Dining Boil & Barrel boilandbarrel.com / 900 Harrison Ave, NO, 70124 / 504-332-2645 A lot like your family's fishing camp. The drinks are cold, the stories get better every time you tell 'em, and the day's catch always tastes a little sweeter with your favorite people around. Much like all of New Orleans, we are shaped by seafood and spirits. From shareable boils to an extensive drink menu, all flavors reflect Louisiana's flare: Gulf-inspired and laid-back with a little twist. — Lakeview/Lakefront Deanie's Sea Food 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 Desire Oyster Bar Deanie's Seafood Restaurant 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 major hotels. New Orleans cuisine and Gulf seafood are house specialties, and the Oyster Bar serves up some of the best local oysters. Bourbon House features five private dining spaces. B $$ L $$$ D $$$ — French Quarter deanies.com / 841 Iberville St., NO, 70112 / 504-581-1316 A local favorite with many specialty items like barbeque shrimp, crabmeat au gratin, and a giant seafood platter. We are open for lunch and dinner daily and have a large banquet facility for groups. L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter sonesta.com/royal-sonesta/la/new-orleans/ royal-sonesta-new-orleans/desire-oyster-bar / 300 Bourbon St., NO, 70130 / 504-553-2281, 800-766-3782 Located in the Royal Sonesta New Orleans, offering a lively atmosphere with fresh Gulf seafood, classic Creole dishes, and raw oysters daily. It's the perfect spot to experience authentic New Orleans flavors in the French Quarter. B $$ L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter Drago's Seafood Restaurant Delacroix Restaurant Briquette briquette-nola.com / 701 S. Peters St., NO, 70130 / 504-302-7496 Coastal contemporary seafood restaurant cooking whole fish on the briquette, with 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 $$$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District delacroixrestaurant.com/about / 1 Poydras St. , Space 1005, NO, 70130 / 504-655-9002 Delacroix, located on the picturesque Mississippi riverfront in downtown New Orleans, draws inspiration from the charm and heritage of Delacroix, Louisiana, known for its rich fishing culture and vibrant community spirit. As a refined take on the classic fish camp and bar, we offer a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests can enjoy the essence of coastal dining with a touch of Southern elegance. — Central Business District dragosrestaurant.com / 3232 N. Arnoult Rd., Metairie, 70002 / 504-888-9254 Drago's sets the standard for seafood dining. Its peerless charbroiled oysters are the centerpiece of a menu that offers innovative food and classic platters with equal skill, and all with a distinctly New Orleans flavor. B $$ $$ L $$$ D $$$$ — Jefferson Parish Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar felixs.com / 739 Iberville St., NO, 70130 / 504-522-4440 Established in the early 1900s and a staple of the French Quarter for more than 70 years. It is a longtime favorite of locals and visitors alike. Also offers private event space. L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar felixs.com / 7400 Lakeshore Dr., NO , 70124 / 504-304-4125 Locally owned and operated since it began in the 1940s, Felix's is known as the first name in the oyster business. Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, seafood snacks, and New Orleans classics. BR $$ L $$$ D $$$$ — Lakeview/Lakefront Gulf Seafood. Great Bourbon. Good Times. BourbonHouse.com nEWORLEAnS.COM 75
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