Here’s a look at Mother’s Day New Orleans 2023 featuring special offerings by restaurants and businesses.
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023.
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This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Mother’s Day New Orleans 2023: Restaurant Special Menus
Mister Mao
Mister Mao is offering a Mother’s Day Chuck Wagon BBQ. $55 per person plus tax & gratuity. Family style menu with several chuck wagon bites to enjoy. Tables are reserved for a duration of 1.5 hours.
Compère Lapin
Chef Nina Compton is inviting guests to indulge in a special a la carte Mother’s Day brunch. Amongst starters are Buttermilk Biscuits with mango jam and whipped ricotta and Tater Tots with creme fraiche and caviar. Entree options include Shrimp and Grits with Creole sauce; Beef Bolognese with potato and ricotta gnocchi; and Fried Chicken & Biscuits with hot honey. Desserts include a Mango Crème Brûlée and Bread Pudding with stewed local berries, Chantilly Cream, and mint. Guests can also enjoy an array of boozy brunch cocktails. Compère Lapin is located in the Old 77 Hotel at 535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans. Reservations can be made on Resy.
Tujague’s
The second-oldest restaurant in New Orleans is celebrating Mother’s Day with a feast. On Sunday, May 14th, enjoy Executive Chef Gus Martin’s decadent Mother’s Day prix-fixe (priced $46 – $58, based main entree), featuring elevated Creole dishes including Boudin Balls with pepper jelly; Crawfish Au Gratin – Louisiana crawfish tails folded into mornay sauce with gruyere cheese, baked and served with French bread crostini (+$3.50); BBQ Shrimp and Grits – pan sauteed shrimp simmered in a New Orleans-style BBQ sauce, served over stone ground grits; Veal and Crawfish – pan seared veal medallions, served with asparagus, new potato mash and a smoked tomato beurre blanc, topped with Louisiana crawfish tails; Grilled Filet Mignon – 6oz filet of beef, served with asparagus, roasted pearl onions and sauce chasseur. For dessert, indulge in a sublime Bread Pudding with rum sauce. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Bakery Bar
Serving up savory dishes and craft cocktails, Bakery Bar wants to treat mom to a laid back brunch featuring Latin America-meets-Louisiana fare. Relish in the Mother’s Day Benedict – mixed greens, fried tomatillo, grilled ham, poached egg, and jalapeno avocado crema; Fried Tomatillo Benedict; Basura Patatas – home fries, sautéed onions, bacon, beer cheese; and Fried Chicken Sandwich – with spicy relish on a bun. The cocktail program is as creative as the menu, with drink names nodding to pop culture. Inspired by the theme “PRETEND,” a cocktail to try during your visit includes Abolish the Monarchy! – Pimm’s, Lillet Blanc, cucumber bitters, green chartreuse. For dessert, guests can satisfy their sweet tooth with the Peach Cobbler Flan made by Chef Solano or a slice of Pecan Praline Doberge – a pecan studded white cake separated by layers of caramel pudding and covered with a pecan praline fondant. Take home a whole doberge cake for Mom or order online at www.debbiedoesdoberge.com and GoldBelly.
Jack Rose
The lively restaurant located inside the Garden District’s Pontchartrain Hotel, Jack Rose, will feature specialty offerings this Mother’s Day, curated by Chef/Owner Brian Landry. Mother’s Day specials include Admiral Oysters with pink lemon mignonette; Crawfish Benedict with buttermilk biscuit, and creole hollandaise; Halibut with baby vegetables and citrus vinaigrette; and Duck Confit Hash with sunny egg, and orange beurre blanc. Jack Rose is located inside the Pontchartrain Hotel at 2031 St Charles Avenue. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Birdy’s
This Mother’s Day, Birdy’s invites locals and visitors to indulge in favorite brunch offerings like Fried Chicken Biscuit with crispy chicken thigh, chicken sausage, jalapeño, and cane syrup country gravy, sunny side egg; Avocado Toast with farm radish, sunflowers seeds, orange, chili flakes, with a farm salad; Birdy’s Burger with two smash patties, Hook’s white cheddar, mustard aioli, lettuce, tomato, pickles, brioche bun, served with a side salad; French Toast; and the Birdy’s Brunch Board served with a donut, granola, slab bacon, hot coppa, bubble waffle, fruit, seasonal jam, mini cookies, mini pancakes, house syrup, triple cream cheese, and soft boiled eggs.
Bywater American Bistro
Bywater American Bistro is offering an a la carte Mother’s Day brunch on May 14.
Commons Club – Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Treat the special women in your life to brunch at Commons Club, located inside Virgin Hotels New Orleans. Brunch will be an a la carte menu with specials and take place on Sunday, May 14th from 9am – 2pm. Live entertainment by Teena May will be from 10am – 1pm. Though Mimosas and Bloody Marys are an integral part of brunch, Chef Alex Harrell has stepped it up with delicious dishes to match your brunch cocktail of choice. With an eye for using local ingredients, Chef Harrell’s goal is to get people to try things they may be familiar with and experiencing them in a different way.
Chapter IV
Chapter IV is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14 priced at $65 per person.
Red Fish Grill
Red Fish Grill is offering a Mother’s Day buffet on May 14 from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. Priced at $69.95 per person. Mother’s Day Buffet featuring: Coffee Rubbed Prime Rib Carving Station, Chef Prepared Omelet Station, Louisiana Shrimp and Grits, Louisiana Crawfish Remoulade, Oysters on the Half Shell, Louisiana Blue Crab Ravigote, Alligator Sausage and Seafood Gumbo, and more.
The Pelican Club
The Pelican Club is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course brunch on May 14. Priced at $65 per person.
- 1st course choice of appetizer or salad + Add a signature soup for $8
- 2nd course Main selections: Seared Rare Ahi Tuna & Chinois Salad, Panéed Gulf Fish With Crawfish Étouffée, Grillades & Cheese Grits, Cochon Du Lait & Poached Eggs, 8 Oz Center Cut Filet Mignon (+$17) Fried Louisiana Catfish And Waffles, Walnut, Mustard & Herb Crusted Rack Of Lamb* (+$13), and Vegan Green Curry
- 3rd course choice of dessert
Broussard’s Restaurant
Broussard’s Restaurant is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course prix-fixe menu on May 14. Priced at $58 per person. This will include several choices for appetizers, entrees and dessert.
M bistro
M bistro is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14. Priced at $120 per adult and $45 per child ages under 12.
Antoine’s
Antoine’s is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course prix-fixe menu on May 14. Priced at $66 per adult, $33 per child ages 12 & under and free for children age 5 & under.
The Fresh Market
The Fresh Market, Inc. is helping guests make Mother’s Day extra special for their moms, grandmothers, sisters, Mom Squads—and themselves!—this year with several easy, ready-to-cook and ready-to-heat meal options for the holiday. With a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients and easy-to-prepare dishes, The Fresh Market is taking the guesswork out of how to pamper and impress mom!
- Mother’s Day Meal for Two: Ready to cook. $59.99 ($30 per person, save up to $24 based on regular retail meal). Includes:
- Your Choice of Two: Premium Choice Chateaubriand Cut Filet Mignon (9 oz); Ultimate Lump Crab Cakes (2 ct, 4 oz ea); Wild North Atlantic Lobster Tail (5 oz)
- Seasoned Asparagus (1 lb)
- Mascarpone Whipped Potatoes with Rosemary (1 lb)
- Hand-Dipped Chocolate Strawberries (8 ct)
- “Love U Mom” Bouquet
- The Fresh Market Reusable Shopping Bag
- Prime Rib Meal for 2: Ready to heat. $49.99. Includes:
- Fully Cooked Prime Rib (1 lb)
- Green Bean Medley (1 lb)
- Mascarpone Whipped Potatoes with Rosemary (1 lb)
- The Fresh Market Rosemary Horseradish Aioli (4 oz)
- “Love U Mom” Bouquet
- The Fresh Market Reusable Shopping Bag
- Mother’s Day Brunch Meal for 4: Ready to heat. $34.99 ($8.75 per person, save up to $17 based on regular retail meal). Includes:
- Your choice of: Quiche Lorraine, Broccoli Cheddar Quiche, or Spinach Tomato Quiche
- Market Style Bacon (12 oz)
- Mixed Berries (18 oz)
- Blueberry Muffins (4 ct)
- “Love U Mom” Bouquet
- The Fresh Market Reusable Shopping Bag
Guests can order online and in-store until May 11. Pick-up is in store May 12-14. For those that are looking for a la carte options, the specialty food retailer will also be offering main dishes, sides and delectable desserts, with dozens of ready-made options guests can easily pick up in-store. The Mother’s Day Brunch for 4 will also be shoppable in-store after online ordering has closed through May 14 for anyone that needs a last-minute meal solution.
Vessel NOLA
Vessel NOLA is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course prix-fixe brunch menu on May 14. Priced at $62 per adult and $25 per child.
San Lorenzo at Hotel Saint Vincent
San Lorenzo at Hotel Saint Vincent is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Priced at $125 per adult, $65 per child ages 8-12 and free for kids age 7 & under. The menu is loaded with all the classics and new favorites including San Lorenzo’s Seafood Tower, Sammie’s Caesar Salad, Parmesan & Sofrito Grits, Fried Green Tomato with Poached Egg & Crawfish Cream, and Sourdough Pancakes as well as a carving station with Wood-Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Whole Roasted Chicken, & Blackened Speckled Trout. Pastries and desserts round out the indulgent experience.
Gyu-Kaku – New Orleans, LA
Gyu-Kaku – New Orleans, LA is offering a Mother’s Day Japanese BBQ on May 9-15. Priced at $45 per person. This limited time course for 2 or more includes appetizers, signature Gyu-Kaku BBQ items and our iconic Niku Flower. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming smokeless grill, while sipping on Japanese sake, shochu, and frosty cold beers.
Ristorante Filippo
Ristorante Filippo (Metairie) is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course menu on May 14 from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm. Priced at $60 per person. The menu includes:
- 1st course: choice of Spinach & Artichoke Soup, Tomato Basil Soup, Italian Salad or Caesar Salad
- 2nd course: choice of Speckled Trout Almondine, French Cut Pork Chop, Veal Sorrentina, Veal Francesco, Chicken Marsala or Pasta Portofino. Upgrade your entree to an 8oz Filet Mignon for $75 per person.
- 3rd course: choice of Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce, Cannoli, Tira Mi Su, or Spumoni Ice Cream
Barrilleaux’s Restaurant and Wine Bar
Barrilleaux’s Restaurant and Wine Bar is offering a Mother’s Day drag brunch on May 14.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is excited to treat Mom to a luxurious 3-course dining experience with friends and family on both Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14. All locations open at 11 am both days, and their full dinner menu and 3-course children’s menu will also be available.
The 3-course menu starts at $85 per Guest and includes choice of salad to start, Filet Mignon and choice of Crab-Stuffed Shrimp Scampi or Lobster Tail Scampi as your main entrée and a divine dessert, either Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake or New York Cheesecake.
Fleming’s featured cocktail for Mom is their brand-new Scarlet Clover, crafted with Gray Whale Gin, Fino Sherry, fresh-squeezed lemon juice and strawberry, for just $16.
And what better way to show your love for Mom than with a Fleming’s Gift Card. Now through June 18, buy her a $100 gift card and earn a $20 e-bonus card (valid June 19-August 20).
Briquette
Briquette is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course menu on May 14. Priced at $45 per person.Menus are:
Starter: House Salad
Entrée: Choice of One
- Eggs Pontchartrain
- Chicken & Waffles
- Rich Boy served with French Fries
Dessert: Flourless Chocolate Cake
True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen is offering a Mother’s day brunch on May 14.
Gift Ideas
Check out my roundup of Cool Mother’s Day Gifts 2023 for some inspiration.
Check back later as more offerings are added.