DiNiNg St. James Cheese Company stjamescheese.com / 5004 Prytania St., Deanie's Seafood Restaurant NO, 70115 / 504-899-4737 This family-owned and operated artisan cheese shop provides the highest quality, most delicious, and diverse cheese assortments. In addition to unique cheeses from around the world, the restaurant also offers gourmet sandwich and salad dishes. L D — Garden District/Uptown deanies.com / 841 Iberville St., NO, 70112 / Landry's Seafood House 504-581-1316 A local favorite, we have many specialty items on our menu including barbeque shrimp, crab au gratin, and our giant seafood platter. We are open for lunch and dinner daily and have a large banquet facility for groups. L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter landrysseafood.com/location/landrys-seafood-new-orleans-lake-pontchartrain / 8000 Lakeshore Dr., 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 $$ D $$$$ — Lakeview/Lakefront Turkey and the Wolf Desire Oyster Bar turkeyandthewolf.com / 739 Jackson Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-218-7428 Dubbed the "Best New Restaurant in America" by Bon Appétit and listed as one of the most important restaurants of the decade by Food & Wine and Esquire, Turkey and the Wolf serves some of the best sandwiches in the city with great signature cocktails selections. B L $$ D $$ — Garden District/Uptown sonesta.com/royal-sonesta/la/new-orleans/royal-sonesta-new-orleans/ desire-oyster-bar / 300 Bourbon St., NO, 70130 / 504-553-2281, 800-766-3782 Located in the Royal Sonesta New Orleans, offering a lively atmosphere with fresh Gulf seafood, classic Creole dishes, and raw oysters daily. It's the perfect spot to experience authentic New Orleans flavors in the French Quarter. B $$ L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter Landry's Seafood House landrysseafood.com/location/landrys-seafood-new-orleans-french-quarter / RESTAURANTS -SEAFOOD Acme Oyster House acmeoyster.com / 724 Iberville St., NO, 70130 / 504-522-5973, 877-815-6412 Just off Bourbon Street, Acme is a timeless New Orleans establishment, popular with locals for generations. A vintage slice of New Orleans life in a casual, down-home atmosphere. Recommended: oyster, shrimp, and fish plates. L $$ D $$ — French Quarter Drago's Seafood Restaurant dragosrestaurant.com / 3232 N. Arnoult 620 Decatur St., 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 $$$ D $$$$ — French Quarter Rd., Metairie, 70002 / 504-888-9254 Drago's sets the standard for seafood dining. Its peerless charbroiled oysters are the centerpiece of a menu that offers innovative food and classic platters with equal skill, all with a distinctly New Orleans flavor. B $$ $$ L $$$ D $$$$ — Jefferson Parish New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co. nohsc.com / 4141 St. Charles Ave., NO, Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar felixs.com / 739 Iberville St., NO, 70130 / Basin Seafood & Spirits basinseafood.com / 3222 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-302-7391 A seafood restaurant serving modern versions of traditional Louisiana dishes. Locally sourcing the best possible ingredients and highlighting seasonal vegetables and Gulf fish in daily specials by Chef Edgar Carro. BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown 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 70115 / 504-247-9707 Five locations around the New Orleans area. For over 40 years we've served delicious local seafood and amazing half-pound burgers. Our location on St. Charles Avenue also features an amazing bar, 4141; a coffee and beignet shop, Uptown Coffee; and a private banquet room, Next Level. Large groups welcome! B $$ L $$ D $$ — Garden District/Uptown New Orleans Headquarters by Nice Guys Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar felixs.com / 7400 Lakeshore Dr., NO, 70124 / 504-304-4125 Locally owned and operated since it began in the 1940s, Felix's is known as the first name in the oyster business. Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, seafood snacks, and New Orleans classics. BR $$ L $$$ D $$$$ — Lakeview/Lakefront headquartersnola.com / 445 S. Rampart St., Bourbon House bourbonhouse.com / 144 Bourbon St., NO, 70130 / 504-522-0111 Located on Bourbon Street, just one block off Canal Street, Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House is a short walk from all major hotels. New Orleans cuisine and Gulf seafood are house specialties, and the Oyster Bar serves up some of the best local oysters. Five private dining spaces. B $$ L $$$ D $$$ — French Quarter Fury's Restaurant NO, 70112 / 504-217-6851 Offers a distinctive bar and event space. As a sister establishment to Nice Guys Nola, it features an exclusive menu, signature craft cocktails, and a unique ambiance. Known for its intimate setting and regular events such as live music and DJ nights. A relaxed and vibrant atmosphere, with private event spaces available for rent. BR $$$ L $$ D $$$$ — Central Business District furysrestaurant.com / 724 Martin Briquette Behrman Ave., Metairie, 70005 / 504-834-5646 Fury's Restaurant was founded in Metairie in 1983, specializing in traditional New Orleans-style home-cooked meals and featuring the freshest seafood and iconic Italian food made in the local style. L $$ D $$$ — Jefferson Parish Pêche Seafood Grill pecherestaurant.com / 800 Magazine St., briquette-nola.com / 701 S. Peters St., NO, 70130 / 504-302-7496 Coastal contemporary seafood restaurant cooking whole fish on the briquette. We feature steaks, pork, and pasta. Located in the former Rodd Brothers Molasses Refinery, we have a craft cocktail bar and 800 bottles of wine in our cellar. Wine Spectator Certificate of Excellence Award 2023. D $$$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Grand Isle Restaurant NO, 70130 / 504-522-1744 Pêche Seafood Grill in New Orleans' Warehouse District serves simply prepared coastal seafood with a unique, modern approach to old-world cooking methods. Featuring rustic dishes and a raw bar showcasing Gulf seafood. L $$ D $$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District grandislerestaurant.com / 575 Convention Center Blvd., NO, 70130 / 504-520-8530 Fresh seafood and cold beer. Classic, casual eatery featuring fresh seafood, raw oyster bar, gumbo, award-winning onion rings, and four-time winner of New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival. L $$ D $$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Pigeon & Whale pigeonandwhalenola.com / 4525 Freret Cajun Flames St., NO, 70115 / 504-249-5487 P&W is a cocktail and oyster bar boasting the largest selection of oysters and caviar in New Orleans, unique takes on Coastal flavors, and craft cocktails focusing on negronis D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown cajunflames.com / 1117 Decatur St., NO, GW Fins 70119 / 504-354-1214 Welcome to the finest seafood restaurant and oyster bar in the French Quarter. L D $$$$$ — French Quarter gwfins.com / 808 Bienville St., NO, 70112 / Porter and Luke's Deanie's Seafood Kitchen deanies.com / 2200 Magazine St., NO, 70130 / 504-962-7760 Favorites include Deanie's Giant Seafood Platter, po-boys, seasonal boiled seafood, and New Orleans barbeque shrimp. A New Orleans original and local favorite serving authentic Louisiana wild seafood for over 50 years. L $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown 504-581-FINS New Orleans' premier, upscale seafood destination. Serves only the freshest local, national, and international seafood at its seasonal peak with a menu that changes daily, created by Executive Chef Michael Nelson. D $$$$$ — French Quarter porterandlukes.com / 1517 Metairie Rd., Metairie, 70005 / 504-875-4555 Porter & Luke's features classic dishes, fresh local seafood, and Italian fare plus daily specials such as red beans and rice with a roasted ham shank every Monday. We also do Italian specials every Thursday and weekend specials that focus on fresh local fish and Sunday brunch. Two private dining rooms that seat up to 30 or 100 guests. BR $$ L $$ D $$$ — Jefferson Parish 78
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