When Mardi Gras arrives in New Orleans, the entire city stops to play. Especially after being cancelled in 2021, people are ready to party like there's no tomorrow. With everyone out enjoying the festivities, it's hard to find a place that's open to have a bite to eat. Luckily, here are five restaurants in five local neighborhoods that you can go out to on Fat Tuesday.
French Quarter: Crescent City Brewhouse
If you're looking for locally brewed beer in the French Quarter, there's no better spot to go to than Crescent City Brewhouse. Not only are all of the beer selections delicious, the food ain't too shabby either! Some of their main dishes include the seafood jambalaya, bistro steak, and the glazed pork ribs. There are also plenty of gluten-free items on the menu in case you don't have a gluten tolerance. 527 Decatur St., 504-522-0571, crescentcitybrewhouse.com
Treme: Crescent City Steaks
With a name like Crescent City Steaks, you know
you'll be getting some of the best steaks in New Orleans. The restaurant's
steaks are sizzled in butter and come in cuts like rib eye, strip sirloin,
T-bone, and much more. They also have an extensive wine list, all of which
pairs incredibly well with any of their steaks. Other menu items include
vegetable beef soup, stuffed mushrooms, and different kinds of salad. 1001 N. Broad St.,
504-821-3271, crescentcitysteaks.com
Uptown: The Camellia Grill
Camellia Grill is New Orleans' go-to spot for
classic diner fare in Uptown. Any time is a good time for breakfast at Camellia
Grill. Order one of the restaurant's delicious omelets with fillings like ham,
bacon, turkey, chili, sausage, and more. They also offer plenty of burgers,
po-boys, and your choice of hot, cold, or whole meal sandwiches. 626 S. Carrollton Ave.,
504-309-2679, camelliagrillnola.com
Mid-City: Bud's Broiler
If you want to know what burger New Orleanians absolutely love to eat, then you have to go to Bud's Broiler. Their charcoal broiled burgers are famous all over the city. If you want to check it out, make sure to go the Mid-City location. Not only will you get amazing burgers, but Morning Call's coffee and beignets are right next door! 5115 Canal Blvd., 504-488-2837, facebook.com/Buds-Broiler-City-Park
CBD: Domenica
Located in the truly beautiful Roosevelt Hotel, Domenica
features upmarket Italian cuisine. You can't go wrong with any of the
restaurant's pizzas with toppings like clams, roasted pork, or prosciutto. You
can also order small or large portions of entrees like the rigatoni, squid ink
tagliolini, or the venison pappardelle. Domenica also has seasonal gelato and
sorbet you can check out. 123
Baronne St., 504-648-6020, domenicarestaurant.com
