From king cake cocktails to decadent, multi-course menus, local restaurants are pulling out all the stops to make Mardi Gras 2021 special. Some have king cake-inspired desserts, like the GW Fins praline-stuffed soft pretzel king cake and Reginelli’s skillet king cake bread pudding. Others include rabbit, lamb, scallops, crawfish, and glitter chicken and waffles (shoutout, Galentine’s Day at Jack Rose). Whether you chose to dine in or would prefer to order take out, enjoy the best of NOLA cuisine this Mardi Gras season.

Glitter Chicken & Waffles - Jack Rose
Brian Landry, courtesy of Jack Rose
Glitter Chicken & Waffles - Jack Rose

Restaurants with Mardi Gras Menus

  • Antoine's Restaurant
    Antoine's Restaurant
    Celebrate culinary tradition at the oldest restaurant in New Orleans that is still operated by the fifth generation grandson of the original founder Antoine Alciatore. For 183 years, we have proudly...
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  • Arnaud's Restaurant
    Arnaud's Restaurant
    Classic Creole cuisine with the most charming French Quarter ambiance. Featuring the traditional nostalgic main dining room or the lively jazz bistro with a strolling Dixieland trio. Experience our...
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  • Cochon Restaurant
    Cochon Restaurant
    At Cochon, Chef Donald Link has reconnected with his culinary roots serving the traditional Cajun Southern dishes he grew up with. Chef Link and chef/co-owner Stephen Stryjewski are working with...
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  • Copeland's Of New Orleans
    Copeland's Of New Orleans
    The ultimate New Orleans experience - Food, Fun and Hospitality, Copeland's offers a wide variety of appetizers, fresh salads, burgers, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, seafood and desserts. Try the...
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  • Briquette
    Briquette
    Coastal contemporary seafood restaurant. We cook whole fish on the briquette. We feature steaks, pork and pasta. Located in the former Rodd Brothers Molasses Refinery. We have a craft cocktail bar and...
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  • Gattuso's Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar
    Gattuso's Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar
    Offering a wide menu selection featuring New Orleans' favorite dishes, affordable daily specials, a beautifully landscaped courtyard, and daily happy hour with fourteen different draft beers in a...
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  • GW Fins
    GW Fins
    New Orleans premier, upscale seafood destination. Serves only the freshest local, national, and international seafood at its seasonal peak with a menu that changes daily, created by Executive Chef...
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  • Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans
    Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans
    Revived and Reimagined Hyatt Centric French Quarter features 254 guest rooms, 10,000+ sq. ft. of meeting space, 3 F&B outlets, outdoor pool and in-room dining. Renovated in 2022, this hotel exudes an...
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  • Jack Rose
    Jack Rose
    A manifestation of New Orleans’ love of celebration through food (and drink), Jack Rose brings an eclectic and fun dining experience to the Garden District.
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  • The Mardi Gras School of Cooking
    The Mardi Gras School of Cooking
    We offer exclusively hands-on cooking classes, private events, team building events, and catering. Take your team offsite for a fun and engaging experience where they’ll learn to collaborate,...
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  • Meril
    Meril
    - Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril’s lively neighborhood restaurant. Meril showcases some of Lagasse's favorite dishes offering a diverse menu complete with craft cocktails and...
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  • New Orleans Creole Cookery
    New Orleans Creole Cookery
    A traditional Creole restaurant offering a taste of New Orleans either in our romantic courtyard, fine dining room or our fun oyster bar. Oyster Happy Hour daily 3-6pm.
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  • Reginelli's Pizzeria
    Reginelli's Pizzeria
    Menu highlights are the Sun Pie (marinara sauce, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil leaves and mushrooms) and the Irish Feast (garlic herb sauce, chicken breast, new potatoes, tomatoes, rosemary...
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  • Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS
    Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS
    Full-service kitchen, bars and AV capabilities on each of three decks. Top deck viewing. From her French Quarter dock, she will welcome daily cruises, groups, charters, special events, concerts,...
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  • Steamboat NATCHEZ
    Steamboat NATCHEZ
    Harbor jazz brunch and dinner jazz cruises on the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River. Enjoy a unique visit to the engine room to see the workings of 100-year-old steam engines, it is...
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  • The Bower
    The Bower
    A full-service restaurant and bar proudly highlighting locally sourced American cuisine. Louisiana farmers and farmers markets are our jam and inspiration. Our menus are ingredient driven determined...
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  • The Pelican Club
    The Pelican Club
    Chef Richard Hughes offers the rich legacy of Louisiana cuisine with contemporary preparations of the finest fresh ingredients including Gulf fish and seafood and Prime steaks in a historic French...
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  • Tujague's Restaurant
    Tujague's Restaurant
    The second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. Tujague's has retained its reputation for providing an unforgettable dining experience. A favorite for more than 165 years, entertaining and satisfying the...
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  • Del Fuego
    Del Fuego
    Serves homemade, from scratch Mexican fare featuring fresh-squeezed margaritas, award winning tacos, burritos and more. Dine inside or on the covered patio overlooking Magazine Street. Del Fuego is...
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