Acme Oyster House

(504) 522-5973

724 Iberville St (The French Quarter)
New Orleans, LA 70130 29.9542 -90.0687

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Neighborhoods: French Quarter - CBD, Central Business District

acmeoyster.com

Hours:

Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm

Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

Price:

$

Last updated 8.23.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Cheap Eats, Bar Scene

Cuisine:

Seafood, Cajun & Creole

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

What People Are Saying About Acme Oyster House

Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

In Short – Loud, crowded and full of life, this seafood haven draws locals and tourists who stand in line for top-notch shooters, cold beer and the salty ambience of this outpost. Shuckers who stand behind the counter and expertly open each mollusk, presenting them to diners with an almost comical reverence. Fresh oysters are the draw, but non-lovers can choose from favorites including red beans, gumbo and Boo fries--shoestrings smothered in brown gravy and cheese.

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
No reservations, here. The line to get a table can wind down the street, so get here early.
Parking:
There are three pay lots within one block of Acme.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/20/10

Wonderful Service and Great Food Too

by mwill60979 at Citysearch

We went to Acme based on a friend's recomendation and we were pleasantly surprised. our waitress was unusually friendly and pleasant - she treted us well and was pleasant even when were unsure about our order. We ordered the roasted oysters and a couple of drinks they showed up cooked exactly as we'd requested (a little more cooked than normal and extra cheese) and sizzling hot. Neither of us were oyster fanatics but these were super good we order another order after we finished our started round and left with full bellies - great job Acme!

  • Pros: patient, friendly, helpful service, fresh food
  • Cons: Pepsi (not Coke) products
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/19/10

UNBELIEF

by KittyKat17 at Citysearch

We sat at the Bar where or oyster shooker "Magic" told us exactly what to order... Loud atmosphere, but everything we ordered was AMAZING

  • Pros: Terrific Food
  • Cons: wait line..
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/01/09

Expect a Wait for Good Food!

by acm1216 at Citysearch

All good things come to those who wait - that's the truth!

My husband and I visited NOLA for our Anniversary weekend and were pleased with the service and selection at Acme.

Recommend the chargriled oysters that are done with butter and parmesean. Expect to wait in line for 10 minutes or so...

  • Pros: Chargrilled Oysters... Mmmm
  • Cons: Waiting
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/03/09

YES!!!!

Contributor at Citysearch

Delicious!!! Poboys and chargrilled oysters left us full & happy.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/09/09

Grilled oysters to die for!

by Nikki2009 at Citysearch

I can't wait to go back to New Orleans and eat at this Acme Oyster House again. As many times as I have been to New Orleans, I cannot believe I have eaten at Acme only once.

  • Pros: Centrally located in French Quarter
  • Cons: None
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