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.
(1) Birdy's, (2) Birdy's - brunch board, (3) Birdy's - strawberry hibiscus daiquiri, (4) Chapter IV - fish and corn maque choux
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.
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
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.
(1) Commander's Palace - bread pudding soufflé, (2) Commander's Palace - exterior, (3) Commander's Palace - gumbo
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
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.
(1) Miss River - carved buttermilk fried chicken, (2) Mister Mao - smoked wagyu, (3) Mister Mao - interior
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.