2025 Best Seafood Restaurants in New Orleans Area

The Best Seafood & Shellfish in New Orleans

The best seafood is fresh, and prepared in such a way as to accent the natural flavors of the sea without overwhelming them. Some, like raw bar oysters and clams, need nothing more than a sharp knife and skilled hand to unleash the briny seasonings of the sea.

Presented in alphabetical order, here are the Best Seafood Restaurants in New Orleans.

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Adolfo’s, with its New Orleans-style Italian-influenced menu, has been there for decades. See More
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Apolline
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Chef William Prats creates a fine dining experience with a casual twist. See More

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Bourbon House
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Seafood and bourbon are highlights at this French Quarter restaurant that also offers an extensive wine list. See More

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Briquette
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An abandoned molasses refinery becomes a contemporary seafood house in the Warehouse District. See More

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Casamento's
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In business since 1919, Casamento's features local, Louisiana seafood. See More
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Chophouse New Orleans
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Prime beef, fine wines and lively music pack star power at Chophouse New Orleans. See More

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Curio

American, Creole, Seafood
13/20
Curio offers bistro dining with a 21st-century twist. See More

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Deanie's Seafood
12/20
Deanie’s is a favorite spot for fried seafood platters in Metairie. See More
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Deanie’s is a favorite spot for fried seafood platters in the French Quarter. See More
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Drago’s brings its legendary charbroiled oysters to the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. See More

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