A Toast to Tujague’s On Their 170 Anniversary
In a city that treasures its traditions, few places embody them like Tujague’s. As the French Quarter landmark turns 170 in 2026, the restaurant isn’t just counting candles — it’s honoring nearly two centuries of recipes, rituals and regulars who’ve kept its tables full and its Creole spirit alive.
Founded in 1856, Tujague’s has outlasted wars, weathered hurricanes, survived sweeping changes in the Quarter and even packed up and moved addresses — all without losing its soul. The secret? A deep devotion to tradition. The classics still headline the menu, from cool, punchy Shrimp Remoulade to the quietly legendary Chicken Bonne Femme (the kind of dish regulars whisper about like a secret handshake). Creole Cream Cheese Pie nods to Madame Bégué’s breakfast-table ingenuity, the hearty Butcher’s Breakfast helped inspire what we now call brunch, and the iconic Grasshopper cocktail is still shaken daily for anyone ready to toast to New Orleans history in a glass.
Instead of celebrating with a single birthday bash, Tujague’s is stretching the festivities across the entire year, honoring its culinary roots with throwback dishes, historic dining formats and the stories behind the recipes. It’s less a party and more a love letter — to Creole cuisine, to the city and to 170 years of doing things the Tujague’s way.
170th Anniversary Highlights
1856 Brunch Special (launching Friday, Feb. 20)
A two-course brunch for $18.56 tips its hat to the year it all began. Expect comforting favorites like BBQ Shrimp & Grits, Roast Beef Debris Po-boys and a Muffaletta Chopped Salad.
$1.70 Demi Grasshoppers (starting Feb. 20)
Mini versions of the restaurant’s famous 1918-born cocktail will pour all year long for just $1.70 — proof that good taste doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
Legacy Dish Series (beginning March 2026)
Each month, a different historic recipe returns to the spotlight, giving diners the chance to literally taste the past.
- March: Chicken Bonne Femme
- April: Seafood-Stuffed Mirliton with Creole Sauce
- May: Crawfish Bisque à la Bégué
- More to Come
Original 1856 Table d’Hôte Experience
Dinner goes delightfully old-school with the return of Tujague’s original five-course prix-fixe format — the only way guests dined here for more than a century. For $32 (plus entrée), the full table shares a procession of classics: Demi Shrimp Remoulade, Gumbo du Jour, Traditional Brisket Appetizer, a choice of entrée and Bread Pudding to finish.
The anniversary celebration runs through the end of 2026 — because when you’ve been around for 170 years, one day just isn’t enough to celebrate.
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