So far, I hav been here twice. I would say that the first time was really good. I loved their char broiled oysters and crab cakes. The second time I went, it seemed just okay. Might be just an off day. The Puppy Drum fish special was really good. Nicely seared. The fried gulf Shrimp was really good. The only thing that I didn't like was the hush puppies. I prefer the flavor to be a little more sweet--these were a little bit saltier than I am used to. The Charbroiled oysters today were just okay. I felt like the whole plate had too much butter, lacking in a little more seasoning today. Overall, I think this little cozy spot is perfect to have a casual dinner. A solid 3.75. I think since this place is new, there is plenty of time to work out the kinks. read more

Finally got a chance to check out this new restaurant in Lakeview. It was pretty empty for a Saturday night which was disappointing because the service was great. Bryan was our server and he was friendly and had great recommendations. I did the Reveillon which was 4 courses and I enjoyed it. The crab cake was my appetizer and it was my least favorite of the 4 courses. It wasn't bad but it was wowing. I really enjoyed the seafood boil bisque. The flavor was perfect and not overly spiced. My entree was the royal red shrimp pasta and it was good. I did have to add a dash of salt and pepper but the flavor was great with lots of fresh garlic. I finished with the chocolate bread pudding which was good but after the 1st 3 courses I couldn't finish. I hope more people check out this restaurant before we lose yet another restaurant in Lakeview. Ill be back to try the charbroiled oysters and seafood boil. read more

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Boil & Barrel is a great new spot in Lakeview, so of course I had to try it out! The seafood options are delicious -- fresh, flavorful, and seasoned just right. I especially loved the boil selections. Service was great. Will have to try it again soon to see how they have improved since opening. Love the outdoor seating. While I wouldn't mind slightly larger portions, everything definitely hit the spot and left me wanting to come back for more. A solid addition to the neighborhood for seafood lovers! read more

Boil & Barrel - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I'm so glad I chose this spot right when I landed in New Orleans. Came here with 3 of my buddies. We started things off with two drinks the "so fresh" and "Leche you later". My friends got the bourbon and loved it ! My first time having char boiled oysters, and I fell in love 10/10. Got some crab cluster, and it was some good tasting crab. I love shrimp so I decided we wanted to share the two different kind of shrimps. We got the Gulf shrimp and the red royal shrimp. Both amazing but I like the red royal shrimp. Then I got myself their seafood pasta called De mer pasta. We got two desserts. Bread pudding and their lemon icebox cake. Their lemon icebox cake with some of the best dessert I ever had must try. All the desserts are made and baked in house ! Our server was nice and the restaurant was clean ! Would definitely come back if I come back to the big easy. read more

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We were one of a few people that just arrived and the ambience was beautiful. Nice wooden tables and the golden pig was a cute touch to view upon entering. We sat at the bar and ordered an old fashion. They have several bourbons to choose from and their well happens to be Buffalo Trace. Not bad for a well. The ice cube had "B" engraved to add sophistication to the cocktails. For our meal, we had the catfish platter that consists of 2lb of fish, coleslaw, hush puppies and fries. There is an up charge (like most places) to substitute but why do that when everything was delicious. The service was decent and if we needed anything all of the team members behind the bar helped out. I will come back to this location again during happy hour! read more

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Super friendly wait staff. Great cocktails. I wish the chargrilled oysters had a little more cheese, but they were good otherwise. I got the fish sandwich and really liked it. We got the hush puppies, but those can be skipped. Great for sitting outside when the weather is nice. read more

Our waiter was great. He was patient with how long we took to order. He proactively coordinated I had the Revelion with short rib and it was delicious. I also had one of the canned cocktails. My guests picked the BBQ Shrimp, shrimp Caesar, and crab mac and cheese and a lemon drop. The table shared oysters. Everything was decent. The mac and cheese was only cheesy on top. At the bottom it was liquidy. The oyster size was awesome. My guest raved about the lemon drop. They kept the interior decor of the previous establishment but added lighting so it wasn't as dark. Cocktail pricing was great. We lucked out and found parking in the lot read more

We had given them a month to settle down from their opening. It was worth the wait. We arrived just before Happy Hour ended. My wife ordered a glass of wine and I had the house old fashion. We ordered our meals and enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant while we waited. The food was great. My wife had the chicken sandwich she said had a great taste. I had the fried Gulf shrimp platter. They nailed it. Service was good and friendly. Definitely a hit. read more

Boil & Barrel - GRILLED CHICKEN PAILLARD sandwich with fries - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The location is great and the restaurant itself has a nice vibe. You can tell it has potential, but unfortunately the food just didn't hit the mark for us. I started with the Shrimp Boil Bisque, and it really lacked flavor. I found myself searching for the ingredients. There were very few shrimp and only tiny bits of potato. It definitely needs more substance. The Caesar Salad tasted really good and the presentation was beautiful, honestly 5 stars there. But when it was set down, I was disappointed by the portion. It was basically 1/4 of a romaine stalk on the plate. Tasty, but not nearly enough. Especially for the $16 price tag. My wife went with the Grilled Chicken Sandwich and felt the same way. It wasn't bad, but nothing memorable. Just kind of flat on flavor. Overall, I think this place has a lot of potential. The setting and presentation are strong, but the food needs a little more attention to flavor and portion sizes to really match the experience. I know it just opened. I'd possible try them again in a few months. read more

Great laid back Lakeview restaurant. Food was delicious, service was amazing. Great location and comfortable seating inside and out. Will definitely re-visit! read more

The food and service was excellent!! I also loved the atmosphere! Would definitely recommend! read more

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My sister and I went for a cocktail in the bar area last night. The bartender Alex was very helpful with the happy hour selection. The bartender area and tables around were very clean and polished. I was there a few weeks ago, the bar area tables were not cleaned and even our drinking glasses were smudged. Koodos to Alex, he's doing a super job. Thank you Alex!!! read more

Gina was fantastic and the Bourbon offerings here are off the chart. The only thing that kept this from a 5 was the plating of the boiled shrimp. The little bucket stacked up the shrimp and the shrimp on the bottom were a little overcooked. Skip the bucket y'all and you've gotta 5 from me! read more

Service was slow to start, but our waiter Bryan was great and attentive! The inside is beautiful with wooden accents and definitely gives a tavern feel. The bathrooms were clean and stocked, even with hand lotion. Food was fantastic! We got charbroiled oysters and shrimp boil bisque to start. For our main meals we got the grilled shrimp platter, snow crab cluster, chilled blue crab claws, and boiled shrimp. Everything was seasoned very well and not too salty. Both of the boils were nice and spiced, and came with cocktail sauce and butter, potatoes and corn. The snow crab tasted like it was sliced with cloves, which was very good and different. The shrimp boil bisque smelled and tasted like a classic New Orleans shrimp boil, having shrimp, diced potatoes, and corn in it. All in all very good atmosphere and food! Will definitely come back again! read more

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We went during the off hours. It was ok but not for the price. The service was excellent that was the reprieve and the place has a fun, cozy atmosphere. read more

Very nice vibe! And not too loud - a rare find these days - perfect volume for easy conversation. Our server Gina was friendly, helpful & knowledgeable about the menu. Happy hour half price drinks & selected apps were a pleasant surprise. Everything was made to order - fried crab claws, chargrilled oysters, boiled shrimp. Nicely seasoned, not super spicy. Too cold for outdoor seating tonight, but we will be back! Great new addition to the neighborhood! read more

Great. Fried crab claws, chargrilled oysters, Caesar salad, boiled Royal Red shrimp, all delicious. Also their mixed drinks. I had a house specially, the "fig old fashioned." read more

The crawfish and fixings were really good. I also tried the crawfish mac and cheese, delicious. My son had the fried catfish plate, also very good. I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. Will be back. read more

The best crab cakes I ever had, they are huge and all crab The chard broiled oysters are great

Thank you Sidney for such an enjoyable evening. Food was great cocktails amazing and prices fantastic. I love this place. Always great service and quality ingredients prepared well. read more

Everything was wonderful! Best crab cake I've had. Salmon was excellent also. Bread Pudding was also good.

Sydney provided exceptional service. Crawfish tasted delicious. The seafood was delicious. Great place to spend the afternoon.

They have potential, the staff is not very attentive. The most attentive person was the young man bringing the food to the table. Beer on tap was flat. read more

Food was amazing. Best Brussel Sprouts I've ever had. Ceviche was excellent. Service was excellent. Shrimp and Crab were outstanding. Great place for lunch and dinner. Good atmosphere. read more