The Best Brunch Restaurants in New Orleans

The OpenTable Team

New Orleans likes to stay up late, so it should come as no surprise that this city loves their brunch. Many of the restaurants like to play with NOLA-specific flavors, while others like to stick to the classics. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to our Tastemaker List. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the best brunch spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. Try some seafood and sip on a little hair of the dog—these restaurants are a perfect way to start the day.

16 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	Mr. B's Bistro, Muriel's Jackson Square, Galatoire's Restaurant…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Creole, Creole / Cajun / Southern…
Neighborhoods:	French Quarter…

Mr. B's Bistro

$$$$·Creole·

French Quarter

3,607 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Great for Lunch

Mr. B’s Bistro has a tourist-friendly location in the French Quarter. The food served at this upscale casual restaurant, however, caters to people who know and love New Orleans. Th…Read more

95% recommended

Creole in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Muriel's Jackson Square

$$$$·Creole / Cajun / Southern·

French Quarter

7,850 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for Anniversaries

Muriel’s Jackson Square has honed Sunday Jazz Brunch to perfection. Jackson Square plays a unique role in the history of New Orleans. It has held importance to the military, artist…Read more

96% recommended

Creole / Cajun / Southern in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Galatoire's Restaurant

$$$$·Creole / Cajun / Southern·

French Quarter

2,644 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Romantic

New Orleans has a history unlike any city in the United States. Its early founding by French settlers is still felt throughout the streets of the French Quarter, Marigny, and Centr…Read more

85% recommended

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Superior Seafood

$$$$·Seafood·

Uptown

2,879 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

New Orleans is one of the few cities in the United States where people can wander in public with open containers of alcohol. Superior Seafood and Oyster Bar acknowledges the downsi…Read more

92% recommended

Seafood in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Restaurant R'evolution

$$$$·Creole / Cajun / Southern·

French Quarter

5,282 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Notable Wine List

The chefs at R’evolution develop traditional Louisiana dishes with strong French influences. People who haven’t already noticed the influence that French culinary tradition had on …Read more

91% recommended

Notable Wine List in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Meril

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Warehouse District

4,306 reviews

Good for Groups
Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies

Anyone who watches TV shows featuring celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse will have heard of his restaurant, Meril. On camera, Emeril seems to care most about throwing down a handful of …Read more

93% recommended

Contemporary American in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Lilette

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Garden District

1,993 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion

At Lilette, Chef John Harris displays his knack for French and Italian cooking. A brunch visit to this Garden District restaurant will start Saturday right. Some of the chef’s best…Read more

95% recommended

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - New Orleans

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Central Business District

2,065 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for Birthdays

Ruth’s Chris Steak House has about 100 locations throughout North America. The restaurant isn’t a New Orleans native, but the food still makes for a hearty, delicious lunch. Keep i…Read more

98% recommended

Steakhouse in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Vessel NOLA

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Mid-City / City Park

1,224 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

Vessel is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Mid-City. The owners turned a 1914 church into a restaurant while keeping intact the stained glass windows and sweeping ceiling. …Read more

81% recommended

Contemporary American in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Compère Lapin

$$$$·American·

Central Business District

2,694 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Creative Cuisine

Compere Lapin has an eclectic brunch menu that draws inspiration from the South, Mexico, and France. Guests can order a classic like Biscuits & Gravy with Poached Eggs, but they ca…Read more

93% recommended

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Apolline

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Uptown

1,358 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Apolline has a cozy dining room with cloth-covered tables and soft lighting. They're a great place to escape the sunlight and heat common throughout most of the year in New Orleans…Read more

93% recommended

Contemporary American in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Broussard's Restaurant

$$$$·Creole·

French Quarter

2,538 reviews

Special Occasion
Great for Outdoor Dining
Great for Brunch

Broussard’s is one of the few New Orleans restaurants that serve brunch Friday through Monday. At Broussard’s, brunch isn’t exclusively a weekend meal. It does, however, start with…Read more

91% recommended

Great for Brunch in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Commander's Palace

$$$$·Creole·

Garden District

9 reviews

Authentic
Creative Cuisine
Fit for Foodies

Commander’s Palace serves what some might call traditional Creole foods. The James Beard Foundation has recognized the restaurant's chef, so guests get to experience traditional Cr…Read more

100% recommended

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Restaurant Patois

$$$$·French·

Uptown

1,503 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion

For obvious historical reasons, the New Orleans culinary scene draws a lot of inspiration from French cuisine. Patois makes the influence even more obvious by serving French food m…Read more

95% recommended

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Toast

$$$$·American·

Uptown

When people want some of the best breakfast in New Orleans, they head to one of Toast’s locations. The menus vary somewhat by location. In the French Quarter restaurant, guests can…Read more

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Elizabeth's Restaurant

$$$$·American·

Bywater

Elizabeth’s Restaurant prides itself on serving satisfying dishes that include favorites from the South and New Orleans. Guests can order oddities like the French Toast Burrito and…Read more

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