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    Tujague's Restaurant

    3.5 (875 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    TUJAGUE'S RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Demi grasshopper cocktail - $1.70 each promo - IG @bougiefoodieboi
    Kyle W.

    This review is ONLY on the grasshopper drink. This place supposedly invented this drink so I must try it from the source! For a limited time, they have an amazing promotion - $1.70 for a demi grasshopper cocktail which is a modest size (still satisfying) of the actual grasshopper drink where you get to sample it without committing to a full drink. I enjoyed it but can definitely not finish one standard size since it is super strong, amplified by the mint chocolate and it can get quite filling. Normally it is $13 so still a good price. Reservations recommended for dining, but the bar is open seating and not too busy even on a Saturday around 1pm where you can get drinks there quickly. We were in and out in 30 minutes even though we took our time sipping our drinks.

    Tujagues House Salad
    Glenn G.

    We had eaten at Tujague's many years ago at their previous location. On this trip, our tour group had our final meal in an upstairs private room from a limited menu. We enjoyed the house salad (nice vinaigrette), fish du jour (red drum) and bread pudding. We only had one server for our group and he was relatively new but did a great job. Decor is old-school with old photos. Can't speak to the a-la-carte dining now but the private group dining was well done.

    Menu
    Florence T.

    The service at Tujague's Restaurant by itself is a great experience. Our waiter was so engaged, telling jokes, and playing the area code game with everyone. He also knew the menu well which helped tremendously with deciding what to try. I ended up getting the Lion's Mane Cakes, a vegetarian dish, which wasn't the most recommended dish, but was exactly what I was looking for. The location of this restaurant is wonderful as well. Right on Decatur with a great view! Service: Top notch! Drinks: A full bar is available. Parking: Street parking. There is no outdoor seating and pets are not allowed.

    Duck breast
    Ruth B.

    We chanced into this beautiful little place needing a pit stop on our way to our intended destination. The happy hour menu food and drinks were a convincing reason to stay. And that offering was so superb that we decided to stay for dinner. And we discovered not only was this the second oldest place in the quarter but they INVENTED the grasshopper AND brunch. We had sliders for happy hour which were AMAZING. Then for dinner we had a hangar steak that was stunning good. Two duck breasts - one simply perfect the other incredibly tough - and a lamb shank. SO GOOD!!!! The manager gave us an extra glass of wine for the less than perfect duck breast (it was still delicious, just tough). Really recommend this lovely place.

    crab au gratin
    Michelle Z.

    Apparently the 2nd oldest spot in New Orleans! Very fun atmosphere outside in the patio. We got a bunch of dishes to share and everything was pretty good! The crab au gratin was a crowd favorite (essentially a cheesy crab dip)! I also loved the free bread & butter. I thought the gumbo was too salty unfortunately. For my main I got the shrimp and grits and it was delicious! It was a large portion and the grits were so cheesy and delicious. The shrimp was also cooked well and super flavorful without being salty. Service was great and they had tons of space for a large group! They were attentive and friendly.

    Courtyard
    Erica R.

    5+ stars! I will be thinking about this experience for a while. Making a reservation was so easy online. Let me say if your weather is going to be nice: BOOK THE COURTYARD! It's so serene and lovely. I wish I remembered our waiter's name because he was fantastic. We started our evening out with cocktails. The Fleur de Fizz special for me and the old fashioned or my date. The warm bread service was a perfect compliment. For my meal I went with the Gulf Fish Ponchartrain. The featured fish was a perfectly cooked flaky white drumfish. My date got the pork chop and I tried some of his and when I tell you, EVERYTHING WAS SPECTACULAR. Bursting with flavor! Excellent portions!! A meal that will be calling me back in again, SOON! Don't pass this one up!

    Madame Begue's Wedge
    Tami D.

    The menu is filled with Louisiana Creole options to give diners an understanding of Louisiana cuisine. The veal milanese was fantastic but the dish of the day at my table was Madame Begue's Wedge salad. The truffled okra relish was something none of our foodies had ever tasted and it was amazing. The restaurant decor and architecture is beautiful and the staff is professional and efficient. Tujaque's is a great choice for a business dinner as well as a wedding party. Highly recommend.

    Ashley C.

    I've been wanting to eat brunch at Tujague's forever and it was everything I expected. I absolutely love the ambience, wait staff, and food. It's so nostalgic when dining in restaurants in the French Quarter, this one is definitely an oldie but goodie. I was surprised how empty the dining room was for a Sunday. Nonetheless we really got to enjoy the space and laugh (and talk) out loud. It was a really overall great experience and I definitely will be back.

    AMAZING !!! The kindest staff from the moment we arrived. Bar was full but the guy at the front was so kind, he helped us anyway and grabbed our drinks. We stayed for happy hour and I'm so glad we did because it was the best thing I've ever eaten seriosily. The Cajun wontons are something I will think about for the rest of my life and into the afterlife. The bacon wrapped boudin pepper is absolutely insane. You need to eat these foods. Eat them. The happy hour menu is SO GOOD!!! Then we got the fried crab claws and we were obsessed. We loved everything about this beautiful establishment that started in 1856 and still going. No wonder. Good prices, no skimping, WOW.

    After an hour of waiting, I thought this was going to be the standard.
    Shirene B.

    While on vacation in New Orleans, my boyfriend booked this place for our New Year's Eve dinner. Tujaque's is jacked.. up! During our dining experience, I slightly felt bad for our server as the kitchen and management just hung these guys out to dry. I really hate that my first review of 2026 is a negative one but really, if I was a local, I'd be spreading the word. Tourist, don't even waste your time. 160 years is probably too long for this place to be flourishing. And BTW I can't wait to see the chatgpt response to this. If I could call Gordon Ramsey aka the kitchen police, I would. Reservation 6:30pm. Arrived around 6:40pm. Sat a few minutes later. So far so good. Water was given and bread a little while later. The first course did not come out until 7:47pm. I had the fried oysters and my boyfriend had the escargot. Now note, the NYE menu was a pre fixe with 3 choices for appetizer, a salad with sautéed mushrooms on it, a third course with four choices and dessert with 2 choices. So after an hour wait for the first Course, the second Course came out. Mine was on a dirty plate. This was after I already dismissed the lipstick stain on the water glass when we sat. So we're not even washing dishes now? 8:40pm the entrees. For entrée I got the 16oz ribeye and my boyfriend got the lamb leg. Ribeye was okay, a little under but I was hangry. Now this lamb, Mary must've still been singing off tune to it because it was stone cold inside. Like how???? Dessert choices: chocolate lava cake and creme brulee. Now if you really want to have me flip the table, bring me a cold lava cake. Rather than put myself through that, I got the creme brulee. Yeah it's been sitting somewhere, but whatever I just want to leave. I've had a 14 course meal that took 3 hours, but never in my life have I had a 4 course meal that took 3 hours. And it's not like the waiter was even entertaining. He seemed like he just got hired the day before. I had hopes of going to the party at the Virgin Hotels to see the Soul Rebels, but after sitting in a room with 15 other irritated people who all had the same complaint with no manager to be found anywhere, I just wanted to be anywhere with good energy. We linked up with some local friends at Jewel of the South, now that is a place to go! Avoid this trap, ask a local and/or get a reservation at Arnaud's or Brennan's.

    Shrimp and grits
    Wini S.

    Came here on New Year's Eve for lunch. I thought the food here was pretty good. I ordered the fish with the green beans, but I thought that the green beans were not cooked enough and the sauce was not too good. I think there was too much alcohol in there . The fish itself was good. The appetizer dish we ordered with the shrimp and artichoke was delicious. Special Shout out to our waitress, who was very patient with us and tried to accommodate all my needs and my children's needs. Plus, she was very honest on what to order. She is the best! Young lady with a pony tail.

    Grasshopper Drink
    Suzanne S.

    A great start to the morning is a grasshopper drink! Fast service and a great atmosphere esp since it was a Saturday morning. The restaurant has been around since 1856 so if you're into history and good drinks this is a great place to visit.

    Mai Tai
    Mike Z.

    Great happy hour menu! The sliders and fries looked huge, we didn't try them but will have to next time.

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    Ask the Community - Tujague's Restaurant

    Do you do gift certificates?

    Yes!

    Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible?

    Yes, including an elevator for upstairs seating.

    What time is the happy hour?

    Happy hour is from 2:30-5:00 pm, Friday - Sunday

    How much is a corkage fee?

    25.00

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    This by far had to be the best breakfast I've had in a long time. Surrey's Café & Juice Bar was…read morewell worth the wait to try. The food was fantastic, and I have to recognize the staff that really looked out for my mom while we waited. The hostess was so kind in allowing my mom to sit inside and have coffee until our table was ready. I didn't mind at all waiting outside because it was such a beautiful day, and it was just great being in New Orleans. I will say the food was astronomically delicious. If I could provide a 10 rating, I definitely would. From the French toast made with the po' boy bread to the shrimp and grits and the crab omelette, my taste buds were so happy. This place is a true gem. I can't wait to come back and try more. Such a great experience.

    Its really nice to come in here to have a juice and a breakfast with some scrambled eggs. Its a…read moresolid location to pick up a balanced breakfast. The biscuits are lovely. Nice to be able to order a side of avocado to go with the eggs. Not the best place to come with larger groups. Great for parties of 2 or 4. I am always eying the shrimp dishes but gotta pick and choose the battles with stomach sensitivity and all that dairy first thing in the morning before lots of walking. I always enjoy looking at the artwork on the wall. The sidewalk is narrow outside and usually almost always a wait when I go. Its never too long but a cozy atmosphere.

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    Home potatoes and a side of bacon. They give you 4 pieces of bacon, none under cooked. The potatoes are seasoned to perfection!

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    Excellent food. Omelette was done perfectly! Hosted was great. I had a 20 min wait and ended up…read moregetting a seat at the bar. Multiple people milling around behind the bar .... No acknowledgment, hello, can I get you water or coffee or any such interaction. After 10 mins. I simply had to just get ornery and raise my voice!to ask for some service. As good as the food was, 3 stars is all they get

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    Two Chicks Cafe - So busy they seat you outside of the restaurants' boundaries. And people still line up.

    So busy they seat you outside of the restaurants' boundaries. And people still line up.

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    4.4(2.4k reviews)
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    This place is my guilty pleasure. I have yet to try a donut I didn't like and the big bird…read morebreakfast biscuit is soooo good. The turkey sausage gravy is everything. The coffee is good too but that frozen Vietnamese coffee is dangerous I felt like I was going to jump out of my skin.

    If you came to NOLA for indulgence, if you came for sweet and savory, if you came to busst, if you…read morecame unburdened of concerns of cholesterol and fat, searching for flavors that tantalize your palette, then here's where you'll need to stop. First off, that honey butta hot chicken sandwich is so delicious. The spice and sweet and the butta is so rich and leaves a long lasting impression. That is the bite you'll be thinking about and returning for. But don't sleep on the donuts either! Normally I'm not huge on donuts but that lil peanut butta cup donut with the whipped peanut mouse and chocolate ganache...yeah ima need that. It's perfectly balanced with the bitter chocolate ganache, and the light mouse. Obviously, after you're eating all this, you're gonna need something to wash it down. They have an excellent selection of coffee and teas, I enjoyed their chai latte, which wasn't too sweet for my pallet. After I thought I couldn't eat anymore, the chicory ice cream spoke to me so I had to answer. Stopping here made for a perfect day of indulgence than walking up and down magazine Street and shopping. The staff here is so nice too! They let us come hang out back here after we were done shopping and needed to rest for a bit. Which was nice because this place has a decent amount of seating and a little patio in the back and some seats out front. I would absolutely recommend this place to anybody. Who's in town in New Orleans!

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    District Donuts Sliders Brew
    District Donuts Sliders Brew

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    4.3(263 reviews)
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    Best grits in the entire world! Service with a Luzianne smile. The restaurant is cute and homey…read more Whatever you order get a side if cajun grits!

    Luzianne Cafe, which is based on the nostalgic tea brand of all our southern kiddos childhood, sits…read moreabout two blocks off of Poydras at the corner of Constance and Girod, and is a bright, open, well maintained cafe serving up breakfast and lunch classics in addition to a full bar that includes frozen boozy drinks...because New Orleans! We checked into our nearby hotel a bit early in the day and was looking to hit the streets for a spot to get a chill/light breakfast, a coffee and maybe a cocktail. We found all the things at Luzianne Cafe. Whether you belly up to the bar or grab a table, both of which are first come first serve, you start at the counter where you order, pay and grab your table number. It appears that during busy times they allow you to sit first and order from the QR at your table, this is an assumption given the code to order at the table, but the sign at the entry directed folks to the counter to order before sitting. For breakfast, we got the breakfast biscuit which came with eggs, bacon and cheese, and sided it with grits. The breakfast sandwich was solid, eggs were a bit soft and grits were more mealy than we are used to, but I think that may be authenticity of the area more than anything. I opted for the three option omelet with onion, sausage and gouda plus a side of sausage links. The omelet, though odd sounding combination turned out to be solid. Maybe it was my options, but it was decently "one note" in flavor. I tossed a little hot sauce on and that helped. However, while the sausage links were not much to look at, they were tasty, with a nice snap to the casing and meaty inside. To go with our breakfast, I got a cold brew with a splash of almond milk while my partner embraced NOLA and started his day with a bourbon sour. Both of us enjoyed our choices! Service was friendly and helpful at the counter/bar. The food runner was nice and then another member, assuming the Manager, that stopped by to check on us mid meal. She was super friendly and nice. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and drinks at Luzianne. Minor things noted, mainly on the cook of the eggs, but nothing awful. It his the spot and checked the boxes!

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    Love their coffee options

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    Boudin Benedict

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    4.3(2.7k reviews)
    0.8 miWarehouse District
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    Finally! On our last day in NO we tried WJ and wow! This is…read morewhat we thought breakfast in New Orleans would be! Exceeded our expectations! Great coffee bar! Definitely treat yourself and try WJ. Great service too!

    Rude service from start to finish. We added ourselves to the waitlist because they had a…read morereservation available, yet watched several families get seated ahead of us while we continued waiting. We were a party of 3 adults and 2 children (one being only 2 years old), and because of that they changed our table type from a 4-top to a 5-top and made us wait an additional 30 minutes. Meanwhile, multiple tables became available that easily could have accommodated us, but the hostess was determined to keep telling us we had to wait. To make matters worse, there was open bench seating in the back where customers ordering to-go could sit. I offered to order food to-go so we could at least sit down and get started while waiting, and she told me if I did that they would remove our name from the waitlist because "you have to pick one or the other." No willingness to problem solve whatsoever. She repeatedly said she was "sorry," but her actions showed the opposite. I was simply trying to work together to find some reasonable solution instead of continuing to watch everyone else get seated while our family, including small children, kept waiting. Absolutely horrible customer service experience.

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    Counter

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    The BISCUIT!

    Willa Jean - Front entry

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    Tujague's Restaurant - cajun - Updated June 2026

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