SeaWitch

Name: SeaWitch
Address: 1628 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70130
Telephone: (504) 264-7600
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (95)

$31 to $50

American

1628 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem
Charming

$1 Raw Oysters Happy Hour Mon - Fri 3 - 6pm!!!

Experience the Magic
Located on the iconic St. Charles Avenue, Seawitch offers an upscale seafood dining experience like no other. Enjoy fresh, locally sourced seafood, crafted cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere. With indoor and outdoor seating, a raw bar, and prime views of Mardi Gras parades, every visit promises something special. Dive into the flavors of New Orleans and make unforgettable memories with us.
Indulge in our carefully curated menu featuring the freshest local seafood, innovative dishes, and timeless classics. From our raw bar to our signature entrees, every bite is a celebration of New Orleans’ rich culinary heritage. Discover the flavors that make Seawitch a true gem on St. Charles Avenue.

Chef Richard Bickford

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 264-7600
Website
https://www.seawitch-nola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Richard Bickford
Private party facilities
Private Dining room Available.

Location
1628 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
Neighborhood
Garden District
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

3pm - 6pm. $1 Raw Local Oysters
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Weekdays | 3PM–6PM Shuck, sip, and savor in the heart of New Orleans! Join us for $1 fresh Gulf oysters on the half shell during our lively Happy Hour. Local brews, classic cocktails, and courtyard vibes—just the way we like it on St. Charles Avenue. $1 Raw Gulf Oysters. $5 Draft Beers $8 Wine Specials $7 Cocktail Specials $10 Bloody Marys
Boiled Crawfish
Multiple dates available
Fri - 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday Crawfish Boil Fridays | Starting at 3PM – ’Til We Run Out Roll into the weekend with a classic Louisiana boil—piping hot boiled crawfish, straight from the pot. Spiced just right and served with all the fixin’s. First come, first served. When it’s gone, it’s gone!
Live Music Every Friday
Multiple dates available
Fri - 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Live Music Fridays | 5–8pm Unwind beneath the oaks in our St. Charles ave. courtyard with live music and Southern charm, every Friday evening.

What 95 people are saying

SeaWitch 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

SeaWitch delights with its "outstanding food" and charming "pirate hangout" vibe. Highlights include "phenomenal oysters" and a diverse seafood menu, with standout dishes like duck and crab cakes. The "staff is first class," offering attentive service in a fun, lively atmosphere. Perfect for happy hour or a delightful dinner experience.

95 Reviews

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Elizabeth
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a great first time! I got a table easy with a quick reservation and then had some of the most amazing oysters at a great price. if you’re thinking about the sticky brussels sprouts, do it! the scallops were perfect with a home made slaw on the bottom, and the staff was kind and super chill. props to everyone there for a great experience
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Brittney VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Kenya (Mr. shaggy) is always a great server! The food was delish and so were the drinks!!
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William VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana25 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thought the food was quite good though we only had apps. Blaine and Josh were excellent and made the experience a lot of fun. It seems mainly tourists eat here but locals should give it a try. Great place to sit on the balcony and share some apps and drinks.
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Stephanie VIP
Houston2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Cute place. Very few customers the evening we were there. Oysters were good. Other appetizer and gumbo were awful. Decided not to have an entree since those were subpar. Very disappointed.
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Dee VIP
Chicago / Illinois48 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Wow! The food was outstanding. We started with the raw oysters...they were huge. Sadly, we ordered them on the stroke of 6pm and weren't able to get them for the happy hour price. Kind of surprised they weren't able to make that happen, but as our time went on, we found that our server wasn't really about us. That said, the food was outstanding. From the raw oysters to the crab cakes which were truly outstanding. the sauce on them was delicious and they are a plentiful size. We also loved the house salad, which was a lighter version of a Caesar salad...really refreshing and flavorful. Then we had the duck bacon wrapped scallops with a really wonderful cabbage and Brussels sprout slaw which I loved. My husband was a little les enthusiastic about that, but I thought it was great, with just the right amount of spice. He thought the flavors overwhelmed the scallops, but I loved that dish. We finished with the cinnamon roll dessert...I thought I might be in heaven after enjoying that. It was sooo good! Overall, the food was outstanding, and if we go back, that will be the reason. They seated us upstairs, and it was pretty dead. I had commented that I wanted to be where there was some activity, and that clearly was not it. Wish we had been downstairs or outside, which we had opted not to be, so that's on us. Our server, was fine. Just didn't show us any hospitality. No care about our experience. There was another woman, maybe a manager, who was much more helpful and way more hospitable. The server we had could use some training. With so many good restaurants in New Orleans, the staff needs to be really excellent...mediocre just wonm't get it done. Even if the food is outstanding.
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Renee
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
2.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was okay. Chargrilled oysters were delicious! Pretty expensive for my taste. $170 with tip for just two of us for a dozen grilled oysters and two entrees, a coke and a tea.
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Ann VIP
New York City5 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Sorry to say that we were disappointed with our meal at Sea Witch. Our waiter was friendly but got overwhelmed with another large party that he was waiting on. He was apologetic but forgot a drink order and the service was slow. The veal and fish we ordered sounded promising but was very salty and overly seasoned. The salad was over dressed as well. The portions were generous and when the food did arrive it was hot, so not entirely the servers fault.
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Jonathan
New York City20 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Amazing roasted oysters and everything we odered was great. However, there are broader management issues.
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Geraldine VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We got the mother shucker for appetizers and I was not a fan of the oyster shooters but everything else was amazing. The duck was phenomenal and the pork chop was cooked perfect.
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Lauren
New Orleans / Louisiana12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places to dine. Josh knows how to recommend wine.
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FAQs

SeaWitch offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 264-7600.

SeaWitch is rated 4.5 stars by 95 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

1628 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

Neighborhood
Garden District
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Richard Bickford
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.seawitch-nola.com/
Phone number
(504) 264-7600
Private party facilities
Private Dining room Available.

SeaWitch

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Offers

3pm - 6pm. $1 Raw Local Oysters

Boiled Crawfish

Live Music Every Friday

Menu

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What 95 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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