My experience at Deanie's Restaurant in Bucktown was awesome due in part to the exemplary service my sister, and I received from our waiter who's name is Justin. This was my first time going to Deanie's Restaurant, my birthday was April 4th, my sister treated me to dinner and we decided to try Deanie's. Justine was a joy from the very beginning, he was so welcoming, smiling, and socializing with us, he was so friendly. He exuded kindness, professionalism, and he made us feel like we had known him for years, he had such a wonderful disposition, he really made our experience a delightful one. The food was great, and did not disappoint. Justine should be commended on his work ethic and service. I will recommend Deanie's Restaurant to my friends, family, and co-workers. Please let Justin know how much he made our experience a pleasurable one. Denise Irving dirvin@lsuhsc.edu read more

Ordered through Uber Eats and got the following: Crawfish boil (5/5) -- I don't have a proper point of reference since this was my first time having seafood boil. The corn and crawfish shells were spicy and flavorful. I'm not too sure how to tell if a crawfish is overcooked, but they seemed fine to me BBQ Shrimp (4/5) -- The bread that comes with this is amazing. Crusty outside, super airy inside and soaks up the sauce beautifully. Shrimp were nice size and perfectly cooked. I thought the sauce was lacking in flavor and was too heavy. They did throw in lemon wedges but it did nothing read more

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This is the original location and does not disappoint. The crawfish boil was good. And the fried catfish is seasoned and comes out piping hot. So good!!!! The only disappointment was the redfish grilled, it was not that seasoned. read more

Classic southern fried seafood. Famous New Orleans seafood restaurant that lives up to its name Deanie's. True historic south Louisiana ambience with old photos of the local area and shrimp boats. Service were very kind, smiling faces that seated our large party quickly and made an out of town group feel like we were there every week. Classic fried fresh Louisiana seafood of shrimp, oysters and crabs . Everyone enjoyed their meals. My wife and I shared a 1/2 seafood platter and we could not finish it all! The platter of fish, shrimp, oysters, soft shell crab, fried crawfish balls and fries came out piled high and falling off the platter. It was awesome. I could return every night of the week and not run out of tempting menu entries. We will come again. Loved it! read more

Best crawfish experience in ages. Deanie's is one of those spots that holds sentimental memories for me. My dad took me here as a kid and I remember it like it was yesterday. So when I was able to bring my oldest here, and make new memories, it was very meaningful to me. Let me set the scene. It was lent on a Friday. Everyone in the area knows that those are the busiest days to eat seafood in the state. But my oldest had just finished a grad school interview in Nola and crawfish seemed like a great way to celebrate. The memory of eating at Deanie's came to me and off we went. We arrived around 12:30 and the place was packed. I would estimate we waited around 30-40 minutes but we spent it chatting and people watching. Once seated we were treated to the Deanie's unique touch. Instead of crackers or bread, they bring boiled potatoes to the table. They were as delicious as I remembered them. I wish more restaurants would do this. Crawfish was only available in two pound orders that at the day we viisted was $15.95 and came with a half ear of boiled corn. We ordered three of those and went to town. The crawfish were perfectly seasoned to me (full of flavor with a nice level of heat), large, and clean. Without a doubt, they were the best crawfish I have had in several years. Everyone has their preference of places, but Deanie's is now my gold standard. I am salivating as I write this. If you enjoy crawfish, get yourself to Deanie's ASAP. read more

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Deanie's Seafood is one favorite spot for Sophia and me going back to when we lived in the New Orleans area. I'm sure I'm repeating myself, but every time we ate, we always took a to-go box home. When it comes to Louisiana seafood, you cannot go small and you'll be satisfied during each visit. And this one was no different when we were in Louisiana visiting our respective families for Christmas. When we arrived on Sunday afternoon, it was full where we waited for almost 30 minutes. It was totally fine since I was watching the Saints play the Titans (they won by the way going undefeated for December). The bar was spotless and clean while we waited for our table, which was no rush at all. Once we were seated, it took us no time to select our meal. We chose their half seafood platter which consisted of fried catfish, fried oysters, crawfish balls and one soft shell crab along with french fries and hush puppies. Everything on the plate was very good. When it comes to New Orleans style food (my umpteenth time saying this), they did not disappoint. All was well seasoned and well prepared. If you guessed correctly, we ended up taking food home and it was just as delicious. Deanie's, thank you, thank you, thank you. We may not live in Louisiana anymore, but you make us feel right at home. You definitely know we'll return through those doors :) read more

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We came in a little late on a week night. Everything we ordered had great flavor. The appetizers were a steal in price almost half of what they'd charge at a downtown restaurant for the same amount of food. The stuffed mushroom filling had a lot of crab. The entrees were enormous as well for the price. Our server was very sweet and when the wrong shrimp app came out she corrected it immediately. All of the food came out hot and fresh. I'd like to go back to try their desserts but we couldn't fit another bite. The half platter also came with a huge filet of catfish and a plate of fries not shown. And the picture doesn't do the flounders size justice I could barely eat half without being full. The carrot soufflé is a must try also read more

Deanie’s Seafood - Broiled half platter - Seafood Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Food = DELICIOUS! Louisiana is one of my favorite places to eat and this place did not disappoint. The crabmeat au gratin was to die for! They have a location near the French quarter but we went to the Metairie location and there was no wait. It's a very casual place with good prices. Next to a seafood market and a daiquiri place across the street. so glad I tried this place out! read more

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Really enjoyed my meal here. I ordered a cup of chicken & shrimp gumbo with an order of friend shrimp. Before our meal came out, we received a plate of the most delicious red potatoes. I'm used to bread being served before the meal comes, but Deanie's may be on to something with these potatoes! They were deliciously seasoned and cooked perfectly. It didn't take long for our order to come out and everything was fresh and hot. Our waitress was very friendly and answered any questions that we had. My only complaint was that I wish we had been informed of the 20% charge for splitting the check. We were a party of 2, had we known that, we would have asked for one check and split it up ourselves later. read more

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We decided to stop in after picking Pops up from the airport before taking the drive back home. The atmosphere was soo warm and welcoming that I just knew the food would be delicious. It was OK nothing to make me want to come back. It tasted no different than our Sharks back at home. Scratching it off the list of "what to try" and don't have to ever come back. read more

Deanie’s Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

They give you a good amount for the money but the seafood gumbo was terrible!! The stuffed mushrooms were really good! The fried shrimp was good. All and all I will return. The service was wonderful! read more

Excellent etoufee. Great responsive service. Cozy atmosphere. Look forward to coming back! read more

Deanie’s Seafood - Crawfish Étouffée - Seafood Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Hi Felicia not bye....first stop after arriving from Cali to eat was Deanie's for catfish! We were blessed to have the luck to be served with care by Ms. Felicia who made my/our dining experience one to remember. She was gracious and attentive and other than great food shes a good reason to stop on in for a bite!!! Bonus you get a basket of red potatoes to munch while you're food is being prepared. If we find ourselves back in New Orleans we will definitely be stopping by again!!! read more

Food was great, service was great! I can definitely see why they're so busy! It was an awesome experience.

Out in the town for a little vacation from Las Vegas. Deanie's is staple so we had to stop by. We ordered the stuffed shrimp and a pound boiled shrimp. Food was delicious, stuffed shrimp were crispy and not overly filled. My wife and I were very pleased with the carrot soufflé! We could have easily eaten ten more of those. read more

The food was amazing! My favorite was the crab balls, and bbq shrimp! This was my first time trying fried soft crabs and it wasn't what I thought, it was good as well. The service was good as well, nothing took too long to come out, even though it was busy the food still came out fast. They also bring potatoes out to the table while you wait on your food, that was a great touch to the experience . I will be back again, I enjoyed the food, the vibe and the service ! read more

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We had dinner (Giant Seafood Platter) there last night!! It was awesome and so was our phenomenal waiter Glen !! I called the manager Jeff today to commend Glen and to let him know that everything was DELICIOUS Jeff, I hope you're paying him well because he deserves it !! read more

Omg ... if you like fried seafood and are really hungry this is the place to be. After you see the size portions of what they give you, you ask yourself who could eat all that. Start with a crab gumbo that was awesome, then we ordered fried artichoke hearts. For my entrée, we shared a gigantic plate of fried seafood all was great, but those fried oysters are to die for. If you're ever in the area visit this location. Check this place out I know you'll like it. read more

Deanie’s Seafood - Split between 3 people and still and only ate half - Seafood Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Ms.Felicia was the Greatest! She met us with a warm smile, was friendly and made our party of 9 feel right at home. She took our orders and not once did she forget anything we ordered. She even remembered our names. The sweetest waitress I've encountered in a very long time. Oh and the food was hot and off the chain (good good)! The whole experience was great and it was one of the busiest times of the year (the Bayou Classic ) . Clean restaurant with a warm friendly/family atmosphere. Thanks again Ms. Felicia we'll be back to see you! The Millers read more

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Deanie's catered the Rummel class of 85 reunion last weekend and I was very impressed. The setup was seamless and the caterers were very professional. The food was deliciousĺ. I have never had such tasty New Olreans classics as their Crawfish Etoufee and jambalaya. The etouffee was packed with crawfish and the roux was out of this world. The jambalaya had a lot of chopped seasoning that gave it such a great taste whi h was so different from the usual dry bland versions that many restaurants offer. The catfish was seasoned and fried to perfection with a nice flavorful batter. The bread pudding was delectable. I will definitely use Deanie's catering for my next event. read more

Had a great experience at Deanie's in Bucktown and wanted to give a special shoutout to Ms. Felicia. She provided excellent service from the moment we sat down -- very friendly, professional, and genuinely attentive without ever being overbearing. She kept everything flowing smoothly, made sure we had what we needed, and checked in at just the right times. You can tell she takes pride in what she does and truly cares about the customer experience. Service like that definitely makes a meal more enjoyable. If you stop by Deanie's, hopefully you get Ms. Felicia -- she'll take good care of you. Thanks again for the great hospitality! read more

The food is great. The gumbo was delicious! The service was excellent and the server was great. He constantly asked if we needed anything else. The atmosphere was nice! Very good place to dine! read more

10/27/2024 When in LA you have to get crawfish, oysters and more! My boyfriend's god mother wanted to take us to Deanie's Seafood and I am always down to try a new spot. As long as I get my oysters lol That was my mission while I was here. Eat as many oysters as I can. For the table we ordered the following: Boiled potatoes with butter on the side. Two trays of charbroiled oysters- BBQ charbroiled oysters and the charbroiled oyster with crab on top. 6 boiled crabs- Side note this is when I learned how to break them apart. Pretty cool! I ordered the catfish platter. This platter could be for three people! There was so much I took it home and ate it on the plane. My boyfriend ordered the Barbeque shrimp. The portion of food on his plate was huge. He tore it up! My boyfriends god mother ordered the combo platter. This came with shrimp, oysters and catfish. I should have ordered this. The oysters were delicious. Everything we ordered was amazing! I would have ordered another tray of oyster but my boyfriends god mother was paying so I didn't want to be greedy haha just means I need to make another trip out there. read more

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Great place for fresh seafood in New Orleans. Get the grilled redfish. For sides, the carrot soufflé is so delicious. Add onion rings and a house salad with fig vinaigrette. So lucky to get a table for two without a reservation on a Friday night. Thanks to Karen for the great service. read more

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What separates a good meal from a truly memorable experience is the quality of service, and Felicia exceeded all expectations. Her kindness, attentiveness, and genuine care transformed our lunch into an unforgettable afternoon. Deanie's should be proud to have such a remarkable team member. Upon arriving at Deanie's with my father, I was immediately struck by the warm and inviting ambiance. It was 2:00 in the afternoon, and my father hadn't eaten all day due to a busy morning. His hunger was palpable, and I worried that his patience might wear thin. However, Felicia's attentive and compassionate demeanor put us both at ease. Felicia was not just a server; she was a true professional who exuded excellence in every interaction.. Her patience was unwavering as we perused the menu, and she made thoughtful recommendations based on our preferences. When our orders arrived, Felicia ensured that my father's seafood platter was served promptly and he had sufficient condiments. She checked in on us discreetly, making sure that he had everything he needed. Her genuine concern for his well-being touched my heart. But it didn't end there. During the course of our meal, I shared with Felicia that my father had driven over two hours to meet up with me. As we finished our meals and packaged the remainder, Felicia surprised us by offering to pack my father's remaining beverage in a to-go cup for his return ride. It was a small gesture, but it spoke volumes about her commitment to exceptional service. As we left the restaurant, I knew that we would be back. Deanie's has earned a loyal customer in me, and I eagerly look forward to returning to Felicia's section. Bisque 5/5 A great alternative to gumbo. Onion rings 5/5 Plentiful, crispy and served piping hot. Perfect for sharing, Ice cream pina colada 5/5 Delicious and packs a punch. read more

Deanie’s Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Our waitress was new, but she done a very good job. It was her second day. Kudos to her!!!! My sandwich was full of shrimp. My sandwich ranith over (lol). It just need some mayo. It had no dressing on it, but it was good anyways. I will be back. My aunt said the catfish was delicious. read more

Deanie’s Seafood - Shrimp Cowboy sandwich & fries - Seafood Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

My family ate at Deanie's Seafood in Bucktown today. We had 2 giant seafood platters that were cooked to perfection. We also had onion rings that were wonderfully seasoned with tender juicy onions. Today we tried the bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer. They were delicious. We also had the best server I've ever had at Deanie's and for that matter, anywhere. This servers name is Felicia, and if you go to Deanie's, you should definitely ask for her. We never had to ask for drink refills, extra napkins, tartar sauce, or cocktail sauce. It was an amazing experience that I would recommend for everyone. Liz C. read more

We've been coming to New Orleans for years, and Deanie's is always a must-stop on every visit. Their char-broiled oysters are, hands down, the best we've ever had anywhere. We usually go to the French Quarter location, but on this trip we decided to try the Metairie location--and unfortunately, it was a disappointment. It wasn't even 6:00 p.m. on a Tuesday, and they were already out of oysters. We ended up ordering the catfish, which was absolutely amazing, and our server, Christina, was fantastic. Despite that, the overall experience didn't compare. We'll definitely be sticking with the French Quarter location in the future. read more

Deanies is CONSISTENT fa'show!!!!! My boy and I shared a HALF seafood platter, something that 6 years I ago, I smashed by myself, and TODAY we, WE, had many leftovers! read more

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I have coming to Deanie's well since it's been Deanie's. Consistently great food, huge portions and free boiled potatoes... with butter. Ambiance is very nice, a bar and great service... I enjoyed my meal here.... Happy Veterans Day to all! read more

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Stopped here for lunch. It had been 24 plus years since visiting. The entire experience was not as good as I remembered it being. The fried seafood was good, but far from great. Service was excellent! read more

Their cuisine has been a favorite since my teen years, the giant seafood platter, crawfish balls, seafood gumbo & the red potatoes. Fast forward to my mid 30s & married, wife absolutely LOVES them! Every time we come to New Orleans we HAVE to eat here. She loves the food but especially looks forward to having the carrot souffle (loves theirs the best!). Keep up the good work (kitchen staff) & the excellent service (NEVER had any issues, always friendly!) The background music is quite enjoyable, adding to the great experience & welcoming environment. read more

Deanie's Seafood has consistently gotten better over the years. Their menu has improved substantially along with the flavors of their food. This isn't my favorite spot to get boiled seafood as often they seem to overcook their boiled shrimp which is an unfortunate trend many seafood joints seem to have in common these days. Deanie's has always done a great job with their fried seafood options and their fried seafood platters have always been fantastic things. Their broiled and fried fish options are typically nice choices here. Their specials and sides have also really improved over the years so that you have a really nice selection of different items not many other places offer these days. There are also not many places in this area that do as much volume as Deanie's does so they usually get their food out really fast! Everything here is decent to fantastic for the most part and there are certainly more and more places that do far worse food while there are fewer and fewer places that make authentic New Orleans Creole food like they do at Deanie's. Overall this is a place you can bring a big group and they will likely have something that most folks can eat. The biggest area for improvement is their boiled shrimp as so far it has been 100% frustratingly overcooked EVERY time I have ordered it so now I've given up on even trying to order the boiled shrimp again until I hear it is being prepared better. My video review of Deanie's in Bucktown is here: https://youtu.be/Bt4oLYqmmZQ read more

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This was a local recommendation to try and honestly, I was willing to be adventurous. I'm glad I did, because the food was really good and you get HUGE portion sizes. They fill those styrofoam containers to the brim! This place is no frills so expect a few health code violations somewhere lol. Speaking of violations, the bathroom was unclean and scary looking, but that doesn't take away from the food. Next time I'll get takeout. read more

They now use cheap SOY oil versus tasty traditional oil they used for decades Experience horrible! read more

We visit Deanie's every time we're back in town -- the food is fantastic, the portions are generous, and we love that it's local. But our latest visit was extra special thanks to Felicia. Warm, engaging, confident, and next-level observant, Felicia has a way of making everyone feel cared for. While I was debating what to order to cover our daughter without ending up buried in leftovers, she swooped in with the perfect suggestion -- reading my mind before I even asked. Later, when an older woman nearby began coughing, Felicia appeared in seconds to help her, before her own tablemates even moved. With a big family across the room whose boys were getting a little too rambunctious, she gently set things right without skipping a beat. And when it came time to pay, before he could mention it she asked my husband, "military discount?" -- she'd simply picked up on it from the way he spoke, and she was spot on. Felicia doesn't just care for her tables -- she takes care of the whole space, making people feel seen, valued, and appreciated. Deanie's is always great, but for a truly special experience, ask for Felicia. She's a gem, and she makes the place shine even brighter. read more

Deanie's is my go-to for a fried shrimp poboy. I have been quite a few times this summer and their fried shrimp are excellent. On top of the excellent shrimp poboy, I love the potatoes that are given at the beginning of your meal. I will continue to frequent Deanie's in Bucktown! read more

Deanie’s Seafood - Fried Shrimp Poboy with French Fries - Seafood Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Went to Deanies in Bucktown tonight and ordered a half seafood platter. Then went next door ans ordered 4 medium to large boiled crabs. The platter was good, but not enough food for $47. A tad bit too salty and you could tell the oysters were refried. The boiled crabs - the crab meat tasted like straight soap or cleaner. Not sure if they got sprayed by accident, but it made me so mad because I really like Deanie's crabs. It just ruined my night. read more

OH. MY. GOODNESS! This place has the best food, hands down! The service is friendly. The prices are right. They know what they are doing in the kitchen at Deanie's!! Everything we ate was absolutely delicious. The crab claws were swimming in the most flavorful lemon, garlic butter sauce I have ever tasted. Everything was good - but they were the star of the meal. This place is definitely on my list for when we return to NOLA. read more

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Amazing food with AMAZING service! The service really brings it home here. Service with a smile. The food....incredible!! Be sure to bring a BIG appetite, portions are gigantic!! Thanks much, we will be back again and again!! read more