GW Fins, New Orleans—Restaurant Review

This post concludes our short adventure in New Orleans.  “Saving the best for last” is the perfect way to describe our dining experience at GW Fins.  It was the best meal we had in New Orleans.  So, if you’re visiting this vibrant city, you’ve got to do yourself a favor and make a reservation there.  The food was wonderful and the server was very friendly and took a few pictures for us.

Perfect Pear—Absolute Pear, Champagne, Z-Rated Passion Fruit Liquor

I started off with this lovely cocktail and my hubby had a glass of red.  I love this Perfect Pear, light, crisp and refreshing.  Perfect way to start the evening. 

Biscuit served with softened butter

Then we were offered this delightful biscuits.  Golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside; tender and moist inside.  I’m not even a biscuit kind of girl but I really enjoyed this one.

Seafood Gumbo—Dark roux, shrimp, oysters, crab long grain rice

 

The server brought the plate with a scoop of rice and the gumbo to the table separately.

 

Seafood Gumbo—Dark roux, shrimp, oysters, crab long grain rice

Then, he poured the gumbo into the bowl right in front of us.  I could smell the lovely aroma from the gumbo when it hits the bowl.  The seafood was fresh, the dark roux was very flavorful and complex.  Now, I know how a good gumbo should taste like! 

Crispy Fried Split Main Lobster Tail—Rémoulade Slaw

 

This crispy lobster tail was perfectly seasoned.  The batter was light and crisp, the lobster was juicy and succulent.

 

Yup, that’s me getting ready to bite into the lobster tail….poor lobster.  The only “complain" I had for this appetizer was that it was all gone in a few bites.  I think I can sit there and eat 1/2 a dozen of them.

Bouillabaisse—Scallops, Shrimp, White fish, Mussels, Clams, Main lobster, rich saffron broth

My hubby ordered the Bouillabaisse.  It was a very generous portion that includes  1/2 a lobster and other seafood with the order.  The broth was very fragrant because of the saffron and all the seafood were seasoned and cooked perfectly.  It came with a slice of bread, perfect for soaking up all those succulent broth.  My hubby licked the plate clean.  Shhh…..I promise I won’t tell.     

Parmesan Crusted Drum—Jumbo Lump Crab, Meyer Lemon, Asparagus, Crispy capers, Brown Butter

 

I ordered the Drum.  The Parmesan crust gave this fish fillet a flavorful and very crispy crust.  The fish was moist and perfectly cooked.  The jumbo lump crab was sweet and juicy which contrast really well with the crispy fish.

 

Molten Chocolate Cake—Served with vanilla ice cream

 

Last but not least, we shared the Molten Chocolate Cake for dessert.  That was the perfect way to add a sweet ending to any meal.  The chocolate cake was moist and decadent.  The chocolate was rich and dark.  When you cut it open, the warm chocolate “lava” rushed right out.  Need I say more?

For more information about this restaurant, visit their website below.

GW Fins New Orleans
808 Bienville Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone:  504-581-3467 (FINS)

Restaurant Review Disclaimer: This restaurant review was solely based on our dining experience.  I was not compensated in any way to dine at this restaurant nor to a write review.

Omni Royal Orleans—Hotel Review

Image from the Omni Hotel & Resorts’ website

During our New Orleans trip, my Hubby and I had the pleasure to stay at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel.  We read some New Orleans hotel reviews before booking a room here.  Most reviews claimed that the rooms in New Orleans are rather tiny.  However, we thought the room we stayed in was pretty decent in size, especially with the reasonable room rate.



Omni Royal Orleans Hotel is conveniently located on St. Louis and Royal.  It’s pretty much walking distance to everywhere in the French Quarter and most of the happening places, such as the French Market, August Restaurant, Bourbon Street, etc.  We did rent a car for the commute from the airport to the hotel, and that was pretty much it.  We didn’t use the rental car on the days we were there sight seeing and dinning at all.  So, you definitely don’t need one to hang out at the French Quarter if you stay at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel. 



We were lucky to get a free upgrade to the Premier Rooms with a Balcony.  It was nice to have the balcony as we got a pretty nice view and a place to relax when we hung out in the room.  The staffs at Omni that I spoke with, or had interacted with, were very friendly and professional.  Everyone from the customer service representatives, the doorman, to the front desk personnel.  They made me feel as we are their most important guests.



I captured the carriage passing by when I was hanging out in the balcony, just like the one from the Hotel’s site…but from a different angle and different timing.



For more information, here’s the link to the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel’s official website.  Thank you for stopping by today.  Hope you enjoyed reading the review. 

Disclaimer:  uTry.it and its owner were not compensated in any way to stay at this hotel nor to write review.  All opinions are our own.