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Grand Isle Restaurant
Louisiana Fish Camp, serving the freshest Louisiana seafood available along with some southern beef and poultry specialties. Spiced and boiled, fried, sautéed or grilled, the seafood comes from the waters off of Grand Isle Louisiana to your table without touching the freezer. Grand Isle Restaurant will take you back to the days when cold beer, 10 cent oysters and air conditioning were advertised on the windows. Pecky cypress walls will give you that "Fish Camp" feel but Grand Isle has all of the necessities to make your dining experience a Grand one. From a vast selection of great wines to specialty cocktails from the mahogany bar, Grand Isle Restaurant is a classic New Orleans Restaurant where you will find the locals. Dine in doors or outside on the Fulton St. mall.
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59 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 59 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(23)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(25)
- neighborhood gem(17)
- great for outdoor dining(15)
- fit for foodies(14)
- great for lunch(12)
- kid-friendly(8)
Grand Isle Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
not a 4 star, but good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We came in a group of 8. I had the Duck Debris Po Boy. It was pulled, roasted duck. Mine was delicious. A few were less than impressed with theirs. Beef brisket was sent back for being overcooked and cold. Fried oyesters had very little meat, way too much batter. All in all a nice place on the edge of the quarter."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 2 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food. Very good service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We chose GI Restaurant because we were looking for seafood and the restaurant was within walking distance of our location. We were pleasantly surprised. The food was very good. The service even better. Limited but good selection of wine by the glass. Initially saw it as just a place to eat. Now, we'd definitely return."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 3 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is very good. Charbroiled Oysters were good but I have had way better. The service was slow so as long as you have time to sit around and not be in a rush I would recommend eating at this restaurant."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic Meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant is just fabulous. It is positioned right in the heart of the famous town of Warehouse District. The ambiance is lovely especially having dinner in the evening. It was a wonderful night. The waiters are all very smartly dressed and attentive with a very polite manner. The food was excellent. I have given this restaurant full marks in every category because it thoroughly deserves it."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, scenic view
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Review 5 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A good place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good place for out-of-town folks to touch and taste local culture and food. Try the alligator."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 6 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best onion rings in New Orleans
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best onion rings in New Orleans"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service is always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service is always excellent. Love the atmosphere. It's our place to eat when we are in the neighborhood ( or not!!)"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This is a classic family oriented
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a classic family oriented seafood restaurant with good classic seafood dishes. The menu is straigh forward. We had the fried shrimp platter and the grilled tuna which were quite good. If you like baked oysters, they are very good and there are several different preparations."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 9 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
great place for coffee
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the staff was great and the food came out very quickly. the restaurant was nicely decorated and the prices were reasonable, but you can't overlook the food. we picked this resturant because it specifically listed seafood as a specialty - then the seafood platter should have been great, right? it was mediocre at best, 4 catfish "fingers" (des allemands catfish - tasted like chicken), 3 large mushy oysters - the kind that don't do well fried, and a crab cake, but loads of salty french fries. I got a salad, most of the lettuce was ok. we should have maybe gone to mannings?"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 10 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for families
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We couldn't ask for a nicer waiter. Really lovely service and thoughtful when our party had an extra party member and a young child."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 11 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The marinated crab claws at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The marinated crab claws at $12/1/4 lb. are an excellent choice. 12-14 large, succulent, and flavoful they were the highlight of the meal. The Isle Oyster Sampler was a good choice, too. A dozen baked oysters in 3 styles was more than enogh for 3 people. The one with the touch of jalapeno was my personal favorite. The server had an excellent knowledge of the menu. The service was a little slow. There was a large gap between appetizer and entre. That may have been due to the lateness of the hour (after 10 o'clock) and the kitchen being in close down mode. Over all a superior dining experience."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 12 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We really enjoyed the food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We really enjoyed the food and service. Just excellent!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Review 14 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Third-best shrimp and grits
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Third-best shrimp and grits in the city!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Was in town at Harrah's for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Was in town at Harrah's for a few nights and decided to try Grand Isle fir dinner. My husband had the catfish and I had the beef brisket...both were great. The wine was also great with our dinners. The wait staff was very friendly and prompt.The only thing that put a damper on the meal was the fact that the doctors' conference was in town and the restaurant was extremely loud. Other than that, we had a very enjoyable dinner."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 16 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Never get those two hours back.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The salad was wonderful with a great green goddess dressing. The shrimp gumbo fairly tasteless and bland. The oysters just alright. However the service, while friendly, was slow and sporadic. It was a two hour meal in the end and I'll never get those two hours or $45 back."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2006
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Review 17 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Grand Isle's shrimp po boy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Grand Isle's shrimp po boy and gumbo is consistently excellent! We always look forward to it when in New Orleans!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
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Review 18 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
this is the place for oysters.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved the raw oysters so much night one that I had to return the next night! I even got in on the specials for oysters one night and wine the next. Will definately be on the list when I next return to NOLA. Yum."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2004
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Review 19 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Get the Butter Fish...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun spot with good food, not great food, but very good. Butter fish is very tasty and I would definitely recommend it. Waiter was attentive, but not a bother."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Average dining experience...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Reservation request were not met. They knew we wanted to be seated at a table with chairs out of high traffic and did not even attempt to do what we asked. So we made do with what was given to us. Food selection, quantity, and flavor was not as good as when we last visited over a year ago. I don't think we will return there again."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 21 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Staff was friendly and accommodatin
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Staff was friendly and accommodating location is great for convention center. Food was fine nothing really special"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2012
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Review 22 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We met my family for lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We met my family for lunch and had 2 children under 10 with us. The atmosphere was fun and family friendly. The kids enjoyed the childrens menu items, chicken strips and fish strips with fries. We loved the shrimp po-boy and also enjoyed the grilled shrimp po-boy was amazing. My family ate an oyster appetizer that they were thrilled with as well. The oudoor seating on Fulton is very nice. Prices were a little high for good New Orleans food but good."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food and service were excellent!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and service were excellent! I returned two days later to eat there again!"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2011
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 24 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This was my second visit to
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was my second visit to Grand Isle. My first experience was a couple of years ago and wonderful but this time the food fell off quite a bit. I visited on Ash Wednesday so maybe the the cook had a Mardi Gras hangover but the dinner was just average. Being from New Orleans, I know I can get above average seafood anywhere, so my expectations are a little high when I go to what I consider a upscale restaurant. The raw oysters were the highlight of the dinner but the rest was just okay. I'm sure many visitors who don't have a local palate wouldn't know the difference, but I do."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2011
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Review 25 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Definitely for oyster lovers!!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Oysters were delicious! Perfect size & impeccable flavor.
Gumbo was okay.. Not crazy about thick, dark roux.
Shrimp & grits .... Pretty good, but grits were lumpy."
Gumbo was okay.. Not crazy about thick, dark roux.
Shrimp & grits .... Pretty good, but grits were lumpy."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 26 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food. The oysters were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food. The oysters were awesome and the service was outstanding. Not trendy, but a great casual place with great food and a relaxed atmosphere."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is a great restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a great restaurant. Wonderful bar area with a nice outdoor seating area"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 28 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The noise was understandable
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The noise was understandable due to the Super Bowl viewing. Our waitress was not friendly and slow to respond to our needs. We had to ask Lisa, who was servicing other tables for assistance. IF we had Lisa to start with my review would have been positive. I think the waitress did not care because each check included a 20% tip. So she did not have to work for something she knew she already had. We asked the manager to deduct half of the tip from the bill so we could give it to Lisa and he allowed that. They also cheat customers on the way they sold boiled seafood. They were selling a little over a pound of crawfish as two pound servings. We complained and the manager brought extra. The folks from out of town did not know any better"
Dined on 02/03/2013
2012
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Review 29 for Grand Isle Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I must say that we have had
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I must say that we have had much better experiences with the food and service at Grand Isle in the past. Not sure what happened, they should be geared up for Super Bowl and were not busy AT ALL... If our experience is the new norm, I don't think they will be busy ever...many superior dining choices in NOLA. This is not one of them. I won't be back."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Grand Isle Restaurant
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
4 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic