Clesi's Seafood Restaurant & Catering
Seafood restaurant · Mid-City ·
Spicy seafood boils, N'awlins-style fried fare, oysters, po-boys
Spicy seafood boils, N'awlins-style fried fare, oysters, po-boys
"Specializes in boiled crawfish, served in the straightforward, classic boil style." - Clair Lorell
"Once a catering operation that gained a following with crawfish boils, Clesi’s is now an essential crawfish destination in Mid City. James Clesi runs the restaurant and the catering arm with his siblings, Carlo and Sonya, serving some of the best crawfish around — think citrus, pepper, and clove. As a bonus, you get to watch them boil." - Clair Lorell, Beth D'Addono
"We love Clesi’s for boiled seafood because it’s spicy without burning your lips, never too salty, and everything peels without a struggle. Boiled crabs and shrimp—and crawfish when it’s in season—are our go-to’s, with plump sausage, red potatoes, corn, garlic, and mushrooms on the side. Try to snag a spot on the deck, where you can watch some TV and blend in with the buzzy crowd." - megan braden perry
"We love Clesi’s for boiled seafood because it’s spicy without burning your lips, never too salty, and everything peels without a struggle. Boiled crabs and shrimp—and crawfish when it’s in season—are our go-to’s, with plump sausage, red potatoes, corn, garlic, and mushrooms on the side. Try to snag a spot on the deck, where you can watch some TV and blend in with the buzzy crowd." - Megan Braden-Perry
"At Clesi's I found boiled crawfish, dirty rice, and pork boudin on offer—classic, no-frills Louisiana fare." - Clair Lorell