Features Mardi Gras Homepage 2025 Mardis Gras Guide: 15 CT Spots To Let The Good Times Roll Hannah Goodman February 27, 2025 As someone who has experienced the chaotic magic of a New Orleans Mardi Gras several times, I can tell you that the key to any good Mardi Gras celebration is three fold: great traditional Southern food, jazz or other brassy music accompanied by a lot of dancing, and wacky & wild costumes. Oh, and beads…lots and lots of beads. The good news is, you don’t have to travel all the way down to the Big Easy to celebrate the wondrous joys that this holiday has to offer. CT is ready for Mardi Gras this year and each of these local restaurants is serving it up big and in style. Whether you’re in it for the good eats, the Hurricanes, or the dance til you drop live music, this list has got you covered…covered in beads, that is. “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” BanC House and Greer Southern Table - Norwalk www.bjryansbanchouse.comwww.greersoutherntable.comGet ready for the Ultimate Mardi Gras celebration as BanC House and Greer Southern Table bring the heart & soul of New Orleans to you! It’s going to be a night full of fun, flavor, and fantastic music, featuring Cherry Pie Band @ 4:30pm & Zully & The OGs @ 8:30pm. Indulge in mouth-watering themed dishes like jambalaya, gumbo, and beignets while sipping on signature Hurricane Yard Cocktails! And don’t forget to dress to impress – Mardi Gras masks and beads are heavily encouraged!Aquila’s Nest Vineyards - Newtownwww.aquilasnestvineyards.comCelebrate Mardi Gras in style on Tuesday, March 4th at the beautiful Aquila’s Nest Vineyards. Come out and listen to DJ RJ Borruso and enjoy good eats from Goni’s Gourmet Lobster Truck. Bears Smokehouse BBQ - New Havenhttps://bearsbbq.comJoin Bear’s Big Easy celebration on March 1st from 6-9pm, with live music featuring the Great Gatsby Jazz Band and on-theme food specials. Purchase tickets here! Blackbird’s Nest - Stratfordwww.blackbirdsnestct.comGet ready to feast like you're on Bourbon Street with Blackbird's Nest’s Mardi Gras menu—think bold Cajun flavors, zesty Creole classics, and festive bites that bring the party to your plate!Black-Eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & BBQ - Hartfordhttps://blackeyedsallys.comOn March 4th, Black-Eyed Sally’s will be hosting a Mardi Gras extravaganza, featuring live music (Rivercity Slim & Zydeco Hogs @7pm), food (Po’ Boys & Gumbo), drinks (Hurricanes +), dancing, and more! Plus a three course Prix Fixe menu starting @5pm. Call 860.278.7427 or visit their website to make a reservation. BRYAC Black Rock - Bridgeportwww.bryac.bizBRYAC will be hosting Mardi Gras-inspired music and events at their Black Rock location from Feb. 27th til Fat Tuesday (March 4th). Make sure to check their website and Instagram for more information. Coyote Blue TexMex Cafe - Middletown www.coyoteblue.comCoyote Blue is offering their regular menu as well as a few holiday specials through March 4th. Indulge in their TexMex-Mardi Gras fusion dishes, including cornmeal-crusted catfish with Cajun tartar sauce and plenty of BBQ shrimp to feed the whole fam! Eli Cannon’s - Middletownwww.elicannons.comCelebrate Eli Cannon’s 31st anniversary with a Mardi Gras celebration, which will take place on March 4th, 5-8pm. They’ll be offering food, beer & drinks, and live music by the Nick Di Maria Quartet. Come prepared to party hard! Elmwood Pastry Shop - West Hartfordhttps://elmwoodpastry.comLet the good times roll this Mardi Gras season with the return of Elmwood Pastry’s delicious King Cake! Pre-order now to secure this classic holiday dessert by calling 860.233.2029. Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant - East Lyme www.instagram.com/flandersfishmarketFlanders Fish Market is hosting a Mardi Gras food and music event on March 4th. They will have traditional Southern cuisine, like NOLA crawfish, and a live jazz band. So celebrate the holiday in style and call 860.739.8866 to secure a reservation. Kouign Bakery - Wallingfordwww.kouignbakery.comKouign is offering three types of King Cakes this year: classic cinnamon filling with vanilla bean glaze, a vegan version with brown sugar and a cinnamon glaze, and guava and cheese with toasted coconut glaze. Click here to pre-order your King Cake – you have until March 1st (pickup is March 4th). Little Goose Cafe - Fairfieldwww.littlegoosect.comLittle Goose is hosting its annual Mardi Gras party on March 4th, with live music from 6-9pm with Frank Yantorno. They’ll be serving up fried oysters, lump crab cakes, shrimp & grits, jambalaya, po boys, cocktails, and more! Festivities run from 3:30-9pm. Call 203.296.9789 for reservations. Milestone - Georgetown www.milestonect.comMilestone’s Mardi Gras week kicks off on March 1st with live music @ 9pm, followed by Sunday brunch on March 2nd with Austin Bradford. On March 4th (Fat Tuesday), they’ll be bumping the MG tunes, tossing out beads, serving jambalaya, king cake, and Hurricane & Sazerac cocktails. Rebel Daughter Cookies - Norwalkhttps://rebeldaughtercookies.comRebel Daughter’s Queen Cake Cookie is back by popular demand and is available for purchase (until sold out). This holiday specialty is hand-folded with layers of cinnamon sugar, topped with lemon icing, and filled with “beads” (nonpareils). Order your Queen Cake Cookies here! Reverie Brewing Co. - Newtown www.reveriebrewing.comReverie Brewing Company is hosting an all day holiday celebration on Sunday, March 2nd, 12-6pm. They’ll be hosting live music from Judson Jazz (2-5pm) and a full menu by HillTop Kitchen, which will feature New Orleans-style cuisine. Between the music and the food, you’ll think you’re in the Big Easy!
