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.“

“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!!“

“A New Orleans institution!“

“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.“

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

“Stellar food, service, and atmosphere!“

“Pescado y las pastas el ambiente“

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

“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.“

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

“Great food, great service and a friendly staff. We had marked Basin Seafood on Google maps because it looked and sounded good, and it certainly was.

We had Blue Crab Beignets (wonderful), Crawfish Queso (very good but could use more crawfish) and a couple drinks.

We went for a few items on the Happy Hour menu since we had a dinner planned elsewhere later. If we had more days in town, it would be great to have dinner here.“

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

“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 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!“

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

“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.“

“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“

“best crawfish I've ever had!“

“My roommate and I had an amazing time. We had the shrimp and scallops as well as the cauliflower. It was amazing. Our waiter, Just, was literally the best service we've had a restaurant in a very long time. He was extremely knowledgeable. He was extremely professional. We'll definitely be eating here again.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 🤤“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Old School New Orleans as I remember it, from my first visit back in the early nineties. I returned for the oysters and spaghetti, yeah I left completely enamored with the oyster stew and one of the best cup of coffee in New Orleans and that saying something. As magazine Street turns into an open-air mall of expensive clothing boutiques, this is a reminder that New Orleans was once the funkiest of American cities we're the best inexpensive food.“

“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)“

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

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

“For me it was the best restaraunt I ate during my stay in New Orleans. The $1 Oyster deal at Happy hour can't be beaten. The cocktails were delicious and then the food in my opinion was amazing. I plan to come back next time I visit New Orleans and if it wasn't because I'm leaving, I would go today again.“

“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.“

“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“

“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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“OMG y'all, for a great dining experience, this is the place !!!! The waitress is lovely, the food is delicious and seasoned to perfection. 5 STARS Best waitress Ms Chanelle thanks !!“

“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!“

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

“The friendliest crew you will ever meet! Yesterday my husband had the BLT and I had the steak and eggs. Omggggg yall. Hands down the best food we have ever eaten. Period. Today we both got the Ruby special! The burger was juicy and thicc just like Ruby lol. We live 5 hours away but will be returning just to eat there again. Also for my southerners….yes the sweet tea is worth getting!!“

“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;).“

“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..“

“Whenever we visit New Orleans we head. To Katie’s for breakfast. Food is delicious, the staff is fabulous and the atmosphere is fun. It’s a vibe! Definitely check them out !“

“OmG the Food was very Good I had the spaghetti and meat sauce I enjoyed everything I recommend anybody who’s on the West Bank to go there and oh my God the sweet potato pie is also good. Please try her desserts. We won’t be disappointed.“

“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!“

“We frequent this Desi's often. But man, this time it was over the top PERFECT! The filet was beautifully crusted, flavorful and the temperature was spot on. The French fries - well I could have had three more orders. The martini? Ice cold! Can't wait to go back!“

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

“Fiery Crab's garlic butter sauce should be illegal. It’s THAT good“