Oceana Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in French Quarter, New Orleans.

1. Oceana Grill

8.3
739 Conti St (at Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter - CBD · 314 tips and reviews

Spicegirl630 F.Spicegirl630 Freeland: Fried catfish po boy, "top notch."

Leeann M.Leeann McKeon: Try the Turtle Soup and the Fried Catfish. They do a very tasty job of it.

Saúl J.Saúl Jon: Wonderful atmosphere, great and fast service, the Best Cajun Food in Mew Orleans!

Faubourg Bistro is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in French Quarter, New Orleans.

2. Faubourg Bistro

7.5
700 Burgundy St (Saint Peter), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 7 tips and reviews

Ken Y.Ken Yamaguchi: The fried catfish sandwich was fresh and superb!

Czarina B.Czarina Behrends: This place has amazing catfish sandwiches and tasty chicken sandwiches at an affordable price. We loved the Mac and cheese bites (must have)!! Walk through the bar to the back for the amazing bites!!!

Simply C.Simply Chee: It's in the back of 700 club (go inside, walk to the back, order a burger) 😉

Steamboat Natchez is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in French Quarter, New Orleans.

3. Steamboat Natchez

8.1
400 Toulouse Street Wharf, New Orleans, LA
Boat or Ferry · French Quarter · 78 tips and reviews

AicirtAicirt: delicious fried catfish in the buffet!

Marie L.Marie La Rue: Fun cruise along the Mighty Mississippi. Great views and bar service. Perfect for all ages.

Geoffrey G.Geoffrey Gauchet: RHEA: Will you marry me?

New Orleans Creole Cookery is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in French Quarter, New Orleans.

4. New Orleans Creole Cookery

7.5
508 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 23 tips and reviews

LaurenLauren: Fried catfish, crawfish étouffée, and creole jambalaya all beautiful. Can not decide the best. You just can not go wrong. Bread pudding generous size and tasted like French toast.

ᴡ B.ᴡ Burke: Best chargrilled oysters, hands down.

DuaneDuane: Oh man. The Jambalaya is sooooo good!

The Original French Market Restaurant and Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in French Quarter, New Orleans.

5. The Original French Market Restaurant and Bar

7.6
1001 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · French Quarter · 88 tips and reviews

Robert M.Robert Murray: Red Beans & Rice w/ Fried Catfish was great!

Tony T.Tony T: Everything form the famous jambalaya, gumbo, bbq oysters/shrimp, gator sausage, crayfish etroufee, frog legs, famous red beans and rice.Ya name it, if its a New Orleans thing, they're serving it here!

Gabriel G.Gabriel Glantz: Mmmm

Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in French Quarter, New Orleans.

6. Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter

7.6
841 Iberville St., New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 253 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Sisk: This place blows. Shrimp remulade was not worth $9, crawfish quartet's only justice is the au gratin, fried catfish was bland and mushy. Specialty drinks are lighter than wine coolers.

Mr samMr sam: The fried catfish,shrimp and oyster combo was huge and delicious 😋

Lolly W.Lolly W: Going with a group of four? Gotta try the seafood platter! Easily feeds everyone with a variety of seafood: catfish, shrimp, oysters, crawfish balls, and crab cakes.

Bourbon Heat is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in French Quarter, New Orleans.

7. Bourbon Heat

7.2
711 Bourbon Street (btwn St Peter & Orleans), New Orleans, LA
Arts and Entertainment · French Quarter · 51 tips and reviews

Kat G.Kat Gloria: Perfectly seasoned and fried catfish po boy and gumbo. Props to the talented and friendly chef and the generous bartenders.

Josh R.Josh Rangel: Bartenders and servers are very friendly. Grab a seat in the courtyard and enjoy the weather and libations.

Stephen M.Stephen Melancon: Eat nic's Bacon...and drink his patron.

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in French Quarter, New Orleans.

8. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

9.1
225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · French Quarter · 105 tips and reviews

Christopher P.Christopher Piazza: Very different from HOB Orlando but in a good way. There's a great atmosphere and the venue always has something going on!

Ellen DeGeneresEllen DeGeneres: I heard my friend Barbara Menendez's band play here. They're called "The Help" and they are amazing.

VH1VH1: One really cool thing about this location is that sections of the building’s structure dates back to 1890, where it was used as a trading post, warehouse, and shoe factory. – Team Live Nation

Omni Royal Orleans is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in French Quarter, New Orleans.

9. Omni Royal Orleans

8.3
621 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA
Hotel · French Quarter · 67 tips and reviews

Elizabeth M.Elizabeth Mitchell: Lovely hotel with amazing water pressure, fabulous staff and incredible rooftop bar and pool. The doormen are wonderful and the location can't be beat.

Bachelor10Bachelor10: Sign up as a Omni Rewards Select Guest and have complimentary wifi and breakfast beverages delivered to your guest room. Read more.

Randy R.Randy Rosenberg: The Omni Royal enjoys a justified reputation of excellence in no small part due to Mr Leroy Hawkins. My wife and I love this man for his character, heart and energy.

801 Royal is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in French Quarter, New Orleans.

10. 801 Royal

7.7
801 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · French Quarter · 38 tips and reviews

Benjamen H.Benjamen Hart: One of my better stops in NOLA! Come here for perfect food and GLASSWARE! It made me happy to get a beer in a glass glass! Also one of the only places with non-fried shrimp! A+

John P.John Peifer: Literally my most favorite restaurant in the Quarter. I have had everything on the menu, and not a single thing was I disappointed in. The service is great, and locals get a discount. Shrimp & grits!

Carolyn M.Carolyn Mantia: The owner Kelly was SUPER, the food was really great! Probably one of the best burgers I have EVER eatten in my life! Nice nice people

Bourbon "O" is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in French Quarter, New Orleans.

11. Bourbon "O"

7.7
717 Orleans Ave (Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 41 tips and reviews

Carrie D.Carrie Dumaine: Amazing. Best bar on Bourbon. Classic and craft cocktails, great staff, fresh juices, smoke free and great atmosphere. Connected to the intensely haunted beautiful Bourbon Orleans Hotel.

Billy M.Billy Mitchell: Whatever you do, don't ask Terry about Decadence weekend!

Terry C.Terry Cooney: Try the "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang!"

Napoleon House is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in French Quarter, New Orleans.

12. Napoleon House

8.5
500 Chartres Street (St. Louis), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 189 tips and reviews

Nash P.Nash Pleasant: Snag a Pimms Cup and some traditional New Orleans cuisine

Samantha B.Samantha Brooks: Pimm's Cup on the patio baby. Gold.

EaterEater: The menu is classic New Orleans Creole (read: tourist-oriented) but dammit if that’s not some of the best shrimp remoulade in town. [Eater 38 Member]

The Market Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in French Quarter, New Orleans.

13. The Market Cafe

7.5
1000 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 108 tips and reviews

Jessica S.Jessica Shepherd: Amazing service, amazing food, great location and very affordable. They have a good taste of the New Orleans cuisine without making you eat your wallet.

@DjayRage G.@DjayRage Gerardo Herrera: Dam flying rats everywhere!

Aubri O.Aubri O'Connor: They let my friend bring his central grocery muffaletta in while we listened to jazz. That's cool. Loved the band, the salad, the whole vibe.