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The Westbank - New Orleans Best Kept Secret

While others eat to live, down in New Orleans we live to eat. If you happen to mention food to one of the locals, you will surely hear about their favorite restaurant. With New Orleans having such a cultural diversity, that restaurant could be almost anything from Italian, Mexican, Japanese, French Creole, etc. While others may enjoy some of the more diverse foods, I particularly prefer good old fashion New Orleans seafood. When it comes to seafood, Salvo’s Seafood on Belle Chasse Highway is on the top of my list providing a semi-casual dining experience with reasonable prices.

Salvo’s specializes in all types of seafood dishes from boiled seafood, fried seafood, po-boys, raw oysters, etc. I started visiting Salvo’s Seafood over twenty years ago when it was located near the rear gate of the Naval Support Activity Base. Due to their popularity with the military and their growing return clientele, Salvo’s was moved to a larger location on Belle Chasse Highway. When visiting, don’t be fooled by its wooden benches and tables. On weekend nights, go there expecting a wait and leaving happy. 

June 9, 2009 http://www.neworleanscommunities.com/2009/6/9/the-westbank-new-orleans-best-kept-secret-2

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"If you like a cold beer, family atmosphere, and great food, go to Salvo's. I recommend the grilled tuna steak. Under $10 and the best you can get in New Orleans. You will not find a piece of fish done that nicely downtown. I can not go somewhere else. My treat once every month is Salvo's. I go nowhere else. If you want to eat in a tie; do not come here. If you want to laugh at your kids while they eat a plate of crab; this is your place!"   

"I used to be stationed with the US Navy in Belle Chasse for 8 years and ate at Salvos on a weekly basis. I have never had bad food there. This is the one place I bring all of my friends and family. When I was transferred to Florida, I had a friend bring me one of their shrimp Po'boys! It wasn't AS good after being frozen, but it was still good. Every single time I return to New Orleans, I am sure to drive those extra few miles over to the Westbank to eat at Salvos at least more than once while visiting. Belle Chasse is a friendly community and those working at Salvos show that southern hospitality. They are super friendly and love to talk with their customers. To me, although the atmosphere is not elegant, it is still 5 star. Large groups of people are always eating there and you are served more than enough food. The seafood is the best. I didn't even like seafood before I ate at Salvos! Expect tables or picnic table dining with huge trays of seafood. Shrimp, frog legs, crawfish, clams, catfish and oysters. Daily lunch specials and all you can eat dinners at prices that are unbelievably reasonable. A DON'T MISS SPOT!"

"I live in Brecksville, Oh. and have been to New Orleans twice while in the US Navy Reserves, and all I can say is, if you are in New Orleans make sure you stop by Salvo's seafood deli. The poor boy is good, but I always order all of the shrimp, crabs, crayfish, red potatoes & corn on the cob you can eat for $12,95(2004). Anything less and you will miss the meal of a lifetime. Enjoy!!!

"I found this place by accident really. My boyfriend and I were staying in a hotel on the Westbank and didn't feel like bothering w/ Bourbon St so we checked our hotel's guide and they recommended this place. It looks like a broke down shack from the outside but I have learned not to judge a book by its cover. The night we were there they had an all you can eat special of crawfish, boiled shrimp, and rock claws w/ all the fixins. I dont remember the price but I know it was much cheaper than I expected. After Katrina I was devastated that this place was gone forever but I was pleasantly surprised when I returned last year and the food was still just as good as I remembered."

"This is the only place I take friends and family for boiled seafood. The shrimp and crawfish are jumbo. Everything is fresh and served steamy hot. All the food is fresh and seasoned to perfection. The seafood isn't too spicy but definitely not bland!"

"Neighborhood seafood restaurant is known for large platters, po-boys and all-you-can-eat specials."

"I have eaten at this small family owned business, they have by far the best seafood seasoned perfectly. Its a place where friends & family can get together and have not only a good meal but a good time."
-Donna H
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"Salvo's might be a little off the beaten path, and the ambiance might seem a little more like a deli or seafood shop than a restaurant, but when you try the food you will wonder how you ever settled for Po-Boys or boiled seafood anywhere else. In fact, their french bread, PoBoy "dressing" and boil seasonings are unsurpassed by any place I have ever eaten (New Orleans or otherwise). I lived in the city for 10 years and this is one of the few places I know is worth returning to - from 3 hours away. If you love seafood and want an awesome meal at a reasonable price, you'd be silly to miss this one."

"This is a hometown restaurant with real good food and real people. It may not look like much, but looks can be deceiving!"

**All reviews taken from http://neworleans.citysearch.com/profile/4411347/belle_chasse_la/salvo_s_seafood_deli.html#profileTab-reviews

Open: Tues -Thurs 8am -9pm
Fri-Sat 8am -10pm
Salvo's Seafood
7442 Hwy. 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037