Mother's Restaurant

4.2(15,782)

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Location & Hours

Address

401 Poydras St, LA 70130, USA
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 10:00 PM

Monday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(504) 523-9656

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About Mother's Restaurant

Popular cafeteria-style joint drawing crowds with po' boys & down-home Southern fare since 1938.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 3, 2025.

4.2/5

Based on 15,782 reviews

Recent Reviews

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GINA Chava

2 weeks ago

We heard this was the spot for Gumbo and Jambalaya. I had never tried either and definitely liked the gumbo better over the jambalaya. It's not a fancy place, but they got you in and seated fairly fa...

Virginia Cervantes

a week ago

Feels like home. Nothing fancy but the food was great. Served like you entered a cafetería but prompt no gimmick service. We ordered the sampler platter with crawfish étouffé, I was left wanting more...

Sean Stallings

2 weeks ago

Outstanding authentic home cooking. I visited Mother's Restaurant during a conference and it was jam-packed. I mean, line outside the restaurant packed, and it was quite worth the wait. The staff move...

SJ

a month ago

This place is no fuss service, place your order first at the register and pay. You're given your receipt and after picking a table, one of the servers in the area you seat will get your ticket and ser...

Ajay Sreedharan

a month ago

With all the hype and the long queues that we had seen at Mother's during our last New Orleans visit, we decided it was time to hit this spot. We were here on a Friday night after a long 9 hour drive ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers found Mother's Restaurant to offer a homely dining experience with delicious comfort food, particularly enjoying dishes like gumbo, bread pudding, and fried chicken. Despite some mixed reviews, the overall sentiment was positive, with an average rating of 4.2/5.

Customer Favorites

Customers loved the gumbo, bread pudding, fried chicken, and sampler platter with dishes like crawfish étouffé, red beans, and jambalaya receiving high praise.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant was described as casual and efficient, with quick service and a no-fuss approach to ordering. Some customers noted crowded peak times, while others experienced surprisingly short wait times.

Value & Quality

Customers appreciated the reasonable prices, generous portion sizes, and the overall quality of the food, especially highlighting the flavorful and comforting nature of the dishes.

Areas for Improvement

Some customers mentioned inconsistencies in the flavors of certain dishes like the gumbo and jambalaya, suggesting potential improvements in maintaining taste consistency across the menu.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlighted varying experiences with the gumbo, with some finding it lacking in flavor while others praised it. The bread pudding consistently stood out as a favorite dessert, saving the dining experience for some customers. The efficiency of service and the comfort of the food remained consistent positive aspects across reviews.