Haunting Witch’s Luncheons This October

Several beloved restaurants and riverboats are conjuring up something special for Halloween this year. Grab your pointy hat and take your pick of events with festive three-course menus, themed cocktails, costume fun and more. Taste of magic this month in New Orleans. They’ll be no poison apples or little children on the menus, we promise!

Tujague’s Restaurant

Tujague’s, the city’s second-oldest restaurant, hosts its Witch’s Luncheon on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.. The $56 menu includes a starter like Seafood Gumbo or Caesar Salad, entrées such as Grilled Gulf Fish with seasonal vegetables or Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Grits, and a decadent dessert like Pecan Pie à la Mode. It’s a classic New Orleans feast dressed in Halloween flair, and costumes are welcome at the table. Reserve online at tujaguesrestaurant.com or call 504-525-8676.

ANNUNCIATION Restaurant

Nestled in the Warehouse District, ANNUNCIATION Restaurant invites you to its Witches & Warlocks Jazz Lunch on Saturday, October 25, 2025. For $55 per person, guests enjoy a three-course pre-fixe menu featuring dishes like Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes with Lump Crab, Truffle Chicken Pasta, and Bread pudding with Whiskey Sauce. Signature cocktails—think bubbling cauldrons of color and spice—will be available to sip while a live jazz trio keeps the mood lively. Costumes and cackles highly encouraged! Reserve via OpenTable or call 504-568-0245.

Steamboat NATCHEZ – Sold Out

 For those who like a witchy lunch with a view, the Witches Lunch Jazz Cruises on the Steamboat Natchez take place on October 24 & October 31, 2025, boarding at 11:00 a.m. and sailing 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.. Alongside the live jazz, guests enjoy a Creole buffet with favorites such as Shrimp Etouffée, Jambalaya, Roast Beef Po-boys, and Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce. Three themed cocktails are included, and witches in costume can expect plenty of photo ops on deck. Tickets run around $65 per person, with upgrades for cocktails. Book direct at steamboatnatchez.com or call 800-233-2628.

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen

The Creole Queen is also offering a Haunted Halloween Cruise on October 31, 2025. This evening event includes a lavish buffet—Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo, Shrimp Alfredo Pasta, Creole Jambalaya, and Red Beans & Rice, capped off with Classic Bread Pudding. Costumes, live music, and a festive atmosphere make this a spirited option for witches who prefer dinner with their spells. Adult tickets are $125, children’s tickets start at $50. Book tickets at creolequeen.com or call 504-529-4567.

Houmas House — Witches Walk Ladies Luncheon

A little outside the city, Houmas House & Gardens hosts the Witches Walk Ladies Luncheon on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2025, with seatings at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Guests are welcomed with a spooky cocktail in the Dixie Café before strolling the Grand Lawn to the Carriage House for lunch. Expect dishes like Pumpkin Bisque, Roasted Chicken with Fall Vegetables, and Bourbon Bread Pudding, paired with festive cocktails. Tickets run around $50 per person, and attendees also receive a 15% gift shop coupon for the day. Purchase tickets at houmashouse.com.