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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 98 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 20,609 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 offers "exceptional service" and "superb food" in a "beautiful ambiance." Known for its "creative and flavorful" dishes like the scalibut and lobster dumplings, it's a "must-visit" for seafood lovers. Diners praise the "knowledgeable wait staff" and "memorable dining experiences," making it a "top choice" in New Orleans.
20,609 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and excellent service! We will be back.

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  2. Richard VIP

    South Carolina38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would have given it 5 stars except for the extremely high noise level, which made it impossible to have quiet conversation.

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  3. Tom

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a spectacular meal here. Found it recommended in a travel guide. The lobster dumplings were heavenly and the “Scalibut” entree was wonderful. The staff were happy and engaging. Felix was particularly personable and very helpful. While we currently have no plans to return to New Orleans, if we do come back we will most certainly dine here again.

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  4. April

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Surprisingly, service and food seems to have declined after many positive experiences. My husband ordered the swordfish bolognese dish, which he has enjoyed on multiple occasions, but it was not the same quality as during previous visits. He first received another customer’s meal with a later explanation that the chef placed his meal on the wrong tray.

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  5. Sundi

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we arrived the evening was perfect. Service was impeccable and food was excellent. We started off with Lobster dumplings then split a beet salad. Our entrées Scalibut a GW Fins original was astounding and Parmesan crusted Sheepshead was delicious. We finished off our dinner with a shared dessert Coconut on the Half Shell. We both throughly enjoyed our dinner and can’t wait to return.

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  6. Dudley

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were great but the overall noise level made it difficult to have a conversation. It was extremely loud.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GW Fins never disappoints. It is, hands down, my favorite restaurant. Our server Ryan and his team did an excellent job taking care of us. Can’t wait to come back!

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  8. William VIP

    Memphis / West Tennessee42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated wife’s birthday! Excellent soft shell crab and cobia entrees. Excellent service.

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  9. Christina

    East Texas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent tableside service and food. Everything we ordered was amazing and thoughtfully presented. We were celebrating two birthdays and they decorated the table & had delicious desserts prepared for us for the occasion. We were throughly happy with the experience and definitely will be back.

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  10. Chere VIP

    Houston8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service was excellent. The noise level was ridiculously loud. We practically had to scream to hear one another. I requested the small room off to the side specifically thinking it would be quieter than the main dining room. It was not! I was very disappointed as I could not have a decent conversation with my family who I had not seen in months. I expressed my frustrations with the wait staff who said he communicated my displeasure with the manager. Nothing changed! It was a Monday night. Not sure if I will return eventhough the food was delicious.

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FAQs

GW Fins is rated 4.9 stars by 20609 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 98 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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