Cooter Brown's Tavern

New Orleans, LA · Oyster bar restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in New Orleans
#297
of 1577 restaurants
City Percentile
58%
rating percentile
Address
Cooter Brown's Tavern, 509 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone
(504) 866-9104
Website
www.cooterbrowns.com
Status
Open · Closes 1 AM

Cooter Brown's Tavern is a restaurant located in New Orleans, LA. It is one of 1,577 restaurants listed in New Orleans. Its 4.5-star rating is above the New Orleans city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Cooter Brown's Tavern

In the heart of the Black Pearl, Cooter Brown's has been a true New Orleans institution for generations. Come grab a beer, some raw oysters, and watch the game. Gaze upon deceased celebrities along the walls of the Beersoleum. Taste new creations and... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–1 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 shelly miles · Feb 2026

Place is intriguing, food is great. You order your drinks separately from your food. The guy that day who took our order was a sour puss, was not friendly whats so ever. But don't let that stop you from going here , the food is good.😊

★★★★★ 5.0 Ry · Dec 2025

If you’re taking the St. Charles streetcar all the way to the end, make this your final stop. A friend sent us here for the oysters and the vibe, and I’m very glad we listened. It’s a classic, laid-back hang with genuinely friendly staff and zero pretension. We lucked out and came on a Tuesday when oysters are half off, and I only regret not having room for more. They shuck them right at the bar, so grab a drink and settle in. It does get busy and there will probably be a line, but it moved fast. About 20 minutes and absolutely worth it. Bonus detail I loved: the wild wood carvings of celebrities all over the walls. Our bartender filled us in on the backstory, so don’t be shy about asking. Good oysters, good people, good energy. Exactly what you want at the end of the line.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Christian Lewis · Jan 2026

Spent a lot of time at Cooters in the early 90’s and have gone back since when in town for cheese fries. Still a cool place with great beer selection. Bad news is the cheese fries are no longer sliced oval potatoes but hard fried long fries. And no Tony Chachere’s. Bring back the old potatoes please!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jen P · Oct 2025

Sweet little Baby Jesus all snug in his manager! The Abita on tap is so fresh and fantastic! I had the Purple Haze and Strawberry. The beer selection as a whole is supreme. I jumped off and then back on the St Charles streetcar easily to visit Cooter Brown's. Chowed down on some great gravy cheese fries and enjoyed the atmosphere.

★★★★★ 5.0 Alysha Sherman · Feb 2026

One of my favorite spots. They have the best corned beef sandwhich ive ever had in my life called the Irish Channel and an amazing selection of beers both on tap and in cans/bottles. My favorite is the Blackcurrant Sour Noir. You can get a small or large size for your beer which is very nice. Order food at the counter and drinks from the bar. Variety of indoor seating as well as outdoor. Open late and never disappointed

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Oyster bar restaurantAmerican restaurantBar & grillRestaurant

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