“ Shuck Yeah! A Night of Oysters and Beer at Cooter Brown's Do you like plump, juicy raw oysters on the cheap? Yeah, me too. And if you don't, well... we might need to reevaluate our friendship. We made our way to Cooter Brown's for their Tuesday night raw oyster special, where you can score a dozen briny beauties for just $13--a deal so good it should be illegal (but thankfully isn't). Now, Cooter's is a no-frills, seat-yourself, fend-for-your-own-oysters kind of place, which suits me just fine. You belly up to the oyster bar, place your order, and get handed a buzzer that'll go off when your mollusks are ready. When I confidently ordered two dozen, the shucker shot me a look of a man who had seen things--"It's gonna be about an hour," he warned. Fair enough, Cooter. But our friends had wisely arrived earlier and already secured two dozen, so we engaged in a little strategic oyster-sharing warfare while waiting for ours. Divide and shuck, conquer and slurp. As for other food? Couldn't tell you. I was on a strict bivalve-only diet for the evening. Drinks? That's a separate mission--you order at the bar, and we opted for pitchers of Urban South's Holy Roller IPA at $23 a pop. Reasonable, but not exactly a steal. I briefly considered ordering Ghost in the Machine, but at $35 a pitcher, I decided my money was better spent on things like, oh, I don't know, another dozen oysters. The service was friendly, efficient, and oyster-hustling like pros, keeping the salty, slippery goodness flowing. There's also bike racks and outdoor seating if that's ya jam. Grand total for the night? $93 for two pitchers of IPA and two dozen fresh-from-the-Gulf oysters. A solid deal for a fun, casual night out. I can't wait to get back there for more oyster goodness! ”

“ Going back many years, this was the first place I got into with a fake ID at the age of 15. 1977. Have been coming here since. My favorite place for oysters and a beer. Great kitchen too. Unbelievable beer selection. Might be one of the best in the city. ”

“ The food hits the spot at this neighborhood sports bar. There's bar and area to order food. I highly recommend the fries, chicken tenders, and sandwiches. My favorite sandwich is the Irish Channel special - thick cut of corn-beef balanced by creamy, crunchy slaw. It's delicious. The French fries are hand battered and packed with favor. ”

“ "We need to go to Cooter Brown's!" my boyfriend insisted. I had never had a fried oyster in my life, but I was ready! They were soooo good! I was expecting them to be super greasy; they were perfectly breaded specimens of yumminess. The service was friendly and fast despite the crowds. Lots of beer choices. It's the perfect place to watch football and that definitely was going on both times we stopped by. This is a dive bar that appeals to the old school, South Sider (Chicago), Gen Xer, sporty girl in me. It's a throwback to all the bars that used to sponsor my Chicago Sport & Social Club teams (football, beach volleyball, and floor hockey). I'm glad that dive bars are alive and well in a great sports town like New Orleans. I will definitely be back the next time we're in town. My boyfriend's family lives nearby so we shall see y'all soon!!! ”

“ Cooter browns is a great lunch place or if you want to watch some sports and eat oysters!! I got the shrimp po boy which was absolutely packed with shrimp. The bread was a little dry but overall it didn't take away from the sandwich too much. The ambiance is perfect as you feel right at home with the locals eating their favorite meals and watching their favorite sports teams! ”

“ I like this place...a lot! I stopped in by chance late-night on February 2nd - only because it was open and nothing else around me was. I'm sooo glad I did!! It is a dive bar with good food and a great beer selection. The place is divey, but has a bunch of cool wood-carvings of celebrities from a bygone era. The crowd is an eclectic mix of: locals, college students (from Loyola and Tulane), professors, and alums. If you want food... go to the counter - off to the right. They give you a buzzer so you know when it's ready. I had a shrimp Po' Boy. It was solid. Next time I want to try the oysters which I hear are awesome! Everyone is friendly and prices are reasonable. Cant't wait for my next visit! ”

“ Definitely a different way of doing things, but one of the best things we ate during our trip. On our last full day in town, we dragged ourselves out of bed and went looking for food near our airbnb. After something of a strange journey and turning away from a few other spots, we ended up at Cooter Brown's. I think the doorman should've explained as we walked in, but you can order drinks at the bar and then go to the kitchen to order food. There was a patio as well as a smoking section (?!) so we tucked ourselves in a booth in a back corner. My boyfriend had a brunch burger, which he reported was good. I ordered the gator Po'Boy and fries were separate so we split a basket. I'd never tried gator or a Po'Boy, but it was delicious! Certainly felt like a divey local spot, but that's where we're most at home anyway lol. ”