Barbecue shrimp
Butter-pepper Gulf shrimp — messy fingers, French bread for sauce.
Best seafood restaurants in New Orleans
333 restaurants in New Orleans
Start here
Three places to start in New Orleans
Three rooms we would send a first-time visitor to — complete profiles, strong ratings, and a clear seafood focus.
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Worth knowing in New Orleans
A short second list for when the first three are booked, too far, or not the mood.
Editor's pick
Cochon Restaurant
4.6★ · 10,677
Editor's pick
Commander's Palace
4.6★ · 8,608
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GW Fins
4.8★ · 5,510
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Napoleon House
4.6★ · 7,624
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Mother's Restaurant
4.2★ · 17,351
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Daisy Dukes French Quarter
4.5★ · 8,481
Editor's pick
Gumbo Shop
4.4★ · 10,209
Editor's pick
Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
4.4★ · 9,723
Top-rated picks
Top-rated picks in New Orleans
Highly rated seafood restaurants in New Orleans, chosen on ratings, reviews and complete profiles.
Dining tipsAbout New OrleansThis New Orleans guide compares 333 seafood restaurants with photos, hours, and contact details.Read the full guide
This New Orleans guide compares 333 seafood restaurants with photos, hours, and contact details.
Beyond classic fish and seafood, listings here cover styles such as oyster bar, sushi.
Price levels are shown on individual profiles for 297 of these venues, helping you separate casual spots from special-occasion dining.
Strong picks right now include Bayou Crab, MANNIE’S SEAFOOD, L. A.'S Boil and Grill. Open a profile for hours, photos, and booking links.
What to order
Gulf & Creole seafood
Étouffée, oysters Rockefeller, and Gulf shrimp — New Orleans eats bold, saucy, and late.
Oysters Rockefeller
Baked oysters with herbs — Antoine’s classic, copied city-wide.
Crawfish étouffée
Smothered crawfish over rice — Creole comfort in the Quarter.
Gumbo & po-boys
Seafood gumbo or fried oyster/shrimp po-boy — lunch counter culture.
Local species & catches
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Map of seafood restaurants in New Orleans
Explore listed fish restaurants across New Orleans, United States.
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FAQ — New Orleans
What are the best seafood restaurants in New Orleans?+
New Orleans currently lists 333 seafood and fish restaurants on FishRestaurants.com, sorted by rating and review volume where available.
Where can I find fish restaurants near me in New Orleans?+
Use the map section and restaurant list on this page to compare locations across New Orleans, then open individual profiles for address and hours.
What are the best grilled fish restaurants in New Orleans?+
See the grilled fish category block for venues tagged with grilled fish and classic seafood grill styles.
Which seafood restaurants in New Orleans are good for families?+
Compare ratings, price range, and opening hours on individual restaurant pages to find family-friendly options in New Orleans, United States.
Are there seafood restaurants near popular areas in New Orleans?+
The map and neighbourhood section on this page shows how listed restaurants are distributed across New Orleans.