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    Cooter Brown's

    3.9 (636 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    COOTER BROWN'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Loud

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    Brent D.

    First time here, great service and food was very good. Definitely recommend. Great Beer selection.

    Buffalo Wings
    Julian

    There is NO other bar in America with better food than Cooter Browns, yes I know quite the take. The wings are delicious, the cheese fries are cheesy, and their brunch burger (not pictured) is my personal favorite menu item. The kitchen staff & bartenders are great as well. The only reason this is a 4 star review and not 5 stars is because the food is [relatively] very pricey, and the burgers don't come with fries. The drinks are cheap at least!

    Chicken parm / house salad
    Nishly A.

    In all the time I lived in NOLA I never ate here and I'm so glad that I did on this visit. Absolutely phenomenal, I definitely stuffed myself on the salad and oysters I barely had room for the chicken parm sandwich I forgot I ordered. Friendly service at the bar, you have to pick up your food orders and oysters yourself but no buggy. All the cutlery/con dominants are nicely packaged and organized at the end of the bar. Cocktails were stellar, that goes without saying in New Orleans. Definitely coming back on my next visit

    Love the vibe
    Teri Y.

    A must-go when attending classes at the CDP. Smoked wings, ribs or a burger... doesn't matter since you wont go wrong. Sides were amazing-my favorite are the hush puppies. Crispy outer shell with a warm soft cornbread in the middle addicting!!! I decided to try some picklejuice cocktail/shots- I meant to ask but Im going to assume it might be homemade. No manufactured taste. All homemade country goodness. Purchase their rubs or sauces, they travel well. I took 10 home in my luggage as Christmas gifts! Service is always great, even when they are really busy. I hold this place close to my heart for sure.

    Roast beef fries with gravy & onions
    William S.

    Late night, I was in search of something salty and satisfying. Found this spot via Yelp and pulled up and man, they had roast beef gravy fries! Exactly what I was craving! The bartender recommended the sake daiquiri, and it was definitely on point. The place has this ancient dive bar aura, super spacious and laid back. If you're looking for that late-night fix with some flavor and vibes, this is the spot. Pull up!

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    Vic M.

    We were looking for a seafood place in the area, and found this place on Yelp. All locals, and just we two tourists. Awesome beer selection, the back bar is loaded with craft beers. We had the seafood basket, which is loaded with catfish, oysters, shrimp and fries. 21 and over only. No table service, order your drinks at one of the bars, and your food at the kitchen. Beers were awesome, seafood was delicious. Jeff helped us get oriented since this was our first visit. On the St. Charles trolley line.

    Delicious Tuesday night special oysters
    Niki W.

    Shuck Yeah! A Night of Oysters and Beer at Cooter Brown's Do you like plump, juicy raw oysters on the cheap? Yeah, me too. And if you don't, well... we might need to reevaluate our friendship. We made our way to Cooter Brown's for their Tuesday night raw oyster special, where you can score a dozen briny beauties for just $13--a deal so good it should be illegal (but thankfully isn't). Now, Cooter's is a no-frills, seat-yourself, fend-for-your-own-oysters kind of place, which suits me just fine. You belly up to the oyster bar, place your order, and get handed a buzzer that'll go off when your mollusks are ready. When I confidently ordered two dozen, the shucker shot me a look of a man who had seen things--"It's gonna be about an hour," he warned. Fair enough, Cooter. But our friends had wisely arrived earlier and already secured two dozen, so we engaged in a little strategic oyster-sharing warfare while waiting for ours. Divide and shuck, conquer and slurp. As for other food? Couldn't tell you. I was on a strict bivalve-only diet for the evening. Drinks? That's a separate mission--you order at the bar, and we opted for pitchers of Urban South's Holy Roller IPA at $23 a pop. Reasonable, but not exactly a steal. I briefly considered ordering Ghost in the Machine, but at $35 a pitcher, I decided my money was better spent on things like, oh, I don't know, another dozen oysters. The service was friendly, efficient, and oyster-hustling like pros, keeping the salty, slippery goodness flowing. There's also bike racks and outdoor seating if that's ya jam. Grand total for the night? $93 for two pitchers of IPA and two dozen fresh-from-the-Gulf oysters. A solid deal for a fun, casual night out. I can't wait to get back there for more oyster goodness!

    This was my first time at Cooter Brown's because I was craving some half priced oysters. I may have been the only one in the entire place that had never been there before. The bartenders were super friendly and recognized everyone who came up to the bar. I ordered a dozen oysters which were immediately shucked at the counter. There were fixings laid out so you can pick out what you like (mignonette, hot sauce, horseradish, crackers, etc). These oysters were probably the largest and most consistent I've had in New Orleans. Unreal! Apparently they bypass the middle man and get the oysters straight from the supplier. For $13 for a dozen (half price), of course I asked for another round. I went alone, had a drink, and ate some oysters. Can't ask for anything more.

    Chicken tenders
    Liza A.

    The food hits the spot at this neighborhood sports bar. There's bar and area to order food. I highly recommend the fries, chicken tenders, and sandwiches. My favorite sandwich is the Irish Channel special - thick cut of corn-beef balanced by creamy, crunchy slaw. It's delicious. The French fries are hand battered and packed with favor.

    French Toast bites
    Donald L.

    Food was pretty solid but the French toast bites I was excited to try were super burnt. Honestly was a little offended they tried to pass them off on us.

    The Shrimp Po' Boy is solid.
    Fred M.

    I like this place...a lot! I stopped in by chance late-night on February 2nd - only because it was open and nothing else around me was. I'm sooo glad I did!! It is a dive bar with good food and a great beer selection. The place is divey, but has a bunch of cool wood-carvings of celebrities from a bygone era. The crowd is an eclectic mix of: locals, college students (from Loyola and Tulane), professors, and alums. If you want food... go to the counter - off to the right. They give you a buzzer so you know when it's ready. I had a shrimp Po' Boy. It was solid. Next time I want to try the oysters which I hear are awesome! Everyone is friendly and prices are reasonable. Cant't wait for my next visit!

    Lisa D.

    Great selection of beers. Weird art lining the ceiling. Strangely bright for a bar. Saw one of the largest cockroaches scurry across the floor.

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    6 months ago

    Wow AMAZING. catfish poboy fantastic, burger fantastic. Really cool inside and chill place, huge tv. Love it

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    Great bar with a classic vibe. Has fresh oysters and multiple areas to hang out both inside and outside.

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    Delicious food and great beer! Great place to watch a game too! great kitchen staff and bartenders!

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    Is there outdoor seating? If so, is it covered in case of rain?

    There were a few picnic tables out front. They are covered, probably okay during light rain.

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