Famous New Orleans Breakfast Buffets

Famous New Orleans Breakfast Buffets

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New Orleans is known for its nightlife, but it's also famous for its food, starting with breakfast. After a late night of fun, try one of the city's breakfast buffets, which commonly take the form of jazz brunches. After a leisurely brunch, take a walk or bike around the city.

The Court of Two Sisters

The Court of Two Sisters is a long-standing New Orleans restaurant, that takes its name from Creole sisters Emma and Bertha Camors, born in the 1800s, who first opened a curio shop on the site. These days it's known for its daily jazz brunch buffet boasting more than 60 dishes The offerings include Eggs Benedict, grits, shrimp or veggie pasta with a creamy Alfredo sauce, cold stations, carving stations, jambalaya, turtle soup and shrimp etouffee. Desserts include homemade French vanilla ice cream, traditional New Orleans favorite Bananas Foster and the Court's famous bread pudding with whiskey sauce. A strolling jazz trio entertains while you eat.

Court of Two Sisters
613 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-522-7261
courtoftwosisters.com/

House of Blues

For a truly spiritual experience, head to the House of Blues for its Sunday Gospel Brunch Buffet. The breakfast foods include garlic potatoes, cheese grits, scrambled eggs and biscuits with country gravy. Boiled shrimp, jambalaya and a special baked chicken with Jim Beam barbecue sauce are also part of the spread. A chef is usually on hand, carving top round of beef, ham and turkey. For dessert, select bread pudding, or opt for the fresh fruit. Unlimited mimosas come with the meal.

House of Blues New Orleans
225 Decatur St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 310--4999
houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/neworleans/gospelbrunch.php

Harrah's New Orleans

Harrah's boasts a buffet with just about any food you can imagine. More than 100 items include Louisiana specialties such as gumbo, jambalaya, catfish and shrimp. You can also find freshly prepared pizzas, a variety of Asian dishes, a full salad bar and sweet treats including bread pudding. Breakfast is served at the buffet daily and a Champagne brunch is served on Sundays.

Harrah's New Orleans
8 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 71030
504-533-6000
harrahsneworleans.com/casinos/harrahs-new-orleans/restaurants-dining/the-buffet-at-harrahs-detail.html

The Veranda

Live jazz can be heard every Sunday in The Veranda restaurant at the Intercontinental Hotel. The Champagne flows and there are carving stations, a custom omelet bar, classic New Orleans dishes and delicious traditional desserts such as Miss Dorothy's famous bread pudding. If you prefer Bloody Marys, there's an area where you can choose the vodka and the garnishes.

The Veranda
444 Saint Charles Ave.
Intercontinental Hotel
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-5566
ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/hotel-features/dining/restaurants/neworleans

Article Written By Ann Oldenburg

Based in the Washington, D.C. area, Ann Oldenburg has been a reporter/editor/author since 1990. She has written for publications including "The Washington Post," "USA TODAY" and "TV Guide." She has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Florida.

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