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GW Fins, New Orleans, LA

GW Fins

4.9
4.9
18523 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
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 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
  • 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
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. EASports15

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great anniversary meal and perfect ambience …………..

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 106 times today
Google Map for GW Fins

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
  • 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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