In search of a new favorite breakfast and brunch spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end breakfast and brunch restaurants around New Orleans, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Commander's Palace
Topping the list is Commander's Palace. Located at 1403 Washington Ave. in the Garden District, the cocktail bar, Cajun/Creole and breakfast and brunch spot is the most popular high-end breakfast and brunch restaurant in New Orleans, boasting 4.5 stars out of 4,417 reviews on Yelp.
We looked there for an overview of Commander's Palace.
"Commander's Palace is a New Orleans landmark known for its award-winning food and unbeatable service," the business states in the history section of its Yelp profile. "In 1880, Emile Commander established the only restaurant patronized by the distinguished neighborhood families [in the Garden District]. He chose the corner of Washington Avenue and Coliseum Street."
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Furthermore, we found this about the business: "Commander's Palace welcomes everyone but we do have a dress code," it states on Yelp. "It's a festive atmosphere! Shorts are never allowed."
Commander's Palace recently topped Southern Living's list of "The South's Best Restaurants 2019." On the brunch menu, splurge on the creole bread pudding souffle, the bananas foster pain perdu or the crispy duck legs & eggs. (Check out the full menu here.)
2. Fountain Lounge
Next up is Central Business District's Fountain Lounge, situated at 130 Roosevelt Way. With four stars out of 111 reviews on Yelp, the lounge and breakfast and brunch spot, serving seafood and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
If you're curious for more, we found these details about Fountain Lounge.
"The Fountain Lounge brings a touch of modern sophistication to the timeless class of the hotel," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Enjoy live entertainment, innovative cocktails and inspiring small plates surrounded by rich furnishings and elegant décor."
Furthermore, we found this about the business: "Since 1938, the Fountain Lounge has been an inspiring gathering place," it notes on Yelp. "A place for conversation, cocktails, entertainment and beyond. Situated in the Roosevelt's lobby, the location is ideal for a quick meeting and a bite to eat, or a long detour on your way up to your room."
Big ticket items on the brunch menu include the steak & eggs, crispy shrimp salad and biscuits & gravy. (Find the full menu here.)
3. Cafe Degas
Fairgrounds's Cafe Degas, located at 3127 Esplanade Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy cafe, French and breakfast and brunch spot four stars out of 304 reviews.
The site has lots more information about Cafe Degas.
"Cafe Degas was established on Esplanade Avenue in historic Bayou St John," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Owners Jerry Edgar and Jacques Soulas sought to bring a cafe reminiscent to the bistros found in the surrounding area of Paris and the Marne River."
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Located on the historic Esplanade Ave. in New Orleans, LA, Cafe Degas offers authentic French bistro cuisine with a New Orleans flair," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "As the longest-running authentic French bistro in the city, we were founded in 1980 and have been providing delicious French food ever since. Because our cafe is so small and offers no storage, we buy our ingredients fresh every day, and relish the opportunity to craft daily lunch and dinner specials."
Cafe Degas serves up brunch on the weekends — try ordering the duck confit, the seafood omelette or the waffle with praline butter. Make sure the waiter keeps the mimosas flowing. (Explore the entire menu here.)
4. Patois Restaurant
Patois Restaurant, a French and breakfast and brunch spot that offers seafood and more in West Riverside, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 184 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6078 Laurel St. to see for yourself.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Patois Restaurant.
"Our business started right after Katrina," the business states in the history section of its Yelp profile. "We saw a need to rebuild the restaurant scene in New Orleans."
As to what the business is known for, "Patois does French New Orleans dishes very well," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "We have our own farm in New Orleans so we use local ingredients when we can. We serve only the freshest local seafood."
Pricey brunch favorites at this spot include dishes like the almond-crusted gulf fish, steamed mussels and gulf shrimp & grits. (Check out everything on the menu here.)
5. The Grill Room
Over in Central Business District, check out The Grill Room, which has earned four stars out of 87 reviews on Yelp. Treat yourself at the New American and breakfast and brunch spot by heading over to 300 Gravier St., Floor 2.
The site has lots more information on The Grill Room.
"As far back as 1984, The Grill Room has been one of New Orleans best fine dining establishments," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile.
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Furthermore, we found this about the business: "Join our highly-acclaimed Executive Chef Kristin Butterworth for a truly remarkable breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the finest restaurants in the world — and one of only three four-star/four-diamond restaurants in all of Louisiana," it notes on Yelp.
This spot has a jazz brunch every weekend featuring the Christopher Kohl Trio. On the menu, look to spend big on the gulf fish, shrimp & grits or steak & eggs. (Check out all the brunch options here.)
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