Best Boiled Crawfish Spots in & Around New Orleans
Crawfish season is in full swing in New Orleans. Everybody's looking forward to the weekends with fresh and delicious boiled Louisiana crawfish.
Here, we've rounded up the best places to get boiled crawfish in Greater New Orleans. These restaurants and seafood markets are serving up some of the best seafood and boiled crawfish you'll ever have. Consider trying every one of these places out, and enjoy!
1. Bon Temps Boulet's Seafood
4701 Airline Hwy., Metairie, (504) 885-5003
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Bon Temps Boulet's Seafood offers various types of seafood with great sides and boil fixings. Boiled crawfish is available, among other options such as headless shrimp, royal red shrimp, and crabs. Patrons can even take a boil kit to-go, with all the spices and seafood necessary for at at-home Bon Temps experience.
2. The Galley Seafood
2535 Metairie Rd., Metairie, (504) 832-0955
The Galley is a Metairie favorite, with boiled and fried seafood options. For decades, the restaurant has provided guests with a fresh and tasty seafood experience. Try their crawfish or their acclaimed soft-shell crab po-boy, which is annually served at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
3. Schaefer & Rusich Seafood
1726 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-3973
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Schaefer and Rusich Seafood is a crawfish to-go spot, with loyal customers and fast-moving lines. While there is no seating, the dishes can still be enjoyed in the comfort of your home or location of choice. Menu favorites include seafood gumbo, crab cakes, potato salad, and, of course, crawfish.
4. Deanie's Seafood Restaurant
Multiple Locations
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Deanie's has mastered all the styles of serving crawfish with their crawfish quartet dish, including étouffée, bisque, crawfish balls, and fried tails. Various fried fish, stuffed fish, and po-boys are also offered. Get a taste of New Orleans cuisine with a Deanie's seafood dining experience.
5. Captain Sid's
1700 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 831-2840
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Since 1979, Captain Sid's has brought an exemplary crawfish experience to their patrons with a unique, made in-house seasoning. The restaurant is committed to fresh seafood at affordable prices for all to enjoy. Food is cooked to-go and seasoning blends, as well as merchandise, are available for purchase.
6. North Broad Seafood
1901 N. Broad St., (504) 948-6050
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North Broad Seafood is a market with seafood boils, crawfish, po-boys, and more. Serving the community as a family-run hidden gem, market guests can be sure they will leave with fresh and reasonably priced goods. The reviews speak for themselves, so grab-and-go from North Broad to share in the enjoyment of the establishment's cuisine.
7. Clesi's Restaurant & Catering
4323 Bienville St., (504) 909-0108
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Located in Mid-City, Clesi's is a family-run and award-winning establishment. The restaurant strives to produce authentic New Orleans seafood with a citrus, clove, and peppery taste. Whether in need of catering or reliable seafood boils and crawfish, go no further than Clesi's.
8. Cajun Seafood
Multiple Locations
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Cajun Seafood has grown in popularity and thus expanded to four New Orleans locations. No matter where you reside in the city, Cajun Seafood will be just a short ride away, with great crawfish and crab dishes waiting for you. Under family ownership, the restaurant provides guests with meals that are high quality and made with care.
9. Bobby's Seafood
9013 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, (504) 738-2104
Bobby's Seafood is a market-style establishment with minimal seating outside. Fresh and boiled seafood is available for purchase, as well as po-boys. Some sandwich options include shrimp, oyster, catfish, and roast beef, with a variety of seafood to-go, as well.
10. Seither's Seafood
279 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-1116
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Seither's is a seafood classic, with live music, beer, and crawfish. You know the dishes are exemplary when the restaurant receives a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives—even Guy Fieri cannot resist Seither's cuisine. Have your own tasty culinary experience by trying Seither's Seafood.
11. Today's Ketch Seafood
2110 E Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, (504) 279-6339
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Today's Ketch Seafood has been serving Chalmette for around 40 years and, with their great service and cuisine, will surely be around for 40 more. Their best sellers include crawfish fettuccini, boiled shrimp salad, and breaded veal. Today's Ketch wants guests to get a taste of the community, with seafood, sandwiches, and good company.
12. J & J Seafood
632 Franklin Ave., Gretna, (504) 366-2219
J & J Seafood is a highly popular crawfish joint, with their catch often selling out in under an hour. Their crawfish recipe is timeless and has proven successful since 1991. There is no seating or dining-in, putting all focus on the food, which never disappoints.
13. Boil Seafood House
Multiple Locations
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Boil Seafood House has two locations, both of which offer a comfortable, social experience. Boil Seafood wants all guests to be able to experience a seafood boil with great service and cozy ambiance. Open until 10 p.m. everyday, enjoy crawfish for lunch, dinner, or as a late-night craving.
14. Salvo's Seafood
7742 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, (504) 393-7303
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Salvo's Seafood is located 18 minutes outside of New Orleans and offers high quality seafood for low prices. Their food is offered fried, boiled, or grilled, with the establishment's seafood boil set available for purchase. Salvo's has been around since 1984, and their 40+ years of experience is recognized in their consistency.
15. Zimmer's Seafood
4915 St. Anthony Ave., (504) 282-7150
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Zimmer's Seafood is a classic crawfish location, with great po-boy and fried or boiled seafood options. The establishment has both seating and parking available. If your looking for the basics done right, go no further than Zimmer's for seafood and sandwiches.
16. Castnet Seafood
10826 Hayne Blvd., (504) 244-8446
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Castnet Seafood is located right by Lake Pontcharchrain, with market, kitchen, and packaged delicacies. Whether you want to buy fish for at-home preparation or you desire a menu item, Castnet will provide fresh and delicious seafood. Many members of the Castnet team have provided service at the market for over 35 years, and their experience and dedication is reflected in their successful establishment.
17. Bayou Beer Garden/Bayou Wine Garden
326 N. Norman C Francis Parkway., (504) 302-9357
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Bayou Beer Garden started off crawfish season right away by offering Andy's Crawfish Thursdays through Tuesday during Mardi Gras. For about $7 per pound, the crawfish is served well seasoned with fixings. Pair a tasty drink with seafood this crawfish season at Bayou Beer Garden.
18. Big EZ Seafood
Multiple Locations
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Big EZ Seafood offers fresh cuisine in Gretna, Kenner, and Arlington, Texas. The establishments fuse Cajun and Vietnamese flavors for a unique and delicious seafood experience. This family-owned and oriented dining experience experiments with the tastes of Louisiana and the owners' heritage, bringing a widely enjoyed twist to the catches of the Gulf.
19. TD Seafood & Pho House
1028 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 302-1727
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TD Seafood and Pho House offers Vietnamese cuisine using local ingredients, appealing to two popular cravings in Louisiana—seafood and spice. Bringing unique seasoning to pho, crawfisg, and noodles, TD seafood provides guests with a unique culinary experience. Make a stop in Harvey and enjoy all the restaurant has to offer.
20. Frankie and Johnny's
321 Arabella St., (504) 243-1234
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Frankie and Johnny's is a comfort spot for crawfish, seafood, gumbo, and po-boys. With indoor and outdoor seating, service is efficient and meals are enjoyable. Nestled in the Uptown neighborhood, enjoy locally sourced and in-house prepared crawfish from March to June.
21. The Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar
22. Mid-City Yacht Club
440 S. Saint Patrick St., (504) 483-2517
Following Mardi Gras, Mid-City Yacht Club will be serving crawfish every Friday for the season. Portside Nola makes this possible by catering the club, creating a crawfish pop-up. Pair your crawfish experience with a beer from the bar's extensive draft selection and bar bites.
23. Porgy's Seafood Market
236 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 429-3474
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Porgy's upholds its slogan, "Gulf seafood from the dock to your plate," with fresh, locally-sourced items. Make a visit for live or boiled crawfish this spring. Seafood lovers can try the shrimp, fish, and oyster selection. Help Porgy's with their mission to reinvigorating a dying seafood industry by enjoying their crawfish.
24. Perino's Boiling Pot
3754 Westbank Expy., Harvey, (504) 340-5560
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Located on the Westbank, Perino's Boiling Pot has been providing the community with seafood since 1972. From fried seafood baskets to make-your-own po-boys, Perino's offers great dishes at affordable prices. This establishment offers a family-oriented experience, drawing in locals with their consistency and reliability.
25. Broadview Seafood
1468 N. Broad St., (504) 944-3001
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Broadview Seafood is just under two miles from the French Quarter, serving the community as a hidden gem. The restaurant is open everyday for lunch and dinner. This spot functions as a market and dine-in location for crawfish, crab, shrimp, and po-boys.
26. Nola Crawfish King Seafood & Barbecue
5321 Franklin Ave., (504) 259-0828
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Nola Crawfish King has served the community in a variety of ways with its restaurant location and festival features. Catering, on-site boils, and food trucks are just a few of the exceptional services provided by the company. Do not miss out on enjoying crawfish boiled and seasoned by a kitchen that has perfected its craft.
