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

Red Fish Grill

4.5
4.5
7496 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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"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
9:30 PM
Booked 85 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 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–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (504) 598-1200

  • Website

    http://www.redfishgrill.com/

  • 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

  • Location

    115 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130

  • Neighborhood

    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, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • 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)

  • Weekend Brunch

    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)

  • 2 Course Brunch

    $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.

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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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Seafood

  • New Orleans

    Seafood

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  1. PatN

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The food was excellent. The red fish which is a house speciality was very fresh and seasoned perfectly. Our server, Ike was wonderful and made excellent recommendations. Will recommend this restaurant to family and friends who will be visiting NOLA in the coming months.

  2. CarolH

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The BBQ shrimp is super yummy!! Highly recommend it !

  3. AAKDad

    New York Area

    55 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    Upon arriving at restaurant (right on Bourbon Street) we had to sidestep two homeless people fighting over a backpack. We were out on the sidewalk because ahead of us was a party of 20-25 dressed to the nines college kids out for a big group dinner. It took a while for hostess to sort out how/where to sit them but eventually we made it inside and to our table. It's a very inviting dining room. Unfortunately the food wasn't nearly as good as the reviews make it sound. We had the BBQ shrimp and BBQ Oysters. If you've ever had a chicken wing at Hooters you can pass on these 'award winning' selections at RFG. Breaded, fried proteins dunked in a Tabasco-like hot sauce then covered with blue cheese sauce. There could have been anything inside these fried bits because all you taste is the hot sauce and blue cheese. Maybe try one, but certainly not both, of these tired selections. Signature red fish entree was equally disappointing. Our plate was a bland red fish with tiny little crawfish tails spread around the plate in a confused mix of potatoes, ham and mushrooms. Lastly our romaine chopped salad was so under dressed and dry we barely touched it after failing to find any dressing lurking somewhere in the mound of green. I realize Bourbon Street is about as 'tourist trap' as it gets in America so maybe this passes for good but don't be fooled by the reviews. They're living on past reputation when maybe the kitchen was doing some daring stuff (all the newspaper reviews on the walls are from 15-20 years ago) but it's all very tired now.

  4. AuntLou

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and nice service. Fairly expensive and they turn over tables a bit faster than I like. But overall, a good meal.

  5. FoodieGirlPDX

    Portland

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Their main signature dish was what I ordered and even though it had bacon, crawfish, fish, peas, and mushrooms…it was very flavorless and not a great dish. Super bummed as I had heard good things about this place. The lobster cheesecake was great and the double chocolate bread pudding was divine but their main entree was a huge sad miss

  6. CatherineB

    Denver

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Slow service and food came out cold like it had been sitting there for awhile. Fairly tasteless. Not worth the money paid.

  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sonia was was amazing, drinks were great, food was awesome!

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Food was at best ok. Service was poor. Our main course was delivered almost as we were finishing our starters. We complained but nothing done about it. Avoid. Many many better restaurants in NO

  9. BonnieK

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was good. Dessert was great! Little noisy with a bachelor party

  10. AnnabelleT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The desserts are wonderful! The restaurants signature Chocolate Bread Pudding was fantastic and the Praline Sundae was out of this world …great ending to a lively dinner evening!

  11. Firefly

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The service was above what most restaurants give you. My wife has a lot of food allergies and the chef came out several times to make sure she was taken care of. Food was very good as well.

  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed everything about our experience at Red Fish. Our waiter was great! We all ordered the red fish and it was delicious! We got the chocolate bread pudding to share. Also amazing. We’ll definitely go back next time we’re in NOLA.

  13. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ike was our sever and he made the experience more memorable - a big, upbeat, funny personality. Special attention paid to food allergies. We enjoyed all aspects of our meal.

  14. Susanw

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The service was good. I had the Bourbon breakfast. The eggs were runny and had way too much salt, the bacon was crisp but had no flavor, the andouille sausage was good, the bread that came with it was greasy, the grits were O.K.

  15. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! Food and service are exceptional! Boudin balls were great and of course there specialty Red Fish was excellent!

  16. CynthiaM

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food yummy….service was great….a little loud but that’s to be expected. My dessert was probably one of the best I have had in my life! Praline Carmel Sundae…huge!! Loved it!

  17. RobinL

    London

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    We arrived at Red Fish Grill for our reservation and were seated promptly. I ordered the shrimp and grits after inquiring about the level of spiciness. I was assured that it wasn’t spicy at all. Much to my dismay, the level of heat was barely tolerable. When I mentioned this to the server, he didn’t apologize and said nothing more. What should have been a lovely meal was disappointing.

  18. GeneC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ike was the best server I’ve ever had. Loved his personality and wit. When I come back I will request Ike every time!

  19. Boone86

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. Amazing service. Would go back again!

  20. Jill

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Used OpenTable to find reservations for the 5 of us knowing you can’t find a bad meal in the city. We normally avoid Bourbon Street but saw some good reviews and are glad we went. Waitress was a gem and the food was authentic NOLA fare — and delicious. Fun atmosphere. We all recommend Red Fish Grill!

  21. EdyF

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    This was our best meal in NOLA! I will be going back every visit. Do order the Bread Pudding with ice cream. You will not be disappointed!

  22. PhillB

    Key West

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our meal at Red Fish Grill. Service was attentive and courteous. Do not miss the Double Chocolate Bread Pudding....definitely place that early order as recommended on the menu!

  23. dlw23

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Isabela was a very knowledgeable & personable server! We had a fantastic meal.

  24. pattyD

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Not a great atmosphere for Sunday Brunch. Although, the food was great. Rocky start with our server leaving after the first half hour and switching to a new one. Then the new one was very slow to get started... long waits for needs. But great in the end.

  25. Todd

    New York Area

    122 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Went for brunch. The food was very good: excellent cup of gumbo to start, and then we shared the pan perdu (French toast) and the shrimp and grits. Both were delicious. Price was reasonable. It’s really not a “jazz brunch” - there was a piano player who wasn’t bad. Overall a reasonable choice for a casual brunch in the French Quarter.

  26. SjaneeB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience2
    Um, everything was okay. Just okay and the food was less than subpar. I ordered the Mahi Mahi for $30 and there was hardly anything food on my plate. There was no seasoning on it. Overall, the food was not great. I would like to mention that I ordered the bbq oysters.. they were perfect. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. My waiter, Desmond, was spectacular!

  27. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best place we eat this weekend services excellent very nice

  28. JonathanM

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jordan was a great server!

  29. JulianB

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome brunch. Service outtanding. Waitress very knowledgeable about menu options food was incredible.

  30. DebA

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our waitress too Lynn Gumbo was great Cocktails and dessert amazing

  31. GailT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food! Highly recommend their signature red fish dish and the double chocolate bread pudding!!!

  32. CynthiaS

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience3
    The barbecue shrimp appetizer was delicious!! The blackened scallops with pearl pasta , crawfish& asparagus was excellent! The blackened catfish was done perfectly

  33. Steve

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Whatever you order make sure you order the double chocolate bread pudding: I ordered it but the other 5 members of my group ate more of it than I did. Beyond delicious!

  34. Bigeater

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Noisy place, but worth it. The food is excellent, even by New Orleans standards. Crab cakes are great, as is the house special, among other dishes.

  35. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat at the bar and the bartender/server was fabulous!

  36. CassieJ

    Alabama

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were in NOLA for the night and found Red Fish on Open Table. SUPERIOR service, WONDERFUL food and reasonable prices. Frank was our waiter and he was great - very friendly, knowledgeable and on top of everything!

  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, very good waiter, and a window onto Bourbon Street. The Mango Habanero Margarita was amazing!

  38. MatthewM

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Redfish Grill is always a stop for us when in town. Good and service is always top notch! I highly recommend!

  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Frank was an excellent server

  40. VicBlack

    Pittsburgh

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and double chocolate bread pudding! Ask for Ike, the best server on Bourbon Street.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

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

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Red Fish Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 7496 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
9:30 PM
Booked 85 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Red Fish Grill

115 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Iberville Street

  • Neighborhood

    French Quarter

  • Hours of operation

    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 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–10:00 pm

  • 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, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.redfishgrill.com/

  • 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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