Reviews for Mother's Restaurant in New Orleans, LA
10 out of 10 must try again. This place was delicious. We went for lunch one day during my conference and turned around and went... back for dinner and lunch the next day. Food was delicious and the service was okay. We sat in the third room where the bar wasand the nice gentleman ( Caucasian young man very tall) was very attentive despite being the only person working that section.He deserves a raise and a title change. If you're ever in New Orleans, please stop in and have a taste. Everything wasdelicious but the grill fish was seasoned by my ancestors and I loved it. Read more
I visited New Orleans twice, in both times I visited this establishment. 1st time I was underwhelmed. the restaurant was crowded... and the food was mediocre. I came with a party of four and all of us were disappointed with our meals. Being told that this wasa staple in New Orleans. Two years later I decided to visit with my husband, thinking I may have judged them to harshly. Thistime I visited it wasn't as crowded but the food was less than mediocre. My husband said the chicken was dry and wasn't verytasty. My Po Boy was packed with meat but flavorless to say the least. And the mixture of hot and cold meats threw me off. Mygumball was edible but uneventful. So disappointed, I truly believe that this place is over priced and overrated. The only thinggood I have to say is that they have very nice service. The wait staff is friendly, helpful and attentive. Oh I enjoyed my fruitpunch. Read more
Here's the short version: the service is excellent; The portions are gigantic; and some of the food is really good and some of... it is rather average in my opinion and my experience of going to soul food restaurants for more than 50 years. If you're a soulfood fan, and I mean a serious fan, there may be better options. But if your vacationing in New Orleans and looking for aplentiful meal that two could share, mothers is an excellent affordable option. Read more
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 eathere. Read more
The food was great and the team was amazing. The ham was delicious and moist. The cheesy grits were very flavorful. The red... beans and rice were spot on. I had the debris sandwich and it was AMAZING! They also have a homemade spicy vinegar concoctionthat really married well with the beef. Will definitely be back. Read more
Hmmm where to begin with this one? The service and Mimosas are good. The food looks good but lacks seasoning. The grits are... creamy but bland. Biscuits are fluffy. Catfish fried to perfection, but again the seasoning is lacking. Hot sauce should be anoption, not a requirement for seasoning. Not sure if the food is always like this. Essence Fest weekend applied a significantamount of pressure on the local businesses. Read more
Look for lines when you go places in NOLA because that's where the good stuff is, and Mother's is no exception. The staff is... lovely and efficient, the signature Bloodys are delicious, and the food is very good. Also there is nothing 'greasy spoon'about this place, despite that being in the descriptor. It's in a really cool industrial space that is both funky and a clearsign that their priorities are straight-- you spend the money on making good food and people will come. (And they do. We waitedfor nearly two hours for a table for brunch and regretted nothing. NOTHING.) Speaking of good food, if the sign says 'BestBaked Ham' and you like ham even a little bit, you really (really.) have to order the ham. Will never eat baked ham again unlessit's from Mother's-- it's the most fork tender, juicy piece of ham I have ever had. Well worth the wait and will definitely beback to try other dishes on the menu. Read more
They don?t need my stars because they have such an excellent reputation without Google. But, I want to give them all my stars.... I?ve been in town three days and already been there twice- dinner and then lunch. Shrimp creole with grits was incredible. TheRalph- amazing. Buttermilk biscuits- out of this world. Don?t miss this restaurant- it is worth the line!! Oh, and try the breadpudding!! Read more