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In the Royal Sonesta Hotel, this vibrant eatery serves up seafood, Cajun-Creole dishes & cocktails.
Hours
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 553-2281
Website: https://www.sonesta.com/royal-sonesta/la/new-orleans/royal-sonesta-new-orleans/desire-oyster-bar
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Reviews
Josephine
Surprisingly good. We stumbled upon this restaurant on a busy Friday evening but got seated right away. The service was excellent. The grilled oysters were amazing! The fried green tomatoes too. The batter was light. The chicken and sausage gumbo was good and not too salty though I didn’t see any sausage in my cup. The green collards were too salty. The alligator was good.
… moreDaisuke H
I prefer the atmosphere of the seat along window (along bourbon street), where I could enjoy not only casual inside abut also live outside.
Their both original oyster menu and other variety of creole menu are also really nice.
… moreTheir both original oyster menu and other variety of creole menu are also really nice.
MZG P
On my birthday vacation from CHICAGO to NEW ORLEANS!! I Visited this restaurant well, on vacation for the beginning of Mardi Gras a few days ago February 2026 we went in that evening and sat at the bar. Our host was KI-KI (kee-Kee) was very pleasant very upbeat. We laughed we talked. We had a great time. I had the gumbo and the rocking oysters which the oysters came out steel bubbling like they had just came off the grill absolutely amazing. My Friend had the fish of the day. I can’t remember the name of it, but it was absolutely great as well. Very well season The drinks were amazing for my birthday because my birthday she brought out a slice of bread pudding with a candle on it and sung, happy birthday with the crowd in the restaurant truly amazing thank you for your amazing customer service Miss Kiki, and for the delicious food five out of five for the cooks in the back!!
… moreMetoe Marcantel
After a long day of travel we decided to eat a snack at the hotel a few hours before dinner. We came to Desire. I had the chicken gumbo and my friend had the seafood gumbo (cup) and I had fried green tomatoes while he had oysters. Everything was delicious. The waiters and waitresses were very attentive and answered a bunch of questions I had about where to find things in New Orleans. If we had stayed longer than 3 days we probably would have eaten here again but we had already picked out places beforehand for the duration of our trip.
… moreLicole Moore
Absolutely the best charbroiled oysters in New Orleans. We come back everytime and they never miss. We love sitting at the window and watching Bourbon St. Great service as well!
… moreCaptain Oh Captain
I had an incredible experience at Desire! The jambalaya was absolutely delicious, full of rich flavor and perfectly prepared. The crabcake was just as impressive — beautifully seasoned and wonderfully cooked. But what truly made the visit unforgettable was the service. Pat was outstanding from start to finish, offering warm hospitality and spot-on recommendations that elevated the entire meal. Thanks to her, the evening went from great to exceptional. This place is an easy five stars!
… moreRebecca S
We stopped here to eat dinner because they had oysters and peel and eat shrimp on the menu. I really liked the look of the inside as it reminded me of vintage hotel restaurants with the art deco vibe.
When we came to the restaurant, it wasn’t busy at all. The lady who sat us was friendly, but our waitress was less than stellar. She came and took our order, brought out waters to drink and we only saw her twice more during the duration of our meal. We only got 1 refill on drinks (which was water, but still…). She seemed uninterested in her job.
The peel and eat shrimp were ginormous. They were decent size prawns, with the head and legs still attached. From what it said on the menu, they were supposed to have creole flavoring on them/with them… something. These were just steamed and didn’t have any flavor outside of normal plain shrimp flavor. I would have liked to have some drawn butter, but staff was nonexistent. My husband liked the oysters he had but said that the ones he had at Acme were far better.
I made a trip to the restroom so that I could wash the shrimp juice off of my hands (no wet wipes were offered). The bathroom wasn’t very clean. The paper towel dispensers did not work, and the hand dryer was absolutely filthy. The lighting was dim, but it looked like either rust or mold/mildew at the bottom of it and I didn’t want to put my hands near that, so I opted to wipe my hands on my pants instead.
If we make it back to NOLA, we’ll admire the decor from the outside but will probably seek other places to eat instead.
… moreWhen we came to the restaurant, it wasn’t busy at all. The lady who sat us was friendly, but our waitress was less than stellar. She came and took our order, brought out waters to drink and we only saw her twice more during the duration of our meal. We only got 1 refill on drinks (which was water, but still…). She seemed uninterested in her job.
The peel and eat shrimp were ginormous. They were decent size prawns, with the head and legs still attached. From what it said on the menu, they were supposed to have creole flavoring on them/with them… something. These were just steamed and didn’t have any flavor outside of normal plain shrimp flavor. I would have liked to have some drawn butter, but staff was nonexistent. My husband liked the oysters he had but said that the ones he had at Acme were far better.
I made a trip to the restroom so that I could wash the shrimp juice off of my hands (no wet wipes were offered). The bathroom wasn’t very clean. The paper towel dispensers did not work, and the hand dryer was absolutely filthy. The lighting was dim, but it looked like either rust or mold/mildew at the bottom of it and I didn’t want to put my hands near that, so I opted to wipe my hands on my pants instead.
If we make it back to NOLA, we’ll admire the decor from the outside but will probably seek other places to eat instead.
Anne Marie Harris
We went in for happy hour and had a dozen and a half raw oysters. They were $1.50 each house wines were $5. We sat at the bar. Bartender was awesome. The atmosphere is really nice. It reminds you of a French café inside.
… moreSara Knaus
Service was better during the day. We ate here 3 times. It is my husband’s favorite place to eat Char Grilled oysters and they are GOOD.
In the evening the waitress forgot to refill our water, most of the meal, even when asked she would walk away and forget. I’m from the PNW and the heat/humitity in Louisiana takes some getting used to. She did her job but didn’t seem all that happy to be there.
The place wasn’t very busy on all 3 occasions. I’d say 1/3 capacity. They charge you a service charge in the evening. We assume that’s for the drunk folk who forget to tip. Could be wrong.
The cheese grits were gross. Very dry and had clumps.
Loved the wedge salad with blue cheese.
The drinks were okay. Pretty glasses but a small amount for the price. I felt spoiled by the big hurricane drink I got at Obrien’s
The gentlemen who cooked our oysters was very funny and personable. He came over and told us how some oysters were small, so he gave us some extra, but we had to fight over the big ones. He seemed to be loved by others too. We witnessed a lady come to the door after they were closed, asked for him by name and gave him a big hug.
All in all, we loved the place. Will visit again in the future.
… moreIn the evening the waitress forgot to refill our water, most of the meal, even when asked she would walk away and forget. I’m from the PNW and the heat/humitity in Louisiana takes some getting used to. She did her job but didn’t seem all that happy to be there.
The place wasn’t very busy on all 3 occasions. I’d say 1/3 capacity. They charge you a service charge in the evening. We assume that’s for the drunk folk who forget to tip. Could be wrong.
The cheese grits were gross. Very dry and had clumps.
Loved the wedge salad with blue cheese.
The drinks were okay. Pretty glasses but a small amount for the price. I felt spoiled by the big hurricane drink I got at Obrien’s
The gentlemen who cooked our oysters was very funny and personable. He came over and told us how some oysters were small, so he gave us some extra, but we had to fight over the big ones. He seemed to be loved by others too. We witnessed a lady come to the door after they were closed, asked for him by name and gave him a big hug.
All in all, we loved the place. Will visit again in the future.
Ed Esquivel
I ordered the “Bayou Benedict” & my other half ordered the “Desire’s Famous Cajun Benedict”
along side with some applewood bacon & a couple of mimosas to wash it down. After sampling both breakfast entrées, I would recommend trying the “Desire’s Famous Cajun Benedict” over the “Bayou” just because I feel like the fried oysters could have had a little seasoning all in all service was fair
… morealong side with some applewood bacon & a couple of mimosas to wash it down. After sampling both breakfast entrées, I would recommend trying the “Desire’s Famous Cajun Benedict” over the “Bayou” just because I feel like the fried oysters could have had a little seasoning all in all service was fair