Tujague's Restaurant Like Mardi Gras itself, the world’s third oldest restaurant is a New Orleans tradition. Chef Gus Martin and his team offer a tantalizing menu featuring New Orleans staples like Barbecued Shrimp, Boudin Balls, Chicken & Andouille Gumbo, and Shrimp & Grits. Much like gumbo and red beans and rice, po’boys in New Orleans are sacred, especially when you’re looking for the best one during Mardi Gras. Thankfully, this spot in the French Quarter gets them right. There are a ton of options, but the best sandwiches are hot sausage, fried shrimp, fried catfish, and fried soft shell crab. Criollo is in the famed Hotel Monteleone, a positively perfect Mardi Gras setting. The restaurant is open for regular hours on Fat Tuesday, with breakfast served from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. and lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., a menu with the likes of shrimp and grits and a booze-friendly Criollo smash burger. Mother’s Restaurant, on the end of the parade route for many krewes, will dish out strong drinks and huge portions of New Orleans comfort food from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mardi Gras Day. The debris po’ boy is one specialty or order the meaty bits piled on a plate of eggs. Every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm we have Bottomless Mimosas for $10 per person! Plus live jazz Top New Orleans Restaurants Open on Mardi Gras Day Last Updated: Monday, February 24, 2025 11:03 AM Between parade hopping, throw-catching and day drinking, finding somewhere to eat on Mardi Gras Day is one detail that can sometimes evade even the best planners. Restaurants near Mardi Gras, New Orleans on Tripadvisor: Find traveler reviews and candid photos of dining near Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana. Where to Eat, Drink, and Party in New Orleans for Mardi Gras 2024 Do it up big this Carnival season with VIP parade access, special restaurant menus, block parties, and more by Beth D'Addono Jan 26, 2024, 1:26pm CST We asked the restaurants on NewOrleansRestaurants.com if they were going to be open on Mardi Gras day. Here is a great list of those who responded YESthey will be open! ANDREA’S - opens at 5pm for dinner BISTREAUX at Maison Dupuy – open with regular hours BOMBAY CLUB – pay one price 11am – 5 pm, open at 5:30 pm for dinner BRENNAN’S Mardi Gras is an extremely busy time for the city, and several restaurants get booked for large parties during the festivities. These restaurants will be open to the public on Mardi Gras day. Make plans now to enjoy quality food in the middle of one of the big parties on the planet! Lent is here and that means seafood, seafood, seafood. This Mardi Gras Pasta recipe is something your tastebuds will celebrate. Give it a twirl and make sure you visit this beloved French Quarter establishment next time you’re in town. A trip to New Orleans isn’t complete without a delicious po’ boy, and Parkway has the best one in New Orleans. Open since 1911, Parkway is a classic New Orleans restaurant. The Parkway po’boys are an array with tempting ingredients, from fried gulf oysters, to Creole barbecue shrimp, and alligator smoked sausage. Mardi Gras in New Orleans: what to eat, drink and do. so the restaurant is offering Mardi Gras Grandstand Passes for a sweet parade viewing experience. Passes include access to Saint John’s New Orleans is known for its Cajun and Creole influence, and these restaurants in New Jersey bring the flavor of Bourbon Street to Main Street. Here’s where to find gumbo, jambalaya, po’ boys and king cakes ahead of Mardi Gras, or anytime of year. Boiling Boys Seafood & Bar 15 Grand Ave., Palisades Park Friday, February 21st. Krewe of Oshun 5:30pm. Krewe of Cleopatra follows. $40.00 per person. Saturday, February 22nd. Krewe of Pontchartrain 9:30am. Legion of Mars follows Ticketed Events on the Parade Route The Chloe. Enjoy unparalleled views, comfort, and seamless service right on St. Charles Avenue at The Chloe. One ticket is a reservation for a table of four on their patio which includes a full-service menu and access to bathrooms, etc. Book here. From king cake cocktails to decadent, multi-course menus, local restaurants are pulling out all the stops to make Mardi Gras 2021 special. Some have king cake-inspired desserts, like the GW Fins praline-stuffed soft pretzel king cake and Reginelli’s skillet king cake bread pudding. Unforgettable Museums in New Orleans. The Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum, named for successor and daughter of Count Arnaud, opened in the French Quarter restaurant on September 15, 1983. Wells reportedly reigned as queen of over twenty-two Mardi Gras balls from 1937 to 1968, more than any other women in the history of Carnival. Founded in 1933, the Krewe of Mid-City is the 5th-oldest continuously parading organization of the New Orleans Mardi Gras season. Often called "The best day parade in Mardi Gras," Mid-City has gained a reputation for having themes dedicated to children and for having some of the best bands in Mardi read more » New Orleans & Company 2020 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 800-672-6124
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