Top Best Seafood Restaurants in New Orleans

"Commander's Palace has been around since the late 1800s, but under Ella Brennan’s leadership starting in the 1970s, the restaurant essentially redefined New Orleans cuisine and catapulted into stardom with the help of celeb chefs Paul Prudhomme and Emeril Lagasse. Today, the menu and service are top notch with James Beard Award-winning chef Tory McPhail leading the kitchen and Ti Martin and Lally Brennan running the show. Go for lunch and make sure to end the meal with the bread pudding soufflé and whiskey sauce."

"The Commander’s takeout menu changes daily and rotates classics like turtle soup, lacquered quail, and pecan pie as well as seasonal dishes like duck breast salad and wild Louisiana barbecue shrimp, available in family or individual sizes. Call to order, seven days a week between 11:30 a.m."

"Chef Tory McPhail was recently named James Beard's Best Chef South and his forward-looking take on Creole classics keeps this. institution, which has launched the careers of the likes of Paul Prudhomme and Emeril Lagasse, current...."

"Fresh fish is the star at this French Quarter fine dining establishment. As an avid fisherman, chef Tenney Flynn is meticulous when it comes to choosing the freshest product from his sources, and his entrées change daily to reflect the best catch. Whatever the preparation—wood-grilled, parmesan crusted, blackened—the flavors of the fish shine through."

"GW Fins is one for classic desserts, the kind whose ingredient list fills you up just from reading the menu. Customer favorites include the samoa, the “Salty Malty,” an ice cream pie with a pretzel crust, and white chocolate and caramel bread pudding."

"Gents should wear a collared shirt but leave your coats and ties at home. GW Fins has served food in the French Quarter since 2001 and th..."

"If you want a Po Boy, we recommend checking out Killer Po-Boys, if you want a fancy dining experience where you dress up and have another Commander’s Palace like experience head on over to Galatoire’s on Bourbon St., if you want some great gumbo head on over to the Gumbo Shop, or if you want some of the best oysters in town to check out Acme Oyster House for their famed seafood. We had a hard time choosing our last meal because all of the food we ate was so good."

"Acme Oyster House — Iberville Street (and other Louisiana locations) We aren’t the biggest oyster fans in the world, so didn’t make Acme a priority, but it was recommended to us several different times on our trip!. If you’re into oysters, don’t miss this place."

"Acme Oyster House opened their doors in 1910 and they have been proudly serving up the best ice, cold oysters in town. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 504-522-5973"

"Pêche celebrates a visceral approach to eating seafood, so expect whole fish delivered to the table, ready to fbe sliced up and eaten between tables of friends. The menu is deceptively simple, but the presentation, choice of ingredients, and dressings are what elevates the experience beyond the tourist traps of the French Quarter. It’s a Donald Link restaurant, so fans of Cochon wanting to ease off on the meat are in abundance, as are people keen to go beyond the usual shrimp and fish dishes that permeate this city."

"According to The Culture Trip, the best seafood restaurant in New Orleans is Peche Seafood Grill. Located in the Warehouse District, this eatery is part of the Donald Link Restaurant Group. The menu includes unpretentious coastal dishes including dishes such as grilled tuna with olive salad, catfish and pickled greens, gulf fish topped with salsa verde, and noodles with ground shrimp."

"A seafood combination platter includes catfish, Gulf shrimp, oysters, crab cakes, french fries and a side. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat."

"Crawfish macaroni and cheese features three-cheese bechamel sauce, crawfish tails and a panko crust. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun."

"One of the city’s most celebrated delicacies is also a New Orleans cheap eats score in this bustling Uptown spot. Beloved for many reasons, including its 25-cent oysters, the Blind Pelican features a courtyard that’s an ideal setting to while away an afternoon. And, over-the-top generous happy hours from 4 to 8 every single day of the week make that an easy goal."

"This is right across the street from Auberge New Orleans, so the host recommended it for lunch. It also is most famous for its $0.25 oysters. There was a weird moment where it was closed after I visited along with some drama."

"The Pelican Club has been a lively and happening place in the French Quarter since 1990. The restaurant boasts a Creole menu with Asian influences, and it has a reputation for bein..."

"Seafood is one of the signature types of cuisine in New Orleans that you won’t want to miss. With its prominent location, right at the heart of the Lakefront area, the Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar features the ultimate dining experience while overlooking beautiful Lake Pontchartrain. The restaurant is locally owned and operated and serves only freshly fried, broiled, or grilled seafood, from oysters on the half shell to grilled catfish."

"7900 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 284-2898; www.thebluecrabnola.com. Sauteed Louisiana crab claws are served in cream sauce with a cheese biscuit. Reservations accepted for large parties."

"A Chamber sandwich includes roast beef, turkey, ham, Swiss and American cheeses, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, mustard and Italian dressing."

"The extensive menu lets seafood lovers dive into an ocean of possibilities – from char-grilled oysters topped with a layer of melted parm and Romano and crawfish mac ‘n’ cheese to pecan-crusted drum fish and shrimp and grits. Portions are generous and the waitstaff are easygoing, so it’s a good place to camp out and fuel up after a long day exploring the city. Best bites for tykes: A special menu for children features fried fish strips, grilled shrimp and fries, and pasta alfredo with grilled chicken, and there are plenty of pleasing dessert options, such as profiteroles and carrot cake."

"That’s the one word to describe the food at Superior Seafood!. This stylish restaurant has a zinc bar and full-service oyster bar perfect for anyone looking for Louisiana seafood and Creole-inspired cuisine. The menu changes weekly at Superior Seafood to highlight the freshest, local ingredients available, so you can always expect a quality experience."

"Authentic Louisiana cuisine is the name of the game at this local favorite, which also gets high marks for serving one of the best breakfasts in New Orleans. Superior Seafood's unp..."

"Inspired by the Marigny neighborhood in which it resides, The Elysian Bar is a cafe, restaurant and bar located at the Hotel Peter & Paul. Offerings evolve throughout the day, starting with coffee pastries in the morning; a full dining menu for lunch and dinner; Aperitivo Hour; and a full bar for evening drinks. The Elysian Bar, an experience-driven bar from the team behind Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits, features an all-American wine list, craft cocktails and a gorgeous ambiance in which to enjoy it all."

"The Elysian Bar, located in the Marigny’s Hotel Peter and Paul, has made headlines for stunning design and culinary dazzle ever since its 2018 opening. Under the leadership of chef Alex Harrell, the kitchen puts out seasonal dishes that are equally at home on a table indoors or in the restaurant’s picturesque courtyard. Small plate highlights include a simple giardiniera of pickled local vegetables and the whipped ricotta with preserved mushrooms, herbs and pickled shallots."

"Hotel Peter & Paul, 2317 Burgundy St., (504) 356-6769; www.theelysianbar.com. A confit chicken leg is served with braised white beans, escarole, roasted apples, shallots and lemon-thyme vinaigrette."