IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO THIS:
TOP 20 PLACES FOR BOILED CRAWFISH By Caroline St. Paul
Lent is here, which means that crawfish season is in full swing in New Orleans. You can now look forward to meatless Fridays with fresh and delicious boiled crawfish, which is popping up at places around the city. Here, we've rounded up the 20 best places to get boiled crawfish in New Orleans. These 40 days of fasting and no meat don't have to be miserable with the variety that we've got in the Big Easy. These restaurants and seafood markets are serving up some of the best seafood and boiled crawfish you'll ever have. Consider trying every one of these places out. Enjoy! Editor’s Note: In light of the current closures of restaurants, with the exception of take-out and delivery service, please call ahead and see what your options are for ordering from these places to-go.
1. Schaefer & Rusich Seafood 1726 Lake Ave., Metairie (504) 833-3973 schaeferseafood.com Visit Schaefer & Rusich Seafood in Bucktown to satisfy all your seafood cravings. This seafood market sells highquality seafood at reasonable prices for your enjoyment. Schaefer Seafood began in 1969 when the family started selling fresh seafood out of their own garage. The business has continued for four generations now, providing New Orleans with fresh and delicious seafood. Nothing is better than food, family, and experiencing the two together. The Schaefer & Rusich staff is passionate about sharing this tradition with your loved ones through their fantastic food. Make sure to try the boiled crawfish, as it is known to be among the best in town. 2. Deanie's Seafood Restaurant Multiple Locations deanies.com/restaurants Deanie's has locations in Bucktown, the French Quarter, and the Garden District, so it is easy to experience one of New Orleans's best seafood restaurants
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wherever you are in town. Since 1961, Deanie's has been serving up quality seafood for all to enjoy. Make sure to order their giant seafood platter to get a taste of all that Deanie's has to offer. Get your fill of fried oysters, catfish, shrimp, crawfish balls, soft-shell crabs, boiled crawfish, and other seafood varieties at any of their locations, and find out what all the talk is about. 3. Captain Sid's 1700 Lake Ave., Metairie 504-831-2840 facebook.com/Captain-SidsSeafood-117163164968378 Specializing in fresh and boiled seafood, including crawfish, Captain Sid's has been a customer favorite since 1979. Seafoodlovers rave about the quality seafood and service that you'll have here. Make sure to take some crawfish pies, stuffed crabs, turtle soup, alligator sausage, and fresh seafood out of the deli case to go. This seafood market takes pride in serving the best seafood with the perfect amount of seasoning. You will not be disappointed in Captain Sid's; many people feel that it's the best seafood in Bucktown.
Clesi's Restaurant & Catering
4. North Broad Seafood 1901 N. Broad St. 504-948-6050 northbroadseafood.com North Broad Seafood provides its customers with quality seafood at fair and honest prices. Visit this inviting atmosphere hidden on Broad Street for boiled crawfish, red beans, poboys, gumbo, and other boiled seafood varieties. You will be amazed at the clean and secure location that the Nguyen family provides for their customers. Since 2007, when the family took ownership, they have given their customers a safe grab-and-go concept shop where they can find something for all of their seafood needs. This is sure to be the most pleasant crawfish pick-up you will ever have! 5. Galley Seafood 2535 Metairie Rd., Metairie 504-832-0955 thegalleyseafood.net Do you ever wonder where those fantastic soft-shell crab and catfish filet po-boys served at Jazz Fest come from? This is the place. The Galley has been serving their famous po-boys at the
festival since 1977. After having success at other festivals around the U.S., Galley began catering for businesses all over Louisiana. Soon after, the restaurant was born, and the rest is history. Galley Seafood is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, so be sure to get your fill of their famous po-boys and boiled crawfish this season. 6. Clesi's Restaurant & Catering 4323 Bienville St. 504-909-0108 clesicatering.com Clesi's is a family-run business owned by the Clesi brothers, Carlo and James, and their sister Sonya Dicarlo. Clesi's started out as a catering operation that became popular from its crawfish boils. Eventually, it expanded into a restaurant, which is now located in in Mid-City. They are best known for their crawfish, which are flavored with pepper, clove, and citrus. Try the jambalaya cheese fries, po-boys, and fried seafood baskets. Clesi's is dedicated to providing their customers with excellence in both food and experience.
