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GW Fins, New Orleans, LA
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GW Fins

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 108 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
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

Experiences

  • Spirited Tales of the Cocktail Lunch

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 22, 2025 only
    12:00 PM
    Join us for a spirited Tales of the Cocktail lunch at GW Fins! Begin the meal with a Welcome Cocktail made with Jose Cuervo Tradicional Cristalino before sitting down to enjoy Executive Chef Michael Nelson's stellar, four-course, Mexican-themed Lunch. We have some very exciting entertainment planned especially for the occasion! First Course Gulf Shrimp Aguachile Snapper Ceviche Crispy Tuna Taco (Welcome Cocktail featuring Jose Cuervo Tradicional Cristalino) Second Course Chipotle peach glazed Red Snapper, arros verde, citrus sweet potatoes (Maestro Dobel Diamante Barrel Pick) Third Course Swordfish Chorizo Enchiladas, queso fresco, escabeche, whipped avocado (Jose Cuervo Reserva de Familia Cristalino) Dessert Reposado flambé bananas, cajeta caramel, pan dulce, vanilla ice cream (1800 Cristalino)

What 20,545 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

    Seafood

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Most Booked

  • New Orleans

    Best Food

  • New Orleans

    Seafood

  • New Orleans

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
GW Fins offers a luxurious dining experience with "outstanding food" and "impeccable service." Known for unique dishes like lobster dumplings and "incredible seafood" selections, it is a "must visit" in New Orleans. Guests praise the "friendly and attentive staff," making it a top choice for special occasions.

20,545 Reviews
  1. Carl

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and Service was great would highly recommend to anyone!

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  2. David VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at GW! We love to go every time we are in NOLA!

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  3. Kathy

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for our anniversary and the restaurant printed a menu with our names on it. Marlon was a fantastic waiter, anticipating our every need. The food was delicious!

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  4. Ronald VIP

    Philadelphia52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent preparation of food with unusual combinations of meaty white fish with bordellaise sauce along with fantastic desserts . Attentive staff

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  5. Linda VIP

    Chicago26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place for fish especially the scalibut. It was my birthday and the table had sparkles on jt. I also got a Happy Birthday truffle for dessert. Good place for a special occasion.

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  6. Chris

    Salt Lake City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GW Fins was unbelievable. The best meal my wife and I have had.

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  7. Greg

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is awesome. Creative and full of flavor. Ryan was an incredible server and always attentive. We will be back as often as we are in town. 5 Stars

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  8. CHRISTINE

    London19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious, Dennis looked after us so well, would recommend for a special meal.

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  9. Cody

    Edmonton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Food, service both outstanding. Definitely a place to experience for a fancy dinner out.

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  10. Michael VIP

    Charleston100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was delightful from start to finish. Jason made excellent recommendations for each course. The scalibut and redfish were both wonderful, as was our lobster dumplings appetizer. The rolls / biscuits beforehand were amazingly good. The wine list was excellent and reasonably priced.

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FAQs

GW Fins is rated 4.9 stars by 20545 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. New Orleans / Louisiana
  4. New Orleans
  5. French Quarter

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 108 times today
Experiences are available.
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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