After more than four decades of crawfish boils and overstuffed po’boys, Sal’s Seafood in Marrero has served its last tray. The West Bank standby has permanently closed, with the owners sharing the news in a Facebook post on Jan. 8, 2026. The no-frills spot had long been a go-to for boiled crawfish, shrimp and quick po’boy runs that pulled in generations of neighborhood regulars.
As reported by WDSU, the owners wrote that “through the decades, many great memories were created and friendships formed,” thanking customers who kept the fryers hot for more than 45 years. WDSU also notes that Lefort’s Seafood will be taking over the building, although an opening date for the new operation has not yet been announced.
Lefort’s Moving In
Lefort’s, a Marrero-based seafood company, has agreed to assume the Sal’s space and is planning light renovations and new hiring, according to What Now New Orleans. Owner Brandon Lefort told the outlet he had outgrown his Lapalco Boulevard shop and worked out a deal with Sal’s owners to move into the larger, better-known location.
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