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GW Fins

4.9
4.9
18183 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
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We hope our dress policy is comfortable for all. Coats & ties are not required. Slacks, dress jeans, & dress shorts are great. We require that gentlemen wear a collared shirt. T-shirts, cut off shorts, & athletic wear are not permitted. We ask Gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.

Experience the cuisine that has created raving fans of local diners & national & local food critics alike. Executive Chef Mike Nelson ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe & featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness & quality are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily. GW Fins has received numerous glowing reviews in The Times-Picayune, Food & Wine, Southern Living, & Esquire magazines. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 110 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 581-3467
  • Website
    http://www.gwfins.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Nelson
  • Private party facilities
    GW Fins' Private Dining Room has a maximum capacity of 30 people, however, we can accommodate 200 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 275 for a cocktail reception with a buyout of the restaurant.
  • Private party contact
    Rhegan Wollerman: (504) 756-7344
  • Location
    808 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Neighbourhood
    French Quarter
  • Cross Street
    Bourbon, Dauphine
  • Parking Details
    Premium Parking, located at 911 Iberville Street on the corner of Iberville and Dauphine Streets will now be offering Self-Parking, which we will validate while you dine at GW Fins. Please take a picture of your license plate in the garage and present it to the hostess when you arrive to receive the validation code.
  • Public Transit
    Bienville & Rampart
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Celebrate the Flavors of Fresh Maine Lobster!

    Sept 15 - Sept 23, 2023
    Come celebrate one of the world's most coveted crustaceans - Maine Lobster - at GW Fins' Lobster Feast, where we'll be serving an array of fabulous a la carte dishes, each highlighting the sweet, briny flavor of Lobster. This year's Feast will take place from Friday, September 15th through Saturday, September 23rd. Executive Chef Michael Nelson will be creating a variety of Lobster-focused dishes that will change nightly, but below are a few that you can expect to enjoy. Lobster Dumplings, Lobster Bisque, Maine Lobster Roll, Whole Steamed Maine Lobster

What 18,183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Food

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Seafood

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Most Booked

  • New Orleans

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans

    Best Food

  • New Orleans

    Best Service

  • New Orleans

    Seafood

  • New Orleans

    Most Booked

18,183 Reviews

  1. LeaF

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was super helpful as we wanted a booth and they made it happen . All of the waiters were incredible and the service was spot on . Food was great as always . Thank you

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A+ all the way around Service and food was incredible

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  3. Foodie

    New Orleans

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfection! We had a random date night & it couldn't have been better. The service was impeccable. Marco took excellent care of us! The food & drinks were delicious too. Dinners like this are why we've been coming to GW Fins for over 20 years now.

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  4. Daniel

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service at G.W. Fins is always excellent.

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  5. DerrickJ

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was unbelievably good! Totally amazing experience! Guys, wear a collared shirt!

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  6. SusanB

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely, one of the best restaurants in my lifetime

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  7. kylc

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    The food was good, but nothing to write home about. Service was awful, over two hours for a dinner for two and the restaurant wasn't that busy. Extremely loud.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joey provided exemplary service. He was also pleasant and friendly. The food was outstanding.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brett and staff took very good care of us and we thoroughly enjoyed each course and the overall experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food & service were spectacular! Cannot wait to return

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Service was not a good as usual. After we were seated it took almost 15 minutes before anyone spoke to us

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  12. JNewMac

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dinner! I wish I got our server's name because he was truly awesome: knew so much about the food; was passionate about the restaurant; and wholly committed to making sure we had a wonderful dinner. THANK YOU!

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  13. LobsterFeast

    New Orleans

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lobster Feast was truly that - a feast. Treat yourself to a delicious meal at GW Fins

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  14. ShannonG

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for my birthday dinner and the staff were welcoming and exemplary. Many birthday wishes and a signed menu to keep. Food was excellent and the atmosphere inviting. Definitely recommend.

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  15. TammyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food. My husband and I have ever eaten. Our favorite new restaurant!

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  16. DHerm

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very high quality and fresh. The service was perfect. A+

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As. A local, for over 19 years we consider Fins our favorite New Orleans seafood restaurant. Always fresh, always creative in menu offerings. Service is outstanding and accommodating to customer request.

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  18. StanT

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We booked GW Fins for our anniversary dinner. They greeted us with happy anniversary wishes and a menu with our names and the date, a small thing but very nice. The restaurant is beautiful and the service was amazing. We started with a tuna tartare appetizer. Try the ‘Scalibut’. It’s to die for. Finish with the bread pudding. You’ll be glad you did.

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  19. Maribeth

    Treasure Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our experience at GW Fins!! The service was amazing! We had Jackie as our waitress, and we absolutely loved all of her suggestions off of the food menu. You must try the pork belly appetizer!! It is amazing!! The biscuits are also so yum! We loved it!

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  20. FMHJPS

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    GW Finns never disappoints. We come every time we are in town. My husband had the dry aged tuna. It was amazing. We have been coming here for decades and love this restaurant.

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  21. MartinH

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and excellent service. On a road trip and celebrating our 32nh anniversary, the restaurant maitre d decorated our table with confetti , presented us with a scroll and the lovely waitress brought us a complimentary dessert complete with a candle . So kind

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  22. RianaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to celebrate a birthday and they gave us a personalised menu for the birthday boy. Best food: - Barracuda - Blue Fin Tuna Would recommend and would go back again

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  23. NellieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! The staff is kind and pleasant and the food is great! I was especially impressed with the flavor of the food!

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  24. Michael

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing! We made reservations for our anniversary and they did everything they could to make it special. The table was decorated with confetti and a special personalized menu. They staff were all courteous and one gentleman even sang us “happy anniversary”. The food was amazing. Lobster bisque was delicious. The scallops and mushroom risotto was to die for.

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  25. LynnD

    New Orleans

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a wonderful Dinning experience! The food is delicious and the service impeccable. Noelle was our server and didn’t miss a beat.

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  26. MMCB

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant was packed (on a Tuesday night!) but the wait staff was unbelievably attentive—really couldn’t have been better! Parmesan crusted drum & Bread pudding we’re outstanding!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and we were treated so well as we celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary with them! We loved every minute of it! The drinks were strong but we weren’t complaining! ;)

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  28. TeddyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hostess were nice, staff was great, food was amazing.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was service impeccable and food was perfect, everything you would expect for New Orleans cuisine!! Thank you for a wonderful experience!!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’m not sure I’ve written more than 5 reviews in my life, but it this was truly one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in New Orleans so I had to. The food was outstanding, but our service was somehow even better. I’m not a fan of returning to a restaurant when there are so many other options or reasons to branch out, but 100% will come back when I visit New Orleans again.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellence in food - if your are visiting New Orleans this is a must

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  32. Fludoc

    Richmond

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food. Everyone was impressed with their choice. Sides show a great deal of creativity with each entree different and working perfectly. Dessert was beyond decadent, showing the same creative attention to detail as our entrees. Will definitely be back next time in NOLA.

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  33. SherriA

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, amazing service!! Nicest wait staff ever!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant! Delicious food, wait staff is excellent, menu is interesting - great experience all around!

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  35. MarloM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious! The food was so good. The service was excellent. If you are going to New Orleans make a reservation and enjoy!

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  36. SteffanieR

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience!!!! Highly recommend going here if you are even in New Orleans.

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  37. GaryC

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is outstanding. I enjoyed the scallops which were cooked to perfection. Just the right sear and the mushroom reduction paired with the dish was perfect. GWFins is on the top of our list for dining in New Orleans

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner and cocktails Would go back but last minute time unavailable

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  39. AnnaV

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was phenomenal. The fin wings were delicious, filet was prefect and swordfish was a tasty dish. Definitely order the greens and rice as a side. The drinks were also outstanding. We'll definitely return next time we're in New orleans! Marco was our server and his service was timed really well

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  40. JLatham

    Atlanta Metro

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would give 6 stars to service if I could. Food was amazing, which I expected, but service was out of this world amazing. Had the most wonderful dinner and will definitely make this part of our regular New Orleans visit dinner schedule.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

GW Fins is rated 4.9 stars by 18183 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 110 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for GW Fins

808 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70112

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bourbon, Dauphine
  • Neighbourhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Premium Parking, located at 911 Iberville Street on the corner of Iberville and Dauphine Streets will now be offering Self-Parking, which we will validate while you dine at GW Fins. Please take a picture of your license plate in the garage and present it to the hostess when you arrive to receive the validation code.
  • Public Transit
    Bienville & Rampart
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Nelson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.gwfins.com/
  • Phone number
    (504) 581-3467
  • Private party facilities
    GW Fins' Private Dining Room has a maximum capacity of 30 people, however, we can accommodate 200 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 275 for a cocktail reception with a buyout of the restaurant.
  • Private party contact
    Rhegan Wollerman: (504) 756-7344

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