Basin Seafood Spirits

The oysters were not well-prepared and were somewhat disappointing, which was unfortunate because everything else was fantastic. The crab beignets were scrumptious, and the jambalaya definitely made the trip worthwhile. The service was attentive but not overly intrusive.

Great food, service and ambiance! I've been hearing about this restaurant and finally got to try it last night. Being Valentine's Day, my colleague and I ventured out early for happy hour which is definitely worth going for to beat the dinner crowd. The Crawfish Mac Cheese was my favorite dish.

We ordered oysters, beignets, octopus ceviche, and a seafood sampler. The service was friendly, and all the fish was fresh, especially the oysters. I appreciated the tranquil atmosphere on Magazine Street. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to escape the touristy hustle of the French Quarter. View menu

I ordered the jambalaya, and it was quite good. The portion was a bit small, but the flavors were spot on. My wife had the Grillades and Grits, and I have to admit I was a bit jealous. It was easily the best grits I've ever tasted—creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious. The short rib was cooked to perfection and well-seasoned. Now I'm curious if they deliver to Illinois. Food: 5/5

Not cheap but a nice addition. Entries were not cheap at $21-28. Specialty cocktails ran $9-11 each. And portions sizes for the four of us varied wildly. My seafood platter was enormous, but my friend's duck was tiny. The quality was solid, and the drinks strong. Service was extremely attentive. It was far less crowded than everything else in the area, but I don't think that was because it was getting bad buzz. A good addition to this hood.

Nicely decorated restaurant. Service was very lackluster. It was slow down ihr only 4 tables but they were simply not attentive. Aircon way too cold. Everyone with the jacket wore it. Food was good. Caesar salad, shrimp they were giant) and a dozen raw oysters. Oysters $30). They were $12 more experience than at a similar place I dined last night. Overall ok. Clean and nicely decorated. Just please give one server a happy pill and the other one something to be more focused/attentive. View menu

The food was delicious and portions were generous. Honestly, part of the 'surprise' came from the ambiance and the staff. The waitstaff were friendly and pleasant, but their casual attire of black t-shirts gave off a vibe more typical of a pizza joint than a restaurant. The interior of the establishment also contributed to this laid-back feel. The prices were unexpected given the overall appearance of the place. However, the quality and presentation of the food felt like they belonged in a much more sophisticated setting.

The food at this restaurant was excellent, but the service left much to be desired. I really enjoyed the fish tacos, which, although a bit pricey, were packed with flavor. The hanger steak was garlicky and cooked perfectly, and the mahi mahi served over oyster risotto was a pleasant surprise, especially since I've recently had some disappointing risottos. They also had Juke Joint on tap, which definitely earns them some points in my book, and my date was happy with her cocktail as well. However, the service was extremely slow and not particularly impressive; the servers seemed to lack experience. The decor was a bit perplexing, featuring chic Edison bulb fixtures, a quirky mattress spring li...

Wonderful Seafood Restaurant in Great Location A Must Try!. We thoroughly enjoyed our recent meal at Basin. My husband and I both grew up on the Gulf Coast and we recognize and enjoy good Gulf seafood. The seafood at Basin hits the mark. We enjoyed the whole grilled redfish. It was a huge portion enough for two. The fish was wonderfully fresh and perfectly cooked. The grilled oysters were great and the risotto with crab and and mushrooms was out of this world good. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The chef visited our table to inquire about the food quality. The American Mule drinks were good. They could have used just a bit more ginger flavor for my taste, but stil... View menu