It’s a New Orleans tradition: too late for breakfast and too early for lunch. So, combine the two and you have “brunch.” There are many local eateries serving the culinary delights New Orleans is famous for late in the morning or early in the afternoon.
Sunday Brunch (Sponsored listings appear first in yellow)
Brennan's
417 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 525-9711 www.brennansneworleans.com Neighborhood: French Quarter Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required) Price Range: $12-$18 Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: Located in the heart of the historic French Quarter within walking distance of most major hotels and attractions, Brennan's sets itself apart from an array of fine restaurants in New Orleans. "Breakfast at Brennan's" is a tradition for local New Orleanians and visitors from around the world, while dinner recenly received the highest rating from the New Orleans Times-Picayune newspaper, 5 beans out of 5. Since 1983, Brennan's Restaurant's 35,000 bottle wine cellar has received the Wine Spectator Grand Award for one of the most outstanding wine lists in the world.
New Orleans Grill (The)
300 Gravier St., Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 522-1994 www.windsorcourthotel.com Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Continental Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required) Price Range: $18-$24 Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: Experience the award winning cuisine of Greg Sonnier, former James Beard Award recipient, in the most beautiful dining room in town. Valet parking offered 7 days a week.
Ralph's on the Park
900 City Park Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It] (504) 488-1000 www.ralphsonthepark.com Neighborhood: Mid-City Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary Attire: Business Casual Price Range: $18-$24 Open For: Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: Recognized by Bon Appetit, Wine Spectator, New York Times and The Washington Post for fine cuisine and an innovative menu. Ralph’s on the Park, owned and operated by Ralph Brennan, offers food fresh from the farms and waters of Louisiana and majestic views of City Park.
Rib Room (The)
621 St. Louis St., Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70140 [Map It] (504) 529-7045 www.omniroyalorleans.com Neighborhood: French Quarter Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Contemporary, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required) Price Range: $18-$24 Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: A popular spot, (even with the locals), is best known for its prime rib and huge martinis. Other excellent selections include, wood grilled rotisseries, spit-roasted rack of lamb, grilled barrel-cut tenderloin, roasted shrimp, and juicy, pan-seared salmon, served with wilted spinach and fried leeks.
Albertine's Tea Room
3811 St. Charles Ave., Columns Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 899-9308, (800) 445-9308 www.thecolumns.com Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Continental Attire: Casual Price Range: Over $24 Open For: Breakfast, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Antoine's
713 St. Louis St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 581-4422 www.antoines.com Neighborhood: French Quarter Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required) Price Range: $12-$18 Open For: Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: Since 1840, world-renowned Antoine's Restaurant has set the standard that made New Orleans one of the greatest dining centers of the world. Known for their Oysters Rockefeller.
Arnaud's Restaurant
813 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It] (504) 523-5433 www.arnauds.com Neighborhood: French Quarter Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, French Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required) Price Range: $18-$24 Open For: Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: Leader of the culinary old guard since 1918. Dinner & Dixieland at world-famous Arnaud's with legendary Creole cuisine and music in the Jazz Room every night from 6:30. Sunday Brunch & Jazz. Fine cigars, cognacs, ports in Arnaud's Bar. Mardi Gras museum. Lunch Sunday-Friday 504-523-5433 13 private dining rooms for special occasions.
Audubon Golf Club House
6500 Magazine St., Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 212-5285 Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): American Attire: Business Casual Price Range: $12-$18 Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Begue's
300 Bourbon St., Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70140 [Map It] (504) 553-2278 www.royalsonestano.com Neighborhood: French Quarter Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required) Price Range: $12-$18 Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: Our 4 diamond French Quarter landmark overlooking a tropical courtyard. Our locally renowned Chef prepares extraordinary French and Creole specialties. Features our famous Friday Seafood Buffet and Sunday Champagne Brunch.
Cafe Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 891-9626 Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana Attire: Business Casual Price Range: $12-$18 Open For: Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: This neighborhood favorite serves down-home Southern classics like crispy fried green tomatoes with remoulade sauce, as well as delicate seafood dishes like the amberjack topped with crabmeat and beurre blanc. Daily specials nearly outnumber the menu and are more exotic, including grilled redfish topped with crawfish sauce and soft-shell crab stuffed with crabmeat. Early bird specials run from 5:30-7:00PM. Reservations recommended.
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It] (504) 945-5635 www.cafedegas.com Neighborhood: Mid-City Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French Attire: Casual Price Range: $12-$18 Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: Named after the 19th century French Impressionist, Edgar Degas, who once lived nearby in the fashionable Creole district, Cafe Degas is a charming place to eat outdoors with all the comforts of indoor dining. Located on verdant Esplanade Avenue, this chic neighborhood restaurant provides a pleasant atmosphere on cool evenings or sunny afternoons and even rain falling on the tin roof offers a soothing accompaniment to your meal. Cafe Degas offers a variety of classic French fare with a touch of Creole. Lunch and dinner 7 days and Brunch on Saturday and Sunday
Cafe Freret
7329 Freret St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 861-7890 Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): American, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana Attire: Casual Price Range: Under $12 Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Cafe Marigny
1913 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It] (504) 861-7890 www.cafemarigny.com Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary Attire: Business Casual Price Range: $18-$24 Open For: Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: Award-winning restaurant only one block from French Quarter.
Cannon's
4141 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 891-3200 www.cannonsrestaurants.com Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): American Attire: Business Casual Price Range: $12-$18 Open For: Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: Cannon's, in business for 18 years, offers a blend of New Orleans and traditional American cuisine in a casual dining atmosphere overlooking beautiful St. Charles Avenue in the garden district of New Orleans.
Coffee Pot (The)
714 St. Peter St. , New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It] (504) 524-3500 Neighborhood: French Quarter Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana Attire: Casual Price Range: $12-$18 Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: Hearty breakfasts and Cajun specialities for lunch and dinner.
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 899-8221 www.commanderspalace.com Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, French Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required) Price Range: $18-$24 Open For: Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: New Orleans Magazine 1996 Chef of the Year. New Orleans Magazine 1995 Favorite Overall Restaurant. GQ's Golden Dish Award for Eggs Sardou. Located in the historic Garden District. You can walk through the kitchen to the bar and patio. Rated five stars. Original Jazz brunch, patio dining - Commander's Palace - that's what living in New Orleans is all about!
Court Of Two Sisters Restaurant
613 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 522-7261 www.courtoftwosisters.com Neighborhood: French Quarter Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required) Price Range: Over $24 Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: Experience the ambiance of the largest historical dining courtyard in the French Quarter with flowering plants and flowing fountains. Listen to the strolling live jazz trio during the daily brunch buffet, serving Eggs Benedict, omelets and a feast of local specialties or enjoy a romantic five star creole dinner surrounded by softly glittering glass lights.
Dante's Kitchen
736 Dante St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 861-3121 www.danteskitchen.com Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary Attire: Business Casual Price Range: $12-$18 Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: On the river, this small restaurant offers a varied menu of soup, salads seafood, and many other entrees with a New Orleans twist. Their Saturday and Sunday brunch menu adds something different to a usually set menu.
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier St., New Orleans, LA 70122 [Map It] (504) 944-9272 www.elizabeths-restaurant.com Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): American, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana Attire: Casual Price Range: Under $12 Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: In 1998, Elizabeth's Restaurant opened in the historic Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans, as a fun hangout, with really good food, where everyone could afford to eat and enjoy. Its motto is "Real food, done real good."
Feelings Cafe
2600 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It] (504) 945-2222 www.feelingscafe.com Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Continental, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana Attire: Business Casual Price Range: $12-$18 Open For: Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: Located in Faubourg-Marigny at the corner of Franklin and Chartres. Patio, it was a slave quarters bar in the 1790's. Balcony dining on weekends. Piano player Friday and Saturday from 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm. 1860's Creole store house main dining room. In business since 1979. Favorite dishes include duck, steak, seafood, veal, and chicken dishes. Famous peanut butter pie.
House Of Blues
225 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 529-2583 www.hob.com Neighborhood: French Quarter Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): American, Bar/Pub Food Attire: Casual Price Range: $12-$18 Open For: Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: New Orleans' premiere restaurant and live music venue. Located in the French Quarter, the club has hosted world class musicians from Fats Domino to Eric Clapton. Sunday morning the House rocks with a rousing Gospel Brunch.
Kabby's Sports Bar and Restaurant
2 Poydras St., Hilton Riverside Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 584-3880 www.neworleans.hilton.com Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Bar/Pub Food, American Attire: Casual Price Range: Under $12 Open For: Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: With 24 42'' Plasma TV's and 8 30'' LCD TV, Kabby's Sports Edition Grille is voted Favorite Bar/Lounge by New Orleans Magazine's Readers' Choice Poll. Stop in for draft beer, burgers, muffulettas, po-boys, and more. Kabby's Sunday Brunch is available each Sunday 10am-2pm. Voted Best Jazz Sunday Brunch by New Orleans Magazine's Readers' Choice Poll, Kabby's Jazz Brunch offers the finest specialties and a breathtaking view of the Mississippi River.
Luke
333 St. Charles Ave., Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504)378-2840 www.lukeneworleans.com Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French, Eclectic Attire: Casual Price Range: Over $24 Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Marigny Brasserie (The)
640 Frenchmen St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It] (504) 945-4472 Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary Attire: Business Casual Price Range: $18-$24 Open For: Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: The Marigny Brasserie's french doors opening onto world-famous Frenchmen Street make this restaurant a casually-chic place to dine. It is a favorite among locals, foodies, and the well-informed tourist!
Muriel's
801 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It] (504) 568-1885 www.muriels.com Neighborhood: French Quarter Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required) Price Range: $18-$24 Open For: Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: The Bistro Offers New Orleans classics like Gumbo, BBQ Shrimp, Oysters "Muriel ", Turtle soup, Fried Gulf Shrimp Po-boy, Stuffed Flounder, Shrimp Remoulade and contemporary creole cuisine like Pecan Crusted Drum and Wood Grilled Tuna.
Palace Cafe
605 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 523-1661 www.palacecafe.com Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary Attire: Business Casual Price Range: $18-$24 Open For: Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: Classic and contemporary Creole cuisine is served daily at Dickie Brennan’s lively, grand cafe located at the entrance to the French Quarter. Nationally recognized, Chef Darin Nesbit leads the culinary team. Lunch, Monday - Friday, dinner, Monday - Saturday, Live jazz brunch, Sunday.
Veranda
444 St. Charles Ave., The Hotel Inter-continental, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 585-4383 www.new-orleans.intercontinental.com Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary Attire: Casual Price Range: $12-$18 Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Description: The Award winning Veranda Restaurant features a sumptuous breakfast and luncheon buffet daily, in addition to a creative regional menu. On Sundays enjoy Champagne Jazz Brunch with locals and visitors, alike. Daily luncheon and dinner specials highlight the talents of our culinary team.
It’s a New Orleans tradition: too late for breakfast and too early for lunch. So, combine the two and you have “brunch.” There are many local eateries serving the culinary delights New Orleans is famous for late in the morning or early in the afternoon.
