try..“

“I love this place!!! I visit at least once a year when I'm in town visiting family. Tessie's in a quite location/ neighborhood with friendly servers, cozy atmosphere. High recommended for those looking to leave the tourist traps in the city:)IYKYK;).“

“I purchased the boiled seafood, crabs and shrimp. It was really delicious, seasoned well.. My new seafood spot!“

“Absolutely delicious food and super friendly people! The oyster and shrimp po boys are perfect. I got to taste their crawfish and their mushrooms and they are the best I’ve ever tasted. The next time I visit NOLA, I’m definitely making a return trip to Mary J’s!“