Some restaurants feed you. Others remind you why you came to New Orleans in the first place. Acme…read moreOyster House is firmly in the second category. You nearly trip over the hospitality walking through the front door. The room buzzes with energy, the staff smiles because they mean it, and within minutes you know you're exactly where you should be. We kicked things off with the chargrilled oysters, which I consider the perfect amuse-bouche. As the oysters grill against the shell, the Maillard reaction creates layers of savory, nutty, umami goodness that simply can't be duplicated. Butter, garlic, and Parmesan perfume the air, announcing to everyone nearby that someone made an excellent decision. Then there's "Hollywood," Acme's legendary master shucker. His advice was simple: "Splash a little Chipotle Tabasco on them." Not enough to hide the oysters--just enough to wake them up. He was right. For my entrée, I chose the generously sized farm-raised soft-shell crab with hush puppies, red beans, and rice. The crab was crisp without being heavy, sweet without being lost, and a light dip into the house remoulade was all it needed. This is food that doesn't chase trends. It simply knows what it is. An ice-cold amber Abita completed the experience. Great food is memorable. Great hospitality is unforgettable. Acme Oyster House delivers both in abundance, reminding us that eating south of I-10 isn't just a meal--it's a way of life.

I will start off by saying I did not order oysters (which is our specialty). I got a shrimp Poboy…read moreand a hurricane. The hurricane was too sweet and somehow tasted stale (I don't know if I've ever used that word to describe a drink before). It tasted like it was premade and sat around. The Poboy was OK, but the shrimp was not seasoned and it was pretty bland. The soup was not memorable. Service was friendly. Inside was clean. It was definitely a not worth a 30 minute wait. Pretty disappointing.

My husband and I had lunch today Service was perfect. Food was perfect. Hot and prepared to…read moreperfection. Our server Angela was magnificent. She's a very sweet, energetic, knowledgeable person that loves outdoor activity. Thank you, Ms. Angela yours the best.

Angela Dennis was an amazing waitress! Food and service were wonderful. Will definitely be back!!read more

Probably the best meal I had all trip to New Orleans. PLEASE get the grilled fish. Our fish of the…read moreday was Trout. Absolutely delicious fish. It left the most satisfying taste in my mouth for hours.

Peche was easily one of the highlights of my trip to New Orleans! The fish collar was absolutely…read moreincredible! so meaty, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The oysters were fresh and delicious, exactly what I was hoping for. I also had the chance to try a few of the sides, and they did not disappoint. The corn and Brussels sprouts were both packed with flavor. From the fresh seafood to the amazing sides, everything was on point. I can't wait to come back the next time I'm in New Orleans!

Holy moly! THAT's how ya do a boil. Hubby got the huge bowl, kiddo a smaller selection, and I had…read morecrab cakes. Succulent. Tender. Flavorful. And the BEST wait staff a family could ask for!! Highly recommend.

This was some of the worst customer service I've experienced in a long time…read more I ordered the steamed crabs. As soon as they arrived, I picked one up and immediately thought, "Wow, this is incredibly light." Anyone who eats crabs regularly knows that's usually a bad sign. When I opened it, it was completely hollow inside--nothing but an empty shell. A crab that is hollow like that was dead before it was cooked. I never took a single bite. I showed it to our server, Remy B., who apologized and said she would let the manager know. She took the plate away, so I assumed the issue was being handled. When the bill arrived, I was still charged for the crabs. I asked to speak with a manager and explained exactly what happened. She confirmed that I had notified the server and that the plate had been taken away. Then she told me that it didn't matter because their policy is to not give refunds or remove food from a check. Let that sink in: they acknowledged that I didn't eat the food, acknowledged that the server removed it, and still charged me for it. A restaurant standing behind its food is the bare minimum. Charging customers for food that was clearly unacceptable and never eaten is ridiculous. The lack of concern from management was even more disappointing than the crab itself. The only reason this review isn't 1 star is because the young man at the host stand was friendly, professional, and the one bright spot of the entire experience.

let this review be a proxy for both the main restaurant and the butcher…read more James Beard has acknowledged the greatness of Donald Link and the Cochon team, so who am I to add my voice to this disucssion? Well - let me anyway. High quality here - from start to finish. Thoughtful, design forward, excellence everywhere. The Gumbo was unlike anything I could have imagined - dark and rich - a treat. Had the butcher slice me some mortadella - then they plated that with some stone ground mustard and crackers - I'll remember this one for a while. if you get down here - make it your mission to get here.

Food was pretty good. Small portions and small plates though. We made a reservation for Saturday…read morenight at 7:45 Crocodile bites were 4.5/5 Collard green 3.5/5 Rabbit and dumplings 4/5 Crawfish pie 5/5 Service 5/5 Overall nice restaurant. Great vibes. Fancy. Prob wouldn't come back and recommend. Very mid food

One of the best places we ate at during our trip! The service was amazing -- all 3 servers we had…read morewere super friendly and attentive. We ordered the shrimp and grits and the étouffée, and both were sooo good. Honestly 10/10. Everything was full of flavor and absolutely hit the spot. Definitely one of our favorite meals from the trip and a place I'd totally come back to!

This place definitely had more of a sports bar vibe than I expected it to, but it wasn't loud or…read morechaotic. I was looking forward to trying this place, but I wasn't obsessed with the food. My favorite thing we got was definitely the veggie red beans and rice. It was very balanced and cooked well. I was very excited to try their shrimp and grits, but it wasn't that great. The grits were quite grainy and didn't taste cheesy as described. They weren't creamy at all and really tasted like plain barely salted grits that could have been cooked a bit longer. The shrimp was flavorful and the sear on the outside was nice, but they were quite overcooked and tough. There was a much higher ratio of grits to shrimp and gravy than you would want, especially given the grits were not that good. However, my husband absolutely loved the chicken pasta and said it was one of the best he has ever had. They definitely can make good food but I would skip the shrimp and grits. The lemonade I ordered was also incredibly watery. The service was efficient and good overall, but very impersonal and bare minimum. Definitely efficiency prioritized over true dinner service. Not bad but not what I expected.

Was hungry and walked past on a whim. I was with an oyster officiant; island girl that was raided…read moreon seafood. Her only complaint was that they weren't briney enough. However, the flavor profile, size, and cook was phenomenal. Rockefeller was amazing. The seasoning didn't over shadow the Oysters but my god it was good. I tried the Oyster juice and almost melted. I could have literally ate that alone. She also had 1/2 schell and Bienville. Those had an intense mushrooms flavor with a mushy texture. Wasn't the biggest fan. Bayou Platter sampler was great. It had all the delicious rice sides you could want. I indulged significantly. I liked the jambalaya but the Red beans and rice was a favorite of both of ours. It was seasoned to perfection. I assumed the shrimp would be large but they served baby shrimp. All in all delicious. Their oyster game is top tier. A jem on a sea of oyster establishments. Our waitress was great. She was through and explained everything. I loved her red neck tattoo. She was such a delight.

We headed here for dinner after my work conference trip in New Orleans, and it was a cute little…read morespot! Located right on Bourbon Street, we were on the second level and could step out onto the balcony and overlook the city. The staff was very friendly, but the food ended up being just alright. I got the blackened chicken Alfredo, and the Alfredo sauce was pretty bland, but the chicken was very seasoned and tender. Definitely a little gimmicky, but I don't regret stopping

Wow this is a great spot that has all that New Orleans has to offer. Poor Boys, alligator bites,…read moreoysters, creoles, gumbo and more! My son had the shrimp poor boy and I had the 1/2 & 1/2 Oysters Rockefeller, along with some alligator bits. Everything was delicious and the people were super nice. Everyone in New Orleans is nice it seems. You can find Mr. Ed's just off Bourbon Street a bit, and it's 2 stories with an outside sitting area that is super charming. Highly, highly recommend this spot.

We came here for a late lunch because I was really craving a po' boy and had seen good reviews…read moreonline, but honestly we left pretty disappointed. I ordered the shrimp po' boy, which was around $22, and was surprised it didn't come with fries. Usually places either include them or at least mention that they're separate when ordering. We also started with the charbroiled oysters, and whatever topping or seasoning was on them had this weird crunchy, crackling texture that literally felt like it was cracking against my teeth when I bit into it. I don't know if it was burnt cheese or what, but I personally could not eat more than one. The service also wasn't great during our visit. After our food was dropped off, our waiter never checked back in. I had ordered fries separately once I realized they didn't come with the sandwich, but after waiting about 10 minutes with no update, I finally got up and walked to the bar to cancel them because I was almost done eating at that point. Maybe we came at an off time, but overall it just wasn't the experience we were hoping for and probably not somewhere we'd return.