This place looks so unassuming from the outside that you would never think to stop by and try it. I only happened to do so because a friend wanted to have dinner near the airport before her flight. Options in the immediate vicinity of the airport aren't that plentiful, but Yelp directed us here. We were not disappointed. She had the fried catfish basket and I had the fried oyster basket. Both were excellent. Baskets come with rolls, and an option of a side (fries, hush puppies, etc...), and a salad (potato salad, side salad, coleslaw). We mentioned that we had a flight to catch and our food was promptly brought out, despite there being a huge crowd there that Friday night. The cocktail and tartar sauce here are good. There a bar there too. I don't know what else to say. There was a lot of variety on the menu. I don't live close enough to frequent the place, but I would certainly return for pre or post flight meals.
(5)
Ken K.
Great food! The crawfish eggplant pirogue is absolutely awesome. Cold beer on tap, and friendly service at the bar. I have frequented this place since I lived in Kenner for 6 months in 1991. I purposely schedule my flights to and from MSY at times that allow me to eat here on the way in and the way out... It is consistent, inexpensive and just a great place.
(5)
Jeremy T.
One of my favorite places for seafood in the New Orleans area. I've been coming for about 5 yrs now and everything on the menu I've tried is great. Most of the time this place gets packed, but eat here and you'll see why. I always sit at the bar, and if you come with 2 or less people and are in a rush like I typically find myself to be, then you should too. I like the raw oysters by the dozen, gumbo, fried oyster po - boy and fried shrimp. Convenient if you're flying in from another city, or just passing through on I-10. This is my must stop!
(5)
Nathan R.
Hot hot boiled crawfish that are good size and spicy! At $3.49 a pound i mean cmon. Also the oyster poboy was yummy. The waitress was nice and the beer was cold! Highly Recommended!
(5)
Jeff O.
Huge fan. Have never had a bad meal here. Blackened redfish is my go to here and the oysters are superb, cold, salty and fresh. Wife is also a big fan.
(4)
Mike M.
The food here is great and the staff is very friendly. I had the blackened catfish and it was FANTASTIC! I will definitely visit this location the next time I am in the area!
(4)
Tracey S.
Harbor Seafood and Oyster Bar had the most reviews, most consistently-high ratings, and was close to my motel so I went here. It's actually a 4.5-star review but it's not fair to take off a star because the restaurant was so popular that I had to wait 40 minutes for a table. Their wait system was organized anyway. They had benches outside and customers could also sit on the curb. There were a lot of people waiting outside around 6:40 pm on a Friday evening when I came. It looked like most of the people eating there were locals because some of them apparently ran into each other then or seemed to know the waitresses. For such a popular and highly-rated restaurant, I expected to see a huge building but it was actually a small, humble storefront on the side of a busy road. It is located to the right (north) of a seafood market called Fisherman's Cove. The few parking spots in the front were taken so I parked in the gravel parking lot in the back. I am neither a seafood lover nor a fried food lover, but the seafood combo poboy and seafood gumbo were good experiences for me. The seafood gumbo was very thick and hearty--there was a high density of oysters and all sorts of shellfish. I got the $9.99 combo of a half-poboy and a cup of gumbo. It seemed like a really good deal for a big tourist city like New Orleans. Lots of the customers got oysters and crawfish. There were many tables of a variety of sizes in the small restaurant. They also have a bar where you can eat at. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, even refilling my water despite my meal being almost over. I would happily come back here the next time I'm in town. Thank you, Yelp!
(5)
Robert D.
Omg great food. This is a down home atmosphere. No fancy bells and whistles just great food and great service. We found this place just driving around and with all the cars around we though there must be something good inside. It's not a big restaurant and the tables are very close together but the food will not disappoint you.
(4)
Cee G.
I ordered the catfish plate and my husband ordered the seafood platter. Everything was really good and seasoned. The turtle soup taste more like gravy than soup but was eatable because i like gravy although there wasnt alot of meat in the soup. Our server was nice ans attentive. We ordered White Russian & Long Island Ice Tea cocktails both were good and u tasted alcohol. I gave this place 4 stars due to cleanliness and it's a small diner setting with limited parking. We went on a Monday evening so it wasnt bad nor did we wait long.
(4)
David T.
Love this little place in Kenner near the New Orleans Airport. It is worth a stop just off of I-10. They have great Po-Boys. Oysters and Shrimp were fantastic. If you want to dine in, the beer is cold and the staff is friendly. They have daily specials and a full menu. Enjoy!
(5)
Joe S.
WOW...we started with the 5 pound crawfish..simply amazing. $2 beers, can't beat it. We had fried gator, claws, frog legs, alligator sausage paired with gumbo and turtle soup. Everything we ate was fantastic. We had a blast just sitting there, eating and drinking. Really interesting people and super friendly. Get there early, as we were leaving, there was a line into the parking lot
(5)
Matthew A.
The shrimp and corn chowder should be a good enough reason for you to stop by here. Then, tack on the soft-shell crab po-boy, the Chocolate Beyond Reason cheesecake, and the Bourbon Pecan Pie and this should become one of your favorite spots to visit. One word of advice, if you plan on having the Chocolate Beyond Reason and Bourbon Pecan Pie at the same time, be prepared for heart palpitations.
(4)
Demetri E.
probably my favorite seafood restaurant in town.. I've been going here since i was a kind and this place delivers. i usually get oysters , calamari, and crawfish... oh and beer of coarse.. the prices are so great. i'll be eating here till the end of time
(5)
Damian G.
Harbor is among the best in fried New Orleans sea food. everything came out hot fresh and cooked properly. the red sauce has a nice bight but I wasn't asking for the hors radish. the tartar sauce is spot on as well and appeared to come out of a cold storage spot. you could tell by the color it was fresh as well. the fried shrimp were properly cleaned & deveined. the carfish did not have a muddy flavor like so much does. I was there with four other people everyone enjoyed their food. I will say, most shrimp dishes...the shrimp were not deveined. which to me is insulting and just says "we're too lazy to take the heads off and clean it so we'll market it as a cool thing to do it yourself". Ok if that what people want - guess that's up to them. anyway when I am in the mood for seafood this is where I will head.
(5)
Bryan W.
Great food and beer!!!
(4)
May H.
This is definitely a place to visit if you are near the airport in New Orleans. The oysters are a dozen for $6. Great quality and the service is friendly. The hush puppies are yummy and cooked just right. I got off the plane and headed straight to this place last week. There is usually a wait at night but since I got there at 2pm for lunch, there was no wait. They have fresh seafood next door to take home. The shrimp is priced very fair.
(4)
Vicki T.
They have very fresh raw oysters , which fits perfectly with beer. Fried food good as well.
(4)
Charles P.
This place is small and is always packed so expect to wait outside for a seat and good luck finding a place to park. I've never eaten here I've always gotten my food to go. I saw Turtle soup on the menu and I decided to try it because I've never had it and it was fantastic. Yesterday I tried a sampler dish that included Frog Legs, Fried Gator Sausage, Fried Crawfish Tails, Turtle Soup, and Crawfish Etoufee I believe they called it the Bayou Sampler. I enjoyed every bit of it. I haven't tried everything on the menu yet but this place is worth a repeat visit. I've read a couple of reviews about bad service at this restaurant and I think there's a valid explanation. The place is always busy and it seems like they are under staffed. I went there yesterday and sat at the bar waiting on my food and I was just observing things. The employees looked like chickens with their heads cut off. There was one girl handling phone orders and she was supposed to be handling pickup orders too and there was a line waiting to pick up orders while she was taking new orders on the phone. My order probably sat over there on the shelf for about 10 minutes before I could get it. So in summary the food is 5 Star quality but the service and always having to wait for seating and having no where to park in a cramped building knocks it down for me. I would rate it 3 Star but the food is just too good. If they could move to a bigger building and hire more employees this place could be even better!
(4)
Amy K.
I had to visit Nola twice in 2 weeks for work, so I decided to try this place out due to all the awesome Yelp reviews. I was super excited to get to try legit seafood in New Orleans (I live in Dallas). I ordered 6 oysters for $3, what a steal! I ate those first, then ate half of the seafood combo po boy - super tasty. I had to try the Harbor Potatoes, also. They're red potatoes cooked in the crawfish boil, chopped up, then sauteed in butter. How could that NOT be good? Anyways, I would totally give this place 5 stars, except once I sat back in my car, I got the tummy rumbles. The only thing I had eaten that day was a banana for breakfast, so I knew it was the oysters. Can you say MASSIVE TUMMY TROUBLES? I had to drive 2 hrs after lunch, and it was the worst 2 hrs of my life. Pepto Bismol has half my paycheck from this lunchtime excursion. I might come back for cooked seafood, but I'm definitely staying away from anything raw. No. Thanks.
(1)
Greg V.
One of my favorite places. Came again straight from the airport for lunch. Great meal as usual. Crab and corn chowder was not as good as usual but still good. Bread for some reason was also as fresh as normal. My friends really enjoyed our meal.
(4)
Julie O.
Do not come here of you are on a time crunch during lunch. The po boy was a basic po boy and nothing was really special about it. It took us 35-40 minutes to get our meal. (There was four of us.) There were not enough waitresses to handle the lunch time rush. The artichoke and oyster soup was delish. Overall, OK experience.
(3)
Beau C.
Excellent seafood! The fried catfish was like being at someone's house for a fish fry and the stuffed crab had lots of crab meat. The boiled shrimp was the best I've ever had (really large shrimp with lots of seasoning. The place has been there since forever and is a very relaxed atmosphere. Love it!
(5)
B S.
Great service! And fast. Fried pickles- decent Draft beer cheaper than soda. Cajun fried potatoes - liked a lot Hot sausage po boy - greasy and didn't like it Blackened chicken po boy - delicious!
(4)
Ces'Ari D.
Had a crawfish & shrimp boil with potatoes & corn...and it was amazing. It is most likely seasoned with clove and lots of cayenne pepper which gives it its heat and distinct flavor. The potatoes are served with butter on the side and I recommend using it, because the butter enhances the flavor (of course, right?). We also ordered the buffalo frog legs and they were super tasty. It was my first time trying frog legs and this experience made me a believer! Also, my waitress was amazing! She was on top of refilling my iced tea, which I definitely needed from the spiciness of the boil. We will definitely come back when visiting NOLA.
(5)
Tina S.
Been going to this restaurant for no less than 9 years as I come and go to the airport on a monthly basis. I found out about it through airport and other local workers who frequent here. The prices were great and the food, though not the healthiest, was very fresh and tasty. Fast forward to last week. Once again on my way to the airport. This time with a new coworker so we decided to stop here for a quick lunch. I was able to get our bus driver to come in with us by promising hee a nice lunch in return. Food quality was OK, but unfortunately didn't live up to the hype I had given it to this new coworker of mine. The driver had a regular poboy and my coworker and I ordered two lunch specials (half poboy and cup of soup). My coworker and I also ordered a dozen on the half shell each. When the bill came back at over $62 I thought there was a mistake, but there wasn't. Oysters are now no less than the same price there as they are elsewhere. Aside from the increase in prices, here's where the true complaint comes. I awoke a day later vomiting my guts out and unable to get out of bed for over a day. A clear case of food poisoning. I had had it before and was very familiar with the symptoms. At the time I had no idea where I may have gotten it. I received a text from that same coworker the next day asking if I was sick. I couldn't believe it. His symptoms and the time of it affecting him were identical, so I knew. Having lunch at Harbor Seafood was the only thing we had in common. I decided to call the manager to tell them that maybe they had a bad batch of oysters. I was not looking for any kind of freebie, just trying to save someone else from that extremely unpleasant sick feeling associate with food poisoning. Unfortunately, the manager was having none of it. To her, this was inconceivable that it came from there. I told her we had identical symptoms at identical times and we had done nothing else in common. It's too bad because I really used to like going there, but like everything I guess it changes. The warning signs are there, though. High prices, unsafe quality, and now poor customer service from management (or lack there of). PS The waitresses and shuckers are and have always been the best.
(1)
Laila B.
I walked right in with 4 people and got a table immediately on a Sunday night around 7. Service was friendly and quick. I had raw oysters and gumbo for dinner. The oysters were great and actually shucked to order. I can't believe how often I get pre-shucked oysters these days, gross. Anyway, fresh oysters and very tasty gumbo. I was pleased. I tasted some of my husband's boiled seafood platter, the crabs seemed old and the mushrooms tasted canned. I would have been unhappy if that was my dinner but he said it was ok. Another friend had the swamp platter and I tried the alligator sausage, mm! He raved about the frog legs and turtle soup but I didn't try them. Bread pudding was pretty good too. I'll have to figure more time into my ride out to the airport next time so I can hit this place up for oysters.
(4)
Tia J.
I'm going to make this quick. We came here and asked first, "are your shrimp deveined?" (cleaned) Our waitress (who was very sweet) said yes, but when our shrimp po boys arrived they were full of shrimp poo! Needless to say, we sent them back and I got a free bread pudding and it was very good. They had a full house on a Sunday afternoon, so that should be an indicator that they're doing something good, unfortunately the meal I chose didn't work for me.
(3)
Danielle S.
Praise the Yelp app for this find in the barren wastelands of Kenner, because I would have never found it otherwise. My sis and I rolled into town for a dance competition, and weary from the road, were in great need of sustenance. Sis wanted to indulge in our pre-competition tradition of ordering in from Dominio's (yes, that is an intentional spelling), but I convinced her since we were in Food Mecca, it would be foolish to pray in our room when we could go straight to the mosque. So to speak. When we drove up there was a line clear out the door and a 15 minute wait. Although we were mighty starvey, we knew it had to be good if others were willing to stand out in the cold for sweet, sweet seafood. Thanks to a few benches our wait, although chilly, wasn't uncomfortable, and we were seated fairly quickly. Inside, it encapsulates the meaning of the phrase "hole in the wall"--decor-wise, the place hasn't changed a bit since at least the mid-80's. Tables are crammed together so that if you stick out an elbow, you might get clipped by a passing waitress. We originally turned down the chance to be seated immediately at the bar, thinking it would be too cramped, but you're basically going to be hindered one way or another here. After studying the menu I decided on a fried shrimp basket, and pescaterian Sis chose a shrimp po-boy. Boy, oh boy were both of those things good life choices. My basket came with a salad, and although I thought it was going to be pretty much superfluous, I was actually really impressed with it. My chosen dressing had huge chunks of bleu cheese in it, and it came with nearly a quarter of a beefsteak tomato sitting in it. The shrimp was large and decadently battered; I chose the hush puppies to go with my meal and I was utterly in food heaven. Paired with a $2 Abita Amber draft, I had one hell of a meal. Price for the two of us ended up being just over $30 with tip. Love this place, and if I find myself hungry and seafood-less Kenner again, I'll be back.
(5)
Horacio L.
Just gotta say, can't get much better than Harbor Seafood! The oysters on the half shells were huge and so yummy! We were in vacation in Florida this past week and we love oysters and the ones at Harbor seafood were twice the size of the ones in Florida and tasted so much better, I could have made a meal on just those. My son had the crab claws and they were huge and so yummy, they filled him up way bigger than the ones he had in Florida also. My husband's gumbo was top notch, not too spicy and loaded with a ton of seafood, I almost wish I had gotten it. I got the soft shell crab Po boy and it was perfect! I love the mom pop kind of restaurants and this does not disappoint, will definitely be back
(5)
Sheri S.
Perfect pre-MSY airport stop. $4.99/lb boiled crawfish; huge, fresh, raw oysters $8/dz. So long, Cajun Country!
(4)
Devo S.
This place is awesome! The prices are phenomenal, the variety is amazing, and the portion size is fantastic. I cannot WAIT to go back to Harbor on our return to New Orleans! Get the Swamp Platter to get a real taste and variety of all things N'awlins: fried frogs legs, fried crawfish tails, fried alligator, alligator sausage, crawfish etoufee, and turtle soup. Okay, I was wary of the soup, because I have a hard picturing a turtle being eaten, but (unfortunately, perhaps?), it was as awesome as everything else on that platter. This place rocks...don't miss out on it!
(5)
Goldie H.
My uncle was flying out from Louis Armstrong airport and we wanted to grab a bite before. We were both raised on the beach and know a thing or two about fresh seafood. The food was so delicious we ended up ordering seconds. Between the two of us, we order 2lbs of crawfish, 2 dozen oysters, and 1 lb of shrimp. The service was great and the food was even better. It was so delicious, in fact, that I took my best friend there the very next night to treat her to dinner and we ordered a dozed oysters, a lb of shrimp, and a half dozen crab. Once again I was incredibly pleased with the food and the service. This is my new seafood go-to from now on. Amazing and fresh seafood. You will not be disappointed.
(5)
Emily L.
Excellent local treasure near the airport. This should be your first (and last) stop in New Orleans. Reasonably priced oysters, boiled shrimp, and crawfish. The best fried pickles in town. Weeknights tend to be a little cheaper but there's always plenty to be had. Definitely do the add-ons with your crawfish, especially potatoes and garlic.
(5)
Eric S.
I have eaten here in the past and had no issues, and there food was good. But i never made review and after this last experience i knew i had to update my opinion for this place. My wife and i wanted to celebrate our 5 year anniversary, but since she got laid off a couple weeks prior funds were tight. I was able to save enough money to the side for us to enjoy some seafood dinner date at home. We got 5 lbs of Crawfish, 2 lbs of Shrimp, a stuff artichoke and some potatoes, corn and mushrooms, that added up to $55. So already i thought it was over priced for the bags we were given to take home. When we opened the bag everything was mixed together, so we dumped in a large bowl to share. My wife wanted Crawfish and i wanted Shrimp, the shrimp were very good, tasted great easy to peel, no complaints. We couldn't find any mushrooms, and the amount of potatoes & Corn was on the light side. The stuff artichoke was very good, easy to pick apart without everything falling off the leaves. What made my review so low was the entire time we were eating i could hear my wife bitching and for once it wasn't about me so i was curious as to what it was about. She showed me the Crawfish, they were all small, many looked crushed, many had straight tails ( Dead before cooking ) but what was the most annoying thing was the ton of claws at the bottom of the bowl. It looked like we got the end of the barrel and since we had take out we go the shitty leftovers and the sit down people got the nice pretty, large Crawfish. So we took a couple pictures and both agreed the entire meal was not worth $55, My wife called the manager and told him what happened, he didn't believe her saying they boil over 3,000 lbs of Crawfish a day and had no complaints ( maybe ours was the end of that 3,000 lbs since we had a but load of claws ) so i guess to shut my wife up he said to pass by and get some Crawfish and mushrooms. Now don't get me wrong there food was good, i guess i was annoyed about the service and the amount paid for the little we got. Whenever i get my crawfish i will update on how they handled it.
(2)
Karen D.
So, you have to do an airport run, and you are a little hungry, and you have some time to kill...why not stop in the Harbor? Fifty cent oysters on the half shell, ice cold draft beer, fried pickles, and blackened alligator is why! I frequent this establishment a lot because I work out there and I'm so glad that it is not closer to my Bayou St. John home because I would probably live there it that was the case. It's not a fancy joint, but the staff is always friendly and it is run like clockwork. I enjoy sitting at the bar and watch the show of folks scarfing down baskets of fried shrimp and oysters and Po boys of all kinds. Crawfish in season and blue claw crabs are on the menu too. They have a seafood market next door where they ship anywhere in the country. Cheers!
(4)
Molly M.
I didn't realize this place was so popular! Be sure to get here early to avoid a wait. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and the food was yummy! I had the turtle soup and the mixed seafood poboy. I didnt think the poboy was anything special but the turtle soup was fantastic! I also had the bread pudding for dessert and that was amazing! I would recommend this place as a great dinner for the money.
(4)
DeContee C.
Once I arrived in Louisiana I really wanted to eat something that would always remind me of my trip... I searched YELP and the fist selection was Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar... My husband and I jumped in the car and due to the popularity of the place the line was out the door. The hostess informed us that we would have a 25 minutes wait and we were actually seated a long time before our wait time. The atmosphere of the restaurant was not upscale but reminded me of a local mom and pop joint. Once we were seated our orders were immediately taken and the waitress was extremely friendly. We ordered the seasoned alligator and calamari and it was sooo delicious. I would recommend this location to anyone that wants to leave Louisiana with a taste of tradition and doesn't mind eating in a small local spot to visit Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar.
(3)
Elaine M.
Oh my goodness. This is a place is in a perfect spot. Awesome parking. It was easy to place my order the wait staff was so great and helpful! The food is sooo good! Never ate alligator before. Will try it again.
(5)
Cammy G.
Came to eat here with a girlfriend for lunch. We know the place is small but getting smacked with a wet dirty towel hanging on the back of the server's pants while I was eating was not what I expected to happen. And having a dirty fork fall off some plates the server was holding as she passed by on my friend's shoulder and stain her shirt because the server barely had any room to walk between the tables! Both servers were clueless or maybe did know what happened but never looked back or apologized. I can't speak for my friend but never again will I go back.
(2)
Bill K.
I can't understand anything less than 5 stars. Ok maaaybe 4. Awesome seafood. Awesome oysters. $8/dozen? Seriously?? Great bartenders and waitresses. Don't leave without trying Eldred's Mojo sauce. I travel in a few times a year and never leave without stopping by.
(5)
Alisa S.
Fried Bacon Wrapped Oysters. It was something different for us to try and it was good but maybe just a little too rich in fried flavor for me. The server very friendly and helpful. The Catfish was okay. The batter was very light. It seems to be a good lunch spot as it became pretty busy. We stopped by here right as they opened and we made it in time to the airport to catch our flight home.
(3)
Craig B.
Great stop for some of the best seafood in town. The only reason that this place didn't get five stars is because it was so packed that the servers were overwhelmed and the service was quite slow. The raw oysters were great. The boiled crawfish was great and the boiled shrimp was great. The boiled shrimp was hard to peel though. My buddy got the shrimp and corn chowder. He said it was pretty amazing. I got a soft shell crab poboy and it was awesome as well!!!
(4)
Douglas C.
So far so good. The hostess showed us to our table promptly. Then our waitress was pleasant. She greeted us with the southern hospitality. Which is expected in the south. Shortly after we ordered our salads arrived just as ordered and the beer was ice cold. Well we just finished the main course and mine and my wife's were awesome. If you're in Kenner you should stop by and have a bite. You won't regret it.
(5)
Amy L.
Thank you fellow Yelpers for helping me find this place!! This was exactly what I was looking for in a NOLA seafood restaurant. We made a point to come when the doors open for lunch so we had no problems with parking (very small) or getting a table. The dining room was filled with wood panel walls & fish portraits with a long bar at the end of the restaurant. The menu was very impressive; cooked / raw oysters, gumbo, etoufee, po boys, alligator, boiled crawfish/shp, variety of blacken or chargrilled fish, turtle soup (WHAT?!?!?) and so much more!!! The price was very reasonable too. yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… We order like there was no tomorrow (actually, tomorrow meant we would be in another state): Boiled Special (5*) - 2lbs of boiled crawfish, 1/2 shp, 2 corn, mushroom for $15.95 yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… 2 dozen oysters (4*) - fresh & clean Blackened Gator (5*) - better than chicken!! yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… Buffalo Frog Legs (3*) - fried soggy legs coated w/ buffalo sauce yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… Seafood Gumbo (3*) - the brown color threw me off a bit, taste was alright too. ....maybe too authentic for me??? yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… Blacken Redfish dinner (4*) Service (4.5*) Good seafood with cheap beer, what more can you ask for?
(5)
Cat V.
I had a 5pm flight back to Chicago and wanted to delay leaving New Orleans food as long as possible... the solution, Harbor Seafood. This place is a true hole in the wall-- no frills or special decor. ESPN on the bar, a Believe DAT neon light, and waitresses running back and forth to hungry customers. It is awesome. I had the shrimp po'boy and gumbo, both were so perfect. The gumbo gave my mouth the perfect Cajun kick and the shrimp po'boy rivaled Parkway's (note: rivaled, not topped, I am a Parkway's believer). For the price, the fast service, and taste- this place is fantastic. Do expect a 10-15 min wait if you're at peak time, though. Be sure to check out their business next doors which SHIPS seafood fresh to your home address/airport. In Chicago, gulf shrimp is either 'previously frozen' (NO!) or $$$$. Doing the math, it actually works out cheaper for me to order from them than to try and grab the goods up here. KEEYAW!
(5)
Shannon S.
This is one of my secret hide aways that I like to go to for cheap but great raw oysters and good seafood options. They do good boiled seafood and grilled fish (or you get several other options on how you want it cooked). The po boys are good yet smaller than I like but that leaves room for some of the other good options (like the delicious fried seafood appetizer, gumbo, or turtle soup). Sunday through Wednesday ALL DAY they have 50 cent oysters (used to be 25 cent until BP) so I like my $6 a dozen deal. This place can get crazy crowded with a substantial wait on the oyster special days so there might be a line out the door waiting to be seated sometimes. I've always had great service and I prefer to sit at the bar to enjoy my food. There are always some interesting characters in here and this is certainly a great spot to see and hear things that you are hard pressed to find elsewhere. I find the oyster size more consistent at Luke but generally more interesting people here.
(4)
Stephen F.
Always a "Must Stop" when I'm in town. Get here early because there'll be a line before you know it. I always sit at the bar because there's usually not a wait. Try the 1/2 grilled 1/2 fried alligator plate. The Shrimp Po Boy is always delicious, think fresh lightly battered oysters surrounded by some of the best bread you've ever tasted. The Shrimp Gumbo is some of the best around. Tuesday night is $1.50 Abita Amber drafts. Close to the airport and within walking distance of the Fairfield Inn.
(4)
Ruth P.
Primo hole in the wall. Go there. I am so bummed I didn't get back for more of the blackened alligator. Dreamed of it. Real people. A taste of real, not tourist, cajun food. As soon as you get off the plane, head over before New Orleans.
(5)
Matthias F.
Got a to-go order. Food was better than expected considering I wasn't expecting much.
(4)
Clint E.
What an awesome and authentic place! Best fresh seafood I've had. Very fresh. I recommend the seafood salad and boudin balls.
(5)
Jenny K.
Be prepared to wait. This place is small and we sat right in front of the bathroom =/ Would have requested another seat except there were'nt any and we already waited for 45 minutes. The plus is that they have a full bar so you can grab a drink as you wait! Turtle soup was yummy! 3 stars because the wait wasn't worth the mushy textured peel n eat shrimp.
(2)
Jake D.
This place kills it. Drive out of the city to get good cheap eats. We got 6 crabs, 2 lbs of crawfish and a pound of shirmp. The shrimp was the bomb. We are going back tonight and I am going to skip te crawfish and double up on shrimp.
(5)
Clee T.
decent food. Decent service. Decent prices. Anybody that has previously described this place as clean though needs to have their eyesight checked.
(3)
David M.
The local vibe, fresh shucked oysters at the bar, friendly service, and delicious seafood, (fresh local), make this place worth checking out.
(5)
Kimberly F.
It wasn't the best but it wasn't the worst. Close to home and there was a wait but not very bad. I was just curious because of all the crowds that's always waiting out front
(3)
Jd R.
Always busy. Awesome seafood. Laid back atmosphere. Can't beat it! Shrimp and corn chowder is killer. It's got real nice heat. Shrimp and crawfish boils are awesome and messy. Service is always good. If you go during a peak lunch or dinner be ready to wait 15-30 minutes. This place packs them in all the time.
(5)
Charles W.
Man o Man.. It doesn't get any better than this! The oysters are excellent and the Stuffed shrimp and catfish basket is better than the oysters... I'll be back.
(5)
Joe A.
OK...this place was GREAT...if you're lookin' for home cookin' in New Orleans go to your Mamma's house...if you want great local food without the drama, this is the place. Casual and fun atmosphere...if you leave hungry, it's your own fault. We are going to order delivery from here when we are home in California!
(4)
Laura P.
Came here per recommendation of the clerk at my hotel. It was unusually busy but service was very fast and friendly. I had the shrimp po boy and it was great - tender shrimp and crisp, flaky, chewy roll. I would definitely come back when I have more time to explore the menu and a greater apetite. Also the prices are incredible for the quality. If there's a wait, it's totally worth it.
Was in New Orleans for one night only. Had gotten in late and was very hungry. Since it was already 9pm on a Monday night, I figured not many places would be open at that time. I got on yelp and found this restaurant that was luckily open until 10:30pm. Went there and the location was small and filled with people; the wait was about 10 minutes. Once we got in, the waitress was very nice and attentive. I ordered the Blackened Mahi Mahi, and it was absolutely delicious! Had I not been so full, I'd eaten it all night. Now I know why this placed was packed with people. Was very pleased with my first time experience.
(4)
Donnie B.
Not feeling it. The fried shrimp wasn't cleaned and didn't have much flavor. Cajun potatoes needed more salt and flavor. Hush puppies were good. My friend had the sampler, too much batter on the fried alligator and crawfish. Frog legs and gumbo were delicious. The Po Boys were the best meal they offered.
(2)
Kate M.
HOLY DELICIOUSNESS! OMG this place is amazing! My family and I are here on vacation--but my parents went to Tulane law school so they know good food when they have it. We stopped here on the way to our hotel from the airport. We were seated immediately and given menus. We all knew what we wanted and ordered. Everything we got was amazing. I got an oyster poboy, my brother got a shrimp poboy, my dad got red beans with sausage, and my mom had gumbo. The food came pretty quickly! They had crackers on the table too, so that appeased us until we got our food. Side note-when we walked in, there were a ton of people walking out. The waitress told us we were lucky that we got there when we did, because there was an hour long wait earlier.... It was good, but probably not worth waiting an hour! And the AC was great, so much we were shivering--New Orleans style!
(5)
Minhien N.
This is a pretty small hole in the wall by the MSY AIRPORT. Everyone thinks the French quarter is the only place to get seafood and southern cuisine but I concur. The alligator bites and oysters we're pretty good. The gumbo was defiantly worth trying. If you are into eating seafood for a decent price give this place a try. The service was great and speedy, they were just happy to see you. If you need something to eat by the airport try this place. The burger is decent too!
(4)
Jim K.
I always hit Harbor Seafood prior to my departures out of MSY. GREAT food and many locals. I brought some friends in from Michigan for Final Four and stayed in the French Quarter and ate throughout FQ, and UpTown....they liked Harbor best for the food!!! Always will return....as long as traffic on I-10 doesn't put me behind schedule!!!
(4)
G J.
I just had one of those meals where if someone pulled out in front of me I probably wouldn't hit the brakes ~ I'd die happy! I couldn't decide what I wanted and was so afraid I'd pick something good and miss picking something great. Service is fantastic. The bartenders are on top of their game and they don't miss a step.
(5)
Eileen Z.
While the servers tend to be at full "yat" and a bit on the rude side the seafood here is as good as it gets. I have yet to have a bad meal here, the oysters are always amazing and the boiled seafood is the best there is! Plan to wait unless you go at off peak times
(5)
Gracefullyhappy S.
I always dine at this restaurant when visiting New Orleans. They have a very good seafood gumbo. My menu each visit is always the gumbo, calamari and seafood platter....and then raw oysters every now and then. There's usually a wait for a table, but it so worth it.
(5)
Holly J.
We went on a Sunday around 1230pm. Although it was crowded as expected, the place was definitely understaffed. It took a bit get our drink order, but not a big deal - I was eager to try the food based on reviews. We ordered 1 lb crawfish, 1 lb shrimp, and some calamari. Calamari was great, crawfish was good, and shrimp was meh....a little overcooked. Overall it was an ok experience - probably won't be in a rush to go back.
(3)
Shirl B.
Want the best boiled crawfish and oysters close to New Orleans, this is the place to visit. You need to get there early or you will have to wait but the wait is so worth it. The spice on the boiled crawfish is right on and the price was super cheap. Don't go to New Orleans thinking I can eat good crawfish downtown for a reasonable price because you will get the shaft. This place has set the bar for crawfish so, I know where else I eat crawfish they will fail. Our server Patrick was wonderful, super polite and knowledgeable, can't wait to come back. Keep up the great work!!!!
(5)
Roxy I.
My solo source to choose a restaurant when on a business trip to a different city: Yelp. Came here on Sunday for dinner around 6pm. The wait was about 30 mins, even though there were many tables available. After waiting in front of the restaurant patiently, we finally got seated. This restaurant is very (almost too) casual and very loud/crowded. The service was extremely slow because of the lack of staff; more waiters are much needed to handle the craziness. It took them ten mins to take a drink order, ten mins to get small plates, another ten mins to take food order. Every time I had to catch one of the waiters' attention. Otherwise, they didn't even notice we needed to order. We got plenty of food- oysters, cocktail shrimps, seafood platter, swamp platter, and more. Food wasn't great to me either. It's convenient location close to the airport, and an affordable local restaurant. But is this place worth 30 mins wait? I'm not sure.
(3)
Newton H.
Expect a few minutes wait, but I think it is worth it. Turtle soup is a great starter, buffalo frog legs are okay (had them now, don't have to try them again), raw oysters are fresh and above average in size. Boiled crawfish are a decent deal for Mardi Gras time and pretty quick to come out. Blackened alligator is excellent!! Won't ever eat the fried style again. Small serving amount for the price, but every bite is delicious!!
(4)
Shuang B.
Travelled here but cannot bear the crazy waiting line in other french quarter restaurants. This place is amazing!! We had the raw oyster and crawfish. Both are crazily good. Glad we made the decision to come here
(5)
April Rose D.
Wow. I was famished when my honey picked me up from the airport so I needed to eat something NOW. He wanted to take me to a place nearby which he's driven by several times but was always super packed so hasn't had the chance to try. We arrived around 4:30 which is in between lunch and dinner but the place was already busy. The location is a little questionable, we decided to park somewhere else when we saw people with gold teeth next to us. Was not expecting the freshest seafood at this little joint less than 10 minutes from the airport. We had blackened and fried alligator and blackened tuna. Both were so fresh, seasoned well and cooked to perfection! A lady next to us was working on the shrimp bucket savoring every bite as she licked her fingers.It looked soo good! Home run for my first meal in New Orleans! And $4 for a glass of wine. Nice:) There's a reason why this place is always busy!
(5)
Jerry G.
Don,t waste your money went there yesterday the shrimp and fish tasted frozen,the waitresses are rude and they make you wait outside in the heat fr a table,if you ever order to go don,t tip them because you will get home and realize you don,t have half of your order then when you call them they tell you well just come get it and hang up on you,it just like everything else in kenner gone to the dogsalmost as expensive as Ruth Chris to eat there good lord go somewhere else.there are tons of other places to eat with a much better value!!!
(1)
Mike M.
Best meal all year. Blackened fish was perfect, boiled red potatoes delicious and spiced corn on the cob was so good we ordered an extra side. Our waitress was the highlight. I look forward to returning with friends.
(5)
Robert B.
I don't know if I should tell you about this hidden gem. It's not the kind of place you would just walk into unless you were very adventurous. In April of 2010 a local at the nearby convention center heard me talking about oysters and said I had to go. She was right! The decor is all 1960's cafeteria and that fits perfectly because it's like stepping back to a friendlier time. Great service. Great seafood. The mix of locals who going there tells the story. From the table of 70 something ladies dressed to the nines to the blue collar guys sitting at this bar to the college girls to the newlyweds to the families... EVERYONE goes to this place. My crawfish was perfect... matching my memory of my first NOLA crawfish experience over twenty years ago. Turtle soup... so complex and rich. Fresh HOMEMADE cole slaw... simple, sublime. Oysters... damn... perfect. A place that knows just what it is and delivers on that. Update after two visits in January 2013 I still love the place but the bloom is off the rose a little bit. Their oysters got smoked by the ones we had at Bozo's in Metairie last night. The crawfish was disappointing... but it's early in their season and a local article said recent heavy rains were going to hurt quality this year. Service the first night was perfect. The second night we had a not very bright young girl who was wanting at best. She brought all the food at the same time... the oysters LAST. The bottom line is this... The seafood is FRESH. I've never been anywhere that comes near the price to quality ratio. The service is friendly. It is a neighborhood restaurant filled mostly by locals so it has character and atmosphere. I don't need to pay ACME prices to eat with other tourists!
(4)
Bobby B.
Still good food, still slow service (Only because it's really busy), still one of our favorite places to eat seafood. I ordered 2lbs of crawfish but what showed up was more like 4lbs. And spicy enough to turn my lips to fire and I loved every bite of it.
Love this place! Crowded and noisy...staff are ok, but the food is fantastic. The best boiled shrimp and crawfish, spiced just right! I always buy my boiled shrimp here, even for take out, because they are large, fresh, tender, spice and warm.
(4)
Keith M.
That food was great! The swamp platter and boiled shrimp are great deals and gives you the opportunity to try a little bit of everything. It is alot of food. Highly recommended
(5)
Greg W.
Harbor is often overlooked because of its proximity from downtown, but it's worth it and the locals know it. The place is packed ALL the time. How cool is it when beer is cheaper than soda? You'll get your money's worth in raw oysters, alligator, and any kind of seafood you can think of. Poboys are great. Service is quick. The place lets you get sloppy with a roll of paper towels as you sink your teeth into its delicious food.
(4)
Anthony L.
Best Seafood in the Kenner, La Area Consistently This review is on the seafood stuffed mirliton dinner. This place has many delicious items and has been in the local area highly rated for nearly 3 decades with same owner. You can hardly complain about anything you get here. Great raw oyster on half shell and fried seafood as well. Don't neglect the swamp platter .
(4)
Latrina R.
We had a flight delay and decided to get some seafood. It was good fresh seafood, but being from Louisiana I realize that you can get good seafood on every corner. The food was well seasoned, but most of it was over fried. They had a lot of options, but no real variety other than fried. We had the fried crab claws appetizer. It came out after our meal which was disappointing, but the waitress said it was because it was being shelled in the back. The taste was wonderful, but I think they should let you know it will take a little longer for certain items. It was also a very large portion, which was really good. We had enough to take with us. I ordered the catfish smothered in crawfish sauce. It was great! I'd order that again when I visit. My cousin ordered the seafood platter, which was awesome. Our only regret about the seafood platter was that the oysters and shrimp were fried so hard that they were difficult to eat. The seasoning and the portions were great. Downside of this place is that the service isn't that great, we often had to waive down our waitress. Other than that, I'll be back.
(4)
Terry S.
I ate at the bar - stag again in N.O. becuase I stayed 1 extra day...Great. seafood gumbo...Spiceyyyyy. and excellent.. but The royal shrimp was mushy .. When the waitress asked me how it was I told her it was mushy & she said that's because they are big like lobsters- sorry but not what i wanted to hear.. The corn & garlic bread were cold... However I will give it a second chance, When I come back to N.O.
(2)
Cindy L.
It is a great local restaurant. One of the best in the area, all my friends recommended me to go and they are right! Food is amazing.
(5)
Boon C.
Before catching the flight, we like to have a catfish dinner. This restaurant locates 5 minutes from the airport. As a result you can time your meal before the flight. The restaurant is affordable compare to any seafood restaurant in New Orleans. We have order a dozen of raw oysters and they are only $8. It came with reddish and cocktail sauce. The oysters are fresh and big. The main course is the blacken catfish with Creole sauce with rice. The catfish in New Orleans is great no matter which restaurant we went to. This restaurant also has the good catfish. I like the Creole sauce with smaller size shrimp in tomato base sauce. The second dish is grilled tuna skew over rice Creole sauce. The tuna is assembling in the skew along with shrimp, onion, and bell pepper. The tuna is lightly season and grilled open flame. The shrimp along the skew is not as fresh as the tuna. The dish presentation is impressive with skew bridge over the Creole rice. The service is good. The restaurant may need to renovate to newer furniture. I saw a lot of the local eat here due to good pricing.
(4)
Eighh L.
Good fried southern food. I had fried pickles for the first time here and they were a bit on the salty side. I also had gumbo and that was pretty good. Staff was friendly but restaurant can get crowded and loud. Would definitely go again.
Amazing dinner!!!! Boiled shrimp, Jambalaya, stuffed mushrooms and soft shell crab Po-boy. To die for.... And we almost did while crossing the road. We will be back.... Plan on making this a regular stop on the way home.
(5)
Steve S.
I was extremely impressed by this place! To start, we got 1# of boiled shrimp, which only cost around $9.50! Great value, and they were big, cooked perfectly! Many places over boil their shrimp which makes them a huge pain to peel and ruins the texture. I'm pretty picky about my seafood too; growing up, we used to get shrimp right off the docks in Grand Isle and Houma. Not only did they have fresh product, but they knew a thing or two about boiling some shrimp down there too! Harbor ' s shrimp were just as good! My friend and I split the soft shell crab platter and the swamp platter. The crabs were wonderful, very meaty, fatty, salty, and crisp. The swamp platter was gigantic! Really enough for 4 people to share as an app or to split for 2 entrees. The highlights of thar plate were the turtle soup and the crawfish sausage. The best crawfish sausage I've ever had, seemed like it was probably made in-house too! After completely gorging ourselves, the bill was around $60 before tip. We also had 3 Abita Ambers on out tab! Absolutely blown away by the price for seafood of this quality. My only gripe is that the batter on everything could have used a little less salt. It wasn't even close to ruining anything though. Also, we went on a Friday night around 9:30 and it was PACKED. We had to way about 20min for a table. But the wait is well worth it. They were also sitting people down pretty late, which was pretty nice of them to do, considering that by their closing time, the restaurant was still mostly full. Good food attracts big crowds though! Order a beer from the bar while you wait! Pitchers are only around $8 too.
(5)
Kate D.
Harbor Seafood is the type of restaurant that's most like a bag of Lay's chips. One visit is never enough. I can't begin to count the number of patrons I hear say they have just landed at the airport and headed straight over, or they have been in town a few days and already visited multiple times, or are headed home and just had to stop in one more time before the flight home. The one thing I love most about this restaurant even more than the food is the fact that I can sit at the bar on any given day and I'm just as likely to sit next to a regular as I am to sit next to someone from half way around the world. People literally flock to this hole in the wall neighborhood seafood restaurant. It's a relatively small restaurant so if you need a table your more than likely going to have to wait. Sometimes when it's real busy there is even a wait for the bar. All seating is first come first served & they do not take reservations. You can also order food to go if you don't have the inclination or the time to sit in the restaurant and eat, but I'll admit this is the type of food that is at its best when you sit in and eat. Speaking of the food.... All of the fresh fish served in the restaurant is taken from the fresh market which is next door to the restaurant. It's all in the same building just two separate entrances. There is always a fresh fish of the day on special along with various other specials to tempt your taste buds. Harbor serves boiled shrimp all year and boiled crawfish and boiled crab when in season, fried or grilled baskets, various seafood po-boys, and seafood salads. Some of my favorite items to order are: Appetizers... fried calamari, fried pickles, 1/2 blackened gator 1/2 fried gator, cheese sticks, fried crab claws, and fried crawfish tails. Some of my favorite main dishes to order are... Boiled shrimp, fresh fish of the day, stuffed lobster, any of the baskets including stuffed shrimp, catfish, oyster, the combo basket which includes shrimp, catfish, oyster and stuffed crab, also the swamp platter which is a special combo that includes fried crawfish, frog legs, gator, cajun gator sausage, turtle soup, and crawfish etouffee, and don't laugh at me but I also like to order the kids burger. Harbor also serves raw oysters on the half shell! You can order by the half dozen or dozen, or multiple dozens. There is always an oyster shucker on hand, and they always shuck in full view of the restaurant. I have to say this: if you order raw oysters, don't forget to tip the shuckers because they are working just has hard as your waiter or waitress. Harbor seafood is my go to restaurant for seafood, a burger, a drink at the bar after work or any other time of day. I enjoy the variety of people who work here and also enjoy the variety of patrons I come across on any given day, and I'd be lying if I didn't say I enjoy seeing my artwork on the wall in the restaurant. I've made friends here over the years so all I can say now is, Cheers! Hope to see you at Harbor one day!
(5)
Ashley H.
My parents frequently drive down to fly out for vacations and this is our go-to meeting spot before/after their flight. The prices are reasonable and the food is excellent. If you like no-frills, fresh seafood, then this is your spot. Raw, boiled, fried, and other... they cover all of the bases. (Personally, I get crawfish if they're in season, otherwise fried shrimp.) Harbor Seafood may be a hole in the wall, but it is definitely not a secret. Be prepared to wait for a table. I've always had friendly service although the speed definitely varies.
(4)
Jeannette S.
This is my all time FAVORITE Restaurant. I've been a loyal customer for more than 10 years and now everytime I go back and visit N.O. I gotta visit Harbor. I usually get: Raw Oysters- Fresh and decent sized. They usually have specials on Oysters and most of the time they are cheap. Appetizer Tray-All the fried yummy goodness: Fried crawfish, fried crab claws, fried stuff mushrooms, fried calamari, fried onion rings and 4 large peeled season shrimps. Crawfish Etouffee- Ask them to serve it with rice on the side instead of mixing in the soup. Etouffee is spicy and full of flavors. MUST TRY. Shrimp Poboys- This is my favorite place for shrimp poboys, They pack way too many shrimps in the sandwich it's awesome. Crawfish- I'm starting to like Houston style crawfish more than N.O. crawfish. Nevertheless crawfish is still very good here. 2 months ago (May) I think it was $2.99/lb. Not that big of a deal for locals but for me it's a freaking great deal. I'm sick of paying $6.99/lb of crawfish. I tried plenty off their menu and I was never disappointed. If you go during meal time you better have lots of time because I promise you will need to wait for a table, but worth it!
(5)
Erick N.
I am never let down when I visit this place. I grew up in new Orleans and now live in Miami. My family would always go here for good food while I was growing up. It is nice to see this neighborhood place can survive while keeping things simple. Good food, charming service, for a good price that will not break the bank. I always share a dozen oysters and get a cup of Gumbo before I decide if I will get a poboy or something else. If you are in area, stop by. Too bad crawfish were not in season for my last visit. Regardless, I will return!
(4)
NEAL B.
The food is okay. The service was fine, not a long wait for food. The price is not bad either. Ambiance was weak, but I'm not paying for that anyways. I'll return, its a local hangout establishment. For the area....(by the airport) the bar doesn't seem to be set too high. So this joint comes out on top. For me, there's nothing bad to say about the place, but nothing great either, so it gets a 3. But i'll be back. The blackened alligator appetizer was not bad for $8.95 and the crawfish are a good buy at $3.50/lb i believe. Give it a shot. They also have Key Lime Pie! So ya got that goin' for ya.... which is nice.... ;-) 3 1/2 stars is more like it.....
(3)
Erik F.
Great hole in wall seafood. Great prices excellent food! A must if you're out by the airport
(5)
Kuong Y.
I love the fact that you don't find any tourist here. You are not going to get anything that comes on fancy plates and prissy silverware. This is a good old sit down joint that serves fresh seafood and friendly service. The hood is great if you want to feel like you are in Compton, Ca but still in Louisiana
(5)
Scotty H.
Best shrimp poboy I've had in a very long time. The Habor potatoes were very good too. Very nice, prompt service. Outstanding food and service!
(5)
Kate F.
I've been traveling around the country for the past month and a half, and this place is definitely in my top three for best food. My friend and I split the "Swamp Platter" which included: Fried frog legs, fried crawfish, fried alligator, alligator sausage, crawfish etouffee, and turtle soup. I'd never eaten any of those things before, so I wasn't terribly sure what to expect, but I needn't have worried. Everything was delicious! The frog legs were tender and flavorful, the alligator wasn't tough or chewy, and the soups were just the right amount of spicy. I'm not a big fan of "Burn Your Mouth into Submission" kind of food, but I do like a nice kick and this was perfect. This was also the first time I had been to Louisiana and I'd never had a boiled crawfish before. My friend and I were SOOO stuffed from our dinner, but he kept insisting that I needed to "suck the head" in order to have a complete Louisiana experience. So he waved the waitress down and asked her if we could have just 1 crawfish so that I could try it. She was absolutely lovely and brought back 2 boiled crawfish so that we could each have one. She even stayed there for a moment to make sure that I knew what I was doing. It was wonderfully tasty. I even wound up going next door to their store/deli and bought a whole bunch of stuff! I also found out that they have a website and will deliver their products anywhere in the country! We got all that food, plus two beers, for $27 including tip. If you are staying anywhere near this place, you absolutely must stop by! You won't regret it!
(5)
Timothy G.
We found this place by accident. We were staying at a local hotel and I asked the kids what did they want for dinner and they screamed "Crawfish"! After driving around a bit I stumbled across this shabby little tiny place right next to a carryout fresh seafood place. The place was jam packed on a Sunday afternoon. I asked if they had crawfish and the waitress said they are the best in town. So we put our name on the list and waited about an hour to get a table. We have had crawfish many places so they had better be up to par in size and taste. We were not disappointed. In fact since that visit we have been back 3 more times. Don't let the looks fool you the food is nothing short of amazing and the service is great.
(5)
Kade C.
I had this place once before and I don't remember it being bad, but this trip was pretty bad. The crawfish tasted like stale water with a bit of fishy for good measure. I also had boiled shrimp which were bland, but not fishy. About 25% of the shrimp were overcooked and unpeelable. My friend had the fried shrimp basket ($15) and the shrimp were small or were cooked too long in old oil. Needless to say, this place doesn't rank in my search for world's greatest crawfish. Dang. Such high hopes.
(2)
Justin L.
Came here on a Sunday evening. Huge line outside but was immediately seated at the bar. Ordered a dozen oysters, which were .50 each. Also ordered the 1/2 and 1/2 combo with a cup of gumbo and a half shrimp and oyster poboy. When the oysters came, I new I over ordered even though I didn't have lunch. They were the biggest oysters I have ever had. Twice the size of any I have gotten in the FQ. And they were good. Real good. The gumbo was very meaty. Tons of seafood in it! Tasted very good too. Didn't get to the poboy yet because I am stuffed. There was quite a bit of meat on it though, so that's a plus. For all that plus drinks and tip, $25. Best value I have had in NOLA! And some of the best food to boot! The bar staff was flooded with drink orders. Took a little while to put in an order and then was kind of forgotten by the guy helping me. The girl behind the bar helped me out though with refills and checking in on me. Heard her get terse with the other bartender and a costumer so she was definitely tired of the guy seemingly not pulling his end. Overall I was in and out in 45 minutes.
(5)
Amanda W.
I went here per a neighbor's recommendation to get some good seafood during a recent visit to New Orleans. I am amazingly thankful for the recommendation as I haven't had seafood this tasty in quite some time. It was totally worth leaving the touristy areas to get some great seafood. To start off, I had the raw oysters on the half shell. Normally, I'm not a fan of warm water oysters. But these were delicious. The oysters were very fresh and shucked perfectly. Even the husband, who refers to raw oysters as horse boogers, ate them and was impressed. As the main course, my party shared a basket of fried oysters & shrimp, as well as some boiled shrimp, crabs, crayfish, corn, garlic, and sausage. Needless to say, we had quite the feast. I prefer my oysters raw, but the fried ones were pretty darn good and juicy. But the boiled seafood is where it was at. The shrimp were succulent and I appreciated the fact that the heads were left on. The crayfish and crabs were good too. One member of my party was impressed that we were given so many female crabs. Apparently, female crab roe is a delicacy. I tried it and it was OK. But to each their own.
(5)
Ron P.
This place has great seafood and is always busy. Try a pound of boild shrimp. If you never had fresh head on shrimp you are in for a treat.
(4)
Justin L.
Preface: I am only critiquing the crawfish. So... As a local eatery, the crawfish can be amazing at times. Their flavor is solid coupled with a kick of spice. You can order potatoes, corn, mushroom, sausage, and cloves of garlic to tag along with your crawfish. Plus, if you are near at the end of the crawfish season, it only ran me $2.39/lb (7/2011) b/c a month before it cost me $2.79/lb and higher still in the beginning of the season. But why did I it rate just a 4 out of 5? Simply, the crawfish is just average at times. It is good enough during this rare occasions but nothing spectacular. So at the end of the day, I am only giving their crawfish a 4 out of 5. It's hard to make everything fresh (as in they cook in batches throughout the day) and really their flavor is not always as peak of pure awesomeness. So my dear Harbor's, you get a 4 out of 5.
(4)
Justin C.
This place is alright. I've been here over ten times and have yet to see a waitress smile. It seems like they take their attitudes out on the customers. The food is good if you're willing to wait outside for over an hour to finally sit in a jam packed closet with tables on top of another. But like I said the food is pretty good. The best thing I'd suggest is doing take out unless you feel the need to put up with the unfriendly staff and their terrible manager.
(2)
Keith D.
An amazingly good neighborhood Cajun and seafood bar/grill! Conveniently located at Williams Street and I-10 in Kenner, which is just about 10 mile or so from New Orleans, this is very close to the airport and all the other lodging and businesses near Veterans Blvd. Also just down the street from the Treasure Chest riverboat casino. Great food with terrific gumbo and a darn good platter of crawfish, sausage, corn, and shrimp. They've also got all the other Cajun entrees as well as a good selection of standard hamburger and kiddie fare. Staff are very friendly and you can tell by the diverse mix of locals and visitors that this is a happy place with smiles and crawfish shells all over the place. When you visit, do park in the back, because the front parking is very tiny. But, the very short walk will be well worth it.
(5)
Lyn A.
This is my 2nd time visiting this place, and I'm a fan! What is it that brings me back time again? The food is exceptional and the price is outstanding. Example: Stuffed lobsters (corn, potatoes etc included) - speciality menu for under $20! Yep, awesome food, exceptional prices, friendly servers, and unpretentious neighborhood charm!
(4)
Free L.
We've been twice - $6/dz oysters - awesome! So fresh and yummy! It's casual and we always are there right as they open - exchanging rental cars at air port. It makes going to the airport for any reason WORTH IT! It's my reward!
(4)
J M.
I come here every year when visiting NOLA, everything is great! The only down side, is the occasional line to get in if your in a large group. But once you get in its worth it!
(4)
Samuel L.
I had one of the specials: fried red fish with crabmeat cream sauce. My sister got the cup of seafood gumbo and half fried shrimp Po boy. Everything was well prepared and seasoned and very fresh tasting! The service was friendly and the decor was no frills which is usually a good thing.
(5)
Matt R.
This place is solid. Great food, great prices, fair but friendly service. Half dozen oysters on the half Shell, turtle soup and an oyster PO boy for under $20 with soft drink and a 20% tip. this will be a regular stop for me if i ever fly out of MSY again.
(4)
Christopher P.
Blackened gator + freshy fresh oysters + hot sawsage poboys = love in your mouth! This place is mad dope yo! Everything is tasty and fresh. Why are you still reading this review?! GO NOW!
(5)
Andy M.
Good food and great price. Can't go wrong with that combination!
(4)
Haley V.
Loved it!
(5)
Sean W.
As usual, good food and drinks. I'm a regular every time I'm in Kenner. Friendly wait staff.
(4)
kevin b.
Who knew....oh yeah the locals know.. I only went to this place for the quest for Buffalo Frog legs and got so much more. Ok i must admit I didnt know about this place, and drove around looking for it..so i park in the small lot outside and walk into what could be the Cheers of Kenner. The old wood chairs speak volumes of many years of customers who sat in this watering hole for years. Quick look at the menu and the friendly wait staff the order was in... buffalo frog legs and 1 dozen oysters please...oh wait draft beer how much is an Abita 3.00 or 4.00 a pint ? No sir it's $1.50 WHAT?? first trey of oysters hit the table...a bit small but at 3.00 who cares. Then my new joy in life BUFFALO frog legs..yes it was a fried frog leg and then coated with buffalo hot sauce...which made a perfect combo Wow i am hooked they fell off the bone perfect taste and texture..oh man they were good. All washed down with an abita draft I think my bill was 12.00 Come on now thats happy hour the big easy way..
(4)
Tra W.
This place makes the best hot sausage PO-boys ever....next to my momma that is lol. They actually fry the patty in a skillet where as a lot of places throw the patty in a deep fryer and it's all soft. The French bread is perfect as well - before I hop on a plane I usually take 1 (not dressed) to go!" I also love their seafood baskets and the crawfish Is good too. Def worth making a stop if you're on the area or heading to Esplanade mall.
(5)
Stacy W.
I read all the great reviews so we decided to try it. I'm sorry, but the food was gross...greasy and either bland or set your mouth on fire! The waitress was nice, but the fish had bones, the plates were dirty and grease seemed to ooze from the walls. Will not return.
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Chad C.
If you have time to kill before your flight, avoid the overpriced acme oyster house and come to harbor seafood house. Shrimp and corn chowder are must. Across from the shell station. Parking in back.
(5)
Genna F.
One of the best stuffed crab dinners I've ever had. The raw oysters were also shucked perfectly. My daughter got a shrimp Po-boy and it was great also. We sat at the bar and service was great, food was excellent and the price was good.
(5)
Momo B.
TOPS FOR KENNER On our way to Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, LA, I wanted a sampling of local food before heading to FLL. Simply put, Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar is on top of everyone's list. There's no doubt of it's popularity as it's packed with locals. It's also a favorite stop before and after a visit to the airport. There's a genuine Southern aura about this seafood restaurant. Don't get confused with their popular seafood market which is just right next door. As for lunch, either come early or late. Otherwise you'll find a wait for a table. Happened to have arrived towards the end of the lunch rush and got seated post haste. It's tight seating and the two us may have been the tiniest people on premise. We shared a combination plate of fried catfish, oysters, hush puppies and fries. Let's just say we left nothing for the kitty cat. Next we ended our lunch with a slice of incredible Bourbon Pecan pie. Deep in thickness, not over dense and generously topped with pecans. Cup of strong coffee to wash it all down. Nothing fancy, just pure eating enjoyment. Service was jovial and most welcoming.
(5)
Nate M.
This is a backyard hidden gem outside NewOrleans. This is definitely a place to visit no matter where your coming from. Found them on accident in 2005 and it held up to my first experience when I went back in 2013. Honestly was like the Cinderella story trying to re-find this place after my 2005 business trip stumbling on to them. Soft shell crab Po'boy was perfection along with the fried alligator. Man will always find myself at this place every time I visit the south!
(5)
Jen H.
CRAWFISH BOIL SOOOOO GOOD. Quality local food, delicious and very reasonably priced. Cheap beer is a plus! 5-min from the airport - I'd recommend leaving some extra time on your way to the airport for a last meal in NOLA before your flight!
(5)
Garrett Y.
Excellent seafood place. This place was really convenient to my hotel as it was just a block walking distance away. The place was hopping. There was a good mix of locals and business travelers. I had the seafood gumbo as it was highly recommended. It was really good--it had the right amount of kick to it. I loved the flavor. The same can be said for the blackened grouper, which I had for a main course. The fried potatoes were excellent as well. I came back with my boss later in the evening after picking up from the airport. I had an order of hush puppies, which were good... I tried the fried catfish, and it was done to perfection. There breaking was a cornmeal one, and the catfish fillet was fairly sizable piece. I highly recommend checking this place out.
(4)
Danielle W.
This place has the best crawfish! Whenever I have friends come into town I try and take them here. The wait time for a table always sucks though.
I was in New Orleans for the day and of course I needed to get me some good Cajun food in my belly. On a time crunch for my flight, I chose this place for its close proximity to the airport. The place was packed which, unfortunately, slowed down the service. The wait staff was very nice and friendly. I got the seafood gumbo and seafood poboy combo special. Both were just what I had been anticipating, filling and delicious. The gumbo was great and tons of flavor just to my liking. The poboy was plain and straightforward but was perfect with the gumbo. Overall, a good place especially for those out of town and looking for a place to grub near the airport.
(4)
Emily D.
We found this gem on NOLA.com , which claimed it had the best Po boys. We got there as soon as it opened- 11 am. Although it literally just opened, it quickly filled with people- almost full! People were waiting outside for a table. We wanted to order the entire menu, tbh! It was awesome. Very good New Orleans menu. We ordered blackened alligator bites, which were very yummy- kinda like a chewy chicken. We ordered crawfish and oysters as well. The crawfish were awesome! Great price and great flavor. We were BLOWN AWAY by the oysters- they were huuuggggeeeee. We couldn't stop laughing at the size- but it didn't Hinder the flavor at all. They were sweeter than normal, but it wasn't bad. I ordered the seafood Po boy and turtle soup combo. I've had turtle soup before, but theirs had an applesauce consistency- but the sandwich was awesome and made up for it. My dad ordered the roast beef po boy- it looked delicious, with juice running down his hands when he ate. He said it tasted just as good as it looked! We finished our meal with bread pudding, at my brother's wish. The appearance of it turned me off- it was a loaf of bread swimming in butter, like a little island. The smell was heavenly, though. There were bits of fruit poking out here and there, which lead me to believe it was an old fruitcake. This place would've been 5 stars if it wasn't for the service- the hostess looked like death, and our waitress didn't introduce herself, engage with us, or even smile! She was just there to deliver food. It didn't ruin my family's mood, but it would've been a more enjoyable experience.
(4)
Laura Lu M.
Our waitress Lisa was amazing!!! She gets five stars!!! The food was like a diner and fried.....it wasn't awful. I just wasn't in love with it. My boyfriend liked the soft shelled crab, and I thought the fried alligator was good. So if you're looking for diner food...this is your place. I hope you get Lisa as a waitress... She really made us feel welcome and had the sweetest personality!
(3)
Amy-Eliizabeth D.
BEST PO BOYS IN TOWN!!!! So good I wish they were open so I could get one right now! They are friendly and kind!
(5)
Victor L.
My last experience with this restaurant was the worst ever!!!!!.The service at the bar was the worst !!.the guest and myself and my party weren't even greeted as we sat at the bar the dirty glasses were more important then the customers at a around the bar area ...Also, the waitresses serving the guest at the tables were rude and pushed the way through the restaurant like to get to the front of the line at a foodstamp office!!!Now the oysters were spot on.The crawfish were small and seem to be way over cooked and too expensive for such quality as to poor.To finished up this review the time I spend in the whole experience was 3 hours of my life I'll never get back!!!.In closing you want a good experience and a good service and eat in a timely fashion STAY AWAY FROM HERE! !!!!
(1)
P W.
A gem "hidden" in Kenner, with oyster po-boys on par with the best places in New Orleans. Mom moved to Kenner post-Katrina, and I've been very happy to make a trip here every year when I come home for Christmas. (At first I thought: "Have I been gone from home too long? Have I forgotten what a great po-boy tastes like? Why is this so GOOD?") After a couple of trips into New Orleans, I realized it's not my imagination. This place makes a truly excellent po-boy.
(5)
Christine U.
Yummm. Crazy fresh seafood. You cant go wrong. Last time we came here my boyfriend and I got 2 dozen oysters, 3lbs crawfish, 1lb boiled shrimp and 1lb potatoes and devoured everything. So delicious. Jumbo shrimp were especially good that day and HUGE and sweet. Yum.
(5)
Sandy K.
3 1/2 stars. After seeing the high reviews we stopped in after a round of golf In Mathews. Parking was tough to find and it was a weekday late lunch. Started off with cold beer and a pound of shrimp and 2 lbs of crawfish. The shrimp was disappointing BC some were mushy inside which I felt weren't to fresh. The crawfish were okay but on the small side and again not the freshest. What was good here was the oysters on the half shell - a dozen for only $6.00 and the gumbo was yummy. Decent place but I experienced so many better places in town so I probably wouldn't return here again.
(3)
Stephanie S.
I love fried crawfish tails and cocktail sauce here! I have to refrain from eating two orders by myself. Ice cold beer makes for a great afternoon.
(5)
Suzanne E.
Great shrimp cocktail!!!!! Great food!!! A must try!!!! Best shrimp cocktail I've ever had! The shrimp were huge!
(4)
Misha T.
No frills and good prices. We swilled plenty of ice cold abita to go with our plate after plate of oysters not to mention some blackened gator, boiled shrimp, boiled crab, and fried soft shell. We sort of had it all and honestly I'd recommend all those things. The soft shell is an especially nice departure compared to the low effort involved in eating it compared with the regular crabs. I could go there all the time. But then my cholesterol would be super high... but i'd be happy.
(5)
Earlane S.
One of the best meals I've had in New Orleans. Drinks are great, food very fresh and flavorful, and a true local experience.
(4)
Kelly H.
Small, very casual place that shares a building with her sister seafood market , right on Williams near the Esplanade Mall, that's not a bad choice for a seafood dinner. And the prices aren't at all bad either. They do seafood both ways here: boiled and fried. In fact I will go so far as to say the boiled crawfish are downright excellent! The crabs were good, but did not posses the same level of kick-assedness as that of the crawfish. The fried seafood - especially when enclosed in French Bread and called a Po-Boy is quite decent in itself. I went with the combo po-boy and it was loaded with perfectly fried shrimp and oysters. And speaking of oysters - a dozen of them on the half shell were good and fresh. A little on the small side, but still quite fresh and tasty. Add a cold beer to it all and you have a mighty fine dinner my friend. As I said the place is very casual. Service can be a bit underwhelming. It gets very loud. You usually have a wait - outside. But hey, the food is good and the price is right.
(3)
Reggie M.
I was never disappointed when I came her the bartenders were awesome and the food was some of the best in town! The prices was reasonable and the atmosphere is down home if you ever stuck at the airport make it your business to get there!
(5)
Joyce F.
as always i ordered too much and the food was delish! i ordered shrimp and oysters and they are the biggest ever. reasonably priced and i didn't have to wait. nothing better than harbor.
(5)
Angie R.
My fiance and I took a road trip and stopped for the night in Kenner. I read great reviews on Yelp and we decided to make this our dinner spot and it did not fail us. Parking is limited and we arrived around 5:30 and found one spot. The place was packed with locals, which I truly believe is a great sign. We ordered the oysters, fried alligator, fried pickles and two po-boys. This found is very heavy as it's all fried. If you're looking for a fancy joint I would advise looking elsewhere. If you're looking for a laid-back spot to mingle with the locals and helpful staff then I think you'll fit right in at Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar. Bon appetit!
(4)
Coffe H.
YUCK... If we could give it less than one star, we would. We went there specifically for the boiled crab,because we had a friend in from out of town and Harbor touts its boiled crab. We waited about an hour for our table. (We were fine with that.) We ordered our food and it seemed to take a while- (again, we were okay with that)... Then the food came out and everyone got their food-- except the person who ordered boiled crabs. We waited, but finally our friend insisted we start eating because our food was going to get cold... about 10 MINUTES LATER--- WHEN THE REST OF US WERE HALF WAY FINISHED WITH OUR MEALS, our friend still had not gotten her food. Finally the waitress came to our table and said, "...We're out of crab." It was so frustrating to find this out when everyone else was almost done with their meals. The waitress said the only thing on the menu that would be ready before the rest of us were finished eating was the deep fried food or gumbo... Our guest who has diet restrictions, could not eat either. It was embarrassing. She wound up not ordering anything. So uncomfortable... There are too many other fantastic restaurants in New Orleans... Would not recommend this place.... BTW, our bill was 99 bucks, and they charged us extra for an ear of corn. Seriously??
(1)
Darlene L.
Grew up eating here and try to eat here often. The menu is well priced and contains the usuals, but grilled fish is always the best here. The fried seafood is much better than others in the area including Deanies. Great oysters on half shell, po' boys, crawfish, gumbo, etc at half the French quarter prices. Check out the Boiled dinners and specials too. This place is pretty small and the decor is lacking! They have so many tables but it's understandable since they get so much business. Servers can sometimes be slow and rude, but what can you expect at a hole in the wall place. But nonetheless, the food speaks for itself and this place is delicious!! I go back everytime I visit my parents back home
(4)
Caitlin P.
Best boiled seafood I've had since my Grampa's own boils. Closest you can get to a family seafood boil without doing the work yourself. Don't hesitate, go there!
(5)
Kellysue H.
Amazingly good. Don't pass it up because of the location or the outside. The staff was wonderful, the food was great, prices are reasonable and very clean. We had the gator wings, red beans and rice withe spicy sausage and the blackened Sword fish. All was very good ask them to make you the mojo sauce.
(4)
Meesh R.
Yeeeeaaah Buddy! Wow this place really hit the spot. Especially after traveling for days cross-country. A huge plate of Crawfish and a couple pitchers of beer where sorely needed! Yum!
(4)
Jenny L.
Had a cup of crawfish etoufee and it was delicious. They pack the crawfish in there so that you get some with every bite! I'm glad I only got a cup because the soft shell crab po boy I got was huge and delicious. I have never seen such a huge soft shell crab before! It was bursting with crabmeat! If you're around the airport and have some time to kill, definitely come here and try the food! Place is small, so get here before the lunch or dinner rush! Cafe du Monde is a block away, too, if you want some beignets for dessert! :)
(4)
Mai T.
So we heard this place was the best place to get raw oysters. Hearing that they get crowded, we headed over there and waited in front of the restaurant until they opened at 11am. Who eats raw oysters at 11am? I guess we do! We ordered 11 dozen for about 9 of us and we killed it all. The oysters were fresh and sweet. With a little lemon, cocktail sauce and a dash of tabasco, the oysters just melts in your mouth. I also tried a little bit of charbroiled alligator. Tastes like chicken! The restaurant is fairly small and it did start to get crowded during lunch. The wait staff was nice. It wasn't the cleanest restaurant, but who cares when their oysters are delish!
(5)
Jessica R.
Sat at the bar on a Sunday afternoon. NFL games on. 50 cent raw oysters. Yummy! BF and I had 3 dozen, nice sized too. Blackened alligator was great! Those were the only things we had and I would go back just for those 2 things!
(4)
Steve Y.
They have everything from frog legs to alligators. It's still crawfish season so they were about $3.75/lb. You can pick out the locals from the huge platter of crawfish boil that filled their tables and how quickly they can shuck them. The waitress had to demonstrate how to do it for me and everyone around us started offering their personal tips. They all laughed when I was taking out the "poop shoot." Most people just twist off the tail and eat the whole thing. I did suck on the head to get the spicy brothy goodness out. I think I impressed them with that. I even got some meat out of the claws, but it wasn't worth the work. I had the gumbo, which was like a primordial soup of shrimp, oysters, rice, etc. It was just packed with flavor. The shrimp po-boy had this bun that was so light and crispy. I was expecting to have to fight through the bun, but it was perfect! I didn't have the jambalaya, but my co-worker liked it. I would've liked to have seen more seafood and sausages on it. Then I wanted sweet potato fries, but opted for the homemade bread pudding with rum sauce. It was lava hot, filled with grapes, raisins, peaches, and pears from a fruit cocktail. The rum sauce was very rich and kinda too buttery. The butter was like a moat around the pudding. I wasn't crazy about it, but I was glad I tried it. I can't wait to come back here so I can try the crawfish etoufee, the oysters, and maybe even the buffalo frog legs. Service was great and beers on tap were $1.50-$1.75. This place is definately in my go-to list whenever I'm back in N'alyns.
(4)
Tram D.
Oysters are consistent in quality thru many times we ate here. We also enjoyed stuffed lobster and eggplant. Not the cleanest restaurant in town. The bathrooms are very old and dirty and not well maintained. If you can ignore hygiene factor then this is a great food place. My boyfriend thinks I'm too harsh to mention the dirty bathroom because the food makes up for it. Your call.
(4)
Wendy Y.
GREAT Seafood place! I had the fried oysters and they were perfect...huge serving too! Ambiance was exactly what I look for in a local seafood joint...it's not supposed to be fancy! Go when you are very hungry because you won't want to leave anything on your plate!
(5)
Ann L.
Living only a few blocks away, I grew up on Harbor Seafood. The seafood platter with its stuffed mushrooms and oyster po-boys, fully dressed, was our go-to order. This is also a great place for raw oysters when they're in season. Although the sandwiches have gotten smaller over the years, they're still delicious and we can't help but stop by whenever we get the chance to return to Kenner. Also, check out the store next door for boiled crabs, crawfish and potatoes among other seafood.
Can't believe how fresh and delicious the boil crawfish and raw oysters are!!! I can eat them all day. You get a dozen fresh oysters for like $6. There's no place like it. I will note though...I don't know how clean the place is. I ordered a glass of white wine that came with fresh lip stick imprints on the glass (colored gloss). The waitress changed it out for me, but the second glass also had multiple lip imprints. Same with my friend's glass, but she drank out of it anyways... I recommend sticking with the bottled beers.
(5)
James A.
Oysters cheap and delicious. Crawfish sublime and the Redfish moist and perfectly seasoned and grilled. Corn on the cob and red potatoes. Sweetened Ice Tea What a dinner!
(5)
Steve P.
5 stars! Excellent place, mainly locals, great prices. A must visit venue. Cant say enough good things about this place. Only downside is it's small and very busy!
(5)
Lois R.
Best fried oysters I've ever had, perfect batter.
(5)
Kaitlyn S.
The food was really good. Parking was plenty. The price wasn't bad either. Good place for some seafood.
(4)
Cathleya F.
I love this place so much! I come here quite often, but not as often as I'd like. Service is always great. The waitresses are so nice and make you feel at home. Food is delicious and not that expensive either! I always get the fried pickles as a starter and a Cup of Soup and 1/2 Po Boy combo - Shrimp and Corn Chowder with an Oyster Po Boy fully dressed. My favorite! Never had a bad experience here. Great food.
(5)
Ivan B.
I have been eating at Harbor Seafood and Oyster Bar for soooo many years at least 10 now. I used to take a trip to NOLA every few years to visit relatives and on every single trip we had to come here. Now that I am currently living here I can go much more often. As far as I can remember this place has maintained the same service and great food as I like. Sometimes the wait is long, but if the store nextdoor is open you can spend some time browsing there. The inside is full of seafood smells, loud noise of people talking, and every once and a while the cheers from a game playing. Expect a crowd because almost every seat and table is constantly filled. Now onto the food. I have had almost every single item on their menu. Probably one of the top seafood I have had in my life. Gotta try the oysters no matter what every single time in any shape or form! i have had them raw, had them grilled, and the other day I had them fried wrapped with bacon! YUM! They have a soup ad sandwich combo where you can get a poboy with whatever you want inside with either gumbo, etouffee, or whatever other soup they are currently serving. The thing that I always tell people to try when coming here is the Alligator! Harbor is the place where I had my first experience trying gator and I love their blackened one. Oh yeah and you can't go wrong with crawfish or shrimp! Take this all down with a Beer or Sweet Tea and you are having yourself an awesome meal!
(4)
Ellen M.
Loved this place. Fresh and plentiful. This was my first time eating crawfish. I ordered 2 lbs and I am still hungry. We got there early and were seated right away, but there was a line outside when we left.
(5)
Matt R.
This was the first time in a long time that I've been to Harbor Seafood... and nothing much has changed! They still have awesome fried seafood. I ordered the blackened alligator and fried pickles as appetizers for the table. The blackened gator is awesome... has a good seasoning rum and delivers, and of course fried pickles are always good. For dinner, I ordered the fried oysters. Delicious as always! Get there early on weekend nights, the waits are usually pretty long as the dining room is not that big. BOTTOM LINE: Best place in Kenner for fried seafood and one of the best places in the NOLA metro area.
(4)
Jennifer C.
I came here one night with my bf based on the yelp reviews. We had raw oysters and boiled crawfish, plus a swamp platter. Food was delish and oysters was fresh. Crawfish was not so great. It was recooked and tasted like frozen, probably because crawfish was out of season in the winter time. I enjoyed my gator meat thou. Gator is one of my favs. We've been coming back to this place at least once a month for a date night ever since.
(5)
Isaac O.
My last dining experience before going back to usually sunny California. Now, this place is a place that the locals frequent for sure. I wasn't sure if what I got was on the menu for the "tourists", but it was called the swamp plater (fried alligator, fried frog legs, fried crawfish tails, crawfish etouffee, turtle soup, and boiled alligator sausage). I'd have to say that all of it tasted great. I would order more individual items rather than the platter next time because I liked the turtle soup and the frog legs a bit less than the rest. The etoufee was excellent as was the fried alligator and crawfish. If you haven't noticed, they fry a lot of stuff. A note to the staff if you are reading this.... the more than my usual remains on my plate were because I had an extremely sore throat and had difficulty swallowing and NOT because of the food. I'd eat at your restaurant any time!
(4)
P G.
It was OK here. Ive had better food. The staff did a great job. I'm sure I'll give it another shot one day.
(3)
David D.
Excellent surprise out in the burbs. I had a great eggplant pirogue and place was packed at 2 in the afternoon which seemed like a very good sign.
(4)
Jimmy X.
This is the best seafood place i have ever been to out of all the coastal cities i have been to (from SoCal to SC, Savannah, FL). Best fresh cracked oysters (very reasonably priced - $8 a dozen... thats so cheap - be sure to tip the guy who cracks the oysters as you order, he works very hard). I had 2 dozens all by myself. I think the cocktail sauce is also housemade. Also had the boiled gulf shrimp - awesome too. Then i had a big platter (yea im a pig). Service was great. There was a line right when i get there and as i leave - that speaks itself. Socialized with the locals and they said this is the best place. I dont usually give 5 stars but this place deserves it.
(5)
C B.
You know it's good when there is a line outside the place on Monday night. I had the stuffed chayote (shrimp, catfish and sausage). Ate at the bar. The service (and the patrons) we super friendly. They say the raw oysters and the boiled crawfish are awesome.
(5)
Sherri L.
Came here because I wanted to try a Crawfish Boil outside of the French Quarters. We got the Crawfish Boil, Oysters, Catfish Bites and Pickle chips with a Strawberry Beer. The Crawfish Boil had an excellent flavor component to it, unfortunately the crawfish was out of season so the frozen ones just didn't taste well. The Oysters were freshly shucked and were slurpilicious. The Pickle chips were interesting but ok. The Catfish Bites were so moist and fresh. They were so tender and the fish was amazing! Really homey feel to this place and service was great.
(4)
Blake R.
Awesome little dive. Visited on a Tuesday night and it was packed so I grabbed a seat at the bar.. Had a cup of seafood gumbo and blackened catfish with Randolph sauce. Both were excellent.. I will definitely visit here again.. Parking is limited out front, but there is plenty of room behind the restaurant
(5)
Mike G.
Really good food at a great price. It was a nice little spot to hit right after our 7 day cruise. It is quite a bit of food though so be careful how much you order. :)
(4)
Helen C.
The shrimp boil and fried gator were delicious!
(4)
Andrea S.
Excellent authentic, no frills inexpensive New Orleans food. Turtle soup was devine, We also loved our roast beef and Shrimp Po Boys. I was a tourist from Boston and I enjoyed eating here as much as some of the fancy places in the quarter.
(5)
Mike B.
THE place for seafood when you go to or are coming from Louis Armstrong (MSY). I was hooked the first time I tried it and it has not failed me since (about six subsequent visits). If travelling with a friend, (especially a first timer), I always recommend we share the seafood combo (with soft shell crabs) and some turtle soup. The cajun style spices on the corn on the cob are perfect and all of the meals that I've got have always been hot, fresh, tasty and reasonably priced. I don't believe that I've just been lucky... I can't understand the negative and "sub-par" reviews I've seen on this place. I'll definitely continue to patronize Harbor Seafood until my taste buds tell me otherwise...
(5)
Jc J.
Place was pack. Menu was great. All types of sea food. I couldn't eat a frog so I went with alligator instead. Hopefully I got real alligator cause it tasted like chicken. I also had the soft shell crab, oysters, and shrimp po boy with a sweet tea. Everything was great, shrimp was ok. Every one was eating the raw oysters.
(5)
Ben H.
Great cheap oysters (one dozen for $12) Damn good boiled seafood (added garlic, potatoes and corn). Drinks were well mixed and good. It's a small bar, its cheap, and its really very tasty. Hard to beat that.
(4)
Jen R.
a pretension-less seafood jernt deserves a pretension-less review: crawfish by the pound - great price. small 'uns, but all curly and sweet. the best alligator wings i've ever had. oh wait, the ONLY alligator wings i've ever had. free refills on lemonade? bonus. parking round the back and open on memorial day, which means open every monday, i reckon.
(4)
Wesley B.
The restaurant is small so it produced a long wait, about an hour, but definitely worth it. Its labeled as a locals spot but definitely getting a lot of attention hence the wait. We had the fried shrimp, crawfish, blackened alligator, gumbo, and crab claws. The prices are reasonable and the food is excellent. I would defiantly visit this restaurant again. I would have gave 5 stars but the wait was to long.
(4)
K P.
Oh. My. This place is like a lighthouse to me. It is that shining beacon bringing me back to all things good when I get off the plane. Not "upscale" not "gourmet". Simply fresh and delicious seafood in a fun environment. My first experience with blackened gator was here. Unbelievable and I order it again every time. My husband loves the fried seafood platter as much as he loves coming back to his hometown. The kids had their first shrimp right here, at the table with crawfish paper towel holder. It is comfortable, it is excellent food and it is always our first stop out of the airport- like a warm welcome home hug every time. Go there! They will care for your soul.
(5)
Sophie D.
This is a hole-in-the-wall place about 15 mins away from downtown. A place where the locals go when they crave for some real seafood boils and poboy. $3 for 1/2 dozen oysters, $2.99/lb for boiled crawfsh, $0.92 per crab (blue crab sized,) and reasonably priced alcoholic beverages. The best of all, they were served by a sweetest waitress. The raw oysters were sized pretty differently and so were the crawfishes (tails range from 1" baby ones to 2" medium sized.) I am no expert on sizes but the crawfishes are surely fun to eat. Let the juice drips down your elbows and fingers burn from peeling those little red hard shells, trust me, you will leave full and happy!!
(5)
Chris W.
I love this place. Been coming here for almost 20 years. If you want good boiled or fried seafood in an extremely casual no frills atmosphere, this place is a safe bet. The raw oysters here are always very fresh and reasonably priced. The service is good if a bit rushed at times (the place is small and gets VERY busy). Not the place to go to impress a first date or before a night at the theatre, but perfect before enjoying a night out at Mardi Gras or after a long day of Jazzfest.
(4)
Marshall F.
The best mudbugs and shimp on the planet, in my opinion. Everything we have ever had here has been fantastic. Dont miss this treasure!
(5)
Teneha B.
People rave about this place, but for me I've had better, literally. Fried foods tend to come out a little too hard. it gets really crowded in there very fast. Tables are too close together, wait staff has to go down sideways. As soon as you walk in you walk into the dining area, if you have to wait, which normally is the case, you have to do it outside. For me, I'm not crazy about it.
(2)
Mary S.
Local spot for swamp food, seafood, and cajun flair. I was directed to dine here by a local. It's low key neighborhood hot spot. Could be a long wait during the dinner rush but worth every minute. Prices are fair for the quality of food. Same stuff you get in the French Quarter without tourist pricing. The bread pudding is a must have. Swamp platter is a nice way to sample the menu fried gator, claws, frog legs, alligator sausage paired with gumbo and turtle soup.
(5)
Clint C.
Money little seafood and dive bar. Ordered 3 Abita Ambers, dozen raw oyters, and a cup of gumbo.... $22!!! Great service and friendly neighborhood peeps. Near the airport so if you need to squeeze a quick lunch in or kill some time this is your spot. BTW all the food was on point.
(5)
Alan F.
Ate lunch and had the special Red Snapper and we ordered fried Oysters as an appetizier (ordered kids Oysters since they don't have them as appetizer). The oysters were great and typical of fresh NOLA restaurants. The special was fried snapper but I got it blackened and the fish was very good although the cream lobster sauce was overpowering. Good thing I got it on the side cause after one bite I didn't eat anymore. Overall the place is somewhat a hole in the wall but with good food. I'm not a fan of fried seafood but would visit again just to try the Oyster Po Boy after having the fried oysters initially.
(4)
Marc R.
1st timer - Swamp platter was amazing and service was extremely friendly and quick. Best meal I've had on my vacation including restaurants 3x the price.
(5)
Capt. Todd M.
This is a great local seafood market and restaurant that you can get a cold beer, and some good food. Reasonably priced, and nice portions of delicious fried goodness. It gets a bit busy on the weekend from my limited experience, but was worth the short wait. I had the swamp platter the first time I went, and went back for a second trip on my next trip to Louisiana. Close to the airport, and a great place to stop off after you land.
(5)
Marci H.
So cheap! So good! So tasty! You have to visit here when you were in New Orleans. Not far for the airport. Must try!
(4)
Deon G.
I went back to the harbor today. Brandon who is the manager apologized and gave me another soup. He said they called the company who supplies their containers, they will be getting new containers so this mix up will never happen again. Thank you Brandon for excellent customer service. I will definitely go back to this restaurant for the oyster and artichoke soup, because it's excellent!
(4)
Mark M.
The food here is excellent and the prices are so reasonable! This is a great little place! Friendly staff and wonderful seafood. What else could you ask for'n
(5)
Pedro S.
The second time was a huge disappointment. As We waited at the bar to be seated they sat several groups that arrived after us. I paid the bar tab and left to never come back.
(1)
Troy C.
If your ordering food to go by yourself .. The server shouldn't yell loud enough for everyone to here "boy you sure are hungry" Might have a family to feed at home...just saying. Foods always good.
(2)
p l.
The girls at the bar!!!! Ashley and "sugarfoot" are bomb! Lava flow and ameretto sour are yummy and skrong! Hole in the wall atmosphere with cool local folks!
(5)
Andrea A.
Always a treat to come here. So worth the wait if there is a line. Obviously if there's an hour wait you know it's good. Just be patient. It's not instant food it's fresh. So sit back and enjoy.
(5)
R M.
Yeah.. Same reliable good quality. This time it was blackened catfish topped w/ shrimp Randolf, corn, garlic bread, side salad .. $14.95 value.. Corn has that cajun spicy bite to it... Luv it..
(4)
Jane N.
I read at least 30 reviews before I decided to eat here. The only thing that was good was the oysters because it's raw. Everything else was dry and tasteless. The space is cramp. We had people on our backs coughing on us while sitting at the bar trying to enjoy it. Let's just say the 2 half and half baskets that my boyfriend and I ordered was not worth $60.
(1)
Pedro B.
Everything that we ordered was delicious and I consider that the price was cheap for the quality. I wish I had more space in my stomach, so I could try another things. But, what really made me give the 5 stars was the team. They have the most lovely waitress in their team (the receipt mentions Patti, but I don't know if this is her name) She treated us like if we were friends that were having dinner at her house. That's the kind of thing that makes a tourist think "my vacations were great. I want to go that city again during my next vacations and I want to have dinner in that specific place".
(5)
Chris D.
Boiled crawfish by the pound, even when they are out-of-season. Alligator, frog legs...all you could ask for.
Summary- Down home type place delivers solid seafood for short $. Food- 4 Stars Pretty damn good oysters $3 for 6 (they gave me 7 because they said they were small). Love it that they were served on a round old school lunch tray (see pic). They needed to be scrubbed a little better, but for $3 you can't complain. Excellently awesome coleslaw. Shrimp Po-Boy was very good, although the bread was a little bit tough, not sure if that's cause it's supposed to be that way. Atmosphere- 5 Stars Homey in a really good way. Sit at the bar. Service- 5 Stars Super nice and attentive at bar. Value- 5 Stars Cheap for what you get.
(5)
Melonie N.
Just had the shrimp and fried catfish basket and it was awesome. STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI WAS GOOD ALSO! Don't pass them up. ..wonderful food! !!
(4)
Mark D.
While it may look small it has huge flavor. Went there for dinner when we were in town overnight and the food and service were phenomenal. Would definitely go back again.
(5)
Jenn H.
Awesome find. We stayed in Metairie over New Years and wanting something outside of The French Quarter for a change. Yelp reviews led us to this spot and we were happy it did! Pros: $2 beers, Great staff, Food-Boiled shrimp, Frog legs & great prices Cons: Maybe it's just me but the turtle soup was not my favorite I recommend splitting the Swamp plate & a few lbs of boiled shrimp with a few beers to wash it down.
(4)
Rick K.
Absolutely amazing. My wife hates seafood so I make sure to come here whenever I'm in town. You will not be disappointed.
(5)
Rachel M.
It looks like a dive because it kind of is. Not that there's anything wrong with that! I had crawfish etouffee, which was delicious. It wasn't the reddish sauce I'm used to, but more of a green/brown. No idea what it was, but I don't really care because it was sooo good. They have the cheapest oysters EVER. They were $6/dozen about two weeks ago. And even though it was July, they were huge and really fresh (so I'm told - homie don't play that). You can sit at the bar and watch them shucked while you wait!
(4)
Chelsea G.
Great staff! Overall the food was great, I definitely would recommend this. One thing that's worth trying is the crawfish even though it was a bit spicy. The looks of it may fool you but it makes up for it with the food!
(5)
Divya S.
We stopped by to check out the hoopla around this restaurant. Given it was a Friday evening the restaurant was overflowing with people and the estimated wait time to get in was about an hours. We were about to walk away when someone said just order over the phone and pick up and that's exactly what we did and picked up the food in about 20 minutes. We ordered seafood and chicken po-boys and a bowl of seafood gumbo. The food was good but overall very very salty and the gumbo was the size of a cup and overpriced ($7.95). The woman who took my order was very friendly and helpful and we will recommend them to others.
(3)
Angela S.
This place is a must have.. Food is awesomeeeee and the staff is great. It is small and you have to wait for a little while but its definitely worth the wait (as long as the weather is nice).
(5)
Keith Y.
Overrated. I've had better crawfish in landlocked areas. Fried alligator was ok. Everything was just way too over salted. No spice. No flavor. Go to Tavern on Vet for an amazing $13 16oz rib eye. You won't be disappointed
(1)
Fe M.
Good price for food, good food, good service!!!! $5.29/lb of crawfish, $8 for a dozen of oysters. Came here for late dinner at 930pm & there was still a line outside. Sat at the bar instead of a table with husband & got in within 5 minutes. Will definitely come back here if we happen to come backe to NOLA.
(5)
Tamara F.
Everyone knows I am definitely a "fried seafood poboy" kind of girl... I absolutely love the fried shrimp poboy from this place. I usually eat in, but take out is very easy too. There is usually a long wait for dine in, but it goes pretty quickly. I also really like the jalapeno poppers as an appetizer, but sometimes they take longer to come out than the poboys do.. Yep, I am a regular..
(4)
Kevin L.
Back at the Ochsner Center for NET surgery. Staying at our friends with the Fairfield Inn. This time we shared both Seafood Gumbo and Jambalaya. Shared an order of bread pudding but next time I want my own. Hush puppies were good but don't travel as well since I was stuck back in the hotel.
(5)
Mel G.
Best gumbo in the greater New Orleans area! Delicious food and great service coming from a regular and repeat customer!
(5)
Catherine N.
This place is wonderful. Great seafood prices and the seasoning are good. I'm hoping to go here when it's crawfish season and see how big the crawfish gets, because I only ate here 3 times and they were all off season for crawfish. They look so small, but the seasoning is right on point. Their fried seafood is just as good as their boiled. I love their fried oyster with a side of their cajun fried potatoes. The service is quick and friendly. I just hate the wait. On a week day the wait is around 20-40 minutes. I can only imagine how long the wait is on the weekends. Also, the table and space are so cramped up. Still, the food and service are so good that one can overlook those flaws. If you ever visit New Orleans; make sure to stop here for some seafood.
(4)
JJ P.
When you're hightailing it to MSY and don't have time to stop in New Orleans proper Harbor Seafood is the place to go. Its still a semi well kept secret and the seafood is extremely fresh. Also a great spot for the hair of the dog, the beer is super cold and the bloody mary's are from scratch. Some of the best oysters in town along with great and simply done fried seafood. It may be a hole in the wall but its immaculate and friendly. Strongly recommend the poboys.
(4)
Kwame L.
Not a place to take your date, unless s/he is all about good, no-nonsense eating. Sure, the modest (!) furnishings and the presentation of oysters on hard-working plastic trays won't wow you, but you will fill your stomach (pleasantly) without emptying your wallet. The oysters were Xtremely fresh, plump and delicious! Did I mention the great price--$8/dozen?! This is a bargain by NYC standards. These Gulf-dwelling bivalves are my favorite variety of oysters and I've had none better than these. I scarfed down two dozen on the half-shell, with a sip Abita amber from the tap complementing the clean taste of these heavenly morsels . The generous serving of the potato salad and cup of coleslaw served as my carb and veggie portions for the night. (Nothing else green on the menu except some uninspired salads). The homemade bread pudding with raisins and a very buttery rum sauce capped this evening of down-home bliss.. it reminded me that sugar was once a leading Southern export. Lucky for me, some good-natured good-ol' boys kept me company at the bar as I chowed it all down; except for a fella getting take-out and the oyster shucker, I integrated the place.
(4)
Cal K.
I went here craving for a Shrimp Po Boy. Ohhh Boy was I disappointed! The bread tasted like a week old and the breaded shrimp was so salty that I couldn't drink enough water. It looked so good when it came out, but I definitely had a better before. When you attempt to bite the bread, it tasted stale and the bread crumbled everywhere. There was more bread on the table than my mouth. The service was a bit slow and some workers were just standing around, but at least they were friendly. I looked at the other tables and their seafood looked small, but it did look tasty. From my experience of their Po Boy the look can be deceiving. If you are craving a Po Boy, try a different place.
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Kevin Y.
If you trade the SWAP platter for the SWAMP platter you'll get more food. Damn Siri!!!! Guess it could have been worse. She could have autocorrected to another 4 letter word that starts with S!!!!!! :) Still loved this little place....
(5)
Tamara M.
Unbelievable! How could I have forgotten to post a review of a place I ate half of the nights I was in town for work. We were staying in Kenner across the street from Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar, and good Yelp reviews didn't steer us wrong. All the food we had here was great, from simple po' boys to the giant Swamp Platter, featuring crabs, shrimp, mushrooms, corn, potatoes. Another favorite was the blackened alligator! It does get crowded, but we were happy to sit at the end of the bar and chat with the shucker as he prepared dozen upon dozen of these beauties. At $6/dozen, how could you resist? Cold beer, a good mix of locals and visitors, friendly service.
(5)
Brian R.
Certainly not the fanciest place around, but great food and service. I had oysters on the half shell (fresh, large, and briny goodness!) and boiled shrimp (fresh, spicy, and meaty) topped off with a frosty Abita Amber (okay, more than one). Great stuff and highly recommended!
(5)
Janet P.
Stopped by after arriving at New Orleans airport because of the great reviews. The restaurant is no frills and the salads had too much dressing but the seafood was very good! We recommend the baked stuffed lobster and red potatoes. For $21 you can't beat it! The stuffed squash dinner with red potatoes was delish for $10!
(4)
Michelle S.
Wow! Pure deliciousness. Casual atmosphere - NO FRILLS! Great service, cheap prices and excellent food. Alligator was good, amazing fresh oysters, delicious daquiries, shrimp to-die-for and crawfish was good, too. Remember that you have to remove the heads, legs, shell from the boiled shrimp and crawfish. That may not be for everyone. If you're looking for the local joint with the best seafood that isn't pretentious, then the Harbor is your place.
(5)
Louis N.
I'm thrilled my flight was delayed by 40 minutes. It allowed me to take in this culinary gem. First rate service from Jessica. Charming ambience. Thoroughly enjoyed blackened redfish with harbor potatoes. The corn on the cob add in made for a delightful meal. Washed it down with Blackened Voodoo.
(5)
Freida S.
The food was phenomenal and the price was excellent. It was very tasty and too heavily fried. The soft shell crab basket was the best I've ever had and I grew up on the coast. We give this restaurant two thumbs up and 5 Stars!
(5)
Ed S.
Perfect seafood Fix. Had alligator bites (blackened and fried), boiled shrimp, oyster basket. I had never had crawfish. The waitress briught me some to sample. Great service.
(5)
R H.
Just okay, and not consistently so. I would suggest going elsewhere unless you're stuck eating near the airport, especially since this place has so little room it stays packed and you'll likely end up waiting outside. Fried seafood was light on seafood and heavy on oil. Calamari tasted like it was out of the freezer section of an Asian market - not even close to fresh and had an off putting flavor. Shrimp and corn chowder tasted like it was out of a can. Highlights would be the hush puppies and seafood gumbo; both were good.
(2)
J M.
This has become a regular stop for me when I am in this area. If you have a taste for oysters on the half shell, look no further. Great place. Also, the boiled crawfish is good and spicy. About as good as I have had anywhere. Place is nearly always busy and for good reason. Anytime you are in Kenner, I highly recommend this place!
(5)
Kevin K.
Awesome food. I got the fried alligator, Buffalo Frog Legs, and seafood combo poboy, and all were delicious. The place was packed, which is always a good sign of a great place. The line was out the door, but service was fast, friendly, and I will certainly be going back.
(5)
Jen B.
We enjoyed a great lunch here!! It is another small, only-in-New-Orleans kind of place that I love. An interesting mix of mostly locals, but a few ladies with suitcases (either coming from or going to the airport we guessed) came in to enjoy some seafood, too. THE best and cheapest oysters anywhere in the greater New Orleans area! Today they were selling at SIX DOLLARS for a dozen (13) beautiful and delicious, ice-cold mollusks. We should have gotten two dozen... The gumbo was a little different than I have had before, but, everywhere has their own take on gumbo. I was chock full of shrimp and crab meat and oysters; it was good, just a little different. The Tossed Shrimp Salad was described as a bowl of iceberg salad and peeled shrimp around the top. When it arrived with a large amount of slice boiled egg on it, my sweet, boiled-egg-phobic partner was frozen for a moment until we removed the offensive ingredient... crisis averted. We also shared some really good hush-puppies. Great lunch, great prices, we will be back!!
(4)
Steve I.
I love this place and have been coming here for the past 15 yrs or so. The seafood is so good. I'm a raw oyster lover and love their oysters here. Their fried seafood is highly recommended. Other good bets: - Boiled shrimp - Boiled crawfish (when in season) - Fried pickles - Stuffed shrimp Basically the best seafood and price of all the other area seafood restaurants around.
(5)
Desmond C.
Save the drive to the French Quarter, this place has great seafood. I'm an oyster guy, and my batch of Gulf oysters were flavorful and meaty. I also got the seafood gumbo, which was thicker than most gumbo I've had but had CHUNKS of crab in it. Really good. Additionally I had the shrimp. They were also huge, and proper seasoned. This and 4 beers for $33. Cheap eats!!!!! The place was packed with local, always a good sign , so call ahead if it's dinner time.
(4)
Matt C.
hungh.... A lot of inflated reviews I think... Bar was pretty dirty, my elbows stuck to the railing. I had EXTREMELY slow service... I ordered, and my food came out approximately 25 minutes later, while others sat down after me, and were served before me.. Also, I overheard some of the Staff talking, and could tell that there was not good chemistry amongst the work-place... a lot of jabbering, complaining, hemming and hawing.. not good. The iced tea was stale, jambalaya, okay, nothing special. I suppose its worth another try, but I'm not in any hurry
(2)
Jill H.
OMG, if you are a seafood freak, this is your place. Harbor is a simple down home kind of place where you can come as you are and pig out on top drawer Lousiana delicacies. The oysters are huge, order 6 at a time if you plan on ordering other dishes. Sitting at the bar is super fun, especially if you are by yourself. The best seats in the house are the barstools in the back by the oyster shucker where all the local sit--it's where the action is! Trust me, you won't be bored or lonely. Attentive bartenders with personality plus! True southern hospitality served here. The peel and eat shrimp are yummy yummy and the crawdaddies are just so totally awesome. Get your fingers dirty and wash it all down with some great local drafts. On my list of top food joints in the USA. Stay at the Crowne Plaza Airport and they will drive you here for free!!!
(5)
Miriam W.
This place is great choice for a quick and casual meal. The seafood is fried perfectly (I have yet to have poorly fried anything in this area, but still), and the menu offers lots of options. The alligator wings were good, and the fried fish and oysters..well, I'm jonesing for some right now. Service can be a little hurried and brusque, but they're busy and I appreciate the speed with which everything comes out of the kitchen.
(4)
Natalia W.
This was a great start to our vaca. Further proof that you should trust taxi drivers recommendations. Not only was the food flavorful mainly the seafood boil (crawfish, shrimp, sausage, corn, potato) but the price was pretty reasonable too. Oh my friend had the fried seafood platter which was great too. Those hush puppies and homemade tartar sauce ... Hmmm hmmm hmmm. Friendly down to earth bartenders and waitstaff.
(4)
CG E.
Excellent find near the airport. Slow but courteous service. Very fresh seafood at fair prices.
(4)
Parke R.
DoZen Oysters 6 bucks. Omg really good size and fresh. Turtle soup is right on. Great place and be prepared to wait. Seems to be always busy
(4)
Kevin F.
Boiled shrimp was awesome. Nice atmosphere. Seems to be a lot of local regulars eat there, will return next time in area. Sat at bar and beer was cold and shrimp were hot. Saw a lot of folks getting raw oysters but me I don't eat that.
(5)
Karen S.
We stopped in for Saturday lunch on the recommendation of a fellow traveler for the oysters. The lunch special was blackened mahi mahi, which we ordered along with an oyster basket with Cajun fries. Both were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The oysters were far better than I have had at a couple of top rated oyster houses in the month we've been in NOLA. As a bonus, there is a fresh fish and seafood market next door. We will definitely be back.
(5)
Susan W.
LOVE Harbor Seafood! We paid $15 each way for a cab to take us here from the Airport Hilton. You should do the same if you are stuck at an airport hotel. You will truly feel you have been to New Orleans!! Great waitresses! They remind me of Flo from Mels Diner. They have all been there for as long as the restaurant has been around. They call everybody sugar, hun & sweetie. They are awesome! The clientele is a mix of old, young, black & white. Cops, blue collar workers, and airline pilots in uniform! Everyone is welcome & feels it. I started with a plate of 6 delicious raw oysters for $.50 each. Best oysters I've ever had & I'm from Seattle home of fresh seafood! I then had the combo of fried shrimp, catfish, hushpuppies and coleslaw. I think my side of coleslaw would serve 3 people! My friend had the soft shell crab po boy with a pile of fries. I would definitely try that next time! Waters & sodas refilled quickly. Can't wait to go back!!
Just down Williams Blvd from the airport, they were able to accommodate our party of 8 (two adults and six kids) after a quick 15 minute wait during lunch on a Saturday. We passed the time sitting outside on the benches as well as looking at the fresh seafood being offered at the market next door. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive although very business-focused. No extra chatting, they had a job to do. As it was 8 of us, we ordered quite a few different things. Crawfish were good, the rest of the fried food wasn't so good. Appetizers: Fried Mozzarella - large chunks of fresh mozzarella, it looked and tasted fresh. Be prepared, these aren't your standard "french-fry" size mozzarella sticks. Fried Calamari - small rings and over fried Artichoke & Oyster soup - Rich and creamy soup without a lot of cream. Ousters were chopped up in to smaller pieces. Onion rings - thick slices that were fried well and decent seasoning Hushpuppies - seasoned and cooked well Mains: Boiled crawfish - Very good seasoning without a lot of extra seasoning sprinkled on after they come out of the water. Seafood Combo Basket w/ Softshell Crab: Not impressed at all. The plate contained fried shrimp, fried oysters, fried stuffed crab, and a fried softshell crab. The oysters and the softshell were cooked well, oysters were really large in size. The fried shrimp were overdone, not tasty at all. The Stuffed crab was too much stuffing and not enough crab/shrimp in the mix. I expect that kind of stuffing to be found in a midwest seafood restaurant (which is why I don't eat seafood in the midwest), not in a NOLA seafood house. Overall, it was a good experience for the family. The price was fair for what we ordered and yes, I'd come back again.
(4)
Sloan C.
With so many restaurants along the street, we were surprised to see a line at this one. We are so glad we decided to wait. Staff and service were friendly and professional. The food could not have been better.
(5)
Julie A.
Normally when there's bad wait service, long wait time, and shabby ambience, the food is off the wall. Harbor Seafood & Oyster bar seems to fail on all fronts. We order a ton of food, the only ones that were not battered was the soup and crawfish. The crawfish was not fresh, the meat tasted like the kind you get at a cheap buffet. The seasoning tasted like they bought a big can of Cajun spice from Costco and dumped it in a vat of water, and called it a day. The rest of the food all tasted the same, since the batter is so thick and did not haven't any unique flavoring. The service is horrendous. They had people waiting for our table while we were still eating by having them stand over us. It was the most awkward experience. Oh, the waitress was also rude. But since she was already getting a 15% gratuity for group seating, there was absolutely no incentive for her to be nice. If you want some delicious Cajun food, head a couple of miles down the road to Cajun Persuasion on 2309 David Dr 70003.
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Rowdy P.
Sneaky best seafood in the NOLA area. It's a tiny, out of the way place in Kenner, but my goodness the food is great. Don't ever eat oysters anywhere where you can't watch the shucker, and lucky for you this place has the shucker right up at the bar doing a phenomenal job. Great po-boys, soft shell crab, and boiled crab as well.
(5)
Lenny K.
Really great place, excellent service, oysters, lots of fried food. Gumbo is good, fried pickles, friendly atmosphere etc. Was a bit disappointed after ordering shrimp po-boy to go. The bread was soft, didn't have that crunchy exterior and the fried shrimp wasn't that great either. I had just had one from another place a couple of days earlier where the bread wasn't as chewy and the shrimp was excellent. The bread is SO important!
(3)
Mimi S.
The seafood here is so fresh. Friendly wait staff and fast service. The oysters are huge and you can get a dozen for $6! The fish and sides are seasoned well. Even my son's little grilled cheese sandwich & fries were yummy :) (Pics)
(5)
Jackie B.
This place was near the hotel we stayed at in Metairie. We stopped for a day on the way to Florida. This place looks really junky from the outside, parking is in a muddy lot around the back, and the stoplight outside was ridiculous. It seriously took almost ten minutes to change, we all thought it was broken. There also was a line at the door. But it was worth the wait because the food was amazing!! I had an oyster po'boy that was SO delicious, I'm craving one even now. Also the gumbo, which was perfect. Even my picky friend was happy w/ her food. Her husband loved the place. And my husband, who hates seafood, found something he could eat too. The waiter was also very sweet and friendly, which is a change when you are in New Orleans! Did I mention that the food here is cheap? Can't beat cheap and delicious. Would have been 5 stars if it was a little cleaner inside and out.
(4)
Zach G.
Gumbo and blackened gator was fantastic. The shrimp cocktail was super fresh. Highly recommend for those just landing in NOLA.
(5)
JEWELe M.
iHad to stop by when iWas driving back to FL yesterday!!!! Best seafood in NOLA for sure! And iGot my usual: 1/2 OYSTER po'boy + seafood gumbo and a SWEET tea please! My tummy was happy while driving back to FL!
(5)
Stephen K.
I've read the reviews. I heard positive recommendations from several friends. I went with high expectations and all I can say is I am not impressed. We tried to eat here several months ago and there was such a long line to get in we waved it off and went elsewhere. There is no doubt, this place is very popular. Went in early evening on a Saturday. No problem parking or getting a seat. As noted in other reviews, the interior is comfortable and well used. Service is quick and efficient. The menu covers a lot of ground, lots of good choices. We had the jalapeno poppers for an appetizer and a couple of the baskets, stuffed shrimp and fried oysters, for entrees. Poppers were a big disappointment - not spicy at all and didn't care for the cheese filling. Green salad was OK, nothing special. A large serving of potato salad which was good consistency, good taste but totally lacking in any seasoning. Isn't this the land of Tony Chachere's? Put some on the table. Entrees were OK, nothing notable. Oysters were OK, french fries were hot, stuffed shrimp was no more than average and that is being generous. Cajun potatoes were OK, not very cajuny (is that a word?) Total meal was $50. The beer prices were very reasonable. If I go back again, I might try some of the soups, they looked interesting. I feel like I must have missed something with all the other positive feedback. Maybe we picked the wrong food on the wrong night. However, there are lots of other places serving seafood , so it will likely be a while before I get back.
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Amy C.
All fried stuff here pretty much. They have the raw oysters which my bf loved. I don't care for raw foods. The hushpuppies were good. I loved the Strawberry Shortcake drink = YUMMY. :D
(4)
Mauricio W.
Great food! Great place!
(4)
Nick W.
Great, really fresh seafood. This hole in the wall is attached to a seafood market. Only place I have been where you can get fresh blackened yellowfin tuna for 16 bucks.
(5)
Ben S.
Ate at this restaurant while attending the Sugar Bowl and had a good time. The place definitely is a "hole in the wall". It's located on a busy intersection and the exterior looks run down. We arrived around 6pm and there was already a line. We had to wait about 30 mins before we got a table. The interior was no different from the outside. It was small, it had cheap tables and chairs, and was cramped. As with most other reviewers, the food and service more than made up for the rundown decor. Our waitress was nice and professional and food was quick to arrive. We got a dozen oysters, blackened alligator, and seafood basket. Oysters were fresh, the alligator was tasty, and the seafood were cooked perfectly. Overall, this was a nice restaurant outside of downtown NOLA. If you can get over the "hole in the wall" atmosphere, then this is a place to visit.
(4)
Rocky K.
OMG, how awesome is this place. Right by the airport so its a local's only place. We got lost getting here (faulty directions when we called the restaurant) and ended up driving on the 10 for about half an hour the wrong way, only to drive another 30 minutes to get back to this place. Didn't know what to expect here since its a really random place, but once the beer (7 bucks for a pitcher of Abita! Wow!) and the food started to arrive, everything just felt right. Didn't get the oysters that everyone raves about (blasphemous, I know) but the other items we ordered was delicious. I got the smothered blackened catfish and OMG delish. But even better was the eggplant perogue stuffed with crab. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. The clear winner of the afternoon. Come here when you're flying into MSY. Its right by the airport, and if you know where you're going, you won't end up spending an hour getting lost here. And even with the getting lost issue, this place still deserves 5 stars.
(5)
Kevin W.
This place is fantastic. Just minutes from the MSY airport, the place is local, small, casual, and has great food! I went there while in town on a layover with a co-worker and the food was fantastic! On Mon., Tues., and Wed. they have $0.25 oysters. I ordered a 1/2 dozen as an appetizer and they were some of the best oysters I've had. They were just the right temperature, a little salty, and shucked to perfection! Be prepared for a wait to get the oysters though. Everyone seems to order them and it takes the guys in the back some time to shuck 'em and get them to you. I also had a cip of seafood gumbo as an appetizer and it was good too. Not quite as spicy as I would have liked, but good anyways. For the main entree I had blackened Amberjack. It was awesome! The fish was cooked to perfection, moist and flakey, not overdone by any means. Just perfect! The blackening spice was great, not to overdone, but enough to make the fish taste great. Sides were a salad and the cajun potatoes. All tasted great! I would recommend this place to anyone who wants great, fresh seafood and good service!
(5)
Dave C.
This place is worth a trip in itself, although we picked it because it was walking distance from the airport Fairfield Inn. The crawfish were fresh and delicious. We followed a pound of crawfish by sharing a platter of grilled redfish, which came with salad, a small piece of corn on the cob, and amazingly good fried potatoes. From the potatoes and the look wof our neighbors' fried foods, this place has someone in the kitchen who really knows how to fry. There was a long waiting line when we got there, but the bar was first come, first served, and there were two empty stools, so we ate there. It was a good choice, because we could observe the efficient and friendly bartenders in action, and could talk with people who came in to pick up takeout. They all raved about the place. Excellent food, great prices. Put it on your list.
(5)
Jamie L.
Gosh we ordered SOOO much food, the waitress gave us a bit of a crazy look haha! But it was worth it! Came here for our last meal in NOLA before heading to the airport. Next time I go, this is the first place I'll go! HUGE oysters, 50 cents each. HUGE shrimp, $9 a bag. Plus tons more. We were definitely satisfied and of course we weren't able to eat everything. Seems like a popular, busy place. We went during lunch on a Tuesday so we were seated immediately.
(5)
David A.
I visit Kenner every 6 months and Harbor is the BEST around. It's a hole-in-the-wall, crowded joint but the food is consistent, plentiful and very tasty. Just went tonight and started with a dozen oysters. I got some of the best tasting LARGE LA oysters you can get....all for $6. Back in CA I would pay $30 for these tiny WA or OR oysters that can't compare in taste or size. Main course I ordered a salad with seared raw tuna. The tuna was perfectly seared and seasoned. While I was eating the oyster shucker told me that they are bringing me more tuna because they had run short. I hadn't complained as I thought it was plenty. They more than doubled what I already had on my plate. Last time had the grilled red fish. Perfectly cooked, spicy corn on the cob and beans!! Yum. Crawfish is one of my favs. Anyone that is looking for a no frills, superb place to eat Harbor is the place. Just minutes from the airport.
(5)
Terry M.
This is great eats. Very good food. Small, crowded but that is because the food is so good. Oyster are great, calamari fantastic, gator good, crawfish great. Service takes a while because they are so busy, but it is worth the wait. Waitress are fantastic and fun.
(5)
Lawrence C.
This is the restaurant. It's next door neighbor (Fisherman's Cove) is the same owner and retail/over-the-counter only). What a find!!! My wife & I stumbled onto this on a Thursday night, and it was a 25 minute wait. We ended up sharing a tabl;e with another couple so we didn't have to wait. VERY casual, but you get great seafood at GREAT prices. Dinner for 2 with 3 glasses of wine, and one dessert was $41. We saw our family the next day and told them about our "find", and they said, "Yeah, it's one of our favorites too". So tonight we're all going back for dinner. The only thing that would make this 5 stars in my book is if they took reservations for large tables/groups.
(4)
Jim G.
This place REALLY knows how to fry seafood. Fried seafood is a Louisiana staple and these folks get it right. I had the shrimp and oyster basket and both were fantastic. The only negatives are the size of the place (tiny) with New-Orleans-Sized parking and some very, very uninspiring coleslaw.
(4)
Jeff S.
For oysters, this is the place. When we have a hankering for a few dozen, we could stumble out the door, hop on a bike and be eating raw oysters within a few minutes...but that is never what we do....the one thing that gets me in the car for a ride to the suburbs id The Harbor. I drive to Kenner for their oysters and am always in heaven. Ordering is always the same...A few dozen at $6 a plate...half the going rate in the quarter is the way to go, and they get no fresher than these anywhere, Abita comes in pitchers with an iced capsule in the center to keep it cold (not like we leave the beer sitting out so long, but it's a nice touch). The beer is cheap. Fried seafood appetizer platter with batter fried crawfish, squid, mini crab claws, mushrooms and onion rings...bar none, the best fried platter in the city. An extra order of fried pickles. In some ways not necessary, as we have ordered way too much food...in some ways very necessary because they are fried pickles. Extra sauce with that. The total bill is nothing, half the price of the Quarter, and overall, better than any oyster place around. Yeah, I destroy the ozone driving to the suburbs for oysters...I recommend you do too. Conveniently located near the airport...when your friend picks you up, he ought to take you there first thing...and last thing on your way out.
(5)
Katie H.
After reading these reviews, we figured we had to give it a shot since it was in walking distance from our hotel. They had $.25 oysters which was WAY cheaper then Acme Oyster which we had previously visited. The oyster were freshly shucked at the bar and delicious. The crawfish was great, the mushrooms I ordered with the crawfish were great, the etoufee was great...we just had a sampling of everything. My one complaint is the service. As previously stated in earlier reviews the service was not great. Our waitress seemed really unhappy and not very attentive. I guess great food doesn't always come with great service.
(3)
Brandon S.
I read the great reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. "Meh" sums up my experience. I got the fried seafood platter and it was extremely peppery. I love blue crab but the fried soft-shell crab tasted like fried mush. The shrimp, catfish, and fried oysters were okay. If I weren't so disappointed in the crab I'd probably give this restaurant three stars. I wouldn't mind coming back. The atmosphere was good and the beer selection, while lacking Yeungling, was pretty decent. If I did go back I'd probably go with raw oysters and stay away from the fried foods.
(2)
Bruce W.
Found this joint on a layover, right next to the airport. Definately a locals' favorite. Don't expect fine china and silver, very casual. BUT... Great Food for Good Prices (much lower than expected), Good service! Very Busy for such a small place. You'll love it!
(4)
Ana Maria L.
Cheapest dozen raw oysters in all of NOLA, super fresh. The best turtle soup- ask for the shot of sherry for it , beat's Commander's Palace turtle soup and MUCH cheaper. The boiled crawfish are also the best and the cheapest here, a little spicy. The fried softshell crab is to die for , super crunchy on the outside but creamy delicious and so fresh tasting on the inside, it's not on the menu as a single item only as a platter but if you ask they will do it. The hush puppies are out of this world, crunchy but soft on the inside and with a hint of sweetness but not overly so. Be prepared to wait or go at odd times since it's a hole in the wall not good for large groups. Pretty much where the locals hang out and you have to know where it is to go. Not in the heat of NOLA but in Kenner on the outskirts of downtown NOLA.
(5)
J. G.
Some of the straight up tastiest food we got in Nola for the money. Neat atmosphere. Cool staff. For a joint near airport a hit. Not fancy but just right.
(5)
Carl A.
Had the excellent lunch special - gumbo and half po' boy sandwich. Very reasonable prices, and several diners at the counter also highly recommended the oyster appetizer. Hope to go back again soon!
(4)
Brad B.
The food is very good but it is very small inside so you might have a wait. The parking sucks so park in the back don't even try to fight it.
(4)
Tamra A.
This place is a must when leaving or returning from MSY. It's places like these that make you want to move back to the craphole that the greater New Orleans area is. You can't beat the affordability of the seafood as well as the quality. We had raw oysters, a few crabs, a poboy, and blackened alligator. It was all fabulous. It's a hole in the wall place that is next to a fresh seafood market. The decor and ambiance is lacking, but that's not what you are there for. The bathroom is cramped and stinky, try to avoid. The service was fine. I'll be stopping by this place to/from the airport from now on.
(4)
Hideki K.
Harbor Seafood is a "local" place in Kenner (near my friend's house) that's finger licking good! I enjoyed alligator (fried & blackened), buffalo frog legs, crawfish etoufee (settled for this instead of whole crawfish since it's not crawfish season), seafood gumbo, and oysters (a dozen for $6!!!). Before Katrina, they were $3 for a dozen. What a shame. Katrina has affected NOLA in every way possible. The blackened gator meat was so good! It tasted like tender chicken, but juicier and fattier. I pretty much tried everything adventurous on their menu except the turtle soup, which I've had before in China. A word to the wise: show up early because this joint gets PACKED! I really like how their parking lots has oyster shells as its pavement.
(5)
Craig T.
Excellent find and a big thanks to yelpers! Staying out at the airport before I flew out the next morning and found this. I sat at the bar by myself but there was a line waiting for tables. Blackened redfish was my choice that evening and it was cooked perfectly and a generous sized fillet as well.
(4)
Michael H.
The food was great. I had the Swamp platter and could not finish it due to the enormous size and variety. Very crowded at 7pm when I arrived but was able to find a seat at the bar. Lots of locals and TVs to watch the game.
(4)
Lena H.
Great food. Friendly service. Casual atmosphere. I had the blackened Red Fish with Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. Seafood Gumbo was good too. My husband liked his blackened Catfish with Jambalaya also.
(4)
Jasper C.
My first trip to New Orleans and we happened to stay at a hotel near this restaurant. This is the best food, by far, I have had during my stay in Louisiana. It's a small place it was still packed at 11:30pm, and they close at 10:30pm. The food is just awesome! Everyone at this restaurant is very nice and the service was great! I have to recommend the blackened alligator as an appetizer -it's really fantastic. When I visit New Orleans again, I will definitely return.
(5)
Brian G.
Great food! Pretty loud, but people were having a good time, waitstaff was fun. Seafood gumbo w
(4)
Sam E.
Do not be fooled by the run down area all around this place as the food is excellent. If you were to close your eyes and just taste the food you would expect to pay 2X the price, but the atmosphere is part of the charm. You are not going to get a romantic meal here but you will get great food and excellent service and have a fun time.
(5)
Tu D.
The oysters here are what we came for and what we got was nothing but SATISFACTION. This is the place to satisfy your fresh oyster cravings. Next time i come to New Orleans...i will definately be stopping by again. Make sure you tip the Shuckers. Those guys are awesome at cracking a dozen oysters in 30 seconds.
(4)
Lisa H.
My husband is a sea food lover. We went here based on the reviews on Yelp! Crawfish were disappointing, but it was the end of the season. The jumbo shrimp and crab were incredible. I am not that into seafood so I was pleasantly surprised to see an Italian Stuffed Artichoke on the menu. I LOVED it! We loved this place so much we ate there twice in one day. Lunch and late dinner!
(5)
Jessica M.
My cousin brought me here to try some good seafood and po boys but she felt pretty crappy afterward because the service was TERRIBLE. The lady only had like two tables on a non busy night and yet our drinks continuously went dry and she brought a beer to someone who ordered water then rolled her eyes and got an attitude when they told her this and still left it on the table as if it was our fault she effed up the order to begin with. A note to servers: Do not attempt to take an order by memory if you have yet to master the art. * Anywho we left the beer untouched and finally she comes over and says, "So no one is going to drink this??" ...uh no! she muttered that she would take it off our tab like she was doing us a favor. I had two daquiris that had almost no alcohol in them and my roast beef po boy was TINY! My husband could not eat the blackened calamari and he will eat just about anything. On a positive note, the mushrooms were tasty but the waitress took them before we were done!!! grrrrrr.....
(1)
Michael H.
Been here several times over the years. Have to say it wasn't as good this time. Maybe it was my selection which was the Swamp Platter. Wasn't bad, but wasn't all that I expected. I will say the oysters were best I have had in years! Turtle soup was bad. If u stick with Poboy u will be leaving with smile.
(3)
Richard R.
As others have said, it doesn't look like much from the outside, and the parking is difficult.........but boy is the food good. We were in town for a couple of days, and looked to Yelp for a recommendation. We stayed within walking distance, and seafood sounded good. My wife enjoyed her seafood gumbo and shrimp po boy. I had fried shrimp, and we split an appetizer of fried alligator. Hey- I live in California....we don't have that on our menus so I had to try it! The only thing I can say is that there was too much....If I go back to Louisiana again I would definitely go back here.
(5)
Beth B.
I've been here a million times, and I keep coming back for more. It's a great place just in general, but I always make a point to bring out of visitors here because of how well it captures the true, local New Orleans. The food is delicious, and so reasonably priced that I don't even know how they turn a profit. You can eat and drink until it feels like you're going to burst, and still be at $15 a person. The pitchers of beer are cold, but it is very difficult (sometimes impossible) to convince your server to bring water if you have ordered other drinks. The raw oysters are dirt cheap, and delicious! My big tip: bring a sweatshirt, and wear long pants. They keep the dining room very, very cold. Also, the ceiling vents leak, so avoid sitting under one.
(4)
Coral H.
We went here after I read it was a fun local spot close to the airport. It did not disappoint! Fresh seafood and sandwiches in a diner atmosphere. Pitchers of beer for only $7. Waitstaff are friendly and efficient. This was a great find.
(4)
Deanna D.
This was our first and last stop on our way in & out of NOLA. Its close proximity to the airport makes it an easy stop. The place is packed at lunch time and full of locals. It's a small oyster bar w/ cute tables--don't expect any ambiance just be happy with the food! The service was friendly not speedy but fast enough. The oysters were fresh, huge, & salty-- the holy trinity of oyster description! Now for the shocker--they were $3 for a dozen during happy hour (all day Mon-Thurs...I think)-- AMAZING DEAL!! 6 dozen oyster b/w 2 visits-- I was in heaven! The crawfish etouffee & seafood gumbo was the best I had while in NOLA--Big statement but true. The blackened shrimp po boy, red beans & rice w/ sausage, and the blacked catfish topped with crawfish sauce were all delicious! The bourbon pecan pie was also amazing--super rich, sweet, and delicious. The fact I visited this Harbor Seafood twice in 5 days says a lot! The prices are great for delicious, authentic Cajun food. Overall an amazing value and a great experience. I will be back the next time I'm in NOLA.
(4)
Herbert K.
Damn, it's been years since I've been here, and I'm still thinking... sitting at the bar, roaring hot outside, cool, comfy inside a cool malted beverage in hand platter of oysters in front of me able bodied fellow behind the bar, preparing the next platter of oysters for some lucky patron why isn't there one of these in every town in the US?
(5)
Jeremiah K.
This place is awesome!! It is a definite must if you like seafood. They will also ship anything to anywhere in the U.S. but it can be pricey.
(5)
JD H.
I really really like this joint! However the prices have been creeping up up up. I have been a regular here for 19 years and I have rarely had anything but an excellent meal and the service is always wonderful. I had dozen oysters last visit and the soft-shelled crabs, and I about fell out of my chair when the bill came and the crabs were $17 bucks. The food is wonderful but the value is no longer there for me. Will I come back most likely yes, but I sure hope there is a price adjustment. Give them a try and come to your own conclusion
(3)
Larry D.
What a great place for the local flavor of south Louisiana. Boiled shrimp were my favorite item.
(5)
Bob W.
There should be a law that every visitor to NOLA who rents a car needs to make Harbor Seafood their first stop after leaving the airport. This is a locals' favorite that serves outstanding seafood. Boiled crawfish -- amazing. Twist, suck, and pinch. Yeah you right! Fried stuff is fantastic. We got fried pickles and fried calamari. You think fried calamari tastes like rubber? You'll change your mind here. And not only is the food great, but the prices are sick. The crawfish were $2.99/lb. The specials board had mouthwatering complete dinners for $10.95. For beer drinkers, they have interesting loca brews like Abita Satsuma (which I didn't find out about until we had finished our meal, goddamnit). Just go!
(5)
Brad S.
The shrimp and corn chowder is magnificent!
(4)
Michael C.
Great little seafood place. Very local and fresh with good prices.
(4)
Jeanette U.
This is a hole in the wall about 15 minutes from downtown. For us living in Houston, it is a def stop on our way to NOLA. Started out with half of fried calamari and half of the blackened alligator. Their boiled shrimp is grand and $8.99/lb. DELISH!!!!!
(4)
Catherine P.
Husband and I made a mistake and came here on a Lenten Friday. The wait was forever. But since we were already there, might as well suck it up and see what's it all about. We ordered the blackened alligator and oysters for appetizers, the alligator came out within 15 minutes, and it was alright. A bit too greasy. Then another 15 minutes later, our raw oysters came out, I wanted mine char grilled but the waitress didn't mention they don't have char grilled oysters and still took my order, so I thought I was waiting for mine to be cooked the entire time. When she brought out the two half-dozen raw oyster trays, that's when she told me they only have raw oysters there. SMH. I have sensitive stomach so I only had 3 then gave the rest to my husband. Regardless, the oysters were really fresh. We waited for at least another 20 minutes later for our entrees to come out. At this point, I was really hungry and had hoped we were at home eating ramen noodles instead. My husband had the roast beef po-boy, and I had the tuna and shrimp kabob. My husband told me his roast beef was really salty and while ironically, my kabob was very bland. The kabob came with exactly 3 pieces of cubed tuna, 2 medium size shrimp with plenty of bell peppers and onions in between, and baby shrimp creole with rice. For the ok price, I shouldn't complain too much about this place. Didn't try their seafood boil, but it looked like that would have been a better choice.
(3)
Brian C.
Great find out near the airport, I had a great blackened catfish dish with a red creole shrimp sauce and also tried the shrimp po boy which was very good - the gumbo was okay but definitely not great. Very casual atmosphere and the waitress was extremely friendly with good, fresh seafood prepared well. Gotta love it, especially for a fair price.
(4)
H Z.
I tried the blackened fish, tastes good, but really small piece, however considering its low price, it is quite a deal! the boiled shrimp tastes good! spicy and salty.
(3)
Lara A.
This place is another that I cannot believe it has taken me so long to try out. The eggplant pirouge was amazing. It is a huge portion. My husband had a half dozen oysters and they were huge. He had one of the specials and loved it. They are always busy and packed, it is a small place, so be prepared to wait. I highly recommend this little gem!
No frills here! I ate here twice while in town to teach some classes. Both times I got the blackened alligator app (I could eat two buckets of those delecious morsels of gator) and po boys (one shrimp and one oyster). The shrimp po boy tasted better to me. My friend got the eggplant seafood special and really enjoyed it as well. They had Abita on tap, but the mugs seemed a little small. This place is popular, so expect a wait if you go at prime time,
(4)
Julie O.
Do not come here of you are on a time crunch during lunch. The po boy was a basic po boy and nothing was really special about it. It took us 35-40 minutes to get our meal. (There was four of us.) There were not enough waitresses to handle the lunch time rush. The artichoke and oyster soup was delish. Overall, OK experience.
(3)
Beau C.
Excellent seafood! The fried catfish was like being at someone's house for a fish fry and the stuffed crab had lots of crab meat. The boiled shrimp was the best I've ever had (really large shrimp with lots of seasoning. The place has been there since forever and is a very relaxed atmosphere. Love it!
(5)
B S.
Great service! And fast. Fried pickles- decent Draft beer cheaper than soda. Cajun fried potatoes - liked a lot Hot sausage po boy - greasy and didn't like it Blackened chicken po boy - delicious!
(4)
Ces'Ari D.
Had a crawfish & shrimp boil with potatoes & corn...and it was amazing. It is most likely seasoned with clove and lots of cayenne pepper which gives it its heat and distinct flavor. The potatoes are served with butter on the side and I recommend using it, because the butter enhances the flavor (of course, right?). We also ordered the buffalo frog legs and they were super tasty. It was my first time trying frog legs and this experience made me a believer! Also, my waitress was amazing! She was on top of refilling my iced tea, which I definitely needed from the spiciness of the boil. We will definitely come back when visiting NOLA.
(5)
Jane N.
I read at least 30 reviews before I decided to eat here. The only thing that was good was the oysters because it's raw. Everything else was dry and tasteless. The space is cramp. We had people on our backs coughing on us while sitting at the bar trying to enjoy it. Let's just say the 2 half and half baskets that my boyfriend and I ordered was not worth $60.
(1)
Pedro B.
Everything that we ordered was delicious and I consider that the price was cheap for the quality. I wish I had more space in my stomach, so I could try another things. But, what really made me give the 5 stars was the team. They have the most lovely waitress in their team (the receipt mentions Patti, but I don't know if this is her name) She treated us like if we were friends that were having dinner at her house. That's the kind of thing that makes a tourist think "my vacations were great. I want to go that city again during my next vacations and I want to have dinner in that specific place".
(5)
p l.
The girls at the bar!!!! Ashley and "sugarfoot" are bomb! Lava flow and ameretto sour are yummy and skrong! Hole in the wall atmosphere with cool local folks!
(5)
Joe A.
OK...this place was GREAT...if you're lookin' for home cookin' in New Orleans go to your Mamma's house...if you want great local food without the drama, this is the place. Casual and fun atmosphere...if you leave hungry, it's your own fault. We are going to order delivery from here when we are home in California!
(4)
Newton H.
Expect a few minutes wait, but I think it is worth it. Turtle soup is a great starter, buffalo frog legs are okay (had them now, don't have to try them again), raw oysters are fresh and above average in size. Boiled crawfish are a decent deal for Mardi Gras time and pretty quick to come out. Blackened alligator is excellent!! Won't ever eat the fried style again. Small serving amount for the price, but every bite is delicious!!
(4)
Shuang B.
Travelled here but cannot bear the crazy waiting line in other french quarter restaurants. This place is amazing!! We had the raw oyster and crawfish. Both are crazily good. Glad we made the decision to come here
(5)
Cathleya F.
I love this place so much! I come here quite often, but not as often as I'd like. Service is always great. The waitresses are so nice and make you feel at home. Food is delicious and not that expensive either! I always get the fried pickles as a starter and a Cup of Soup and 1/2 Po Boy combo - Shrimp and Corn Chowder with an Oyster Po Boy fully dressed. My favorite! Never had a bad experience here. Great food.
(5)
Ellen M.
Loved this place. Fresh and plentiful. This was my first time eating crawfish. I ordered 2 lbs and I am still hungry. We got there early and were seated right away, but there was a line outside when we left.
(5)
Chris D.
Boiled crawfish by the pound, even when they are out-of-season. Alligator, frog legs...all you could ask for.
It looks like a dive because it kind of is. Not that there's anything wrong with that! I had crawfish etouffee, which was delicious. It wasn't the reddish sauce I'm used to, but more of a green/brown. No idea what it was, but I don't really care because it was sooo good. They have the cheapest oysters EVER. They were $6/dozen about two weeks ago. And even though it was July, they were huge and really fresh (so I'm told - homie don't play that). You can sit at the bar and watch them shucked while you wait!
(4)
Chelsea G.
Great staff! Overall the food was great, I definitely would recommend this. One thing that's worth trying is the crawfish even though it was a bit spicy. The looks of it may fool you but it makes up for it with the food!
(5)
Ivan B.
I have been eating at Harbor Seafood and Oyster Bar for soooo many years at least 10 now. I used to take a trip to NOLA every few years to visit relatives and on every single trip we had to come here. Now that I am currently living here I can go much more often. As far as I can remember this place has maintained the same service and great food as I like. Sometimes the wait is long, but if the store nextdoor is open you can spend some time browsing there. The inside is full of seafood smells, loud noise of people talking, and every once and a while the cheers from a game playing. Expect a crowd because almost every seat and table is constantly filled. Now onto the food. I have had almost every single item on their menu. Probably one of the top seafood I have had in my life. Gotta try the oysters no matter what every single time in any shape or form! i have had them raw, had them grilled, and the other day I had them fried wrapped with bacon! YUM! They have a soup ad sandwich combo where you can get a poboy with whatever you want inside with either gumbo, etouffee, or whatever other soup they are currently serving. The thing that I always tell people to try when coming here is the Alligator! Harbor is the place where I had my first experience trying gator and I love their blackened one. Oh yeah and you can't go wrong with crawfish or shrimp! Take this all down with a Beer or Sweet Tea and you are having yourself an awesome meal!
(4)
Divya S.
We stopped by to check out the hoopla around this restaurant. Given it was a Friday evening the restaurant was overflowing with people and the estimated wait time to get in was about an hours. We were about to walk away when someone said just order over the phone and pick up and that's exactly what we did and picked up the food in about 20 minutes. We ordered seafood and chicken po-boys and a bowl of seafood gumbo. The food was good but overall very very salty and the gumbo was the size of a cup and overpriced ($7.95). The woman who took my order was very friendly and helpful and we will recommend them to others.
(3)
Angela S.
This place is a must have.. Food is awesomeeeee and the staff is great. It is small and you have to wait for a little while but its definitely worth the wait (as long as the weather is nice).
(5)
Keith Y.
Overrated. I've had better crawfish in landlocked areas. Fried alligator was ok. Everything was just way too over salted. No spice. No flavor. Go to Tavern on Vet for an amazing $13 16oz rib eye. You won't be disappointed
(1)
Kevin L.
Back at the Ochsner Center for NET surgery. Staying at our friends with the Fairfield Inn. This time we shared both Seafood Gumbo and Jambalaya. Shared an order of bread pudding but next time I want my own. Hush puppies were good but don't travel as well since I was stuck back in the hotel.
(5)
Mel G.
Best gumbo in the greater New Orleans area! Delicious food and great service coming from a regular and repeat customer!
(5)
Alexi A.
Summary- Down home type place delivers solid seafood for short $. Food- 4 Stars Pretty damn good oysters $3 for 6 (they gave me 7 because they said they were small). Love it that they were served on a round old school lunch tray (see pic). They needed to be scrubbed a little better, but for $3 you can't complain. Excellently awesome coleslaw. Shrimp Po-Boy was very good, although the bread was a little bit tough, not sure if that's cause it's supposed to be that way. Atmosphere- 5 Stars Homey in a really good way. Sit at the bar. Service- 5 Stars Super nice and attentive at bar. Value- 5 Stars Cheap for what you get.
(5)
Melonie N.
Just had the shrimp and fried catfish basket and it was awesome. STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI WAS GOOD ALSO! Don't pass them up. ..wonderful food! !!
(4)
Keith M.
That food was great! The swamp platter and boiled shrimp are great deals and gives you the opportunity to try a little bit of everything. It is alot of food. Highly recommended
(5)
Pete B.
Amazing dinner!!!! Boiled shrimp, Jambalaya, stuffed mushrooms and soft shell crab Po-boy. To die for.... And we almost did while crossing the road. We will be back.... Plan on making this a regular stop on the way home.
(5)
Cindy L.
It is a great local restaurant. One of the best in the area, all my friends recommended me to go and they are right! Food is amazing.
(5)
Cyndi F.
Was in New Orleans for one night only. Had gotten in late and was very hungry. Since it was already 9pm on a Monday night, I figured not many places would be open at that time. I got on yelp and found this restaurant that was luckily open until 10:30pm. Went there and the location was small and filled with people; the wait was about 10 minutes. Once we got in, the waitress was very nice and attentive. I ordered the Blackened Mahi Mahi, and it was absolutely delicious! Had I not been so full, I'd eaten it all night. Now I know why this placed was packed with people. Was very pleased with my first time experience.
(4)
Donnie B.
Not feeling it. The fried shrimp wasn't cleaned and didn't have much flavor. Cajun potatoes needed more salt and flavor. Hush puppies were good. My friend had the sampler, too much batter on the fried alligator and crawfish. Frog legs and gumbo were delicious. The Po Boys were the best meal they offered.
(2)
Kate M.
HOLY DELICIOUSNESS! OMG this place is amazing! My family and I are here on vacation--but my parents went to Tulane law school so they know good food when they have it. We stopped here on the way to our hotel from the airport. We were seated immediately and given menus. We all knew what we wanted and ordered. Everything we got was amazing. I got an oyster poboy, my brother got a shrimp poboy, my dad got red beans with sausage, and my mom had gumbo. The food came pretty quickly! They had crackers on the table too, so that appeased us until we got our food. Side note-when we walked in, there were a ton of people walking out. The waitress told us we were lucky that we got there when we did, because there was an hour long wait earlier.... It was good, but probably not worth waiting an hour! And the AC was great, so much we were shivering--New Orleans style!
(5)
Boon C.
Before catching the flight, we like to have a catfish dinner. This restaurant locates 5 minutes from the airport. As a result you can time your meal before the flight. The restaurant is affordable compare to any seafood restaurant in New Orleans. We have order a dozen of raw oysters and they are only $8. It came with reddish and cocktail sauce. The oysters are fresh and big. The main course is the blacken catfish with Creole sauce with rice. The catfish in New Orleans is great no matter which restaurant we went to. This restaurant also has the good catfish. I like the Creole sauce with smaller size shrimp in tomato base sauce. The second dish is grilled tuna skew over rice Creole sauce. The tuna is assembling in the skew along with shrimp, onion, and bell pepper. The tuna is lightly season and grilled open flame. The shrimp along the skew is not as fresh as the tuna. The dish presentation is impressive with skew bridge over the Creole rice. The service is good. The restaurant may need to renovate to newer furniture. I saw a lot of the local eat here due to good pricing.
(4)
Terry S.
I ate at the bar - stag again in N.O. becuase I stayed 1 extra day...Great. seafood gumbo...Spiceyyyyy. and excellent.. but The royal shrimp was mushy .. When the waitress asked me how it was I told her it was mushy & she said that's because they are big like lobsters- sorry but not what i wanted to hear.. The corn & garlic bread were cold... However I will give it a second chance, When I come back to N.O.
(2)
Eric S.
I have eaten here in the past and had no issues, and there food was good. But i never made review and after this last experience i knew i had to update my opinion for this place. My wife and i wanted to celebrate our 5 year anniversary, but since she got laid off a couple weeks prior funds were tight. I was able to save enough money to the side for us to enjoy some seafood dinner date at home. We got 5 lbs of Crawfish, 2 lbs of Shrimp, a stuff artichoke and some potatoes, corn and mushrooms, that added up to $55. So already i thought it was over priced for the bags we were given to take home. When we opened the bag everything was mixed together, so we dumped in a large bowl to share. My wife wanted Crawfish and i wanted Shrimp, the shrimp were very good, tasted great easy to peel, no complaints. We couldn't find any mushrooms, and the amount of potatoes & Corn was on the light side. The stuff artichoke was very good, easy to pick apart without everything falling off the leaves. What made my review so low was the entire time we were eating i could hear my wife bitching and for once it wasn't about me so i was curious as to what it was about. She showed me the Crawfish, they were all small, many looked crushed, many had straight tails ( Dead before cooking ) but what was the most annoying thing was the ton of claws at the bottom of the bowl. It looked like we got the end of the barrel and since we had take out we go the shitty leftovers and the sit down people got the nice pretty, large Crawfish. So we took a couple pictures and both agreed the entire meal was not worth $55, My wife called the manager and told him what happened, he didn't believe her saying they boil over 3,000 lbs of Crawfish a day and had no complaints ( maybe ours was the end of that 3,000 lbs since we had a but load of claws ) so i guess to shut my wife up he said to pass by and get some Crawfish and mushrooms. Now don't get me wrong there food was good, i guess i was annoyed about the service and the amount paid for the little we got. Whenever i get my crawfish i will update on how they handled it.
(2)
Tram D.
Oysters are consistent in quality thru many times we ate here. We also enjoyed stuffed lobster and eggplant. Not the cleanest restaurant in town. The bathrooms are very old and dirty and not well maintained. If you can ignore hygiene factor then this is a great food place. My boyfriend thinks I'm too harsh to mention the dirty bathroom because the food makes up for it. Your call.
(4)
Shannon S.
This is one of my secret hide aways that I like to go to for cheap but great raw oysters and good seafood options. They do good boiled seafood and grilled fish (or you get several other options on how you want it cooked). The po boys are good yet smaller than I like but that leaves room for some of the other good options (like the delicious fried seafood appetizer, gumbo, or turtle soup). Sunday through Wednesday ALL DAY they have 50 cent oysters (used to be 25 cent until BP) so I like my $6 a dozen deal. This place can get crazy crowded with a substantial wait on the oyster special days so there might be a line out the door waiting to be seated sometimes. I've always had great service and I prefer to sit at the bar to enjoy my food. There are always some interesting characters in here and this is certainly a great spot to see and hear things that you are hard pressed to find elsewhere. I find the oyster size more consistent at Luke but generally more interesting people here.
(4)
Doyle B.
Outstanding !! Freshest shrimp ever. Small rest. But worth the wait.
(5)
Jeff N.
so much food!!! yelp steered us to this restaurant as our last meal in NOLA and boy were we not disappointed. the fried pickles, fried alligator, boiled seafood, fresh oysters all tasted great! definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a solid seafood place around the area or on the way to the airport.
(4)
Jason R.
Listen... if you're an a$$hole--this is not the place for you--please don't go here and mess up a good thing. I had a beer while waiting on a seat at the bar (at 7pm on a Monday night) and was completely enamored and entertained by conversation with the locals. I was expecting them to frown on guys in town on business, staying across the street. Boy, was I wrong!?! Surrounded by cordial guidance, they helped me order and taught me how to mix oyster sauce... all the bar maids called you "baby", get to watch them shuck & stack oysters--pure entertainment. Then there's the food... simply amazing! I'm too stuffed to write anymore. Next time I'm in NOLA--this is my first stop, off of the plane.
(5)
Jenny B.
We were flying home to Phoenix and staying by the airport. We saw the great reviews on Yelp and decided that it would make a wonderful last meal in a city that has fed us so well this week. The blackened alligator was delicious and very unique and the crawfish boil was awesome! We had a waitress named Lisa who helped us with recommendations and even showed us the best way to eat the crawfish. When I return to NOLA I will definitely return here!
(5)
Helen E.
omgosh! This is going to be an out-of-the-ordinary review. I have finally found what I've been looking for. Wait, let me backtrack...way back. Seven yrs ago, pregnant, I was brought to this place by the mom of the restaurant owner...of the chinese place next door. I distinctly remembered it was so unassuming bc I wondered where the little lady was taking me & my mom to dinner when we did not get in the car but bypassed it then had to hike our legs over the short wall between the restaurants. As I entered the establishment, I really did not know what to expect, but a whole new world was opened to me. In 2004, I ordered a po'boy then saw that the crawfish was $2/lb; that sure beat the whitestone, ny price I paid at probably the only queens cajun joint in the whole tristate area. We left with the happiest of tummies. Well, when Katrina hit, we lost contact with them. I moved to Houston a couple of years later and have been trying to track this place down. Today I google kenner la seafood market restaurant hole in the wall. Harbor was the second result. I immediately recognized the storefront. I am ecstatic! I can't wait to take my whole family there. Anyway, I'm so glad to hear it's still going strong. I'll be glad to hand over my dollars to help with the economy there. I already mapped it. I'll be there soon, mentally rehearsing how I'll be taking apart each of dem crawfish and making new memories the whole 6 hours and 19 minutes it will take to get there from Missouri City, TX.
(4)
Laura B.
Hands down best restaurant crawfish boil anywhere. The crawfish are amazingly succulent and large and the price is VERY reasonable. This is the only place I ever send anyone to for boiled crawfish in the New Orleans area.
(5)
markeaux m.
Seafood Salad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 (Lots of LUMP CrabMeat)
(4)
Justin L.
Hey guys. I am a local to Kenner and to harbor seafood. I actually use to work thier for three years as a server and bartender. You will not be disapointed with the food. Mostly seafood but they do have your typical burgers and chicken tenders menu as well. Having said that there is a high turnover rate for servers and bartender, but it's the south and we are all friendly.
(4)
Kila K.
This place has long had a reputation for excellent New Orleans dining for such a small "hole in the wall" that serves plate lunches and sandwiches. If you are in the area or need an excellent place near the airport while waiting for a flight, stop in! Excellent po-boys and excellent Crawfish Etoufee, they use the brown gravy recipe, my spicy favorite! Expect long lines waiting at the door, especially during lunch, as this is quite a popular place.
(5)
Mike O.
Very good food and friendly staff. I think it says a lot when 15-20 people are waiting for a table on a Monday night.
(5)
Claire V.
Excellent food. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. A winning combination. The only problem with this place is that you often have to wait a while to get a table because they do a booming business and it's pretty small. They need to get a bigger place.
(4)
Carolyn T.
Had fresh boiled crawfish 2/5/12 and they were perfectly seasoned and very good...spicy but not too hot. You'll be pleased. This comment comes from a gal who spent many a day eating boiled crawfish on Grand Isle, Louisiana.
(5)
Colleen R.
Harbor Seafood is a good bet if you're near the airport. It was the first meal I had in New Orleans when i went back for a visit recently, and those oysters on the half shell and the thick gumbo hit the spot after several months in the Midwest.
(4)
Jimmy X.
This is the best seafood place i have ever been to out of all the coastal cities i have been to (from SoCal to SC, Savannah, FL). Best fresh cracked oysters (very reasonably priced - $8 a dozen... thats so cheap - be sure to tip the guy who cracks the oysters as you order, he works very hard). I had 2 dozens all by myself. I think the cocktail sauce is also housemade. Also had the boiled gulf shrimp - awesome too. Then i had a big platter (yea im a pig). Service was great. There was a line right when i get there and as i leave - that speaks itself. Socialized with the locals and they said this is the best place. I dont usually give 5 stars but this place deserves it.
(5)
C B.
You know it's good when there is a line outside the place on Monday night. I had the stuffed chayote (shrimp, catfish and sausage). Ate at the bar. The service (and the patrons) we super friendly. They say the raw oysters and the boiled crawfish are awesome.
(5)
Sherri L.
Came here because I wanted to try a Crawfish Boil outside of the French Quarters. We got the Crawfish Boil, Oysters, Catfish Bites and Pickle chips with a Strawberry Beer. The Crawfish Boil had an excellent flavor component to it, unfortunately the crawfish was out of season so the frozen ones just didn't taste well. The Oysters were freshly shucked and were slurpilicious. The Pickle chips were interesting but ok. The Catfish Bites were so moist and fresh. They were so tender and the fish was amazing! Really homey feel to this place and service was great.
(4)
Blake R.
Awesome little dive. Visited on a Tuesday night and it was packed so I grabbed a seat at the bar.. Had a cup of seafood gumbo and blackened catfish with Randolph sauce. Both were excellent.. I will definitely visit here again.. Parking is limited out front, but there is plenty of room behind the restaurant
(5)
Marshall F.
The best mudbugs and shimp on the planet, in my opinion. Everything we have ever had here has been fantastic. Dont miss this treasure!
(5)
Clint E.
What an awesome and authentic place! Best fresh seafood I've had. Very fresh. I recommend the seafood salad and boudin balls.
(5)
Shirl B.
Want the best boiled crawfish and oysters close to New Orleans, this is the place to visit. You need to get there early or you will have to wait but the wait is so worth it. The spice on the boiled crawfish is right on and the price was super cheap. Don't go to New Orleans thinking I can eat good crawfish downtown for a reasonable price because you will get the shaft. This place has set the bar for crawfish so, I know where else I eat crawfish they will fail. Our server Patrick was wonderful, super polite and knowledgeable, can't wait to come back. Keep up the great work!!!!
(5)
Stephen F.
Always a "Must Stop" when I'm in town. Get here early because there'll be a line before you know it. I always sit at the bar because there's usually not a wait. Try the 1/2 grilled 1/2 fried alligator plate. The Shrimp Po Boy is always delicious, think fresh lightly battered oysters surrounded by some of the best bread you've ever tasted. The Shrimp Gumbo is some of the best around. Tuesday night is $1.50 Abita Amber drafts. Close to the airport and within walking distance of the Fairfield Inn.
(4)
Holly J.
We went on a Sunday around 1230pm. Although it was crowded as expected, the place was definitely understaffed. It took a bit get our drink order, but not a big deal - I was eager to try the food based on reviews. We ordered 1 lb crawfish, 1 lb shrimp, and some calamari. Calamari was great, crawfish was good, and shrimp was meh....a little overcooked. Overall it was an ok experience - probably won't be in a rush to go back.
(3)
Victor L.
My last experience with this restaurant was the worst ever!!!!!.The service at the bar was the worst !!.the guest and myself and my party weren't even greeted as we sat at the bar the dirty glasses were more important then the customers at a around the bar area ...Also, the waitresses serving the guest at the tables were rude and pushed the way through the restaurant like to get to the front of the line at a foodstamp office!!!Now the oysters were spot on.The crawfish were small and seem to be way over cooked and too expensive for such quality as to poor.To finished up this review the time I spend in the whole experience was 3 hours of my life I'll never get back!!!.In closing you want a good experience and a good service and eat in a timely fashion STAY AWAY FROM HERE! !!!!
(1)
Chris W.
I love this place. Been coming here for almost 20 years. If you want good boiled or fried seafood in an extremely casual no frills atmosphere, this place is a safe bet. The raw oysters here are always very fresh and reasonably priced. The service is good if a bit rushed at times (the place is small and gets VERY busy). Not the place to go to impress a first date or before a night at the theatre, but perfect before enjoying a night out at Mardi Gras or after a long day of Jazzfest.
(4)
Emily D.
We found this gem on NOLA.com , which claimed it had the best Po boys. We got there as soon as it opened- 11 am. Although it literally just opened, it quickly filled with people- almost full! People were waiting outside for a table. We wanted to order the entire menu, tbh! It was awesome. Very good New Orleans menu. We ordered blackened alligator bites, which were very yummy- kinda like a chewy chicken. We ordered crawfish and oysters as well. The crawfish were awesome! Great price and great flavor. We were BLOWN AWAY by the oysters- they were huuuggggeeeee. We couldn't stop laughing at the size- but it didn't Hinder the flavor at all. They were sweeter than normal, but it wasn't bad. I ordered the seafood Po boy and turtle soup combo. I've had turtle soup before, but theirs had an applesauce consistency- but the sandwich was awesome and made up for it. My dad ordered the roast beef po boy- it looked delicious, with juice running down his hands when he ate. He said it tasted just as good as it looked! We finished our meal with bread pudding, at my brother's wish. The appearance of it turned me off- it was a loaf of bread swimming in butter, like a little island. The smell was heavenly, though. There were bits of fruit poking out here and there, which lead me to believe it was an old fruitcake. This place would've been 5 stars if it wasn't for the service- the hostess looked like death, and our waitress didn't introduce herself, engage with us, or even smile! She was just there to deliver food. It didn't ruin my family's mood, but it would've been a more enjoyable experience.
(4)
JJ P.
When you're hightailing it to MSY and don't have time to stop in New Orleans proper Harbor Seafood is the place to go. Its still a semi well kept secret and the seafood is extremely fresh. Also a great spot for the hair of the dog, the beer is super cold and the bloody mary's are from scratch. Some of the best oysters in town along with great and simply done fried seafood. It may be a hole in the wall but its immaculate and friendly. Strongly recommend the poboys.
(4)
Fe M.
Good price for food, good food, good service!!!! $5.29/lb of crawfish, $8 for a dozen of oysters. Came here for late dinner at 930pm & there was still a line outside. Sat at the bar instead of a table with husband & got in within 5 minutes. Will definitely come back here if we happen to come backe to NOLA.
(5)
Tamara F.
Everyone knows I am definitely a "fried seafood poboy" kind of girl... I absolutely love the fried shrimp poboy from this place. I usually eat in, but take out is very easy too. There is usually a long wait for dine in, but it goes pretty quickly. I also really like the jalapeno poppers as an appetizer, but sometimes they take longer to come out than the poboys do.. Yep, I am a regular..
(4)
N K.
I was in New Orleans for the day and of course I needed to get me some good Cajun food in my belly. On a time crunch for my flight, I chose this place for its close proximity to the airport. The place was packed which, unfortunately, slowed down the service. The wait staff was very nice and friendly. I got the seafood gumbo and seafood poboy combo special. Both were just what I had been anticipating, filling and delicious. The gumbo was great and tons of flavor just to my liking. The poboy was plain and straightforward but was perfect with the gumbo. Overall, a good place especially for those out of town and looking for a place to grub near the airport.
(4)
Marci H.
So cheap! So good! So tasty! You have to visit here when you were in New Orleans. Not far for the airport. Must try!
(4)
K P.
Oh. My. This place is like a lighthouse to me. It is that shining beacon bringing me back to all things good when I get off the plane. Not "upscale" not "gourmet". Simply fresh and delicious seafood in a fun environment. My first experience with blackened gator was here. Unbelievable and I order it again every time. My husband loves the fried seafood platter as much as he loves coming back to his hometown. The kids had their first shrimp right here, at the table with crawfish paper towel holder. It is comfortable, it is excellent food and it is always our first stop out of the airport- like a warm welcome home hug every time. Go there! They will care for your soul.
(5)
Laura Lu M.
Our waitress Lisa was amazing!!! She gets five stars!!! The food was like a diner and fried.....it wasn't awful. I just wasn't in love with it. My boyfriend liked the soft shelled crab, and I thought the fried alligator was good. So if you're looking for diner food...this is your place. I hope you get Lisa as a waitress... She really made us feel welcome and had the sweetest personality!
(3)
Amy-Eliizabeth D.
BEST PO BOYS IN TOWN!!!! So good I wish they were open so I could get one right now! They are friendly and kind!
(5)
Kaitlyn S.
The food was really good. Parking was plenty. The price wasn't bad either. Good place for some seafood.
(4)
Wesley B.
The restaurant is small so it produced a long wait, about an hour, but definitely worth it. Its labeled as a locals spot but definitely getting a lot of attention hence the wait. We had the fried shrimp, crawfish, blackened alligator, gumbo, and crab claws. The prices are reasonable and the food is excellent. I would defiantly visit this restaurant again. I would have gave 5 stars but the wait was to long.
(4)
DeContee C.
Once I arrived in Louisiana I really wanted to eat something that would always remind me of my trip... I searched YELP and the fist selection was Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar... My husband and I jumped in the car and due to the popularity of the place the line was out the door. The hostess informed us that we would have a 25 minutes wait and we were actually seated a long time before our wait time. The atmosphere of the restaurant was not upscale but reminded me of a local mom and pop joint. Once we were seated our orders were immediately taken and the waitress was extremely friendly. We ordered the seasoned alligator and calamari and it was sooo delicious. I would recommend this location to anyone that wants to leave Louisiana with a taste of tradition and doesn't mind eating in a small local spot to visit Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar.
(3)
Elaine M.
Oh my goodness. This is a place is in a perfect spot. Awesome parking. It was easy to place my order the wait staff was so great and helpful! The food is sooo good! Never ate alligator before. Will try it again.
(5)
Cammy G.
Came to eat here with a girlfriend for lunch. We know the place is small but getting smacked with a wet dirty towel hanging on the back of the server's pants while I was eating was not what I expected to happen. And having a dirty fork fall off some plates the server was holding as she passed by on my friend's shoulder and stain her shirt because the server barely had any room to walk between the tables! Both servers were clueless or maybe did know what happened but never looked back or apologized. I can't speak for my friend but never again will I go back.
(2)
Bill K.
I can't understand anything less than 5 stars. Ok maaaybe 4. Awesome seafood. Awesome oysters. $8/dozen? Seriously?? Great bartenders and waitresses. Don't leave without trying Eldred's Mojo sauce. I travel in a few times a year and never leave without stopping by.
(5)
Alisa S.
Fried Bacon Wrapped Oysters. It was something different for us to try and it was good but maybe just a little too rich in fried flavor for me. The server very friendly and helpful. The Catfish was okay. The batter was very light. It seems to be a good lunch spot as it became pretty busy. We stopped by here right as they opened and we made it in time to the airport to catch our flight home.
(3)
Craig B.
Great stop for some of the best seafood in town. The only reason that this place didn't get five stars is because it was so packed that the servers were overwhelmed and the service was quite slow. The raw oysters were great. The boiled crawfish was great and the boiled shrimp was great. The boiled shrimp was hard to peel though. My buddy got the shrimp and corn chowder. He said it was pretty amazing. I got a soft shell crab poboy and it was awesome as well!!!
(4)
Tracey S.
Harbor Seafood and Oyster Bar had the most reviews, most consistently-high ratings, and was close to my motel so I went here. It's actually a 4.5-star review but it's not fair to take off a star because the restaurant was so popular that I had to wait 40 minutes for a table. Their wait system was organized anyway. They had benches outside and customers could also sit on the curb. There were a lot of people waiting outside around 6:40 pm on a Friday evening when I came. It looked like most of the people eating there were locals because some of them apparently ran into each other then or seemed to know the waitresses. For such a popular and highly-rated restaurant, I expected to see a huge building but it was actually a small, humble storefront on the side of a busy road. It is located to the right (north) of a seafood market called Fisherman's Cove. The few parking spots in the front were taken so I parked in the gravel parking lot in the back. I am neither a seafood lover nor a fried food lover, but the seafood combo poboy and seafood gumbo were good experiences for me. The seafood gumbo was very thick and hearty--there was a high density of oysters and all sorts of shellfish. I got the $9.99 combo of a half-poboy and a cup of gumbo. It seemed like a really good deal for a big tourist city like New Orleans. Lots of the customers got oysters and crawfish. There were many tables of a variety of sizes in the small restaurant. They also have a bar where you can eat at. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, even refilling my water despite my meal being almost over. I would happily come back here the next time I'm in town. Thank you, Yelp!
(5)
Robert D.
Omg great food. This is a down home atmosphere. No fancy bells and whistles just great food and great service. We found this place just driving around and with all the cars around we though there must be something good inside. It's not a big restaurant and the tables are very close together but the food will not disappoint you.
(4)
Cee G.
I ordered the catfish plate and my husband ordered the seafood platter. Everything was really good and seasoned. The turtle soup taste more like gravy than soup but was eatable because i like gravy although there wasnt alot of meat in the soup. Our server was nice ans attentive. We ordered White Russian & Long Island Ice Tea cocktails both were good and u tasted alcohol. I gave this place 4 stars due to cleanliness and it's a small diner setting with limited parking. We went on a Monday evening so it wasnt bad nor did we wait long.
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David T.
Love this little place in Kenner near the New Orleans Airport. It is worth a stop just off of I-10. They have great Po-Boys. Oysters and Shrimp were fantastic. If you want to dine in, the beer is cold and the staff is friendly. They have daily specials and a full menu. Enjoy!
(5)
Rick K.
Absolutely amazing. My wife hates seafood so I make sure to come here whenever I'm in town. You will not be disappointed.
(5)
Capt. Todd M.
This is a great local seafood market and restaurant that you can get a cold beer, and some good food. Reasonably priced, and nice portions of delicious fried goodness. It gets a bit busy on the weekend from my limited experience, but was worth the short wait. I had the swamp platter the first time I went, and went back for a second trip on my next trip to Louisiana. Close to the airport, and a great place to stop off after you land.
(5)
Damian G.
Harbor is among the best in fried New Orleans sea food. everything came out hot fresh and cooked properly. the red sauce has a nice bight but I wasn't asking for the hors radish. the tartar sauce is spot on as well and appeared to come out of a cold storage spot. you could tell by the color it was fresh as well. the fried shrimp were properly cleaned & deveined. the carfish did not have a muddy flavor like so much does. I was there with four other people everyone enjoyed their food. I will say, most shrimp dishes...the shrimp were not deveined. which to me is insulting and just says "we're too lazy to take the heads off and clean it so we'll market it as a cool thing to do it yourself". Ok if that what people want - guess that's up to them. anyway when I am in the mood for seafood this is where I will head.
(5)
Bryan W.
Great food and beer!!!
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Genna F.
One of the best stuffed crab dinners I've ever had. The raw oysters were also shucked perfectly. My daughter got a shrimp Po-boy and it was great also. We sat at the bar and service was great, food was excellent and the price was good.
(5)
ed s.
hard to find and somewhat misleading in appearance but a great little place with simple authentic inexpensive food. get the blackened alligator!
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Jay N.
My local friend recommended this place and it is now my most favorite casual seafood place in the New Orleans area. Although Fisherman's Cove is the main signage (and the seafood market part of the building) the actual dining area is called Harbor Cafe, but anyway - the raw oysters, boiled shrimp and crawfish we had were as good as I have had in many a year. (the oysters were plump and DELICIOUS!) The place was full at 3 pm on a Monday and everyone was hugely enjoying their food. Very Moderate prices ,, and for the quality of the food, this is a can't beat place - after all it does share a building with a seafood market. If you love seafood and casual dining ,, go here ,, you'll have this marked on your favorites place in no time (parking is kind of tight but you can find somewhere without too much difficulty)
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Brad B.
Hole in the all atmosphere with fresh seafood from the market next door! Great casual and affordable cafe. Definitely worth the drive and wait!
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Sherri K.
This was like a scene from a bad skit. First, we were told the wait was 25 minutes. While we waited, two parties that came in after us were seated. They did not have to wait 25 minutes. When we got to our table, there were still crumbs on the table and on top of the roll of paper towels you are supposed to use. We order all of our food and drinks the FIRST time the server comes to our table. We've seen the menu, we know what we want. We asked for two dozen raw oysters for appetizers. We also placed our lunch order. We watched as the couple at the table next to us (the ones who were seated about five to 10 minutes ahead of us), got an appetizer. Then, they got salads. Then, they got a dozen raw oysters. By this time, 10 minutes has come and gone. We have gotten our iced tea and a new basket of crackers that had two bugs on it. Yeah. Another 10 minutes goes by, our waitress has not checked on us, nor do we have ANY food. Lo and behold, the same couple next to us, gets more food and another dozen oysters. We wait another five minutes, trying to locate our waitress to ask about the status of our food. She is nowhere to be found. After 30 minutes and no food, we left. We left money on the table for our iced tea and decided that Harbor Seafood is not worth our time or our money. My husband is a frequent traveler and often stops by there -- let's just say he'll be finding a new place for seafood.
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Charles P.
This place is small and is always packed so expect to wait outside for a seat and good luck finding a place to park. I've never eaten here I've always gotten my food to go. I saw Turtle soup on the menu and I decided to try it because I've never had it and it was fantastic. Yesterday I tried a sampler dish that included Frog Legs, Fried Gator Sausage, Fried Crawfish Tails, Turtle Soup, and Crawfish Etoufee I believe they called it the Bayou Sampler. I enjoyed every bit of it. I haven't tried everything on the menu yet but this place is worth a repeat visit. I've read a couple of reviews about bad service at this restaurant and I think there's a valid explanation. The place is always busy and it seems like they are under staffed. I went there yesterday and sat at the bar waiting on my food and I was just observing things. The employees looked like chickens with their heads cut off. There was one girl handling phone orders and she was supposed to be handling pickup orders too and there was a line waiting to pick up orders while she was taking new orders on the phone. My order probably sat over there on the shelf for about 10 minutes before I could get it. So in summary the food is 5 Star quality but the service and always having to wait for seating and having no where to park in a cramped building knocks it down for me. I would rate it 3 Star but the food is just too good. If they could move to a bigger building and hire more employees this place could be even better!
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Andrea A.
Always a treat to come here. So worth the wait if there is a line. Obviously if there's an hour wait you know it's good. Just be patient. It's not instant food it's fresh. So sit back and enjoy.
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R M.
Yeah.. Same reliable good quality. This time it was blackened catfish topped w/ shrimp Randolf, corn, garlic bread, side salad .. $14.95 value.. Corn has that cajun spicy bite to it... Luv it..
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Amy K.
I had to visit Nola twice in 2 weeks for work, so I decided to try this place out due to all the awesome Yelp reviews. I was super excited to get to try legit seafood in New Orleans (I live in Dallas). I ordered 6 oysters for $3, what a steal! I ate those first, then ate half of the seafood combo po boy - super tasty. I had to try the Harbor Potatoes, also. They're red potatoes cooked in the crawfish boil, chopped up, then sauteed in butter. How could that NOT be good? Anyways, I would totally give this place 5 stars, except once I sat back in my car, I got the tummy rumbles. The only thing I had eaten that day was a banana for breakfast, so I knew it was the oysters. Can you say MASSIVE TUMMY TROUBLES? I had to drive 2 hrs after lunch, and it was the worst 2 hrs of my life. Pepto Bismol has half my paycheck from this lunchtime excursion. I might come back for cooked seafood, but I'm definitely staying away from anything raw. No. Thanks.
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Helen C.
The shrimp boil and fried gator were delicious!
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Greg V.
One of my favorite places. Came again straight from the airport for lunch. Great meal as usual. Crab and corn chowder was not as good as usual but still good. Bread for some reason was also as fresh as normal. My friends really enjoyed our meal.
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Nate M.
This is a backyard hidden gem outside NewOrleans. This is definitely a place to visit no matter where your coming from. Found them on accident in 2005 and it held up to my first experience when I went back in 2013. Honestly was like the Cinderella story trying to re-find this place after my 2005 business trip stumbling on to them. Soft shell crab Po'boy was perfection along with the fried alligator. Man will always find myself at this place every time I visit the south!
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Jen H.
CRAWFISH BOIL SOOOOO GOOD. Quality local food, delicious and very reasonably priced. Cheap beer is a plus! 5-min from the airport - I'd recommend leaving some extra time on your way to the airport for a last meal in NOLA before your flight!
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Mike G.
Really good food at a great price. It was a nice little spot to hit right after our 7 day cruise. It is quite a bit of food though so be careful how much you order. :)
(4)
Jenny L.
Had a cup of crawfish etoufee and it was delicious. They pack the crawfish in there so that you get some with every bite! I'm glad I only got a cup because the soft shell crab po boy I got was huge and delicious. I have never seen such a huge soft shell crab before! It was bursting with crabmeat! If you're around the airport and have some time to kill, definitely come here and try the food! Place is small, so get here before the lunch or dinner rush! Cafe du Monde is a block away, too, if you want some beignets for dessert! :)
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Ruth P.
Primo hole in the wall. Go there. I am so bummed I didn't get back for more of the blackened alligator. Dreamed of it. Real people. A taste of real, not tourist, cajun food. As soon as you get off the plane, head over before New Orleans.
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Matthias F.
Got a to-go order. Food was better than expected considering I wasn't expecting much.
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Teneha B.
People rave about this place, but for me I've had better, literally. Fried foods tend to come out a little too hard. it gets really crowded in there very fast. Tables are too close together, wait staff has to go down sideways. As soon as you walk in you walk into the dining area, if you have to wait, which normally is the case, you have to do it outside. For me, I'm not crazy about it.
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Mike B.
THE place for seafood when you go to or are coming from Louis Armstrong (MSY). I was hooked the first time I tried it and it has not failed me since (about six subsequent visits). If travelling with a friend, (especially a first timer), I always recommend we share the seafood combo (with soft shell crabs) and some turtle soup. The cajun style spices on the corn on the cob are perfect and all of the meals that I've got have always been hot, fresh, tasty and reasonably priced. I don't believe that I've just been lucky... I can't understand the negative and "sub-par" reviews I've seen on this place. I'll definitely continue to patronize Harbor Seafood until my taste buds tell me otherwise...
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Jc J.
Place was pack. Menu was great. All types of sea food. I couldn't eat a frog so I went with alligator instead. Hopefully I got real alligator cause it tasted like chicken. I also had the soft shell crab, oysters, and shrimp po boy with a sweet tea. Everything was great, shrimp was ok. Every one was eating the raw oysters.
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Sandy K.
3 1/2 stars. After seeing the high reviews we stopped in after a round of golf In Mathews. Parking was tough to find and it was a weekday late lunch. Started off with cold beer and a pound of shrimp and 2 lbs of crawfish. The shrimp was disappointing BC some were mushy inside which I felt weren't to fresh. The crawfish were okay but on the small side and again not the freshest. What was good here was the oysters on the half shell - a dozen for only $6.00 and the gumbo was yummy. Decent place but I experienced so many better places in town so I probably wouldn't return here again.
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Stephanie S.
I love fried crawfish tails and cocktail sauce here! I have to refrain from eating two orders by myself. Ice cold beer makes for a great afternoon.
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Suzanne E.
Great shrimp cocktail!!!!! Great food!!! A must try!!!! Best shrimp cocktail I've ever had! The shrimp were huge!
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P W.
A gem "hidden" in Kenner, with oyster po-boys on par with the best places in New Orleans. Mom moved to Kenner post-Katrina, and I've been very happy to make a trip here every year when I come home for Christmas. (At first I thought: "Have I been gone from home too long? Have I forgotten what a great po-boy tastes like? Why is this so GOOD?") After a couple of trips into New Orleans, I realized it's not my imagination. This place makes a truly excellent po-boy.
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Christine U.
Yummm. Crazy fresh seafood. You cant go wrong. Last time we came here my boyfriend and I got 2 dozen oysters, 3lbs crawfish, 1lb boiled shrimp and 1lb potatoes and devoured everything. So delicious. Jumbo shrimp were especially good that day and HUGE and sweet. Yum.
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Demetri E.
probably my favorite seafood restaurant in town.. I've been going here since i was a kind and this place delivers. i usually get oysters , calamari, and crawfish... oh and beer of coarse.. the prices are so great. i'll be eating here till the end of time
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Momo B.
TOPS FOR KENNER On our way to Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, LA, I wanted a sampling of local food before heading to FLL. Simply put, Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar is on top of everyone's list. There's no doubt of it's popularity as it's packed with locals. It's also a favorite stop before and after a visit to the airport. There's a genuine Southern aura about this seafood restaurant. Don't get confused with their popular seafood market which is just right next door. As for lunch, either come early or late. Otherwise you'll find a wait for a table. Happened to have arrived towards the end of the lunch rush and got seated post haste. It's tight seating and the two us may have been the tiniest people on premise. We shared a combination plate of fried catfish, oysters, hush puppies and fries. Let's just say we left nothing for the kitty cat. Next we ended our lunch with a slice of incredible Bourbon Pecan pie. Deep in thickness, not over dense and generously topped with pecans. Cup of strong coffee to wash it all down. Nothing fancy, just pure eating enjoyment. Service was jovial and most welcoming.
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Tia J.
I'm going to make this quick. We came here and asked first, "are your shrimp deveined?" (cleaned) Our waitress (who was very sweet) said yes, but when our shrimp po boys arrived they were full of shrimp poo! Needless to say, we sent them back and I got a free bread pudding and it was very good. They had a full house on a Sunday afternoon, so that should be an indicator that they're doing something good, unfortunately the meal I chose didn't work for me.
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Douglas C.
So far so good. The hostess showed us to our table promptly. Then our waitress was pleasant. She greeted us with the southern hospitality. Which is expected in the south. Shortly after we ordered our salads arrived just as ordered and the beer was ice cold. Well we just finished the main course and mine and my wife's were awesome. If you're in Kenner you should stop by and have a bite. You won't regret it.
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Karen D.
So, you have to do an airport run, and you are a little hungry, and you have some time to kill...why not stop in the Harbor? Fifty cent oysters on the half shell, ice cold draft beer, fried pickles, and blackened alligator is why! I frequent this establishment a lot because I work out there and I'm so glad that it is not closer to my Bayou St. John home because I would probably live there it that was the case. It's not a fancy joint, but the staff is always friendly and it is run like clockwork. I enjoy sitting at the bar and watch the show of folks scarfing down baskets of fried shrimp and oysters and Po boys of all kinds. Crawfish in season and blue claw crabs are on the menu too. They have a seafood market next door where they ship anywhere in the country. Cheers!
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Robert B.
I don't know if I should tell you about this hidden gem. It's not the kind of place you would just walk into unless you were very adventurous. In April of 2010 a local at the nearby convention center heard me talking about oysters and said I had to go. She was right! The decor is all 1960's cafeteria and that fits perfectly because it's like stepping back to a friendlier time. Great service. Great seafood. The mix of locals who going there tells the story. From the table of 70 something ladies dressed to the nines to the blue collar guys sitting at this bar to the college girls to the newlyweds to the families... EVERYONE goes to this place. My crawfish was perfect... matching my memory of my first NOLA crawfish experience over twenty years ago. Turtle soup... so complex and rich. Fresh HOMEMADE cole slaw... simple, sublime. Oysters... damn... perfect. A place that knows just what it is and delivers on that. Update after two visits in January 2013 I still love the place but the bloom is off the rose a little bit. Their oysters got smoked by the ones we had at Bozo's in Metairie last night. The crawfish was disappointing... but it's early in their season and a local article said recent heavy rains were going to hurt quality this year. Service the first night was perfect. The second night we had a not very bright young girl who was wanting at best. She brought all the food at the same time... the oysters LAST. The bottom line is this... The seafood is FRESH. I've never been anywhere that comes near the price to quality ratio. The service is friendly. It is a neighborhood restaurant filled mostly by locals so it has character and atmosphere. I don't need to pay ACME prices to eat with other tourists!
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Bobby B.
Still good food, still slow service (Only because it's really busy), still one of our favorite places to eat seafood. I ordered 2lbs of crawfish but what showed up was more like 4lbs. And spicy enough to turn my lips to fire and I loved every bite of it.
Love this place! Crowded and noisy...staff are ok, but the food is fantastic. The best boiled shrimp and crawfish, spiced just right! I always buy my boiled shrimp here, even for take out, because they are large, fresh, tender, spice and warm.
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Kwame L.
Not a place to take your date, unless s/he is all about good, no-nonsense eating. Sure, the modest (!) furnishings and the presentation of oysters on hard-working plastic trays won't wow you, but you will fill your stomach (pleasantly) without emptying your wallet. The oysters were Xtremely fresh, plump and delicious! Did I mention the great price--$8/dozen?! This is a bargain by NYC standards. These Gulf-dwelling bivalves are my favorite variety of oysters and I've had none better than these. I scarfed down two dozen on the half-shell, with a sip Abita amber from the tap complementing the clean taste of these heavenly morsels . The generous serving of the potato salad and cup of coleslaw served as my carb and veggie portions for the night. (Nothing else green on the menu except some uninspired salads). The homemade bread pudding with raisins and a very buttery rum sauce capped this evening of down-home bliss.. it reminded me that sugar was once a leading Southern export. Lucky for me, some good-natured good-ol' boys kept me company at the bar as I chowed it all down; except for a fella getting take-out and the oyster shucker, I integrated the place.
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Lan D.
This place looks so unassuming from the outside that you would never think to stop by and try it. I only happened to do so because a friend wanted to have dinner near the airport before her flight. Options in the immediate vicinity of the airport aren't that plentiful, but Yelp directed us here. We were not disappointed. She had the fried catfish basket and I had the fried oyster basket. Both were excellent. Baskets come with rolls, and an option of a side (fries, hush puppies, etc...), and a salad (potato salad, side salad, coleslaw). We mentioned that we had a flight to catch and our food was promptly brought out, despite there being a huge crowd there that Friday night. The cocktail and tartar sauce here are good. There a bar there too. I don't know what else to say. There was a lot of variety on the menu. I don't live close enough to frequent the place, but I would certainly return for pre or post flight meals.
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Ken K.
Great food! The crawfish eggplant pirogue is absolutely awesome. Cold beer on tap, and friendly service at the bar. I have frequented this place since I lived in Kenner for 6 months in 1991. I purposely schedule my flights to and from MSY at times that allow me to eat here on the way in and the way out... It is consistent, inexpensive and just a great place.
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Cal K.
I went here craving for a Shrimp Po Boy. Ohhh Boy was I disappointed! The bread tasted like a week old and the breaded shrimp was so salty that I couldn't drink enough water. It looked so good when it came out, but I definitely had a better before. When you attempt to bite the bread, it tasted stale and the bread crumbled everywhere. There was more bread on the table than my mouth. The service was a bit slow and some workers were just standing around, but at least they were friendly. I looked at the other tables and their seafood looked small, but it did look tasty. From my experience of their Po Boy the look can be deceiving. If you are craving a Po Boy, try a different place.
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Kevin Y.
If you trade the SWAP platter for the SWAMP platter you'll get more food. Damn Siri!!!! Guess it could have been worse. She could have autocorrected to another 4 letter word that starts with S!!!!!! :) Still loved this little place....
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Tamara M.
Unbelievable! How could I have forgotten to post a review of a place I ate half of the nights I was in town for work. We were staying in Kenner across the street from Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar, and good Yelp reviews didn't steer us wrong. All the food we had here was great, from simple po' boys to the giant Swamp Platter, featuring crabs, shrimp, mushrooms, corn, potatoes. Another favorite was the blackened alligator! It does get crowded, but we were happy to sit at the end of the bar and chat with the shucker as he prepared dozen upon dozen of these beauties. At $6/dozen, how could you resist? Cold beer, a good mix of locals and visitors, friendly service.
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Brian R.
Certainly not the fanciest place around, but great food and service. I had oysters on the half shell (fresh, large, and briny goodness!) and boiled shrimp (fresh, spicy, and meaty) topped off with a frosty Abita Amber (okay, more than one). Great stuff and highly recommended!
(5)
Janet P.
Stopped by after arriving at New Orleans airport because of the great reviews. The restaurant is no frills and the salads had too much dressing but the seafood was very good! We recommend the baked stuffed lobster and red potatoes. For $21 you can't beat it! The stuffed squash dinner with red potatoes was delish for $10!
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Michelle S.
Wow! Pure deliciousness. Casual atmosphere - NO FRILLS! Great service, cheap prices and excellent food. Alligator was good, amazing fresh oysters, delicious daquiries, shrimp to-die-for and crawfish was good, too. Remember that you have to remove the heads, legs, shell from the boiled shrimp and crawfish. That may not be for everyone. If you're looking for the local joint with the best seafood that isn't pretentious, then the Harbor is your place.
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Louis N.
I'm thrilled my flight was delayed by 40 minutes. It allowed me to take in this culinary gem. First rate service from Jessica. Charming ambience. Thoroughly enjoyed blackened redfish with harbor potatoes. The corn on the cob add in made for a delightful meal. Washed it down with Blackened Voodoo.
(5)
Freida S.
The food was phenomenal and the price was excellent. It was very tasty and too heavily fried. The soft shell crab basket was the best I've ever had and I grew up on the coast. We give this restaurant two thumbs up and 5 Stars!
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Ed S.
Perfect seafood Fix. Had alligator bites (blackened and fried), boiled shrimp, oyster basket. I had never had crawfish. The waitress briught me some to sample. Great service.
(5)
R H.
Just okay, and not consistently so. I would suggest going elsewhere unless you're stuck eating near the airport, especially since this place has so little room it stays packed and you'll likely end up waiting outside. Fried seafood was light on seafood and heavy on oil. Calamari tasted like it was out of the freezer section of an Asian market - not even close to fresh and had an off putting flavor. Shrimp and corn chowder tasted like it was out of a can. Highlights would be the hush puppies and seafood gumbo; both were good.
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J M.
This has become a regular stop for me when I am in this area. If you have a taste for oysters on the half shell, look no further. Great place. Also, the boiled crawfish is good and spicy. About as good as I have had anywhere. Place is nearly always busy and for good reason. Anytime you are in Kenner, I highly recommend this place!
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Kevin K.
Awesome food. I got the fried alligator, Buffalo Frog Legs, and seafood combo poboy, and all were delicious. The place was packed, which is always a good sign of a great place. The line was out the door, but service was fast, friendly, and I will certainly be going back.
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Jen B.
We enjoyed a great lunch here!! It is another small, only-in-New-Orleans kind of place that I love. An interesting mix of mostly locals, but a few ladies with suitcases (either coming from or going to the airport we guessed) came in to enjoy some seafood, too. THE best and cheapest oysters anywhere in the greater New Orleans area! Today they were selling at SIX DOLLARS for a dozen (13) beautiful and delicious, ice-cold mollusks. We should have gotten two dozen... The gumbo was a little different than I have had before, but, everywhere has their own take on gumbo. I was chock full of shrimp and crab meat and oysters; it was good, just a little different. The Tossed Shrimp Salad was described as a bowl of iceberg salad and peeled shrimp around the top. When it arrived with a large amount of slice boiled egg on it, my sweet, boiled-egg-phobic partner was frozen for a moment until we removed the offensive ingredient... crisis averted. We also shared some really good hush-puppies. Great lunch, great prices, we will be back!!
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Steve I.
I love this place and have been coming here for the past 15 yrs or so. The seafood is so good. I'm a raw oyster lover and love their oysters here. Their fried seafood is highly recommended. Other good bets: - Boiled shrimp - Boiled crawfish (when in season) - Fried pickles - Stuffed shrimp Basically the best seafood and price of all the other area seafood restaurants around.
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Julie A.
Normally when there's bad wait service, long wait time, and shabby ambience, the food is off the wall. Harbor Seafood & Oyster bar seems to fail on all fronts. We order a ton of food, the only ones that were not battered was the soup and crawfish. The crawfish was not fresh, the meat tasted like the kind you get at a cheap buffet. The seasoning tasted like they bought a big can of Cajun spice from Costco and dumped it in a vat of water, and called it a day. The rest of the food all tasted the same, since the batter is so thick and did not haven't any unique flavoring. The service is horrendous. They had people waiting for our table while we were still eating by having them stand over us. It was the most awkward experience. Oh, the waitress was also rude. But since she was already getting a 15% gratuity for group seating, there was absolutely no incentive for her to be nice. If you want some delicious Cajun food, head a couple of miles down the road to Cajun Persuasion on 2309 David Dr 70003.
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Rowdy P.
Sneaky best seafood in the NOLA area. It's a tiny, out of the way place in Kenner, but my goodness the food is great. Don't ever eat oysters anywhere where you can't watch the shucker, and lucky for you this place has the shucker right up at the bar doing a phenomenal job. Great po-boys, soft shell crab, and boiled crab as well.
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Lenny K.
Really great place, excellent service, oysters, lots of fried food. Gumbo is good, fried pickles, friendly atmosphere etc. Was a bit disappointed after ordering shrimp po-boy to go. The bread was soft, didn't have that crunchy exterior and the fried shrimp wasn't that great either. I had just had one from another place a couple of days earlier where the bread wasn't as chewy and the shrimp was excellent. The bread is SO important!
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Mimi S.
The seafood here is so fresh. Friendly wait staff and fast service. The oysters are huge and you can get a dozen for $6! The fish and sides are seasoned well. Even my son's little grilled cheese sandwich & fries were yummy :) (Pics)
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Desmond C.
Save the drive to the French Quarter, this place has great seafood. I'm an oyster guy, and my batch of Gulf oysters were flavorful and meaty. I also got the seafood gumbo, which was thicker than most gumbo I've had but had CHUNKS of crab in it. Really good. Additionally I had the shrimp. They were also huge, and proper seasoned. This and 4 beers for $33. Cheap eats!!!!! The place was packed with local, always a good sign , so call ahead if it's dinner time.
(4)
Matt C.
hungh.... A lot of inflated reviews I think... Bar was pretty dirty, my elbows stuck to the railing. I had EXTREMELY slow service... I ordered, and my food came out approximately 25 minutes later, while others sat down after me, and were served before me.. Also, I overheard some of the Staff talking, and could tell that there was not good chemistry amongst the work-place... a lot of jabbering, complaining, hemming and hawing.. not good. The iced tea was stale, jambalaya, okay, nothing special. I suppose its worth another try, but I'm not in any hurry
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Jill H.
OMG, if you are a seafood freak, this is your place. Harbor is a simple down home kind of place where you can come as you are and pig out on top drawer Lousiana delicacies. The oysters are huge, order 6 at a time if you plan on ordering other dishes. Sitting at the bar is super fun, especially if you are by yourself. The best seats in the house are the barstools in the back by the oyster shucker where all the local sit--it's where the action is! Trust me, you won't be bored or lonely. Attentive bartenders with personality plus! True southern hospitality served here. The peel and eat shrimp are yummy yummy and the crawdaddies are just so totally awesome. Get your fingers dirty and wash it all down with some great local drafts. On my list of top food joints in the USA. Stay at the Crowne Plaza Airport and they will drive you here for free!!!
(5)
Miriam W.
This place is great choice for a quick and casual meal. The seafood is fried perfectly (I have yet to have poorly fried anything in this area, but still), and the menu offers lots of options. The alligator wings were good, and the fried fish and oysters..well, I'm jonesing for some right now. Service can be a little hurried and brusque, but they're busy and I appreciate the speed with which everything comes out of the kitchen.
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Natalia W.
This was a great start to our vaca. Further proof that you should trust taxi drivers recommendations. Not only was the food flavorful mainly the seafood boil (crawfish, shrimp, sausage, corn, potato) but the price was pretty reasonable too. Oh my friend had the fried seafood platter which was great too. Those hush puppies and homemade tartar sauce ... Hmmm hmmm hmmm. Friendly down to earth bartenders and waitstaff.
(4)
CG E.
Excellent find near the airport. Slow but courteous service. Very fresh seafood at fair prices.
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Parke R.
DoZen Oysters 6 bucks. Omg really good size and fresh. Turtle soup is right on. Great place and be prepared to wait. Seems to be always busy
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Kevin F.
Boiled shrimp was awesome. Nice atmosphere. Seems to be a lot of local regulars eat there, will return next time in area. Sat at bar and beer was cold and shrimp were hot. Saw a lot of folks getting raw oysters but me I don't eat that.
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Susan W.
LOVE Harbor Seafood! We paid $15 each way for a cab to take us here from the Airport Hilton. You should do the same if you are stuck at an airport hotel. You will truly feel you have been to New Orleans!! Great waitresses! They remind me of Flo from Mels Diner. They have all been there for as long as the restaurant has been around. They call everybody sugar, hun & sweetie. They are awesome! The clientele is a mix of old, young, black & white. Cops, blue collar workers, and airline pilots in uniform! Everyone is welcome & feels it. I started with a plate of 6 delicious raw oysters for $.50 each. Best oysters I've ever had & I'm from Seattle home of fresh seafood! I then had the combo of fried shrimp, catfish, hushpuppies and coleslaw. I think my side of coleslaw would serve 3 people! My friend had the soft shell crab po boy with a pile of fries. I would definitely try that next time! Waters & sodas refilled quickly. Can't wait to go back!!
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Nick I.
Just down Williams Blvd from the airport, they were able to accommodate our party of 8 (two adults and six kids) after a quick 15 minute wait during lunch on a Saturday. We passed the time sitting outside on the benches as well as looking at the fresh seafood being offered at the market next door. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive although very business-focused. No extra chatting, they had a job to do. As it was 8 of us, we ordered quite a few different things. Crawfish were good, the rest of the fried food wasn't so good. Appetizers: Fried Mozzarella - large chunks of fresh mozzarella, it looked and tasted fresh. Be prepared, these aren't your standard "french-fry" size mozzarella sticks. Fried Calamari - small rings and over fried Artichoke & Oyster soup - Rich and creamy soup without a lot of cream. Ousters were chopped up in to smaller pieces. Onion rings - thick slices that were fried well and decent seasoning Hushpuppies - seasoned and cooked well Mains: Boiled crawfish - Very good seasoning without a lot of extra seasoning sprinkled on after they come out of the water. Seafood Combo Basket w/ Softshell Crab: Not impressed at all. The plate contained fried shrimp, fried oysters, fried stuffed crab, and a fried softshell crab. The oysters and the softshell were cooked well, oysters were really large in size. The fried shrimp were overdone, not tasty at all. The Stuffed crab was too much stuffing and not enough crab/shrimp in the mix. I expect that kind of stuffing to be found in a midwest seafood restaurant (which is why I don't eat seafood in the midwest), not in a NOLA seafood house. Overall, it was a good experience for the family. The price was fair for what we ordered and yes, I'd come back again.
With so many restaurants along the street, we were surprised to see a line at this one. We are so glad we decided to wait. Staff and service were friendly and professional. The food could not have been better.
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Danielle S.
Praise the Yelp app for this find in the barren wastelands of Kenner, because I would have never found it otherwise. My sis and I rolled into town for a dance competition, and weary from the road, were in great need of sustenance. Sis wanted to indulge in our pre-competition tradition of ordering in from Dominio's (yes, that is an intentional spelling), but I convinced her since we were in Food Mecca, it would be foolish to pray in our room when we could go straight to the mosque. So to speak. When we drove up there was a line clear out the door and a 15 minute wait. Although we were mighty starvey, we knew it had to be good if others were willing to stand out in the cold for sweet, sweet seafood. Thanks to a few benches our wait, although chilly, wasn't uncomfortable, and we were seated fairly quickly. Inside, it encapsulates the meaning of the phrase "hole in the wall"--decor-wise, the place hasn't changed a bit since at least the mid-80's. Tables are crammed together so that if you stick out an elbow, you might get clipped by a passing waitress. We originally turned down the chance to be seated immediately at the bar, thinking it would be too cramped, but you're basically going to be hindered one way or another here. After studying the menu I decided on a fried shrimp basket, and pescaterian Sis chose a shrimp po-boy. Boy, oh boy were both of those things good life choices. My basket came with a salad, and although I thought it was going to be pretty much superfluous, I was actually really impressed with it. My chosen dressing had huge chunks of bleu cheese in it, and it came with nearly a quarter of a beefsteak tomato sitting in it. The shrimp was large and decadently battered; I chose the hush puppies to go with my meal and I was utterly in food heaven. Paired with a $2 Abita Amber draft, I had one hell of a meal. Price for the two of us ended up being just over $30 with tip. Love this place, and if I find myself hungry and seafood-less Kenner again, I'll be back.
(5)
Horacio L.
Just gotta say, can't get much better than Harbor Seafood! The oysters on the half shells were huge and so yummy! We were in vacation in Florida this past week and we love oysters and the ones at Harbor seafood were twice the size of the ones in Florida and tasted so much better, I could have made a meal on just those. My son had the crab claws and they were huge and so yummy, they filled him up way bigger than the ones he had in Florida also. My husband's gumbo was top notch, not too spicy and loaded with a ton of seafood, I almost wish I had gotten it. I got the soft shell crab Po boy and it was perfect! I love the mom pop kind of restaurants and this does not disappoint, will definitely be back
(5)
Sheri S.
Perfect pre-MSY airport stop. $4.99/lb boiled crawfish; huge, fresh, raw oysters $8/dz. So long, Cajun Country!
(4)
Devo S.
This place is awesome! The prices are phenomenal, the variety is amazing, and the portion size is fantastic. I cannot WAIT to go back to Harbor on our return to New Orleans! Get the Swamp Platter to get a real taste and variety of all things N'awlins: fried frogs legs, fried crawfish tails, fried alligator, alligator sausage, crawfish etoufee, and turtle soup. Okay, I was wary of the soup, because I have a hard picturing a turtle being eaten, but (unfortunately, perhaps?), it was as awesome as everything else on that platter. This place rocks...don't miss out on it!
(5)
Karen S.
We stopped in for Saturday lunch on the recommendation of a fellow traveler for the oysters. The lunch special was blackened mahi mahi, which we ordered along with an oyster basket with Cajun fries. Both were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The oysters were far better than I have had at a couple of top rated oyster houses in the month we've been in NOLA. As a bonus, there is a fresh fish and seafood market next door. We will definitely be back.
(5)
Goldie H.
My uncle was flying out from Louis Armstrong airport and we wanted to grab a bite before. We were both raised on the beach and know a thing or two about fresh seafood. The food was so delicious we ended up ordering seconds. Between the two of us, we order 2lbs of crawfish, 2 dozen oysters, and 1 lb of shrimp. The service was great and the food was even better. It was so delicious, in fact, that I took my best friend there the very next night to treat her to dinner and we ordered a dozed oysters, a lb of shrimp, and a half dozen crab. Once again I was incredibly pleased with the food and the service. This is my new seafood go-to from now on. Amazing and fresh seafood. You will not be disappointed.
(5)
Emily L.
Excellent local treasure near the airport. This should be your first (and last) stop in New Orleans. Reasonably priced oysters, boiled shrimp, and crawfish. The best fried pickles in town. Weeknights tend to be a little cheaper but there's always plenty to be had. Definitely do the add-ons with your crawfish, especially potatoes and garlic.
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Steve Y.
They have everything from frog legs to alligators. It's still crawfish season so they were about $3.75/lb. You can pick out the locals from the huge platter of crawfish boil that filled their tables and how quickly they can shuck them. The waitress had to demonstrate how to do it for me and everyone around us started offering their personal tips. They all laughed when I was taking out the "poop shoot." Most people just twist off the tail and eat the whole thing. I did suck on the head to get the spicy brothy goodness out. I think I impressed them with that. I even got some meat out of the claws, but it wasn't worth the work. I had the gumbo, which was like a primordial soup of shrimp, oysters, rice, etc. It was just packed with flavor. The shrimp po-boy had this bun that was so light and crispy. I was expecting to have to fight through the bun, but it was perfect! I didn't have the jambalaya, but my co-worker liked it. I would've liked to have seen more seafood and sausages on it. Then I wanted sweet potato fries, but opted for the homemade bread pudding with rum sauce. It was lava hot, filled with grapes, raisins, peaches, and pears from a fruit cocktail. The rum sauce was very rich and kinda too buttery. The butter was like a moat around the pudding. I wasn't crazy about it, but I was glad I tried it. I can't wait to come back here so I can try the crawfish etoufee, the oysters, and maybe even the buffalo frog legs. Service was great and beers on tap were $1.50-$1.75. This place is definately in my go-to list whenever I'm back in N'alyns.
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Tina S.
Been going to this restaurant for no less than 9 years as I come and go to the airport on a monthly basis. I found out about it through airport and other local workers who frequent here. The prices were great and the food, though not the healthiest, was very fresh and tasty. Fast forward to last week. Once again on my way to the airport. This time with a new coworker so we decided to stop here for a quick lunch. I was able to get our bus driver to come in with us by promising hee a nice lunch in return. Food quality was OK, but unfortunately didn't live up to the hype I had given it to this new coworker of mine. The driver had a regular poboy and my coworker and I ordered two lunch specials (half poboy and cup of soup). My coworker and I also ordered a dozen on the half shell each. When the bill came back at over $62 I thought there was a mistake, but there wasn't. Oysters are now no less than the same price there as they are elsewhere. Aside from the increase in prices, here's where the true complaint comes. I awoke a day later vomiting my guts out and unable to get out of bed for over a day. A clear case of food poisoning. I had had it before and was very familiar with the symptoms. At the time I had no idea where I may have gotten it. I received a text from that same coworker the next day asking if I was sick. I couldn't believe it. His symptoms and the time of it affecting him were identical, so I knew. Having lunch at Harbor Seafood was the only thing we had in common. I decided to call the manager to tell them that maybe they had a bad batch of oysters. I was not looking for any kind of freebie, just trying to save someone else from that extremely unpleasant sick feeling associate with food poisoning. Unfortunately, the manager was having none of it. To her, this was inconceivable that it came from there. I told her we had identical symptoms at identical times and we had done nothing else in common. It's too bad because I really used to like going there, but like everything I guess it changes. The warning signs are there, though. High prices, unsafe quality, and now poor customer service from management (or lack there of). PS The waitresses and shuckers are and have always been the best.
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Laila B.
I walked right in with 4 people and got a table immediately on a Sunday night around 7. Service was friendly and quick. I had raw oysters and gumbo for dinner. The oysters were great and actually shucked to order. I can't believe how often I get pre-shucked oysters these days, gross. Anyway, fresh oysters and very tasty gumbo. I was pleased. I tasted some of my husband's boiled seafood platter, the crabs seemed old and the mushrooms tasted canned. I would have been unhappy if that was my dinner but he said it was ok. Another friend had the swamp platter and I tried the alligator sausage, mm! He raved about the frog legs and turtle soup but I didn't try them. Bread pudding was pretty good too. I'll have to figure more time into my ride out to the airport next time so I can hit this place up for oysters.
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Molly M.
I didn't realize this place was so popular! Be sure to get here early to avoid a wait. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and the food was yummy! I had the turtle soup and the mixed seafood poboy. I didnt think the poboy was anything special but the turtle soup was fantastic! I also had the bread pudding for dessert and that was amazing! I would recommend this place as a great dinner for the money.
(4)
Wendy Y.
GREAT Seafood place! I had the fried oysters and they were perfect...huge serving too! Ambiance was exactly what I look for in a local seafood joint...it's not supposed to be fancy! Go when you are very hungry because you won't want to leave anything on your plate!
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Kimberly F.
It wasn't the best but it wasn't the worst. Close to home and there was a wait but not very bad. I was just curious because of all the crowds that's always waiting out front
(3)
Jd R.
Always busy. Awesome seafood. Laid back atmosphere. Can't beat it! Shrimp and corn chowder is killer. It's got real nice heat. Shrimp and crawfish boils are awesome and messy. Service is always good. If you go during a peak lunch or dinner be ready to wait 15-30 minutes. This place packs them in all the time.
(5)
Charles W.
Man o Man.. It doesn't get any better than this! The oysters are excellent and the Stuffed shrimp and catfish basket is better than the oysters... I'll be back.
(5)
Ashley H.
My parents frequently drive down to fly out for vacations and this is our go-to meeting spot before/after their flight. The prices are reasonable and the food is excellent. If you like no-frills, fresh seafood, then this is your spot. Raw, boiled, fried, and other... they cover all of the bases. (Personally, I get crawfish if they're in season, otherwise fried shrimp.) Harbor Seafood may be a hole in the wall, but it is definitely not a secret. Be prepared to wait for a table. I've always had friendly service although the speed definitely varies.
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Steve S.
I was extremely impressed by this place! To start, we got 1# of boiled shrimp, which only cost around $9.50! Great value, and they were big, cooked perfectly! Many places over boil their shrimp which makes them a huge pain to peel and ruins the texture. I'm pretty picky about my seafood too; growing up, we used to get shrimp right off the docks in Grand Isle and Houma. Not only did they have fresh product, but they knew a thing or two about boiling some shrimp down there too! Harbor ' s shrimp were just as good! My friend and I split the soft shell crab platter and the swamp platter. The crabs were wonderful, very meaty, fatty, salty, and crisp. The swamp platter was gigantic! Really enough for 4 people to share as an app or to split for 2 entrees. The highlights of thar plate were the turtle soup and the crawfish sausage. The best crawfish sausage I've ever had, seemed like it was probably made in-house too! After completely gorging ourselves, the bill was around $60 before tip. We also had 3 Abita Ambers on out tab! Absolutely blown away by the price for seafood of this quality. My only gripe is that the batter on everything could have used a little less salt. It wasn't even close to ruining anything though. Also, we went on a Friday night around 9:30 and it was PACKED. We had to way about 20min for a table. But the wait is well worth it. They were also sitting people down pretty late, which was pretty nice of them to do, considering that by their closing time, the restaurant was still mostly full. Good food attracts big crowds though! Order a beer from the bar while you wait! Pitchers are only around $8 too.
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Jenny K.
Be prepared to wait. This place is small and we sat right in front of the bathroom =/ Would have requested another seat except there were'nt any and we already waited for 45 minutes. The plus is that they have a full bar so you can grab a drink as you wait! Turtle soup was yummy! 3 stars because the wait wasn't worth the mushy textured peel n eat shrimp.
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Jake D.
This place kills it. Drive out of the city to get good cheap eats. We got 6 crabs, 2 lbs of crawfish and a pound of shirmp. The shrimp was the bomb. We are going back tonight and I am going to skip te crawfish and double up on shrimp.
(5)
Mark M.
The food here is excellent and the prices are so reasonable! This is a great little place! Friendly staff and wonderful seafood. What else could you ask for'n
(5)
Pedro S.
The second time was a huge disappointment. As We waited at the bar to be seated they sat several groups that arrived after us. I paid the bar tab and left to never come back.
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Troy C.
If your ordering food to go by yourself .. The server shouldn't yell loud enough for everyone to here "boy you sure are hungry" Might have a family to feed at home...just saying. Foods always good.
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David M.
The local vibe, fresh shucked oysters at the bar, friendly service, and delicious seafood, (fresh local), make this place worth checking out.
(5)
Latrina R.
We had a flight delay and decided to get some seafood. It was good fresh seafood, but being from Louisiana I realize that you can get good seafood on every corner. The food was well seasoned, but most of it was over fried. They had a lot of options, but no real variety other than fried. We had the fried crab claws appetizer. It came out after our meal which was disappointing, but the waitress said it was because it was being shelled in the back. The taste was wonderful, but I think they should let you know it will take a little longer for certain items. It was also a very large portion, which was really good. We had enough to take with us. I ordered the catfish smothered in crawfish sauce. It was great! I'd order that again when I visit. My cousin ordered the seafood platter, which was awesome. Our only regret about the seafood platter was that the oysters and shrimp were fried so hard that they were difficult to eat. The seasoning and the portions were great. Downside of this place is that the service isn't that great, we often had to waive down our waitress. Other than that, I'll be back.
(4)
Ann L.
Living only a few blocks away, I grew up on Harbor Seafood. The seafood platter with its stuffed mushrooms and oyster po-boys, fully dressed, was our go-to order. This is also a great place for raw oysters when they're in season. Although the sandwiches have gotten smaller over the years, they're still delicious and we can't help but stop by whenever we get the chance to return to Kenner. Also, check out the store next door for boiled crabs, crawfish and potatoes among other seafood.
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Sophie D.
This is a hole-in-the-wall place about 15 mins away from downtown. A place where the locals go when they crave for some real seafood boils and poboy. $3 for 1/2 dozen oysters, $2.99/lb for boiled crawfsh, $0.92 per crab (blue crab sized,) and reasonably priced alcoholic beverages. The best of all, they were served by a sweetest waitress. The raw oysters were sized pretty differently and so were the crawfishes (tails range from 1" baby ones to 2" medium sized.) I am no expert on sizes but the crawfishes are surely fun to eat. Let the juice drips down your elbows and fingers burn from peeling those little red hard shells, trust me, you will leave full and happy!!
(5)
H Z.
I tried the blackened fish, tastes good, but really small piece, however considering its low price, it is quite a deal! the boiled shrimp tastes good! spicy and salty.
(3)
Lara A.
This place is another that I cannot believe it has taken me so long to try out. The eggplant pirouge was amazing. It is a huge portion. My husband had a half dozen oysters and they were huge. He had one of the specials and loved it. They are always busy and packed, it is a small place, so be prepared to wait. I highly recommend this little gem!
No frills here! I ate here twice while in town to teach some classes. Both times I got the blackened alligator app (I could eat two buckets of those delecious morsels of gator) and po boys (one shrimp and one oyster). The shrimp po boy tasted better to me. My friend got the eggplant seafood special and really enjoyed it as well. They had Abita on tap, but the mugs seemed a little small. This place is popular, so expect a wait if you go at prime time,
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Alan F.
Ate lunch and had the special Red Snapper and we ordered fried Oysters as an appetizier (ordered kids Oysters since they don't have them as appetizer). The oysters were great and typical of fresh NOLA restaurants. The special was fried snapper but I got it blackened and the fish was very good although the cream lobster sauce was overpowering. Good thing I got it on the side cause after one bite I didn't eat anymore. Overall the place is somewhat a hole in the wall but with good food. I'm not a fan of fried seafood but would visit again just to try the Oyster Po Boy after having the fried oysters initially.
(4)
Marc R.
1st timer - Swamp platter was amazing and service was extremely friendly and quick. Best meal I've had on my vacation including restaurants 3x the price.
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Matthew A.
The shrimp and corn chowder should be a good enough reason for you to stop by here. Then, tack on the soft-shell crab po-boy, the Chocolate Beyond Reason cheesecake, and the Bourbon Pecan Pie and this should become one of your favorite spots to visit. One word of advice, if you plan on having the Chocolate Beyond Reason and Bourbon Pecan Pie at the same time, be prepared for heart palpitations.
(4)
Jeff O.
Huge fan. Have never had a bad meal here. Blackened redfish is my go to here and the oysters are superb, cold, salty and fresh. Wife is also a big fan.
(4)
Mike M.
The food here is great and the staff is very friendly. I had the blackened catfish and it was FANTASTIC! I will definitely visit this location the next time I am in the area!
(4)
Amy L.
Thank you fellow Yelpers for helping me find this place!! This was exactly what I was looking for in a NOLA seafood restaurant. We made a point to come when the doors open for lunch so we had no problems with parking (very small) or getting a table. The dining room was filled with wood panel walls & fish portraits with a long bar at the end of the restaurant. The menu was very impressive; cooked / raw oysters, gumbo, etoufee, po boys, alligator, boiled crawfish/shp, variety of blacken or chargrilled fish, turtle soup (WHAT?!?!?) and so much more!!! The price was very reasonable too. yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… We order like there was no tomorrow (actually, tomorrow meant we would be in another state): Boiled Special (5*) - 2lbs of boiled crawfish, 1/2 shp, 2 corn, mushroom for $15.95 yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… 2 dozen oysters (4*) - fresh & clean Blackened Gator (5*) - better than chicken!! yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… Buffalo Frog Legs (3*) - fried soggy legs coated w/ buffalo sauce yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… Seafood Gumbo (3*) - the brown color threw me off a bit, taste was alright too. ....maybe too authentic for me??? yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… Blacken Redfish dinner (4*) Service (4.5*) Good seafood with cheap beer, what more can you ask for?
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Cat V.
I had a 5pm flight back to Chicago and wanted to delay leaving New Orleans food as long as possible... the solution, Harbor Seafood. This place is a true hole in the wall-- no frills or special decor. ESPN on the bar, a Believe DAT neon light, and waitresses running back and forth to hungry customers. It is awesome. I had the shrimp po'boy and gumbo, both were so perfect. The gumbo gave my mouth the perfect Cajun kick and the shrimp po'boy rivaled Parkway's (note: rivaled, not topped, I am a Parkway's believer). For the price, the fast service, and taste- this place is fantastic. Do expect a 10-15 min wait if you're at peak time, though. Be sure to check out their business next doors which SHIPS seafood fresh to your home address/airport. In Chicago, gulf shrimp is either 'previously frozen' (NO!) or $$$$. Doing the math, it actually works out cheaper for me to order from them than to try and grab the goods up here. KEEYAW!
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Eileen Z.
While the servers tend to be at full "yat" and a bit on the rude side the seafood here is as good as it gets. I have yet to have a bad meal here, the oysters are always amazing and the boiled seafood is the best there is! Plan to wait unless you go at off peak times
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Gracefullyhappy S.
I always dine at this restaurant when visiting New Orleans. They have a very good seafood gumbo. My menu each visit is always the gumbo, calamari and seafood platter....and then raw oysters every now and then. There's usually a wait for a table, but it so worth it.
(5)
Andrea S.
Excellent authentic, no frills inexpensive New Orleans food. Turtle soup was devine, We also loved our roast beef and Shrimp Po Boys. I was a tourist from Boston and I enjoyed eating here as much as some of the fancy places in the quarter.
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April Rose D.
Wow. I was famished when my honey picked me up from the airport so I needed to eat something NOW. He wanted to take me to a place nearby which he's driven by several times but was always super packed so hasn't had the chance to try. We arrived around 4:30 which is in between lunch and dinner but the place was already busy. The location is a little questionable, we decided to park somewhere else when we saw people with gold teeth next to us. Was not expecting the freshest seafood at this little joint less than 10 minutes from the airport. We had blackened and fried alligator and blackened tuna. Both were so fresh, seasoned well and cooked to perfection! A lady next to us was working on the shrimp bucket savoring every bite as she licked her fingers.It looked soo good! Home run for my first meal in New Orleans! And $4 for a glass of wine. Nice:) There's a reason why this place is always busy!
(5)
Jerry G.
Don,t waste your money went there yesterday the shrimp and fish tasted frozen,the waitresses are rude and they make you wait outside in the heat fr a table,if you ever order to go don,t tip them because you will get home and realize you don,t have half of your order then when you call them they tell you well just come get it and hang up on you,it just like everything else in kenner gone to the dogsalmost as expensive as Ruth Chris to eat there good lord go somewhere else.there are tons of other places to eat with a much better value!!!
(1)
Mike M.
Best meal all year. Blackened fish was perfect, boiled red potatoes delicious and spiced corn on the cob was so good we ordered an extra side. Our waitress was the highlight. I look forward to returning with friends.
(5)
Misha T.
No frills and good prices. We swilled plenty of ice cold abita to go with our plate after plate of oysters not to mention some blackened gator, boiled shrimp, boiled crab, and fried soft shell. We sort of had it all and honestly I'd recommend all those things. The soft shell is an especially nice departure compared to the low effort involved in eating it compared with the regular crabs. I could go there all the time. But then my cholesterol would be super high... but i'd be happy.
(5)
Earlane S.
One of the best meals I've had in New Orleans. Drinks are great, food very fresh and flavorful, and a true local experience.
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Scotty H.
Best shrimp poboy I've had in a very long time. The Habor potatoes were very good too. Very nice, prompt service. Outstanding food and service!
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Jennifer C.
I came here one night with my bf based on the yelp reviews. We had raw oysters and boiled crawfish, plus a swamp platter. Food was delish and oysters was fresh. Crawfish was not so great. It was recooked and tasted like frozen, probably because crawfish was out of season in the winter time. I enjoyed my gator meat thou. Gator is one of my favs. We've been coming back to this place at least once a month for a date night ever since.
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Jeannette S.
This is my all time FAVORITE Restaurant. I've been a loyal customer for more than 10 years and now everytime I go back and visit N.O. I gotta visit Harbor. I usually get: Raw Oysters- Fresh and decent sized. They usually have specials on Oysters and most of the time they are cheap. Appetizer Tray-All the fried yummy goodness: Fried crawfish, fried crab claws, fried stuff mushrooms, fried calamari, fried onion rings and 4 large peeled season shrimps. Crawfish Etouffee- Ask them to serve it with rice on the side instead of mixing in the soup. Etouffee is spicy and full of flavors. MUST TRY. Shrimp Poboys- This is my favorite place for shrimp poboys, They pack way too many shrimps in the sandwich it's awesome. Crawfish- I'm starting to like Houston style crawfish more than N.O. crawfish. Nevertheless crawfish is still very good here. 2 months ago (May) I think it was $2.99/lb. Not that big of a deal for locals but for me it's a freaking great deal. I'm sick of paying $6.99/lb of crawfish. I tried plenty off their menu and I was never disappointed. If you go during meal time you better have lots of time because I promise you will need to wait for a table, but worth it!
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Erick N.
I am never let down when I visit this place. I grew up in new Orleans and now live in Miami. My family would always go here for good food while I was growing up. It is nice to see this neighborhood place can survive while keeping things simple. Good food, charming service, for a good price that will not break the bank. I always share a dozen oysters and get a cup of Gumbo before I decide if I will get a poboy or something else. If you are in area, stop by. Too bad crawfish were not in season for my last visit. Regardless, I will return!
(4)
NEAL B.
The food is okay. The service was fine, not a long wait for food. The price is not bad either. Ambiance was weak, but I'm not paying for that anyways. I'll return, its a local hangout establishment. For the area....(by the airport) the bar doesn't seem to be set too high. So this joint comes out on top. For me, there's nothing bad to say about the place, but nothing great either, so it gets a 3. But i'll be back. The blackened alligator appetizer was not bad for $8.95 and the crawfish are a good buy at $3.50/lb i believe. Give it a shot. They also have Key Lime Pie! So ya got that goin' for ya.... which is nice.... ;-) 3 1/2 stars is more like it.....
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Ron P.
This place has great seafood and is always busy. Try a pound of boild shrimp. If you never had fresh head on shrimp you are in for a treat.
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Laura P.
Came here per recommendation of the clerk at my hotel. It was unusually busy but service was very fast and friendly. I had the shrimp po boy and it was great - tender shrimp and crisp, flaky, chewy roll. I would definitely come back when I have more time to explore the menu and a greater apetite. Also the prices are incredible for the quality. If there's a wait, it's totally worth it.
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John B.
Great food. Blackened Alligator is so good
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Richard R.
As others have said, it doesn't look like much from the outside, and the parking is difficult.........but boy is the food good. We were in town for a couple of days, and looked to Yelp for a recommendation. We stayed within walking distance, and seafood sounded good. My wife enjoyed her seafood gumbo and shrimp po boy. I had fried shrimp, and we split an appetizer of fried alligator. Hey- I live in California....we don't have that on our menus so I had to try it! The only thing I can say is that there was too much....If I go back to Louisiana again I would definitely go back here.
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Mauricio W.
Great food! Great place!
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Kate F.
I've been traveling around the country for the past month and a half, and this place is definitely in my top three for best food. My friend and I split the "Swamp Platter" which included: Fried frog legs, fried crawfish, fried alligator, alligator sausage, crawfish etouffee, and turtle soup. I'd never eaten any of those things before, so I wasn't terribly sure what to expect, but I needn't have worried. Everything was delicious! The frog legs were tender and flavorful, the alligator wasn't tough or chewy, and the soups were just the right amount of spicy. I'm not a big fan of "Burn Your Mouth into Submission" kind of food, but I do like a nice kick and this was perfect. This was also the first time I had been to Louisiana and I'd never had a boiled crawfish before. My friend and I were SOOO stuffed from our dinner, but he kept insisting that I needed to "suck the head" in order to have a complete Louisiana experience. So he waved the waitress down and asked her if we could have just 1 crawfish so that I could try it. She was absolutely lovely and brought back 2 boiled crawfish so that we could each have one. She even stayed there for a moment to make sure that I knew what I was doing. It was wonderfully tasty. I even wound up going next door to their store/deli and bought a whole bunch of stuff! I also found out that they have a website and will deliver their products anywhere in the country! We got all that food, plus two beers, for $27 including tip. If you are staying anywhere near this place, you absolutely must stop by! You won't regret it!
(5)
Timothy G.
We found this place by accident. We were staying at a local hotel and I asked the kids what did they want for dinner and they screamed "Crawfish"! After driving around a bit I stumbled across this shabby little tiny place right next to a carryout fresh seafood place. The place was jam packed on a Sunday afternoon. I asked if they had crawfish and the waitress said they are the best in town. So we put our name on the list and waited about an hour to get a table. We have had crawfish many places so they had better be up to par in size and taste. We were not disappointed. In fact since that visit we have been back 3 more times. Don't let the looks fool you the food is nothing short of amazing and the service is great.
(5)
Kade C.
I had this place once before and I don't remember it being bad, but this trip was pretty bad. The crawfish tasted like stale water with a bit of fishy for good measure. I also had boiled shrimp which were bland, but not fishy. About 25% of the shrimp were overcooked and unpeelable. My friend had the fried shrimp basket ($15) and the shrimp were small or were cooked too long in old oil. Needless to say, this place doesn't rank in my search for world's greatest crawfish. Dang. Such high hopes.
(2)
Erik F.
Great hole in wall seafood. Great prices excellent food! A must if you're out by the airport
(5)
Kuong Y.
I love the fact that you don't find any tourist here. You are not going to get anything that comes on fancy plates and prissy silverware. This is a good old sit down joint that serves fresh seafood and friendly service. The hood is great if you want to feel like you are in Compton, Ca but still in Louisiana
(5)
Justin L.
Came here on a Sunday evening. Huge line outside but was immediately seated at the bar. Ordered a dozen oysters, which were .50 each. Also ordered the 1/2 and 1/2 combo with a cup of gumbo and a half shrimp and oyster poboy. When the oysters came, I new I over ordered even though I didn't have lunch. They were the biggest oysters I have ever had. Twice the size of any I have gotten in the FQ. And they were good. Real good. The gumbo was very meaty. Tons of seafood in it! Tasted very good too. Didn't get to the poboy yet because I am stuffed. There was quite a bit of meat on it though, so that's a plus. For all that plus drinks and tip, $25. Best value I have had in NOLA! And some of the best food to boot! The bar staff was flooded with drink orders. Took a little while to put in an order and then was kind of forgotten by the guy helping me. The girl behind the bar helped me out though with refills and checking in on me. Heard her get terse with the other bartender and a costumer so she was definitely tired of the guy seemingly not pulling his end. Overall I was in and out in 45 minutes.
(5)
Amanda W.
I went here per a neighbor's recommendation to get some good seafood during a recent visit to New Orleans. I am amazingly thankful for the recommendation as I haven't had seafood this tasty in quite some time. It was totally worth leaving the touristy areas to get some great seafood. To start off, I had the raw oysters on the half shell. Normally, I'm not a fan of warm water oysters. But these were delicious. The oysters were very fresh and shucked perfectly. Even the husband, who refers to raw oysters as horse boogers, ate them and was impressed. As the main course, my party shared a basket of fried oysters & shrimp, as well as some boiled shrimp, crabs, crayfish, corn, garlic, and sausage. Needless to say, we had quite the feast. I prefer my oysters raw, but the fried ones were pretty darn good and juicy. But the boiled seafood is where it was at. The shrimp were succulent and I appreciated the fact that the heads were left on. The crayfish and crabs were good too. One member of my party was impressed that we were given so many female crabs. Apparently, female crab roe is a delicacy. I tried it and it was OK. But to each their own.
(5)
May H.
This is definitely a place to visit if you are near the airport in New Orleans. The oysters are a dozen for $6. Great quality and the service is friendly. The hush puppies are yummy and cooked just right. I got off the plane and headed straight to this place last week. There is usually a wait at night but since I got there at 2pm for lunch, there was no wait. They have fresh seafood next door to take home. The shrimp is priced very fair.
(4)
Coral H.
We went here after I read it was a fun local spot close to the airport. It did not disappoint! Fresh seafood and sandwiches in a diner atmosphere. Pitchers of beer for only $7. Waitstaff are friendly and efficient. This was a great find.
(4)
Deanna D.
This was our first and last stop on our way in & out of NOLA. Its close proximity to the airport makes it an easy stop. The place is packed at lunch time and full of locals. It's a small oyster bar w/ cute tables--don't expect any ambiance just be happy with the food! The service was friendly not speedy but fast enough. The oysters were fresh, huge, & salty-- the holy trinity of oyster description! Now for the shocker--they were $3 for a dozen during happy hour (all day Mon-Thurs...I think)-- AMAZING DEAL!! 6 dozen oyster b/w 2 visits-- I was in heaven! The crawfish etouffee & seafood gumbo was the best I had while in NOLA--Big statement but true. The blackened shrimp po boy, red beans & rice w/ sausage, and the blacked catfish topped with crawfish sauce were all delicious! The bourbon pecan pie was also amazing--super rich, sweet, and delicious. The fact I visited this Harbor Seafood twice in 5 days says a lot! The prices are great for delicious, authentic Cajun food. Overall an amazing value and a great experience. I will be back the next time I'm in NOLA.
(4)
Herbert K.
Damn, it's been years since I've been here, and I'm still thinking... sitting at the bar, roaring hot outside, cool, comfy inside a cool malted beverage in hand platter of oysters in front of me able bodied fellow behind the bar, preparing the next platter of oysters for some lucky patron why isn't there one of these in every town in the US?
(5)
Jeremiah K.
This place is awesome!! It is a definite must if you like seafood. They will also ship anything to anywhere in the U.S. but it can be pricey.
(5)
JD H.
I really really like this joint! However the prices have been creeping up up up. I have been a regular here for 19 years and I have rarely had anything but an excellent meal and the service is always wonderful. I had dozen oysters last visit and the soft-shelled crabs, and I about fell out of my chair when the bill came and the crabs were $17 bucks. The food is wonderful but the value is no longer there for me. Will I come back most likely yes, but I sure hope there is a price adjustment. Give them a try and come to your own conclusion
(3)
Larry D.
What a great place for the local flavor of south Louisiana. Boiled shrimp were my favorite item.
(5)
Justin C.
This place is alright. I've been here over ten times and have yet to see a waitress smile. It seems like they take their attitudes out on the customers. The food is good if you're willing to wait outside for over an hour to finally sit in a jam packed closet with tables on top of another. But like I said the food is pretty good. The best thing I'd suggest is doing take out unless you feel the need to put up with the unfriendly staff and their terrible manager.
(2)
Keith D.
An amazingly good neighborhood Cajun and seafood bar/grill! Conveniently located at Williams Street and I-10 in Kenner, which is just about 10 mile or so from New Orleans, this is very close to the airport and all the other lodging and businesses near Veterans Blvd. Also just down the street from the Treasure Chest riverboat casino. Great food with terrific gumbo and a darn good platter of crawfish, sausage, corn, and shrimp. They've also got all the other Cajun entrees as well as a good selection of standard hamburger and kiddie fare. Staff are very friendly and you can tell by the diverse mix of locals and visitors that this is a happy place with smiles and crawfish shells all over the place. When you visit, do park in the back, because the front parking is very tiny. But, the very short walk will be well worth it.
(5)
Lyn A.
This is my 2nd time visiting this place, and I'm a fan! What is it that brings me back time again? The food is exceptional and the price is outstanding. Example: Stuffed lobsters (corn, potatoes etc included) - speciality menu for under $20! Yep, awesome food, exceptional prices, friendly servers, and unpretentious neighborhood charm!
(4)
Free L.
We've been twice - $6/dz oysters - awesome! So fresh and yummy! It's casual and we always are there right as they open - exchanging rental cars at air port. It makes going to the airport for any reason WORTH IT! It's my reward!
(4)
J M.
I come here every year when visiting NOLA, everything is great! The only down side, is the occasional line to get in if your in a large group. But once you get in its worth it!
(4)
Samuel L.
I had one of the specials: fried red fish with crabmeat cream sauce. My sister got the cup of seafood gumbo and half fried shrimp Po boy. Everything was well prepared and seasoned and very fresh tasting! The service was friendly and the decor was no frills which is usually a good thing.
(5)
Matt R.
This place is solid. Great food, great prices, fair but friendly service. Half dozen oysters on the half Shell, turtle soup and an oyster PO boy for under $20 with soft drink and a 20% tip. this will be a regular stop for me if i ever fly out of MSY again.
(4)
Christopher P.
Blackened gator + freshy fresh oysters + hot sawsage poboys = love in your mouth! This place is mad dope yo! Everything is tasty and fresh. Why are you still reading this review?! GO NOW!
(5)
Andy M.
Good food and great price. Can't go wrong with that combination!
(4)
Haley V.
Loved it!
(5)
Sean W.
As usual, good food and drinks. I'm a regular every time I'm in Kenner. Friendly wait staff.
(4)
kevin b.
Who knew....oh yeah the locals know.. I only went to this place for the quest for Buffalo Frog legs and got so much more. Ok i must admit I didnt know about this place, and drove around looking for it..so i park in the small lot outside and walk into what could be the Cheers of Kenner. The old wood chairs speak volumes of many years of customers who sat in this watering hole for years. Quick look at the menu and the friendly wait staff the order was in... buffalo frog legs and 1 dozen oysters please...oh wait draft beer how much is an Abita 3.00 or 4.00 a pint ? No sir it's $1.50 WHAT?? first trey of oysters hit the table...a bit small but at 3.00 who cares. Then my new joy in life BUFFALO frog legs..yes it was a fried frog leg and then coated with buffalo hot sauce...which made a perfect combo Wow i am hooked they fell off the bone perfect taste and texture..oh man they were good. All washed down with an abita draft I think my bill was 12.00 Come on now thats happy hour the big easy way..
(4)
Tra W.
This place makes the best hot sausage PO-boys ever....next to my momma that is lol. They actually fry the patty in a skillet where as a lot of places throw the patty in a deep fryer and it's all soft. The French bread is perfect as well - before I hop on a plane I usually take 1 (not dressed) to go!" I also love their seafood baskets and the crawfish Is good too. Def worth making a stop if you're on the area or heading to Esplanade mall.
(5)
Stacy W.
I read all the great reviews so we decided to try it. I'm sorry, but the food was gross...greasy and either bland or set your mouth on fire! The waitress was nice, but the fish had bones, the plates were dirty and grease seemed to ooze from the walls. Will not return.
(2)
Chad C.
If you have time to kill before your flight, avoid the overpriced acme oyster house and come to harbor seafood house. Shrimp and corn chowder are must. Across from the shell station. Parking in back.
(5)
Kelly H.
Small, very casual place that shares a building with her sister seafood market , right on Williams near the Esplanade Mall, that's not a bad choice for a seafood dinner. And the prices aren't at all bad either. They do seafood both ways here: boiled and fried. In fact I will go so far as to say the boiled crawfish are downright excellent! The crabs were good, but did not posses the same level of kick-assedness as that of the crawfish. The fried seafood - especially when enclosed in French Bread and called a Po-Boy is quite decent in itself. I went with the combo po-boy and it was loaded with perfectly fried shrimp and oysters. And speaking of oysters - a dozen of them on the half shell were good and fresh. A little on the small side, but still quite fresh and tasty. Add a cold beer to it all and you have a mighty fine dinner my friend. As I said the place is very casual. Service can be a bit underwhelming. It gets very loud. You usually have a wait - outside. But hey, the food is good and the price is right.
(3)
Reggie M.
I was never disappointed when I came her the bartenders were awesome and the food was some of the best in town! The prices was reasonable and the atmosphere is down home if you ever stuck at the airport make it your business to get there!
(5)
Justin L.
Preface: I am only critiquing the crawfish. So... As a local eatery, the crawfish can be amazing at times. Their flavor is solid coupled with a kick of spice. You can order potatoes, corn, mushroom, sausage, and cloves of garlic to tag along with your crawfish. Plus, if you are near at the end of the crawfish season, it only ran me $2.39/lb (7/2011) b/c a month before it cost me $2.79/lb and higher still in the beginning of the season. But why did I it rate just a 4 out of 5? Simply, the crawfish is just average at times. It is good enough during this rare occasions but nothing spectacular. So at the end of the day, I am only giving their crawfish a 4 out of 5. It's hard to make everything fresh (as in they cook in batches throughout the day) and really their flavor is not always as peak of pure awesomeness. So my dear Harbor's, you get a 4 out of 5.
(4)
Ben H.
Great cheap oysters (one dozen for $12) Damn good boiled seafood (added garlic, potatoes and corn). Drinks were well mixed and good. It's a small bar, its cheap, and its really very tasty. Hard to beat that.
(4)
Jen R.
a pretension-less seafood jernt deserves a pretension-less review: crawfish by the pound - great price. small 'uns, but all curly and sweet. the best alligator wings i've ever had. oh wait, the ONLY alligator wings i've ever had. free refills on lemonade? bonus. parking round the back and open on memorial day, which means open every monday, i reckon.
(4)
Angie R.
My fiance and I took a road trip and stopped for the night in Kenner. I read great reviews on Yelp and we decided to make this our dinner spot and it did not fail us. Parking is limited and we arrived around 5:30 and found one spot. The place was packed with locals, which I truly believe is a great sign. We ordered the oysters, fried alligator, fried pickles and two po-boys. This found is very heavy as it's all fried. If you're looking for a fancy joint I would advise looking elsewhere. If you're looking for a laid-back spot to mingle with the locals and helpful staff then I think you'll fit right in at Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar. Bon appetit!
(4)
Nick W.
Great, really fresh seafood. This hole in the wall is attached to a seafood market. Only place I have been where you can get fresh blackened yellowfin tuna for 16 bucks.
(5)
Coffe H.
YUCK... If we could give it less than one star, we would. We went there specifically for the boiled crab,because we had a friend in from out of town and Harbor touts its boiled crab. We waited about an hour for our table. (We were fine with that.) We ordered our food and it seemed to take a while- (again, we were okay with that)... Then the food came out and everyone got their food-- except the person who ordered boiled crabs. We waited, but finally our friend insisted we start eating because our food was going to get cold... about 10 MINUTES LATER--- WHEN THE REST OF US WERE HALF WAY FINISHED WITH OUR MEALS, our friend still had not gotten her food. Finally the waitress came to our table and said, "...We're out of crab." It was so frustrating to find this out when everyone else was almost done with their meals. The waitress said the only thing on the menu that would be ready before the rest of us were finished eating was the deep fried food or gumbo... Our guest who has diet restrictions, could not eat either. It was embarrassing. She wound up not ordering anything. So uncomfortable... There are too many other fantastic restaurants in New Orleans... Would not recommend this place.... BTW, our bill was 99 bucks, and they charged us extra for an ear of corn. Seriously??
(1)
Darlene L.
Grew up eating here and try to eat here often. The menu is well priced and contains the usuals, but grilled fish is always the best here. The fried seafood is much better than others in the area including Deanies. Great oysters on half shell, po' boys, crawfish, gumbo, etc at half the French quarter prices. Check out the Boiled dinners and specials too. This place is pretty small and the decor is lacking! They have so many tables but it's understandable since they get so much business. Servers can sometimes be slow and rude, but what can you expect at a hole in the wall place. But nonetheless, the food speaks for itself and this place is delicious!! I go back everytime I visit my parents back home
(4)
Roxy I.
My solo source to choose a restaurant when on a business trip to a different city: Yelp. Came here on Sunday for dinner around 6pm. The wait was about 30 mins, even though there were many tables available. After waiting in front of the restaurant patiently, we finally got seated. This restaurant is very (almost too) casual and very loud/crowded. The service was extremely slow because of the lack of staff; more waiters are much needed to handle the craziness. It took them ten mins to take a drink order, ten mins to get small plates, another ten mins to take food order. Every time I had to catch one of the waiters' attention. Otherwise, they didn't even notice we needed to order. We got plenty of food- oysters, cocktail shrimps, seafood platter, swamp platter, and more. Food wasn't great to me either. It's convenient location close to the airport, and an affordable local restaurant. But is this place worth 30 mins wait? I'm not sure.
(3)
Vicki T.
They have very fresh raw oysters , which fits perfectly with beer. Fried food good as well.
(4)
Jeremy T.
One of my favorite places for seafood in the New Orleans area. I've been coming for about 5 yrs now and everything on the menu I've tried is great. Most of the time this place gets packed, but eat here and you'll see why. I always sit at the bar, and if you come with 2 or less people and are in a rush like I typically find myself to be, then you should too. I like the raw oysters by the dozen, gumbo, fried oyster po - boy and fried shrimp. Convenient if you're flying in from another city, or just passing through on I-10. This is my must stop!
(5)
Nathan R.
Hot hot boiled crawfish that are good size and spicy! At $3.49 a pound i mean cmon. Also the oyster poboy was yummy. The waitress was nice and the beer was cold! Highly Recommended!
(5)
Mary S.
Local spot for swamp food, seafood, and cajun flair. I was directed to dine here by a local. It's low key neighborhood hot spot. Could be a long wait during the dinner rush but worth every minute. Prices are fair for the quality of food. Same stuff you get in the French Quarter without tourist pricing. The bread pudding is a must have. Swamp platter is a nice way to sample the menu fried gator, claws, frog legs, alligator sausage paired with gumbo and turtle soup.
(5)
Clint C.
Money little seafood and dive bar. Ordered 3 Abita Ambers, dozen raw oyters, and a cup of gumbo.... $22!!! Great service and friendly neighborhood peeps. Near the airport so if you need to squeeze a quick lunch in or kill some time this is your spot. BTW all the food was on point.
(5)
Deon G.
I went back to the harbor today. Brandon who is the manager apologized and gave me another soup. He said they called the company who supplies their containers, they will be getting new containers so this mix up will never happen again. Thank you Brandon for excellent customer service. I will definitely go back to this restaurant for the oyster and artichoke soup, because it's excellent!
(4)
Greg W.
Harbor is often overlooked because of its proximity from downtown, but it's worth it and the locals know it. The place is packed ALL the time. How cool is it when beer is cheaper than soda? You'll get your money's worth in raw oysters, alligator, and any kind of seafood you can think of. Poboys are great. Service is quick. The place lets you get sloppy with a roll of paper towels as you sink your teeth into its delicious food.
(4)
Anthony L.
Best Seafood in the Kenner, La Area Consistently This review is on the seafood stuffed mirliton dinner. This place has many delicious items and has been in the local area highly rated for nearly 3 decades with same owner. You can hardly complain about anything you get here. Great raw oyster on half shell and fried seafood as well. Don't neglect the swamp platter .
(4)
Minhien N.
This is a pretty small hole in the wall by the MSY AIRPORT. Everyone thinks the French quarter is the only place to get seafood and southern cuisine but I concur. The alligator bites and oysters we're pretty good. The gumbo was defiantly worth trying. If you are into eating seafood for a decent price give this place a try. The service was great and speedy, they were just happy to see you. If you need something to eat by the airport try this place. The burger is decent too!
(4)
Eighh L.
Good fried southern food. I had fried pickles for the first time here and they were a bit on the salty side. I also had gumbo and that was pretty good. Staff was friendly but restaurant can get crowded and loud. Would definitely go again.
Harbor Seafood is the type of restaurant that's most like a bag of Lay's chips. One visit is never enough. I can't begin to count the number of patrons I hear say they have just landed at the airport and headed straight over, or they have been in town a few days and already visited multiple times, or are headed home and just had to stop in one more time before the flight home. The one thing I love most about this restaurant even more than the food is the fact that I can sit at the bar on any given day and I'm just as likely to sit next to a regular as I am to sit next to someone from half way around the world. People literally flock to this hole in the wall neighborhood seafood restaurant. It's a relatively small restaurant so if you need a table your more than likely going to have to wait. Sometimes when it's real busy there is even a wait for the bar. All seating is first come first served & they do not take reservations. You can also order food to go if you don't have the inclination or the time to sit in the restaurant and eat, but I'll admit this is the type of food that is at its best when you sit in and eat. Speaking of the food.... All of the fresh fish served in the restaurant is taken from the fresh market which is next door to the restaurant. It's all in the same building just two separate entrances. There is always a fresh fish of the day on special along with various other specials to tempt your taste buds. Harbor serves boiled shrimp all year and boiled crawfish and boiled crab when in season, fried or grilled baskets, various seafood po-boys, and seafood salads. Some of my favorite items to order are: Appetizers... fried calamari, fried pickles, 1/2 blackened gator 1/2 fried gator, cheese sticks, fried crab claws, and fried crawfish tails. Some of my favorite main dishes to order are... Boiled shrimp, fresh fish of the day, stuffed lobster, any of the baskets including stuffed shrimp, catfish, oyster, the combo basket which includes shrimp, catfish, oyster and stuffed crab, also the swamp platter which is a special combo that includes fried crawfish, frog legs, gator, cajun gator sausage, turtle soup, and crawfish etouffee, and don't laugh at me but I also like to order the kids burger. Harbor also serves raw oysters on the half shell! You can order by the half dozen or dozen, or multiple dozens. There is always an oyster shucker on hand, and they always shuck in full view of the restaurant. I have to say this: if you order raw oysters, don't forget to tip the shuckers because they are working just has hard as your waiter or waitress. Harbor seafood is my go to restaurant for seafood, a burger, a drink at the bar after work or any other time of day. I enjoy the variety of people who work here and also enjoy the variety of patrons I come across on any given day, and I'd be lying if I didn't say I enjoy seeing my artwork on the wall in the restaurant. I've made friends here over the years so all I can say now is, Cheers! Hope to see you at Harbor one day!
Excellent seafood place. This place was really convenient to my hotel as it was just a block walking distance away. The place was hopping. There was a good mix of locals and business travelers. I had the seafood gumbo as it was highly recommended. It was really good--it had the right amount of kick to it. I loved the flavor. The same can be said for the blackened grouper, which I had for a main course. The fried potatoes were excellent as well. I came back with my boss later in the evening after picking up from the airport. I had an order of hush puppies, which were good... I tried the fried catfish, and it was done to perfection. There breaking was a cornmeal one, and the catfish fillet was fairly sizable piece. I highly recommend checking this place out.
(4)
Danielle W.
This place has the best crawfish! Whenever I have friends come into town I try and take them here. The wait time for a table always sucks though.
(4)
Mark D.
While it may look small it has huge flavor. Went there for dinner when we were in town overnight and the food and service were phenomenal. Would definitely go back again.
(5)
Jenn H.
Awesome find. We stayed in Metairie over New Years and wanting something outside of The French Quarter for a change. Yelp reviews led us to this spot and we were happy it did! Pros: $2 beers, Great staff, Food-Boiled shrimp, Frog legs & great prices Cons: Maybe it's just me but the turtle soup was not my favorite I recommend splitting the Swamp plate & a few lbs of boiled shrimp with a few beers to wash it down.
(4)
Catherine N.
This place is wonderful. Great seafood prices and the seasoning are good. I'm hoping to go here when it's crawfish season and see how big the crawfish gets, because I only ate here 3 times and they were all off season for crawfish. They look so small, but the seasoning is right on point. Their fried seafood is just as good as their boiled. I love their fried oyster with a side of their cajun fried potatoes. The service is quick and friendly. I just hate the wait. On a week day the wait is around 20-40 minutes. I can only imagine how long the wait is on the weekends. Also, the table and space are so cramped up. Still, the food and service are so good that one can overlook those flaws. If you ever visit New Orleans; make sure to stop here for some seafood.
(4)
Matt R.
This was the first time in a long time that I've been to Harbor Seafood... and nothing much has changed! They still have awesome fried seafood. I ordered the blackened alligator and fried pickles as appetizers for the table. The blackened gator is awesome... has a good seasoning rum and delivers, and of course fried pickles are always good. For dinner, I ordered the fried oysters. Delicious as always! Get there early on weekend nights, the waits are usually pretty long as the dining room is not that big. BOTTOM LINE: Best place in Kenner for fried seafood and one of the best places in the NOLA metro area.
(4)
Clee T.
decent food. Decent service. Decent prices. Anybody that has previously described this place as clean though needs to have their eyesight checked.
(3)
Joe S.
WOW...we started with the 5 pound crawfish..simply amazing. $2 beers, can't beat it. We had fried gator, claws, frog legs, alligator sausage paired with gumbo and turtle soup. Everything we ate was fantastic. We had a blast just sitting there, eating and drinking. Really interesting people and super friendly. Get there early, as we were leaving, there was a line into the parking lot
as always i ordered too much and the food was delish! i ordered shrimp and oysters and they are the biggest ever. reasonably priced and i didn't have to wait. nothing better than harbor.
(5)
Lisa H.
My husband is a sea food lover. We went here based on the reviews on Yelp! Crawfish were disappointing, but it was the end of the season. The jumbo shrimp and crab were incredible. I am not that into seafood so I was pleasantly surprised to see an Italian Stuffed Artichoke on the menu. I LOVED it! We loved this place so much we ate there twice in one day. Lunch and late dinner!
(5)
Caitlin P.
Best boiled seafood I've had since my Grampa's own boils. Closest you can get to a family seafood boil without doing the work yourself. Don't hesitate, go there!
(5)
Kellysue H.
Amazingly good. Don't pass it up because of the location or the outside. The staff was wonderful, the food was great, prices are reasonable and very clean. We had the gator wings, red beans and rice withe spicy sausage and the blackened Sword fish. All was very good ask them to make you the mojo sauce.
(4)
Meesh R.
Yeeeeaaah Buddy! Wow this place really hit the spot. Especially after traveling for days cross-country. A huge plate of Crawfish and a couple pitchers of beer where sorely needed! Yum!
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Bob W.
There should be a law that every visitor to NOLA who rents a car needs to make Harbor Seafood their first stop after leaving the airport. This is a locals' favorite that serves outstanding seafood. Boiled crawfish -- amazing. Twist, suck, and pinch. Yeah you right! Fried stuff is fantastic. We got fried pickles and fried calamari. You think fried calamari tastes like rubber? You'll change your mind here. And not only is the food great, but the prices are sick. The crawfish were $2.99/lb. The specials board had mouthwatering complete dinners for $10.95. For beer drinkers, they have interesting loca brews like Abita Satsuma (which I didn't find out about until we had finished our meal, goddamnit). Just go!
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Brad S.
The shrimp and corn chowder is magnificent!
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Michael C.
Great little seafood place. Very local and fresh with good prices.
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Jeanette U.
This is a hole in the wall about 15 minutes from downtown. For us living in Houston, it is a def stop on our way to NOLA. Started out with half of fried calamari and half of the blackened alligator. Their boiled shrimp is grand and $8.99/lb. DELISH!!!!!
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JEWELe M.
iHad to stop by when iWas driving back to FL yesterday!!!! Best seafood in NOLA for sure! And iGot my usual: 1/2 OYSTER po'boy + seafood gumbo and a SWEET tea please! My tummy was happy while driving back to FL!
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G J.
I just had one of those meals where if someone pulled out in front of me I probably wouldn't hit the brakes ~ I'd die happy! I couldn't decide what I wanted and was so afraid I'd pick something good and miss picking something great. Service is fantastic. The bartenders are on top of their game and they don't miss a step.
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Catherine P.
Husband and I made a mistake and came here on a Lenten Friday. The wait was forever. But since we were already there, might as well suck it up and see what's it all about. We ordered the blackened alligator and oysters for appetizers, the alligator came out within 15 minutes, and it was alright. A bit too greasy. Then another 15 minutes later, our raw oysters came out, I wanted mine char grilled but the waitress didn't mention they don't have char grilled oysters and still took my order, so I thought I was waiting for mine to be cooked the entire time. When she brought out the two half-dozen raw oyster trays, that's when she told me they only have raw oysters there. SMH. I have sensitive stomach so I only had 3 then gave the rest to my husband. Regardless, the oysters were really fresh. We waited for at least another 20 minutes later for our entrees to come out. At this point, I was really hungry and had hoped we were at home eating ramen noodles instead. My husband had the roast beef po-boy, and I had the tuna and shrimp kabob. My husband told me his roast beef was really salty and while ironically, my kabob was very bland. The kabob came with exactly 3 pieces of cubed tuna, 2 medium size shrimp with plenty of bell peppers and onions in between, and baby shrimp creole with rice. For the ok price, I shouldn't complain too much about this place. Didn't try their seafood boil, but it looked like that would have been a better choice.
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Brian C.
Great find out near the airport, I had a great blackened catfish dish with a red creole shrimp sauce and also tried the shrimp po boy which was very good - the gumbo was okay but definitely not great. Very casual atmosphere and the waitress was extremely friendly with good, fresh seafood prepared well. Gotta love it, especially for a fair price.
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Beth B.
I've been here a million times, and I keep coming back for more. It's a great place just in general, but I always make a point to bring out of visitors here because of how well it captures the true, local New Orleans. The food is delicious, and so reasonably priced that I don't even know how they turn a profit. You can eat and drink until it feels like you're going to burst, and still be at $15 a person. The pitchers of beer are cold, but it is very difficult (sometimes impossible) to convince your server to bring water if you have ordered other drinks. The raw oysters are dirt cheap, and delicious! My big tip: bring a sweatshirt, and wear long pants. They keep the dining room very, very cold. Also, the ceiling vents leak, so avoid sitting under one.
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Jackie B.
This place was near the hotel we stayed at in Metairie. We stopped for a day on the way to Florida. This place looks really junky from the outside, parking is in a muddy lot around the back, and the stoplight outside was ridiculous. It seriously took almost ten minutes to change, we all thought it was broken. There also was a line at the door. But it was worth the wait because the food was amazing!! I had an oyster po'boy that was SO delicious, I'm craving one even now. Also the gumbo, which was perfect. Even my picky friend was happy w/ her food. Her husband loved the place. And my husband, who hates seafood, found something he could eat too. The waiter was also very sweet and friendly, which is a change when you are in New Orleans! Did I mention that the food here is cheap? Can't beat cheap and delicious. Would have been 5 stars if it was a little cleaner inside and out.
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Stephen K.
I've read the reviews. I heard positive recommendations from several friends. I went with high expectations and all I can say is I am not impressed. We tried to eat here several months ago and there was such a long line to get in we waved it off and went elsewhere. There is no doubt, this place is very popular. Went in early evening on a Saturday. No problem parking or getting a seat. As noted in other reviews, the interior is comfortable and well used. Service is quick and efficient. The menu covers a lot of ground, lots of good choices. We had the jalapeno poppers for an appetizer and a couple of the baskets, stuffed shrimp and fried oysters, for entrees. Poppers were a big disappointment - not spicy at all and didn't care for the cheese filling. Green salad was OK, nothing special. A large serving of potato salad which was good consistency, good taste but totally lacking in any seasoning. Isn't this the land of Tony Chachere's? Put some on the table. Entrees were OK, nothing notable. Oysters were OK, french fries were hot, stuffed shrimp was no more than average and that is being generous. Cajun potatoes were OK, not very cajuny (is that a word?) Total meal was $50. The beer prices were very reasonable. If I go back again, I might try some of the soups, they looked interesting. I feel like I must have missed something with all the other positive feedback. Maybe we picked the wrong food on the wrong night. However, there are lots of other places serving seafood , so it will likely be a while before I get back.
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Amy C.
All fried stuff here pretty much. They have the raw oysters which my bf loved. I don't care for raw foods. The hushpuppies were good. I loved the Strawberry Shortcake drink = YUMMY. :D
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Ben S.
Ate at this restaurant while attending the Sugar Bowl and had a good time. The place definitely is a "hole in the wall". It's located on a busy intersection and the exterior looks run down. We arrived around 6pm and there was already a line. We had to wait about 30 mins before we got a table. The interior was no different from the outside. It was small, it had cheap tables and chairs, and was cramped. As with most other reviewers, the food and service more than made up for the rundown decor. Our waitress was nice and professional and food was quick to arrive. We got a dozen oysters, blackened alligator, and seafood basket. Oysters were fresh, the alligator was tasty, and the seafood were cooked perfectly. Overall, this was a nice restaurant outside of downtown NOLA. If you can get over the "hole in the wall" atmosphere, then this is a place to visit.
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Jim K.
I always hit Harbor Seafood prior to my departures out of MSY. GREAT food and many locals. I brought some friends in from Michigan for Final Four and stayed in the French Quarter and ate throughout FQ, and UpTown....they liked Harbor best for the food!!! Always will return....as long as traffic on I-10 doesn't put me behind schedule!!!
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Zach G.
Gumbo and blackened gator was fantastic. The shrimp cocktail was super fresh. Highly recommend for those just landing in NOLA.
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Mai T.
So we heard this place was the best place to get raw oysters. Hearing that they get crowded, we headed over there and waited in front of the restaurant until they opened at 11am. Who eats raw oysters at 11am? I guess we do! We ordered 11 dozen for about 9 of us and we killed it all. The oysters were fresh and sweet. With a little lemon, cocktail sauce and a dash of tabasco, the oysters just melts in your mouth. I also tried a little bit of charbroiled alligator. Tastes like chicken! The restaurant is fairly small and it did start to get crowded during lunch. The wait staff was nice. It wasn't the cleanest restaurant, but who cares when their oysters are delish!
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Jessica R.
Sat at the bar on a Sunday afternoon. NFL games on. 50 cent raw oysters. Yummy! BF and I had 3 dozen, nice sized too. Blackened alligator was great! Those were the only things we had and I would go back just for those 2 things!
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Isaac O.
My last dining experience before going back to usually sunny California. Now, this place is a place that the locals frequent for sure. I wasn't sure if what I got was on the menu for the "tourists", but it was called the swamp plater (fried alligator, fried frog legs, fried crawfish tails, crawfish etouffee, turtle soup, and boiled alligator sausage). I'd have to say that all of it tasted great. I would order more individual items rather than the platter next time because I liked the turtle soup and the frog legs a bit less than the rest. The etoufee was excellent as was the fried alligator and crawfish. If you haven't noticed, they fry a lot of stuff. A note to the staff if you are reading this.... the more than my usual remains on my plate were because I had an extremely sore throat and had difficulty swallowing and NOT because of the food. I'd eat at your restaurant any time!
Can't believe how fresh and delicious the boil crawfish and raw oysters are!!! I can eat them all day. You get a dozen fresh oysters for like $6. There's no place like it. I will note though...I don't know how clean the place is. I ordered a glass of white wine that came with fresh lip stick imprints on the glass (colored gloss). The waitress changed it out for me, but the second glass also had multiple lip imprints. Same with my friend's glass, but she drank out of it anyways... I recommend sticking with the bottled beers.
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James A.
Oysters cheap and delicious. Crawfish sublime and the Redfish moist and perfectly seasoned and grilled. Corn on the cob and red potatoes. Sweetened Ice Tea What a dinner!
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Steve P.
5 stars! Excellent place, mainly locals, great prices. A must visit venue. Cant say enough good things about this place. Only downside is it's small and very busy!
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Lois R.
Best fried oysters I've ever had, perfect batter.
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P G.
It was OK here. Ive had better food. The staff did a great job. I'm sure I'll give it another shot one day.
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David D.
Excellent surprise out in the burbs. I had a great eggplant pirogue and place was packed at 2 in the afternoon which seemed like a very good sign.
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Rocky K.
OMG, how awesome is this place. Right by the airport so its a local's only place. We got lost getting here (faulty directions when we called the restaurant) and ended up driving on the 10 for about half an hour the wrong way, only to drive another 30 minutes to get back to this place. Didn't know what to expect here since its a really random place, but once the beer (7 bucks for a pitcher of Abita! Wow!) and the food started to arrive, everything just felt right. Didn't get the oysters that everyone raves about (blasphemous, I know) but the other items we ordered was delicious. I got the smothered blackened catfish and OMG delish. But even better was the eggplant perogue stuffed with crab. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. The clear winner of the afternoon. Come here when you're flying into MSY. Its right by the airport, and if you know where you're going, you won't end up spending an hour getting lost here. And even with the getting lost issue, this place still deserves 5 stars.
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Kevin W.
This place is fantastic. Just minutes from the MSY airport, the place is local, small, casual, and has great food! I went there while in town on a layover with a co-worker and the food was fantastic! On Mon., Tues., and Wed. they have $0.25 oysters. I ordered a 1/2 dozen as an appetizer and they were some of the best oysters I've had. They were just the right temperature, a little salty, and shucked to perfection! Be prepared for a wait to get the oysters though. Everyone seems to order them and it takes the guys in the back some time to shuck 'em and get them to you. I also had a cip of seafood gumbo as an appetizer and it was good too. Not quite as spicy as I would have liked, but good anyways. For the main entree I had blackened Amberjack. It was awesome! The fish was cooked to perfection, moist and flakey, not overdone by any means. Just perfect! The blackening spice was great, not to overdone, but enough to make the fish taste great. Sides were a salad and the cajun potatoes. All tasted great! I would recommend this place to anyone who wants great, fresh seafood and good service!
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Dave C.
This place is worth a trip in itself, although we picked it because it was walking distance from the airport Fairfield Inn. The crawfish were fresh and delicious. We followed a pound of crawfish by sharing a platter of grilled redfish, which came with salad, a small piece of corn on the cob, and amazingly good fried potatoes. From the potatoes and the look wof our neighbors' fried foods, this place has someone in the kitchen who really knows how to fry. There was a long waiting line when we got there, but the bar was first come, first served, and there were two empty stools, so we ate there. It was a good choice, because we could observe the efficient and friendly bartenders in action, and could talk with people who came in to pick up takeout. They all raved about the place. Excellent food, great prices. Put it on your list.
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Jamie L.
Gosh we ordered SOOO much food, the waitress gave us a bit of a crazy look haha! But it was worth it! Came here for our last meal in NOLA before heading to the airport. Next time I go, this is the first place I'll go! HUGE oysters, 50 cents each. HUGE shrimp, $9 a bag. Plus tons more. We were definitely satisfied and of course we weren't able to eat everything. Seems like a popular, busy place. We went during lunch on a Tuesday so we were seated immediately.
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David A.
I visit Kenner every 6 months and Harbor is the BEST around. It's a hole-in-the-wall, crowded joint but the food is consistent, plentiful and very tasty. Just went tonight and started with a dozen oysters. I got some of the best tasting LARGE LA oysters you can get....all for $6. Back in CA I would pay $30 for these tiny WA or OR oysters that can't compare in taste or size. Main course I ordered a salad with seared raw tuna. The tuna was perfectly seared and seasoned. While I was eating the oyster shucker told me that they are bringing me more tuna because they had run short. I hadn't complained as I thought it was plenty. They more than doubled what I already had on my plate. Last time had the grilled red fish. Perfectly cooked, spicy corn on the cob and beans!! Yum. Crawfish is one of my favs. Anyone that is looking for a no frills, superb place to eat Harbor is the place. Just minutes from the airport.
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Terry M.
This is great eats. Very good food. Small, crowded but that is because the food is so good. Oyster are great, calamari fantastic, gator good, crawfish great. Service takes a while because they are so busy, but it is worth the wait. Waitress are fantastic and fun.
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Lawrence C.
This is the restaurant. It's next door neighbor (Fisherman's Cove) is the same owner and retail/over-the-counter only). What a find!!! My wife & I stumbled onto this on a Thursday night, and it was a 25 minute wait. We ended up sharing a tabl;e with another couple so we didn't have to wait. VERY casual, but you get great seafood at GREAT prices. Dinner for 2 with 3 glasses of wine, and one dessert was $41. We saw our family the next day and told them about our "find", and they said, "Yeah, it's one of our favorites too". So tonight we're all going back for dinner. The only thing that would make this 5 stars in my book is if they took reservations for large tables/groups.
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Jim G.
This place REALLY knows how to fry seafood. Fried seafood is a Louisiana staple and these folks get it right. I had the shrimp and oyster basket and both were fantastic. The only negatives are the size of the place (tiny) with New-Orleans-Sized parking and some very, very uninspiring coleslaw.
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Michael H.
The food was great. I had the Swamp platter and could not finish it due to the enormous size and variety. Very crowded at 7pm when I arrived but was able to find a seat at the bar. Lots of locals and TVs to watch the game.
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Lena H.
Great food. Friendly service. Casual atmosphere. I had the blackened Red Fish with Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. Seafood Gumbo was good too. My husband liked his blackened Catfish with Jambalaya also.
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Jasper C.
My first trip to New Orleans and we happened to stay at a hotel near this restaurant. This is the best food, by far, I have had during my stay in Louisiana. It's a small place it was still packed at 11:30pm, and they close at 10:30pm. The food is just awesome! Everyone at this restaurant is very nice and the service was great! I have to recommend the blackened alligator as an appetizer -it's really fantastic. When I visit New Orleans again, I will definitely return.
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Jeff S.
For oysters, this is the place. When we have a hankering for a few dozen, we could stumble out the door, hop on a bike and be eating raw oysters within a few minutes...but that is never what we do....the one thing that gets me in the car for a ride to the suburbs id The Harbor. I drive to Kenner for their oysters and am always in heaven. Ordering is always the same...A few dozen at $6 a plate...half the going rate in the quarter is the way to go, and they get no fresher than these anywhere, Abita comes in pitchers with an iced capsule in the center to keep it cold (not like we leave the beer sitting out so long, but it's a nice touch). The beer is cheap. Fried seafood appetizer platter with batter fried crawfish, squid, mini crab claws, mushrooms and onion rings...bar none, the best fried platter in the city. An extra order of fried pickles. In some ways not necessary, as we have ordered way too much food...in some ways very necessary because they are fried pickles. Extra sauce with that. The total bill is nothing, half the price of the Quarter, and overall, better than any oyster place around. Yeah, I destroy the ozone driving to the suburbs for oysters...I recommend you do too. Conveniently located near the airport...when your friend picks you up, he ought to take you there first thing...and last thing on your way out.
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Katie H.
After reading these reviews, we figured we had to give it a shot since it was in walking distance from our hotel. They had $.25 oysters which was WAY cheaper then Acme Oyster which we had previously visited. The oyster were freshly shucked at the bar and delicious. The crawfish was great, the mushrooms I ordered with the crawfish were great, the etoufee was great...we just had a sampling of everything. My one complaint is the service. As previously stated in earlier reviews the service was not great. Our waitress seemed really unhappy and not very attentive. I guess great food doesn't always come with great service.
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Brandon S.
I read the great reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. "Meh" sums up my experience. I got the fried seafood platter and it was extremely peppery. I love blue crab but the fried soft-shell crab tasted like fried mush. The shrimp, catfish, and fried oysters were okay. If I weren't so disappointed in the crab I'd probably give this restaurant three stars. I wouldn't mind coming back. The atmosphere was good and the beer selection, while lacking Yeungling, was pretty decent. If I did go back I'd probably go with raw oysters and stay away from the fried foods.
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Bruce W.
Found this joint on a layover, right next to the airport. Definately a locals' favorite. Don't expect fine china and silver, very casual. BUT... Great Food for Good Prices (much lower than expected), Good service! Very Busy for such a small place. You'll love it!
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Ana Maria L.
Cheapest dozen raw oysters in all of NOLA, super fresh. The best turtle soup- ask for the shot of sherry for it , beat's Commander's Palace turtle soup and MUCH cheaper. The boiled crawfish are also the best and the cheapest here, a little spicy. The fried softshell crab is to die for , super crunchy on the outside but creamy delicious and so fresh tasting on the inside, it's not on the menu as a single item only as a platter but if you ask they will do it. The hush puppies are out of this world, crunchy but soft on the inside and with a hint of sweetness but not overly so. Be prepared to wait or go at odd times since it's a hole in the wall not good for large groups. Pretty much where the locals hang out and you have to know where it is to go. Not in the heat of NOLA but in Kenner on the outskirts of downtown NOLA.
(5)
J. G.
Some of the straight up tastiest food we got in Nola for the money. Neat atmosphere. Cool staff. For a joint near airport a hit. Not fancy but just right.
(5)
Carl A.
Had the excellent lunch special - gumbo and half po' boy sandwich. Very reasonable prices, and several diners at the counter also highly recommended the oyster appetizer. Hope to go back again soon!
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Brad B.
The food is very good but it is very small inside so you might have a wait. The parking sucks so park in the back don't even try to fight it.
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Tamra A.
This place is a must when leaving or returning from MSY. It's places like these that make you want to move back to the craphole that the greater New Orleans area is. You can't beat the affordability of the seafood as well as the quality. We had raw oysters, a few crabs, a poboy, and blackened alligator. It was all fabulous. It's a hole in the wall place that is next to a fresh seafood market. The decor and ambiance is lacking, but that's not what you are there for. The bathroom is cramped and stinky, try to avoid. The service was fine. I'll be stopping by this place to/from the airport from now on.
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Hideki K.
Harbor Seafood is a "local" place in Kenner (near my friend's house) that's finger licking good! I enjoyed alligator (fried & blackened), buffalo frog legs, crawfish etoufee (settled for this instead of whole crawfish since it's not crawfish season), seafood gumbo, and oysters (a dozen for $6!!!). Before Katrina, they were $3 for a dozen. What a shame. Katrina has affected NOLA in every way possible. The blackened gator meat was so good! It tasted like tender chicken, but juicier and fattier. I pretty much tried everything adventurous on their menu except the turtle soup, which I've had before in China. A word to the wise: show up early because this joint gets PACKED! I really like how their parking lots has oyster shells as its pavement.
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Craig T.
Excellent find and a big thanks to yelpers! Staying out at the airport before I flew out the next morning and found this. I sat at the bar by myself but there was a line waiting for tables. Blackened redfish was my choice that evening and it was cooked perfectly and a generous sized fillet as well.
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Brian G.
Great food! Pretty loud, but people were having a good time, waitstaff was fun. Seafood gumbo w
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Sam E.
Do not be fooled by the run down area all around this place as the food is excellent. If you were to close your eyes and just taste the food you would expect to pay 2X the price, but the atmosphere is part of the charm. You are not going to get a romantic meal here but you will get great food and excellent service and have a fun time.
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Tu D.
The oysters here are what we came for and what we got was nothing but SATISFACTION. This is the place to satisfy your fresh oyster cravings. Next time i come to New Orleans...i will definately be stopping by again. Make sure you tip the Shuckers. Those guys are awesome at cracking a dozen oysters in 30 seconds.
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Jessica M.
My cousin brought me here to try some good seafood and po boys but she felt pretty crappy afterward because the service was TERRIBLE. The lady only had like two tables on a non busy night and yet our drinks continuously went dry and she brought a beer to someone who ordered water then rolled her eyes and got an attitude when they told her this and still left it on the table as if it was our fault she effed up the order to begin with. A note to servers: Do not attempt to take an order by memory if you have yet to master the art. * Anywho we left the beer untouched and finally she comes over and says, "So no one is going to drink this??" ...uh no! she muttered that she would take it off our tab like she was doing us a favor. I had two daquiris that had almost no alcohol in them and my roast beef po boy was TINY! My husband could not eat the blackened calamari and he will eat just about anything. On a positive note, the mushrooms were tasty but the waitress took them before we were done!!! grrrrrr.....
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Michael H.
Been here several times over the years. Have to say it wasn't as good this time. Maybe it was my selection which was the Swamp Platter. Wasn't bad, but wasn't all that I expected. I will say the oysters were best I have had in years! Turtle soup was bad. If u stick with Poboy u will be leaving with smile.
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Doyle B.
Outstanding !! Freshest shrimp ever. Small rest. But worth the wait.
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Jeff N.
so much food!!! yelp steered us to this restaurant as our last meal in NOLA and boy were we not disappointed. the fried pickles, fried alligator, boiled seafood, fresh oysters all tasted great! definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a solid seafood place around the area or on the way to the airport.
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Jason R.
Listen... if you're an a$$hole--this is not the place for you--please don't go here and mess up a good thing. I had a beer while waiting on a seat at the bar (at 7pm on a Monday night) and was completely enamored and entertained by conversation with the locals. I was expecting them to frown on guys in town on business, staying across the street. Boy, was I wrong!?! Surrounded by cordial guidance, they helped me order and taught me how to mix oyster sauce... all the bar maids called you "baby", get to watch them shuck & stack oysters--pure entertainment. Then there's the food... simply amazing! I'm too stuffed to write anymore. Next time I'm in NOLA--this is my first stop, off of the plane.
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Jenny B.
We were flying home to Phoenix and staying by the airport. We saw the great reviews on Yelp and decided that it would make a wonderful last meal in a city that has fed us so well this week. The blackened alligator was delicious and very unique and the crawfish boil was awesome! We had a waitress named Lisa who helped us with recommendations and even showed us the best way to eat the crawfish. When I return to NOLA I will definitely return here!
(5)
Laura B.
Hands down best restaurant crawfish boil anywhere. The crawfish are amazingly succulent and large and the price is VERY reasonable. This is the only place I ever send anyone to for boiled crawfish in the New Orleans area.
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markeaux m.
Seafood Salad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 (Lots of LUMP CrabMeat)
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Justin L.
Hey guys. I am a local to Kenner and to harbor seafood. I actually use to work thier for three years as a server and bartender. You will not be disapointed with the food. Mostly seafood but they do have your typical burgers and chicken tenders menu as well. Having said that there is a high turnover rate for servers and bartender, but it's the south and we are all friendly.
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Kila K.
This place has long had a reputation for excellent New Orleans dining for such a small "hole in the wall" that serves plate lunches and sandwiches. If you are in the area or need an excellent place near the airport while waiting for a flight, stop in! Excellent po-boys and excellent Crawfish Etoufee, they use the brown gravy recipe, my spicy favorite! Expect long lines waiting at the door, especially during lunch, as this is quite a popular place.
(5)
Mike O.
Very good food and friendly staff. I think it says a lot when 15-20 people are waiting for a table on a Monday night.
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Claire V.
Excellent food. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. A winning combination. The only problem with this place is that you often have to wait a while to get a table because they do a booming business and it's pretty small. They need to get a bigger place.
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Carolyn T.
Had fresh boiled crawfish 2/5/12 and they were perfectly seasoned and very good...spicy but not too hot. You'll be pleased. This comment comes from a gal who spent many a day eating boiled crawfish on Grand Isle, Louisiana.
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Colleen R.
Harbor Seafood is a good bet if you're near the airport. It was the first meal I had in New Orleans when i went back for a visit recently, and those oysters on the half shell and the thick gumbo hit the spot after several months in the Midwest.
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Helen E.
omgosh! This is going to be an out-of-the-ordinary review. I have finally found what I've been looking for. Wait, let me backtrack...way back. Seven yrs ago, pregnant, I was brought to this place by the mom of the restaurant owner...of the chinese place next door. I distinctly remembered it was so unassuming bc I wondered where the little lady was taking me & my mom to dinner when we did not get in the car but bypassed it then had to hike our legs over the short wall between the restaurants. As I entered the establishment, I really did not know what to expect, but a whole new world was opened to me. In 2004, I ordered a po'boy then saw that the crawfish was $2/lb; that sure beat the whitestone, ny price I paid at probably the only queens cajun joint in the whole tristate area. We left with the happiest of tummies. Well, when Katrina hit, we lost contact with them. I moved to Houston a couple of years later and have been trying to track this place down. Today I google kenner la seafood market restaurant hole in the wall. Harbor was the second result. I immediately recognized the storefront. I am ecstatic! I can't wait to take my whole family there. Anyway, I'm so glad to hear it's still going strong. I'll be glad to hand over my dollars to help with the economy there. I already mapped it. I'll be there soon, mentally rehearsing how I'll be taking apart each of dem crawfish and making new memories the whole 6 hours and 19 minutes it will take to get there from Missouri City, TX.
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ed s.
hard to find and somewhat misleading in appearance but a great little place with simple authentic inexpensive food. get the blackened alligator!
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Jay N.
My local friend recommended this place and it is now my most favorite casual seafood place in the New Orleans area. Although Fisherman's Cove is the main signage (and the seafood market part of the building) the actual dining area is called Harbor Cafe, but anyway - the raw oysters, boiled shrimp and crawfish we had were as good as I have had in many a year. (the oysters were plump and DELICIOUS!) The place was full at 3 pm on a Monday and everyone was hugely enjoying their food. Very Moderate prices ,, and for the quality of the food, this is a can't beat place - after all it does share a building with a seafood market. If you love seafood and casual dining ,, go here ,, you'll have this marked on your favorites place in no time (parking is kind of tight but you can find somewhere without too much difficulty)
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Brad B.
Hole in the all atmosphere with fresh seafood from the market next door! Great casual and affordable cafe. Definitely worth the drive and wait!
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Sherri K.
This was like a scene from a bad skit. First, we were told the wait was 25 minutes. While we waited, two parties that came in after us were seated. They did not have to wait 25 minutes. When we got to our table, there were still crumbs on the table and on top of the roll of paper towels you are supposed to use. We order all of our food and drinks the FIRST time the server comes to our table. We've seen the menu, we know what we want. We asked for two dozen raw oysters for appetizers. We also placed our lunch order. We watched as the couple at the table next to us (the ones who were seated about five to 10 minutes ahead of us), got an appetizer. Then, they got salads. Then, they got a dozen raw oysters. By this time, 10 minutes has come and gone. We have gotten our iced tea and a new basket of crackers that had two bugs on it. Yeah. Another 10 minutes goes by, our waitress has not checked on us, nor do we have ANY food. Lo and behold, the same couple next to us, gets more food and another dozen oysters. We wait another five minutes, trying to locate our waitress to ask about the status of our food. She is nowhere to be found. After 30 minutes and no food, we left. We left money on the table for our iced tea and decided that Harbor Seafood is not worth our time or our money. My husband is a frequent traveler and often stops by there -- let's just say he'll be finding a new place for seafood.
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Lan D.
This place looks so unassuming from the outside that you would never think to stop by and try it. I only happened to do so because a friend wanted to have dinner near the airport before her flight. Options in the immediate vicinity of the airport aren't that plentiful, but Yelp directed us here. We were not disappointed. She had the fried catfish basket and I had the fried oyster basket. Both were excellent. Baskets come with rolls, and an option of a side (fries, hush puppies, etc...), and a salad (potato salad, side salad, coleslaw). We mentioned that we had a flight to catch and our food was promptly brought out, despite there being a huge crowd there that Friday night. The cocktail and tartar sauce here are good. There a bar there too. I don't know what else to say. There was a lot of variety on the menu. I don't live close enough to frequent the place, but I would certainly return for pre or post flight meals.
(5)Ken K.
Great food! The crawfish eggplant pirogue is absolutely awesome. Cold beer on tap, and friendly service at the bar. I have frequented this place since I lived in Kenner for 6 months in 1991. I purposely schedule my flights to and from MSY at times that allow me to eat here on the way in and the way out... It is consistent, inexpensive and just a great place.
(5)Jeremy T.
One of my favorite places for seafood in the New Orleans area. I've been coming for about 5 yrs now and everything on the menu I've tried is great. Most of the time this place gets packed, but eat here and you'll see why. I always sit at the bar, and if you come with 2 or less people and are in a rush like I typically find myself to be, then you should too. I like the raw oysters by the dozen, gumbo, fried oyster po - boy and fried shrimp. Convenient if you're flying in from another city, or just passing through on I-10. This is my must stop!
(5)Nathan R.
Hot hot boiled crawfish that are good size and spicy! At $3.49 a pound i mean cmon. Also the oyster poboy was yummy. The waitress was nice and the beer was cold! Highly Recommended!
(5)Jeff O.
Huge fan. Have never had a bad meal here. Blackened redfish is my go to here and the oysters are superb, cold, salty and fresh. Wife is also a big fan.
(4)Mike M.
The food here is great and the staff is very friendly. I had the blackened catfish and it was FANTASTIC! I will definitely visit this location the next time I am in the area!
(4)Tracey S.
Harbor Seafood and Oyster Bar had the most reviews, most consistently-high ratings, and was close to my motel so I went here. It's actually a 4.5-star review but it's not fair to take off a star because the restaurant was so popular that I had to wait 40 minutes for a table. Their wait system was organized anyway. They had benches outside and customers could also sit on the curb. There were a lot of people waiting outside around 6:40 pm on a Friday evening when I came. It looked like most of the people eating there were locals because some of them apparently ran into each other then or seemed to know the waitresses. For such a popular and highly-rated restaurant, I expected to see a huge building but it was actually a small, humble storefront on the side of a busy road. It is located to the right (north) of a seafood market called Fisherman's Cove. The few parking spots in the front were taken so I parked in the gravel parking lot in the back. I am neither a seafood lover nor a fried food lover, but the seafood combo poboy and seafood gumbo were good experiences for me. The seafood gumbo was very thick and hearty--there was a high density of oysters and all sorts of shellfish. I got the $9.99 combo of a half-poboy and a cup of gumbo. It seemed like a really good deal for a big tourist city like New Orleans. Lots of the customers got oysters and crawfish. There were many tables of a variety of sizes in the small restaurant. They also have a bar where you can eat at. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, even refilling my water despite my meal being almost over. I would happily come back here the next time I'm in town. Thank you, Yelp!
(5)Robert D.
Omg great food. This is a down home atmosphere. No fancy bells and whistles just great food and great service. We found this place just driving around and with all the cars around we though there must be something good inside. It's not a big restaurant and the tables are very close together but the food will not disappoint you.
(4)Cee G.
I ordered the catfish plate and my husband ordered the seafood platter. Everything was really good and seasoned. The turtle soup taste more like gravy than soup but was eatable because i like gravy although there wasnt alot of meat in the soup. Our server was nice ans attentive. We ordered White Russian & Long Island Ice Tea cocktails both were good and u tasted alcohol. I gave this place 4 stars due to cleanliness and it's a small diner setting with limited parking. We went on a Monday evening so it wasnt bad nor did we wait long.
(4)David T.
Love this little place in Kenner near the New Orleans Airport. It is worth a stop just off of I-10. They have great Po-Boys. Oysters and Shrimp were fantastic. If you want to dine in, the beer is cold and the staff is friendly. They have daily specials and a full menu. Enjoy!
(5)Joe S.
WOW...we started with the 5 pound crawfish..simply amazing. $2 beers, can't beat it. We had fried gator, claws, frog legs, alligator sausage paired with gumbo and turtle soup. Everything we ate was fantastic. We had a blast just sitting there, eating and drinking. Really interesting people and super friendly. Get there early, as we were leaving, there was a line into the parking lot
(5)Matthew A.
The shrimp and corn chowder should be a good enough reason for you to stop by here. Then, tack on the soft-shell crab po-boy, the Chocolate Beyond Reason cheesecake, and the Bourbon Pecan Pie and this should become one of your favorite spots to visit. One word of advice, if you plan on having the Chocolate Beyond Reason and Bourbon Pecan Pie at the same time, be prepared for heart palpitations.
(4)Demetri E.
probably my favorite seafood restaurant in town.. I've been going here since i was a kind and this place delivers. i usually get oysters , calamari, and crawfish... oh and beer of coarse.. the prices are so great. i'll be eating here till the end of time
(5)Damian G.
Harbor is among the best in fried New Orleans sea food. everything came out hot fresh and cooked properly. the red sauce has a nice bight but I wasn't asking for the hors radish. the tartar sauce is spot on as well and appeared to come out of a cold storage spot. you could tell by the color it was fresh as well. the fried shrimp were properly cleaned & deveined. the carfish did not have a muddy flavor like so much does. I was there with four other people everyone enjoyed their food. I will say, most shrimp dishes...the shrimp were not deveined. which to me is insulting and just says "we're too lazy to take the heads off and clean it so we'll market it as a cool thing to do it yourself". Ok if that what people want - guess that's up to them. anyway when I am in the mood for seafood this is where I will head.
(5)Bryan W.
Great food and beer!!!
(4)May H.
This is definitely a place to visit if you are near the airport in New Orleans. The oysters are a dozen for $6. Great quality and the service is friendly. The hush puppies are yummy and cooked just right. I got off the plane and headed straight to this place last week. There is usually a wait at night but since I got there at 2pm for lunch, there was no wait. They have fresh seafood next door to take home. The shrimp is priced very fair.
(4)Vicki T.
They have very fresh raw oysters , which fits perfectly with beer. Fried food good as well.
(4)Charles P.
This place is small and is always packed so expect to wait outside for a seat and good luck finding a place to park. I've never eaten here I've always gotten my food to go. I saw Turtle soup on the menu and I decided to try it because I've never had it and it was fantastic. Yesterday I tried a sampler dish that included Frog Legs, Fried Gator Sausage, Fried Crawfish Tails, Turtle Soup, and Crawfish Etoufee I believe they called it the Bayou Sampler. I enjoyed every bit of it. I haven't tried everything on the menu yet but this place is worth a repeat visit. I've read a couple of reviews about bad service at this restaurant and I think there's a valid explanation. The place is always busy and it seems like they are under staffed. I went there yesterday and sat at the bar waiting on my food and I was just observing things. The employees looked like chickens with their heads cut off. There was one girl handling phone orders and she was supposed to be handling pickup orders too and there was a line waiting to pick up orders while she was taking new orders on the phone. My order probably sat over there on the shelf for about 10 minutes before I could get it. So in summary the food is 5 Star quality but the service and always having to wait for seating and having no where to park in a cramped building knocks it down for me. I would rate it 3 Star but the food is just too good. If they could move to a bigger building and hire more employees this place could be even better!
(4)Amy K.
I had to visit Nola twice in 2 weeks for work, so I decided to try this place out due to all the awesome Yelp reviews. I was super excited to get to try legit seafood in New Orleans (I live in Dallas). I ordered 6 oysters for $3, what a steal! I ate those first, then ate half of the seafood combo po boy - super tasty. I had to try the Harbor Potatoes, also. They're red potatoes cooked in the crawfish boil, chopped up, then sauteed in butter. How could that NOT be good? Anyways, I would totally give this place 5 stars, except once I sat back in my car, I got the tummy rumbles. The only thing I had eaten that day was a banana for breakfast, so I knew it was the oysters. Can you say MASSIVE TUMMY TROUBLES? I had to drive 2 hrs after lunch, and it was the worst 2 hrs of my life. Pepto Bismol has half my paycheck from this lunchtime excursion. I might come back for cooked seafood, but I'm definitely staying away from anything raw. No. Thanks.
(1)Greg V.
One of my favorite places. Came again straight from the airport for lunch. Great meal as usual. Crab and corn chowder was not as good as usual but still good. Bread for some reason was also as fresh as normal. My friends really enjoyed our meal.
(4)Julie O.
Do not come here of you are on a time crunch during lunch. The po boy was a basic po boy and nothing was really special about it. It took us 35-40 minutes to get our meal. (There was four of us.) There were not enough waitresses to handle the lunch time rush. The artichoke and oyster soup was delish. Overall, OK experience.
(3)Beau C.
Excellent seafood! The fried catfish was like being at someone's house for a fish fry and the stuffed crab had lots of crab meat. The boiled shrimp was the best I've ever had (really large shrimp with lots of seasoning. The place has been there since forever and is a very relaxed atmosphere. Love it!
(5)B S.
Great service! And fast. Fried pickles- decent Draft beer cheaper than soda. Cajun fried potatoes - liked a lot Hot sausage po boy - greasy and didn't like it Blackened chicken po boy - delicious!
(4)Ces'Ari D.
Had a crawfish & shrimp boil with potatoes & corn...and it was amazing. It is most likely seasoned with clove and lots of cayenne pepper which gives it its heat and distinct flavor. The potatoes are served with butter on the side and I recommend using it, because the butter enhances the flavor (of course, right?). We also ordered the buffalo frog legs and they were super tasty. It was my first time trying frog legs and this experience made me a believer! Also, my waitress was amazing! She was on top of refilling my iced tea, which I definitely needed from the spiciness of the boil. We will definitely come back when visiting NOLA.
(5)Tina S.
Been going to this restaurant for no less than 9 years as I come and go to the airport on a monthly basis. I found out about it through airport and other local workers who frequent here. The prices were great and the food, though not the healthiest, was very fresh and tasty. Fast forward to last week. Once again on my way to the airport. This time with a new coworker so we decided to stop here for a quick lunch. I was able to get our bus driver to come in with us by promising hee a nice lunch in return. Food quality was OK, but unfortunately didn't live up to the hype I had given it to this new coworker of mine. The driver had a regular poboy and my coworker and I ordered two lunch specials (half poboy and cup of soup). My coworker and I also ordered a dozen on the half shell each. When the bill came back at over $62 I thought there was a mistake, but there wasn't. Oysters are now no less than the same price there as they are elsewhere. Aside from the increase in prices, here's where the true complaint comes. I awoke a day later vomiting my guts out and unable to get out of bed for over a day. A clear case of food poisoning. I had had it before and was very familiar with the symptoms. At the time I had no idea where I may have gotten it. I received a text from that same coworker the next day asking if I was sick. I couldn't believe it. His symptoms and the time of it affecting him were identical, so I knew. Having lunch at Harbor Seafood was the only thing we had in common. I decided to call the manager to tell them that maybe they had a bad batch of oysters. I was not looking for any kind of freebie, just trying to save someone else from that extremely unpleasant sick feeling associate with food poisoning. Unfortunately, the manager was having none of it. To her, this was inconceivable that it came from there. I told her we had identical symptoms at identical times and we had done nothing else in common. It's too bad because I really used to like going there, but like everything I guess it changes. The warning signs are there, though. High prices, unsafe quality, and now poor customer service from management (or lack there of). PS The waitresses and shuckers are and have always been the best.
(1)Laila B.
I walked right in with 4 people and got a table immediately on a Sunday night around 7. Service was friendly and quick. I had raw oysters and gumbo for dinner. The oysters were great and actually shucked to order. I can't believe how often I get pre-shucked oysters these days, gross. Anyway, fresh oysters and very tasty gumbo. I was pleased. I tasted some of my husband's boiled seafood platter, the crabs seemed old and the mushrooms tasted canned. I would have been unhappy if that was my dinner but he said it was ok. Another friend had the swamp platter and I tried the alligator sausage, mm! He raved about the frog legs and turtle soup but I didn't try them. Bread pudding was pretty good too. I'll have to figure more time into my ride out to the airport next time so I can hit this place up for oysters.
(4)Tia J.
I'm going to make this quick. We came here and asked first, "are your shrimp deveined?" (cleaned) Our waitress (who was very sweet) said yes, but when our shrimp po boys arrived they were full of shrimp poo! Needless to say, we sent them back and I got a free bread pudding and it was very good. They had a full house on a Sunday afternoon, so that should be an indicator that they're doing something good, unfortunately the meal I chose didn't work for me.
(3)Danielle S.
Praise the Yelp app for this find in the barren wastelands of Kenner, because I would have never found it otherwise. My sis and I rolled into town for a dance competition, and weary from the road, were in great need of sustenance. Sis wanted to indulge in our pre-competition tradition of ordering in from Dominio's (yes, that is an intentional spelling), but I convinced her since we were in Food Mecca, it would be foolish to pray in our room when we could go straight to the mosque. So to speak. When we drove up there was a line clear out the door and a 15 minute wait. Although we were mighty starvey, we knew it had to be good if others were willing to stand out in the cold for sweet, sweet seafood. Thanks to a few benches our wait, although chilly, wasn't uncomfortable, and we were seated fairly quickly. Inside, it encapsulates the meaning of the phrase "hole in the wall"--decor-wise, the place hasn't changed a bit since at least the mid-80's. Tables are crammed together so that if you stick out an elbow, you might get clipped by a passing waitress. We originally turned down the chance to be seated immediately at the bar, thinking it would be too cramped, but you're basically going to be hindered one way or another here. After studying the menu I decided on a fried shrimp basket, and pescaterian Sis chose a shrimp po-boy. Boy, oh boy were both of those things good life choices. My basket came with a salad, and although I thought it was going to be pretty much superfluous, I was actually really impressed with it. My chosen dressing had huge chunks of bleu cheese in it, and it came with nearly a quarter of a beefsteak tomato sitting in it. The shrimp was large and decadently battered; I chose the hush puppies to go with my meal and I was utterly in food heaven. Paired with a $2 Abita Amber draft, I had one hell of a meal. Price for the two of us ended up being just over $30 with tip. Love this place, and if I find myself hungry and seafood-less Kenner again, I'll be back.
(5)Horacio L.
Just gotta say, can't get much better than Harbor Seafood! The oysters on the half shells were huge and so yummy! We were in vacation in Florida this past week and we love oysters and the ones at Harbor seafood were twice the size of the ones in Florida and tasted so much better, I could have made a meal on just those. My son had the crab claws and they were huge and so yummy, they filled him up way bigger than the ones he had in Florida also. My husband's gumbo was top notch, not too spicy and loaded with a ton of seafood, I almost wish I had gotten it. I got the soft shell crab Po boy and it was perfect! I love the mom pop kind of restaurants and this does not disappoint, will definitely be back
(5)Sheri S.
Perfect pre-MSY airport stop. $4.99/lb boiled crawfish; huge, fresh, raw oysters $8/dz. So long, Cajun Country!
(4)Devo S.
This place is awesome! The prices are phenomenal, the variety is amazing, and the portion size is fantastic. I cannot WAIT to go back to Harbor on our return to New Orleans! Get the Swamp Platter to get a real taste and variety of all things N'awlins: fried frogs legs, fried crawfish tails, fried alligator, alligator sausage, crawfish etoufee, and turtle soup. Okay, I was wary of the soup, because I have a hard picturing a turtle being eaten, but (unfortunately, perhaps?), it was as awesome as everything else on that platter. This place rocks...don't miss out on it!
(5)Goldie H.
My uncle was flying out from Louis Armstrong airport and we wanted to grab a bite before. We were both raised on the beach and know a thing or two about fresh seafood. The food was so delicious we ended up ordering seconds. Between the two of us, we order 2lbs of crawfish, 2 dozen oysters, and 1 lb of shrimp. The service was great and the food was even better. It was so delicious, in fact, that I took my best friend there the very next night to treat her to dinner and we ordered a dozed oysters, a lb of shrimp, and a half dozen crab. Once again I was incredibly pleased with the food and the service. This is my new seafood go-to from now on. Amazing and fresh seafood. You will not be disappointed.
(5)Emily L.
Excellent local treasure near the airport. This should be your first (and last) stop in New Orleans. Reasonably priced oysters, boiled shrimp, and crawfish. The best fried pickles in town. Weeknights tend to be a little cheaper but there's always plenty to be had. Definitely do the add-ons with your crawfish, especially potatoes and garlic.
(5)Eric S.
I have eaten here in the past and had no issues, and there food was good. But i never made review and after this last experience i knew i had to update my opinion for this place. My wife and i wanted to celebrate our 5 year anniversary, but since she got laid off a couple weeks prior funds were tight. I was able to save enough money to the side for us to enjoy some seafood dinner date at home. We got 5 lbs of Crawfish, 2 lbs of Shrimp, a stuff artichoke and some potatoes, corn and mushrooms, that added up to $55. So already i thought it was over priced for the bags we were given to take home. When we opened the bag everything was mixed together, so we dumped in a large bowl to share. My wife wanted Crawfish and i wanted Shrimp, the shrimp were very good, tasted great easy to peel, no complaints. We couldn't find any mushrooms, and the amount of potatoes & Corn was on the light side. The stuff artichoke was very good, easy to pick apart without everything falling off the leaves. What made my review so low was the entire time we were eating i could hear my wife bitching and for once it wasn't about me so i was curious as to what it was about. She showed me the Crawfish, they were all small, many looked crushed, many had straight tails ( Dead before cooking ) but what was the most annoying thing was the ton of claws at the bottom of the bowl. It looked like we got the end of the barrel and since we had take out we go the shitty leftovers and the sit down people got the nice pretty, large Crawfish. So we took a couple pictures and both agreed the entire meal was not worth $55, My wife called the manager and told him what happened, he didn't believe her saying they boil over 3,000 lbs of Crawfish a day and had no complaints ( maybe ours was the end of that 3,000 lbs since we had a but load of claws ) so i guess to shut my wife up he said to pass by and get some Crawfish and mushrooms. Now don't get me wrong there food was good, i guess i was annoyed about the service and the amount paid for the little we got. Whenever i get my crawfish i will update on how they handled it.
(2)Karen D.
So, you have to do an airport run, and you are a little hungry, and you have some time to kill...why not stop in the Harbor? Fifty cent oysters on the half shell, ice cold draft beer, fried pickles, and blackened alligator is why! I frequent this establishment a lot because I work out there and I'm so glad that it is not closer to my Bayou St. John home because I would probably live there it that was the case. It's not a fancy joint, but the staff is always friendly and it is run like clockwork. I enjoy sitting at the bar and watch the show of folks scarfing down baskets of fried shrimp and oysters and Po boys of all kinds. Crawfish in season and blue claw crabs are on the menu too. They have a seafood market next door where they ship anywhere in the country. Cheers!
(4)Molly M.
I didn't realize this place was so popular! Be sure to get here early to avoid a wait. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and the food was yummy! I had the turtle soup and the mixed seafood poboy. I didnt think the poboy was anything special but the turtle soup was fantastic! I also had the bread pudding for dessert and that was amazing! I would recommend this place as a great dinner for the money.
(4)DeContee C.
Once I arrived in Louisiana I really wanted to eat something that would always remind me of my trip... I searched YELP and the fist selection was Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar... My husband and I jumped in the car and due to the popularity of the place the line was out the door. The hostess informed us that we would have a 25 minutes wait and we were actually seated a long time before our wait time. The atmosphere of the restaurant was not upscale but reminded me of a local mom and pop joint. Once we were seated our orders were immediately taken and the waitress was extremely friendly. We ordered the seasoned alligator and calamari and it was sooo delicious. I would recommend this location to anyone that wants to leave Louisiana with a taste of tradition and doesn't mind eating in a small local spot to visit Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar.
(3)Elaine M.
Oh my goodness. This is a place is in a perfect spot. Awesome parking. It was easy to place my order the wait staff was so great and helpful! The food is sooo good! Never ate alligator before. Will try it again.
(5)Cammy G.
Came to eat here with a girlfriend for lunch. We know the place is small but getting smacked with a wet dirty towel hanging on the back of the server's pants while I was eating was not what I expected to happen. And having a dirty fork fall off some plates the server was holding as she passed by on my friend's shoulder and stain her shirt because the server barely had any room to walk between the tables! Both servers were clueless or maybe did know what happened but never looked back or apologized. I can't speak for my friend but never again will I go back.
(2)Bill K.
I can't understand anything less than 5 stars. Ok maaaybe 4. Awesome seafood. Awesome oysters. $8/dozen? Seriously?? Great bartenders and waitresses. Don't leave without trying Eldred's Mojo sauce. I travel in a few times a year and never leave without stopping by.
(5)Alisa S.
Fried Bacon Wrapped Oysters. It was something different for us to try and it was good but maybe just a little too rich in fried flavor for me. The server very friendly and helpful. The Catfish was okay. The batter was very light. It seems to be a good lunch spot as it became pretty busy. We stopped by here right as they opened and we made it in time to the airport to catch our flight home.
(3)Craig B.
Great stop for some of the best seafood in town. The only reason that this place didn't get five stars is because it was so packed that the servers were overwhelmed and the service was quite slow. The raw oysters were great. The boiled crawfish was great and the boiled shrimp was great. The boiled shrimp was hard to peel though. My buddy got the shrimp and corn chowder. He said it was pretty amazing. I got a soft shell crab poboy and it was awesome as well!!!
(4)Douglas C.
So far so good. The hostess showed us to our table promptly. Then our waitress was pleasant. She greeted us with the southern hospitality. Which is expected in the south. Shortly after we ordered our salads arrived just as ordered and the beer was ice cold. Well we just finished the main course and mine and my wife's were awesome. If you're in Kenner you should stop by and have a bite. You won't regret it.
(5)Amy L.
Thank you fellow Yelpers for helping me find this place!! This was exactly what I was looking for in a NOLA seafood restaurant. We made a point to come when the doors open for lunch so we had no problems with parking (very small) or getting a table. The dining room was filled with wood panel walls & fish portraits with a long bar at the end of the restaurant. The menu was very impressive; cooked / raw oysters, gumbo, etoufee, po boys, alligator, boiled crawfish/shp, variety of blacken or chargrilled fish, turtle soup (WHAT?!?!?) and so much more!!! The price was very reasonable too. yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… We order like there was no tomorrow (actually, tomorrow meant we would be in another state): Boiled Special (5*) - 2lbs of boiled crawfish, 1/2 shp, 2 corn, mushroom for $15.95 yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… 2 dozen oysters (4*) - fresh & clean Blackened Gator (5*) - better than chicken!! yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… Buffalo Frog Legs (3*) - fried soggy legs coated w/ buffalo sauce yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… Seafood Gumbo (3*) - the brown color threw me off a bit, taste was alright too. ....maybe too authentic for me??? yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… Blacken Redfish dinner (4*) Service (4.5*) Good seafood with cheap beer, what more can you ask for?
(5)Cat V.
I had a 5pm flight back to Chicago and wanted to delay leaving New Orleans food as long as possible... the solution, Harbor Seafood. This place is a true hole in the wall-- no frills or special decor. ESPN on the bar, a Believe DAT neon light, and waitresses running back and forth to hungry customers. It is awesome. I had the shrimp po'boy and gumbo, both were so perfect. The gumbo gave my mouth the perfect Cajun kick and the shrimp po'boy rivaled Parkway's (note: rivaled, not topped, I am a Parkway's believer). For the price, the fast service, and taste- this place is fantastic. Do expect a 10-15 min wait if you're at peak time, though. Be sure to check out their business next doors which SHIPS seafood fresh to your home address/airport. In Chicago, gulf shrimp is either 'previously frozen' (NO!) or $$$$. Doing the math, it actually works out cheaper for me to order from them than to try and grab the goods up here. KEEYAW!
(5)Shannon S.
This is one of my secret hide aways that I like to go to for cheap but great raw oysters and good seafood options. They do good boiled seafood and grilled fish (or you get several other options on how you want it cooked). The po boys are good yet smaller than I like but that leaves room for some of the other good options (like the delicious fried seafood appetizer, gumbo, or turtle soup). Sunday through Wednesday ALL DAY they have 50 cent oysters (used to be 25 cent until BP) so I like my $6 a dozen deal. This place can get crazy crowded with a substantial wait on the oyster special days so there might be a line out the door waiting to be seated sometimes. I've always had great service and I prefer to sit at the bar to enjoy my food. There are always some interesting characters in here and this is certainly a great spot to see and hear things that you are hard pressed to find elsewhere. I find the oyster size more consistent at Luke but generally more interesting people here.
(4)Stephen F.
Always a "Must Stop" when I'm in town. Get here early because there'll be a line before you know it. I always sit at the bar because there's usually not a wait. Try the 1/2 grilled 1/2 fried alligator plate. The Shrimp Po Boy is always delicious, think fresh lightly battered oysters surrounded by some of the best bread you've ever tasted. The Shrimp Gumbo is some of the best around. Tuesday night is $1.50 Abita Amber drafts. Close to the airport and within walking distance of the Fairfield Inn.
(4)Ruth P.
Primo hole in the wall. Go there. I am so bummed I didn't get back for more of the blackened alligator. Dreamed of it. Real people. A taste of real, not tourist, cajun food. As soon as you get off the plane, head over before New Orleans.
(5)Matthias F.
Got a to-go order. Food was better than expected considering I wasn't expecting much.
(4)Clint E.
What an awesome and authentic place! Best fresh seafood I've had. Very fresh. I recommend the seafood salad and boudin balls.
(5)Jenny K.
Be prepared to wait. This place is small and we sat right in front of the bathroom =/ Would have requested another seat except there were'nt any and we already waited for 45 minutes. The plus is that they have a full bar so you can grab a drink as you wait! Turtle soup was yummy! 3 stars because the wait wasn't worth the mushy textured peel n eat shrimp.
(2)Jake D.
This place kills it. Drive out of the city to get good cheap eats. We got 6 crabs, 2 lbs of crawfish and a pound of shirmp. The shrimp was the bomb. We are going back tonight and I am going to skip te crawfish and double up on shrimp.
(5)Clee T.
decent food. Decent service. Decent prices. Anybody that has previously described this place as clean though needs to have their eyesight checked.
(3)David M.
The local vibe, fresh shucked oysters at the bar, friendly service, and delicious seafood, (fresh local), make this place worth checking out.
(5)Kimberly F.
It wasn't the best but it wasn't the worst. Close to home and there was a wait but not very bad. I was just curious because of all the crowds that's always waiting out front
(3)Jd R.
Always busy. Awesome seafood. Laid back atmosphere. Can't beat it! Shrimp and corn chowder is killer. It's got real nice heat. Shrimp and crawfish boils are awesome and messy. Service is always good. If you go during a peak lunch or dinner be ready to wait 15-30 minutes. This place packs them in all the time.
(5)Charles W.
Man o Man.. It doesn't get any better than this! The oysters are excellent and the Stuffed shrimp and catfish basket is better than the oysters... I'll be back.
(5)Joe A.
OK...this place was GREAT...if you're lookin' for home cookin' in New Orleans go to your Mamma's house...if you want great local food without the drama, this is the place. Casual and fun atmosphere...if you leave hungry, it's your own fault. We are going to order delivery from here when we are home in California!
(4)Laura P.
Came here per recommendation of the clerk at my hotel. It was unusually busy but service was very fast and friendly. I had the shrimp po boy and it was great - tender shrimp and crisp, flaky, chewy roll. I would definitely come back when I have more time to explore the menu and a greater apetite. Also the prices are incredible for the quality. If there's a wait, it's totally worth it.
(4)John B.
Great food. Blackened Alligator is so good
(4)Marc P.
If I had to describe this place in one word it would be WOW!!!!! Driving through Louisiana, I was craving some good seafood and after a quick scan on Yelp, I saw some really good feedback on Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar and I want to thank you fellow Yelpers, YOU GOT IT RIGHT!! Locals go here for the best seafood and the place was crowded so we went to the Oyster Bar where Chris (their master schucker) was working away setting up trays of super fresh oysters. After looking at the wall showing their awards and huge Zagat ratings, before I got my lunch I ordered a half dozen and watched him make my tray right in front of me. I was in paradise from the first shell until I left, those were the BEST oysters I have ever tasted!!! For my entrée I got the Seafood Gumbo and Fried Oyster Po'boy combo and they were to die for!!! If you want good seafood and you don't eat here, you won't know what you are missing!
(5)Cyndi F.
Was in New Orleans for one night only. Had gotten in late and was very hungry. Since it was already 9pm on a Monday night, I figured not many places would be open at that time. I got on yelp and found this restaurant that was luckily open until 10:30pm. Went there and the location was small and filled with people; the wait was about 10 minutes. Once we got in, the waitress was very nice and attentive. I ordered the Blackened Mahi Mahi, and it was absolutely delicious! Had I not been so full, I'd eaten it all night. Now I know why this placed was packed with people. Was very pleased with my first time experience.
(4)Donnie B.
Not feeling it. The fried shrimp wasn't cleaned and didn't have much flavor. Cajun potatoes needed more salt and flavor. Hush puppies were good. My friend had the sampler, too much batter on the fried alligator and crawfish. Frog legs and gumbo were delicious. The Po Boys were the best meal they offered.
(2)Kate M.
HOLY DELICIOUSNESS! OMG this place is amazing! My family and I are here on vacation--but my parents went to Tulane law school so they know good food when they have it. We stopped here on the way to our hotel from the airport. We were seated immediately and given menus. We all knew what we wanted and ordered. Everything we got was amazing. I got an oyster poboy, my brother got a shrimp poboy, my dad got red beans with sausage, and my mom had gumbo. The food came pretty quickly! They had crackers on the table too, so that appeased us until we got our food. Side note-when we walked in, there were a ton of people walking out. The waitress told us we were lucky that we got there when we did, because there was an hour long wait earlier.... It was good, but probably not worth waiting an hour! And the AC was great, so much we were shivering--New Orleans style!
(5)Minhien N.
This is a pretty small hole in the wall by the MSY AIRPORT. Everyone thinks the French quarter is the only place to get seafood and southern cuisine but I concur. The alligator bites and oysters we're pretty good. The gumbo was defiantly worth trying. If you are into eating seafood for a decent price give this place a try. The service was great and speedy, they were just happy to see you. If you need something to eat by the airport try this place. The burger is decent too!
(4)Jim K.
I always hit Harbor Seafood prior to my departures out of MSY. GREAT food and many locals. I brought some friends in from Michigan for Final Four and stayed in the French Quarter and ate throughout FQ, and UpTown....they liked Harbor best for the food!!! Always will return....as long as traffic on I-10 doesn't put me behind schedule!!!
(4)G J.
I just had one of those meals where if someone pulled out in front of me I probably wouldn't hit the brakes ~ I'd die happy! I couldn't decide what I wanted and was so afraid I'd pick something good and miss picking something great. Service is fantastic. The bartenders are on top of their game and they don't miss a step.
(5)Eileen Z.
While the servers tend to be at full "yat" and a bit on the rude side the seafood here is as good as it gets. I have yet to have a bad meal here, the oysters are always amazing and the boiled seafood is the best there is! Plan to wait unless you go at off peak times
(5)Gracefullyhappy S.
I always dine at this restaurant when visiting New Orleans. They have a very good seafood gumbo. My menu each visit is always the gumbo, calamari and seafood platter....and then raw oysters every now and then. There's usually a wait for a table, but it so worth it.
(5)Holly J.
We went on a Sunday around 1230pm. Although it was crowded as expected, the place was definitely understaffed. It took a bit get our drink order, but not a big deal - I was eager to try the food based on reviews. We ordered 1 lb crawfish, 1 lb shrimp, and some calamari. Calamari was great, crawfish was good, and shrimp was meh....a little overcooked. Overall it was an ok experience - probably won't be in a rush to go back.
(3)Shirl B.
Want the best boiled crawfish and oysters close to New Orleans, this is the place to visit. You need to get there early or you will have to wait but the wait is so worth it. The spice on the boiled crawfish is right on and the price was super cheap. Don't go to New Orleans thinking I can eat good crawfish downtown for a reasonable price because you will get the shaft. This place has set the bar for crawfish so, I know where else I eat crawfish they will fail. Our server Patrick was wonderful, super polite and knowledgeable, can't wait to come back. Keep up the great work!!!!
(5)Roxy I.
My solo source to choose a restaurant when on a business trip to a different city: Yelp. Came here on Sunday for dinner around 6pm. The wait was about 30 mins, even though there were many tables available. After waiting in front of the restaurant patiently, we finally got seated. This restaurant is very (almost too) casual and very loud/crowded. The service was extremely slow because of the lack of staff; more waiters are much needed to handle the craziness. It took them ten mins to take a drink order, ten mins to get small plates, another ten mins to take food order. Every time I had to catch one of the waiters' attention. Otherwise, they didn't even notice we needed to order. We got plenty of food- oysters, cocktail shrimps, seafood platter, swamp platter, and more. Food wasn't great to me either. It's convenient location close to the airport, and an affordable local restaurant. But is this place worth 30 mins wait? I'm not sure.
(3)Newton H.
Expect a few minutes wait, but I think it is worth it. Turtle soup is a great starter, buffalo frog legs are okay (had them now, don't have to try them again), raw oysters are fresh and above average in size. Boiled crawfish are a decent deal for Mardi Gras time and pretty quick to come out. Blackened alligator is excellent!! Won't ever eat the fried style again. Small serving amount for the price, but every bite is delicious!!
(4)Shuang B.
Travelled here but cannot bear the crazy waiting line in other french quarter restaurants. This place is amazing!! We had the raw oyster and crawfish. Both are crazily good. Glad we made the decision to come here
(5)April Rose D.
Wow. I was famished when my honey picked me up from the airport so I needed to eat something NOW. He wanted to take me to a place nearby which he's driven by several times but was always super packed so hasn't had the chance to try. We arrived around 4:30 which is in between lunch and dinner but the place was already busy. The location is a little questionable, we decided to park somewhere else when we saw people with gold teeth next to us. Was not expecting the freshest seafood at this little joint less than 10 minutes from the airport. We had blackened and fried alligator and blackened tuna. Both were so fresh, seasoned well and cooked to perfection! A lady next to us was working on the shrimp bucket savoring every bite as she licked her fingers.It looked soo good! Home run for my first meal in New Orleans! And $4 for a glass of wine. Nice:) There's a reason why this place is always busy!
(5)Jerry G.
Don,t waste your money went there yesterday the shrimp and fish tasted frozen,the waitresses are rude and they make you wait outside in the heat fr a table,if you ever order to go don,t tip them because you will get home and realize you don,t have half of your order then when you call them they tell you well just come get it and hang up on you,it just like everything else in kenner gone to the dogsalmost as expensive as Ruth Chris to eat there good lord go somewhere else.there are tons of other places to eat with a much better value!!!
(1)Mike M.
Best meal all year. Blackened fish was perfect, boiled red potatoes delicious and spiced corn on the cob was so good we ordered an extra side. Our waitress was the highlight. I look forward to returning with friends.
(5)Robert B.
I don't know if I should tell you about this hidden gem. It's not the kind of place you would just walk into unless you were very adventurous. In April of 2010 a local at the nearby convention center heard me talking about oysters and said I had to go. She was right! The decor is all 1960's cafeteria and that fits perfectly because it's like stepping back to a friendlier time. Great service. Great seafood. The mix of locals who going there tells the story. From the table of 70 something ladies dressed to the nines to the blue collar guys sitting at this bar to the college girls to the newlyweds to the families... EVERYONE goes to this place. My crawfish was perfect... matching my memory of my first NOLA crawfish experience over twenty years ago. Turtle soup... so complex and rich. Fresh HOMEMADE cole slaw... simple, sublime. Oysters... damn... perfect. A place that knows just what it is and delivers on that. Update after two visits in January 2013 I still love the place but the bloom is off the rose a little bit. Their oysters got smoked by the ones we had at Bozo's in Metairie last night. The crawfish was disappointing... but it's early in their season and a local article said recent heavy rains were going to hurt quality this year. Service the first night was perfect. The second night we had a not very bright young girl who was wanting at best. She brought all the food at the same time... the oysters LAST. The bottom line is this... The seafood is FRESH. I've never been anywhere that comes near the price to quality ratio. The service is friendly. It is a neighborhood restaurant filled mostly by locals so it has character and atmosphere. I don't need to pay ACME prices to eat with other tourists!
(4)Bobby B.
Still good food, still slow service (Only because it's really busy), still one of our favorite places to eat seafood. I ordered 2lbs of crawfish but what showed up was more like 4lbs. And spicy enough to turn my lips to fire and I loved every bite of it.
(5)Mary M.
Went here tonight for the second time. Food was great. We tried several items from the menu. The fried pickles were awesome. They were sliced instead of spears which just tastes so much better. We all tried the crawfish étouffée, delicious. My son got the blackened calamari and my friend tried the soft shell crab poboy while I got the shrimp one. We were all very happy with the food. I really like the atmosphere. It reminds me of places you'd find along the beach. Good service. Will definitely go back!
(4)John N.
Love this place! Crowded and noisy...staff are ok, but the food is fantastic. The best boiled shrimp and crawfish, spiced just right! I always buy my boiled shrimp here, even for take out, because they are large, fresh, tender, spice and warm.
(4)Keith M.
That food was great! The swamp platter and boiled shrimp are great deals and gives you the opportunity to try a little bit of everything. It is alot of food. Highly recommended
(5)Greg W.
Harbor is often overlooked because of its proximity from downtown, but it's worth it and the locals know it. The place is packed ALL the time. How cool is it when beer is cheaper than soda? You'll get your money's worth in raw oysters, alligator, and any kind of seafood you can think of. Poboys are great. Service is quick. The place lets you get sloppy with a roll of paper towels as you sink your teeth into its delicious food.
(4)Anthony L.
Best Seafood in the Kenner, La Area Consistently This review is on the seafood stuffed mirliton dinner. This place has many delicious items and has been in the local area highly rated for nearly 3 decades with same owner. You can hardly complain about anything you get here. Great raw oyster on half shell and fried seafood as well. Don't neglect the swamp platter .
(4)Latrina R.
We had a flight delay and decided to get some seafood. It was good fresh seafood, but being from Louisiana I realize that you can get good seafood on every corner. The food was well seasoned, but most of it was over fried. They had a lot of options, but no real variety other than fried. We had the fried crab claws appetizer. It came out after our meal which was disappointing, but the waitress said it was because it was being shelled in the back. The taste was wonderful, but I think they should let you know it will take a little longer for certain items. It was also a very large portion, which was really good. We had enough to take with us. I ordered the catfish smothered in crawfish sauce. It was great! I'd order that again when I visit. My cousin ordered the seafood platter, which was awesome. Our only regret about the seafood platter was that the oysters and shrimp were fried so hard that they were difficult to eat. The seasoning and the portions were great. Downside of this place is that the service isn't that great, we often had to waive down our waitress. Other than that, I'll be back.
(4)Terry S.
I ate at the bar - stag again in N.O. becuase I stayed 1 extra day...Great. seafood gumbo...Spiceyyyyy. and excellent.. but The royal shrimp was mushy .. When the waitress asked me how it was I told her it was mushy & she said that's because they are big like lobsters- sorry but not what i wanted to hear.. The corn & garlic bread were cold... However I will give it a second chance, When I come back to N.O.
(2)Cindy L.
It is a great local restaurant. One of the best in the area, all my friends recommended me to go and they are right! Food is amazing.
(5)Boon C.
Before catching the flight, we like to have a catfish dinner. This restaurant locates 5 minutes from the airport. As a result you can time your meal before the flight. The restaurant is affordable compare to any seafood restaurant in New Orleans. We have order a dozen of raw oysters and they are only $8. It came with reddish and cocktail sauce. The oysters are fresh and big. The main course is the blacken catfish with Creole sauce with rice. The catfish in New Orleans is great no matter which restaurant we went to. This restaurant also has the good catfish. I like the Creole sauce with smaller size shrimp in tomato base sauce. The second dish is grilled tuna skew over rice Creole sauce. The tuna is assembling in the skew along with shrimp, onion, and bell pepper. The tuna is lightly season and grilled open flame. The shrimp along the skew is not as fresh as the tuna. The dish presentation is impressive with skew bridge over the Creole rice. The service is good. The restaurant may need to renovate to newer furniture. I saw a lot of the local eat here due to good pricing.
(4)Eighh L.
Good fried southern food. I had fried pickles for the first time here and they were a bit on the salty side. I also had gumbo and that was pretty good. Staff was friendly but restaurant can get crowded and loud. Would definitely go again.
(4)Jerry C.
I really wanted to like Harbor Seafood - it's a hole in the wall, yet bright and clean - but I think I was setting myself up for failure by ordering what I did. I was staying in Metairie for a business trip, and I thought I would pop by for dinner since it was close to my hotel. After reading through the menu, I decided on the Swamp Platter (fried alligator, crawfish tails, frog legs, turtle soup, crawfish étouffée, and alligator sausage) for myself since it was a specialty dinner. BIG mistake! First off, this plate is massive. Two people could easily share this and be full - I was miserable towards the end due to the volume of fried food I was eating. Then, the food: the fried alligator was quite tough, and the turtle soup was a little too chunky and had a salsa-like texture. I feel like the other fried items could've been seasoned better, too. However, the other dishes were done well. The étouffée was great; the crawfish tails were addictive; and I was pleasantly surprised at how good the alligator sausage was. Additionally, service was great at the bar, with the waitress checking up on me and refilling my water without me having to ask. Food was served quickly, too. I think the next time I'm in town for business, I'll have to give this place another shot by not being an idiot and ordering a gigantic amount of food. If you're by yourself, I recommend you order yourself a bowl of étouffée with maybe half a poboy, which is a much more reasonable meal, than ordering the monstrosity known as the Swamp Platter - especially just for one.
(3)Pete B.
Amazing dinner!!!! Boiled shrimp, Jambalaya, stuffed mushrooms and soft shell crab Po-boy. To die for.... And we almost did while crossing the road. We will be back.... Plan on making this a regular stop on the way home.
(5)Steve S.
I was extremely impressed by this place! To start, we got 1# of boiled shrimp, which only cost around $9.50! Great value, and they were big, cooked perfectly! Many places over boil their shrimp which makes them a huge pain to peel and ruins the texture. I'm pretty picky about my seafood too; growing up, we used to get shrimp right off the docks in Grand Isle and Houma. Not only did they have fresh product, but they knew a thing or two about boiling some shrimp down there too! Harbor ' s shrimp were just as good! My friend and I split the soft shell crab platter and the swamp platter. The crabs were wonderful, very meaty, fatty, salty, and crisp. The swamp platter was gigantic! Really enough for 4 people to share as an app or to split for 2 entrees. The highlights of thar plate were the turtle soup and the crawfish sausage. The best crawfish sausage I've ever had, seemed like it was probably made in-house too! After completely gorging ourselves, the bill was around $60 before tip. We also had 3 Abita Ambers on out tab! Absolutely blown away by the price for seafood of this quality. My only gripe is that the batter on everything could have used a little less salt. It wasn't even close to ruining anything though. Also, we went on a Friday night around 9:30 and it was PACKED. We had to way about 20min for a table. But the wait is well worth it. They were also sitting people down pretty late, which was pretty nice of them to do, considering that by their closing time, the restaurant was still mostly full. Good food attracts big crowds though! Order a beer from the bar while you wait! Pitchers are only around $8 too.
(5)Kate D.
Harbor Seafood is the type of restaurant that's most like a bag of Lay's chips. One visit is never enough. I can't begin to count the number of patrons I hear say they have just landed at the airport and headed straight over, or they have been in town a few days and already visited multiple times, or are headed home and just had to stop in one more time before the flight home. The one thing I love most about this restaurant even more than the food is the fact that I can sit at the bar on any given day and I'm just as likely to sit next to a regular as I am to sit next to someone from half way around the world. People literally flock to this hole in the wall neighborhood seafood restaurant. It's a relatively small restaurant so if you need a table your more than likely going to have to wait. Sometimes when it's real busy there is even a wait for the bar. All seating is first come first served & they do not take reservations. You can also order food to go if you don't have the inclination or the time to sit in the restaurant and eat, but I'll admit this is the type of food that is at its best when you sit in and eat. Speaking of the food.... All of the fresh fish served in the restaurant is taken from the fresh market which is next door to the restaurant. It's all in the same building just two separate entrances. There is always a fresh fish of the day on special along with various other specials to tempt your taste buds. Harbor serves boiled shrimp all year and boiled crawfish and boiled crab when in season, fried or grilled baskets, various seafood po-boys, and seafood salads. Some of my favorite items to order are: Appetizers... fried calamari, fried pickles, 1/2 blackened gator 1/2 fried gator, cheese sticks, fried crab claws, and fried crawfish tails. Some of my favorite main dishes to order are... Boiled shrimp, fresh fish of the day, stuffed lobster, any of the baskets including stuffed shrimp, catfish, oyster, the combo basket which includes shrimp, catfish, oyster and stuffed crab, also the swamp platter which is a special combo that includes fried crawfish, frog legs, gator, cajun gator sausage, turtle soup, and crawfish etouffee, and don't laugh at me but I also like to order the kids burger. Harbor also serves raw oysters on the half shell! You can order by the half dozen or dozen, or multiple dozens. There is always an oyster shucker on hand, and they always shuck in full view of the restaurant. I have to say this: if you order raw oysters, don't forget to tip the shuckers because they are working just has hard as your waiter or waitress. Harbor seafood is my go to restaurant for seafood, a burger, a drink at the bar after work or any other time of day. I enjoy the variety of people who work here and also enjoy the variety of patrons I come across on any given day, and I'd be lying if I didn't say I enjoy seeing my artwork on the wall in the restaurant. I've made friends here over the years so all I can say now is, Cheers! Hope to see you at Harbor one day!
(5)Ashley H.
My parents frequently drive down to fly out for vacations and this is our go-to meeting spot before/after their flight. The prices are reasonable and the food is excellent. If you like no-frills, fresh seafood, then this is your spot. Raw, boiled, fried, and other... they cover all of the bases. (Personally, I get crawfish if they're in season, otherwise fried shrimp.) Harbor Seafood may be a hole in the wall, but it is definitely not a secret. Be prepared to wait for a table. I've always had friendly service although the speed definitely varies.
(4)Jeannette S.
This is my all time FAVORITE Restaurant. I've been a loyal customer for more than 10 years and now everytime I go back and visit N.O. I gotta visit Harbor. I usually get: Raw Oysters- Fresh and decent sized. They usually have specials on Oysters and most of the time they are cheap. Appetizer Tray-All the fried yummy goodness: Fried crawfish, fried crab claws, fried stuff mushrooms, fried calamari, fried onion rings and 4 large peeled season shrimps. Crawfish Etouffee- Ask them to serve it with rice on the side instead of mixing in the soup. Etouffee is spicy and full of flavors. MUST TRY. Shrimp Poboys- This is my favorite place for shrimp poboys, They pack way too many shrimps in the sandwich it's awesome. Crawfish- I'm starting to like Houston style crawfish more than N.O. crawfish. Nevertheless crawfish is still very good here. 2 months ago (May) I think it was $2.99/lb. Not that big of a deal for locals but for me it's a freaking great deal. I'm sick of paying $6.99/lb of crawfish. I tried plenty off their menu and I was never disappointed. If you go during meal time you better have lots of time because I promise you will need to wait for a table, but worth it!
(5)Erick N.
I am never let down when I visit this place. I grew up in new Orleans and now live in Miami. My family would always go here for good food while I was growing up. It is nice to see this neighborhood place can survive while keeping things simple. Good food, charming service, for a good price that will not break the bank. I always share a dozen oysters and get a cup of Gumbo before I decide if I will get a poboy or something else. If you are in area, stop by. Too bad crawfish were not in season for my last visit. Regardless, I will return!
(4)NEAL B.
The food is okay. The service was fine, not a long wait for food. The price is not bad either. Ambiance was weak, but I'm not paying for that anyways. I'll return, its a local hangout establishment. For the area....(by the airport) the bar doesn't seem to be set too high. So this joint comes out on top. For me, there's nothing bad to say about the place, but nothing great either, so it gets a 3. But i'll be back. The blackened alligator appetizer was not bad for $8.95 and the crawfish are a good buy at $3.50/lb i believe. Give it a shot. They also have Key Lime Pie! So ya got that goin' for ya.... which is nice.... ;-) 3 1/2 stars is more like it.....
(3)Erik F.
Great hole in wall seafood. Great prices excellent food! A must if you're out by the airport
(5)Kuong Y.
I love the fact that you don't find any tourist here. You are not going to get anything that comes on fancy plates and prissy silverware. This is a good old sit down joint that serves fresh seafood and friendly service. The hood is great if you want to feel like you are in Compton, Ca but still in Louisiana
(5)Scotty H.
Best shrimp poboy I've had in a very long time. The Habor potatoes were very good too. Very nice, prompt service. Outstanding food and service!
(5)Kate F.
I've been traveling around the country for the past month and a half, and this place is definitely in my top three for best food. My friend and I split the "Swamp Platter" which included: Fried frog legs, fried crawfish, fried alligator, alligator sausage, crawfish etouffee, and turtle soup. I'd never eaten any of those things before, so I wasn't terribly sure what to expect, but I needn't have worried. Everything was delicious! The frog legs were tender and flavorful, the alligator wasn't tough or chewy, and the soups were just the right amount of spicy. I'm not a big fan of "Burn Your Mouth into Submission" kind of food, but I do like a nice kick and this was perfect. This was also the first time I had been to Louisiana and I'd never had a boiled crawfish before. My friend and I were SOOO stuffed from our dinner, but he kept insisting that I needed to "suck the head" in order to have a complete Louisiana experience. So he waved the waitress down and asked her if we could have just 1 crawfish so that I could try it. She was absolutely lovely and brought back 2 boiled crawfish so that we could each have one. She even stayed there for a moment to make sure that I knew what I was doing. It was wonderfully tasty. I even wound up going next door to their store/deli and bought a whole bunch of stuff! I also found out that they have a website and will deliver their products anywhere in the country! We got all that food, plus two beers, for $27 including tip. If you are staying anywhere near this place, you absolutely must stop by! You won't regret it!
(5)Timothy G.
We found this place by accident. We were staying at a local hotel and I asked the kids what did they want for dinner and they screamed "Crawfish"! After driving around a bit I stumbled across this shabby little tiny place right next to a carryout fresh seafood place. The place was jam packed on a Sunday afternoon. I asked if they had crawfish and the waitress said they are the best in town. So we put our name on the list and waited about an hour to get a table. We have had crawfish many places so they had better be up to par in size and taste. We were not disappointed. In fact since that visit we have been back 3 more times. Don't let the looks fool you the food is nothing short of amazing and the service is great.
(5)Kade C.
I had this place once before and I don't remember it being bad, but this trip was pretty bad. The crawfish tasted like stale water with a bit of fishy for good measure. I also had boiled shrimp which were bland, but not fishy. About 25% of the shrimp were overcooked and unpeelable. My friend had the fried shrimp basket ($15) and the shrimp were small or were cooked too long in old oil. Needless to say, this place doesn't rank in my search for world's greatest crawfish. Dang. Such high hopes.
(2)Justin L.
Came here on a Sunday evening. Huge line outside but was immediately seated at the bar. Ordered a dozen oysters, which were .50 each. Also ordered the 1/2 and 1/2 combo with a cup of gumbo and a half shrimp and oyster poboy. When the oysters came, I new I over ordered even though I didn't have lunch. They were the biggest oysters I have ever had. Twice the size of any I have gotten in the FQ. And they were good. Real good. The gumbo was very meaty. Tons of seafood in it! Tasted very good too. Didn't get to the poboy yet because I am stuffed. There was quite a bit of meat on it though, so that's a plus. For all that plus drinks and tip, $25. Best value I have had in NOLA! And some of the best food to boot! The bar staff was flooded with drink orders. Took a little while to put in an order and then was kind of forgotten by the guy helping me. The girl behind the bar helped me out though with refills and checking in on me. Heard her get terse with the other bartender and a costumer so she was definitely tired of the guy seemingly not pulling his end. Overall I was in and out in 45 minutes.
(5)Amanda W.
I went here per a neighbor's recommendation to get some good seafood during a recent visit to New Orleans. I am amazingly thankful for the recommendation as I haven't had seafood this tasty in quite some time. It was totally worth leaving the touristy areas to get some great seafood. To start off, I had the raw oysters on the half shell. Normally, I'm not a fan of warm water oysters. But these were delicious. The oysters were very fresh and shucked perfectly. Even the husband, who refers to raw oysters as horse boogers, ate them and was impressed. As the main course, my party shared a basket of fried oysters & shrimp, as well as some boiled shrimp, crabs, crayfish, corn, garlic, and sausage. Needless to say, we had quite the feast. I prefer my oysters raw, but the fried ones were pretty darn good and juicy. But the boiled seafood is where it was at. The shrimp were succulent and I appreciated the fact that the heads were left on. The crayfish and crabs were good too. One member of my party was impressed that we were given so many female crabs. Apparently, female crab roe is a delicacy. I tried it and it was OK. But to each their own.
(5)Ron P.
This place has great seafood and is always busy. Try a pound of boild shrimp. If you never had fresh head on shrimp you are in for a treat.
(4)Justin L.
Preface: I am only critiquing the crawfish. So... As a local eatery, the crawfish can be amazing at times. Their flavor is solid coupled with a kick of spice. You can order potatoes, corn, mushroom, sausage, and cloves of garlic to tag along with your crawfish. Plus, if you are near at the end of the crawfish season, it only ran me $2.39/lb (7/2011) b/c a month before it cost me $2.79/lb and higher still in the beginning of the season. But why did I it rate just a 4 out of 5? Simply, the crawfish is just average at times. It is good enough during this rare occasions but nothing spectacular. So at the end of the day, I am only giving their crawfish a 4 out of 5. It's hard to make everything fresh (as in they cook in batches throughout the day) and really their flavor is not always as peak of pure awesomeness. So my dear Harbor's, you get a 4 out of 5.
(4)Justin C.
This place is alright. I've been here over ten times and have yet to see a waitress smile. It seems like they take their attitudes out on the customers. The food is good if you're willing to wait outside for over an hour to finally sit in a jam packed closet with tables on top of another. But like I said the food is pretty good. The best thing I'd suggest is doing take out unless you feel the need to put up with the unfriendly staff and their terrible manager.
(2)Keith D.
An amazingly good neighborhood Cajun and seafood bar/grill! Conveniently located at Williams Street and I-10 in Kenner, which is just about 10 mile or so from New Orleans, this is very close to the airport and all the other lodging and businesses near Veterans Blvd. Also just down the street from the Treasure Chest riverboat casino. Great food with terrific gumbo and a darn good platter of crawfish, sausage, corn, and shrimp. They've also got all the other Cajun entrees as well as a good selection of standard hamburger and kiddie fare. Staff are very friendly and you can tell by the diverse mix of locals and visitors that this is a happy place with smiles and crawfish shells all over the place. When you visit, do park in the back, because the front parking is very tiny. But, the very short walk will be well worth it.
(5)Lyn A.
This is my 2nd time visiting this place, and I'm a fan! What is it that brings me back time again? The food is exceptional and the price is outstanding. Example: Stuffed lobsters (corn, potatoes etc included) - speciality menu for under $20! Yep, awesome food, exceptional prices, friendly servers, and unpretentious neighborhood charm!
(4)Free L.
We've been twice - $6/dz oysters - awesome! So fresh and yummy! It's casual and we always are there right as they open - exchanging rental cars at air port. It makes going to the airport for any reason WORTH IT! It's my reward!
(4)J M.
I come here every year when visiting NOLA, everything is great! The only down side, is the occasional line to get in if your in a large group. But once you get in its worth it!
(4)Samuel L.
I had one of the specials: fried red fish with crabmeat cream sauce. My sister got the cup of seafood gumbo and half fried shrimp Po boy. Everything was well prepared and seasoned and very fresh tasting! The service was friendly and the decor was no frills which is usually a good thing.
(5)Matt R.
This place is solid. Great food, great prices, fair but friendly service. Half dozen oysters on the half Shell, turtle soup and an oyster PO boy for under $20 with soft drink and a 20% tip. this will be a regular stop for me if i ever fly out of MSY again.
(4)Christopher P.
Blackened gator + freshy fresh oysters + hot sawsage poboys = love in your mouth! This place is mad dope yo! Everything is tasty and fresh. Why are you still reading this review?! GO NOW!
(5)Andy M.
Good food and great price. Can't go wrong with that combination!
(4)Haley V.
Loved it!
(5)Sean W.
As usual, good food and drinks. I'm a regular every time I'm in Kenner. Friendly wait staff.
(4)kevin b.
Who knew....oh yeah the locals know.. I only went to this place for the quest for Buffalo Frog legs and got so much more. Ok i must admit I didnt know about this place, and drove around looking for it..so i park in the small lot outside and walk into what could be the Cheers of Kenner. The old wood chairs speak volumes of many years of customers who sat in this watering hole for years. Quick look at the menu and the friendly wait staff the order was in... buffalo frog legs and 1 dozen oysters please...oh wait draft beer how much is an Abita 3.00 or 4.00 a pint ? No sir it's $1.50 WHAT?? first trey of oysters hit the table...a bit small but at 3.00 who cares. Then my new joy in life BUFFALO frog legs..yes it was a fried frog leg and then coated with buffalo hot sauce...which made a perfect combo Wow i am hooked they fell off the bone perfect taste and texture..oh man they were good. All washed down with an abita draft I think my bill was 12.00 Come on now thats happy hour the big easy way..
(4)Tra W.
This place makes the best hot sausage PO-boys ever....next to my momma that is lol. They actually fry the patty in a skillet where as a lot of places throw the patty in a deep fryer and it's all soft. The French bread is perfect as well - before I hop on a plane I usually take 1 (not dressed) to go!" I also love their seafood baskets and the crawfish Is good too. Def worth making a stop if you're on the area or heading to Esplanade mall.
(5)Stacy W.
I read all the great reviews so we decided to try it. I'm sorry, but the food was gross...greasy and either bland or set your mouth on fire! The waitress was nice, but the fish had bones, the plates were dirty and grease seemed to ooze from the walls. Will not return.
(2)Chad C.
If you have time to kill before your flight, avoid the overpriced acme oyster house and come to harbor seafood house. Shrimp and corn chowder are must. Across from the shell station. Parking in back.
(5)Genna F.
One of the best stuffed crab dinners I've ever had. The raw oysters were also shucked perfectly. My daughter got a shrimp Po-boy and it was great also. We sat at the bar and service was great, food was excellent and the price was good.
(5)Momo B.
TOPS FOR KENNER On our way to Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, LA, I wanted a sampling of local food before heading to FLL. Simply put, Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar is on top of everyone's list. There's no doubt of it's popularity as it's packed with locals. It's also a favorite stop before and after a visit to the airport. There's a genuine Southern aura about this seafood restaurant. Don't get confused with their popular seafood market which is just right next door. As for lunch, either come early or late. Otherwise you'll find a wait for a table. Happened to have arrived towards the end of the lunch rush and got seated post haste. It's tight seating and the two us may have been the tiniest people on premise. We shared a combination plate of fried catfish, oysters, hush puppies and fries. Let's just say we left nothing for the kitty cat. Next we ended our lunch with a slice of incredible Bourbon Pecan pie. Deep in thickness, not over dense and generously topped with pecans. Cup of strong coffee to wash it all down. Nothing fancy, just pure eating enjoyment. Service was jovial and most welcoming.
(5)Nate M.
This is a backyard hidden gem outside NewOrleans. This is definitely a place to visit no matter where your coming from. Found them on accident in 2005 and it held up to my first experience when I went back in 2013. Honestly was like the Cinderella story trying to re-find this place after my 2005 business trip stumbling on to them. Soft shell crab Po'boy was perfection along with the fried alligator. Man will always find myself at this place every time I visit the south!
(5)Jen H.
CRAWFISH BOIL SOOOOO GOOD. Quality local food, delicious and very reasonably priced. Cheap beer is a plus! 5-min from the airport - I'd recommend leaving some extra time on your way to the airport for a last meal in NOLA before your flight!
(5)Garrett Y.
Excellent seafood place. This place was really convenient to my hotel as it was just a block walking distance away. The place was hopping. There was a good mix of locals and business travelers. I had the seafood gumbo as it was highly recommended. It was really good--it had the right amount of kick to it. I loved the flavor. The same can be said for the blackened grouper, which I had for a main course. The fried potatoes were excellent as well. I came back with my boss later in the evening after picking up from the airport. I had an order of hush puppies, which were good... I tried the fried catfish, and it was done to perfection. There breaking was a cornmeal one, and the catfish fillet was fairly sizable piece. I highly recommend checking this place out.
(4)Danielle W.
This place has the best crawfish! Whenever I have friends come into town I try and take them here. The wait time for a table always sucks though.
(4)Geneva J.
Small little spot in the business district and one light down from Café du Monde (not the Café du Monde in French Quarter). I went twice during my visit back to New Orleans. Each time there was a line. I passed by a third time to go to Café du Monde and there was still a line. I was a little worried about this place when my mom and dad decided we should go there. Everyone at the hotel was recommending this place but the bartender said otherwise. I thought he might have known the inside scoop but he was wrong. Waiting outside we looked at the menu and already identified our meal plan. Fried pickles, blackened alligator, fried alligator shucked oysters and Louisiana boiled shrimp to share. They were all out of crawfish but the second time we went they were in stock. The crawfish were a bit small but delicious. My mom ordered a sausage poboy and I ordered half bowl of turtle soup and a four inch shrimp poboy. My mom enjoyed the soup more than I did so I slid it over to her (it was pretty tasty but nothing amazing). My shrimp poboy was a bit salted more than I would have liked but oh how I missed eating french bread. Although Maryland sells french bread, I can't find any french breach made like in New Orleans. The fried pickles were delicious as well but also a bit salted. The blacked alligator was good but I preferred the fried alligator and so did my mom. My dad preferred the blacked alligator. The oysters were what brought us back the second time around. My dad ordered them the first time so I didn't see the price. Had I seen the price I probably would have been too afraid to try. The oysters were six for $4 and dozen for eight dollars. They were very fresh and I didn't get too much of a mouth full of shell like other places. Service wasn't amazing but I still went back. When visiting New Orleans Harbor is now my go to spot for oysters.
(4)N K.
I was in New Orleans for the day and of course I needed to get me some good Cajun food in my belly. On a time crunch for my flight, I chose this place for its close proximity to the airport. The place was packed which, unfortunately, slowed down the service. The wait staff was very nice and friendly. I got the seafood gumbo and seafood poboy combo special. Both were just what I had been anticipating, filling and delicious. The gumbo was great and tons of flavor just to my liking. The poboy was plain and straightforward but was perfect with the gumbo. Overall, a good place especially for those out of town and looking for a place to grub near the airport.
(4)Emily D.
We found this gem on NOLA.com , which claimed it had the best Po boys. We got there as soon as it opened- 11 am. Although it literally just opened, it quickly filled with people- almost full! People were waiting outside for a table. We wanted to order the entire menu, tbh! It was awesome. Very good New Orleans menu. We ordered blackened alligator bites, which were very yummy- kinda like a chewy chicken. We ordered crawfish and oysters as well. The crawfish were awesome! Great price and great flavor. We were BLOWN AWAY by the oysters- they were huuuggggeeeee. We couldn't stop laughing at the size- but it didn't Hinder the flavor at all. They were sweeter than normal, but it wasn't bad. I ordered the seafood Po boy and turtle soup combo. I've had turtle soup before, but theirs had an applesauce consistency- but the sandwich was awesome and made up for it. My dad ordered the roast beef po boy- it looked delicious, with juice running down his hands when he ate. He said it tasted just as good as it looked! We finished our meal with bread pudding, at my brother's wish. The appearance of it turned me off- it was a loaf of bread swimming in butter, like a little island. The smell was heavenly, though. There were bits of fruit poking out here and there, which lead me to believe it was an old fruitcake. This place would've been 5 stars if it wasn't for the service- the hostess looked like death, and our waitress didn't introduce herself, engage with us, or even smile! She was just there to deliver food. It didn't ruin my family's mood, but it would've been a more enjoyable experience.
(4)Laura Lu M.
Our waitress Lisa was amazing!!! She gets five stars!!! The food was like a diner and fried.....it wasn't awful. I just wasn't in love with it. My boyfriend liked the soft shelled crab, and I thought the fried alligator was good. So if you're looking for diner food...this is your place. I hope you get Lisa as a waitress... She really made us feel welcome and had the sweetest personality!
(3)Amy-Eliizabeth D.
BEST PO BOYS IN TOWN!!!! So good I wish they were open so I could get one right now! They are friendly and kind!
(5)Victor L.
My last experience with this restaurant was the worst ever!!!!!.The service at the bar was the worst !!.the guest and myself and my party weren't even greeted as we sat at the bar the dirty glasses were more important then the customers at a around the bar area ...Also, the waitresses serving the guest at the tables were rude and pushed the way through the restaurant like to get to the front of the line at a foodstamp office!!!Now the oysters were spot on.The crawfish were small and seem to be way over cooked and too expensive for such quality as to poor.To finished up this review the time I spend in the whole experience was 3 hours of my life I'll never get back!!!.In closing you want a good experience and a good service and eat in a timely fashion STAY AWAY FROM HERE! !!!!
(1)P W.
A gem "hidden" in Kenner, with oyster po-boys on par with the best places in New Orleans. Mom moved to Kenner post-Katrina, and I've been very happy to make a trip here every year when I come home for Christmas. (At first I thought: "Have I been gone from home too long? Have I forgotten what a great po-boy tastes like? Why is this so GOOD?") After a couple of trips into New Orleans, I realized it's not my imagination. This place makes a truly excellent po-boy.
(5)Christine U.
Yummm. Crazy fresh seafood. You cant go wrong. Last time we came here my boyfriend and I got 2 dozen oysters, 3lbs crawfish, 1lb boiled shrimp and 1lb potatoes and devoured everything. So delicious. Jumbo shrimp were especially good that day and HUGE and sweet. Yum.
(5)Sandy K.
3 1/2 stars. After seeing the high reviews we stopped in after a round of golf In Mathews. Parking was tough to find and it was a weekday late lunch. Started off with cold beer and a pound of shrimp and 2 lbs of crawfish. The shrimp was disappointing BC some were mushy inside which I felt weren't to fresh. The crawfish were okay but on the small side and again not the freshest. What was good here was the oysters on the half shell - a dozen for only $6.00 and the gumbo was yummy. Decent place but I experienced so many better places in town so I probably wouldn't return here again.
(3)Stephanie S.
I love fried crawfish tails and cocktail sauce here! I have to refrain from eating two orders by myself. Ice cold beer makes for a great afternoon.
(5)Suzanne E.
Great shrimp cocktail!!!!! Great food!!! A must try!!!! Best shrimp cocktail I've ever had! The shrimp were huge!
(4)Misha T.
No frills and good prices. We swilled plenty of ice cold abita to go with our plate after plate of oysters not to mention some blackened gator, boiled shrimp, boiled crab, and fried soft shell. We sort of had it all and honestly I'd recommend all those things. The soft shell is an especially nice departure compared to the low effort involved in eating it compared with the regular crabs. I could go there all the time. But then my cholesterol would be super high... but i'd be happy.
(5)Earlane S.
One of the best meals I've had in New Orleans. Drinks are great, food very fresh and flavorful, and a true local experience.
(4)Kelly H.
Small, very casual place that shares a building with her sister seafood market , right on Williams near the Esplanade Mall, that's not a bad choice for a seafood dinner. And the prices aren't at all bad either. They do seafood both ways here: boiled and fried. In fact I will go so far as to say the boiled crawfish are downright excellent! The crabs were good, but did not posses the same level of kick-assedness as that of the crawfish. The fried seafood - especially when enclosed in French Bread and called a Po-Boy is quite decent in itself. I went with the combo po-boy and it was loaded with perfectly fried shrimp and oysters. And speaking of oysters - a dozen of them on the half shell were good and fresh. A little on the small side, but still quite fresh and tasty. Add a cold beer to it all and you have a mighty fine dinner my friend. As I said the place is very casual. Service can be a bit underwhelming. It gets very loud. You usually have a wait - outside. But hey, the food is good and the price is right.
(3)Reggie M.
I was never disappointed when I came her the bartenders were awesome and the food was some of the best in town! The prices was reasonable and the atmosphere is down home if you ever stuck at the airport make it your business to get there!
(5)Joyce F.
as always i ordered too much and the food was delish! i ordered shrimp and oysters and they are the biggest ever. reasonably priced and i didn't have to wait. nothing better than harbor.
(5)Angie R.
My fiance and I took a road trip and stopped for the night in Kenner. I read great reviews on Yelp and we decided to make this our dinner spot and it did not fail us. Parking is limited and we arrived around 5:30 and found one spot. The place was packed with locals, which I truly believe is a great sign. We ordered the oysters, fried alligator, fried pickles and two po-boys. This found is very heavy as it's all fried. If you're looking for a fancy joint I would advise looking elsewhere. If you're looking for a laid-back spot to mingle with the locals and helpful staff then I think you'll fit right in at Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar. Bon appetit!
(4)Coffe H.
YUCK... If we could give it less than one star, we would. We went there specifically for the boiled crab,because we had a friend in from out of town and Harbor touts its boiled crab. We waited about an hour for our table. (We were fine with that.) We ordered our food and it seemed to take a while- (again, we were okay with that)... Then the food came out and everyone got their food-- except the person who ordered boiled crabs. We waited, but finally our friend insisted we start eating because our food was going to get cold... about 10 MINUTES LATER--- WHEN THE REST OF US WERE HALF WAY FINISHED WITH OUR MEALS, our friend still had not gotten her food. Finally the waitress came to our table and said, "...We're out of crab." It was so frustrating to find this out when everyone else was almost done with their meals. The waitress said the only thing on the menu that would be ready before the rest of us were finished eating was the deep fried food or gumbo... Our guest who has diet restrictions, could not eat either. It was embarrassing. She wound up not ordering anything. So uncomfortable... There are too many other fantastic restaurants in New Orleans... Would not recommend this place.... BTW, our bill was 99 bucks, and they charged us extra for an ear of corn. Seriously??
(1)Darlene L.
Grew up eating here and try to eat here often. The menu is well priced and contains the usuals, but grilled fish is always the best here. The fried seafood is much better than others in the area including Deanies. Great oysters on half shell, po' boys, crawfish, gumbo, etc at half the French quarter prices. Check out the Boiled dinners and specials too. This place is pretty small and the decor is lacking! They have so many tables but it's understandable since they get so much business. Servers can sometimes be slow and rude, but what can you expect at a hole in the wall place. But nonetheless, the food speaks for itself and this place is delicious!! I go back everytime I visit my parents back home
(4)Caitlin P.
Best boiled seafood I've had since my Grampa's own boils. Closest you can get to a family seafood boil without doing the work yourself. Don't hesitate, go there!
(5)Kellysue H.
Amazingly good. Don't pass it up because of the location or the outside. The staff was wonderful, the food was great, prices are reasonable and very clean. We had the gator wings, red beans and rice withe spicy sausage and the blackened Sword fish. All was very good ask them to make you the mojo sauce.
(4)Meesh R.
Yeeeeaaah Buddy! Wow this place really hit the spot. Especially after traveling for days cross-country. A huge plate of Crawfish and a couple pitchers of beer where sorely needed! Yum!
(4)Jenny L.
Had a cup of crawfish etoufee and it was delicious. They pack the crawfish in there so that you get some with every bite! I'm glad I only got a cup because the soft shell crab po boy I got was huge and delicious. I have never seen such a huge soft shell crab before! It was bursting with crabmeat! If you're around the airport and have some time to kill, definitely come here and try the food! Place is small, so get here before the lunch or dinner rush! Cafe du Monde is a block away, too, if you want some beignets for dessert! :)
(4)Mai T.
So we heard this place was the best place to get raw oysters. Hearing that they get crowded, we headed over there and waited in front of the restaurant until they opened at 11am. Who eats raw oysters at 11am? I guess we do! We ordered 11 dozen for about 9 of us and we killed it all. The oysters were fresh and sweet. With a little lemon, cocktail sauce and a dash of tabasco, the oysters just melts in your mouth. I also tried a little bit of charbroiled alligator. Tastes like chicken! The restaurant is fairly small and it did start to get crowded during lunch. The wait staff was nice. It wasn't the cleanest restaurant, but who cares when their oysters are delish!
(5)Jessica R.
Sat at the bar on a Sunday afternoon. NFL games on. 50 cent raw oysters. Yummy! BF and I had 3 dozen, nice sized too. Blackened alligator was great! Those were the only things we had and I would go back just for those 2 things!
(4)Steve Y.
They have everything from frog legs to alligators. It's still crawfish season so they were about $3.75/lb. You can pick out the locals from the huge platter of crawfish boil that filled their tables and how quickly they can shuck them. The waitress had to demonstrate how to do it for me and everyone around us started offering their personal tips. They all laughed when I was taking out the "poop shoot." Most people just twist off the tail and eat the whole thing. I did suck on the head to get the spicy brothy goodness out. I think I impressed them with that. I even got some meat out of the claws, but it wasn't worth the work. I had the gumbo, which was like a primordial soup of shrimp, oysters, rice, etc. It was just packed with flavor. The shrimp po-boy had this bun that was so light and crispy. I was expecting to have to fight through the bun, but it was perfect! I didn't have the jambalaya, but my co-worker liked it. I would've liked to have seen more seafood and sausages on it. Then I wanted sweet potato fries, but opted for the homemade bread pudding with rum sauce. It was lava hot, filled with grapes, raisins, peaches, and pears from a fruit cocktail. The rum sauce was very rich and kinda too buttery. The butter was like a moat around the pudding. I wasn't crazy about it, but I was glad I tried it. I can't wait to come back here so I can try the crawfish etoufee, the oysters, and maybe even the buffalo frog legs. Service was great and beers on tap were $1.50-$1.75. This place is definately in my go-to list whenever I'm back in N'alyns.
(4)Tram D.
Oysters are consistent in quality thru many times we ate here. We also enjoyed stuffed lobster and eggplant. Not the cleanest restaurant in town. The bathrooms are very old and dirty and not well maintained. If you can ignore hygiene factor then this is a great food place. My boyfriend thinks I'm too harsh to mention the dirty bathroom because the food makes up for it. Your call.
(4)Wendy Y.
GREAT Seafood place! I had the fried oysters and they were perfect...huge serving too! Ambiance was exactly what I look for in a local seafood joint...it's not supposed to be fancy! Go when you are very hungry because you won't want to leave anything on your plate!
(5)Ann L.
Living only a few blocks away, I grew up on Harbor Seafood. The seafood platter with its stuffed mushrooms and oyster po-boys, fully dressed, was our go-to order. This is also a great place for raw oysters when they're in season. Although the sandwiches have gotten smaller over the years, they're still delicious and we can't help but stop by whenever we get the chance to return to Kenner. Also, check out the store next door for boiled crabs, crawfish and potatoes among other seafood.
(5)marcy e.
I wish I could give 4.5 stars because 5 is perfect and nobody's perfect. Been here many times, always try to come here when passing thru. Had crawfish étouffée and a salad for lunch. Étouffée was very good but a touch too hot. If they could just tone it down a bit and let those who like fiery hot use the hot sauce on the table. Waitress was not that friendly. I will still come back.
(4)Carol J.
Can't believe how fresh and delicious the boil crawfish and raw oysters are!!! I can eat them all day. You get a dozen fresh oysters for like $6. There's no place like it. I will note though...I don't know how clean the place is. I ordered a glass of white wine that came with fresh lip stick imprints on the glass (colored gloss). The waitress changed it out for me, but the second glass also had multiple lip imprints. Same with my friend's glass, but she drank out of it anyways... I recommend sticking with the bottled beers.
(5)James A.
Oysters cheap and delicious. Crawfish sublime and the Redfish moist and perfectly seasoned and grilled. Corn on the cob and red potatoes. Sweetened Ice Tea What a dinner!
(5)Steve P.
5 stars! Excellent place, mainly locals, great prices. A must visit venue. Cant say enough good things about this place. Only downside is it's small and very busy!
(5)Lois R.
Best fried oysters I've ever had, perfect batter.
(5)Kaitlyn S.
The food was really good. Parking was plenty. The price wasn't bad either. Good place for some seafood.
(4)Cathleya F.
I love this place so much! I come here quite often, but not as often as I'd like. Service is always great. The waitresses are so nice and make you feel at home. Food is delicious and not that expensive either! I always get the fried pickles as a starter and a Cup of Soup and 1/2 Po Boy combo - Shrimp and Corn Chowder with an Oyster Po Boy fully dressed. My favorite! Never had a bad experience here. Great food.
(5)Ivan B.
I have been eating at Harbor Seafood and Oyster Bar for soooo many years at least 10 now. I used to take a trip to NOLA every few years to visit relatives and on every single trip we had to come here. Now that I am currently living here I can go much more often. As far as I can remember this place has maintained the same service and great food as I like. Sometimes the wait is long, but if the store nextdoor is open you can spend some time browsing there. The inside is full of seafood smells, loud noise of people talking, and every once and a while the cheers from a game playing. Expect a crowd because almost every seat and table is constantly filled. Now onto the food. I have had almost every single item on their menu. Probably one of the top seafood I have had in my life. Gotta try the oysters no matter what every single time in any shape or form! i have had them raw, had them grilled, and the other day I had them fried wrapped with bacon! YUM! They have a soup ad sandwich combo where you can get a poboy with whatever you want inside with either gumbo, etouffee, or whatever other soup they are currently serving. The thing that I always tell people to try when coming here is the Alligator! Harbor is the place where I had my first experience trying gator and I love their blackened one. Oh yeah and you can't go wrong with crawfish or shrimp! Take this all down with a Beer or Sweet Tea and you are having yourself an awesome meal!
(4)Ellen M.
Loved this place. Fresh and plentiful. This was my first time eating crawfish. I ordered 2 lbs and I am still hungry. We got there early and were seated right away, but there was a line outside when we left.
(5)Matt R.
This was the first time in a long time that I've been to Harbor Seafood... and nothing much has changed! They still have awesome fried seafood. I ordered the blackened alligator and fried pickles as appetizers for the table. The blackened gator is awesome... has a good seasoning rum and delivers, and of course fried pickles are always good. For dinner, I ordered the fried oysters. Delicious as always! Get there early on weekend nights, the waits are usually pretty long as the dining room is not that big. BOTTOM LINE: Best place in Kenner for fried seafood and one of the best places in the NOLA metro area.
(4)Jennifer C.
I came here one night with my bf based on the yelp reviews. We had raw oysters and boiled crawfish, plus a swamp platter. Food was delish and oysters was fresh. Crawfish was not so great. It was recooked and tasted like frozen, probably because crawfish was out of season in the winter time. I enjoyed my gator meat thou. Gator is one of my favs. We've been coming back to this place at least once a month for a date night ever since.
(5)Isaac O.
My last dining experience before going back to usually sunny California. Now, this place is a place that the locals frequent for sure. I wasn't sure if what I got was on the menu for the "tourists", but it was called the swamp plater (fried alligator, fried frog legs, fried crawfish tails, crawfish etouffee, turtle soup, and boiled alligator sausage). I'd have to say that all of it tasted great. I would order more individual items rather than the platter next time because I liked the turtle soup and the frog legs a bit less than the rest. The etoufee was excellent as was the fried alligator and crawfish. If you haven't noticed, they fry a lot of stuff. A note to the staff if you are reading this.... the more than my usual remains on my plate were because I had an extremely sore throat and had difficulty swallowing and NOT because of the food. I'd eat at your restaurant any time!
(4)P G.
It was OK here. Ive had better food. The staff did a great job. I'm sure I'll give it another shot one day.
(3)David D.
Excellent surprise out in the burbs. I had a great eggplant pirogue and place was packed at 2 in the afternoon which seemed like a very good sign.
(4)Jimmy X.
This is the best seafood place i have ever been to out of all the coastal cities i have been to (from SoCal to SC, Savannah, FL). Best fresh cracked oysters (very reasonably priced - $8 a dozen... thats so cheap - be sure to tip the guy who cracks the oysters as you order, he works very hard). I had 2 dozens all by myself. I think the cocktail sauce is also housemade. Also had the boiled gulf shrimp - awesome too. Then i had a big platter (yea im a pig). Service was great. There was a line right when i get there and as i leave - that speaks itself. Socialized with the locals and they said this is the best place. I dont usually give 5 stars but this place deserves it.
(5)C B.
You know it's good when there is a line outside the place on Monday night. I had the stuffed chayote (shrimp, catfish and sausage). Ate at the bar. The service (and the patrons) we super friendly. They say the raw oysters and the boiled crawfish are awesome.
(5)Sherri L.
Came here because I wanted to try a Crawfish Boil outside of the French Quarters. We got the Crawfish Boil, Oysters, Catfish Bites and Pickle chips with a Strawberry Beer. The Crawfish Boil had an excellent flavor component to it, unfortunately the crawfish was out of season so the frozen ones just didn't taste well. The Oysters were freshly shucked and were slurpilicious. The Pickle chips were interesting but ok. The Catfish Bites were so moist and fresh. They were so tender and the fish was amazing! Really homey feel to this place and service was great.
(4)Blake R.
Awesome little dive. Visited on a Tuesday night and it was packed so I grabbed a seat at the bar.. Had a cup of seafood gumbo and blackened catfish with Randolph sauce. Both were excellent.. I will definitely visit here again.. Parking is limited out front, but there is plenty of room behind the restaurant
(5)Mike G.
Really good food at a great price. It was a nice little spot to hit right after our 7 day cruise. It is quite a bit of food though so be careful how much you order. :)
(4)Helen C.
The shrimp boil and fried gator were delicious!
(4)Andrea S.
Excellent authentic, no frills inexpensive New Orleans food. Turtle soup was devine, We also loved our roast beef and Shrimp Po Boys. I was a tourist from Boston and I enjoyed eating here as much as some of the fancy places in the quarter.
(5)Mike B.
THE place for seafood when you go to or are coming from Louis Armstrong (MSY). I was hooked the first time I tried it and it has not failed me since (about six subsequent visits). If travelling with a friend, (especially a first timer), I always recommend we share the seafood combo (with soft shell crabs) and some turtle soup. The cajun style spices on the corn on the cob are perfect and all of the meals that I've got have always been hot, fresh, tasty and reasonably priced. I don't believe that I've just been lucky... I can't understand the negative and "sub-par" reviews I've seen on this place. I'll definitely continue to patronize Harbor Seafood until my taste buds tell me otherwise...
(5)Jc J.
Place was pack. Menu was great. All types of sea food. I couldn't eat a frog so I went with alligator instead. Hopefully I got real alligator cause it tasted like chicken. I also had the soft shell crab, oysters, and shrimp po boy with a sweet tea. Everything was great, shrimp was ok. Every one was eating the raw oysters.
(5)Ben H.
Great cheap oysters (one dozen for $12) Damn good boiled seafood (added garlic, potatoes and corn). Drinks were well mixed and good. It's a small bar, its cheap, and its really very tasty. Hard to beat that.
(4)Jen R.
a pretension-less seafood jernt deserves a pretension-less review: crawfish by the pound - great price. small 'uns, but all curly and sweet. the best alligator wings i've ever had. oh wait, the ONLY alligator wings i've ever had. free refills on lemonade? bonus. parking round the back and open on memorial day, which means open every monday, i reckon.
(4)Wesley B.
The restaurant is small so it produced a long wait, about an hour, but definitely worth it. Its labeled as a locals spot but definitely getting a lot of attention hence the wait. We had the fried shrimp, crawfish, blackened alligator, gumbo, and crab claws. The prices are reasonable and the food is excellent. I would defiantly visit this restaurant again. I would have gave 5 stars but the wait was to long.
(4)K P.
Oh. My. This place is like a lighthouse to me. It is that shining beacon bringing me back to all things good when I get off the plane. Not "upscale" not "gourmet". Simply fresh and delicious seafood in a fun environment. My first experience with blackened gator was here. Unbelievable and I order it again every time. My husband loves the fried seafood platter as much as he loves coming back to his hometown. The kids had their first shrimp right here, at the table with crawfish paper towel holder. It is comfortable, it is excellent food and it is always our first stop out of the airport- like a warm welcome home hug every time. Go there! They will care for your soul.
(5)Sophie D.
This is a hole-in-the-wall place about 15 mins away from downtown. A place where the locals go when they crave for some real seafood boils and poboy. $3 for 1/2 dozen oysters, $2.99/lb for boiled crawfsh, $0.92 per crab (blue crab sized,) and reasonably priced alcoholic beverages. The best of all, they were served by a sweetest waitress. The raw oysters were sized pretty differently and so were the crawfishes (tails range from 1" baby ones to 2" medium sized.) I am no expert on sizes but the crawfishes are surely fun to eat. Let the juice drips down your elbows and fingers burn from peeling those little red hard shells, trust me, you will leave full and happy!!
(5)Chris W.
I love this place. Been coming here for almost 20 years. If you want good boiled or fried seafood in an extremely casual no frills atmosphere, this place is a safe bet. The raw oysters here are always very fresh and reasonably priced. The service is good if a bit rushed at times (the place is small and gets VERY busy). Not the place to go to impress a first date or before a night at the theatre, but perfect before enjoying a night out at Mardi Gras or after a long day of Jazzfest.
(4)Marshall F.
The best mudbugs and shimp on the planet, in my opinion. Everything we have ever had here has been fantastic. Dont miss this treasure!
(5)Teneha B.
People rave about this place, but for me I've had better, literally. Fried foods tend to come out a little too hard. it gets really crowded in there very fast. Tables are too close together, wait staff has to go down sideways. As soon as you walk in you walk into the dining area, if you have to wait, which normally is the case, you have to do it outside. For me, I'm not crazy about it.
(2)Mary S.
Local spot for swamp food, seafood, and cajun flair. I was directed to dine here by a local. It's low key neighborhood hot spot. Could be a long wait during the dinner rush but worth every minute. Prices are fair for the quality of food. Same stuff you get in the French Quarter without tourist pricing. The bread pudding is a must have. Swamp platter is a nice way to sample the menu fried gator, claws, frog legs, alligator sausage paired with gumbo and turtle soup.
(5)Clint C.
Money little seafood and dive bar. Ordered 3 Abita Ambers, dozen raw oyters, and a cup of gumbo.... $22!!! Great service and friendly neighborhood peeps. Near the airport so if you need to squeeze a quick lunch in or kill some time this is your spot. BTW all the food was on point.
(5)Alan F.
Ate lunch and had the special Red Snapper and we ordered fried Oysters as an appetizier (ordered kids Oysters since they don't have them as appetizer). The oysters were great and typical of fresh NOLA restaurants. The special was fried snapper but I got it blackened and the fish was very good although the cream lobster sauce was overpowering. Good thing I got it on the side cause after one bite I didn't eat anymore. Overall the place is somewhat a hole in the wall but with good food. I'm not a fan of fried seafood but would visit again just to try the Oyster Po Boy after having the fried oysters initially.
(4)Marc R.
1st timer - Swamp platter was amazing and service was extremely friendly and quick. Best meal I've had on my vacation including restaurants 3x the price.
(5)Capt. Todd M.
This is a great local seafood market and restaurant that you can get a cold beer, and some good food. Reasonably priced, and nice portions of delicious fried goodness. It gets a bit busy on the weekend from my limited experience, but was worth the short wait. I had the swamp platter the first time I went, and went back for a second trip on my next trip to Louisiana. Close to the airport, and a great place to stop off after you land.
(5)Marci H.
So cheap! So good! So tasty! You have to visit here when you were in New Orleans. Not far for the airport. Must try!
(4)Deon G.
I went back to the harbor today. Brandon who is the manager apologized and gave me another soup. He said they called the company who supplies their containers, they will be getting new containers so this mix up will never happen again. Thank you Brandon for excellent customer service. I will definitely go back to this restaurant for the oyster and artichoke soup, because it's excellent!
(4)Mark M.
The food here is excellent and the prices are so reasonable! This is a great little place! Friendly staff and wonderful seafood. What else could you ask for'n
(5)Pedro S.
The second time was a huge disappointment. As We waited at the bar to be seated they sat several groups that arrived after us. I paid the bar tab and left to never come back.
(1)Troy C.
If your ordering food to go by yourself .. The server shouldn't yell loud enough for everyone to here "boy you sure are hungry" Might have a family to feed at home...just saying. Foods always good.
(2)p l.
The girls at the bar!!!! Ashley and "sugarfoot" are bomb! Lava flow and ameretto sour are yummy and skrong! Hole in the wall atmosphere with cool local folks!
(5)Andrea A.
Always a treat to come here. So worth the wait if there is a line. Obviously if there's an hour wait you know it's good. Just be patient. It's not instant food it's fresh. So sit back and enjoy.
(5)R M.
Yeah.. Same reliable good quality. This time it was blackened catfish topped w/ shrimp Randolf, corn, garlic bread, side salad .. $14.95 value.. Corn has that cajun spicy bite to it... Luv it..
(4)Jane N.
I read at least 30 reviews before I decided to eat here. The only thing that was good was the oysters because it's raw. Everything else was dry and tasteless. The space is cramp. We had people on our backs coughing on us while sitting at the bar trying to enjoy it. Let's just say the 2 half and half baskets that my boyfriend and I ordered was not worth $60.
(1)Pedro B.
Everything that we ordered was delicious and I consider that the price was cheap for the quality. I wish I had more space in my stomach, so I could try another things. But, what really made me give the 5 stars was the team. They have the most lovely waitress in their team (the receipt mentions Patti, but I don't know if this is her name) She treated us like if we were friends that were having dinner at her house. That's the kind of thing that makes a tourist think "my vacations were great. I want to go that city again during my next vacations and I want to have dinner in that specific place".
(5)Chris D.
Boiled crawfish by the pound, even when they are out-of-season. Alligator, frog legs...all you could ask for.
(5)Kelli R.
Hidden gem and locals fave with warm homey atmosphere, cheap prices and DElish food! Crawfish étouffée, grilled chicken, Parmesan peppercorn salad dressing all winners!
(5)Alexi A.
Summary- Down home type place delivers solid seafood for short $. Food- 4 Stars Pretty damn good oysters $3 for 6 (they gave me 7 because they said they were small). Love it that they were served on a round old school lunch tray (see pic). They needed to be scrubbed a little better, but for $3 you can't complain. Excellently awesome coleslaw. Shrimp Po-Boy was very good, although the bread was a little bit tough, not sure if that's cause it's supposed to be that way. Atmosphere- 5 Stars Homey in a really good way. Sit at the bar. Service- 5 Stars Super nice and attentive at bar. Value- 5 Stars Cheap for what you get.
(5)Melonie N.
Just had the shrimp and fried catfish basket and it was awesome. STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI WAS GOOD ALSO! Don't pass them up. ..wonderful food! !!
(4)Mark D.
While it may look small it has huge flavor. Went there for dinner when we were in town overnight and the food and service were phenomenal. Would definitely go back again.
(5)Jenn H.
Awesome find. We stayed in Metairie over New Years and wanting something outside of The French Quarter for a change. Yelp reviews led us to this spot and we were happy it did! Pros: $2 beers, Great staff, Food-Boiled shrimp, Frog legs & great prices Cons: Maybe it's just me but the turtle soup was not my favorite I recommend splitting the Swamp plate & a few lbs of boiled shrimp with a few beers to wash it down.
(4)Rick K.
Absolutely amazing. My wife hates seafood so I make sure to come here whenever I'm in town. You will not be disappointed.
(5)Rachel M.
It looks like a dive because it kind of is. Not that there's anything wrong with that! I had crawfish etouffee, which was delicious. It wasn't the reddish sauce I'm used to, but more of a green/brown. No idea what it was, but I don't really care because it was sooo good. They have the cheapest oysters EVER. They were $6/dozen about two weeks ago. And even though it was July, they were huge and really fresh (so I'm told - homie don't play that). You can sit at the bar and watch them shucked while you wait!
(4)Chelsea G.
Great staff! Overall the food was great, I definitely would recommend this. One thing that's worth trying is the crawfish even though it was a bit spicy. The looks of it may fool you but it makes up for it with the food!
(5)Divya S.
We stopped by to check out the hoopla around this restaurant. Given it was a Friday evening the restaurant was overflowing with people and the estimated wait time to get in was about an hours. We were about to walk away when someone said just order over the phone and pick up and that's exactly what we did and picked up the food in about 20 minutes. We ordered seafood and chicken po-boys and a bowl of seafood gumbo. The food was good but overall very very salty and the gumbo was the size of a cup and overpriced ($7.95). The woman who took my order was very friendly and helpful and we will recommend them to others.
(3)Angela S.
This place is a must have.. Food is awesomeeeee and the staff is great. It is small and you have to wait for a little while but its definitely worth the wait (as long as the weather is nice).
(5)Keith Y.
Overrated. I've had better crawfish in landlocked areas. Fried alligator was ok. Everything was just way too over salted. No spice. No flavor. Go to Tavern on Vet for an amazing $13 16oz rib eye. You won't be disappointed
(1)Fe M.
Good price for food, good food, good service!!!! $5.29/lb of crawfish, $8 for a dozen of oysters. Came here for late dinner at 930pm & there was still a line outside. Sat at the bar instead of a table with husband & got in within 5 minutes. Will definitely come back here if we happen to come backe to NOLA.
(5)Tamara F.
Everyone knows I am definitely a "fried seafood poboy" kind of girl... I absolutely love the fried shrimp poboy from this place. I usually eat in, but take out is very easy too. There is usually a long wait for dine in, but it goes pretty quickly. I also really like the jalapeno poppers as an appetizer, but sometimes they take longer to come out than the poboys do.. Yep, I am a regular..
(4)Kevin L.
Back at the Ochsner Center for NET surgery. Staying at our friends with the Fairfield Inn. This time we shared both Seafood Gumbo and Jambalaya. Shared an order of bread pudding but next time I want my own. Hush puppies were good but don't travel as well since I was stuck back in the hotel.
(5)Mel G.
Best gumbo in the greater New Orleans area! Delicious food and great service coming from a regular and repeat customer!
(5)Catherine N.
This place is wonderful. Great seafood prices and the seasoning are good. I'm hoping to go here when it's crawfish season and see how big the crawfish gets, because I only ate here 3 times and they were all off season for crawfish. They look so small, but the seasoning is right on point. Their fried seafood is just as good as their boiled. I love their fried oyster with a side of their cajun fried potatoes. The service is quick and friendly. I just hate the wait. On a week day the wait is around 20-40 minutes. I can only imagine how long the wait is on the weekends. Also, the table and space are so cramped up. Still, the food and service are so good that one can overlook those flaws. If you ever visit New Orleans; make sure to stop here for some seafood.
(4)JJ P.
When you're hightailing it to MSY and don't have time to stop in New Orleans proper Harbor Seafood is the place to go. Its still a semi well kept secret and the seafood is extremely fresh. Also a great spot for the hair of the dog, the beer is super cold and the bloody mary's are from scratch. Some of the best oysters in town along with great and simply done fried seafood. It may be a hole in the wall but its immaculate and friendly. Strongly recommend the poboys.
(4)Kwame L.
Not a place to take your date, unless s/he is all about good, no-nonsense eating. Sure, the modest (!) furnishings and the presentation of oysters on hard-working plastic trays won't wow you, but you will fill your stomach (pleasantly) without emptying your wallet. The oysters were Xtremely fresh, plump and delicious! Did I mention the great price--$8/dozen?! This is a bargain by NYC standards. These Gulf-dwelling bivalves are my favorite variety of oysters and I've had none better than these. I scarfed down two dozen on the half-shell, with a sip Abita amber from the tap complementing the clean taste of these heavenly morsels . The generous serving of the potato salad and cup of coleslaw served as my carb and veggie portions for the night. (Nothing else green on the menu except some uninspired salads). The homemade bread pudding with raisins and a very buttery rum sauce capped this evening of down-home bliss.. it reminded me that sugar was once a leading Southern export. Lucky for me, some good-natured good-ol' boys kept me company at the bar as I chowed it all down; except for a fella getting take-out and the oyster shucker, I integrated the place.
(4)Cal K.
I went here craving for a Shrimp Po Boy. Ohhh Boy was I disappointed! The bread tasted like a week old and the breaded shrimp was so salty that I couldn't drink enough water. It looked so good when it came out, but I definitely had a better before. When you attempt to bite the bread, it tasted stale and the bread crumbled everywhere. There was more bread on the table than my mouth. The service was a bit slow and some workers were just standing around, but at least they were friendly. I looked at the other tables and their seafood looked small, but it did look tasty. From my experience of their Po Boy the look can be deceiving. If you are craving a Po Boy, try a different place.
(2)Kevin Y.
If you trade the SWAP platter for the SWAMP platter you'll get more food. Damn Siri!!!! Guess it could have been worse. She could have autocorrected to another 4 letter word that starts with S!!!!!! :) Still loved this little place....
(5)Tamara M.
Unbelievable! How could I have forgotten to post a review of a place I ate half of the nights I was in town for work. We were staying in Kenner across the street from Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar, and good Yelp reviews didn't steer us wrong. All the food we had here was great, from simple po' boys to the giant Swamp Platter, featuring crabs, shrimp, mushrooms, corn, potatoes. Another favorite was the blackened alligator! It does get crowded, but we were happy to sit at the end of the bar and chat with the shucker as he prepared dozen upon dozen of these beauties. At $6/dozen, how could you resist? Cold beer, a good mix of locals and visitors, friendly service.
(5)Brian R.
Certainly not the fanciest place around, but great food and service. I had oysters on the half shell (fresh, large, and briny goodness!) and boiled shrimp (fresh, spicy, and meaty) topped off with a frosty Abita Amber (okay, more than one). Great stuff and highly recommended!
(5)Janet P.
Stopped by after arriving at New Orleans airport because of the great reviews. The restaurant is no frills and the salads had too much dressing but the seafood was very good! We recommend the baked stuffed lobster and red potatoes. For $21 you can't beat it! The stuffed squash dinner with red potatoes was delish for $10!
(4)Michelle S.
Wow! Pure deliciousness. Casual atmosphere - NO FRILLS! Great service, cheap prices and excellent food. Alligator was good, amazing fresh oysters, delicious daquiries, shrimp to-die-for and crawfish was good, too. Remember that you have to remove the heads, legs, shell from the boiled shrimp and crawfish. That may not be for everyone. If you're looking for the local joint with the best seafood that isn't pretentious, then the Harbor is your place.
(5)Louis N.
I'm thrilled my flight was delayed by 40 minutes. It allowed me to take in this culinary gem. First rate service from Jessica. Charming ambience. Thoroughly enjoyed blackened redfish with harbor potatoes. The corn on the cob add in made for a delightful meal. Washed it down with Blackened Voodoo.
(5)Freida S.
The food was phenomenal and the price was excellent. It was very tasty and too heavily fried. The soft shell crab basket was the best I've ever had and I grew up on the coast. We give this restaurant two thumbs up and 5 Stars!
(5)Ed S.
Perfect seafood Fix. Had alligator bites (blackened and fried), boiled shrimp, oyster basket. I had never had crawfish. The waitress briught me some to sample. Great service.
(5)R H.
Just okay, and not consistently so. I would suggest going elsewhere unless you're stuck eating near the airport, especially since this place has so little room it stays packed and you'll likely end up waiting outside. Fried seafood was light on seafood and heavy on oil. Calamari tasted like it was out of the freezer section of an Asian market - not even close to fresh and had an off putting flavor. Shrimp and corn chowder tasted like it was out of a can. Highlights would be the hush puppies and seafood gumbo; both were good.
(2)J M.
This has become a regular stop for me when I am in this area. If you have a taste for oysters on the half shell, look no further. Great place. Also, the boiled crawfish is good and spicy. About as good as I have had anywhere. Place is nearly always busy and for good reason. Anytime you are in Kenner, I highly recommend this place!
(5)Kevin K.
Awesome food. I got the fried alligator, Buffalo Frog Legs, and seafood combo poboy, and all were delicious. The place was packed, which is always a good sign of a great place. The line was out the door, but service was fast, friendly, and I will certainly be going back.
(5)Jen B.
We enjoyed a great lunch here!! It is another small, only-in-New-Orleans kind of place that I love. An interesting mix of mostly locals, but a few ladies with suitcases (either coming from or going to the airport we guessed) came in to enjoy some seafood, too. THE best and cheapest oysters anywhere in the greater New Orleans area! Today they were selling at SIX DOLLARS for a dozen (13) beautiful and delicious, ice-cold mollusks. We should have gotten two dozen... The gumbo was a little different than I have had before, but, everywhere has their own take on gumbo. I was chock full of shrimp and crab meat and oysters; it was good, just a little different. The Tossed Shrimp Salad was described as a bowl of iceberg salad and peeled shrimp around the top. When it arrived with a large amount of slice boiled egg on it, my sweet, boiled-egg-phobic partner was frozen for a moment until we removed the offensive ingredient... crisis averted. We also shared some really good hush-puppies. Great lunch, great prices, we will be back!!
(4)Steve I.
I love this place and have been coming here for the past 15 yrs or so. The seafood is so good. I'm a raw oyster lover and love their oysters here. Their fried seafood is highly recommended. Other good bets: - Boiled shrimp - Boiled crawfish (when in season) - Fried pickles - Stuffed shrimp Basically the best seafood and price of all the other area seafood restaurants around.
(5)Desmond C.
Save the drive to the French Quarter, this place has great seafood. I'm an oyster guy, and my batch of Gulf oysters were flavorful and meaty. I also got the seafood gumbo, which was thicker than most gumbo I've had but had CHUNKS of crab in it. Really good. Additionally I had the shrimp. They were also huge, and proper seasoned. This and 4 beers for $33. Cheap eats!!!!! The place was packed with local, always a good sign , so call ahead if it's dinner time.
(4)Matt C.
hungh.... A lot of inflated reviews I think... Bar was pretty dirty, my elbows stuck to the railing. I had EXTREMELY slow service... I ordered, and my food came out approximately 25 minutes later, while others sat down after me, and were served before me.. Also, I overheard some of the Staff talking, and could tell that there was not good chemistry amongst the work-place... a lot of jabbering, complaining, hemming and hawing.. not good. The iced tea was stale, jambalaya, okay, nothing special. I suppose its worth another try, but I'm not in any hurry
(2)Jill H.
OMG, if you are a seafood freak, this is your place. Harbor is a simple down home kind of place where you can come as you are and pig out on top drawer Lousiana delicacies. The oysters are huge, order 6 at a time if you plan on ordering other dishes. Sitting at the bar is super fun, especially if you are by yourself. The best seats in the house are the barstools in the back by the oyster shucker where all the local sit--it's where the action is! Trust me, you won't be bored or lonely. Attentive bartenders with personality plus! True southern hospitality served here. The peel and eat shrimp are yummy yummy and the crawdaddies are just so totally awesome. Get your fingers dirty and wash it all down with some great local drafts. On my list of top food joints in the USA. Stay at the Crowne Plaza Airport and they will drive you here for free!!!
(5)Miriam W.
This place is great choice for a quick and casual meal. The seafood is fried perfectly (I have yet to have poorly fried anything in this area, but still), and the menu offers lots of options. The alligator wings were good, and the fried fish and oysters..well, I'm jonesing for some right now. Service can be a little hurried and brusque, but they're busy and I appreciate the speed with which everything comes out of the kitchen.
(4)Natalia W.
This was a great start to our vaca. Further proof that you should trust taxi drivers recommendations. Not only was the food flavorful mainly the seafood boil (crawfish, shrimp, sausage, corn, potato) but the price was pretty reasonable too. Oh my friend had the fried seafood platter which was great too. Those hush puppies and homemade tartar sauce ... Hmmm hmmm hmmm. Friendly down to earth bartenders and waitstaff.
(4)CG E.
Excellent find near the airport. Slow but courteous service. Very fresh seafood at fair prices.
(4)Parke R.
DoZen Oysters 6 bucks. Omg really good size and fresh. Turtle soup is right on. Great place and be prepared to wait. Seems to be always busy
(4)Kevin F.
Boiled shrimp was awesome. Nice atmosphere. Seems to be a lot of local regulars eat there, will return next time in area. Sat at bar and beer was cold and shrimp were hot. Saw a lot of folks getting raw oysters but me I don't eat that.
(5)Karen S.
We stopped in for Saturday lunch on the recommendation of a fellow traveler for the oysters. The lunch special was blackened mahi mahi, which we ordered along with an oyster basket with Cajun fries. Both were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The oysters were far better than I have had at a couple of top rated oyster houses in the month we've been in NOLA. As a bonus, there is a fresh fish and seafood market next door. We will definitely be back.
(5)Susan W.
LOVE Harbor Seafood! We paid $15 each way for a cab to take us here from the Airport Hilton. You should do the same if you are stuck at an airport hotel. You will truly feel you have been to New Orleans!! Great waitresses! They remind me of Flo from Mels Diner. They have all been there for as long as the restaurant has been around. They call everybody sugar, hun & sweetie. They are awesome! The clientele is a mix of old, young, black & white. Cops, blue collar workers, and airline pilots in uniform! Everyone is welcome & feels it. I started with a plate of 6 delicious raw oysters for $.50 each. Best oysters I've ever had & I'm from Seattle home of fresh seafood! I then had the combo of fried shrimp, catfish, hushpuppies and coleslaw. I think my side of coleslaw would serve 3 people! My friend had the soft shell crab po boy with a pile of fries. I would definitely try that next time! Waters & sodas refilled quickly. Can't wait to go back!!
(5)Mike H.
Had the crawfish étouffée and an oyster po boy. As an out-of-towner, I can legitimately say... Awesome! This place is definitely the real deal. My only criticism is it was packed... So definitely don't be afraid of being elbow-to-elbow as it's a tight space.
(4)Nick I.
Just down Williams Blvd from the airport, they were able to accommodate our party of 8 (two adults and six kids) after a quick 15 minute wait during lunch on a Saturday. We passed the time sitting outside on the benches as well as looking at the fresh seafood being offered at the market next door. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive although very business-focused. No extra chatting, they had a job to do. As it was 8 of us, we ordered quite a few different things. Crawfish were good, the rest of the fried food wasn't so good. Appetizers: Fried Mozzarella - large chunks of fresh mozzarella, it looked and tasted fresh. Be prepared, these aren't your standard "french-fry" size mozzarella sticks. Fried Calamari - small rings and over fried Artichoke & Oyster soup - Rich and creamy soup without a lot of cream. Ousters were chopped up in to smaller pieces. Onion rings - thick slices that were fried well and decent seasoning Hushpuppies - seasoned and cooked well Mains: Boiled crawfish - Very good seasoning without a lot of extra seasoning sprinkled on after they come out of the water. Seafood Combo Basket w/ Softshell Crab: Not impressed at all. The plate contained fried shrimp, fried oysters, fried stuffed crab, and a fried softshell crab. The oysters and the softshell were cooked well, oysters were really large in size. The fried shrimp were overdone, not tasty at all. The Stuffed crab was too much stuffing and not enough crab/shrimp in the mix. I expect that kind of stuffing to be found in a midwest seafood restaurant (which is why I don't eat seafood in the midwest), not in a NOLA seafood house. Overall, it was a good experience for the family. The price was fair for what we ordered and yes, I'd come back again.
(4)Sloan C.
With so many restaurants along the street, we were surprised to see a line at this one. We are so glad we decided to wait. Staff and service were friendly and professional. The food could not have been better.
(5)Julie A.
Normally when there's bad wait service, long wait time, and shabby ambience, the food is off the wall. Harbor Seafood & Oyster bar seems to fail on all fronts. We order a ton of food, the only ones that were not battered was the soup and crawfish. The crawfish was not fresh, the meat tasted like the kind you get at a cheap buffet. The seasoning tasted like they bought a big can of Cajun spice from Costco and dumped it in a vat of water, and called it a day. The rest of the food all tasted the same, since the batter is so thick and did not haven't any unique flavoring. The service is horrendous. They had people waiting for our table while we were still eating by having them stand over us. It was the most awkward experience. Oh, the waitress was also rude. But since she was already getting a 15% gratuity for group seating, there was absolutely no incentive for her to be nice. If you want some delicious Cajun food, head a couple of miles down the road to Cajun Persuasion on 2309 David Dr 70003.
(1)Rowdy P.
Sneaky best seafood in the NOLA area. It's a tiny, out of the way place in Kenner, but my goodness the food is great. Don't ever eat oysters anywhere where you can't watch the shucker, and lucky for you this place has the shucker right up at the bar doing a phenomenal job. Great po-boys, soft shell crab, and boiled crab as well.
(5)Lenny K.
Really great place, excellent service, oysters, lots of fried food. Gumbo is good, fried pickles, friendly atmosphere etc. Was a bit disappointed after ordering shrimp po-boy to go. The bread was soft, didn't have that crunchy exterior and the fried shrimp wasn't that great either. I had just had one from another place a couple of days earlier where the bread wasn't as chewy and the shrimp was excellent. The bread is SO important!
(3)Mimi S.
The seafood here is so fresh. Friendly wait staff and fast service. The oysters are huge and you can get a dozen for $6! The fish and sides are seasoned well. Even my son's little grilled cheese sandwich & fries were yummy :) (Pics)
(5)Jackie B.
This place was near the hotel we stayed at in Metairie. We stopped for a day on the way to Florida. This place looks really junky from the outside, parking is in a muddy lot around the back, and the stoplight outside was ridiculous. It seriously took almost ten minutes to change, we all thought it was broken. There also was a line at the door. But it was worth the wait because the food was amazing!! I had an oyster po'boy that was SO delicious, I'm craving one even now. Also the gumbo, which was perfect. Even my picky friend was happy w/ her food. Her husband loved the place. And my husband, who hates seafood, found something he could eat too. The waiter was also very sweet and friendly, which is a change when you are in New Orleans! Did I mention that the food here is cheap? Can't beat cheap and delicious. Would have been 5 stars if it was a little cleaner inside and out.
(4)Zach G.
Gumbo and blackened gator was fantastic. The shrimp cocktail was super fresh. Highly recommend for those just landing in NOLA.
(5)JEWELe M.
iHad to stop by when iWas driving back to FL yesterday!!!! Best seafood in NOLA for sure! And iGot my usual: 1/2 OYSTER po'boy + seafood gumbo and a SWEET tea please! My tummy was happy while driving back to FL!
(5)Stephen K.
I've read the reviews. I heard positive recommendations from several friends. I went with high expectations and all I can say is I am not impressed. We tried to eat here several months ago and there was such a long line to get in we waved it off and went elsewhere. There is no doubt, this place is very popular. Went in early evening on a Saturday. No problem parking or getting a seat. As noted in other reviews, the interior is comfortable and well used. Service is quick and efficient. The menu covers a lot of ground, lots of good choices. We had the jalapeno poppers for an appetizer and a couple of the baskets, stuffed shrimp and fried oysters, for entrees. Poppers were a big disappointment - not spicy at all and didn't care for the cheese filling. Green salad was OK, nothing special. A large serving of potato salad which was good consistency, good taste but totally lacking in any seasoning. Isn't this the land of Tony Chachere's? Put some on the table. Entrees were OK, nothing notable. Oysters were OK, french fries were hot, stuffed shrimp was no more than average and that is being generous. Cajun potatoes were OK, not very cajuny (is that a word?) Total meal was $50. The beer prices were very reasonable. If I go back again, I might try some of the soups, they looked interesting. I feel like I must have missed something with all the other positive feedback. Maybe we picked the wrong food on the wrong night. However, there are lots of other places serving seafood , so it will likely be a while before I get back.
(2)Amy C.
All fried stuff here pretty much. They have the raw oysters which my bf loved. I don't care for raw foods. The hushpuppies were good. I loved the Strawberry Shortcake drink = YUMMY. :D
(4)Mauricio W.
Great food! Great place!
(4)Nick W.
Great, really fresh seafood. This hole in the wall is attached to a seafood market. Only place I have been where you can get fresh blackened yellowfin tuna for 16 bucks.
(5)Ben S.
Ate at this restaurant while attending the Sugar Bowl and had a good time. The place definitely is a "hole in the wall". It's located on a busy intersection and the exterior looks run down. We arrived around 6pm and there was already a line. We had to wait about 30 mins before we got a table. The interior was no different from the outside. It was small, it had cheap tables and chairs, and was cramped. As with most other reviewers, the food and service more than made up for the rundown decor. Our waitress was nice and professional and food was quick to arrive. We got a dozen oysters, blackened alligator, and seafood basket. Oysters were fresh, the alligator was tasty, and the seafood were cooked perfectly. Overall, this was a nice restaurant outside of downtown NOLA. If you can get over the "hole in the wall" atmosphere, then this is a place to visit.
(4)Rocky K.
OMG, how awesome is this place. Right by the airport so its a local's only place. We got lost getting here (faulty directions when we called the restaurant) and ended up driving on the 10 for about half an hour the wrong way, only to drive another 30 minutes to get back to this place. Didn't know what to expect here since its a really random place, but once the beer (7 bucks for a pitcher of Abita! Wow!) and the food started to arrive, everything just felt right. Didn't get the oysters that everyone raves about (blasphemous, I know) but the other items we ordered was delicious. I got the smothered blackened catfish and OMG delish. But even better was the eggplant perogue stuffed with crab. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. The clear winner of the afternoon. Come here when you're flying into MSY. Its right by the airport, and if you know where you're going, you won't end up spending an hour getting lost here. And even with the getting lost issue, this place still deserves 5 stars.
(5)Kevin W.
This place is fantastic. Just minutes from the MSY airport, the place is local, small, casual, and has great food! I went there while in town on a layover with a co-worker and the food was fantastic! On Mon., Tues., and Wed. they have $0.25 oysters. I ordered a 1/2 dozen as an appetizer and they were some of the best oysters I've had. They were just the right temperature, a little salty, and shucked to perfection! Be prepared for a wait to get the oysters though. Everyone seems to order them and it takes the guys in the back some time to shuck 'em and get them to you. I also had a cip of seafood gumbo as an appetizer and it was good too. Not quite as spicy as I would have liked, but good anyways. For the main entree I had blackened Amberjack. It was awesome! The fish was cooked to perfection, moist and flakey, not overdone by any means. Just perfect! The blackening spice was great, not to overdone, but enough to make the fish taste great. Sides were a salad and the cajun potatoes. All tasted great! I would recommend this place to anyone who wants great, fresh seafood and good service!
(5)Dave C.
This place is worth a trip in itself, although we picked it because it was walking distance from the airport Fairfield Inn. The crawfish were fresh and delicious. We followed a pound of crawfish by sharing a platter of grilled redfish, which came with salad, a small piece of corn on the cob, and amazingly good fried potatoes. From the potatoes and the look wof our neighbors' fried foods, this place has someone in the kitchen who really knows how to fry. There was a long waiting line when we got there, but the bar was first come, first served, and there were two empty stools, so we ate there. It was a good choice, because we could observe the efficient and friendly bartenders in action, and could talk with people who came in to pick up takeout. They all raved about the place. Excellent food, great prices. Put it on your list.
(5)Jamie L.
Gosh we ordered SOOO much food, the waitress gave us a bit of a crazy look haha! But it was worth it! Came here for our last meal in NOLA before heading to the airport. Next time I go, this is the first place I'll go! HUGE oysters, 50 cents each. HUGE shrimp, $9 a bag. Plus tons more. We were definitely satisfied and of course we weren't able to eat everything. Seems like a popular, busy place. We went during lunch on a Tuesday so we were seated immediately.
(5)David A.
I visit Kenner every 6 months and Harbor is the BEST around. It's a hole-in-the-wall, crowded joint but the food is consistent, plentiful and very tasty. Just went tonight and started with a dozen oysters. I got some of the best tasting LARGE LA oysters you can get....all for $6. Back in CA I would pay $30 for these tiny WA or OR oysters that can't compare in taste or size. Main course I ordered a salad with seared raw tuna. The tuna was perfectly seared and seasoned. While I was eating the oyster shucker told me that they are bringing me more tuna because they had run short. I hadn't complained as I thought it was plenty. They more than doubled what I already had on my plate. Last time had the grilled red fish. Perfectly cooked, spicy corn on the cob and beans!! Yum. Crawfish is one of my favs. Anyone that is looking for a no frills, superb place to eat Harbor is the place. Just minutes from the airport.
(5)Terry M.
This is great eats. Very good food. Small, crowded but that is because the food is so good. Oyster are great, calamari fantastic, gator good, crawfish great. Service takes a while because they are so busy, but it is worth the wait. Waitress are fantastic and fun.
(5)Lawrence C.
This is the restaurant. It's next door neighbor (Fisherman's Cove) is the same owner and retail/over-the-counter only). What a find!!! My wife & I stumbled onto this on a Thursday night, and it was a 25 minute wait. We ended up sharing a tabl;e with another couple so we didn't have to wait. VERY casual, but you get great seafood at GREAT prices. Dinner for 2 with 3 glasses of wine, and one dessert was $41. We saw our family the next day and told them about our "find", and they said, "Yeah, it's one of our favorites too". So tonight we're all going back for dinner. The only thing that would make this 5 stars in my book is if they took reservations for large tables/groups.
(4)Jim G.
This place REALLY knows how to fry seafood. Fried seafood is a Louisiana staple and these folks get it right. I had the shrimp and oyster basket and both were fantastic. The only negatives are the size of the place (tiny) with New-Orleans-Sized parking and some very, very uninspiring coleslaw.
(4)Jeff S.
For oysters, this is the place. When we have a hankering for a few dozen, we could stumble out the door, hop on a bike and be eating raw oysters within a few minutes...but that is never what we do....the one thing that gets me in the car for a ride to the suburbs id The Harbor. I drive to Kenner for their oysters and am always in heaven. Ordering is always the same...A few dozen at $6 a plate...half the going rate in the quarter is the way to go, and they get no fresher than these anywhere, Abita comes in pitchers with an iced capsule in the center to keep it cold (not like we leave the beer sitting out so long, but it's a nice touch). The beer is cheap. Fried seafood appetizer platter with batter fried crawfish, squid, mini crab claws, mushrooms and onion rings...bar none, the best fried platter in the city. An extra order of fried pickles. In some ways not necessary, as we have ordered way too much food...in some ways very necessary because they are fried pickles. Extra sauce with that. The total bill is nothing, half the price of the Quarter, and overall, better than any oyster place around. Yeah, I destroy the ozone driving to the suburbs for oysters...I recommend you do too. Conveniently located near the airport...when your friend picks you up, he ought to take you there first thing...and last thing on your way out.
(5)Katie H.
After reading these reviews, we figured we had to give it a shot since it was in walking distance from our hotel. They had $.25 oysters which was WAY cheaper then Acme Oyster which we had previously visited. The oyster were freshly shucked at the bar and delicious. The crawfish was great, the mushrooms I ordered with the crawfish were great, the etoufee was great...we just had a sampling of everything. My one complaint is the service. As previously stated in earlier reviews the service was not great. Our waitress seemed really unhappy and not very attentive. I guess great food doesn't always come with great service.
(3)Brandon S.
I read the great reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. "Meh" sums up my experience. I got the fried seafood platter and it was extremely peppery. I love blue crab but the fried soft-shell crab tasted like fried mush. The shrimp, catfish, and fried oysters were okay. If I weren't so disappointed in the crab I'd probably give this restaurant three stars. I wouldn't mind coming back. The atmosphere was good and the beer selection, while lacking Yeungling, was pretty decent. If I did go back I'd probably go with raw oysters and stay away from the fried foods.
(2)Bruce W.
Found this joint on a layover, right next to the airport. Definately a locals' favorite. Don't expect fine china and silver, very casual. BUT... Great Food for Good Prices (much lower than expected), Good service! Very Busy for such a small place. You'll love it!
(4)Ana Maria L.
Cheapest dozen raw oysters in all of NOLA, super fresh. The best turtle soup- ask for the shot of sherry for it , beat's Commander's Palace turtle soup and MUCH cheaper. The boiled crawfish are also the best and the cheapest here, a little spicy. The fried softshell crab is to die for , super crunchy on the outside but creamy delicious and so fresh tasting on the inside, it's not on the menu as a single item only as a platter but if you ask they will do it. The hush puppies are out of this world, crunchy but soft on the inside and with a hint of sweetness but not overly so. Be prepared to wait or go at odd times since it's a hole in the wall not good for large groups. Pretty much where the locals hang out and you have to know where it is to go. Not in the heat of NOLA but in Kenner on the outskirts of downtown NOLA.
(5)J. G.
Some of the straight up tastiest food we got in Nola for the money. Neat atmosphere. Cool staff. For a joint near airport a hit. Not fancy but just right.
(5)Carl A.
Had the excellent lunch special - gumbo and half po' boy sandwich. Very reasonable prices, and several diners at the counter also highly recommended the oyster appetizer. Hope to go back again soon!
(4)Brad B.
The food is very good but it is very small inside so you might have a wait. The parking sucks so park in the back don't even try to fight it.
(4)Tamra A.
This place is a must when leaving or returning from MSY. It's places like these that make you want to move back to the craphole that the greater New Orleans area is. You can't beat the affordability of the seafood as well as the quality. We had raw oysters, a few crabs, a poboy, and blackened alligator. It was all fabulous. It's a hole in the wall place that is next to a fresh seafood market. The decor and ambiance is lacking, but that's not what you are there for. The bathroom is cramped and stinky, try to avoid. The service was fine. I'll be stopping by this place to/from the airport from now on.
(4)Hideki K.
Harbor Seafood is a "local" place in Kenner (near my friend's house) that's finger licking good! I enjoyed alligator (fried & blackened), buffalo frog legs, crawfish etoufee (settled for this instead of whole crawfish since it's not crawfish season), seafood gumbo, and oysters (a dozen for $6!!!). Before Katrina, they were $3 for a dozen. What a shame. Katrina has affected NOLA in every way possible. The blackened gator meat was so good! It tasted like tender chicken, but juicier and fattier. I pretty much tried everything adventurous on their menu except the turtle soup, which I've had before in China. A word to the wise: show up early because this joint gets PACKED! I really like how their parking lots has oyster shells as its pavement.
(5)Craig T.
Excellent find and a big thanks to yelpers! Staying out at the airport before I flew out the next morning and found this. I sat at the bar by myself but there was a line waiting for tables. Blackened redfish was my choice that evening and it was cooked perfectly and a generous sized fillet as well.
(4)Michael H.
The food was great. I had the Swamp platter and could not finish it due to the enormous size and variety. Very crowded at 7pm when I arrived but was able to find a seat at the bar. Lots of locals and TVs to watch the game.
(4)Lena H.
Great food. Friendly service. Casual atmosphere. I had the blackened Red Fish with Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. Seafood Gumbo was good too. My husband liked his blackened Catfish with Jambalaya also.
(4)Jasper C.
My first trip to New Orleans and we happened to stay at a hotel near this restaurant. This is the best food, by far, I have had during my stay in Louisiana. It's a small place it was still packed at 11:30pm, and they close at 10:30pm. The food is just awesome! Everyone at this restaurant is very nice and the service was great! I have to recommend the blackened alligator as an appetizer -it's really fantastic. When I visit New Orleans again, I will definitely return.
(5)Brian G.
Great food! Pretty loud, but people were having a good time, waitstaff was fun. Seafood gumbo w
(4)Sam E.
Do not be fooled by the run down area all around this place as the food is excellent. If you were to close your eyes and just taste the food you would expect to pay 2X the price, but the atmosphere is part of the charm. You are not going to get a romantic meal here but you will get great food and excellent service and have a fun time.
(5)Tu D.
The oysters here are what we came for and what we got was nothing but SATISFACTION. This is the place to satisfy your fresh oyster cravings. Next time i come to New Orleans...i will definately be stopping by again. Make sure you tip the Shuckers. Those guys are awesome at cracking a dozen oysters in 30 seconds.
(4)Lisa H.
My husband is a sea food lover. We went here based on the reviews on Yelp! Crawfish were disappointing, but it was the end of the season. The jumbo shrimp and crab were incredible. I am not that into seafood so I was pleasantly surprised to see an Italian Stuffed Artichoke on the menu. I LOVED it! We loved this place so much we ate there twice in one day. Lunch and late dinner!
(5)Jessica M.
My cousin brought me here to try some good seafood and po boys but she felt pretty crappy afterward because the service was TERRIBLE. The lady only had like two tables on a non busy night and yet our drinks continuously went dry and she brought a beer to someone who ordered water then rolled her eyes and got an attitude when they told her this and still left it on the table as if it was our fault she effed up the order to begin with. A note to servers: Do not attempt to take an order by memory if you have yet to master the art. * Anywho we left the beer untouched and finally she comes over and says, "So no one is going to drink this??" ...uh no! she muttered that she would take it off our tab like she was doing us a favor. I had two daquiris that had almost no alcohol in them and my roast beef po boy was TINY! My husband could not eat the blackened calamari and he will eat just about anything. On a positive note, the mushrooms were tasty but the waitress took them before we were done!!! grrrrrr.....
(1)Michael H.
Been here several times over the years. Have to say it wasn't as good this time. Maybe it was my selection which was the Swamp Platter. Wasn't bad, but wasn't all that I expected. I will say the oysters were best I have had in years! Turtle soup was bad. If u stick with Poboy u will be leaving with smile.
(3)Richard R.
As others have said, it doesn't look like much from the outside, and the parking is difficult.........but boy is the food good. We were in town for a couple of days, and looked to Yelp for a recommendation. We stayed within walking distance, and seafood sounded good. My wife enjoyed her seafood gumbo and shrimp po boy. I had fried shrimp, and we split an appetizer of fried alligator. Hey- I live in California....we don't have that on our menus so I had to try it! The only thing I can say is that there was too much....If I go back to Louisiana again I would definitely go back here.
(5)Beth B.
I've been here a million times, and I keep coming back for more. It's a great place just in general, but I always make a point to bring out of visitors here because of how well it captures the true, local New Orleans. The food is delicious, and so reasonably priced that I don't even know how they turn a profit. You can eat and drink until it feels like you're going to burst, and still be at $15 a person. The pitchers of beer are cold, but it is very difficult (sometimes impossible) to convince your server to bring water if you have ordered other drinks. The raw oysters are dirt cheap, and delicious! My big tip: bring a sweatshirt, and wear long pants. They keep the dining room very, very cold. Also, the ceiling vents leak, so avoid sitting under one.
(4)Coral H.
We went here after I read it was a fun local spot close to the airport. It did not disappoint! Fresh seafood and sandwiches in a diner atmosphere. Pitchers of beer for only $7. Waitstaff are friendly and efficient. This was a great find.
(4)Deanna D.
This was our first and last stop on our way in & out of NOLA. Its close proximity to the airport makes it an easy stop. The place is packed at lunch time and full of locals. It's a small oyster bar w/ cute tables--don't expect any ambiance just be happy with the food! The service was friendly not speedy but fast enough. The oysters were fresh, huge, & salty-- the holy trinity of oyster description! Now for the shocker--they were $3 for a dozen during happy hour (all day Mon-Thurs...I think)-- AMAZING DEAL!! 6 dozen oyster b/w 2 visits-- I was in heaven! The crawfish etouffee & seafood gumbo was the best I had while in NOLA--Big statement but true. The blackened shrimp po boy, red beans & rice w/ sausage, and the blacked catfish topped with crawfish sauce were all delicious! The bourbon pecan pie was also amazing--super rich, sweet, and delicious. The fact I visited this Harbor Seafood twice in 5 days says a lot! The prices are great for delicious, authentic Cajun food. Overall an amazing value and a great experience. I will be back the next time I'm in NOLA.
(4)Herbert K.
Damn, it's been years since I've been here, and I'm still thinking... sitting at the bar, roaring hot outside, cool, comfy inside a cool malted beverage in hand platter of oysters in front of me able bodied fellow behind the bar, preparing the next platter of oysters for some lucky patron why isn't there one of these in every town in the US?
(5)Jeremiah K.
This place is awesome!! It is a definite must if you like seafood. They will also ship anything to anywhere in the U.S. but it can be pricey.
(5)JD H.
I really really like this joint! However the prices have been creeping up up up. I have been a regular here for 19 years and I have rarely had anything but an excellent meal and the service is always wonderful. I had dozen oysters last visit and the soft-shelled crabs, and I about fell out of my chair when the bill came and the crabs were $17 bucks. The food is wonderful but the value is no longer there for me. Will I come back most likely yes, but I sure hope there is a price adjustment. Give them a try and come to your own conclusion
(3)Larry D.
What a great place for the local flavor of south Louisiana. Boiled shrimp were my favorite item.
(5)Bob W.
There should be a law that every visitor to NOLA who rents a car needs to make Harbor Seafood their first stop after leaving the airport. This is a locals' favorite that serves outstanding seafood. Boiled crawfish -- amazing. Twist, suck, and pinch. Yeah you right! Fried stuff is fantastic. We got fried pickles and fried calamari. You think fried calamari tastes like rubber? You'll change your mind here. And not only is the food great, but the prices are sick. The crawfish were $2.99/lb. The specials board had mouthwatering complete dinners for $10.95. For beer drinkers, they have interesting loca brews like Abita Satsuma (which I didn't find out about until we had finished our meal, goddamnit). Just go!
(5)Brad S.
The shrimp and corn chowder is magnificent!
(4)Michael C.
Great little seafood place. Very local and fresh with good prices.
(4)Jeanette U.
This is a hole in the wall about 15 minutes from downtown. For us living in Houston, it is a def stop on our way to NOLA. Started out with half of fried calamari and half of the blackened alligator. Their boiled shrimp is grand and $8.99/lb. DELISH!!!!!
(4)Catherine P.
Husband and I made a mistake and came here on a Lenten Friday. The wait was forever. But since we were already there, might as well suck it up and see what's it all about. We ordered the blackened alligator and oysters for appetizers, the alligator came out within 15 minutes, and it was alright. A bit too greasy. Then another 15 minutes later, our raw oysters came out, I wanted mine char grilled but the waitress didn't mention they don't have char grilled oysters and still took my order, so I thought I was waiting for mine to be cooked the entire time. When she brought out the two half-dozen raw oyster trays, that's when she told me they only have raw oysters there. SMH. I have sensitive stomach so I only had 3 then gave the rest to my husband. Regardless, the oysters were really fresh. We waited for at least another 20 minutes later for our entrees to come out. At this point, I was really hungry and had hoped we were at home eating ramen noodles instead. My husband had the roast beef po-boy, and I had the tuna and shrimp kabob. My husband told me his roast beef was really salty and while ironically, my kabob was very bland. The kabob came with exactly 3 pieces of cubed tuna, 2 medium size shrimp with plenty of bell peppers and onions in between, and baby shrimp creole with rice. For the ok price, I shouldn't complain too much about this place. Didn't try their seafood boil, but it looked like that would have been a better choice.
(3)Brian C.
Great find out near the airport, I had a great blackened catfish dish with a red creole shrimp sauce and also tried the shrimp po boy which was very good - the gumbo was okay but definitely not great. Very casual atmosphere and the waitress was extremely friendly with good, fresh seafood prepared well. Gotta love it, especially for a fair price.
(4)H Z.
I tried the blackened fish, tastes good, but really small piece, however considering its low price, it is quite a deal! the boiled shrimp tastes good! spicy and salty.
(3)Lara A.
This place is another that I cannot believe it has taken me so long to try out. The eggplant pirouge was amazing. It is a huge portion. My husband had a half dozen oysters and they were huge. He had one of the specials and loved it. They are always busy and packed, it is a small place, so be prepared to wait. I highly recommend this little gem!
(5)Alyssa R.
The food was great with a decent wait time. Crawfish étouffée is amazing. Only complaint is that we waited an hour to be seated. Put our name in at 5:15pm on a Saturday night and was seated at 6:20pm. The hostess/busser bused tables so slow! There were plenty of tables open but she would take 5 minutes to bus a table, seat a party and then repeat. After we were seated though it was a good experience.
(4)Andrew R.
No frills here! I ate here twice while in town to teach some classes. Both times I got the blackened alligator app (I could eat two buckets of those delecious morsels of gator) and po boys (one shrimp and one oyster). The shrimp po boy tasted better to me. My friend got the eggplant seafood special and really enjoyed it as well. They had Abita on tap, but the mugs seemed a little small. This place is popular, so expect a wait if you go at prime time,
(4)Julie O.
Do not come here of you are on a time crunch during lunch. The po boy was a basic po boy and nothing was really special about it. It took us 35-40 minutes to get our meal. (There was four of us.) There were not enough waitresses to handle the lunch time rush. The artichoke and oyster soup was delish. Overall, OK experience.
(3)Beau C.
Excellent seafood! The fried catfish was like being at someone's house for a fish fry and the stuffed crab had lots of crab meat. The boiled shrimp was the best I've ever had (really large shrimp with lots of seasoning. The place has been there since forever and is a very relaxed atmosphere. Love it!
(5)B S.
Great service! And fast. Fried pickles- decent Draft beer cheaper than soda. Cajun fried potatoes - liked a lot Hot sausage po boy - greasy and didn't like it Blackened chicken po boy - delicious!
(4)Ces'Ari D.
Had a crawfish & shrimp boil with potatoes & corn...and it was amazing. It is most likely seasoned with clove and lots of cayenne pepper which gives it its heat and distinct flavor. The potatoes are served with butter on the side and I recommend using it, because the butter enhances the flavor (of course, right?). We also ordered the buffalo frog legs and they were super tasty. It was my first time trying frog legs and this experience made me a believer! Also, my waitress was amazing! She was on top of refilling my iced tea, which I definitely needed from the spiciness of the boil. We will definitely come back when visiting NOLA.
(5)Jane N.
I read at least 30 reviews before I decided to eat here. The only thing that was good was the oysters because it's raw. Everything else was dry and tasteless. The space is cramp. We had people on our backs coughing on us while sitting at the bar trying to enjoy it. Let's just say the 2 half and half baskets that my boyfriend and I ordered was not worth $60.
(1)Pedro B.
Everything that we ordered was delicious and I consider that the price was cheap for the quality. I wish I had more space in my stomach, so I could try another things. But, what really made me give the 5 stars was the team. They have the most lovely waitress in their team (the receipt mentions Patti, but I don't know if this is her name) She treated us like if we were friends that were having dinner at her house. That's the kind of thing that makes a tourist think "my vacations were great. I want to go that city again during my next vacations and I want to have dinner in that specific place".
(5)p l.
The girls at the bar!!!! Ashley and "sugarfoot" are bomb! Lava flow and ameretto sour are yummy and skrong! Hole in the wall atmosphere with cool local folks!
(5)Joe A.
OK...this place was GREAT...if you're lookin' for home cookin' in New Orleans go to your Mamma's house...if you want great local food without the drama, this is the place. Casual and fun atmosphere...if you leave hungry, it's your own fault. We are going to order delivery from here when we are home in California!
(4)Newton H.
Expect a few minutes wait, but I think it is worth it. Turtle soup is a great starter, buffalo frog legs are okay (had them now, don't have to try them again), raw oysters are fresh and above average in size. Boiled crawfish are a decent deal for Mardi Gras time and pretty quick to come out. Blackened alligator is excellent!! Won't ever eat the fried style again. Small serving amount for the price, but every bite is delicious!!
(4)Shuang B.
Travelled here but cannot bear the crazy waiting line in other french quarter restaurants. This place is amazing!! We had the raw oyster and crawfish. Both are crazily good. Glad we made the decision to come here
(5)Cathleya F.
I love this place so much! I come here quite often, but not as often as I'd like. Service is always great. The waitresses are so nice and make you feel at home. Food is delicious and not that expensive either! I always get the fried pickles as a starter and a Cup of Soup and 1/2 Po Boy combo - Shrimp and Corn Chowder with an Oyster Po Boy fully dressed. My favorite! Never had a bad experience here. Great food.
(5)Ellen M.
Loved this place. Fresh and plentiful. This was my first time eating crawfish. I ordered 2 lbs and I am still hungry. We got there early and were seated right away, but there was a line outside when we left.
(5)Chris D.
Boiled crawfish by the pound, even when they are out-of-season. Alligator, frog legs...all you could ask for.
(5)Kelli R.
Hidden gem and locals fave with warm homey atmosphere, cheap prices and DElish food! Crawfish étouffée, grilled chicken, Parmesan peppercorn salad dressing all winners!
(5)Rachel M.
It looks like a dive because it kind of is. Not that there's anything wrong with that! I had crawfish etouffee, which was delicious. It wasn't the reddish sauce I'm used to, but more of a green/brown. No idea what it was, but I don't really care because it was sooo good. They have the cheapest oysters EVER. They were $6/dozen about two weeks ago. And even though it was July, they were huge and really fresh (so I'm told - homie don't play that). You can sit at the bar and watch them shucked while you wait!
(4)Chelsea G.
Great staff! Overall the food was great, I definitely would recommend this. One thing that's worth trying is the crawfish even though it was a bit spicy. The looks of it may fool you but it makes up for it with the food!
(5)Ivan B.
I have been eating at Harbor Seafood and Oyster Bar for soooo many years at least 10 now. I used to take a trip to NOLA every few years to visit relatives and on every single trip we had to come here. Now that I am currently living here I can go much more often. As far as I can remember this place has maintained the same service and great food as I like. Sometimes the wait is long, but if the store nextdoor is open you can spend some time browsing there. The inside is full of seafood smells, loud noise of people talking, and every once and a while the cheers from a game playing. Expect a crowd because almost every seat and table is constantly filled. Now onto the food. I have had almost every single item on their menu. Probably one of the top seafood I have had in my life. Gotta try the oysters no matter what every single time in any shape or form! i have had them raw, had them grilled, and the other day I had them fried wrapped with bacon! YUM! They have a soup ad sandwich combo where you can get a poboy with whatever you want inside with either gumbo, etouffee, or whatever other soup they are currently serving. The thing that I always tell people to try when coming here is the Alligator! Harbor is the place where I had my first experience trying gator and I love their blackened one. Oh yeah and you can't go wrong with crawfish or shrimp! Take this all down with a Beer or Sweet Tea and you are having yourself an awesome meal!
(4)Divya S.
We stopped by to check out the hoopla around this restaurant. Given it was a Friday evening the restaurant was overflowing with people and the estimated wait time to get in was about an hours. We were about to walk away when someone said just order over the phone and pick up and that's exactly what we did and picked up the food in about 20 minutes. We ordered seafood and chicken po-boys and a bowl of seafood gumbo. The food was good but overall very very salty and the gumbo was the size of a cup and overpriced ($7.95). The woman who took my order was very friendly and helpful and we will recommend them to others.
(3)Angela S.
This place is a must have.. Food is awesomeeeee and the staff is great. It is small and you have to wait for a little while but its definitely worth the wait (as long as the weather is nice).
(5)Keith Y.
Overrated. I've had better crawfish in landlocked areas. Fried alligator was ok. Everything was just way too over salted. No spice. No flavor. Go to Tavern on Vet for an amazing $13 16oz rib eye. You won't be disappointed
(1)Kevin L.
Back at the Ochsner Center for NET surgery. Staying at our friends with the Fairfield Inn. This time we shared both Seafood Gumbo and Jambalaya. Shared an order of bread pudding but next time I want my own. Hush puppies were good but don't travel as well since I was stuck back in the hotel.
(5)Mel G.
Best gumbo in the greater New Orleans area! Delicious food and great service coming from a regular and repeat customer!
(5)Alexi A.
Summary- Down home type place delivers solid seafood for short $. Food- 4 Stars Pretty damn good oysters $3 for 6 (they gave me 7 because they said they were small). Love it that they were served on a round old school lunch tray (see pic). They needed to be scrubbed a little better, but for $3 you can't complain. Excellently awesome coleslaw. Shrimp Po-Boy was very good, although the bread was a little bit tough, not sure if that's cause it's supposed to be that way. Atmosphere- 5 Stars Homey in a really good way. Sit at the bar. Service- 5 Stars Super nice and attentive at bar. Value- 5 Stars Cheap for what you get.
(5)Melonie N.
Just had the shrimp and fried catfish basket and it was awesome. STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI WAS GOOD ALSO! Don't pass them up. ..wonderful food! !!
(4)Keith M.
That food was great! The swamp platter and boiled shrimp are great deals and gives you the opportunity to try a little bit of everything. It is alot of food. Highly recommended
(5)Pete B.
Amazing dinner!!!! Boiled shrimp, Jambalaya, stuffed mushrooms and soft shell crab Po-boy. To die for.... And we almost did while crossing the road. We will be back.... Plan on making this a regular stop on the way home.
(5)Cindy L.
It is a great local restaurant. One of the best in the area, all my friends recommended me to go and they are right! Food is amazing.
(5)Cyndi F.
Was in New Orleans for one night only. Had gotten in late and was very hungry. Since it was already 9pm on a Monday night, I figured not many places would be open at that time. I got on yelp and found this restaurant that was luckily open until 10:30pm. Went there and the location was small and filled with people; the wait was about 10 minutes. Once we got in, the waitress was very nice and attentive. I ordered the Blackened Mahi Mahi, and it was absolutely delicious! Had I not been so full, I'd eaten it all night. Now I know why this placed was packed with people. Was very pleased with my first time experience.
(4)Donnie B.
Not feeling it. The fried shrimp wasn't cleaned and didn't have much flavor. Cajun potatoes needed more salt and flavor. Hush puppies were good. My friend had the sampler, too much batter on the fried alligator and crawfish. Frog legs and gumbo were delicious. The Po Boys were the best meal they offered.
(2)Kate M.
HOLY DELICIOUSNESS! OMG this place is amazing! My family and I are here on vacation--but my parents went to Tulane law school so they know good food when they have it. We stopped here on the way to our hotel from the airport. We were seated immediately and given menus. We all knew what we wanted and ordered. Everything we got was amazing. I got an oyster poboy, my brother got a shrimp poboy, my dad got red beans with sausage, and my mom had gumbo. The food came pretty quickly! They had crackers on the table too, so that appeased us until we got our food. Side note-when we walked in, there were a ton of people walking out. The waitress told us we were lucky that we got there when we did, because there was an hour long wait earlier.... It was good, but probably not worth waiting an hour! And the AC was great, so much we were shivering--New Orleans style!
(5)Boon C.
Before catching the flight, we like to have a catfish dinner. This restaurant locates 5 minutes from the airport. As a result you can time your meal before the flight. The restaurant is affordable compare to any seafood restaurant in New Orleans. We have order a dozen of raw oysters and they are only $8. It came with reddish and cocktail sauce. The oysters are fresh and big. The main course is the blacken catfish with Creole sauce with rice. The catfish in New Orleans is great no matter which restaurant we went to. This restaurant also has the good catfish. I like the Creole sauce with smaller size shrimp in tomato base sauce. The second dish is grilled tuna skew over rice Creole sauce. The tuna is assembling in the skew along with shrimp, onion, and bell pepper. The tuna is lightly season and grilled open flame. The shrimp along the skew is not as fresh as the tuna. The dish presentation is impressive with skew bridge over the Creole rice. The service is good. The restaurant may need to renovate to newer furniture. I saw a lot of the local eat here due to good pricing.
(4)Terry S.
I ate at the bar - stag again in N.O. becuase I stayed 1 extra day...Great. seafood gumbo...Spiceyyyyy. and excellent.. but The royal shrimp was mushy .. When the waitress asked me how it was I told her it was mushy & she said that's because they are big like lobsters- sorry but not what i wanted to hear.. The corn & garlic bread were cold... However I will give it a second chance, When I come back to N.O.
(2)Eric S.
I have eaten here in the past and had no issues, and there food was good. But i never made review and after this last experience i knew i had to update my opinion for this place. My wife and i wanted to celebrate our 5 year anniversary, but since she got laid off a couple weeks prior funds were tight. I was able to save enough money to the side for us to enjoy some seafood dinner date at home. We got 5 lbs of Crawfish, 2 lbs of Shrimp, a stuff artichoke and some potatoes, corn and mushrooms, that added up to $55. So already i thought it was over priced for the bags we were given to take home. When we opened the bag everything was mixed together, so we dumped in a large bowl to share. My wife wanted Crawfish and i wanted Shrimp, the shrimp were very good, tasted great easy to peel, no complaints. We couldn't find any mushrooms, and the amount of potatoes & Corn was on the light side. The stuff artichoke was very good, easy to pick apart without everything falling off the leaves. What made my review so low was the entire time we were eating i could hear my wife bitching and for once it wasn't about me so i was curious as to what it was about. She showed me the Crawfish, they were all small, many looked crushed, many had straight tails ( Dead before cooking ) but what was the most annoying thing was the ton of claws at the bottom of the bowl. It looked like we got the end of the barrel and since we had take out we go the shitty leftovers and the sit down people got the nice pretty, large Crawfish. So we took a couple pictures and both agreed the entire meal was not worth $55, My wife called the manager and told him what happened, he didn't believe her saying they boil over 3,000 lbs of Crawfish a day and had no complaints ( maybe ours was the end of that 3,000 lbs since we had a but load of claws ) so i guess to shut my wife up he said to pass by and get some Crawfish and mushrooms. Now don't get me wrong there food was good, i guess i was annoyed about the service and the amount paid for the little we got. Whenever i get my crawfish i will update on how they handled it.
(2)Tram D.
Oysters are consistent in quality thru many times we ate here. We also enjoyed stuffed lobster and eggplant. Not the cleanest restaurant in town. The bathrooms are very old and dirty and not well maintained. If you can ignore hygiene factor then this is a great food place. My boyfriend thinks I'm too harsh to mention the dirty bathroom because the food makes up for it. Your call.
(4)Shannon S.
This is one of my secret hide aways that I like to go to for cheap but great raw oysters and good seafood options. They do good boiled seafood and grilled fish (or you get several other options on how you want it cooked). The po boys are good yet smaller than I like but that leaves room for some of the other good options (like the delicious fried seafood appetizer, gumbo, or turtle soup). Sunday through Wednesday ALL DAY they have 50 cent oysters (used to be 25 cent until BP) so I like my $6 a dozen deal. This place can get crazy crowded with a substantial wait on the oyster special days so there might be a line out the door waiting to be seated sometimes. I've always had great service and I prefer to sit at the bar to enjoy my food. There are always some interesting characters in here and this is certainly a great spot to see and hear things that you are hard pressed to find elsewhere. I find the oyster size more consistent at Luke but generally more interesting people here.
(4)Doyle B.
Outstanding !! Freshest shrimp ever. Small rest. But worth the wait.
(5)Jeff N.
so much food!!! yelp steered us to this restaurant as our last meal in NOLA and boy were we not disappointed. the fried pickles, fried alligator, boiled seafood, fresh oysters all tasted great! definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a solid seafood place around the area or on the way to the airport.
(4)Jason R.
Listen... if you're an a$$hole--this is not the place for you--please don't go here and mess up a good thing. I had a beer while waiting on a seat at the bar (at 7pm on a Monday night) and was completely enamored and entertained by conversation with the locals. I was expecting them to frown on guys in town on business, staying across the street. Boy, was I wrong!?! Surrounded by cordial guidance, they helped me order and taught me how to mix oyster sauce... all the bar maids called you "baby", get to watch them shuck & stack oysters--pure entertainment. Then there's the food... simply amazing! I'm too stuffed to write anymore. Next time I'm in NOLA--this is my first stop, off of the plane.
(5)Jenny B.
We were flying home to Phoenix and staying by the airport. We saw the great reviews on Yelp and decided that it would make a wonderful last meal in a city that has fed us so well this week. The blackened alligator was delicious and very unique and the crawfish boil was awesome! We had a waitress named Lisa who helped us with recommendations and even showed us the best way to eat the crawfish. When I return to NOLA I will definitely return here!
(5)Helen E.
omgosh! This is going to be an out-of-the-ordinary review. I have finally found what I've been looking for. Wait, let me backtrack...way back. Seven yrs ago, pregnant, I was brought to this place by the mom of the restaurant owner...of the chinese place next door. I distinctly remembered it was so unassuming bc I wondered where the little lady was taking me & my mom to dinner when we did not get in the car but bypassed it then had to hike our legs over the short wall between the restaurants. As I entered the establishment, I really did not know what to expect, but a whole new world was opened to me. In 2004, I ordered a po'boy then saw that the crawfish was $2/lb; that sure beat the whitestone, ny price I paid at probably the only queens cajun joint in the whole tristate area. We left with the happiest of tummies. Well, when Katrina hit, we lost contact with them. I moved to Houston a couple of years later and have been trying to track this place down. Today I google kenner la seafood market restaurant hole in the wall. Harbor was the second result. I immediately recognized the storefront. I am ecstatic! I can't wait to take my whole family there. Anyway, I'm so glad to hear it's still going strong. I'll be glad to hand over my dollars to help with the economy there. I already mapped it. I'll be there soon, mentally rehearsing how I'll be taking apart each of dem crawfish and making new memories the whole 6 hours and 19 minutes it will take to get there from Missouri City, TX.
(4)Laura B.
Hands down best restaurant crawfish boil anywhere. The crawfish are amazingly succulent and large and the price is VERY reasonable. This is the only place I ever send anyone to for boiled crawfish in the New Orleans area.
(5)markeaux m.
Seafood Salad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 (Lots of LUMP CrabMeat)
(4)Justin L.
Hey guys. I am a local to Kenner and to harbor seafood. I actually use to work thier for three years as a server and bartender. You will not be disapointed with the food. Mostly seafood but they do have your typical burgers and chicken tenders menu as well. Having said that there is a high turnover rate for servers and bartender, but it's the south and we are all friendly.
(4)Kila K.
This place has long had a reputation for excellent New Orleans dining for such a small "hole in the wall" that serves plate lunches and sandwiches. If you are in the area or need an excellent place near the airport while waiting for a flight, stop in! Excellent po-boys and excellent Crawfish Etoufee, they use the brown gravy recipe, my spicy favorite! Expect long lines waiting at the door, especially during lunch, as this is quite a popular place.
(5)Mike O.
Very good food and friendly staff. I think it says a lot when 15-20 people are waiting for a table on a Monday night.
(5)Claire V.
Excellent food. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. A winning combination. The only problem with this place is that you often have to wait a while to get a table because they do a booming business and it's pretty small. They need to get a bigger place.
(4)Carolyn T.
Had fresh boiled crawfish 2/5/12 and they were perfectly seasoned and very good...spicy but not too hot. You'll be pleased. This comment comes from a gal who spent many a day eating boiled crawfish on Grand Isle, Louisiana.
(5)Colleen R.
Harbor Seafood is a good bet if you're near the airport. It was the first meal I had in New Orleans when i went back for a visit recently, and those oysters on the half shell and the thick gumbo hit the spot after several months in the Midwest.
(4)Jimmy X.
This is the best seafood place i have ever been to out of all the coastal cities i have been to (from SoCal to SC, Savannah, FL). Best fresh cracked oysters (very reasonably priced - $8 a dozen... thats so cheap - be sure to tip the guy who cracks the oysters as you order, he works very hard). I had 2 dozens all by myself. I think the cocktail sauce is also housemade. Also had the boiled gulf shrimp - awesome too. Then i had a big platter (yea im a pig). Service was great. There was a line right when i get there and as i leave - that speaks itself. Socialized with the locals and they said this is the best place. I dont usually give 5 stars but this place deserves it.
(5)C B.
You know it's good when there is a line outside the place on Monday night. I had the stuffed chayote (shrimp, catfish and sausage). Ate at the bar. The service (and the patrons) we super friendly. They say the raw oysters and the boiled crawfish are awesome.
(5)Sherri L.
Came here because I wanted to try a Crawfish Boil outside of the French Quarters. We got the Crawfish Boil, Oysters, Catfish Bites and Pickle chips with a Strawberry Beer. The Crawfish Boil had an excellent flavor component to it, unfortunately the crawfish was out of season so the frozen ones just didn't taste well. The Oysters were freshly shucked and were slurpilicious. The Pickle chips were interesting but ok. The Catfish Bites were so moist and fresh. They were so tender and the fish was amazing! Really homey feel to this place and service was great.
(4)Blake R.
Awesome little dive. Visited on a Tuesday night and it was packed so I grabbed a seat at the bar.. Had a cup of seafood gumbo and blackened catfish with Randolph sauce. Both were excellent.. I will definitely visit here again.. Parking is limited out front, but there is plenty of room behind the restaurant
(5)Marshall F.
The best mudbugs and shimp on the planet, in my opinion. Everything we have ever had here has been fantastic. Dont miss this treasure!
(5)Clint E.
What an awesome and authentic place! Best fresh seafood I've had. Very fresh. I recommend the seafood salad and boudin balls.
(5)Shirl B.
Want the best boiled crawfish and oysters close to New Orleans, this is the place to visit. You need to get there early or you will have to wait but the wait is so worth it. The spice on the boiled crawfish is right on and the price was super cheap. Don't go to New Orleans thinking I can eat good crawfish downtown for a reasonable price because you will get the shaft. This place has set the bar for crawfish so, I know where else I eat crawfish they will fail. Our server Patrick was wonderful, super polite and knowledgeable, can't wait to come back. Keep up the great work!!!!
(5)Stephen F.
Always a "Must Stop" when I'm in town. Get here early because there'll be a line before you know it. I always sit at the bar because there's usually not a wait. Try the 1/2 grilled 1/2 fried alligator plate. The Shrimp Po Boy is always delicious, think fresh lightly battered oysters surrounded by some of the best bread you've ever tasted. The Shrimp Gumbo is some of the best around. Tuesday night is $1.50 Abita Amber drafts. Close to the airport and within walking distance of the Fairfield Inn.
(4)Holly J.
We went on a Sunday around 1230pm. Although it was crowded as expected, the place was definitely understaffed. It took a bit get our drink order, but not a big deal - I was eager to try the food based on reviews. We ordered 1 lb crawfish, 1 lb shrimp, and some calamari. Calamari was great, crawfish was good, and shrimp was meh....a little overcooked. Overall it was an ok experience - probably won't be in a rush to go back.
(3)Victor L.
My last experience with this restaurant was the worst ever!!!!!.The service at the bar was the worst !!.the guest and myself and my party weren't even greeted as we sat at the bar the dirty glasses were more important then the customers at a around the bar area ...Also, the waitresses serving the guest at the tables were rude and pushed the way through the restaurant like to get to the front of the line at a foodstamp office!!!Now the oysters were spot on.The crawfish were small and seem to be way over cooked and too expensive for such quality as to poor.To finished up this review the time I spend in the whole experience was 3 hours of my life I'll never get back!!!.In closing you want a good experience and a good service and eat in a timely fashion STAY AWAY FROM HERE! !!!!
(1)Chris W.
I love this place. Been coming here for almost 20 years. If you want good boiled or fried seafood in an extremely casual no frills atmosphere, this place is a safe bet. The raw oysters here are always very fresh and reasonably priced. The service is good if a bit rushed at times (the place is small and gets VERY busy). Not the place to go to impress a first date or before a night at the theatre, but perfect before enjoying a night out at Mardi Gras or after a long day of Jazzfest.
(4)Emily D.
We found this gem on NOLA.com , which claimed it had the best Po boys. We got there as soon as it opened- 11 am. Although it literally just opened, it quickly filled with people- almost full! People were waiting outside for a table. We wanted to order the entire menu, tbh! It was awesome. Very good New Orleans menu. We ordered blackened alligator bites, which were very yummy- kinda like a chewy chicken. We ordered crawfish and oysters as well. The crawfish were awesome! Great price and great flavor. We were BLOWN AWAY by the oysters- they were huuuggggeeeee. We couldn't stop laughing at the size- but it didn't Hinder the flavor at all. They were sweeter than normal, but it wasn't bad. I ordered the seafood Po boy and turtle soup combo. I've had turtle soup before, but theirs had an applesauce consistency- but the sandwich was awesome and made up for it. My dad ordered the roast beef po boy- it looked delicious, with juice running down his hands when he ate. He said it tasted just as good as it looked! We finished our meal with bread pudding, at my brother's wish. The appearance of it turned me off- it was a loaf of bread swimming in butter, like a little island. The smell was heavenly, though. There were bits of fruit poking out here and there, which lead me to believe it was an old fruitcake. This place would've been 5 stars if it wasn't for the service- the hostess looked like death, and our waitress didn't introduce herself, engage with us, or even smile! She was just there to deliver food. It didn't ruin my family's mood, but it would've been a more enjoyable experience.
(4)JJ P.
When you're hightailing it to MSY and don't have time to stop in New Orleans proper Harbor Seafood is the place to go. Its still a semi well kept secret and the seafood is extremely fresh. Also a great spot for the hair of the dog, the beer is super cold and the bloody mary's are from scratch. Some of the best oysters in town along with great and simply done fried seafood. It may be a hole in the wall but its immaculate and friendly. Strongly recommend the poboys.
(4)Fe M.
Good price for food, good food, good service!!!! $5.29/lb of crawfish, $8 for a dozen of oysters. Came here for late dinner at 930pm & there was still a line outside. Sat at the bar instead of a table with husband & got in within 5 minutes. Will definitely come back here if we happen to come backe to NOLA.
(5)Tamara F.
Everyone knows I am definitely a "fried seafood poboy" kind of girl... I absolutely love the fried shrimp poboy from this place. I usually eat in, but take out is very easy too. There is usually a long wait for dine in, but it goes pretty quickly. I also really like the jalapeno poppers as an appetizer, but sometimes they take longer to come out than the poboys do.. Yep, I am a regular..
(4)N K.
I was in New Orleans for the day and of course I needed to get me some good Cajun food in my belly. On a time crunch for my flight, I chose this place for its close proximity to the airport. The place was packed which, unfortunately, slowed down the service. The wait staff was very nice and friendly. I got the seafood gumbo and seafood poboy combo special. Both were just what I had been anticipating, filling and delicious. The gumbo was great and tons of flavor just to my liking. The poboy was plain and straightforward but was perfect with the gumbo. Overall, a good place especially for those out of town and looking for a place to grub near the airport.
(4)Marci H.
So cheap! So good! So tasty! You have to visit here when you were in New Orleans. Not far for the airport. Must try!
(4)K P.
Oh. My. This place is like a lighthouse to me. It is that shining beacon bringing me back to all things good when I get off the plane. Not "upscale" not "gourmet". Simply fresh and delicious seafood in a fun environment. My first experience with blackened gator was here. Unbelievable and I order it again every time. My husband loves the fried seafood platter as much as he loves coming back to his hometown. The kids had their first shrimp right here, at the table with crawfish paper towel holder. It is comfortable, it is excellent food and it is always our first stop out of the airport- like a warm welcome home hug every time. Go there! They will care for your soul.
(5)Laura Lu M.
Our waitress Lisa was amazing!!! She gets five stars!!! The food was like a diner and fried.....it wasn't awful. I just wasn't in love with it. My boyfriend liked the soft shelled crab, and I thought the fried alligator was good. So if you're looking for diner food...this is your place. I hope you get Lisa as a waitress... She really made us feel welcome and had the sweetest personality!
(3)Amy-Eliizabeth D.
BEST PO BOYS IN TOWN!!!! So good I wish they were open so I could get one right now! They are friendly and kind!
(5)Kaitlyn S.
The food was really good. Parking was plenty. The price wasn't bad either. Good place for some seafood.
(4)Wesley B.
The restaurant is small so it produced a long wait, about an hour, but definitely worth it. Its labeled as a locals spot but definitely getting a lot of attention hence the wait. We had the fried shrimp, crawfish, blackened alligator, gumbo, and crab claws. The prices are reasonable and the food is excellent. I would defiantly visit this restaurant again. I would have gave 5 stars but the wait was to long.
(4)DeContee C.
Once I arrived in Louisiana I really wanted to eat something that would always remind me of my trip... I searched YELP and the fist selection was Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar... My husband and I jumped in the car and due to the popularity of the place the line was out the door. The hostess informed us that we would have a 25 minutes wait and we were actually seated a long time before our wait time. The atmosphere of the restaurant was not upscale but reminded me of a local mom and pop joint. Once we were seated our orders were immediately taken and the waitress was extremely friendly. We ordered the seasoned alligator and calamari and it was sooo delicious. I would recommend this location to anyone that wants to leave Louisiana with a taste of tradition and doesn't mind eating in a small local spot to visit Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar.
(3)Elaine M.
Oh my goodness. This is a place is in a perfect spot. Awesome parking. It was easy to place my order the wait staff was so great and helpful! The food is sooo good! Never ate alligator before. Will try it again.
(5)Cammy G.
Came to eat here with a girlfriend for lunch. We know the place is small but getting smacked with a wet dirty towel hanging on the back of the server's pants while I was eating was not what I expected to happen. And having a dirty fork fall off some plates the server was holding as she passed by on my friend's shoulder and stain her shirt because the server barely had any room to walk between the tables! Both servers were clueless or maybe did know what happened but never looked back or apologized. I can't speak for my friend but never again will I go back.
(2)Bill K.
I can't understand anything less than 5 stars. Ok maaaybe 4. Awesome seafood. Awesome oysters. $8/dozen? Seriously?? Great bartenders and waitresses. Don't leave without trying Eldred's Mojo sauce. I travel in a few times a year and never leave without stopping by.
(5)Alisa S.
Fried Bacon Wrapped Oysters. It was something different for us to try and it was good but maybe just a little too rich in fried flavor for me. The server very friendly and helpful. The Catfish was okay. The batter was very light. It seems to be a good lunch spot as it became pretty busy. We stopped by here right as they opened and we made it in time to the airport to catch our flight home.
(3)Craig B.
Great stop for some of the best seafood in town. The only reason that this place didn't get five stars is because it was so packed that the servers were overwhelmed and the service was quite slow. The raw oysters were great. The boiled crawfish was great and the boiled shrimp was great. The boiled shrimp was hard to peel though. My buddy got the shrimp and corn chowder. He said it was pretty amazing. I got a soft shell crab poboy and it was awesome as well!!!
(4)Tracey S.
Harbor Seafood and Oyster Bar had the most reviews, most consistently-high ratings, and was close to my motel so I went here. It's actually a 4.5-star review but it's not fair to take off a star because the restaurant was so popular that I had to wait 40 minutes for a table. Their wait system was organized anyway. They had benches outside and customers could also sit on the curb. There were a lot of people waiting outside around 6:40 pm on a Friday evening when I came. It looked like most of the people eating there were locals because some of them apparently ran into each other then or seemed to know the waitresses. For such a popular and highly-rated restaurant, I expected to see a huge building but it was actually a small, humble storefront on the side of a busy road. It is located to the right (north) of a seafood market called Fisherman's Cove. The few parking spots in the front were taken so I parked in the gravel parking lot in the back. I am neither a seafood lover nor a fried food lover, but the seafood combo poboy and seafood gumbo were good experiences for me. The seafood gumbo was very thick and hearty--there was a high density of oysters and all sorts of shellfish. I got the $9.99 combo of a half-poboy and a cup of gumbo. It seemed like a really good deal for a big tourist city like New Orleans. Lots of the customers got oysters and crawfish. There were many tables of a variety of sizes in the small restaurant. They also have a bar where you can eat at. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, even refilling my water despite my meal being almost over. I would happily come back here the next time I'm in town. Thank you, Yelp!
(5)Robert D.
Omg great food. This is a down home atmosphere. No fancy bells and whistles just great food and great service. We found this place just driving around and with all the cars around we though there must be something good inside. It's not a big restaurant and the tables are very close together but the food will not disappoint you.
(4)Cee G.
I ordered the catfish plate and my husband ordered the seafood platter. Everything was really good and seasoned. The turtle soup taste more like gravy than soup but was eatable because i like gravy although there wasnt alot of meat in the soup. Our server was nice ans attentive. We ordered White Russian & Long Island Ice Tea cocktails both were good and u tasted alcohol. I gave this place 4 stars due to cleanliness and it's a small diner setting with limited parking. We went on a Monday evening so it wasnt bad nor did we wait long.
(4)David T.
Love this little place in Kenner near the New Orleans Airport. It is worth a stop just off of I-10. They have great Po-Boys. Oysters and Shrimp were fantastic. If you want to dine in, the beer is cold and the staff is friendly. They have daily specials and a full menu. Enjoy!
(5)Rick K.
Absolutely amazing. My wife hates seafood so I make sure to come here whenever I'm in town. You will not be disappointed.
(5)Capt. Todd M.
This is a great local seafood market and restaurant that you can get a cold beer, and some good food. Reasonably priced, and nice portions of delicious fried goodness. It gets a bit busy on the weekend from my limited experience, but was worth the short wait. I had the swamp platter the first time I went, and went back for a second trip on my next trip to Louisiana. Close to the airport, and a great place to stop off after you land.
(5)Damian G.
Harbor is among the best in fried New Orleans sea food. everything came out hot fresh and cooked properly. the red sauce has a nice bight but I wasn't asking for the hors radish. the tartar sauce is spot on as well and appeared to come out of a cold storage spot. you could tell by the color it was fresh as well. the fried shrimp were properly cleaned & deveined. the carfish did not have a muddy flavor like so much does. I was there with four other people everyone enjoyed their food. I will say, most shrimp dishes...the shrimp were not deveined. which to me is insulting and just says "we're too lazy to take the heads off and clean it so we'll market it as a cool thing to do it yourself". Ok if that what people want - guess that's up to them. anyway when I am in the mood for seafood this is where I will head.
(5)Bryan W.
Great food and beer!!!
(4)Genna F.
One of the best stuffed crab dinners I've ever had. The raw oysters were also shucked perfectly. My daughter got a shrimp Po-boy and it was great also. We sat at the bar and service was great, food was excellent and the price was good.
(5)ed s.
hard to find and somewhat misleading in appearance but a great little place with simple authentic inexpensive food. get the blackened alligator!
(4)Jay N.
My local friend recommended this place and it is now my most favorite casual seafood place in the New Orleans area. Although Fisherman's Cove is the main signage (and the seafood market part of the building) the actual dining area is called Harbor Cafe, but anyway - the raw oysters, boiled shrimp and crawfish we had were as good as I have had in many a year. (the oysters were plump and DELICIOUS!) The place was full at 3 pm on a Monday and everyone was hugely enjoying their food. Very Moderate prices ,, and for the quality of the food, this is a can't beat place - after all it does share a building with a seafood market. If you love seafood and casual dining ,, go here ,, you'll have this marked on your favorites place in no time (parking is kind of tight but you can find somewhere without too much difficulty)
(4)Brad B.
Hole in the all atmosphere with fresh seafood from the market next door! Great casual and affordable cafe. Definitely worth the drive and wait!
(4)Sherri K.
This was like a scene from a bad skit. First, we were told the wait was 25 minutes. While we waited, two parties that came in after us were seated. They did not have to wait 25 minutes. When we got to our table, there were still crumbs on the table and on top of the roll of paper towels you are supposed to use. We order all of our food and drinks the FIRST time the server comes to our table. We've seen the menu, we know what we want. We asked for two dozen raw oysters for appetizers. We also placed our lunch order. We watched as the couple at the table next to us (the ones who were seated about five to 10 minutes ahead of us), got an appetizer. Then, they got salads. Then, they got a dozen raw oysters. By this time, 10 minutes has come and gone. We have gotten our iced tea and a new basket of crackers that had two bugs on it. Yeah. Another 10 minutes goes by, our waitress has not checked on us, nor do we have ANY food. Lo and behold, the same couple next to us, gets more food and another dozen oysters. We wait another five minutes, trying to locate our waitress to ask about the status of our food. She is nowhere to be found. After 30 minutes and no food, we left. We left money on the table for our iced tea and decided that Harbor Seafood is not worth our time or our money. My husband is a frequent traveler and often stops by there -- let's just say he'll be finding a new place for seafood.
(1)Charles P.
This place is small and is always packed so expect to wait outside for a seat and good luck finding a place to park. I've never eaten here I've always gotten my food to go. I saw Turtle soup on the menu and I decided to try it because I've never had it and it was fantastic. Yesterday I tried a sampler dish that included Frog Legs, Fried Gator Sausage, Fried Crawfish Tails, Turtle Soup, and Crawfish Etoufee I believe they called it the Bayou Sampler. I enjoyed every bit of it. I haven't tried everything on the menu yet but this place is worth a repeat visit. I've read a couple of reviews about bad service at this restaurant and I think there's a valid explanation. The place is always busy and it seems like they are under staffed. I went there yesterday and sat at the bar waiting on my food and I was just observing things. The employees looked like chickens with their heads cut off. There was one girl handling phone orders and she was supposed to be handling pickup orders too and there was a line waiting to pick up orders while she was taking new orders on the phone. My order probably sat over there on the shelf for about 10 minutes before I could get it. So in summary the food is 5 Star quality but the service and always having to wait for seating and having no where to park in a cramped building knocks it down for me. I would rate it 3 Star but the food is just too good. If they could move to a bigger building and hire more employees this place could be even better!
(4)Andrea A.
Always a treat to come here. So worth the wait if there is a line. Obviously if there's an hour wait you know it's good. Just be patient. It's not instant food it's fresh. So sit back and enjoy.
(5)R M.
Yeah.. Same reliable good quality. This time it was blackened catfish topped w/ shrimp Randolf, corn, garlic bread, side salad .. $14.95 value.. Corn has that cajun spicy bite to it... Luv it..
(4)Amy K.
I had to visit Nola twice in 2 weeks for work, so I decided to try this place out due to all the awesome Yelp reviews. I was super excited to get to try legit seafood in New Orleans (I live in Dallas). I ordered 6 oysters for $3, what a steal! I ate those first, then ate half of the seafood combo po boy - super tasty. I had to try the Harbor Potatoes, also. They're red potatoes cooked in the crawfish boil, chopped up, then sauteed in butter. How could that NOT be good? Anyways, I would totally give this place 5 stars, except once I sat back in my car, I got the tummy rumbles. The only thing I had eaten that day was a banana for breakfast, so I knew it was the oysters. Can you say MASSIVE TUMMY TROUBLES? I had to drive 2 hrs after lunch, and it was the worst 2 hrs of my life. Pepto Bismol has half my paycheck from this lunchtime excursion. I might come back for cooked seafood, but I'm definitely staying away from anything raw. No. Thanks.
(1)Helen C.
The shrimp boil and fried gator were delicious!
(4)Greg V.
One of my favorite places. Came again straight from the airport for lunch. Great meal as usual. Crab and corn chowder was not as good as usual but still good. Bread for some reason was also as fresh as normal. My friends really enjoyed our meal.
(4)Nate M.
This is a backyard hidden gem outside NewOrleans. This is definitely a place to visit no matter where your coming from. Found them on accident in 2005 and it held up to my first experience when I went back in 2013. Honestly was like the Cinderella story trying to re-find this place after my 2005 business trip stumbling on to them. Soft shell crab Po'boy was perfection along with the fried alligator. Man will always find myself at this place every time I visit the south!
(5)Jen H.
CRAWFISH BOIL SOOOOO GOOD. Quality local food, delicious and very reasonably priced. Cheap beer is a plus! 5-min from the airport - I'd recommend leaving some extra time on your way to the airport for a last meal in NOLA before your flight!
(5)Mike G.
Really good food at a great price. It was a nice little spot to hit right after our 7 day cruise. It is quite a bit of food though so be careful how much you order. :)
(4)Jenny L.
Had a cup of crawfish etoufee and it was delicious. They pack the crawfish in there so that you get some with every bite! I'm glad I only got a cup because the soft shell crab po boy I got was huge and delicious. I have never seen such a huge soft shell crab before! It was bursting with crabmeat! If you're around the airport and have some time to kill, definitely come here and try the food! Place is small, so get here before the lunch or dinner rush! Cafe du Monde is a block away, too, if you want some beignets for dessert! :)
(4)Ruth P.
Primo hole in the wall. Go there. I am so bummed I didn't get back for more of the blackened alligator. Dreamed of it. Real people. A taste of real, not tourist, cajun food. As soon as you get off the plane, head over before New Orleans.
(5)Matthias F.
Got a to-go order. Food was better than expected considering I wasn't expecting much.
(4)Teneha B.
People rave about this place, but for me I've had better, literally. Fried foods tend to come out a little too hard. it gets really crowded in there very fast. Tables are too close together, wait staff has to go down sideways. As soon as you walk in you walk into the dining area, if you have to wait, which normally is the case, you have to do it outside. For me, I'm not crazy about it.
(2)Mike B.
THE place for seafood when you go to or are coming from Louis Armstrong (MSY). I was hooked the first time I tried it and it has not failed me since (about six subsequent visits). If travelling with a friend, (especially a first timer), I always recommend we share the seafood combo (with soft shell crabs) and some turtle soup. The cajun style spices on the corn on the cob are perfect and all of the meals that I've got have always been hot, fresh, tasty and reasonably priced. I don't believe that I've just been lucky... I can't understand the negative and "sub-par" reviews I've seen on this place. I'll definitely continue to patronize Harbor Seafood until my taste buds tell me otherwise...
(5)Jc J.
Place was pack. Menu was great. All types of sea food. I couldn't eat a frog so I went with alligator instead. Hopefully I got real alligator cause it tasted like chicken. I also had the soft shell crab, oysters, and shrimp po boy with a sweet tea. Everything was great, shrimp was ok. Every one was eating the raw oysters.
(5)Sandy K.
3 1/2 stars. After seeing the high reviews we stopped in after a round of golf In Mathews. Parking was tough to find and it was a weekday late lunch. Started off with cold beer and a pound of shrimp and 2 lbs of crawfish. The shrimp was disappointing BC some were mushy inside which I felt weren't to fresh. The crawfish were okay but on the small side and again not the freshest. What was good here was the oysters on the half shell - a dozen for only $6.00 and the gumbo was yummy. Decent place but I experienced so many better places in town so I probably wouldn't return here again.
(3)Stephanie S.
I love fried crawfish tails and cocktail sauce here! I have to refrain from eating two orders by myself. Ice cold beer makes for a great afternoon.
(5)Suzanne E.
Great shrimp cocktail!!!!! Great food!!! A must try!!!! Best shrimp cocktail I've ever had! The shrimp were huge!
(4)P W.
A gem "hidden" in Kenner, with oyster po-boys on par with the best places in New Orleans. Mom moved to Kenner post-Katrina, and I've been very happy to make a trip here every year when I come home for Christmas. (At first I thought: "Have I been gone from home too long? Have I forgotten what a great po-boy tastes like? Why is this so GOOD?") After a couple of trips into New Orleans, I realized it's not my imagination. This place makes a truly excellent po-boy.
(5)Christine U.
Yummm. Crazy fresh seafood. You cant go wrong. Last time we came here my boyfriend and I got 2 dozen oysters, 3lbs crawfish, 1lb boiled shrimp and 1lb potatoes and devoured everything. So delicious. Jumbo shrimp were especially good that day and HUGE and sweet. Yum.
(5)Demetri E.
probably my favorite seafood restaurant in town.. I've been going here since i was a kind and this place delivers. i usually get oysters , calamari, and crawfish... oh and beer of coarse.. the prices are so great. i'll be eating here till the end of time
(5)Momo B.
TOPS FOR KENNER On our way to Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, LA, I wanted a sampling of local food before heading to FLL. Simply put, Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar is on top of everyone's list. There's no doubt of it's popularity as it's packed with locals. It's also a favorite stop before and after a visit to the airport. There's a genuine Southern aura about this seafood restaurant. Don't get confused with their popular seafood market which is just right next door. As for lunch, either come early or late. Otherwise you'll find a wait for a table. Happened to have arrived towards the end of the lunch rush and got seated post haste. It's tight seating and the two us may have been the tiniest people on premise. We shared a combination plate of fried catfish, oysters, hush puppies and fries. Let's just say we left nothing for the kitty cat. Next we ended our lunch with a slice of incredible Bourbon Pecan pie. Deep in thickness, not over dense and generously topped with pecans. Cup of strong coffee to wash it all down. Nothing fancy, just pure eating enjoyment. Service was jovial and most welcoming.
(5)Tia J.
I'm going to make this quick. We came here and asked first, "are your shrimp deveined?" (cleaned) Our waitress (who was very sweet) said yes, but when our shrimp po boys arrived they were full of shrimp poo! Needless to say, we sent them back and I got a free bread pudding and it was very good. They had a full house on a Sunday afternoon, so that should be an indicator that they're doing something good, unfortunately the meal I chose didn't work for me.
(3)Douglas C.
So far so good. The hostess showed us to our table promptly. Then our waitress was pleasant. She greeted us with the southern hospitality. Which is expected in the south. Shortly after we ordered our salads arrived just as ordered and the beer was ice cold. Well we just finished the main course and mine and my wife's were awesome. If you're in Kenner you should stop by and have a bite. You won't regret it.
(5)Karen D.
So, you have to do an airport run, and you are a little hungry, and you have some time to kill...why not stop in the Harbor? Fifty cent oysters on the half shell, ice cold draft beer, fried pickles, and blackened alligator is why! I frequent this establishment a lot because I work out there and I'm so glad that it is not closer to my Bayou St. John home because I would probably live there it that was the case. It's not a fancy joint, but the staff is always friendly and it is run like clockwork. I enjoy sitting at the bar and watch the show of folks scarfing down baskets of fried shrimp and oysters and Po boys of all kinds. Crawfish in season and blue claw crabs are on the menu too. They have a seafood market next door where they ship anywhere in the country. Cheers!
(4)Robert B.
I don't know if I should tell you about this hidden gem. It's not the kind of place you would just walk into unless you were very adventurous. In April of 2010 a local at the nearby convention center heard me talking about oysters and said I had to go. She was right! The decor is all 1960's cafeteria and that fits perfectly because it's like stepping back to a friendlier time. Great service. Great seafood. The mix of locals who going there tells the story. From the table of 70 something ladies dressed to the nines to the blue collar guys sitting at this bar to the college girls to the newlyweds to the families... EVERYONE goes to this place. My crawfish was perfect... matching my memory of my first NOLA crawfish experience over twenty years ago. Turtle soup... so complex and rich. Fresh HOMEMADE cole slaw... simple, sublime. Oysters... damn... perfect. A place that knows just what it is and delivers on that. Update after two visits in January 2013 I still love the place but the bloom is off the rose a little bit. Their oysters got smoked by the ones we had at Bozo's in Metairie last night. The crawfish was disappointing... but it's early in their season and a local article said recent heavy rains were going to hurt quality this year. Service the first night was perfect. The second night we had a not very bright young girl who was wanting at best. She brought all the food at the same time... the oysters LAST. The bottom line is this... The seafood is FRESH. I've never been anywhere that comes near the price to quality ratio. The service is friendly. It is a neighborhood restaurant filled mostly by locals so it has character and atmosphere. I don't need to pay ACME prices to eat with other tourists!
(4)Bobby B.
Still good food, still slow service (Only because it's really busy), still one of our favorite places to eat seafood. I ordered 2lbs of crawfish but what showed up was more like 4lbs. And spicy enough to turn my lips to fire and I loved every bite of it.
(5)Mary M.
Went here tonight for the second time. Food was great. We tried several items from the menu. The fried pickles were awesome. They were sliced instead of spears which just tastes so much better. We all tried the crawfish étouffée, delicious. My son got the blackened calamari and my friend tried the soft shell crab poboy while I got the shrimp one. We were all very happy with the food. I really like the atmosphere. It reminds me of places you'd find along the beach. Good service. Will definitely go back!
(4)John N.
Love this place! Crowded and noisy...staff are ok, but the food is fantastic. The best boiled shrimp and crawfish, spiced just right! I always buy my boiled shrimp here, even for take out, because they are large, fresh, tender, spice and warm.
(4)Kwame L.
Not a place to take your date, unless s/he is all about good, no-nonsense eating. Sure, the modest (!) furnishings and the presentation of oysters on hard-working plastic trays won't wow you, but you will fill your stomach (pleasantly) without emptying your wallet. The oysters were Xtremely fresh, plump and delicious! Did I mention the great price--$8/dozen?! This is a bargain by NYC standards. These Gulf-dwelling bivalves are my favorite variety of oysters and I've had none better than these. I scarfed down two dozen on the half-shell, with a sip Abita amber from the tap complementing the clean taste of these heavenly morsels . The generous serving of the potato salad and cup of coleslaw served as my carb and veggie portions for the night. (Nothing else green on the menu except some uninspired salads). The homemade bread pudding with raisins and a very buttery rum sauce capped this evening of down-home bliss.. it reminded me that sugar was once a leading Southern export. Lucky for me, some good-natured good-ol' boys kept me company at the bar as I chowed it all down; except for a fella getting take-out and the oyster shucker, I integrated the place.
(4)Lan D.
This place looks so unassuming from the outside that you would never think to stop by and try it. I only happened to do so because a friend wanted to have dinner near the airport before her flight. Options in the immediate vicinity of the airport aren't that plentiful, but Yelp directed us here. We were not disappointed. She had the fried catfish basket and I had the fried oyster basket. Both were excellent. Baskets come with rolls, and an option of a side (fries, hush puppies, etc...), and a salad (potato salad, side salad, coleslaw). We mentioned that we had a flight to catch and our food was promptly brought out, despite there being a huge crowd there that Friday night. The cocktail and tartar sauce here are good. There a bar there too. I don't know what else to say. There was a lot of variety on the menu. I don't live close enough to frequent the place, but I would certainly return for pre or post flight meals.
(5)Ken K.
Great food! The crawfish eggplant pirogue is absolutely awesome. Cold beer on tap, and friendly service at the bar. I have frequented this place since I lived in Kenner for 6 months in 1991. I purposely schedule my flights to and from MSY at times that allow me to eat here on the way in and the way out... It is consistent, inexpensive and just a great place.
(5)Cal K.
I went here craving for a Shrimp Po Boy. Ohhh Boy was I disappointed! The bread tasted like a week old and the breaded shrimp was so salty that I couldn't drink enough water. It looked so good when it came out, but I definitely had a better before. When you attempt to bite the bread, it tasted stale and the bread crumbled everywhere. There was more bread on the table than my mouth. The service was a bit slow and some workers were just standing around, but at least they were friendly. I looked at the other tables and their seafood looked small, but it did look tasty. From my experience of their Po Boy the look can be deceiving. If you are craving a Po Boy, try a different place.
(2)Kevin Y.
If you trade the SWAP platter for the SWAMP platter you'll get more food. Damn Siri!!!! Guess it could have been worse. She could have autocorrected to another 4 letter word that starts with S!!!!!! :) Still loved this little place....
(5)Tamara M.
Unbelievable! How could I have forgotten to post a review of a place I ate half of the nights I was in town for work. We were staying in Kenner across the street from Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar, and good Yelp reviews didn't steer us wrong. All the food we had here was great, from simple po' boys to the giant Swamp Platter, featuring crabs, shrimp, mushrooms, corn, potatoes. Another favorite was the blackened alligator! It does get crowded, but we were happy to sit at the end of the bar and chat with the shucker as he prepared dozen upon dozen of these beauties. At $6/dozen, how could you resist? Cold beer, a good mix of locals and visitors, friendly service.
(5)Brian R.
Certainly not the fanciest place around, but great food and service. I had oysters on the half shell (fresh, large, and briny goodness!) and boiled shrimp (fresh, spicy, and meaty) topped off with a frosty Abita Amber (okay, more than one). Great stuff and highly recommended!
(5)Janet P.
Stopped by after arriving at New Orleans airport because of the great reviews. The restaurant is no frills and the salads had too much dressing but the seafood was very good! We recommend the baked stuffed lobster and red potatoes. For $21 you can't beat it! The stuffed squash dinner with red potatoes was delish for $10!
(4)Michelle S.
Wow! Pure deliciousness. Casual atmosphere - NO FRILLS! Great service, cheap prices and excellent food. Alligator was good, amazing fresh oysters, delicious daquiries, shrimp to-die-for and crawfish was good, too. Remember that you have to remove the heads, legs, shell from the boiled shrimp and crawfish. That may not be for everyone. If you're looking for the local joint with the best seafood that isn't pretentious, then the Harbor is your place.
(5)Louis N.
I'm thrilled my flight was delayed by 40 minutes. It allowed me to take in this culinary gem. First rate service from Jessica. Charming ambience. Thoroughly enjoyed blackened redfish with harbor potatoes. The corn on the cob add in made for a delightful meal. Washed it down with Blackened Voodoo.
(5)Freida S.
The food was phenomenal and the price was excellent. It was very tasty and too heavily fried. The soft shell crab basket was the best I've ever had and I grew up on the coast. We give this restaurant two thumbs up and 5 Stars!
(5)Ed S.
Perfect seafood Fix. Had alligator bites (blackened and fried), boiled shrimp, oyster basket. I had never had crawfish. The waitress briught me some to sample. Great service.
(5)R H.
Just okay, and not consistently so. I would suggest going elsewhere unless you're stuck eating near the airport, especially since this place has so little room it stays packed and you'll likely end up waiting outside. Fried seafood was light on seafood and heavy on oil. Calamari tasted like it was out of the freezer section of an Asian market - not even close to fresh and had an off putting flavor. Shrimp and corn chowder tasted like it was out of a can. Highlights would be the hush puppies and seafood gumbo; both were good.
(2)J M.
This has become a regular stop for me when I am in this area. If you have a taste for oysters on the half shell, look no further. Great place. Also, the boiled crawfish is good and spicy. About as good as I have had anywhere. Place is nearly always busy and for good reason. Anytime you are in Kenner, I highly recommend this place!
(5)Kevin K.
Awesome food. I got the fried alligator, Buffalo Frog Legs, and seafood combo poboy, and all were delicious. The place was packed, which is always a good sign of a great place. The line was out the door, but service was fast, friendly, and I will certainly be going back.
(5)Jen B.
We enjoyed a great lunch here!! It is another small, only-in-New-Orleans kind of place that I love. An interesting mix of mostly locals, but a few ladies with suitcases (either coming from or going to the airport we guessed) came in to enjoy some seafood, too. THE best and cheapest oysters anywhere in the greater New Orleans area! Today they were selling at SIX DOLLARS for a dozen (13) beautiful and delicious, ice-cold mollusks. We should have gotten two dozen... The gumbo was a little different than I have had before, but, everywhere has their own take on gumbo. I was chock full of shrimp and crab meat and oysters; it was good, just a little different. The Tossed Shrimp Salad was described as a bowl of iceberg salad and peeled shrimp around the top. When it arrived with a large amount of slice boiled egg on it, my sweet, boiled-egg-phobic partner was frozen for a moment until we removed the offensive ingredient... crisis averted. We also shared some really good hush-puppies. Great lunch, great prices, we will be back!!
(4)Steve I.
I love this place and have been coming here for the past 15 yrs or so. The seafood is so good. I'm a raw oyster lover and love their oysters here. Their fried seafood is highly recommended. Other good bets: - Boiled shrimp - Boiled crawfish (when in season) - Fried pickles - Stuffed shrimp Basically the best seafood and price of all the other area seafood restaurants around.
(5)Julie A.
Normally when there's bad wait service, long wait time, and shabby ambience, the food is off the wall. Harbor Seafood & Oyster bar seems to fail on all fronts. We order a ton of food, the only ones that were not battered was the soup and crawfish. The crawfish was not fresh, the meat tasted like the kind you get at a cheap buffet. The seasoning tasted like they bought a big can of Cajun spice from Costco and dumped it in a vat of water, and called it a day. The rest of the food all tasted the same, since the batter is so thick and did not haven't any unique flavoring. The service is horrendous. They had people waiting for our table while we were still eating by having them stand over us. It was the most awkward experience. Oh, the waitress was also rude. But since she was already getting a 15% gratuity for group seating, there was absolutely no incentive for her to be nice. If you want some delicious Cajun food, head a couple of miles down the road to Cajun Persuasion on 2309 David Dr 70003.
(1)Rowdy P.
Sneaky best seafood in the NOLA area. It's a tiny, out of the way place in Kenner, but my goodness the food is great. Don't ever eat oysters anywhere where you can't watch the shucker, and lucky for you this place has the shucker right up at the bar doing a phenomenal job. Great po-boys, soft shell crab, and boiled crab as well.
(5)Lenny K.
Really great place, excellent service, oysters, lots of fried food. Gumbo is good, fried pickles, friendly atmosphere etc. Was a bit disappointed after ordering shrimp po-boy to go. The bread was soft, didn't have that crunchy exterior and the fried shrimp wasn't that great either. I had just had one from another place a couple of days earlier where the bread wasn't as chewy and the shrimp was excellent. The bread is SO important!
(3)Mimi S.
The seafood here is so fresh. Friendly wait staff and fast service. The oysters are huge and you can get a dozen for $6! The fish and sides are seasoned well. Even my son's little grilled cheese sandwich & fries were yummy :) (Pics)
(5)Desmond C.
Save the drive to the French Quarter, this place has great seafood. I'm an oyster guy, and my batch of Gulf oysters were flavorful and meaty. I also got the seafood gumbo, which was thicker than most gumbo I've had but had CHUNKS of crab in it. Really good. Additionally I had the shrimp. They were also huge, and proper seasoned. This and 4 beers for $33. Cheap eats!!!!! The place was packed with local, always a good sign , so call ahead if it's dinner time.
(4)Matt C.
hungh.... A lot of inflated reviews I think... Bar was pretty dirty, my elbows stuck to the railing. I had EXTREMELY slow service... I ordered, and my food came out approximately 25 minutes later, while others sat down after me, and were served before me.. Also, I overheard some of the Staff talking, and could tell that there was not good chemistry amongst the work-place... a lot of jabbering, complaining, hemming and hawing.. not good. The iced tea was stale, jambalaya, okay, nothing special. I suppose its worth another try, but I'm not in any hurry
(2)Jill H.
OMG, if you are a seafood freak, this is your place. Harbor is a simple down home kind of place where you can come as you are and pig out on top drawer Lousiana delicacies. The oysters are huge, order 6 at a time if you plan on ordering other dishes. Sitting at the bar is super fun, especially if you are by yourself. The best seats in the house are the barstools in the back by the oyster shucker where all the local sit--it's where the action is! Trust me, you won't be bored or lonely. Attentive bartenders with personality plus! True southern hospitality served here. The peel and eat shrimp are yummy yummy and the crawdaddies are just so totally awesome. Get your fingers dirty and wash it all down with some great local drafts. On my list of top food joints in the USA. Stay at the Crowne Plaza Airport and they will drive you here for free!!!
(5)Miriam W.
This place is great choice for a quick and casual meal. The seafood is fried perfectly (I have yet to have poorly fried anything in this area, but still), and the menu offers lots of options. The alligator wings were good, and the fried fish and oysters..well, I'm jonesing for some right now. Service can be a little hurried and brusque, but they're busy and I appreciate the speed with which everything comes out of the kitchen.
(4)Natalia W.
This was a great start to our vaca. Further proof that you should trust taxi drivers recommendations. Not only was the food flavorful mainly the seafood boil (crawfish, shrimp, sausage, corn, potato) but the price was pretty reasonable too. Oh my friend had the fried seafood platter which was great too. Those hush puppies and homemade tartar sauce ... Hmmm hmmm hmmm. Friendly down to earth bartenders and waitstaff.
(4)CG E.
Excellent find near the airport. Slow but courteous service. Very fresh seafood at fair prices.
(4)Parke R.
DoZen Oysters 6 bucks. Omg really good size and fresh. Turtle soup is right on. Great place and be prepared to wait. Seems to be always busy
(4)Kevin F.
Boiled shrimp was awesome. Nice atmosphere. Seems to be a lot of local regulars eat there, will return next time in area. Sat at bar and beer was cold and shrimp were hot. Saw a lot of folks getting raw oysters but me I don't eat that.
(5)Susan W.
LOVE Harbor Seafood! We paid $15 each way for a cab to take us here from the Airport Hilton. You should do the same if you are stuck at an airport hotel. You will truly feel you have been to New Orleans!! Great waitresses! They remind me of Flo from Mels Diner. They have all been there for as long as the restaurant has been around. They call everybody sugar, hun & sweetie. They are awesome! The clientele is a mix of old, young, black & white. Cops, blue collar workers, and airline pilots in uniform! Everyone is welcome & feels it. I started with a plate of 6 delicious raw oysters for $.50 each. Best oysters I've ever had & I'm from Seattle home of fresh seafood! I then had the combo of fried shrimp, catfish, hushpuppies and coleslaw. I think my side of coleslaw would serve 3 people! My friend had the soft shell crab po boy with a pile of fries. I would definitely try that next time! Waters & sodas refilled quickly. Can't wait to go back!!
(5)Nick I.
Just down Williams Blvd from the airport, they were able to accommodate our party of 8 (two adults and six kids) after a quick 15 minute wait during lunch on a Saturday. We passed the time sitting outside on the benches as well as looking at the fresh seafood being offered at the market next door. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive although very business-focused. No extra chatting, they had a job to do. As it was 8 of us, we ordered quite a few different things. Crawfish were good, the rest of the fried food wasn't so good. Appetizers: Fried Mozzarella - large chunks of fresh mozzarella, it looked and tasted fresh. Be prepared, these aren't your standard "french-fry" size mozzarella sticks. Fried Calamari - small rings and over fried Artichoke & Oyster soup - Rich and creamy soup without a lot of cream. Ousters were chopped up in to smaller pieces. Onion rings - thick slices that were fried well and decent seasoning Hushpuppies - seasoned and cooked well Mains: Boiled crawfish - Very good seasoning without a lot of extra seasoning sprinkled on after they come out of the water. Seafood Combo Basket w/ Softshell Crab: Not impressed at all. The plate contained fried shrimp, fried oysters, fried stuffed crab, and a fried softshell crab. The oysters and the softshell were cooked well, oysters were really large in size. The fried shrimp were overdone, not tasty at all. The Stuffed crab was too much stuffing and not enough crab/shrimp in the mix. I expect that kind of stuffing to be found in a midwest seafood restaurant (which is why I don't eat seafood in the midwest), not in a NOLA seafood house. Overall, it was a good experience for the family. The price was fair for what we ordered and yes, I'd come back again.
(4)Mike H.
Had the crawfish étouffée and an oyster po boy. As an out-of-towner, I can legitimately say... Awesome! This place is definitely the real deal. My only criticism is it was packed... So definitely don't be afraid of being elbow-to-elbow as it's a tight space.
(4)Sloan C.
With so many restaurants along the street, we were surprised to see a line at this one. We are so glad we decided to wait. Staff and service were friendly and professional. The food could not have been better.
(5)Danielle S.
Praise the Yelp app for this find in the barren wastelands of Kenner, because I would have never found it otherwise. My sis and I rolled into town for a dance competition, and weary from the road, were in great need of sustenance. Sis wanted to indulge in our pre-competition tradition of ordering in from Dominio's (yes, that is an intentional spelling), but I convinced her since we were in Food Mecca, it would be foolish to pray in our room when we could go straight to the mosque. So to speak. When we drove up there was a line clear out the door and a 15 minute wait. Although we were mighty starvey, we knew it had to be good if others were willing to stand out in the cold for sweet, sweet seafood. Thanks to a few benches our wait, although chilly, wasn't uncomfortable, and we were seated fairly quickly. Inside, it encapsulates the meaning of the phrase "hole in the wall"--decor-wise, the place hasn't changed a bit since at least the mid-80's. Tables are crammed together so that if you stick out an elbow, you might get clipped by a passing waitress. We originally turned down the chance to be seated immediately at the bar, thinking it would be too cramped, but you're basically going to be hindered one way or another here. After studying the menu I decided on a fried shrimp basket, and pescaterian Sis chose a shrimp po-boy. Boy, oh boy were both of those things good life choices. My basket came with a salad, and although I thought it was going to be pretty much superfluous, I was actually really impressed with it. My chosen dressing had huge chunks of bleu cheese in it, and it came with nearly a quarter of a beefsteak tomato sitting in it. The shrimp was large and decadently battered; I chose the hush puppies to go with my meal and I was utterly in food heaven. Paired with a $2 Abita Amber draft, I had one hell of a meal. Price for the two of us ended up being just over $30 with tip. Love this place, and if I find myself hungry and seafood-less Kenner again, I'll be back.
(5)Horacio L.
Just gotta say, can't get much better than Harbor Seafood! The oysters on the half shells were huge and so yummy! We were in vacation in Florida this past week and we love oysters and the ones at Harbor seafood were twice the size of the ones in Florida and tasted so much better, I could have made a meal on just those. My son had the crab claws and they were huge and so yummy, they filled him up way bigger than the ones he had in Florida also. My husband's gumbo was top notch, not too spicy and loaded with a ton of seafood, I almost wish I had gotten it. I got the soft shell crab Po boy and it was perfect! I love the mom pop kind of restaurants and this does not disappoint, will definitely be back
(5)Sheri S.
Perfect pre-MSY airport stop. $4.99/lb boiled crawfish; huge, fresh, raw oysters $8/dz. So long, Cajun Country!
(4)Devo S.
This place is awesome! The prices are phenomenal, the variety is amazing, and the portion size is fantastic. I cannot WAIT to go back to Harbor on our return to New Orleans! Get the Swamp Platter to get a real taste and variety of all things N'awlins: fried frogs legs, fried crawfish tails, fried alligator, alligator sausage, crawfish etoufee, and turtle soup. Okay, I was wary of the soup, because I have a hard picturing a turtle being eaten, but (unfortunately, perhaps?), it was as awesome as everything else on that platter. This place rocks...don't miss out on it!
(5)Karen S.
We stopped in for Saturday lunch on the recommendation of a fellow traveler for the oysters. The lunch special was blackened mahi mahi, which we ordered along with an oyster basket with Cajun fries. Both were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The oysters were far better than I have had at a couple of top rated oyster houses in the month we've been in NOLA. As a bonus, there is a fresh fish and seafood market next door. We will definitely be back.
(5)Goldie H.
My uncle was flying out from Louis Armstrong airport and we wanted to grab a bite before. We were both raised on the beach and know a thing or two about fresh seafood. The food was so delicious we ended up ordering seconds. Between the two of us, we order 2lbs of crawfish, 2 dozen oysters, and 1 lb of shrimp. The service was great and the food was even better. It was so delicious, in fact, that I took my best friend there the very next night to treat her to dinner and we ordered a dozed oysters, a lb of shrimp, and a half dozen crab. Once again I was incredibly pleased with the food and the service. This is my new seafood go-to from now on. Amazing and fresh seafood. You will not be disappointed.
(5)Emily L.
Excellent local treasure near the airport. This should be your first (and last) stop in New Orleans. Reasonably priced oysters, boiled shrimp, and crawfish. The best fried pickles in town. Weeknights tend to be a little cheaper but there's always plenty to be had. Definitely do the add-ons with your crawfish, especially potatoes and garlic.
(5)Steve Y.
They have everything from frog legs to alligators. It's still crawfish season so they were about $3.75/lb. You can pick out the locals from the huge platter of crawfish boil that filled their tables and how quickly they can shuck them. The waitress had to demonstrate how to do it for me and everyone around us started offering their personal tips. They all laughed when I was taking out the "poop shoot." Most people just twist off the tail and eat the whole thing. I did suck on the head to get the spicy brothy goodness out. I think I impressed them with that. I even got some meat out of the claws, but it wasn't worth the work. I had the gumbo, which was like a primordial soup of shrimp, oysters, rice, etc. It was just packed with flavor. The shrimp po-boy had this bun that was so light and crispy. I was expecting to have to fight through the bun, but it was perfect! I didn't have the jambalaya, but my co-worker liked it. I would've liked to have seen more seafood and sausages on it. Then I wanted sweet potato fries, but opted for the homemade bread pudding with rum sauce. It was lava hot, filled with grapes, raisins, peaches, and pears from a fruit cocktail. The rum sauce was very rich and kinda too buttery. The butter was like a moat around the pudding. I wasn't crazy about it, but I was glad I tried it. I can't wait to come back here so I can try the crawfish etoufee, the oysters, and maybe even the buffalo frog legs. Service was great and beers on tap were $1.50-$1.75. This place is definately in my go-to list whenever I'm back in N'alyns.
(4)Tina S.
Been going to this restaurant for no less than 9 years as I come and go to the airport on a monthly basis. I found out about it through airport and other local workers who frequent here. The prices were great and the food, though not the healthiest, was very fresh and tasty. Fast forward to last week. Once again on my way to the airport. This time with a new coworker so we decided to stop here for a quick lunch. I was able to get our bus driver to come in with us by promising hee a nice lunch in return. Food quality was OK, but unfortunately didn't live up to the hype I had given it to this new coworker of mine. The driver had a regular poboy and my coworker and I ordered two lunch specials (half poboy and cup of soup). My coworker and I also ordered a dozen on the half shell each. When the bill came back at over $62 I thought there was a mistake, but there wasn't. Oysters are now no less than the same price there as they are elsewhere. Aside from the increase in prices, here's where the true complaint comes. I awoke a day later vomiting my guts out and unable to get out of bed for over a day. A clear case of food poisoning. I had had it before and was very familiar with the symptoms. At the time I had no idea where I may have gotten it. I received a text from that same coworker the next day asking if I was sick. I couldn't believe it. His symptoms and the time of it affecting him were identical, so I knew. Having lunch at Harbor Seafood was the only thing we had in common. I decided to call the manager to tell them that maybe they had a bad batch of oysters. I was not looking for any kind of freebie, just trying to save someone else from that extremely unpleasant sick feeling associate with food poisoning. Unfortunately, the manager was having none of it. To her, this was inconceivable that it came from there. I told her we had identical symptoms at identical times and we had done nothing else in common. It's too bad because I really used to like going there, but like everything I guess it changes. The warning signs are there, though. High prices, unsafe quality, and now poor customer service from management (or lack there of). PS The waitresses and shuckers are and have always been the best.
(1)Laila B.
I walked right in with 4 people and got a table immediately on a Sunday night around 7. Service was friendly and quick. I had raw oysters and gumbo for dinner. The oysters were great and actually shucked to order. I can't believe how often I get pre-shucked oysters these days, gross. Anyway, fresh oysters and very tasty gumbo. I was pleased. I tasted some of my husband's boiled seafood platter, the crabs seemed old and the mushrooms tasted canned. I would have been unhappy if that was my dinner but he said it was ok. Another friend had the swamp platter and I tried the alligator sausage, mm! He raved about the frog legs and turtle soup but I didn't try them. Bread pudding was pretty good too. I'll have to figure more time into my ride out to the airport next time so I can hit this place up for oysters.
(4)Molly M.
I didn't realize this place was so popular! Be sure to get here early to avoid a wait. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and the food was yummy! I had the turtle soup and the mixed seafood poboy. I didnt think the poboy was anything special but the turtle soup was fantastic! I also had the bread pudding for dessert and that was amazing! I would recommend this place as a great dinner for the money.
(4)Wendy Y.
GREAT Seafood place! I had the fried oysters and they were perfect...huge serving too! Ambiance was exactly what I look for in a local seafood joint...it's not supposed to be fancy! Go when you are very hungry because you won't want to leave anything on your plate!
(5)Kimberly F.
It wasn't the best but it wasn't the worst. Close to home and there was a wait but not very bad. I was just curious because of all the crowds that's always waiting out front
(3)Jd R.
Always busy. Awesome seafood. Laid back atmosphere. Can't beat it! Shrimp and corn chowder is killer. It's got real nice heat. Shrimp and crawfish boils are awesome and messy. Service is always good. If you go during a peak lunch or dinner be ready to wait 15-30 minutes. This place packs them in all the time.
(5)Charles W.
Man o Man.. It doesn't get any better than this! The oysters are excellent and the Stuffed shrimp and catfish basket is better than the oysters... I'll be back.
(5)Ashley H.
My parents frequently drive down to fly out for vacations and this is our go-to meeting spot before/after their flight. The prices are reasonable and the food is excellent. If you like no-frills, fresh seafood, then this is your spot. Raw, boiled, fried, and other... they cover all of the bases. (Personally, I get crawfish if they're in season, otherwise fried shrimp.) Harbor Seafood may be a hole in the wall, but it is definitely not a secret. Be prepared to wait for a table. I've always had friendly service although the speed definitely varies.
(4)Steve S.
I was extremely impressed by this place! To start, we got 1# of boiled shrimp, which only cost around $9.50! Great value, and they were big, cooked perfectly! Many places over boil their shrimp which makes them a huge pain to peel and ruins the texture. I'm pretty picky about my seafood too; growing up, we used to get shrimp right off the docks in Grand Isle and Houma. Not only did they have fresh product, but they knew a thing or two about boiling some shrimp down there too! Harbor ' s shrimp were just as good! My friend and I split the soft shell crab platter and the swamp platter. The crabs were wonderful, very meaty, fatty, salty, and crisp. The swamp platter was gigantic! Really enough for 4 people to share as an app or to split for 2 entrees. The highlights of thar plate were the turtle soup and the crawfish sausage. The best crawfish sausage I've ever had, seemed like it was probably made in-house too! After completely gorging ourselves, the bill was around $60 before tip. We also had 3 Abita Ambers on out tab! Absolutely blown away by the price for seafood of this quality. My only gripe is that the batter on everything could have used a little less salt. It wasn't even close to ruining anything though. Also, we went on a Friday night around 9:30 and it was PACKED. We had to way about 20min for a table. But the wait is well worth it. They were also sitting people down pretty late, which was pretty nice of them to do, considering that by their closing time, the restaurant was still mostly full. Good food attracts big crowds though! Order a beer from the bar while you wait! Pitchers are only around $8 too.
(5)Jenny K.
Be prepared to wait. This place is small and we sat right in front of the bathroom =/ Would have requested another seat except there were'nt any and we already waited for 45 minutes. The plus is that they have a full bar so you can grab a drink as you wait! Turtle soup was yummy! 3 stars because the wait wasn't worth the mushy textured peel n eat shrimp.
(2)Jake D.
This place kills it. Drive out of the city to get good cheap eats. We got 6 crabs, 2 lbs of crawfish and a pound of shirmp. The shrimp was the bomb. We are going back tonight and I am going to skip te crawfish and double up on shrimp.
(5)Mark M.
The food here is excellent and the prices are so reasonable! This is a great little place! Friendly staff and wonderful seafood. What else could you ask for'n
(5)Pedro S.
The second time was a huge disappointment. As We waited at the bar to be seated they sat several groups that arrived after us. I paid the bar tab and left to never come back.
(1)Troy C.
If your ordering food to go by yourself .. The server shouldn't yell loud enough for everyone to here "boy you sure are hungry" Might have a family to feed at home...just saying. Foods always good.
(2)David M.
The local vibe, fresh shucked oysters at the bar, friendly service, and delicious seafood, (fresh local), make this place worth checking out.
(5)Latrina R.
We had a flight delay and decided to get some seafood. It was good fresh seafood, but being from Louisiana I realize that you can get good seafood on every corner. The food was well seasoned, but most of it was over fried. They had a lot of options, but no real variety other than fried. We had the fried crab claws appetizer. It came out after our meal which was disappointing, but the waitress said it was because it was being shelled in the back. The taste was wonderful, but I think they should let you know it will take a little longer for certain items. It was also a very large portion, which was really good. We had enough to take with us. I ordered the catfish smothered in crawfish sauce. It was great! I'd order that again when I visit. My cousin ordered the seafood platter, which was awesome. Our only regret about the seafood platter was that the oysters and shrimp were fried so hard that they were difficult to eat. The seasoning and the portions were great. Downside of this place is that the service isn't that great, we often had to waive down our waitress. Other than that, I'll be back.
(4)Ann L.
Living only a few blocks away, I grew up on Harbor Seafood. The seafood platter with its stuffed mushrooms and oyster po-boys, fully dressed, was our go-to order. This is also a great place for raw oysters when they're in season. Although the sandwiches have gotten smaller over the years, they're still delicious and we can't help but stop by whenever we get the chance to return to Kenner. Also, check out the store next door for boiled crabs, crawfish and potatoes among other seafood.
(5)Sophie D.
This is a hole-in-the-wall place about 15 mins away from downtown. A place where the locals go when they crave for some real seafood boils and poboy. $3 for 1/2 dozen oysters, $2.99/lb for boiled crawfsh, $0.92 per crab (blue crab sized,) and reasonably priced alcoholic beverages. The best of all, they were served by a sweetest waitress. The raw oysters were sized pretty differently and so were the crawfishes (tails range from 1" baby ones to 2" medium sized.) I am no expert on sizes but the crawfishes are surely fun to eat. Let the juice drips down your elbows and fingers burn from peeling those little red hard shells, trust me, you will leave full and happy!!
(5)H Z.
I tried the blackened fish, tastes good, but really small piece, however considering its low price, it is quite a deal! the boiled shrimp tastes good! spicy and salty.
(3)Lara A.
This place is another that I cannot believe it has taken me so long to try out. The eggplant pirouge was amazing. It is a huge portion. My husband had a half dozen oysters and they were huge. He had one of the specials and loved it. They are always busy and packed, it is a small place, so be prepared to wait. I highly recommend this little gem!
(5)Alyssa R.
The food was great with a decent wait time. Crawfish étouffée is amazing. Only complaint is that we waited an hour to be seated. Put our name in at 5:15pm on a Saturday night and was seated at 6:20pm. The hostess/busser bused tables so slow! There were plenty of tables open but she would take 5 minutes to bus a table, seat a party and then repeat. After we were seated though it was a good experience.
(4)Andrew R.
No frills here! I ate here twice while in town to teach some classes. Both times I got the blackened alligator app (I could eat two buckets of those delecious morsels of gator) and po boys (one shrimp and one oyster). The shrimp po boy tasted better to me. My friend got the eggplant seafood special and really enjoyed it as well. They had Abita on tap, but the mugs seemed a little small. This place is popular, so expect a wait if you go at prime time,
(4)Alan F.
Ate lunch and had the special Red Snapper and we ordered fried Oysters as an appetizier (ordered kids Oysters since they don't have them as appetizer). The oysters were great and typical of fresh NOLA restaurants. The special was fried snapper but I got it blackened and the fish was very good although the cream lobster sauce was overpowering. Good thing I got it on the side cause after one bite I didn't eat anymore. Overall the place is somewhat a hole in the wall but with good food. I'm not a fan of fried seafood but would visit again just to try the Oyster Po Boy after having the fried oysters initially.
(4)Marc R.
1st timer - Swamp platter was amazing and service was extremely friendly and quick. Best meal I've had on my vacation including restaurants 3x the price.
(5)Matthew A.
The shrimp and corn chowder should be a good enough reason for you to stop by here. Then, tack on the soft-shell crab po-boy, the Chocolate Beyond Reason cheesecake, and the Bourbon Pecan Pie and this should become one of your favorite spots to visit. One word of advice, if you plan on having the Chocolate Beyond Reason and Bourbon Pecan Pie at the same time, be prepared for heart palpitations.
(4)Jeff O.
Huge fan. Have never had a bad meal here. Blackened redfish is my go to here and the oysters are superb, cold, salty and fresh. Wife is also a big fan.
(4)Mike M.
The food here is great and the staff is very friendly. I had the blackened catfish and it was FANTASTIC! I will definitely visit this location the next time I am in the area!
(4)Amy L.
Thank you fellow Yelpers for helping me find this place!! This was exactly what I was looking for in a NOLA seafood restaurant. We made a point to come when the doors open for lunch so we had no problems with parking (very small) or getting a table. The dining room was filled with wood panel walls & fish portraits with a long bar at the end of the restaurant. The menu was very impressive; cooked / raw oysters, gumbo, etoufee, po boys, alligator, boiled crawfish/shp, variety of blacken or chargrilled fish, turtle soup (WHAT?!?!?) and so much more!!! The price was very reasonable too. yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… We order like there was no tomorrow (actually, tomorrow meant we would be in another state): Boiled Special (5*) - 2lbs of boiled crawfish, 1/2 shp, 2 corn, mushroom for $15.95 yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… 2 dozen oysters (4*) - fresh & clean Blackened Gator (5*) - better than chicken!! yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… Buffalo Frog Legs (3*) - fried soggy legs coated w/ buffalo sauce yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… Seafood Gumbo (3*) - the brown color threw me off a bit, taste was alright too. ....maybe too authentic for me??? yelp.com/biz_photos/b7V_… Blacken Redfish dinner (4*) Service (4.5*) Good seafood with cheap beer, what more can you ask for?
(5)Cat V.
I had a 5pm flight back to Chicago and wanted to delay leaving New Orleans food as long as possible... the solution, Harbor Seafood. This place is a true hole in the wall-- no frills or special decor. ESPN on the bar, a Believe DAT neon light, and waitresses running back and forth to hungry customers. It is awesome. I had the shrimp po'boy and gumbo, both were so perfect. The gumbo gave my mouth the perfect Cajun kick and the shrimp po'boy rivaled Parkway's (note: rivaled, not topped, I am a Parkway's believer). For the price, the fast service, and taste- this place is fantastic. Do expect a 10-15 min wait if you're at peak time, though. Be sure to check out their business next doors which SHIPS seafood fresh to your home address/airport. In Chicago, gulf shrimp is either 'previously frozen' (NO!) or $$$$. Doing the math, it actually works out cheaper for me to order from them than to try and grab the goods up here. KEEYAW!
(5)Eileen Z.
While the servers tend to be at full "yat" and a bit on the rude side the seafood here is as good as it gets. I have yet to have a bad meal here, the oysters are always amazing and the boiled seafood is the best there is! Plan to wait unless you go at off peak times
(5)Gracefullyhappy S.
I always dine at this restaurant when visiting New Orleans. They have a very good seafood gumbo. My menu each visit is always the gumbo, calamari and seafood platter....and then raw oysters every now and then. There's usually a wait for a table, but it so worth it.
(5)Andrea S.
Excellent authentic, no frills inexpensive New Orleans food. Turtle soup was devine, We also loved our roast beef and Shrimp Po Boys. I was a tourist from Boston and I enjoyed eating here as much as some of the fancy places in the quarter.
(5)April Rose D.
Wow. I was famished when my honey picked me up from the airport so I needed to eat something NOW. He wanted to take me to a place nearby which he's driven by several times but was always super packed so hasn't had the chance to try. We arrived around 4:30 which is in between lunch and dinner but the place was already busy. The location is a little questionable, we decided to park somewhere else when we saw people with gold teeth next to us. Was not expecting the freshest seafood at this little joint less than 10 minutes from the airport. We had blackened and fried alligator and blackened tuna. Both were so fresh, seasoned well and cooked to perfection! A lady next to us was working on the shrimp bucket savoring every bite as she licked her fingers.It looked soo good! Home run for my first meal in New Orleans! And $4 for a glass of wine. Nice:) There's a reason why this place is always busy!
(5)Jerry G.
Don,t waste your money went there yesterday the shrimp and fish tasted frozen,the waitresses are rude and they make you wait outside in the heat fr a table,if you ever order to go don,t tip them because you will get home and realize you don,t have half of your order then when you call them they tell you well just come get it and hang up on you,it just like everything else in kenner gone to the dogsalmost as expensive as Ruth Chris to eat there good lord go somewhere else.there are tons of other places to eat with a much better value!!!
(1)Mike M.
Best meal all year. Blackened fish was perfect, boiled red potatoes delicious and spiced corn on the cob was so good we ordered an extra side. Our waitress was the highlight. I look forward to returning with friends.
(5)Misha T.
No frills and good prices. We swilled plenty of ice cold abita to go with our plate after plate of oysters not to mention some blackened gator, boiled shrimp, boiled crab, and fried soft shell. We sort of had it all and honestly I'd recommend all those things. The soft shell is an especially nice departure compared to the low effort involved in eating it compared with the regular crabs. I could go there all the time. But then my cholesterol would be super high... but i'd be happy.
(5)Earlane S.
One of the best meals I've had in New Orleans. Drinks are great, food very fresh and flavorful, and a true local experience.
(4)Scotty H.
Best shrimp poboy I've had in a very long time. The Habor potatoes were very good too. Very nice, prompt service. Outstanding food and service!
(5)Jennifer C.
I came here one night with my bf based on the yelp reviews. We had raw oysters and boiled crawfish, plus a swamp platter. Food was delish and oysters was fresh. Crawfish was not so great. It was recooked and tasted like frozen, probably because crawfish was out of season in the winter time. I enjoyed my gator meat thou. Gator is one of my favs. We've been coming back to this place at least once a month for a date night ever since.
(5)Jeannette S.
This is my all time FAVORITE Restaurant. I've been a loyal customer for more than 10 years and now everytime I go back and visit N.O. I gotta visit Harbor. I usually get: Raw Oysters- Fresh and decent sized. They usually have specials on Oysters and most of the time they are cheap. Appetizer Tray-All the fried yummy goodness: Fried crawfish, fried crab claws, fried stuff mushrooms, fried calamari, fried onion rings and 4 large peeled season shrimps. Crawfish Etouffee- Ask them to serve it with rice on the side instead of mixing in the soup. Etouffee is spicy and full of flavors. MUST TRY. Shrimp Poboys- This is my favorite place for shrimp poboys, They pack way too many shrimps in the sandwich it's awesome. Crawfish- I'm starting to like Houston style crawfish more than N.O. crawfish. Nevertheless crawfish is still very good here. 2 months ago (May) I think it was $2.99/lb. Not that big of a deal for locals but for me it's a freaking great deal. I'm sick of paying $6.99/lb of crawfish. I tried plenty off their menu and I was never disappointed. If you go during meal time you better have lots of time because I promise you will need to wait for a table, but worth it!
(5)Erick N.
I am never let down when I visit this place. I grew up in new Orleans and now live in Miami. My family would always go here for good food while I was growing up. It is nice to see this neighborhood place can survive while keeping things simple. Good food, charming service, for a good price that will not break the bank. I always share a dozen oysters and get a cup of Gumbo before I decide if I will get a poboy or something else. If you are in area, stop by. Too bad crawfish were not in season for my last visit. Regardless, I will return!
(4)NEAL B.
The food is okay. The service was fine, not a long wait for food. The price is not bad either. Ambiance was weak, but I'm not paying for that anyways. I'll return, its a local hangout establishment. For the area....(by the airport) the bar doesn't seem to be set too high. So this joint comes out on top. For me, there's nothing bad to say about the place, but nothing great either, so it gets a 3. But i'll be back. The blackened alligator appetizer was not bad for $8.95 and the crawfish are a good buy at $3.50/lb i believe. Give it a shot. They also have Key Lime Pie! So ya got that goin' for ya.... which is nice.... ;-) 3 1/2 stars is more like it.....
(3)Ron P.
This place has great seafood and is always busy. Try a pound of boild shrimp. If you never had fresh head on shrimp you are in for a treat.
(4)Laura P.
Came here per recommendation of the clerk at my hotel. It was unusually busy but service was very fast and friendly. I had the shrimp po boy and it was great - tender shrimp and crisp, flaky, chewy roll. I would definitely come back when I have more time to explore the menu and a greater apetite. Also the prices are incredible for the quality. If there's a wait, it's totally worth it.
(4)John B.
Great food. Blackened Alligator is so good
(4)Richard R.
As others have said, it doesn't look like much from the outside, and the parking is difficult.........but boy is the food good. We were in town for a couple of days, and looked to Yelp for a recommendation. We stayed within walking distance, and seafood sounded good. My wife enjoyed her seafood gumbo and shrimp po boy. I had fried shrimp, and we split an appetizer of fried alligator. Hey- I live in California....we don't have that on our menus so I had to try it! The only thing I can say is that there was too much....If I go back to Louisiana again I would definitely go back here.
(5)Mauricio W.
Great food! Great place!
(4)Kate F.
I've been traveling around the country for the past month and a half, and this place is definitely in my top three for best food. My friend and I split the "Swamp Platter" which included: Fried frog legs, fried crawfish, fried alligator, alligator sausage, crawfish etouffee, and turtle soup. I'd never eaten any of those things before, so I wasn't terribly sure what to expect, but I needn't have worried. Everything was delicious! The frog legs were tender and flavorful, the alligator wasn't tough or chewy, and the soups were just the right amount of spicy. I'm not a big fan of "Burn Your Mouth into Submission" kind of food, but I do like a nice kick and this was perfect. This was also the first time I had been to Louisiana and I'd never had a boiled crawfish before. My friend and I were SOOO stuffed from our dinner, but he kept insisting that I needed to "suck the head" in order to have a complete Louisiana experience. So he waved the waitress down and asked her if we could have just 1 crawfish so that I could try it. She was absolutely lovely and brought back 2 boiled crawfish so that we could each have one. She even stayed there for a moment to make sure that I knew what I was doing. It was wonderfully tasty. I even wound up going next door to their store/deli and bought a whole bunch of stuff! I also found out that they have a website and will deliver their products anywhere in the country! We got all that food, plus two beers, for $27 including tip. If you are staying anywhere near this place, you absolutely must stop by! You won't regret it!
(5)Timothy G.
We found this place by accident. We were staying at a local hotel and I asked the kids what did they want for dinner and they screamed "Crawfish"! After driving around a bit I stumbled across this shabby little tiny place right next to a carryout fresh seafood place. The place was jam packed on a Sunday afternoon. I asked if they had crawfish and the waitress said they are the best in town. So we put our name on the list and waited about an hour to get a table. We have had crawfish many places so they had better be up to par in size and taste. We were not disappointed. In fact since that visit we have been back 3 more times. Don't let the looks fool you the food is nothing short of amazing and the service is great.
(5)Kade C.
I had this place once before and I don't remember it being bad, but this trip was pretty bad. The crawfish tasted like stale water with a bit of fishy for good measure. I also had boiled shrimp which were bland, but not fishy. About 25% of the shrimp were overcooked and unpeelable. My friend had the fried shrimp basket ($15) and the shrimp were small or were cooked too long in old oil. Needless to say, this place doesn't rank in my search for world's greatest crawfish. Dang. Such high hopes.
(2)Erik F.
Great hole in wall seafood. Great prices excellent food! A must if you're out by the airport
(5)Kuong Y.
I love the fact that you don't find any tourist here. You are not going to get anything that comes on fancy plates and prissy silverware. This is a good old sit down joint that serves fresh seafood and friendly service. The hood is great if you want to feel like you are in Compton, Ca but still in Louisiana
(5)Justin L.
Came here on a Sunday evening. Huge line outside but was immediately seated at the bar. Ordered a dozen oysters, which were .50 each. Also ordered the 1/2 and 1/2 combo with a cup of gumbo and a half shrimp and oyster poboy. When the oysters came, I new I over ordered even though I didn't have lunch. They were the biggest oysters I have ever had. Twice the size of any I have gotten in the FQ. And they were good. Real good. The gumbo was very meaty. Tons of seafood in it! Tasted very good too. Didn't get to the poboy yet because I am stuffed. There was quite a bit of meat on it though, so that's a plus. For all that plus drinks and tip, $25. Best value I have had in NOLA! And some of the best food to boot! The bar staff was flooded with drink orders. Took a little while to put in an order and then was kind of forgotten by the guy helping me. The girl behind the bar helped me out though with refills and checking in on me. Heard her get terse with the other bartender and a costumer so she was definitely tired of the guy seemingly not pulling his end. Overall I was in and out in 45 minutes.
(5)Amanda W.
I went here per a neighbor's recommendation to get some good seafood during a recent visit to New Orleans. I am amazingly thankful for the recommendation as I haven't had seafood this tasty in quite some time. It was totally worth leaving the touristy areas to get some great seafood. To start off, I had the raw oysters on the half shell. Normally, I'm not a fan of warm water oysters. But these were delicious. The oysters were very fresh and shucked perfectly. Even the husband, who refers to raw oysters as horse boogers, ate them and was impressed. As the main course, my party shared a basket of fried oysters & shrimp, as well as some boiled shrimp, crabs, crayfish, corn, garlic, and sausage. Needless to say, we had quite the feast. I prefer my oysters raw, but the fried ones were pretty darn good and juicy. But the boiled seafood is where it was at. The shrimp were succulent and I appreciated the fact that the heads were left on. The crayfish and crabs were good too. One member of my party was impressed that we were given so many female crabs. Apparently, female crab roe is a delicacy. I tried it and it was OK. But to each their own.
(5)May H.
This is definitely a place to visit if you are near the airport in New Orleans. The oysters are a dozen for $6. Great quality and the service is friendly. The hush puppies are yummy and cooked just right. I got off the plane and headed straight to this place last week. There is usually a wait at night but since I got there at 2pm for lunch, there was no wait. They have fresh seafood next door to take home. The shrimp is priced very fair.
(4)Coral H.
We went here after I read it was a fun local spot close to the airport. It did not disappoint! Fresh seafood and sandwiches in a diner atmosphere. Pitchers of beer for only $7. Waitstaff are friendly and efficient. This was a great find.
(4)Deanna D.
This was our first and last stop on our way in & out of NOLA. Its close proximity to the airport makes it an easy stop. The place is packed at lunch time and full of locals. It's a small oyster bar w/ cute tables--don't expect any ambiance just be happy with the food! The service was friendly not speedy but fast enough. The oysters were fresh, huge, & salty-- the holy trinity of oyster description! Now for the shocker--they were $3 for a dozen during happy hour (all day Mon-Thurs...I think)-- AMAZING DEAL!! 6 dozen oyster b/w 2 visits-- I was in heaven! The crawfish etouffee & seafood gumbo was the best I had while in NOLA--Big statement but true. The blackened shrimp po boy, red beans & rice w/ sausage, and the blacked catfish topped with crawfish sauce were all delicious! The bourbon pecan pie was also amazing--super rich, sweet, and delicious. The fact I visited this Harbor Seafood twice in 5 days says a lot! The prices are great for delicious, authentic Cajun food. Overall an amazing value and a great experience. I will be back the next time I'm in NOLA.
(4)Herbert K.
Damn, it's been years since I've been here, and I'm still thinking... sitting at the bar, roaring hot outside, cool, comfy inside a cool malted beverage in hand platter of oysters in front of me able bodied fellow behind the bar, preparing the next platter of oysters for some lucky patron why isn't there one of these in every town in the US?
(5)Jeremiah K.
This place is awesome!! It is a definite must if you like seafood. They will also ship anything to anywhere in the U.S. but it can be pricey.
(5)JD H.
I really really like this joint! However the prices have been creeping up up up. I have been a regular here for 19 years and I have rarely had anything but an excellent meal and the service is always wonderful. I had dozen oysters last visit and the soft-shelled crabs, and I about fell out of my chair when the bill came and the crabs were $17 bucks. The food is wonderful but the value is no longer there for me. Will I come back most likely yes, but I sure hope there is a price adjustment. Give them a try and come to your own conclusion
(3)Larry D.
What a great place for the local flavor of south Louisiana. Boiled shrimp were my favorite item.
(5)Justin C.
This place is alright. I've been here over ten times and have yet to see a waitress smile. It seems like they take their attitudes out on the customers. The food is good if you're willing to wait outside for over an hour to finally sit in a jam packed closet with tables on top of another. But like I said the food is pretty good. The best thing I'd suggest is doing take out unless you feel the need to put up with the unfriendly staff and their terrible manager.
(2)Keith D.
An amazingly good neighborhood Cajun and seafood bar/grill! Conveniently located at Williams Street and I-10 in Kenner, which is just about 10 mile or so from New Orleans, this is very close to the airport and all the other lodging and businesses near Veterans Blvd. Also just down the street from the Treasure Chest riverboat casino. Great food with terrific gumbo and a darn good platter of crawfish, sausage, corn, and shrimp. They've also got all the other Cajun entrees as well as a good selection of standard hamburger and kiddie fare. Staff are very friendly and you can tell by the diverse mix of locals and visitors that this is a happy place with smiles and crawfish shells all over the place. When you visit, do park in the back, because the front parking is very tiny. But, the very short walk will be well worth it.
(5)Lyn A.
This is my 2nd time visiting this place, and I'm a fan! What is it that brings me back time again? The food is exceptional and the price is outstanding. Example: Stuffed lobsters (corn, potatoes etc included) - speciality menu for under $20! Yep, awesome food, exceptional prices, friendly servers, and unpretentious neighborhood charm!
(4)Free L.
We've been twice - $6/dz oysters - awesome! So fresh and yummy! It's casual and we always are there right as they open - exchanging rental cars at air port. It makes going to the airport for any reason WORTH IT! It's my reward!
(4)J M.
I come here every year when visiting NOLA, everything is great! The only down side, is the occasional line to get in if your in a large group. But once you get in its worth it!
(4)Samuel L.
I had one of the specials: fried red fish with crabmeat cream sauce. My sister got the cup of seafood gumbo and half fried shrimp Po boy. Everything was well prepared and seasoned and very fresh tasting! The service was friendly and the decor was no frills which is usually a good thing.
(5)Matt R.
This place is solid. Great food, great prices, fair but friendly service. Half dozen oysters on the half Shell, turtle soup and an oyster PO boy for under $20 with soft drink and a 20% tip. this will be a regular stop for me if i ever fly out of MSY again.
(4)Christopher P.
Blackened gator + freshy fresh oysters + hot sawsage poboys = love in your mouth! This place is mad dope yo! Everything is tasty and fresh. Why are you still reading this review?! GO NOW!
(5)Andy M.
Good food and great price. Can't go wrong with that combination!
(4)Haley V.
Loved it!
(5)Sean W.
As usual, good food and drinks. I'm a regular every time I'm in Kenner. Friendly wait staff.
(4)kevin b.
Who knew....oh yeah the locals know.. I only went to this place for the quest for Buffalo Frog legs and got so much more. Ok i must admit I didnt know about this place, and drove around looking for it..so i park in the small lot outside and walk into what could be the Cheers of Kenner. The old wood chairs speak volumes of many years of customers who sat in this watering hole for years. Quick look at the menu and the friendly wait staff the order was in... buffalo frog legs and 1 dozen oysters please...oh wait draft beer how much is an Abita 3.00 or 4.00 a pint ? No sir it's $1.50 WHAT?? first trey of oysters hit the table...a bit small but at 3.00 who cares. Then my new joy in life BUFFALO frog legs..yes it was a fried frog leg and then coated with buffalo hot sauce...which made a perfect combo Wow i am hooked they fell off the bone perfect taste and texture..oh man they were good. All washed down with an abita draft I think my bill was 12.00 Come on now thats happy hour the big easy way..
(4)Tra W.
This place makes the best hot sausage PO-boys ever....next to my momma that is lol. They actually fry the patty in a skillet where as a lot of places throw the patty in a deep fryer and it's all soft. The French bread is perfect as well - before I hop on a plane I usually take 1 (not dressed) to go!" I also love their seafood baskets and the crawfish Is good too. Def worth making a stop if you're on the area or heading to Esplanade mall.
(5)Stacy W.
I read all the great reviews so we decided to try it. I'm sorry, but the food was gross...greasy and either bland or set your mouth on fire! The waitress was nice, but the fish had bones, the plates were dirty and grease seemed to ooze from the walls. Will not return.
(2)Chad C.
If you have time to kill before your flight, avoid the overpriced acme oyster house and come to harbor seafood house. Shrimp and corn chowder are must. Across from the shell station. Parking in back.
(5)Kelly H.
Small, very casual place that shares a building with her sister seafood market , right on Williams near the Esplanade Mall, that's not a bad choice for a seafood dinner. And the prices aren't at all bad either. They do seafood both ways here: boiled and fried. In fact I will go so far as to say the boiled crawfish are downright excellent! The crabs were good, but did not posses the same level of kick-assedness as that of the crawfish. The fried seafood - especially when enclosed in French Bread and called a Po-Boy is quite decent in itself. I went with the combo po-boy and it was loaded with perfectly fried shrimp and oysters. And speaking of oysters - a dozen of them on the half shell were good and fresh. A little on the small side, but still quite fresh and tasty. Add a cold beer to it all and you have a mighty fine dinner my friend. As I said the place is very casual. Service can be a bit underwhelming. It gets very loud. You usually have a wait - outside. But hey, the food is good and the price is right.
(3)Reggie M.
I was never disappointed when I came her the bartenders were awesome and the food was some of the best in town! The prices was reasonable and the atmosphere is down home if you ever stuck at the airport make it your business to get there!
(5)Justin L.
Preface: I am only critiquing the crawfish. So... As a local eatery, the crawfish can be amazing at times. Their flavor is solid coupled with a kick of spice. You can order potatoes, corn, mushroom, sausage, and cloves of garlic to tag along with your crawfish. Plus, if you are near at the end of the crawfish season, it only ran me $2.39/lb (7/2011) b/c a month before it cost me $2.79/lb and higher still in the beginning of the season. But why did I it rate just a 4 out of 5? Simply, the crawfish is just average at times. It is good enough during this rare occasions but nothing spectacular. So at the end of the day, I am only giving their crawfish a 4 out of 5. It's hard to make everything fresh (as in they cook in batches throughout the day) and really their flavor is not always as peak of pure awesomeness. So my dear Harbor's, you get a 4 out of 5.
(4)Ben H.
Great cheap oysters (one dozen for $12) Damn good boiled seafood (added garlic, potatoes and corn). Drinks were well mixed and good. It's a small bar, its cheap, and its really very tasty. Hard to beat that.
(4)Jen R.
a pretension-less seafood jernt deserves a pretension-less review: crawfish by the pound - great price. small 'uns, but all curly and sweet. the best alligator wings i've ever had. oh wait, the ONLY alligator wings i've ever had. free refills on lemonade? bonus. parking round the back and open on memorial day, which means open every monday, i reckon.
(4)Angie R.
My fiance and I took a road trip and stopped for the night in Kenner. I read great reviews on Yelp and we decided to make this our dinner spot and it did not fail us. Parking is limited and we arrived around 5:30 and found one spot. The place was packed with locals, which I truly believe is a great sign. We ordered the oysters, fried alligator, fried pickles and two po-boys. This found is very heavy as it's all fried. If you're looking for a fancy joint I would advise looking elsewhere. If you're looking for a laid-back spot to mingle with the locals and helpful staff then I think you'll fit right in at Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar. Bon appetit!
(4)Nick W.
Great, really fresh seafood. This hole in the wall is attached to a seafood market. Only place I have been where you can get fresh blackened yellowfin tuna for 16 bucks.
(5)Coffe H.
YUCK... If we could give it less than one star, we would. We went there specifically for the boiled crab,because we had a friend in from out of town and Harbor touts its boiled crab. We waited about an hour for our table. (We were fine with that.) We ordered our food and it seemed to take a while- (again, we were okay with that)... Then the food came out and everyone got their food-- except the person who ordered boiled crabs. We waited, but finally our friend insisted we start eating because our food was going to get cold... about 10 MINUTES LATER--- WHEN THE REST OF US WERE HALF WAY FINISHED WITH OUR MEALS, our friend still had not gotten her food. Finally the waitress came to our table and said, "...We're out of crab." It was so frustrating to find this out when everyone else was almost done with their meals. The waitress said the only thing on the menu that would be ready before the rest of us were finished eating was the deep fried food or gumbo... Our guest who has diet restrictions, could not eat either. It was embarrassing. She wound up not ordering anything. So uncomfortable... There are too many other fantastic restaurants in New Orleans... Would not recommend this place.... BTW, our bill was 99 bucks, and they charged us extra for an ear of corn. Seriously??
(1)Darlene L.
Grew up eating here and try to eat here often. The menu is well priced and contains the usuals, but grilled fish is always the best here. The fried seafood is much better than others in the area including Deanies. Great oysters on half shell, po' boys, crawfish, gumbo, etc at half the French quarter prices. Check out the Boiled dinners and specials too. This place is pretty small and the decor is lacking! They have so many tables but it's understandable since they get so much business. Servers can sometimes be slow and rude, but what can you expect at a hole in the wall place. But nonetheless, the food speaks for itself and this place is delicious!! I go back everytime I visit my parents back home
(4)Roxy I.
My solo source to choose a restaurant when on a business trip to a different city: Yelp. Came here on Sunday for dinner around 6pm. The wait was about 30 mins, even though there were many tables available. After waiting in front of the restaurant patiently, we finally got seated. This restaurant is very (almost too) casual and very loud/crowded. The service was extremely slow because of the lack of staff; more waiters are much needed to handle the craziness. It took them ten mins to take a drink order, ten mins to get small plates, another ten mins to take food order. Every time I had to catch one of the waiters' attention. Otherwise, they didn't even notice we needed to order. We got plenty of food- oysters, cocktail shrimps, seafood platter, swamp platter, and more. Food wasn't great to me either. It's convenient location close to the airport, and an affordable local restaurant. But is this place worth 30 mins wait? I'm not sure.
(3)Vicki T.
They have very fresh raw oysters , which fits perfectly with beer. Fried food good as well.
(4)Jeremy T.
One of my favorite places for seafood in the New Orleans area. I've been coming for about 5 yrs now and everything on the menu I've tried is great. Most of the time this place gets packed, but eat here and you'll see why. I always sit at the bar, and if you come with 2 or less people and are in a rush like I typically find myself to be, then you should too. I like the raw oysters by the dozen, gumbo, fried oyster po - boy and fried shrimp. Convenient if you're flying in from another city, or just passing through on I-10. This is my must stop!
(5)Nathan R.
Hot hot boiled crawfish that are good size and spicy! At $3.49 a pound i mean cmon. Also the oyster poboy was yummy. The waitress was nice and the beer was cold! Highly Recommended!
(5)Mary S.
Local spot for swamp food, seafood, and cajun flair. I was directed to dine here by a local. It's low key neighborhood hot spot. Could be a long wait during the dinner rush but worth every minute. Prices are fair for the quality of food. Same stuff you get in the French Quarter without tourist pricing. The bread pudding is a must have. Swamp platter is a nice way to sample the menu fried gator, claws, frog legs, alligator sausage paired with gumbo and turtle soup.
(5)Clint C.
Money little seafood and dive bar. Ordered 3 Abita Ambers, dozen raw oyters, and a cup of gumbo.... $22!!! Great service and friendly neighborhood peeps. Near the airport so if you need to squeeze a quick lunch in or kill some time this is your spot. BTW all the food was on point.
(5)Deon G.
I went back to the harbor today. Brandon who is the manager apologized and gave me another soup. He said they called the company who supplies their containers, they will be getting new containers so this mix up will never happen again. Thank you Brandon for excellent customer service. I will definitely go back to this restaurant for the oyster and artichoke soup, because it's excellent!
(4)Greg W.
Harbor is often overlooked because of its proximity from downtown, but it's worth it and the locals know it. The place is packed ALL the time. How cool is it when beer is cheaper than soda? You'll get your money's worth in raw oysters, alligator, and any kind of seafood you can think of. Poboys are great. Service is quick. The place lets you get sloppy with a roll of paper towels as you sink your teeth into its delicious food.
(4)Anthony L.
Best Seafood in the Kenner, La Area Consistently This review is on the seafood stuffed mirliton dinner. This place has many delicious items and has been in the local area highly rated for nearly 3 decades with same owner. You can hardly complain about anything you get here. Great raw oyster on half shell and fried seafood as well. Don't neglect the swamp platter .
(4)Minhien N.
This is a pretty small hole in the wall by the MSY AIRPORT. Everyone thinks the French quarter is the only place to get seafood and southern cuisine but I concur. The alligator bites and oysters we're pretty good. The gumbo was defiantly worth trying. If you are into eating seafood for a decent price give this place a try. The service was great and speedy, they were just happy to see you. If you need something to eat by the airport try this place. The burger is decent too!
(4)Eighh L.
Good fried southern food. I had fried pickles for the first time here and they were a bit on the salty side. I also had gumbo and that was pretty good. Staff was friendly but restaurant can get crowded and loud. Would definitely go again.
(4)Jerry C.
I really wanted to like Harbor Seafood - it's a hole in the wall, yet bright and clean - but I think I was setting myself up for failure by ordering what I did. I was staying in Metairie for a business trip, and I thought I would pop by for dinner since it was close to my hotel. After reading through the menu, I decided on the Swamp Platter (fried alligator, crawfish tails, frog legs, turtle soup, crawfish étouffée, and alligator sausage) for myself since it was a specialty dinner. BIG mistake! First off, this plate is massive. Two people could easily share this and be full - I was miserable towards the end due to the volume of fried food I was eating. Then, the food: the fried alligator was quite tough, and the turtle soup was a little too chunky and had a salsa-like texture. I feel like the other fried items could've been seasoned better, too. However, the other dishes were done well. The étouffée was great; the crawfish tails were addictive; and I was pleasantly surprised at how good the alligator sausage was. Additionally, service was great at the bar, with the waitress checking up on me and refilling my water without me having to ask. Food was served quickly, too. I think the next time I'm in town for business, I'll have to give this place another shot by not being an idiot and ordering a gigantic amount of food. If you're by yourself, I recommend you order yourself a bowl of étouffée with maybe half a poboy, which is a much more reasonable meal, than ordering the monstrosity known as the Swamp Platter - especially just for one.
(3)Kate D.
Harbor Seafood is the type of restaurant that's most like a bag of Lay's chips. One visit is never enough. I can't begin to count the number of patrons I hear say they have just landed at the airport and headed straight over, or they have been in town a few days and already visited multiple times, or are headed home and just had to stop in one more time before the flight home. The one thing I love most about this restaurant even more than the food is the fact that I can sit at the bar on any given day and I'm just as likely to sit next to a regular as I am to sit next to someone from half way around the world. People literally flock to this hole in the wall neighborhood seafood restaurant. It's a relatively small restaurant so if you need a table your more than likely going to have to wait. Sometimes when it's real busy there is even a wait for the bar. All seating is first come first served & they do not take reservations. You can also order food to go if you don't have the inclination or the time to sit in the restaurant and eat, but I'll admit this is the type of food that is at its best when you sit in and eat. Speaking of the food.... All of the fresh fish served in the restaurant is taken from the fresh market which is next door to the restaurant. It's all in the same building just two separate entrances. There is always a fresh fish of the day on special along with various other specials to tempt your taste buds. Harbor serves boiled shrimp all year and boiled crawfish and boiled crab when in season, fried or grilled baskets, various seafood po-boys, and seafood salads. Some of my favorite items to order are: Appetizers... fried calamari, fried pickles, 1/2 blackened gator 1/2 fried gator, cheese sticks, fried crab claws, and fried crawfish tails. Some of my favorite main dishes to order are... Boiled shrimp, fresh fish of the day, stuffed lobster, any of the baskets including stuffed shrimp, catfish, oyster, the combo basket which includes shrimp, catfish, oyster and stuffed crab, also the swamp platter which is a special combo that includes fried crawfish, frog legs, gator, cajun gator sausage, turtle soup, and crawfish etouffee, and don't laugh at me but I also like to order the kids burger. Harbor also serves raw oysters on the half shell! You can order by the half dozen or dozen, or multiple dozens. There is always an oyster shucker on hand, and they always shuck in full view of the restaurant. I have to say this: if you order raw oysters, don't forget to tip the shuckers because they are working just has hard as your waiter or waitress. Harbor seafood is my go to restaurant for seafood, a burger, a drink at the bar after work or any other time of day. I enjoy the variety of people who work here and also enjoy the variety of patrons I come across on any given day, and I'd be lying if I didn't say I enjoy seeing my artwork on the wall in the restaurant. I've made friends here over the years so all I can say now is, Cheers! Hope to see you at Harbor one day!
(5)Geneva J.
Small little spot in the business district and one light down from Café du Monde (not the Café du Monde in French Quarter). I went twice during my visit back to New Orleans. Each time there was a line. I passed by a third time to go to Café du Monde and there was still a line. I was a little worried about this place when my mom and dad decided we should go there. Everyone at the hotel was recommending this place but the bartender said otherwise. I thought he might have known the inside scoop but he was wrong. Waiting outside we looked at the menu and already identified our meal plan. Fried pickles, blackened alligator, fried alligator shucked oysters and Louisiana boiled shrimp to share. They were all out of crawfish but the second time we went they were in stock. The crawfish were a bit small but delicious. My mom ordered a sausage poboy and I ordered half bowl of turtle soup and a four inch shrimp poboy. My mom enjoyed the soup more than I did so I slid it over to her (it was pretty tasty but nothing amazing). My shrimp poboy was a bit salted more than I would have liked but oh how I missed eating french bread. Although Maryland sells french bread, I can't find any french breach made like in New Orleans. The fried pickles were delicious as well but also a bit salted. The blacked alligator was good but I preferred the fried alligator and so did my mom. My dad preferred the blacked alligator. The oysters were what brought us back the second time around. My dad ordered them the first time so I didn't see the price. Had I seen the price I probably would have been too afraid to try. The oysters were six for $4 and dozen for eight dollars. They were very fresh and I didn't get too much of a mouth full of shell like other places. Service wasn't amazing but I still went back. When visiting New Orleans Harbor is now my go to spot for oysters.
(4)Garrett Y.
Excellent seafood place. This place was really convenient to my hotel as it was just a block walking distance away. The place was hopping. There was a good mix of locals and business travelers. I had the seafood gumbo as it was highly recommended. It was really good--it had the right amount of kick to it. I loved the flavor. The same can be said for the blackened grouper, which I had for a main course. The fried potatoes were excellent as well. I came back with my boss later in the evening after picking up from the airport. I had an order of hush puppies, which were good... I tried the fried catfish, and it was done to perfection. There breaking was a cornmeal one, and the catfish fillet was fairly sizable piece. I highly recommend checking this place out.
(4)Danielle W.
This place has the best crawfish! Whenever I have friends come into town I try and take them here. The wait time for a table always sucks though.
(4)Mark D.
While it may look small it has huge flavor. Went there for dinner when we were in town overnight and the food and service were phenomenal. Would definitely go back again.
(5)Jenn H.
Awesome find. We stayed in Metairie over New Years and wanting something outside of The French Quarter for a change. Yelp reviews led us to this spot and we were happy it did! Pros: $2 beers, Great staff, Food-Boiled shrimp, Frog legs & great prices Cons: Maybe it's just me but the turtle soup was not my favorite I recommend splitting the Swamp plate & a few lbs of boiled shrimp with a few beers to wash it down.
(4)Catherine N.
This place is wonderful. Great seafood prices and the seasoning are good. I'm hoping to go here when it's crawfish season and see how big the crawfish gets, because I only ate here 3 times and they were all off season for crawfish. They look so small, but the seasoning is right on point. Their fried seafood is just as good as their boiled. I love their fried oyster with a side of their cajun fried potatoes. The service is quick and friendly. I just hate the wait. On a week day the wait is around 20-40 minutes. I can only imagine how long the wait is on the weekends. Also, the table and space are so cramped up. Still, the food and service are so good that one can overlook those flaws. If you ever visit New Orleans; make sure to stop here for some seafood.
(4)Matt R.
This was the first time in a long time that I've been to Harbor Seafood... and nothing much has changed! They still have awesome fried seafood. I ordered the blackened alligator and fried pickles as appetizers for the table. The blackened gator is awesome... has a good seasoning rum and delivers, and of course fried pickles are always good. For dinner, I ordered the fried oysters. Delicious as always! Get there early on weekend nights, the waits are usually pretty long as the dining room is not that big. BOTTOM LINE: Best place in Kenner for fried seafood and one of the best places in the NOLA metro area.
(4)Clee T.
decent food. Decent service. Decent prices. Anybody that has previously described this place as clean though needs to have their eyesight checked.
(3)Joe S.
WOW...we started with the 5 pound crawfish..simply amazing. $2 beers, can't beat it. We had fried gator, claws, frog legs, alligator sausage paired with gumbo and turtle soup. Everything we ate was fantastic. We had a blast just sitting there, eating and drinking. Really interesting people and super friendly. Get there early, as we were leaving, there was a line into the parking lot
(5)Marc P.
If I had to describe this place in one word it would be WOW!!!!! Driving through Louisiana, I was craving some good seafood and after a quick scan on Yelp, I saw some really good feedback on Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar and I want to thank you fellow Yelpers, YOU GOT IT RIGHT!! Locals go here for the best seafood and the place was crowded so we went to the Oyster Bar where Chris (their master schucker) was working away setting up trays of super fresh oysters. After looking at the wall showing their awards and huge Zagat ratings, before I got my lunch I ordered a half dozen and watched him make my tray right in front of me. I was in paradise from the first shell until I left, those were the BEST oysters I have ever tasted!!! For my entrée I got the Seafood Gumbo and Fried Oyster Po'boy combo and they were to die for!!! If you want good seafood and you don't eat here, you won't know what you are missing!
(5)Joyce F.
as always i ordered too much and the food was delish! i ordered shrimp and oysters and they are the biggest ever. reasonably priced and i didn't have to wait. nothing better than harbor.
(5)Lisa H.
My husband is a sea food lover. We went here based on the reviews on Yelp! Crawfish were disappointing, but it was the end of the season. The jumbo shrimp and crab were incredible. I am not that into seafood so I was pleasantly surprised to see an Italian Stuffed Artichoke on the menu. I LOVED it! We loved this place so much we ate there twice in one day. Lunch and late dinner!
(5)Caitlin P.
Best boiled seafood I've had since my Grampa's own boils. Closest you can get to a family seafood boil without doing the work yourself. Don't hesitate, go there!
(5)Kellysue H.
Amazingly good. Don't pass it up because of the location or the outside. The staff was wonderful, the food was great, prices are reasonable and very clean. We had the gator wings, red beans and rice withe spicy sausage and the blackened Sword fish. All was very good ask them to make you the mojo sauce.
(4)Meesh R.
Yeeeeaaah Buddy! Wow this place really hit the spot. Especially after traveling for days cross-country. A huge plate of Crawfish and a couple pitchers of beer where sorely needed! Yum!
(4)Bob W.
There should be a law that every visitor to NOLA who rents a car needs to make Harbor Seafood their first stop after leaving the airport. This is a locals' favorite that serves outstanding seafood. Boiled crawfish -- amazing. Twist, suck, and pinch. Yeah you right! Fried stuff is fantastic. We got fried pickles and fried calamari. You think fried calamari tastes like rubber? You'll change your mind here. And not only is the food great, but the prices are sick. The crawfish were $2.99/lb. The specials board had mouthwatering complete dinners for $10.95. For beer drinkers, they have interesting loca brews like Abita Satsuma (which I didn't find out about until we had finished our meal, goddamnit). Just go!
(5)Brad S.
The shrimp and corn chowder is magnificent!
(4)Michael C.
Great little seafood place. Very local and fresh with good prices.
(4)Jeanette U.
This is a hole in the wall about 15 minutes from downtown. For us living in Houston, it is a def stop on our way to NOLA. Started out with half of fried calamari and half of the blackened alligator. Their boiled shrimp is grand and $8.99/lb. DELISH!!!!!
(4)JEWELe M.
iHad to stop by when iWas driving back to FL yesterday!!!! Best seafood in NOLA for sure! And iGot my usual: 1/2 OYSTER po'boy + seafood gumbo and a SWEET tea please! My tummy was happy while driving back to FL!
(5)G J.
I just had one of those meals where if someone pulled out in front of me I probably wouldn't hit the brakes ~ I'd die happy! I couldn't decide what I wanted and was so afraid I'd pick something good and miss picking something great. Service is fantastic. The bartenders are on top of their game and they don't miss a step.
(5)Catherine P.
Husband and I made a mistake and came here on a Lenten Friday. The wait was forever. But since we were already there, might as well suck it up and see what's it all about. We ordered the blackened alligator and oysters for appetizers, the alligator came out within 15 minutes, and it was alright. A bit too greasy. Then another 15 minutes later, our raw oysters came out, I wanted mine char grilled but the waitress didn't mention they don't have char grilled oysters and still took my order, so I thought I was waiting for mine to be cooked the entire time. When she brought out the two half-dozen raw oyster trays, that's when she told me they only have raw oysters there. SMH. I have sensitive stomach so I only had 3 then gave the rest to my husband. Regardless, the oysters were really fresh. We waited for at least another 20 minutes later for our entrees to come out. At this point, I was really hungry and had hoped we were at home eating ramen noodles instead. My husband had the roast beef po-boy, and I had the tuna and shrimp kabob. My husband told me his roast beef was really salty and while ironically, my kabob was very bland. The kabob came with exactly 3 pieces of cubed tuna, 2 medium size shrimp with plenty of bell peppers and onions in between, and baby shrimp creole with rice. For the ok price, I shouldn't complain too much about this place. Didn't try their seafood boil, but it looked like that would have been a better choice.
(3)Brian C.
Great find out near the airport, I had a great blackened catfish dish with a red creole shrimp sauce and also tried the shrimp po boy which was very good - the gumbo was okay but definitely not great. Very casual atmosphere and the waitress was extremely friendly with good, fresh seafood prepared well. Gotta love it, especially for a fair price.
(4)Beth B.
I've been here a million times, and I keep coming back for more. It's a great place just in general, but I always make a point to bring out of visitors here because of how well it captures the true, local New Orleans. The food is delicious, and so reasonably priced that I don't even know how they turn a profit. You can eat and drink until it feels like you're going to burst, and still be at $15 a person. The pitchers of beer are cold, but it is very difficult (sometimes impossible) to convince your server to bring water if you have ordered other drinks. The raw oysters are dirt cheap, and delicious! My big tip: bring a sweatshirt, and wear long pants. They keep the dining room very, very cold. Also, the ceiling vents leak, so avoid sitting under one.
(4)Jackie B.
This place was near the hotel we stayed at in Metairie. We stopped for a day on the way to Florida. This place looks really junky from the outside, parking is in a muddy lot around the back, and the stoplight outside was ridiculous. It seriously took almost ten minutes to change, we all thought it was broken. There also was a line at the door. But it was worth the wait because the food was amazing!! I had an oyster po'boy that was SO delicious, I'm craving one even now. Also the gumbo, which was perfect. Even my picky friend was happy w/ her food. Her husband loved the place. And my husband, who hates seafood, found something he could eat too. The waiter was also very sweet and friendly, which is a change when you are in New Orleans! Did I mention that the food here is cheap? Can't beat cheap and delicious. Would have been 5 stars if it was a little cleaner inside and out.
(4)Stephen K.
I've read the reviews. I heard positive recommendations from several friends. I went with high expectations and all I can say is I am not impressed. We tried to eat here several months ago and there was such a long line to get in we waved it off and went elsewhere. There is no doubt, this place is very popular. Went in early evening on a Saturday. No problem parking or getting a seat. As noted in other reviews, the interior is comfortable and well used. Service is quick and efficient. The menu covers a lot of ground, lots of good choices. We had the jalapeno poppers for an appetizer and a couple of the baskets, stuffed shrimp and fried oysters, for entrees. Poppers were a big disappointment - not spicy at all and didn't care for the cheese filling. Green salad was OK, nothing special. A large serving of potato salad which was good consistency, good taste but totally lacking in any seasoning. Isn't this the land of Tony Chachere's? Put some on the table. Entrees were OK, nothing notable. Oysters were OK, french fries were hot, stuffed shrimp was no more than average and that is being generous. Cajun potatoes were OK, not very cajuny (is that a word?) Total meal was $50. The beer prices were very reasonable. If I go back again, I might try some of the soups, they looked interesting. I feel like I must have missed something with all the other positive feedback. Maybe we picked the wrong food on the wrong night. However, there are lots of other places serving seafood , so it will likely be a while before I get back.
(2)Amy C.
All fried stuff here pretty much. They have the raw oysters which my bf loved. I don't care for raw foods. The hushpuppies were good. I loved the Strawberry Shortcake drink = YUMMY. :D
(4)Ben S.
Ate at this restaurant while attending the Sugar Bowl and had a good time. The place definitely is a "hole in the wall". It's located on a busy intersection and the exterior looks run down. We arrived around 6pm and there was already a line. We had to wait about 30 mins before we got a table. The interior was no different from the outside. It was small, it had cheap tables and chairs, and was cramped. As with most other reviewers, the food and service more than made up for the rundown decor. Our waitress was nice and professional and food was quick to arrive. We got a dozen oysters, blackened alligator, and seafood basket. Oysters were fresh, the alligator was tasty, and the seafood were cooked perfectly. Overall, this was a nice restaurant outside of downtown NOLA. If you can get over the "hole in the wall" atmosphere, then this is a place to visit.
(4)Jim K.
I always hit Harbor Seafood prior to my departures out of MSY. GREAT food and many locals. I brought some friends in from Michigan for Final Four and stayed in the French Quarter and ate throughout FQ, and UpTown....they liked Harbor best for the food!!! Always will return....as long as traffic on I-10 doesn't put me behind schedule!!!
(4)Zach G.
Gumbo and blackened gator was fantastic. The shrimp cocktail was super fresh. Highly recommend for those just landing in NOLA.
(5)Mai T.
So we heard this place was the best place to get raw oysters. Hearing that they get crowded, we headed over there and waited in front of the restaurant until they opened at 11am. Who eats raw oysters at 11am? I guess we do! We ordered 11 dozen for about 9 of us and we killed it all. The oysters were fresh and sweet. With a little lemon, cocktail sauce and a dash of tabasco, the oysters just melts in your mouth. I also tried a little bit of charbroiled alligator. Tastes like chicken! The restaurant is fairly small and it did start to get crowded during lunch. The wait staff was nice. It wasn't the cleanest restaurant, but who cares when their oysters are delish!
(5)Jessica R.
Sat at the bar on a Sunday afternoon. NFL games on. 50 cent raw oysters. Yummy! BF and I had 3 dozen, nice sized too. Blackened alligator was great! Those were the only things we had and I would go back just for those 2 things!
(4)Isaac O.
My last dining experience before going back to usually sunny California. Now, this place is a place that the locals frequent for sure. I wasn't sure if what I got was on the menu for the "tourists", but it was called the swamp plater (fried alligator, fried frog legs, fried crawfish tails, crawfish etouffee, turtle soup, and boiled alligator sausage). I'd have to say that all of it tasted great. I would order more individual items rather than the platter next time because I liked the turtle soup and the frog legs a bit less than the rest. The etoufee was excellent as was the fried alligator and crawfish. If you haven't noticed, they fry a lot of stuff. A note to the staff if you are reading this.... the more than my usual remains on my plate were because I had an extremely sore throat and had difficulty swallowing and NOT because of the food. I'd eat at your restaurant any time!
(4)marcy e.
I wish I could give 4.5 stars because 5 is perfect and nobody's perfect. Been here many times, always try to come here when passing thru. Had crawfish étouffée and a salad for lunch. Étouffée was very good but a touch too hot. If they could just tone it down a bit and let those who like fiery hot use the hot sauce on the table. Waitress was not that friendly. I will still come back.
(4)Carol J.
Can't believe how fresh and delicious the boil crawfish and raw oysters are!!! I can eat them all day. You get a dozen fresh oysters for like $6. There's no place like it. I will note though...I don't know how clean the place is. I ordered a glass of white wine that came with fresh lip stick imprints on the glass (colored gloss). The waitress changed it out for me, but the second glass also had multiple lip imprints. Same with my friend's glass, but she drank out of it anyways... I recommend sticking with the bottled beers.
(5)James A.
Oysters cheap and delicious. Crawfish sublime and the Redfish moist and perfectly seasoned and grilled. Corn on the cob and red potatoes. Sweetened Ice Tea What a dinner!
(5)Steve P.
5 stars! Excellent place, mainly locals, great prices. A must visit venue. Cant say enough good things about this place. Only downside is it's small and very busy!
(5)Lois R.
Best fried oysters I've ever had, perfect batter.
(5)P G.
It was OK here. Ive had better food. The staff did a great job. I'm sure I'll give it another shot one day.
(3)David D.
Excellent surprise out in the burbs. I had a great eggplant pirogue and place was packed at 2 in the afternoon which seemed like a very good sign.
(4)Rocky K.
OMG, how awesome is this place. Right by the airport so its a local's only place. We got lost getting here (faulty directions when we called the restaurant) and ended up driving on the 10 for about half an hour the wrong way, only to drive another 30 minutes to get back to this place. Didn't know what to expect here since its a really random place, but once the beer (7 bucks for a pitcher of Abita! Wow!) and the food started to arrive, everything just felt right. Didn't get the oysters that everyone raves about (blasphemous, I know) but the other items we ordered was delicious. I got the smothered blackened catfish and OMG delish. But even better was the eggplant perogue stuffed with crab. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. The clear winner of the afternoon. Come here when you're flying into MSY. Its right by the airport, and if you know where you're going, you won't end up spending an hour getting lost here. And even with the getting lost issue, this place still deserves 5 stars.
(5)Kevin W.
This place is fantastic. Just minutes from the MSY airport, the place is local, small, casual, and has great food! I went there while in town on a layover with a co-worker and the food was fantastic! On Mon., Tues., and Wed. they have $0.25 oysters. I ordered a 1/2 dozen as an appetizer and they were some of the best oysters I've had. They were just the right temperature, a little salty, and shucked to perfection! Be prepared for a wait to get the oysters though. Everyone seems to order them and it takes the guys in the back some time to shuck 'em and get them to you. I also had a cip of seafood gumbo as an appetizer and it was good too. Not quite as spicy as I would have liked, but good anyways. For the main entree I had blackened Amberjack. It was awesome! The fish was cooked to perfection, moist and flakey, not overdone by any means. Just perfect! The blackening spice was great, not to overdone, but enough to make the fish taste great. Sides were a salad and the cajun potatoes. All tasted great! I would recommend this place to anyone who wants great, fresh seafood and good service!
(5)Dave C.
This place is worth a trip in itself, although we picked it because it was walking distance from the airport Fairfield Inn. The crawfish were fresh and delicious. We followed a pound of crawfish by sharing a platter of grilled redfish, which came with salad, a small piece of corn on the cob, and amazingly good fried potatoes. From the potatoes and the look wof our neighbors' fried foods, this place has someone in the kitchen who really knows how to fry. There was a long waiting line when we got there, but the bar was first come, first served, and there were two empty stools, so we ate there. It was a good choice, because we could observe the efficient and friendly bartenders in action, and could talk with people who came in to pick up takeout. They all raved about the place. Excellent food, great prices. Put it on your list.
(5)Jamie L.
Gosh we ordered SOOO much food, the waitress gave us a bit of a crazy look haha! But it was worth it! Came here for our last meal in NOLA before heading to the airport. Next time I go, this is the first place I'll go! HUGE oysters, 50 cents each. HUGE shrimp, $9 a bag. Plus tons more. We were definitely satisfied and of course we weren't able to eat everything. Seems like a popular, busy place. We went during lunch on a Tuesday so we were seated immediately.
(5)David A.
I visit Kenner every 6 months and Harbor is the BEST around. It's a hole-in-the-wall, crowded joint but the food is consistent, plentiful and very tasty. Just went tonight and started with a dozen oysters. I got some of the best tasting LARGE LA oysters you can get....all for $6. Back in CA I would pay $30 for these tiny WA or OR oysters that can't compare in taste or size. Main course I ordered a salad with seared raw tuna. The tuna was perfectly seared and seasoned. While I was eating the oyster shucker told me that they are bringing me more tuna because they had run short. I hadn't complained as I thought it was plenty. They more than doubled what I already had on my plate. Last time had the grilled red fish. Perfectly cooked, spicy corn on the cob and beans!! Yum. Crawfish is one of my favs. Anyone that is looking for a no frills, superb place to eat Harbor is the place. Just minutes from the airport.
(5)Terry M.
This is great eats. Very good food. Small, crowded but that is because the food is so good. Oyster are great, calamari fantastic, gator good, crawfish great. Service takes a while because they are so busy, but it is worth the wait. Waitress are fantastic and fun.
(5)Lawrence C.
This is the restaurant. It's next door neighbor (Fisherman's Cove) is the same owner and retail/over-the-counter only). What a find!!! My wife & I stumbled onto this on a Thursday night, and it was a 25 minute wait. We ended up sharing a tabl;e with another couple so we didn't have to wait. VERY casual, but you get great seafood at GREAT prices. Dinner for 2 with 3 glasses of wine, and one dessert was $41. We saw our family the next day and told them about our "find", and they said, "Yeah, it's one of our favorites too". So tonight we're all going back for dinner. The only thing that would make this 5 stars in my book is if they took reservations for large tables/groups.
(4)Jim G.
This place REALLY knows how to fry seafood. Fried seafood is a Louisiana staple and these folks get it right. I had the shrimp and oyster basket and both were fantastic. The only negatives are the size of the place (tiny) with New-Orleans-Sized parking and some very, very uninspiring coleslaw.
(4)Michael H.
The food was great. I had the Swamp platter and could not finish it due to the enormous size and variety. Very crowded at 7pm when I arrived but was able to find a seat at the bar. Lots of locals and TVs to watch the game.
(4)Lena H.
Great food. Friendly service. Casual atmosphere. I had the blackened Red Fish with Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. Seafood Gumbo was good too. My husband liked his blackened Catfish with Jambalaya also.
(4)Jasper C.
My first trip to New Orleans and we happened to stay at a hotel near this restaurant. This is the best food, by far, I have had during my stay in Louisiana. It's a small place it was still packed at 11:30pm, and they close at 10:30pm. The food is just awesome! Everyone at this restaurant is very nice and the service was great! I have to recommend the blackened alligator as an appetizer -it's really fantastic. When I visit New Orleans again, I will definitely return.
(5)Jeff S.
For oysters, this is the place. When we have a hankering for a few dozen, we could stumble out the door, hop on a bike and be eating raw oysters within a few minutes...but that is never what we do....the one thing that gets me in the car for a ride to the suburbs id The Harbor. I drive to Kenner for their oysters and am always in heaven. Ordering is always the same...A few dozen at $6 a plate...half the going rate in the quarter is the way to go, and they get no fresher than these anywhere, Abita comes in pitchers with an iced capsule in the center to keep it cold (not like we leave the beer sitting out so long, but it's a nice touch). The beer is cheap. Fried seafood appetizer platter with batter fried crawfish, squid, mini crab claws, mushrooms and onion rings...bar none, the best fried platter in the city. An extra order of fried pickles. In some ways not necessary, as we have ordered way too much food...in some ways very necessary because they are fried pickles. Extra sauce with that. The total bill is nothing, half the price of the Quarter, and overall, better than any oyster place around. Yeah, I destroy the ozone driving to the suburbs for oysters...I recommend you do too. Conveniently located near the airport...when your friend picks you up, he ought to take you there first thing...and last thing on your way out.
(5)Katie H.
After reading these reviews, we figured we had to give it a shot since it was in walking distance from our hotel. They had $.25 oysters which was WAY cheaper then Acme Oyster which we had previously visited. The oyster were freshly shucked at the bar and delicious. The crawfish was great, the mushrooms I ordered with the crawfish were great, the etoufee was great...we just had a sampling of everything. My one complaint is the service. As previously stated in earlier reviews the service was not great. Our waitress seemed really unhappy and not very attentive. I guess great food doesn't always come with great service.
(3)Brandon S.
I read the great reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. "Meh" sums up my experience. I got the fried seafood platter and it was extremely peppery. I love blue crab but the fried soft-shell crab tasted like fried mush. The shrimp, catfish, and fried oysters were okay. If I weren't so disappointed in the crab I'd probably give this restaurant three stars. I wouldn't mind coming back. The atmosphere was good and the beer selection, while lacking Yeungling, was pretty decent. If I did go back I'd probably go with raw oysters and stay away from the fried foods.
(2)Bruce W.
Found this joint on a layover, right next to the airport. Definately a locals' favorite. Don't expect fine china and silver, very casual. BUT... Great Food for Good Prices (much lower than expected), Good service! Very Busy for such a small place. You'll love it!
(4)Ana Maria L.
Cheapest dozen raw oysters in all of NOLA, super fresh. The best turtle soup- ask for the shot of sherry for it , beat's Commander's Palace turtle soup and MUCH cheaper. The boiled crawfish are also the best and the cheapest here, a little spicy. The fried softshell crab is to die for , super crunchy on the outside but creamy delicious and so fresh tasting on the inside, it's not on the menu as a single item only as a platter but if you ask they will do it. The hush puppies are out of this world, crunchy but soft on the inside and with a hint of sweetness but not overly so. Be prepared to wait or go at odd times since it's a hole in the wall not good for large groups. Pretty much where the locals hang out and you have to know where it is to go. Not in the heat of NOLA but in Kenner on the outskirts of downtown NOLA.
(5)J. G.
Some of the straight up tastiest food we got in Nola for the money. Neat atmosphere. Cool staff. For a joint near airport a hit. Not fancy but just right.
(5)Carl A.
Had the excellent lunch special - gumbo and half po' boy sandwich. Very reasonable prices, and several diners at the counter also highly recommended the oyster appetizer. Hope to go back again soon!
(4)Brad B.
The food is very good but it is very small inside so you might have a wait. The parking sucks so park in the back don't even try to fight it.
(4)Tamra A.
This place is a must when leaving or returning from MSY. It's places like these that make you want to move back to the craphole that the greater New Orleans area is. You can't beat the affordability of the seafood as well as the quality. We had raw oysters, a few crabs, a poboy, and blackened alligator. It was all fabulous. It's a hole in the wall place that is next to a fresh seafood market. The decor and ambiance is lacking, but that's not what you are there for. The bathroom is cramped and stinky, try to avoid. The service was fine. I'll be stopping by this place to/from the airport from now on.
(4)Hideki K.
Harbor Seafood is a "local" place in Kenner (near my friend's house) that's finger licking good! I enjoyed alligator (fried & blackened), buffalo frog legs, crawfish etoufee (settled for this instead of whole crawfish since it's not crawfish season), seafood gumbo, and oysters (a dozen for $6!!!). Before Katrina, they were $3 for a dozen. What a shame. Katrina has affected NOLA in every way possible. The blackened gator meat was so good! It tasted like tender chicken, but juicier and fattier. I pretty much tried everything adventurous on their menu except the turtle soup, which I've had before in China. A word to the wise: show up early because this joint gets PACKED! I really like how their parking lots has oyster shells as its pavement.
(5)Craig T.
Excellent find and a big thanks to yelpers! Staying out at the airport before I flew out the next morning and found this. I sat at the bar by myself but there was a line waiting for tables. Blackened redfish was my choice that evening and it was cooked perfectly and a generous sized fillet as well.
(4)Brian G.
Great food! Pretty loud, but people were having a good time, waitstaff was fun. Seafood gumbo w
(4)Sam E.
Do not be fooled by the run down area all around this place as the food is excellent. If you were to close your eyes and just taste the food you would expect to pay 2X the price, but the atmosphere is part of the charm. You are not going to get a romantic meal here but you will get great food and excellent service and have a fun time.
(5)Tu D.
The oysters here are what we came for and what we got was nothing but SATISFACTION. This is the place to satisfy your fresh oyster cravings. Next time i come to New Orleans...i will definately be stopping by again. Make sure you tip the Shuckers. Those guys are awesome at cracking a dozen oysters in 30 seconds.
(4)Jessica M.
My cousin brought me here to try some good seafood and po boys but she felt pretty crappy afterward because the service was TERRIBLE. The lady only had like two tables on a non busy night and yet our drinks continuously went dry and she brought a beer to someone who ordered water then rolled her eyes and got an attitude when they told her this and still left it on the table as if it was our fault she effed up the order to begin with. A note to servers: Do not attempt to take an order by memory if you have yet to master the art. * Anywho we left the beer untouched and finally she comes over and says, "So no one is going to drink this??" ...uh no! she muttered that she would take it off our tab like she was doing us a favor. I had two daquiris that had almost no alcohol in them and my roast beef po boy was TINY! My husband could not eat the blackened calamari and he will eat just about anything. On a positive note, the mushrooms were tasty but the waitress took them before we were done!!! grrrrrr.....
(1)Michael H.
Been here several times over the years. Have to say it wasn't as good this time. Maybe it was my selection which was the Swamp Platter. Wasn't bad, but wasn't all that I expected. I will say the oysters were best I have had in years! Turtle soup was bad. If u stick with Poboy u will be leaving with smile.
(3)Doyle B.
Outstanding !! Freshest shrimp ever. Small rest. But worth the wait.
(5)Jeff N.
so much food!!! yelp steered us to this restaurant as our last meal in NOLA and boy were we not disappointed. the fried pickles, fried alligator, boiled seafood, fresh oysters all tasted great! definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a solid seafood place around the area or on the way to the airport.
(4)Jason R.
Listen... if you're an a$$hole--this is not the place for you--please don't go here and mess up a good thing. I had a beer while waiting on a seat at the bar (at 7pm on a Monday night) and was completely enamored and entertained by conversation with the locals. I was expecting them to frown on guys in town on business, staying across the street. Boy, was I wrong!?! Surrounded by cordial guidance, they helped me order and taught me how to mix oyster sauce... all the bar maids called you "baby", get to watch them shuck & stack oysters--pure entertainment. Then there's the food... simply amazing! I'm too stuffed to write anymore. Next time I'm in NOLA--this is my first stop, off of the plane.
(5)Jenny B.
We were flying home to Phoenix and staying by the airport. We saw the great reviews on Yelp and decided that it would make a wonderful last meal in a city that has fed us so well this week. The blackened alligator was delicious and very unique and the crawfish boil was awesome! We had a waitress named Lisa who helped us with recommendations and even showed us the best way to eat the crawfish. When I return to NOLA I will definitely return here!
(5)Laura B.
Hands down best restaurant crawfish boil anywhere. The crawfish are amazingly succulent and large and the price is VERY reasonable. This is the only place I ever send anyone to for boiled crawfish in the New Orleans area.
(5)markeaux m.
Seafood Salad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 (Lots of LUMP CrabMeat)
(4)Justin L.
Hey guys. I am a local to Kenner and to harbor seafood. I actually use to work thier for three years as a server and bartender. You will not be disapointed with the food. Mostly seafood but they do have your typical burgers and chicken tenders menu as well. Having said that there is a high turnover rate for servers and bartender, but it's the south and we are all friendly.
(4)Kila K.
This place has long had a reputation for excellent New Orleans dining for such a small "hole in the wall" that serves plate lunches and sandwiches. If you are in the area or need an excellent place near the airport while waiting for a flight, stop in! Excellent po-boys and excellent Crawfish Etoufee, they use the brown gravy recipe, my spicy favorite! Expect long lines waiting at the door, especially during lunch, as this is quite a popular place.
(5)Mike O.
Very good food and friendly staff. I think it says a lot when 15-20 people are waiting for a table on a Monday night.
(5)Claire V.
Excellent food. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. A winning combination. The only problem with this place is that you often have to wait a while to get a table because they do a booming business and it's pretty small. They need to get a bigger place.
(4)Carolyn T.
Had fresh boiled crawfish 2/5/12 and they were perfectly seasoned and very good...spicy but not too hot. You'll be pleased. This comment comes from a gal who spent many a day eating boiled crawfish on Grand Isle, Louisiana.
(5)Colleen R.
Harbor Seafood is a good bet if you're near the airport. It was the first meal I had in New Orleans when i went back for a visit recently, and those oysters on the half shell and the thick gumbo hit the spot after several months in the Midwest.
(4)Helen E.
omgosh! This is going to be an out-of-the-ordinary review. I have finally found what I've been looking for. Wait, let me backtrack...way back. Seven yrs ago, pregnant, I was brought to this place by the mom of the restaurant owner...of the chinese place next door. I distinctly remembered it was so unassuming bc I wondered where the little lady was taking me & my mom to dinner when we did not get in the car but bypassed it then had to hike our legs over the short wall between the restaurants. As I entered the establishment, I really did not know what to expect, but a whole new world was opened to me. In 2004, I ordered a po'boy then saw that the crawfish was $2/lb; that sure beat the whitestone, ny price I paid at probably the only queens cajun joint in the whole tristate area. We left with the happiest of tummies. Well, when Katrina hit, we lost contact with them. I moved to Houston a couple of years later and have been trying to track this place down. Today I google kenner la seafood market restaurant hole in the wall. Harbor was the second result. I immediately recognized the storefront. I am ecstatic! I can't wait to take my whole family there. Anyway, I'm so glad to hear it's still going strong. I'll be glad to hand over my dollars to help with the economy there. I already mapped it. I'll be there soon, mentally rehearsing how I'll be taking apart each of dem crawfish and making new memories the whole 6 hours and 19 minutes it will take to get there from Missouri City, TX.
(4)ed s.
hard to find and somewhat misleading in appearance but a great little place with simple authentic inexpensive food. get the blackened alligator!
(4)Jay N.
My local friend recommended this place and it is now my most favorite casual seafood place in the New Orleans area. Although Fisherman's Cove is the main signage (and the seafood market part of the building) the actual dining area is called Harbor Cafe, but anyway - the raw oysters, boiled shrimp and crawfish we had were as good as I have had in many a year. (the oysters were plump and DELICIOUS!) The place was full at 3 pm on a Monday and everyone was hugely enjoying their food. Very Moderate prices ,, and for the quality of the food, this is a can't beat place - after all it does share a building with a seafood market. If you love seafood and casual dining ,, go here ,, you'll have this marked on your favorites place in no time (parking is kind of tight but you can find somewhere without too much difficulty)
(4)Brad B.
Hole in the all atmosphere with fresh seafood from the market next door! Great casual and affordable cafe. Definitely worth the drive and wait!
(4)Sherri K.
This was like a scene from a bad skit. First, we were told the wait was 25 minutes. While we waited, two parties that came in after us were seated. They did not have to wait 25 minutes. When we got to our table, there were still crumbs on the table and on top of the roll of paper towels you are supposed to use. We order all of our food and drinks the FIRST time the server comes to our table. We've seen the menu, we know what we want. We asked for two dozen raw oysters for appetizers. We also placed our lunch order. We watched as the couple at the table next to us (the ones who were seated about five to 10 minutes ahead of us), got an appetizer. Then, they got salads. Then, they got a dozen raw oysters. By this time, 10 minutes has come and gone. We have gotten our iced tea and a new basket of crackers that had two bugs on it. Yeah. Another 10 minutes goes by, our waitress has not checked on us, nor do we have ANY food. Lo and behold, the same couple next to us, gets more food and another dozen oysters. We wait another five minutes, trying to locate our waitress to ask about the status of our food. She is nowhere to be found. After 30 minutes and no food, we left. We left money on the table for our iced tea and decided that Harbor Seafood is not worth our time or our money. My husband is a frequent traveler and often stops by there -- let's just say he'll be finding a new place for seafood.
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