Acme Oyster House

Very good oysters, although I will say that they basically just taste like pizza. I tasted zero oyster. And that is the best I'm not a huge fan of oysters but still. But still they tasted amazing... Just mainly garlic and butter like crazy. The red beans and rice were also good but I did not like the potato salad

There is a line during high hours, so come early. Grilled charbroiled oysters were definitely 6 out of 5 stars :D. Red bean and rice and the jambalaya were 4/5. They are good, but a bit salty. The crocodile fries was also 4/5. It’s like chicken but a bit tougher. The fried crab cake with a bed of corn was a no for me !! I don’t like mustard and it has a very strong mustard taste.

Turns out I'm not a big fan of barbecued oysters but the regular oysters were decent. The class of the match was the red beans and rice and the jambalaya. The etouffee and the gumbo were both solid. What really made this great occasion was our server, Michael S., who set us up the right way with the best deals and who is very friendly and incredibly attentive in a touristy area where the waiters are sometimes just a few steps above grifters, which I appreciate in the old New Orleans way to some degree without enjoying it, Michael is a true gent and an extraordinary mesero.

The location is great. Very easy to find the resturant. The waitress was extremely nice and helpful. Very knowledgeable of the menu . The shrimp was delicious!! The gator bites were very good. The hushpuppies were not that great. It was a very nice experience. We would definitely eat here again.

I first came here back in 2019 after seeing a line going all the way down the street. I figured it had to be good, so I jumped in line — and wow, I’m glad I did! The chargrilled oysters were absolutely amazing and totally worth the wait. Fast forward to 2025 for my birthday trip, and of course I had to go back. Those oysters were just as good as I remembered — so good that I ended up eating here three times during my short stay. The food and vibes are still top-notch after all these years. If you go, definitely get the oysters!

We came here around 3PM on a holiday weekend and there was still a line! We waited for around 25 minutes. Got the charbroiled oysters, soft shell crab plate and jambalaya. The fries are good. The oysters are very buttery and tasty but a little too salty in my opinion. Bread is not good but good to dip with the extra butter. Service is just okay. Waiter wasn’t very descriptive when we asked about the menu. Didn’t clear the stacked plates on our table. We added an extra order of oysters and he just assumed we wanted 6 instead of 12 but we didn’t want to wait any longer for our food.

It’s a divey type of place in the best way possible. The service was impeccable, we were treated like family and nothing was left for want. The food is top notch. We loved the fried crawfish po boy and their roast beef is utterly delicious. We ordered hush puppies and they were probably the best we’d had in Louisiana. I would absolutely return, order even more and just eat myself to death here.

Visited Acme Oyster House during my trip to New Orleans and it did not disappoint. From the moment we stepped in, the vibe was lively and authentic — buzzing with local energy in the heart of the French Quarter. What stood out: The char-grilled oysters were outstanding — rich garlic-butter flavour with a hint of Parmesan, and perfectly cooked. The raw oysters on the half-shell were fresh, briny and served with knowledgeable shuckers visible behind the bar (a fun part of the experience). Beyond oysters, the seafood specialities (jambalaya, étouffée, po-boys) were generous and well-prepared — good for sharing. Service was friendly and fast, despite a busy dining room. We had a queue to get in (worth it!) but once seated things moved smoothly. Atmosphere: casual, lively, full of character — exactly what I hoped for in New Orleans. Things to note: It’s busy — expect a wait during peak hours. While the food is excellent, some items can be a bit pricey (especially oysters at market price) so keep an eye on the menu. If you’re not an oyster fan, no worries — there are plenty of other solid options. Overall: Highly recommended if you’re looking for a fun, full-flavour New Orleans seafood experience. I’ll definitely go back on my next visit.