Halloween Happenings Around Louisiana Restaurants

New Orleans is the perfect place to celebrate Halloween, so its no surprise that restaurants across the city are having special events to celebrate the spooky holiday. From Krewe of Boo watch parties to spooky lunches made for dressing up, there is no limit to fun during Halloween Weekend here in New Orleans.

Tujague's ​

​SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22: KREWE OF BOO PARADE WATCHING PARTY
6:PM-10:PM
On Saturday, October 22, Tujague’s to enjoy the Krewe of Boo Parade, New Orleans’ Official Halloween Parade in the French Quarter. Enjoy an open call-brand bar along with specialty cocktails, beer & wine and an extravagant buffet. Guests will have access to the private balcony, use of indoor seating and access to private bathrooms throughout the evening. Tickets are $150 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity. Tickets are available HERE or by calling the restaurant at 504-525-8676.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28: WITCHES LUNCHEON
11AM-2:30PM
Hocus pocus! Cast your spell at Tujague’s Witches Luncheon on Friday, October 28. Executive Chef Gus Martin has created a three-course menu for the occasion. Priced at $45 per person (excluding tax and gratuity), options include Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, BBQ Shrimp, Gulf Fish Almandine, Grilled Petite Filet Mignon and more. Cocktails will include Bottomless Mimosas ($18) and other spooky specialty cocktails. Put your best witch or Halloween costume on and fly over to Tujague’s where they’re sure to cast a spell. For reservations click HERE or by calling 504-525-8676.
 
 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23: DRAG BRUNCH- Poppy’s Pop-Up Drag Queen Bunch
Time: 11:30AM 
Poppy and her fabulous entertainers will perform a show filled with singing and dancing while you enjoy a three-course brunch and bottomless mimosas for $70 per person plus tax and gratuity. The menu will feature Turtle Soup, a choice of Gulf Fish Almandine - haricot vert, toasted almonds, citrus beurre blanc or Duck Hash - poached eggs, sauce choron, and for dessert enjoy Creme Brulee. For reservations click HERE ;once on OpenTable please select “Experiences” to reserve or call 504-525-8676.
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​The Myrtles Plantation

​No better place than The Myrtles Plantation to to spend Halloween. The most haunted house in America will be hosting a Boos, Brews & BBQ Event on Halloween Day, with special brews and bbq from Executive Chef Daniel Dreher of Restaurant 1796, the property's farm-to-table restaurant. There will be evening mystery tours, costume contest and scavenger hunt for the kids. 

Now through Halloween, there is a virtual costume contest for everyone to enter. Visit the grounds and snap a photo in your costume, using the hashtag #MyrtlesHalloween, for a chance to win a free overnight stay at the bed & breakfast, including a chef's tasting with Restaurant 1796.

​The Virgin Hotel

​The Warehouse District Hotel will have plenty of programming throughout Halloween weekend for guests and locals to enjoy. The festivities will kick off a week early with Krewe of Boo weekend and continue the following weekend through Halloween.
 
Krewe of Boo Weekend Happenings Include:

• Friday, October 21: Sorellas’ Boutique Hat Bar & Vintage Halloween Pop-up (3PM-7PM) – Sorellas’ Boutique will be popping up at the hotel’s first floor Funny Library Coffee Shop to host a build-your-own hat bar and vintage Halloween costume shop. From 3PM until 7PM, guests will be able to create personalized, show-stopping hats with a variety of accessories from ribbon, feathers, trim, buttons, and more, as well as shop for one-of-a-kind costumes. 
• Saturday, October 22: Kendra Scott Pop-Up (11AM-1PM) – In celebration of Tulane Homecoming Weekend, fashion brand Kendra Scott will be hosting a pop- up at the Funny Library Coffee Shop for guests to shop and enjoy. 
• Saturday, October 22: BOO Bash (2PM-6PM) – The hotel’s 13th floor pool and bar, The Pool Club, will host BOO Bash from 2PM until 6PM with palm and tarot card readings, caricaturists, costume contests, a live DJ entertainment and a cash bar. This event is free and open to the public.

 
Halloween Weekend Events Include:

• Friday, October 28: Brunch & BOOs (9AM-2PM) – Virgin Hotels New Orleans first floor restaurant, Commons Club, will host a Halloween Bottomless Brunch to kick off the holiday weekend. The brunch will feature free-flowing drinks and a DJ spinning everyone’s favorite Halloween tunes. Reservations are encouraged and can be made on OpenTable. 
• Saturday, October 29: BOOlesque Brunch with Trixie Minx (10:30AM & 1PM) – Brunch festivities will continue on Saturday at Commons Club with Trixie Minx. The burlesque-style brunch will include a two-course menu priced at $45 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). There will be two seatings for the show, the first at 10:30AM and the second at 1PM. Reservations are encouraged and can be made on OpenTable. 
• Saturday, October 29: BOO Bash (3PM-7PM) – The second installment of BOO Bash at The Pool Club will take place Saturday, October 29. From 3PM until 7PM, attendees will be able to enjoy palm and tarot card readings, caricaturists, costume contests, a live DJ entertainment and a cash bar. This event is free and open to the public.

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Dickie Brennan Restaurant Group

Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse and Palace Cafe will both host a special Halloween lunch on October 28. For more information on the menu and to make a reservation, visit them on Facebook, or click the photos below.  

​Eliza Restaurant 

​If you're in the Baton Rouge area, join Eliza Restaurant for their special Witches Lunch on October 28. Visit their website for more information, and to reserve your spot.