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New Orleans Mother's Day Brunch



Mom has fed you so many times, so this Mother's Day, treat her to a special brunch. The whole family can enjoy everything from strawberry waffles with a cappuccino to a succulent plate of crabs' legs paired with a Mimosa. Browse our New Orleans Mother's Day Brunch list to find the perfect restaurant for all of you and your special lady.


Arnaud's French
13/20
Dining Room at Arnaud 813 Bienville St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-523-5433
Classic French Creole cuisine has a prime spot on Bienville Street. More...

Bayona Creole
14/20
Dining Room at Bayona, New Orleans, LA 430 Dauphine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-4455
Dishes from chef Susan Spicer are down-to-earth yet imaginative, simple yet filled with new ideas. More...

Benedict's Plantation Creole
11/20
1144 N. Causeway Blvd.
Mandeville, LA 70471
985-626-3856
Creole-Italian fare takes the stage on Lake Pontchartrain's northern shore. More...

Brennan's Creole
12/20
417 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-9711
New Orleans' grand Creole tradition remains firmly in place at Brennan's. More...

Café Amelie Creole
12/20
Dining Room at Café Amelie, New Orleans, LA 912 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-412-8965
This French Quarter café offers beautiful dining areas, but any conversation about the place has to start in the courtyard. More...

Café Degas French
13/20
3127 Esplanade Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70119
504-945-5635
Pay attention to the chef’s specials, as they make their mark amid French bistro standards. More...

Commander's Palace Creole
15/20
Dining Room at Commander 1403 Washington Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-899-8221
Commander’s Palace is the Grande Dame of New Orleans fine dining. More...

The Court of Two Sisters Creole
11/20
613 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-522-7261
Drawing patrons to this old-line stalwart are the pretty, romantic courtyard and the daily brunch. More...

Dante's Kitchen Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Dante 736 Dante St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-861-3121
The laid-back atmosphere sets the stage for Louisiana-grown seasonal foods. More...

Elizabeth's Breakfast
12/20
601 Gallier St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
504-944-9272
Down-home and creative contemporary Creole cooking in laid-back environs makes Elizabeth’s a neighborhood favorite. More...

Emeril's Delmonico Creole
15/20
Dining Room at Emeril 1300 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-4937
Emeril Lagasse transformed this century-old Creole restaurant into a modern dining venue while keeping faith with Creole dining traditions. More...

La Provence French
14/20
Dining Room at La Provence, Lacombe, LA 25020 U.S. Hwy. 190
Lacombe, LA 70445
985-626-7662
Capturing the air of an auberge, this Northshore destination would look at home in the French countryside. More...

Marigny Brasserie Creole
13/20
640 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-945-4472
Contemporary Creole flavors define Marigny Brasserie. More...

MiLa Contemporary
14/20
Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel
817 Common St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-412-2580
Rustic culinary memories and exacting technique combine for an exciting interpretation of regional cuisine. More...

Palace Café Creole
13/20
Dining Room at Palace Café, New Orleans, LA 605 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-523-1661
Most dishes are tasty but occasionally over-sauced and over-seasoned. More...

Ralph's on the Park Creole
14/20
Dining Room at Ralph 900 City Park Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70119
504-488-1000
The splendid view of City Park adds extra seasoning to the classic Creole fare. More...

Restaurant Patois Contemporary
14/20
6078 Laurel St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-895-9441
At this Uptown café, chef Aaron Burgau's rustic, eclectic approach speaks the right language for his sophisticated patrons. More...

Rib Room Creole
13/20
Omni Royal Orleans Hotel
621 St. Louis St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-529-7045
With a grand décor that recalls the 1950s, this hotel restaurant offers a menu on which meat naturally rules. More...

The Veranda Restaurant Continental
11/20
Dining Room at The Veranda Restaurant, New Orleans, LA Hotel Inter-Continental New Orleans
444 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-5566
Creole flair gives a lift to the standard Continental hotel fare. More...

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