Felix's Oyster Bar

Felix's is a classic New Orleans Oyster bar. If you walk all the way down Bourbon Street heading towards downtown then take a left onto Iberville you will see the entrance on the left. If there is a big event going on in New Orleans you are likely to see a line there and across the street at the equally good Acme Oyster Bar.

The restaurant opened again in April after being closed for almost two years after Katrina. They have lost the large dining room on Bourbon Street, so it is a lot smaller than before, however the downsized rooms seem to work better. Also the new wait staff seem a lot better than the old group who were notorious for running a small scam -- they told you the cash you paid was stolen when they put it down by the register, trying to get you to pay twice, or give them a bigger tip --ah, New Orleans.

On to the reason you came here in the first place, the oysters. As long as you stick by the old rule, only eat oysters in months that contain an "r," and you will have a good experience. There are several great local beer selections to go with your oysters -- Dixie, Abita -- and you can also branch out and try any of the New Orleans favorites: the Red Beans and Rice, Crawfish Etouffee, and Jambalya are all good and they make a good Shrimp Remulaude -- shrimp salad with a spicy Cajun sauce. I would not recommend going too far away from the seafood choices. All in all, it is good to see this New Orleans favorite back in business.

Felix's Oyster Bar
739 Iberville Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
504.522.4440