Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Garden District

We booked drag brunch at The Country Club in advance because we’d heard it was one of the best in New Orleans. The venue is beautiful. What was once a historic home has been transformed into a series of dining rooms connected by a central bar, and the staff runs everything with impressive efficiency. From check-in to drink orders to the arrival of our food, everything moved smoothly. The drag show itself starts about 30 minutes after you’re seated, which is just enough time to settle in, get your food and drink, and take in the space. We were seated in a side dining room, and it’s helpful to know that the queens rotate from room to room, one at a time, throughout each set. That means there are moments when the energy of the show fills your room—and moments when you’re simply enjoying a meal with friends to the soundtrack of high-energy music. (And yes, the music is loud, but that’s part of the fun.) The performers were upbeat, engaging, and fun, with the kind of variety you expect in any good drag show—some queens were more polished than others, but everyone brought spirit and sparkle. This isn’t a comedy-heavy or narrative performance like you might find at a late-night bar show; it’s a joyful, lip-sync-forward experience that fits perfectly with the brunch setting. All in all: good food, fun atmosphere, strong drinks, and a celebratory vibe. I’d recommend it to friends visiting New Orleans—especially if they want to do something festive and fabulous on a Sunday morning.

The food and service were wonderful, the atmosphere pleasant, the noise level increased over time as the restaurant filled. It was somewhat difficult to hear in conversation for someone with hearing aids. I was very disappointed in the cocktails. They were expensive and very small.

Fantastic meal from start to finish. The service was great and the food was even better. We had the foccia bread and BBQ oysters to start, the crawfish catavelli and shrimp and grits as our entrees. For dessert the peach cobbler. Each meal was amazing. My wife said that was the best shrimp and grits she's ever had. Highly recommend.

Beautiful restaurant with superb service. Food was delicious. Drinks were great! Loved the wine pairing!

The food was outstanding as always. The service was exceptional. A good to restaurant for any very special celebration.