Drago's Seafood Restaurant at Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Name: Drago's Seafood Restaurant at Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Address: 2 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70130
Telephone: (504) 584-3911
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (1420)

$31 to $50

Seafood

2 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

Hot spot
Good for business meals
Lively

It’s been that way since Drago & Klara Cvitanovich opened our restaurant in 1969. They set out to offer delicious seafood and a good time to guests for a reasonable price. At that time, they couldn’t even imagine how many guests that would become.

Today it’s still a family atmosphere. Klara is still at the front to greet our guests. Tommy Cvitanovich, Drago and Klara’s son, is there to see that things run smoothly.

Thank you for choosing Drago’s Seafood Restaurant at Hilton New Orleans Riverside for your dining experience. We don’t accept reservation, however, walk-ins are always welcome to join us. Hope to see you soon!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 584-3911
Website
http://www.dragosrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Austin

Location
2 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Neighborhood
Central Business District
Parking details
Please park in the Hilton garage in order to get a discounted rate if you are only dining at Dragos
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

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What 1,420 people are saying

Drago's Seafood Restaurant at Hilton New Orleans Riverside reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
3.9Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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New Orleans / Louisiana
Kid-friendly
New Orleans / Louisiana
Hot spot
New Orleans / Louisiana
Great for scenic views
New Orleans
Kid-friendly
New Orleans
Hot spot
New Orleans
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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Drago's Seafood Restaurant at Hilton New Orleans Riverside is renowned for its "excellent charbroiled oysters" and "wonderful seafood pasta." Guests appreciate the "attentive service," especially from servers like Coral and Colby. Though experiences vary, many highlight the "delicious lobster Marco" and the "friendly atmosphere." Perfect for seafood lovers.

1,420 Reviews

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Corbett
East Texas1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The lady at the hostess stand is unfriendly. Never smiles and got confrontational when I stated I didn’t want to sit proximal to the line that was long with people standing in my personal space. Brittany (waitress) was very sweet
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Darryl
Virginia9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was wonderful, as usual. Our server was attentive but not intrusive. We will be back!
Drago's Seafood Restaurant at Hilton New Orleans RiversideResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dinner and that our team took great care of you. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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Syreeta
Atlanta5 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I ordered the Mediterranean Redfish at Drago’s, and it was easily the highlight of my meal. The fish was perfectly cooked — flaky, tender, and full of flavor. Topped with a light blend of tomatoes, olives, capers, and herbs, it had that perfect Mediterranean brightness that didn’t overpower the freshness of the fish. The seasoning was well-balanced, and the sauce brought just the right touch of acidity and depth. It felt like a lighter, elevated option without sacrificing bold flavor. Paired with their sides and solid service, this dish is proof that Drago’s does more than just charbroiled oysters — though you might still want to start with a few of those too! Definitely a dish I’d order again.
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Chris VIP
St. Louis26 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, with the charbroiled oysters being excellent, but Drago’s is known for them. Would recommend the Redfish and shrimp and grits as well. Slight spice and great tomato rue.
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Mindy
Kansas City / Kansas14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place for our group of 8. Get the oysters and lobster Marco!
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David
Las Vegas17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never fails. Service good. Oysters were delicious.
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Jason VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West8 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
When we were seated the waitress never came over it took 20 mins and asking the hostess if we could get water… food was ehhhh at best
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Melissa
Toronto / Ontario8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Coral was an amazing server from start to finish. Despite the price you get a ton of food. Charbroiled oysters are a must. Lobster Marco and Mac Daddy were delish! Will be returning!
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Jim
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I've always said you can't find a bad meal in New Orleans. Well, Drago's at the Riverside Hilton proved me wrong. The lobster was overcooked and tasted like it had been frozen and rubbery texture. The crawfish etouffee was watery and over spiced to the point of being the only favor. Worst meal I've ever had in my years of visiting NOLA.
Drago's Seafood Restaurant at Hilton New Orleans RiversideResponded on June 14, 2025
Hello Jim, We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Drago's Seafood Restaurant at Hilton New Orleans Riverside. We pride ourselves on our culinary offerings and it's clear we missed the mark this time. We understand your disappointment with the lobster and crawfish etouffee. Your feedback is invaluable and we assure you that we will take this feedback into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our food and service. We hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with the quality dining experience that New Orleans is known for. Best regards, The Management Team
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Beryl VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth58 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I didn’t care for this visit. I’d been frequenting this location for years, and the quality of food/ drinks has gone down. Our first batch of chargrilled oysters had to be sent back. There was hardly any cheese and butter on it, and a whole lot of overpowering herbs. Our waiter was gracious enough to take back and get the kitchen to make us another dozen. They were better, but still not up to the standard set by previous visits. Additionally, my drink came out lukewarm. The waiter was our saving grace, but based on this last visit, I will not be rushing to come here again any time soon.
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FAQs

Drago's Seafood Restaurant at Hilton New Orleans Riverside offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 584-3911.

Drago's Seafood Restaurant at Hilton New Orleans Riverside is rated 4.3 stars by 1420 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

Google Map for Drago's Seafood Restaurant at Hilton New Orleans Riverside

2 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Central Business District
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Please park in the Hilton garage in order to get a discounted rate if you are only dining at Dragos
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Austin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.dragosrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(504) 584-3911

Drago's Seafood Restaurant at Hilton New Orleans Riverside

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