Where is the best seafood in New Orleans?

Based on diner recommendations, the best seafood in New Orleans is at Commander's Palace. We compared 7 restaurants serving seafood.

How much does seafood cost in New Orleans?

Seafood prices in New Orleans range from $24.00 to $55.00 across 7 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in New Orleans

Best Seafood in New Orleans

7 restaurants compared

Price range: $24.00 – $55.00

Avg recommendation: 90%

Top 5 Seafood in New Orleans (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 7 restaurants:

Commander's Palace, $55.00 (Garden District)
Brigtsen's, $34.00 (Riverbend)
Clancy's, $45.00 (Uptown)
Saint-Germain, (Bywater)
Pascal's Manale, $28.00 (Uptown)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 7 Restaurants Compared

Commander's Palace

Garden District·$$$$

New Roads Pecan Crusted Fish

$55.00

Gulf fish crusted with pecans and finished with a brown butter sauce.

Tip: Ask your server what Gulf fish was caught today — the chef may offer a different preparation if it's something special.

Brigtsen's

Riverbend·$$$

Roasted Gulf Fish with Crab Crust

$34.00

Seasonal Gulf fish roasted whole or filleted, topped with a crust of fresh crab and breadcrumbs.

Tip: Ask what fish is available that evening when you call to make your reservation — the chef may offer a special preparation.

Clancy's

Uptown·$$$

Seared Scallops with Foie Gras

$45.00

Gulf scallops seared and paired with warm foie gras in a light pan sauce.

Tip: This is one of the splurge dishes on the menu — order it when you're celebrating or treating someone special.

Saint-Germain

Bywater·$$$$

Seafood Course

A course featuring Gulf seafood, changing seasonally and nightly based on the catch.

Tip: Ask your server what the chef sourced that day. The story of where the seafood comes from is part of the experience.

Pascal's Manale

Uptown·$$$

Broiled Gulf Fish

$28.00

Fresh Gulf fish broiled with butter, lemon, and herbs.

Tip: Ask what fish is available when you call to book. The catch changes daily.

#690% recommend

Frankie & Johnny's

Uptown·$

Fried Seafood Platter

$24.00

A combination platter of fried Gulf shrimp, oysters, and Gulf fish served with salad and your choice of sides.

Tip: Order the platter. It's a sampler of everything the kitchen does well, at a fair price.

#789% recommend

Paladar 511

Marigny·$$

Squid Ink Spaghetti with Clams and Mussels

$26.00

Housemade squid ink pasta with Gulf clams, mussels, and tomato broth.

Tip: Ask for a white wine pairing recommendation — the sommeliers know this dish inside out.