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late afternoon early evening Christmas eve meal in NOLA

Posted on 9/30/25 at 3:02 pm
Posted by subdude
on the creek
Member since Jul 2014
174 posts
Posted on 9/30/25 at 3:02 pm
Already seeing places not available in the the 4-8 pm slot.

Preferably shrimp, crabmeat, gumbo and oysters.

Nothing fancy.

Doesn't matter what NOLA neighborhood.

Then perhaps a local place for some music (yes it's Christmas Eve), but perhaps some of you hipsters know of something special.

As always, much thanks.
Posted by Tommy Noble
Member since May 2013
698 posts
Posted on 9/30/25 at 3:47 pm to
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Doesn't matter what NOLA neighborhood


I think it matters a little. Could be a factor if you want to wake up Christmas morning
Posted by Shexter
Prairieville
Member since Feb 2014
18915 posts
Posted on 9/30/25 at 4:09 pm to
If you didn't already know, they're called Réveillon dinners.
Check the websites of participating restaurants and the "Holidays New Orleans Style" event page closer to the date.

Still, too soon for reservations

Celebrate the magic of the season with Christmas Eve at Tujague’s on Wednesday, December 24th. Reservations are available from 5:00–8:30 PM and can be made on OpenTable under the “Experiences” tab or by calling 504-525-8676. Please note that a credit card is required to hold your reservation, and we will be exclusively serving our 2025 Réveillon Menu for this special evening.
Christmas Eve 2025 $68.00 per person

Old link, but some good suggestions with photos and maps https://nola.eater.com/maps/restaurants-open-christmas-eve-new-orleans

This post was edited on 9/30/25 at 4:22 pm
Posted by Chicken
Jackassistan
Member since Aug 2003
26217 posts
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:47 pm to
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Preferably shrimp, crabmeat, gumbo and oysters.

Nothing fancy.
Superior Seafood...St. Charles and Napolean...then go to Tipitina's?
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
127668 posts
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:57 pm to
quote:

If you didn't already know, they're called Réveillon dinners.
Check the websites of participating restaurants and the "Holidays New Orleans Style" event page closer to the date.


This is the way to go

I would not recommend Tujague's at all though, its more of a tourist trap these days
Posted by REG861
Ocelot, Iowa
Member since Oct 2011
37719 posts
Posted on 10/1/25 at 1:20 pm to
Mr B’s
Posted by madamsquirrel
The big somewhere out there
Member since Jul 2009
54621 posts
Posted on 10/1/25 at 1:36 pm to
We have enjoyed Galatoires holiday meals/menus.
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
16070 posts
Posted on 10/1/25 at 10:22 pm to
Galatoire’s is not open on Christmas Eve.

I would see if the Pelican Club is open and still serving their Revillion menu.
If not, check the other Revillions.
Posted by TackySweater
Member since Dec 2020
24650 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 5:45 am to
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Still, too soon for reservations

Huh
Posted by Shexter
Prairieville
Member since Feb 2014
18915 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 8:15 am to
quote:

Still, too soon for reservations

Huh


For Christmas Eve reservations, most restaurants' websites aren't showing available dates that far out.
Posted by TackySweater
Member since Dec 2020
24650 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 8:24 am to
I wonder if you call if they will take it. My folks used to book xmas eve dinner at various places in NO/Met 6 months out.
Posted by bdevill
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Mar 2008
12112 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 8:51 am to
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse.. but it's fancy.
This post was edited on 10/2/25 at 8:56 am
Posted by subdude
on the creek
Member since Jul 2014
174 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 11:43 am to
Thanks.

I never thought of the "old school" way of calling.
Posted by MarsellusWallace
504
Member since Apr 2022
539 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 12:25 pm to
You are wrong. We've been going for Christmas Eve for decades. Judge Williams usually does an impromptu ceremony naming one of the ladies there the Queen of Christmas Eve and she parades around with a table cloth draped over her with a septer of French Bread.
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
16070 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 4:48 pm to
I thought they auctioned off Friday before Christmas then closed. Maybe that is just Mardi Gras.
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