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Show Mom She's the Bomb This Mother's Day

May 1 2025 | What's New

Know what your mom loves almost as much as she loves you? Brunch, lunch or dinner out in NOLA

Press her and she’ll admit the main reason she gave birth to you was the guarantee of Eggs Sardou every May at one of New Orleans’ finest restaurants. Here’s a list of some great New Orleans restaurants that are pulling out all the stops for mom.


ANNUNCIATION Restaurant

ANNUNCIATION Restaurant

This lovely restaurant in the Warehouse District will be open for Mother’s Day lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a 3-course prix fixe menu. ANNUNCIATION Restaurant also be serving Mother’s Day dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. with both the prix fixe and regular menu options. Make reservations now.


Commander's Palace

Commander's Palace

You simply can't go wrong with Commander's Palace where every meal feels like a major celebration, including Mother's Day. Not only is every dish and cocktail “Instaworthy,” but a local jazz trio will go from table to table, asking mom what she'd like to hear. She'll remember this Mother's Day for years to come. Make reservations now.


Court of Two Sisters SOLD OUT

Court of Two Sisters

If weather allows, celebrate mom with an al fresco celebration at the Court of Two Sisters, one of the best brunch spots in New Orleans. Over the years, this Vieux Carré favorite has garnered more than its fair share of accolades including "Best Brunch" from Gambit Weekly, "Best Outdoor Dining" from New Orleans Magazine and "Best Breakfast/Brunch" from Southern Living. Reserve your place in the fun.


Grand Isle Restaurant

Grand Isle Restaurant

Blow mom away with a visit to Grand Isle Restaurant on Fulton Street. Their menu is a real winner. (She'll be raving about this Blackened Gulf Fish & Crawfish dish for years to come.) Make reservations.


Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe

She moved mountains for you all your life. This Mother’s Day, treat mom to a Moving Mountains® Burger. Or Twisted Mac Chicken & Cheese. Or a Hot Fudge Brownie. Rock out with mom this year at Hard Rock Café in the French Quarter. She’ll love it and so will you! Make reservations now.


The Pelican Club

The Pelican Club

Impress mom with reservations at one of "America's Top 250 Restaurants," according to Conde Nast Traveler. The Pelican Club, owned by Chef Richard Hughes and his wife Jeanne, is one of New Orleans' best kept secrets. Validated parking is available at The Hotel Monteleone garage. Book now.


Rizzuto's Ristorante & Chop House

Rizzuto's Ristorante & Chop House

Follow the aromas of rich Sicilian sauces, tempting meats and savory Creole-Italian spices to Rizzuto's Ristorante & Chop House in Lakeview. Reserve your table today.


3rd Block Depot Kitchen + Bar

3rd Block Depot Kitchen + Bar

3rd Block Depot in the French Quarter is great for moms who love creative cuisine and fun cocktails. Reserve your table.


Tujague's Restaurant

Tujague's Restaurant

For more than 160 years, New Orleanians have been taking their moms to Mother’s Day Brunch at this classic New Orleans restaurant. Tujague's never disappoints. View Menu, Call 504-525-8676 or reserve your table here.


Acme Oyster House

Acme Oyster House

Show mom you think she's totally rawsome at Acme Oyster House. They'll be open on Mother's Day, serving up the foods New Orleans has loved for more than century – raw and chargrilled oysters, the Peacemaker Po-Boy, the 10-Napkin Roast Beef Po-boy, the Fried Seafood Platter, Max's Banana's Foster Cheesecake and more. Make reservations now.


Steamboat NATCHEZ

Steamboat NATCHEZ

Take mom for brunch in 1862 on the Steamboat NATCHEZ. Their special Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch Cruises, boarding at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., offer a relaxing journey along the Mississippi River, complete with a delicious New Orleans-style Creole brunch buffet, live jazz music, and breathtaking views of the city skyline. Learn more and make reservations.


Messina's Runway Cafe

Messina's Runway Cafe

Treat mom to a trip to the art deco New Orleans Lakefront Airport for a Mother's Day feast at Messina's Runway Cafe. They’ll be serving their special Mother’s Day menu (see menu) for seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. . Call 504-241-5300 to reserve your spot.


Bobby Hebert's Cajun Cannon

Bobby Hebert's Cajun Cannon

Come celebrate Mother's Day at a restaurant named for one of NOLA's favorite sons, former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert. For just $50 per person, enjoy a 4-course meal. See menu and Book your table today.


Landry's Seafood House

Landry's Seafood House

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Landry’s Seafood House in the French Quarter or on the Lakefront. Treat Mom to a delightful three-course dining experience with a variety of seafood, signature steaks, and Creole cuisine to please any palate. Reservations are strongly recommended to ensure a memorable celebration. Make this Mother’s Day special with the flavors and ambiance that only Landry’s Seafood House can provide. Visit their website to view their three-course Mother's Day menu and to make a reservation.


Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar

Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar

Treat the special women in your life to an unforgettable dining experience at Felix's—a New Orleans tradition for over 70 years. This year, the restaurant is celebrating with their standard menu featuring all your New Orleans favorites, fresh fish selections, and their world-famous oysters. Every dish tells a story of their passion for seafood and the vibrant spirit of the Gulf Coast. Make this Mother’s Day truly memorable with exceptional flavors and warm hospitality at Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar in the French Quarter or Lakefront. Get reservations.


Oceana Grill

Oceana Grill

Wrap mama and dem up in New Orleans love at Oceana Grill. Mother's Day, like every day, is a chance to enjoy inspired Louisiana specialties like Gator Tail Bites, the "Jazzy Crab Cake Platter," Cajun Jambalaya Pasta, and Redfish Oceana. If you're lucky, you'll get a table in the courtyard. This is New Orleans at its best! Book now.


Olde NOLA Cookery

Olde NOLA Cookery

Mom has a secret: she really digs Bourbon Street! At least she loves the food and atmosphere at Olde NOLA Cookery. Chef specials include Redfish Cookery, "Knife and Fork" BBQ Ribs, and Blackened Bayou Duck. Save room for the Bananas Foster Ice Cream Cake. It's worth every bite.Reserve your table.


Houmas House

Houmas House

About 45 minutes from New Orleans is Houmas House Estate & Gardens, the Crown Jewel of Louisiana's River Road. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., they will be celebrating with an outdoors Mother's Day Buffet. View complete menuu. Reservations are required. Call 225-473-9380. Learn more.


As we learn about more Mother’s Day menus, we’ll share them here.

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