Mother's Restaurant

401 Poydras St, New Orleans
(504) 523-9656

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Customers' Favorites

Combination Platter with Red Beans and Rice and a Buttermilk Biscuit
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
Fried Oyster Plate
Roast Beef PO Boy
Grits with Butter

Menu

Breakfast
Breakfast Special
Two eggs any style, choice of one meat, plain grits, and biscuit or toast served all day.
Two Eggs
Any style
Two Eggs with Grits & a Biscuit
Eggs any style with plain grits and biscuit (served with butter and jelly).
Ham and Cheese Omelet
Classic ham and cheese omelet. Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (except if consumed with a biscuit or toast).
Mae's Omelet
Black ham, green onions, and mushrooms. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (except if consumed with a biscuit or toast).
Crawfish Étouffee Omelet
Classic omelet topped with savory crawfish etouffee. Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (except if consumed with a biscuit or toast).
Shrimp Creole Omelet
Classic omelet topped with Shrimp Creole, a light TOMATO SAUCE. Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (unless consumed with a biscuit or toast).
Jerry's Omelet
Egg whites, sliced turkey, bell pepper, red onion, and mushrooms. Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (except if consumed with a biscuit or toast).
Build Your Own Omelet
Classic omelet with choice of 1 meat and any veggies. Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (except if consumed with a biscuit or toast).
Grits, plain
Grits are a Southern staple; dried corn is simmered in liquid to a soft consistency. Vegetarian
Cheese Grits
Grits are a Southern staple; dried corn is simmered in liquid to a soft consistency. In this variation, American cheese is blended in to enhance the rich creaminess of the grits.
Grits with Crawfish Etouffee
Crawfish etouffee served with cheese grits (plain grits available upon request).
Grits with Shrimp Creole
Shrimp Creole (TOMATO SAUCE) served with cheese grits (plain grits available upon request).
Grits with Debris
Debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) served with cheese grits (plain grits available upon request).
Grits with choice of meat
Your choice of meat, served with cheese grits (plain grits available upon request).
Mother's Famous Buttermilk Biscuits
Vegetarian unless consumed with with butter. Jelly included.
Egg Biscuit
Biscuit with choice of eggs.
Debris or Meat Biscuit
Biscuit with your choice of meat (meat only, no eggs)
Egg and Meat Biscuit
Biscuit with choice of eggs and 1 meat.
Egg Po' Boy
Choice of egg on French bread.
Egg and Meat Po' Boy
Choice of eggs on French bread with choice of 1 meat.
Pancakes
Pancakes cooked fresh to order and served with butter and syrup. Vegetarian.
Fresh Fruit
Mix of strawberries, pineapple, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and grapes (selection may vary). Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Muffins
Vegetarian, contains nuts.

Po' Boys
Famous Ferdi Special Po' Boy
Mother's most popular dish: House-roasted, sliced ham and roast beef topped with debris au jus on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards. [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the TOP half of the BREAD (not the meat), then quickly place that back on top of the po' boy.]
Ralph Po' Boy
Ferdi with Swiss or American cheese on French Bread dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards. [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the TOP half of the BREAD (not the meat), then quickly place that back on top of the po' boy.]
John G. Po' Boy
Ham, turkey, roast beef, and the original debris with au jus served on French bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles. mayonnaise, Creole and yellow mustards. [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the TOP half of the BREAD (not the meat), then quickly place that back on top of the po' boy.]
Turkey Ferdi Po' Boy
Turkey with ham OR roast beef, and the original debris with au jus on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards. [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the TOP half of the BREAD (not the meat), then quickly place that back on top of the po' boy.]
Roast Beef Po' Boy
Sliced roast beef cooked in-house topped with debris in au jus on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayonnaise, Creole and yellow mustards. (If you want to add cheese, please order a Ralph instead). [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the TOP half of the BREAD (not the meat), then quickly place that back on top of the po' boy.]
Debris Po' Boy
For purists! A heap of the original debris in au jus on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards. [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the BOTTOM half of the bread then put the top back on.]
Ham Po' Boy
"The World's Best Baked Ham" roasted in house, sliced and served on New Orleans French bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards.
Turkey Po' Boy
House-baked and carved turkey breast on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards.
Sausage Po' Boy
Smoked or hot (spicy) pork sausage served on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards. NOTE: we may run out of hot sausage later in the day.

Plates (meals)
World's Best Baked Ham Dinner
Choice of ham: fried (thick, pan fried/grilled)), baked (sliced, cold), or black (caramelized crust, limited supply). Includes your choice of three side dishes. Contains pork. Gluten free.
Red Beans and Rice PLATE
Traditional New Orleans red beans and rice seasoned with ham and smoked sausage, a Monday favorite. Served with a side of meat. Contains pork. Gluten-free.
Jerry's Jambalaya PLATE
Award-winning seasoned rice cooked with chicken, smoked sausage, vegetables, herbs, seasonings in a light Creole tomato sauce. Medium spicy. Contains pork. Gluten-free.
Crawfish Étouffée PLATE
Louisiana crawfish tails, vegetables, and spices "smothered" in butter to bring out their natural flavors. Served over rice. Mild. No peeling.
Shrimp Creole PLATE
Shrimp creole: gulf shrimp stewed in a light TOMATO SAUCE. Mild. Gluten-free.
Combination Platter
Crawfish Etouffe or Shrimp Creole with Jerry's Jambalaya, red beans & rice, potato salad (cold), and your choice of one side dish.

Favorites (a la carte)

Seafood Gumbo
Shrimp, crab, and oyster gumbo. Made from a delicate crab stock with a pinch of okra in a roux. Mild. Served with rice.
Mae's File Gumbo
Chicken and smoked pork sausage gumbo thickened with file powder. File powder is ground sassafras root; medium spicy. Served with rice.
Red Beans and Rice
Traditional New Orleans red beans and rice seasoned with ham and sausage (pork), a Monday favorite.
Jerry's Jambalaya
Award-winning Jerry's Jambalaya cooked with chicken, smoked sausage, herbs and seasonings. It's a Creole version (red) because it contains tomatoes. One of our most popular dishes.
Crawfish Etouffee
Louisiana crawfish smothered with vegetables, herbs, and butter. No peeling. Mild. Served over rice. The favorite dish of our managers!
Shrimp Creole
Louisiana gulf shrimp stewed in a light Creole tomato sauce. Served with rice.

Salads
Garden Salad
Prepared with tomatoes, iceberg and field lettuce mix, fresh spinach, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber and choice of homemade dressing. Variety may vary seasonally. Vegetarian. Gluten Free if ordered with Ranch Dressing or lemons.
Chef Salad
House-roasted sliced ham, roast beef, turkey, American and Swiss cheeses, and hard-boiled egg. All salads are prepared with tomatoes, iceberg and field lettuce mix, fresh spinach, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber and your choice of homemade dressing. Variety may change seasonally. Gluten Free if ordered with Ranch Dressing or lemons.

Side Dishes (single servings)
Red Beans and Rice
Traditional New Orleans red beans and rice seasoned with ham and smoked sausage (pork), a Monday favorite. Gluten-free. (If you want this as a meal with a piece of meat, please order red beans in the Plates section.) #glutenfree
Cabbage
Cabbage stewed with bits of ham (pork).
Turnip Greens
Turnip greens stewed with bits of ham (pork). Gluten-free.
Jake's Green Beans with Tomatoes
Green beans sauteed with tomatoes and onions. Vegetarian. Gluten-free.
Potato Salad
House made creamy potato salad with eggs, onions, bell peppers, celery, parsley, mayonnaise and a touch of mustard. Served cold.
Grits, plain
Grits are a Southern staple; ground dried corn is simmered in liquid to a soft consistency. Vegetarian
Cheese Grits
Grits are a Southern staple; ground dried corn is simmered in liquid to a soft consistency. In this variation, American cheese is blended in to enhance the rich creaminess of the grits.
Extra Order of Meat

Child's Plates
Child's Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled American cheese on white bread, served with small fries (no substitutions).

Desserts
Bread Pudding
Rich bread pudding served with buttery brandy sauce on top (does not contain raisins). ***A larger size (whole pan) is available in the family-size desserts section.
Assorted Cookies
House baked fresh daily. NOTE: we may run out of some flavors later in the day,
Rich Chocolate Brownies
Rich double chocolate brownie with pecans. Contains nuts.
Sweet Potato Pie
Mother's house made sweet potato pie.
Pecan Pie
House baked Southern pecan pie. Contains nuts.

Beverages
Mother's Coffee and Chicory
Cafe au lait (with half hot milk). Large.
Orange Juice
Large.
Juice
Apple, cranberry, pineapple, grape, grapefruit, or V-8.
Milk
Whole milk only. Dairy. Large
Soft Drinks (Soda, Pop)
Fountain beverages, approx. 16 oz.
Lemonade
Sweetened
Arnold Palmer
½ sweetened lemonade, ½ unsweetened iced tea.
Iced Tea
Unsweetened
Bottled Water

Extras & Condiments
Extra Order of Meat (a la carte)
All meats are gluten-free
Mother's Famous Buttermilk Biscuit
House baked biscuit with butter and jelly.
Zapp's Potato Chips
Random flavors, many are a bit spicy.
Add Cheese
Swiss or American
Include these extras (no charge)

Family-Sized Portions
Seafood Gumbo, FAMILY
Shrimp, crab, and oyster gumbo. Made from a delicate crab stock with a pinch of okra in a roux. Mild. Includes rice. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Mae's File Gumbo, FAMILY
Chicken and smoked pork sausage gumbo thickened with file powder. File powder is ground sassafras root; medium spicy. Includes rice. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Red Beans & Rice, FAMILY
Traditional New Orleans red beans and rice seasoned with ham and sausage (pork), a Monday favorite. Includes rice. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Jerry's Jambalaya, FAMILY
Award-winning Jerry's Jambalaya cooked with chicken, smoked sausage, herbs and seasonings. It's a Creole version (red) because it contains tomatoes. One of our most popular dishes. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Crawfish Etouffee, FAMILY
Louisiana crawfish smothered with vegetables, herbs, and butter. No peeling. Mild. Includes rice. The favorite dish of our managers. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Shrimp Creole, FAMILY
Louisiana gulf shrimp stewed in a light Creole tomato sauce. Includes rice. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Potato Salad, FAMILY
House made creamy potato salad with eggs, onions, bell peppers, celery, parsley, mayonnaise and a touch of mustard. Cold only. ***Sent in a pan. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Turnip Greens, FAMILY
Turnip greens stewed with ham. Gluten-free. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Cabbage, FAMILY
Cabbage cooked down with ham. Contains pork. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Jake's Green Beans, FAMILY
Green beans sauteed with tomatoes and onions. Vegetarian. Gluten-free. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).

Family-Sized Desserts
Bread Pudding with Brandy Sauce, Party Pan
Party-size pan of rich bread pudding served with buttery brandy sauce (does not contain raisins). Feeds 12 (8 oz. portions; more if smaller portions). For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Pies, whole
Southern Pecan or down home Sweet Potato pies made in house and baked in our ovens. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).

Sliced Meats by the Pound
World's Best Baked Ham (SLICED, BY THE POUND)
Sliced, per pound. Meat only.
Debris in Au Jus (BY THE POUND)
Per pound. Meat and au jus only.
Roast Beef (SLICED, BY THE POUND)
Sliced, per pound. Meat only.
Turkey (SLICED, BY THE POUND)
Sliced, per pound. Meat only.

Fixin's for Red Beans
Ham Bones BAG
2-3, cut in half per bag for making a pot of red beans at home.
Chunks of Ham GRADE A
Three (3) lbs. Grade A chunks for making a pot of red beans & rice at home.

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Recent Reviews

A very neat restaurant that my family decided to go to since it had so many great reviews. The food we had was alright, but everything needed a lot of salt and pepper as everything we had was relatively bland. The wait is a bit too long for what ended up being just alright. Especially since we also ordered fried chicken which takes 45 extra minutes, just for the chicken to come out without very much meat on the bone.
February 2026
If you are seeking a true New Orlean’s Resturant - this is the place. They have a system you must follow, but wow is it worth the wait. I really get why they call it Mother’s - because it’s one of the only places than can make it better than your own mother.
February 2026
We eat at Mother's 2-3 times each time we visit New Orleans. The sausage is delicious and whoever makes their biscuits is one of the best in the business. I had their crawfish étouffée today just to try it (put it on my cheese grits). It was rich and very tasty. The two highlights of our visits are the milk coffee (which we had never heard of before) and the woman who works the till. She can brighten anybody's day!
February 2026

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Mother's Restaurant

401 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 523-9656