GW Fins

Name: GW Fins
Address: 808 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA, United States, 70112
Telephone: (504) 581-3467
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

18229 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 114 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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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Popular dishes

Lobster Dumplings$13.00
White fish mousseline, tomatoes, lobster butter
Fried Oysters$16.00
Banh mi vegetables, toasted brioche, Vietnamese glaze
Crispy Pork Belly$14.00
Compressed watermelon, pickled ginger slaw
Barbeque Shrimp$15.00
Abita beer, goat cheese grits, Leidenheimer crouton
Panko Crusted Calamari$14.00
Pickled vegetables, Gochujang chili aioli
Tempura Snapper Breast$14.00
Crispy noodle salad, Korean glaze
Lobster Bisque$14.00
Maine lobster, cognac creme fraiche

Chilled Appetizers

#1 Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$14.00
Mango, avocado, wasabi, macadamia
Snapper Ceviche$16.00
Aji chili, sweet potato chips, habanero sorbet
Firecracker Tuna Tacos$15.00
Ginger slaw, wasabi tobiko, avocado aioli
Gulf Shrimp Tostada$14.00
Mojo slaw, avocado, pico de gallo, jalapeno jus

Salads

Golden Beet$13.00
Field greens, goat cheese, pecans, pickled red onions, sherry vinaigrette
Melon & Prosciutto$14.00
Fresh burrata, toasted hazelnuts, basil oil, balsamic reduction
Triple Iceberg Wedge$14.00
Blue cheese & bacon, thousand island & tomato, creamy basil & shrimp

Entrées

Dry Aged New Zealand Tyee Salmon$65.00
Seared medium, turnips, spinach, whipped sunchokes, Rockefeller cream
Dry Aged Swordfish Chop$80.00
Wood grilled, fingerling potatoes, roasted summer vegetables, brandy peppercorn demi
Dry Aged Bluefin Tuna Strip$75.00
Wood grilled rare, Brabant potatoes, asparagus, bearnaise, house Worcestershire
New England Lobster Roll$32.00
Maine lobster, house baked roll, butter lettuce & tomato salad, malt vinegar chips
Louisiana Pompano$34.00
Wood grilled, sweet potato hash, crispy plantains, pineapple basil glaze, Chipotle butter
Scalibut$42.00
GW Fins original Halibut, sea scallops, royal red shrimp risotto, snow peas, pea shoot butter
#1 Louisiana Yellowfin Tuna$37.00
Seared rare, stir fry vegetables, sticky rice, crispy wonton, sweet soy butter
American Red Snapper$37.00
Pan seared, Louisiana shrimp creole, local long grain rice, crispy okra
Parmesan Crusted Flounder$38.00
Jumbo lump crab, asparagus, crispy capers, charred Meyer lemon beurre blanc
Jumbo Soft Shell Crab$33.00
Fried crispy, sweet corn spoonbread, butterbean succotash, crispy okra
Herb Crusted Drum$34.00
House made gnocchi, butternut squash, cremini mushrooms, arugula, sage brown butter
Wild Redfish$36.00
Cast iron blackened, fried Louisiana shrimp, mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, chili hollandaise, corn butter
Whole Vermillion Snapper$39.00
Tempura fried, sticky rice, pickled vegetables, Vietnamese glaze
Gulf Shrimp$32.00
Fresh Creste Di Gallo pasta, roasted red peppers, snow peas, pesto cream, shaved Parmesan
New Bedford Sea Scallops$36.00
Pan seared, wild mushroom risotto, porcini butter, crispy leeks
Cast Iron Chicken Breast$28.00
Braised collard greens, mashed sweet potatoes, dirty rice, pan gravy
Duroc Pork Chop$34.00
Wood grilled, goat cheese grits, peaches, Shishito peppers, Korean glaze
Center Cut Filet$54.00
Wood grilled, Brabant potatoes, crispy onions, bearnaise, house made Worcestershire, veal jus

Sides

Roasted Summer Vegetables$8.00
Balsamic brown butter
Mushroom Risotto$9.00
Wild mushrooms, porcini butter
Compressed Watermelon$7.00
Feta, mint, balsamic
Dirty Rice & Collard Greens$8.00
Chicken liver debris, pan gravy
Mashed Sweet Potatoes$7.00
Bourbon, banana, vanilla
Cornmeal Fried Okra$9.00
House pepper jelly

Desserts

Salty Malty Ice Cream Pie$11.00
Pretzel crust, caramel, whipped cream
Coconut on the Half Shell$11.00
Coconut sorbet, chocolate shell, forbidden coco crispies
White Chocolate & Caramel Bread Pudding$10.00
Dark chocolate chunks, pecans, whipped cream
Creme Brulee$10.00
Fresh fruit
Chocolate Mousse Bombe$10.00
Raspberry coulis
Fruit Sorbets$7.00
House made

What 18,229 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
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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New Orleans / Louisiana
Best Overall
New Orleans / Louisiana
Best Food
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

18,229 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined today
overall3food2service5ambience3
Service was great. Loved the cute touch of confetti on the table for my bday. One of the servers even sang to me! Our server Grayson was fun and attentive. The food was ok. After eating all over New Orleans, they had big mouths to fill. I liked the lobster dumplings. Good flavor but other than that, everything else was ok. Considering all the places you can eat at in New Orleans, I personally would not recommend this place if you’re visiting for the first time and definitely not as a last meal which it was for us. Thank you to our servers who were great!
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PaulD
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best dinner we had in New Orleans!! Everything was wonderful from our awesome and friendly biscuit server to our awesome and engaging waiter Jack! The food was amazing!
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SashaM
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food was great! It was noisy and the server was so knowledgeable but was not present when we needed things
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PhilippeB
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service5ambience3
Good food but a bit noisy… the service was efficient. Good place to visit in NOLA
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KarenK
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We are so happy that we picked Fins for our night out with a short stay in New Orleans.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fish always fresh… each dish prepared with care and precision
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WaywardWanderer
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always impeccable service followed by interesting cocktails, a diverse wine list, and wonderful food options. The check is a bit of a hit, but what we should expect for this fantastic dining experience.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Epic meal. The food was outstanding. Our waiter, Ryan, was personable and a true pro. Every single thing and every single person at GW Fins was memorable, Don’t miss the signature dessert the Salty Malty!
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AaronF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a blast. The wife and I finally was able to make it there and enjoy a first class meal. The Bluefin tuna was excellent. Scallops were perfect. I look forward to coming back soon.
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great food, wine and desert. Service was also amazing. Highly recommend, but it’s not cheap.
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MitchW
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service. Scalibut was outstanding. Appetizers very good. Decent priced wine list.
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tominmarigny
New Orleans
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely the best restaurant in New Orleans. If you want and like seafood it is doubly the best. Staff was attentive even considering that this was a Beyoncé concert night. Looking forward to our next visit.
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PR
PaulaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing!!!!!! Well worth the time and money! Fine dining to experience!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal and wonderful service. We ordered every dessert and each one was delicious with a little crunch!
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
It was a little underwhelming. Two of us ordered the blackened triple tail and it was fairly dry. One of our guests ordered the dry-aged bluefin tuna and it was really unique and interesting. The pork belly appetizer was delicious. I should have checked the proximity to Bourbon Street before booking, we weren't really looking for something touristy. One of our guests ordered a couple of cocktails that they really didn't like. For instance an Old fashioned served on the rocks with small cube ice rather than a big cocktail cube or ball. Both of the cocktails they ordered were very sugary.
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LaRisa
Las Vegas
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food! Delicious!!!!!! Beautiful restaurant. Nice ambiance & excellent wine menu. I’d go back again & again!
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CherylH
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time diner. Best amaretto sour I’ve ever had, parmesan crusted flounder flavorful and cooked to perfection. But Do NOT leave without the salty malty ice cream pie, it will change your life! This will definitely be a choice every time I visit NOLA.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for our anniversary and everything was perfect! The scallibut was probably the best dish we may have ever had. The service and drink were over the top. Pricing was right on point with the quality of food and portions. Have to try the lobster dumplings and lobster bisque.
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MichaelM
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dwayne was fantastic as our server! The Happy Birthday surprise was great too! We will be back!!!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kendrick our server was outstanding! Meal was excellent and service was even better! Highly recommend
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brianK
Calgary
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you to our servers Aaron and Tyrell. Food and service was all great. As a family of 4 (two girls in their 20's) that enjoys food, we did 4 appies (all outstanding) and shared 3 different entrees. Lived up to expectation of fantastic NOLA food.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our supper was to die for! Best meal we had while here. We had the lobster bisque and barbecue shrimp appetizers. Both were amazing! Had the scalibut and sea scallops for our meals. Again amazing. Finished off with the bread pudding. Oh my goodness! Loved loved loved it all! Wish we had eaten here more than 1 evening. Very highly recommend. BTW our waitress was Jackie and she knew her stuff. From the drink menu, to supper and the desserts, she knew it all. Plus she was a pleasure to work with.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and very high quality food. Would most definitely return.
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Adriana
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
OMG the best Yaris food in a New Orleans. Great service and great atmosphere 🥰
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RichardG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience4
Staff were amazing and we had booked for our anniverary. They had a lovely scroll of the menu with our names on it. Waitress was lovely. But you go to a high end restaurant for the food. The starters were quite disappointing flavour wise. Gumbo lacked flavour and even the bisque was average. Main courses were better. fish was clearly very fresh. I just dont think it hit the spot and a restaurant like this should.
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OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Trying to get there for some time. The food is excellent. This visit fulfilled all of my expectations. Each dish was equally as good as the next. It happened to be lobster fest - fresh and delicious.
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THebert
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Arrive early for a drink at the bar. Martinis are exceptional. When making reservation, request to sit in main dining area. That’s where all the action is. A perfect evening.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for our Anniversary to GW based on a recommendation from a local shop owner. We are going back to thank him, amazing place. One of the best meals ever and fabulous service from Zach and Kenny. Great touches and attention to detail. Cocktail drinks are also fabulous.
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Knobbie
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As is usual, the food here is off the charts awesome. Such a wide variety of excellent seafood offerings. Service was outstanding as always.
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StaceyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible. Definitely an elevated dining experience. Highly recommend.
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JustinA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service, and ambiance were excellent as always.
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gary
Atlanta Metro
249 reviews
vip
5.0
249 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent once again. Went for Lobster Fest which was great as usual. Had the lobster pasta and lobster roll and they didn’t disappoint.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food is excellent & service superb. The noise level is very high. Not recommended for those with hearing issues. But if you're OK with a loud environment, it is a great choice.
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Girlygirl
Little Rock
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Impeccable service and outstanding food! We ordered the dry aged tuna ribeye and the scalibut—EXCELLENT!
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JoeH
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding food and service. Terrific staff both professional and friendly. Very busy for a Thur night but overall was an excellent evening.
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Bobby
Las Vegas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
GW Fins was absolutely amazing! Very cool vibe, the menu selection was outstanding, the food presentation was excellent and so delicious! Our server Marlon was top notch and the support staff was always there for us. Probably one of the finest experiences we've ever had. We'll be back again and again!
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Vicki
Dallas
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
We had the best food of our entire trip to New Orleans at GWFins. The food was superb and the service was impeccable. Will always find a way to return here when I come to town.
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LeaF
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was super helpful as we wanted a booth and they made it happen . All of the waiters were incredible and the service was spot on . Food was great as always . Thank you
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RobertM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A+ all the way around Service and food was incredible
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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 18229 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 114 times today

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
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

GW Fins

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Lobster Dumplings

Lobster Bisque

Crispy Pork Belly

Hot Appetizers

Lobster Dumplings$13.00

Fried Oysters$16.00

Crispy Pork Belly$14.00

Barbeque Shrimp$15.00

Panko Crusted Calamari$14.00

Tempura Snapper Breast$14.00

Lobster Bisque$14.00

Chilled Appetizers

#1 Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$14.00

Snapper Ceviche$16.00

Firecracker Tuna Tacos$15.00

Gulf Shrimp Tostada$14.00

Salads

Golden Beet$13.00

Melon & Prosciutto$14.00

Triple Iceberg Wedge$14.00

Entrées

Dry Aged New Zealand Tyee Salmon$65.00

Dry Aged Swordfish Chop$80.00

Dry Aged Bluefin Tuna Strip$75.00

New England Lobster Roll$32.00

Louisiana Pompano$34.00

Scalibut$42.00

#1 Louisiana Yellowfin Tuna$37.00

American Red Snapper$37.00

Parmesan Crusted Flounder$38.00

Jumbo Soft Shell Crab$33.00

Herb Crusted Drum$34.00

Wild Redfish$36.00

Whole Vermillion Snapper$39.00

Gulf Shrimp$32.00

New Bedford Sea Scallops$36.00

Cast Iron Chicken Breast$28.00

Duroc Pork Chop$34.00

Center Cut Filet$54.00

Sides

Roasted Summer Vegetables$8.00

Mushroom Risotto$9.00

Compressed Watermelon$7.00

Dirty Rice & Collard Greens$8.00

Mashed Sweet Potatoes$7.00

Cornmeal Fried Okra$9.00

Desserts

Salty Malty Ice Cream Pie$11.00

Coconut on the Half Shell$11.00

White Chocolate & Caramel Bread Pudding$10.00

Creme Brulee$10.00

Chocolate Mousse Bombe$10.00

Fruit Sorbets$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

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Additional information

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