Best Shrimp in New Orleans
8 restaurants compared
Top 5 Shrimp in New Orleans (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 8 restaurants:
- Paladar 511, $22.00 (Marigny)
- High Hat Cafe, $13.75 (Freret)
- Dooky Chase's, $24.95 (Treme)
- Drago's Seafood Restaurant, $18.50 (CBD)
- Pascal's Manale — 96% recommended, $32.00 (Uptown)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 8 Restaurants Compared
Paladar 511
Gulf Shrimp with Tomato Broth and Grilled Bread
$22.00
Gulf shrimp served in a light tomato broth with charred grilled bread.
High Hat Cafe
BBQ Shrimp
$13.75
Gulf shrimp braised in local beer and Creole spices.
Dooky Chase's
Shrimp Clemenceau
$24.95
Fried shrimp tossed with potatoes, peas, and sauce.
Drago's Seafood Restaurant
Gulf Shrimp
$18.50
Gulf shrimp prepared simply—grilled or fried—served with lemon and housemade cocktail sauce.
Pascal's Manale
Barbecued Shrimp
$32.00
Gulf shrimp in a savory butter and spice sauce, cooked in a cast iron skillet, best eaten with bare hands.
Gris-Gris
Shrimp and Grits
$22.00
Gulf shrimp over creamy grits with a five-day sauce that defines the dish.
Atchafalaya
Shrimp and Grits
$22.00
Gulf shrimp over creamy grits with a rich pan sauce.
The Kingsway
Salt-Baked Gulf Shrimp
$92.00
Gulf shrimp baked in salt crust with cabbage and onions.