It’s that special time of year when everyone’s craving seafood. Crawfish boils start to fill your weekends, and spending time outdoors is always preferable. There’s one restaurant right on the Mighty Mississippi that not only offers up some incredible views, but also serves some amazing seafood.

Located right on the banks of the Mississippi River, Poppy’s Crazy Lobster is the place to go when you’re in the mood for seafood.

Fernando P./Foursquare It’s right on the Spanish Plaza, across from Harrah’s Casino.

The weather is perfect to take advantage of their outdoor dining.

Imactravel/Trip Advisor Enjoy your meal with stunning views of the river. It also makes for great people watching!

They’ve got some amazing signature drinks, so be sure to treat yourself to one of them while you’re there.

Poppy’s Crazy Lobster/Facebook Just look at that Bloody Mary—it’s a meal in itself!

You’ll find all the Cajun and Creole classics here.

Poppy’s Crazy Lobster/Facebook Crawfish étouffée, jambalaya, shrimp creole, and several pasta dishes guaranteed to make your taste buds explode.

Their seafood buckets are huge.

Poppy’s Crazy Lobster/Facebook It’s their signature menu item, and worth every penny! Two-pound lobster, snow crab, shrimp, clams & mussels. Served with boiled potatoes, corn on the cob & Cajun sausage. Wow!

In the mood for oysters? No one does it better.

http://thecrazylobster.com Char-grilled or on the half shell, these might just be the best in town.

And don’t forget about their po’boys

Anna T./Foursquare Featured above is their fried lobster po’boy. Life changing!

Poppy’s is open seven days a week, so be sure to give them a try.

Poppy’s Crazy Lobster/Facebook You can find them at 500 Port of New Orleans Pl Ste 83, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Have you ever eaten here? Let us know in the comments below!

Fernando P./Foursquare

It’s right on the Spanish Plaza, across from Harrah’s Casino.

Imactravel/Trip Advisor

Enjoy your meal with stunning views of the river. It also makes for great people watching!

Poppy’s Crazy Lobster/Facebook

Just look at that Bloody Mary—it’s a meal in itself!

Crawfish étouffée, jambalaya, shrimp creole, and several pasta dishes guaranteed to make your taste buds explode.

It’s their signature menu item, and worth every penny! Two-pound lobster, snow crab, shrimp, clams & mussels. Served with boiled potatoes, corn on the cob & Cajun sausage. Wow!

http://thecrazylobster.com

Char-grilled or on the half shell, these might just be the best in town.

Anna T./Foursquare

Featured above is their fried lobster po’boy. Life changing!

You can find them at 500 Port of New Orleans Pl Ste 83, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

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