Article: Commentary: Acme Oyster House keeps hooks in locals, tourists

Acme Oyster House

$$

Seafood

724 Iberville, French Quarter

522-5973

3000 Veterans Blvd., Metairie

309-4056

1202 U.S. Highway 190, Covington

(985) 246-6155

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I have the Acme habit pretty bad. On the North Shore, it may be the best purveyor of basic seafood dishes around. And if you like raw oysters -- fantastic this year in particular -- its siren song is always in my ears.

The line of tourists at the French Quarter location has grown to absurd lengths. This makes me feel good because I love to see visitors eating the real thing.

The Metairie location, which has become the home of a national- ...

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