Top Places to Eat in New Orleans for Thanksgiving

Top New Orleans Restaurants to Enjoy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and there is no better place to be for it than New Orleans. The city is obviously known for its cuisine, and Thanksgiving here can look a multitude of ways. Everyone will have a place to eat for the holiday here, whether you want all of the traditional foods like turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy—or maybe you prefer some wildcards like shrimp, gumbo, or perhaps even tikka marsala.

New Orleans has a diverse range of restaurants, and many of them have specific Thanksgiving specials to help you celebrate. Some of them will even offer special Thanksgiving menus on top of their regular menus. So if you don't want to cook this year, but still want to enjoy a plateful of delicious food, here are the top New Orleans restaurants where you can enjoy a Thanksgiving banquet.

1. King Brasserie + Bar

521 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 324-3000

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Head to King Brasserie + Bar this Thanksgiving for a unique, but comfortable dining experience with brasserie classics, as well as special menu items for the season. The service, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., will feature classics such as crawfish beignets and delicious chicken and sausage gumbo, as well as Thanksgiving classics like ham and turkey. Choose from a Joyce Farms Heritage turkey or Nueske's Cane Syrup glazed ham, served with whipped potatoes, French bread stuffing, cane glazed brussel sprouts, roasted turkey gravy, and blood-orange cranberry sauce.

Reserve your spot for a Thanksgiving feast using King Brasserie's OpenTable.

2. The Windsor Court

300 Gravier St., (504) 522-1994

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Enjoy fine-dining at a five-star hotel this Thanksgiving for lunch and dinner. On November 27, the Windsor Court will feature a special prefixed menu for $110++, as well as special wine pairings for an additional $50. To start, the four-course menu includes torched brie or oysters Rockefeller. The second course offerings are wedge salad, arugula & squash salad, or butternut squash bisque. Main course offerings include an herb roasted turkey roulade, shrimp & grits, or pistachio-crusted halibut. Finally, end the celebration with a delicious dessert of chocolate pumpkin bread pudding or pecan caramel cheesecake.

Call the number listed above to make your reservation this upcoming Thanksgiving.

3. August

301 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 299-9777

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Enjoy Thanksgiving at the August Restaurant this year, found in an historic building on Tchoupitoulas. The service, offered from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., will be $125 per person, not including tips and gratuity. For the first course, guests can choose from Gulf shrimp, bluefin crudo, or foie gras & squash. The second course includes some variations on classics, including the duck & andouille gumbo, crispy oysters, and the gnocchi with black truffle and blue crab. A snapper Pontchartrain, "turducken" ballotine, and 72- hour short ribs are offered as main dishes.

To finish off the experience, enjoy chocolate mousse, custard tart, or sweet potato "casserole."

4. Compère Lapin

535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 599-2119

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For a fun, and quirky Thanksgiving experience that'll still embody the belt-busting culinary values of the season, visit Compére Lapin on Tchoupitoulas. Their Thanksgiving Day special includes a three-course meal, starting with their fall vegetable soup. The main course includes their mojo turkey leg and includes a succulent butternut squash purée, crispy brussels sprouts with coconut dressing, sage & cherry stuffing, and jerk sweet potatoes. The conclusion for this feast will be a sweet potato pie with dulce de leche ice cream.

The meal, served family style, will be served from 12-4 p.m. and will be $95++ per person.

5. New Orleans Creole Cookery

50 Toulouse St., (504) 524-9632

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This fall season, be thankful that New Orleans Creole Cookery will remain open and offer a three-course meal special to celebrate. Start off with the iconic chicken & sausage gumbo before enjoying the delicious main dish. A delicious roasted turkey with gravy is joined by Cajun dirty rice, seafood dressing, candied yams, grand mariner cranberry relish, and a green bean casserole. Finish the entire experience with a pumpkin pie.

Adults can enjoy this special for $65 each, as well as $25 for children aged 4-12.

6. Brennan's

417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711

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Brennan's will offer a special, three-course dinner come Thanksgiving, which lasts from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The experience costs $75 and begins with a variety of dishes to choose from. Eat some classic turtle soup, seafood gumbo, sweet potato ravioli, and much more. The second and main course offers options including buttermilk brined turkey breast with cornbread dressing, a pecan crusted redfish, veal grillades, and more. For a fun conclusion to the festivities, try the world famous Bananas Foster for a $5 up-charge or stick to caramel apple sticky cake or more delightful options.

Brennan's will also include a $25 kid's menu that offers a turkey plate, farafelle pasta, or "Brennan's Breakfast" with eggs, bacon, and toast.

7. Jack Rose

2031 St. Charles Ave., (504) 323-1500

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Stop by Jack Rose on St. Charles for a truly hearty Thanksgiving meal with four courses. The first course offers delicious shareable plates including fried oysters Rockefeller, pork cheeks, and wild mushroom mac & cheese. Follow that up with another light starter to the meal including duck gumbo, heirloom squash & apple salad, or a potato & leek soup. Prices vary depending on the main entrée and range from $66 to $86 per person. Jack Rose will feature a stuffed roast turkey with cornbread and butternut squash, swordfish with artichoke tapenade, crispy duck leg confit, pumpkin gnocchi, and more. Desserts include Mile High Pie, classic Basque cheesecake, butter pecan bread pudding, or "choco delight."

Coursed wine pairings are also available for $80, and a 20% service charge will be applied to all parties of 6 or more.

8. Restaurant R'evolution

777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277

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Restaurant R'evolution is offering special options for the Thanksgiving holiday season. Enjoy unique offerings including triptych of quail, roasted turkey with sausage stuffing, and a delicious conclusion to any meal: sweet potato pie with spiced Chantilly, candied pecans, and Steen's gastrique. The restaurant, helmed by Executive Chef John Folse, is a can't miss restaurant this Thanksgiving.

Reserve your spot at Restaurant R'evolution by using Resy through their website.

9. Red Fish Grill

115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200

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On November 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Red Fish Grill will offer a Thanksgiving buffet. The full experience will be $69.95 for adults and $19.95 for kids aged 12 and under (kids 2 and under eat for free). Enjoy Red Fish Grill's seafood specialties while also taking advantage of the available entree station, featuring herb roasted turkey, prime rib, BBQ shrimp, and more. Make sure to try some of the other available servings including the alligator sausage & seafood gumbo or the butternut squash & crab bisque. Other entree's available include a grilled redfish dip, Cajun deviled eggs, and Gulf oysters.

Desserts will include delightful, fall-oriented dishes, as well as classics such as the double chocolate bread pudding.

10. Lula Restaurant Distillery

1532 St. Charles Ave., (504) 267-7624

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This charming restaurant and distillery will remain open on Thanksgiving day with a set menu. Prices start at $70 per person (plus tax and gratuity) for an experience that includes four courses and one Lula specialty cocktail. Kids under 3 eat free, while ages 4-12 will be $25 (alternatively, a limited kids menu for ages 12 and under are available for $8). The first course is a rabbit & sausage gumbo, second is a Caesar salad, and the third is a family-style feast of deep fried turkey with gravy and braised beef short ribs. The fourth course includes access to assorted house-made desserts found at Lula's dessert bar.

Visit Lula's site for reservations, or call the number above directly.

11. Ralph's on the Park

900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000

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From 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 27, head to City Park to enjoy the sights and good food at Ralph's on the Park. The restaurant will use a special Thanksgiving menu that includes seasonal favorites. The three course menu will be $75 per person. Start off with a classic turtle soup or more fall-oriented local pumpkin bisque. Entrées include the essential Southern fried turkey, speckled trout almandine, Cajun spiced duck breast, grilled filet mignon, and much more. Dessert must-haves include a doberge cake, pumpkin creme brulee, or more. A separate kids menu, which is $25 for kids aged 12 and under, includes main entrées of turkey & gravy, fried chicken, or Gulf shrimp and pasta. For dessert, kids can get vanilla bean ice cream with chocolate sauce.

Reserve your spot online now, or call the number listed above.

12. Copeland's of New Orleans

Multiple Locations

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Pre-order you holiday feast through Copeland's! Visit the their website to order a meal package that serves six to eight people. The catering package includes fried turkey breast or a whole turkey, gravy, buttermilk biscuits, and your choice of two traditional holiday sides. You can also add a delicious dessert to perfectly close out the meal, including the pumpkin pecan cheesecake. The Thanksgiving feast catering package will be available at any of the Copeland's locations in Jefferson, Kenner, Harvey, Slidell, Covington, New Orleans, and more! Packages are available to order starting November 10, so visit their page for more information.

Additionally, Participating Copeland's locations will be doing a Thanksgiving buffet with a huge selection of food and drinks to pick from. Adults are $34.99 each, children 5 to 10 are $15.99 each, and children under 5 can eat for free.

13. Parkway Bakery & Tavern

538 Hagan Ave., (504) 482-3047

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Visit the storied Parkway Bakery & Tavern this season to enjoy their famous Thanksgiving po-boy and contribute to a good cause. Parkway is teaming up with the Al Copeland Foundation again for the #IDidItForTheTurkey celebration with special support from New Orleans favorites including Crystal Hot Sauce, Blue Plate Mayo, and Leidenheimer Baking Company. The Thanksgiving po-boys will be available every Wednesday in November until November 26. Purchase one today to help the fight against cancer and save lives.

Click here for tickets to skip the line, as well as receive a t-shirt, lemonade, dessert, and side.

14. Tujague's

429 Decatur St., (504) 525-8676

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A brunch and dinner favorite for over 160 years, Tujague's will be offering a special, three-course holiday feast for Thanksgiving. The service will last from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and costs $68 per person (plus tax and gratuity). The first course will be a chicken & andouille sausage gumbo or crunchy kale salad. The second course includes a Creole turkey dinner, citrus Gulf fish, braised short rib, or pork bourguignon. The third course will be white chocolate bread pudding.

Visit OpenTable, or call the restaurant's number to reserve a spot today.

15. Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard

819 Conti St., (504) 581-3866

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Another New Orleans classic of over 100 years, Broussard's is a trusted name for dinner and brunch. So, patrons can be pleased to hear about their special Thanksgiving menu for the holiday season. Start off with a hearty introduction to the festivities: warm skillet cornbread, duck & alligator sausage gumbo, Creole turtle soup, and more. Main dishes in the meal include a grilled pork chop, filet mignon, and, of course, roasted turkey with andouille dressing, smothered casserole, sweet potatoes, and whipped potatoes. The dessert will be a warm cranberry & apple cobbler. Kids are also welcome to attend. The kid's menu includes a roast, turkey plate, or crispy shrimp, as well as vanilla bean ice cream for dessert.

Schedule your visit to Broussard's using OpenTable, or call the number listed above.

16. The Commons Club

550 Baronne St., (504) 603-8000

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The Commons Club at Virgin Hotels will be featuring a Thanksgiving buffet this year from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Drop by for a dining experience that'll make your holiday special without the difficult prep work. The buffet will include chef-crafted favorites and holiday classics. General admission for the buffet $70 per adult and $35 per child.

Make Thanksgiving easy and reserve your spot today here.

17. The Rib Room

621 St. Louis St., (504) 529-7045

ribroomneworleans.com/thanksgiving-menu

The Rib Room, which is located in the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, will be offering a special Thanksgiving menu. There is so much to choose from such as Creole Yorkshire pudding, a colossal shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, steak & frites, and more. Make sure to also order their available Thanksgiving classics including Cajun fried turkey and pumpkin pie. The feast will take place on November 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Reservations can be made through the above phone number or through the Rib Room's reservations page.

18. The Barnett Hotel

600 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3070

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Head over to The Barnett hotel and enjoy its restaurant's special Thanksgiving offerings. Brutto Americano, which is a coastal-Italian neighborhood spot, will be offering a three-course, pre-fixe meal from noon to 6 p.m. that will include dishes such as roasted turkey breast for $85. Seaworthy, which is well known for its quality seafood, will be serving a Thanksgiving a-la-carte menu from 5 to 9 p.m.

Make sure to visit OpenTable for reservations to both locations.

19. The Country Club

634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742

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Experience a New Orleans style Thanksgiving over at The Country Club in the Bywater. This oasis, which is known for its stellar food, drag brunches, pool, will be offering both a Thanksgiving Day menu and Thanksgiving meals to go.

The main menu, crafted by Chef Chris Barbato, will feature delicious selections such as herb-butter roasted turkey with country dressing, shrimp & grits, and filet mignon. If you'd rather have your Thanksgiving dinner at home and don't the work in the kitchen all day, The Country Club has to go Thanksgiving dinner options for four, eight, and 12 people (orders are to be picked up by November 26).

Best Restaurants for Thanksgiving Food in New Orleans

So if you don't want to spend all of Thanksgiving week in the kitchen, consider heading out in the city to experience all of the delicious food that local New Orleans restaurants have to offer. You can either keep it traditional or try something new to celebrate this essential American holiday. Whether you want to dress up for your dinner experience or keep it more casual, these restaurants can cater to all of your needs.

With a rich history in both cuisine and American tradition, New Orleans is the perfect place to have a Thanksgiving feast. And you won't have to worry about the pre-Thanksgiving cooking stress. So have a great time and Happy Thanksgiving!