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Celebrate New Orleans Restaurant Week 2020

Traditional Creole cajun court bouillon with fish and seafood gumbo chowder stew as top view in a pot

Get your appetite ready for New Orleans Restaurant Week 2020 and take advantage of amazing dining deals on October 5 – 11! Everyone knows cuisine is a lifestyle in the Crescent City, and if you’re paying a visit to NOLA specifically for its famous food, you’re in luck during this week of great deals and discounts at some of the city’s top eateries.

This year, keeping COVID-19 safety precautions in mind, prix-fixe menus will be available for both dine-in and take-out, so you can sink your teeth into beignets and po-boys in the comfort of your own home. But if you’re itching to go out on the town (socially distanced, of course), New Orlean’s multitude of patios, food trucks, and late-night eats will serve you well.

Restaurant Week in New Orleans is a great opportunity to experience some of the city’s renowned fine dining, especially if you’re a foodie on a budget. Some of the city’s white tablecloth establishments are known for being on the pricier side, so definitely take advantage of the competitive price points at more than 80 local restaurants this week.

Enjoy three-course brunches and dinners for under $45 per person and a two-course lunch menu for $25 per person or less! Your wallet (and your taste buds!) will thank you. From Creole classics to imaginative modern bites, NOLA restaurant week is serving up a little bit of everything!

Participating Restaurants & Neighborhoods

You can find eateries participating in New Orleans Restaurant Week scattered throughout the city, from the historic French Quarter and famed Bourbon Street to popular bistros in the Garden District and casual Mid-City hangs.

The city’s favorite food spots are eager to welcome locals and tourists alike. Enjoy old favorites or challenge your palate with something new. Here are a few NOLA Restaurant Week deals you can’t miss.

Brennan’s Restaurant | French Quarter | $45 3-Course Dinner & Brunch

A culinary phenomenon since the 1940s, Brennan’s offers $45 three-course dinner and brunch menus with delicious options like roasted butternut squash soup, seafood tagliatelle, and blue crab ravigote. Their imaginative creations will leave you full and satisfied.

Briquette | Warehouse District | $45 3-Course Dinner

When in the Warehouse District, seafood lovers can’t miss an opportunity to dine at Briquette. This restaurant’s signature open kitchen features a staggering 18-foot seafood display packed with halibut, salmon, redfish, and other fresh whole fish. Their New Orleans Restaurant Week three-course dinner includes chicken and sausage gumbo, blackened redfish, and bread pudding.

Palace Café | Central Business District/Downtown | $19 3-Course Lunch & $38 3-Course Dinner

This lively and upbeat cafe serves contemporary Creole food like turtle soup, Creole Banh Mi, catfish pecan, and white chocolate bread pudding, to name a few. This restaurant has won numerous awards, and its affordable Restaurant Week menus make it a must-visit during your time downtown.

Red Gravy | Uptown | $32 3-Course Brunch & $38 3-Course Dinner

Head uptown and enjoy rustic, handmade Italian cuisine at Red Gravy, a cozy cafe known for its traditional Italian atmosphere. Here, all pasta is made by hand using the chef’s family recipes. Sample zeppoles, bruschetta, cannoli, and pasta bolognese.

Ralph’s on the Park | Mid-City | $25 2-Course Lunch & $35 3-Course Brunch and Dinner

Located next to lush City Park, Ralph’s on the Park offers farm-to-table elegance with a neighborhood eatery feel. Dine on locally-sourced meats, vegetables, and seafood in the form of crab meat crusted gulf fish, grilled filet mignon, BBQ shrimp and grits, and grilled wagyu burgers.

See all of the eateries participating in New Orleans Restaurant Week 2020 and be sure to reserve your table soon!

Enjoy New Orleans Cuisine Year-Round

Can’t make it to NOLA Restaurant Week this year? Don’t worry, there’s always next year! But if you can’t wait that long, you can find similar deals and discounts with a New Orleans food tour. Better yet, these food tours take you behind the scenes at some of the city’s award-winning restaurants. Discover their history and learn about the chefs behind the delicious food you’ll be sampling. Food tours let you try fan-favorite bites at multiple restaurants in one day at an affordable price, no matter what time of year you’re in town. Browse our favorite foodie experiences and book yours online today!