Restaurant Depot

We shop here often. Normally, I find what I need, without having to ask around. This last trip, I was hunting down iqf 6oz chicken breasts. We asked two people in the refrigerated section, and they couldn’t help. We asked behind the desk and were told they were sold out. Ultimately, we were sent to the manager on duty, Paul, and he knew exactly what I was searching for, where to find them, and walked us over to them, just to make sure. It was at the end of the day, and they were trying to close up, but Paul was kind enough to take the time to help us out, without rushing us or making us feel as though we had inconvenienced him.

I am a very regular customer. Today I decided I wanted to make Lobster stock and I saw that they had some died lobsters I wanted to buy. Seafood Guy said he would ask manager. When he asked the Frozen Food manager his answer was «no and that don’t argue or I will call the officer to remove you» well first off I understand what No means second you didn’t have to threaten me I do understand No third you didn’t have to be so rude. I do spend a lot of money there on a regular base. But now I’m going to rethink that. Lots of other seafood companies and Dry good wholesalers

If you are involved in the restaurant business and need quality food this is where you go. Some produce items change daily & always grab a red jacket to keep warm while on freezer section.

Always love me some Restaurant depot action. I’ve been a faithful member and customer for years.
This one is a little smaller than some other locations I have visited but Im not complaining.
Having a Steak Birthday Party for one of your friends?
Buy in bulk and cut your own.
They got you.
Need half of a Lamb?
They got you.
Need that lamb Halal?
They still got you.
Commercial Smallwares?
All over it.
Bulk produce and dairy?
Why shop anywhere else.
My latest discovery here is that you can actually purchase some really high quality foie gras in bulk vacuum bags. From this point forward, my life will never be the same.
Nor will my cholesterol.

Donald in the seafood department is the man. My sister from Portland was having an engagement party crawfish boil down here in New Orleans that my mom and I were tasked with putting together along with my Uncle John who was cooking.
My mom figured with the number of guests we would need 300 LBS OF CRAWFISH. Insanity I tell you! Well I had enjoyed some crawfish from Restaurant Depot that per pound were cheapest in town and that were the perfect size, so we called them up to see what could happen.
I was put in touch with Donald in the seafood department, who suggested we pick up on Friday night, and told us how to care for the crawfish so they’d be prime for the next day. My mom and I came in to lug about 8 sacks of crawfish out the door. Donald was there and helped us load them on the cart and into our car along with a good bit of ice. I really appreciate his help through this entire process, and while there may have been 100 lbs left over for my mom and I to peel after the boil, it was still worth it!
Some other updates to my review are that there cup stock wasn’t looking to hot last time I went, and I just wonder if it’s seasonal or if they’re minimizing this department, and for the life of me, I couldn’t find a punch bowl.
Another tip is if you’re going into the refrigerator area, they have big jackets you can put on. Don’t try to be cool, and not put it on or else ya gonna be cold.
Everyone in here is super helpful, and I still recommend if you need to get things in bulk for restaurants or parties, you should own a restaurant depot card!

I think you might need a special card or membership to shop here. Fortunately, I have some friends who are in the process of opening a business, so when they go here they let me tag along.
This place is basically Costco on steroids. Everything is in HUGE portions, because it’s meant to be used in restaurants and business stuff like that. The deals here are amazing, if you have a place to store the stuff. This is basically your one stop shop if a huge hurricane is pending and you need to stock up on goods.
On the day we went, my friends were stocking up on produce which was super fresh and well priced.
I would love to come back here during crawfish season, to get some mudbugs for a boil. The store is cold, so bring a sweater. If you have the means, I highly suggest shopping here.

We shop here every two weeks for tomatoes, frozen veggies (wish the selection were more varied), sweet peppers, tortillas, peanut butter, shredded cheese, goat cheese, yogurt, chicken breasts, plastic wrap (one box will last you two years), avocados, spices, flour, and rice. These are good deals and keep well. We went to the one in San Diego and the taco/​carne asada meat was better and the tortilla section was much bigger.

This place is awesome. Everything you could possibly want. Was really hard to walk away from the half goat. Great prices. Oh, & did I mention they have grade A foie gras. Next time. Next time.

This is a huge wholesale food warehouse. Most of the items are bulk purchases but they do have a respectable selection of things you can purchase as single items. You need a business license to get a membership here generally and they do have some great prices on many items. Half of the store is a gigantic walk in cooler and they have all sorts of vegetables, meats and seafood. Many people put on the provided cold weather gear to walk into this chilly side while I love it in my shorts and t-​shirt and would love to set up my bed and just take a nap in here. They also have a great selection of frozen items on this side. This is a really fantastic place!

If you are lucky enough to have a membership card, or have a friend that does, your crawfish season is about to kick serious ass!
$ 26.00 for a box of 100 oysters and the cheapest crawfish around.
Just walking around this store makes you realize how much you are overpaying at restaurants, but also makes you appreciate the work that local chefs go to purchasing food fresh ever day.
If you are brave enough to put on one of the community cooler jackets hanging up on hooks outside the biggest walk in freezer known to man you will stay toasty while perusing an impressive array of perishable items.
So much seafood!

I am a restaurant owner who shops here 2 – 4 times per week. Most of the staff is very friendly. I personally think Kyle is a very helpful employee. I am surprised to see another reviewer speak of him so poorly. He has been nothing but nice to me and knows my business name. The store is big and it is actually a warehouse so it can be a bit fast paced and it can be tough to maneuver sometimes with the big carts but is designed for pros like me who need 50 lbs of stuff at a time. It is a great asset to a city that is so restaurant focused. Keep up the good work Kyle and the staff at Restaurant Depot.

Woooooooow! I didn’t know this place existed! It’s SO much better than Sam’s. It’s quiet, half the store is refrigerated (there are orange jackets for customers), and it’s about $ 2 cheaper than Sam’s. Also, kids 15 and under must be signed in by an adult, which seems to make people keep a better eye on their kids! There’s a great selection of kitchen appliances and other necessities. I found something called Colossal Straws, and I don’t know how I lived without them!

I will shop here often, 4 lbs of Plugra unsalted butter for less than $ 11 out the door, at the big stores its over 5 bucks a pound, lots of different products, meats, produce, seafood, dairy etc.

It’s okay. They have a freezing department that you can buy seafood such as lobsters, fish, shrimps, & etc. You better wear a big coat or you can wear coats that they provide, but of course, it’s cleaner to just wear your own coat. This is a good place for restaurant owners to buy stuff.

Things come from some place, and many things come from here. Many, many things. Maybe too many things. This place will hurt your brain and your pocketbook — not because of the prices though as most are super low — but because you’ll want this and that and more of something else.
A bit of advice: go only after you’ve cleaned out your fridge and freezer, then clear your afternoon and in 3, 2, 1 — — - consume!!!

Wow, what an awesome place. This place is aimed toward the restaurant business, and has everything to be sold wholesale. They have a big «walk-​in cooler» which they keep all the cold stuff in. Do not forget to wear a jacket (which are available before entrance), you WILL need it.

This place has EVERYTHING. I mean EVERYTHING. When you need things in bulk, come here, It’s cheap and fresh. They have all the seafood you can dream of.

Awesome place to get huge discounts. It’s like Sam’s or Cosco on steroids! Must have a valid business license to get membership — which is free.

As someone who deals professionally in bulk and volume discount purchasing, I’m partial towards wholesale places. As the name suggests, they are geared towards restaurants and sell many items that commercial kitchens would need only in bulk. Since it is a wholesaler, you do need to have business documents to acquire a membership card and make purchases. But unlike Sam’s Club and other wholesale dealers, enrolling to shop here is free. Also, unlike Sam’s Club, they also take all major credit cards.
On my first trip there, I snagged a pile of some of the more durable groceries I use: A 25lb pound bag of Thai Jasmine rice for around $ 18, a 3 liter metal canister of imported Katamala extra virgin olive oil for around $ 10.00. A 1lb container of dried majoram leaves (I make a lot of curries) for around $ 5.00. These prices represented immense savings over prices charged at grocery stores and savings of at least 20% over what I’ve paid at other wholesale locations.
Then I donned a complimentary cold storage coat, entered the HUGE cold food section, and discovered the REAL gem of this place. Tons of meats, veggies, and seafood at REALLY GREAT prices. If you are flexible with your needs, this is a great place to pick up highly discounted meats, vegetables, dairy, and seafood. Talking to the seafood guy, he explained to me that they only stock fresh seafood for four days. This gives buyers ample time to resell the products. On day four, they do price reductions of around 50% off. I landed some really fresh, sushi grade tuna that would have easily cost $ 15-​$ 20 per pound at a grocery for $ 5.50 a pound (the smallest portion for sale was three pounds). On another trip, I picked up some HUGE shrimp for about $ 2.00 per pound (again, in a 3 pound portion). On another trip, I picked up a 3lb crate of really fresh portobello mushrooms for $ 5.50.
Over all, because of its target, this place has an incredible food selection for a wholesaler. If you can’t use 7lbs of strip steak or a whole sack of onions, then maybe coop shopping here with friends or other family members would be your best strategy. General pricing is hit or miss, with many prices being better than other wholesalers and some not. The real gem is that good shoppers with flexible needs who pay attention to the orange price reduction details can walk away with amazing, delicious deals!

I’m torn, so torn. So this place opened within the past few months. It’s like Sam’s Club for restaurants (and unfortunately, you have to show proof of restaurant or non-​profit affiliation when getting a membership). My first visit, I was completely in awe. 50 pounds of onions for $ 8.95? Whole goats? Edible flowers, micro-​greens, ten kinds of mushrooms? Some things you can buy by the unit (like one head of cauliflower) and others you are stuck with a huge portion, I mean, I love tarragon, but I can’t see using 5 pounds of it before it starts to droop.
The second trip, I started to see some flaws. They don’t carry veggie burgers but they do have a huge freezer case of nasty-​looking frozen appetizers that you can probably buy at Applebee’s for three times the price. They have huge jars of kalamata olive SPREAD but no plain old kalamata olives. They had some fish that looked so not right, cloudy eyes and all. Then the most egregious error occurred when, on a Saturday, I asked if I could pick up live crawfish on Sunday. The man at the fish counter said yes, but to be sure to be there at 9am when the order comes in and then it’s first come, first serve. The next morning, we headed over to the Depot, only to be met with a blank stare and told they weren’t getting any crawfish that day. Sad. They are pretty new, I expect they are having some ordering and stocking kinks to work out. In the meantime, if anyone needs onions, I’ve got them aplenty!