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Red Fish Grill

4.5
4.5
6914 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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"Friends don't let friends eat frozen fish" is the mantra at Red Fish Grill, Ralph Brennan's vibrant, seafood-centric landmark which delivers locally-sourced, seasonally fresh, innovative twists on Gulf fish, oysters, shrimp, crab, & crawfish & anchors the first block of Bourbon Street. Named one of the nation's "Best Seafood Restaurants" by Travel + Leisure and readers of USA Today (& 9x 'Best Oyster Po-boy' winner at the New Orleans Po Boy Festival), Red Fish Grill has dominated the French Quarter seafood scene for over 20 years. Polished-casual service co-stars alongside Chef Chris Vazquez's signature menu featuring our namesake Hickory Grilled Redfish, Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo, flash-fried BBQ Oysters in Crystal butter sauce, & Double Chocolate Bread Pudding.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (504) 598-1200

  • Website

    http://www.redfishgrill.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Chris Vazquez

  • Catering

    For over thirty years, Ralph Brennan and his dedicated team have catered the meals and events that celebrate the moments of your life. Providing full-service custom catering for events large and small, we tailor our services to enhance your palate, theme and budget.

  • Private party facilities

    Located at the “gateway” to the French Quarter, Red Fish Grill features three private dining areas perfect for private lunch, dinners, meetings, and receptions. Red Fish Grill can accommodate 250 people for full service dining and 500 people for cocktail receptions.

  • Private party contact

    Cayse Landry: (866) 944-1753

  • Location

    115 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130

  • Neighborhood

    French Quarter

  • Cross street

    Iberville Street

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    Canal and St. Charles streetcars one block from the restaurant.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Coolinary Brunch

    $45.00 per person

    Aug 5 - Aug 28, 2022
    Join us for a 3 course Coolinary Brunch menu and indulge in our most popular offerings. Start with a Alligator Sausage and Seafood Gumbo, Crab and Avocado Toast, or Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad. For your entree - CRAB CROQUE MADAME (Louisiana crabmeat, smoked ham, Gruyere, béchamel sauce, served with crispy hand-cut fries), SHRIMP, SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE FRITTATA (Fried Green Tomatoes, Creole Sauce) or CORNMEAL CATFISH (Sweet Corn Macque Choux, Trinity, Fresh Herbs, Louisiana Purple Rice.) Conclude with Lavender and Peach Crème Brûlée, Praline Sundae, or Blueberry Shortcake.

  • Weekend Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Kick-start your weekend sipping on boozy Bottomless Brunch Cocktails $25 (Blood Orange Bellinis, RFG Brunch Punch, and more!), with the purchase of an entrée; available until 2 pm. Next indulge in Chef Chris Vazquez's brunch menu, which infuses Gulf seafood into mouth-watering classics like the Crab Cakes & Eggs, Gulf Fish Tacos, and Wood Grilled Gulf Fish and Louisiana Crabmeat. All while listening to live jazz piano music, by Joe Krown (11am-2pm, Sat & Sun)

  • Bottomless Brunch Cocktail Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Kick-start your weekend sipping on boozy Bottomless Brunch Cocktails $25 (Blood Orange Bellinis, RFG Brunch Punch, and more!), with the purchase of an entrée; available until 2 pm. Next indulge in Chef Chris Vazquez's brunch menu, which infuses Gulf seafood into mouth-watering classics like the Crab Cakes & Eggs, Gulf Fish Tacos, and Wood Grilled Gulf Fish and Louisiana Crabmeat. All while listening to live jazz piano music, by Joe Krown (11am-2pm, Sat & Sun)

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What 6,914 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Seafood

  • New Orleans

    Seafood

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  1. DT

    DavidT

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ike was our server and outstanding in both description of cuisine and knowledge of area. I highly recommend this restaurant.
  2. JO

    JOHNk

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service GREAT FOOD GREAT Really loved BBQ SHRIMP SAUCE WAS EXCELLENT TABLELS A TAD CLOSE
  3. SC

    SusanC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely loved Redfish Grill! The food was fantastic from start to finish. We had the fried oysters, boudin balls, gumbo, watermelon/tomato salad, wood grilled fish and the chocolate bread pudding…plus a hurricane. We lied everything but the standouts were the oysters, bread pudding, gumbo and fish (especially the sauce on it). The real highlight of our experience was our server Jimmy, who was fun, efficient and made excellent recommendations. My 14 year old son loved it all as much as I did.
  4. KF

    KrisF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The staff was attentive, the service was quick. The food was outstanding.
  5. KH

    KeyH

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Jordan was awesome .
  6. MC

    MrsC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best crabcakes We have ever had; everything was great!
  7. SW

    SherellW

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Waiter was great the fish was ok seemed like it was cooked then sat a few minutes before delivering it to the table
  8. SP

    SherriP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful dining experience. The food was delicious and the Hurricane was the best we’ve had during our visit. Our waiter,Ike, was OUTSTANDING. He explained our meal options in great detail. He was so friendly and accommodating. Best service around.
  9. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    My Fiancé and I went on a date to Redfish Grill. We enjoyed our date. Dinner was just okay. Wait staff was superb.
  10. RR

    ReneeR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oysters were amazing as well as the atff. Get dessert for sure!!!
  11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow! Kudos to the Red Fish Grill for such and amazing dining experience. My first time having such exceptional service. When we arrived for our reservation we were immediately seated. The Waiter came place our order in. The three hors d’oeuvres we ordered were out to us in five minutes. Dinner came out 12 minutes later. Everything was delicious 😋. I must say. You will not go wrong choosing the Red Fish Grill. When I come back to New Orleans I will make sure this Gem is included in my itinerary. The chocolate Bread pudding is a must have!!!!! Thanks Red Fish Grill. 😋😋😊
  12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were fantastic!! Thanks Gary!!
  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service! Rob was awesome…
  14. JH

    JenH

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Our server greeted us in a timely manner and brought us water. We had boudin balls for appetizer which were tasty but then everything went south. Kitchen service was very slow. It took over a half hour to receive our entree. We had the catfish dish which came out cold and lacked flavor and the shrimp and grits which was very small. Our server was apologetic for the slow service which was appreciated. For the price, I would expect much more from this restaurant.
  15. GS

    GloriaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service and food! The price worth it, you’ll never regret.
  16. VD

    VictoriaD

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A'miyah's suggestions were spot on and her service was wonderful!
  17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were both fantastic. Had the swordfish and it was the best fish dish I’ve ever had! Everyone working seemed happy to be there!
  18. t

    tamip

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ike is one of the best waiters that I have ever experienced. The entire hospitality and management team was professional and excellent from start to finish. I would bring anyone here. What a pleasure it is to be served by Ike.
  19. LG

    LynnG

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We were celebrating our 45th Wedding Anniversary, went for their Weekend Brunch Today! Enjoyed Bottomless Cocktails, great Appetizers, really recommend the BBQ Oysters. And for the Entrees we recommend the Wood Grilled Red Fish with LA Crawfish of course, all was really amazing and wow the Deserts well you just need to eat for yourself, you won't be disappointed! Thank you Red Fish Grill for a special Day!
  20. LK

    LewisK

    New Orleans

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every year that we visit New Orleans, we have always had dinner at Red Fish Grill. However, I have to admit that I was reluctant this year because I didn't think the food or the service was up to their usual standards on our last visit. But I was so pleased that the quality of the food, the menu choices and the servers were back to 5 start ratings. From appetizers to dessert, the chef outdid himself/herself with the excellent choices of seafood, especially the wood fired Red Fish. The hostesses were welcoming and friendly along with the servers were knowledgeable of all the menu items. This restaurant is back on my list as a go-to for dinner when in New Orleans.
  21. SC

    SydneyC

    Columbus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We really enjoyed our food at Red Fish Grill. I had the Wood Grilled Redfish with Louisiana Crawfish and a Praline Sundae. Both were phenomenal. The only reason I have 4/5 was because it could be kind of noisy at times and the menu seemed kind of limited. Overall I would return.
  22. JG

    JobiG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Waiter Ike was very entertaining and the food was fabulous
  23. CA

    ChrisA

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. Also had the double chocolate bread pudding and it was over the top!
  24. LD

    LisaDJenkins

    Seattle

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a fabulous waiting “Ike”. He was very sweet and attentive. My sister has sensitivity to spice and the chef accommodated the need and then even came out to check to see if everything was okay! We were impressed!
  25. DS

    DuaneS

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Staff and food was amazing, well worth the visit!
  26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had an AMAZING time! Frankie was an AWESOME SERVER. Food was delicious, drinks were superb. Highly recommend. We dine at Red Fish EVERY TIME we’re in New Orleans.
  27. J

    Jules

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were excellent! I highly recommend.
  28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Paul was absolutely incredible! He provided fast, prompt, and personal service throughout the entire duration of my wife’s birthday dinner. His recommendations were spot on, and the food was fantastic! He went above and beyond in every way possible to make our dinner the highlight of our trip to NOLA!
  29. W

    Winston

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and service. I recommend the blacked tuna.
  30. KL

    KennethL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Close to our hotel (JW Marriott). Made an easy 2 block walk. Great service & food!
  31. JD

    JakeD

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Frankie was terrific as our server. Felt like we were given the full New Orleans experience. Service was prompt, portions were healthy. Double chocolate banana pudding dessert was unbelievable!
  32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was so good…and that’s coming from a local. Our server Chris was amazing!
  33. AQ

    AlbertQ

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience!! From the BBQ Oysters to the Double Chocolate Bread Pudding and everything in between, the dining experience at Red Fish Grill was amazing. We were there for the weekend and had dinner Saturday night. Food and Service were so good, we came back for brunch Sunday morning. Highly recommend to everyone.
  34. M

    Madhungarian

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Brussel Sprouts appetizer and the Chocolate Bread Pudding were awesome.
  35. KP

    KristenP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was great. I wish they had more menu options.
  36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We traveled to NOLA from Indiana and the gentleman next to me on the plane was born and raised in New Orleans and owned a successful restaurant. I asked for his recommendations and Red Fish Grill was his first answer. We ate here for my birthday dinner and everything was amazing. Highly recommend!
  37. E

    Emkay

    St. Louis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our dinner choices while on vacation, was very good! Great service and food, particularly liked the bbq oysters.
  38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food!
  39. SS

    ScottS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Food was good, but not great. Really expected more from a Brennan's restaurant. Broke one of my rules by eating at a restaurant in the touristy part of town. Dissapointed.
  40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    I have eaten at this location numerous time during business travel pre-pandemic. This trip the food and service was horrendous. I asked for the check immediately after receiving the food as it looked like something my child would have cooked. At no time did the server (Gary) care to ask “is everything thing okay”? Paid the bill in full with 20% tip. Walked out feeling as though I been robbed on Bourbon street. Will never return.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

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Red Fish Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 6914 OpenTable diners.

Red Fish Grill does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Red Fish Grill

115 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Iberville Street

  • Neighborhood

    French Quarter

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    Canal and St. Charles streetcars one block from the restaurant.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chris Vazquez

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.redfishgrill.com/

  • Phone number

    (504) 598-1200

  • Catering

    For over thirty years, Ralph Brennan and his dedicated team have catered the meals and events that celebrate the moments of your life. Providing full-service custom catering for events large and small, we tailor our services to enhance your palate, theme and budget.

  • Private party facilities

    Located at the “gateway” to the French Quarter, Red Fish Grill features three private dining areas perfect for private lunch, dinners, meetings, and receptions. Red Fish Grill can accommodate 250 people for full service dining and 500 people for cocktail receptions.

  • Private party contact

    Cayse Landry: (866) 944-1753

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