The Crustacean Club
New Orleans
For a more personalized experience, book a reservation for The Club Room's exclusive tasting menu.
The Crustacean Club in New Orleans, located at 1036 N Rampart Street, is a dining destination that proudly showcases the rich bounty of Gulf Coast seafood. Known for its focus on fresh, locally-sourced seafood, this venue offers two distinct dining experiences: The Club Room and The Oyster Bar.
The Club Room presents a five-course chef's tasting menu that highlights the best of what Gulf waters have to offer. This intimate space is designed to provide an exclusive dining experience and immersive culinary journey through the Gulf's seafood treasures. Fresh seasonal produce is skillfully incorporated to complement the seafood offerings, ensuring a vibrant and memorable experience. Reservations are a must for those wishing to dine in The Club Room, emphasizing its exclusive nature and dedication to personalized service.
Meanwhile, The Oyster Bar beckons with a more casual yet delightful atmosphere where guests can indulge in Gulf oysters, house fries, Champagne, martinis, and caviar. This smaller dining area boasts daily raw bar specials that are displayed on the chalkboard menu. Although walk-ins are welcomed depending on availability, securing a reservation is recommended due to its limited seating capacity.
Perfect for seafood aficionados and those eager to support local cuisine, The Crustacean Club aligns itself with the Gulf's fishing community, promising fresh and sustainable seafood dishes. Whether patrons are seeking an elaborate multi-course tasting or a relaxed oyster sampling session, both experiences are steeped in the flavorful essence of the Gulf Coast.
Reviews
This was an amazing experience! The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. The ambiance and vibes are perfect! Every dish was perfect! We started with the martinis, had a tasty bottle of muscadet wine (pairs amazing w seafood) and finish with espresso martinis. Come hungry, it’s a lot of courses!
I was in NOLA for a conference and Googled ‘new restaurants near me,’ and The Crustacean Club appeared. I read a few reviews and was sold! I’m so glad I went!! From the time you’re greeted at the hostess stand by Joshua, the GM, to the last sip of wine, everything was perfect. Victoria was my server and she was phenomenal- attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the food and wine pairings. The food on the tasting menu was BEYOND! I booked day of and was able to be accommodated with a food request, which I was so grateful for. Chef and owner, Evan, came out on the last course to check in on everything, which I thought was a nice touch. The restaurant has only been opened for 2 months, but I foresee it growing exponentially if they keep up the quality of food and service. Highly recommend if you’re in NOLA.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere at Crustaceans Club. The food was fresh, and the drinks were creative, well-balanced, and genuinely good. I do think the menu could benefit from a few more shareable items, especially for groups. For me, it's probably a one and done experienc, and I don't mean that negatively. I enjoyed my visit, but it's not the type of place I'd see myself returning to regularly unless I was meeting friends there. The bar area is fairly small, and table space is limited, so I can see it filling up quickly and potentially turning away customers during busy periods. The location also feels a bit unusual for this concept. It seems like a place that would be a stronger fit in Uptown rather than on Rampart Street. Overall, it's a solid spot with a great atmosphere, fresh food, and excellent cocktails, but it didn't quite leave me feeling like it would become a regular destination.
Did the a la carte menu in the bar section and loved everything. Drinks and seafood were all great, and booth seating in the bar area waa excellent.
Food that is out of this world and an extensive wine and champagne menu with craft cocktails. Top notch service and attention to all details. The chefs (also the owners) are perfectionists and it shows through in the presentation and taste of everything.
