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GW Fins, New Orleans, LA
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GW Fins

$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 104 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
Experience the cuisine that has created Raving Fans of local diners & national & local food critics alike. Executive Chef Mike Nelson ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe & featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness & quality are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.

We hope our dress policy is comfortable for all. Coats & ties are not required. Slacks, dress jeans, & dress shorts are great. We require that gentlemen wear a collared shirt. T-shirts, cut off shorts, & athletic wear, including baseball caps, are not permitted. We ask gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Michael Nelson

From the OpenTable editors: From classic barbecue shrimp to luxe lobster dumplings, GW Fins is the seafood authority in New Orleans, with an award-winning wine list that runs 100 bottles deep. Chef Michael Nelson is particularly proud of the dry-aging program, praised in the Washington Post for giving seafood the steak treatment. Plus, recently refreshed interiors show off a wash of ocean blues and grays, classy velvet booths, and white tablecloths.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 581-3467
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    GW Fins' Private Dining Room has a maximum capacity of 30 people, however, we can accommodate 200 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 275 for a cocktail reception with a buyout of the restaurant.
  • Area
    French Quarter
  • Cross Street
    Bourbon, Dauphine
  • Parking details
    Premium Parking, located at 911 Iberville Street on the corner of Iberville and Dauphine Streets will now be offering Self-Parking, which we will validate while you dine at GW Fins. Please take a picture of your license plate in the garage and present it to the hostess when you arrive to receive the validation code.
  • Public transit
    Bienville & Rampart
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 20,041 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Food

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Service

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Seafood

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Most Booked

  • New Orleans

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans

    Best Food

  • New Orleans

    Best Service

  • New Orleans

    Seafood

  • New Orleans

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
GW Fins in New Orleans delivers an exceptional dining experience with the "best seafood in NOLA." Guests rave about "outstanding service," "impeccable food," and a "beautiful atmosphere." Celebrating special occasions here is a delight, thanks to personalized touches. Don't miss the lobster dumplings and Scalibut, which are favorites among visitors.

20,041 Reviews
  1. jeremy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding preparation and service. Dry aged fish is a must try as is the scalibut.

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  2. Wesley

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic meal, and the service was perfection. The lobster dumplings were highly recommended by friends, and the entrees and deserts were outstanding. The crème brûlée is hands down the best I’ve ever had. GW’s is a must visit!

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  3. Scott

    VIP

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maybe some of the best fish we’ve ever had. Flavor was amazing. Save room for the bread pudding.

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  4. Vanessa

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When I say it’s a must it’s a must and this place is that. Whatever you, do make sure and get the. Scallibut and lobster dumplings life-changing! 

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  5. Brad

    VIP

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful birthday dinner at GW Fins. Would have eaten everything on the menu but had to pick for lack of capacity. Everything we ate was excellent. I would highly recommend the Parmesan sheep’s head, scalibut, and salty malty pie. Service was top notch. Just fantastic all the way around.

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  6. MARIETTA

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. We love fried oysters, scalibut and snapper. Do not miss out on there biscuits!

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  7. Ginny

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant has become an annual tradition for us when we visit NOLA at New Year’s. Rashawn was our server last night and he terrific. My husband started with the lobster bisque, I had the amazing salmon “ravioli”! Then our mains were fantastic: my hubs had the swordfish and I went for the dry aged tuna and beef! All were spot on! Highly recommend Fins. From cocktails to dessert, it’s a treat!

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  8. Cindy

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience for my friend’s birthday.

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  9. Jerry

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent waiter in A.Martin The food was deliscious, portion size was a little small. Cocktails were good, but seem a touch higher price than other local spots.

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  10. Jengatta

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner. Paul, our server was outstanding. He provided excellent recommendation’s and service throughout the meal. Food was wonderful too. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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FAQs

GW Fins is rated 4.9 stars by 20041 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 104 times today
Google Map for GW Fins

808 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70112

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bourbon, Dauphine
  • Area
    French Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Premium Parking, located at 911 Iberville Street on the corner of Iberville and Dauphine Streets will now be offering Self-Parking, which we will validate while you dine at GW Fins. Please take a picture of your license plate in the garage and present it to the hostess when you arrive to receive the validation code.
  • Public transit
    Bienville & Rampart
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (504) 581-3467
  • Private party facilities
    GW Fins' Private Dining Room has a maximum capacity of 30 people, however, we can accommodate 200 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 275 for a cocktail reception with a buyout of the restaurant.
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