Dining DESIRE OYSTER BAR sonesta.com/desireoysterbar / 300 Bourbon St., NO, 70130 / 504-553-2281, 800-766-3782 A casual restaurant on world-famous Bourbon Street, featuring fresh Gulf seafood, oysters chargrilled and on the half shell, and local favorites like our signature Shrimp & Grits, “Creole Trio,” po-boys, and more for three meals daily . B $$ L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE -DECATUR STREET SEAWORTHY landrysseafood.com / 620 Decatur St., seaworthynola.com / 630 Carondelet St., DRAGO’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Rd., Metairie, 70002 / 504-888-9254 Drago’s sets the standard for seafood dining . Its peerless charbroiled oysters are the centerpiece of a menu that offers innovative food and classic platters with equal skill, and all with a distinctly New Orleans flavor . BR $$ L $$ D $$$$ — Jefferson Parish NO, 70130 / 504-581-9825 Located in the historic JAX Brewery, our newest location features beautifully renovated interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the Mississippi River and Jackson Square, and a creative menu unique to this location . L $$$ D $$$$ — French Quarter NO, 70130 / 504-930-3071 An oyster bar from the minds of NOLA natives Alex and Miles Pincus and Adrian Gallo of Grand Banks in New York City . Our focus is on sustainable Gulf seafood paired with an excellent cocktail program . BR D $$$$ — Central Business District SUPERIOR SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR dragosrestaurant.com / 3232 N. Arnoult LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE -LAKESHORE DRIVE superiorseafoodnola.com / 4338 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70115 / 504-293-3474 Located Uptown, directly on the St . Charles streetcar line, with menus boasting the freshest ingredients of our inspired take on Louisiana classics . A desirable location for tourists and locals alike . BR $$ L $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown landrysseafood.com / 8000 Lakeshore Dr., FELIX’S RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR -IBERVILLE STREET felixs.com / 739 Iberville St., NO, 70130 / 504-522-4440 Established in the early 1900s and a staple of the French Quarter for more than 70 years . It is a longtime favorite of locals and visitors alike . Also offers private event space . L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter NO, 70124 / 504-283-1010 Find flounder, catfish, and Gulf red snapper, plus, a plethora of local shellfish favorites, including oysters, shrimp, and crawfish . Friendly casual atmosphere with outdoor seating and lake views . Reservations accepted for large parties . Children’s menu . L $$ D $$$$ — Lakeview/Lakefront RESTAURANTS -SOUL FOOD CAFÉ RECONCILE cafereconcile.org / 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NO, 70113 / 504-568-1157 Nonprofit restaurant and training program for at-risk young adults (ages 16-22) seeking employment in New Orleans’ hospitality industry . Featuring great soul food and reasonable prices, we provide guests with a satisfying meal and a healthy serving of hope . L $$ — Garden District/Uptown MR. ED’S OYSTER BAR & FISH HOUSE -BIENVILLE STREET mredsrestaurants.com / 512 Bienville St., NO, 70130 / 504-309-4848 Serves your choice of char-grilled, fried, or raw oysters, as well as long-time favorites such as Oyster Rockefeller and Bienville . Offering a stand-up oyster bar and cocktail bar, it’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy . L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter FELIX’S RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR -LAKESHORE DRIVE felixs.com / 7400 Lakeshore Dr., NO, 70124 / 504-304-4125 Locally owned and operated since it began in the 1940s, Felix’s is known as the first name in the oyster business . Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, seafood snacks, and New Orleans classics . BR $$ L $$$ D $$$ — Lakeview/Lakefront MR. ED’S OYSTER BAR & FISH HOUSE -ST. CHARLES AVENUE mredsrestaurants.com / 1327 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-267-0169 Serves your choice of char-grilled, fried, or raw oysters, as well as long-time favorites such as Oyster Rockefeller and Bienville . Offering a stand-up oyster bar and cocktail bar, it’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy . L $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown RESTAURANTS -SOUTHWESTERN SUPERIOR BAR & GRILL superiorgrill.com / 3636 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70115 / 504-899-4200 Travel by streetcar up St . Charles Avenue for authentic Tex-Mex cuisine . The large patio is a favorite among regulars and a perfect place to sip top-shelf margaritas or ice-cold beer . Come early, stay late, and enjoy the fiesta . BR $$ L $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown GRAND ISLE RESTAURANT grandislerestaurant.com / 575 Convention Center Blvd., NO, 70130 / 504-520-8530 Fresh seafood and cold beer . Classic, casual eatery featuring fresh seafood, raw oyster bar, gumbo, award-winning onion rings, and four-time winner of New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival . L $$ D $$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District PECHE SEAFOOD GRILL pecherestaurant.com / 800 Magazine GUMBO YA-YA gumbonola.com / 600 Decatur St., NO, St., NO, 70130 / 504-522-1744 Peche Seafood Grill in New Orleans’ Warehouse District serves simply prepared coastal seafood with a unique, modern approach to Old World cooking methods . Featuring rustic dishes and a raw bar showcasing Gulf seafood . L $$ D $$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District RESTAURANTS -SPANISH ALMA eatalmanola.com / 800 Louisa St., NO, 70117 / 504-381-5877 A modern Honduran eatery located in the heart of the Bywater, Alma is the flagship restaurant of owner/executive chef Melissa Araujo and reflects her Honduran heritage while taking patrons on a journey through food and culture . B $$$ BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$$ — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater 70130 / 504-291-8600 Here at Gumbo Ya-Ya we’ve taken gumbo to an art form . But gumbo is just the beginning, with fried seafood platters, sandwiches, po-boys, and other entrees on the menu, plus amazing sides, a kids’ menu, and desserts . B $$ BR $$ L $$ D $$ — French Quarter PIER 424 pier424seafoodmarket.com / 424 GW FINS gwfins.com / 808 Bienville St., NO, 70112 / Bourbon St., NO, 70130 / 504-309-1574, 888-855-8438 Located on the heart of Bourbon Street, we offer a variety of steamed and boiled seafood, balcony dining, and the largest oyster bar in the French Quarter . Our relaxed atmosphere is the perfect place for dining and events . L $$ D $$ — French Quarter COSTERA costerarestaurant.com / 4938 Prytania 504-581-FINS New Orleans’ premier, upscale seafood destination serves only the freshest local, national, and international seafood at its seasonal peak with a menu that changes daily, created by Executive Chef Michael Nelson . D $$$$ — French Quarter RED FISH GRILL redfishgrill.com / 115 Bourbon St., IBERVILLE CUISINE ibervillecuisine.com / 821 Iberville St., NO, 70112 / 504-354-1080 Taste New Orleans, in New Orleans, by New Orleans . Authentic local seafood with New Orleans ambiance . Located steps from Bourbon Street, featuring large open dining area and two private party rooms . B $$ BR $$ L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter NO, 70130 / 504-598-1200 Fishing for New Orleans’ deFINitive seafood dining? Fish no further than Ralph Brennan’s Red Fish Grill . Menu favorites include hickory grilled redfish, barbeque oysters, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo, and double-chocolate bread pudding . L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter St., NO, 70115 / 504-302-2332 A coastal Spanish restaurant and bar by Chef Brian Burns in New Orleans’ Uptown neighborhood . Features coastal Spanish cuisine highlighting local produce and Gulf seafood in a casual, communal-dining setting . Spirit-driven cocktails and an Old World boutique wine list . D $$$$$ — Garden District/Uptown RESTAURANTS -STEAK BRASA CHURRASQUERIA brasachurrasqueria.com / 2037 Metairie Rd., Metairie, 70005 / 504-570-6338 We believe that being a great asador is all about perfecting a sixth sense for grilling . Learning to prepare the perfect steak takes time . Colombian grillmaster Chef Edgar Caro uses local ingredients to transform traditional, rustic recipes into worldly, delicious dishes . L $$$ D $$$$$ — Jefferson Parish ROYAL HOUSE royalhouserestaurant.com / 441 Royal St., NO, 70130 / 504-586-1155, 888-855-8438 Enjoy delicious hot and cold seafood and a robust oyster bar in a historic, 114-year-old, romantic yet casual atmosphere on world-famous Royal Street . Wrap-around balcony dining overlooking Royal and St . Louis . Private parties available . L $$ D $$ — French Quarter 72
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