Zimmer’s Seafood

After two days of packing cold cut sandwiches for volunteer work lunches, we found that Zimmer’s was within 5 blocks of our Gentilly work site so we decided to get po’ boys to go for ourselves. The number of po’ boys to-​go probably overwhelmed Zimmer’s when we ordered but it was well worth the wait. We ordered a variety of po’ boys, from fried catfish, shrimp, oyster, veal, and well as ½-​and½ sandwiches. I had an excellent large fried catfish sandwich the first day that had 4 – 5 big catfish pieces on each half of the sandwich that I got ²⁄₃ through — the rest made for a tasty nighttime snack later when I was working on my computer. Whenever I order fried seafood po’ boys, I doctor up mine with ketchup and hot sauce which adds a little extra kick.
The next day, I ordered a small fried shrimp sandwich that was generously stuffed with shrimp and was delicious. All too many places that fry food do not change their frying oil often enough but this is not the case at Zimmer’s. Zimmer’s is a great find and worth seeking out.

Was just reminded by someone asking for a suggestion about Poboys in New Orleans and this is pretty much top tier. If someone comes to town and wants to «taste» New Orleans in the essence I would not hesitate to take them here. The reputation is well deserved in quality and quantity. They do what most successful business establishments do «Remain Consistent». Pricing is also appropriate. Glad he reminded me about this place because I definitely needed to leave a review and let folks know this place is the truth.

Tonight was my first stop at this great restaurant. For $ 22, I picked up a whole roast beef poboy, a half veal poboy w brown gravy (this was awesome), a burger on bun, and an order of fries. I was stunned that it was so inexpensive, and then I was thrilled that it tasted so good.
The ladies working tonight were also very friendly, and I enjoyed chatting with them.
All in all, it was a pleasant experience, and I plan to go back and try more of their sandwiches and also buy some seafood.
If you need a poboy fix and are out in Gentilly, this is the place to go.

Definitely a no-​brainer NOLA stop for some of the best seafood! I always get the combo platter of shrimp and catfish with fries. Everything has a fresh taste that guaranteed, if you taste seafood from other places, you won’t be able to help but compare it to this place. It’s only missing a star because of the jump in prices but the jump isn’t huge and all food is more expensive nowadays, ESPECIALLY seafood!

This place is a real hidden gem. Po boys done right on fresh bread, not too crowded, decent service and price competitive. Disappointed in the lack of crawfish, though.

Great shrimp sandwiches. Staff is very courteous. Prompt service. A lot of seafood to choose from, both fresh & prepared. I’m a believer lol…

I had a really bad customer service experience at Zimmer’s. A few months ago, my colleague at UNO passed away suddenly. The department decided to cater his memorial service with po-​boys. My deceased colleague ordered regularly from Zimmer’s, so it was the first place I called. I asked if they could do it, and they said yes. When I informed them that the memorial was on a Sunday, and they said no. No problem, I figured, because not everyone works on Sundays.
The problem emerged when I asked to speak to a manager, to see if they might reconsider. This was a big order for a memorial service and our department was willing to spend $ 1200 on catering in honor of our colleague. I explained this to the manager, but she said no, told me to go some place else, then hung up on me.
I contacted another po-​boy place, one in Carrollton in the riverbend. Normally, they were closed Sundays too. But they knew my deceased colleague well and they made an exception. And they gave us a discount, even when we said we were happy to pay full fare. Now that is great customer service.
I never forgot that. I’ve never been back to Zimmer’s, even though I live within five minutes of the place. Whenever I drive past the place, this is the memory I have.

Awesome shrimp po-​boy. Odd other items for sale. What is with the special eyelash product for sale at a seafood place? Whatever, the sandwich was great. The line situation was a little awkward. Would call ahead next time.

Doesn’t get much better than Zimmer’s! Great prices, and super fresh stuffed poboys. Recommend the shrimp poboy. You will not be sorry.

The absolute BEST Seafood you can get in Gentilly hands down! Sandwiches and plates made to order for lunch and early dinners. Don’t sleep on them.

I wasn’t in love with Zimmer’s. It could have been an off day? I really don’t know.
I dropped by last week to pick up some boiled seafood. We were hoping to get crab, shrimp, and crawfish. I don’t know a whole lot about what seafood is in season when, so maybe it was stupid of me to want crab, but they had crab written on the board so I thought we could have some. When it was my time to order though, I was told that they had no crabs. I would have appreciated it if they had written that, but it is what it is.
The shrimp was probably my favorite, but it was really hard to peel. The crawfish was slightly overcooked. Both had good flavor. We also got potatoes, corn, sausage, and a turkey neck. The turkey neck was way too salty. Well, everything was pretty heavily seasoned, actually. I’m normally one to ask for more seasoning, but I thought it was a bit too much.
As I said, it may have been an off day. It’s close to the house, so I may check them out again.

Fantastic poboys all served on fresh baked bread from Gendusa’s which is right around the corner!

I go to Zimmers for the shrimp po boy once a week. One of the best I ever had. But don’t sleep on the fried oyster or fish. They are all great. They also sell boiled and fresh local seafood. While your there make sure to get a pint of marinated crab claws.

First stop on the way to the hotel from the airport. Shrimp po-​boy had great flavor, fries were a little lackluster. I wasn’t prepared for no seating or the ordering process, apparently. A no frills establishment with A+ po-​boys. The bread was super fresh, was just disappointed they no longer had crawfish.

I’m only upset that no one had told me about this place before! I have been looking for a good old fashion New Orleans roast beef po-​boy for years. Nothing I could find has come close to what we used to get at the old Parkway Bakery. And, I have very fond memories of the wonderful slow cooked roast beef on seeded french bread that I used to get at Weaver’s on Navarre Ave.
Lately, more and more places that claim to sell «po-​boys» have been using rolls, call them baguettes or pistolettes if you want but they are not New Orleans french bread. Even when they do use a po-​boy loaf, most of the time the bread is soft and rubbery, not the crisp crust that real po-​boy bread should have.
This place has got the right bread. They are located just around the corner from Gendusa’s Bakery, the baker of the original po-​boy bread, and I assume they get their bread right from the back door of the bakery.
I only have been once and the roast beef was delicious and sloppy. Make sure they give you plenty of napkins (they did.) There is no place to eat on the premises, so plan to take your sandwich somewhere nice to eat it. But, don’t go too far so that your wonderful french bread gets soggy from the roast beef gravy! I took mine to the lakefront.
I will be back to try some of the other po-​boy sandwiches, but this is also a full seafood shop, selling raw and cooked fish, shrimp, crawfish etc. Some of the other items in their cases looked good to, like the stuffed crabs, stuffed artichokes, etc.
Five stars, good job Zimmer’s Seafood… I wish I had know about you long ago.

A nice little hole in the wall neighborhood joint serving up seafood all year round! Boiled crabs and crawfish and shrimp, po-​boys that are spot on and made with fresh bread from around the corner (Gendusa), and lots of local favorites in their take out case including marinated crab claws, stuffed crab, a great crab and corn bisque and a host of other things. This place really is a microcosm of New Orleans

I’ve been wanting to try this place for years, and I’m SO glad that I did. Screw all the overpriced French Quarter seafood restaurants — every guest I ever have in this city is going to be brought here to grab a poboy and sit at the lake. The food was amazing. The customer service was amazing, and the staff very genuine and helpful. I highly recommend it. THIS is authentic New Orleans.
Signed,
A local
(P.S. We had a shrimp poboy, piece of sausage, artichoke balls, and some corn made with crab boil)

So good! Go and you will see, huge portions, great prices and great food. It’s takeout only but slammed for a reason!

Sorry, I don’t see what the good reviews are about. Yes, there were a ton of shrimp on the boy… but they didn’t have much flavor and none in our party liked the sesame bread… it was dry… maybe it was day old or something. Also, it was scantily dressed… maybe some boy’s thangs but not this girls!

I read some reviews and decided to come on down for a shrimp po boy. I walked in and placed an order for a regular shrimp po boy. I got it dressed with ketchup and hot sauce and no mayo. Total was about $ 6.00 and I got a Coke out of the vending machine.
The po boy was decent sized. About a 6 incher. They use Gendusas bread which is a bakery located right around the corner. Its a seeded loaf and it was pretty decent. They use large shrimp and coat them in a thin batter. The taste was ok. I thought that I would absolutely love po boys but I am coming to find out that they are just ok.
There is nowhere to eat in the place so I ate on the trunk of my car across the street. Decent enough spot to get a sandwich I guess.