This place will always have a special place in our hearts, even going back to the days when it was The Blind Pelican! An air-conditioned oasis of THE BEST OYSTERS (try them all, raw and prepared), phenomenal service, amazing cocktails, and comfortable-n-casual dining in the Garden District . Just a short trolley ride off St. Charles! read more

Seawitch - Fresh oysters and aperol spritz! - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I decided to check out a new place on my oyster crawl while in NOLA for a conference. This place was recommended by a friend and had pretty good happy hour specials, especially $1 raw oysters. The restaurant is a multi level house that has been converted. It has plenty of outdoor seating around the house as well as a patio off to the side. The first floor has a few small tables and there is another level above with seatign which I didn't venture. Aa a solo diner, I took my favorite seat in the house at the bar. I was tended to by Mike and he was great. Super friendly and attentive and he was happy to answer all my questions. I ended up ordering a dozen oysters as well as the oyster rockerfeller dip and it was to die for! The raw oysters were huge and the dip was super creamy. I did request they take the dip back and make it hotter and it was perfect. The bread that it came with was so fresh and flaky. It was a perfect pair! I washed everything down with some wine and a sparking wine cocktail. I was hoping to try some other items on the menu but I was TOO full. I will definitely be back. read more

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We started with the oyster ceviche, and it ended up being the highlight of the entire meal. It was fresh, bright, flavorful, and a great balance of citrus and seasoning. If you're only ordering one oyster dish here, this would be my recommendation. Next came the oyster sampler, which unfortunately didn't live up to the ceviche. We were excited to try all the different preparations, but most of them just missed the mark for us. The jerk oysters were our favorite, earning about a 5/10, while the rest fell somewhere below that. The toppings and sauces often overpowered the oysters instead of complementing them, and none of the combinations really made us want to order them again. Service was another downside. It was slower than expected, especially considering there weren't many customers during our visit. We weren't in a rush, but there were several moments where we found ourselves waiting longer than we should have. Overall, SeaWitch has a cool concept and the oyster ceviche was genuinely delicious, but the sampler and the slow service kept this from being a better experience. We'd come back for the ceviche, but we'd definitely pass on the sampler. read more

Seawitch - Oyster Sampler - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My husband and I decided to take the St. Charles streetcar to Seawitch, an excellent restaurant with a diverse menu. It's a bit pricey, but elegant and delightful. I had Seafood Bucatini and it was a generous portion of pasta with shrimp, crab and lobster ($46). My husband had the three course special, and we shared the dessert (cheesecake). Wonderful. Our server was Connor, and he was super attentive without being intrusive. His suggestions were on point! It was a lovely dinner. read more

Seawitch - Seafood Bucatini - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Best part of our visit was being handed a fresh, shucked, raw oyster upon entry. From there, very mid. The oyster soup, which is supposed to be the chef's family recipe, only had two oysters in the soup. I mean, come on. I also tried the charbroiled oyster sampler which came with 14 pieces. Again, mid. None of the specialty charbroiled oysters were memorable. I should have kept it simple and got the local raw oysters. The trout entree was probably the best entree item. Very flavorful, but it was room temperature by the time it got to the table. The gumbo was an absolute disappointment. We're Texans, so we are used to great gumbo even in Houston, but coming to NOLA, we expect a higher standard. Nope. We let our waitress know and she didn't offer to replace or do anything. The stuffed shrimp was meh. Just deep fried with cream cheese inside. With tip, we spent under $200, and I wish I would have re-thought my decision process by choosing here for dinner. Be better folks. To the oyster man, you rock. read more

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Great Coolinary deal. I ate lunch here with a group from work. We got the chargrilled oysters rockafeller and they were so good. I got the crab salad and fish sandwich. Several others got the shrimp and grits. Everyone loved their dishes. We also got a bottle of wine as part of the deal! The staff was very attentive. I definitely need to come back for dinner service. read more

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Good food, especially enjoyed the Charbroiled oysters. There are many variations to try, I recommend the acadiana crawfish (etouffe) oysters. I also decided to try the gumbo. I didn't like it and found it subpar as far as gumbo goes in New Orleans. Overall food, service and ambience great and definitely recommend eating here. read more

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Seawitch was pretty good, but not great, truthfully. The oysters, though? Those were excellent, especially the miso ones. Skip the ribs... overcooked and chewy, not falling off the bone, and the sauce leaned a little too sweet. The stuffed shrimp were fine but nothing that's going to stick with you flavor-wise. Ambiance on the balcony overlooking St. Charles was a total vibe. Our server Blaine was 5/5; genuinely great service. We went on a Thursday at 6:30 and walked right in without a reservation; most outdoor seats were taken but inside had plenty of room. My TLDR? Come for a drink and the oysters, skip most of the other small plates. Happy hour is worth checking out too especially cause the regular menu prices are on the higher end (but ofc it's St. Charles). We paid $140 for 2 small plates, 2 prosecco & 1 dozen oysters. The oysters alone could bring me back and the Don Phuong bread was a superrrr nice touch!! ps- they have parking spaces on the right side of the building! read more

Seawitch - miso oysters (left), and lemon garlic cheese (right) - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Came for happy hour and ended up making a meal off of the $1 oysters. I also tried the buffalo chargrilled oysters which were good, but not as great as the raw. Happy Hour is from 3-6pm and I ordered a dozen oysters which were massive and plump. They came with your typical assortment of lemon, cocktail sauce, etc. I sat outside on the porch and had a great view of the street car and St. Charles. I highly recommend this place for the happy hour and the vibes. Also, be awake that if you pay with card there is a 3.5% fee. read more

Seawitch - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Stopped by Sea Witch and had such a fun experience overall. The atmosphere alone is worth the visit. The location on St. Charles is beautiful, and the restaurant itself feels very inviting, lively, and perfect for a relaxed New Orleans outing. I ordered the peach cocktail, oysters Rockefeller, crab poppers, and truffle fries. The peach drink was refreshing and perfectly balanced, not overly sweet and great for the warm weather. The oysters Rockefeller were absolutely delicious, rich, flavorful, and cooked just right. The truffle fries were also a standout, crispy with great seasoning and that indulgent truffle flavor. The only disappointment for me was the crab poppers. They were listed as fried, but the jalapeño inside still tasted very raw, which threw off the texture and overall flavor. Service was excellent, attentive, friendly, and welcoming without being overbearing. Overall, it is a great spot with a fun vibe, solid drinks, and mostly fantastic food. I would definitely return. I would just skip the poppers next time read more

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Awesome spot, service and food! Tried several things and they were all really good. It is a great location and they even had a small band playing out in the courtyard. read more

Seawitch - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I went here during the restaurant's happy hour (3 PM to 6 PM Monday to Friday) for the $1 raw gulf oysters. I ended up getting $36 worth of oysters, so needless to say, I enjoyed the oysters, which were fresh, plump, and big. The oysters came with lemon, crackers, horseradish, cocktail sauce, and a mignonette. My preferred way of eating an oyster is putting it on a cracker, squirting a little lemon juice on it, and dipping it in some cocktail sauce. Delicious! I also ordered the $10 seasonal frozen drink. I forgot exactly what it was - blueberry something? - but it was sweet and refreshing. I sat at the bar, and the bartender was a delight. He was friendly and made sure to keep my glass of water full. Note - if you pay with a credit card, it does come with a 3.5% fee, so cash is preferred. read more

Seawitch - $1 oysters - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I enjoyed my visit to Seawitch. Nice atmosphere with dining available on the balcony. The margaritas and fresh oysters were a great happy hour treat. The server was sweet and accommodating as well. read more

Seawitch - Oysters and Margarita - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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So I have visited this location many times in the past when it was previous businesses so I finally decided to try out the newest joint here named Seawitch. The ambiance here seems far nicer and upscale than the previous businesses that have been here that were more in the dive ambiance category. So far I've enjoyed all my seafood experiences here as they have a fantastic selection of oysters which you can get raw, chargrilled and fried. The seafood gumbo has the absolute largest sized shrimp I've ever had anywhere! Their crawfish etouffee is jam packed with crawfish unlike some places that are very skimpy with the amount of mudbugs. I usually wouldn't ever get an omelette in restaurant like this but I gave it a shot and it was one of the all time best omelettes I've ever had along with having the same huge sized shrimp like their gumbo uses along with generous amounts of crabmeat. To this point all my dining experiences have been at the bar and service has been good. They also have quite a selection of craft cocktails and other adult beverages. They have a great happy hour with $1 oysters Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm. The only disappointment I have had was with their "smash" burger which came out with thicker patties than all the other smash style burgers I've eaten. The two patties on the burger could have easily been combined to make a standard size New Orleans style burger which tends to be thicker and you can order it cooked to your preferred temperature at most places that serve the thicker patties of the traditional New Orleans style burger. The two patties on my burger were just burned crispy on the outside and very overcooked which many smashburger fans seem to love that burned crust but I HATE it. The two stacked burger patties were also smaller than the bun which really caused structural integrity issues making for a literally unbalanced burger. I think they would have a MUCH better burger here if they just combined the two patties together and started doing a traditional New Orleans style burger cooked to the customer's temperature specification. If they don't want to do a traditional NOLA burger then I would suggest they use Gonzo's Smokehouse as the only example of a smashburger I find acceptable as they don't burn their meat. I'm really ready for this smashburger fad to go away and I don't like my meat burned and crunchy! So the current form of Seawitch's burger is not something I would get again but the burned meat loving hipsters will probably love it. Overall I loved all the seafood options I've sampled here so far and I think this is a fantastic spot for seafood! read more

Good was a 10/10. They oysters were hands down the BEST oysters I've ever had. The service was great especially being that it was Mother's Day and there was a packed house. The restaurant was very cute but not overly upscale but definitely had an upscale classy vibe. I would go again and again and again. read more

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I've been slacking on reviewing lately, but I had to give this place a special shout out, because 6 months later it's still burned in my mind. The decor and ambience were kinda weird from first setting foot in the restaurant. Not bad weird mind you, but very unique. The staff was exceedingly nice with the chef himself at one point coming out to say hi. It all seemed super clean and proudly displayed all the hot sauces I enjoyed, though the food was perfectly seasoned and they didn't end up being necessary. I ordered what was essentially a flight of oysters, and within there contained the single best bite of food I may have ever had in my life; it was some kind of seasoned fried oyster with fish roe on top that I could have eaten 75 of. Everything I had there was great, but that single dish has been etched into my memory, the highest of recommendations to go there and try it out. read more

Seawitch - Oyster - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Always looking for new places to eat and drink when we come to New Orleans and this year's jackpot was Seawitch!! Oh yes please-- they have an Oyster Program! Raw ones and creative chargrilled ones. And while you can buy them by the piece or half dozen, the best intro is one of the big samplers. Your server will help you select the best one for your current mood and then come back for your next mood. Large menu of things and extensive wine list plus creative cocktails. Very nice happy hour. Multi level, indoor and outside seating. Interesting art. I'd say it's a destination spot if you're not in the Garden District as it's right off the St Charles #12 street car. read more

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We decided on Seawitch for lunch. We were the first to arrive and they seated us on the patio, which was perfect since we had two kids with us. We ordered lemon garlic butter chargrilled oysters, NOLA BBQ chargrilled oysters, and oyster Rockefeller. We also got the seafood gumbo and Cajun Pastalaya. And we got their harvest salad with grilled shrimp. I thought that their chargrilled oysters were really delicious. It's packed full of flavor but a little bit on the saltier side. The seafood gumbo was delicious and I loved the crabmeat and shrimp that was in it. The Cajun Pastalaya was rich and buttery. It had Andouille sausage, cochon, Gulf shrimp with penne pasta and a Cajun sauce. Since I was sharing with my toddler, they were kind enough to make the sauce from scratch and make it nonspicy so that he could eat too. The standout from our meal was the harvest salad. Romaine & butter lettuce with smoked bacon, avocado, roasted corn tossed in a buttermilk-creole dressing. We added grilled shrimp to make it an entrees I love the flavor. And the balance of a salad with all the Cajun flavors. I would highly recommend this place for your meal in New Orleans and it's perfect for happy hour too. read more

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I tried The Sea Witch on Saint Charles for lunch and it was the worst meal I have had in New Orleans. The only decent thing about this place was the waiter. He was polite and professional. Everything else was a disaster. The crabcakes looked like hamburger patties, had no flavor, and were full of shells. I almost choked. The shrimp pasta was bland, the fries were plain even though they were advertised with Parmesan and oil, and even the old fashioned my friend ordered was bad. We paid nearly $80 and we should have returned everything but I did not want to make the staff feel bad. I regret that choice. If this is the quality they serve their very first customers of the day I do not want to know what dinner looks like. Save your money and skip The Sea Witch. This place simply is not worth it. It only got one star because I couldn't give it zero. read more

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I saw so many good reviews about this place and wanted to love it but the chargrilled oysters had so many toppings you could hardly taste/see the oyster. The raw oysters were good size and fresh. We did come during happy hour so it was decently busy and a little slow coming out. They do have a large patio to enjoy the nice weather read more

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I really like Seawitch. The service is amazing. Our waiter Kenya was exceptionally attentive even though we were a bit indecisive. We started with a dozen charbroiled oysters and Brussels sprouts. I also ordered the seasonal frozen cocktail...it was tasty. The oysters were amazing- so much butter, garlic and Parmesan cheese. Then since it was $1 oyster happy hour we also had a dozen raw oysters. We wanted an entree (the braised short rib and grits were calling my name) but we were too full after all the oysters. We sat and yapped for a good while. The vibes were nice and chill. I look forward to coming back. read more

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First time here. We were actually going to the spot down the street, the food smelled so good walking by. Food off the chain!!!!! Drinks were good too. A little pricey for the size cup they give you. I had the frozen margarita, it had a hint of cinnamon and apple cider. That chicken sandwich is the best in town too!.... You gonna love it, comes with truffle fries. My girl had the dozen oysters, lemon garlic... so good. We didn't go for happy hour, it's from 3p-6p. The service was good also, not too intrusive either. Everyone was so polite. We sat outside and the view of St. Charles was so nice. Overall good spot read more

Seawitch - Chicken sandwich and truffle fries - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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If you like oysters, this is your spot. They have a specialty raw oyster menu with different oysters from around the region. They also have unique chargrilled oysters like the crawfish etouffee oysters. The inside is cute. They have a cute happy hour menu that I want to go back and try. My friends ordered drinks and they really enjoyed their drinks. The server was Blaine? I think. He was full of energy and was very kind. read more

Seawitch - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We had a couple of hours to kill before catching our uber to the airport and Seawitch was a short walk from our hotel. We ordered light because we weren't too hungry, but everything was SO good!! The Bloody Mary and Seasonal frozen sidecar were amazing and the chargrilled oysters we tried were some of the best we've ever had! The options for flavors are almost endless, but we had the lemon garlic butter and muffuletta......try them, you won't be disappointed. On top of that, the service was top notch; friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. We will definitely be back next time we are in Nee Orleans! read more

I love the location of Seawitch, and especially loved sitting on the patio overlooking St. Charles Street. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted, and the service was very good by the waiter as well. I went during lunch and was initially worried for my guests who didn't eat oysters. However, there was variety and we ended up ordering from both the lunch and happy hour menus. Nothing disappointed. I had the oyster trio and every oyster was absolute perfection. I also had the redfish which was equally delicious. I only hoped for a bit more seasoning, but used a little salt and pepper at the table. My guest enjoyed the shrimp tacos which were on the happy hour menu. I would definitely visit Seawitch again. read more

Seawitch - Redfish and Potatoes, Shrimp Tacos - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I have mixed feelings about this place. While there were some real highlights, a few things left much to be desired. Unfortunately, our experience got off to a rocky start with the service. Our waitress seemed to be having a rough day--she frequently complained about various things, which created an uncomfortable vibe. When I asked for bottled water, she responded rather curtly, insisting their tap water is filtered--as if I was asking her to pay for it. (Great, but... no one asked.) Now, on to the good: the appetizers were outstanding. Both the crab claws and crab cakes were sweet, flavorful, and absolutely worth ordering. I'd come back for those alone--do not skip them! As for the main course, the lobster and grits were a letdown. The grits were cheesy but lacked seasoning, and the lobster tail was tough and overcooked. None of the entrée options stood out to me, so I went with two sides. The Brussels sprouts had decent flavor but weren't crisp enough. The French onion soup had potential--the broth was tasty--but it was buried under an excessive amount of cheese and bread. To top it off, there were about 20 massive garlic cloves floating in my small cup, which overwhelmed the dish completely. read more

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Great oysters! Would definitely go for the happy hour and to try other flavors. The cobia was absolutely terrible. It was supposed to come with miso butter, but it was just dry thin crusted fish with minimal meat to it. I would hope they actually change this menu item if that's how it is regularly served because it was unfortunately that bad. Otherwise, wait staff were super nice. Drinks reasonably priced. Ambiance is nothing special. read more

I went here for Happy Hour on a Friday and really enjoyed atmosphere. They have a live band playing in front, I think its every Friday but not sure. Our server was very attentive. I really enjoyed the happy hour menu. I definitely was more interested in the shared plates than the actual entrees. I tried the mini chargrilled oysters which came with 1 rockerfeller, 1 BBQ and 1 lemon garlic oyster. Next time I'd skip the mini and just order the lemon garlic oysters as they were my favorite. I also really enjoyed the etouffee fries. The crawfish etouffee cornbread was a hit amongst my table and it's definitely meant to be shared. They also do boiled seafood on Fridays. This Friday was a lobster tail 1/2lb of shrimp and fixins'. I didn't partake but it smelled heavenly and I want to go back to try the boiled seafood. read more

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Great ambiance, a bit on the pricier side, and can easily host big groups. Probably shines best as a cute, romantic date spot rather than a big outing. read more

Seawitch - Lobster and grits - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

SeaWitch on Magazine Street is such a charming spot! I absolutely love the outdoor patio -- it's perfect, especially when the weather is beautiful. This was my first visit, so we sampled several appetizers, and every single one was delicious. They definitely know how to do small bites right. Service was a plus. The drink specials and happy hour are great too, making it an ideal place to unwind and enjoy good food, good drinks, and good vibes. A friend told me about it so I had to try it and was surprised at the menu and specialty cocktails. read more

Amazing Happy Hour with $5 frozen drinks. We got there right in time for Happy Hour and sat on the second floor outside along the deck in a comfortable high top, in the shade, with a great view! We ordered one app which was buttery bread with brie cheese and crabmeat on top...and it was one of the most delicious things I ate in all of Nola! read more

We visited for Happy Hour on Tuesday. Great oyster special, $1 each. Fresh, plump, yumm! Continued on to chargrilled, crab cakes, buffalo fried... all amazing. Blaine was super cool and gave excellent service. We visit NOLA regularly and will be back! read more

Seawitch - Great happy hour, outdoor seating on St Charles - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This was my first time here and I had never heard of Seawitch before so I didnt really have any expectations. My mother and I started with the classic chargrilled oysters, and they were fantastic. Unfortunately, everything after that was underwhelming. They were out of both the Grand Duck Confit that I wanted and the stuffed shrimp appetizer my mom ordered. I switched to the seafood gumbo, which was bland and lacked flavor. (Shame on me for ordering restaurant gumbo to begin with) I then exchanged it for the trout, but I wasn't impressed with that either. Something tasted off, I wasn't sure if it was the trout its self or the sauce it was covered but I didn't like it. The trout also came with potatoes but they were SEVERELY overcooked. For the price point, I expected a much better meal. The service was good however. read more

Seawitch - Classic chargrilled oysters - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The chargrilled oysters came out hot and bubbly and were delicious. The raw oysters were very tasty. The frozen house margaritas was very refreshing. We sat in the courtyard and there was a live band. What a perfect place to spend a sunny Saturday in New Orleans. read more

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The good: nice ambiance, lovely balcony seating and view of St Charles Ave (if it's not too hot out) Our waiter was lovely and a very sweet guy. The not so great; I just love grilled oysters. Last time we were in New Orleans, this place was called the Blind Pelican (if I'm not wrong) and my husband and I went there 3 times in our 4 day visit because their charbroiled oysters were so good. Hoping it would still be as good we both ordered a dozen oysters (and no it wasn't happy hour) The most of the oysters were quite small, I had a couple that weren't bigger than a dime. But the worst of it was that they were soooo smothered in Parmesan cheese that had become a rubbery cover that you could barely taste the oysters. Oysters are delicate, their taste shouldn't be overwhelmed/ blocked by other strong flavors. Just a little garlic, butter, Parmesan and maybe parsley is all it needs. Unfortunately we didn't enjoy this meal. The reason I gave it more than one star is for the service and ambiance read more

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Arrived just under the wire for Happy Hour to end. Seated quickly. Great St. Charles people watching for an off peak Wednesday. Delicious plump raw oysters. Very attentive staff. Perfect start for a longer weekend. read more

Seawitch - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We had a blast! Surprised that we found a spot to park. Briana took great care of us. The vibe was so cool. We were greeted immediately and felt comfortable. Happy hour was the bomb. Food was delectable. Try the oysters! Next time we visit Nola we will return. The music was good as well. read more

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Amazing Happy Hour deal on raw oysters - $1 each and $5 for frozen drinks. Drinks are pretty small, but it's a happy hour. We ordered a dozen of raw and half a dozen of chargrilled oysters. They were delicious! So happy they kept the happy hour oysters from the old business that was here before them. Host wasn't very friendly, didn't even greet us. Only quietly walked us to our table. But our server was amazing. Overall, great experience. I will definitely come when I am back to New Orleans. read more

Had dinner there and it was so delicious. Ordered half a dozen raw oyster and half a dozen Rockefeller. I had the crab and tomato salad and my date had the red fish. Everything was so delicious. The raw oyster were delectable. The server was amazing! I wish I could remember his name, but he had an Amy Winehouse tattoo on his arm. Anyway, the restaurant is gorgeous and we sat on the balcony overlooking Saint Charles. Definitely stop by if you were thinking of it. read more

Seawitch - Raw oyster was huge! Topped with cocktail sauce and horseradish mixture. - Seafood Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Delicious gumbo and oysters. The staff was smiling and friendly. Such a beautiful clean space. Maybe tricky for larger groups but with just the two of us, we were in a gorgeous little side table! read more