The Court of Two Sisters
American · European · New Orleans, LA
About
You'll find a mixed crowd of all ages at the Court of Two Sisters, especially older diners drawn to its classic Southern charm. This historic French Quarter restaurant has been family-owned since 1963 and serves traditional New Orleans recipes in a romantic courtyard shaded by wisteria and cooled by fountains. It offers a daily jazz brunch buffet and dinner service, with both indoor and outdoor seating. The full bar means you can start with a Sazerac.
Reservations are recommended, particularly for patio seating. The dinner menu is harder to get into without one. Locals know to ask for sweet tea and leave room for bananas foster. If you want classic Creole cooking in a serene garden setting, this is the place.
Located in the French Quarter near St. Peter St, this restaurant is a short walk from Royal Street's boutiques and art galleries.
Features
- ✓Make reservations for courtyard patio seating
- ✓Try the jazz brunch buffet on weekends
- ✓Order bananas foster for dessert
- ✓Explore Royal Street shops nearby
- ✓Ask for sweet tea like a local
Cuisine
Good for
Practical
What people say
Rated from 2,960 reviews. 27 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“Great buffet”
I absolutely loved it and plan to go back.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Great Sunday Brunch!”
It's not inexpensive, but the food and atmosphere are outstanding.
A guest · Over a year ago
“classic and elegant”
This restaurant, located between Bourbon and Canal streets, is a gem among the many dining options in the city. It draws a mixed, older crowd and might be pricey for some, but it's worth the cost. Once you enter, whether inside or on the outdoor patio, it feels like another world where the chaos of Bourbon Street disappears and you're immersed in classic Southern dining. Ask for the sweet tea.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
“Yum”
Yes, it was a great space. The food and service were memorable. Try to sit outside if you can.
A local visitor · Over a year ago
“Wow what a place.”
It had been a very long time since my first visit to this restaurant, but I had a wonderful dinner in the courtyard. The service was excellent and the food was even better. Make sure to save room for their bananas Foster — really good.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Court of Two Sisters take reservations? +
Yes, reservations are accepted and recommended, especially for patio seating.
What type of cuisine do they serve? +
The restaurant offers traditional New Orleans recipes, including Cajun-Creole, French, and American cuisine. They are known for their daily jazz brunch buffet.
Is there outdoor seating? +
Yes, they have a beautiful wisteria-blanketed courtyard with fountains for outdoor dining.
What are the hours? +
Monday through Friday: 9am-3pm and 5:30pm-9:30pm. Saturday and Sunday: 8:30am-3pm and 5:30pm-9:30pm.
Is it LGBTQ+ friendly? +
Yes, the crowd is mixed gay-straight, making it a welcoming spot for all.
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