Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD

"Not far from one of the streetcar stops isThe Commander’s Palace, an iconic New Orleans landmark that boasts award-winning cuisine. Here you can sample local eats such as turtle soup, crawfish, and fresh fish. The multi-course meal I had here was delicious, although I have to say that the turtle soup was a tad too salty for my liking. The Commander’s Palace does have a business attire / semi-formal dress code, so be sure to plan accordingly!"

"The restaurants on the pricier side are worth visiting for this one-of-a-kind appetizer. And, to reiterate: Commander's Palace's turtle soup is legendary. Go for lunch, order a series of 25-cent martinis (you read that right), and slurp from your glass and a bowl."

"Opened in 2001, GW Fins is a restaurant that specializes in fish. The restaurant itself buzzes with energy, so it's a fun place to go for a meal that feels enlivening and electrify..."

"GW Fins opened in 2011 in the French Quarter to immediate critical acclaim. The buzz around chef Tenney Flynn – a noted expert on Gulf seafood – and his masterful touch with impecc..."

"Seafood menu featuring fresh catches in a stylist updated warehouse space. Dress code: Smart Casual. Open for dinnerDress code: Smart CasualPhone: +1 504-581-3467"

"A restaurant that has been around since 1910, this place is now a local chain with branches around New Orleans, including one in Metairie. This eatery offers patrons traditional fare like gumbo. Try the shrimp and crab gumbo to satisfy the seafood craving or order the seafood etouffee or oyster Rockefeller soup."

"Harrah’s New Orleans, 8 Canal St., (504) 708-2409; 724 Iberville St., (504) 522-5973; 1202 N. Highway 190, Covington, (985) 246-6155; 3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-4056; www.acmeoyster.com. A Peace Maker po-boy includes fried shrimp and oysters and Tabasco-infused mayonnaise on French bread."

"Acme Oyster House has been around since 1910 and since then, has been a staple in the upper French Quarter. If you’re into oysters, this is the place to go to get them fresh and chargrilled."

"Donald Link's second appearance on this list is for Pêche, which focuses on sustainably sourced fish and seafood. At Pêche, a raw bar serves oysters, gulf shrimp, salmon ceviche, and steak tartare. If you prefer something cooked, the menu includes snacks like crawfish croquettes and hushpuppies, small plates of catfish and lamb skewers, as well as heavier dishes like grilled tuna, hanger steak, and Louisiana shrimp roll."

"(Warehouse District, Seafood, $$$$) Smoked tuna dip, raw oysters, and skirt steak. Eat at one of the 2 bars and you will not be disappointed."

"Clearview Parkway, Jefferson, (504) 818-2200; www.jaegersseafood.com. A King’s platter includes snow crab, Maine lobster, boiled shrimp, jambalaya, potatoes, corn, garlic bread and salad. Reservations accepted for large parties."

"628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-7600; www.desivegasteaks.com. Who Dat shrimp are bacon-wrapped Gulf shrimp stuffed with crabmeat and served with sweet Thai chili sauce. Reservations recommended."

"Desi Vega is one of the biggest names in the local restaurant scene, and critics and foodies agree that Desi Vega’s Seafood and Steaks offers some of the best seafood in New Orlean..."

"Even though Desi Vega's is a “steakhouse,” it makes our list of the best vegan restaurants in New Orleans because, like every other restaurant on this list, there's no shortage of ..."

"Seafood is one of the signature types of cuisine in New Orleans that you won’t want to miss. With its prominent location, right at the heart of the Lakefront area, the Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar features the ultimate dining experience while overlooking beautiful Lake Pontchartrain. The restaurant is locally owned and operated and serves only freshly fried, broiled, or grilled seafood, from oysters on the half shell to grilled catfish."

"7900 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 284-2898; www.thebluecrabnola.com. Sauteed Louisiana crab claws are served in cream sauce with a cheese biscuit. Reservations accepted for large parties."

"French QuarterArchitecture enthusiasts will quickly and easily fall in love with New Orleans, and for good reason; the city is prized for its distinctive architectural style. And nowhere will you find a better example of this than at Madame John’s Legacy, a primo example of Louisiana’s 18th-century architectural design, and an official National Historic Landmark."

"Long thought to be the oldest building on the Mississippi River, Madame John’s Legacy has proven to be not quite the oldest. It was one of the few buildings in the quarter to escape the great fire of 1795 in New Orleans. Architecture fans can appreciate the 18th century design."

"Located in the historic Gem Theater—one of only two remaining African American movie theaters still standing in the city—Zony Mash Beer Project is both a brewery and an entertainment space. Named after the title of an album of rare B-side songs by New Orleans funk band The Meters, Zony Mash offers 21 taps in the tasting room and a robust line of brews using ingredients like coffee from local roaster, Congregation; additions include carrot and dragon fruit juices, coriander and butterfly pea. Year-round brews include Tiny Bubbles (a sparkling ale), Pillow Talk (a “fluffy” IPA) and Run for the Rosé (a wine hybrid ale)."

"Zony Mash is beautiful on the inside, a stunningly re-imagined microbrewery-take on the former Gem Theater. But its outdoor beer garden has been the center of the action lately, showcasing a rotation of popup eateries, as well as Zony Mash brews sold from the brewery’s tricked-out beer bus. As owner Adam Ritter said, “When the weather is nice, and it’s feeling right, it’s great.” Recent eats have included Zee’s Pizzeria and Doughtown’s Detroit-style pies as well as Bub’s Burgers, Southerns (of fried chicken sandwich fame) and the culinary talents of Luncheon."

"Located in the Broadmoor neighborhood, Broad Street Cider produces handcrafted ciders and meads in small batches with no artificial flavors or added sugars. The dry and semi-dry ciders and meads are gluten-free, unfiltered, unpasteurized and have no added sulfites. Head to the taproom for not only the standard offerings but also limited specialty releases available on draft and to-go in jar fills."

"Address: 2723 S Broad StreetNew Orleans, LA 70125Phone: (504) 405-1854Website. Try a craft brewery experience with a twist at Broad Street Cider. At Broad Street, they’re making hand-crafted ciders and meads in small batches based on apple juice from Michigan and the Pacific Northwest."

"So far, Broad Street Cider is the only cidery in New Orleans. No worries though, they’re pumping out enough variety to keep visitors and locals intrigued. When I visited there nearly a dozen ciders on tap, plus a number of guest taps."

"Courtyard’s doubled its interior space, gussied up the courtyard, and put a damn wine on tap, but don’t worry. It’s still the same laid back dog-friendly joint with plenty of hoppy (and non-hoppy) beers brewed in house as well as guest taps from other breweries. Scott Wood’s brewery has gotten slightly bigger and exponentially better over the past 4 years, and that trend will almost certainly continue."

"Open for just under a year, The Courtyard Brewery has already changed the New Orleans beer game. It provides a very different—but still excellent—craft beer experience from the nearby Avenue Pub. Co-founder Scott Wood brews and sells his own beers amongst a variety of hand-picked guest taps."

"It opened in 2014 and is well-known for being neighbor-oriented. Courtyard Brewery currently offers 27 drafts which brews cruisers can enjoy while eating at food trucks. You will find various food trucks just outside of Courtyard Brewery."

"The contents of the sea inspire the art that covers this upmarket restaurant, from pillars of oyster shells to bright coral crab-claw diptychs and huge metallic fish sculptures. Oyster fans will be in heaven (try those dressed in horseradish), while the easily accessible menu romps through blackened-tuna sandwiches, shrimp’n’grits, fried catfish and crab chowder. Proximity to the Superdome means it’s often packed out with hyped-up football fans."

"It’s impossible to talk about the best seafood restaurants in New Orleans without talking about Borgne. Whether you want to grab a quick bite with your friends before the big game or enjoy a fun place to have a first date, Borgne is the place for you. With its fresh twist on classic seafood recipes, Borgne takes all that is great about New Orleans seafood and presents it to you in the form of a trendy sports bar."

"Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 613-3860; www.borgnerestaurant.com. Crawfish bisque is served with stuffed crawfish heads. Reservations accepted."

"Named after the owner’s daughter, this small house on Magazine Street now houses fewer than 15 tables for dinner service only. Enjoy wonderful versions of all the favorites like filet of beef, duck confit, yellowfin tuna, and lamb. Save room for baked Alaska with amaretto crème anglaise or chocolate and peanut butter mousse filled crepes."

"Bistro Daisy serves American food in the Uptown neighborhood. The charming atmosphere and reliable food make this one of the best romantic restaurants in New Orleans and Louisiana..."