3 Best Restaurants in Side Trips from New Orleans, Louisiana

Locals praise the seafood at this busy spot, and rightly so: the food is consistently good, fresh, and served in large portions. The fried seafood platter—shrimp, oysters, crawfish tails, catfish, and stuffed crab served with onion rings, hush puppies, and a choice of salad or various coleslaws—is your best bet.

This small and simply furnished restaurant has been serving oysters in the same location since 1869. Seafood platters feature seasonal catches. Steaks, pastas, and regional specialties like boudin balls and po'boys round out the menu.

If you want a truly authentic Cajun experience, eat at T-Bob's. It's like dining in someone's home—one that's filled with Cajun memorabilia. Boiled seafood is served year-round. Fresh crawfish is cooked to order, and homemade sauce is provided for dipping.