665454 Sat Nov 07 14:58:08 -0800 2009 5 9 New Orleans 0 5163834 Hi everyone, My mother is coming for Thanksgiving this year, and I hope to use her visit as an occasion to go to all types of NOLA restaurants that I have not had a chance to visit yet. I just made a reservation for us for Thanksgiving dinner at Commander's Palace, which I've never been to. Commander's has a special menu that day, and I know some local Chowhounds have spent the holiday there. What were your favorite dishes? Anything you would not recommend? Sat Nov 07 14:58:08 -0800 2009 230533 midcity 1 5166888 I was there last year,I had the turkey dinner and I know some mirliton dressing was included on that, which is the main reason I got it as it reminded me of my grandmother. Can't recall what appetizer I had as it was almost a year ago and many drinks were consumed, we had some champagne then I switched to Sazerac's and a Brandy Milk Punch was thrown in at some point as well. I know all the food was excellent and I finished off with the bread pudding souffle. Mon Nov 09 08:08:40 -0800 2009 5163834 154901 roro1831 2 5186658 I'm a Newcomb girl who is now an Austin hound heading back to NOLA for turkey day. We got super lucky and got reservations at Commanders for our dinner on Thanksgiving! Can anyone tell me if this will be their normal menu with a turkey option thrown in or a set special turkey dinner? I am hoping for turtle soup, bread pudding souffle and loads of that great garlic bread, but I fear hubby might want some turkey. I know it will be great regardless, just want to make sure I set expectations accordingly. Any details would be appreciated! Mon Nov 16 15:08:56 -0800 2009 5166888 191014 BarkNFly 3 5188019 There were other options in addition to the turkey Tue Nov 17 06:07:47 -0800 2009 5186658 154901 roro1831 1 5193160 Just updating this post since Commander's updated their website just today with a copy of the Thanksgiving menu. I'm hungry already! http://www.commanderspalace.com/menu/thanksgiving_2009_menu/ Wed Nov 18 20:09:51 -0800 2009 5163834 191014 BarkNFly 2 5195094 Wow--looks great! Thank you! Everything looks really tempting . . . Thu Nov 19 16:39:04 -0800 2009 5193160 230533 midcity