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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Updated September 2026.
GW Fins · French Quarter
Ian McNulty calls it the pacesetter for modern, lighter seafood for two decades running, still pushing new boundaries with dishes like a monthly dry-aged tuna special.
Porgy’s Seafood Market · Mid-City
McNulty's modern-seafood list: a fishmonger and deli where you order the crudo plate or send your catch to the kitchen for chili butter.
Station 6 · Bucktown
McNulty's contemporary-lakeside pick. Pompano with curried brown butter, shrimp sizzling in garlicky oil.
Pigeon & Whale · Freret
McNulty's modern-seafood list: a stylish restaurant featuring seafood from diverse international waters with a nautical theme.