Thanksgiving In New Orleans:
Take it from the Louisiana Office of Tourism and DuPont and Company Tours:
Thanksgiving is most enjoyable when spent with family and friends over a tasty meal. For those looking to avoid the stress of shopping, cooking, and cleaning up, New Orleans offers a variety of dining choices including prix fixe, a la carte, and catering options for brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Whether you prefer classic holiday dishes or those with a modern Southern flair, the city's culinary scene has something for everyone. Below are some recommended spots where you can savor Thanksgiving specialties without the usual fuss.
Where to Eat on Thanksgiving in New Orleans
This Thanksgiving table d’hôte features Arnaud’s signature Shrimp Arnaud marinated in Creole remoulade sauce; traditional roasted turkey with cornbread or oyster dressing and candied yams; braised beef short ribs with sage and pancetta, sweet potato cheesecake and more.
Brennan’s offers a three-course menu. Choose from appetizers like classic turtle soup or escarole and mirliton salad, topped with compressed pear and candied pecans. For the main course, find sides like roasted buttermilk brined turkey breast with cranberry & rosemary Jus; chicory-rubbed beef tenderloin with red wine sauce; or creole spiced gulf fish with Brussels sprouts and hazelnut butter. Finish with a seasonal dessert.
Start with crispy fried oysters or duck spring rolls with ginger-soy dipping sauce. Then, dig into roasted turkey with sausage and cornbread dressing; pepper crusted duck with creamy risotto; or bourbon pork loin with onion and bacon jam. For dessert, try a slice or classic pecan pie or lemon ice box pie with raspberry sauce.
This menu includes a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert. Options include shrimp and goat cheese crêpes; a caramelized onion tart with gruyere fondue; wood-grilled filet mignon with a brandy-spiked peppercorn sauce; pumpkin creme brûlée, bourbon pecan pie and more.
Begin with turtle soup or roasted squash and pumpkin soup before moving on to traditional roasted turkey with giblet gravy, cranberry compote and roasted sweet potatoes; gulf fish almondine; or seared duck breast with citrus-glazed baby carrots. Finish with pumpkin cheesecake or praline bread pudding.
Luke's Thanksgiving menu features a quirky Louisiana dish: a turducken served with wild mushroom giblet gravy and satsuma cranberry marmalade. If turducken isn't your thing, consider a garlic herb roast prime rib. Add a side like blue crab mac & cheese or spinach madeline before ending the meal with a Lyonnaise pink praline tart.
Try something new at Jack Rose for Thanksgiving. Previous menus have included lamb bacon pappardelle, flounder en papillote with crab boil butter, fall vegetable and jackfruit pot pie and more. Don't miss their famous mile high pie or the roasted honey glazed pear with candied spiced almonds for something sweet.
Where to Order a Thanksgiving Meal in New Orleans
Choose from a la carte items like smoked turkey, brisket, roasted garlic mac n’ cheese, sweet potato casserole, chili-glazed Brussels sprouts and southern pecan pie. Or, pick one of their preset catering packages.
Start off with cajun meats and sausages, but don’t get too full. Entrées include jambalaya stuffed turkey, butcher ham, bone-in rib roast or even a whole hog. Pair with shrimp and eggplant dressing, broccoli and rice casserole, smothered greens, deviled eggs and more. Don’t forget a pumpkin pie, carrot cake or red velvet cake.
Starters include pimento cheese or baked brie with pepper jelly. From the bakery, soft potato rolls, or cheddar chive biscuits make a great accompaniment to your meal. But the big shebang here are the desserts: Choose from pies like pecan, apple, key lime or chocolate cream. If you're feeling nontraditional, try the strawberry tart or vanilla cheesecake.
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