Mother's Restaurant

Came here for the first time as a 10 year old (over 30 years ago). Found this place with my parents and it was a highlight of our trip. Visited again this past week with my wife and 3 kids. It was fun to relive Mothers. We all got shrimp Po Boys and they were every bit as good as I remembered. The nostalgia was real. Pricing is reasonable and an excellent place to come with family.

Great corner spot. Very unique in and out. My daughter really wanted a po boy and Mother's had great reviews we had to try it. Very flavorful, the bread from other places I've tried was a bit tough but not here. Flaky and delicious. It was our first time in New Orleans and it did not disappoint

Love this place to bits. The enormous menu is filled with good food, and the counter style ordering before you sit a table where the servers get your ticket to get your food for you is from another era. The debris is always a good choice, but all the staples from the grits to the biscuits, all the fried seafood and po-boys, the pancakes to the ham are always done up right, fresh and hot. The coffee is good and strong and the servers do their best to get you what you need. This time we got the etouffee with cheesy grits and a lovely biscuit, and it was amazingly good and just what we needed on a rainy day.

I saw the sign that they had the world famous ham, so i wanted to give them a try.

Order at the counter and have a seat. The restaurant is pretty good in size, and the service was good while ordering and the servers delivering the food. There was an older lady working scolding people to read the sign that says "don't block walkway."
Lol... so people READ THE SIGN.

Food:
Pancake
Side of Ham
Debris (Shredded Beef on Grits)

The pancake was ok. I took a bite and didn't eat the rest. The ham was extremely dry and had no taste at all. So I didn't eat that either. The beef and grits were thehighlightst for me. That was good delicious. I would recommend it.

the food was good! I would have ordered the biscuits if they came with gravy but my friend ordered it and it comes with cheese and the meat of your choice. the mimosas, not worth it. for the price it’s basically just over priced orange juice. the plates had a weird smell to them like they weren’t washed very well. but over all still 4 stars for the omelettes.

Iconic. Old school. Delicious.
Order anything w/ debris.
Would have left 5 stars but Mother’s apparently the only restaurant in the South doesn’t offer sweet tea?

Meme was friendly and fun. She made us feel welcome during our delicious home cooked meal. "Famous Ferdi Special"and "Worlds Best Baked Ham Dinner" are pictured here. Both delicious.

Welcome to the historic Mothers cafe, you can feel the history when you walk-in. You have to try the cheese grits , yes, cheese grits are fabulous- the consistency of malt-o-meal. My wife had the fried chicken , was perfect texture, juicy and flavorful. Ooohhhh la, la. I had the breakfast omelette and it was delicious. Mothers is a must; when you go, tell them yourmustachman sent you. 5 mustaches . Bathrooms nice and clean. Coviid protocols in effect.. as if January 25th 2022. Including vaccination passport

Delicious. Staff was very friendly and hilarious. Also very helpful as we were new to the city and provided suggestions on the food and how to navigate public transit. Food was delicious. My sis got the smallest cup of chicken and sausage gumbo and wished she had gotten the largest instead as it was very delicious. I got the cheese grits with debris (pulled pork?) and au jus along with bread pudding covered with brandy sauce and both were delicious!!! Wish I lived in the area but will definitely stop by again if I’m in New Orleans!!!

It is the best fried chicken I have ever had. My fiancee's baked ham which they are famous for wasn't as good according to her. I also liked the rice and beans. I would definitely come back and wish there was a place in Houston like this. One thing, either go before or after the lunch hour or you will be stuck in a very long line.