French Quarter Shrimp Boil - Dinner Cabaret or Storytelling Lunch
4.8
124 Ratings
New Orleans

Indulge in an authentic French Quarter experience at the Shrimp Boil Cabaret. Enjoy a private dinner party with live music and the freshest, wild-caught local shrimp. Join us and savor the best shrimp in the world!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 830 N Rampart St - An Intimate Experience in the French Quarter, we are famous for our Shrimp Boils. Step away from the tourist crowds and join us for authentic local dishes and stories. Enjoy this opportunity to experience it as a VIP, with a small group and Mister Gregory himself preparing your meal. The dinner seating features a multi-course dinner, storytelling and LIVE MUSIC. The lunch seating includes a tasting menu and a chat with Mister Gregory about our fishery and food ways (NO LIVE MUSIC AT THE LUNCH SEATING).

The Shrimp Boil Experience might begin with a tasting of fresh caught fish from Lake Pontchartrain or a local blue crab appetizer, then an alligator sausage tasting and a presentation about our wild-caught Gulf shrimp. The big moment is when we present the shrimp, cooked with corn and local sausage, and our special blend of Cajun boil seasonings. Later, we bring out hot towels to clean up and to finish we present a signature dessert and a tasting of New Orleans style chicory cafe au lait.

Please join us for a lovely meal, make some new friends and eat the very best shrimp in the world!

What's Included
  • Live entertainment
  • All-inclusive dining
  • Expert licensed guide
What's Not Included
  • The Shrimp Boil is BYOB
Meal Options
  • Red Fish On the Half Shell Cajun Style
  • Hickory Smoked Alligator Sausage from the grill
  • Stuffed Local Blue Crab with Remoulade
  • Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp Boil, with sausage and corn
  • Creole Cream Cheese and Fruit
Additional Information

Experience the real French Quarter at Shrimp Boil Cabaret. Escape the tourist crowds and join us for an exclusive dinner party that celebrates the authentic flavors and sounds of the Quarter. Our shrimp is sourced directly from local shrimping families just hours before your meal, ensuring the largest, freshest, wild-caught shrimp available. Mister Gregory, known as “The Shrimp Boil King of New Orleans,” has spent his life in the Gulf South shrimping, boiling, and championing wild-caught Gulf Shrimp with his “eat it to save it” culinary philosophy. Enjoy live local music, a delightful dinner party, and the opportunity to make new friends while savoring the finest shrimp in the world.

Location
834 N Rampart St
North Rampart Street
We meet on the sidewalk in front of Grand Pre Bar. We leave at 7 pm sharp, please arrive early. To Go drinks can be purchased at the bar.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(124 Ratings)
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Nick_k
Aug 17, 2024
Top notch - Great food, excellent atmosphere. It’s an experience you need to have if you ever visit New Orleans.
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Lenita_f
Aug 4, 2024
The food was sooo good. I... - The food was sooo good. I wish he gave recipe cards. The shrimp were big and juicy. I only didn’t eat the corn because it was too mushy. And the alligator sausage was actually really good as well. The music was hilarious. Some of the songs from the 20’s were definitely for adults only.
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Navigate01555396600
Jul 4, 2024
No crumbs left behind - Thank you chef Mister Gregory this was an awesome experience. Food was so tasty. Your passion for serving and cooking was amazing. Val and I enjoyed our time spent with your friends Z and Stanley Roy that was the icing on the cake for us beautiful people. All the food we had just melted in our mouth very authentic to your culture. I recommend this experience to anyone visiting New Orleans for the 1st time.
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Ecj222
Jun 30, 2024
Shrimp Boil Experience and Cabaret - Outstanding Shrimp Boil Dinner and Cabaret! We are a family of 5 (two grandparents and three grandsons ages 18, 17 and 17). Mr. Gregory was welcoming and friendly and an excellent chef who explained all the ingredients, how he made the food, and the origin of each dish. The food was unique to us and wonderfully delicious. The two cabaret entertainers were fabulous -- great singers, very funny, unique performers and performance, and lots of fun. This was a perfect evening and we highly recommend it for a delicious dinner, fun entertainment, and a great way to experience a part of New Orleans culture!
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Robyn_h
Jun 23, 2024
10/10 will do again - We had such a great time, and the food was amazing! Some of the best we've had in New Orleans. Learning about the history of some of the ingredients and what it was like to grow up in the area was super interesting. We loved the entertainment as well, a unique duo, who were a lot of fun.
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Matt_g
Jun 22, 2024
Epic experience - The chef is incredible. Food is epic and the music / cabaret entertainment blew our mind in terms of how awesome it was. One of the best tour experiences we’ve ever had.
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Hadley_a
May 28, 2024
You Should Do This! - This was a great experience. My son and I both enjoyed hearing from Chef Gregory about the food and meeting our dinner table companions. The food was great and the music was also wonderful. So much better than a restaurant.
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Danw
May 18, 2024
Amazing Meal - The food was amazing and the explanations for each dish including local history and customs really enhanced the experience. Gregory and his staff kept things interesting and fun. Overall great experience.
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Leslie_p
May 10, 2024
Excellent And Entertaining - Great experience nice and personal setting. Delicious food, great entertainment very friendly atmosphere,
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C1041kkninaw
Apr 19, 2024
Authentic New Orleans experience not to be missed! - This is our 3rd visit to Mr. Gregory's! It is always a little bit different and always SO SO special. Set up with long tables, which invite you to make friends with your seatmates, there is incredible food and lively entertainment. On this night, members of the Slick Skillet Serenaders performed. Mr. Gregory's right hand man, Bill, who has been with him for years, runs around, serving and filling all our needs! Along with his Shrimp Boil, Mr. Gregory serves up fascinating local history and what he calls "tastings". They are always unique and delicious. This time, we were served a shrimp and crab au gratin appetizer and a surprise of fresh, huge crawfish! What a treat as crawfish have been scarce and tiny this year! Then came the Shrimp Boil!! Gigantic shrimp brought to the surface by the big rain storm the previous day, mixed with vegetables and giant sausages!! SO good!! For dessert, we had an apple cake with a type of fresh whipped cream gently flavored on top. I cannot say enough about this wonderful experience!! Mr. Gregory clearly takes pride in what he serves and loves to share it with you. On your next trip to New Orleans, or even if you are a local, be sure to go see Mr. Gregory!! Reservations required!!
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