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GW Fins, New Orleans, LA

GW Fins

4.9
4.9
17687 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
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 are not permitted. We ask Gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.

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. GW Fins has received numerous glowing reviews in The Times-Picayune, Food & Wine, Southern Living, & Esquire magazines. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 85 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

    (504) 581-3467

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Michael Nelson

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Rhegan Wollerman: (504) 756-7344

  • 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

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What 17,687 people are saying

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

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  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Food

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Service

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Seafood

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Most Booked

  • New Orleans

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans

    Best Food

  • New Orleans

    Best Service

  • New Orleans

    Seafood

  • New Orleans

    Most Booked

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  1. AshleyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing night! The staff was so friendly. Excellent, to notch service! The food was delicious.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I dined at GW Fins over 10 years ago and revisited last night. Service and food still impeccable! Would definitely recommend to anyone coming to NOLA. Our servers, Jason and Aaron were on point!! Couldn’t ask for better service! My mum who has many food allergies (gluten, soy, farm-raised) and is a super fussy eater cleared her plate. She had the bbq shrimp for an appetizer, scalibut as her entree and the crème brûlée for dessert. Every meal ended with “that was delicious!” I had the pork belly, gulf shrimp and the chocolate bomb! Amazing! Won’t wait another decade + to come back and will always come back to GW Fins!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely amazing! We highly recommend this resuarant.
  4. Dklk10

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Very disappointing. Brought dinner before appetizer. Then brought is rushed salad which was barely edible. Don’t understand why ratings are so high. Perhaps it used to be better.
  5. BrianN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was extremely delicious. Portions were on the small side. Very expensive. Our waitress and service staff were second to none. Quite loud in one of the side rooms. Overall it was a very nice dinner and I would recommend it to others.
  6. BettyS

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and the food was amazing. We will definitely come back & highly recommend this restaurant to all our peeps :)
  7. AmyD

    Austin

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seriously the best restaurant I have ever been to. Everything from the service to the quality of food and the atmosphere was amazing. Best meal of my life! I loved our server too. He was so nice and informative. All the staff were so helpful. I can’t think of one single bad thing about our experience. Thanks for making our anniversary dinner so enjoyable!
  8. CraigH

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent dining experience !! We would definitely recommend GW Fins !
  9. Raven601

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The aged tuna ribeye was fork tender, juicy, and delicious. We sat at a high top in the bar area. Christian our waiter provided excellent service. The aged fish selections are innovative and the restaurant deserves a Michelin star in my opinion.
  10. KristieC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I made a reservation for my fiancés birthday. The staff were amazing! They addressed him by name and all wished him a happy birthday. The food was amazing and our server was knowledgeable about the menu and made great recommendations. It was a wonderful experience and I was so happy to see my fiancé treated with such care and kindness!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service!! A must go to in New Orleans!!
  12. Jean

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Server, great service, awesome food. Excellent restaurant 👌
  13. ManuelB

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    GW Fins is an extraordinary and spectacular world class restaurant! I extremely appreciate their accommodation of our in advance requests for a particular seating arrangement. The whole experience was outstanding from the moment we walked in until we left. Cardel service was perfect…he was knowledgable, friendly, courteous and totally professional. His wine recommendation was right on point. We ordered the lobster dumplings, the tempura Fin wings, yellowfin tuna tartare and all were delicious. The Scalibut was spectacular…a perfect balanced dish. We finished with the chocolate bomb. We would definitely go back and recommend it to everyone else. Thanks again! Manuel
  14. GeneH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were great. Wife had Scalibut, I had scallops. Both superb.
  15. MarieC

    Jacksonville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience here. The food was delicious. Our server Rod was attentive and friendly. There was always someone stopping by to make sure our water glasses were filled and biscuits were on our bread plates. We highly recommend it.
  16. PhilS

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered the Lobster Dumplings and Ceviche as appetizers. Both we excellent but a special nod to the Lobster Dumplings. The GW Scalibut with red shrimp risotto is outstanding.
  17. ChristopherT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can't think of a single bad note about our time there.
  18. MiaW

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing! Our waiter, Drew, was great. He was attentive, helpful, and very good at his job. The manager, Troy, made the night very special. The food is amazing. You want to go here!!!!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my favorite dinner by far visiting New Orleans. My group & I loved it so much. Not only was the food incredible and worth the hype but the service was OUTSTANDING. Every single person that we came across & who touched the table was so kind and genuine. From the host, the server, the assistant server, the manager, the food runners. Everyone. We couldn’t stop talking about how great the staff was. I was celebrating my birthday and they made it very special & memorable. If you’re thinking about going, don’t even hesitate. It’s worth it.
  20. LindaK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great food and service. Tables are close together, so it's not intimate dining!
  21. AlannaG

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Food was disappointing along with the dress code that wasn't enforced equally.
  22. StacyS

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Out of all the fine dining we did in the French Quarter on our week long vacation, GW Fins was by far our best experience! The food, the service and ambiance were all 5 stars. A special shout out goes to the "bread fairy", we love you man, whoever you are!
  23. Foodie

    New Orleans

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Not as good as it used to be. We've been dining there the past 20 years. Never seen service on such a steady decline,& for around $100 a person,it should be spot on. Had to ask for biscuits,never got butter,had to ask for water refill. Servers were very nice,but that doesn't make up for lacking basics.
  24. AnthonyJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Felix our server took very good care of us! Food was excellent and satisfying!
  25. AnitaM

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I'm always happy with the food and service. Cordell was knowledgeable, personable and attentive.
  26. EmilyS

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Food and service were top notch. Definitely coming back!
  27. PaolaV

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great place, great food and excellent service. Definitely recommend it! However, If you are looking for a cozy place, maybe this isn’t it as it can get noisy and loud
  28. LekeshiaH

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Grayson was excellent. He was knowledgeable of the menu and gave us great recommendations. You must try the Tempura Fin Wings and the Salty Malty Ice Cream Pie is to die for. The service was top notch and Grayson made sure we had the best experience. This was the best restaurant we dined at during our New Orleans stay.
  29. StevenK

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Felix our waiter was exceptional very attentive it was our anniversary the food lobster dumplings barracuda and halibut with scallops seasoned perfe rky We sat down next ei another couple who was celebrating this ad well Such a memorable experience
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was fantastic as usual! Eating here is a must for us when in Nola…heck it’s why I go to the French Qtr. We had the lobster dumplings which is just about my favorite bite ever!!! Next we shared the swordfish meal which includes the best fried shrimp I have ever tasted! Finally desert the salted caramel pie is out of this world. As always the service is excellent!
  31. jessicar

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time to visit from a recommendation from a friend. We had the BBQ Shrimp and Tuna Tartare for appetizer. There were three of us dining so we each had salads got one of each! Entree we had the Scalibut which was fantastic, Spearfished Barracuda and Parmesan Crusted Spadefish. All three dishes were excellent and highly recommend! The Cajun Old Fashion was delicious also!!
  32. BGReviewer

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Overall excellent. A little on the loud side. I would go back.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic Sunday dinner with friends. Amazing food and wonderful service.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was extremely excellent and fresh. Service was top notch. Highly recommend.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, the fish is cooked to perfection and sides compliment the fish.
  36. joelr

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Service was impeccable, food was amazing, portions on the small side!
  37. MartinE

    Fayetteville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again an amazing dining experience!! Steaks and dry agedTuna was a 12 out of 10!! Can’t wait to return.. Thank you for giving us the ability to give you a 12 rating!!
  38. LoriC

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great seafood and service. Our waiter was terrific.
  39. SergioM

    Tasmania

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Happy to visit this restaurant while in NOLA great food in flavor and presentation the reception team was lovely and our server too. The other servers kinda absents. I booked for my birthday but never got the candle with the dessert even asking twice. Not a big deal, we will come back for the food !
  40. BayAreaNative

    San Francisco

    213 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    213 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time to GW Fins and we were extremely happy with the result. Service (water, bread) was excellent without being obtrusive, the wine list was deep enough for almost any price point, with many excellent choices to accompany seafood or meat dishes. The appetizer lobster dumplings were outstanding, not too rich at all despite being full of lobster meat. Our seafood entrees including their "Scalibut" combination of compressed scallops and halibut, were perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. It was really also a pretty good value and our favorite meal of 5 nights out in New Orleans. Would put this on your list for sure.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

GW Fins is rated 4.9 stars by 17687 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 85 times today
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

  • 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

  • Executive chef

    Michael Nelson

  • 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

    (504) 581-3467

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Rhegan Wollerman: (504) 756-7344

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