6 March 2023
Josh Brasted/Eater NOLA
Bring a sack home or pick ‘em onsite at these New Orleans-area spots boiling fresh, well-spiced crawfish
Crawfish season is here. Best enjoyed with friends and family standing around a fold-up table, it’s the ultimate gathering food. While many boil their own, every New Orleanian also has a go-to spot to pick up sacks of the hot-boiled mudbugs for when they’re short on time or need a quick fix. The specialty can also be enjoyed at a number of sit-down restaurants in the area that offer both traditional Cajun seasoning and boils with a Vietnamese twist.
The list does not include restaurants that boil crawfish as an occasional special or bars that hold boils during the season. These are places that can be counted on to have crawfish whenever they’re open if it’s in season.
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