Phone: (+1)5045532281
Address: 300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, United States
City: New Orleans
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 1482
Website: https://www.sonesta.com/us/louisiana/new-orleans/royal-sonesta-new-orleans/desire-oyster-bar
"Desire is right at bourbon street, so it is easy to find and before dinner there is much to see. the personal was all so nice; we only wish that some of the food was a little tastier, I would say that this is really a 3.5 star rating. we had a reservation of 20:30 on Tuesday night, but at 18 o'clock it came there. they were pretty busy asking us to return to our planned time (which was completely okay with us! but ended up in a position to put us about 5 minutes later. the host and our server were all very nice. we ordered: char grilled oysters who liked was good that they came hot out of the cake. 5 of the 6 oysters we got, however, were sandy contained envelope. (this seemed to be the norm at most places, but not in that a fancier restaurant we went to. bummer. the compromise (1 2 garnelen 1 2 tern po 'boy there was a ton of garnel and oyster! I would say that the garnel content was especially dry and little taste. I'm not sure that the broth was spiced on the garlands with any spices. I added the hot sauce at the end, but what it really needed was mayonnaise sauce. the oyster part was really delicious the oysters were all plump and juicy, but again mayonnaise sauce would have made it even better. the creole trio (red bohnen reis, jambalaya and gumbo all items were good. how, solid good. this chewing gum was the kind with okra, which is good. the rice and jambalaya had a lot of meat in them as much! Overall I would say that eating was a solid 3 stars. the location and the people were great. note: they have a full cash and I wanted a drink, but I didn't want anything super-sirupic. I was approaching the unoccupied bartender, hi! I wondered if you had something sweet but not sirup sweet. their answer was, they should probably drink somewhere else. I thought that meant you were annoying, please go away. but she could have made me literally and put less juice in it. Oh, good."
Full menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Po'boys & Sandwiches
Plates & Bowls
Starters
Entrées
Fried Shrimp
Crispy, golden-fried shrimp served with a tangy dipping sauce for a delightful seafood treat.
Fried Oysters
Crispy, golden-brown oysters, lightly fried and served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Chicken
Fried Chicken
Crispy, golden fried chicken with juicy, tender meat inside, seasoned to perfection for mouthwatering flavor.
Buffalo Chicken
Spicy buffalo-style chicken tossed in tangy hot sauce, served crispy and full of bold flavor.
Extras
Side Dishes
Grits
Creamy Southern-style ground corn dish, often served with butter, cheese, or shrimp.
Dessert
Bread Pudding
Warm, rich bread pudding drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Soups
Seafood Gumbo
A rich and spicy stew with shrimp, crab, and sausage over rice.
Hot Breakfast
Sides
Gumbo & Salads
After Dinner Menu - Desserts
Bourbon Pecan Pie
A rich and flavorful dessert with a buttery crust, filled with sweet pecans and a hint of bourbon.
Main Attractions
Blackened Catfish
Spicy blackened catfish filet served with a tangy remoulade sauce and lemon wedge.
Seafood Dinners
Fried Shrimp Plate
Crispy fried shrimp served with tangy cocktail sauce and a side of seasoned fries.
Not In The Mood For A Burger
Char-Grilled Oysters
Appetizers
Hot
Soups & Gumbos
Chicken Sausage Gumbo
Spicy chicken sausage stew with okra, peppers, and rice, serving hearty Southern flavors.
Oyster Bar
Local Sodas
Oysters On The Half Shell
Oysters On The Half Shell
Fresh, chilled oysters served on a half shell, with classic mignonette and lemon wedges.
Side Orders
Руслан
charbroiled oysters were amazing. kiki the bartender was very friendly.
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Donny
They were super disorganized but the staff was super nice and kind. Food is just ok…nothing special neither super tasteful
Shana
Desire is excellent food, but if you don’t get a reservation you’re not gonna eat for hours. Get a reservation or don’t bother.
Savannah
eating is always fabulous. the grilled oysters are the best in new orleans. gretchen, our server was perfect and the grill chefs were entertaining. a must in nola. View menu
Mario
Shrimp RealAudio was disappointing; it was primarily shrimp and mayonnaise. The gumbo was good, while the jambalaya was a bit dry but still fairly decent. The service, however, was prompt and pleasant.
Zachery
Consistently on point with all of their food. Wife had the Blackened Catfish with Grits and their Greens. All of that was fantastic. I had a dozen oysters on the half shell and they were great as always. Had the Pecan Pie as well and it was perfect as always.
Chelsie
Service was great! No waiting to get a table at lunch. Ordered fried oysters which were a big disappointment small and seemed dried out. My companion had fried shrimp which were also a disappointment small and dried out. They allowed us to substitute a vegetable for the fries on the platter and the vegetables were good View menu
Domenic
The service was extremely slow, taking 25 minutes for anyone to acknowledge us after we were seated. The oysters were underwhelming, and the shrimp was overcooked. However, the jambalaya was fantastic. Unfortunately, we also experienced poor service and received the wrong orders. Overall, the food was mediocre, and I wouldn't return.
Isabella
We had a high top reservations for an early dinner at 5. When we arrived on time it did not seem very busy. We received a “lukewarm” greeting and seated right away. When we ordered drinks, it seemed to take awhile. When the drinks arrived, the martini was half full. We questioned the server, his attitude changed, as if he could not be bothered. The server took the drink and said the martini was “3” ounces and left asking if we wanted another drink. We spoke to the manager on duty and was met by an unenthusiastic apology. We told the manager we were cancelling our Open Table reservations and left.
Tomas
Desire is right at bourbon street, so it is easy to find and before dinner there is much to see. the personal was all so nice; we only wish that some of the food was a little tastier, I would say that this is really a 3.5 star rating. we had a reservation of 20:30 on Tuesday night, but at 18 o'clock it came there. they were pretty busy asking us to return to our planned time (which was completely okay with us! but ended up in a position to put us about 5 minutes later. the host and our server were all very nice. we ordered: char grilled oysters who liked was good that they came hot out of the cake. 5 of the 6 oysters we got, however, were sandy contained envelope. (this seemed to be the norm... View menu
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New Orleans is famed for its vibrant jazz scene and Creole cuisine, featuring dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets, reflecting a rich blend of French, African, and Spanish heritage.
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