Celebrate Mardi Gras With These Bars & Restaurants In Bryan, Texas

Indulge in some crawfish boils, dirty rice, jambalaya, king cake and more this year, when you celebrate Mardi Gras in Bryan, Texas!

Scroll below to see some of the restaurants & bars in Bryan toasting to Mardi Gras. Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025! Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Follow Destination Bryan on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about events, places to eat & drink, and live music happening in Bryan!

Please Note: The availability of crawfish may vary depending on the season.

Shipwreck Grill

206 East Villa Maria Drive | Open Monday-Sunday | Hours Vary

Shipwreck Grill, located in Midtown, is known for their fresh oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp, fish baskets, and during the season– crawfish! They’ve got great mix drinks, a spacious patio, and the kids will love it too thanks to the nautical theme. Their annual Mardi Party happens every Fat Tuesday, complete with plenty of beads, fun Mardi Gras decor, specialty cocktails, and (of course) crawfish and delicious food! Get updates about Mardi Party on Shipwreck's social media.

A woman pours beer from a spout at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.
Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.

Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.

701 North Main Street | Open Tuesday-Sunday | Hours Vary

Blackwater Draw is a craft brewery & taproom at the north end of Historic Downtown Bryan that also happens to feature some of the best food trucks in Aggieland, including Cousins Maine Lobster. They serve incredible rolls, tacos, bisque, tots, and more.

For Mardi Gras, Blackwater Draw is planning to have a big celebration on March 1st with a crawfish boil, shrimp and all the fixings, and live music from local bands. Check back for more information about Blackwater's Mardi Gras celebration, or find updates on Blackwater Draw's social media.

A plate of shrimp, green beans, and mac n' cheese at Remnant of Nawlins in Bryan, TX.
The Remnant Of Nawlins offers crawfish, shrimp, pork chops, dirty rice, gumbo, étouffée, and more!

Remnant of Nawlins

1416 Groesbeck Street | Open Monday-Saturday | 11:00AM-8:00PM

At The Remnant Of Nawlins, the cultures of Texas and New Orleans converge to bring down-home Cajun cuisine to the heart of the Brazos Valley. From red beans and rice to jambalaya, crawfish to gumbo, shrimp poboys and everything in-between, Remnant of Nawlins does not disappoint!

Young woman hold up cold beers at Yesterday's Bar & Grill in Bryan TX
Yesterday's crawfish is served with plenty of fixings including potatoes, corn, and mushrooms.
CreditYesterday's Bar & Grill

Yesterday's Bar & Grill

4421 Texas Avenue | Open Monday-Sunday | Hours Vary

With an easy-going pool hall atmosphere, Yesterday's Bar & Grill serves up a mix of classic dive-bar dishes year-round and in the springtime the highly anticipated fresh crawfish & fixings.

Serving up "Mammas Hot Wings," onion rings, patty melts, and more, Yesterday's is the place to wind down and forget about hard days past. They'll have crawfish on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays throughout the season.

a red platter filled with crawfish, corn cobs, potatoes, and shrimp
Order up some crawfish & fixings at OMG Seafood this Mardi Gras!

OMG Seafood

3227 South Texas Avenue | Open 7 Days A Week | 11:00AM - 10:00PM

OMG Seafood is another local favorite, specializing in fresh, fast Cajun seafood. Their menu includes boiled crawfish by the pound, turkey necks, sausage, shrimp, fried fish, and seafood gumbo.

La Espiga Dorada Bakery

210 West Martin Luther King Boulevard | Open Monday-Sunday | 6:00AM-10:00PM

After indulging in savory Cajun seafood, we recommend washing it down with sweet pastries from La Espiga Dorada Bakery. Treat your tastebuds to Rosca de Reyes—a Mexican bread that's buttery and fluffy, with delightful hints of orange zest.

Cadillac Ranch Bar & Grill

8200 Sandy Point Rd | Thursday - Sunday

During crawfish season, Cadillac Ranch Bar & Grill will have crawfish from 12PM to 6PM. Swing by for great food, live music, and ample patio seating overlooking Lake Bryan!

1929 Eats + Drinks

1929 Country Club Dr. | Monday - Sunday | 11:00AM-10:00PM

1929 Eats + Drinks is keeping the Mardi Gras party going throughout crawfish season with Crawfish Thursdays! They're serving up hot, fresh, and perfectly seasoned crawfish every Thursday from 5:00PM until they run out.

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