Mother's Restaurant
$ • Cajun, Vegetarian, Vegan
Hours:
401 Poydras St, New Orleans
(504) 523-9656
About Mother's Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Fried Chicken Turnip Greens Cheesy Grits
Roast Beef Debris Poboy & Seafood Gumbo
Two Eggs with Grits & a Biscuit
Fried Chicken with Dirty Rice
Debris in Au Jus by the Pound
Roast Beef PO Boy and Res
Combination Platter
Fried Oyster Plate
Roast Beef PO Boy
Grits with Butter
Mother's Restaurant Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 10PM |
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Mother's Restaurant is a well-known breakfast and lunch spot famous for its homestyle cooking and unique atmosphere. Customers can enjoy a variety of dishes, including a veggie omelet with cheese grits and the Debris Biscuit, which features a flavorful blend of meats and savory sauce. The coffee is also highly praised as being good. While the ordering process may take some getting used to, the food is delivered quickly by attentive servers. Although primarily a meat and seafood restaurant, the menu offers vegetarian options as well. Recent reviews highlight dishes like smoked sausage with cabbage and red beans with rice, which surprised many with their quality despite the cafeteria-like feel. The restaurant is popular among visitors, especially for its hearty breakfast options such as debris with biscuit and eggs, and dishes like gumbo with shrimp and grits. It’s a highly organized place where guests order at the counter, find a table, and wait for their meal, making the process fairly quick. Known for its nostalgic ambiance and delicious, satisfying meals, Mother's Restaurant remains a must-try destination in New Orleans.