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New Orleans is a city that needs little reason to celebrate, and Easter is no different. The Crescent City comes alive with spring flavors, live jazz brunches, seafood displays, and classic Creole dishes reimagined for the holiday.

Whether you’re seeking an elegant prix-fixe brunch with turtle soup and bananas foster-inspired dishes or a lavish buffet with fresh Gulf seafood, there’s a perfect table waiting. Don’t know where to go? Keep reading.

Easter 2026: Where To Dine In New Orleans

This guide highlights some of the best restaurants open for Easter Sunday on April 5, 2026. Many feature special menus, live music, and family-friendly options. Book early via OpenTable, the restaurant’s website, or by phone—seats fill fast for this popular holiday.

Where To Eat In New Orleans For Easter

Now let’s get into some great places to eat in New Orleans right now.

Red Fish Grill

115 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 598-1200

Red Fish Grill

For a more casual yet abundant option, Red Fish Grill presents its Annual Easter Buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults $75, kids (12 and under) $29, under 2 free.

Highlights include a seafood display with fresh Gulf oysters, boiled shrimp, crawfish, and crab claws; chef-prepared omelet stations with local ingredients; salads, soups, favorite entrées, and sides. It’s family-friendly and packed with Louisiana seafood flavors. Reservations required.

Want more options? Read up on what stores are open for Easter Sunday.

Rib Room (Omni Royal Orleans)

621 St. Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70140 | (504) 529-7045

Rib Room (Omni Royal Orleans)

In the heart of the French Quarter, the Rib Room hosts a festive Easter Brunch from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 5, with live jazz starting at 11 a.m.

The menu features classics like jumbo shrimp cocktail, chicken & andouille gumbo, and standout entrées such as prime rib, beef Wellington, or lobster thermidor. It’s an ideal spot for a refined yet celebratory meal with excellent carving stations and spring-inspired touches.

Brennan’s

417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130 |  (504) 525-9711

brennan's has the best food in New Orleans

Here’s what one reviewer says about Brennan’s: “Design of the restaurant is really good. Service was decent. However I did not like the food. Whether that was my fried rabbit particularly or the oil they use, I just stayed hungry.”

Cochon Restaurant

930 Tchoupitoulas St suite a, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 588-2123

Cochon steak in New Orleans

Here’s what one reviewer says about Cochon: “Our experience at Cochon was pleasant. Service was quick and food was delicious. Drinks are also well crafted. The oysters on garlic chili oil was a winner. The alligator was different. If you don’t mind eating alligator then it’s probably good. Just not for me.”

Commander’s Palace

1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 899-8221

Commander's Palace is the best in New Orleans

Here’s what one customer says about Commander’s Palace: “Commander’s Palace was a lovely dining experience- the ambiance was great, our waiter had a dynamite personality, and we had fun having an excuse to dress up! I forget the details but I believe the sourcing of the meat was local/organic if they possibly could which I thought was nice. Also, the bread pudding was delicious!”

Doris Metropolitan New Orleans

620 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | : (504) 267-3500

Doris Metropolitan has the best food in New Orleans

Here’s what one customer says about Doris: “This place was incredible. The service was excellent. The food was… I swear I died and am presently a ghost. The desert was so so so rich, but so incredibly good.
Absolutely hit this place up if you are looking to dine high quality.”

Final Word

New Orleans is known as a party city, but a celebratory city is a much more accurate word. Easter and other holidays are great excuses to do what we do best in the Big Easy: Party hearty,