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    Drago's Seafood Restaurant

    3.6 (4.3k reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Julia S.

    I've been here 2 times, and both times I was satisfied with my meal. If you're a fan of oysters, don't skip out on the charbroiled oysters here! They're made to order and so hot when they're served. I'm not too big on them, but I always have at least one. I would recommend ordering the catch of the day. Service can be a little slow, especially during peak hours, so if you're in a rush this might not be the place for you.

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    Amber W.

    Chargrilled oysters are a must every visit. This visit I also tried the flour de lis shrimp, baked Cajun catch and browni à la mode. All were very good but i need those shrimp every visit from now on. My drink was never empty. The staff did an excellent job in checking on us and clearing any dishes.

    Alan T.

    I heard about charbroiled oysters and had to come to Drago's. They seem to have a good amount of seating and I was able to be seated right away coming in for dinner. I really enjoyed the oysters but it can be heavy. It was also nice dipping the bread into the butter as well! I also had their gumbo and their crawfish fest. The fish is a mix of crawfish cooked in 3 different ways. The fried crawfish bites was interesting to me as that wasn't something I think I've had.

    Jackie W.

    This restaurant wasn't bad but it wasn't the best restaurant I tried on my trip. I do think it's a little over hyped. I would only recommend the oysters. The flavor of the oysters are good. They are garlicky, buttery, and I love taste of the char of the grill. But the size of the oysters are small. I ate the fish shrimp and grits. The grits and shrimp are good. If you google red fish, I'm pretty sure it's talapia. I asked the waitress what red fish was and all she said was that it's a local fish. I ate it because I had already ordered it, but it would be nice to know exactly what kind of fish I'm eating. The restaurant is big and spacious. Restrooms are clean but toilet seats are very, very low to the ground.

    Charbroiled Oysters!
    Ray B.

    We randomly chose Drago's for three main reasons: they had charbroiled oysters, it was a 10‑minute walk from our hotel, and we were hungry and it was getting late--so I guess that makes four. With so many great restaurants in NOLA, I may need to start reviewing on a curve; otherwise, I'll just be handing out five stars across the board. The food and service were fantastic, but I can't say enough about how delicious the charbroiled and raw oysters were. The taste and size of the raw oysters were something I rarely experience. Usually, when oysters are this large, they lose flavor--these were both large and very tasty. BB

    Celia Monique W.

    Drago's Seafood was one of several spots recommended to me during my first visit to New Orleans--specifically for the famous charbroiled oysters. When I tell you I devoured them immediately... I mean it. I had never tried charbroiled oysters before, so I wasn't exactly sure what to expect, but they were absolutely delicious. They were rich, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The dish also comes with bread so you can soak up the buttery, garlicky sauce surrounding the oysters--which is honestly half the experience. And in true "me" fashion, I definitely asked for more bread so I could keep dipping and make sure none of that sauce went to waste. I also have to give a special shout-out to my server, Otis. He was amazing--friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better with his great service. This was such a satisfying first introduction to charbroiled oysters, and I'm so glad Drago's was the place I tried them. I would absolutely come back for these again.

    Raw oysters
    Kate O.

    Price point is good, food is great. Atmosphere could use some work. Service is great through, Miss Trinice (I think I got that way wrong on the spelling), thank you lady for hooking up our group with some awesome drinks and coming back often. The oysters are the star here, salty, savory and butter on butter! You don't get many bad ones in New Orleans, but we loved these! Red beans was a hit and the bbq shrimp, while I wish they were head on, also awesome. Worth it and a great location where you can relax and get away from the madness of the streets.

    crawfish étouffée
    Nancy H.

    Overall, this is a pretty casual seafood spot with a lively, slightly busy atmosphere. I ordered the crawfish étouffée and it had great flavor, it was pretty good. We also split the charbroiled oysters, which are usually what this place is known for. They came out hot and buttery, but unfortunately were a bit too salty for my liking, and even the bread didn't really balance it out, maybe it was just an off day. Service was quick and attentive, and food came out fast. Overall, not a bad experience, but the food didn't fully live up to expectations for me.

    Karla S.

    No wait, we were seated right away! Service was decent; no complaints. We had to try the chargrilled oysters. They were really good! Worth the hype to me! The flavor was really good. Someone else mentioned the bread and it made me giggle because that review was spot on (scroll the reviews lol). But rip that bread in the yummy garlic bread and enjoy!!! The catfish platter was mid. The fries and onion rings were warm and not hot. The fish was just average. The fish and shrimp gumbo was really good. I liked the flavor of the sauce and thought the dish was well seasoned. I haven't ever had a tomato base shrimp and grits but it paired really well!! The restaurant is connected to the Hilton so perfect if staying there!

    What WAS Chargrilled Oysters...
    Robbie B.

    I love, love, love Dragos. I loved the bar, the bartender - She is fabulous. I said I wanted a Hendrick's Martini, straight-up, very, very, very cold! she delivered perfectly! I was waiting on friends and made new friends at the bar (that is the true advantage of traveling solo and sitting at the bar, you meet all kinds of people); they were from Mississippi and they had their own list of restaurants, giving me a few tips. My friends came and we took our table. Our waiter was Freddie... let's call him "Fast Freddie;" he could take your order, another tables order, not confuse anybody and come back in record time. I had a dozen chargrilled oysters (that's why I go there, that's what they are known for), and they really know how to deliver! I supplemented that with a cup of gumbo (really should have had a bowl) and a caesar salad. I was so pleasantly suprised at the caesar; you know that's so pedestrian, it was delish! Dressing was on point. We all enjoyed our food. I can't remember what anybody else ordered because I was head down slurpin' my oysters and gumbo... My bill was $56.29 including tip + I had give Freddie a little Lagniappe - he was so good, so bill was $60.29. When I go back, I will repeat but definitely a bigger bowl of gumbo!

    Buttery ass oysters
    Dan S.

    Oysters were excellent, the bread was crap. For almost $40 for a dozen oysters, have the decency to serve something better that cold supermarket bread. The service was great, lots of "here you are doll face" types of comments. Which I love.

    John H.

    Drago's is always on my places to eat list whenever I'm in New Orleans just because of their charbroiled oysters - easily one of the best bites in town even if you're not into oysters. I would also highly recommend their Gator Bites w/remoulade which will leave you craving seconds. I'm usually satisfied with just getting those two items, but another great small bite option is the Lobster Mac & Cheese. The dish is nice and cheesy, with decent size pieces of lobster in it. The service is typical of restaurant around the French Quarter - friendly and professional. The staff are also very open and knowledgeable when it comes to offering food suggestions as well.

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    Tekia H.

    So Drago's is a mix bag for me. The thing that hands down stood out for me are the charbroiled oysters. They were absolutely delicious, but when it came to other things on the menu it was just okay. Not horrible, but the level of cuisine is competitive in New Orleans. Hands down the oysters are amazing, but I think I'd only come to visit here again for the oysters. This was still a great experience, and definitely worth coming to try if you enjoy charbroiled oysters. You won't be disappointed.

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    Can I wear my sandals to dragos?

    Yes. No problem

    Do they offer parking validation at Hilton Riverside?

    Last time I was there they did!

    Are they open Christmas Eve?

    How do we make reservations?

    I sat at the counter the couple of times I went there. You don't need a reservation for the counter but good luck, there's only 10 seats. if you want a table you will have to arrive, put your name on the list and wait. The New Orleans location is… Read more

    Is it actually open for business? Will be in town and on website it says permanently closed

    You may have already traveled, but they are back open although it's just weekends. Thurs-Sun according to their website or Fri-Sun according to their phone recording. Sunday 12-6. Other days 5-9.

    Are they open?

    Yes! Depending on the time you plan to go, make reservations.

    Price of dozen chargrilled oysters?

    est $21

    Is Drago's open on Thanksgiving Day?

    Yes. They stuff turkeys with a few dozen char broiled oysters.

    Does Drago's have a happy hour?

    Dragos absolutely DOES NOT have Happy Hour. It might appear they do because the waiting area is near the bar. It is very common for people to buy drinks waiting for a table. They have specialty drinks such as blood mary and so forth but no… Read more

    What is the dress code at Drago's? Do the men have to wear long pants?

    No need for fancy attire. Casual wear is appropriate.

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