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Acme Oyster House

Cajun and Creole Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, and Bar$$$$

Central Business District, New Orleans

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Acme Oyster House

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Ranked #1 for seafood in New Orleans
This Cajun / Creole restaurant is famous for their grilled seafood. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"The chargrilled oysters and the oyster shooter was my favorites 💖."(120 Tips)
"Order the raw and grilled oysters!! Awesome!!"(79 Tips)
"Charbroiled oysters and peacemaker poboy is absolutely delicious!"(15 Tips)
"The Boo Fries are amazing, as is the Peace Maker po' boy."(14 Tips)

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Maggie VasquezMay 31, 2017
Best grilled oysters I've ever had. Amazing! Try it and you will be back very soon. For dessert I ordered the pecan cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Very good. Service is always good. ❤️
Mike WinstonOctober 20, 2015
After crushing a dozen of their famed, hot, crispy, buttery Char-Grilled Oysters, I've deemed the reputation entirely well-deserved. Read all about this French Quarter classic on WinstonWanders below! Read more
Bogdana BJune 8, 2017
Yummy chargrilled oysters, decent gumbo, tasty jambalaya! The line seems long but you get in quick so don't let that deter you. Didn't particularly like the reddish, dim lighting but the place is cool
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Bitches Who BrunchMay 16, 2017
This popular seafood chain lives up to its buzz and is worth the wait. We slurped down enormous fresh oysters and inhaled shrimp po’boys. It’s a classic must-visit for lunch before all that drinking. Read more
BriDecember 30, 2022
Everything was amazing. The charbroiled oysters and the alligator were amazing. The seafood gumbo and fish Poboy were also very good. Very very good.
Paige COctober 17, 2019
The grilled oysters were amazing! My first time trying this dish! If you sit at the bar you can avoid the line.
Victoria U.June 25, 2016
Grilled oysters. Full stop. Ok also any po' boy- the food is fresh and delis opus and served with a Smile.
ktrAugust 13, 2016
Pretty much enjoyed everything I've had on their menu, but go to orders rotate between the raw oysters, shrimp etouffee, and peacemaker po' boy (fried oysters and shrimp). Line but usually moves fast.
K KFebruary 4, 2014
4 people or less and you get in faster-worth the wait! Best oysters I've had! Sit at the bar and watch them shuck em and great convos with the shuck masters!
candice wellsOctober 13, 2015
This is the best place for char-grilled oysters no mater how they try to downplay it.Get the grilled oysters,the catfish; but have the corn and crab chowder first while you wait... Definitely worth it
Lindsay CMay 5, 2015
There's a reason there always a line outside Acme (don't worry the line moves quick). Start with the Charbroiled Oysters and Fried Crab Legs, and for your entree, the 1/2 Shrimp & 1/2 Fish Platter.
Kalea EileenApril 22, 2019
We ordered the chargrilled oysters, jambalaya, and banana fosters cheesecake!! OMG!! To die for and the prices are fair!
LeahSeptember 17, 2014
Am not an oyster lover but I guess their chargrilled oyster is the best. Just ate 2 dozen hehehe! Service is fast and attentive with our needs. Andrea is good and diligent. It made my stay great!
Divya MulanjurDecember 24, 2014
Order a dozen raw and char grilled oysters. Its cheaper and you won't be able to stop at half a dozen each anyway. Strike a conversation with the master shucker Mr.Hollywood and have a wonderful time.
Susan ClaxtonAugust 17, 2014
We tried the charbroiled oysters at drago's and acme and acme won hands down. The crawfish puppies were also naughty and delicious. Solid Bloody Mary. Great for a quick casual snack or lunch.
DenetteJuly 28, 2015
This place ALWAYS has a line so be prepared! Worth the wait! Sit at the oyster bar! Had oysters, oyster shooters, po boy, and étouffée, yummy!
Cameron GarrardMarch 22, 2015
The wait was long, more than one hour of standing in line on a Saturday night, but it was so worth it! The Oyster Rockefeller Soup was one of the most amazing things I have ever eaten. Bravo!
Gabrielle MeltonOctober 25, 2017
The oysters are well worth the trip! Very busy, loud atmosphere, but the servers are pros at handling the large crowds and provide fantastic, speedy service.
Gaby DuEñasSeptember 18, 2014
I want to marry this place. The chargrilled oysters are to die for. The place is not expensive at all and service is very quick. if you have to wait before getting a table, it will be worth it.
Sean NortonNovember 8, 2014
Unbelievable! Great atmosphere. Great music. Food is orgasmic. Wish they had a better beer selection. Chargrilled oysters#1. This is oysters Rockefeller soup
Bill HendrixAugust 4, 2017
seems like they have been there forever. Usually a line out the door in the relatively small space. Food is great--had the crab and shrimp bisque and small po-boy. Great food!
Ryan NixonNovember 20, 2016
Love oyster shooters and the chargrilled oysters are phenomenal. A bit of a wait, but with all the crowds off bourbon that's expected.
Kathleen VargasNovember 11, 2016
Please!!!!!! Get their chargrilled oysters and their gumbo. I'm telling you it's amazing 😍 for dessert get their bread pudding. I'm coming back before I leave for sure!!
MikeAugust 29, 2015
Not sure why this is more popular than Felix's across the street which is also excellent. Acme is crowded but good food. Expect a line.
Theresa GeigerMay 11, 2015
Boom boom shrimp, raw and charbroiled oysters, jambalaya, gumbo, étouffée, all fabulous. We got there at 6 and waited about 20 minutes. Any later and we could have easily waited more than an hour.
Vincent ScottoJuly 12, 2016
The shrimp po boy is phenomenal. Party of 9 didn't wait more than 20 minutes at one of the most popular places in town. Excellent food and a great atmosphere.
Social News NetworkApril 8, 2013
Everyone comes here for the oysters but their selection of poboys and their savory crawfish are amazing too! Try them and you won't be disappointed. They are some of the best in town!
Violet ValeOctober 23, 2013
Get the oyster poboy--earthy, meaty, & so stuffed with oysters that they almost tumble out. Or if indecisive get the Peacemaker (but you'll wish you had more of the oyster side ;))
Michelle BlamJuly 28, 2013
Delicious! It's possible to get a table when it's pretty busy, although we were there on a weekday. Can't go wrong with chargrilled or raw oysters & the soft shell crab platter. Yum!
Ronit EtunSeptember 22, 2018
Amazing oysters, also the crab, wow, great service love to come back soon
Marlene LAugust 14, 2013
I'm in am Oyster House & refuse to order Oysters, despite all of the glowing recommendations. I know, boo me! Anyway, I'm here to let you all know that the craw puppies are amazing!
Susan RiceNovember 11, 2015
The oysters were fantastic we had them raw and grilled with garlic butter they were wonderful. The place is very loud and if there is a sign saying private party expect an hour+ wait
_May 12, 2015
The best place in NOLA! Order the chargrilled oysters and soft shell crab! The wait to get in might be a minute.
Amanda Petrocelli McLeanMarch 24, 2015
In town for business and had the chargrilled oysters. They were absolutely amazing!!! Casual place to get some oysters at the bar for happy hour also.
Laura WMay 14, 2016
Amazing chargrilled oysters! I'm not an oyster fan but these were incredible. The line for a table can be daunting but it moves pretty quickly.
SarahJanuary 3, 2017
My visit was quick. Raw oysters, grilled oysters & an oyster shooter. You can not go wrong with this place & service
DawnJune 30, 2013
Order the chargrilled oysters. Butter, garlic, Parmesan and Romano cheeses! What could be better?
Anthony IntravaiaOctober 26, 2014
Went for the grilled oysters they were very good, I asked the locals? who serves good grilled oysters, was told Dragos in the Hilton guys once we had them we can't go anywhere else.
Jeff S.May 3, 2017
They have the best Chargrilled Oysters and Po’ Boys in New Orleans. I highly recommend Acme.
Shameika HarrellJuly 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Chargrilled Oysters and the Bananas Foster Cheesecake are to die for! They also have some of the best hurricanes around! Love this place, can't wait to go back!
deestivMarch 15, 2013
The Boo Fries are amazing, as is the Peace Maker po' boy. Sit at the bar if you can and watch them shuck the oysters!
Loriah PopeSeptember 24, 2017
Try the Peacemaker! Gumbo is fantastic also! Wait is pretty long but definitely worth it!
Chris PolloneNovember 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Want to get in quickly? Go solo and sit at the bar. Can't go wrong with chargrilled oysters, gumbo and half a po'boy. Don't forget some Abita beer.
Ravey BabySeptember 20, 2016
Sampled several things here; seafood étouffée, jambalaya, and shrimp/oyster po boy. Food is good money but the wait is hell 😰
Susan FetscherJuly 24, 2015
I was happy to find gluten free foods marked on the menu including the jambalaya. Delicious!
Joe BarberFebruary 15, 2015
The best Chargrilled oysters I've ever had. Don't let the line out the door fool you, if you have a small party you'll get in quickly.
James DiotteJune 23, 2016
Get the grilled oysters they definitely live up to the hype. The cajun sampler is great as well. Oyster shooter is an acquired taste.
Alyssa JulianAugust 24, 2015
Chargrilled oysters are a MUST! Seafood étouffée is also great, the small is plenty of food and adding the crawfish tails is worth it!
NED CAMPBELLApril 21, 2017
Love this place. When there is a line (and there is always a line) it moves fast and it is worth the wait.
Manu NairJanuary 22, 2014
Eat there early. Lines get ridiculous . Oysters are worth it though. Usually don't get raw but from this place I will. Chargrilled oysters are the best I've ever had!

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