So this was my 1st time at this location..AGAIN at THIS location..I got the hot sausage sliders &…read moreshe got the shrimp sliders..that hot sauce dressed with cheese was pressure fr! It came with fries also..all our food came out hot. I didn't care for the shrimp but she liked them. I got the blueberry lemonade my gosh! It was pressure!! She got the watermelon..I'll take their blueberry over the watermelon..the service was good & the wait wasn't that long honestly. The garlic butter is pressure too! The have a $19 plate that comes with crawfish, shrimp, sausage, corn & potato i think. Now I gotta go back to the Westbank location to see if they have sliders & blueberry lemonade lol they stop taking food orders at 6p during crawfish season but they close at 7p.

My family gets boiled crawfish weekly while in season because my daughter is OBSESSED and this spot…read morerecently opened in Gentilly and we decided to give it a try last week. We've been back 3 times since so they are definitely doing something right. I keep seeing this spot pop up on social media and every one mentions getting different levels of heat but the basic crawfish without sauce has a decent kick to it. The boiled shrimp and sides were also really good. I haven't tried the fried food yet but it certainly looks good!

CAJUN SEAFOOD!!! My…read moreoh my, does this place have my heart! They know how to get down right here. It was super close to where we were staying, and since I didn't catch a seafood boil in the Quarter or anywhere else in town, I had to try this spot. My friend and I had our eyes on it, but once our Uber driver confirmed it was a bomb spot, we were all in and it did not disappoint. I even met a lady who drives 45 minutes just to get here, so if she makes that trek, you know this is the spot. I will be dreaming of this place! Being takeout-only gave it that authentic, local vibe, and I loved every bite. Unlike the typical mixed seafood boils, they bag everything separately, and I mixed it all together once I got back to my place. They have some garlic butter you can add, and I got it spicy! It definitely had a kick, and I loved it. I had a pound of shrimp, added sausage, two boiled eggs, the BOMBEST potatoes and corn, all tossed with the spicy garlic butter and I devoured it. Let me just brag on that shrimp and those potatoes for a second: both were amazing. The potatoes were cooked to perfection! Soft, not mushy, and seasoned just right. And the shrimp? Wow. I can still taste it. If you're in NOLA, you have to check this spot out! I will say one more thing though I wish I had room to try the gumbo! I would have loved to taste it here. Lastly, I didn't get to grab a po' boy in town, so we came back the next morning to try one. Sadly, the seafood section wasn't ready yet (we went around 10:30am), but the roast beef po' boy with gravy, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and maybe few other ingredients in it was incredible. I loved it! You'll definitely catch me here again next time I'm in town. 10,000/10. Thank you, cooks! A few practical things: if you're driving, there's parking. The service was friendly, prices were great, and while there isn't indoor seating, the waiting area is decent-sized. Just know it can get busy!

The best sea food so far I am from the east coast so seafood is plentiful and fresh and delicious…read moreso I know good seafood when I am eating it/ delicious seafood hard to find in south so this the place!!

Solid seafood boil but nothing special than any other boil spot I've done to…read more Idk if it was a NOLA thing but no crawfish in stock as I guess we were end of season. Most seafood boil spots still have a supply so on that alone I probably wouldn't return.

Hot N Cajun was easily one of my favorite seafood stops in New Orleans! From the moment that…read moresteaming seafood boil bag hit the table, I knew we were in for a good meal. This was my first time having noodles added to a seafood boil, and let me tell you--they were a GAME CHANGER. The noodles soaked up all that rich, buttery Cajun sauce and seasoning, making every bite ridiculously flavorful. I honestly don't know if I can order another seafood boil without noodles now! Our boil was loaded with crab, shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn, and egg, and everything came out piping hot and covered in sauce. The seafood was flavorful, the portions were generous, and once we dumped everything onto the tray, it was officially time to get messy. What I really appreciated was how well everything worked together. The noodles weren't just an unnecessary add-on--they caught all that extra sauce that normally gets left at the bottom of the bag. Do yourself a favor and add them! Come hungry, roll up your sleeves, and don't wear anything you're afraid to get Cajun sauce on. Hot N Cajun delivered exactly what I wanted from a New Orleans seafood boil: hot, messy, saucy, flavorful, and satisfying. The noodles alone made this one memorable. Definitely coming back!

Easily hands down the best seafood boil I've ever had. I'm a southerner and this a normal staple…read morewhere I'm from, but this place is a whole other level of flavor. The service was also quick and very polite. The interior was modern and clean. Whenever I come back to New Orleans in the future, I'll make it a point to come back here.

Man this place was so good! The customer service was great, we were quickly seated when we came in…read more The restaurant was clean. The pricing of the food was reasonable and I feel like the food was worth it. We were wanting seafood so we got king crab , shrimp boil , coconut shrimp and the catfish basket. The king crab was meaty and sweet, the potatoes were flavorful and cooked perfectly. The corn??? Yall I am not a corn person but their corn was sweet and it tasted really good with the seasoning from the boil. The shrimp boil was tasty! The catfish basket was pretty hefty and was fried to perfection. The coconut shrimp was fried hard and has this amazing crunch, this place exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend getting the king crab and coconut shrimp , it was truly the star of our experience. We will definitely come again when we visit New Orleans.

This food has me rethinking all my life decisions and wondering why I left Louisiana. Everything is…read moreinsane. Juicy, bold, fresh. The chicken is 10 out of 10. Boiled seafood is a 10 out of 10. Literally everything is a 10 out of..you get it. Staff are exceptional as well. Fun murals and artwork throughout. This is a must try!

Horrible Horrible My Husband and I ordered to go…read more Wings and crawlin burger and fries . They gave us big legs and flats instead.

The happy hour special is unreal. $1.50 per raw oyster and…read more$5 (some beers) on tap. The oysters are HUGE and so fresh!

Let me start by saving the food was great. I had fresh oysters as well as the bougie on a budget…read morecombo. The caviar fries with the crème fraise surprised me for sure. They had FLAVOR. The champagne was solid and it really was a good bang for your buck. The oysters were ok. Now for the ambiance. It was dead in there so a lot of the staff was chillin. One guy behind the bar was talking with his friend about his relationship issues and I felt like I was too close in proximity for him to be talking that openly. He seemed to be having a bad day cuz he did not look happy to be shuckin no oysters. (Sorry brotha). The younger girl was very sweet tho. Overall, I'd go again but maybe with a group of friends to enhance the ambiance.

Sit at the oyster bar and let Frederick take care of you!…read more We usually eat at dragos for grilled oysters but came here for the first time a year ago and loved the oysters and the drinks! I even told my husband that I thought these were better than dragos. He wasn't so sure and said they were close. We visited New Orleans again this past weekend and had dragos first and then came to Desire. These were definitely better than Drago's! The sauce they use is delicious and the oysters themselves super fresh. We came back again because of how good they were. Thank you to Frederick for showing us how they get shucked and some details on what goes into the sauce. We had a good time sitting at the bar talking with him. Thank you!!!

Went to Desires Oyster Bar on Bourbon Street and ordered the catfish…read more The catfish was just so-so. The crust was flaky instead of the traditional cornmeal coating, and it didn't have the Southern-style flavor I was expecting. The fries were the highlight of the meal--they were well seasoned and tasted great. The corn fritters also had really nice flavor and were enjoyable. The customer service was excellent, and the restaurant has plenty of seating, including a nice outdoor patio area. Overall, the service and atmosphere were great, but the catfish didn't quite meet my expectations.

Remember this is a cash only place!…read more I was eager to try this place because it closes down for a season and if you as a restaurant can close for a season I'm curious. We tried the chargrilled oysters and they were very tasty. While I didn't go crazy with the menu I felt my choice was a great. Service was good and the inside is like stepping into someone's grandmas old kitchen. I'd go back on my next trip!

Gluten free fried seafood that honestly feels like eating in a southern grandmother's kitchen…read more The staff is friendly and personable. Prices are reasonable and I loved that it has an old school diner type feel. It's small but adequate and I love that items are made to order. Their main specialty oysters so I believe they're close during the month that oysters are not in season locally. The only other thing that I would call out and that is worth mentioning is that it's cash only but there is a ATM near the entrance if needed.