Casamento's

For decor, local renown, and general deliciousness, Casamento's is hard to beat. You can’t go wrong with the chargrilled or raw oysters or the legendary oyster loaf . [Eater 38 Member]

For decor, local renown, and general deliciousness, Casamento’s is hard to beat. You can’t go wrong with the chargrilled or raw oysters or the legendary oyster loaf . [Eater 38 Member]

Fried catfish dinners , fried chicken , oyster stew , raw oysters , seafood gumbo , fried soft shell crabs , six-layer chocolate cake , and a damn good plate of spaghetti and meatballs . Read more

The main event here is Casamento’s oyster loaf . The crunch from the toast , the juiciness of the fresh oysters , the creaminess of the pickles—this is Gulf Coast eating at its finest. Read more

Perfect spot for raw and charbroiled oysters . Also order the fried oyster or shrimp loaf dressed , and a cup of gumbo .

I'm a 4th generation patron. I was raised on their raw oysters , various seafood entrees and Barq's. Its just as fantastic now as it was 50 years ago.

The raw oysters are "a tradition," says Guy Fieri. Family-owned since 1919, the classic NOLA establishment is also known for irresistible fried-oyster sandwiches , fried shrimp and soft-shell crab . Read more

Esquire: 101 years old; remains a tiled shrine to briny simplicity. You want a “loaf,” which amounts to a heap of fried oysters in between fat slices of white bread . Use a lot of hot sauce

Oysters are this 100-year-old uptown diner 's raison d'être. The signature dish is the oyster loaf -- thick grilled slabs of toast packed with a fistful of cornmeal fried oysters . Read more

Oysters fresh from Gulf Coast waters—served raw on the half shell or fried on Louisiana’s answer to Texas toast—rule at this tile-lined seafood joint. More places to eat like a local: tandl.me/12ufz7c

When in season, the soft shell crab loaf is a must. Go for an early dinner to avoid the wait!

The Gulf of Mexico oysters—served raw on the half shell, poached in a milky stew , or fried and stuffed between slices of pan bread—are Casamento's raison d'être. Read more

The seafood and okra gumbo is the real sleeper here, an unparalleled home-style, tomato-heavy rendition. Read more

Seven on the half shell. NOLA's best oysters for a reason.

Super old school & tasty seafood . They fry in lard!

All the seafood is gluten free ! They have gluten free beer and you can get raw oysters at the bar while you wait in line .

Fried oyster or shrimp loaf !

Famous for chilled raw oysters , this restaurant now char-broils them too. A great place to try them out! Read more

Fried seafood - all of it gluten free !

Undecided? Get a cup of gumbo and share the seafood platter . Best fried fish/oysters/crab claws I've had.

Oyster loaf , oyster stew , grilled oysters

Guy Fieri uncovered this oyster bar where nothin's changed since 1919 and the deep fried oysters are still hand-shucked. Read more

The people are friendly but there are better oyster spots in NOLA. The place has lost its charm

Best gumbo in NOLA. Had a bowl- so good I ordered a cup to follow.

Great fried seafood , and it's Gluten Free !

A chef friend of mine told me to go here for great oysters and the build is cool too.

Chargrilled oysters are a must have!

Check out Casamento's Restaurant as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Read more

Try the Oyster Loaf - Infamous dish here! My forever fave!

Fresh oysters , oyster loaf and a cup of gumbo and you're set!

The chargrilled oysters are the best.

Atmosphere and oyster loaf

Try the Chargrilled Oysters - My favorite!

Stephen Stryjewski, chef of Cochon, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Oyster loaf . Read more

Noted as one of the 4 Great Brunch Spots in New Orleans by The Daily Meal . Read more

Char broiled oysters

Try the Hand Shucked Oysters -

Fried chicken and oyster loaf

Sadly disappointed. Have been wanting to try this place for years and was let down. Service from our waitress was horrible. Cash only .

Full oyster loaf dressed and a couple a barq's

tip the shucker, he'll serve you while you wait in line

Only veg option : grilled cheese

Service is aloof bordering on poor. The food is aggressively fine.