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Mother's

401 Poydras St., New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Featured Review : This place has been here since the 1930’s, and it really looks it on the inside. That’s part of its charm and appeal, as is the no-nonsense attitude of everyone from the greeter to the cashier. Even grills and po' boy pl...See Full Review

  • #15 most popular
    New Orleans restaurant
  • Avg. User Rating:
    3 out of 5 stars

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Mother's Reviews

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Classic New Orleans food

  • 4 out of 5 stars by callen60 from Ozarks, Missouri
  • January 10, 2011
Classic New Orleans food
Quote: This place has been here since the 1930’s, and it really looks it on the inside. That’s part of its charm and appeal, as is the no-nonsense attitude of everyone from the greeter to the cashier. Even grills and po' boy places in New Orleans often... Read the full Mother's review

From journal Not-quite-New Year's in NOLA

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Just as Good as I Remembered

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • June 27, 2009
Just as Good as I Remembered
Quote: Having been here in New Orleans for the SHRM Conference in 2004, Mother's was something familiar and safe for our first night in town. It was good to know that they've been around since 1938, so it was a safe bet they'd still be here five years... Read the full Mother's review

From journal Dining in New Orleans

Mother's

  • 2 out of 5 stars by ronanusa from Goose Creek, South Carolina
  • July 6, 2006
Quote: Mother's has New Orleans foods. They had mostly sandwiches. I had a catfish poughboy. It was good, but it wasn't worth the $5 for half a sandwich. My friend's debris was interesting. It was basically scraps from the kitchen thrown together in rice.... Read the full Mother's review

From journal Pre-Katrina New Orleans

Mother's

  • 5 out of 5 stars by kimgallegos from Hardy, Virginia
  • January 11, 2006
Quote: You may stand in line at Mother's to get in. Be patient because the wait is definitely worth it. We both got the breakfast special which includes two eggs any style, grits, biscuits or toast, and choice of meat. I also ordered a side of "debris" or... Read the full Mother's review

From journal A Week in New Orleans--Pre-Katrina

Mother's

  • 3 out of 5 stars by simplerich from Des Moines, Iowa
  • August 17, 2005
Quote: The ordering process is strange, but there's a man at the door to explain it to you. This was the first place I ate in New Orleans, and it was a good introduction to both the pace of dining in New Orleans and the food. The food is good. The pace is... Read the full Mother's review

From journal 3-Week Business Trip to the French Quarter

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Mother's

  • 3 out of 5 stars by MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • July 1, 2004
Quote: DO NOT LET THE LINES OUTSIDE KEEP YOU AWAY FROM THIS WONDERFUL HOMESTYLE DINING EXPERIENCE!! You will frequently see lines outside the restaurant but this is just to control the serving line inside. They allow approximately 10 people at a time... Read the full Mother's review

From journal New Orleans in the Summer

Mother's

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Bobseesit from Wilmington, Massachusetts
  • April 30, 2004
Quote: Breakfast is very ordinary, but don't miss the black ham on a biscuit--wow. Go on a weekday for smaller crowds, but you'll still have to stand in line. Efficient, impersonal service, but it works.

From journal Second Visit to New Orleans

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Mother's

  • 4 out of 5 stars by barbara from Atlanta, Georgia
  • December 11, 2003
Mother's
Quote: If you like Southern food, you'll enjoy Mother's. It's all Southern with a Big Easy twist here. And while some New Orleans restaurants practically make you get a second mortgage on your home to pay your bill, Mother's is more than reasonable. In... Read the full Mother's review

From journal Haunted New Orleans

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Mother's

  • 4 out of 5 stars by gameprix1 from New York, New York
  • March 6, 2002
Mother's
Quote: This was my favorite resturant in New Orleans. It was almost like the "Soup Nazi" episode of Seinfeld. You wait on line for them to "allow you" into the resturant. Then, you have to go directly to the line inside to place your order. They have a... Read the full Mother's review

From journal Attempt to do New Orleans in a Day!

Mother's

  • 4 out of 5 stars by virgoleanne from Sacramento, California
  • February 22, 2002
Quote: Talk about yummy and you will be talking about Mother's. I had Baked Spaghetti Pie with black eye peas and green beans ($8.50) and never tasted anything so good. I was so full from the large portion I could barely waddle back to our hotel two blocks... Read the full Mother's review

From journal Wish I was still there-New Orleans!