"Known for its extensive raw oyster selection, St. Roch boasts a Cajun menu thanks to chef-owner Sunny Gerhart who was raised in Louisiana. Go all out with the Tchoupitoulas Street special for $76 — the assortment features 18 oysters, peel-and-eat North Carolina shrimp, blue crab claws, and the fixin’s like buttery, fried saltines. Insider tip: Sit at the bar to watch shucking in real time. Don’t love them raw? The roasted oysters come by the half dozen and have four flavors: barbecue, pimento, garlic butter, or smoked bacon." - Catherine Currin