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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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 111 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 20,218 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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Food

  • 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 captivates with "delicious food," exceptional service, and a consistently "amazing dining experience." Known for its "outstanding" seafood dishes like scalibut and lobster dumplings, the restaurant also offers a warm, attentive service with standout servers like Felix and Ernest. A must-visit in New Orleans for memorable meals!
20,218 Reviews
  1. Steve

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food (best seafood in NOLA) and great service.

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  2. Terra

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service. We celebrated our 38 anniversary Feb 21,2025!

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  3. Daryn

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best meal i have ever experienced. Dining for 2 for our 20th wedding anniversary. Started with lobster ravioli and calimari with gojujang. I would have licked my plate if i could have gotten away with it. Followed by a refreshing poached pear salad and golden beet salad, just perfect. My wife had the scalibut, halibut and scallops, and it was as fresh and delicious as you could ask. I went with the dry-aged sirloin blue fin...never had a better dish than this. Meaty, umani, and still a beautifully seared tuna steak. As satisfying as a beef steak with a deep rich mouthfeel. It was like a steak then a tuna texture and it was amazing. Dessert was a perfect creme brulee and my wife had a chunk of salty malty ice cream pie. A great ending to the best meal ever. The staff was alert and responsive and our waiters, Oliver and Ben, were sharp and on the ball. Highly recommended!

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  4. Jessica

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My children and I had a wonderful experience at GW Fins. Our server, Dennis, was very attentive. We loved the lobster dumplings and tuna tacos for our appetizers. All three of our entrées were amazing: the swordfish Bolognese, drum, and scalibut. The restaurant also acknowledged my son‘s birthday with a personalized menu and special dessert. We highly recommend and will definitely return the next time we’re in New Orleans!

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  5. John K

    VIP

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had excellent service. The waiter was pleasant, friendly and efficient. He didn’t hover nor did he disappear for long periods. The food was very good and a reasonable value. Tuna tacos, greens and dirty rice, and Parmesan encrusted sheepshead were the stars. Definitely worth another visit.

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  6. Jon

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing Tuna would return just to have this again

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  7. Stevin

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This seafood restaurant may well be the very best restaurant in town. Food, service, quality. 5 Stars only because we can't give 10. Fortunate to have eaten around the world. This place always makes the list. Save room for dessert!!!! Les le bon temps rouler.

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  8. Diane

    Columbus

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals we have ever had in New Orleans. The lobster dumplings were fabulous and the beet salad was very good. Our party had 3 different entrees and they were all outstanding! I had the scalibut and it was exceptional.

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  9. Michael

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent! Highly recommend!

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  10. Amy

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beuatiful but very loud. Lobster bisque was one of the best I ever had! Service was top notch.

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FAQs

GW Fins is rated 4.9 stars by 20218 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 111 times today
Google Map for GW Fins

808 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70112

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bourbon, Dauphine
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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