United States Louisiana New Orleans New Orleans Guide Things To Do Essentials Restaurants Nightlife Where to Stay Neighborhoods Events All New Orleans The Best Brunches in New Orleans By Sharon Keating Sharon Keating Sharon Keating is the author of "New Orleans Then and Now," and has been a licensed tour guide for the City of New Orleans for over a decade. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 07/03/19 Fact checked by Patrice J. Williams Fact checked by Patrice J. Williams on 07/03/19 Instagram LinkedIn Temple University Patrice J. Williams is a travel and style content creator and fact checker and author of thrift shopping book "Looking Fly on a Dime." TripSavvy's fact-checking Share Pin Email A favorite pastime on the weekend in New Orleans is attending a jazz brunch. Whether it's a special occasion or a holiday, or an early meal before a Saints game, a jazz brunch can set the mood. Here's a ​guide to great brunch spots in New Orleans. 01 of 08 Commander's Palace TripSavvy / Vincent Mercer View Map Address 1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA Get directions Phone +1 504-899-8221 Web Visit website Fine Dining 4.5 In the heart of the Garden District above many trees rises a grand Victorian turret, in a building that houses Commander's Palace, the Grand Dame of Uptown restaurants. This restaurant has been serving great food since 1880. The service and presentation of the food are wonderful, making Commander's Palace a great choice for a special occasion, or anytime you want to be pampered. 02 of 08 Brennan's Waring Abbott / Getty Images View Map Address 417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA Get directions Phone +1 504-525-9711 Web Visit website Breakfast & Brunch 4.2 Brennan's, in the heart of the French Quarter, is famous for breakfast any day and a full brunch on the weekends. There are 8 dining rooms. Most rooms overlook the courtyard, which is also used for dining. A former slave quarter building now protects the huge wine collection. Breakfast, which is served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., can typically consist of selections like a Brandy Milk Punch and Eggs Hussarde. 03 of 08 Pete's View Map Address 444 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA Get directions Phone +1 504-525-5566 Web Visit website Pete's is located in the Intercontinental Hotel at 444 St. Charles Avenue, right on the streetcar line. The food is contemporary New Orleans cuisine with a European flair. This is a festive restaurant for that special occasion brunch. 04 of 08 The Steamboat Natchez TripSavvy / Vincent Mercer View Map The Steamboat Natchez, docked at 600 Decatur Street, is a must for visitors to New Orleans. Anytime is a good time to take a cruise on a steamboat down the Mississippi River, but on Mother's Day and Easter, guests can take a two-hour jazz brunch cruise with great music and food. Reservations should be made far in advance for holiday brunches, and are strongly recommended year-round. Continue to 5 of 8 below. 05 of 08 The Court of Two Sisters Malarkey83 [ CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons View Map Address 613 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2115, USA Get directions Phone +1 504-522-7261 Web Visit website The Court of Two Sisters is a secluded haven in the middle of the French Quarter. The nice thing about this restaurant is that you can go to a Jazz Brunch on any day. So this is the place for you if you're not an early riser. The menu changes; it's more breakfast-like in the morning and features more hearty fare in the evening. 06 of 08 The Stage Door Canteen and the American Sector View Map Address 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130-3813, USA Get directions Phone +1 504-528-1943 Web Visit website For something out of the ordinary, visit the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. There is a wonderfully recreated 1940's era canteen that honors this memorable war-time tradition called the Stage Door Canteen. Here you can enjoy a pre-performance meal from the American Sector Restaurant. It's a great experience for brunch, lunch or dinner. 07 of 08 The Grill Room View Map Address 300 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2417, USA Get directions Phone +1 504-522-1994 Web Visit website The Grill Room in the Windsor Court Hotel is the place for elegant fine dining on a special occasion or holiday. Brunch at the Grill Room is a four-course gourmet meal that will not soon be forgotten. The adjacent Polo Club Lounge is comfortable and often has live jazz. 08 of 08 The Roosevelt Hotel View Map Address 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA Get directions Phone +1 504-648-1200 Web Visit website The Roosevelt is one of the Waldorf Astoria Collection of hotels. It's an old New Orleans tradition to visit the Blue Room for dinner and a show. Today it's also a wonderful place for a Sunday Brunch. On special occasions like holidays and Mother's Day, the brunch moves upstairs to the ballroom and gets even bigger. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit