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Best Tuna Dishes in New Orleans
4 restaurants compared
Price range: $10.00 – $92.00
Avg recommendation: 89%
Top 4 Tuna Dishes in New Orleans (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 4 restaurants:
- Grilled Tuna with Broccoli and Crispy Rice at Pêche Seafood Grill, $36.00 (Warehouse District)
- Smoked Tuna Dip at Pêche Seafood Grill, $10.00 (Warehouse District)
- Tuna Crudo at Zasu — 89% recommended, $18.00 (Mid-City)
- Tuna Solera at The Kingsway — 88% recommended, $92.00 (Uptown)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Tuna Dishes
#1
Grilled Tuna with Broccoli and Crispy Rice
Pêche Seafood GrillWarehouse District·$$$
$36.00
Seared tuna steak with charred broccoli and crispy rice for texture.
Tip: Ask if they have yellowfin or ahi that day. Tuna sourcing varies, and the staff will let you know which is fresher.
#2
Smoked Tuna Dip
Pêche Seafood GrillWarehouse District·$$$
$10.00
Shredded smoked tuna blended with cream and spices, served with housemade crackers.
Tip: Don't skip this. It's an underrated starter and sets the bar high for what's to come.
#389% recommend
Tuna Crudo
ZasuMid-City·$$$$
$18.00
Delicate tuna slices with Castelvetrano olives and fried capers.
Tip: This is often the opening course on the tasting menu — a perfect introduction to the restaurant's refined approach.
#488% recommend
Tuna Solera
The KingswayUptown·$$$$
$92.00
Pounded thin tuna served with Vilkhu's five-year chili sauce and sticky rice.
Tip: Trust Chef Vilkhu's five-year chili sauce — the depth comes from aging and technique, not heat.