Elysian Seafood - New Orleans

The oysters were mediocre, the service was lacking, and the staff member was unfriendly to the point of being rude. Overall, it was not a pleasant experience. read more The oysters were mediocre, the service was lacking, and the staff member was unfriendly to the point of being rude. Overall, it was not a pleasant experience.

I paid $20 for the shrimp cocktail and got a sad little plate of 5 limp and poorly cleaned shrimp. They literally tasted mushy, as if cooked from frozen. How ca... read more I paid $20 for the shrimp cocktail and got a sad little plate of 5 limp and poorly cleaned shrimp. They literally tasted mushy, as if cooked from frozen. How can you serve this to people and charge $4 per shrimp??

I rarely complain, but this was absolutely horrible. Over 20 minutes for a sandwich. Took 10 minutes to get a drink and then staff had to come back to ask what... read more I rarely complain, but this was absolutely horrible. Over 20 minutes for a sandwich. Took 10 minutes to get a drink and then staff had to come back to ask what size I ordered. BBQ shrimp poboy was more expensive than the price on the menu. It had a few small shrimp. Incredibly bland. Then it was served with basically a cup of oil that had no seasoning. I can't even imagine they would sell something this terrible. Shrimp tasted frozen, not fresh. I would expect fresh large shrimp when paying $20 for a sandwich. Giant waste of time and money. Feel like I was scammed given what I was served.

The food at Elysian is terrific; fresh, perfectly prepared and perfectly seasoned. And the service is over the top great. 10/10 recommend. read more The food at Elysian is terrific; fresh, perfectly prepared and perfectly seasoned. And the service is over the top great. 10/10 recommend.

Located in the neoclassical St. Roch Market, Elysian Seafood offered a menu of classic (and some creative) New Orleans dishes with an emphasis on local seafood.... read more Located in the neoclassical St. Roch Market, Elysian Seafood offered a menu of classic (and some creative) New Orleans dishes with an emphasis on local seafood. The Charbroiled Oysters were sold by the half dozen and came topped with breadcrumbs, garlic, herbs, Grana Padano, and butter, which turned into a crispy, umami topping for the juicy oysters, which were laid out on a platter over rock salt and accompanied by French bread, lemon wedges, and cocktail sauce. The Marinated Crab Claws was a small but flavorful ramekin of about a dozen crab claws marinated with olive oil, shallots, peppers, lemon, and herbs. For my main, I got the Coconut Curry Gulf Shrimp, which came with five freshly roasted, head-on shrimp served over a coconut curry sauce, along with rice and cubed sweet potatoes. I especially loved the flavor of the plump, juicy shrimp and the creaminess and spiciness of the delicious coconut curry.