Grand Isle Restaurant

4.5

1162 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Great for brunch

Our favorite dishes include, Char-grilled Oysters, Smoked Fried Oysters, Crawfish Beignets, Crab Dip, Shrimp Caminada Po'boy, Redfish on the Half Shell, Whole Baked or Fried Pompano, and our Creole Crawfish Pasta.

We are just a few blocks from the Convention Center. We are located on Lafayette Street, Convention Center Blvd. and Fulton Street.

We offer a casual, relaxing atmosphere inside or outside on our patio.

Our oysters are locally sourced from hardworking, lifetime fisherman from the Gulf of Mexico. Day or night you can stop in grab a cold local draft and watch the art and skill of our oyster shuckers at the Oyster Bar. Stay awhile and enjoy a dozen or two!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 520-8530
Website
http://www.grandislerestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jeff Hof
Private party facilities
Whether its a party of 20 or 300, We got you covered! From an authentic Coastal Louisiana Cochon de Lait to a white linen, plated event, Grand Isle is the perfect choice! Call us or email, info@grandislerestaurant.com today for details!
Private party contact
Amanda Gibson or Jeff Hof: (504) 520-8530

Location
575 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130
Area
Warehouse District
Cross Street
Fulton Street, Lafayette Street and Convention Center Blvd
Parking details
Validated parking for 4 hours in the Harrah’s Casino Parking Garages on Convention Center Blvd.
Public transit
HARRAH'S CASINO STATION - 3 min. walk LAFAYETTE ST. & ST. CHARLES AVE. STOP - 3 min walkCANAL STREET FERRY - 4 min. walk
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Christmas EVE MERRY HOUR
24 Dec 2024 only
From 4PM-6PM | CHRISTMAS EVE MERRY HOUR $5 DRAFTS $6 Half Dozen RAW or CHARGRILLED OYSTER $7 Selected Cocktails & Wines $8 "Head On", "Peel & Eat" Shrimp Boil with all the fix'ns (half pound) FULL DINING MENU AVAILABLE
OYSTER HAPPY HOUR
Multiple dates available
From 4PM-6PM | WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY $5 DRAFTS $6 Half Dozen RAW or CHARGRILLED OYSTER $7 Selected Cocktails & Wines $8 "Head On", "Peel & Eat" Shrimp Boil with all the fix'ns (half pound) FULL DINING MENU AVAILABLE

Popular dishes

Hot Crab DipUS$18.00
Blue Crab, Creole Seasoning, Cheese Blend, Crostini
Hot, Boiled Crawfish (Per Pound)
Potato, Corn, Mushrooms. Seasonal Item. Call before you come, as we RUN out of 'em quickly! Crawfish Season runs from November to July. Prime Season is February to mid-May
MusselsUS$18.00
Fennel, Garlic, White Wine Broth
Seafood & Andouille Sausage GumboUS$11.00
Crispy SoftshellUS$18.00
One Single Louisiana Soft Shell Crab, Tempura Battered and Fried, Served with a Pickled Pepper Aioli and Julienne Vegetables
Crawfish BeignetsUS$13.00
Crawfish, Mascarpone, Green Onions, Lemon Dill Aioli
Oysters on the Half Shell
Lemon, Cocktail, Horseradish, Crackers
- Market
- ½ DozenUS$10.50
- DozenUS$21.00
Char Grilled Oysters
Butter, Garlic, Parmesan, Grilled Bread
- Market
- ½ Dozen US$15.00
- DozenUS$30.00
Smoked Fried Oysters
Garlic Aioli
- Half DozenUS$15.00
- DozenUS$30.00
Hot, Boiled Gulf Shrimp
Half Shell Happy Hour | Wed.& Thurs. | 4p-6p. with Smoked Sausage, Potatoes, Corn & Mushrooms. Join us on Wednesdays & Thursdays | 4p-6p Shrimp Boil Happy Hour ½ Pound of Jumbo Louisiana Boiled ShrimP with all the fix'ns (Dine in Only)
- ½ PoundUS$15.00
- PoundUS$26.00
Shrimp Ju-JuUS$12.00
Fried Shrimp tossed in a Spiced and Slightly Smokey, Creamy Dressing

Greens

Our House SaladUS$8.00
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumbers, Cheddar, Red Onion, Croutons. Choice of our house-made dressings - Green Goddess, Bleu Cheese, Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Grilled Caesar SaladUS$12.00
Half Head of Grilled Romaine, Classic Caesar Dressing, House Ciabatta Croutons, Shaved Parmesan & Capers

On Bread

Smoked Bleu BurgerUS$17.00
Smoked Ground Brisket, Ground Short Rib, Ground Chuck Beef, Smoked Bleu Cheese, Apple Smoked Bacon, Arugula, Tomato & Mayo on a Kaiser Bun with Fries
Shrimp Caminada – Po-Boy (Nola Po-Boy Fest Winner!)US$18.00
Spicy Citrus Butter, Fresh Herbs & Slaw
Grand Isle BurgerUS$17.00
Ground Brisket, Ground Short Rib, Ground Chuck Beef, Gruyere, Apple Smoked Bacon, Arugula, Tomato & Mayo on a Kaiser Bun with Fries
Fried Seafood Po-Boys
"Dressed" Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Tartar

Entrées

Bourbon Brined Pork ChopUS$25.00
Bourbon Brine Bone in Pork Chop, Stewed Greens, Corn Bread, Frontier BBQ Sauce
Grilled SalmonUS$24.00
Roasted Corn & Jalapeño Grits, Julienne Vegetables, Béarnaise Sauce
Fried Chicken BasketUS$18.00
Hand battered Chicken Tenders, Deep Fried, served with Fries
Shrimp N' GritsUS$26.50
Jumbo Louisiana Shrimp Smothered in our Classic Etouffee Sauce over Roasted Corn & Jalapeno Grits
Creole Crawfish PastaUS$24.00
Louisiana Crawfish Tails, Creole Cream Sauce, Linguini, Grilled Ciabatta Bread
Seafood Platter (Shareable Plate)
Served with Fried Shrimp, Fried Oysters, Fried Crawfish Beignets, Fried Catfish, French Fries, House Salad
Seafood Baskets
Served with French Fries
Fisherman's StewUS$22.00
Gulf Fish, Shrimp, Calamari, Oysters, Creole Seafood Broth & Brown Rice
Shrimp & GritsUS$28.00
Jumbo Shrimp Étouffée, Stone Ground Grits
Sticky Soy Baby Back Ribs
Mac and Cheese
- Small PlateUS$18.00
- EntréeUS$27.00
Whole Gulf FishUS$40.00
Fried or Baked, served family style with Infused Herb Oil & Toasted Aromatic Rice
Blackened Gulf Fish & Crawfish TailsUS$30.00
Louisiana Crawfish Tail Cream Sauce, Sautéed Spinach, Potato Croquette
Redfish on the Half ShellUS$29.00
Fresh Redfish grilled naturally on its scales, Sauteed Spinach, Creole Meuniere Sauce, Bacon-Pecan Rice

Desserts

Walnut Brownie a La ModeUS$9.00
Steen's Pecan PieUS$8.50
with Caramel Sauce
Lemon Ice Box PieUS$9.00
with Seasonal Berry Compote
White Chocolate Bread PuddingUS$9.00
Cheesecake of the DayUS$9.00
Our Pastry Chef is always whipping up new flavors for the season like Oreo Cookie, Pumpkin & Gingerbread, Madagascar Vanilla Bean, Carrot Cake, and Bailey's & Cream. Stop in during Carnival Season and grab a slice of Chef's Mardi Gras Cheesecake

Sides

Roasted Corn & Jalapeño GritsUS$6.00
Pecan RiceUS$6.00
Toasted Louisiana Rice, Pecans, Bacon
Grilled BoudinUS$7.00
Cajun Rice & Pork Sausage
Good Ole Mac N CheeseUS$7.00
Chicken & Andouille JambalayaUS$7.00
Sautéed VegetablesUS$6.00
French FriesUS$6.00

Can't Miss Customer Favorites

Cioccolato MartiniUS$16.00
Meletti Cioccolato, Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Godiva White Chocolate, Cocoa Powder Dust
Royal ThymeUS$14.00
Ketel One Cucumber Mint Vodka, Elderflower liqueur, Strawberry Spumante, Fresh Thyme
MusselsUS$18.00
Fennel, Garlic, White Wine Broth
$7 Saint Sangria
House Reds, Peach Brandy, Apple Brandy, Brandy, Citrus Soda, Fresh Fruit
King Cake MartiniUS$16.00
Stolichnaya Vanilla Vodka, Ketel One Citreon Vodka, House King Cake Syrup, Royal Sugar
Creole Crawfish PastaUS$23.00
Louisiana Crawfish Tails, Creole Cream Sauce, Linguini, Grilled Ciabatta Bread
The Awakening (Signature Cocktail)US$16.00
Grey Goose Poire Vodka, Orange Flower Water, Simple Syrup, Fresh Squeezed Lemon, Domaine St. Michelle Champagne
Crawfish BeignetsUS$12.00
Crawfish, Mascarpone, Green Onions, Lemon Dill Aioli
White Chocolate Bread PuddingUS$9.00
with White Chocolate Sauce, Angelo Brocato Vanilla Bean Gelato
Blackened Gulf Fish & Crawfish TailsUS$27.00
Louisiana Crawfish Tail Cream Sauce, Sautéed Spinach, Potato Croquette
Redfish on the Half ShellUS$26.00
Fresh Redfish grilled naturally on its scales, Sauteed Spinach, Creole Meuniere Sauce, Bacon-Pecan Rice
Shrimp & GritsUS$26.50
Jumbo Shrimp Étouffée, Stone Ground Grits
Shrimp Caminada – Po-Boy (Nola Po-Boy Fest Winner!)US$17.50
Spicy Citrus Butter, Fresh Herbs & Slaw
Hot Crab DipUS$18.00
Blue Crab, Creole Seasoning, Cheese Blend, Crostini
Char Grilled Oysters
Butter, Garlic, Parmesan, Grilled Bread
Smoked Fried Oysters
Garlic Aioli

What 1,162 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

New Orleans / Louisiana
Child-friendly
New Orleans
Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Grand Isle Restaurant in New Orleans delivers a fantastic dining experience, highlighted by "delicious grilled oysters" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff," especially servers like Tiffany. The "extensive wine list" and vibrant atmosphere make it perfect for any occasion. A must-visit for seafood lovers!

1,162 Reviews

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David
Alabama
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit, so we tried the Happy Hour. Did not disappoint as the food and our server, Ms E were the best! We chose the low country boil along with grilled and raw oysters. The oysters 🦪 were the biggest and tastiest I have ever had and only $6 for 6! Ordered another round and washed it all down with a cold draft. Best deal in town! Ms E was fantastic as was the rest of the staff. I had a very good and interesting conversation with the owner. Can’t recommend highly enough, a must!
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kevin
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for the happy hour and it was very good. The oysters were massive and very good. The shrimp boil was cooked perfectly. The server was so attentive and really nice. Overall a very good experience
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Laura
Orlando
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic find! Delicious food! Great environment and great service!
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Teresa
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the chargrilled oyesters. Come back all the time for them
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Bailey
New Orleans
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Overall food was okay taste wise. Drinks was great tho. For that 20% gratuity already added the service could’ve been better.
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Lachelle
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent!!! Our waitress was amazing too! 10/10
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Glen
Phoenix
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I recently visited Grand Isle and wanted to share my experience. Unfortunately, I found the food to be lacking in flavor.. Additionally, parking was quite a challenge, which added to the inconvenience of the visit. On a positive note, our waiter was very nice and attentive, which made the experience a bit more enjoyable. Overall, while the service was commendable, I was disappointed with the food and the parking situation.
Grand Isle RestaurantResponded on 4 December 2024
I was suspicious that it had something to do with fried food. It is a fine line we have to walk with people on that between them thinking that it is under spiced or over spiced, especially with people of out town. We air on the side of caution and go moderate because you can add but cannot take away. It is an ongoing battle with some fried items so again thanks for the feedback.
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Dearcy
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tiffany was absolutely incredible!! Amazing service and made our last meal in Nola memorable. The food was amazing and i will be making grand isle a must stop when visiting New Orleans . 10/10
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Destiny
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They have an amazing happy hour! All of our food was amazing! The martinis were amazing! Tiera done an amazing job serving us! Everything was AMAZING!!!
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Clint
VIP
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sam was super helpful and attentive server. Really appreciated his help to our 10 top.
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Grand Isle Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1162 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

575 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Fulton Street, Lafayette Street and Convention Center Blvd
Area
Warehouse District
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Validated parking for 4 hours in the Harrah’s Casino Parking Garages on Convention Center Blvd.
Public transit
HARRAH'S CASINO STATION - 3 min. walk LAFAYETTE ST. & ST. CHARLES AVE. STOP - 3 min walkCANAL STREET FERRY - 4 min. walk
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jeff Hof
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.grandislerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(504) 520-8530
Private party facilities
Whether its a party of 20 or 300, We got you covered! From an authentic Coastal Louisiana Cochon de Lait to a white linen, plated event, Grand Isle is the perfect choice! Call us or email, info@grandislerestaurant.com today for details!
Private party contact
Amanda Gibson or Jeff Hof: (504) 520-8530

Grand Isle Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Christmas EVE MERRY HOUR

OYSTER HAPPY HOUR

Creole Crawfish Pasta

Crawfish Beignets

Blackened Gulf Fish & Crawfish Tails

Ersters & All

Hot Crab DipUS$18.00

Hot, Boiled Crawfish (Per Pound)

MusselsUS$18.00

Seafood & Andouille Sausage GumboUS$11.00

Crispy SoftshellUS$18.00

Crawfish BeignetsUS$13.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Char Grilled Oysters

Smoked Fried Oysters

Hot, Boiled Gulf Shrimp

Shrimp Ju-JuUS$12.00

Greens

Our House SaladUS$8.00

Grilled Caesar SaladUS$12.00

On Bread

Smoked Bleu BurgerUS$17.00

Shrimp Caminada – Po-Boy (Nola Po-Boy Fest Winner!)US$18.00

Grand Isle BurgerUS$17.00

Fried Seafood Po-Boys

Entrées

Bourbon Brined Pork ChopUS$25.00

Grilled SalmonUS$24.00

Fried Chicken BasketUS$18.00

Shrimp N' GritsUS$26.50

Creole Crawfish PastaUS$24.00

Seafood Platter (Shareable Plate)

Seafood Baskets

Fisherman's StewUS$22.00

Shrimp & GritsUS$28.00

Sticky Soy Baby Back Ribs

Whole Gulf FishUS$40.00

Blackened Gulf Fish & Crawfish TailsUS$30.00

Redfish on the Half ShellUS$29.00

Desserts

Walnut Brownie a La ModeUS$9.00

Steen's Pecan PieUS$8.50

Lemon Ice Box PieUS$9.00

White Chocolate Bread PuddingUS$9.00

Cheesecake of the DayUS$9.00

Sides

Roasted Corn & Jalapeño GritsUS$6.00

Pecan RiceUS$6.00

Grilled BoudinUS$7.00

Good Ole Mac N CheeseUS$7.00

Chicken & Andouille JambalayaUS$7.00

Sautéed VegetablesUS$6.00

French FriesUS$6.00

Can't Miss Customer Favorites

Cioccolato MartiniUS$16.00

Royal ThymeUS$14.00

MusselsUS$18.00

$7 Saint Sangria

King Cake MartiniUS$16.00

Creole Crawfish PastaUS$23.00

The Awakening (Signature Cocktail)US$16.00

Crawfish BeignetsUS$12.00

White Chocolate Bread PuddingUS$9.00

Blackened Gulf Fish & Crawfish TailsUS$27.00

Redfish on the Half ShellUS$26.00

Shrimp & GritsUS$26.50

Shrimp Caminada – Po-Boy (Nola Po-Boy Fest Winner!)US$17.50

Hot Crab DipUS$18.00

Char Grilled Oysters

Smoked Fried Oysters

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs