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    Oceana Grill

    4.2 (10.9k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    OCEANA GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Kai M.

    Finally had an opportunity to visit in person after a takeout experience a few years ago. First, no reservations needed, walk ins are accommodated on the spot Located in the heart of the live action in the French Quarters, this restaurant is playful, fun, and lively! Olivia-you're the best! Hands down appreciated your recommendations as a native. You guided us to the perfect dish. Drinks: I ordered the Bay Breeze which came with a little sizzling fun. This drink was phenomenal! I was told that since I like a good hurricane, this special was worth trying. They were correct. It was the kick that I needed. Food: the Blackened Redfish was sinfully good. I mean, dangerously good and oh so tasty. Baby I tore it up with no regrets. The fish was perfectly seasoned as were the shrimp. The mashed potatoes were real potatoes mashed to perfection. The turnips greens were divine! I mean, nothing on this plate was bad. No dessert for us because dinner left no room. Overall this was a great experience and I'm glad that I had the opportunity to see and enjoy.

    Shrimp Etouffée and Redfish Oceana
    Zarifa A.

    This was my first meal for my New Orleans trip, and let me just say, this was a fantastic way to start off the trip!! Between me and my husband, we ordered the oceana's famous oysters, redfish oceana, shrimp etouffee, and the chocolate kahula mousse. Oh my goodness, absolutely everything was so delicious. I would say ordering the oysters and the etouffee are must tries! My husband and I are usually not huge fans of oysters but Oceana's converted us. We came around 9pm on a Sunday night and were seated right away. Service here was so friendly and we really felt taken care of. The ambiance here was sit down/casual. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant and wish I had the time to go back one more time during my trip.

    Alligator Gator Tail Bites
    Jesus C.

    Oceana Grill has been a favorite stop every time I visited New Orleans, but sadly, the quality has declined so much that I feel compelled to warn other visitors. The alligator bites were bland and incredibly boring, lacking the flavor they once had. The crab cakes were equally disappointing and left nothing positive to say. To top it off, they couldn't even get a cheeseburger right. The jambalaya, well no thanks. It's disappointing to see such a once-reliable restaurant fall so far. I hope they can turn things around, but based on this visit, I can't recommend it.

    Oceana's Famous Oysters
    Lanya L.

    A 3.5. Stopped here on a Friday night, no wait! Ordered the half dozen oceana oysters. A miss, the sauce was good that they were smothered in but 3/6 of them had lots of shell & sand in them. Also got a glass of wine, very small. Ordered the mardi gras pasta, tasted like fettuccini Alfredo, with shrimp. Would probably skip this next time, very heavy but lots of crawfish! Also ordered the taste of New Orleans and this was the highlight! Beans had a smoky meaty flavor, and the other bowls were all equally delicious.

    Rochelle S.

    Dontrell was our server and he very attentive and really great service. The food was amazing and we really loved everything. We were sad quickly and just really wanted to give Dontrell a shoutout!!! We didn't get a chance to take a picture of our food, but it was yummy and it was gone!!

    Tina B.

    Amanda provided the utmost great service! The food was really really good. Thoroughly enjoyed our bloody Mary with the cutest crab on top and all the fried deliciousness. The French toast with the chicken sausage was also very good. Super cute place and a great vibe.

    Vegetarian Stew
    Sapphire M.

    Like many places in the French Quarter, a beautiful restaurant was hidden behind the door of Oceana Grill. When we walked in we weren't expecting to be guided up two flight of stairs to a beautiful dining area. I wishbI remembered to snap some photos, because it was really nice inside. We decided on this restaurant because the menu outside showed some great vegetarian options, as well as the gumbo my friend was looking for. Vegetarian options are marked and there were a few to choose from, I settled on the Vegetable stew which was cooked in a tomato base. It was really well seasoned and had great flavor, but the rice and bread was stale. We weren't expecting dessert, but our server surprised us complimentary bread pudding for my friends birthday. That was delicious, it was sooo buttery, the only sweetness coming from the rich caramel topping and whipped cream. The flavors were balanced and the pudding was not soggy at all. Our server was a sweetheart, but the manager ended up stepping in for small matters when we wanted to pay separately and she wasn't nearby. We do feel really bad that he scolded her a little. Overall a decent place to eat near bourbon street that is suitable for Vegetarians, though the food could be a little better in some ways.

    Margaita with Grand Manier
    Christopher W.

    Ashleigh was great. Food GREAT. Had the Red Fish special of the day. Absolutely amazing. The gator bites appetizer (Half and Half) was a terrific surprise!!!! Yum Yum Seafood gumbo was on point. Cocktails were a good treat. Full bar available. Clean French Quarter restaurant.

    Marcos C.

    Daniel was our server, it was phenomenal. The food was delicious, will definitely return!!! It's was very hot and humid outside and it felt great eating indoors, very nice atmosphere

    Danielle F.

    Food was just decent this time around. Chicken platter was undercooked. They compensated us with chicken gumbo but the roux was burnt. It just wasn't as good as the last time.

    Kyanna G.

    Really good food. Cool outdoor patio with a large cooler that made it bearable to sit outside. The food was really good, highly recommend. The staff were friendly, personable and professional. If you're contemplating it- go. You won't be disappointed.

    Mocktail
    Karen S.

    The food and service was great . Loved the gator bites . Never thought gator would taste so yummy

    Original Charbroiled Oysters
    Rashi T.

    Full marks for the food, but I had to deduct a star for the slow service especially since the restaurant was almost empty. We walked in for a late dinner and were seated promptly, and our order was taken quickly as well. However, the food took a long time to arrive. We had to remind the server multiple times, and each time we were told "five minutes," which made the wait more frustrating.it ended up being about 50 minutes before we got our meal. We ordered the grilled oysters and the gumbo combo, and both were absolutely delicious. The flavors, spices, and overall preparation were excellent and definitely the highlight of the experience. Pricing felt fair for the quality and quantity of the food, but the wait times could definitely be improved.

    TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS Creole Jambalaya, Crawfish Étouffée, & Red Beans & Rice with Smoked Sausage

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    11/10 hospitality. I received the best service I've had in a very long time, shout out Alexia!

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    They have THE BEST chicken Alfredo and gina is an amazing waitress definitely coming back.

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    Are there gluten free options?

    Absolutely - Fresh fish and veg. They have tremendous options.

    Is the full menu available in the morning ? Or only the breakfast menu is available for mornings?

    I believe it's just breakfast until 10:00 am and then lunch items are available from 10:00-1:00.

    Is there live music?

    None when I was there.

    Is this place wheelchair accessible?

    I believe there is a step or two to get In from the sidewalk to the door but inside you should be able to maneuver. I would image the staff would easily help and there always seems to be a line of people which I would hope would be a couple of Good… 

    Can we make reservations?

    Yes you can make reservations, but with anything if it's a super large party be aware they may need to separate / break down in 1/2. We made a reservation for 10, and we had two back to back tables.… 

    Do they take walk-ups?

    Yes they do

    Do they ask for vaccination cards?

    Nope they don't

    Is there a dress code for Saturday night?

    No there's no dress code at all! Hopefully you can meet Chris and Erin ! They're the best !

    Does Oceana Grill still have Dirty Rice? Is it on a dedicated day? I make it at home but my partner loves to enjoy it when we visit NOLA. Thanks much. :-)

    Yes! They do. It's so good too! Have fun and eat some for me

    How's the parking?

    It's street parking, so can be hit or miss. We parked a couple of blocks up and walked back to the restaurant.

    Can I bring my dogs here anywhere?

    I did not think so. I'd call the restaurant to confirm, but I didn't see any dogs in the area or restaurant.

    Do they have crawfish? Also will they substitute fries for something else?

    There is crawfish in 12 of their recipes and for $5 one can add a side of crawfish tails to many entrees. Please eat a couple dozen for me!

    Is there a happy hour?

    They do not have Happy Hour. Most places in New Orleans typically do not have Happy Hour because you can almost buy alcohol hours a day.

    Is there a kid's menu? If so, what's on the menu?

    I believe so! According to their website they have cheeseburgers, fried shrimp, cheese sticks, and chicken strips.

    Is it the same owner from Kitchen nightmares?

    According to my son who watches this show religiously, YES. They are one of the very few that have made it.

    Is this place pet friendly? Outdoor seating?

    Hi Heather, Yes, of course you can bring your pet. We have a beautiful courtyard where you can… 

    Rate red beans rice sausge?

    A solid 9 - I really loved it.

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    Hot N Cajun

    Hot N Cajun

    4.2
    (205 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    OMG!!!! This place was sooo freaking good!!! The seasoning and sauce was perfect for what we asked…read morefor. I came with a friend who had never had a seafood boil. I've never had crawfish and seeing it was crawfish season we were destined to be here. We built out our own seafood boil, which included, 1lb shrimp head off, 2 soft shell crab clusters, 1lb crawfish, corn, potato, and sausage. Let's just say we left with a pretty big leftovers box We ordered the hot house flavor and do not regret it one bit! Our server was so kind to show us how to peel and eat the crawfish and honestly it was so fun!! I will definitely be back next time in New Orleans!! One quick note I will say that I learned from a local that I wish I knew before this feast (And you should double check with staff if this info is correct). Most seafood boil places in the area when they have headless shrimp it is farmed and brought in from outside retailers where if you get head-on it's from local ships in the area/fresh caught. Apparently they've been struggling and if you want to support New Orleans local fisherman then go for the head-on shrimp. Again double check with staff if their head-on shrimp is local cuz I learned this information after visiting.

    Ordered fried alligator bites and popcorn shrimp as appetizers...these alone were probably 4 stars…read morebut it went down hill after that. Took 30 min into the meal to receive the gumbo we ordered. Server would disappear for 20/30 min increments. As our meal we ordered snow crab slam - the shell was seasoned but meat was bland. Also tried the jumbo shrimp plate with fried rice, rice was very dry! Overall disappointing for 1st time in New Orleans. Ps. Restrooms were filthy!!!!

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    Gris-Gris

    Gris-Gris

    4.2
    (989 reviews)
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    Went here for dinner on my wife's actual birthday. She hand picked this place. Let me just say that…read morethis place was amazing. The ambience of the place was great the servers and hostess everything was so great. They went out of their way to make sure I experience was unique and on point we had the Private dining level which it used to be an old house so it was built into three levels of a restaurant we had the Private level which had a private bar private bathroom everything which was amazing. Our server couldn't have been more perfect and that's even before we get to the food which the food was probably the best food while I Had on this trip in New Orleans and it's definitely the best oyster poor boy I've had. Ever. Food 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Location 5/5 Service 5/5 Return Factor 5/5

    We had to make another trip to Gris Gris once they announced they would be closing at the end of…read morethe month. We've been a huge fan of Chef Cook over the years and we're really sad to see this gem closing. We decided to share a bunch of small plates and split a main dish. I got the frozen espresso martini to start which was refreshing on a hot summer day. We got the house salad, oyster BLT, pork belly & watermelon, bowl of gumbo and my mom's chicken and dumplings. The gumbo was my favorite starter and it's really hard to share a bowl because you want it all to yourself! I really enjoyed the oyster BLT with the crunchy oysters and crispy pork belly pieces. The main of chicken and dumplings is the epitome of comfort food. The service was amazing and staff is attentive. The food came out pretty quickly but we weren't rushed. Before leaving we made another reservation for this upcoming weekend before we have to say goodbye for good.

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