What a fabulous experience! We came here on our recent trip to NOLA and absolutely loved the food, the service, and the overall vibe. We popped in to watch the NBA finals, and we got so much more! Special shoutout to Bryce for making our visit so memorable! read more

A new restaurant in New Orleans and one you should definitely try ! we got the creole chargrilled oysters to start and O M G! The table side pasta also was so incredibly good ! the atmosphere and workers were so cool , we actually made a resy at the wrong place and they still found room for us! read more

Otis Seafood House - the atmosphere and workers were so cool , we actually made a resy at the wrong place and they still found room for us! - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Delicious dinner here tonight and great staff. Our waiter, Slade, was fantastic! My full report: https://blainerestaurantreport.wordpress.com/2026/06/06/otis-seafood-house-new-orleans-la-report-1019/ read more

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An absolute must for Rockefeller oysters and a massive shrimp po boy. Our waiter Kay, did an incredible job at making us feel so welcomed! I came where with a family of 5, they easily accommodated us and another party of 13. They have a great atmosphere and I would highly recommend this as a first stop for anyone coming to the French quarter. Don't be shy their cocktails have a Cajun kick! read more

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If you're in downtown New Orleans hungry and don't try this place, you're missing out. It has all the normal food choices you would expect to find in the area, but a host of other items as well. We definitely went a little overboard in the ordering, but there was too much good food not to try things. I had the braised short rib which is tight contention with the best I've ever had. It came with Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. Brussels were flavorful and the mashed potatoes rich! Dint eat much of potatoes due to the fact we ordered table side Parmesan pasta. For those not familial that's where the big wheel of cheese comes tableside and they light some alcohol on fire to start the melting of the cheese, then add freshly cooked pasta to finish the sauce making. That could have easily been a meal as it comes with your choice of meat. We got the chicken and might have been the best grilled chicken I've ever had in my life. My wife had pork chops with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes as well. On top of the pork chops was some type of apple sauce that just takes it over the top. Chops were tender and juicy as well. She liked the spinach but it's not my thing so I didn't try it. Now let's talk about the staff. Our waitress Melody was incredibly attentive, very personable, and quick to get answers to anything she didn't already know. Amazing. The owner Freddie was on hand managing the tableside pasta setup. Very friendly and took time out just to chat with us for a minute even after the pasta was done. No doubt a great guy to work for given the interactions we saw between him and the other employees. Again, amazing. Even the bartender buzzed by the table to see how we liked our Giblet drinks! It's no doubt that the culture of this restraint revolves around the customer experience. Do yourself a favor and go. Immediately. read more

Closed. Yelp really needs to have a special button for restaurants that are closed so I don't have to leave a 20 word description of a restaurant that I can't go to because it's closed. read more

Had the 1/2 dozen Rockefeller Oysters. Tasty. Location is great and clean! Sat at the bar. Staff was friendly. read more

Otis Seafood House - Rockefeller oysters! - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Loved It! Great food. Outstanding service. Good location. If you are staying downtown it's easy walking distance. Very good food. read more

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Omg!! We chose this place because they had good reviews on Yelp. Little did we know that we were in for a culinary experience. I had the chicken and sausage gumbo, and my husband had the crab shrimp and corn bisque. We shared the surf and turf. We are from Louisiana, so we know a good gumbo when we taste it. This was the only place in New Orleans where after tasting the gumbo I said this is delicious. My husband said the same about his bisque. The steak in the surf and turf dish was cooked perfectly, it was so tender! The brussel sprouts were incredible, Sweet and crisp. And, the mashed potatoes were so fluffy and creamy. When we come back to New Orleans, we're definitely going to patron this establishment again. read more

Otis Seafood House - Gumbo - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Come here to eat!! Just do it. Super chill vibe, excellent cocktails and really great food. We ended up here by happenstance and I will definitely return any time we're back in NOLA. I had the Bourbon Blackberry cocktail. You could taste the Bourbon and it wasn't that sweet. Great flavor profile We had the Fried Alligator and Calamari. Both were well seasoned and fried to perfection with a tasty dipping sauce. Yumm! The alligator wasn't tough at all and really tasty. I had a bowl of the crab, shrimp and corn bisque which was larger than I could finish. Sweet corn, tender shrimp and great balance of flavor. My husband had the most epic plate of fried catfish. That plate of catfish could have fed a small army. It was so well cooked and delish. Highly recommend!! The owner shared that the restaurant is named after a cook he used to work with who couldn't be found after Hurricane Katrina. Don't miss out on this restaurant. Oh and shout out to Martine for taking care of us! We'll be back! read more

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First thing to mention is our Server Martine. She was phenomenal and very informative on the menu and helped us pick our drinks. We had the Char grill oysters as our starter. I am not a fan of oysters but these were delicious and packed with flavor! My wife and I chose the table side parmesan wheel with steak and shrimp. The shrimp was fresh and full of great flavor and seasoning! My steak was properly cooked and beyond worth the price for the taste. The restaurant is a corner place but very clean and well decorated. It sets the mood for a great date night or casual night with friends. I recommend it for sure. read more

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We stopped in for dinner last weekend and it was awesome. Service was on point. We had the crawfish etouffee and it was amazing. A def must try if you are down in the Quarter. read more

The chargrilled oysters and oysters Rockefeller are the best I have ever had. We shared the crab cake / shrimp Alfredo, and I wish I had a bigger stomach. Frankie, Byron and Kesha went out of their way to make the dining experience enjoyable. read more

The food, cocktails, service, ambiance and location were great. We enjoyed it so much we went twice during our stay in the Quarter.

We stopped by for apps and drinks before hitting Bourbon St. the waitress was very friendly and the food very well presented. I wanted to stick around for the whole snapper entree but the group had other plans. The only complaint I have is the very weak pour on my glass of wine. It was also warmer than expected for a Sauvignon Blanc. read more

Friendly service and outstanding food! We ordered a cup and the portion was more bowl-like. Loaded with crab meat and shrimp. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Place is great. Had a great server named Travis. We had two different type of oysters , chat grilled and creole. Both were fantastic. The char grilled Cobb salad was amazing too. We came for a snack but definitely want to come back for dinner. read more

Otis was awesome eating experience, our food concierge Steve was on point with all food recommendations and a informative lesson on IPA. I'm a bourbon drinker he recommended the bourbon house, the food was excellent and the vibe was working. read more

So I'm walking around killing time waiting for Mom, and I happen to stumble upon this little bar. I had to stop because the reason I'm down here is to get a tattoo and go to a graduation party. Then I find this cute restaurant that's paying homage to a chef pre-Katrina named Otis, and I just had to stop in. Shout out to the bartender Felicia the service was fantastic!! read more

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Our wine and beer came out at the same time as the food. I think they were forgotten about, that's ok we are on vacation. Also, the food was ready just that fast. We got the food very fast. We ordered the shrimp and catfish platter and the oyster po boy. I loved the po boy and the hush puppies on the platter were perfect. Otherwise always hard to rate fried platters, but they were good, still had seafood flavor, wasn't over fried, catfish was cooked well. Nice little spot. Cons, it did feel a little pretentious which I think is a wild choice for any restaurant in an area off of " bourbon street " where I can walk out the door with a drink in my hand. Couldn't sit where we asked in a restaurant that wasn't even half full and never got any busier. I think had it been busier I would've understood. I guess it is newer and it ran like a newer restaurant so grace given there. All in all, I would recommend this place to others. Good food, good options/choices for everyone, and good flavors. read more

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Possibly my new favorite restaurant in the city! We went here tonight for the first time. For drinks, my husband got the spicy pineapple margarita and I got the rum punch. Both were great and strong. For appetizers, we got the creole oysters and the BBQ shrimp. Oysters were amazing and so were the shrimp, the grits underneath the shrimp were incredible too. Then... the star of the show, we got the pasta wheel. I'm afraid I'll never shut up about how good that pasta is. Get it, you won't regret it. It was clear how much love and care has gone into this restaurant and I can't wait to go back! If you're a tourist and you're reading this review, take this as a sign. Don't be caught in a tourist trap. Try somewhere that even has a local stunned by how good it is :) read more

Excellent food! Fantastic bar tender! New NOLA gem in my opinion! The crab, corn, shrimp bisque was out of this world! Highly recommend!

Food is amazing and service is great in a fantastic historic venue. Great service at the bar or table. read more

Otis Seafood House - Best fried Green tomatoes on the planet. - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Excellent new restaurant @ corner of Iberville & Chartres. It is refreshing, all the folks from the front desk to waitstaff, bartenders and management go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The food is superb. The chicken & andouille gumbo is on point, the fried green tomatoes app is a meal in itself. The soft shelled crab is sublime. My new obsession...You will not be disappointed. read more

Logan was great. Food was on point. Must try! Our experience was very enjoyable. We were looking for a lace that would accommodate 7 people without a reservation and Logan took great care of us. read more

Otis Seafood House - Bread pudding - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Bartenders Felicia and Christine were so friendly and attentive! Food was delicious--we got the crawfish etouffee and the oyster po boy, YUM! read more

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Wow. Best restaurant experience I have ever had in NOLA. I am not local btw. Food was so amazing for everyone. The space was high end and on another level from anything else in the French Quarter. Our server , Shelly, was so energetic and welcoming and just plain great. read more

My wife and I visited Otis Seafood House, and it was truly an amazing and memorable experience. Our server, Martine, provided excellent customer service and made us feel very welcome throughout the evening. I ordered the surf & turf, which included an 8oz filet, jumbo grilled shrimp, bacon Brussels sprouts, and whipped mashed potatoes. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the portion sizes were very generous. My wife ordered the Chicken K-Jun, a grilled chicken breast with andouille sausage, Swiss cheese, mashed potatoes, and bacon Brussels sprouts. She really enjoyed her meal, and luckily I got to try some myself -- it was fantastic. When the bill came, my wife and I started our usual guessing game to see who could guess the total closest. A nice gentleman stopped by our table to check if we needed Martine's assistance, and we told him about our game. He joined in and surprisingly guessed the exact total of our bill! He was just as shocked as we were and explained that he had recently started working at Otis Seafood House and had been studying the menu carefully. We ended up having a wonderful conversation with him about our kids, his future goals, and life in general. He was incredibly kind and a pleasure to talk with. Overall, this was a fantastic dining experience from start to finish. Great food, excellent service, and genuinely friendly people made this a night to remember. I highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

The best steak I had in New Orleans. The atmosphere was relaxed, our waiter was great and the food was delicious. Highly recommend. They give gigantic portions- we were visiting from out of town- have them box it up. So many on the street will take it. read more

Kay and Felicia are the BEST bartenders ever. So sweet and kind yet still attentive. If you come here, please ask for them. I was here last night and came back again because they gave me such a great experience. 10/10 no notes. Shrimp po boy and the seafood platter are to die for! read more

Delicious food and dessert! Servers/bartenders/owners were fantastic! Definitely will be back. read more

Otis Seafood House - Crab stack - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Excellent restaurant in every way. The menu is outstanding as well as the cocktail menu. Troy was our exceptional server. He went out of his way to ensure that everything was perfect. He was very personable, attentive and made excellent suggestions. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Every single dish was fresh and beautifully presented. The raw oysters were plump, fresh and delicious. The crab bisque was full bodied. The blackened fish was light and flavorful. The gumbo was a meal in itself and the best that I have ever tasted. The Shrimp and Catfish plate was outstanding. This was such an excellent meal and the best we have had in NOLA. read more

We had a great dinner here, wonderful drinks, and fantastic service. Kesha was our server and she was amazing!!

Ambiance, food and service really great. Staff attentive and friendly - Shelly our waitress was fantastic. We enjoyed the crab bisque, gumbo, bread pudding and crab stack. Seasoning very good on all dishes. Good selection of wine and beer. will definitely come back. read more

Amazing food and service! Our server Melanie was the absolute best we had while visiting NOLA!!