Press her and she’ll admit the main reason she gave birth to you was the guarantee of Eggs Sardou every May at one of New Orleans’ finest restaurants. Here’s a list of some great New Orleans restaurants that are pulling out all the stops for mom.
ANNUNCIATION Restaurant
This lovely restaurant in the Warehouse District will be serving a special Mother’s Day 3-course menu along with a special cocktail and a Mother’s Day kid’s menu Make reservations now.
Commander’s Palace
You simply can’t go wrong with Commander’s Palace where every meal feels like a major celebration, including Mother’s Day. Not only is every dish and cocktail “Instaworthy,” but a local jazz trio will go from table to table, asking mom what she’d like to hear. She’ll remember this Mother’s Day for years to come. Make reservations now.
Court of Two Sisters
If weather allows, celebrate mom with an al fresco celebration at the Court of Two Sisters, one of the best brunch spots in New Orleans. Over the years, this Vieux Carré favorite has garnered more than its fair share of accolades including “Best Brunch” from Gambit Weekly, “Best Outdoor Dining” from New Orleans Magazine and “Best Breakfast/Brunch” from Southern Living. Reserve your place in the fun.
Grand Isle Restaurant
Blow mom away with a visit to Grand Isle Restaurant on Fulton Street. Their menu is a real winner. (She’ll be raving about this Blackened Gulf Fish & Crawfish dish for years to come.) Make reservations.
Hard Rock Cafe
Head down to the Quarter between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch at Hard Rock Cafe. Make the day special with Brunch reservations and each Mom at the table (21 & up) will receive a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot. Choose from their limited-time brunch menu items including Avocado Flatbread, a Brunch Burger, Brioche & Bourbon and more. Have an extra special mom? Add a special-priced bottle of champagne to your reservation or, let her choose her own gift in the Rock Shop while you are here with a 20% discount. Make reservations now. View More Details
The Pelican Club
Impress mom with reservations at one of “America’s Top 250 Restaurants,” according to Conde Nast Traveler. The Pelican Club, owned by Chef Richard Hughes and his wife Jeanne, is one of New Orleans’ best kept secrets. Validated parking is available at The Hotel Monteleone garage. Book now.
Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House
Follow the aromas of rich Sicilian sauces, tempting meats and savory Creole-Italian spices to Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House in Lakeview. Click here for more information.
3rd Block Depot Kitchen + Bar
3rd Block Depot in the French Quarter is great for moms who love creative cuisine and fun cocktails. Reserve your table.
Tujague’s Restaurant
For more than 160 years, New Orleanians have been taking their moms to Mother’s Day Brunch at this classic New Orleans restaurant. Tujague’s never disappoints. View Menu, Call 504-525-8676 or reserve your table here.
Acme Oyster House
Show mom you think she’s totally rawsome at Acme Oyster House. They’ll be open on Mother’s Day, serving up the foods New Orleans has loved for more than century – raw and chargrilled oysters, the Peacemaker Po-Boy, the 10-Napkin Roast Beef Po-boy, the Fried Seafood Platter, Max’s Banana’s Foster Cheesecake and more. Make reservations now.
Steamboat NATCHEZ
Take mom for brunch in 1862 on the Steamboat NATCHEZ or the Riverboat City of New Orleans. Their special Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch Cruises, available on May 9th and 10th on the Riverboat City of New Orleans and May 10th on the Steamboat Natchez, offer a relaxing journey along the Mississippi River, complete with a delicious New Orleans-style Creole brunch buffet, live jazz music, and breathtaking views of the city skyline. Learn more and make reservations.
Messina’s Runway Cafe
Treat mom to a trip to the art deco New Orleans Lakefront Airport for a Mother’s Day feast at Messina’s Runway Cafe. They’ll be serving their special Mother’s Day menu (see menu) for seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Call 504-241-5300 to reserve your spot.
Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon
Come celebrate Mother’s Day at a restaurant named for one of NOLA’s favorite sons, former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert. For just $50 per person, enjoy a 4-course meal. See menu and Book your table today.
Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Treat the special women in your life to an unforgettable dining experience at Felix’s—a New Orleans tradition for over 70 years. This year, the restaurant is celebrating with their standard menu featuring all your New Orleans favorites, fresh fish selections, and their world-famous oysters. Every dish tells a story of their passion for seafood and the vibrant spirit of the Gulf Coast. Make this Mother’s Day truly memorable with exceptional flavors and warm hospitality at Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar in the French Quarter or Lakefront. Get reservations.
Oceana Grill
Wrap mama and dem up in New Orleans love at Oceana Grill. Mother’s Day, like every day, is a chance to enjoy inspired Louisiana specialties like Gator Tail Bites, the “Jazzy Crab Cake Platter,” Cajun Jambalaya Pasta, and Redfish Oceana. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a table in the courtyard. This is New Orleans at its best! Book now.
Olde NOLA Cookery
Mom has a secret: she really digs Bourbon Street! At least she loves the food and atmosphere at Olde NOLA Cookery. Chef specials include Redfish Cookery, “Knife and Fork” BBQ Ribs, and Blackened Bayou Duck. Save room for the Bananas Foster Ice Cream Cake. It’s worth every bite.Reserve your table.
Houmas House
About 45 minutes from New Orleans is Houmas House Estate & Gardens, the Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s River Road. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., they will be celebrating with their annual Mother’s Day Buffet. Choose between seating in the Pavilion Courtyard or inside in the elegant Pavilion Ballroom. View complete menu. Reservations are required. Call 225-473-9380.
As we learn about more Mother’s Day menus, we’ll share them here.
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When you think “festival food,” hamburgers, hotdogs, funnel cakes, deep-fried Oreos and maybe a few slices of pizza come to mind. But here in the New Orleans French Quarter we’ve kicked it up a notch, as NOLA chef Emeril Lagasse likes to say. The vendors of this year’s French Quarter Festival (April 16 -19, 2026) have made festival food an art form.
Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya, Beignets, Bananas Foster, Crawfish Bread and more will be available for feasting upon this April. Plus, you can enjoy this sumptuous cuisine with a side of sweet jazz, funk, classical, Cajun, zydeco, brass bands and gospel.
Check out what some of our favorite restaurants will be serving at French Quarter Festival 2026 – and don’t forget to pack your stretchy pants!
Cafe Beignet
- 3 Traditional Beignets
Landry’s Seafood House
- Crab Cake w/ Lemon Butter Shrimp, Crab, and Lobster Bisque Combo Bowl
New Orleans School of Cooking
- Bananas Foster with Vanilla Ice Cream
- Pasta William (Penne Pasta & Cajun Cream Sauce with Shrimp and Sausage
- Crawfish Bread
Tujague’s
- Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya
- Shrimp Remoulade
- Marinated Crab Claws
- Shrimp Stuffed Mirliton
- Strawberry or Chocolate Handle
Oceana Grill
- Blackened Shrimp Po-Boy dressed with Coleslaw & Remoulade Sauce
- Mardi Gras Pasta – Gulf Shrimp, Crawfish Tails, Bell Peppers & Onions in a Creamy Alfredo Sauce
- Soft Pretzel served with Crawfish Mushroom Cream Sauce or Queso
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This Easter, do more than bite the ears off a chocolate bunny for breakfast. Check out this list of great New Orleans restaurants that are open for Sunday brunch on April 5th (some are even saving a seat for the Easter bunny). Hop on down the list and make your reservations now.
This jewel on the Great River Road will be serving their Annual Easter Buffet in your choice of the Pavilion Courtyard or the Pavilion Ballroom between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. View 2026 menu and make reservations, call 225-473-9380. .
The Pelican Club in the French Quarter will be taking reservations on Easter Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. CityBusiness called this restaurant “the hidden gem of the New Orleans dining scene.” We’re sure you’ll agree. Call 504-523-1504 to reserve your spot.
This Garden District favorite is at the top of our list for Easter. Put on your Easter finery and make Sunday a celebration your family will remember forever at Commander’s. Make reservations.
Follow the second line to the Court of Two Sisters this Easter and ask for a seat in the courtyard. It doesn’t get any more New Orleans. While they are sold out for brunch, they are serving their regular dinner menu from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Make Make reservations.
Hop over to Hard Rock for Lunch with the Bunny from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reserve a special VIP table and enjoy a Fab Four Appetizer Platter(R) as well as Spring swag, special surprises and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself. Learn more.
Messina’s never disappoints, and their Easter offerings are always something to celebrate. View their 2026 Easter menu and call 504-241-5300 to reserve your seating at 11 a.m. or 1:45 p.m.
A highlight of Easter every year is Easter Bunny Jazz Brunch Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez and the Riverboat City of New Orleans. The rascally rabbit himself will be there along with a live jazz band. Learn more and make reservations at steamboatnatchez.com.
Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House
Celebrate Easter with your friends and family in Lakeview at Rizzuto’s. They’ll be serving a festive feast between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. View 2026 Easter Menu. Make reservations.
Tujague’s always outdoes itself ever year with a fabulous three-course Easter menu. They’re celebrating their 170th anniversary this year. Why not head over before or after Easter Mass at the Cathedral? Make reservations.
Mambo’s will be serving Easter guests from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Easter. Hop onto their rooftop and enjoy some authentic New Orleans cuisine. Their BBQ Shrimp & Grits are TDF or, heck, go for the Ribeye! Lent is over after all!
This popular restaurant on Conti Street is open this Easter from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. There breakfast menu is beloved by locals and visitors alike (after all, who doesn’t like Bananas Foster French Toast?). And their regular menu is always spectacular. We love the “Knife and Fork” B.B.Q. Ribs.
If you’re down in the French Quarter for one of the Easter parades, stop at Olde NOLA Cookery, open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Start with some Gator Tail Bites and then try the Blackened Bayou Duck (much more satisfying than the marshmallow kind).
This popular Metairie restaurant will be serving the Easter crowd between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. They have lots of wonderful salads on their menu if you want rabbit food this Easter or go for one of the delicious seafood or pasta dishes. There’s so much to love here!
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It’s crawfish season in New Orleans. Along with the traditional boiled crawfish, you can find delicious crawfish dishes all over town. Here’s where we recommend you make like a mud bug and dig in!
Crawfish Tails are on the menu at Deanie’s Seafood and you can also have them in a bisque, an étouffée, over the dish of the day, in a po-boy or on a salad. We recommend their Crawfish Quartet–Louisiana crawfish prepared four delicious ways: crawfish étouffée, crawfish bisque, fried crawfish tails and crawfish balls.
Daisy Dukes in the French Quarter offers boiled seafood in season, but you can also have a Seafood Omelette with crawfish for breakfast. Sweet!
Acme Oyster House has Crawpuppies and a Fried Crawfish Tail appetizer TDF. They also make a memorable Fried Crawfish po-boy. Some locations serve boiled seafood this time of year as well.
ANNUNCIATION’s Seafood Au Gratin with Crabmeat, Crawfish and Shrimp is a game changer. Trust us, you’ll love it.
Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar on Canal Street is a great place to get your crawfish fix. Their Mardi Gras Pasta with Shrimp and crawfish tails is fabulous as is their Crawfish Étouffée. Plus, you can order fried or sautéed crawfish tails as a side with anything. Yum!
Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon in Metairie offers seven Cajun Pasta dishes you can add fried crawfish tails to for just $5. Get goin’!
Bourbon Heat’s Crawfish Étouffée comes with a huge hunk of mozzarella garlic toast. Heaven, I’m in Heaven….
Cafe Pontalba’s Blackened Redfish with Crawfish Étouffée will blow away. So will the view off Jackson Square. Come sit in this popular restaurant in the Pontalba buildings and enjoy!
Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop’s famous Mumbo Gumbo has crawfish in the mix but, we’ve got to tell you, his Crawfish Étouffée is as good as his gumbo. It features a quarter pound of crawfish tails in a rich Cajun roux with white rice. Fabulous!
Crescent City Brewhouse’s Redfish Acadiana features Louisiana crawfish, crab boil potatoes, seasonal vegetables and cream sauce. So good.
Head to 4141 on St. Charles Avenue for fresh beignets covered in a cheesy crawfish sauce. They also have a Shrimp & Crawfish Pasta and a Crawfish Étouffée you’ll dream about for decades.
Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar is serving Hot Boiled Crawfish with all the fixings as well as Crawfish Étouffée, Fried Crawfish Tails, and Crawfish Pasta with cream sauce. Peel out!
Landry’s Seafood House’s New Orleans Crawfish Bread is like Jazz Fest on a platter. You’ll adore it. Their Crawfish Étouffée is pretty darn good as well.
Messina’s Runway Cafe’s Catfish and Grits is topped with a crawfish corn maque choux. They also have an excellent Crawfish Étouffée. Spectacular.
Mulate’s Cajun Restaurant offers lots of fun ways to eat crawfish. We recommend their Cajun Sampler appetizer which comes with fried crawfish tails, grilled alligator, meat pies stuffed mushrooms, bite-size tilapia, grilled frog legs and fried calamari. They make a mean étouffée as well.
Oceana Grill is a must for crawfish lovers. Their signature dish Redfish Oceana is sauteed redfish topped with original crawfish mushroom cream sauce. They also make a delicious Crawfish Fettuccini as well as a spectacular Crawfish Étouffée.
The Pelican Club has a new take on some New Orleans favorites with Crawfish Étouffée and Crawfish Chili. Did we mention you’d be dining in one of the top restaurants in the country? Trust us, it’s worth the hype!
3rd Black Depot Kitchen + Bar’s Warm Crawfish Dip served with crostinis is a memory in the making. They also offer Season Savory Beignets–a crawfish drop beignet with roasted corn and poblano pepper creme. If you’re really hungry, order the New York Strip Steak with garlic ash, asparagus and a crawfish cream sauce. Ooh la la!
The crawfish dishes at Houmas House alone are worth the drive to Ascension Parish. Enjoy creations such as Bisque of Curried Pumpkin with Crawfish and Corn, Crawfish Arancini, and Crawfish Orleans Pasta, then stroll off the calories with a tour of this magnificent estate and gardens.
If these dishes sound delicious (and trust us, they are!), you’ll want to hurry, our crawfish loving friends, because this season doesn’t last long! And it could be next year before you get to dive into these delicacies again!
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.
If you were thinking about just picking up a bag of chips and dip at the convenience store, we hope this event at Hard Rock Cafe changes your mind. Reserve your table in advance and watch the Big Game on the Big Screen on Bourbon Street! Enjoy Touchdowns and Tunes, Game Day Specials and their Legendary Menu in the VIP Voodoo Room. All ages are welcome. Book now.
This legendary bar on the St. Charles streetcar line is an ideal gameday choice. They’ve got tons of flat screens and you can order from their great menu or choose something from the connected New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Company menu. Check out their cocktail menu, too!
It’s always “half time” at Acme Oyster House. Grab half a shrimp, oyster or “10-Napkin Roast Beef Po-boy” and pull up a seat close to one of the TVs. No matter who’s leading, you’ll have a great time. Book now
Former Saints’ quarterback Bobby Hebert is a legend in this town and his Metairie restaurant, filled with fascinating memorabilia, is the perfect place to watch the game. You’ll love the food, too. We can vouch for the Cam Cam Bam Bam Buffalo Wings, the Who Dat! Crab Cakes, and Buddy D’s Red Beans and Rice.
Come watch the game and maybe toss around the ball at Loft18 on Metairie Road. They have screens galore and great football watching food (we love their Korean wings!)
Whether you’re in the Quarter or at the Lakefront, it’s game on at Felix’s! Down a freshly shucked oyster every time your team scores.
]]>This lovely restaurant in the New Orleans Arts/Warehouse District is pulling out all the stops this Valentine’s Day. Their prixe fix 3-course dinner menu has a price you’ll love ($75 per person) and includes delights like Lobster Ravioli, Paneed Oysters, Filet Mignon, and a tempting gluten-free Carmel Custard. Mmmmm. Check out menu.
This seafood house is the perfect place to take your spouse or significant other this Valentine’s Day. They’re serving up a special Grey Goose Pink Pearl cocktail or just $14. Cheers to love!
There’s nothing like Bananas Foster made tableside at Court of Two Sisters, one of the French Quarter’s most beloved restaurants. We can taste it already. This restaurant always books up for holidays so make reservations now.
Spend a romantic, moonlit evening on a Valentine’s Day Cruise aboard the legendary Creole Queen. You and your love will enjoy an upscale Cajun buffet, open bar, live entertainment, reserved seating, and complimentary Champagne upon boarding. There will also be Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Sauce and Valentine’s cookies! Reservations are required and they request you dress to impress. See menu and book! https://www.bigeasy.com/attractions/creole-queen/valentines-day
Next time somebody says, “Have you ever had Commander’s Bread Pudding Souffle,” you can say yes! It’s delicious and fun to share, just like your life together.
This warm Praline Brownie is topped with vanilla bean ice cream, and is smothered in caramelized pecan rum sauce and pecan pieces. This must be love.
You’ll be sweet on Mambo’s Chocolate Kahlua Mousse! Golden toffee crunches float among clouds of creamy, rich Kahlua chocolate mousse.
Who need diamonds when there’s Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie from Nola Cookery? Imagine large buttery pecans layered on a rich, smooth filling with a hint of Kentucky bourbon on a pastry crust.
Is there any cookie better than the Oreo? If so, we’ve never found it. Bobby Hebert’s Oreo Crumble Cheesecake sits on a perfectly baked Walnut Graham Cracker Crust and is generously covered with Oreo pieces and topped off with Chocolate Drizzle. Mmmm.
The Steamboat Natchez Valentine’s Party Package will be available from February 13th through February 15th. This package includes your two-hour cruise, a Creole lunch sampler or Creole dinner or brunch buffet, a decorated reserved table, three alcoholic beverages from their specialty cocktail menu (unlimited soft drinks and juice for children), and a sweet treat. Learn more and book. ps://www.steamboatnatchez.com/cruises-2/holiday-cruise/valentine-s-day-package.html
Have yourselves a berry little Valentine’s Day at Bourbon Heat this year. Their Berry Me in Champagne cocktail is both romantic and delicious.
Plan a double date this Valentine’s Day at Hard Rock Cafe. Reserve your table with Valentine’s Day swag and share their Fab Four Appetizer Platter. Learn more. They’re also offering Sweet Valentine’s Weekend Specials from February 10th through 15th, including this Strawberry-infused Heart Throb, Berry Sundaes and more.
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Cafe Beignet’s King Cake Beignets
Who says beignets have to be white? You can wear black – or Mardi Gras colors – when eating these King Cake Beignets from Cafe Beignet. They’re on the menu at all locations through Mardi Gras Day so get ’em while they’re purple, green, and gold!
Court of Two Sisters’ Moon Pie Cocktail
This Royal Street jewel is always ready to celebrate. This year, the Court of Two Sisters is offering both a King Cake Cocktail and a Moon Pie Cocktail in honor of those sweet little chooolate marshmallow frisbees we love to catch on the parade route. Head over there sooner not later.
Houmas House’s King Cake Bread Pudding
This sweet concoction from Houmas House is fit for a sugar baron. When you’re not on the parade route, hop the I-10 to Ascension Parish and check it out!
Grand Isle Mardi Gras Mambo
This fun drink is quack for another Carnival Season. It’s the perfect celebration for Muses’ Hersday or any day.
Add a little bass this Mardi Gras and step inside this music-infused restaurant and indulge in a fresh, crafted cocktail while exploring signature pieces of memorabilia from New Orleans’ legendary musicians. Or, stay a while and enjoy a feast fit for a Carnival King or Queen. You keep the guitar and be sure to grab your 2025 limited-edition Mardi Gras tee while you are there.
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Good-bye 2025, hello future! Along with fireworks and the Fleur de Lis Drop at the stroke of midnight atop Jax Brewery in the French Quarter, the Sugar Bowl and the Sugar Bowl Parade, here’s what’s going on around town.
New Year’s Eve Celebration on the Riverboat CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Greet the New Year with holiday cuisine and live music on Old Man River aboard the Riverboat CITY OF NEW ORLEANS. . Learn more.
Welcome 2026 at Tujague’s
Every year, Tujague’s offers a festive New Year’s Eve menu. For $98 per person, it will set off fireworks in your mouth! They’re also inviting guests at their last seating to stay and enjoy the fireworks from their balcony. View menu. Make reservations.
Midnight Magic with MISI
Spend New Year’s Eve at MISI, from the people who bring you the Rooftop on Basin. Experience the brand-new Nouveau River Room at Fete du Nouvel An, the MISI’s all-inclusive New Year’s Eve celebration. Located high above the Mississippi River in the JAX Brewery, you’ll enjoy live music, chef-driven cuisine, premium cocktails, and panoramic views of the fireworks!
Enjoy a Prix Fixe Menu at ANNUNCIATION Restaurant
Let your taste buds start the New Year off with a bang at ANNUNCIATION Restaurant in the Arts/Warehouse District with a festive menu and cocktails. View New Year’s Eve menu . Make reservations now.
Pop Open Some Bubbly at Commander’s Palace
This famous Garden District restaurant is going to book up quickly for New Year’s Eve. We can think of no better way to start 2026 than at Commander’s Palace. Make reservations now.
Say Cheers to the New Year at Exchange Alley at Pelican Club
Say hello to 2026 at Pelican Club with inspiring cuisine from award-winning Chef Richard Hughes. This year, they’ll be offering a special four-course menu starting at $135 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Make reservations.
It’s Party Time on the Balcony at NOLA Cookery
Bourbon Street is the place to be on New Year’s Eve! Celebrate 2026 on the balcony at NOLA Cookery where you’ll enjoy a New Orleans cuisine buffet, an open bar, private bathroom access and exclusive balcony access. Cost is $250 per person. Learn more.
Party at Mambo’s on the First and Only Rooftop Bar on Bourbon Street
Be on top of the world, or at least New Orleans, at the rooftop balcony at Mambo’s, an exciting restaurant on Rue Bourbon. Package includes a New Orleans cuisine buffet, an open bar, private bathrooms and exclusive rooftop/balcony use for $250 per person. Learn more.
Say “Felice Anno Nuovo!” at Rizutto’s Ristorante & Chop House
End 2026 with a prefixe Italian feast at Rizzuto’s, a beloved Italian eatery in Lakeview. View menu. Make reservations now.
Don’t Wait Until Twelve to Celebrate with a Twelve Raw at Acme
Acme is open on New Year’s Eve. You know what they say. Life’s more fun with seafood. Learn more.
Make the New Year Rock at Hard Rock Café
Spend New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day in the French Quarter at Hard Rock Cafe. Don’t leave without seeing Louis’ Armstrong’s trumpet. Make reservations now.
Make the Countdown Count at Mulate’s
Cajun dancing and music await at Mulate’s in the Warehouse District. Learn more.
Dance 2025 Away at Bourbon Heat
If there’s no place you’d rather be than Bourbon Street this New Year’s Eve, head to Bourbon Heat for their New Year’s Eve Open Bar Party. Come ring in 2026 from 9:30 p.m to 12:30 a.m. on the balcony at the French Quarter’s hottest dance club. Enjoy a 3-hour open bar with call or premium brand liquors and beer, a free champagne toast and balcony access. Learn more.
Good Luck Begins with New Year’s at The Court of Two Sisters
This beloved New Orleans restaurant on Royal Street will be open New Year’s Eve. Pass through the Charm Gates for good luck in 2026 or make a wish at the Devil’s Wishing Well. Make reservations.
The Carriage House Restaurant at Houmas House
The Carriage House has private rooms for groups from 16 to 350 guests. Cocktail receptions, and Seated Dinners are our specialty. Please email Kacie at Kacie@houmashouse.com for custom events. Restaurants Serving Reveillon Dinners
Landry’s Seafood House
Landry’s in Jax Brewery will be open New Years Eve from 11 a.m. to -1 p.m. They’re offering an all-inclusive package from 8:30 p.m. to 1 p.m featuring an open bar, buffet, champagne toast and a DJ/Dance Floor overlooking the Mississippi River and the fireworks display. Learn more.
Blue Bayou Restaurant & Oyster Bar
We absolutely love this great new restaurant on Canal Street. The food is TDF (read our review) and the live music is amazing. We can’t think of a better place to ring in the New Year. (Their craft cocktails are awesome as well).
New Year’s Eve Bash at Loft18
Loft18 is hosting their 8th annual NYE BASH “No Golf, just Party!” Come party with a DJ, dancing, photo booth, champagne toast countdown, unlimited food & drink packages, VIP sections and featured cocktail specials. Doors open at 8pm. Ages 21 + up. Semi-formal attire. Learn more
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Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans is THE place to host a Holiday Gathering! From group dining experiences with special holiday menus to semi-private and private events with customized menu packages, Hard Rock Cafe holiday events rock! Contact Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans.
Carriage House Restaurant at Houmas House
Head up to Ascension Parish for your holiday party. They have private rooms for groups from 16 to 350 guests. Cocktail receptions and seated dinners are their specialties. Please email kacie@houmashouse.com to plan your custom event.
3rd Block Depot Kitchen + Bar
Gather around Executive Chef Nick Ocheltree this holiday season with a party in the French Quarter at 3rd Block Depot Kitchen + Bar. The food and drink doesn’t get any better. Contact 3rd Block now.
Clarinet Bistreaux
This fun restaurant in the Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome is a great place to have your holiday party this year. Along with the Clarinet Bistreaux on the first floor, the hotel offers eight banquet spaces, rooftop access, and fantastic catering. For more information, email ahartman@hi-neworleans.com or call 504-272-0961.
ANNUNCIATION
ANNUNCIATION RESTAURANT’S lovely dining room with its own bar is a great place to host your holiday celebration. Whether you prefer a seated dinner for 80 or a fun night of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, the ANNUNCIATION team will make sure you have an unforgettable evening. Learn more.
Bourbon Heat
Wanna dance with somebody, as the song goes? Bourbon Heat offers company holiday parties on all days of the week at various time slots. They also fully decorate the entire building for the holiday and offer a specialty winter cocktail menu. Please email Amanda at bourbonheatoffice@gmail.com for more information.
Mambo’s
Santa loves a rooftop. How about you? Have your holiday party at Mambo’s, the only rooftop venue on Bourbon Street. Book by December 20th and save $500! To book, call Erika at 504-525-3661, ext. 211.
Oceana Grill
Ho, Ho, Oh, Oceana! This beloved French Quarter restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate the holidays and each other – and you can save $500 on your party if you book by December 20th. To reserve your party, call Erika at 504-525-3661, ext. 211.
Olde NOLA Cookery
Know what never gets old? Olde NOLA Cookery on Bourbon Street. Book by December 20th and save $500! To reserve your party, call Erika at 504-525-3661, ext. 211.
Steamboat Natchez & Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS
Located in the heart of the French Quarter, the Steamboat NATCHEZ is fresh from an $11.4M renovation and ready to host your Holiday Party. The NATCHEZ and Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS, both offer stunning panoramic backdrops of the Mississippi River and city skyline for events of all sizes. Rent a salon, a deck or the full boat. Our inclusive pricing and turnkey service make it easy to plan the event of your dreams. Let us get you to or from in style with a Second Line Parade or with our Luxury Transportation Services. Come celebrate the holidays steamboat-style! Contact groups@glnosc.com for more information.
Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon
Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon on Veterans in Metairie is fun, fun, fun. And you can save big time ($500) when you book your holiday party by December 20th! Call Erika at 504-525-3661, ext. 211.
Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House
This authentic Italian restaurant in Lakeview specializes in memorable celebrations. If you’re looking for a spot for your party outside the French Quarter/CBD, you can do no better. Learn more.
Pelican Club
The Pelican Club can accommodate groups from 20 to 200 (with restaurant buyout) for social and business events ranging in type from cocktail parties to seated dinners to receptions and ranging in style from smart casual to upscale. The renovated 19th century French Quarter townhouse includes a bar and three dining rooms which offer flexibility to meet your space requirements. In addition, their location on historic Exchange Place provides an outdoor space for cocktails and appetizers that may be open air (weather permitting) or tented to allow for use in inclement weather. Learn more.
Court of Two Sisters
Christmas, Hannukah, New Year’s – no matter what the occasion, Court of Two Sisters is the perfect place to party. Celebrate with a brunch, lunch, dinner or cocktail party in the heart of the French Quarter. Learn more.
Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar
What’s more fun than opening presents? Opening oysters (or having them opened for you). Celebrate X-mas with Felix’s, in the French Quarter or the Lakefront. Make this New Orleans tradition your holiday tradition. Learn more.
Tujague’s
Spending the holidays at Tujague’s is a true New Orleans tradition. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner, a festive family gathering, or a company celebration, the Tujague’s team will make your event unforgettable. Learn more.
Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar
This fun eatery on Canal Street offers both holiday party in their restaurant as well as catering. They offer festive cocktails, authentic New Orleans food, and live music. Your group will love it! Learn more.
Crescent City Brewhouse
Make your holiday celebration unforgettable at Crescent City Brewhouse. With warm hospitality, chef-crafted menus, and house-brewed beers & cocktails, our French Quarter venue sets the perfect tone for festive gatherings. From intimate dinners to lively company parties, we’ll make your holiday event seamless and full of cheer. Contact Grace at grace@ccbno.com to book your party today.
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