Thanksgiving in New Orleans might bring you to a French Quarter dining room, a restaurant along St Charles Avenue or a family gathering at home. This guide rounds up Thanksgiving dinners, brunches and turkey-to-go options across the Crescent City, whether you’re visiting for the holiday or making plans close to home.
Thanksgiving in America this year is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Thanksgiving New Orleans 2026: Restaurant Offerings
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Restaurant August will serve a four-course prix fixe menu featuring seasonal produce, Restaurant August staples and Thanksgiving dishes for $140 per person.
Jack Rose will offer a four-course Thanksgiving prix fixe dinner. Pricing varies by entrée, and an optional wine pairing will be available.
Tujague’s is serving a three-course prix fixe meal featuring seasonal flavours, holiday favourites and restaurant signatures for $68 per person.
Red Fish Grill is hosting a broad Thanksgiving buffet with seafood, carved meats, Louisiana dishes and a children’s station.
- Price: $69.95 for adults
- Menu: Gumbo, crab bisque, Gulf oysters, shrimp and crab dishes; BBQ shrimp, Louisiana redfish and pork coppa; roasted turkey and prime rib; cornbread dressing, oyster dressing, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and other sides; plus pies, cobbler, tarts, cheesecake bites and additional desserts.
The Pelican Club will offer a special three-course Thanksgiving menu starting at $78 per person.
The Italian Barrel is combining Northern Italian cooking with Thanksgiving traditions in a four-course prix fixe meal.
- Price: $85 per person
- Menu: Gulf shrimp with polenta, pumpkin tortelli, and a choice of stuffed turkey breast, roasted porchetta or squash and mushroom crespelle. Dessert choices are almond-pecan crumb cake or tiramisu.
Broussard’s Restaurant will celebrate Thanksgiving with a special four-course prix fixe menu.
Vessel NOLA will serve a three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu prepared by Chef Willie Cooper for $75 per person.
Chemin à la Mer is preparing a complete Thanksgiving dinner to go for four guests. Orders should be reserved at least two weeks in advance.
- Price: $415 per four-person package
- Menu: A whole roasted turkey, traditional sides and a choice of pumpkin or pecan pie.
Lula Restaurant Distillery is serving a set Thanksgiving meal with Louisiana influences and a speciality cocktail for each adult.
- Price: $70 for adults, $25 for children ages 4 to 12 and free for children 3 and under
- Menu: Gumbo, Caesar salad, Cajun fried turkey, braised short ribs, smashed potatoes, corn maque choux, macaroni and cheese, Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, French bread and a dessert bar.
The Grill Room at The Windsor Court will serve a seasonal Thanksgiving lunch and dinner featuring traditional holiday flavours for $110 per person.
plates is offering a three-course, family-style Thanksgiving feast for $80 per adult and $35 per child 12 and under.
Fleming’s Steakhouse (Metairie) will serve a two-course meal with a selection of steak or traditional turkey.
- Price: Starting at $64 per person
- Menu: A choice of filet mignon, prime bone-in ribeye or roasted turkey, accompanied by a starter and shareable sides.
Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans will serve a Thanksgiving dinner throughout the day, alongside their standard menu and a children’s plate.
- Menu: Roasted turkey with green bean casserole, sweet potato mash and buttermilk stuffing, followed by sticky toffee bread pudding. Seasonal non-alcoholic drinks include a rosemary pomegranate splash and salted caramel cold brew.
Public Service at NOPSI Hotel is hosting a Thanksgiving brunch buffet that combines breakfast dishes, seafood and Southern holiday favourites.
- Price: $65 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under
- Menu: Pumpkin-spiced French toast, Cochon Benedict, oysters, shrimp, Cajun fried turkey, root beer-glazed ham, beef brisket, oyster dressing, macaroni and cheese, sweet potato casserole, seasonal salads, pecan pie, sweet potato pie, apple pie and chocolate cake.