I travel to Louisiana quarterly for work, so I'm definitely not a local which honestly makes this…read morereview better for anyone visiting and trying to find a real local spot instead of a tourist trap. One restaurant that locals constantly recommended to me was Drago's Seafood in Metairie, and now I completely understand why. I ordered the charbroiled oysters along with the crawfish platter that came with crawfish étouffée, crawfish mac and cheese, and fried crawfish. Every single thing on the table was incredible. The charbroiled oysters absolutely lived up to the hype rich, buttery, smoky, and packed with flavor. The crawfish platter was just as impressive and gave me a chance to try multiple Louisiana dishes all in one meal. What really stood out to me beyond the food was the service. The staff was extremely friendly, welcoming, and patient with questions from someone who isn't from Louisiana and still learning the local food scene. You can tell they take pride in both the restaurant and the hospitality. The only downside is parking can get a little complicated because the place fills up fast, which honestly says a lot about how popular it is. Just plan ahead or expect a short wait finding a spot. Overall, this is one of those restaurants that feels genuinely loved by locals and absolutely worth visiting if you're traveling through the New Orleans area.

It was recommended to me a lot and I've read that supper time gets crowded here, so I came for an…read moreearly light lunch on a Sunday. Service was a 10/10. My bartender, Darryl, took fantastic care of me. Vibes in this place are very warm and cozy, I sat at the bar to the right of the entrance as you walk in. I had a half dozen char grilled oysters and a cup of seafood gumbo. I see why the oysters are so popular, they are a hit. Buttery and garlicky, the crusty bread they serve with them is a great compliment to soak up the sauce. I had originally intended on getting the chicken and andouille gumbo but Darryl steered me away from it, he said it was very salty. I trusted his word and went with the seafood gumbo instead and was very pleased with it. The flavors were fantastic, but I am gonna ding it ever so slightly as I think $8.99 is kind of an obscene price for that serving size, but at least it was good. Overall I'm very satisfied with my lunch and the service, I think if you like seafood and you're in their area, you should eat here. Edit - $9 for a pint is a little over the top too, imo. My "light lunch" was $42 before the tip.

Good food. Authentic No food. Might want to skip the reptile part if not your cup of tea. Liked…read morethe po boys, gumbos, and catfish/ College ambiance but that's to be expected. Good service.

Service was excellent 100%+ Ambiance was excellent 100%+…read moreFood - was just so so - very disappointed in the fried seafood - my seafood gumbo was delicious. I felt the batter on the fried food was too thick.

We stopped in for lunch after a night on Bourbon Street, and it was the perfect way to wrap up our…read morecelebration weekend in New Orleans! Michelle was AMAZING! She greeted us with true Southern hospitality, warmth, and charm and took wonderful care of us from start to finish. And the food? DELICIOUS! There's nothing better than great food, amazing service, and that New Orleans hospitality to end a fantastic weekend. Thank you, Michelle, for making our last meal in NOLA such a good one! Definitely recommend!

As a local, I've always passed the place up, not for any particular reason just never crossed my…read moremind to stop. But, so glad we did the other day! Everything was superb and very flavorful! I had the crab cakes, seafood gumbo, and grilled redfish. The crab cakes were real crabmeat and very meaty! Everything is at a great price and our server was amazing! Please if you go, ask specifically for Bryan! He was a super friendly, he's also a local, and took great care of my party. I informed him of a dairy allergy and he made sure everything was handled with care and double checked with the kitchen my options. Thanks again, Bryan! We definitely will be back again, especially during happy hour!

The wife is Celiac (medically unable to have the tiniest taste of Gluten). We have dined at the…read morerestaurant many times over a long time, with zero problems. Be patient, as there are only two employees, and they are the owners, as well as husband and wife. The seafood platter is downright awesome!

We were looking for a lunch place to get some seafood. The location is not where we usually go but…read morebased on yelp reviews, we decided to try it. We were skeptical because the menu looked pricey and you don't even get fries with a $20 large shrimp poboy. We were pleasantly surprised by the portion sizes. I always like to have leftovers to take home. I ordered a "cup" of seafood gumbo no. Now, you'll see in my photos that even bread is extra. The gumbo was great! Not so skimpy on the seafood like a lot of places. It has a good amount of spice too. Next was the poboys. We got a small shrimp (overflowing) and a fish poboy. These were also an ample size. The bread is on another level-best poboy bread I've had.

Acme Oyster House is a iconic New Orleans staple for a reason! There's almost always a line out the…read moredoor, but it moves fast and is completely worth the wait every single time. The raw oysters are fresh, salty, and shucked right in front of you at the counter, while the chargrilled oysters are rich, buttery, and packed with garlic and cheese goodness. Beyond the oysters, classic Cajun staples like the seafood gumbo, jambalaya, and crisp po' boys hit the spot every time. The atmosphere is bustling, energetic, and full of historic French Quarter charm. If you want authentic seafood and classic NOLA vibes, Acme is a must-visit!

Dropped into this spot fill a craving I had for grilled oysters. It was the middle of the week at…read morenight, so they were not busy and we got seat quickly. The environment reminds me a dive bar by the water, not fine dining. Pia served us promptly with our drinks, gave her suggestions on the menu pointing out her favorites, and took our appetizer order. We started with a dozen of the chargrilled oysters. They were served with a few pieces of baguette bread and lemon. It took a little while for them to come out, but when they hit the table, they were the garlicky, buttery goodness I was anticipating. For entrees we had the bowl of gumbo and plate of red beans and rice with the grilled sausage. All the staples of the NO. The food was really good and left us satisfied. I would definitely come back to try the boom boom shrimp, gator bites and boudin egg rolls !

If you're looking for a great spot to eat lunch (or dinner), The Harbor Bar & Grill on 17th Street…read moremeets those requirements. It is one of my favorite spots for good food, a relaxed atmosphere, and consistently friendly service. My go-to order is the 12 oz Harbor Burger with blue cheese, cooked medium. The burger is tasty, juicy and pairs perfectly with their fries. If you're looking for an appetizer, the Southwest Egg Rolls are also a solid choice and great to share with the table. One of the best features of Harbor is the outside deck. When the weather is nice, it's a great place to sit with friends, sit and read, or just unwind and enjoy the fresh air. The service is another reason I keep coming back. The bartenders and waitstaff are always friendly and attentive. Dana and Missy in particular do a great job taking care of customers and making you feel welcomed. Overall, Harbor is a great local spot for burgers and hanging out on the deck. If you're in the Metairie and want a casual place with good food, this place is definitely worth a visit.

Great food. Never had a po boy until last week. I got the shrimp one. Gumbo was delicious, as…read morewas crab claws. Wife got the catfish, which was delish. Father in law's dish is plays. Service is great. I like the local themed ambiance.

Food wise was not what we expected Perhaps try using fresh…read moreseafood Maybe change chefs

Rating 9.5/10 Happy…read moreto find a place that does crawfish right out in Meterie! Great seasoned seafood, yummy po'boys and good service. I got a piubd of crawfish ($8.99) and a 6" po'boy ($6.99) and they tasted really good. Parking can be a bit of a hassle due to the way you turn in, but there are plenty of spots. There's always someone there and I like that. It can get plenty busy on weekends but the staff does a good job of keeping the line moving. Support this local businesses!

Ordered through Uber Eats and got the following:…read more Crawfish boil (5/5) -- I don't have a proper point of reference since this was my first time having seafood boil. The corn and crawfish shells were spicy and flavorful. I'm not too sure how to tell if a crawfish is overcooked, but they seemed fine to me BBQ Shrimp (4/5) -- The bread that comes with this is amazing. Crusty outside, super airy inside and soaks up the sauce beautifully. Shrimp were nice size and perfectly cooked. I thought the sauce was lacking in flavor and was too heavy. They did throw in lemon wedges but it did nothing

This is the original location and does not disappoint. The…read morecrawfish boil was good. And the fried catfish is seasoned and comes out piping hot. So good!!!! The only disappointment was the redfish grilled, it was not that seasoned.

STRAIGHT TRASH‼‼ First customer service was absolutely…read moreawful. We were a party of nine. Only 3 waiters and 2of3 did not want to seat us. I guess we were too much work for them. After 5ppl they charge you a gratuity fee. Which that's fine, but at least work for the gratuity fee. I feel like waiters that get gratuity feel as though they don't have to work because they have already gotten my tip. Also they charge you $15 if you bring a cake into their establishment. Also I DID not like how they treated a group of "black" young men that came into the restaurant. The food was absolutely disgusting.i hate swai fish. And if your restaurant isn't serving "REAL" catfish at least advertise that on your menu. The fries were hard and overcooked. The egg rolls were semi decent. Definitely would not recommend this place of business

My friends and I went here on a Monday afternoon. We were a party of eight but everything went very…read moresmoothly. We got a bunch of appetizers: calamari wings, garlic, fries, and garlic noodles, and they were all great though the garlic noodles were probably my least favorite. Crawfish wise, we ended up getting 5 pounds of the Viet Cajun and 5 pounds of the EZ blend along with sides of corn, sausage and potatoes. Everything was great and had a lot of flavor, and we were pretty surprised by the size of the crawfish. I really enjoyed both flavors though if I had to pick, I would say the Viet Cajun was better and had more flavor. My table had four of us and we weren't able to finish everything. Overall, this spot was delicious and I love all of the variety. I love variety and options, so I will say that I wish there were more flavor options for the crawfish!

These crawfish are SO GOOD am writing the review while still at the restaurant…read more Crawfish are perfect boil and season! The hush puppies are excellent fluffy balls of goodness No matter what beer you picked it will be cold AF and you get a chill mug to pour it into. Love everything about this place

I'm so excited they are open again. It is my absolute favorite place for crawfish and the royal…read morereds (in just butter, salt and pepper) are to die for! I also had the king crab and holly Molly was it delicious! The place is small, but familiar and nice. The owners are always there ready to say hello and the staff is nice and attentive. I highly recommend this place... I go every week