How to Get a Reservation at Gris-Gris in New Orleans
Gris-Gris, the popular Southern restaurant on Magazine Street in the Lower Garden District, fills its weekend dinner and brunch fast. Book ahead, flex your night, and watch for cancellations.
The short answer
Gris-Gris, chef Eric Cook's Southern restaurant in a two-story building on Magazine Street in the Lower Garden District, has been a crowd favorite for its refined takes on Louisiana home cooking and its lively balcony. Weekend dinner and brunch book up well ahead.
Reserve early for prime time, stay flexible on the night and seating, and watch for cancellations as your date nears. Rose monitors Gris-Gris continuously and books the moment your slot opens, under your name.
How booking works at Gris-Gris
Gris-Gris takes online reservations for dinner and weekend brunch, with the balcony being a popular request. Demand concentrates on weekend evenings and brunch, with extra pressure during major New Orleans events.
Lead times and seating policies change, so confirm the current details on the live listing.
- Book early for weekend dinner and brunch, which fill first.
- Request the balcony when you book if that is the experience you want.
- Choose a weeknight or off-peak seating for more openings.
Want Gris-Gris or its balcony without the wait? Text Rose and we will watch it for you.
Frequently asked
How far ahead should I book Gris-Gris?
For weekend prime time and brunch, book as early as you can; weeknights and off-peak seatings are easier closer in. Confirm the current booking window on the live listing.
Can I request the balcony at Gris-Gris?
The balcony is a popular request and can have its own availability, so ask for it when you book and confirm on the live listing. Flexibility on seating improves your overall odds.
Can Rose book Gris-Gris for me?
Yes. Text Rose your date and party size, and we watch Gris-Gris continuously, securing your preferred seating the moment it opens under your own name.