Best Crawfish Étouffée in New Orleans, LA

A rich, savory dish consisting of crawfish tails smothered in a thick gravy made from a light or blond roux.

Gumbo Shop

French Quarter

4.5 / 5

The crawfish étouffée is rich, buttery, and perfectly seasoned—easily the best thing on the menu.

ClassicAward WinningMust Visit

9.2Flavor

8.5Value

8.8Vibe

Treme

4.6 / 5

Leah Chase's legacy lives on in this étouffée; it is the absolute gold standard for Creole cooking.

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9.8Flavor

8Value

9.5Vibe

Leonidas

4.5 / 5

The étouffée is spicy, savory, and served in a wild, funky atmosphere that you can only find here.

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9.4Flavor

7.5Value

9.7Vibe

Metairie

4.4 / 5

A hidden gem for locals. The étouffée is rich and creamy with a golden buttery sauce that is perfection.

Hidden GemLocal FavoriteAuthentic

9.1Flavor

9.2Value

7.8Vibe