Pêche
45 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 24 threads.
What people say, in short
Pêche draws many recommendations for seafood, including oysters and whole grilled fish. Individual diners also single out steak tartare, smoked tuna dip and a ribeye for two. The bar comes up as an option for solo dining. Views are not unanimous: some find it pricey or loud, one reports an underwhelming visit, and another likes the food but finds portions small.
Address
Pêche Seafood Grill, 800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Steak tartare, Smoked tuna dip, Ribeye for two
- Best for
- Solo, Groups, Celebrations
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Fragrant-Ear3366 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2024ambience
Bar is good for solo diners, busy enough to blend in but friendly, and singles can bypass reservations.
- Recommendsu/slowllama420 in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2023taste
A native calls it pricey but outstanding, highlighting oysters, whole grilled fish and small plates.
- Recommendsu/whodat70053 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024taste
Lists the steak tartare as a must-try item.
- Recommendsu/axxxaxxxaxxx in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2024taste
Agrees the food at Pêche is delicious.
- Recommendsu/Sirhctopher024 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024
Calls the ribeye for two fantastic.
- Recommendsu/Sadguytennis in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Always picks Pêche; wants to eat at the bar all day.
- Recommendsu/OpencanvasNOLA in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Says Pêche is always a good choice for a celebration dinner.
- Recommendsu/GreatSquirrels in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2024
Recommended for grilled gulf seafood.
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- Recommendsu/Patricio_Guapo in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024taste
Lists the smoked tuna dip as a must-try.
- Recommendsu/ExtraElevator7042 in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2023
Reacts enthusiastically to Peche.
- Caveatu/Thad_Mojito11 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025service
Calls service rushed and hit or miss, too loud for a birthday.
- Recommendsu/FoxNO in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024
Recommends the hanger steak at Pêche alongside steak frites elsewhere.
- Recommendsu/Mysha16 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2024
Lists Peche among good spots for solo bar dining.
- Recommendsu/mamam_est_morte in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2024value
Expensive but tasty seafood platter.
- Recommendsu/askingforafriend1045 in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2023
Tells the visitor to go to Peche.
- Recommendsu/GhostOfKeels in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026
Suggests starting the evening at the bar's happy hour.
- Recommendsu/amorouslight in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
Ranks a meal here among their strongest nicer-dining experiences in the city.
- Mixedu/bodie0 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025ambience
Enjoys the food but finds the room noisy and less intimate.
- Caveatu/eiderman1989 in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2024
Seconds that Pêche is overrated.
- Recommendsu/tuttisaurus in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024taste
Lists the squash mushroom miso side as a must-try.
- Caveatu/slaterson1 in r/NewOrleans · Mar 2024
Recent visit was very underwhelming.
- Recommendsu/Dwnward_is_Hvnward in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2023
Suggests Peche four blocks away instead of Mother's.
- Recommendsu/DiscoRabbittTV in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025taste
Recalls a twelve-course meal at Peche they'll remember for years.
- Recommendsu/AllisonWhoDat in r/AskNOLA · May 2024variety
Best oyster selection worldwide; wonderful.
- Recommendsu/darlingmirandom in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2024
Listed among fine dining and upscale recommendations.
- Recommendsu/JustinGitelmanMusic in r/AskNOLA · Dec 2023
Says don't miss Peche.
- Recommendsu/HelicopterUpper2230 in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2025service
Suggests asking about vegetarian cooking beyond the printed menu.
- Recommendsu/Agitated_Ad_1658 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025
Lists Peche as a recommendation.
- Mixedu/contraflowgo in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024service
Table service has sucked lately, go to the bar instead
- Mixedu/tee142002 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024portion
Agrees it is good but portions annoyingly small
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