Drago's Hilton Riverside - New Orleans

The experience at this restaurant is always top-notch! Their oysters are the best.

The grilled oysters were just as delicious as I had remembered them to be.

I hope y’all like oysters!One of my friends (a NOLA native) took me here. She was ranting and raving about the quality of food and them having some of the best oysters around.Their claim to fame goes beyond just serving regular or raw oysters, their oysters are charbroiled! This was new for me, but when I say I’ve never had oysters this good?! Wow. ???I ordered half a dozen to start as an appetizer and then a dozen to go — they’re THAT good.I also had a drink and the shrimp creole pasta. I wasn’t crazy about either item, but overall the food is good. This location is near the convention center which was very convenient since I was in town for Essence Fest *So, next time you’re in NOLA, be sure to stop by here. But, go early and get your name on the list (they don’t do reservations). We had a 2hr wait which made for less than enjoyable experience, initially. The hostess said it’d be 1.5hrs, so there were a lot of frustrated visitors.

Literally felt like a subpar highway hotel restaurant. Ambience and decor was plain and boring, our service was slow, and our server truly disinterested in being there. Got the lobster mac and cheese what in the tasteless, plastic gunk was this? And for $19? Yuck. The famous charbroiled oysters? Idk what y’all are eating but those were the smallest, saltiest, most non-oysters I’ve ever had. The side salad? Yawn. The alligator bites? Just ok. The shrimp was decent and the fries too. Overall, do not recommend. Never been so unimpressed with a restaurant.

If your dining in New Orleans, this is a wonderful stop for amazing quality food. We had many different dishes and all were prepared beautifully. Baked oysters are the best I've ever had. I had the gumbo and the ribeye steak as well. Lots of food split between my wife and I but let me tell you it was all delicious. They make some nice cocktails here as well. The atmosphere is great as well.