Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Updated December 05, 2024

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GW Fins

4.9

4.9 (19989)

$50 and over

Seafood

French Quarter

About the restaurant

Experience the cuisine that has created Raving Fans of local diners & national & local food critics alike. Executive Chef Mike Nelson ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe & featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness & quality are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.

We hope our dress policy is comfortable for all. Coats & ties are not required. Slacks, dress jeans, & dress shorts are great. We require that gentlemen wear a collared shirt. T-shirts, cut off shorts, & athletic wear, including baseball caps, are not permitted. We ask gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.

Top review

BrianVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Our fave in time. Excellent every time-as long as they don’t run out!

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Popular dish

Salty Malty Ice Cream Pie

Seaworthy - New Orleans

4.7

4.7 (40)

$30 and under

Seafood

Central Business District

About the restaurant

Locally sourced oysters & seafood are paired with cocktails & wine in a stylish Creole cottage.

Top review

Ashley

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful evening at Seaworthy! Dee was an attentive and friendly server. The oysters were on point and the shuckers kept us in awe of the beautiful variety of delicacies

Deanie's Seafood - Garden District

4.8

4.8 (263)

$30 and under

Seafood

Garden District

About the restaurant

Deanie’s Seafood - The third location of the family-owned and -operated Deanie’s Seafood, Deanie’s Seafood offers the same flavors as the legendary restaurant known for serving “New Orleans’ best seafood” and features a raw and charbroiled oyster station.

Located at the corner of Jackson Avenue, Deanie’s Seafood seats approximately 175 guests and features a spacious wrap-around balcony for outdoor dining with a beautiful view of Uptown and the New Orleans skyline.

Deanie’s Seafood offers Deanie’s favorites including fried seafood, po-boys, seasonal boiled seafood like boiled crawfish, shrimp and Louisiana blue crab, Crawfish Étouffée, New Orleans Barbeque Shrimp and seafood salads served with Deanie’s housemade dressings.

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SusanVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

It was so good, that we squeezed in a visit to the Deanies in the quarter, before we left for the airport Sunday- Best onion tings ever! A $3 lemon drop or martini! Great deals through the weekdays! Great menu Great food Great service! I used to go to the one by the lake ( original) years ago, but couldnt make it there.

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4.7

4.7 (674)

$30 and under

Seafood

Mandeville

About the restaurant

Casual, water front seafood restaurant and bar helmed by renowned chef Pat Gallagher. Enjoy local favorites such as Gulf Fish Almondine, Oysters Rockefeller and Gumbo alongside classics such as Grilled Steaks and burgers. Other seafood selections include Redfish, Tuna and Swordfish.
Outside dessert $3/person.

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Michelle

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Enjoyed my meal everything was delicious. Service was great. Was disappointed with no complementary birthday dessert waitress saw my id carded me for my drink. Just something that would have been extra nice. But overall loved it we will be back

Superior Seafood

4.8

4.8 (4837)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Uptown

About the restaurant

Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar is located in historic Uptown New Orleans, and is known for its authentic Louisiana seafood and Creole-inspired dishes at an affordable price.

Situated directly on the St. Charles streetcar line (stop number 24), on the corner of St. Charles and Napoleon Avenues, the restaurant offers a front row seat to all the beautiful sights and sounds New Orleans has to offer. The menu offers something for every taste, with items ranging from Shrimp & Grits to Filet Mignon, and many in between.

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Kosmo

Dined 6 days ago

I try to visit SS&OB whenever I am in NOLA. Excellent food and drink. Talented and well trained staff. Not perfect but close enough. Never disappoints.

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4.5

4.5 (7)

$30 and under

Seafood

Metairie

About the restaurant

Fury's Restaurant in Metairie has been serving authentic New Orleans-style seafood and Italian dishes since 1983.

Known for its fresh, locally sourced seafood, Fury's specializes in classic fried fish, shrimp, and crab alongside house-made sauces, dressings, and gumbo.

With 40 years of perfected family recipes, this beloved spot keeps things traditional, offering dishes like rich crawfish étouffée and crispy fried seafood platters.

Their recent remodel complements the welcoming, family-owned atmosphere, making it a must-visit for those craving flavorful, home-cooked meals in a warm, inviting setting.

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Meg

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Everything was delicious! We enjoyed the onion rings, crawfish pasta, grilled shrimp pasta, breaded veal cutlets over pasta with lump crabmeat and shrimp in a cream sauce.

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Experience

HAPPY HOUR | Monday - Saturday (3-5pm)

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DAILY SPECIALS | Monday - Saturday

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HALF-PRICED WINE | Tuesdays

Briquette

4.6

4.6 (2265)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Warehouse District

About the restaurant

Contemporary Coastal and New Orleans cuisine served in the historic Warehouse District. Briquette serves up unique seafood creations from the Louisiana Gulf waters and around the world. Seafood specialties include Louisiana Redfish On The Half Shell, Snapper Ponchartrain with Lump Crabmeat, and Whole Branzino. Features also include Prime steaks, pork porterhouse, lamb, veal and pastas.

Enjoy fabulous hand-crafted cocktails and a curated wine list that is a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Winner 6-years in a row!

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Winner 2019-2024
Members of the Chaine des Rotisseurs
New Orleans Magazine Tops of the Town Award Winner
Proud Member of Chef's Brigade
Home of the Loaded Whole Fish

Host your group dinner, reception, or a cocktail party at Briquette. Seating for 240 guests and 400 for a reception. We also have a beautiful bar and community tables for small cocktail receptions with hors d’oeuvres.

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Amy

Dined 1 day ago

What an awesome meal! Dinner consisted of scallops, filet mignon, floating island for dessert. It was incredible!

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Experience

Réveillon Dinner at Briquette

Red Fish Grill

4.5

4.5 (8504)

$30 and under

Seafood

French Quarter

About the restaurant

For twenty-five years, Red Fish Grill has celebrated the fresh, seasonal bounty of local farmers and Gulf fishers. We stand apart for our wide variety of fresh Gulf fish, expertly grilled to perfection on our signature wood-burning grill.

Our vibrant, polished-casual seafood restaurant, owned and operated by Ralph Brennan, anchors the first block of Bourbon Street and delivers innovative twists on New Orleans Gulf seafood specialties like BBQ Oysters, Hickory Grilled Redfish, Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo, and Double Chocolate Bread Pudding.

Red Fish Grill's lively decor, expansive bar, and welcoming vibe beckon Bourbon Street revelers and serious diners alike in search of gracious hospitality and a commitment to inspired, locally sourced seafood.

Diner's Choice Award - Opentable
"Top Place for Seafood in the U.S." - USA Today
"Best Seafood Restaurants in the U.S." - Travel + Leisure
"The Best Seafood Restaurants In America" - Tasting Table

Top review

Sherri

Dined 5 days ago

Exceptional food and impeccable service, as always. Do yourself a favor and try the barbecue oysters. You won’t regret it.

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Popular dish

Double Chocolate Bread Pudding

Popular dish

BBQ Oyster Po-Boy

Popular dish

Cajun Grilled Gulf Fish

Landry’s Seafood House – New Orleans Lake Pontchartrain

4.6

4.6 (1365)

$30 and under

Seafood

Lakeview/Gentilly

About the restaurant

The true flavor of Gulf Coast tradition is all about family, warmth and exceptional seafood. Landry's Seafood strives to bring all of those things together in each and every location, providing a fun-filled dining experience that will make you want to drop your anchor and never leave. So sit back, relax and take part in the Landry's Seafood experience.

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Gordon

Dined 1 day ago

Awesome service. Great food. Totally happy with the experience.

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Popular dish

New Orleans Crawfish Bread

Trenasse

4.5

4.5 (1956)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Central Business District

About the restaurant

The collaborating chefs of Trenasse focus on Gulf Coast Cuisine with a South Louisiana Flare. Using regionally farmed ingredients we present our dishes classically and creatively. Along with a dynamic team Chefs, we execute a culinary program known as one of “The Best in The City”. Our talented team is ready to serve the thriving business lunch crowd of the central business district, local foodies, and numerous city wide festivals and conventions.

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Erin

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

It was amazing! Can’t believe this place has been here for 10 years and we never knew. We did t try the oysters but they all looked amazing! The pork skins and red bean butter were so good! The crawfish pie…. Wow ….. and a very good burger with crispy wedge fries! Will def be back.

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