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Where to Eat the Best Thanksgiving Dinner in New Orleans

Make those November 28 reservations to enjoy turkey, stuffing, and all the fixings

by Beth D'Addono Updated Nov 15, 2024, 9:25am CST

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by Beth D'Addono Updated Nov 15, 2024, 9:25am CST

New Orleans celebrates Thanksgiving every which way. Dishes like shrimp and mirliton dressing are just a few favorites at the dinner table while gathering at the Fair Grounds on Thanksgiving morning is an annual outing for a crowd of regulars. Scores of the city’s top restaurants serve turkey-centric menus on Thursday, November 28, so here we’ve rounded up the most enticing dine-in offerings in town, with quoted prices not inclusive of tax and gratuity. Not a fan of the traditional bird? In some cases, the restaurant’s regular menu is also on tap, keeping everybody around the table happy.

Can’t wait for Thanksgiving? Parkway Bakery & Tavern serves its famous Thanksgiving Poor Boy every Wednesday in November with all proceeds benefiting the Al Copeland Foundation supporting cancer research. Talk about a win-win.

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Mister Mao

Looking for something non-traditional on turkey day? No better choice than Mister Mao, serving a $70 per person/$25 kids three courser with three seatings, 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Eat the bird tikka masala style, with turmeric creamed greens. Or go rogue with tom yum Gulf fish, local tuna crudo and steamed chicken and rice dumplings.

4501 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Pascal's Manale

Pascal’s offers a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings for a bargain $45 a person, a rosemary and citrus roasted bird with a choice of andouille cornbread or oyster dressing and sides. There’s bread pudding or pecan pie for dessert. All of Dickie Brennan’s restaurants are open, with the company’s Commissary providing much of the culinary muscle.

1838 Napoleon Ave (at Dryades St), New Orleans, LA 70115

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San Lorenzo

The chic Italian restaurant in trendy Hotel St. Vincent is offering something special for Thanksgiving, an Italian-focused buffet feast that sounds like a crowd pleaser. Cider-brined turkey breast and confit legs with prosciutto gravy, cacio e pepe mac and cheese, Calabrian chile corn casserole, pecorino and rosemary mashed potatoes, sweet potato and taleggio arancini — honestly, we can’t think of a more enticing menu. Desserts include candied pecan cannolis, pumpkin cream tiramisu, and pistachio gelato. Reserve 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $125 per person ($65 for kids).

1507 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Jack Rose

Reserve a four-course, prix fixe menu ($63-$88 depending on the choice of entrée) at this fanciful St. Charles Avenue hotel restaurant. The menu is a refreshing mix of nontraditional starters like pork cheeks polenta and fried oysters Rockefeller and entrees like swordfish with artichoke tapenade and stuffed roast turkey.

2031 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Lula Restaurant Distillery

Lula will be open for Thanksgiving for dine-in and there’s plenty of space for large parties. Served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the family-style feast runs $65 per person including a cocktail. Figure $25 for kids four to 12 with kiddos 3 and under noshing or free. Some choices include rabbit and sausage gumbo, Crystal-brined deep-fried turkey with Cajun gravy, beef tenderloin, and a slew of sides. There’s also a dessert bar.

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1532 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Compère Lapin

Chef Nina Compton’s award winning Compere Lapin will offer a three-course family-style lunch from noon to 4 p.m. Priced at $95, the Caribbean meets Creole feast includes the likes of roasted fall vegetable salad, butternut squash puree, turkey with sage and cherry stuffing and jerk sweet potatoes.

535 Tchoupitoulas St (at Lafayette St), New Orleans, LA 70130

A large dining room with white and black tile floors, wood tables and chairs, and a long bar with stools lined up in front. — Inside Compere Lapin.

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King Brasserie + Bar

Chef Sam Peery gives Thanksgiving a creatively French accent at King Brasserie in the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, serving a special Thanksgiving menu from noon to 9 p.m. The menu includes Joyce Farms heritage turkey, Nueske’s cane syrup glazed ham, pastry chef Lanna Talley’s French bread stuffing, Bourbon pecan beignets, and more. The Peacock Room is also open, and serving its regular menu.

521 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Miss River

Miss River celebrates the holiday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with it’s regular menu that swaps turkey for a whole buttermilk-fried chicken from partner chef Alon Shaya and the Miss River team. The restaurant will offer holiday sides for $11 including mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans agreen beans amandine, sweet potato, oyster dressing, and cranberry sauce.

2 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Commons Club New Orleans

Commons Club executive chef Chris Borges is whipping up a $65, three course menu served from 11 a.m. to closing. The menu sizzles with style, from the barbecye shrimp with brown butter and fermented garlic to duck confit arancini and short rib with German potato and celery root salad. Choose the traditional turkey and sides, or an Italian option, fusilli with meatballs and red gravy.

550 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113

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Chemin à la Mer

Chemin à la Mer spotlights chef Donald Link’s favorite family Thanksgiving dishes for a three-course $92 tasting menu. A turkey and andouille sausage gumbo starts the feast, which includes boudin-stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, and oysters cornbread dressing. Chef Link’s family recipe for satsuma buttermilk pie crowns the meal. Can’t get enough turkey? There will be a Thanksgiving sandwich on the menu the next day.

2 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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The Grill Room at Windsor Court

The ever-so-elegant Windsor Court sparkles during the holidays, offering a splurge option for those seeking an extravagant Thanksgiving meal. The Grill Room is serving a three-course lunch and dinner menu for $120 per person. Add a wine pairing for $50. The menu includes variety in each course in addition to turkey roulade, like bone in pork chop or red snapper with crabmeat. For dessert, a spiced apple tart or pumpkin cheesecake.

300 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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August

Settle in for an elegant Thanksgiving at Restaurant August, a haven of fine dining in the CBD. Served 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and priced at $125, the four course menu dishes fancy bits including a foie gras tarte tatin with Arkansas black apple, gnocchi with crab and truffle, and a version of Turducken that won’t grace a single Cajun table. For dessert, opt for the mille-feuille with vanilla ganache and salted caramel.

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301 Tchoupitoulas St (Gravier St), New Orleans, LA 70130

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Red Fish Grill

Can’t argue with a great buffet. With plenty of space for extended kin, Red Fish Grill dishes a swell turkey spread from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., priced at $69.95 for grown-ups, $19.95 for kids 12 and under, and free for tots two and under. It’s not just turkey and fixin’s either. The menu includes two soups, a display of cold seafood and a carving station with Joyce Farms turkey, prime rib, and porchetta. Tons of sides and a hefty dessert station round out this good deal in the Quarter.

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115 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Mr. B's Bistro

Mr. B’s plans an a la carte Thanksgiving celebration, featuring the regular menu, along with dishes that will include a roast turkey option with all the trimmings, perhaps sausage and cornbread dressing, mashed sweet potatoes, haricots verts, cranberry relish, and gravy. Diehard fans can enjoy plates of the restaurant’s famous barbecue shrimp and bacon-wrapped shrimp and grits instead.

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201 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Tujague's

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Tujague’s, the birthplace of the Grasshopper cocktail. A three-course menu for $65 per person will be available on Thursday, November 28 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. From a traditional turkey dinner with oyster dressing and giblet gravy to gulf fish amandine and braised short rib, the menu dishes tons of variety.

429 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Restaurant R'evolution

Restaurant R’evolution, located inside the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Bienville Street, is open on Thanksgiving Day serving a special menu. Seating is available from 11 a.m., and it’s a good spot to accommodate a group for the holiday for a splurge-worthy meal.

777 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Arnaud's

Arnaud’s is exceptionally festive during the holiday season, making the Thanksgiving table d’hôte a tradition for many. The $65 three course menu includes choices like shrimp Arnaud, roasted butternut squash soup, sauteed red fish with greens and of course, roast turkey with cornbread or oyster dressing. The chef’s shopping list includes 42 turkeys, 90 pounds of snap beans, 80 pounds of yams and 50 pounds of marshmallows to candy them.

813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112

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Brennan's

The French Quarter landmark known for its endless breakfast service serves up three courses for $75 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this year. The best thing about Brennan’s menu is the number of options for each course — there are seven starters including turtle soup and artichoke and oyster gratin and mains including buttermilk brined breast and cornmeal-crusted redfish. Of course, the famed bananas Foster is just one dessert option.

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417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard

Broussard’s is serving an a la carte feast for the holiday, with service from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thanksgiving day. Choose from the likes of warm skillet cornbread with Gruyere, Creole turtle soup, duck and alligator sausage gumbo, bronzed redfish with blue crab, and roast turkey with andouille dressing.

819 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70112

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Sylvain

Sylvain, a beacon of good taste and hospitality in the French Quarter for 14 years, offers a special Creole-roasted turkey plate with sides like Coca-Cola braised greens and turkey neckgravy, for a bargain $32. A limited version of the regular menu is also available. Self described as “an unruly Southern bistro for locals,” one popular section of the menu is the champagne & fries category. Celebrate with fresh fries and French Gonet-Medeville ($145), Amrita, an Oregon Cuvee ($60) or the house favorite — a six pack of Miller High Life ponies ($25). Give thanks.

625 Chartres St (at Wilkinson St.), New Orleans, LA 70130

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Copeland's of New Orleans

Although most folks use Copeland’s as a caterer for an easy family feast, dining in is also a swell option. Besides the regular menu, turkey, gravy, biscuits mashed sweets and mac and cheese set the table for the holiday. For those not interested in a drumstick, blackened red fish, fried chicken and waffles and crab cakes with shrimp alfredo are a few satisfying options.

1001 S Clearview Pkwy, Jefferson, LA 70121

Ralph's on the Park

For a lovely Thanksgiving Day setting followed by a City Park stroll, Ralph’s on the Park is serving a $75 three course meal from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect the likes of turtle soup, smoked sweet potato bisque, crab and spinach salad, fried turkey and more. The handsome City Park restaurant will also offer a kids (under 12) menu for $21.

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900 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Mister Mao

4501 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Looking for something non-traditional on turkey day? No better choice than Mister Mao, serving a $70 per person/$25 kids three courser with three seatings, 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Eat the bird tikka masala style, with turmeric creamed greens. Or go rogue with tom yum Gulf fish, local tuna crudo and steamed chicken and rice dumplings.

4501 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Pascal's Manale

1838 Napoleon Ave (at Dryades St), New Orleans, LA 70115

Pascal’s offers a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings for a bargain $45 a person, a rosemary and citrus roasted bird with a choice of andouille cornbread or oyster dressing and sides. There’s bread pudding or pecan pie for dessert. All of Dickie Brennan’s restaurants are open, with the company’s Commissary providing much of the culinary muscle.

1838 Napoleon Ave (at Dryades St), New Orleans, LA 70115

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A nighttime photo of the exterior of Pascal’s Manale restaurant, lined with neon green, gold, and red lights.

San Lorenzo

1507 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

The chic Italian restaurant in trendy Hotel St. Vincent is offering something special for Thanksgiving, an Italian-focused buffet feast that sounds like a crowd pleaser. Cider-brined turkey breast and confit legs with prosciutto gravy, cacio e pepe mac and cheese, Calabrian chile corn casserole, pecorino and rosemary mashed potatoes, sweet potato and taleggio arancini — honestly, we can’t think of a more enticing menu. Desserts include candied pecan cannolis, pumpkin cream tiramisu, and pistachio gelato. Reserve 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $125 per person ($65 for kids).

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1507 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Jack Rose

2031 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

Reserve a four-course, prix fixe menu ($63-$88 depending on the choice of entrée) at this fanciful St. Charles Avenue hotel restaurant. The menu is a refreshing mix of nontraditional starters like pork cheeks polenta and fried oysters Rockefeller and entrees like swordfish with artichoke tapenade and stuffed roast turkey.

2031 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Lula Restaurant Distillery

1532 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

Lula will be open for Thanksgiving for dine-in and there’s plenty of space for large parties. Served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the family-style feast runs $65 per person including a cocktail. Figure $25 for kids four to 12 with kiddos 3 and under noshing or free. Some choices include rabbit and sausage gumbo, Crystal-brined deep-fried turkey with Cajun gravy, beef tenderloin, and a slew of sides. There’s also a dessert bar.

1532 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Compère Lapin

535 Tchoupitoulas St (at Lafayette St), New Orleans, LA 70130

Chef Nina Compton’s award winning Compere Lapin will offer a three-course family-style lunch from noon to 4 p.m. Priced at $95, the Caribbean meets Creole feast includes the likes of roasted fall vegetable salad, butternut squash puree, turkey with sage and cherry stuffing and jerk sweet potatoes.

535 Tchoupitoulas St (at Lafayette St), New Orleans, LA 70130

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A large dining room with white and black tile floors, wood tables and chairs, and a long bar with stools lined up in front. — Inside Compere Lapin.

King Brasserie + Bar

521 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Chef Sam Peery gives Thanksgiving a creatively French accent at King Brasserie in the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, serving a special Thanksgiving menu from noon to 9 p.m. The menu includes Joyce Farms heritage turkey, Nueske’s cane syrup glazed ham, pastry chef Lanna Talley’s French bread stuffing, Bourbon pecan beignets, and more. The Peacock Room is also open, and serving its regular menu.

521 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Inside King.

Miss River

2 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Miss River celebrates the holiday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with it’s regular menu that swaps turkey for a whole buttermilk-fried chicken from partner chef Alon Shaya and the Miss River team. The restaurant will offer holiday sides for $11 including mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans agreen beans amandine, sweet potato, oyster dressing, and cranberry sauce.

2 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Whole fried chicken from Miss River.

Commons Club New Orleans

550 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113

Commons Club executive chef Chris Borges is whipping up a $65, three course menu served from 11 a.m. to closing. The menu sizzles with style, from the barbecye shrimp with brown butter and fermented garlic to duck confit arancini and short rib with German potato and celery root salad. Choose the traditional turkey and sides, or an Italian option, fusilli with meatballs and red gravy.

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550 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113

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Chemin à la Mer

2 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Chemin à la Mer spotlights chef Donald Link’s favorite family Thanksgiving dishes for a three-course $92 tasting menu. A turkey and andouille sausage gumbo starts the feast, which includes boudin-stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, and oysters cornbread dressing. Chef Link’s family recipe for satsuma buttermilk pie crowns the meal. Can’t get enough turkey? There will be a Thanksgiving sandwich on the menu the next day.

2 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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The Grill Room at Windsor Court

300 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70130

The ever-so-elegant Windsor Court sparkles during the holidays, offering a splurge option for those seeking an extravagant Thanksgiving meal. The Grill Room is serving a three-course lunch and dinner menu for $120 per person. Add a wine pairing for $50. The menu includes variety in each course in addition to turkey roulade, like bone in pork chop or red snapper with crabmeat. For dessert, a spiced apple tart or pumpkin cheesecake.

300 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Duck from the Grill Room in 2023.

August

301 Tchoupitoulas St (Gravier St), New Orleans, LA 70130

Settle in for an elegant Thanksgiving at Restaurant August, a haven of fine dining in the CBD. Served 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and priced at $125, the four course menu dishes fancy bits including a foie gras tarte tatin with Arkansas black apple, gnocchi with crab and truffle, and a version of Turducken that won’t grace a single Cajun table. For dessert, opt for the mille-feuille with vanilla ganache and salted caramel.

301 Tchoupitoulas St (Gravier St), New Orleans, LA 70130

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Red Fish Grill

115 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Can’t argue with a great buffet. With plenty of space for extended kin, Red Fish Grill dishes a swell turkey spread from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., priced at $69.95 for grown-ups, $19.95 for kids 12 and under, and free for tots two and under. It’s not just turkey and fixin’s either. The menu includes two soups, a display of cold seafood and a carving station with Joyce Farms turkey, prime rib, and porchetta. Tons of sides and a hefty dessert station round out this good deal in the Quarter.

115 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Private dining at Red Fish Grill.

Mr. B's Bistro

201 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Mr. B’s plans an a la carte Thanksgiving celebration, featuring the regular menu, along with dishes that will include a roast turkey option with all the trimmings, perhaps sausage and cornbread dressing, mashed sweet potatoes, haricots verts, cranberry relish, and gravy. Diehard fans can enjoy plates of the restaurant’s famous barbecue shrimp and bacon-wrapped shrimp and grits instead.

201 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Tujague's

429 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Tujague’s, the birthplace of the Grasshopper cocktail. A three-course menu for $65 per person will be available on Thursday, November 28 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. From a traditional turkey dinner with oyster dressing and giblet gravy to gulf fish amandine and braised short rib, the menu dishes tons of variety.

429 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Restaurant R'evolution

777 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Restaurant R’evolution, located inside the Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Bienville Street, is open on Thanksgiving Day serving a special menu. Seating is available from 11 a.m., and it’s a good spot to accommodate a group for the holiday for a splurge-worthy meal.

777 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Arnaud's

813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Arnaud’s is exceptionally festive during the holiday season, making the Thanksgiving table d’hôte a tradition for many. The $65 three course menu includes choices like shrimp Arnaud, roasted butternut squash soup, sauteed red fish with greens and of course, roast turkey with cornbread or oyster dressing. The chef’s shopping list includes 42 turkeys, 90 pounds of snap beans, 80 pounds of yams and 50 pounds of marshmallows to candy them.

813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112

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Brennan's

417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

The French Quarter landmark known for its endless breakfast service serves up three courses for $75 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this year. The best thing about Brennan’s menu is the number of options for each course — there are seven starters including turtle soup and artichoke and oyster gratin and mains including buttermilk brined breast and cornmeal-crusted redfish. Of course, the famed bananas Foster is just one dessert option.

417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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A bowl of bananas sliced lengthwise and flambéed in dark rum, banana liqueur, sugar, and cinnamon, served hot over vanilla ice cream — Bananas Foster at Brennan’s.

Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard

819 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Broussard’s is serving an a la carte feast for the holiday, with service from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thanksgiving day. Choose from the likes of warm skillet cornbread with Gruyere, Creole turtle soup, duck and alligator sausage gumbo, bronzed redfish with blue crab, and roast turkey with andouille dressing.

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819 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70112

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Sylvain

625 Chartres St (at Wilkinson St.), New Orleans, LA 70130

Sylvain, a beacon of good taste and hospitality in the French Quarter for 14 years, offers a special Creole-roasted turkey plate with sides like Coca-Cola braised greens and turkey neckgravy, for a bargain $32. A limited version of the regular menu is also available. Self described as “an unruly Southern bistro for locals,” one popular section of the menu is the champagne & fries category. Celebrate with fresh fries and French Gonet-Medeville ($145), Amrita, an Oregon Cuvee ($60) or the house favorite — a six pack of Miller High Life ponies ($25). Give thanks.

625 Chartres St (at Wilkinson St.), New Orleans, LA 70130

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Copeland's of New Orleans

1001 S Clearview Pkwy, Jefferson, LA 70121

Although most folks use Copeland’s as a caterer for an easy family feast, dining in is also a swell option. Besides the regular menu, turkey, gravy, biscuits mashed sweets and mac and cheese set the table for the holiday. For those not interested in a drumstick, blackened red fish, fried chicken and waffles and crab cakes with shrimp alfredo are a few satisfying options.

1001 S Clearview Pkwy, Jefferson, LA 70121

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Ralph's on the Park

900 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

For a lovely Thanksgiving Day setting followed by a City Park stroll, Ralph’s on the Park is serving a $75 three course meal from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect the likes of turtle soup, smoked sweet potato bisque, crab and spinach salad, fried turkey and more. The handsome City Park restaurant will also offer a kids (under 12) menu for $21.

900 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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