Mother's Restaurant
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Top Sentiments among Mother's Restaurant Reviewers
Excellent sandwiches
Right Mr Breakfast
Good bread pudding
Great Jambalaya
Terrific Red beans
Best Baked Ham
Great biscuits
Best turnip greens
Good fried shrimps
Fresh cut fries
Customer Reviews (86 reviews)
irishblonde467
on Citysearch Oct 05, 2009I would only recommend this place if you plan to order true Louisianna food...beans and rice, fried okra, jambalya or a shrimp poy boy. All other items on the menu are average to below average and not worth the money you... (more)
SuperK240
on Citysearch Mar 29, 2009Everyone raves about this place as a "must try" when in New Orleans. I have eaten there three times and each time has sucked! I went back, figuring that I had to have gone on an 'off' day, but each time was the same - long... (more)
Kasey
on Citysearch Jan 25, 2009II visited Mother's on a recent trip to New Orleans and it's definitely not worth the long line. With all the fabulous restaurants in NOLA, there is no reason to use up one of your mealtimes on this stop. The service was... (more)
211200
on Citysearch Sep 26, 2008I live in the New Orleans area and have always heard people rave about Mothers. My mother was in town so I figured it would be a good place to let her eat some New Orleans food. We waited in line for twenty minutes which I did... (more)
kwaits
on Citysearch Aug 24, 2008After waiting 30 minutes in the hot sun and another 20 minutes in line inside you figure the food would be great. Nope. We ordered 4 shrimp po-boys, a cup of gumbo, a order of fries and 4 sodas....all for the family... (more)
queenb1233
on Citysearch Aug 24, 2008My family and I went to Mothers because of several recommendations we received including the Hotel we were staying in. All we wanted was authentic po'boys at a decent price....First of all we waited outside in the... (more)
cjnola
on Citysearch Jun 30, 2008As a local, we know----you can get much better poboys at many other places. The seating is very uncomfortable, very loud (although that's typical in New Orleans) and most times it is chaotic!... (more)
patience1
on Citysearch Jun 09, 2008OMG! My husband and I CAN NOT go to New Orleans without stopping at Mother's. The long line is worth the wait. Actually, the long line is an indication of what is in store. Those folks are working hard and fast and the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 02, 2008DO NOT go to Mother's if what you're looking for is actual, GOOD, New Orleans style food. If what you want is the 'experience' of Mother's... notoriously rude staff & being rushed through so they can quickly turn over... (more)
pinays
on Citysearch May 05, 2008a new orleans institution, the line to eat at this diner was ridiculously long. don't come here too hungry because you will be very very cranky after waiting in line about 40 minutes. at the same time, don't come here... (more)
578578
on Citysearch May 04, 2008May 3, 2008 Trip I took my husband to New Orleans for the first time. I wanted to show him some real New Orleans Culture, so we went to Mothers. The building is historic, the walls were decorated with pictures of famous... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 26, 2008Do Not go here if you want a quiet romantic meal. This is classic New Orleans--down-home, loud, no-frills, good-eatin', fun New Orleans. The gumbo, jambalaya, and fried entrees are all fantastic. Everyone raves... (more)
LilMissTraveler
on Citysearch Mar 30, 2008This was one of the best meals I had in New Orleans. I lived there for 4 years, and I went there at least twice a week. The ham is tender and perfect. The biscuits are warm and fulfilling and the service was hilarious.You... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 15, 2008Mother's is a great dining experience. The atmosphere is great, boisterous, and friendly, the prices are decent, and the food is amazing. Mother's provides a great taste of creole cooking in NOLA.... (more)
barigypsy
on Citysearch Mar 11, 2008The food is worth the wait, and it is not that costly, fresh biscuits with fresh shaved ham pilled high. they are just running a buisness and trying to get people feed and inside. Thank you... (more)
mike49er
on Citysearch Feb 25, 2008Ferdi special was great, proce was fair, cashier and beverage server great. Guy behaind the counter was "crabby." I would go again. (more)
KISTO
on Citysearch Feb 24, 2008HORRIBLE RESTURAUNT IF THAT IS WHAT YOU WOULD CALL IT! PRICES WERE EXPENISVE.I'D UNDERSTAND IF THE FOOD WAS GOOD BUT IT WAS CRAPPY! AND I KNOW PEOPLE ARE RUDE BUT THE DAMN WORKERS TOOK RACISM TO A WHOLE NEW CHAPTER! WHAT... (more)
fajitaeata
on Citysearch Jan 19, 2008We just got back from a wonderful weekend trip to New Orleans. I talked my husband into eating at Mother's because I heard how wonderful the food is. We waited about 45 minutes in the line then finally got to order our... (more)
linnyjonfor
on Citysearch Jul 26, 2007Oh STOP WHINING!! We love Mother's We go every time that we drive the 3 hours from Florida to watch our NO Saints!! Yes, they are rude sometimes, and crude in their ways...but that's only if you don't know what your... (more)
bobsala
on Citysearch Jul 07, 2007One of my "Top 5 Horrible Meals" ever! I waited outside in the rain on 5 July 2007 for over 45 minutes. I stood behind dozens of unsuspecting people anticipating "New Orleans Best." Some were taking pictures of... (more)
cc1231
on Citysearch Jun 26, 2007My first trip to New Orleans was in August 2006. My future husband, who was raised in N.O. wanted to take me to get a real po-boy. Although he hadn't been there in years he thought Mothers would be a good choice. We were... (more)
nolaniceguy
on Citysearch Apr 27, 2007I recently took my very good friend to Mother's. It was her first time to New Orleans and she wanted to try a good po-boy. Being born and raised in New Orleans, I figured I'd take her to Mother's. We got there about 11:30am... (more)
burnit
on Citysearch Feb 13, 2007I'm sad to say that Mothers isn't what it use to be, going are the days when you could get GOOD Consistently cooked meals. Now its nothing more then a TOURIST TRAP that tries to serve the hundreds of hungry short tempered... (more)
ritu325
on Citysearch Jan 31, 2007I have heard so many good things about Mother's and I waited in line for 45 minutes to see what all the fuss was about. The line cooks and order takers were very bossy and they had no idea what was being served. As I waited... (more)
kajevr
on Citysearch Jan 06, 2007I've lived in NOLA for almost 10 yrs - first time eating at Mothers and I can say with no exaggeration that it was the WORST breakfast I have ever had. The "debris" was a pile of lukewarm, oily meat in some sort of watery... (more)
grh044
on Citysearch Jan 02, 2007Had breakfast here after hearing what a great place it is for breakfast....can't say anything good...other than I could eat the food and I didn't get sick...like eating at the hospital....maybe sometime yesterday... (more)
mdelvecchio
on Citysearch Dec 20, 2006ive read the reviews, the magazine articles...but i hate to say it folks -- mother's aint what ya think it is. i never tried it 50 years ago, so i cant say how tasty Landrys' food *was*.. but i can tell you the whole... (more)
wanderingmann
on Citysearch Oct 16, 2006You wait in a long line to get in to order food from unfriendly staff. People are pushy and loud all around you. Then, you order, pay and wait for your name to be called. The food is very average... typical greasy southern... (more)
Jeff R.
on Judys Book Sep 12, 2006Mother's is an institution in New Orleans, and we enjoyed the great food during our September 2006 visit to the Big Easy. The Shrimp Po-Boy sandwich was awesome! Also, we happened to run into Chris Isaak who was... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Aug 09, 2006<b>The Scene</b><br>Tourists, locals and CBD suits crowd this deli. Order at the stainless-steel counter, then squeeze into a table or perch against the window overlooking downtown. Celebrity mug shots and... (more)
little d.
on Judys Book Mar 28, 2006We have been to New orleans twice now (pre-hurricane) and this has always been on of our favorite places to eat. I was very happy to hear that it has now reopened to the public--everyone who visits the city should try... (more)
Jody T.
on Judys Book Nov 01, 2005Mother's has the best creole food in New Orleans. The atmosphere is unique and casual, and the food is affordable. Be sure to order the bread pudding! (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 31, 2005Mother's has the best creole food in New Orleans. The atmosphere is unique and casual, and the food is affordable. Be sure to order the bread pudding! (more)
Stormy P.
on Judys Book Aug 17, 2005I highly recommend Mother's. You'll have to stand in line but it's worth the wait for all of the best of all of the traditional Cajun dishes. The prices are also very reasonable. It's a short walk from the French... (more)
lordservo
on Citysearch Jun 06, 2005The po' boys and bread pudding are great! It is usually packed as well. (more)
wundrwomynn
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2004Wow, what an experience. We came at lunch time (mistake) and the line was out the door. However, it moved quickly and they gave us menus so we would know what we wanted by time we got to the front. We had the calamari po' boy... (more)
mkaudd
on Citysearch Jul 14, 2004Food is OK but overpriced for the quality. Service is brusk with little tolerance for questions or confusion. Tourists are tourists and there will be lots of questions - the staff needs to get over it and put a smile on... (more)
bardess76
on Citysearch Jun 27, 2004Okay, so the line outside and the directions you are given prior to coming in reminded me of the Soup Nazi episode on Seinfeld, except the people are MUCH warmer. The food was great; the place was very unpretentious,... (more)
risdartist
on Citysearch Jun 13, 2004Mother's reminded me of a wonderful NYC coffeehouse. A bit seedy, noisy, and colorful, with plenty to look at while waiting in line. The BEST bran muffin I have ever had -- enormous and loaded with chunks of fruit!... (more)
lhinkley
on Citysearch Apr 08, 2004A must stop if you're going to NOLA! great traditional New Orleans food! Always a line, but it moves very very fast. All types of people go here, from suits to hippies! The food ordering process can be intimidating, but... (more)
Recent Comments
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