The happy hour special is unreal. $1.50 per raw oyster and $5 (some beers) on tap. The oysters are HUGE and so fresh! read more

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Let me start by saving the food was great. I had fresh oysters as well as the bougie on a budget combo. The caviar fries with the crème fraise surprised me for sure. They had FLAVOR. The champagne was solid and it really was a good bang for your buck. The oysters were ok. Now for the ambiance. It was dead in there so a lot of the staff was chillin. One guy behind the bar was talking with his friend about his relationship issues and I felt like I was too close in proximity for him to be talking that openly. He seemed to be having a bad day cuz he did not look happy to be shuckin no oysters. (Sorry brotha). The younger girl was very sweet tho. Overall, I'd go again but maybe with a group of friends to enhance the ambiance. read more

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Fresh oysters. Friendly staff. Great happy hour deals, including $1.50 oysters and $5 happy hour wines. Stopped by for happy hour the other day, and enjoyed it, so went back today. One point off because I had the lamb pita both times, but the gyro meat today seemed different / was not consistent with the meat I had over the weekend. Otherwise, great spot to stop in and grab a bite! read more

Came to dinner in Maria's while visiting NOLA to try some of their fresh oysters and caught happy hour. The place is spacious with decent bar and interior in chic ocean style which was really nice. Our server was awesome and attentive, explained menu and answered all questions we had. Oysters were delicious and fresh, we ended up getting additional 1/2 dozen, paired with champagne- even better. Also tried chowder, caviar fries and lobster. Everything was delicious and fresh, caviar amount on fries was small and not a show stopper taste wise but overall we didn't mind it. After 5:30ish it got packed but still felt comfortable to dine. Final bill was reasonable for the type of establishment, service and type of food (in my opinion). Will definitely recommend and come back. read more

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Maria's Oyster Bar is a lovely restaurant and bar. We had a reservation and was seated after our server checked on our table. As a suggestion from our server, I ordered the Spicy Gulf Fish Sandwich. The soft Dong Phoung Brioche Bun and the expertly seared fish actually and truly melted in my mouth. However, there wasn't anything "spicy" about it, as the fish itself needed a bit more flavor. I'd definitely return for this entree, but would ask for a little more seasoning. read more

Maria's Oyster Bar - Spicy Gulf Fish Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Maria's is great! They have a daily happy hour, which is amazing. Of course we had to get oysters and a lobster roll. The service was excellent and we will return! read more

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Last-minute stop before the airport--and what a way to end the trip. We had some of the most amazing oysters I've ever had in New Orleans. Huge thanks to Fran for the kind, spot-on service. We started with a half dozen roasted and a dozen raw, and after that first bite, we had to order another half dozen roasted. Washed it all down with something I haven't had in 20 years--a grape soda--which somehow made the whole experience even better. Maria's will definitely stay on my list of go-to NOLA spots. BB read more

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Shelton and bill was welcoming at the oyster bar!!!! Everything was great! Sam was very knowledgeable about the menu! I enjoyed the roasted oyster were great! We also got the champagne flight, 10/10! The roasted tuna was good as well! Everything was wonderful ! Will be back ! read more

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We saw this restaurant on Yelp and decided to try it out. It was a great decision as the food was really yummy and the service by Franchelli was outstanding. We put on reservations that we were celebrating a birthday and they brought out welcome proseccos for us on the house. The meat pie was amazing filled with shredded oxtail in a pastry crust. The green sauce it came with was great too. We enjoyed the taro chips that came with the red snapper ceviche. The snapper was a little too salty for my taste but it was good with the chips. The tuna crudo had a great mix of textures. I loved the crunchy topping next to the tuna. It went really well together. read more

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Found this spot around the corner from our hotel. We stoped in during happy hour- had a quick drink, ordered oysters, the tuna dip with saltines and the red snapper ceviche - which was amazing! Oysters were fresh and the dip was tasty. The bartender was friendly and so was the oyster shucker. It's a pretty large restaurant with a nice size bar. We were there Christmas Eve, so it wasn't crowded. We enjoyed our time there so much that we returned the day after Christmas with a few friends. Would love to return and try more menu items. read more

Maria's Oyster Bar - Red snapper ceviche - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Easy five star review, the food was excellent! Service was a little slow, but I will definitely go back. Food: the winner here is the food. The oxtail empanada was simply amazing. Made to perfection. I would go back there just for that dish. It was so amazing. Shredded to perfection. Every bite was full of flavor. The green sauce on the side was simply the best. The sea food gumbo was also amazing. Service was a little slow other than that I would definitely come back and it's an easy five star review here. The customer service was great though everyone that worked there was nice. Maybe they were short staffed today. I'm not sure but the food was top-notch easy five star review. Also, the lounge area was really cool and nice looking as well. Definitely stop in if you're in the area read more

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I may have reviewed Maria's Oyster Bar before, but it's worth sharing again because every visit truly impresses me. I've been several times--both seated at the bar and in the private lounge seating area--and the food and service are consistently excellent. I love the selection of oysters from different regions around the country, and it's always fun to watch them shuck them right in front of you. The vibe is cool, relaxed, and very New Orleans, and the location in the CBD makes it an easy go-to spot for happy hour, dinner, or a casual night out. Maria's continues to be one of my favorite oyster spots in the city. Always a great experience! read more

Maria's Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I was here for a conference over the weekend and this place was so good I had to come back a second time before I leave the city!! They have a small menu but everything is very well made. I particularly love the fried oyster salad, it's light and crispy, and they serve with two amazing dressings! The red snapper ceviche stood out to me - it was so fresh and paired with fried taro chips and it was divine. I'd definitely visit this place again when I attend a conference next year in New Orleans. The waiters were friendly and professional, and it's a medium sized restaurant and a nice interior design. I walked in for lunch without any reservation. Food: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Value: 9/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 read more

Maria's Oyster Bar - Red Snapper Ceviche - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Quick and easy bite while I was visiting the area. The staff was tremendous and so so kind!! I ordered the oysters and gumbo and both were delicious. Would 100% recommend to anyone either visiting the area or locals alike! read more

Maria's Oyster Bar - Raw oysters and seafood gumbo with a guava jelly sour - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The location near the WWII museum worked great for us. Cool hip interior. Friendly hostess. Solid waiter. Wonderful Savagnin Blanc Oysters on the half shell were on point. My salad with fried oysters was absolutely delicious! A friend had a fish sandwich with chips, and he loved it. 10/10, I would do this place again. read more

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Popped over here for the happy hour specials, because the kiddos wanted to try raw oysters in New Orleans. A dozen was only $18 here. They were huge, fresh oysters. We also tried the pimento croquettes (decent), the tuna dip (pretty good), and the real hit was the shrimp escabeche (amazing). The shrimp had an amazing flavor and they were HUGE. This place was a little off the beaten path, and it was really the only time we left the French Quarter for food. It had a very coastal vibe - think clean whites and blues. I cannot say enough good stuff about our server, but the highlight was when our kiddos mentioned they wanted to keep some oyster shells to try to decoupage like they'd seen in a gift shop, he had 3 shells thoroughly cleaned and brought them back out to us. Great guy. read more

I'm so late writing this review but would be remiss if I did not give this restaurant their 10s (or 5 stars in here lol). I had my birthday dinner here and the general manager, Tim, was so great. I had people coming from out of town so I had to change the reservation a couple of times & he accommodated each time. When we arrived, there was a menu with "Happy Birthday!!!" at the top, which made the dinner all the more special. I really wish I could remember our server's name because he was delightful and I know it was probably a little overwhelming with a table of 15 people (I do have a picture of him though because he snapped a selfie when taking a group pic for us, which I found hilarious when I saw it). He pulled off service flawlessly. There was not a single complaint out of the whole party. Everyone also raved about how good the food was. For my drink, I had a Flower Power Sour (it matched my all pink outfit & I love a pisco sour, which it is a twist on). It was delicious and cutesy. I then split an oxtail hand pie and should've had my own because it was so good. Perfect dough and well-seasoned filling. We also shared the chili butter roasted oysters, which were delicious as well. My entree was the coconut curry pork with fried yucca and pickled cabbage. TEN OUT OF TEN. Some of the most tender and flavorful pork I've ever had. If people weren't around, I absolutely would have licked the remaining curry out of the bowl lol. Everyone else's dishes looked great and I was told they were delicious as well. I was so glad that everyone left happy. This is definitely a place that will continue to get my business! read more

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We came on a Sunday and it was pretty quiet in there. We ordered a few dishes to share as a table. We got the red snapper ceviche, tuna dip, roasted oyster, raw oysters, and focaccia bread. the roasted oysters were good with a bit of a spicy kick. The ceviche was delicious! I liked the chili flakes on the focaccia bread. The tuna dip was okay - that may have been my least favorite. They were out of shrimp options just due to it being Sunday and not getting their shipments on Sunday so that was the only disappointment but we had fun and the food was great. read more

I've been wanting to check this spot out for happy hour. I went twice in one day for lunch then came back after work for happy hour. Happy hour is also on weekends (which is a plus). For lunch I had the grilled gulf fish sandwich (drum). Could have been seasoned a little more. The bead was throwing me off. The fries were good. Taylor the bartender and Matthew the oyster sucker were so cool. Service was good! I'm not even an oyster eater AT ALL. However, Matthew talked me into trying an raw oyster I could not believe I did that. I must say his concoction with the sauce that tapped the oyster had a nice crunch and flavor to it. It was cucumber and I think red pepper . When I came back for happy hour Lauren (blue hair) was cool. I tried the sangria. It didn't give me the sangria vibes that I was looking for. However, it was more spritz forward. I had the pimento cheese croquettes. It was good. The ambience was pretty nice. It definitely gave me the seashore vibes. With the twist of a lounge. read more

Maria's Oyster Bar - Pimento cheese croquettes. - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great happy hour oysters. Sort of upscale dining. Outside of happy hours, a little overpriced for what you got. Shrimp cocktail was good.

I walked in on a quiet weeknight. I was easily able to walk in and grab a seat at the bar. I ordered wine, gumbo, and raw oysters. I was wow-ed by the oysters. They were local wild oysters - perfectly chilled and briny. The oyster shucker said that they were fresh from the morning. The oysters were the highlight of the meal. Not to be outdone was the service. The staff were friendly and super attentive. Highly recommend this spot for the service and amazing raw bar. read more

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Great time experiencing Maria's for the first time. I opted for a glass (or two ) of Pinot Noir and some oysters. Quiet ambiance and kinda moody with the king section on the right. I went for a mix so I chose: Gulf Wild, Admirals & Murder Point. Bill was serving up the halfshells nicely and ensured I knew which set was which in my selection. The mignonette was a nice complement as well as their house made hot sauce. Highly suggest giving them a taste next time you are in the CBD area! read more

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What an experience!! This place was awesome! The staff here was great Chelsea, Nick and Will! I appreciate your hospitality! We sat at the bar and we were greeted by two different gentleman! On it! Next, we looked over then menu! We asked them to recommend a few things for us. Wow! We had a half of dozen of Baked Oysters. They were tasty but the best one for me were the Little Moons and Admirals! Yum Yum! We also tried some focaccia bread, gumbo and croquettes! Everything was so good and the service was even better! The staff had great knowledge of the area and it was pleasure to dine with you all. Thanks for showing my bestie and I a great time! There are few others that were awesome as well Robert who shucked our oysters was awesome and one more guy didn't get his name! You guys rock! This was are stop everyday before we went out to join the crazies lol!!!! read more

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Maria's oyster bar is a really cute spot with friendly bartenders and staff. The oysters were really fresh and shucked right in front of us. We sat at the bar, which has a nice aesthetic. The bartenders were all genuinely friendly and helpful offering samples of wine. Happy hour is definitely worth checking out, great selection of wines and good snacks. Cocktail menu is creative and delicious. I've been to Maria's a few times now and I will definitely be back! read more

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This new place in new orleans is located in the heart of the city. The decor is very modern and elegant. Upon entering the restaurant we were greeted by hostess who told us they we could not sit at an actual table bc of an event. But we had the option of the bar or the sitting area. I didn't like that we couldn't have an actual table. If an event is booked and it's gonna cause your customers to be uncomfortable then maybe the restaurant shouldn't be open to the public when a big event is booked. Our waitress Fern was amazing! She was very polite and attentive. We started off with the red fish ceviche, half dozen of raw oysters. Entrees we ordered maria's shrimp, fried oyster salad, and oxtail meat pie. Let me just say everything was fresh, made from scratch, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. My favorite item was the oxtail meat pie. It had a little kick but the flavors just burst in your mouth. The crust is def made from scratch! I cant wait to go back! Its on my favorite list read more

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This was an upscale spot that was dimly lit and a large bar present. The menu was limited but had unique and different options to choose from. The service was okay. The drinks took a long time to come out when it was not that busy when we attended, but besides that, it was alright. We just ordered two appetizers, a half dozen raw oysters (Market Price) and the gulf tuna crudo ($18). The raw oysters were humongous. They were probably some of the bigger ones I have seen, if not ever. We were provided a mignonette with these that went well with the oysters. The oysters appeared very fresh but were a little too large for me. They were still tasty, but just too big. The gulf tuna crudo had tiger milk, Fresno chilis, cucumbers, and quinoa present. It was a very vibrant and fresh dish. The crispy quinoa and cucumber provided a nice crunch factor. The pieces of tuna were not bad either while the tiger milk was a little too much as I do not think it was needed. Will I go back? Probably. read more

Maria's Oyster Bar - Gulf Tuna Crudo - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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really good oysters and the seafood gumbo was amazing, but it got cold fast. service was good, our waiter was able to accommodate some specific dietary needs. i needed oysters ASAP when i landed in NOLA and this turned out to be a perfect lunch spot. the drinks were a little mid. read more

Maria's Oyster Bar - half dozen oysters - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Perfect vibes. Amazing staff. Amazing drinks. Well priced. As soon as we stepped in we were treated with such care. We sat here for the parade and it was the best idea. Also their happy hour was fantastic! read more

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Maria's Oyster & Wine Bar is a brand new restaurant in the Warehouse District. It took the place of NOSH. The vibe is casual. The seafood centric menu has delicious oysters (fresh and dried). The handcrafted cocktails were unique and well executed. High points on our visit included focaccia with chili oil, an oxtail meat pie with a fluffy crust, and a sizzling shrimp dish so good you'll be mopping up every last drop of the melted butter sauce... so good! Maria's also has a GREAT happy hour menu until 6pm. Service was friendly and efficient and the waitstaff are well versed in menu items and so enthusiastic about sharing recommendations! Excited to have this new option in the neighborhood. The owners also run the nearby Plates restaurant and are opening a French restaurant next door (in the old Tommy's location) in mid March 2025. Can't wait to try more menu items. read more

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Very clean & modern place. Extremely friendly staff! Oysters were amazing! Great Happy Hour menu!

Maria's Oyster Bar had some truly delicious food, but the experience was mixed overall. The crawfish étouffée fries were incredible! They were rich, flavorful, and easily one of the best things we ate. The oysters were also fresh and tasty, definitely worth ordering. Unfortunately, the timing of our meal was extremely slow. There was only one oyster shucker working that night, and even though the restaurant wasn't busy, it took over two hours to receive just oysters and an appetizer. There appeared to be plenty of staff present, but service simply didn't move. That said, the quality of the food makes me want to give them another try (especially during happy hour). I'd just hope for a much shorter wait next time. read more

Maria's Oyster Bar - Where Happy Hour Went to Die (generously) White Linen Night in New Orleans: the air was steamy, the linen was flowing, and our group was ready to kick things off with some sips and small bites before diving into the galleries. Since we'd already splurged on a fancy pants dinner a couple of nights prior, we were hunting for something a little easier on the wallet, but still solid. Enter: Maria's, the shiny new oyster bar on the block, proudly advertising Happy Hour every day from 4-6 PM. Perfect, right? We made a reservation, showed up right at 4, and were ready to pounce on a dozen oysters and a round of drinks. Plot twist: I ask our server for the happy hour menu and she hits us with, "Oh, we're not doing happy hour tonight...it's White Linen Night." What the shuck? Let me paint the picture here: a full house of people clearly doing the exact same math we were. Everyone showed up early, looking for that sweet HH deal, only to find out they'd yanked it with zero warning. No update on the website. No email. No tiny fine print when I booked the resy. Just... no happy hour for you. Not a great look, Maria. We stayed anyway--because we were already there and mildly hopeful, but it didn't get better. I ordered the pimento cheese croquettes, and they came out lukewarm. Honestly, they tasted like someone whispered the word "cheddar" at them from across the room. Zero sharpness, no zing, no reason to finish them. My husband got the fries, and while they were fine, they were also fries. You can get better ones at a gas station with a deep fryer and a dream. The little skillet, appetizer of garlic shrimp actually looked pretty good, even though they gave one skimpy piece of bread with it. One more bread was requested, my friend was offered the $6 plate of ciabatta. Across the table, the verdict was unanimous: nothing special. Everything felt like it could be good in theory, but in practice? Totally forgettable. To add insult to the already unhappy hour injury, our check arrived with a 3% "employee wellness" fee, added to it. Bottom line: In a city overflowing with incredible food, there's just no reason to settle for "meh." Maria's missed the mark--from the bait-and-switch on happy hour to the bland bites, and added fees. We won't be back. read more

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So.....I came here again and OMG, not disappointed at all! Today I had the chili butter roasted oysters and they were delicious. Then, I had to try the crawfish roll and it was undeniably the best sandwich I have ever eaten. read more

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I really had to stop myself from eating here everyday of my trip to NOLA, everything I had was amazing! I only managed a pic of the smoked fish dip cause I was digging in so quickly. And the Maria's garlic shrimp, don't pass on that!! Maybe the best meal I had while in town. Great happy hour everyday so you can try lots of dishes. read more

Maria's Oyster Bar - Smoked fish dip - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We stopped in for a glass of wine and oysters and are so glad we did. We sat at the bar and the bartender was knowledgeable and attentive. I loved having oysters from different areas. It reminded me of my time in the DC area. Vibes at the bar were low key which was exactly what I was looking for. Would go again read more

Maria's Oyster Bar - 4 types of oysters including some from the gulf - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Maria's Oyster & Wine Bar is a playful, polished seafood spot that knows how to treat you right. The Wild Louisiana Oysters are fresh and briny, the Gulf Tuna Crudo is smooth and citrusy--light but full of flavor. Seafood Gumbo is rich, hearty, and deeply satisfying. The Smoked Tuna Dip is creamy and smoky, perfect for sharing (but you won't want to). And Maria's Garlic Shrimp? Juicy, buttery, and packed with garlicky goodness. But don't skip dessert--the Tres Leches Cake is soft, soaked, and cloud-like, the kind of sweet ending that leaves you smiling the whole way home. The Not Another Coffee Cocktail ties it all together--bold, slightly sweet, and just the pick-me-up your evening needed. Classy, fun, and full of flavor--Maria's is a winner. read more

We had an event that put us back to the hotel late. It was after 8pm. Since we're hungry we needed a place to feed. It is still Ash Wednesday and so a couple of places we tried were closed. Yelp gave me Maria's so we gave it a try without reading the reviews. This portion of the restaurant is more of a Tapas style restaurant. Small portions but very good. We were a group of 7 hungry fellows but we made it. We called ahead to make sure that we could get in as we were walked out. They said it would be 20-30 minutes. We were 15 minutes away so we said sure. We got there and there was no wait. Not really that many in the restaurant. We were seated immediately. Adult beverages were good. I had an old fashioned and they have a decent spirits list . Much more extensive than the menu. I got the gumbo and a side salad. The gumbo was Devine. It was bowl licking good. It didn't come with bread to sop up with. What a shame as it was that good. The side salad was interesting. Just arugula and a slice or sweet pepper with the house dressing which is somewhat like a Caesar salad. Good portion just nondescript. Tasted good but not a regular side salad. Several liked the grilled shrimp. For whatever reason we opted for desert. Way too late for that but we did it anyway. I tried the hummingbird cake and several had the trese leches cake. They won. It looked delicious and they all said it was. The hummingbird cake was dry. Not my best choice. So great food and spirits and great service but remember small portions. read more

Maria's Oyster Bar - Menu - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Ms Rubiee with two e's her service was wonderful and very knowledgeable about the menu every dish she pointed out was as good as she presented it. I would definitely got back to this place again food service the vibe all 10out of 10 Rubieee girl you were amazing for this place to only be open for 3 weeks. Amazing read more

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RUBEE!! With two EE's Let's start with the service. She took great care of us. For the restaurant to have been open 3weeks now and her to have so much knowledge of every dish like she made them! This was one of the best dinning experiences. Every dish just got better. We did it family style and pretty much ordered the whole menu lol! Arugula is nasty one of the lettuce family and we were fighting over the salad. Even the bread was cooked to perfection. If I had to give a nod to a dish it would probably be the shrimp the sauce the flavor was insane. Sometype of way they figured the ambiance out where you can be dressy casual maybe even formal and still be comfortable. Best Valentines decision lol read more

Maria's Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana