GW Fins

4.9

18523 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 106 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
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
Neighborhood
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

Featured in

Lobster Dumplings$13.00
White fish mousseline, tomatoes, lobster butter
Fried Oysters$16.00
Banh mi vegetables, toasted brioche, Vietnamese glaze
Crispy Pork Belly$14.00
Compressed pineapple, pickled ginger slaw
Barbeque Shrimp$15.00
Abita beer, goat cheese grits, Leidenheimer crouton
Panko Crusted Calamari$14.00
Pickled vegetables, Gochujang chili aioli
Tempura Fin Wings$14.00
Crispy noodle salad, Korean glaze
Lobster Bisque$14.00
Maine lobster, cognac creme fraiche

Chilled Appetizers

#1 Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$14.00
Mango, avocado, wasabi, macadamia
Snapper Ceviche$16.00
Aji chili, sweet potato chips, habanero sorbet
Firecracker Tuna Tacos$15.00
Ginger slaw, wasabi tobiko, avocado aioli
Gulf Shrimp Coktel$14.00
Pico de gallo, crispy tortilla, jalapeno aguachile

Salads

Golden Beet$13.00
Field greens, goat cheese, pecans, pickled red onions, sherry vinaigrette
Triple Iceberg Wedge$14.00
Blue cheese & bacon, thousand island & tomato, creamy basil & shrimp
Poached Pear$13.00
Local arugula, Danish blue cheese, walnuts, blueberries, balsamic reduction

Entrées

Dry Aged Bluefin Tuna Ribeye$90.00
Wood grilled rare, Brabant potatoes, asparagus, bearnaise, house Worcestershire
Dry Aged Bigeye Tuna Ribeye$75.00
Seared rare, Yukon potatoes, roasted fall vegetables, brandy peppercorn demi
Scalibut$42.00
GW Fins original Halibut, sea scallops, royal red shrimp risotto, snow peas, pea shoot butter
Parmesan Crusted Sheepshead$38.00
Jumbo lump crab, asparagus, crispy capers, charred Meyer lemon beurre blanc
Gulf Swordfish$37.00
Cast iron blackened, fried Louisiana shrimp, mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, chili hollandaise, corn butter
Wild Mississippi Redfish$36.00
Wood grilled, sweet potato hash, Chipotle butter, pineapple basil glaze, crispy plantains
Local Drum$35.00
Hazelnut brown butter crust, fingerling sweet potatoes, roasted Brussel sprouts & apples, cider gastrique
American Red Snapper$37.00
Pan seared, Louisiana shrimp creole, local long grain rice, crispy okra
Herb Crusted Flounder$36.00
House made gnocchi, butternut squash, shiitake mushrooms, arugula, sage brown butter
Crispy Snapper Breast$30.00
Tempura fried, pickled vegetables, crispy rice noodle cake, Vietnamese glaze
Gulf Shrimp$32.00
Fresh Fusilli pasta, roasted red peppers, snow peas, pesto cream, shaved Parmesan
New Bedford Sea Scallops$36.00
Pan seared, wild mushroom risotto, porcini butter, crispy leeks
Cast Iron Chicken Breast$28.00
Butternut squash dressing, roasted fall vegetables, pan gravy
Duroc Pork Chop$34.00
Braised collard greens, mashed sweet potatoes, dirty rice, bourbon molasses glaze
Center Cut Filet$54.00
Wood grilled, Brabant potatoes, crispy onions, bearnaise, house made Worcestershire, veal jus

Sides

Mushroom Risotto$9.00
Wild mushrooms, porcini butter
Cornmeal Fried Okra$9.00
House pepper jelly
Stir Fried Vegetables$7.00
Sticky rice, soy, ginger
Dirty Rice & Collard Greens$9.00
Chicken liver debris, pan gravy
Mashed Sweet Potatoes$7.00
Bourbon, banana, vanilla
Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Apples$9.00
Cider gastrique

Desserts

Salty Malty Ice Cream Pie$11.00
Pretzel crust, caramel, whipped cream
Coconut on the Half Shell$11.00
Coconut sorbet, chocolate shell, forbidden coco crispies
White Chocolate & Caramel Bread Pudding$10.00
Dark chocolate chunks, pecans, whipped cream
Creme Brulee$10.00
Fresh fruit
Chocolate Mousse Bombe$10.00
Raspberry coulis
Fruit Sorbets$7.00
House made

What 18,523 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
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Best Overall
New Orleans / Louisiana
Best Food
New Orleans / Louisiana
Best Service
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

18,520 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience2
Amazing seafood. Our table of four shared appetizers of lobster dumplings and tempura Fin fish “wings” and both were incredible. Our entrees were yellowfin tuna, herb crusted redfish, pan seared red snapper, and Scalibut, a GW Fins original, combining Halibut, sea scallops, royal red shrimp risotto, snow peas, pea shoot butter. All were delicious. For dessert we shared one piece of Salty Malty Ice Cream Pie. Yummy! Our waiter Aaron was informative without being intrusive, great personality. An A-plus experience.
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Anondiner16
Montana
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can’t complain about anything here. The Drum was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. The wine was excellent and they were on top of clearing between corses . Felix, I think his name was, is the best and very personable. Great time!
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Ksaint23
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
The Scalibut was so good!! And our server Carnell was excellent, helpful, accommodating and fun!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Everything was great. Our server Jason was excellent.
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Toodie
Alabama
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food is always fabulous and we never miss going here for dinner. However, the noise level is off the charts. We were back in the quiet room, but there were several large groups, so it was quite loud also. That would be my only complaint.
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Sandsinv
New Orleans
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite restaurant in New Orleans.. It did not disappoint... I Highly recommend it to anyone...
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Eatoutoften
Pittsburgh
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food from lobster ravioli to Scallabut and swordfish. Service from Marlin and Greg was personable and efficient. Don’t forget the biscuits!
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LeeF
Atlanta Metro
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was still top notch. The scalibut (scallops and halibut) is our favorite. Our waiter was either overwhelmed with tables or just slow and inattentive. First time we have not had top notch service as well as great food.
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Chrisj
Mobile
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, excellent service. One of our fav New Orleans seafood restaurants.
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FoodieNOLA
New Orleans
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious!! Best restaurant in the French Quarter for seafood hands down. Marlin is the best of the best.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous experience! The place runs like a well oiled machine. Which in my thoughts is half the experience. Staff all worked well and smiled at each other. Food was delicious came out in an orderly fashion and never feeling rushed! Go for the experience, Just make sure to make a reservation!
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padstack
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of the best food I’ve ever had. Lobster dumplings and dry aged tuna for me (it was AMAZING) and scalibut for my wife (also incredible). Will definitely come back. One of the best dinners I’ve ever had.
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EASports15
Detroit
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great anniversary meal and perfect ambience …………..
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was absolutely delicious!! Our waiters were very personable, attentive, and professional. Great ambience. We ate here last year for the first time and could hardly wait to dine here again during our visit to New Orleans this year.
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AlvaL
New Orleans
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still, my favorite restaurant in the French Quarter. Fresh cut of fish.. excellently crafted cocktails, The bread service is phenomenal. I couldn't stop eating those little biscuits.. all the things I love about home there's no place like New Orleans
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ErikD
Washington DC
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best fish dishes I have ever had. The service was fantastic and we really enjoyed our meal!
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HillaryG
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! The dry aged tuna chop was incredible! Wonderful meal!
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martig
New Orleans
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We started with the lobster dumplings which were rich, creamy and delicious then had their trademark dish (I believe it's called the Scalibut), which was fantastic. Will definitely be back.
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Nope
New Orleans
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place with the most friendly service! Really made my birthday and my mothers special! 10/10
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Pistache
New Orleans
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Not just the best seafood in New Orleans, Fins is one of the best restaurants in New Orleans. Exceptional service, enchanting atmosphere paired with exceptional food and a wonderful wine list. Always a pleasure and the biscuits are the icing on the cake!
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ChrisW
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
At GW Fins again for anniversary (45). Server was very attentive and knowledgeable. As usual, food was excellent and perfectly prepared. We shared Lobster Dumplings and Fried Oysters. My main was the Herb Crusted Flounder and hers was the Red Snapper with well made Manhattans. We will be back.
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DeeterEater
Exclusive
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Pros: This was the best fish I've ever had. Seriously. Incredible fish. Absolutely insane. 100% worth the visit for this alone. I had the dry age tuna steak - I've never had anything like it. Negatives: Not many. I thought the wine list was a little confusing (the way they organized it at least) although you were able to buy by the glass for most of the wines, which was unusual (and appreciated). Some of the side dishes (that weren't fish) were lackluster. That's probably the only thing preventing it from being a 5 star review IMO.
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MarK
Calgary
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
I am puzzled by high reviews for this restaurant. Appetizers were nice, but main courses were quite disappointing. We ordered Scalibut and scallops. Both dishes were way too salty and Scalibut (their specialty) was completely overcooked. Service was nice, but felt rushed. We were done in one hour. Overall, it was a mediocre experience at premium pricing.
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KarenQ
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful, the food, wa8t staff, atmosphere. We were celebrating our first anniversary and they made it special.
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NOLAHouston
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything is perfect. Service is exceptional. Thank you
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tarar
Memphis/West TN
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant ever. Literally ever. Overall nothing is better.
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Michael
New Orleans
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was great the service was a little spotty as the waitress kept pushing us to order.
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JaneK
Memphis/West TN
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very elegant! Food is reasonable for the high end choices. Fresh every day. The wait staff and whole staff are amazing. So intensive without being intrusive. We were celebrating a birthday and they made it so fun.
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Bees
Jacksonville
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service and food. The bisque was delicious. The bread pudding was outstanding!
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Miralogos
Las Vegas
98 reviews
vip
5.0
98 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience, perfect service, delicious seafood with elevated tastes. Not our first visit and hopefully not our last.
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kmmac55
New Orleans
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I celebrated my birthday with amazing drinks and dinner and everything was amazing. The staff made it extra special with a lot of extras. We will definitely be back any chance we get!
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GaryC
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food great service on a very consistent basis
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Rigel54
Atlanta Metro
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Warm greeting, warmly casual waitstaff. An excellent muddled Old Fashioned, 2nd in the city after Clancy's. Brilliant calamari (sauce!), tempura snapper neck, and scallops (though a bit undersized (the dish, not the scallops)). The tuna meatballs were very good, a bit overspiced (not hot) for me, but not my daughter who ordered them. GW Fins may be the best restaurant in the city.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was truly amazing! The biscuits they bring to the table are fantastic but be careful not to fill up on them. The barracuda was tender and cooked to perfection. The pear salad was so good and the fried okra was the best I’ve ever had. Give it a try!
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent The dishes were beautifully prepared and the quality of food was incredible
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MercedesS
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the staff was awesome! Make a reservation it was super busy even on a Monday night
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DavidS
Mississippi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good and they never disappoint! If you want great fish this is the spot.
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BillS
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Must try the "scalibut". Grilled scallops atop baked halibut. This restaurant and this dish is always #1 on my NOLA must do list. Been coming back to NOLA at least once a year since the 1980s, discovered GW Fins only a couple years ago. You can pay more for a lower quality (even if it is still considered "very good" by the standards of most cities) meal almost everywhere in the Quarter - but why would anyone do that?
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JonD
Western NC
132 reviews
vip
5.0
132 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly a world class seafood restaurant. Outstanding food and service. Best meal of our weeks stay in NOLA.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food. Attentive staff. Wonderful experience
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

GW Fins is rated 4.9 stars by 18523 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 106 times today

808 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70112

Additional information

Cross street
Bourbon, Dauphine
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
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

GW Fins

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Hot Appetizers

Lobster Dumplings$13.00

Fried Oysters$16.00

Crispy Pork Belly$14.00

Barbeque Shrimp$15.00

Panko Crusted Calamari$14.00

Tempura Fin Wings$14.00

Lobster Bisque$14.00

Chilled Appetizers

#1 Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$14.00

Snapper Ceviche$16.00

Firecracker Tuna Tacos$15.00

Gulf Shrimp Coktel$14.00

Salads

Golden Beet$13.00

Triple Iceberg Wedge$14.00

Poached Pear$13.00

Entrées

Dry Aged Bluefin Tuna Ribeye$90.00

Dry Aged Bigeye Tuna Ribeye$75.00

Scalibut$42.00

Parmesan Crusted Sheepshead$38.00

Gulf Swordfish$37.00

Wild Mississippi Redfish$36.00

Local Drum$35.00

American Red Snapper$37.00

Herb Crusted Flounder$36.00

Crispy Snapper Breast$30.00

Gulf Shrimp$32.00

New Bedford Sea Scallops$36.00

Cast Iron Chicken Breast$28.00

Duroc Pork Chop$34.00

Center Cut Filet$54.00

Sides

Mushroom Risotto$9.00

Cornmeal Fried Okra$9.00

Stir Fried Vegetables$7.00

Dirty Rice & Collard Greens$9.00

Mashed Sweet Potatoes$7.00

Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Apples$9.00

Desserts

Salty Malty Ice Cream Pie$11.00

Coconut on the Half Shell$11.00

White Chocolate & Caramel Bread Pudding$10.00

Creme Brulee$10.00

Chocolate Mousse Bombe$10.00

Fruit Sorbets$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

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Additional information

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