Our Story

Elysian Seafood was started in early 2015 as one of the first vendors in the newly renovated St. Roch Market in New Orleans. As the sole seafood and oyster bar, we began providing the flavors of Gulf, as well as other seasonal dishes, to thousands of locals and visitors to New Orleans alike. Come stop by, pull up a chair to our oyster bar, and enjoy the fresh flavors of Elysian Seafood!

Jennifer Sherrod

Jennifer Sherrod is a native of Florida and grew up surrounded by seafood and oysters. Every family event involved seafood boils and oyster roasts, so naturally, oysters have always been a passion for her.  

Jen worked at various restaurants while attending the University of Florida before moving to New Orleans in 1994 to pursue a law degree from Loyola University. After graduating and passing the Louisiana State Bar Exam, Jen ultimately decided her heart was in hospitality. She starting working at Martinique Bistro shortly after law school, and was the restaurant’s General Manager and Sommelier for over 16 years. Jen departed Martinique shortly before it closed in 2014.

Brandon Blackwell

Brandon Blackwell is a native of South Louisiana. After more than a decade of working in the hospitality industry in and around Baton Rouge, he moved to New Orleans in 2004 to attend culinary school. Staying focused, even through Hurricane Katrina, Brandon completed his Culinary Arts degree in 2006, apprenticing at Pascal’s Manale Restaurant. Upon completion of his apprenticeship, he took a Sous Chef position at Upperline Restaurant, staying for 5 years and ultimately taking over all kitchen operations. In 2012, Brandon accepted an offer to help open a locally sourced, whole animal butcher shop, Cleaver & Co. While learning animal butchery and sausage making, Jen and Brandon started a Pop-Up Restaurant called Splendid Pig.