NEW ORLEANS — Celebrate Halloween at Top New Orleans Restaurants.
Tujague’s | Krewe of Boo Parade Watch Party & Witch’s Luncheon
On Saturday, October 24th, revelers are invited to participate in an unforgettable evening at Tujague’s with the Krewe of Boo Parade Watch Party from 6PM – 10PM; the parade kicks off at 6:30PM. Priced at $135 per person (excluding tax), enjoy Open Bar – serving call-brand liquor and libations to keep spirits high throughout the evening and a seasonal Buffet, brimming with festive flavors. Guests will also have access to the private balcony, offering a fantastic view of the parade, use of indoor seating, and the convenience of private bathrooms, ensuring a fantastic evening for all attendees. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.
Ghouls just wanna have fun! On Fridays, October 23rd & Friday, October 30th, Tujague’s invites you to its spooky Witch’s Luncheon from 11AM to 2:15PM, featuring a special three-course menu. Priced at $58 per person (excluding tax, gratuity, and beverages), visitors can enjoy first-course options, like the It’s Fall Salad with seasonal ingredients or Butternut Squash & Shrimp Bisque. Second-course options include Gulf Fish Pompano topped with crabmeat and satsuma beurre blanc; Veal Meunière paneed and breaded, served with crabmeat and Meunière sauce; and their famous Shrimp & Grits. Save room for dessert! Delight in the Pumpkin Bread Pudding, a classic bread pudding with pumpkin pie filling, brown butter caramel sauce, powdered sugar & whipped cream, topped with crème anglaise or a delicious Espresso Crème Brûlée. This will be the only menu available during Friday, October 23rd & Friday, October 30th lunch service. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. Tujague’s is located at 429 Decatur Street in the French Quarter.
The Bower | Witches Luncheon
Prepare to be spellbound with an enchanting three-course Witches Luncheon at The Bower on Fridays, October 23rd & October 30th, from 11AM to 2PM. Executive Chef Marcus Woodham is cooking up a cauldron of delicious dishes for $50 per person (excluding tax, gratuity, and beverage). Delight in first course options including Whipped Feta with house pickles and grilled baguette; Beet Salad with fennel, goat cheese, apple, pistachios, and roasted apple vinaigrette; and Roasted Gulf Shrimp with Calabrian pesto, breadcrumbs, smoked trout roe, and focaccia. Second-course choices include Conchiglie with veal meatballs, smokey vodka sauce, bacon, and pangrattato; Petite Filet with smokey balsamic mushrooms and crispy steakhouse fries with chimichurri; and Skin-On Roasted Salmon with farro salad, edamame, chickpeas, butternut squash, pomegranate, and tahini vinaigrette. For dessert, enjoy the Monkey Bread Apple Cobbler or the Banoffee Pie. Sinister specialty cocktails will also be available. Reservations can be made on Resy. The Bower is located at 1320 Magazine Street.
Charles & Julia | Witches Luncheon
Charles & Julia is brewing up something wickedly delicious this Halloween season with their inaugural Witches Luncheon, taking place on Fridays, October 23rd & 30th. Guests are invited to indulge in a spooktacular three-course prix fixe menu for $50 + tax & gratuity, featuring a delicious lineup of seasonal favorites. First Course options include Shaved Apple & Brussels Sprout Salad with sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, bleu cheese & lemon vinaigrette; and Tuna Tartare with Fiji apple, cucumber, avocado mousse, wasabi & lime vinaigrette. Second Course offers Shrimp & Crab Stuffed Shells with parmesan cream, basil & olive salsa verde; or Braised Short Ribs with smoked gouda polenta, crispy shallots, natural beef & truffle jus. Third Course brings delicious dessert options such as Apple Pie Parfait with cobbler crumbs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch & caramel cream or Flourless Chocolate Cake with pumpkin cream & sea salt. Halloween costumes are highly encouraged, and haunted drink specials will be available to add a little extra magic to the afternoon. Seatings are available from 11AM–2PM, making Charles & Julia’s Witches Luncheon the perfect spellbinding escape for a festive Halloween afternoon. Gather the coven, choose a costume, and prepare for an afternoon of wickedly good food, spirited sips, and Halloween fun. Charles & Julia is located at 757 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. For more information, visit https://www.charlesandjulia.com/. To make a reservation, visit Resy.
Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Virgin Hotels New Orleans is hosting a slew of spooktacular Halloween programming this season:
Halloween programming will bring seasonal food, drinks, entertainment, and community experiences throughout October. Guests can look forward to Death Becomes Her: A Drag & Burlesque Dinner Show on Saturday, October 24, from 5PM–9PM at The Manor, featuring dinner, a welcome drink, and live drag and burlesque performances. Tickets are $72++ per person.
Throughout the month, Funny Library Coffee Shop will transform into The Apothecary, a Fall takeover featuring seasonal drinks, bites, and playful apothecary-inspired touches, daily from October 1–31. The Halloween celebration will culminate on Thursday, October 29, with Saints & Sinners, presented by FEENIN, a rooftop Halloween R&B party at The Pool Club/Dreamboat from 8PM–1AM, featuring DJs Summer Indigo, GHAZI GAMALI, and Mikey Offline. Virgin Hotels New Orleans is located at 550 Baronne Street. For reservations and additional information, visit https://virginhotels.com/new-orleans/entertainment/