When we found out that today is National Catfish Day – fun fact – it only made sense to pick some of our favorite seafood restaurants in the city. From fried to blackened, there is no shortage of options when looking to indulge in seafood in the Big Easy.
While this is by no means a complete list of places to get seafood in the city, these are a few spots we love right now!
Chef Ana Castro is having a moment right now and we are here for it.
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Seafood is what they do best! Is there even a meat option? We’ve never seen it!
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This is a staple, a classic. It’s always on the list.
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Home of the original BBQ Shrimp, right? What more could you need. Also, a classic New Orleans restaurant everyone needs to head to!
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Whether the raw bar, small plates or even a fish for the whole table – Peche is where it’s at for seafood.
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Delicious seafood with the backdrop of Downtown New Orleans. It’s a dreamy combination!
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