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Brigtsen's or GW Fins?
Posted on 1/22/18 at 2:58 pm
Posted on 1/22/18 at 2:58 pm
My wife and I will be in New Orleans for one night in March, and I'm thinking about making reservations at one of those two places. I'm a native of New Orleans, but I've lived in Los Angeles for 25 years and have never eaten at either place. I had reservations at Brigtsen's once for a planned trip in August of 2005, but Katrina took care of that.
Anyway, I know it may be an apples to oranges comparison, but if you had to pick one place for one meal, which would you choose?
TIA
Anyway, I know it may be an apples to oranges comparison, but if you had to pick one place for one meal, which would you choose?
TIA
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Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:00 pm to L.A.
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Brigtsen's
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:03 pm to L.A.
I have eaten at both and yes they are different.
GW Fins is a big place. It is very nice inside. The service is impeccable. It is in the Quarter.
Brigtsen's is cramped because it is an old house. But the service is great too. It is off River Road near Uptown.
That being said, I would go with Brigtsen's.
GW Fins is a big place. It is very nice inside. The service is impeccable. It is in the Quarter.
Brigtsen's is cramped because it is an old house. But the service is great too. It is off River Road near Uptown.
That being said, I would go with Brigtsen's.
This post was edited on 1/22/18 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:13 pm to L.A.
Can’t go wrong with either but i’d go with Brigtsen’s.
Shell Beach platter with the rabbit tenderloin app and a cocktail
Shell Beach platter with the rabbit tenderloin app and a cocktail
This post was edited on 1/22/18 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:22 pm to L.A.
I haven't been to GW Fins, but I love Brigtsen's and have been on multiple occasions.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:24 pm to TypoKnig
Brightsens! GW Finns is good but, if you are looking to come back home and eat then gotta go the mother ship.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:32 pm to TypoKnig
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i’d go with Brigtsen’s
That duck man.......
Posted on 1/22/18 at 4:06 pm to L.A.
Two of my favorites. You can't go wrong either way. If I had to pick one I would pick G.W. Fins just because I like that style of seafood.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 4:26 pm to geauxpurple
I love both but Brigtsens with that oyster chowder with bacon is a big winner. The rabbit paneed is great too.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 4:46 pm to TypoKnig
quote:Sounds perfect.
Shell Beach platter with the rabbit tenderloin app and a cocktail
Posted on 1/22/18 at 5:01 pm to L.A.
Brightsen's gulf fish Amendine is the best dish I have eaten thus far in 2018
took some out of towner's there 2 weekends ago and they loved everything. You wont have to deal with the Quarter either
took some out of towner's there 2 weekends ago and they loved everything. You wont have to deal with the Quarter either
Posted on 1/22/18 at 5:21 pm to L.A.
If you go to Brigtsen's when the chef is doing some crawfish specials, you're in for some hard choices.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 5:30 pm to L.A.
If forced to choose... Brigtsens.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 6:00 pm to L.A.
This post was edited on 11/9/20 at 4:27 pm
Posted on 1/22/18 at 6:17 pm to threeputt
Different experience, different menu. Ifyou want the standard seafood resturant type menu with excellent quality in the quarter GW is the place, If you want a different culinary experience and quirky close quarters atmosphere Brigtsens is the deal. He does things you won't find many places and changes his menu. I can get GW Fins type dishes here in Lft but certainly cannot get Brigtsens duplicated anywhere but you have to be a little more out of the box there willing to experience that type food.
Bottom line, Brigtsens if you can do only a one shot deal no question about it.
Bottom line, Brigtsens if you can do only a one shot deal no question about it.
This post was edited on 1/23/18 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 1/22/18 at 6:20 pm to RetiredTiger
Brigtsen's is the most over rated place in the city. It's almost laughable.
GW Fins is a the clear winner between these two, imho.
GW Fins is a the clear winner between these two, imho.
This post was edited on 1/22/18 at 6:47 pm
Posted on 1/22/18 at 6:25 pm to L.A.
Brigtsen’s by a long way. I’ve personally never thought much of Fins to be honest.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 6:27 pm to threeputt
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ETA: after looking at the responses I can't believe it. GW Fins is the clear answer and it's not even a debate. There are three better options within walking distance from Brigsten's
Lol. While I do think Brigsten’s is overrated, it’s a lot better than Fins. I can’t think of a more average place than Fins. I do not get the love at all and I’ve been there several times.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 6:31 pm to Fun Bunch
Although not a huge fan, I do like Fins. I have been to Brigtsens probably 25 or 30 times over the years and it's also terrible. And I do mean terrible. Sometimes reading some things on this board about the place I wonder if I'm going to the right restaurant 
This post was edited on 1/22/18 at 6:35 pm
Posted on 1/22/18 at 6:36 pm to TheMailman
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I have been to Brigtsens probably 25 or 30 times over the years and it's also terrible. And I do mean terrible.
I don't think I could eat at a terrible restaurant that many times! Pray tell, however did you handle it?
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