Stuffed with NOLA: Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day
In New Orleans, great food isn't reserved for holidays. We give thanks for our world-renowned chefs, award-winning restaurants, and fresh Gulf seafood every day. Many restaurants in Greater New Orleans are closed for Thanksgiving, but, thankfully, some of our very favorites are open. If you're vacationing or just don't want to spend all day in the kitchen, check out these options.
Gather with your friends and family in the French Quarter this Thanksgiving for a celebration at Bourbon Heat. They’ll be open from 6 p.m. - till for dinner or after-feasting fun. Check out their winter cocktails.
The art deco New Orleans Lakefront Airport is a lovely place to gather for A Festive Thanksgiving Buffet. Messina's Runway Cafe, one of our favorite restaurants, always pulls out all the stops for the holidays. Reservations required. Call (504) 241-5300.
CNN and Forrest Brown included Pelican Club on their list of "10 Best Restaurants for Thanksgiving Across America." Come enjoy Chef Richard Hughes' 3-course Thanksgiving feast from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with prices starting at $78. Make reservations.
The famous Court of Two Sisters will be offering a Thanksgiving feast again this year. Ask for a table in the courtyard near the Devil's Wishing Well. Between the food and the atmosphere, you'll be wishing you could spend every holiday here.
On Thanksgiving Day, head to the Vieux Carré for Thanksgiving, Oceana style. They also have a Thanksgiving Catering Menu available AND they deliver! Learn more at oceanagrill.com.
Rizzuto's Ristorante & Chop House
Ciao down at this fabulous Italian restaurant in Lakeview. They will be serving an inspired four-course menu on Thanksgiving Day starting at $55. View menu. Make reservations.
Enjoy a spectacular three-course prix fixe feast this Thanksgiving at Tujague's. They're offering up a Chicken & Andouille Gumbo, a Brussels Sprout and Mixed Green Salad, your choice of four entrees including Tujague's Traditional Turkey Dinner, and Sweet Potato Bread Pudding. View the 2025 menu. For reservations, call 504-525-8676.
Come celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family at Bobby Hebert's Cajun Cannon and watch a little football while you’re at it! They're offering special Thanksgiving fare as well as a catering . Make Thanksgiving reservations.
Beyond New Orleans
This lovely estate in Darrow will be serving a Thanksgiving Buffet again this year, featuring holiday classics and Louisiana favorites. View menu. They'll be serving between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and reservations are required. Just call their gift shop during business hours at 225-473-9380.
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