Mother's Restaurant
Mother's Restaurant
House made, old-fashioned split pea soup with bits of Grade A Ham (pork).
White beans simmered in stock until tender, flecked with parsley and ham (pork). Made in our kitchen.
Chef's special peach cobbler with crust, made here and baked in our ovens.
SPECIAL (while supplies last) House-cooked and carved corned beef on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, and mayo. Mustard is optional.
SPECIAL (while supplies last) House-cooked and carved corned beef with cabbage and choice of one side dish. Specify cabbage as one of your side dishes or choose two other side dishes.
A meatless variation of our award-winning Jerry's Jambalaya special for Lent, cooked with shrimp, herbs, and seasonings. It's a Creole version of jambalaya (red) because it contains tomatoes.
A meatless variation of our award-winning Jerry's Jambalaya special for Lent, cooked with shrimp, herbs, and seasonings. It's a Creole version of jambalaya (red) because it contains tomatoes. Comes with your choice of two (2) side dishes.
Scrambled eggs, smoked sausage, regular grits, biscuit, and a small cafe au lait (coffee). NO substitutions. Offered 7-9 a.m. on weekdays only.
Two eggs any style, choice of one meat, plain grits, and biscuit or toast served all day.
Any style
Eggs any style with plain grits and biscuit (served with butter and jelly).
Classic ham and cheese omelet. Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (except if consumed with a biscuit or toast).
Black ham, green onions, and mushrooms. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (except if consumed with a biscuit or toast).
Classic omelet topped with savory crawfish etouffee. Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (except if consumed with a biscuit or toast).
Classic omelet topped with Shrimp Creole, a light TOMATO SAUCE. Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (unless consumed with a biscuit or toast).
Egg whites, sliced turkey, bell pepper, red onion, and mushrooms. Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (except if consumed with a biscuit or toast).
Classic omelet with choice of 1 meat and any veggies. Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (except if consumed with a biscuit or toast).
Grits are a Southern staple; dried corn is simmered in liquid to a soft consistency. Vegetarian
Grits are a Southern staple; dried corn is simmered in liquid to a soft consistency. In this variation, American cheese is blended in to enhance the rich creaminess of the grits.
Crawfish etouffee served with cheese grits (plain grits available upon request).
Shrimp Creole (TOMATO SAUCE) served with cheese grits (plain grits available upon request).
Debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) served with cheese grits (plain grits available upon request).
Your choice of meat, served with cheese grits (plain grits available upon request).
Vegetarian unless consumed with with butter. Jelly included.
Biscuit with choice of eggs.
Biscuit with your choice of meat (meat only, no eggs)
Biscuit with choice of eggs and 1 meat.
Choice of egg on French bread.
Choice of eggs on French bread with choice of 1 meat.
Pancakes cooked fresh to order and served with butter and syrup. Vegetarian.
Mix of strawberries, pineapple, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and grapes (selection may vary). Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Vegetarian, CONTAINS NUTS.
White or whole wheat toast bread with butter and house made raspberry preserves
Mother's most popular dish: House-roasted, sliced ham and roast beef topped with debris au jus on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards. [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the TOP half of the BREAD (not the meat), then quickly place that back on top of the po' boy.]
Ferdi with Swiss or American cheese on French Bread dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards. [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the TOP half of the BREAD (not the meat), then quickly place that back on top of the po' boy.]
Ham, turkey, roast beef, and the original debris with au jus served on French bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles. mayonnaise, Creole and yellow mustards. [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the TOP half of the BREAD (not the meat), then quickly place that back on top of the po' boy.]
Turkey with ham OR roast beef, and the original debris with au jus on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards. [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the TOP half of the BREAD (not the meat), then quickly place that back on top of the po' boy.]
Sliced roast beef cooked in-house topped with debris in au jus on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayonnaise, Creole and yellow mustards. (If you want to add cheese, please order a Ralph instead). [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the TOP half of the BREAD (not the meat), then quickly place that back on top of the po' boy.]
For purists! A heap of the original debris in au jus on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards. [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the BOTTOM half of the bread then put the top back on.]
"The World's Best Baked Ham" roasted in house, sliced and served on New Orleans French bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards.
House-baked and carved turkey breast on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards.
Pork sausage served on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards.
Chicken breast dressed on French Bread with shredded cabbage, sliced pickles and mayonnaise.
Gulf shrimp on French Bread with shredded cabbage, sliced pickles and mayonnaise.
Fried Lousiana oysters on French Bread with shredded cabbage, sliced pickles and mayonnaise. Though the option for grilled oysters is available, it is NOT RECOMMENDED for po' boys due to extreme shrinkage.
Louisiana shrimp and oyster combo on French Bread with shredded cabbage, sliced pickles and mayonnaise.
Fried or grilled catfish on French Bread served with shredded cabbage, sliced pickles and mayonnaise.
Fried soft shell crab on French Bread served with shredded cabbage, pickles, and mayonnaise. Seasonal availability.
Choice of ham: fried (thick, pan fried/grilled)), baked (sliced, cold), or black (caramelized crust, limited supply). Includes your choice of three side dishes. Contains pork. Gluten free.
Traditional New Orleans red beans and rice seasoned with ham and smoked sausage, a Monday favorite. Served with a side of meat. Contains pork. Gluten-free.
Award-winning seasoned rice cooked with chicken, smoked sausage, vegetables, herbs, seasonings in a light Creole tomato sauce. Medium spicy. Contains pork. Gluten-free.
Louisiana crawfish tails, vegetables, and spices "smothered" in butter to bring out their natural flavors. Served over rice. Mild. No peeling.
Shrimp creole: gulf shrimp stewed in a light TOMATO SAUCE. Mild. Gluten-free.
Fried fresh to order; please allow 30-45 minutes cooking time. Two pieces: choose from dark (leg & thigh) or white (breast & wing). No substitutions.
Fried fresh to order; please allow 30-45 minutes cooking time. Four pierces, includes one each: breast, thing, leg, and wing. No substitutions.
Crawfish Etouffe or Shrimp Creole with Jerry's Jambalaya, red beans & rice, potato salad (cold), and your choice of one side dish.
Black eyed-peas for luck and choice of 2 vegetables (we recommend cabbage for money) plus 1 meat.
Louisiana Gulf shrimp, oysters, and catfish plus your choice of two side dishes.
Louisiana shrimp, oysters, and catfish with added portions of Crawfish Etouffe and Jerry's jambalaya plus your choice of two side dishes.
Louisiana shrimp, oysters, and catfish with one soft shell crab (seasonal availability) plus your choice of two side dishes.
Two soft shell crabs plus two side dishes; seasonal availability. Though the option for grilled soft shell crabs is available, it is not recommended. Soft shell crabs are typically a fried item.
Choose two half portions shrimp, oysters, or catfish, plus two side dishes of your choice.
Louisiana oysters fried in corn flour with two side dishes of your choice. Though the option for grilled oysters is available, it is not recommended due to shrinkage.
Louisiana Gulf shrimp plus two side dishes of your choice.
Catfish served with your choice of two side dishes.
Shrimp, crab, and oyster gumbo. Made from a delicate crab stock with a pinch of okra in a roux. Mild. Served with rice.
Chicken and smoked pork sausage gumbo thickened with file powder. File powder is ground sassafras root; medium spicy. Served with rice.
Traditional New Orleans red beans and rice seasoned with ham and sausage (pork), a Monday favorite.
Award-winning Jerry's Jambalaya cooked with chicken, smoked sausage, herbs and seasonings. It's a Creole version (red) because it contains tomatoes. One of our most popular dishes.
Louisiana crawfish smothered with vegetables, herbs, and butter. No peeling. Mild. Served over rice. The favorite dish of our managers!
Louisiana gulf shrimp stewed in a light Creole tomato sauce. Served with rice.
Prepared with tomatoes, iceberg and field lettuce mix, fresh spinach, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber and choice of homemade dressing. Variety may vary seasonally. Vegetarian. Gluten Free if ordered with Ranch Dressing or lemons.
House-roasted sliced ham, roast beef, turkey, American and Swiss cheeses, and hard-boiled egg. All salads are prepared with tomatoes, iceberg and field lettuce mix, fresh spinach, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber and your choice of homemade dressing. Variety may change seasonally. Gluten Free if ordered with Ranch Dressing or lemons.
Topped with chicken breast. All salads are prepared with tomatoes, iceberg and field lettuce mix, fresh spinach, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber and choice of homemade dressing. Variety may vary seasonally. Gluten Free if ordered grilled with Ranch Dressing or lemons.
Topped with Louisiana Gulf shrimp. All salads are prepared with tomatoes, iceberg and field lettuce mix, fresh spinach, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber and choice of homemade dressing. Variety may vary seasonally. Gluten Free if ordered grilled with Ranch Dressing or lemons.
Topped with catfish. All salads are prepared with tomatoes, iceberg lettuce and field mix lettuce, fresh spinach, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber and choice of homemade dressing. Variety may vary seasonally. Gluten Free if ordered grilled with Ranch Dressing or lemons.
Topped with fried oysters. All salads are prepared with tomatoes, iceberg and field lettuce mix, fresh spinach, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber and choice of homemade dressing. Variety my vary seasonally. Gluten Free if ordered grilled with Ranch Dressing or lemons.
Cabbage stewed with bits of ham (pork).
Turnip greens stewed with bits of ham (pork). Gluten-free.
Green beans sauteed with tomatoes and onions. Vegetarian. Gluten-free.
House made creamy potato salad with eggs, onions, bell peppers, celery, parsley, mayonnaise and a touch of mustard. Served cold.
Regular size. Vegetarian. Gluten-free.
Plain white rice (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free)
Boneless chicken breast (white meat) with small fries (no substitutions).
Choose fried or grilled, served with small French fries (no substitutions).
Choose fried or grilled catfish, served with small fries (no substitutions).
Chipped roast beef in au jus gravy and a biscuit (no fries).
Grilled American cheese on white bread, served with small fries (no substitutions).
Rich bread pudding served with buttery brandy sauce on top (does not contain raisins). ***A larger size (whole pan) is available in the family-size desserts section.
House baked fresh daily. NOTE: we may run out of some flavors later in the day,
Rich double chocolate brownie with pecans. CONTAINS NUTS.
Mother's house made sweet potato pie.
House baked Southern pecan pie. Contains nuts.
Cafe au lait (with half hot milk). Available 7AM - 3PM.
Large.
Apple, cranberry, pineapple, grapefruit, or V-8.
Whole milk only. Dairy. Large
Fountain beverages, approx. 16 oz.
Sweetened with sugar
sweetened lemonade (includes sugar), unsweetened iced tea.
Unsweetened
All meats are gluten-free
House baked biscuit with butter and jelly.
Random flavors, many are a bit spicy.
Swiss or American
Shrimp, crab, and oyster gumbo. Made from a delicate crab stock with a pinch of okra in a roux. Mild. Includes rice. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Chicken and smoked pork sausage gumbo thickened with file powder. File powder is ground sassafras root; medium spicy. Includes rice. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Traditional New Orleans red beans and rice seasoned with ham and sausage (pork), a Monday favorite. Includes rice. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Award-winning Jerry's Jambalaya cooked with chicken, smoked sausage, herbs and seasonings. It's a Creole version (red) because it contains tomatoes. One of our most popular dishes. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Louisiana crawfish smothered with vegetables, herbs, and butter. No peeling. Mild. Includes rice. The favorite dish of our managers. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Louisiana gulf shrimp stewed in a light Creole tomato sauce. Includes rice. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
House made creamy potato salad with eggs, onions, bell peppers, celery, parsley, mayonnaise and a touch of mustard. Cold only. ***Sent in a pan. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Turnip greens stewed with ham. Gluten-free. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Cabbage cooked down with ham. Contains pork. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Green beans sauteed with tomatoes and onions. Vegetarian. Gluten-free. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Party-size pan of rich bread pudding served with buttery brandy sauce (does not contain raisins). Feeds 12 (8 oz. portions; more if smaller portions). For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Southern Pecan or down home Sweet Potato pies made in house and baked in our ovens. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).
Sliced, per pound. Meat only. (Photo shows 2 lb. tray)
Per pound. Meat and au jus only.
Sliced, per pound. Meat only. (Photo shows 2+ lb. tray)
Sliced, per pound. Meat only.
2-3, cut in half per bag for making a pot of red beans at home.
Three (3) lbs. Grade A chunks for making a pot of red beans & rice at home.
Biscuit with Debris
Bread Pudding with Brandy Sauce. Sooo Yummy!!!
Half Fried Chicken (4 pcs.)
Order line
Mae Omelette
Small but quick moving line
Kitchen area. Nice wall and decor
interior
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Egg Biscuit with a slice of American cheese
Jerrys Jambalaya, Seafood Gumbo, and Crawfish Etouffee
Roasted beef Po boy. 2/3 Ferdi
Sign outside at the corner
outside
Historic warehouse decor
The Famous Ferdi Special po boy with side of debris au jus.
Pecan pie
Mae's omelet
The bar at Mother's Restaurant
Crawfish Étouffée, Ham and Seafood Gumbo
Interior decor at Mother's Restaurant
Nash W.
Feb 25, 2025
Mothers for breakfast and then again for dinner was great!! Breakfast was awesome.... The cheese grits were authentic. Dinner was the pictures and each dish was spot on. Service is grab a menu, go to cashier to order then find a table. Easy. Quick service from there and super friendly staff! Very helpful with questions too. Highly recommend this diner. Unlike the Hotel No. 77 up the street. Do not stay there. It was tragic..... and never, ever, eat in the restaurant inside that hotel. They can murder the best, easiest of dishes with terrible service.
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Chanthadeth O.
Feb 19, 2025
Ordered a few different items and only fell in love with two. First you must get the Ferdi poboy special. Wow was it amazing. Juicy pork and ham. I can't express enough how delicious this was. Reminds me of a Cuban sandwich. Second you must get the Jerry's jambalaya. Very very good You get in line when you get there. Order and pay then sit down. Leave your receipt on the table and a food runner will drop off your food.
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Cara L.
Jan 29, 2025
- Almost Perfect, Just Needed a Dash of... SomethingWalking into this place felt like stepping into Grandma's house--if Grandma had an unlimited supply of chairs and a selective approach to hospitality. Our server was all smiles and charm with us but seemed to have beef with the other half of our party. Maybe it was a test? Maybe they failed? We may never know.The food was solid, but let's just say the seasoning was on a well-earned vacation. The cheese grits, though? Absolute celebrity status. If the rest of the menu took notes from those grits, we'd be looking at a 5-star experience. But alas, here we are at four stars, dreaming of what could have been.
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Charles W.
Feb 25, 2025
Like many others, we were led here based on seeing the restaurant on man v food. Service was quick and food was tasty. Adam was right about how good the ham is. Prices are reasonable for new orleans. 3 sides for the dinner was good enough for two. Definitely worth a visit.
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Joseph S.
Jan 20, 2025
One of the top breakfast spots in NOLA for tourists and locals. Unchanged since it started in spite of new owners. Go early to avoid the lines.Always an experience and great food.Damages for 2 was $30.
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Bridget C.
Jan 2, 2025
We opted for Togo and it was packaged perfectly to prevent leaks and with quality packaging. We got black ham with cabbage, green beans and red beans and rice. Everything was generously seasoned and delicious. The green beans have a tomato vibe and it's good but also interesting. We also ordered the debris sandwich. It's good and 100% something you should try. The French bread is crispy and soft and went so well with the juice the debris is served in. The best part was the cop who was directing people where to go, telling the host what tables to seat and how many he had getting up. The employees really work well together and the young lady running food did it so effortlessly and efficiently. They keep the line outside to manage the crowding! It was so long when we left! Worth the wait!
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Brenda A.
Dec 9, 2024
BEST FOOD EVER!!!!!! This was our favorite place during our entire trip for dinner. It is 1000000000% comfort food done right. I am craving it right now! Service was good. You get in line and order by the cash register and then they bring the food out to you. Ambiance is very casual and lowkey. I think about this place a lot... it was the best food I had during our visit. Everything we tried was so good and I'm not even that much of a fan of gumbo! So please go visit!!!
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Patricia Abigail H.
Dec 2, 2024
This place is well known for their "Famous Ferdi Special" which is a ham and roast beef po boy and their "worlds best baked ham dinner" I think both dishes are unique but not just my taste, I think it was still good to try their take on these dishes You order on the counter and you find you table and they'll deliver it to you, I think service could be better as there are people waiting on you but they're not that attentive
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Michael G.
Jan 24, 2025
We were passing thru New Orleans on a business trip and had a lay over, we have seen this place on Man vs. Food. I had to try their famous Debris Po Boy. I was amazing, but you had better be hungry, it is amazing. Most people only get the half sized order. I have the fries with seasoning, they are truly unique. The restaurants was clean and even smelled clean. It is modern and spacious. This place is a staple in the communtiy. The ham here is legendary. My wife had the cheese grits and eggs that is served with it. The biscuits are HUGE, it is not wonder this place has been in business a long time. This is a must stop place if you are in New Orleans, it is a tradition!
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Nancy V.
Nov 8, 2024
This was a spot that was touted as THE place to go. Not sure if it met the hype. Let me start with the Service. It was a stand in line and order at the counter, find a table and they bring you the food. No complaints about that. But when we got to the counter to order, the man very rude and brusk, talked very fast and glared when I asked him to repeat what he said. My husband requested ham with his eggs. I got an omelette with ham and cheese, grits, and a biscuit. When we got our meals, there was no ham with my husband's eggs. The waitress said there was no ham on the ticket, and walked away. The food was just OK. Nothing special. The biscuit was warm and flaky and the best part of the meal. The omelette was cooked ok, but the cheese was not completed melted and there was only a small portion of small diced ham. The grits were good. The restaurant is very small and divey. No frills. It was clean but had a greasy spoon ambiance. Again, not a negative.I would not come here again. There are so many other fabulous restaurants available with friendly staff.
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