Where To Go For National Seafood Bisque Day
A bisque is a cream-based soup made from pureed vegetables and the broth of crustaceans. Typically you'll find this soup paired with shrimp, crab, or crawfish. In authentic bisques, shells are ground into a fine paste and added to thicken the base. When possible, always ask for toast or Lance saltine crackers on the side. Here are 10 New Orleans places to visit on National Seafood Bisque Day on October 19.
1. Landry's Seafood House
Multiple Locations, landrysseafood.com
Landry's Seafood House is a go-to for fresh seafood. This eatery is known for the taste of Gulf Coast traditional cuisine and the corn and crab bisque is no different. For only $12, you can grab a bowl this National Seafood Bisque Day.
Guests can expect modern nautical décor, outdoor seating with breath-taking views, and a business casual dress code. Consider getting a reservation for a party of five or more as both locations can be quite busy. At the Lakeshore location, attendees can dine over Lake Pontchartrain.
2. Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
4338 St. Charles Ave., (504) 293-3474, superiorseafoodnola.com
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar is also praised for its Creole cuisine and location that grants guests a front seat to the vibrancy of New Orleans. Offerings are affordably priced and always include authentic Louisiana seafood.
At this dining establishment, attendees can grab a cup of crawfish and crab bisque for $8 or a bowl for $13. Be sure to save room for some dessert though. Delicious options include: bread pudding, flourless chocolate cake, carrot cake, crème brûlée, and profiteroles.
3. Deanie's Seafood Restaurant
Multiple Locations, deanies.com
All Deanie's locations are a staple for seafood in New Orleans. At each location, guests can opt for the crawfish bisque which is made with a traditional dark roux (base of stew) and includes crawfish tails and heads stuffed with crawfish dressing. Prices for cups and bowls vary by location.
Exclusively at the French Quarter location, attendees can also sample any three of the following for only $14.25: seafood okra gumbo, chicken andouille gumbo, crawfish etouffee, or crawfish bisque.
4. Le Bayou Restaurant & Oyster Bar
503 Bourbon St., (504) 529-4256, lebayourestaurant.com
Find out what Creole food really is at Le Bayou Restaurant & Oyster Bar. Guests have the option to dine by the open air windows and doors onto Bourbon Street.
While they are known for Creole dishes with a contemporary twist like the bourbon glazed half chicken or the shrimp and grits Napoleon, their velvety crab and corn bisque is sure to impress this National Seafood Bisque Day. You can grab a bowl for $10.50.
5. Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar
509 Canal St., (504) 323-2109, creolehouserestaurant.com
If you're in search of seafood and drinks, look no further than Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar. This lively eatery is known for their authentic Cajun and Creole influence in all breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings.
On National Seafood Bisque Day, you can enjoy a bowl of corn and crab bisque for only $10. This interpretation of bisque is made with sweet corn and blue crab then garnished with green onions.
6. The Pelican Club
312 Exchange Pl., (504) 523-1504, pelicanclub.com
Looking for a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere? Here, guests can delight in a creamy shrimp bisque for just $10 a bowl. Don't forget to save room for world-class bread pudding and drinks. The dress code for the Pelican Club is nice casual.
7. Briquette
701 S. Peters St., (504) 302-7496, briquette-nola.com
If you're interested in lump crab bisque, Briquette has you covered. This restaurant is located in the former Rodd Brothers Molasses Refinery which dates back to the 1800s; however, Briquette features a contemporary, casual atmosphere with a signature open kitchen and 18-foot seafood display.
Be sure to check out entrée favorites like gumbo or the Oysters Rockefeller, as well as the extensive wine selection.
8 . Trenasse
444 St. Charles Ave., (504) 680-7000, trenasse.com
At Trenasse, guests can order the blue crab bisque in a cup for $9, a bowl for $11, or even an entrée for $19. This interpretation is made from sherry cream and local blue crab.
Located in Intercontinental New Orleans (an IHG Hotel), Trenasse features a sophisticated atmosphere with outdoor seating arrangements. This location has a business to dress casual dress code.
9. Copeland's of New Orleans
Multiple Locations, copelandsofneworleans.com
This New Orleans-based chain serves a plethora of Louisiana classics, one of which being the corn and crab bisque. In it, you'll be delighted to find lump crabmeat, corn, green onions, and a sweet cream base. Guests also have the option to add grilled or fried chicken, shrimp, or salmon to their bisque. It's available for $5.99 per cup and $8.99 per bowl.
Copeland's has an upbeat, calm atmosphere that often includes jazz faintly playing in the distance.
10. Coterie Nola
135 Decatur St., (504) 529-8600, coterienola.com
If you're after a sports bar vibe this National Seafood Bisque Day, head over to Coterie Nola and try a bowl of the corn and crabmeat bisque. This variation features sweet corn and a thick, creamy base. If you brought a big appetite check out the seafood platters, poboys, and hamburgers - you won't be disappointed.
Coterie Nola is a brick walled eatery with lots of TVs and has an upbeat and casual vibe.
