What are the best oysters dishes in New Orleans?

Based on diner recommendations, the best oysters dish in New Orleans is at Gris-Gris. We compared 14 restaurants serving oysters dishes.

How much do oysters dishes cost in New Orleans?

Oysters dish prices in New Orleans range from $14.00 to $295.00 across 14 restaurants.

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Best Oysters Dishes in New Orleans

14 restaurants compared

Price range: $14.00 – $295.00

Avg recommendation: 92%

Top 5 Oysters Dishes in New Orleans (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 14 restaurants:

Oyster BLT at Gris-Gris, $17.00 (Lower Garden District)
Cornmeal-Fried Oysters at Herbsaint, $22.00 (CBD)
Fried Oysters with Brie at Clancy's — 96% recommended, $18.00 (Uptown)
Drago's Original Charbroiled Oysters at Drago's Seafood Restaurant — 95% recommended, $16.50 (CBD)
Half-and-Half Po-Boy at Domilise's — 94% recommended, $16.00 (Uptown)

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

All 14 Oysters Dishes

Oyster BLT

Gris-Gris

Lower Garden District·$$

$17.00

A deconstructed BLT with fried Gulf oysters, smoked pork belly, tomato jam, arugula, and sugar cane vinegar.

Tip: Order this if you want something lighter but still indulgent. It's shareable and pairs well with a drink.

Cornmeal-Fried Oysters

Herbsaint

CBD·$$$

$22.00

Gulf oysters breaded in cornmeal and fried until golden, served with remoulade.

Tip: Start with these if you're unsure about the other oyster preparations. The cornmeal crust is crispy and the remoulade is balanced.

#396% recommend

Fried Oysters with Brie

Clancy's

Uptown·$$$

$18.00

Warm oysters fried in a light crust and topped with melted brie cheese.

Tip: Share this appetizer and order one for yourself as well. One per person is the minimum if you want to enjoy the full experience.

#495% recommend

Drago's Original Charbroiled Oysters

Drago's Seafood Restaurant

CBD·$$

$16.50

Gulf oysters roasted in the shell over charcoal, brushed with garlic-herb butter, dusted with Parmesan and Romano.

Tip: Lunch waits are shorter than dinner. The oysters are the same quality, and you'll get a table faster.

#594% recommend

Half-and-Half Po-Boy

Domilise's

Uptown·$

$16.00

A single sandwich combining fried shrimp and fried oysters on crispy Leidenheimer bread.

Tip: Eat it immediately after it's made. The bread stays crispy for 5 minutes; after that it absorbs oil and becomes heavy.

#694% recommend

Oyster Stew with Herbsaint Cream and Foie Gras

Emeril's

Warehouse District·$$$$

$295.00

Briny Gulf oysters in a luxurious Herbsaint-infused cream, topped with a quenelle of foie gras.

Tip: Let the foie gras dissolve before stirring. The way it melts into the Herbsaint cream is part of the intended experience.

#792% recommend

Fried Oyster Po-Boy

Domilise's

Uptown·$

$18.00

Gulf oysters fried in a light batter and served on Leidenheimer bread with house remoulade.

Tip: If the oyster po-boy is available, choose this over the half-and-half. Oysters are more delicate and worth their own sandwich.

#892% recommend

Wood-Fired Oysters

Cochon

Warehouse District·$$$

$18.00

Oysters roasted in the shell over wood fire, brushed with spicy chili garlic butter.

Tip: Order this immediately—it's the most sought-after dish on the menu. The half-shell roasting and chili butter combo is hard to replicate elsewhere.

#992% recommend

Eggs Florentine with Fried Oysters

Elizabeth's Restaurant

Bywater·$

$25.00

Creamed spinach and fried oysters over potatoes, topped with poached eggs and hollandaise.

Tip: Arrive before 10:30 am on weekends — this dish sells out by 11 am most days.

#1090% recommend

Raw Oysters

Pêche Seafood Grill

Warehouse District·$$$

$14.00

Gulf oysters, perfectly shucked from the raw bar with a selection of mignonette and hot sauces.

Tip: Order a half-dozen and ask the shucker which are fresh that day. The staff is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the sourcing.

#1190% recommend

Fried Seafood Platter

Frankie & Johnny's

Uptown·$

$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.

#1288% recommend

Oyster Po-Boy

Frankie & Johnny's

Uptown·$

$16.00

Gulf oysters fried and served on fresh bread with lettuce, tomato, and remoulade.

Tip: Worth the extra cost over the shrimp. Gulf oysters are seasonal — ask if they're available before ordering.

#1388% recommend

Raw Oysters on the Half Shell

Pascal's Manale

Uptown·$$$

$18.00

Fresh Gulf oysters served ice-cold on the half shell with mignonette sauce.

Tip: A half-dozen oysters is the standard appetizer size. They pair beautifully with dry white wine or a crisp beer.

#1488% recommend

Oyster Pie

Gris-Gris

Lower Garden District·$$

$19.00

Oysters in a savory pie crust with a creamy, herb-forward filling.

Tip: Ask if the oyster pie is available before you visit — it's a special that doesn't appear every day.