There are a number of reasons why traveling to New Orleans is a good idea. Mardi Gras, hitting up the French Quarter, and listening to jazz on Bourbon Street are a few notable things to do but our favorite is the food. New Orleans has delicious food for every type of foodie, but the seafood in NOLA takes the cake.
When in New Orleans, there is no doubt that trying different seafood restaurants is a must.
If you’re wondering about the best seafood restaurants in ’The Big Easy’, we’ve rounded up 12!
Oceana Grill
Located just steps off of Bourbon Street, Oceana Grill is the perfect place to get seafood and cajun food in New Orleans. It’s a fave amongst locals, tourists, and celebrities alike. You must come to Oceana for the oysters, gumbo, and crabcakes.
Bourbon House
Located in the French Quarter, this restaurant specializes in seafood and bourbon. There are also lots of wines to choose from to compliment your seafood dishes.
Crabby Jack’s
This ‘no frills’ eatery is perfect for trying the iconic shrimp Po’ boy. Crabby Jack’s doesn’t skimp on their ingredients, serving up these deliciously stuffed sandwiches.
Pêche Seafood Grill
The great thing about Pêche is the fish dishes are cooked over an open fire, making for a very delicious meal.
GW Fins
This French Quarter restaurant is known for having one of the best gumbos in New Orleans. There’s also a really great wine list to go with your food.
Acme Oyster House
Acme Oyster House has been around since 1910 and since then, has been a staple in the upper French Quarter. If you’re into oysters, this is the place to go to get them fresh and chargrilled.
Grand Isle Restaurant
This eatery serves up local seafood with lots of flavor. When visiting, you have to try the smoked fried oysters with garlic aioli and confit pork and baby clams.
Station 6
Ran by a husband and wife team, this spot will welcome you with it’s friendly, down-home atmosphere. The char-grilled oyster pasta is an absolute must.
Mr. B’s Bistro
Another great spot in the French Quarter is Mr. B’s. The notable dishes here are the barbecue shrimp plates and gumbo.
Red Fish Grill
For a contemporary take on New Orleans seafood, head to Red Fish Grill. The restaurant is located in a historic building in the French Quarter. Their signature dishes include alligator sausage & seafood gumbo, BBQ oysters, and hickory grilled redfish.
Briquette
What was once an abandoned molasses refinery has turned into a popular seafood restaurant in the Warehouse District. The caramelized sea scallops are out of this world.
Casamento’s
This establishment has been serving up local seafood dishes in New Orleans since 1919. They are the home of ‘The Big Easy Platter’ which includes oysters, crab claws, catfish, trout filets, shrimp and french fries.