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Oceana Grill

Cajun and Creole Restaurant, Southern Food Restaurant, and Seafood Restaurant$$$$

French Quarter, New Orleans

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Oceana Grill

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Ranked #7 for seafood in New Orleans
"Gumbo is great- the blackened shrimp poboy even better"(25 Tips)
"The blackened redfish was amazing!"(12 Tips)
"Loved the gator, crawfish, shrimp PoBoys and bread pudding!"(13 Tips)
"The seafood gumbo and Cajun shrimp pasta is awesome!!!!"(17 Tips)

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blackened
po' boys
gumbo
crawfish
good for groups
casual
breakfast food
turtle soup
bread pudding
good for a quick meal
big portions
desserts
grits
omelettes
great value
Southern food
bar
French toast
gators
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Shannon MaeFebruary 8, 2016
LOVE this place. I come here everytime I come to NOLA. BBQ shrimp, chargrilled oysters, gator bites, redfish dish. All great eats! Sorry I don't have more pic it was so good I ate it quick lol
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Ashley KasperFebruary 9, 2016
Seafood gumbo and crab cakes are both musts!! Crab cakes have a sauce over top - table favorite!
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Morgan GrebensJuly 18, 2018
Me and the boo thang ordered gator bites, shrimp creole and the shrimp po'boy and it was all delicious! I enjoyed myself and the atmosphere was enjoyable.
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Ann-Marie TangMarch 4, 2019
The blackened catfish was reallyyy good! It was a special and it was topped with shrimp and had a side of greens. My friend had another special which was the Mardi Gras pasta - another great pick!
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Ipek EAugust 26, 2018
Amazing food and cocktails for a reasonable price. Get the cajun fries, gator bites (half fried, half grilled) and the Taste of New Orleans plate.
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Jim BaileyApril 8, 2016
The Oceana oysters were the best oysters I have ever had. It seems touristy bot don't be fooled. It's worth the wait to get in the food is amazing.
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Brett R.May 26, 2019
Excellent blackened alligator. I got a special, blackened redfish smothered in a cream sauce and shrimp over a bed of crawfish cornbread dressing. Delicious. The Swamp Tea is tasty, like limeade.
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Marcelius F.November 6, 2015
Gator bites served with a spicy dipping sauce. Mm! Surprisingly tasty. Also try the chicken fettuccine Alfredo. Deliciously fried chicken breast with a spicy Cajun sauce and fettuccine. yum!
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Marcelius F.November 6, 2015
The chicken fettuccine Alfredo is top class! Spicy Cajun sauce served over a delicious fried chicken breast. And you should really try the Gator bates. Surprised me how tasty it was!
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M. PireOctober 29, 2016
The food, atmosphere & service are phenomenal here! Jamal is, hands down, one of the most knowledgeable & best servers I've ever had! Thank you Jamal & Oceana, for a great experience.
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Sunil SubramanianJuly 31, 2016
Reasonably prized breakfast. The pain perdu (french toast) with sausage was amazing, the french bread was delicious and soft. Hash browns were good, but the biscuits were average. Coffee was good.
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Lorri LiebermanDecember 9, 2016
The best ribs I've ever had! Melt in your mouth and the barbecue sauce is perfect. My husband loved the blackened salmon with the crawfish. Will be back!
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Alisha OutridgeJanuary 20, 2013
Spice up your life with the Ragin Cajun Bloody Mary paired with the alligator bites. Then cool down with the Spiced Apple Mojito. The mint & rum blend will feel like you took a sip of heaven
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BostonMike LewisSeptember 15, 2014
Blackened chicken was great. Had me sweating just enough to know I was in New Orleans but not enough to have me on the toilet. The rice was also phenomenal! Two thumbs up!
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Karen GeorgeOctober 28, 2019
Liked the red beans and rice, just wish it had beans and not all mush. Crawfish etouffe had one little piece of shrimp and one piece of crawfish in it. Fried shrimp was good. Husband liked jambalaya.
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Laura ThomasSeptember 26, 2012
The Redfish with crawfish étouffée is great. Had gator bites and oysters Rockefeller for appetizers. My husband enjoyed his classic martinis, too. Creme broule was a good choice for dessert.
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Alicia Myers-McCoyMarch 30, 2013
Crab cakes & alligator tail both amazing!! Fried seafood platter is huge! Lots for what you're paying for. Family of 5 & only waited for 15 mins or a table at 730 on a busy Tuesday night
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Larry FrancisJanuary 20, 2012
The tuna special is the way to go. Blackened tuna stuffed with a crabcake topped with crawfish and a sauce served with a side of jambalaya and a vegetable. The service was great ask for Ben.
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Sarah KhanJune 12, 2017
Loved this place! Service was awesome! Our waiter David was so friendly and helpful! I also really enjoyed the seafood platter
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Albha EganSeptember 19, 2017
The gator bites are fantastic. Get a mix or grilled and blackened. Our server Darrick was also brilliant. Staff are really sweet.
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freddie dancyFebruary 17, 2014
Everything sounded and look great but had just ate somewhere else but did have the crab cakes....very, very yummy....look forward in going back to have a great meal.
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Big DJune 18, 2011
Started with a Hurricane, and then another. A bowl of Gumbo with two spoons. (To die for) Then I had the Fried Shrimp Platter. GREAT! My wife had the Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo and two Hurricanes!
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SharLeneMiCheleJune 2, 2014
Johnell is a great server. Very attentive to the customer. Get the chargrilled oysters the ocean way. Perfection! A seafood gumbo also a win!
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Britney Phillips, DMDNovember 8, 2013
Delicious! One of the best places we ate at in New Orleans. Tried the turtle soup (100 year old recipe) and it was good. Tasted like chili.
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Russ WalkerMay 24, 2015
Food was excellent. Also, the upstairs dining area was very quiet and a welcome change from the hustle bustle of bourbon
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Fred GeigerApril 21, 2013
Had the Cajun breakfast with alligator sausage and grits, and probably one of the best bloody Mary's I ever drank, cured the hangover right up
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Joey GallahanSeptember 6, 2013
Holy shellfish! This was the best crab cake I have ever had. Then I had the special with the Ahi stuffed with crab??? Best. Dinner. Ever.
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Sganga SgangasJuly 29, 2015
I suggest Crawfish Etuffee and Taste of New Orleans, very tasty, no digestion problems. If you take lemonade you don't pay.
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Lexi GoodreauJanuary 8, 2016
Amazing alligator bites and the most buttery mashed potatoes I've ever eaten!
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Cristela CMay 27, 2013
Great Good. I recommend the chargrilled oysters (either Rockefeller or Oceana), BBQ Shrimp & Red Beans & Rice. Throughly enjoyed our experience.
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Alisha OutridgeJanuary 20, 2013
The blackened gator bites are divine! The perfect blend of chewy alligator meat, spice & flavor.
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Shannon MaeFebruary 8, 2016
I love this place! Chargrilled oysters, BBQ shrimp, gator bites and redfish dishes are amazing!
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Roberto MercadoNovember 20, 2014
Very nice selections of cocktails..the food is very good. The flavor of New Orleans
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Bianca AJune 5, 2018
Long wait with a line out the door but the upstairs bar is full service and you get to pass the line 😉 Veggie pasta with marinara and no cheese 🌱
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John CassilloOctober 2, 2017
Great seafood and poboys right in the middle of everything in the French Quarter. Try the catfish!
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Lovely G.August 1, 2015
The crab cake and shrimp po boy is where it's at! I loved the food.
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Mitzi NunyaApril 11, 2015
The blackened alligator was amazing. The pain perdu was so rich and delicious, it practically melted in your mouth.
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Nikia SummerlinJune 2, 2014
The jambalaya pasta wins. My goodness. The catfish platter wasn't bad either.
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Jimmy H.July 7, 2013
Crab cakes and Gator tips were delicious. Don't let line discourage you, definitely worth it
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Maureen KavanaughJanuary 15, 2014
Everything on the menu was delicious. Friendly and attentive staff. Best dining experience in the French Quarter!
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LashesJuly 6, 2013
Bar seating is good and the service is great. The hurricanes are great and the blackened catfish Poboy is amazing!!!
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Yah-mari ColeApril 21, 2018
This is fried Cajun food heaven! Even the alligator was yum!
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Michael StruiksmaAugust 15, 2014
Try the Taste of New Orleans if you're on the fence about anything. Delicious.
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Jen CDecember 29, 2012
If you're starving, take the Maw Maw's Cajun breakfast challenge... Also the Eggs Melanaza are as good as touted. Bloody Mary is a necessary staple.
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Idierys AcevedoAugust 14, 2017
Best food we had in NOLA, recommend the oysters, crab cakes, and the cajun pasta.
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Teri Landry DicksonApril 15, 2017
Everything! Personable staff, very friendly! Food is excellent along with atmosphere!
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Hilary AraujoAugust 17, 2013
Cajun jambalaya was fantastic! Staff was friendly and we were seated right away. Great place and great location
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Drew MApril 18, 2014
The crab cakes are fantastic. Try the duck as well - both duck plates are good choices.
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Shirley CelerinDecember 3, 2018
Oysters, catfish, fried shrimp, red fish and their po’boy are awesome!!
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Kathie HanningFebruary 9, 2019
Loved the gator, crawfish, shrimp PoBoys and bread pudding! Great service as well.
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