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Acme Oyster House

  • June 8, 2007
  • Rated 3 of 5 by BartonFamily from Anniston, Alabama
Located on Iberville, near Bourbon St., just look for the line outside around dinnertime. The atmosphere inside is very casual; crowded and loud, like any other busy restaurant.

It is with divided interests that we recommend Acme Oyster House. The food is very good and worth the wait to get in. We ordered a couple of seafood platters to split among the three of us. Everything was lightly fried, and downright succulent. The platters came with catfish strips that were especially good! And we also treated ourselves to a cup of very tasty gumbo.

What we didn't like about this place is when we were seated, we were led past lots of tables to a back room where there were long, bench type, tables. We were seated at one end and then a larger family was brought in to share the rest of the table with us, literally right next to us, shoulder to shoulder. It was socially uncomfortable because there was no privacy at all and we were totally not expecting it.

So if you don't mind dining with strangers, and love good seafood, you will enjoy this meal. If you prefer to dine with just your companions, you could request a private table. There is a line to get in so such requests may not be honored.

From journal Amtrakking it to the Big Easy

Acme Oyster House

  • August 17, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by simplerich from Des Moines, Iowa
They have the best po-boys in town. I didn't have them from every place in town, but did have quite a few, and these were my favorite. I recommend the half and half shrimp and oyster dressed.

From journal 3-Week Business Trip to the French Quarter

Acme Oyster House

  • April 27, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Margo O. from New York, New York
I didn't know what to expect from Acme Oyster House, situated as it was in a very touristy area, but I was thrilled to have waited out the long line! I had some wonderful food in New Orleans, and this restaurant is at the top of my list of places to return. Oysters, crawfish, po'boys, fried oysters, crawfish etouffee, friend shrimp--we tried it all, with beers and margaritas, and our bill was under $100 for four people. It was absolutely delicious food--this is the real deal.

From journal New Orleans Jazz Fest

Acme Oyster House

  • January 13, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by lisalund from Dallas, Texas
Acme is a New Orleans institution. You can tell this by the lines outside everynight. The interior is pretty basic, so if you're looking for ambience, you have been warned.

We always make a point of eating here whenever we're in New Orleans. The prices can't be beat for Cajun food. The oysters and crawfish are a good deal. Fried food is the other big draw on the menu. The poboys are a big and yummy. My only complaint is the gumbo -- it tastes kinda "swampy" to me. If fried food is not your thing (that's me), the sampler plate is a good pick.

From journal NOLA

Acme Oyster House

  • October 23, 2003
  • Rated 4 of 5 by grubado from Lexington, Kentucky
Great local place to check out while you are in New Orleans. You can order oysters on the halfshell, which is their big seller. I tried the shrimp Po Boy, which is a local favorite. It was excellent. You will find that New Orleans can take any meat and make it into a delicious Po Boy sandwich. Good bang for the buck!

From journal The Big Easy

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