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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. Justine is open for Mardi Gras day from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The sexy French bistro offers an abbreviated version of its all day menu. Expect dishes like fish and chips, the Justine burger (so good), and shrimp and grits. Selfies in front of the gorgeous pink neon sign are a must. Here are restaurants open on Mardi Gras Day and their hours. If we missed one, let us know by emailing serena.puang@theadvocate.com. Feb 27, 2025 Feb 27, 2025 Updated Feb 27, 2025; 1 min to Fat Tuesday is March 4, marking the traditional end of Carnival and the celebration of Mardi Gras. If a trip to New Orleans isn’t in the cards this year, that doesn’t mean you have to skip the celebration altogether. Here are seven Mardi Gras parties and festivals to attend around the region. Samedi Gras 2025. March 1, 11 a.m. When: Saturday, March 1 to Tuesday, March 4; 10 AM to 10 PM each day. Where: 664 Maine Ave., SW At Makers Union’s Wharf location, find Cajun food and drink specials through Mardi Gras (March 4). Offerings include jambalaya, gumbo dip, and Fat Tuesday shots. Make a reservation here. Anybody who lives in New Orleans (or has come for a visit at the top of the year) knows Mardi Gras isn’t just one day of parades and parties. Festivities kick off in January, with many parades happening during the weeks leading up to Fat Tuesday—which is all to say the city is buzzing for basically a month straight. 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! Explore Mardi Gras 2025 in New Orleans with a guide to parades, food, and daiquiri spots as festivities run through March 4. 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. Mardi Gras is the last and "biggest day of celebration," according to Mardi Gras New Orleans. When is Mardi Gras? In 2025, Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, March 4. The annual LONG BEACH MARDI GRAS at Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor returns on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Parade at 2:30pm! This year, the Mardi Gras will be honoring our King Austin Metoyer. Austin is the President and CEO of the Downtown Long Beach Alliance. (DLBA) Free. No tickets required. ️ Save the date: more info to come If you're looking to escape the larger Mardi Gras crowds near Soulard, this Wash Ave. gem offers a perfect alternative. When: Feb. 27 through March 1 from 6 to 11:30 p.m. What to expect: There’s no cover at the door, and the cocktail list is all Mardi Gras-inspired. Enjoy Mardi Gras at Dauphine’s on March 1 from 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Mardi Gras is about music, parades, picnics, floats and so much excitement. It’s one big holiday in New Orleans and we hope to bring a taste of that to you here in D.C. Ticket includes open bar, delicious food, live entertainment, and plenty of King Cakes and beignets! The headlining performers for Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 include Bret Michaels, Kevin Fowler, and the Cameron Sacky Band. Expect a mix of Gulf Coast tradition, high-energy performances, and the spirited, festive atmosphere that makes Mardi Gras so special. Houston Area Mardi Gras Celebrations. Houston is also home to plenty of Mardi Gras fun Bacchus Bash (March 2, 2025): Krewe of Bacchus throws a big all-day Mardi Gras block party on Super Sunday (the Sunday before Mardi Gras) featuring live music, DJs, and VIP open bar ticket options to celebrate their historic parade. Pricing ranges from $75-600. Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m. Barricades will be placed along the parade route starting Thursday, February 20, 2025, and will remain until after the parade on Saturday, February 22, 2025. They will be repositioned on Thursday, February 27, 2025, and remain in place until the final parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Main Dining Rooms: Palm & Flamingo Restaurants. At the heart of the Mardi Gras dining experience are the Palm and Flamingo Restaurants, offering a sophisticated atmosphere for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. These main dining rooms share the same rotating menus. Port Day Breakfast: Palm Restaurant 7:00-9:00am. Sea Day Brunch: Palm Restaurant 8 On Mardi Gras Day, you can party on the Bourbon Street Balcony from 12 p.m to 5 p.m. Enjoy an open bar and a festive menu that includes Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya, Shrimp Pasta, Mini Po-Boys, King Cake and more. New Orleans may be 925 miles away, but you can still celebrate Mardi Gras in Chicago in 2025. Some places aren’t waiting until March 4 and have events planned for the weekend leading up to it. Find food and drink specials, plus live NOLA music in the list below and laissez les bon temps rouler!
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