Where is the best shrimp in New Orleans?

Based on diner recommendations, the best shrimp in New Orleans is at Paladar 511. We compared 8 restaurants serving shrimp.

How much does shrimp cost in New Orleans?

Shrimp prices in New Orleans range from $13.75 to $92.00 across 8 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in New Orleans

Best Shrimp in New Orleans

8 restaurants compared

Price range: $13.75 – $92.00

Avg recommendation: 92%

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

Marigny·$$

Gulf Shrimp with Tomato Broth and Grilled Bread

$22.00

Gulf shrimp served in a light tomato broth with charred grilled bread.

Tip: Order the grilled bread on the side — you'll want to soak it in the broth.

High Hat Cafe

Freret·$

BBQ Shrimp

$13.75

Gulf shrimp braised in local beer and Creole spices.

Tip: Serve it over rice for a complete meal, or soak bread in the sauce at the end.

Dooky Chase's

Treme·$$

Shrimp Clemenceau

$24.95

Fried shrimp tossed with potatoes, peas, and sauce.

Tip: This is a classic Creole dish that's richer than the fried chicken — splurge on this for a special visit.

Drago's Seafood Restaurant

CBD·$$

Gulf Shrimp

$18.50

Gulf shrimp prepared simply—grilled or fried—served with lemon and housemade cocktail sauce.

Tip: Ask for them grilled if you want a lighter option after oysters. The char adds flavor without heaviness.

#596% recommend

Pascal's Manale

Uptown·$$$

Barbecued Shrimp

$32.00

Gulf shrimp in a savory butter and spice sauce, cooked in a cast iron skillet, best eaten with bare hands.

Tip: Order this first. It's why the restaurant is famous and exists nowhere else quite like this.

#696% recommend

Gris-Gris

Lower Garden District·$$

Shrimp and Grits

$22.00

Gulf shrimp over creamy grits with a five-day sauce that defines the dish.

Tip: This is the dish to order. Everything else is good, but this is why Gris-Gris is on the map.

#792% recommend

Atchafalaya

Irish Channel·$$

Shrimp and Grits

$22.00

Gulf shrimp over creamy grits with a rich pan sauce.

Tip: Order this. It's the signature dish and worth the price.

#885% recommend

The Kingsway

Uptown·$$$$

Salt-Baked Gulf Shrimp

$92.00

Gulf shrimp baked in salt crust with cabbage and onions.

Tip: The opening course sets the tone for the meal. Pay attention to the execution — it reveals the kitchen's precision.