My first time back at the Galley in about ten years. It used to be one of my favorite places for seafood when I lived in the south shore and just don’t have the opportunity to visit as much as I would like. NOLA style boiled seafood is where they shine. Our crawfish and shrimp were fantastic. Crawfish pies for an appetizer and a hot sausage poboy as good as a hot sausage poboy gets.
Was in area for a few days. Found this place. One of the best places I have ever been to. As I'm not familiar with local food, the staff helped me order and helped me eat properly since I'm from the north. It was so good and fun we came back two days later. If your near Metairie you have to stop here. I'm really sad to see any bad reviews. These are all old reviews and not current. The place is great amazing and awesome. This is my first review of anything and they deserved the greatest rating I could give. Bring the whole family.
Do yourself a favor and order the boiled shrimp. Folks, I've never seen shrimp like this. It was like I was eating chicken strips (the size) They are slightly spicy, but not over powering. We split this between 3 people and could have just kept ordering the shrimp and been happy. Our other items were red fish, crab cake and I orders the chicken parm. The sauce on my chicken was a little thick, but the chicken was tender enough to cut with a fork. Excellent meal overall.
Great neighborhood spot for po boys and seafood. This place is old school and hasn't changed a bit after all these years which is part of the reason it's so popular. Love it!!
Food was great but had to keep asking for stuff like condiments and silverware. That should've been no brainers to included with the food. Overall good food.
By far the largest and most flavorful boiled crabs and boiled crawfish I have ever experienced! As a native New Orleanian have experienced 95% of New Orleans seafood markets and restaurants! You have to try this place!
Great food, but the staff always seem flustered and inconvenienced. Makes the customer uncomfortable and feel rushed to eat & get out.
Came to Galley on the recommendation of some locals. Amazing food!! Amazing service! Will come here again next time we visit NO.
Really good seafood. Crawfish:great. Boiled Shrimp:great. Soft shell crab- delicious.
Always a must-do for me when I'm in New Orleans. Best boiled shrimp & soft shell crabs around. Love.
I had the shrimp dinner for lunch. The service was quick and friendly. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and I had the sweet potato fries which were cooked the way I like them--nice and crispy! ( without having to ask) and they held their shape even after they cooled down. Also neither item seemed greasy so the temperature when cooked must have been right on. All this and they were very busy as it was lunchtime. Needless to say I liked it very much.
Love the Boiled Shrimp. When the shrimp are in season, this is the place to get them. I love the boiled shrimp... My wife likes the softshell crabs. The boiled shrimp are some of the best and my favorite. We love the servers over there.
M.C.
Mixed feelings. The food is good, don't get me wrong. But it's a little more pricey than it should be and the people at the front aren't the friendliest.
I ate there yesterday and was not disappointed this was some of the best seafood I've had. The only complaint is there was not enough, every bite was cooked to perfection not one item was overcooked are under cooked, if you want great seafood visit Galley.
I find the food at Galley Seafood to be very good. I also really like the atmosphere of the restaurant. If you want good seafood you should try the Galley.
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Through the Eyes of a 10 year Old. On one of my trips to New Orleans we brought our 10 year old son with us. Our client told us the freshest seafood for lunch in that area was The Galley over on Metairie Rd. We pull up and its packed! (Good Sign!) Well, we wait our turn at the door and the whole time we're waiting and looking around, platters of seafood are going to all the tables. By the time we sit down, we have pretty much drooled all over ourselves (Louisianians are used to this sight - Texans ain't!) We sat next to 2 cool old ladies that were tearing into the biggest pile of boiled blue crabs I have ever seen. It was beautiful. But the thing that always caught our attention were these Po Boys with fried legs hanging out of them. After a blank look and a giggle, our waitress informed us that these were Soft Shell Crab Po Boys. My son immediately said, "I want that!!" We all ordered one. I've never seen a boy light up the way he did when she sat that big ol' sandwich in front of him with all these legs sticking out of it. And he ate every bite like it was his last supper. (...as we all did.) We go here almost every time we come and are "Out-o-town Regulars". I think that pretty much sums it up.
UPDATE: http://www.nomenu.com/bestdishes/Dishes51-100.html (See #81)
Awesome awesome awesome food. I cannot stress it enough. My main dish was boiled crawfish, but my family had more. We ordered appetizers that were incredible and the main course of me and my family was to die for. The only negatives I have are it's size. The parking lot is hard to park in and it is a little crowed with the bathrooms hard to find. But if you are going mainly for food quality, there is no better restraint. It is typical New Orleans.
Second time here, I HAD to come back. First time was years ago, my first time in New Orleans. This place is great! Food was soo good. Staff was super friendly and our server, Jacob, was on point. We were greeted upon entering and seated right away, on a Friday too (usually much busier). I highly recommend coming to check this place out!
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Summary:
Great place to stop for a bite if your near. Seemed like an old neighborhood restaurant where you get a bunch of regulars, with some new comers.
Good to experience the southern cuisine in its fullest flavors.
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Location:
Located in the heart of Metairie, surrounded by residential homes and some business buildings. Great looking neighbor.
Restaurant:
Very straight forward building design, and easy entrance access. They have patio seating for the warmer months of the year. Clean place, well kept up. And my favorite was the atmosphere, it gives off an old traditional seafood restaurant.
Staff & service:
Friendly and attentive. I was greeted right as I walked in. They seemed very genuine with everyone they interacted with. Definitely not lacking any customer service values. They also held small conversations with the local customers. Truly makes you feel welcomed.
Food:
I enjoyed everything I ordered. Menu was straight forward and fairly priced. Didn’t wait too long in between my dishes.
It was also my first time having craw fish, and it was absolute delicious. They sell it by then lbs separate from the menu.
I recommend, and will come again.
Always Always delicious!! A wonderful neighborhood seafood place .... that the locals love! You must stop there during crawfish season...and everyday in between! We enjoyed the gumbo, the Red Beans and Rice and eggplant strips! We've never been disappointed in any dish that we've ordered from there. The guys who work there, have been there for years! A good sign of a good family restaurant! They are all so fun and friendly! The service is also fast and on point! This Denver visitor has been there several times with local friends...and it's always the best!
What a great place!! Food was amazing from start to finish! Robert our waiter, never missed a beat!! We will be back often!!! Highly recommend the crawfish!!
The most amazing seafood both boiled and fried! The portions are very large and the taste is always consistent. The Galley Burgers are delicious with some homemade onion rings. This place does NOT disappoint. They have something for everyone from chicken Parmesan to shrimp and grits.
Great atmosphere and staff. Prices were way above average, and the $50 seafood platter had as much slightly less food than other places that charge only $25. Food was tasty, but gonna have to think twice about going back.
Food was excellent! They served us the largest oysters and the best boiled seafood I've had dining. They offer a huge selection of apps, sauté crab claws are a must have!! My only complaint is the cold draft from the window covering that was blown loose.
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