Mother's Restaurant

4.1
Very Good
37463 reviews
 $$$
(504) 523-9656   |   Visit Website

About

Mother's Restaurant is a historic cafeteria-style restaurant located at 401 Poydras Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was established in 1938 by Simon and Mary Landry and has been serving classic New Orleans-style comfort food ever since.

Restaurant Features

Facilities & Amenities

  • Restroom Restroom
  • Kid Friendly Kid Friendly
  • Kid Menu Kid Menu
  • Kid High Chair Kid High Chair
  • Alcohol Alcohol
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Access

Parking

  • Paid Parking Lot

Accepted Payments

  • Credit Card
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Must Try Dishes

At Mother's Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana, make sure to try their Famous Ferdi Special, a crunchy French bread filled with ham, roast beef and debris dripping in au jus. Savor their Jerry's Jambalaya filled with chicken and sausages, and don't forget to dig into their Shrimp Creole, full of plump Gulf shrimps. For authentic local flavor, Taste their memories-worthy Bread Pudding, soaked in sweet sauce and baked to a golden perfection.

Ratings for Mother's Restaurant

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    4.1 (37463)
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    4.2 (13720)
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    4 (8806)
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    4.5 (6081)
  • yelp yelp
    3.5 (5517)
  • foursquare foursquare
    8.3 /10
    8.3 (1926)
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    3.9 (1413)

Reviews for Mother's Restaurant

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Louis a.

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. Vegetarian options: A few non meat dishes on menu Kid-friendliness: Fully kid friendly Parking: Lot next door Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible to wheelchair Dietary restrictions: Food is prepared so you would need to ask and order accordingly

T C.

Not only is the hospitality warm,welcoming and friendly. The food is over the top delicious. Just can't pick one favor. Everything I put in my mouth was so scrumptious. Soft shell crab is a must. You definitely won't be disappointed if you eat here.

Tiffy L.

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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Business Hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Location Map

401 Poydras St
New Orleans, LA 70130

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