This. Is. The. Stuff. If you really want a true local experience, that means eating a sack of boiled seafood—crawfish, shrimp, crab, whatever’s in season. Order shellfish by the pound, and potatoes, half-cobs of corn, heads of boiled garlic, maybe some sausage by the piece. Grab a beer or sweet tea to soothe the spice, plenty of paper towels, and a fistful of newspapers by the door. That’s to dump your hot seafood onto, often done on a patio table, in a park, or sitting atop a levee watching the river run (there’s no seating here). No reason it can’t be done in a hotel room (as long as you’re okay with some lingering eau de shellfish). Contrary to logic, go at peak times, even if there’s a line. Boiled seafood is best when it’s straight out of the pot. They ship or pack for travel, too, so you can have a home boil. If you’re on other ends of town, Cajun Seafood (1479 N. Claiborne St., www.cajunseafoodnola.com, 504/948-6000, daily 10:30am–8:30pm; also at 2730 S. Broad St., 504/821-4722, daily 10:30am–9pm) provides a similar experience and quality, with table seating and prepared foods, too.
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Big Fisherman
3301 Magazine St
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Neighborhood
Uptown-Garden District
Hours
Mon–Fri 11am–6pm; Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 10am–5pm.
Phone
504/897-9907
Prices
Boiled seafood $3–$12/lb (market price)
Cuisine Type
Seafood
Web site
Big Fisherman

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3301 Magazine St New OrleansNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.