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Not only is New Orleans fully immersed in seafood-centric Lenten dining right now, but as Times-Pic critic Brett Anderson reports, this also happens to be the best season for oysters. Here now are his 16 picks for eating raw (and a few chargrilled) oysters in Nola.
- Peche
- MeMe's Bar & Grill (in Chalmette): "Chef Lincoln Owens chargrills oysters a bunch of different ways" including a 'Bangkok' version with sweet chile and sambal sauce, at 712 W. Judge Perez
- Pascal's Manale
- Bourbon House
- Kenner Seafood: "There is a seafood restaurant tucked behind this retail shop" at 3140 Loyola Drive.
- Kenton's
- Mr. Ed's
- Buster's Place (in Covington)
- Curious Oyster Co: You "don't want to miss the smoked oysters, cooked on a wood grill out back" at this Central City oyster bar inside Dryades Market, 1307 O.C. Haley.
- Casamento's
- Drago's
- Borgne
- Grand Isle
