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Main dining room - Red Fish Grill, New Orleans, LA

Red Fish Grill

4.5
4.5
8069 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
"Friends don't let friends eat frozen fish" is the mantra at Red Fish Grill, Ralph Brennan's vibrant, seafood-centric landmark which delivers locally-sourced, seasonally fresh, innovative twists on Gulf fish, oysters, shrimp, crab, & crawfish & anchors the first block of Bourbon Street. Named one of the nation's "Best Seafood Restaurants" by Travel + Leisure and readers of USA Today (& 9x 'Best Oyster Po-boy' winner at the New Orleans Po Boy Festival), Red Fish Grill has dominated the French Quarter seafood scene for over 20 years. Polished-casual service co-stars alongside Chef Chris Vazquez's signature menu featuring our namesake Hickory Grilled Redfish, Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo, flash-fried BBQ Oysters in Crystal butter sauce, & Double Chocolate Bread Pudding.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Fri–Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 598-1200
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Vazquez
  • Catering
    For over thirty years, Ralph Brennan and his dedicated team have catered the meals and events that celebrate the moments of your life. Providing full-service custom catering for events large and small, we tailor our services to enhance your palate, theme and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    Located at the “gateway” to the French Quarter, Red Fish Grill features three private dining areas perfect for private lunch, dinners, meetings, and receptions. Red Fish Grill can accommodate 250 people for full service dining and 500 people for cocktail receptions.
  • Private party contact
    Cayse Landry: (866) 944-1753
  • Neighbourhood
    French Quarter
  • Cross Street
    Iberville Street
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public Transit
    Canal and St. Charles streetcars one block from the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • 2 Course $35 Pre-Theater Menu

    US$35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us before your upcoming Broadway Show, Comedy Show or Concert, and indulge in Chef Vazquez 2 Course $35 show stopping menu. Start with your choice of Roasted Beets, Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo, or Butter Lettuce & Pomegranate Salad. Next enjoy your choice of GRILLED GULF FISH (kale, butternut squash, pink-eyed peas, citrus & fennel reduction (GF) [Vegetarian Option Available), BLACKENED TUNA (Parmesan Brussels sprouts, celery root & apple purée, roasted pecans, classic gremolata [Vegetarian Option Available) or LAND, GULF & GRITS (Gulf shrimp and beef debris, smoked gouda grits, green tomato chow chow, chill-garlic butter sauce (GF). Complete menu available at www.redfishgrill.com
    2 Course $35 Pre-Theater Menu photo
  • 2 Course Brunch

    US$28.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Start the weekend off with our 2 course Brunch menu. Begin with your choice of Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo, Roasted Beet & Louisiana Strawberry Salad or Alligator Boudin Balls. Next indulge in our Louisiana Crawfish Enchiladas, Cochon de Lait & Eggs, Cajun Spice Wood Grilled Gulf Fish or our Bourbon Street Breakfast.
    2 Course Brunch photo
  • Bottomless Brunch Cocktail Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Kick-start your weekend sipping on boozy Bottomless Brunch Cocktails $28 (Blood Orange Bellinis, French Sparkler, and more!), with the purchase of an entrée; available until 3 pm. Next indulge in Chef Chris Vazquez's brunch menu, which infuses Gulf seafood into mouth-watering classics like the Crab Cakes & Eggs, Gulf Fish Tacos, and Wood Grilled Gulf Fish and Louisiana Crabmeat. All while listening to live jazz piano music, by Joe Krown (11am-2pm, Sat & Sun)

Offers

  • Daily Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Raise a glass to Happy Hour! Celebrate with us from 3:00-6:00PM, daily. Enjoy $7 Classic Cocktails and Select Wines by the Glass, plus $5 featured beers and Bar Bites.

    Daily Happy Hour photo

What 8,069 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Seafood

  • New Orleans

    Seafood

8,069 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful dining experience at Red Fish Grill. Kaleb was an excellent server and exhibited great knowledge of the dishes and drinks. He made great recommendations. The food (especially the sauces) were absolutely scrumptious. The ambiance was calming but did get a little loud at times as a busy restaurant can. We would highly recommend this to anyone coming to town and will definitely come back ourselves.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Service was slow. Food did not came out 45 mins later. Small portions. But delicious. Best grill fish so far.

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  3. Ashley

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fast and true cajun cooking. The service was amazing and Ike provided great recommendations. We made it there at 5:15 on a Sunday night and it was not super packed, we seemed to beat the rush.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    In town for a conference, made reservations 5 min before walking in, the restaurant was busy but still had a few open tables. The for starters… Shrimp Bienville-Amazing, the butter sauce caused us to order the French Bread. Roasted Beet-Elevated with the whipped feta with the citrus bite from oranges. Pan-Fried LA Crab Cake-I have had better crab cakes, no lumps just claw meat. Could have come in frozen. French Bread-You need this for the broth of Shrimp Bienville. The entrees ordered were… Land, Gulf and Grits-A basic shrimp & grits elevated with some shredded beef. I would choose anlther dish before ordering this again. BBQ Oysters-Sweet & Spicy but the blue cheese gave the oyster a creamy flavor but it didn’t overtake. Beverages… Tropical Storm

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  5. RachaelM

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    This was the second time I have been to Redfish Grill in a handful of years and both times I would say the food is average. As there are so many other fantastic options nearby, I'm sad to say I likely won't return.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Order a meal of several appetizers, but took us a long time to get through the meal. Staff was very friendly but once the restaurant got busy, took forever to get out check.

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  7. MikeG

    Salt Lake City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Right on Bourbon Street. The fish was superb!! The place was packed but service still excellent.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Food was good. Enjoyed the shrimp creole and the double chocolate bread pudding was amazing. The blackened tuna was also very good. The server was horrible, but the manager atoned for the server’s mistakes.

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  9. MikeW

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing first meal in New Orleans. Ike was amazing. Definitely get the bread.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Whenever we arrive in New Orleans, the first place we go to dine is the Red Rosh Grill. It is one of out absolute favorite restaurants - not just in NOLA - but anywhere!!!

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  11. Irishlass

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent Meal. The redfish was among the best I ever had. Beet salad very tasty as well. Shrimp and grit’s excellent. Ran out of room so no signature bread pudding for my companion. I had the gluten free Apple dessert and it was great. Would definitely return to New Orleans to dine here.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Perry was a great server. Food came rapidly. It was good., The place was kind of noisy.

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  13. Sandsinv

    New Orleans

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was Excellent. Our server Kevin did a Fantastic job. I would Highly recommend the Red Fish Grill.

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  14. dengal08

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was amazing! Great service and food I want to book another trip back just for! The Thanksgiving buffet was the best I've ever had and the staff was so pleasant and accommodating.

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  15. Julie

    Springfield

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed their Thanksgiving dinner buffet which was extensive and delicious. Many different options and outstanding service.

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  16. SoniaC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    It was a zoo! Mass produced food! Not worth the price of the buffet!

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  17. JeffR

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic! Our third Thanksgiving at RFG, awesome!

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  18. TonyR

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Selection was outstanding! Gluten-free choices was well beyond anywhere we've been in twenty years. Food was prepared perfectly and staff, from the moment you sat foot in the restaurant, was almost family. This is a fine example of what New Orleans food and service experience should be.

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  19. JeffN

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there on Thanksgiving and had the Thanksgiving buffet. It was outstanding! A great selection of unique dishes, and all were delicious.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Thanksgiving buffet was excellent as usual. Many outstanding choices, including the butternut squash lobster bisque. Ike was amazing as our server.

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  21. Emily

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Loved it! Had a great Thanksgiving brunch here. Delicious and great service.

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  22. SeanPsyD

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We love that this restaurant does a Thanksgiving buffet, not just a special menu. We love they have a combination of traditional offerings and also cajun/creole food. We have made this a Thanksgiving tradition when we visit New Orleans over Thanksgiving.

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  23. IanS

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the BBQ oysters to start following by the signature Red Fish and my wife had the crab cake followed by the Louisiana Shrimp and Grits. All were among the best food we had while we were in the US.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ike was our server. He was fantastic. The food was excellent, fresh and flavourful. 5 stars

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Food was not great. Server was nice. Restaurant is pretty

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  26. Hudson

    New Orleans

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    Nice waiter could not make up for the dry, overcooked fish topped with tasteless crab. Four out of five people at our table did not finish as the food was so unappealing.

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  27. ForkInThepickles

    Kansas City

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. The BBQ oysters are life altering and the double chocolate bread pudding is so good. Always my first stop in New Orléans

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Disappointed in the food given the awards they’ve won. The bbq oysters were really great but their signature dish was blah. Just a typical restaurant and I would’ve definitely chosen something different being in New Orleans.

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  29. JohnT

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service. Ike our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and his recommendations were spot on.

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  30. AVG77

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Chef’s special was delicious! My husband’s steak was overcooked. The fried oyster appetizers brings us back each time

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  31. davidc

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Everything was good, but didn't rate a got to make sure we come back when we are in town. Also a little pricey for what you got compared to other restaurant close by.

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  32. JacquieK

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. The live piano music set the tone.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Our server,Ike, was amazing the food was delicious would come back again.

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  34. KimL

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The gumbo was excellent and the wood-fired redfish was amazing. Highly recommend this place for a great meal!

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  35. SimonB

    Exclusive

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second consecutive night dining in this restaurant Food was fantastic both nights would have eaten here for the third nite but we already had an alternative reservation

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  36. HarriettD

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely a must-do restaurant when in New Orleans. Also, must have Ike as your waiter! He is the best! The BBQ Oysters and crab dip are AMAZING!!

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  37. TNTVos

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good New Orleans southern seafood. The spice of life. Not a place to miss.

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  38. IngridW

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    The wait staff was friendly and professional. The manager was unprofessional in that he asked us to move from our table to accommodate another party of 18. He contradicted himself by sitting another couple within the same area and proceeded to debate the issue. Actually he was quite rude and dismissive. We tipped the waiters and left without having our dinner. He would benefit from building his capacity around customer service and creating a professional environment for employees and customers.

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  39. Jenn

    Philadelphia

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was by far the BEST meal we had in Nola! Highly recommend the BBQ oysters and alligator bites. Our meals were delish as well, the fish with crabmeat was fabulous. Service was also great, Maurice was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. He made suggestions and everything was great!

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  40. Michelle

    Columbus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Food was good but service was extremely slow. It took over an hour to get our meal. It was delicious, but I hadn't planned to spend so much time there.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

Red Fish Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 8069 OpenTable diners.

Red Fish Grill does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 79 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Red Fish Grill

115 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Iberville Street
  • Neighbourhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Fri–Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public Transit
    Canal and St. Charles streetcars one block from the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Vazquez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (504) 598-1200
  • Catering
    For over thirty years, Ralph Brennan and his dedicated team have catered the meals and events that celebrate the moments of your life. Providing full-service custom catering for events large and small, we tailor our services to enhance your palate, theme and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    Located at the “gateway” to the French Quarter, Red Fish Grill features three private dining areas perfect for private lunch, dinners, meetings, and receptions. Red Fish Grill can accommodate 250 people for full service dining and 500 people for cocktail receptions.
  • Private party contact
    Cayse Landry: (866) 944-1753
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