Atlanta restaurants offer taste of New Orleans during Mardi Gras season

We’re in the thick of the Mardi Gras season — and thankfully, Atlanta residents don’t have to travel far to get a taste!
Published: Feb. 15, 2026 at 10:34 AM EST

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — We’re in the thick of the Mardi Gras season — and thankfully, Atlanta residents don’t have to travel far to get a taste!

London Richardson and Donald Williams with D’Juan’s New Orleans Bistro in Smyrna and Blake’s Oyster Bar in southwest Atlanta came to Atlanta News First to show off their cuisine. Both restaurants are New Orleans-inspired, and D’Juans will even host a Mardi Gras bash on Tuesday.

Click here to visit D’Juan’s New Orleans Bistro’s website and here to visit Blake’s Oyster Bar’s website.