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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
9:30 PM
Booked 81 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

  • GW Fins’ Cristalino Coleccion Spirited 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. Seating is at communal tables. 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 20,693 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Seafood

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Most Booked

  • New Orleans

    Seafood

  • New Orleans

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
GW Fins in New Orleans is renowned for its "phenomenal" service and "outstanding" seafood. Guests rave about the signature "Scalibut" and lobster dumplings. The vibrant atmosphere is complemented by knowledgeable staff who enhance the dining experience. Perfect for special occasions, this restaurant offers a memorable blend of "excellent food" and "impeccable service."
20,693 Reviews
  1. Alex

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Will come again. Wish they were open for lunch as well!

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  2. Mike

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I were in New Orleans for our two year wedding anniversary and found GW Fins online and it got great reviews… and we 100% agree!!! From start to finish they took care of us, left a personalized menu wishing us happy anniversary, and our server was THE BEST! Dylan was so friendly and personable and explained the whole menu and just treated us like we were part of the family. Thank you so much for making our dinner extra special!!!

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  3. Ken

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. From the moment we walked in the door they knew it was my son’s 9th birthday. Everything thereafter was amazing and perfection. Let’s start with the “biscuit guy” who comes to your table multiple times. That biscuit is fire! Our server was attentive and great. Plates were cleared fast and drinks were refilled fast. Service was on point. The food. OMG. Every dish we ordered was perfection. Starters included lobster dumplings, bbq shrimp & grits, pork belly and blue fin tuna. All amazing especially the bbq shrimp & grits. The mains sauce included “Scalibut” and my son had the Red Snapper. The fish was super fresh, perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection. One of the best meals I can remember anywhere. Finally for dessert we shared two. Salty malty pie and coconut on the half shell. The salty malty was decadent and hands down one of the best desserts I’ve ever had. They also brought out a special chocolate bday dessert for my son on the house. Thank you management, staff, service, chefs/cooks, front/back of house. This place is a well oiled machine. A superbly memorable meal and one I’ll always remember. Thanks for making my son’s bday special.

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  4. Robert VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was given a nice table by a window. Water and menus arrived promptly. After ordering drinks we were given time to sip and chat and make dinner selections. Meals were nicely presented and delicious.

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  5. Donette

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and wine. Service was exceptional.we both enjoyed our meals.

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  6. Eric

    New Orleans / Louisiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love our dining experience at GE Fins. Felix our waiter was wonderful. We celebrated our 52 nd wedding anniversary and the staff made it extra special. Can’t wait until our next trip.😍

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  7. Lynette

    New South Wales3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a fantastic dining experience, our best meal in New Orleans. From the knowledgeable and attentive wait staff to the decor & ambience of the room to the amazingly delicious food , it was all great. Delicious fish & seafood on the menu (which changes daily) and a wonderful dessert. Definitely recommended.

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  8. Clifford

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was outstanding. I ordered the snapper and by far this was the best snapper I’ve ever had in my entire life and I’ve been to many high end restaurants across America.

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  9. skip

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ate here for our wedding anniversary. Food was excellent. Service and staff were very good. Very nice experience.

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  10. Mike VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Every time I come the experience always impresses.

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GW Fins is rated 4.9 stars by 20693 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 81 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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