50 Best Seafood Restaurants near River Ridge

“Located in the heart of Harahan, Bobby's Seafood emerges as a cherished destination for those in pursuit of genuine Louisiana culinary delights.

This seafood sanctuary offers both aficionados and casual diners a chance to indulge in the state's rich flavors through its market-style presentation of fresh and expertly boiled seafood, alongside classic po' boys filled with shrimp, oyster, catfish, and even roast beef.

Bobby's is more than just a seafood market; it's a warm, family-operated gem where the essence of Louisiana-style cooking is celebrated daily.

The space is unpretentious yet inviting, prioritizing the quality of its offerings and the satisfaction of its guests over elaborate decor.

With its reasonable pricing and commitment to top-notch seafood coupled with exceptionally welcoming service, Bobby's Seafood stands as a must-visit spot for anyone craving an authentic taste of Louisiana, be it for a quick bite or a sumptuous Cajun feast.

My recent visit to Bobby's Seafood for their much-acclaimed boiled crawfish turned out to be a gastronomic success story. I got a hefty five-pound order, from which I meticulously peeled 136 tails, encountering only one questionable contender – a testament to the quality and care put into each batch.

This endeavor yielded an impressive 27.2 tails per pound, a figure that speaks volumes about the generous portions and the meatiness of the crawfish served at Bobby’s.

The fruits of my labor were twofold: two cups of succulent crawfish tails ready to be transformed into various delectable recipes and sixteen cups of rich crawfish shells, earmarked for a flavorful stock.

This not only promised future culinary delights but also showcased the value and sustainability inherent in my purchase, allowing me to maximize every ounce of my order.

Bobby's Seafood delivers on the promise of well-cooked, perfectly spicy crawfish.

The seasoning was masterfully balanced, offering that sought-after kick without overwhelming the palate or igniting a firestorm in your mouth.

It's a spicy equilibrium that enhances rather than masks the natural, sweet flavor of the crawfish.

My experience at Bobby’s Seafood was overwhelmingly positive, marked by high-quality seafood and the kind of hearty, flavorful meal that leaves you planning your next visit before the first has even concluded.“

“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!!“

“We had a salad, 2 entrees, and dessert that were all delicious! All the food we saw looked incredible and aromas were divine.“

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

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“All I can tell you is to go see Farian for the best dining experience EVER!!!“

“It was a HOT day in July today so we were thankful to find Jay’s Place upstairs (with air conditioning.) The food was amazing and our servers were wonderful. We’ll definitely be back to try other poboys! Thanks, y’all!“

“Pescado y las pastas el ambiente“

“Visiting from Florida and asked were to get crawfish and were told to come here. It was absolutely amazing everyone was so nice and f welcoming. We will be back next week and will definitely stop to eat and get more crawfish to bring home.“

“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.“

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

“Stopped here within a food tour, but had my favorite bite. You MUST try the savory beignet! Filled with fresh lump crab meat and on top of a delicious remoulade, I will be dreaming of that for a minute! The manager was fantastic and the atmosphere was top notch! Buy a piece of the wood art on the wall!“

“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.“

“First time eating here. Everything was delicious! Elizsha was an amazing server, very personable and made great suggestions. We will definitely be back!“

“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 🦀.“

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

“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!“

“Good food friendly people.“

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

“Get atmosphere. Enjoyed the patio outdoor seating. Highly recommend the specialty chargrilled oysters. Demetrius provided great service and was very attentive and provided great suggestions. The Sticky Praline Cinnamon Roll was great ending to wonderful Friday afternoon lunch.“

“Absolutely delicious!!!! My whole family loves this little restaurant! I am celiac and feel 100% safe eating their gluten free menu items. The owners are super friendly and helpful! 150% recommend!!!“

“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..“

“Delicious food, great atmosphere, and amazing service. Most definitely recommend.“

“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.“

“The food was amazing and came out rather quick. We sat down to order and had our food within 10 mins and everything was cooked to perfection and piping hot! Highly recommend and please try the gumbo👩‍🍳💋“

“§ great food … quick service!“

“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.“

“best crawfish this year when I asked how are they the girl replied "oh they nice" I called back and told her they were the best I have had this year. TASTE GREAT, PEELED PERFECTLY, MEDIUM to LARGE SIZE...AWESOME CRAWFISH!!“

“Amazing food! We visited from Houston and very much enjoyed the boiled crab and fried seafood trio!!“

“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.“

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

“First time eating here. In town visiting fellow veterans. Will definitely make this a go to when on town!!“

“Chargrilled Oysters & the Bleu Cheese Wedge Salad.“

“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!“

“I worked there in the 90s. It still is just as good if not better. Consistently good food,service, and drinks.“

“Food was so delicious 😋 and I enjoyed every bite of it“

“This is by far our favorite restaurant in New Orleans. Food was delicious and the service was wonderful (wish I would have gotten our waitress’s name). Chef came to check on the table as well. Overall best food, service & consistency both times.“

“Awesome, pretty much across the board.
Trout, fries, PEACH ICE CREAM!
All as good as it gets.
Manager and service team were excellent.
Nothing wrong with the gratis small meatball they started us off with either.“

“This place use to have good food and good service. The food came out cold the seafood was over cooked , and the service was awful“

“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;).“

“This is a local sandwich place. It isn't fancy but its consistent and fresh. Lunch time's only. I go regularly to get fried oysters. Something about the way they fry them are the best.All of the sandwiches are good just depends on what you prefer.“

“Great food and friendly people“

“Fantastic! ✅❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“This was our first time eating here ( we're visiting from Kansas City). We've been to about a dozen restaurants and this has been our favorite! we've been disappointed by other restaurants boasting about their Cajun dishes only to find out they're bland. We got the "Conflict resolution" because we couldn't decide what to get. We were not disappointed! So yummy!!!!!“

“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!“

“You will not be disappointed…this place rocks! Good food and awesome service!“

“Fantastic oyster happy hour 4-6 every day, with a huge selection from all over North America. Eggplant doughnut is delicious, and it's so great to try new preparations of this veggie. Our server Tristan was so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, offering suggestions that were spot on. We will definitely have to come back to try some more dishes.“

“I went here for the first time tonight and the food was incredible! I will definitely be making this my regular spot! 10/10!“