Here’s a look at Christmas New Orleans 2023 featuring special offerings by restaurants and local businesses.
Christmas Eve is Sunday, December 24 and Christmas Day is Monday, December 25.
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Christmas New Orleans 2023: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants
This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Tujague’s
Celebrate Christmas at New Orleans’ second oldest restaurant, Tujague’s, on Monday, December 25th, from 11 AM – 8:30 PM. Guests can indulge in a three-course Christmas Day menu prepared by Executive Chef Gus Martin, priced at $65 per person (plus tax and gratuity). First course options include Chicken and Andouille Gumbo with Louisiana popcorn rice and Brussels Sprouts and Mixed Green Salad with shaved red onion, Tabasco pecans, and spiced pomegranate vinaigrette. Second-course dishes include the choice of Gulf Fish Almandine with haricot verts, toasted almonds, and citrus butter sauce; Roasted Maple Leaf Duck Leg with white bean cassoulet, lamb, smoked sausage, and French breadcrumbs; Grilled Filet Mignon with bleu cheese mashed potatoes, asparagus, and chasseur sauce; and Pan Seared Pork Tournedos with smoked sausage cornbread dressing, corn-fried oysters, and rosemary demi-glace. The featured dessert is Traditional Bread Pudding. Tujague’s is located at 429 Decatur Street.
Compère Lapin
James Beard award-winning chef and St. Lucian native Nina Compton invites guests to her flagship restaurant, Compere Lapin, to feast on a delectable three-course Christmas menu from 12 – 3 PM on Monday, December 25th. Priced at $95 per person, the prix-fixe menu includes Crispy Brussels Sprouts with coconut dressing; Jerk Roasted Pork, Coconut Rice and Peas, Christmas Dressing Croquettes, and Rum Cake with hibiscus sorbet. Vegan and vegetarian substitutions are available. Compère Lapin is located at 535 Tchoupitoulas Street.
Mister Mao
This Christmas Eve, join Chef/Owner Sophina Uong for a delightful brunch experience, as well as a decadent dinner. On Sunday, December 24th, from 11 AM to 2 PM diners can dive into the creative a la carte brunch offerings from the famed “Here Comes the Chuck Wagon” roving cart. Highlights include Kashmiri Chile Fried Chicken with ancho, arbol, Szechuan, cumin, black salt lime cream, and poor man’s pink pineapple; Fairy Bread with condensed milk, unicorn sprinkles, and fruity pebbles; Bacon Scramble with scallion, ginger, Colby jack and basil; Coffee Smothered Chickpeas with ginger, cumin, and black cardamom, and more. Bottomless mimosas are also available for $35.
Mister Mao will also be serving dinner from 5 PM to 9 PM. Treat yourself to dishes such as Grilled Beef Short Rib with sweet potato, salsa verde, pickled onion, and Mawi corn tortilla; Smoked Oyster Mushrooms with smothered corn and 7th ward green curry, and squash fritter; and Wood Fired Puppy Drum with almonds, brown butter cauliflower. Harissa and pepper nage, and crispy kale. Don’t forget to try the killer cocktails with your meal!
Christmas Eve hours are from 11 AM to 2 PM and 5 PM to 9 PM. The restaurant will be closed on Christmas Day. Mister Mao is located at 4501 Tchoupitoulas Street.
Birdy’s Behind the Bower
The charming Instagram-worthy spot perched in the back of New Orleans’ Framework building invites guests to indulge in brunch on Sunday, December 24th, from 8 AM – 2 PM. Egg lovers can enjoy Huevos Rancheros with two eggs any style, black beans, slow-simmered chicken in adobo, pico de gallo, cilantro, avocado, and lime crema; Pulled Pork Benedict and Fried Chicken Biscuit with crispy chicken thigh, chicken sausage, country gravy, and sunny side egg. Their Brunch Board offers everything you could ever dream of, including donuts, granola, slab bacon, hot coppa, bubble waffle, fruit, seasonal jam, mini cookies, mini pancakes, house syrup, triple crème brie, and soft-boiled eggs. A plethora of brunch cocktails is also available, including Bottomless Mimosas. Birdy’s is located at 1320 Magazine Street. Reserve here.
The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season at Virgin Hotel’s Pool Club, now transformed into a festive wonderland for the holidays. On Sunday, December 24th, from 10 AM to 10 PM, enjoy the enchanting winter pop-up, Red Hot Holiday. Drawing inspiration from Virgin’s signature red, the rooftop pop-up will transport guests into a crimson-themed wonderland, featuring a winter red rose installation, sparkling holiday lights, a selection of festive cocktails, red-themed food menu items, rooftop fireside igloo on The Pool Club terrace, and tableside s’mores. The Pool Club is located on the rooftop of Virgin Hotels New Orleans at 550 Baronne Street.
M bistro
M bistro is offering a Christmas Eve 5-course dinner on December 24. Reservations are available from 6 pm to 9 pm. Priced at $120 for adults and $45 for children 12 and under.
They are also offering a 4-course meal on Thanksgiving Day. Reservations are available from 11:30 am to 6 pm. Priced at $120 for adults and $45 for children 12 and under.
The Italian Barrel
The Italian Barrel is serving a 5-course menu for Christmas Day on December 25. Reservations are available from 11 am to 8 pm. Priced at $95 per person.
Jack Rose
Jack Rose is serving a 4-course menu for Christmas Eve on December 24. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Restaurant August
Restaurant August is offering a 7-course menu to celebrate Reveillon for the month of December. The menu will include Fruits de Mer, Canape Lorenzo, Turtle Soup, Pan Seared Pompano, Roasted Venison Tenderloin, Langres Cheese, and Mousse à l’orange. The prix-fixe menu is $150 per person. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10 pm.
They are also offering a 4-course prix-fixe menu on December 24. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10 pm. Priced at $120 per person.
Ristorante Filippo
Ristorante Filippo is hosting a 3-course of authentic Italian cuisine on December 24. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10 pm. Priced between $65 and $85 per person.
Tommy’s Cuisine
Tommy’s Cuisine is celebrating the holiday season with a special 4-course menu. Reservations are available from November 28 to December 30 from 4 pm to 10 pm. Priced at $58 per person.
Boulevard American Bistro
Boulevard American Bistro is offering a 4-course prix-fixe Reveillon menu from November 28 to December 30. Featuring Grilled Rack of Lamb, Pan Seared Half Duck and Wood Grilled Redfish. Reservations are available from 11 am to 9 pm. Priced at $82 per person.
Kingfish
Kingfish is offering a 4-course prix-fixe Reveillon menu from November 28 to December 30. Reservations are available from 11 am to 9 pm. Priced at $82 per person.
Curio Restaurant
Curio Restaurant is offering a 3-course prix-fixe dinner menu on December 24. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 9:30 pm. Priced at $60 per person.
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe is offering a special 3-course meal for the month of December. PRiced at $48.95 per person.
Salad choice of
- Caesar Salad
- Blue Cheese Chopped Salad
Main course choice of
- Full baby back ribs
- Mushroom swiss burger
- Grilled bruschetta chicken
- Surf & turf burger
- Grilled salmon
- Original legendary burger
- New York marinated strip steak with marinated mushrooms
- The impossible burger
Dessert
- Caramel apple cheesesteak
Luke Restaurant
Luke is offering their Reveillon prix-fixe menu throughout December. Priced at $76 per person.
- First course: Smoked Murder Point Oysters | blood orange mignonette, cajun caviar, serrano chilis | $18
- Second course: Grandmother’s Turtle Soup | pressed egg, Pedro Ximenez | $16
- Third course: Grilled Lamb Loin | black lentils, braised shoulder, confit tomato, olive tapenade, artichokes barigoule | $39
- Dessert: Café Brûlot Bûche Noël | coffee, orange, brandy | $12
Josephine Estelle
Josephine Estelle is offering their feast of the seven fishes for Christmas Eve. Priced at $120 per person.
- First course: Poached and chilled prawns with Tiger’s Milk
- Second course: Octopus with red pepper romesco, hazelnut, almond, crispy potato
- Third course: Squid ink spaghetti with clams and mussels, tomato ferment
- Forth course: Brown Butter Cobia served with Salt Cod Brandade served with Yukon gold, Dijon, country bread
- Fifth course: Cajun Caviar White Chocolate Gelato
Copper Vine
Copper Vine is offering their 5-course Reveillon Menu throughout December. Priced at $60 per person and $55 for wine pairing.
- 1st – Crispy Pork Belly Rillettes – Rosemary, Caramelized Onion, Smoked Tomato Chutney – Wine- Roger Goulart Cava (Spain)
- 2nd- Golden Apple & Aged Gouda Salad – Candied Pecans, Baby Arugula, Fig Vinaigrette – Wine- Villa Sparina Gavi (Italy)
- 3rd- Broiled Sea Scallops & Tarragon Cream Sauce – Bacon Lardons, Brussels Sprout Leaves, Gruyere – Wine- Dopff & Irion Cremant d’Alsace (France)
- 4th- Filet Mignon & Mulled Wine Jus – French Potato Puree, Wild Mushrooms, Preserved Cranberries – Wine- Rocher Calon Montagne-Saint-Emilion (France)
- 5th- Pumpkin Creme Brulee – Wine- Aes Ambelis Commandaria (Cypruss)
Bower Bah Humbug Holiday Bar Takeover
The Bower Bar is hosting a Bower Bah Humbug holiday-themed bar takeover at The Bower Bar from November 27th – December 30th. Revelers can enjoy Christmas-themed decorations and over seven specially curated holiday cocktails in fun glassware from Beverage Director Mickey Mullins.
Relish in the Magazine Street Miracle with bourbon, banana liqueur, and walnut bitters; Manger Baby Margarita with house strawberry tequila, lime, and triple sec; and Scrooge’s Cider – served in a holiday mug with 360 Red Delicious Apple Vodka, False River Spiced Rum, and warm house-made apple cider; C-Yourself Out with gin, orgeat, lemon juice and aquafaba; Silver and Gold Sidecar with 1738 Cognac, vanilla bean simple syrup, lemon, and Alma Plantation raw can sugar rim; Christmas Cosmo with Satsuma Vodka, house grenadine, triple sec and lime; The Holidate with vodka, vanilla bean lemonade, and butterfly pea flower; The Merry Mensch with tequila, poblano liqueur, passion fruit, and smoked salt; Leave Me at the Plaza Hotel with Redemption rye, Dopo Teatro, and bitters; Nightmare Before Christmas with Fernet Menta, peppermint hot cocoa, and mini marshmallows; Eggnog Daiquiri with False River Spiced Rum, Italian amaro, vegan soft serve, and winter spice; and Hallmark Christmas Classic with frozen bourbon pumpkin spice latte.
Cracker Barrel
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Holiday Ham Heat n’ Serve Feast
Serves 8-10 people and goes from your oven to table in two hours. Includes a whole Sugar Cured Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Roasted Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Macaroni n’ Cheese, choice of two Country Sides, Sweet Yeast Rolls, Apple Streusel Pie and Pecan Pie. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $10 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 12/22 or 12/23.
Holiday Ham Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner
Serves 4-6 and goes from your oven to table in two hours. Includes a whole Sugar Cured Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Roasted Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Macaroni n’ Cheese, choice of Country Side and Sweet Yeast Rolls. Use within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $5 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 12/22 or 12/23.
Prime Rib Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner
Serves 4-6 people and goes from your oven to table in three hours. Prime Rib plus au jus and horseradish, Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Gravy, choice of two Country Sides and Sweet Yeast Rolls. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $5 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 12/22 or 12/23.
The Fresh Market
The Fresh Market is making prepping for the holidays easier than ever this year, with the specialty food retailer’s prepared holiday meals available now for pre-order, a special holiday print edition of The Fresh Market Magazine, and a holiday-themed shoppable livestream featuring brand ambassador, Chef Anna Rossi.
Whether it’s a festive feast with family and friends or a small gathering, The Fresh Market offers everything guests need to create memorable and delicious meals. To make holiday shopping even more convenient, The Fresh Market also offers curbside pickup services, along with delivery from Instacart, DoorDash, and UberEats. Guests now pre-order their holiday meals online:
- Ultimate Holiday Meal – Serves 12-14. $199.99 (less than $15 per person). Members of The Ultimate Loyalty Experience save $10 at the register!
- Traditional Holiday Meal – Serves 8-10. $99.99 (Starting at $10 per person).
- Essential Ham Meal – Serves 3-5. $74.99 (Starting at $14 per person).
- Essential Holiday Meal – Serves 3-5. $74.99 (Starting at $15 per person).
- Holiday Ham Meal – Serves 8-10. $99.99 (Starting at $10 per person).
- NEW! Holiday Turkey Market Meal Kit for 2. Perfect for those having a small celebration. $19.99 ($10 per person). Includes: Turkey Breast Medallions, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Wild Rice Pilaf, Peppercorn Gravy, Green Beans, Seasoning and Olive Oil. Available for ordering in advance or pickup in the Meal Solutions case.
- Prime Rib Meal– Serves 2. $49.99 ($25 per person).
- Oven-Ready Low Country Boil – Serves 2. $29.99 ($14.99 per person).
- Holiday Brunch – Serves 4. $19.99 ($5 per person).
A-la-carte, show stopping standing rib roast, whole beef tenderloin, turkey, ham and sides are also available for ordering in advance. Online ordering is available now through Dec 21 at 2pm EST. Guests are invited to pick up their meals in-store Dec 21-24, 2023. As a bonus, The Fresh Market’s 2023 Holiday Meals will come in free reusable thermal boxes (while supplies last).
DIY Christmas New Orleans 2023 Meal Ideas
Whole Foods
Whole Foods offers a variety of Christmas Feasts, Prime Rib Dinners, Beef Wellington Dinners, sides, sauces and more. You will need to select for the specific location to find out the offerings.
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Gift Ideas
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Check back later as more offerings are added.