Is Acme Oyster House Still Open? Food Paradise Update (New Orleans, LA)
Current status
As of September 2026, Acme Oyster House is listed open on acmeoyster.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: The restaurant's own website (acmeoyster.com), captured 2026-09-08, showed 2026-dated copyright text, an active online ordering system with Goldbelly nationwide shipping, and a list of currently operating locations.
- Season / episode Season 2, Episode 3
- Address 724 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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What happened after Food Paradise?
Deep Fried Paradise 2: Extra Crispy featured Acme Oyster House's raw and fried oysters at the company's original French Quarter location in New Orleans. According to Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-11), Acme Oyster House is operated by Rawbar Inc. and serves Cajun and Creole-style seafood, including po'boys, jambalaya, etouffee, and gumbo, with additional restaurant locations in Louisiana, Florida, and Alabama and previously in Texas.
Man v. Food's New Orleans episode (S1E10, aired 2009-01-28) featured Acme Oyster House, spotlighting the restaurant's chargrilled oysters and raw oyster bar in the French Quarter. Acme Oyster House is a Cajun and Creole-style seafood restaurant operated by Rawbar Inc., with its original location in the French Quarter of New Orleans and company headquarters in Metairie, Louisiana, according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-11). The menu also includes po'boys, jambalaya, etouffee, and gumbo. According to Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-11), the chain expanded to locations in Florida and Alabama, and formerly Texas. On 2026-09-08, acmeoyster.com listed five locations — French Quarter, Metairie, Baton Rouge, Gulf Shores, and Destin at Seascape — along with an active online ordering system offering nationwide oyster shipping through Goldbelly.
Featured on Food Paradise
- Show
- Food Paradise
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Deep Fried Paradise 2: Extra Crispy
- What was featured
- Acme Oyster House's fried and raw oysters in the French Quarter
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Acme Oyster House
- Show
- Man v. Food
- Season / episode
- Season 1, Episode 10
- Original air date
- Episode title
- —
- What was featured
- Chargrilled oysters and the restaurant's raw oyster bar
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Acme Oyster House
Frequently asked questions
Is Acme Oyster House still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Acme Oyster House is listed open on acmeoyster.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Acme Oyster House after Food Paradise?
Deep Fried Paradise 2: Extra Crispy featured Acme Oyster House's raw and fried oysters at the company's original French Quarter location in New Orleans. As of September 2026, Acme Oyster House is listed open on acmeoyster.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Acme Oyster House located?
724 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Acme Oyster House?
Season 2, Episode 3 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Deep Fried Paradise 2: Extra Crispy”.
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Visit info
- Address
- 724 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- acmeoyster.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Louisiana
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Sources
- acmeoyster.com — http://acmeoyster.com/
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acme_Oyster_House
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