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Castnet Seafood

4.5 (285 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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CASTNET SEAFOOD ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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I actually wasn't gonna post this pic, but it's so beautiful! Fish and shrimp plate with double fries!
Teira R.

Food and service is always good here. It's like a little reunion because you run into people you know and family whenever coming here. The food is not as seasoned as it used to be, but it's still good. Love to grab food here and a snowball next door. I used to walk here as a kid and it feels nostalgic every time.

A select grade crawfish. Awesome!!!
Rene S.

Amazing food! A newbie for this place and the staff are helpful, friendly and accommodating. Ordered a dozen raw oysters, seafood combo and at another side , 6 pounds of select boiled crawfish. Delicious!!! Will definitely be back.

Melissa P.

We love getting a sack of oysters from here to shuck at home with friends and family! We got some fun topping to eat them raw and charbroiled, although they're good with just a little lemon spritzed on top too!

Temika M.

Seafood Always fresh as usual, but I got a lot less thank what I used to on my plate. My daughter and I are usually able to share a plate but I only got 1 piece of fish. The service is always quick and restaurant always clean, but the serving size definitely changed. Plates are skimpy but price isn't!! Definitely had to grab a big shot while there

Sautéed drum and shrimp bought fresh at Castnet
Helen H.

Hands down my favorite seafood anywhere on the planet. Kent started it and has made it a neighborhood fixture since 1988 but today, 6/21/2025, marks his retirement! A very nice gentleman by the name of Drew came and met us and he and his wife have bought from Kent. It's bittersweet but the fact that the heartbeat of this New Orleans East fixture is still beating and will continue for many years to come makes me very happy. Best wishes to Kent on his retirement-scary though it may be- and best of wishes to Drew and his wife on continuing with this wonderful place. We look forward to many more years! Came today and got the fried shrimp plate, added a catfish filet and it was fabulous as always. Also picked up some raw fish and shrimp to take home in our makeshift cooler. (Heineken box with a trash bag and ice ). Good luck and best wishes to all involved!

Catfish Plate and Fries
Kenny N.

If you like Cajun seafood, look no further than Castnet Seafood, where you can get a great meal at reasonable prices. I was surprised by the selection of seafood prepared in a variety of different ways from fresh to boiled to fried. I ended up going for the fried catfish plate, while my partner went for the shrimp plate, and it was honestly surprising how massive each plate came out to be (at least 4 catfish filets and 20-30 shrimp). Food came out fresh within 15 minutes and was polished clean soon after. Will stop by again the next time we are in the area! Pros: Fresh, affordable, and delicious seafood. Cons: Separate lines for fried vs boiled/fresh seafood without marked signs. Ended up ordering just fried food this time, but next time will try boiled shrimp and fresh oysters! Parking situation can be challenging depending on time of day. Open parking lot on side, but can fill up quickly

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Always on point! I am a repeat customer every week. On both sides of the counter, fresh or cooked they don't disappoint.

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Amazing Food and staff!! Always fresh!! So close to home as well, don't forget to try the snowball stand as well. What a treat!!

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A local favorite always!! Fast, hot, and fresh!! Love eating here, when the line isn't wrapped of course. Lol.. it's worth the wait.

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Great place to grab some crawfish for a party, fresh fish, or a quick snack. Friendly staff.

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Business has weird operation hours be sure to check before making a blank trip but the food makes up for it!

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Favorite seafood spot! It's a neighborhood staple and the best boiled seafood in NOLA!

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Amazing! Across the board ! Love all they food and hot sausage sandwiches!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ask the Community - Castnet Seafood

Are the hours up to date? Thank you so much in advance! 🙂

Is Castnet open on Sunday?

Close on Sunday and Monday..

Will you guys be open Easter Sunday & is EBT an accepted form of payment?

They're closed on Sunday and Monday. EBT is only accepted for seafood, not cooked food.

Are they open during this time of lockdown?

Yes! We are open ,but close at 5 PM. Take out only.

How much is the live crawfish?

$2.15 per pound!

Type of food?

Seafood fresh , raw or cooked

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Purchased 6 lbs of large shrimp here. Fresh gulf shrimp. . wasn't going to judge until breaking…read morethem down and inspecting them until I got home. First mistake, improperly bagged, shrimp juice was on my floor board and coming through the bag, and also got on other groceries in my truck. Second mistake, the shrimp were turning amber already and not a white flesh with blue tint and a fresh sweet smell, the shrimp shells were soft, (2 day cell break down) and very smelly. Another insider, once rinsed thoroughly, they began to become slimy, so really he purposely is water logging them, because there going bad, I call them about the shrimp, the lady feels personally attacked, after simply explaining the quality of the shrimp, and that I didn't want my money back, her tone and attitude shifting and I went to stop her and ask her why she's sounding upset, she escalates it, then ends up hanging up on me. I show up, nicely ask for a manager, she immediately expresses negative energy and defends herself hanging up, I say nothing and she gets the man in charge. Long story short I went to explain and show him the shrimp, you can see clear as day, BROWN DIRTY SHRIMP WATER WITH BARELY ANY ICE, to add also the sizes were not all large at all, and contained excess shells I didn't ask to pay for. The guy there in charge proceeds to dismiss me entirely very rude, and even gets hostile stepping into my space inches from me. This is what I get for coming to buy shrimp, havnt been here in a year to buy fresh seafood, and I get zero customer service and a very hostile gm or co owner. What ever he is. What's funny is he has the calls recorded and video, but also threatened to call the cops on me responding to his remarks as I'm getting my money back, but there the victim?? SERIOUSLY PSYCHO PEOPLE.. really am Shocked. Over 15 years in FINE DINING, in New Orleans, never in my life have I been attacked over quality of product. I acted professional and expected the same. If I was such a problem why did the sweet lady trying to give me my refund, HAD TO TELL THE GUY AND THE RUDE MANAGER, to go in the back??? lol literally stuff you can't believe you usually just see on tv. Don't believe me?? Watch 24 hours to hell and back, people really act like this. If I was lying, why did I get a refund? Why did he give me a refund when I never asked for one? If the shrimp were fresh, why didn't he inspect them right off the bat?? Because he dealing with someone who knows everything about seafood and he's cutting corners and being lazy with his product, and his pride and obvious short falls made him explode, a 47 year old man. I'm in my 30s

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