If
there's one thing New Orleanians love, it's the eccentric, yet comforting
cuisine that is found on every block of the city. Eating one's way through the
city is a common occurrence and tourists may even leave their trip carrying 10
more pounds than they arrived with. The restaurant industry makes up a very
special part of New Orleans. When the pandemic rolled around, this industry's
limits were certainly tested as they were thrown unimaginable obstacles and had
to rely on alternative methods to maintain support from customers through
trying times. The 11th Annual Restaurant Week New Orleans is the perfect way for these
businesses to say thank you to their supporters while simultaneously
celebrating all things NOLA cuisine.
This
week-long celebration, which is sponsored by TABASCO®, Louisiana Seafood, and
the Louisiana Office of Tourism Community Coffee and Louisiana Lottery, will
take place June 21-27, 2021 and is a partnership between The Louisiana
Restaurant Association's Greater New Orleans Chapter and New Orleans &
Company. Throughout the week, participating restaurants all around the city
will offer special pre-fixe menus that include a two-course lunch for $25 or
less and a three-course dinner or brunch for $45 or less.
Due to the pandemic, many people gave up their indoor dining experiences. But with vaccines widely accessible, the lift of the city-wide mask mandate for those who are vaccinated, and the easing up of many restrictions, perhaps many people will now return to their regular dining habits. "Some people haven't visited restaurants in over a year, and now, as more people are getting vaccinated, they'll hopefully feel a little more comfortable dining out in one of our world-famous establishments," LRA President and CEO Stan Harris said. But for those who aren't ready to return to indoor dining, or those who simply prefer a cuddled-up night on the couch, many of the restaurants will continue to provide a to-go option.
This
year's lineup of participating restaurants is nothing short of excellence. After
a year spent at home failing at Betty Crocker recipes or attempting the latest
Tik-Tok food trend, this week is the perfect opportunity to return to letting
the real chefs be in the kitchen. Whether you're looking for a familiar
favorite or wanting to expand your taste buds, there are plenty of options to
choose from. To date, there are nearly 70 registered restaurants preparing to
serve you New Orleans's best:
Annunciation
Restaurant
Arnaud's
Restaurant
Bayou
Bar
Boucherie
Bourbon
House
The
Bower
Brennan's
Restaurant
Briquette
Bywater
Brew Pub
Café
Degas
Café
NOMA
Cavan
Charlie's
Steak House
Cho
Thai
Clesi's
Restaurant & Catering
Commander's
Palace
The
Commissary
Copeland's
of New Orleans - Harvey
Copeland's
of New Orleans - Kenner
Copper
Vine
Costera
Court
of Two Sisters
Criollo
Restaurant
Deanie's
Seafood Kitchen
Desire
Oyster Bar
Dickie
Brennan's Steakhouse
Domenica
Fleming's
Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fogo
de Chão Brazilian
Steakhouse
Galatoire's
Restaurant
GW
Fins
Homegrown
Pizza
Josephine
Estelle
Justine
Katie's
Restaurant & Bar
La
Petite Grocery
Liuzza's
Restaurant & Bar
Luke
Mr.
B's Bistro
Muriel's
Jackson Square
Napoleon
House
Oceana
Grill
Olde
Nola Cookery
Palace
Café
Patois
The
Pelican Club
Porter
and Luke's Restaurant
Ralph's
on the Park
Red
Fish Grill
Red
Gravy
Restaurant
R'evolution
Rib
Room
Sala
Seaworthy
Shaya
Sylvain
Tableau
Tito's
Ceviche & Pisco
Tony
Mandina's
Toups'
Meatery
Tujague's
Restaurant
Zea
Rotisserie & Bar - Covington
Zea
Rotisserie & Bar - Harvey
Zea
Rotisserie & Bar - Kenner
Zea
Rotisserie & Bar - Metairie
Zea
Rotisserie & Bar - New Orleans
Zea Rotisserie & Bar - Harahan
For more info or to browse menus, please visit restaurantweekneworleans.com.
