The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in New Orleans

Leslie Almeida: My favorite fried shrimp po-boy. Those sweet potato fries are delicious. Not a fan of the bland roast beef, though.

Jade Britton: Fried Shrimp Po Boy Yum Yum!

Matt May: The surf and turf is awesome. The fried shrimp or the roast beef are equally awesome.

Men's Health Mag: Fried catfish dinners, fried chicken, oyster stew, raw oysters, seafood gumbo, fried soft shell crabs, six-layer chocolate cake, and a damn good plate of spaghetti and meatballs. Read more.

Food Network: The raw oysters are "a tradition," says Guy Fieri. Family-owned since 1919, the classic NOLA establishment is also known for irresistible fried-oyster sandwiches, fried shrimp and soft-shell crab. Read more.

David Ham: Great fried seafood, and it's Gluten Free!

John Credeur: Get the fried shrimp with gravy....it is one of a kind. If you have time look for a young Joe Henican on the wall of photo's!!

Ashley Grimley: Everything is wonderful but the shrimp poboy is a 10🍤🍤

Sean Miller: Long lines during lunch but totally worth the wait. I highly recommend the large half & half seafood po boy with fried shrimp and fried oyster. So good!

Deanna Davidson: Great fried seafood. Catfish melts in your mouth. Wouldn't recommend etouffee.

Sean Groves: Best fried seafood in the country! Get the fried oysters!!!

Adna: Fantastic fried oysters. Massive portions.

Shane Thomas: Try the Gumbo Ya-Ya and the Fried Oysters. Both are great.

Richirich Garcia: Try the fried oysters! Must have!

Jackie Frederick: Omg amazing. BBQ shrimp and fried oysters are just so good. Try not to fill up on too much bread before your entree

Brandon Gaines: Get the fried fish or shrimp!

Luke England: Fried shrimp and fried crab claws are the best in NOLA!

Lori Skwierc: Great fried Oyster Poboy!!!

Carolyn S.: Get a bowl of the gumbo. You won't be disappointed. The fried shrimp is also excellent, as is pretty much anything here.

Amanda Urquiza: The fried shrimp is amazing!

Food Network: Joey K's is the place to go: "a real taste of Louisiana soul food." Many items like the Shrimp Magazine, are named after local streets.Try the classic Red Beans and Rice, Fried Oysters and Jambalaya. Read more.

Avinash Dabir: BBQ shrimp, raw and fried oysters, clams and bloody Mary's all with cajan kick.

John Tomlinson: The best fried catfish ever!

Linda Givins: Awesome food! The best fried catfish, shrimp and raw oysters! Ask for Rory and you will get amazing service!

Kate Schnepel: Fried shrimp po-boy is delicious! Skip the Cajun turkey (bland)

Brian Erickson: Fried shrimp Po boy! The sauce is amazing.

Clare Lynch: Fried shrimp poboy is the perfect late night snack on bourbon street

Sarah-Elizabeth Gundlach Lambousy: Fried Shrimp po-boy was AMAZiNG!!! friends of mine swear by it...and it was awesome just like they said. Hole in the wall places are the best!!

⚜Ian: My choice for best poboys in New Orleans. My go-to is the fried catfish, but the All That Jazz is a mess of deliciousness, plus tons of other entrees and sides to choose from. Cash only, ATM in front

Campbell Bird: Best po' boy I've had in New Orleans. Get the fried shrimp, dressed of course.

Big D: Started with a Hurricane, and then another. A bowl of Gumbo with two spoons. (To die for) Then I had the Fried Shrimp Platter. GREAT! My wife had the Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo and two Hurricanes!

Alicia Myers-McCoy: Crab cakes & alligator tail both amazing!! Fried seafood platter is huge! Lots for what you're paying for. Family of 5 & only waited for 15 mins or a table at 730 on a busy Tuesday night

Janine Harrison: Blackened gator bites are amazing! The fried shrimp and chicken po boy are great as well!

Food Network: Guy, along with Emeril Lagasse, chowed-down on the Peace Maker, a po'- boy stuffed with fried oysters, bacon, and cheddar. For dessert, Guy had a slice of the sweet potato crunch pie. Read more.

Miranda McDonald: The pig fries are delicious, and as much food as a poboy, if not more. The fried shrimp was good. It was a bit expensive.

Food Network: Chow down on the Peace Maker, a po'- boy stuffed with fried oysters, bacon and cheddar. For dessert have a slice of the sweet potato crunch pie. Read more.

Lulu: 50 cent succulent plump HH oysters/$1 fried oysters and the BEST french 75 cocktail in town! Enjoy!!!

Misha Logvinov: Fried oysters are to die for!! Send them down with a Sazerac for ultimate southern decadence

Melissa Black: The raw oysters were delicious! The fried oysters might be the best I've ever had! Delicious!

Dee Pittman: Had blackened mahi, fried catfish & oysters. Great drink recommended by our awesome waitress Kristine called "blue crab collins"...Everything was a hit!

Tonia Minor: Fried fish and baked Mac n cheese

Melissa Poling: Chargrilled oysters were so good and the fried Calamari was delicious. Joshua took care of us with plenty of drink refills and great tips about places to visit during our NOLA trip.

Rachel Bosworth: The combo specials are so worth it! 2 tacos and 2 hefty servings of sides for $11. Great deal and great food. Fried oyster taco is yum!

Jodie Lynn: Scallop tacos, lamb tacos, fried oysters too! Damn! Nummy!

Gary Opas: Their tacos are to die for. I got the lamb vindaloo, chili glazed shrimp and fried oyster tacos with the ancho mashed potatoes. Yum!