Acme Oyster House

Acme Oyster House Restaurant Review:

About the décor: That long line you’ll see all day and evening outside Acme Oyster House is there for a good reason. Since 1910, locals have relied on this place to offer up quality oysters in an atmosphere that’s somewhere between a saloon and a family restaurant. Vintage neon signs and whirring ceiling fans hover above black-and-white checkered tablecloths.

Likes: Fried seafood platters.
Dislikes: The long wait for a table.

Food & Drinks: The fried oyster appetizer with house-made rémoulade sauce is a singular wonder. In addition to the oysters, the menu of casual New Orleans classics emphasizes fried seafood and po’ boys. Gumbo or red beans served in a bread bowl, known here as the Poopa, is a specialty. Acme also has one of the most generously portioned fried seafood platters in the city. If oysters are not for you, the 10 Napkin Roast Beef sandwich is juicy, messy, and built with some of the crispiest French bread in town. For dessert, nothing beats Max’s Bananas Foster Cheesecake, although it may be time to treat yourself to an old-fashioned root beer float. While wines are available by the glass and bottle, your best bet to pair with the fare is a cold local brew, such as Abita. Also located at 3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-309-4056; and 1202 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, 985-246-6155.