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- HHeatherNew Orleans / Louisiana •5 reviews5.0Dined today5th trip to GW Fins. Barracuda and Scallibut are fantastic. We always start with lobster dumplings and end with chocolate mousse bombe.More infoGW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter•4.9
- SSébastienSan Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews5.0Dined todayI got the wooden grilled red fish and it was amazing. For dessert I got the crème brûlée, it was good. The service was excellent! I loved it!More infoMr. B's BistroPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.7
- TTinaSouthwest Florida •17 reviews5.0Dined todayWonderful in every way. Gulf fish almondine and scallops were outstandingMore infoBrennan'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.8
- LlowellLas Vegas •16 reviews5.0Dined todayDarla and Daniel were incredible waiters. Knowledgeable, great interaction. Food was perfect! Fried oysters with tasso gravy reduction was bomb. For those who don't know, tasso is Cajun smoked pork legs with extremely deep smoke. Then duck confit, thigh and drumb. Finished with peppermint ice cream and glacee drizzled with chocolate.More infoAntoine'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.6
- MMarlyNew Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOne of the best dinners I’ve had while in Nola. Delicious, and amazing service from Devon and Claude! Definitely will be back.More infoLukePrice: Moderate• French• Central Business District•4.7
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