Festive Venues for Your Group Holiday Party
New Orleans is a city that knows how to throw a good party, and when the holiday season rolls around, the festivities are taken to a whole new level. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering with close friends, a corporate celebration, or a large family reunion, New Orleans offers a stunning array of venues that combine festive charm, rich history, and undeniable Southern hospitality. Each one of these restaurants offers its own blend of magic and excitement to help make your event truly special. Let the planning begin!
Hard Rock Cafe
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.
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