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If you want good charbroiled oysters at a nice restaurant, where are you going?
Posted on 12/4/25 at 7:32 am
Posted on 12/4/25 at 7:32 am
Wife wants somewhere we can get oysters for our anniversary dinner.
Preferably outside of New Orleans. We are in Alexandria and will travel for better food, day trip or likely overnight. Thinking Lafayette, Natchitoches, Natchez, or Baton Rouge.
Thanks!
Preferably outside of New Orleans. We are in Alexandria and will travel for better food, day trip or likely overnight. Thinking Lafayette, Natchitoches, Natchez, or Baton Rouge.
Thanks!
This post was edited on 12/4/25 at 7:54 am
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Posted on 12/4/25 at 7:41 am to LSU6262
I like them at Mansurs.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 7:56 am to LSU6262
uncle t's in scott
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:23 am to TigerBalsagna
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I like them at Mansurs.
These are the best in BR along with their sister restaurant French Market Bistro.
Obviously Drago's has good chargrilled oysters as well.
If you like a variety of flavors and toppings consider Mike Andersons (pricey but casual) or The Southern Pearl Oyster House.
They don't have chargrilled oysters but if you're looking for small town "destination" Cajun Cuisine, I would also recommend The Grapevine in Donaldsonville, Houmas House in Darrow, and Robertos in St Gabriel.
This post was edited on 12/4/25 at 8:42 am
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:27 am to LSU6262
Saffron
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:32 am to LSU6262
Cafe Josephine in Sunset is a good spot. Great Oysters and Steak.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:49 am to LSU6262
French Market Bistro on Highland. Oh and do yourself a favor and add the lump crab meat!
Posted on 12/4/25 at 9:04 am to LSU6262
Natchitoches has places with oysters that are great, I wouldn't call them anniversary worthy. Especially if you can go to French Market Bistro in BR.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 9:33 am to LSU6262
I can say that Parrain’s in Baton Rouge are no longer worth it. They switched from a grill to some sort of broiler system. Not good anymore.
Mansur’s are the best in BR and my favorite of anywhere I’ve had.
Mike Anderson’s are often good, but they are a bit inconsistent.
Mansur’s are the best in BR and my favorite of anywhere I’ve had.
Mike Anderson’s are often good, but they are a bit inconsistent.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 10:27 am to LSU6262
Does Metairie count?
If the only goal is to get the best charbroiled oysters, Drago’s has the best.
There are better restaurants around, but no better charbroiled oysters.
If the only goal is to get the best charbroiled oysters, Drago’s has the best.
There are better restaurants around, but no better charbroiled oysters.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 10:51 am to geauxpurple
I think City Cafe in BR does them well
Posted on 12/4/25 at 11:04 am to LSU6262
I dont even like oysters but everyone at our table raved about the ones ordered at French Market Bistro the other night.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 11:19 am to LSU6262
They are pretty good at Vestal in Lafayette.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 11:19 am to LSU6262
The roasted oysters at Vestal in Lafayette are probably my favorite, especially if looking for a place for a nice anniversary dinner. They're different from any of the oysters from a place like Uncle Ts or Dragos, etc. They typically also have a wide selection for raw oysters from various regions. Book a seat at the counter facing the kitchen, get the crab cake too.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 12:20 pm to LSU6262
I love grilled oysters. One of the great culinary expressions of my time.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 12:39 pm to Choxie
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Natchitoches has places with oysters that are great, I wouldn't call them anniversary worthy
Personally, I would not seek oysters on the half shell(cooked or raw) anywhere north of I-10 on the Gulf Coast…
Posted on 12/4/25 at 2:35 pm to glassman
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Saffron
I have to agree with you, particularly for an anniversary. I was there this past weekend only for cocktails in prep for Kingsway across the street which was awesome. Did not get the oysters this time around.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 3:11 pm to RichJ
I’m only eating cooked. If they tell me when and where they are getting them, I will. T Johnnys got theirs in last night. But to each his own
Posted on 12/4/25 at 7:35 pm to LSU6262
Chimes East.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 8:10 pm to LSU6262
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Preferably outside of New Orleans
ACME or Dragos in Metairie
This post was edited on 12/4/25 at 8:14 pm
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