What to order at Acme Oyster House

Must order
A dozen char-grilled oysters with garlic butter and Parmesan.
Signature dishes
Char-grilled oysters, Oysters on the half shell
Editor tip
Walk-in only and a queue is the norm; aim for 11:00 open or after 21:00 for shortest waits.
CuisineSeafood
Price$$
NeighborhoodFrench Quarter
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Location

Address: 724 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar ★ 4.1

$$ SeafoodFrench Quarter

Felix's in New Orleans is the Iberville Street oyster bar opposite Acme, founded 1948, with a long shucker counter, oysters Bienville and a quieter room.

OrderHalf a dozen char-grilled and half a dozen raw on the half shell.

TipLess queue than Acme across the street; the kitchen is open until 23:00 most nights.

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Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar ★ 4.1

$$ SeafoodFrench Quarter

Felix's in New Orleans is the Iberville Street oyster bar opposite Acme, founded 1948, with a long shucker counter, oysters Bienville and a quieter room.

OrderHalf a dozen char-grilled and half a dozen raw on the half shell.

TipLess queue than Acme across the street; the kitchen is open until 23:00 most nights.

Atchafalaya ★ 4.4

$$ Modern CreoleGarden District

Atchafalaya in New Orleans is the Louisiana Avenue Creole room on the Garden District edge, known for a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar and the duck hash.

OrderThe duck hash with sunny eggs; build a Bloody Mary at the bar.

TipSaturday and Sunday brunch with live music; arrive 09:30 or hold for the 13:00 turn.

Pizza Domenica ★ 4.2

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Pizza Domenica in New Orleans is the BRG Hospitality Magazine Street pizzeria with a custom Italian wood-fired oven, sausage and broccoli pies and a long.

OrderThe sausage and broccoli pie. Add the Bibb salad to share.

TipPatio seats are first-come; the bar runs walk-in best on weeknights.

Cochon Butcher ★ 4.5

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Cochon Butcher in New Orleans is the Donald Link sandwich counter and butcher case beside Cochon, with a muffuletta and Le Pig Mac that have outsold.

OrderThe muffuletta with the house olive salad. Add the Le Pig Mac.

TipLunchtime is queued; come at 11:00 or after 14:00. Same kitchen as Cochon, faster turn.

Domilise's Po-Boys ★ 4.6

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Domilise's in New Orleans is the 1918 family-run po-boy counter on Annunciation Street at Belle Castle Uptown, with fried shrimp and oyster po-boys.

OrderThe fried shrimp po-boy, dressed, with hot sauce.

TipCash and local-card only at the counter; the kitchen closes when the bread runs out.

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Parkway in New Orleans is the 1911 Mid-City po-boy room on Hagan Avenue near Bayou St John, a German-built corner shop with roast beef debris and a screened.

OrderThe roast beef po-boy with debris, dressed. Add a beer.

TipThe back garden patio runs cooler in summer; the counter line is faster than the wait staff.

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