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Deanie’s Seafood in the French Quarter is a local institution ranked as one of the best restaurants in New Orleans for seafood. Deanie’s menu includes fried seafood, including the Giant Seafood Platter, New Orleans barbeque shrimp, charbroiled oysters, raw oysters, boiled crawfish and shrimp, gumbo and more. Located one block off Bourbon within walking distance of downtown hotels and attractions. One of three Deanie’s locations in New Orleans, it offers fresh local seafood prepared with housemade recipes and Deanie’s signature seasonings in a casual, friendly atmosphere. The French Quarter restaurant has been featured on the Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food” and the Food Network’s “The Best Thing
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$10 - $25
Special Diets
Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
CUISINES
American, Seafood, Cajun & Creole
FEATURES
Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Takeout, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Beach
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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

We went to Deanie’s with the bus group I was traveling with. The place had a spot set aside for our group with a designated menu. Being one of two people who do not like seafood, the staff accommodated with an alternative meal, which I...thought was really nice. The onion rings were delicious and the coconut custard bread pudding was even more phenomenal!! If you are downtown New Orleans, give this place a try!!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Long wait time and slow service, but the food was good. Portions are sharable and the prices are reasonable.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Highly recommend! Despite trying to get in our first night, we went back again. Claire from the visitors centre recommended so we thought we'd give it a try. We gave our name with the front, wandered around, came back and got a table. The boiled...potatoes they brought out while waiting for our food were absolutely delicious! Tried the bbq shrimp after a recommendation from our swamp tour captain. Delicious! The chargrilled oysters were incredible. Tried all kinds while in NO but these were by far the best! We sampled a variety of seafood, all wee cooked perfectly. Great atmosphere, lots of families. Would definitely go back!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

The boiled crawfish was good. The shell of bbq shrimp was not easy to peel. The Chicken Sausage Gumbo is decent, too. Had to wait 40 mins starting @ 19:00.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We ate at Deanie's on our last night in New Orleans.  We were seated quickly as we seemed to time it perfectly.  They bring you boiled potatoes when you arrive, they are amazing!  They are seasoned perfectly with Old Bay, delicious.  It has a diner...style atmosphere, the tables are not too close together so you do not feel crowded.  I ordered the Shrimp Po Boy and Crawfish ball. My aunt orders stuff shrimp. The food is plentiful and delicious, great experience. More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We went for the crawfish and weren’t disappointed. The atmosphere was very good and the service was decent. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking to do a crawfish boil while in NOLA.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

So much better than trip advisors ‘top rated’ testaurants. This is the real thing. Redfish with crayfish étouffée, gumbo to die for, and barbecue shrimp out of this world. Skip the others and come here.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed February 15, 2023

I will start by saying that I can't eat seafood--not any of it. But Deanie's came highly recommended by two different Uber drivers, so we knew we had to go. The atmosphere is fun--it has a casual, but upscale vibe. Our server was outgoing and...fun to chat with. My co-worker and I shared the artichoke hearts appetizer and I'd go back to Deanie's again just for those. They melted in your mouth and were just spectacular. The drink menu was very diverse and full of fun cocktails to choose from. Because I don't eat seafood, I ordered the filet for dinner and it was perfectly cooked with not a single bit of fat on it and it was very flavorful. My only disappointment was that the only potato that you can get at Deanie's to accompany the filet was French fries. My coworker had the seafood pizza and she said it was one of the best things she'd ever eaten. We both watched in awe at the plates coming out to diners around us that were piled 8" high with fried seafood--that is not an exaggeration. Overall, this is now in my top 5 list in terms of French Quarter restaurants. From the service to the food, everything was just about perfect.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed January 31, 2023

I go to this restaurant every time in New Orleans and it never disappoints. Seriously. Get the BBQ shrimp!

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 26, 2023 via mobile

my favorite seafood place in NOLA amd like both the location in bucktown and in the quarter. tonight i got the barbecue oysters which were huge and excellent and the barbecue shrimp which as always was fantastic! the coconut bread pudding was out of this...world delicious. service was as always spectacular and the boiled potatoes you get when you sit down are always a great edition to the meal.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 23, 2023

The catfish here is so good. My hubby had the shrimp po boy and I had the catfish. However, my husband also had the chicken Andouille Gumbo and it was good as well. The fries were cold but that's ok. The drinks were a good...size for the money. But the best part was our server. I believe his name was Cory. I had a good size margarita so I cannot be certain of his name. But I am certain that he was an exceptional young man with a good head on his shoulders.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 21, 2023 via mobile

An inviting casual atmosphere reminiscent of a diner with Art Deco flair. The food was excellent and portions large. Cory was did a great job as our server and was friendly and knowledgeable. The shrimp & crab dip was heavenly. The peel & eat shrimp...with the shrimp cocktail were huge and perfectly cooked. Watch out, the cocktail sauce has quite the horseradish bite - which I LOVED, but it will definitely clear one’s sinuses. We also had the crawfish étouffée and crawfish bisque. We totally enjoyed both.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 19, 2023

Having spent 22 years living and eating in New Orleans, I'm skeptical of any claims on crawfish dishes. Guardedly, I dove into the Crawfish Quartet, opting for grilled vs. fried crawfish tails. The bisque was hot and delish with the correct amount of roux and...spice. The grilled tails, blackened and not overcooked - and I lost count of how many were on the platter. The boulettes ("balls," which sounds crass at the dinner table) were piping hot, albeit a little too gooey. But best of all was the bowl of etouffée - with two overstuffed heads, as God intended. Pricey, but authentically delicious and every morsel worth it.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 15, 2023

I've been visiting New Orleans for over three decades but this is the first time I tried out Deanie's. I'm glad I did. Normally I order raw oysters but I went for the chargrilled ones. Good call. Perfectly seasoned and presented. I have tried shrimp...or crawfish étouffée in at least a dozen different restaurants and this shrimp one is at the top of the list. Friendly service at the bar. Highly recommend.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed January 15, 2023 via mobile

Recommended to eat here from Trip Advisor reviews. Called resturant at 6:30pm to see how long was the wait. Was told they could take our large party and seat us right away. It took us about 30 minutes from phone call to resturant counter. Union...our arrival we were told it was an hour wait… We told them we just called and was told immediate seating. What???? So we decided to wait. We were not seated until 8:07pm. We had a couple we can in with who sat immediately, ordered, ate, and was walking out asking why we still waiting???? I spoke to manager who stated he was “sorry but we would be seated soon”. Once we were seated our order was taken quickly. Our food came out quickly. Food was fantastic! Going to a resturant is not only the meal but the experience. Deanies French Quarter food is an A. The experience is an F, so I would give them a C+ at best.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Parking in New Orleans is always a challenge. Your best bet is to leave your car at the hotel (if they have parking!) and walk/Uber. We stayed downtown, and got free parking voucher by gambling at Harrah's!
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Response from Danny G | Reviewed this property |
I think I would call them and ask for management then check. I think its "iffy" just because of the seafood issue & how to ship it! Frozen might be best way with dry ice! You should ask & they will accommodate you I'm sure!
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French quarter location is close due to COVID check other locations probably do are call on orders
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Deanie's Seafood is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4