These New Orleans restaurants are open on Thanksgiving in 2024
Nov 21, 2024
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Thanksgiving is approaching, and you still may be working to finalize your plans.
While the holiday for some is a day to cook, relax, spend time with family and watch football, others may be seeking another way to enjoy the holiday.
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Whether cooking just isn't your family's thing, or you need a break to prepare for the holiday season, WGNO put together a list of restaurants open in New Orleans on Thanksgiving Day.
King Brasserie & Bar
King Brasserie & Bar is offering a special menu set to include turkey, cane syrup-glazed ham, French bread stuffing, bourbon pecan beignets and more, according to a news release. The Thanksgiving menu will be served from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 28. For more information and reservations, visit the King Brasserie & Bar website.
521 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans
Chemin a la Mer
At the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, Chemin a la Mer is serving up a three-course tasting menu including turkey and andouille sausage gumbo, boudin stuffed turkey roulade with mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce and satsuma buttermilk pie, according to a news release. The Thanksgiving menu will be served from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit the Chemin a la Mer website.
2 Canal St., New Orleans
Miss River
Also at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, Miss River will be dishing out a twist on a classic Thanksgiving menu featuring a whole buttermilk fried chicken, oyster dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans almondine, sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 28. For more information, visit the Miss River website.
2 Canal St., New Orleans
Tujague's
This New Orleans restaurant is serving a three-course menu that includes a choice of chicken and andouille gumbo with Louisiana popcorn rice, brussels sprouts or a mixed green salad; a choice between Gulf fish almondine, braised short ribs, pork shank or traditional turkey dinner and bread pudding, according to a news release. Dessert options will include a sweet potato bread pudding. The three-course menu will be served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 28. For more information, visit the Tujague's website.
429 Decatur St., New Orleans
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Compere Lapin
Compere Lapin is offering a three-course Thanksgiving lunch on Nov. 28 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., according to a news release. Guests can expect a family-style meal including a roasted fall vegetable salad, butternut squash puree, brussels sprouts with coconut dressing, sage and cherry stuffing and jerk sweet potatoes. For more information, visit the Compere Lapin website.
535 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans
Commons Club
At Virgin Hotels New Orleans, Commons Club will be offering a three-course Thanksgiving menu with starter options including an autumn greens salad, a fried brussels sprouts salad and BBQ shrimp; and main course options including swordfish, traditional turkey or fusilli with mushrooms, black truffle ragu, broccoli, leeks and pecorino, according to a news release. The menu will be served from 11 a.m. to closing time on Nov. 28. For more information, visit the Virgin Hotels New Orleans website.
550 Baronne St., New Orleans
Red Fish Grill
Red Fish Grill is offering a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 28, according to the restaurant website. Guests can expect to see alligator sausage and seafood gumbo, romaine chopped salad, spicy yellowfin tuna, a Lake Pontchartrain "Acqua Pazza," apple cobbler and more. For more information, visit the Red Fish Grill website.
115 Bourbon St., New Orleans
Ralph's on the Park
According to its website, Ralph's on the Park is offering a three-course Thanksgiving menu from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 28. Guests can choose from different options for an appetizer, entree and dessert including offerings like turtle soup, fried turkey, praline bread pudding and a kid's menu. For more information, visit the Ralph's on the Park website.
900 City Park Ave., New Orleans
Brennan's
Brennan's is serving up a special three-course Thanksgiving menu from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 28, according to its website. Guests will be able to choose from variety of appetizer, entree and dessert offerings with some including a chilled crab tartlette, roasted buttermilk-brined turkey breast and bananas foster. For more information, visit the Brennan's website.
417 Royal St., New Orleans
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Palace Cafe
According to the Palace Cafe website, a traditional roasted turkey dinner special including andouille cornbread stuffing, braised green beans, mashed sweet potatoes, giblet gravy and cranberry sauce will be offered in addition to a limited regular menu on Thursday, Nov. 28. For more information, visit the Palace Cafe website.
605 Canal St., New Orleans
Tableau
Tableau is offering a traditional roasted turkey dinner special with a choice of mashed sweet or Yukon gold potatoes, pan-roasted haricot verts, andouille cornbread stuffing, giblet gravy and cranberry sauce in addition to a limited regular menu on Nov. 28. For more information, visit the Tableau website.
616 St. Peter St., New Orleans
Jack Rose
On Nov. 28, Jack Rose will be serving up a four-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu with options including stuffed roast turkey, swordfish, crispy duck leg confit, flounder en papillote, pumpkin gnocchi and ribeye from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to a news release. For more information, visit the Jack Rose website.
2031 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
Restaurant R'evolution
Restaurant R'evolution is offering a selection of Thanksgiving specials on Nov. 28 including caviar deviled eggs, a brioche and burgundy truffle stuffed quail, an Acadiana honey whole roasted duck and sweet potato pie, according to a social media post. For more information, visit the Restaurant R'evolution website.
777 Bienville St., New Orleans
Muriel's
According to the Muriel's website, the Jackson Square restaurant is serving a three-course Thanksgiving menu with a choice of appetizer, entree and dessert with some offerings including shrimp and goat cheese crepes, roasted turkey and pumpkin creme brulee. For more information, visit the Muriel's website.
801 Chartres St., New Orleans
Briquette
This New Orleans restaurant is serving a Thanksgiving menu from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, according to the restaurant website. The menu is set to include chicken and sausage gumbo, roasted turkey with gravy, dirty rice, seafood dressing, candied yams, Grand Mariner cranberry relish, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie.
701 South Peters St., New Orleans
Vessel NOLA
Vessel NOLA is offering a three-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu with some options including corn and crab bisque, pork roulade and sweet potato pie on Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the Vessel NOLA website.
3835 Iberville St., New Orleans
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