Tujague's
Cajun restaurant · French Quarter
429 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Highlights
Birthplace of the Grasshopper cocktail, classic Creole specialties
Birthplace of the Grasshopper cocktail, classic Creole specialties
"This legendary New Orleans restaurant is known for a number of iconic New Orleans items — the Grasshopper cocktail, an old-school boiled brisket, and the shrimp remoulade on fried green tomato. Galatoire’s has a different, but equally iconic version. Catch the brisket, a customer favorite and a childhood memory for many, on special menus around the holidays." - Eater Staff
"Part dessert, part libation, the grasshopper was concocted for a 1918 drinks competition in New York by the second owner of Tujague’s when it was in its original location. The historic restaurant moved four blocks towards Canal a few years back, but the green drink remains the same — equal parts crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and heavy cream." - Missy Frederick
"The second oldest restaurant in New Orleans and the birthplace of the grasshopper cocktail is a quintessential white-tablecloth spot for special occasions like Easter brunch. Tujague’s relocated down the street in 2020 with a revamp, an upgraded bar program, and a freshened-up menu, but still remains a classic for Creole specialties. Bottomless mimosas are $24 for brunch, served Friday through Sunday." - Beth D’Addono
"Although no longer at its original 823 Decatur Street location, Tujague’s still carries the baton as the oldest stand-up bar in America. Brunch will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with an abbreviated menu served til closing: think wedge salads, filet mignon, and fish almondine. Have a Grasshopper on the way out — the frothy minty dreamsicle drink was invented here." - Beth D’Addono
"Tujague’s has been serving the flavors of old New Orleans for more than 160 years, making it the second oldest restaurant in town (Antoine’s takes the first spot). For NYE, there’s a winner of a $95 four-course menu from chef Meg Gray including choices like mushroom crepes with goat cheese, seafood gumbo with popcorn rice and pan roasted pompano with crab. Festive location in the heart of the French Quarter. Reserve the last seating and watch the fireworks from Tujague’s balcony." - Beth D’Addono
