Mamas, grandmamas, aunties, and all other maternal figures, a million "thank yous" cannot begin to encompass the love and safety you have shown your kids since the moment you knew they were coming, so a brunch/dinner will just have to do.
Y'all deserve to be pampered throughout the year; however, Mother's Day is an excuse to love on you even more. Get out your pen and paper, kids. Here are 10 New Orleans locations serving delicious Mother's Day meals, which are all perfect for bonding with the most important woman in your life.
10 Elegant Spots to Dine This Mother's Day
1. Marché
914 N. Peters St., (504) 586-1155
If you want a luxurious view over the French Quarter as you enjoy a sumptuous brunch, look no further than Marche on Mother's Day. This two part event will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., where chilled seafood, salads, a carving station, entrees, and delicious desserts will be served. General admission tickets are $75, which kids ages 3 to 12 are $45 per ticket. An additional $45 is required for bottomless Veuve Clicquot.
2. Compère Lapin
535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 599-2119
Chef Nina Compton is offering a memorable Mother's Day brunch to treat your mother on Sunday, May 11. This a la carte brunch will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., where mango crème brûlée, Gulf shrimp and coconut grits, croque madame, hot fire chicken and buttermilk biscuits will be served. For $25 per person, a unique Bottomless Brunch Punch and new seasonal cocktails can be added.
3. Beggars Banquet
1330 Prytania St., (504) 766-6711
4. Osteria Lupo
4609 Magazine St., (504) 273-1268
This Northern Italian hotspot is offering a savory and decadent lunch and dinner tasting menu this Mother's Day. This four course meal will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., where you and mom can relish in anti-pasta, wood-fired oysters, short rib cappelletti, Gulf fish, grilled hanger steak, and speciality cocktails will be served. Ticket prices are $75 per person, and all table reservations require a $25 deposit.
5. Restaurant R'evolution
777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277
If your mom is in the mood for spring inspired meals and elegant scenery, take her to Restaurant R'evolution on Sunday. The seasonally crafted courses will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. where guests can expect Chilean sea bass, fruits de mer, chantilly cake, and lobster salad. Signature spring-forward cocktails will also be served.
6. Brennan's
417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711
brennansneworleans.com/menus/mothers-day-brunch
Say Happy Mother's Day to mom at Brennan's on Sunday. Their three-course menu will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., where the whole family can enjoy blackberry and cream crêpes, seafood filé gumbo, crawfish vol-au-vent, garlic-crusted beef tenderloin, and warm chocolate mousse. A special kids menu will also be served. General admission tickets are $75 for adults and $25 for kids under the age of 12.
7. Common Club
550 Baronne St., (504) 603-8000
virginhotels.com/new-orleans/entertainment/mothers-day-brunch
Treat mom to a beautiful celebratory brunch in her honor this Sunday at the Common Club inside of the Virgin Hotel. Their Blooms & Brunch will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., where guests can enjoy chef-crafted specials, perfectly blended cocktails, live entertainment, and can treat mom to a stunning arrangement of flowers through The Flower Shop. Table reservations are now available for booking.
8. Creole Queen
1 Poydras St., (504) 529 -4567
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Take in the beautiful views of the Crescent City with mom and family on Mother's Day Sunday as you all cruise down the Mississippi for Creole Queen's Bubbly & Brunch. This riverboat buffet-style brunch will begin boarding at 2 p.m., and the cruise will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bring your family out to enjoy live entertainment, bottomless mimosas, sparkling wine, and unlimited savory and sweet dishes. General admission tickets are $99 for adults and $45 for kids over the age of 3.
9. Tujague's
429 Decatur St., (504) 525-8676
Take mom to the second oldest dining institution in the French Quarter on Sunday for a remarkable meal at Tujague's. This three-course prix-fixe Mother's Day brunch will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with entrees including BBQ shrimp and grits, lamp chops, crab cake and eggs, decadent desserts. Signature cocktails will also be served. General admission ranges from $46-$64, depending on which main entree is selected.
10. Costera
4938 Prytania St., (504) 302-2332
Prefer sleeping in on Sundays? Spanish restaurant Costera is offering a meaningful Mother's Day dinner on Sunday for the night owls. This four-course tasting and a la carte style dinner will be held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., where guests can feat on braised duck breast, red snapper crudo, yellowfin tuna, seafood paella, papas bravas, a special selection of desserts, and wines from Spanish and French territories. General admission tickets are $75 per person for the tasting.
11. 34 Restaurant & Bar
714 Baronne St., 504-498 3434
Ever wanted to taste the flavors of Portugal? You and your mom are in luck because Emeril Lagasse's Portuguese restaurant 34 Restaurant & Bar will be offering a special Mother's Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 11. In addition to the restaurant's normal menu, expect special dishes such as the Franceshina steak sandwich, Miss Hilda's Favish, the Farinheira Scramble, and more. Reservations are available through OpenTable.
Mother's Day Food
Celebrate the maternal figures in your life by bringing them to an amazing restaurant. Maybe you cannot fit how much you appreciate them in one day; however, feeding them soul-enriching meals is a great start.
Thank you mamas, grandmamas, aunties, and everyone in-between for sacrificing so much in order to give us a whole lot more. We honor your strength, fortitude, and tenacity through tribulations, and we uplift you for extending us your love, safety, and support. Enjoy your meal, Mama, and have a wonderful Happy Mother's Day.
