What is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is all about indulgence, celebration, and delicious food before the Lenten season begins. Whether you’re here to enjoy classic New Orleans-style dishes, festive cocktails, or a lively masquerade party, the Outer Banks has plenty of ways to let the good times roll!
Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday”
Fat Tuesday is the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, also known as Lent. It is the day that many indulge, and prepare to give something up in honor of Lent for the next 40 days. Following Fat Tuesday is Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the Lenten period leading up to Easter. This year Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, February 25th, 2020.
Madi Gras is a good opportunity at another go around when it comes to that New Year’s resolution that you may have already broken. Think of a bad habit you’d like to get rid of, or something you would like to work on giving up that will help improve your well being.
Mardi Gras Restaurant & Bar Celebrations on the OBX
But in the mean time before doing so, check out these Outer Banks Restaurants that will happily indulging in Fat Tuesday festivities!
Barefoot Bernie’s – Mardi Gras Party & Tapas
Come enjoy Fat Tuesday with our Barefoot Bernie’s Mardi Gras Party.
Lunch, Dinner and Drink specials all day. Collect beads and masquerade in Mardi Gras inspired masks.
For dinner enjoy Louisiana/Fat Tuesday inspired tapas and 1/2 off bottles of wine.
Lucky 12 Tavern – A New Orleans-Style Celebration
Chef Nicole created some great New Orleans-inspired Lunch & Dinner specials for Fat Tuesday. For dessert they have homemade King Cake… find one of several babies and win a Lucky 12 gift certificate.
They also will have Sazerac & Hurricane cocktails, New Orleans beers and of course – beads!
Open 11:30am – 2:00am
Make the Most of Mardi Gras on the OBX
If you are looking to make the most of Mardi Gras on the Outer Banks use these tips:
- Dress Up! Wear your best purple, green, & gold and bring your Mardi Gras mask!
- Try a Classic Cocktail! Sip on a Hurricane, Sazerac, or French 75 at one of OBX’s best bars.
- Capture the Fun! Tag your photos with #MardiGrasOBX to be featured!
More OBX restaurants celebrating Mardi Gras with Cajun and NOLA-themed specials? Contact us at info@obxrestaurantguide.com to get added!