The Court of Two Sisters

Second line through the Charm Gates at the Court of Two Sisters and feast in the courtyard. One of the French Quarter’s most famous restaurants offers a special Mardi Gras cocktail menu (we love the Moon Pie!) and King Cake is on the menu! While famous for their jazz brunches, there’s no bad time to visit. There’s nothing like Carnival Time at The Court of Two Sisters

The Pelican Club

Let your tastebuds celebrate Carnival at this internationally acclaimed restaurant on picturesque Exchange Alley. Partial parking validation is available at the Hotel Monteleone garage.

Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar

You haven’t been to the French Quarter if you haven’t been to Felix’s. Come take a seat at the oyster bar at this iconic seafood eatery and let the shuckers entertain you. And don’t let its location fool you. This is where the locals go, not just during Mardi Gras time but all the time.

New Orleans School of Cooking

In between parades, why not take in a little “food, fun and folklore” at the New Orleans School of Cooking, named the #2 Food Experience in the World in Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Iberville Cuisine

This fun seafood restaurant is just a half block off Bourbon Street but a million miles away from boring. You’ll love the New Orleans-themed dining area which includes an inside courtyard (dogs welcome!) Dine on Big Easy favorites like po-boys, seafood platters and oysters (don’t say no to the Boudin Balls). Try their version of a Hurricane (fantastic!). And during Carnival season, you can drink it out of their signature Mardi Gras bead cup. Iberville Cuisine also offers live music weekly. Check out their website to find out when.

Restaurant Review

Tujague's Restaurant

Like Mardi Gras itself, the world’s third oldest restaurant is a New Orleans tradition. Chef Gus Martin and his team offer a tantalizing menu featuring New Orleans staples like Barbecued Shrimp, Boudin Balls, Chicken & Andouille Gumbo, and Shrimp & Grits. There's also courtyard dining, a festive balcony, and a private dining room on the second floor with balcony access and a Krewe of Iris theme. Several French Quarter krewes and marching clubs parade nearby.

Commander's Palace

It wouldn’t be Mardi Gras in New Orleans without a celebration at Commander’s Palace, just a few blocks from the St. Charles parade route. Start your evening with a Mardi Gras Sidecar cocktail and end it with Chef Meg’s King Cake Ice Cream made with brioche king cake and praline liquor. It doesn’t get more New Orleans than Commander’s.

Crescent City Brewhouse

This krewe knows their brews! The only microbrewery in the French Quarter is home to a fabulous oyster bar and an inventive menu, too. We recommend anything served on their pretzel bun, and the Grilled Redfish Acadiana is pretty awesome, too. Plus, they offer live jazz nightly.

Olde NOLA Cookery

Bourbon Street is more than bars—it’s home to some really slammin’ restaurants like Olde NOLA Cookery. Stroll on in for some Louisiana Crabmeat Cakes, Redfish Cookery, or “Knife & Fork” BBQ Ribs. On chilly parade days, eat outdoors by their firepit. Check out their Mardi Gras Balcony package!