Pêche Seafood Grill

Dmitry K★★★★★★★★★★5.06 months ago

A Must-Visit Seafood Gem: Fresh, Vibrant, and Michelin-Recognized If you are looking for an authentic, high-energy dining experience, this Michelin-recommended seafood spot is a standout choice. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the buzz of the city; it is loud, lively, and perpetually packed with people who know good food. The Atmosphere & Service The vibe is electric, though it definitely leans towards the "noisy and crowded" side. It’s the kind of place that feels alive, making it perfect for a fun night out with friends rather than a quiet, romantic whisper. Because of its popularity, reservations are highly recommended. Showing up without one will likely result in a long wait. The Food: Quality Meets Value What makes this restaurant truly impressive is the balance between quality and cost. Despite its Michelin status, the prices remain moderate. The menu celebrates the ocean’s bounty with a vast selection of dishes built on the foundation of incredibly fresh ingredients. * Local Oysters: Briny, cold, and exceptionally fresh—a perfect start to the evening. Drinks The beverage program is just as thoughtful as the kitchen. They offer a range of creative cocktails for those looking for something modern, alongside a well-curated wine list that features excellent pairings for various seafood dishes.

Jiro★★★★★★★★★★4.0a month ago

Pêche is a delightful seafood restaurant in downtown New Orleans about 12 minutes (walking distance) from the French quarter. On a recent visit with my partner, we decided to try Pêche at the recommendation of a friend who is from NOLA. The menu is relatively extensive, with a shorter specials menu that I assume changes weekly. We tried the snapper kinilaw ceviche special – which was outstanding – as well as the crawfish croquettes, which were equally delicious. For our mains I had the tuna with broccoli and my partner had the jumbo shrimp with coconut sticky rice – he didn’t love the sticky rice, but I actually thought it was quite tasty. My tuna was good, if not a bit basic, but I liked the sauce – although, at this price point a little more broccoli would have been appreciated (see photo). Overall though, excellent food, cool industrial space, and service was decent. However, on the topic of service, we showed up without a reservation, and it was a very busy Saturday, however they kindly agreed to accommodate us at the oyster bar which was at the time empty, but they said it would be ten minutes and they put our name on the list. Unfortunately, they forgot about us and 25 minutes later of sitting in the heat and humidity, I had to remind them and then we were able to finally be seated. I liked the oyster bar though, it was kind of cool, you could watch the staff shuck oysters, too bad I don’t eat them. Highly recommend Pêche, but do make reservations in advance if possible – especially on a weekend.

John★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

For a seafood place, why is the beef tartar out of this world? We were so shocked by how good it was, we had to order more! But everything here was amazing from the red fish to the dessert. You can't go wrong with anything here but definitely get the beef tartar. Highly recommend reservations as it's very popular here. We came here once without it and wait was over an hour. So we came back another day with reservations!

Sabs A★★★★★★★★★★5.06 months ago

Peche was one of the standout dining experiences of our New Orleans trip. We ordered the tuna crudo, three of each oyster, hushpuppies, steak tartare, and catfish. I’m not generally a cooked fish person, and the catfish didn’t win me over. I prefer catfish crispy and deep-fried, and this preparation was quite soft. The tuna crudo was also just okay - the sauce was nice, but it didn’t stand out compared to similar dishes I’ve had elsewhere. That said, everything else more than made up for it. The oysters were very good, with my favorites being the Louisiana (Area 3) and the Florida (little honey). It was also my first time ever having hushpuppies, and they were absolutely delicious! perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, with the butter complementing them beautifully. The true highlight of the meal was the steak tartare. Every element was executed to perfection - the seasoning, the sauce, the toasted bread, even the celery. It’s hands down the best steak tartare I’ve ever had at a restaurant, and done so casually compared to others! I will never return to New Orleans without stopping at Peche for this dish. Service was good overall, and the atmosphere was great. We arrived earlier in the afternoon before things got busy, but by the time we left the restaurant was lively.

Nique M.★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

10/10. I really enjoyed my visit to Pêche. We went during Mardi Gras so it was a bit busy. We did get seated at the bar which worked out well for us. Amanda was great. The food recommendations worked out perfectly. I was celebrating my birthday and it felt like a little family dinner at the bar. The drum was so flavorful and different. I'm still talking about it days later. Dessert, AMAZING! Oysters were fresh and the house vinaigrette is a must try. Recommend you try them for yourselves.