Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar

If it's oysters and/or drinks that you want, Seawitch is a nice option. Located on St. Charles Ave, it's a nicely decorated building with outdoor seating on a patio and balconies (with TVs). The other food items were a miss for us unfortunately. As examples, the Redfish on the Avenue topped with crabmeat was fresh but totally overpowered by way too much green onion, the Lump Crab Toast was not toasted/soggy and the crab had no flavor, and the crawfish cornbread was plain cornbread with an etouffee-type sauce poured on top. As NOLA natives, we just expected better. The service was great from both the host and our server and the music playing was very enjoyable.

One of the best spots for oysters—especially during their happy hour (Monday–Friday, 3–6). It’s a little off the beaten path, but one of the best tips we got in New Orleans was to just take transit everywhere. The cable cars were amazing, and while sightseeing on one, we stumbled across this restaurant. We ended up eating 72 oysters in one sitting. Their étouffée oyster was incredible, the garlic butter ones were perfect, and the other four dozen we downed raw—fresh, cold, and delicious. The drinks were a little pricey, but they were really tasty. The staff was fantastic. The oyster shucker actually recognized us from the cable car the day before and welcomed us with, “Hey, I was on the trolley with you!” That was such a fun touch. Our waiter was also wonderful—super kind and even gave us local tips (though sadly we were leaving the next day and couldn’t use them). Overall: amazing oysters, great staff, and a really memorable experience. Highly recommend.

Some of the best oysters in the city. Their charbroiled oysters are better than any of the places near the French Quarter. Their happy hour is amazing. Suggest coming on the earlier end of happy hour as it starts to get packed towards the end. Great outdoor seating

Lunch on November 11th. We enjoyed the Fried Chicken Sandwich, Redfish Atchafalaya, Oysters and Peanut Butter Pie. Great food, drinks, service and atmosphere. Excellent experience all around.

My wife and I chose Seawitch for our first anniversary dinner. We made a reservation for 6 PM and arrived on-time and were promptly seated. Out server was a very nice gentleman and answered all of our questions regarding food and drink. My wife went with the Prosecco and oysters to start. I chose a gumbo and Woodford Reserve. The oysters were perfectly chilled and plump. My gumbo had a perfect dark roux color and was perfectly flavored. My wife then ordered the Redfish entree while I went with the scallops. The Redfish was so delicious. My wife and I loved it. The scallops were perfectly cooked with a lovely sear outside and a perfect cook inside. They were massive scallops so we shared. Too full for desert but happily replete, we wrapped up the evening and now have a lovely memory of our first anniversary and will always come back to Seawitch. The restaurant is located right on St. Charles so you can get there easily by Uber, car, or trolly. The building is very well kept and we had a great seat on the upstairs balcony overlooking the avenue. We really couldn't have asked for more. The service is top notch and my wife and I will always sing the establishment's praises. Weird addendum.... The musical list was very smooth and great for the overall experience. My compliments to the DJ that put together the set list

Highly recommend this spot for oyster lovers or anyone looking for a high-quality seafood experience. I had a hard time picking my favorite oyster. The Nola BBQ is definitely one of favorites. Definitely give the drinks a try especially the spritz it pairs well with the oysters. I’ll definitely be back!

We enjoyed a date night on a Saturday night. It was busy but not overcrowded. We did make a reservation for 7pm, arrived on time and were immediately seated and served. The food was top notch. The service was great. We will definitely be back!!

I came in on Halloween night! Sat at the upstairs bar and had the filet! Chef Kiss 💋 the filet was perfect, could melt in your mouth! My server Tori was amazing, very knowledgeable about menu and helped with allergies! The entire staff seemed to be enjoying their night and were all very nice!

Went in when the place (also awesome) was packed. From the get go this place did not disappoint. One of my party has a mobility issue so the hostess Bree and manager Dallas moved some tables around to accommodate 10/10. The place smelled amazing, had I not already been hungry I would have been within seconds. We ordered mixed drinks, wine, appetizers and entrees, pictured with captions. Everything was fantastic, and this is from a group of New Orleans locals. Our server Conner was attentive, made great suggestions, so glad we met such a sweet young person. I can not wait to come back to try some other things on the menu!

This is our second time here and I am so glad we went back. The first time I enjoyed it, but it wasn't on the list of my favorites oyster stops yet. We had gotten the charshukery board or whatever they call it. My favorite thing was the fried oysters with the tobiko which I found to give the best crunch to the fried oysters. Our server was not great and in general it was probably 3 star experience. Good but not great. The menu didn't seem quite complete. Tonight I chose it for my birthday dinner because I wanted some good fried oysters. I am so glad we did. They added east coast and west coast raw oysters!!! We were so excited for this bc we prefer them to gulf and are always looking for them in town. The chargrilled oysters were great! They may have been good last time but all of the varieties we tried at once made them all slightly leas memorable. But this go round we just ordered the things we know we love and they did them all just right! Server was much better and all of the food was bursting with flavor. Looks like they have definitely gotten into their groove and its more than just an instagram stop. We also sat upstairs this time and we had a party of 8 and we enjoyed being in the farthest room upstairs with a baby because it was practically private. Now that they are rotating the raw oysters beyond just gulf we will definitely add it into our regular rotations.

We recently celebrated a birthday at Seawitch and couldn't have been more pleased with the service and food! Our server/bartender Amanda paid keen attention to our party, which I recognize can be difficult with a large group. Her professionalism and attentiveness truly stood out. We tried a variety of items from the menu, including chargrilled and raw oysters, scallops, and I personally had the pork chop with Brussels sprouts. Let me just say, this was by far the best pork chop I've had in my life! The flavors were incredible, and the dish was perfectly cooked. The exceptional service made not only the birthday girl but each of us feel special and well cared for. It was a memorable evening, and we left with full hearts and satisfied appetites. I highly recommend Seawitch for any special occasion or just a fantastic dining experience.

Seawitch is where maritime magic meets devilish charm. Their seafood plates are so fresh you half expect them to wiggle, and the cocktails? Pure sorcery. As soon as you walk in you're greeted by the oyster shucker and you might get a taste of what's to come! The vibe is part pirate hangout, part coastal chic, making it the perfect spot to feast and channel your inner seafood siren.

We were surprised by our meal here. It's on a random part of St. Charles next door to a Burger King, but we sat on the balcony, listened to live music, and had a great time. The chargrilled oysters were fantastic - we got the BBQ ones with pork cracklin. Good service, cute ambiance, id definitely come back.

Everything is soooooo good!!!!! Must hurry up and get there! We ate raw oysters as well as chargrilled oysters, crab cakes and crab toast bites. We were almost licking the plates ! The staff from the hostess, waiter and bartender oh and can't forget the oyster shuckers ! Kenyan was thee best ! We'll be back soon !

This is the cutest unknown restaurant. It's very picturesque & the top floor gives a VIP feel. The balcony is perfect for Mardi Gras season. The service was great. I wasn't a fan of the gumbo. The oysters were delicious & the key lime pie was divine. The lunch menu was small so I'd be interested in trying the dinner menu.

Went here earlier today for the first time and the food were so good! Apparently we were hungry with our eyes, not so much the stomach, but the food was delicious. The oysters were great. Love the gumbo and the appetizers (duck poppers and shrimp rangoon). Will definitely come back here again.

Saw this place on IG. For the most part, all was well. The service was great, we were quickly seated to say we didn't have a reservation on a Friday. We were seated upstairs! The bartender was AMAZING! She was pouring, greeting, and cleaning and very friendly. Our server was nice and personable and swift to respond but you can tell he was fairly new. FYI, if you order gumbo and want rice, you have to request it, it's not standard. It comes with potato salad which had chunky potatoes and crunchy onions. I've had worst, but I've also had a lot better. Next time I'll opt out of potato salad and get rice. Bre G. is the hardest working employee in Seawitch! Donny our server was great. He needs a bit more training as he didn't know the difference between cabernet and Chardonnay but he was a good sport about it all. Nadia was the food runner and was swift and pleasant. Last but not least, Brittany the hostess, was kind, professional, and personable. She greeted and seated us quickly! I tried this crab claw, a bit too sweet for my taste. The avocado toast, a popularity was really good to my boyfriend, but a bit too sweet for my taste. The bread had sweetness which didn't pair well together in my opinion with the grab and Avacado. Overall, I'm sure I'll be back! Oh, the oysters had a great flavor, were a nice size and were amazing!

The building is beautiful done and it had a nice vibe. I sat on the balcony and had a drink and appetizers. The chargrilled oysters were the best I've had. Service was fast and friendly.

I wasn't a huge fan of this restaurant. The waiter was pretty aggressive and tried to force cocktails on us. The waiter passed us off to the bartender once he saw we only wanted raw oysters. The raw oysters are $1 during happy hour which is an amazing deal but the oysters are massive. It's kind of scary, makes me believe they have GMOs or something in them. You had to legit chew on the oysters due to the size. The ambiance of the place is beautiful and you can have a nice balcony view of St Charles. Oysters were very mid.

I took my friends to Seawitch for the $1.00 raw oysters during happy hour. I wish I would have read the website beforehand. They don't do the full the menu during happy hour, so my friend who doesn't eat oysters had limited options. He had the duck poppers and said they didn't have any kick even though there was jalapeño on top. The presentation was amazing though. I ended up getting the chargrilled oysters. They had two different kinds. I'm indecisive, so I asked if I could try both. The server said I couldn't do that if I bought a half dozen. I ended up ordering a dozen to get the lemon garlic and the bbq. I was excited to try them because I saw them on a "must try list." They were just okay. The restaurant itself is lovely. Beautiful structure and nice aesthetic. The music was a little loud; it didn't seem to match the vibe of the restaurant. We dined up stairs, but it was really cool to see the people shucking and grilling oysters downstairs. I may go back to try items on the full menu and get the 1.00 oysters.

Great historic setting in the Garden District. Excellent appetizers and happy hour. Great Staff!

The food was delicious! We had the chargrilled oysters with Brie cheese, andouille, and cracklings. Then we had the French onion soup and it was decadent, cheesy, and full of sweet onions. To finish, we enjoyed the perfect slice of key lime pie. We sat on the bar side as a party of two. Kudos to the men who shucked oysters the entire time we were there...they didn't stop! We will definitely be back!

Step off the streetcar for happy hour, $1 oysters, $5 drafts. Stay for the crab claws! They have a inviting menu and wine list and a neighborhood vibe.

The $1 raw oysters during happy hour are a steal, and the specials on cocktails, wine, and beer make it even better. Chargrilled oysters, key lime pie, and peanut butter pie? That's a must-try. Plus, live music on Fridays and crawfish at 5 -- what's not to love? Definitely worth a visit!

You sultry little seawitch, you. Stop tempting me with your marine delicacies and happy hour specials. Just let me go about my day without dreaming of your oyster deals and crustacean crammed gumbo. Fine, I acquiesce to your hocus and your pocus. You can have my attention and my money, you pelagic enchantress.

We made a reservation for 4 people on a Friday at 3:00 for happy hour. $1 oysters and $5 martinis- who can say no to that??!! We started with 2 dozen oysters, the table bread, 2 smoked chicken and andouille sausage gumbo, and the potato gratinee. Everything (and I mean everything) was terrific! The server was attentive, friendly and efficient. We opted to sit outside on the covered patio area. It was raining outside but really quite lovely, as I found the inside seating area to be cold and a little loud. The oysters came out on a large impressive looking platter, accompanied by horseradish, minuet, cocktail sauce and lemon wedges. Excellent - cold and fresh. I didn't try the gumbo but my friends said it was ok. The potato gratinee was more akin to a cheesy potato soup than the "scalloped potato" we had in mind, but it was very very good. We ordered an extra table bread to dip in it. But the table bread was fabulous on its own!! Hot, smothered in melted garlic butter, it's so good! I will definitely come back here soon!

Ambiance was perfect on a 80 degree February day where I sat upstairs overlooking St Charles Avenue. We started with a dozen mix of chargrilled oysters (New Orleans BBQ and Garlic butter). Presentation was everything! Although my chicken wings weren't fully cooked, boiled crawfish was plentiful and not heavily seasoned. I'll be back.

Still horrible but also reviewed my credit card and the restaurant had the nerve to charge more on my tip even though I circled the correct amount and tip. I have already contacted my credit card company to fix. Crooked.

Seawitch was a solid 3 out of 5 for me. I absolutely adored the oysters, they were fresh and flavorful. I also appreciated the wide selection of hot sauces, which added a fun and customizable element to the meal. Their offering of delicious wine by the bottle was a great touch, and the service was excellent throughout our visit. However, I found the charcuterie plate to be a bit underwhelming. It lacked the sophistication I was hoping for, which left me somewhat disappointed. While I enjoyed several aspects of the experience and will likely return at some point.

I didn't expect to love the fillet mignon bites as much as I did... favorite part of my meal. The steak was super tender and I could cut it with a fork. The fillet had such a nice flavor. The Duck Poppers were just okay to me. They were fried boudin balls topped with a piece of duck bacon. As someone who loves duck, I didn't taste the duck flavor as much as I had hoped. The Blue Crab toast was very tasty, and had two of my favorite foods Brie and crab. And the avocado aioli was a nice finish. The Seafood gumbo was not my favorite unfortunately, while I loved the crab claws, the okra unfortunately was very stringy and the gumbo had a lot of salt. The gumbo also came with potato salad in it which I've never had before, but appreciated how authenticly southern it was. Our waitress made me a raspberry flavored mocktail which I LOVED. I definitely enjoyed my meal here.

I will definitely revisit this restaurant. I loved the menu items. I ordered the charbroiled oysters, shrimp Rangoon, blue crab toast-- also sticky pork ribs and shrimp lettuce wraps (forgot to take pictures of those ). Everything was fresh and tasty. My server was attentive and nice, I think their name was Trent if I'm not mistaken. The restaurant was very clean and organized. I sat downstairs but one of the managers offered to give me a tour of the whole restaurant. There's more tables upstairs, a full bar, balcony seating, and a small separate space for intimate hostings. I can't wait to return. Oysters- 7/10 Crab toast- 8/10 Shrimp Rangoon- 9/10 Ribs- 8/10 Lettuce wraps- 7.5/10 Service 9/10

Food and service were AMAZING! What a great restaurant! Will definitely be back...if you like Oysters , this is your place. Connor was our waiter...he's AWESOME! My new "GO TO" in New Orleans! Nice location and super cute restaurant!

This place is super cute and I'm glad we finally got something in that building. It's nicely decorated & bright. My only gripe about the ambiance is that they had a radio station on or something & it kept playing an old spice commercial & the whistle was driving me nuts lol. The hostess quickly went to get it changed after I brought it to her attention though. The food was all good. My friend & I shared everything. We got chargrilled lemon butter oysters, duck poppers, filet mignon finger sandwiches, and the duck entree with Brussels sprouts. OH, and some very delicious crab claws, which are the way to my heart. The oysters were yummy but I wanted some butter to sop up with that bread. The duck poppers were also good. I'd describe them as similar to a boudin ball. The filet mignon finger sandwiches were actually whole hand sandwiches lol. They were pretty big & pretty delicious. The seasoning on the steak was spot on and the spicy mayo was a nice touch. The duck was good and cooked well. The Brussels sprouts were not so cooked. I could barely chew through them. They had good flavor but they were pretty much raw. I think I only ate one or two. The drinks were good. I can't remember the names but both I had were solid. The service was also good and efficient. I'd definitely give them another go.

Service was great for me. The place is new and I'm excited to see where it goes. Chargrilled was a good choice and would definitely order seafood gumbo again. Place is clean and would recommend.

Just went to happy hour at Seawith with a group of 8 We were so pleased. The vibe is fantastic. We sat on the second floor balcony surrounded by great music, bustling waiters, happy chatter, and the clang of the streetcar. We got the raw oysters, grilled oyster and the "Mother shucker" of oysters a boat filld with 1/2 dz oysters done 6 different ways. Everything was great but I can mention the fried oysters and great local beers and cocktails. Another hit was the homemade desserts. Highly recommend the Peanut Butter Pie, the Key Lime Pie, and the hot cinnamon roll a la modeWe ;oved our servers they were very attentive and nothing could have made the evening better until a trio started playing soft jazz in the courtyard and suddenly romance filled the air. I was dying to get up and dance with a tall dark and handsome fella. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Happy Hour is awesome...had a dozen raw and dozen chargrilled oysters. I don't like really huge oysters and these were the perfect size for slurping . Also tried the tequila oyster shooter. The Bloody Mary mix is made in house and was pretty darn delicious with the shooter. Can't wait to go back for dinner. The restaurant is two floors and very spacious with full bars on both floors...could be a great place to watch football games on Saturdays and Sundays

This was one of the best meals I've ever had and I will absolutely be back! Will was our server and very attentive. The restaurant has a very clean and elegant look with some of my favorite beach vibe music playing, a lot of Bob Marley which I love. Let's start with the burrata pesto salad, the flavors of the tomato, arugula, pesto, burrata and seasoning was an explosion of happiness and joy in my mouth. Little did I know the Wagyu burger was about to change my life. That burger was the best I've ever had and I'm not kidding. The seasoning, the temperature, the flavor, the juiciness, and the tenderness all came together to make me savor every bite of this sandwich. It came with the truffle fries as our side which were hot and delicious. My friend even said she's never loved a burger without cheese and definitely never expected to experience one that was better without cheese than any burger she's ever had period. We were both extremely pleased. We also had the duck poppers which were good but not comparable to the burrata or burger. Lastly we save room for dessert and we were so happy to roll out of there! I got the praline cinnamon bun with ice cream and she had the key lime pie. The cinnamon bun was warm but not too warm which kept the ice cream cold for longer, I ate every bite and almost licked the plate. The key lime pie was so fresh and was 3 times the size I've ever seen at a restaurant and it tasted authentic. I want this place to survive because I want to keep eating here. My friend got two bar drinks and she liked them. My friend and I like to try different restaurants all the time and never have we been so adamant to revisit a place than this. This is just my experience but I was very pleased.

PLEASE train all employees ( this includes the day manager ) to SMILE. We were the only 2 people in the restaurant & the manager didn't even acknowledge our being there. He sat, walked around talked to a couple vendors & well... that was about it. The food, however, was really good. We had the crab toast & burrata salad- both were delicious. I do recommend this restaurant for the food& hope your experience with the employees is better than mine. Maybe if you go in the evening/ nite. We went for lunch-

Oysters!! Definitely a very good place for both raw and grilled oysters. Their oysters are very fresh and are being shucked by a gentleman named Melvin. I believe that was his name. He was very welcoming when coming in and joking with our group! We told him we would put his shucking to the test and we did. Over the 6 of us we had over 130 oysters. We had a few rounds of the raw oysters, sweet and salty delicious fresh oysters. They were great with just a little squeeze of lemon and radish! We also had the specialty oysters that had a saltier flavor and they were delicious as well. Ordering the grilled oyster was the right choice as well. Usually we stick with raw oysters because there is not much that can get messed up with it. Yet this grilled oysters with lemon and Parmesan was amazing! They come with grilled and warm bread that perfect paired. Lastly we tried "The Mother Shucker"! More raw and grilled but they also had some fried oysters with salmon roe that was amazing. There is also oyster bordelaise! These are in a rosemary oil that was amazing with the bread. Definitely worth the trip to come here and if we are back this way we would come back again !!

We visited on Friday night for dinner. We were put in the back because we didn't have a reservation, although there were plenty of tables near the front available. When I asked if we could sit in the front near the windows, I was told they were reserved. We ordered the sticky ribs, the French onion soup, lyonnaise potatoes, raw oysters, chargrilled oysters, tuna crudo, and a few cocktails. The ribs were tough but the sauce was good. The soup was sweet and tasted terrible so I sent it back. My friends said the oysters and tuna were good. The potatoes were like potato logs with sautéed onions and bacon bits. The cocktails were fine. Overall, the food was not worth the money we spent. Everything on the menu is significantly overpriced and I wouldn't have minded if the food was good. If we ever do return, it will be for wine and happy hour oysters only. What can I say? We have it a shot, but not impressed.

The hostess, the guys shucking the oysters, and the food server were all really great,. The issue was with the waiter. The waiter, who was about 5'9,grey hair, thin and worked the second floor balcony, passed my wife and I 3 times before coming to our table AFTER we asked the food server to take our drink order. The waiter had slid the drink menu on our table without acknowledging our presence, after we asked the hostess for a drink menu upon being seated. We live up the street from the Seawitch and have dined at several establishments and have never been disrespected as we were by this waiter.

So glad to see something finally at this location (St. Charles and Euterpe). The restaurant is beautiful and the food selection outstanding. Absolutely loved the raw oysters and char-grilled oysters, the royal red shrimp and the steak sliders. Hubby and I sat at the bar and the two bartenders Bree and Bree were exceptional. The hostess Brittany was also super accommodating. We met Chef Richard on our way out and he was super friendly. Can't wait for cooler weather to enjoy the beautiful outdoor seating. The restaurant only opened a week or so ago but the team sure is tight and food on point. I envision many more meals here.

Incredible meal. We had a dozen raw oysters for $1 ea during happy hour, 1/2 dozen of the oyster bordelaise, and a dozen chargrilled. All fantastic. We also had the house salad, duck poppers, blue crab claws, filet mignon finger sandwiches and blue crab toast. Everything was top notch but the finger sandwiches and blue crab toast was one of the best dishes I've ever had. Perfect small plate size and beyond delicious. Will be back!

First the staff - all stellar! Great smiles, greetings and suggestions. Food - I had chargrilled oysters. The bread was great, the oysters were flavorful but need more "char" and so did the green onions. Next up Blue Crab toast - rich, wonderful. Bread could use a bit more toast but the flavors were perfect. Key Lime Pie, made in house. Soooo good, but enough for a table of 4. Drinks, I like a Boulevardier with scotch. Made to perfection by the "Brie's" 1 & 2. They need some time to get up to speed, but a good start. Decor- I loved the rustic worn feel of The Blind Pelican, but in its place is a lovely, bright and colorful comfortable space. Go upstairs to see that transformation! All in all, there's some room for improvement, but a very good soft opening.

I don't do drugs but if I did the chargrilled oysters here would be mine. They are literally heaven and the best I have ever had. Try the BBQ and Lemon/Garlic. Both are not flavors I would even pick and they are seriously amazing. I could make a meal out of just their oysters.

We made a reservation for our 20 year anniversary on OpenTable. When we arrived they said they didn't have our reservation and asked us to check our OpenTable. The restaurant had canceled it 3 hours before we arrived.

We sat on the balcony and had a great server, Ana!! WOW this food is 5Star! Got the chargrilled Oysters , some gumbo and the Huge Key Lime Pie with a fantastic crust! Music was great too! Chef Richard even came and said hello!

Delicious food and drinks, wonderful environment. Waitstaff is awesome. Oysters were on point.

The food was delicious, they have a man shucking the oysters, fresh per every order right when you walk in the door. Place was beautiful. I love the ambience and the wait staff was super friendly. I'd definitely come back to eat again.

I would give this place 3.5 if I could, but I can't. So they get 3. Butter and grease were the main players in the chargrilled oysters, gumbo, and red fish. However, the flavors weren't bad, and we still enjoyed our meal. The oysters were definitely the highlight. We want more shrimp dishes!!!!

I thought the happy hour was a great option one dollar oysters discounts on drinks. The ambience of the restaurant is fresh clean comfortable. This is really worth a try.

Oyster was the only thing good to me. I tried the wagyu burger it wasn't the best. I would only go back to this place for the chargrilled oysters

Perfect place to go especially when we have good weather plenty of light. The staff was very friendly. I enjoyed the duck poppers and I had the hamburger avocado bacon, which was fantastic.

I did not actually get the chance to eat here due to a last minute change of schedule BUT I can review part of the service: I showed up with a party of 9 with 4 kids, walk-in, no reservation. The staff were incredibly accommodating, totally engaged the kids while we waited for a table, and were just generally amazing. We had to leave due to an unexpected flight change but still...awesome experience until we had to leave.

Great price, great ambiance- casual- great food, great drinks, clean, friendly service, outdoor space w tvs available as well. I am a new regular after this first meal here!

The SeaWitch is a great vibe that ensures great dining and a superior customer service. Brianna is careening hostess who helped me to plan 15 person birthday party and the. We were served by Chris and Byron. I cannot tell you how much fun we had and how amazing things were! Every commitment made was accomplished. Love the vibe! #service excellence

Great oyster happy hour with a solid selection of cocktails and draft beers. Atmosphere was fine but the bar service was fantastic.