The Jefferson Parish Louisiana Oyster Trail is an experience focusing on Jefferson Parish restaurants serving Louisiana Oysters! Visitors and locals alike will experience local flavor, and as “lagniappe” (a little something extra) get to enjoy the whimsy of each participating restaurant’s 3-foot tall oyster sculpture hand-painted with flair by a local artist!
At the end of 2012 following the devastating BP oil spill in the Gulf. Visit Jefferson Parish partnered with the Louisiana Tourism Recovery Program to introduce America to the state's first Oyster Trail. Together, we developed a cuisine inspired public art program inviting local artists to paint resin oysters that showcase the uniqueness of each restaurant. You can find the oyster sculptures at our participating Louisiana Oyster Trail restaurants & venues. We encourage you to participate in the Check-in Challenge as you dine along the trail. Today we feature more than a dozen participants along the Trail.
Louisiana is the nation's number one producer of oysters. We harvest about l2 million pounds of shucked oysters annually. Many chefs believe there is no better oyster out there than the oysters we harvest here in Louisiana. The salinity of the Gulf and shallow brackish waters never gets too high. and the waters are never cool enough to force the oyster to go dormant. With the freshwater influence of the Mississippi River Louisiana oysters grow larger and are more tender than others. Our oysters are fatter in the winter, thinner in the summer, but forever flavorful!
Check out our participating restaurant and venue partners to follow the Trail!
Kenner
Kenner is home to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the City is first to welcome our guests from around the world! Established in 1855, Kenner is a blend of history…
Metairie, LA
Metairie, Jefferson Parish’s largest community, is located on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain between New Orleans and Kenner.
Harahan & River Ridge
Harahan was named in honor of James Theodore Harahan, president of the Illinois Central Railroad from Harahan Elementary 1906-1911.
Avondale
Avondale is located on the West Bank of the Mississippi and is bordered by Waggaman to the west and Bridge City to the east.
Westwego
Once a passageway for pioneers headed to the Western frontier, Westwego borders some of Louisiana's most picturesque bayous and swamps.
Marrero, LA
Marrero, on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, is home to the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve.
Harvey
Harvey is located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River and on the Harvey Canal which is a vital shipping route to the Gulf of Mexico.
Gretna
As one of Louisiana's largest national historic register districts, Gretna is steeped in history and intrigue.
