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 Compère Lapin’s soulful Caribbean cuisine earned chef Nina Compton a James Beard award. Tuck into some of that goodness on Mardi Gras day, when the restaurant stays open for regular dinner hours, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Savor the likes of jerked pork belly, tuna ceviche, curried goat with sweet potato gnocchi, and fried chicken with coconut grits. St. Louis restaurant openings and closings: February 2025; 10 spots to celebrate Mardi Gras in and around St. Louis; Where to eat and drink around Energizer Park this season; Afandi Kitchen showcases the bold flavors of Uyghur Cuisine in Chesterfield; Side Project Pizza opens in Maplewood 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. Sit-down restaurants, takeout spots, and more places to eat just a few blocks off the parade routes. Here's where to eat and drink during Mardi Gras 2024. Skyline Park and 9 Mile Station on the Roof at Ponce City Market are offering a variety of food and drink specials for Mardi Gras, including hurricanes, frozen daiquiris, red beans and rice, fried Hours. Mon–Thu 11 am—9 pm. Fri 11 am—10 pm. Sat 10 am —10 pm . Sun 10 am* —9 pm *Football Game Day Sundays (Home games only) Open @ 9:30 am! Leading up to Fat Tuesday, Ina Mae Tavern is celebrating Mardi Gras with various pop-ups, complimentary beignets and decor galore. On Friday, there’ll be a 4-6 p.m. happy hour with half-off Mardi Gras cocktails and 6 p.m. live music. On Saturday, the restaurant will serve up a $40 Jackson Square Jamboree, shareable drinks served in a disco ball. Top Restaurants; Restaurants; Restaurant Closures; Top Wineries Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in the Bay Area. photo booth, sweet and savory bites, an open bar, and more. 6-11 p.m. Tuesday Joe Mama's Bar & Grill in Colgate. Joe Mama's Bar & Grill has a Mardi Gras menu on March 4. This menu includes seafood gumbo, jambalaya and jambalaya mac, shrimp po’boy and Cajun tacos. 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 Top New Orleans Restaurants Open on Mardi Gras Day. Last Updated: Monday, February 24, 2025 11:03 AM 2025 11:03 AM Between parade hopping, throw-catching and day 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 The oldest female Mardi Gras organization in Jefferson Parish will celebrate Carnival 2025 with a 200-member, 18-float parade. This year's theme is “Isis Goes on a Field Trip” Floats will include Rivertown Theater , Aquarium, and Circus . 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. The French Quarter’s new Chinese-Thai hybrid restaurant is open for its first Mardi Gras day, opening at 11 a.m. for cocktails — including king cake shots — and and its full (vast) menu, staying open all the way through 10 p.m. Mardi Gras in Galveston is a time for celebration, but navigating street closures and finding parking can be challenging. Here is everything visitors and locals need to know about parking during Mardi Gras 2025. Street Closures & Parade Routes: Feb 22 & Mar 1 (Parade Days): 25th Street and sections of Seawall Blvd. will be closed for parades Preparing for Mardi Gras in California requires careful consideration of travel, accommodation, and event schedules. Knowing when and where to go will help you make the most of this vibrant celebration. Travel and Accommodation. Book your flights and hotels early to secure the best deals for Mardi Gras 2025. San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter is a ~ MARDI GRAS 2025 ~ Come Celebrate Fat Tuesday, on Tuesday, March 4th at BSBR! Doors Open at 11:30am! Main Menu is offered until 9pm & Restaurant Closes at 10pm. We are Walk-in only & Dine-in only All Day. Thousands of Complimentary Beads & Masks! Our Chefs will be doing a Shrimp Boil & a Crawfish Boil Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Evansville with a range of lively events, including mardi gras parades, parties, live music, and delicious food. Join in the celebration and let the good times roll!
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