Drago’s was a perfect place for our first night. Appetizers were quick , held us over until we were seated. Food was excellent. Highly recommended.
I could devour the char grilled oysters there. That’s as far as I got with the menu. Char grilled oysters.
You betcha...they are right about the BEST SINGLE BITE in New Orleans! Definitely go with the chargrilled oysters, and make sure you get a little extra bread to sop up all that buttery goodness left over!
Sat at the bar and witnessed the most efficient bar staff I’ve ever experienced... Quick and kind. Don’t expect a quiet, slow experience - be ready for loud and fast and lots of people - every night. Yes, get the charbroiled oysters. You’ll leave happy.
Dinner before heading back home. The #LobsterEmpire wow that was fantastic. I was afraid that it would be to rich with a cream sauce, it wasn't. I had so o many oysters in my sauce it was incredible. I really felt bad holding back and not finishing my plate. I was good and didn't finish. Still probably 10 large oyster left on the plate after eating all of the lobster tail and the claws. The #charbroiled #oysters was super today, again fantastic. I saved room for the #breadpudding. That was a good call, the only way this meal could have been better is if my wife was with me.
I was there for lunch. Ordered half dozen chargrilled oysters and they were amazing!! Now, for the main course, I ordered the stuffed lobster with "vegetables" and I was just ok. The "vegetables" that came with, was a side of some kind of corn stew that I didnt care for. Server never went back to ask me how things were and was kind of short and rude.
I would go back for the oysters and maybe try something else.
Chargrilled oysters! Yum-- grilled in shell until tender, topped with a garlic butter sauce with fresh squeezed lemon- OMG they're good, and I wasn't an oysteromaniac before (and my half dozen was 7 oysters--hurrah). Sucked up the excess sauce with crusty bread. The Shrimp Florentine Pasta that followed featured tender shrimp (lots) in a heaping bowl of cheesy spiral pasta topped with generous Parmesan, with small wilted spinach and sun dried tomatoes. I ate only half of the SF, it was generous. Not REALLY great, but tasty enough. Superb wait staff, hostess was a bit jangled with seating of a solo diner. Could have been more welcoming.
I almost feel I have no business reviewing this place. I'm not a big seafood fan, and especially don't like oysters. So why would I chose here, of all places, to eat? I was working at this mall, and it was open when I got off. Either way, I ordered the fried shrimp plate with a house salad. The salad was good as well as the shrimp. The fries were actually quite terrible. Most of them were over cooked and they lack flavor in general. But, again..... fries are not the reason you dine at Drago's. Service was attentive and friendly. Maybe one day I will try the oysters.
Drago's is known for their oysters. I am not an oyster fan in particular. However, my boyfriend and I had the charbroiled oysters, and I couldn't get enough! They were delicious and I definitely appreciate the buttery sauce that comes with them. I could eat an entire plate by myself. I will definitely stop by again when in town- though just for those. Atmosphere isn't particularly special and somewhat boring, and I ordered an avocado salad and they forgot the avocado.. and the waitress wasn't particularly happy to bring it to me..
The chargrilled oysters we good but not great. There are a number of options around the city to chose from and Drago's was average. The staff were very friendly and willing to chat with customers.
Had the seafood platter and it was delicious. The restaurant is located inside the Hilton Riverside.........................................
Dinner was good. The charbroiled oysters were good but not great. The oysters at acme oyster house my wife and I liked a lot better. The pasta in my lobster was blah. I wish it had more flavor. All in all not bad, but not great.
Take my review with a grain of salt, I’m not a seafood guy.
We have the charbroiled oysters and they were very good. I have never had oysters prepared like this, and it has changed my opinion on them as a dish. I generally will eat some of the regularly prepared ways and only occasionally as part of larger parties. The butter and garlic spices was also just good plain on the provided bred.
We also had alligator tacos and they were a good balance of fresh ingredients and a little spice. Lastly we had the lobster Marco I loved the noodles, sauce, and shrimp. The portion was good too. I’m not a big fan of lobster meet in general. So I just crack the claws and share the meat with my wife, I can take it or leave it. So if it was good or bad I could not say. Over all good food.
They are very popular so I would plan ahead. It’s worth the time even if you just pop in to try the oysters.
Easily the best restaurant I tried on my weekend visit to New Orleans. I ordered the lobster Mac and cheese and even though I will say the portion size was a bit small and it could have used more lobster, other than that it was amazing. My friends liked the shrimp pasta, and my other friends said the seafood pasta was some of the best they ever tried.
The service here was also amazing. We expected there to be a wait on a busy Saturday night when many students were here visiting for a football game, but our party of 6 got seated right away. Our waiter was extremely nice and honest about our questions about the menu. Our food came out really quickly. Overall I would recommend this restaurant to anyone, keep in mind it is a bit on the pricier side but it is worth it
Dr. Ketsia Alerte Sadler
+4
Food was yummy! I wasn't really hungry but totally enjoyed the alligator bites & crab dip. We also had the charbroiled oysters! Tasty! Our server was attentive. Though initially it seemed the wait would be long, we were able to be seated in a reasonable amount of time, considerably it was only an hour or so before closing time.
Drago's Charbroiled Oysters here were incredible, get a dozen! The best part is that they often give more than 12 because they try to be fair with the different sizes. You won't regret it!
We also had the Seafood Gumbo which was delicious as well as the Lobster Mac n Cheese.
Dip the bread in the garlic butter from the oysters and experience butter nirvana.
Came with some friends and ordered a bunch of appetizers. The gumbo was delicious. The charbroild oysters were a great example of the dish if you're sharing with someone who's never had them before. The boudin balls were really nice. The grilled gator bites would also be a solid introduction if you've never had gator before.
Been waiting to go here for the longest to try out their chargrilled oysters. Best oysters I ever had! The rest of the food was mediocre at best. Service was good but it stayed busy and it was a line the entire time we were there. Tbh I'd only come here for the oysters.
The charbroiled oysters brought us in once, and then they brought us back 2 days later. Great drinks, (hurricanes!), prompt service, and the most amazing oysters. Sure you can get other charbroiled oysters without leaving the Quarter, but these are the ones that called us back. They will call you back as well. Sit at the bar for the best experience, you won't regret it
I had my last New Orleans meal at Drago's and I was glad I went. It's located inside the Hilton Hotel near the river and Riverwalk Outlets. Service and food were excellent. I highly recommend getting the charbroiled oysters! We got the Surf no turf (?), fillet mignon, seafood pasta, lobster mac & cheese, brownie a la mode, and cheesecake. Yum!
First time at Drago's! Enjoyed the charbroiled oysters but not the bread that came with it. The alligator bites were okay-- my first time trying them ever.
Came here late on a Sunday, and I got a great server. She was attentive and suggested great dishes. Their signature Oysters were bomb. Can probably convert some non-believers. Everyone suggested the Seafood Pasta, and you definitely can not go wrong with it. Make sure to walk the waterfront afterwards!
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