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Fish on the Wing - The best New Orleans dish you've never tried
Lolis Eric Elie features GW Fins' commitment to sustainability and innovation, showcasing how thoughtful preparation and whole-fish utilization can enhance both the dining experience and operational efficiency.
April 2026
Why Chefs Are Calling This Fish 'The Pork of the Sea'
At GW Fins in New Orleans, Executive Chef Michael Nelson and his team are turning swordfish into pastrami, bacon, Bolognese, and even mortadella ("Swordella"). They call it "the pork of the sea."
March 2026
GW Fins gave NOLA a groundbreaking seafood restaurant. Here's what it's like 25 years later.
Marking its 25th year in business, GW Fins has become the spot for Gulf seafood done differently, progressively changing and expanding the idea of what New Orleans seafood can be.
March 2026
Top 100 US Restaurants 2026
GW Fins named as #8 restaurant in the US on Yelp's 2026 Top 100 Places To Eat
January 2026
2025's Traveler's Choice: Best of the Best
For consecutive years, GW Fins is named one of the 25 best fine dining restaurants in the US based on travelers' reviews.
December 2025
The Best Seafood Restaurants in America
Not only does this French Quarter fine dining establishment serve super-fresh seafood, it's also on the cutting edge of innovative preparations.
October 2025
The 30 Best New Orleans Restaurants in 2025, Picked For The Locals
New Orleans' acclaimed food writer, Ian McNulty, names GW Fins one of The 30 Best New Orleans Restaurants for Locals in 2025
October 2025
2025 Best of New Orleans Readers' Poll
Best Fine Dining Restaurant, Best French Quarter Restaurant, Best Seafood Restaurant, and Best Restaurant for a Date Night
September 2025
29 Iconic French Quarter Dining Experiences
29 Iconic French Quarter Dining Experiences … "Seafood at GW Fins"
September 2025
"Sea Change -This New Orleans chef has discovered a delicious substitution for pork"
Chef Michael Nelson of GW Fins in New Orleans makes andouille sausage with swordfish and traditional spices that he uses in seafood gumbo, pasta, and his Deep Sea BBQ plate.
August 2025
"Get to know some of our favorite chefs, farmers, and bloggers"
Chef Michael Nelson is celebrated for his innovative, whole-fish approach to seafood, turning often-overlooked cuts like collars and fins into standout dishes and redefining what fine dining in New Orleans can be.
July/August 2025
Catch & Cook
Chef Michael Nelson is redefining seafood dining in Louisiana through whole-fish butchery, catch-and-cook experiences, and inventive dishes like swordfish Bolognese and tempura fin wings that turn overlooked cuts into unforgettable meals. The article also includes recipes and techniques that help home cooks make the most of their catch.
July/August 2025
Taste Fish Charcuterie, From Sea Bass Jerky to Salmon Pastrami, at These U.S. Restaurants
Food writer, Adam Callaghan, spotlights Executive Chef Michael Nelson's trailblazing approach to seafood butchery and sustainability.
June 2025
38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans
Eater names GW Fins one of 38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans … "These 38 restaurants are crucial visits for any New Orleans diner, showcasing a mix of family-owned eateries, Creole cafes, and fine dining institutions that make New Orleans its own dining destination in America."
April 2025
2025's Top 100 Romantic Restaurants
For the second year in a row, GW Fins has been chosen as one of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America for 2025, based on OpenTable diner reviews
January 2025
2025 James Beard Restaurant Semifinalist
GW Fins is selected as a 2025 James Beard Restaurant semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant
January 2025
2025 Tops of the Town
GW Fins voted the Top Place for Seafood and the Top Place for Fine Dining
January 2025
2024's Top 100 Restaurants
For the fourth consecutive year, GW Fins is named one of OpenTable's Top 100 restaurants in the US for 2024
November 2024
2024's Traveler's Choice: Best of the Best
GW Fins voted Best of the Best Fine Dining Restaurants in the United States by TripAdvisor
November 2024
OpenTable Icons
GW Fins has been hand-selected as an OpenTable Icon. "Our Icons are long-standing institutions ingrained in the dining scene and award-winning hotspots that both locals and tourists are vying to experience."
November 2024
30 Best New Orleans Restaurants Right Now in Every Price Range
Food writer, Ian McNulty, names GW Fins one of The 30 Best New Orleans Restaurants Right Now
October 2024
2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
GW Fins' progressive wine list wines the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
August 2024
Dry-Aged Fish Actually Tastes Like Steak—A Southern Chef Shares All About The Technique
Joey Skladany with Southern Living sits down with Executive Chef Michael Nelson to talk all things Dry Aged Fish
July 2024
25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans
GW Fins is named one of The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans
June 2024
With 'Seacuterie' and Dry-Aged Tuna, This Chef Treats Seafood Like Meat
"With 'seacuterie' and dry-aged tuna, this chef treats seafood like meat."
March 2024
Top 100 Seafood Spots 2024
GW Fins is ranked Top 100 Seafood Spots in America
March 2024
The Best Restaurants in the French Quarter
GW Fins is deemed the Best Restaurant in New Orleans' French Quarter
January 2024