Drago's Seafood Restaurant - Hilton New Orleans Riverside

This is the third time this year I followed a social media foodie’s advice and was disappointed. The oysters were chargrilled but there was hardly any oyster to taste. The bread was good and fluffy. The best meal was the chicken tenders from the child menu for my child. The seafood pasta was good. We enjoyed the atmosphere. There was not live jazz. We thoroughly enjoyed strolling the river to the venue.

I was in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl (Georgia vs. Ole Miss — Go Dawgs!), and no trip to NOLA is complete without char-broiled oysters. After some discussion, my friends and I landed on Drago’s Seafood Restaurant, and it did not disappoint. We walked right in, grabbed seats at the bar, and didn’t waste any time ordering three dozen char-broiled oysters along with a few drinks to pregame for the game. The oysters came out hot, sizzling, and absolutely delicious—exactly what I was hoping for. We washed them down with cold beers and a shot of Don Julio Reposado. The bartender was friendly, attentive, and had us served quickly and efficiently, leaving us plenty of time to make it to the game. Overall, it was a great experience, and I’d 100% do it again the next time I’m in New Orleans.

The chargrilled oysters were wonderfully seasoned, with rich butter, high heat, and garlic softened to a perfect melt. Half a dozen disappeared in seconds. The lobster pasta was also beautifully done. The noodles were cooked to a soft, comforting texture and blended with a savory sauce that lingered on the tongue. The portion was generous. The alligator taco was more average. Although many people recommend it, the alligator meat had a spongy, chicken-like texture that was not very appealing. The dessert, however, was astonishing. It felt like something meant for four people. Even with two of us working on it for ten minutes, the peak remained untouched. Beneath a mountain of whipped cream were cold scoops of ice cream and a warm brownie, a combination that kept the textures changing with every bite. A lovely experience overall.

I highly recommend the charbroiled oysters. It has a smoky, buttery, savory flavor profile that is way more delicious than I expected it to be. The customer experience expert, Darren sold us on the oysters and I am so glad he did. The atmosphere of this location is mixed in with the hustle and bustle of the Hilton hotels shared space so it doesn’t feel as uniquely intimate as I would have liked. But still if you’re in the area is a must try.

Just STELLAR food. Charbroiled oysters are a must. Gator tacos are phenomenal. Sweet potato fries hit. Absolutely amazing seafood. The restaurant does get really busy, so the service is mid. It is an upscale restaurant though, so it is a nice environment for dinner. Would definitely come back!

Great charbroiled oysters. We were there during a very busy time (the sugar bowl with the GA team staying at the Hilton with us). Our server was attentive and quick. The crawfish fest was very good and allows you to sample the different crawfish. You cannot go wrong with this dish! It is a little noisy and parking can be tricky.

Drago’s in Metairie was an amazing experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was welcoming and lively, and the food was absolutely outstanding—everything we tried was full of flavor and perfectly prepared. What truly made the experience exceptional was our waiter, Payton, He was awesome extremely knowledgeable about the entire menu and gave excellent recommendations that we loved. His professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail really elevated our visit. Between the incredible food, great service, and wonderful atmosphere, everything was just great. We will definitely be back!

One of my favorite places to go when I come to New Orleans. The food is fantastic especially the shrimp and grits, grilled cheese sandwich with crab meat and you have to get their famous charbroiled oysters. Everything I tasted was divine and flavorful! Special thanks to my amazing server, Daaren, who was so kind, prompt, personable and gave me some great recommendations to try off of the menu. He is truly a gem! Keep up the great work and thank you for your fantastic service!!

My husband and I went here based upon my friend's recommendation and the hotel bellhop's recommendation. The very best thing here are the oysters. We definitely wished we got the full dozen oysters instead of the half dozen. We definitely liked the alligator bites, which were tender and not greasy. We loved the Shuckee Duckee. Now with the McDaddy Trio, that's where the problems started. My husband ordered the filet mignon medium rare and it came with mushroom gravy, both of which were delicious. He said that the lobster tail was slightly cold, and the cheese sauce on the cup of crawfish mac and cheese was burnt and had split from sitting in the hot plate window for too long. The waitress got a fresher crawfish mac and cheese that was not burnt, but it was still not as great as he thought it should be because the cheese sauce was still split on the second cup. I ordered a Swamp Water cocktail, and my husband ordered 2 Abita Ambers. Our waitress was great and very patient as it was our first time there. The atmosphere was great. It is also very busy on Friday night, and the tables filled up pretty quickly. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time like we did to get a table.

Charbroiled oysters to die for the catfish fest was really good .... great service is great . Highly recommend

Delicious char broiled oysters Been to Drago's a couple of times when in New Orleans and I've tried oysters at other places, but Drago's makes the best. Service was very good. Very large restaurant that can accommodate large crowds. Will definitely be back when in New Orleans.

If you're coming to New Orleans and haven't had Drago's charbroiled oysters, are you even trying? Because these oysters absolutely live up to the hype--buttery, garlicky, and just the right amount of char. The bread pudding is the perfect sweet ending to a seafood feast that's worth every calorie. Service? Well... it's a bit of a lottery. I've run the gamut from servers who anticipate your every need to ones who seem blissfully unaware you exist. And seating can swing from immediate to "please wait an hour"--so patience can be part of the Drago's experience. The location is right in the Hilton, which is fine but not exactly charming. But let's be honest: you're not here for the décor or the service. You're here for the oysters--and they do not disappoint. Tip: Come hungry. Come ready. Come for the oysters. Skip the expectations.

Checked out this place before we left. The inside was huge, you can smell the cooking when you walked in. We sat at the bar and had the following; Gumbo 8/10 Shrimp and grits 8/10 Baked oysters 9/10 Crab cake 9/10 Service was friendly and accommodating.

Located in the Hilton hotel it is a convenient and decent restaurant. A bit overpriced for the quality of food. Went for lunch on a Saturday, seated right away. Service was great. The chicken and sausage gumbo was great - highly recommend! Eggplant appetizer was mostly breading. The crabmeat salad was fine but didn't have much flavor.

Knowing this is a hotel restaurant, one like myself must temper his expectations a slight bit. Then add to the fact that it's associated with the Hilton and is super huge, so you almost get what you sign up for. By huge, I mean you literally enter inside and see a HUGE seating area along with a large bar area and a TON of TVs to watch games. Therefore, expect this place to be busy during football season. But for my girl, the highlight of the menu was the charbroiled oysters. For her, it did not disappoint. For me, my sights were set on two things: the eggplant Romano (effectively eggplant fritters) and vegan jambalaya. Jambalaya was on my list to try while here in Nola. Finding a vegetarian/vegan option is certainly a bonus here. It reminded me of when I was in college and our dining hall would sometimes serve it for dinner. Therefore, there was a slight nostalgia. It did not disappoint.

Excellent chargrilled oysters! The French bread to sop up the juices is a great way to keep the flavors flowing. Service once we were seated was quick as the place was hopping on a Saturday. The only issue is you have to either valet park which was backed up or park in the parking garage. Worth the trip.

The night started off well but slowly went downhill. I began at the bar with some good drinks, then was seated once my party arrived around 8:45pm. The host mentioned some servers had gone home, so we were placed in the bar area. Unfortunately, this meant the bartender was not only making drinks but also serving tables, which made it difficult to get his attention when we were ready to order. Our oysters took about 30 minutes to arrive (likely a missed order), though the entrées came out quickly, which was a plus. Overall, the main issue was just gaps in service due to the bartender being stretched too thin. If he wasn't managing both the bar and tables, I think the experience would have been much smoother. I do like Drago's, and I'll be back, just earlier next time to avoid this type of situation.

Drago's at the Hilton New Orleans has lost its spark. The food consistently misses the mark-- oysters lack flavor, and the overall menu sounds delicious but food is always bland. The ambiance tries for mid upscale, but lands closer to a dressed-up chain vibe. Sadly, it's no longer a spot I'd recommend. I did have a great Gentilly cocktail, besides that, I was not impressed.

Came here for lunch on a Sunday. Definitely wasn't busy, waited no more than 5 minutes. Great customer service. Ordered a dozen Drago's oysters. OMG, it was so good. Dipping the bread in the garlic sauce, is a must, so delicious. The crawfish mac and cheese was so good. Can't go wrong with sweet potato fries. The shrimp tacos were also good. No complaints here.

Can't get enough of Drago's char-grilled oysters. The butter, breadcrumbs, and the soft bread Only in town for a short time, but I've always dined at Drago's twice. Drago's has ruined me for any other oysters, anywhere. The bar is now set tooooo high and it's impossible to visit NOLA as many times as I've dreamed of these yummy oysters (& I was never a fan of oysters before).

Natasha came through for us. We got a chance to get some really good chargrilled oysters from Drago's before leaving New Orleans. Our trip feels complete .

Was totally shocked we were able to snag a reservation on the fly as we did! From the time we entered until we left, service was great! Very welcoming staff! We had raw oysters on the half shell, charbroiled oysters, and the short rib! Everything was great!! The oysters were big, clean and satisfying! The short rib was tender and the potatoes were silky smooth! Would definitely return here upon another trip!

Found this on IG! Added to our NOLA itinerary. Sooo worth it. Reservations were honored. Service was great. Location was great. Restaurant was very clean. Food was astonishing! Please get the crab dip! The oysters were, just ok in my opinion.

This place was amazing! I went with a group of six people and all the food that we got was delicious. The tables are really small though for a group of six. Ambience is OK. It's really the tables that made it awkward. When you walk in and you go by where they are char- grilling the oysters that's really cool! Waiter was great! Had good suggestions on wine for me! I had the Joel Gott 815. The Mac daddy Trio is amazing! A little bit of everything. Loved the lobster, fillet, and the mac & cheese on it! My other friends had the two fillet mignon, the Mediterranean catch, the fried shrimp platter, the Maine lobster, and the seafood pasta, sautéed spinach, cornbread, the Oreo dessert, and the bread pudding dessert. I had a bite of almost everything and everything was delicious. The ones I didn't have a bite of they said were delicious.! I would go again.

After trying Acme, i wanted to see how Drago's char broiled oysters ($38 for dozen) compared. It was pretty busy but snaggged a seat at the oyster bar and saw how all the oysters were made. It is a well oiled machine! The oysters are soooooo good. Wow. All the butter, parmesan cheese is true goodness. The bread soaked up all the flavors. The oysters were super fresh and a great size. Eating a dozen by myself was great but definitely felt SO full after. I'd go back just for some oysters!

We went early (5:00) and were seated immediately. We shared charbroiled oysters and the Big Daddy trio which was the perfect amount for us. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Our food came out fast and the dinning room filled up fast. This was our first time to this location but the ambiance was the same as their other location.

My cousin hyped up Drago's from before we left to NOLA until we were finally sitting at their bar. I see why she did this as their food lives up to the hype. The restaurant was super crowded because of Essence Fest, so we ended up getting seats from two people at the bar. The bartender took our orders and it took no time for our food to come out pipping hot. From the first bite to the last my shrimp and grits was so yummy. The shrimp were medium sized and softly cooked. I liked that there was a balance of them and the grits. Both ingredients did not over power each other--such a great balance. Only thing I would add to my dish is a little more heat and spice. Otherwise the shrimp and grits was delicious as well as the shrimp alfredo pasta. They give you enough for two meals, so be ready to share or to take home leftovers.

Drago's is where it all started -- the birthplace of the chargrilled oyster, and you can taste the legacy in every bite. I stopped in just for the chargrilled oysters, and they absolutely delivered: buttery, garlicky, smoky, and served piping hot right off the grill. They're rich and indulgent, with that signature flame-licked flavor and pools of melted Parmesan you'll want to sop up with every piece of French bread on the table. It's easy to see why these oysters became iconic. The location inside the Hilton is convenient (if not exactly atmospheric), and the service was quick and efficient. You're not here for ambiance -- you're here for the original. It's my #3 oyster spot in New Orleans, behind Acme and Deanie's, but still a must-visit if you want to taste the OG that kicked off the chargrilled oyster craze.

We waited about an hour to be seated. It's a normal steakhouse feel. The Chargrilled oysters and the Fleur De Lis Shrimp were really good! I ordered the Seafood Pasta and it was cooked to perfection just would have liked a little more seasoning. I tasted my cousins short rib and it was so tender and flavorful. She enjoyed it! My friend also enjoyed the shrimp and grits. It was very busy and our server wasn't very attentive possibly due to the shear volume of people. We had a decent experience and I would try it again if I'm in the area.

5 star charbroiled oysters and meh to everything else. The cup of gumbo was mostly rice, the BBQ shrimp was was in this super thick and salty sauce, the bread for dipping was dry and stale, and the hurricane cocktail was blah and just tasted like alcohol. I thought the atmosphere would have been nicer being in the Hilton, but was just kinda open and casual. Our waitress was great and friendly! The star was the Charbroiled Oysters. I am partial to Felix's on Bourbon Street, but these lived up to the hype from some fellow Yelpers. I'd go back for these but skip everything else, including drinks! Maybe a bottled beer.

Drago's is located in the New Orleans Hilton Riverside and is a great place to eat. There is a large bar area in the middle and plenty of tables around. The charbroiled oysters are excellent and have the best flavor. The gator bites and boudin balls are great too. I had the catfish platter which was more than enough. The catfish was fresh and cooked just right. The Lobster Marco is a great choice and is stuffed with flavor from the lobster, shrimp, pasta and cream sauce. We had an excellent dinner here and our server was excellent.

Was in town for a conference and a friend was staying in the hotel upstairs. We stopped in for lunch on one of the conference days and decided to try the chargrilled oysters. In addition to that, we ordered a crabmeat grilled cheese as well as a catfish platter and dug in. The oysters deserve a paragraph of their own. They are grilled to perfection and was quite honestly one of the best seafood dishes I've ever had. I've only ever had oysters one other time in my life and it was not a good time but I really wanted to try this and I'm glad I did. And use that bread to sop up ALLLL that buttery saucy goodness. Next was the grilled cheese. Don't judge it by its simple appearance - that was pretty good. The warm dip that came with it made it even better. The catfish platter was also delicious, but how could you not enjoy a plate of fried food? Our server was friendly and we were seated quite quickly. I must have been sitting near an air vent because I did get a bit chilly from the AC blowing on me the entire time, but survived. Would definitely recommend, even if just for the oysters!

Located right in the heart of downtown New Orleans, Drago's Seafood Restaurant was the perfect stop for Night 2 after a long day of sightseeing, walking, and shopping. Of course, we came for their famous charbroiled oysters, and they absolutely lived up to the hype--rich, smoky, buttery, and unforgettable! The service and atmosphere were equally impressive--warm, welcoming, and relaxed. For a party of 8, the wait was about 30 minutes, which we found totally reasonable given how busy they were. Once seated, our food came out quickly and piping hot. We ordered a variety of dishes, and every single bite was amazing. If you're in NOLA and craving incredible seafood with great service in a lively setting, Drago's should definitely be on your list!

We visited Drago's with a large group for a bachelorette party and were really looking forward to the experience. While the atmosphere was fun, the service was a bit underwhelming for a large party. One of our guests has dietary restrictions (gluten-free and dairy-free), and it would have been helpful if the staff had been more informed or able to offer suggestions or adjustments. That said, the charbroiled oysters were the star of the show -- absolutely delicious and definitely the highlight of our visit. I had the lobster meal, which looked great, but the lobster meat was a little dry for my taste. Overall, I'd come back just for the oysters and hope for a more attentive experience next time, especially when it comes to accommodating special dietary needs.

We like the grill oysters & steak. The crawfish was Ok for us. The mac & cheese also good. The gumbo soup was a bit salty to our taste bud, but it would be perfect for people like salty food. The service & atmosphere were good. I would recommend to ordered the grill oysters & the trio meal again if we come back to this place.

No complaints here. We stopped in for lunch on a quiet Sunday afternoon. We sat at the bar and the bartender was super friendly and made us feel very welcome. The menu hosts a LOT of interesting food options but the blackened gator tacos are what caught my eye. They were super delicious without being too gamey and they were the appropriate portion for the price. My fiancé got the filets and I tried his meal and it was also excellent. The location is convenient to the Hilton and a lot of other nearby attractions. I think you can also use casino comps there but I would double check on that one. Overall, a great place to dine!

We went to Drago's because my work associate remembered having the char-grilled oysters and loved them. I looked forward to trying them with such high remarks from my friend. Of course we had the oysters for appetizers. I thought they were ok. Full disclosure, I'm spoiled when it comes to char-roasted oysters because I grew up eating them at the "oyster beach" (North Beach, Point Reyes, CA) as a kid. We grilled them over an open fire pit, popped them on slices of sourdough baguette, and drizzled them with garlic butter. At Drago's, they cover the oysters with a bread crumb filled with garlic butter. I could do without the breading but I get why people like it. My biggest complaint was the size of the actual oyster--quite tiny compared to the topping and shell, and the amount of shell in my oysters. No one wants shell bits in their oyster bite! We also split the lobster Caesar and a red fish cooked Mediterranean style. The Caesar had a full lobster split in half making it easy to share, and the lobster was good, but slightly dry. The fish was ok, served with a caper lemon butter sauce and tomatoes, but tasted fishy to me. It was served with super yummy roasted tiny potatoes (my fav part of the meal!) and spinach. Overall, it was an ok meal but with so many amazing places to eat in NOLA, I wouldn't seek this place out.

Sat down for some of the best oyster in town. Waiter was great with his vast knowledge of the menu and going ons in town. Nice looking restaurant in the hotel.

It's a 3.5 star I heard the hype for this place so we went. The gator tacos and boudin balls were good. I thought the oysters were way too salty and the gumbo was OK. I

This restuanut was the main focus of our Foodie Trip In New Orleans! We came here to try their LEGENDARY Chargrilled Oysters that were invented in 1993. Location: It's located INSIDE A HILTONS, and they have parkings around the corner/street. Reservations: I booked a reservation prior to coming here on a busy Saturday night and only waited about 10 minutes to be seated. Highly recommended making a reservation as this place was PACKED! Service: Our server was attentive and quick considering how big her section was! She was sweet and memorized our order by memory! She was truly a gem. Our food came out promptly and correctly. Ambiance: Upon walking around the venue, it was amazing and fun to see their open grill set up with huge flames coming out! It was truly so exhilarating to see our food being cooked! It was like a dinner and a show. A lively modern style downtown Hub. Food: Of course the star of the show was the FAMOUS and original Chargrilled Oysters but we had to try a few other delicacy on their menu and they did not disappoint!! Here's what we ordered: -Drago's Original Charbroiled Oysters $28.96 a DOZEN: A buttery concoctions of garlic & herbs, on fresh oysters with a blend Parmesan and Romano cheese cooked in their shell on a hot flaming grill. Served with french bread and lemons to soak up all that buttery goodness sauce! Truly you can see and taste the love that goes into these oysters. -Raw Oysters on half shells $13.95 half dozen: Super fresh and served with lemons and cocktail sauce. -Blackened Gator Tacos $15.95: Blackened gator meat with arugula, pico de gallo and Cajun aioli in fresh soft flour tortilla. These are the perfect introductory dish for people who never had gator meats. The gator meats are so plump and moist which paired perfectly with the fresh arugula and pico de gallo. My husband adored these tacos! Cup of Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo $8.95: The most underwhelming gumbo I've gotten in NOLA. Sadly, I had one tiny piece of Sausage in the cup but the flavors were somewhat decent. There was more rice than Gumbo. For the price and portion it wasn't worth it here. Next time I'd try the Étouffée. Charbroiled Corn On the Cob $5.95: Sounds simple but honestly PACKED with flavors! It was the perfect side dish as it adds compliments of sweetness with the savoriness of the other dishes we ordered! The butter aioli sauce was the perfect touch. ****** Menu Selections: Dragos had an EXTENSIVE and DIVERSE menu even catering to VEGANS! They had so many options that you're bound to find something that fancies your tastebuds! Ranging from seafoods, salads, pastas, steaks, to tacos! It seemed like endless choices! The perfect place to cater and have special occasions! Overall, a GEM to visit whenever you're in NOLA! Can't wait to comeback and get more chargrilled oysters!! Had such an amazing experience that made it the PERFECT date night with my husband! I wish we had Drago's in Las Vegas, I'd honestly go once a week!

Those chargrilled oysters are fantastic!!! Buttery goodness! What an experience to watch the chefs prepare them! Service was good - very attentive My wife had the small salad with crabmeat - very good! I'll go back for those oysters any day!

I saw the Metarie location of Drago's on DDD, so when I found out Drago's has a location in N'Awlins, I said I gotta try it. I had a cup of the seafood gumbo, and 1/2 dozen sig charbroiled oysters. The gumbo seemed under seasoned, so I added some Tabasco, and it tasted much better. On the other hand, the oysters were the best charbroiled ones I had on the trip. The combination of seasoning and the sauce created by it all, was great for mopping up with the bread. The only downside is there was some bits of shell w/ the oysters. My waitress was friendly at first. However, she was inattentive bc she never checked on me, and I had to ask her for a drink refill. Lastly, she didn't thank me when she brought the bill. Regarding the ambiance, its big at this location in the Waterfront Hilton. However, the restaurant shares the center w/ the hotel bar. I asked to sit at the "bar", and was told it was entirely separate from the restaurant. All in all, a positive experience bc of the oysters. However, I would like to go to the original location in Metarie (a suburb of N'Awlins.

Gratuity is not an option on pickup order if you're staying in hotel. That's ridiculous to charge gratuity on just placing an order! You've lost quite a few customers over this non sense. The food is high priced enough but to charge 18% for someone to take an order, come on. Not to mention how tiny the twin steaks are. Def not 8oz.

From expectations comes disappointments and that is what happened today with Drago's. The waiter was not the nicest, the oysters were over seasoned and took away from the actual oysters, pasta had a lot of sauce and not enough shrimp, we got charged for stale bread, the mashed potatoes were cold, drinks were not refilled unless asked once they were done and we had waited. The ambiance was nice compared to other restaurants we visited. We walked or took Ubers during this trip so I'm not sure what the parking situation is.

Well back to one of my favorite places where good food is everywhere. We decided to try this spot. To start our waitress (Carolyn) was fantastic, she provided great suggestions and ensured everything came out as expected. Let's get into it the food here is like that. Oyster of course. Go for the Charbroiled oysters you will not be disappointed. The favor is off the charts you will want more if you love oysters. Another great choices the Fleur De Lis Shrimp. For the main course hands down some of the favorites Seafood Gumbo, Shrimp N Grits and the Fish N Grits. Overall it's a must visit

I enjoyed the alligator meat and oysters. It's a special lunch!! Reasonable price. Nice service and ambiance, nothing to complain about.

We didn't expect the raw oysters to taste so good! Had drinks and half dozen raw and half dozen grilled. These oysters taste so good, so fresh! Bellied up to the bar and had fun watching them grill

The food was superb. Nice atmosphere and good service! We started out with the Fried Gator Bites. Super crispy and delicious. Hubby had a cup of Mama Ruth's Seafood Gumbo. He said it was good but not much seafood. Everyone picked something different. Crabmeat Mediterranean Salad, Seafood Pasta, Shrimp Ruth and Mediterranean Catch which was redfish that day. Everything was delicious. Give this place a try! There's several locations.

We walked in on a Saturday afternoon and they were able to seat us right away. This restaurants is huge! Our server was nice. I came here in search for the best char grilled oysters in Nola and these were not it. The oysters were tiny in the shells drowned out and overpowered by fake parmesan cheese. The gumbo, crawfish's étouffée, the shrimp and grits, the boudin balls, and seafood Alfredo were ok. The shrimp and grits were different I've never had it in tomato sauce and the boudin balls were nice too with a nice little spice. The Alfredo could've used a little more fresh parm. Maybe it was this location or the day, but sadly this wasn't for me.

BBQ OYSTERS!!! First timer and wow, delicious and especially here with a garlic butter. OMG! They may take awhile but they are fresh off the Q. Waitress was fun and playful. Love that type of personality. Nothing fancy interior but busy. Chose the crawfish fest because.... when in Rome! In order of taste, from ok to best, the etouffe, mac-n-cheese, and the cake! The cake was surpisingly the best. Absolutely Yelplicious! Lots of seafood/Cajun options here to try again but the BBQ oysters will bring me back. Desserts were also good but that brownie..... bedtime for Bonzo! Yummmmmy. Bread pudding was just ok but I'm not normally a fan.

Had dinner here as it was attached to the hotel. We were seated pretty quickly even though we didn't have a reservation, and it was packed during dinner time. I had the gator bites and seafood pasta. I was disappointed with the gator bites, as it felt way more breaded than I should've been and it was salty. I would suggest getting gator bites elsewhere if you're having it for the first time - this certainly didn't do it justice. The seafood pasta was decent. I enjoyed the variety of seafood, and it was very generous portion. Overall, a decent experience especially given its convenience being in the hotel.

Delicious oysters and a show! Very friendly chefs and servers. I recommend you sit at the bar for the best experience. Gulf oysters are huge and flavorful, especially when grilled over the fire with their butter/garlic/parm/breadcrumb sauce!

Date of visit: December 19, 2025 We wanted a quick meal before heading over to the Orpheum for the Louisiana Philharmonic's holiday concert and that Drago's was in the hotel made it easy to accomplish this task. The hostess was very friendly and the extended walk over to our table highlighted just how giant the restaurant is. I wasn't crazy about the hallway that we were seated in, though it did position us closer to the kitchen so there were some benefits to being seated where we were. Freddie our server was very deferential to my friend, but practically ignored me, which I found odd (the fact that I was paying notwithstanding) but I didn't let it spoil the meal for me, as some of the food did that all on its own. First, the bad: the spinach dip. The dip was flavorless and the chips were the most bland tortilla chips I've ever had; I picture a bag in the kitchen, completely white in color except for the words "tortilla chips" that these must have come out of to be this lousy. On the other hand, my friend really enjoyed her Hurricane and we loved the lobster mac and cheese; it apparently stole all of the flavor from the spinach dip! We enjoyed the lobster mac so much that we got a second order to bring back for my friend's daughter to enjoy in the room.

This is a very busy place, the service was acceptable but could have been much better, and this is just based in what I heard someone say to my server (another employee). I ordered appetizers only ... spinach dip and Boudin balls and they were both great. Others in my party also raved about their food. Grilled oysters and buffalo shrimp. I will visit again on a future visit to the big easy.

I would give them a 7/10. They actually had really good kids pasta Alfredo. The chargrilled oysters were the worst we had during our trip. They were drowning in butter, literally in a bathtub of salted butter which made them almost inedible they were so salty. Hard pass on those unless you don't want ten times you daily sodium limit. Go to ACME Oyster House instead for chargrilled oysters. Now the short rib over mashed potatoes was good but the best was the shuckee duckee. Great dish, duck leg is fried and out over Alfredo pasta with oysters in a fresh cream sauce. I added lump crab meat. Oh, the fried alligator was decent too. This was better than other places because it wasn't fried to death as we had at some other places.

Great service, exceptional food and electric setting in the middle of the Hilton hotel. I really enjoyed my angel hair Chicken Alfredo and it may even be the best I've ever had in a restaurant setting! The chicken was crispy, the sauce was creamy and the pasta was cooked to the perfect texture. My server was also super awesome, going out of her way to check my gift card balance and provide me with extra bread for dipping. 7/10, I definitely recommend this location if you happen to find yourself in the CBD area or close to the French Quarter.

So excited to eat in a hotel restaurant. Yes you rad that correctly. Dragons is based on the first floor of the Hilton. They are known for the charbroiled oyster. We started with a dozen oysters that were delicious. Loved dipping the bread in the melted butter and garlic. The house salad was nice and a good size. The Caesar side salad had the most light and delightful croutons. Unfortunately there was a bit too much dressing on the salad to really enjoy it. The fried shrimp platter was nice as well. The shrimp were plump and tasty. There were 2 onion rings and a tone of French fries. More than filling to The staff were very attentive and nice.