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GW Fins, New Orleans, LA
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GW Fins

$50 and over
Seafood
808 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70112

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 124 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
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. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.

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, including baseball caps, are not permitted. We ask gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Michael Nelson

From the OpenTable editors: From classic barbecue shrimp to luxe lobster dumplings, GW Fins is the seafood authority in New Orleans, with an award-winning wine list that runs 100 bottles deep. Chef Michael Nelson is particularly proud of the dry-aging program, praised in the Washington Post for giving seafood the steak treatment. Plus, recently refreshed interiors show off a wash of ocean blues and grays, classy velvet booths, and white tablecloths.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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.
  • 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

What 20,347 people are saying

GW Fins reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
GW Fins is a seafood lover's paradise in New Orleans, celebrated for its "exceptional quality," "creative preparations," and "impeccable execution." Guests rave about the Scalibut, lobster dumplings, and biscuits. The staff provides "top-notch service," making any occasion special. Despite some noise, the dining experience remains "memorable" and "outstanding."

20,347 Reviews
  1. heidi VIP

    Milwaukee53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Parmesan crusted sheepshead and lobster dumpling were clear winners. Very disappointed that the meals which we asked to be wrapped up (bluefin #1 of which I had eaten 2 bites of, risotto and scallop carbonara) never made it back to us.

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  2. Mary

    Detroit21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was truly exceptional. We shared the barbecue shrimp and lobster dumplings for appetizers, and they were delicious. My friend had the red snapper, and I had the Scalibut, and this was our best dinner in New Orleans so far. Our server, Rod, was the best. We can’t recommend this restaurant enough.

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  3. Sheri VIP

    Oklahoma City35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal and impeccable service. My favorite meal on New Orleans vacation.

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  4. Wesley

    Philadelphia29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific experience. Food was terrific friendly m appetizers to dessert. Our service was great. Our waiter Marlon was very professional, helpful and fun. The additional staff were excellent as well. Highly recommended.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and whole dining experience was terrific.

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  6. Amanda

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic and the dining room was beautiful. Great experience!

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  7. Harper VIP

    Pittsburgh19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful return trip to GW Fins! Try the fin wings! They are delicious! Such a great seafood selection, creative preparations, and impeccable execution. Top marks!

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  8. Jesse

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is consistently excellent! The staff are highly professional, and the food is of exceptional quality.

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  9. Adam

    Seattle4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food were amazing, our only issue was the volume inside

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  10. Tom VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, especially the Lobster dumplings and the Scalibut. The service was absolutely top rate, with attention to detail at every course. GW Fins made our anniversary celebration special not only by repeatedly acknowledging it, but also by a small but sincere lagniappe and being serenaded. This restaurant is ranked at the top by many outlets for good reason. Competitors should take notes. This is how it is done to perfection.

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FAQs

GW Fins is rated 4.9 stars by 20347 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 124 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
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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