Nobody does brunch quite like New Orleans. I mean, we have it all: jazz brunch, boozy brunch, drag brunch, Monday brunch…you get the picture. Check out our best spots for brunch in New Orleans. 

Weekday Brunch New Orleans 

Visit these restaurants for brunch, any day of the week. 

Crack’D Brunch 

Enjoy brunch Monday – Sunday at this restaurant, which specializes in Eggs Benedict. 

Ruby Slipper 

This local chain is known for their extensive brunch menu, served daily. 

Birdy’s 

Cocktails, mocktails, eggs, and toasts are the name of the game at Birdy’s, which has a large area for outdoor seating. The brunch board features bacon, soft boiled eggs, and nine other items while the biscuit board is simply a board of homemade biscuits with jam, honey butter, and country gravy. 

Chapter IV 

Fish & grits, BBQ shrimp omelettes, and oyster Benedict are just a few of the menu items offered daily at Chapter IV. 

Up&Adam Eatz 

Enjoy Creole classics mixed with brunch at this restaurant. Their menu items take the names of different neighborhoods, like the Garden District omelette, French Market breakfast sandwich, and the Hollygrove biscuit. 

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Atchafalaya 

While not open for brunch daily, you can still enjoy brunch at Atchafalaya Thursday through Monday (the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Enjoy Cajun cuisine and an extensive brunch cocktail list, including three different Bloody Marys. 

Check out our page on boozy brunch here

Jazz Brunch New Orleans 

Check out some of our favorite spots for jazz brunch below. 

Broussard’s Restaurant & Courtyard

Broussard’s 

Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy Creole brunch favorites like crawfish Sardou, duck & alligator sausage gumbo, and bronzed redfish. Add bottomless rosé or mimosas to complete the meal. 

Dew Drop Inn 

If you’re a lover of live music, you must visit the Dew Drop Inn for Sunday brunch. They feature a different live music act each Sunday, and also offer drag brunch from time to time. 

Commander’s Palace 

Enjoy gumbo, turtle soup, pecan-crusted fish, Creole bread pudding soufflé, and other offerings at this jazz brunch. The restaurant turns into a festive atmosphere–complete with balloons–during jazz brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. 

Court of Two Sisters 

Located in the historic French Quarter, Court of Two Sisters offers a live jazz brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily (not just on Sundays!). Breakfast classics, New Orleans favorites, lunch lagniappe, and delicious desserts are among the spread. 

Learn about more jazz brunches in New Orleans here

Drag & Burlesque Brunch New Orleans 

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The Country Club 

Every Saturday and Sunday, it’s drag brunch at The Country Club. But fear not the name; it’s not actually a country club, but rather a delightfully gay restaurant that even features a backyard oasis complete with a pool. Book your reservation well in advance. 

Commons Club 

Brought to you by Trixie Minx productions, Commons Club hosts drag and burlesque brunches for holidays, such as Galentine’s Day and Lundi Gras. 

Marigny Brasserie 

Every Sunday, enjoy the WigSnatchers Drag Brunch at Marigny Brasserie, which promises a great time. 

Find more on the best drag brunches in New Orleans here

Sunday Brunch New Orleans 

Enjoy a traditional Sunday brunch at the restaurants below. 

Blake’s Place 

Enjoy brunch every Saturday and Sunday at Blake’s Place, where the menu includes lots of fried seafood and the Insta-worthy mimosa tower.

Miss River 

Enjoy seafood brunch dishes at Miss River, along with a tableside spritz cart, LA Bloody Mary, or one of their other creative cocktails.

Trenasse 

Cajun-style gumbo, po-boys, and omelettes make up this hefty brunch menu.

Mister Mao

Kashmiri chili fried chicken, Chinese chicken & rice dumplings, pani puri, and other Asian-inspired dishes make the brunch menu, which changes regularly. 

B Spot NOLA 

Deep fried lambchops. Oxtail & grits. Brunch burger with ground beef and hot sausage. You’ll want to carve out an entire day for brunch at B Spot, with ample time for a nap afterwards. 

Find more about the best Sunday brunch in New Orleans here.