NEW ORLEANS – Mother’s Day is fast approaching and many New Orleans restaurants are releasing their Mother’s Day specials and happenings.
Tujague’s
On Sunday, May 11, enjoy Executive Chef JD Eubanks’s decadent three-course prix-fixe (priced $46 – $64, based on the main entree selected) Mother’s Day Brunch from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Starters include Shrimp & Goat Cheese Crêpes – two crêpes filled with herb goat cheese and gulf shrimp in a rich béchamel sauce; Tujague’s House Salad – mixed baby lettuce, red onion, cucumber, feta, and sugar cane vinaigrette; Boudin Balls – house-made, served with pepper jelly; Gumbo Du Jour, and Turtle Soup. Featured Entrees include BBQ Shrimp and Grits – sautéed shrimp, New Orleans-style BBQ sauce, and stone ground grits; Gulf Fish Amandine – sautéed filet of fish, haricot verts, toasted almonds, and citrus butter; Grilled Filet Mignon– 6 oz filet of beef served with potato mash, haricot verts, and chasseur sauce; Crab Cakes and Eggs – two pan-seared Louisiana crab cakes, poached eggs, roasted corn sauce, and sauce Choron; Lamb Chops – house-seasoned grilled rack of lamb, roasted butternut squash, pearl onions, red wine demi glaze, and fresh cut herbs. For dessert, choose between Créme Brûlée, Bread Pudding, or Strawberry Shortcake.
Reservations can be made on OpenTable. Tujagues is located at 429 Decatur St. in the French Quarter. tujaguesrestaurant.com
Compere Lapin
Treat your mother to a memorable brunch this Mother’s Day at Compere Lapin. On Sunday, May 11, Chef Nina Compton will offer an à la carte brunch menu from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy Buttermilk Biscuits with strawberry jam and whipped ricotta; Hot Fire Chicken with biscuits and pickles; Tater Tots with crème fraiche and caviar; Croque Madame with pimento cheese, ham, and eggs; Gulf Shrimp and Coconut Grits with Creole sauce; Bread Pudding with apple curd and roasted pineapple; and Mango Crème Brûlée with coconut and berries. Don’t forget to try the Bottomless Brunch Punch for $25 per person and the new seasonal cocktails.
Compere Lapin is located in the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, 535 Tchoupitoulas St. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling (504) 599-2119. comperelapin.com.
Alma Cafe
Executive Chef/Owner Melissa Araujo invites visitors to celebrate Mother’s Day at the new Mid-City location with a delightful three-course prix fixe dinner (priced at $75/person + tax & gratuity) on Sunday, May 11. Paying tribute to her grandmother’s cooking with hearty dishes, enjoy appetizers such as Glazed Pork Belly roasted with chefs seasoning blend and topped with honey glaze; Brown Butter Gnocchi with sage brown butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano; main dishes will include Gulf Fish Almondine with toasted almonds, haricot verts, and sauce meunière; and the Chicken Alma – roasted chicken, tasso ham, potatoes, English peas, mushrooms, and sauce bearnaise. For a sweet bite, indulge in the Crème Brûlée. The restaurant also offers a variety of house cocktails, classic cocktails, beer, dessert cocktails, and red and white wines.
Alma Mid-City is located at 301 N. Carrollton Ave. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling (504) 381-5877. eatalmanola.com.
Commons Club
Make this Mother’s Day one to remember with an unforgettable brunch at Commons Club on Sunday, May 11, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy chef-curated specials from Executive Chef Chris Borges, along with perfectly crafted cocktails. Treat mom to a stunning arrangement of flowers, available for purchase from The Flower Shop, and while away the day with live entertainment. Brunch offerings include Beignets with whipped Valrhona chocolate ganache and powdered sugar; Waffle with lemon creme anglaise, powdered sugar, spring raspberries, almonds, and vanilla; Gulf Shrimp & Adluh Mill Grits – New Orleans-style BBQ gulf shrimp, chicken andouille, Adluh Mill heirloom grits, corn, and Worcestershire sauce; Curry Fried Chicken with a shaved vegetable & puffed rice salad, mint, cilantro, jalapeno, and a sunny egg; and Avocado Toast with sunflower seed tahini, toasted multigrain bread, shaved vegetable salad, sprouts and seeds. The restaurant also offers a variety of specialty cocktails, created by Lead Bartender Heather Blanchard.
Commons Club is located in the Virgin Hotels New Orleans, at 550 Baronne St. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling (504) 603-8000. virginhotels.com/new-orleans.
Beggars Banquet
Owned by the Dilonno family and named after the famous Rolling Stones album, Beggars Banquet will offer patrons a flavorsome four-course prix-fixe brunch ($60 per person + tax & gratuity) from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Choose from appetizers including Buttermilk Biscuits and Jam with soft butter and house jam; Banana Bread with maple bacon butter; Strawberry Gazpacho; Tuna Crudo with satsuma, lemon and pickled shallot, and more. Main plate options include Bananas Foster French Toast with sliced bananas, dark rum, and banana liquor; Crabby Benny with poached eggs, fresh gulf crabmeat, remoulade, English muffin, hollandaise, and potato hash; Steak and Eggs with two eggs, grilled hanger steak, hash browns, hollandaise, and buttermilk biscuits; Pan Seared Red Fish, Duck Leg Confit or Shrimp & Grits with head on shrimp, Abita Amber BBQ sauce and mascarpone grits.
Beggars Banquet is located at 1330 Prytania St. For reservations, visit Resy or call (504) 766-6711. beggarsbanquetneworleans.com.
Costera
The coastal Spanish restaurant invites visitors to indulge in a special Mother’s Day dinner on Sunday, May 11, from 4 – 9 p.m. Relish in new seasonal a la carte dishes like Braised Duck Breast with charred radicchio, apple fennel, and sour cherry molasses; or feast on a family-style tasting menu. The four-course tasting – priced at $75 per person – includes citrus and vermouth Marinated Olives; blistered Shishito Peppers with arbequina and Maldon; griddled sourdough with Boquerones and green olive tapenade; American red snapper Crudo with preserved citrus, pistachio, and chilies; charred romaine with vegetables and buttermilk dressing; Mixed Roasted Mushrooms with sourdough and warm egg yolk; seared Yellowfin Tuna with pistachio romesco and shaved fennel; Seafood Paella with blue crab, gulf shrimp, Littleneck clams, mussels, calamari, and chorizo; 24 oz boneless Ribeye a la Plancha with charred onion salsa verde; Papas Bravas with aioli and piquillo puree; wilted Broccoli with brown butter, capers, and fried garlic; and a selection of house-made desserts. Cocktails run the gamut from light spritzes to boozy concoctions, and the wine program highlights Old World Spanish and French selections.
Costera is located at 4938 Prytania St. Reservations can be made on Resy or by calling (504) 302-2332. costerarestaurant.com.
Osteria Lupo
Osteria Lupo – the Northern Italian Uptown hotspot – invites visitors to indulge in a delectable four-course lunch and dinnertasting menu for Mother’s Day from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Priced at $75 per person, relish in a selection of antipasti, pastas, and desserts, which includes options such as Burrata con Panna with pistachio, aged balsamic, and grilled focaccia; Marinated Mushrooms with chili, garlic, and oregano; Wood-Fired Oysters with Calabrian chili, garlic, and focaccia; Short Rib Cappelletti with caramelized onion, fennel, and parsnip; Spaghetti alla Chittara with Maine lobster, Trebbiano, and jalapeno; Gulf Fish with fennel, charred cipollini, olives, and chilies; Grilled Hanger Steak with crispy potatoes and salsa verde; and a selection of house-made desserts. Sip on new specialty cocktails, including The Calvino with Buffalo Trace bourbon, apple brandy, St. Elizabeth’s Allspice Dram, and lemon; and La Mola with Cimarron Blanco Tequila, Aperol, grapefruit, lime, and Angostura.
Osteria Lupo is located at 4609 Magazine St. For reservations, visit Resy or call (504) 273-1268. osterialupo.com.
Birdy’s
This Mother’s Day, Birdy’s – the charming Instagram-worthy spot perched in the Lower Garden District invites visitors to an appetizing Mother’s Day Brunch from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. On Sunday, May 11, indulge in sweet and savory dishes like Huevos Rancheros with black beans, slow simmered adobo chicken, pico de gallo, cilantro, avocado, cilantro and lime crema, and two eggs any style; Bruleed Bananas Foster Waffle with vanilla ice cream and powdered sugar; Pulled Pork Benedict – citrus braised pork, poached eggs, hollandaise atop an English muffin; Louisiana Crawfish Melt with pepper jack cheese and caramelized trinity on a brioche bun; and the Birdy’s signature Brunch Board – a decadent spread fit for kings with donuts, granola, slab bacon, hot coppa, bubble waffle, fruit, seasonal jam, mini cookies, mini pancakes, house syrup, triple cream cheese, and soft boiled eggs.
Birdy’s is located at 1320 Magazine St. www.birdysnola.com.
Palm&Pine
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Palm&Pine with a festive, a la carte brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a la carte dishes like Rib Tip Boudin Balls with Creole hot honey mustard; The P&P Salad with roasted beets, local lettuces, Prima Donna gouda, toasted pecans, Worcestershire dressing; Chilaquiles Rojos with smoky salsa Guajillo, Oaxacan cheese, avocado and fried eggs; Bacon Mushroom Omelette; Wagyu Steak & Eggs and more. Pair the meal with a boozy pick-me-up like It’s 5AM Somewhere – French Truck Coffee infused Campari, Mal Bien Alto Mezcal, Sweet Vermouth, and Coffee Cardamom Bitters or a refreshing drink from the Kitten Club Zero Proof Menu. NOTE – the restaurant will be closed for dinner that evening.
Palm&Pine is located at 308 N. Rampart St. Mother’s Day Brunch reservations can be made on Resy or by calling (504) 814-6200.
Good Catch
Inspired by Executive Chef Aom Srisuk’s mother (a restauranteur herself, owning many Japanese restaurants that Chef Aom grew up working in), this special brunch menu at Good Catch Thai Urban Bistro includes many of her favorite dishes. The brunch menu will be available all day (11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.) on Sunday, May 11 (a la carte alongside their regular lunch and dinner menus).
Mother’s Day Brunch Specials at Good Catch Thai Urban Bistro:
Available all-day Sunday, May 11, 2025
- Jok (Thai Congee): Seared Gulf Shrimp, Pork, Egg, Shiitake Mushrooms, Ginger and Green Onion ($25).
- Omelet Pad Thai: Scallops, Bacon, Egg, Chive, Bean Sprouts, Peanuts and Lime ($19). *Chicken, Gulf shrimp, seared scallops and jump lump crab add-on options available.
- Kao Laow (Beef Soup): Sliced New York Strip, Tendon, Beef Ball, Kale and Bean Sprouts in a Savory Beef Broth, served with Rice and Pork Rinds ($22).
- Beef Short Rib Kanom Jeen (A Special Curry Noodle Dish): Pickled Mustard Greens, Basil, Green Beans, Red Onion, Cilantro and Chili Oil ($32).
Khao Pad American (A Fried Rice dish invited by Thai people in the 70’s for the US Soldiers): A Nostalgic Fusion Dish with Fried Chicken, Fried Egg, Bacon and an American-Style Hot Dog ($22).
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34 Restaurant
Mother’s Day Brunch at 34 Restaurant & Bar will be held Sunday, May 11, from 11 am. – 6 p.m.
Menu Specials (in addition to the normal main menu):
God’s Bread – Sweet Coconut Brioche & Honey Butter $5
Farinheira Scramble – Eggs, Sausage, Asparagus, Hollandaise $15
Miss Hilda’s Favish – Favas, peas, egg, and chorizo $13
Poached Eggs – Stewed Tomatoes, Cilantro $17
Franceschina – Steak Sandwich, Fried Egg, Ham, Chorizo, Swiss Cheese and Sauce Pimentón $23
Reservations now live on Open Table
August
Priced at $100 per person (exclusive of beverage, tax and gratuity), Mother’s Day Brunch at Restaurant August has become an annual celebration. Spring-inspired menu offerings include Royal Red Shrimp with zephyr squash, basil and sungold tomatoes; Softshell Crab over Bayou Cora grits with preserved green garlic and sauce nantua; and Prime Rib with potatoes aligot, spinach Madeline and horseradish crema. Guests can look forward to a sweet finish with decadent dessert selections like the August Candy Bar, featuring dark chocolate, Sazerac and mint ice cream.
Mother’s Day Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Leading into a busy graduation season, reservations are strongly recommended. Book now at www.restaurantaugust.com/mothers-day.
