Drago's Seafood Restaurant

I've always been an Acme fan when it comes to chargrilled oysters in New Orleans, but after my visit to Drago's, I might have to rethink my loyalty. The oysters here are on another level--bigger, juicier, and packed with more flavor than any I've had before.I sat at the oyster bar, where Jerome made the experience unforgettable. His energy and attention to detail took things up a notch. Watching him work the grill was a show in itself, and the final product? Hands down the best chargrilled oysters I've ever had in New Orleans. Perfectly grilled, buttery, garlicky, and just the right amount of Parmesan--every bite was incredible.Now, as much as I want you to go to Drago's and sit at the oyster bar with Jerome, let's be real--I don't need all of y'all taking up the seats. Save me one! But seriously, if you love chargrilled oysters, this is the spot. You won't regret it!

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.

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.

Let me get straight to the point. BEST charbroiled oysters I have ever had in my life, so good that I had to come here twice during my time in NOLA. I tried a few other charbroiled oysters in NOLA during my trip to compare, and each time i regret it, I should of just gone back to Drago's for the Charbroiled oysters. First time we sat at the bar and watch the chef in action and charbroiled the oysters. The oysters are juicy, the butter, cheese or whatever they put on the oysters are amazing. Hands down the best charbroiled oysters I have every I had in my life. Drago's a must eat you are ever in NOLA. Heck, I would fly to Nola just to eat the charbroiled oysters at Drago's. I can easily smash 2 dozens of those charbroiled oysters, I am drooling as we speak writing this review. MUST EAT

Date of visit: December 19, 2025We 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.

The oysters alone here, deserve 5 stars. Hands down some of the best oysters I've had, ever ! They use the freshest oysters and make sure each plate is done the right way with extra garlic butter. The oysters are memorable. But the étouffée was good too. Their staff and servers are very welcoming especially Sirius. He went over and beyond to make our evening memorable for Valentine's Day. You "Must" try the oysters here if you are ever In NOLA !

Dropped in due to recommendation. Sat at the bar. Had huge glass of wine. And ordered the crab au gratin. Wow. It was a killer appetizer. Lots of crab meat. Worth the trip.

Fast service. Located inside the Hilton Riverside Hotel. The charbroiled oysters were as good as I remembered from nine years ago. I liked the eggplant Romano sticks in comparison to how eggplant is typically prepared. And the sautéed crabmeat is a must try. The bread pudding was not the best I ever had and seemed like it may have been "microwave heated," but the glaze had a nice flavor.

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.

Mom wanted to meet with fam (and her better half) who live in NOLA, and fam suggested we meet here for lunch. PERFECT: Because I had no intentions of leaving NOLA without at least trying this place! (I had eye'd it for weeks before coming through.) I strongly advised Mom, Hubbers and Big Bro that we walk because what better way is there to workup an appetite! Our directions said about 25 minutes, but we were about 5 minutes early (ten minutes before opening.) The wait didn't feel that long, though, everything was timed right. Met with Uncle and Auntie and our party of 6 got seated immediately. (We had reservations, but at opening hour, we didn't expect we needed it. More like a just in case thing since they are popular.) I had the chance to browse through the menu and I thought I knew what I wanted, but! I was surprised I wasn't as hungry as I expected even after that mile walk. I knew my party was gonna order apps and also knew the Lobster Marco was going to be too much food. Luckily, Big Bro felt the same and was also eyeing the same dish, so we decided to split it. DRAGO'S ORIGINAL CHARBROILED OYSTERS: An absolute must-have here. It's what they're also known for. The seasoning is not as heavy as some I've already had at other places. The toppings are still rich in flavor but didn't really take away from the main flavor of the oyster. And using bread to absorb all that buttery goodness, it's almost a sin! We all liked it so much, we ordered another... and another! RAW OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL: Love me some freshly shucked oyster. I'm not one to really add anything - be it hot sauce or lemon. I like having it as is: fresh and delicious. What I like even more about this is that it had ZERO teenee shell remnants (at least not on the ones I had.) Nice! BOUDIN BALLS: Decent crunch on the outside, super soft on the inside. The crunch really is the only difference but the taste is what one expects. It's easier to eat vs the regular sausage kind, though, so that's a plus. The sauce was a good addition to the bites as well. FRIED GATOR BITES: You ever hear people saying it tastes like chicken? It's pretty close, I think, but I thought there was a slight difference to taste and texture (very slight.) They seasoned the breading nicely on this app. Comes with a mayo dip. Good, but nothing to call home about. LOBSTER MARCO: Unless you plan on having leftovers, try to limit your app intake if you plan on ordering this dish: it is plenty for two! Kinda glad Big Bro and I were splitting it because it really is a lot! The pasta was a perfect al dente. The shrimp and mushroom stuffing were seasoned well with the very light sauce. They were also generous with the size of the lobster which was cooked nicely. CRAWFISH FEST: Shared by another, I got to try a bite of each kind, and each one was different from the other. it's also pretty generous in terms of amount of crawfish meats. This, too, like the Lobster Marco, can be shared with another. FOOD: 5. SERVICE: 5. I forgot the name of our server, but she was perfect! VALUE: 4. Pricey, but fair. PARKING: Located at the Hilton, I'm sure they have valet. OVERALL: 4.75. Good food and good company make a great experience. We sure had the best of both on this first run. It's a great place to celebrate special occasions or just random weeknight date. Highly recommending!