South Bank Seafood Bar
Fish tacos and more at casual dining spot offering great view of downtown
THE CONCEPT
The former Refinery Burger space in Fourth Ward has been rebranded by owners Michael Collins and Jason Lowery as a casual seafood bar.
THE SPACE
With more than 10,000 square feet, South Bank has abundant seating, including a new extended patio that sports a bar fashioned from a shipping container. Rustic tables and repurposed light fixtures are juxtaposed against walls of white subway tile, rough-hewn wood and pops of yellow and turquoise. The open-air feel is perfect for communal dining at long wood tables. Great view of downtown.
THE FOOD
Plenty of seafood — lobster rolls, fish tacos, peel-and-eat shrimp, crab roll, fried shrimp or catfish baskets, lobster quesadillas and fresh oysters. If you’re a fan of clam chowder, check out the chowder fries — like a poutine but smothered in creamy seafood stew and topped with bacon and chives. Also on the menu: po’boys, salads, wings, turkey-neck gumbo and an indulgent crab fried rice.
THE DRINKS
Draft and canned beer, plus classic craft cocktails including Old Fashioned, mojito, Sazerac and a Floridita Daiquiri. Don’t overlook the cocktails on tap: Strawberry Mule, Sandia Fresca (tequila, mezcal, fresh watermelon juice and agave syrup) and a Hurricane.
ONE MORE THING
Collins and Lowery are looking in EaDo for another concept to add to their portfolio, which also includes Fish restaurant in Midtown and Bovine & Barley downtown.
THE DETAILS
Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays. Happy hour 3 to 7 p.m. daily with $3 beer, $4 food items and $5 cocktails and wine.
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