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GW Fins, New Orleans, LA

GW Fins

4.9
4.9
18547 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
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We hope our dress policy is comfortable for all. Coats & ties are not required. Slacks, dress jeans, & dress shorts are great. We require that gentlemen wear a collared shirt. T-shirts, cut off shorts, & athletic wear are not permitted. We ask Gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.

Experience the cuisine that has created raving fans of local diners & national & local food critics alike. Executive Chef Mike Nelson ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe & featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness & quality are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily. GW Fins has received numerous glowing reviews in The Times-Picayune, Food & Wine, Southern Living, & Esquire magazines. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 129 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 581-3467
  • Website
    http://www.gwfins.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Nelson
  • Private party facilities
    GW Fins' Private Dining Room has a maximum capacity of 30 people, however, we can accommodate 200 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 275 for a cocktail reception with a buyout of the restaurant.
  • Private party contact
    Rhegan Wollerman: (504) 756-7344
  • Location
    808 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Cross street
    Bourbon, Dauphine
  • Parking details
    Premium Parking, located at 911 Iberville Street on the corner of Iberville and Dauphine Streets will now be offering Self-Parking, which we will validate while you dine at GW Fins. Please take a picture of your license plate in the garage and present it to the hostess when you arrive to receive the validation code.
  • Public transit
    Bienville & Rampart
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 18,547 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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    Best Service

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Seafood

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Most Booked

  • New Orleans

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans

    Best Food

  • New Orleans

    Best Service

  • New Orleans

    Seafood

  • New Orleans

    Most Booked

18,544 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Cordell was excellent and made great recommendations The food was great and we enjoyed it

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  2. Ingridnoel

    Tallahassee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I make reservations here every time I visit New Orleans. I am more amazed each time. The owners and management must be doing a superior job because the level of service and quality of food is unparalleled. I have never had a bad anything here. Not one disappointment in my five years dining here. Always excited to visit and bring friends. Last night, we had Ryan as our waiter. Exceptional service. We dined on Snapper tempura, triple wedge, Drum and Scallibut ( a must try for newbies). Can’t wait for our next visit in May!

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  3. MPinNOLA

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful evening in the main dining room. Festive lighting.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you like seafood and especially fish and you want a life changing meal then look no further. GW-Fins is not only tasty but is very unique in the way they cook they're food. It's a foody dream!

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  5. birthdaygirl

    Houston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit to GW Fins and we were not disappointed. Our servers were excellent and made great suggestions on menu items. Service was well paced and of course the food was outstanding. We will be back!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best service and food. Will definitely be going back. Oh, the expresso martini is devine❣️

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were excellent! Will be back in the future!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant evening spent with friends. Very attentive staff and above and beyond service

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    They ran out our top two choices - of course after we ordered and were waiting for food for an hour. Was fairly uneventful taste wise - not sure I understand all the hype of this place.

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  10. RobertD

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful evening, staff was exceptionally accommodating to our child joining us for the evening. 5 stars!!!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We had a good time, service (Ashley) was excellent, my guests loved their food. I had the Scalibut, first time it wasn't great. Rubbery, lacked sauce, just not very good.

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  12. Eric

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was very loud. However, it is New Orleans and the people watching was worth it. Our server was fantastic (Roderic) as was the food... both portion size and quality. Don't go for an intimate meal (football Saturday night), but I will definitely go again and again.

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  13. HowardA

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great menu/food .people friendly staff. When I’m back in town GW Fins will be my first nights dinner

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  14. kevinh

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food!! Great Service!! I will Definitely go back on my next visit

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  15. ruidb39

    Portugal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service but noisy. Book for smaller rooms

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious. Everything I ordered was amazingly fresh and well balanced.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Amazing seafood. Our table of four shared appetizers of lobster dumplings and tempura Fin fish “wings” and both were incredible. Our entrees were yellowfin tuna, herb crusted redfish, pan seared red snapper, and Scalibut, a GW Fins original, combining Halibut, sea scallops, royal red shrimp risotto, snow peas, pea shoot butter. All were delicious. For dessert we shared one piece of Salty Malty Ice Cream Pie. Yummy! Our waiter Aaron was informative without being intrusive, great personality. An A-plus experience.

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  18. RichardH

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food amazing! Service friendly but slow. Took about 2 1/2 hours to dine there. Still a great restaurant, would highly recommend and will be back next time we’re in New Orleans

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  19. RonaldG

    Louisville

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In a city of great restaurants, GWF stands out. The freshest ingredients, innovative recipe choices, beautifully prepared…a delight for the senses. The space is inviting and easy on the eyes. And the service is professional and smooth, without being fussy.

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  20. DouglasD

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great time. Food was fantastic. Service was excellent.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They were very busy and were still top of their game.

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  22. Starasia

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most delicious food. Amazing service. Beautiful ambience. Wish I had reservations for every night. Must get the lobster dumplings.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. I cannot eat gluten and they were very accommodating. I would highly recommend this place!

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  24. MisM

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. The food was excellent. Make sure you take home some of the biscuits.

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  25. Anondiner16

    Montana

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can’t complain about anything here. The Drum was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. The wine was excellent and they were on top of clearing between corses . Felix, I think his name was, is the best and very personable. Great time!

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  26. Ksaint23

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The Scalibut was so good!! And our server Carnell was excellent, helpful, accommodating and fun!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Everything was great. Our server Jason was excellent.

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  28. Toodie

    Alabama

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food is always fabulous and we never miss going here for dinner. However, the noise level is off the charts. We were back in the quiet room, but there were several large groups, so it was quite loud also. That would be my only complaint.

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  29. Sandsinv

    New Orleans

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite restaurant in New Orleans.. It did not disappoint... I Highly recommend it to anyone...

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  30. Eatoutoften

    Pittsburgh

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food from lobster ravioli to Scallabut and swordfish. Service from Marlin and Greg was personable and efficient. Don’t forget the biscuits!

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  31. LeeF

    Atlanta Metro

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was still top notch. The scalibut (scallops and halibut) is our favorite. Our waiter was either overwhelmed with tables or just slow and inattentive. First time we have not had top notch service as well as great food.

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  32. Chrisj

    Mobile

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, excellent service. One of our fav New Orleans seafood restaurants.

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  33. FoodieNOLA

    New Orleans

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious!! Best restaurant in the French Quarter for seafood hands down. Marlin is the best of the best.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous experience! The place runs like a well oiled machine. Which in my thoughts is half the experience. Staff all worked well and smiled at each other. Food was delicious came out in an orderly fashion and never feeling rushed! Go for the experience, Just make sure to make a reservation!

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  35. padstack

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best food I’ve ever had. Lobster dumplings and dry aged tuna for me (it was AMAZING) and scalibut for my wife (also incredible). Will definitely come back. One of the best dinners I’ve ever had.

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  36. EASports15

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great anniversary meal and perfect ambience …………..

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was absolutely delicious!! Our waiters were very personable, attentive, and professional. Great ambience. We ate here last year for the first time and could hardly wait to dine here again during our visit to New Orleans this year.

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  38. AlvaL

    New Orleans

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Still, my favorite restaurant in the French Quarter. Fresh cut of fish.. excellently crafted cocktails, The bread service is phenomenal. I couldn't stop eating those little biscuits.. all the things I love about home there's no place like New Orleans

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  39. ErikD

    Washington DC

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best fish dishes I have ever had. The service was fantastic and we really enjoyed our meal!

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  40. HillaryG

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! The dry aged tuna chop was incredible! Wonderful meal!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

GW Fins is rated 4.9 stars by 18547 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 129 times today
Google Map for GW Fins

808 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70112

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bourbon, Dauphine
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Premium Parking, located at 911 Iberville Street on the corner of Iberville and Dauphine Streets will now be offering Self-Parking, which we will validate while you dine at GW Fins. Please take a picture of your license plate in the garage and present it to the hostess when you arrive to receive the validation code.
  • Public transit
    Bienville & Rampart
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Nelson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.gwfins.com/
  • Phone number
    (504) 581-3467
  • Private party facilities
    GW Fins' Private Dining Room has a maximum capacity of 30 people, however, we can accommodate 200 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 275 for a cocktail reception with a buyout of the restaurant.
  • Private party contact
    Rhegan Wollerman: (504) 756-7344

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