The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar

The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar Seafood Restaurant on the New Orleans Lakefront The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar is the newest addition to the New Orleans Lakefront area.
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Overlooking beautiful Lake Pontchartrain, the restaurant is locally owned and operated, and proudly serves only the finest Louisiana seafood. The Blue Crab is a throwback to the good ol' days of West End. Remember relaxing on the dock, drinking an ice cold beer and eating hot boiled crawfish & crabs? Our atmosphere will bring you right back there as old memories are shared and new memories are cre

ated. We are excited to be a part of the community, and to be a landmark raising the standard in the revitalization of the Lakefront area. 

The Blue Crab Management


Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 11:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday & Saturday 11:00AM-10:00PM
Closed Monday

Good views and room for everyone. We've got space for two, or a few, or the whole krewe! 🙌🏻💙
06/19/2026

Good views and room for everyone. We've got space for two, or a few, or the whole krewe! 🙌🏻💙

Baked crab. Spinach. Blue corn tortilla chips. That's all we're gonna say. We keep the menu description short because th...
06/17/2026

Baked crab. Spinach. Blue corn tortilla chips. That's all we're gonna say. We keep the menu description short because this dish speaks for itself. 🦀

POV: you said you weren’t that hungry and then ordered the seafood pasta 🤣
06/16/2026

POV: you said you weren’t that hungry and then ordered the seafood pasta 🤣

Who is in need of a drink tonight? 🍸🎶Come enjoy handcrafted cocktails, ice cold drinks, live music on the New Orleans la...
06/12/2026

Who is in need of a drink tonight? 🍸🎶

Come enjoy handcrafted cocktails, ice cold drinks, live music on the New Orleans lakefront, and some of the best sunset views in the city 🙌🏼

IDK who needs to hear this but… your engagement party, rehearsal dinner, birthday dinner, or family gathering would look...
06/11/2026

IDK who needs to hear this but… your engagement party, rehearsal dinner, birthday dinner, or family gathering would look really good in the Crab Trap Room 🦀✨

From intimate celebrations to full private events, the Crab Trap Room gives your guests a space they will actually talk about after!

Book your next private party with us here 👇

Who is ready for views like this all summer long? 👀
06/10/2026

Who is ready for views like this all summer long? 👀

Restaurant Week kicks off Monday, June 8th, through Sunday, June 14th. Join us for a 3-course dinner with a prix fixe me...
06/05/2026

Restaurant Week kicks off Monday, June 8th, through Sunday, June 14th. Join us for a 3-course dinner with a prix fixe menu for $32. We can't wait to see you there! 💙🦀

One of our favorite things about The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar will always be the people who keep coming back we...
06/04/2026

One of our favorite things about The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar will always be the people who keep coming back week after week 🦀💙

Meals turn into traditions here. Family lunches, celebration dinners, random weekdays that end with “let’s go sit by the lake.” Thank you for making us part of your memories in New Orleans! 🥹

June is looking good🤩🎶🎸Save this • Share this • Make plans to join us
06/04/2026

June is looking good🤩🎶🎸

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Just a dog living their best lakefront life 🐾🦀
06/01/2026

Just a dog living their best lakefront life 🐾🦀

Address

7900 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA
70124

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+15042842898

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