Best Shrimp & Grits in New Orleans

6 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)
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Ruby Slipper Cafe
Ruby Slipper Cafe
92/100 (3720 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
American
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Corned Beef
BLT
Salad
Crawfish
Crab
Orange Juice
Catfish
Salmon
Fried Green Tomatoes
Shrimp and Grits
Bloody Marys
Bananas Foster
Burger
Cakes
Crab Cake
Shrimp & Grits
Fish
BBQ Shrimp and Grits
Pork
Southern blt
Burger
Pulled Pork
The Southern Breakfast
Migas
Eggs Benedict
Banana Pecan Pancakes
hot chocolate
French Toast
Eggs Cochon and Chicken St Charles
Shrimp
Toasts
Sweet Heat Chicken French Toast Bites
Omelette
Breakfast Sandwich
Pancakes
Sit down
American
Café
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"The staff here is exceptional. Everyone greeted me as I made my way to my table and as I was leaving. The Bloody Mary’s were spicy and delicious,..."
Haidée La Pointe
"The atmosphere was awesome, very comfortable and clean as well as stylish. The staff were very polite, attentive and accommodating. To top it all off..."
Krystal Starr
"We were visiting the area and my friend had heard Ruby Slipper was a good breakfast place to check out. It's very comfortable & bright with lovely..."
Jennifer Goodwin Thissell
"I loved it and I loved our waiter, Mike. He was awesome. Thanks for being so attentive Mike. The food was my favorite too. I will definitely be back..."
Alisha Danoff
"Great food and even better service..... I ordered the pulled pork poached eggs, the pancake flight, and the shrimp ang grits. Very kid..."
Jamila Sadiki
"Great place, great food. Go on an off day so you don’t spend an hour in..."
Angela A. Vickery
"My favorite breakfast restaurant in NOLA. Hands down the best! Customer service was..."
Sharon Mayberry Gay
"I wanted to go to toast but no parking space over there and long line. I end up at the Ruby slipper cafe. I am glad I did! Parking spot over there..."
Ryo Shigemitsu
"Our server, Antwyn was super helpful and really hospitable. I would come back just for his service. The food was amazing too though. The French toast..."
shelby vaughn
"So glad this location has a parking lot!!! We came into town just for this place, and are so glad we did. Everything we got tasted amazing and the..."
Sarah Starbuck
"I’ll tell you this was the best restaurant that I ate at the whole time that I was in New Orleans which was 3 days. I have never taste anything..."
Luke Evans
"Excellent food! This would be my go-to spot if I lived in the area. Will come again next time I’m in town. Highly recommended to..."
Lindsey Jiles
"Loved everything about this place. We dined at the S. Broad location. It's fairly new, opened in 2017. They have parking in the back, outdoor..."
J P
"Oh so good! We got eggs Benedict and a mimosa flight. I didn’t love the blueberry lavender (but I don’t love lavender), but loved the other..."
Ashleigh
"Food was amazing! I live in New Orleans for so long and I never came here thinking it was another tourist place and I was impressed. Everything was..."
Juliana Oliveira
"Best fried green tomatoes I've had in years. The food has balance and attention to detail. The staff go out of their way to make the meal fun and..."
Nathan Pierce
"Knowledgeable servers, cooked to order, lively and colorful atmosphere. This place came recommended through various sources, and I wasn't..."
Brandon Slaugher
Freddie's Chicken N Waffles
Freddie's Chicken N Waffles
87/100 (188 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
French
Cajun & Creole
French
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Seafood Omelet
Double Berry French Toast
Steak & Mix Greens
Steak and Eggs
Crab Benedict
Blueberry Waffle
Chicken & Waffles
Shrimp & Grits
Mimosa
Café
Cajun & Creole
American
French
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best Breakfast in the heart of New Orleans! I had the crab cake eggs Benedict (in picture) with the Double berry French toast with diced potatoes (so..."
Renee Nelson
"Kicked off our weekend in NOLA at Freddie's Chicken & Waffles! We ordered shrimp and grits and the seafood omelette. Absolutely delicious! Best..."
Belinda Gardner
"This place is great for breakfast I like the theme of the building the food was wonderful 1st of many dishes I'll post pictures of my meal great..."
Kendall Matthews
"On lunch break we went specifically for chicken and waffles and were surprised to find options of toppings. We chose strawberries and chocolate chip...."
Charles Moore
"This place was a good breakfast stop while in N.O. The owner himself makes himself available to help out they staff and made it a point to speak with..."
Paul Hill
"Great food excellent service. I tried the shrimp and grits. My friend had a seafood omelet. All was..."
Leslie Major
"I visit Freddie's Chicken N' Waffles in July 2022 . My hotel was around the corner and I walked past and they were closing. The next morning I got up..."
Terri Taylor
"Very friendly staff and food was amazing. Definitely recommend. Try the seafood omelette. You won't regret..."
Ms. Jackson
"Excellent food. Highly recommend!! I had the carnivore omelet and my daughter the French toast. Worth a..."
Karl Herman
"I didn't get to try breakfast (though I heard it was awesome), but we got them to open for my company's team of 15 people while there for a work..."
Britt Elkins
"Amazing! Super friendly staff, great food, huge portions, reasonable prices. I had the opportunity to eat their 5 course dinner and everything was..."
Kaj Pedersen
"Omg!!! This is the best!!! And our waitress Byrd!!! We love..."
Oneta Howard
"The chicken and waffles are the best!! I haven't tried anything else. I ate there twice and ordered the same dish both times. This place is a hidden..."
Kandace Bowman
"Fantastic locally owned little place with amazing food! We went in with a big group of people for lunch and the owner and employees helped us put..."
Monica Savidge
"I ordered a Cobb salad to go and, as the place was packed, told it would take 20 minutes or so. When the man who took my order saw my grimace, (I had..."
Trula Timpane
"Amazing food, fun staff, an all around good..."
Kimberly Davis
"This little quaint restaurant has food that is outstanding. They will rival any 5 star restaurant in food quality and taste. We will be..."
Dwayne Gates
"Chicken and waffles! Staff was super friendly! Even met Ms. Freddie..."
Erika Ramos (ramfam16)
Cafe Fleur De Lis
Cafe Fleur De Lis
87/100 (5386 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Catfish
Poached Eggs
Etouffee
Salad
Avocado Bowl
Shrimp and Grits
Crab
French Toast
Beignets
Po' Boys
Oyster
Mango Mimosa
Cakes
Shrimp & Grits
Fish
Fried Green Tomato
Cappuccino
Avocado Omelet
Omelettes
Seafood Eggs Benedict
Irish coffee
Eggs Benedict
Shrimp Bacon Bloody Mary
Burger
French Toast
Cheesey Grits
Toasts
Shrimp
Omelette
Breakfast Sandwich
Crawfish
Pancakes
Sit down
American
Café
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"I LOVE this place. Only open for breakfast & lunch but both are amazing. Coffee to die for. Don't miss this..."
Paula Campbell
"We went for breakfast & Everything was great!!, Our waiter Barry was awesome, Good food, great..."
LaTonya L Billups
"The food was absolutely amazing. I had the spicy boudin omelette with a side of cheddar cheese grits and an order of fried green tomatoes. The..."
Ailah Y'lan Martin
"The food was amazing, perfectly cooked. Sit up stairs and enjoy the view. If you want a beautiful eating experience then this is the best cafe to..."
Wayne Willard
"The crawfish omelette is so good, I have it everytime. We return everytime we are in NOLA. Nice large pancakes and they have crawfish, seafood..."
Michael Jessie
"The food and service were exceptional! I had the shrimp and grits! It was full of flavor , we tried the fried green tomatoes too those were amazing..."
Felicia Powell
"Small place with great food. Our waiter was awesome. Will be back next time we are in..."
Bailey Katherine Wilkerson
"Went here for breakfast wand was wowed!! I got their shrimp and grits and had a peach mimosa. The only negative was I asked for a sprite and never..."
Richard Meston-Coy
"Our first time in NOLA and this cute cafe was recommended to us. We went around 9am and there wasn’t a long line, we were served quickly. Food was..."
Judy Castellano-Ochoa
"I am a New Orleans native. When my husband and I decided to stay in the French Quarter for our honeymoon, we vowed to eat at places we have never..."
Lesley Choina Bischoff
"The restaurant's commitment to using locally sourced ingredients was evident in the vibrant flavors of the dishes. The menu catered to various..."
Taiara Matos
"This place was our favorite find in the Quarter for breakfast. I started with the bloody Mary with shrimp and bacon. Has quite a nice kick and the..."
Lori Thompson
"We had the vegetarian omelette, and the pancakes. They were both very fresh, tasted homemade, and were the perfect comfort food! Nothing too fancy,..."
Swathi Chandrasekaran
"This is a great little place. Went for breakfast and had the eggs benny, which was delicious! The coffee was amazing too! Nice chilled out diner vibe..."
D B
"The atmosphere was ok. The shrimp & crab omelette I ordered was delicious- I liked the cream spinach on top!! The hash browns were perfect. The..."
Dennise D
"If you come to Café Fleur De Lis for breakfast, come hungry. The portions served here are HUGE. Not at all fancy but very comfortable and with a..."
Louis and Elaine
"We went 3 times for breakfast and it was amazing each and every time!!! Food comes out quick and fantastic. The waitstaff is amazing and very..."
Deb B
"Amazing restaurant for breakfast! Staff is very friendly welcoming you in, and wait times are updated and notifications sent by text. Once seated the..."
Brent Watson
"We came on a Friday morning. The wait wasn’t too bad, It was 35 minutes. Not to mention, you can walk around New Orleans because they text when..."
Jordan Baker
"Best grits I’ve ever had! The grits were cheesy, gooey, and just seasoned perfectly. We also loved the eggs Benedict, the sauce was tasty and the..."
Hazel Solis
Lula Restaurant Distillery
Lula Restaurant Distillery
85/100 (4451 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Fried pickles
Hand Crafted Spirits
Fried Green Tomatoes
Quail
Pasta
Gin & Tonic
Crawfish
Salad
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Lamb Chops
Catfish
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Shrimp and Grits
Crab
Shrimp & Grits
Lamb
Cornish Hen
Fish
Ribs
Pork Osso Buco
Pork
French Fries
Pomegranate Lemonade
Ossobuco
Lamb chops
Boudin Eggrolls
Pulled Pork
Crawfish Mac-N-Cheese
Sandwiches
Lemongrass Shrimp Boil
Burger
Toasts
Smoked Pompano & Avocado Dip
Escargot
Vodka Basil Smash
Shrimp
Chicken Sandwich
Sugarcane Pork Skewers
Bloody Mary
Osso Buco
Chicken Biscuits and Eggs
Hurricane
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"EAT HERE!! If you're anywhere near this restaurant and are craving delicious cuisine for reasonable prices, this is the place. I started with the..."
J Ryan
"I wasn’t hungry, but I wanted something to drink, so I decided to try Lula Restaurant Distillery since I had some time to kill before heading to..."
Draia
"This place is a must. The service, the attention to detail & the hospitality is above anything I've dealt with in months. The food was over the top..."
Trey Corley
"Great drinks & fare at Lula. Server could have been a little more friendly / attentive but we came at an off time so it’s ok. We loved the..."
Emily Hamman
"We stopped in for Happy Hour on Friday, was warmly greeted by the bartender and sat at the bar. We enjoyed appetizers and wonderful service by the..."
Lilliana Franklin
"We went there for the Thanksgiving dinner. Everything was great! The gumbo was excellent, and then we had a very nice salad. The main course was..."
t m
"Made a reservation just to be sure and there was plenty of seating available on a Wednesday night. We sat outside because we had a small dog with us!..."
Jasmine Lim
"The food was amazing! So delicious and easily one of the best meals I’ve had in New Orleans. The happy hour was amazing. We had a friend visiting..."
marisa
"The interior of this restaurant is very cool. Great atmosphere for a nice dinner with family and/or friends. The menu is not large but the quality of..."
Arik D. Brown
"Lula was our first experience with amazing food in New Orleans and it did not disappoint. First, the vibe in there is excellent. They somehow found..."
André La Crout
"Last year my Mom and I went here the day after Thanksgiving and the food was great. This year, I came solo, my Mom passed away in May and it's my..."
A. Nicholle Hampton
"The drinks were great. We had the Crawfish queso & chips, Gumbo, Cesar salad, bread pudding and lemon ice box pie. All was..."
Madeline Angerhofer
"We really enjoyed our experience here. The food was really good at a reasonable price. There was a variety of options on the menu for everyone in our..."
Sharee Geloff
"it was our first stop and so far our Best stop while visiting New Orleans - hands down the BEST martinis we have had in a very long time, and the..."
Brandon Montalvo
"We had the crawfish queso for an appetizer. Our entrees were crawfish mac and cheese and pork is osso boco. They were both delicious but the Mac and..."
Racheal Fine
"I was fresh off the plane and time to kill, and Lula's was a 5 min walk to my Airbnb. Rolling in with bags and all Jennifer greeted me with a smile...."
Mandi Lynn 888
"Best overall good experience we had on our short trip to NOLA. Service was prompt, friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic! I had the red..."
Dennis Garrett
"Kids had crawfish Mac n cheese with a side salad of gumbo. The lula..."
christine castaldo
New Orleans Creole Cookery
New Orleans Creole Cookery
80/100 (15314 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Jambalaya
Chargrilled Oysters
Fried pickles
Alligator Bites
Pasta
Crawfish
Red Beans & Rice
Salad
Juice & Smoothies
Catfish
Specialty Drinks
Banana Foster Cheesecake
Crab
Seafood Gumbo
Etouffee
Boiled Seafood
Duck
Oysters on the Half Shell
Shrimp and Grits
Gator Bites Appetizer
Oyster
Calamari
Raw Oysters
Bananas Foster
Crab Cake Napoleon
Blackend Redfish
Calamares
Cajun Calamari
Red Beans and Rice
Vegetarian Jambalaya
Gumbo
Shrimp Creole
Cakes
Crab Cake
Fried Shrimp
Pesto
Fish
Crab Legs
Key Lime Pie
Shrimp
Pork
Fried shrimp
Fried Pickles
Juice & Smoothies
Crab Legs
Bread Pudding
Shrimp & Grits
Lobster
Sit down
Cajun & Creole
Private Dining
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"This was my first time eating there and I loved it. I had the Snapper with crab and Hollandaise sauce. Amazing! We also had the roasted Oysters with..."
Gregory Breazile
"We had our prenuptial dinner here 13 years ago and just finally came back. The food is as delicious as ever and a friend I dined with said the Red..."
Faith Leslie
"Best fried oysters on the planet! Literally melted in your mouth....Our server, Mike, was fantastic! We had one of our best New Orleans restaurant..."
Danny Carnes
"Two words...Happy Hour. Oysters are sold for $1.00 a piece when you buy a drink ($1.00 off). Their appetizers are all half off. This is a great way..."
DeAnna Kelly Slaggie
"This place had great food and drinks!!! The Voodoo Juice is excellent. Our waiter was soooo nice, answered questions, gave suggestions, took a..."
Carmen Padilla Kriner
"Absolutely amazing experience good food good people good attitude price is just Wright highly recommend delicious over..."
Angela More
"My new favorite New Orleans restaurant. The shrimp and grits were the best I've ever had. Our server, Mike, was great. Great atmosphere, very..."
Ray Lynch
"Best car grilled oysters ever. Many great selections on the menu but without a doubt oysters and great service reign..."
Harvey Wigfall
"The food was so succulent with just amounts of spices so that you could really enjoy all the flavors. It wasn’t so hot that you had a hard time..."
Jay Brittingham
"We ate at the Creole Cookery last night. We had a late reservation & the manager was kind enough to call & ask if we wanted an earlier table (we..."
Coralie Anne Farish Scott
"Came here on a recommendation and expectations were high - honestly, very good. Super solid Creole food with good drinks. My friends and I came here..."
Ashley Yu
"Nice place to eat dinner. There was plenty of outdoor seating in the courtyard, but we opted to dine inside because it was a chilly night. The..."
Clifton Whilby
"I had an early dinner reservation on a Thursday at 5pm. I got there a bit early and they were happy to seat me immediately. I sat in the lovely..."
Mia Bain
"Foods and drinks were good, but not that impressive. I ordered chicken but they were hard to chew. Jambalaya tasted okay. Foods coming out fresh and..."
Anna Lumpkin
"This is my second time in New Orleans and my second time to this restaurant. It is a must go for some of the best food here. I had filet tips and..."
Michael Carano
"Eggs Pontchartrain 9.2/10 I stopped in here the Sunday following a long weekend. I sat in the courtyard next to the fountain and ordered the Eggs..."
The Borg Cooking Show
"The restaurant is very nice and romantic! We went for a late dinner on a Sunday night and the service was amazing! The portion sizes are large and..."
Emily Dinh
"Everything from start to finish. Our waiter was replaced with the bartender and she was amazing. Every item we ordered tasted great. This is my 2nd..."
Heather Bonilla
"Honestly this is a thing for me, I hate wine serve in plastic, and this is my experience here, that threw me off, my wine was warm, he’ll no it’s..."
Ayodeji Otuyelu
Gumbo Ya-ya
Gumbo Ya-ya
70/100 (1777 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
American
American
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
Bar
Pub
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Shrimp
Fried Alligator
seafood platter
Shrimp Gumbo
Crawfish PO Boy
Gumbo Ya-Ya
Salad
Sausage Jambalaya
Duck
Gumbo with Jambalaya Rice
Waffle Battered Andouille Beignets
Toasts
Jambalaya
Ya-Ya Gumbo
Crawfish
Gumbo Breakfast Bowl
Catfish
Red Beans and Rice with Sausages
Seafood Gumbo
Cajun Combo Jambalaya Red Beans and Rice and Chicken and Andouille Sausage
Sandwiches
Popcorn Shrimp
Etouffee
Blackened Chicken with Jambalaya
Burger
Chicken Sandwich
Po' Boys
Shrimp & Grits
Red Beans and Rice
Bottomless Mimosas
Andouille
Red Beans & Rice
Gumbo
Cajun Bloody Mary
Sit down
Bar
American
Cajun & Creole
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I loved loved this place, from the time we was put on the waiting list, we ask for some tea while waiting & they had no problem, seating & getting a..."
Pebbles PinkyDiva Wells
"We stopped in for lunch...love the name, place, food, waitstaff was amazing. ...we had Pamela who not only explained the menu...but suggested our..."
Susanne Darmanin Bellocchio
"My husband and two of my teenage grandsons ate there while in New Orleans. The best gumbo I have ever eaten. I would tell everyone to go here for the..."
Charlette Ann Butcher Benet
"Gumbo Ya Ya was superb. The gumbo was delicious. Not spicy, just enough to give you that Orleans flavor. Great fresh fried okra. Everything was..."
Gloria Woods
"Great place for a meal and a drink 🥃 friendly staff rate..."
Harry Greenbury
"One of the best places we’ve eaten at in the French Quarter. Excellent food (try the Shrimp Creole!) and super friendly..."
Angela Marie Gibson
"I was dining in i love the Z herbs gumbo the service was wonderful and everyone was polite and food was great....Six different gumbo's and I tried..."
Toya Motin
"Way better than it used to be when it was the Gumbo Pot. The chicken and sausage gumbo with jambalaya and a sprinkle of Tabasco, along with an Abita..."
Jerry Kornegay
"Awesome service. Awesome food. Great place to get your gumbo..."
Karla Caufield
"Loved it. We definitely recommend this place. Very friendly and the food was..."
Ronda McRoberts Striplin
"Gumbo Ya Ya has become a favorite for us. The food is always great. Zack was our server today and was excellent. As someone who tries to avoid..."
Rhonda Brackett
"We recently had the pleasure of visiting Gumbo Ya-Ya, a restaurant in New Orleans. We were absolutely delighted by the authentic and tasty gumbo. The..."
Hassan Aldarbesti
"Great place! Stopped in to share some apps and have a couple of drinks. The service is great! I believe the bartender was Zach and our server who was..."
DeAnna Quinn
"Found this right by Jackson Square after a really busy morning and we were starving forlunch. Isaiah was our server and he was so nice and smiling..."
Chloe Skibinski
"I want to give a 5 because of overall flavors and amazing service, but the potatoes salad seemed to be from a container as opposed to a nearby..."
Ilyasa
"After spending a Saturday in the busy and very noisy streets of the quarter, my family was super lucky to find them gem of a restaurant. It’s..."
Cristina Boone
"Best crawfish etouffee in French quoters ! , everyone was friendly and helpful! We got there by a food tasting tour New Orleans culinary and can’t..."
Psl 001
"The ambiance was interesting. The lifelike alligator on the wall was nice touch. The decors and wall for pic opportunities was great. The location..."
Phia Velasquez
"My besties and I went to the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. We went to this very quaint restaurant named Gumbo Ya Ya. The restaurant is located near..."
S. Deane
"The staff was so down to earth The food was so good, we had to take food to go. The bottomless mimosas was all love, they had different flavors and..."
J J
"The food was great 👍 and our server Bryan was very friendly and..."
Cece Lewis
"(Visited 5/26/2019) This restaurant is located in the French Quarter, walking distance from our hotel room. We arrived for lunch and the host told us..."
Miss Camille
"I really enjoyed this place. It's kinda ducked off as you would really have to be searching for it. It's definitely worth the visit. The staff was..."
Whitney Brown
"We stopped by this gumbo place as we were walking toward the French Quarter. It was supposed to be a 30 minute wait but we were seated in about 10..."
Jimmy Vo
"We had fried alligator bites for the first time. The bite were good and well flavoured. The burger was well flavoured as well with sauteed onions and..."
Esmond Burke