Authentic N’Awlins home-style cooking since 1938. Come savor traditional local food.
Open for dine in, takeout, and delivery.
Home of award-winning Jerry’s Jambalaya, the famous Ferdi Special, and the original debris-laden roast beef.
Breakfast served all day until closing. Entire menu available anytime.
Parking adjacent to the restaurant. Free for 90 minutes after 5PM weekdays and all day on weekends. At other times, there is a reduced rate of $2 with validation (see manager).
Private room for parties, rehearsal dinners and special events:
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Popular cafeteria-style joint drawing crowds with po’ boys & down-home Southern fare since 1938. Based on 13 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
401 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 523-9656
Website: https://www.mothersrestaurant.net/
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Hours
| Sunday |
7 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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7 AM–10 PM
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday |
7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday |
7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday |
7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday |
7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday |
7 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Kris Schweighardt
So delicious! This was our first time visiting and thoroughly enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend. The service was great. Finding a table was no problem. We enjoyed every part of our visit. The fried chicken was delicious! Excellent Po Boy! The side of fries is a meal by itself. Don’t forget to get some bread pudding. You can’t go wrong eating here
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Louis and Elaine
Mother’s is a New Orleans institution. Breakfast all day but a huge variety of comfort food too. It’s a little small and usually very busy but well worth it. The poboys are fabulous, especially the roast beef and debris. I’ve eaten here for many years and always a great meal. Definitely a place to try.
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BehNaz M
I recently had a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant. I must say, the food was absolutely delightful. The dishes had a homemade quality to them, with flavors that reminded me of the delicious meals I enjoy in the comfort of my own home.
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Tiffy Lu
I ordered an omelet with ham, cheese, onions and peppers. The omelet was so good however, there was no ham in there. I brought it to my server attention and they brought me more than enough ham on the side. I really enjoyed my food, the breakfast came with a biscuit and homemade jam on the side. I’m not a biscuit fan but there’s were really tasty. I love how honey the restaurant feels with all the pictures on the wall.
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Kat Chan
As our first stop on our New Orleans Food Tour, Mother’s Restaurant was a solid first stop. The line may be daunting but it moves quickly thanks to a gruff, but well organized, hostess who will not hesitate to put your in your place and direct you where you need to go. The restaurant is very tiny, so I recommend taking your order to go – food is well packaged and thanks to aforementioned hostess, you will get reminded to check your bag to ensure all items are in there. The food here is pretty good, although I’m not sure I would say it’s terribly different than anything offered elsewhere in the quarter. The fried chicken is solid here, but other items, such as the Debris Po Boy and Shrimp Etouffee were only average. Because it was across the street from the hotel we were staying at, it was super convenient to run from the convention to get a quick meal and it was great that the restaurant is open until 10pm.
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AJ C
The food was really good! One of the best turnip greens I’ve had!
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Kim Aglikin
Quick walk from the riverfront hotel area. I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast; I had the early bird special which is available from 7-9am. At $8, it is a great value. The homemade biscuits are massive and very good. Line moved quickly, and there were plenty of tables available during that time.
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Blue Lilly
We got the combination platter with creole shrimps, jambalaya, Jake’s beans and tomatoes, mash potatoes and rice & beans for $23, a regular sized seafood gambo $11.50 and French fries for $4. The foods are excellent, the service was wonderful, the have great seatings space at the back. The drinks felt a bit overpriced.
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Jennifer Sperduto
Came here for my first ever po’boy! I did a food tour of New Orleans and this was my first stop I’m sure glad I did the meat was tender and juicy! I loved the atmosphere of this place the service was great and my opinion the best sandwich ever!
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Jada Howell
Mother’s is delicious!!! It’s a cool, old school, restaurant with brick walls decorated with historical photos all over.
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