Let’s Eat: COOLinary New Orleans 2026
COOLinary New Orleans is back and we’re hungry! Here’s your chance to taste the best of New Orleans at the best prices of the year. Join us for this annual culinary tradition featuring prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus available all August long!
Close to 130 amazing restaurants are participating in COOLinary New Orleans with inventive menus for brunch, lunch and dinner. Check out our favorites.
Tujague’s
The second oldest restaurant in New Orleans is still bringing it. You haven’t been to New Orleans until you’ve been at Tujague’s. During COOLinary, Tujague’s is offering two hours of free French Quarter parking. Just park in the Premium Parking P401 Lot (500 Decatur St). Instead of paying in the lot, simply report your license plate number to the host upon arrival. Make like a grasshopper (the cocktail of that name was invented here) and hop on over!
Commander’s Palace
The best time to experience this iconic restaurant is during COOLinary New Orleans. It’s always rated as one of the top eateries in the South. Come make memories this August. Every guest who enjoys Commander’s COOLinary lunch or dinner will also receive a doubloon to redeem at Le Petit Blue for a frozen coffee, a frozen Bellini, or anything from their grab-n-go case.
ANNUNCIATION Restaurant
This COOLinary menu is a work of art, which is only fitting since this lovely restaurant is in the Arts/Warehouse District. Here’s your chance to enjoy three amazing courses for one low price.
Court of Two Sisters
Walk through the Charm Gates and prepare to fall in love with New Orleans (like you haven’t already!). Enjoy three courses for $50. Tip Don’t say no to the Courtyard Bread Pudding.
The Pelican Club
Discover this little gem on Exchange Alley during COOLinary and save. Named one of America’s Top 250 Restaurants by Condé Nast Traveller. Chef Richard is amazing. Don’t miss it.
Crescent City Brewhouse
For exceptional craft beer and authentic local cuisine, celebrate COOLinary at New Orleans’ first brew pub. The food is really fabulous here and the location can’t be beat.
Hard Rock Cafe
It’s never easy to pass up Hard Rock Cafe in the French Quarter but it’s impossible during COOLinary. This month, the prices really rock!
Oceana Grill
This popular restaurant in the Quarter is sure to win your heart during COOLinary. Their BBQ Shrimp is TDF and the Blackened Redfish is always a hit.
Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House
Located in the heart of Lakeview, Rizzuto’s never disappoints. The Penne Alla Vodka on the COOLinary Menu is calling our name but, honestly, the Rizzuto’s Cannoli Cart is calling even louder.
New Orleans School of Cooking
During COOLinary, the New Orleans School of Cooking is the place to be. Not only will you get amazing New Orleans food at an amazing at price, but you get a side of New Orleans culture for free!
Photo: Tujague’s Restaurant
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