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Experience the Real

French Quarter at Shrimp Boil Cabaret

Step away from the tourist crowds and join us for a party celebrating the food, fishery and history of the Gulf South. Experiences from $99 per person.

More Than Just Dinner, It’s an Experience!

At Shrimp Boil Cabaret, we take dining to the next level. Enjoy a delicious seafood feast, sip on hand-crafted cocktails, and be entertained by live performances in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

Fresh Seafood & Southern Hospitality

Live Performances with a Unique Story

Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Awards

Interactive & Immersive Atmosphere

Perfect for Date Nights & Group Gatherings

About
Shrimp Boil Cabaret

Join us for an incredible Seafood Dining Experience, Live Music and learn about our fishery and foodways! Step away from the tourist crowds and join us for a private dinner party celebrating our fisheries. Friendly, relaxed, gracious and here to share with you about the “salt life”.. This long time team has designed the experience to be a memorable one for you. We visit local shrimping families at their boat docks a few hours before your shrimp boil to choose the largest, freshest, wild-caught local shrimp available. Please join us for the best shrimp in the world and wonderful local music!

Come Hungry,
Leave Happy

Indulge in the bold flavors of New Orleans with Shrimp Cabaret, the number 1 food tour experience in the French Quarter. From fresh Gulf seafood to classic Creole and Cajun bites, we take you on a mouthwatering journey through the city’s most iconic dishes.

 Bring your appetite—we’ll handle the rest!

More Than Just Dinner, It’s an Experience!

At Shrimp Boil Cabaret, we take dining to the next level. Enjoy a delicious seafood feast, sip on hand-crafted cocktails, and be entertained by live performances in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

Private Parties 

Friendly, relaxed, gracious and here to share with you about life in the Vieux Carre. Our corporate events, holiday parties, bachelor/ette parties are designed to be a memorable one for your group.

Local Wild-Caught Fresh Gulf Shrimp

We visit local shrimping families at their boat docks a few hours before your shrimp boil  to choose the largest, freshest, wild-caught local shrimp available. 

Your Host: Mister Gregory

“The Shrimp Boil King of New Orleans” grew up in the Gulf South shrimping and boiling and advocating for wild-caught Gulf Shrimp and the “eat it to save it” culinary approach.

Storytelling

Hear stories about the food ways of the Gulf South, the Acadian and Creole people and New Orleans.

The Dinner Cabaret

Ragtime, the Blues, Roots music or the antics of the Storyville tradition entertain you at our dinner Cabaret seating.

You Are Invited

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

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FAQ's
Things to Know Before You Book

This is a 90-minute dinner and show experience in New Orleans, combining great food, live music, and an unforgettable atmosphere.

Yes! We start and end promptly on time to accommodate guests who have other plans, such as tours or reservations at Preservation Hall.

No, your reservation is a non-refundable ticket, similar to a theater ticket. However, if you can’t attend, you are welcome to give your ticket to someone else.

Late arrivals are considered no-shows, so please arrive early. We recommend grabbing a drink and mingling with other guests outside Grand Pre’s Bar (834 N Rampart Street at Dumaine) before we begin on the dot.

Yes, it’s BYOB! You can also purchase alcoholic drinks from Grand Pre’s Bar to bring to the Shrimp Boil.

Absolutely! Tipping the band is part of the fun, so bring some cash to make it rain on the performers.

We can accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, and pork-free guests, but only if you let us know in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate vegans, vegetarians, or those with shellfish allergies.

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