Red Fish Grill
French Quarter, New Orleans
Restaurant in New Orleans, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Red Fish Grill is a practical Bourbon Street seafood choice when convenience, central location, easy booking matter. Pick it for a flexible French Quarter meal; choose Galatoire's for classic Creole formality, Killer PoBoys for lower-cost speed, or Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse for a more occasion-ready room.
About Red Fish Grill
For a New Orleans meal with broad daily hours, consider Red Fish Grill when convenience and an easygoing plan matter more than a highly specific dining format. The smart play is to use it as a flexible option during a busy day, especially when the group wants a plan that does not turn the meal into the whole night.
The appeal is practical: Red Fish Grill is in New Orleans and keeps hours that cover late morning through evening every day. Dress is smart casual, so it can fit a relaxed itinerary without feeling underplanned.
Go for convenience, not a rare-table chase
Red Fish Grill makes sense when plans are fluid or when a New Orleans location saves time. If you are comparing options, Galatoire's and Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse are two other New Orleans restaurants to consider for a different kind of meal.
Review the current menu directly before committing. Use the hours and smart-casual dress code as the planning anchors, avoid building the meal around assumptions about signature dishes, pricing, or a particular format.
Who should choose this over nearby peers
Choose this for an easy New Orleans meal with long daily hours. If the goal is to compare multiple New Orleans options before deciding, Killer PoBoys, Galatoire's, Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse are useful names to check depending on the kind of outing you have in mind.
For a broader scan before committing, use our full New Orleans restaurants guide. If the meal is part of a bigger trip plan, the planning guides can also help: our full New Orleans hotels guide, our full New Orleans bars guide, our full New Orleans wineries guide, our full New Orleans experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 115 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Website
- redfishgrill.com
- Phone
- +15045981200
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Red Fish Grill sits squarely on Bourbon Street, living in the tension between tourist bustle and serious seafood dining. The address leans on New Orleans’ Gulf seafood tradition while resisting the strip’s tendency toward volume-driven, lowest-common-denominator cooking. That balance gives the room a sophisticated edge: it reads as a place that can handle big, walk-in crowds without abandoning culinary credibility. Expect the kind of energetic Bourbon Street setting that still aims for thoughtful, regionally anchored plates rather than purely tourist fare.
Best For
This is a Bourbon Street anchor for groups and mixed-purpose visits. The restaurant’s location and operational approach favor parties and walk-ins — rooms and systems are built to accommodate larger tables efficiently, making it a reliable option for group dining or casual, celebratory nights out. At the same time, its focus on Gulf seafood and repeat local visits signal that it also suits diners who care about the food, not just the atmosphere.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the Gulf-seafood anchors on the menu: classic items like BBQ oysters, Hickory-grilled redfish, and Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo speak to the kitchen’s regional focus. The menu balances shareable starters and hearty mains, so consider plates to pass for groups. The setting is built to move at a steady pace to handle heavy walk-in volume, so order with the expectation of efficient, full-service timing rather than a lingering tasting experience. Save room for the house desserts, such as the Double Chocolate Bread Pudding.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and lively with polished-casual decor, an expansive bar, and a welcoming atmosphere for Bourbon Street revelers.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- BBQ Oysters
- Hickory Grilled Redfish
- Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo
- Double Chocolate Bread Pudding
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Killer PoBoys, $ · Deli, $ · Deli
- Holmes, Notable alternative
- GW Fins, Mexican - Oaxacan, Mexican - Oaxacan
- Galatoire's, Creole, Creole
- Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Red Fish Grill compares in New Orleans
Choose Red Fish Grill for the easiest seafood-centered meal in the middle of the French Quarter action. Killer PoBoys is the value move at $ and better for a quick deli-style stop, while Red Fish Grill is the better fit when the group wants a seated meal near Bourbon Street rather than a fast lunch.
Galatoire's is the stronger choice for classic Creole tradition and a more formal New Orleans dining decision. Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse makes more sense for steakhouse polish or a celebration. Red Fish Grill is easier to slot into a loose itinerary, but it is not the pick when the room needs to carry the occasion.
GW Fins and Holmes are better cross-shops if the goal is a more deliberate restaurant choice rather than a Bourbon Street convenience play. Red Fish Grill wins on location and low planning pressure; the peers are stronger when the meal itself is the anchor of the night.
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Compare Red Fish Grill
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Fish Grill | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| Killer PoBoys | New Orleans | $ · Deli | 2025 Michelin Plate |
| Holmes | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| GW Fins | New Orleans | Mexican - Oaxacan | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #7372023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Galatoire’s | New Orleans | Creole | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #2432023 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended |
| Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Red Fish Grill?
For booking timing, check availability directly. Red Fish Grill keeps daily hours: Monday through Thursday 11 AM–9 PM, Friday 11 AM–10 PM, Saturday 10 AM–10 PM, Sunday 10 AM–9 PM.
What should I order at Red Fish Grill?
Check the current menu before you go. If you want to compare another New Orleans option, GW Fins may be useful to review alongside Red Fish Grill; Red Fish Grill makes most sense when you are planning around its New Orleans location, broad hours, smart-casual dress.
What are alternatives to Red Fish Grill in New Orleans?
Killer PoBoys, GW Fins, Galatoire's, Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse are other New Orleans restaurants to compare with Red Fish Grill. Check current details directly before choosing.
Can I eat at the bar at Red Fish Grill?
Is Red Fish Grill good for a special occasion?
Choose it if the group wants a New Orleans restaurant with smart-casual dress and broad hours; for a broader comparison, review GW Fins, Galatoire's, or Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse as well.
Is lunch or dinner better at Red Fish Grill?
Hours include late-morning and evening time windows: it opens at 11 AM Monday through Friday and 10 AM Saturday and Sunday, closing at 9 PM most nights and 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Choose the time that best fits your New Orleans itinerary, check the current menu directly before you go.
