Best Fried Shrimp Platter in New Orleans

2 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Willie Mae's Scotch House
Willie Mae's Scotch House
88/100 (8621 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Turtle Cheesecake
Fried Chicken with Fried Okra
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Fried Chicken with Red Beans and Rice
Macaroni and Cheese
The Willie Mae Chicken Sandwich
Soft Rolls
Shrimp
Cornbread Muffins
Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
Pasta
Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
Salad
Wings
Mac and cheese
Bread Pudding
Crawfish
Catfish
Side of Gravy
Red Beans and Rice
French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries
Fried Chicken Wings
Fish
America's Best Fried Chicken
House Salad
Strawberry Cheesecake
Pork
Order of Chicken
Fried Shrimp Platter
Fried Okra
Fried Catfish or Shrimp
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"It was a long torturous 2 hour wait in the heat, but in the end was so worth it. They had complimentary bottles of water for those waiting. It was..."
Marissa Higinio
"The food was delicious. The Fried Chicken which is their signature dish, String Beans, Rice & Gravy, MAC & Cheese, Candy Yams and Muffins all..."
Felicia Nelson-Summers
"The crust on the chicken will melt in your mouth!!! All of the side dishes are just as..."
Brandy Patton Hunady
"I see what everyone was talking about. My wife and I ordered the fried chicken and it was delicious! The sides were perfect as well! I recommend the..."
Chhavy Khoeun
"I was born and raised in south florida..while south florida geographically may be in the south..it is not in the "south"..I used to have bay bay's..."
Aaron Frisch
"Delicious! Chicken had a slight spice making it taste great! Highly recommend checking out. Worth the wait if there is one, but we got right in. :)..."
Katrina King Donnenwirth
"I’ve eaten fried chicken all over this country, and I never thought anyone could make it better than my sweet grandma. Willie Mae’s is the real..."
Lisa Cvikota
"Just finished having lunch here with my girlfriend. The hype is real. The staff is super friendly and the fried chicken does not get any better than..."
Louis Blanco
"When I visit New Orleans..I always make a stop @ Willie Mae’s! What I enjoy about Willie Mae’s is the consistency and quality of food! There is..."
Shane J
"I live in Florida and have been there about 3 times. The fried chick and sides were excellent. Some of the best fried chicken I have ever had. There..."
Sam Root
"Oh my God. This was the best fried chicken I had ever had. So crunchy and juicy. It was super flavorful. I got dark meat fried chicken, mac and..."
jen steward
"In the top for sure, but not the world's best as they say. For me there are four features a great fried chicken should have: crunchiness, juiciness,..."
diegobatt
"One of the best meals I had in New Orleans. Everything was good. Wouldn't say it was the best fried chicken I ever had but definitely a quality..."
JD Guilliod
"Never disappoints. I've come here for 30 years. There is no better food in New Orleans or the world for that matter. Keep it basic fried chicken..."
Kevin White
"We stopped by Willie Mays for a late lunch today we waited about 40 minutes to be seated, it was well worth the wait.. We ordered the three piece..."
Dave Tafoya
"BEST FRIED CHICKEN! When we arrived there was a massive line but it moved pretty quickly, we waiting about 30 minutes. Our waitress was extremely..."
Ashley Vidal
"Fried chicken is FIE and worth the wait! Our Lyft driver suggested this place for more reasonably priced and delicious fried chicken. Not only was..."
Redd Lovely1
"My sister and I were on our way to a totally different restaurant when two people in a row said if you want great fried chicken go to Willie Mae's,..."
Kisha Robinson
The Market Cafe
The Market Cafe
88/100 (2955 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
French
Cafe
Cafe
Cajun & Creole
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp Creole
Louisiana Lemonade
Gyro Sandwich
Shrimp
Pickle Vodka Bloody Mary
Boiled Shrimp
Biscuits and Gravy
Crawfish Etouffee
Oyster
Fried Alligator
Shrimp PO-Boy
Jambalaya
Crawfish
Catfish
Etouffee
Cocktail
Alligator Sausage
Juice
Spicy Boiled Crawfish
Fried Catfish
Crawfish Beignets
Seafood Gumbo
Fried Shrimp Platter
Market Cafe
Muffuletta
Jambalaya and Red Beans & Rice
Café
Cajun & Creole
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Must have gator bites! Food was amazing and service was excellent. Waitress Teresa was 10/10 But chef Derrell was above and beyond offering special..."
edna garcia
"Bridget was AMAZING!! What a personality and what spectacular service. I can't rave enough about this place. The food was dynamite! the sandwich was..."
Louie Davis
"We visited as part of a foodie tour. Our server was so funny and personable. The food was absolutely wonderful!! We had alligator bites-- which were..."
Erin FoxDoan
"Listen, if you truly want to enjoy a meal here then go with Ms. Shanei area of service because she greeted us with the biggest smile amd warm..."
van Son
"One of my favorite spots in the entire city. Fantastic food. Great drinks. And the people watching is second to none. Make sure you stop by if..."
Rob Lash
"The staff are really friendly! The cocktails are everything! I enjoyed the beans and rice. And I loved that there was a jazz band playing every time..."
Ann Kay
"This market is friendly and warm, there is outdoor and indoor seating. They even have a great jazz band out front to enjoy. Our server Darryl was..."
Julia Almonte
"Lisa, Bridget and James are amazing! Fun place...delicious food...yummy cocktails and fantastic music!!! Great times so kept coming back for more! 3X..."
Becky Bosse
"It was so hot out when we went for lunch, sweat pouring in triple digit weather. The staff sat us quickly and brought us water immediately. They gave..."
Anna A. (shine)
"Great find close to the market. Exceptionàl service and a great all you can eat breakfast buffet and tasty coffee. Best of all their jazz band..."
Tim Anderson
"This place was a great find. We were able to sit outside in a shaded dining area and enjoy an amazing Jazz band while we ate. Our waitress was..."
Karen Reynolds
"Wonderful music, great drinks and food, plenty of seating, friendly staff. The only downside is there's one bathroom stall for the whole..."
Cassidy Dalton
"The staff at the market cafe are the absolute best in the city. My partner and I were in New Orleans for a couple weeks and we ended up at this..."
Kyle Overturn
"It was absolutely freezing when we went. They had heaters above our heads they kept us comfortable. We dined on the patio which was spacious and..."
Meagan Mejia
"The food was great. Darryl took great care of us as tourists and people new to the area. Gave us suggestions of different places to eat and explore,..."
Myles Grey
"Amber the best bar tender ever! Pull up to the Market Cafe and get that good Hennessy Margarita! Ask for amber she cold as your exes heart..."
Nichelle B
"Tasty food. Delicious drinks. Husband had the gumbo and liked that, I had red beans and rice and the food was tastier with each bite. We had a mango..."
Alexis Laub