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Located in the heart of the historic French Quarter, GW Fins prides itself on serving the freshest and finest quality seafood available from around the world. GW Fins’ menu changes nightly to reflect the seasonality of various ingredients, so guests will always find something new and inventive to sample.
Creative, ever-shifting seafood menu featuring fresh catches in a stylish updated warehouse space.
Hours
| Thursday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 808 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 581-3467
Website: http://gwfins.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: gwfins.comopentable.com
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Reviews
Leslie L
Fantastic service and really good fish dishes. This is where you go for good fish. Both the sheepshead and scalibut were delicious. Lobster dumplings were also decent. But if I’m being honest what I loved most were the table biscuits. So light and delicious. Probably best biscuits I’ve had. Bread pudding was also amazing.
… moreScarlet Nichole
We celebrated my birthday dinner at GW Fins, and it absolutely lived up to its stellar reputation. Reservations are a must—and for good reason.
The service was impeccable from start to finish. Our server, Chloe, was exceptional and truly elevated the entire experience. The table was decorated with birthday confetti, which was such a thoughtful and celebratory touch.
The cocktails were beautifully made, but the food was the real star of the evening. We each ordered different fish dishes, and every single one was outstanding—perfectly prepared, incredibly flavorful, and genuinely melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It’s one of those meals you keep talking about long after it’s over.
I couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate my birthday. Highly recommend, and we absolutely hope to return on a future visit to New Orleans.
… moreThe service was impeccable from start to finish. Our server, Chloe, was exceptional and truly elevated the entire experience. The table was decorated with birthday confetti, which was such a thoughtful and celebratory touch.
The cocktails were beautifully made, but the food was the real star of the evening. We each ordered different fish dishes, and every single one was outstanding—perfectly prepared, incredibly flavorful, and genuinely melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It’s one of those meals you keep talking about long after it’s over.
I couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate my birthday. Highly recommend, and we absolutely hope to return on a future visit to New Orleans.
Jeff Hong
We arrived on time for our 7pm reservation, but it took over 15 min to seat us. Without any explanation of the delay, this was odd.
The service was not spectacular, hardly any smile on any staff’s faces.
I ordered the popular lobster dumplings and Scalibut. While the food were beautifully presented, the lobster dumpling could use some thin sliced ginger though. The risotto under the halibut was not evenly heated. It was cold. The sauce around the scalibut was underwhelming. Putting 2-3 scalps on a piece of halibut and call it a new name, Scalibut, with one piece of tint shrimp next to it was totally not worth the $42 price tag.
The recommended pairing of Sandenan Founder Reserve Ruby ($9) with the Chocolate Mousse Bombe ($12) tasted old and oxidized.
We had just had a an exceptional dinner (equally expensive and high-end at Commanders Palace) the night before, where all the staff and restaurants manager were all pleasant. The manager came over to check on us twice with a smile, and offered to take photos for us because she knew we were celebrating a birthday.
To the owners and managers at GW Fins, restaurant is a cut throat business, your staff represent you and your reputation. Unfortunately, we left quite disappointed tonight, and we will not return to your establishment. We certainly hope that if you were to continue to serve guests, please train your staff that they are “on stage” when they are on duty, that their job is create an exceptional dining experience for every guest.
… moreThe service was not spectacular, hardly any smile on any staff’s faces.
I ordered the popular lobster dumplings and Scalibut. While the food were beautifully presented, the lobster dumpling could use some thin sliced ginger though. The risotto under the halibut was not evenly heated. It was cold. The sauce around the scalibut was underwhelming. Putting 2-3 scalps on a piece of halibut and call it a new name, Scalibut, with one piece of tint shrimp next to it was totally not worth the $42 price tag.
The recommended pairing of Sandenan Founder Reserve Ruby ($9) with the Chocolate Mousse Bombe ($12) tasted old and oxidized.
We had just had a an exceptional dinner (equally expensive and high-end at Commanders Palace) the night before, where all the staff and restaurants manager were all pleasant. The manager came over to check on us twice with a smile, and offered to take photos for us because she knew we were celebrating a birthday.
To the owners and managers at GW Fins, restaurant is a cut throat business, your staff represent you and your reputation. Unfortunately, we left quite disappointed tonight, and we will not return to your establishment. We certainly hope that if you were to continue to serve guests, please train your staff that they are “on stage” when they are on duty, that their job is create an exceptional dining experience for every guest.
Lamma Bunzz
Our server Dennis was soooo friendly and very very attentive. The food was so. Amazing. I’m so in dread of being back home and not having this place being just a 5 minute walk away. We got those tempura fin wings and my goodness. I can’t even describe the taste of the sauce, but it’s like it was sweet but had a tang to it. So so tender. You gotta get those, then the sheepshead was such an interesting dish but one of my top entrees out of the whole week in Nola. My partner got the scalibut and everything was just so delicious. We almost almost finished our plates, if only fish could sit well after or I would have been eating it at midnight. Such a lovely ambience as well, definitely my favorite restaurant of all time. Also we tried that Mardi gras funnel cake and my gosh, how the heck did they make this taste so luxurious
… moreThe Murf Murf
Very good food and service. Starting with the good the lobster bisque and calamari was really good. I have definitely never had calamari like I’ve had here. The star of the show was the desserts. The creme brulee was kind of basic creme brulee there wasn’t much special with it but the coconut thing was really good and I’ve never had that anywhere. The biscuits they serve were hard as rocks and we’re just not good at all. The main thing I didn’t like is I got a reservation and didn’t realize there was a dress code for this place so when we got there they kind of said that I was looking bad even though I was just wearing a T-shirt and pants. But you have to have I guess some kind of button up top with a collar or something to be able to sit in the restaurant. But she did let us sit in the bar area. And we did only come here to get dessert but there’s another rule that they don’t tell you about is that you have to order more than just dessert. Which I think is a weird rule but whatever. It just made us feel extremely uncomfortable and I definitely did not like that. but the food that we got made up for the fact and we actually would like to come back again because there’s other stuff on their menu that look very good
… moreMichelle
The best food I have had in New Orleans thus far. Everything I put in my mouth was simply wonderful. Would highly highly recommend if you are visiting to make this your stop. The waiter was so knowledgeable able attentive. The whole experience was just great.
… moreCassie Swihart
My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at GW Fins. The food was exceptional, truly the best fish I have ever eaten. Every dish was prepared perfectly and full of flavor. They even split one meal on to two separate plates for us without us asking. So kind.
The staff were welcoming, professional, and attentive, and our server, Denis, was outstanding. He was courteous, knowledgeable, and made the experience feel special without being overbearing.
My husband has only recently started to enjoy fish, and he hasn’t stopped raving about his meal, which says everything. We can’t recommend GW Fins enough and will absolutely return the next time we’re in New Orleans.
… moreThe staff were welcoming, professional, and attentive, and our server, Denis, was outstanding. He was courteous, knowledgeable, and made the experience feel special without being overbearing.
My husband has only recently started to enjoy fish, and he hasn’t stopped raving about his meal, which says everything. We can’t recommend GW Fins enough and will absolutely return the next time we’re in New Orleans.
Su N
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Absolutely amazing food—everything was flavorful and perfectly portioned. We ordered the tuna, drum, halibut, grouper, pasta, barbecue shrimp and grits, and lobster dumplings, and every dish was delicious. The biscuits were outstanding—so creamy and full of flavor. The ambiance was very nice as well. Highly recommend!
… moreAbsolutely amazing food—everything was flavorful and perfectly portioned. We ordered the tuna, drum, halibut, grouper, pasta, barbecue shrimp and grits, and lobster dumplings, and every dish was delicious. The biscuits were outstanding—so creamy and full of flavor. The ambiance was very nice as well. Highly recommend!
Mandy W
I recently went here with a friend visiting from the west coast. This was my first time and GW Finns and let me tell you I hope to go back! Our waiter was superb! Full of energy (8pm reservation) and made us both feel at ease ordering in spite of our different food allergies! I wish I had better photos of the food, but let me tell you – it did not disappoint! The complementary biscuit reminded me of my Paw Paws (RIP). Buttermilk good. I ordered the Pork Chop and it was so tender and flavorful! The risotto was creamier than I am used to – which isn’t a bad thing just mentioning it’s different. It was delicious! And the collard greens were the best I have ever had ever! And ohhhhh the sweet potatoes tasted like a dessert itself. We had the Coconut on the Half Shell for dessert which was a perfect top off to the meal. Next time I really want to try the Salty Malty Ice Cream Pie.
… moreChloe
GW Fins in New Orleans serves very good food, but I have to say it didn’t quite live up to the level of hype I had read about. While the meal was enjoyable, I wouldn’t call it a dining experience I’ll remember forever.
The highlights for me were the dessert — an ice cream pie — and the complimentary biscuits with whipped butter. Both were absolutely delicious, and the staff happily brought more upon request, which I really appreciated. Those were the two things I’ll most remember from the meal.
The other dishes, including the ceviche and the fish they’re known for, were fresh and well-prepared but didn’t stand out in flavor. Everything was good, just not mind-blowing or unforgettable.
On the other hand, the atmosphere is beautiful, spacious, and romantic, and the service was excellent — attentive, friendly, and very kind.
Overall, GW Fins is a solid choice for fresh seafood in New Orleans, with standout desserts and excellent service, but I didn’t find the main dishes as memorable as I expected given the restaurant’s reputation.
… moreThe highlights for me were the dessert — an ice cream pie — and the complimentary biscuits with whipped butter. Both were absolutely delicious, and the staff happily brought more upon request, which I really appreciated. Those were the two things I’ll most remember from the meal.
The other dishes, including the ceviche and the fish they’re known for, were fresh and well-prepared but didn’t stand out in flavor. Everything was good, just not mind-blowing or unforgettable.
On the other hand, the atmosphere is beautiful, spacious, and romantic, and the service was excellent — attentive, friendly, and very kind.
Overall, GW Fins is a solid choice for fresh seafood in New Orleans, with standout desserts and excellent service, but I didn’t find the main dishes as memorable as I expected given the restaurant’s reputation.