New Orleans is home to the Superdome, jazz and a cultural backbone steeped in Southern hospitality. As a vacation destination, the Crescent City offers a wide variety of entertainment. Enjoy fine art or shopping for antiques on Magazine Street. But before you start your busy day, savor your morning by indulging in an authentic New Orleans breakfast buffet. You'll find traditional fritters, calas and beignets, chicory coffee and delicious Bloody Marys. Dig in!
The Court of Two Sisters is famous for blending live New Orleans jazz with a festive breakfast buffet in what is called the Jazz Brunch Buffet. Located in the largest historical dining courtyard of the French Quarter, the Court of Two Sisters is full of beautiful fountains and foliage under a canopy of wisteria. The restaurant specializes in Creole, Cajun and Louisiana food. Hot and cold buffet dishes change depending on the season and the time of day. Typical morning items include grits and grillades, omelets, shrimp with Creole remoulade sauces or traditional sauce, fruits, cheeses, ceviche and marinated artichokes. Lunch items might include Duck a l'Orange and Creole jambalaya. The buffet runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs about $28 per person.
Court of Two Sisters Restaurant
613 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504- 522-7261
courtoftwosisters.com
Opened in 1853, Begue's Restaurant is recognized today for its beautiful tropical courtyard, French doors and exceptional private dining area. Many sections are separated by elegant glass partitions, and tables are spaced to give customers ample privacy. The popular Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet begins at 10:30 a.m. and lasts through 2 p.m. Prices are $43 per adult; reservations are recommended. Begue's serves Creole and French cuisine. Delicious food combined with a relaxed, elegant atmosphere make Begue's a popular buffet experience.
Begue's Restaurant
Royal Sonesta Hotel
300 Bourbon St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
beguesneworleans.com
Harrah's Casino is a complete package, giving guests the option of utilizing hotel services, playing gambling tables, attending concerts and perhaps most important, enjoying 24-hour food access. Harrah's famous late-night buffet turns into a breakfast buffet from midnight to 7 a.m. daily for $11.99 per person. The 400-seat restaurant has seven buffet stations that feature traditional Creole, French and Pacific Rim fare.
Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504- 533-6000
harrahsneworleans.com
The Veranda is located in the Intercontinental Hote. Its Jazz Brunch Buffet has a casual, relaxed atmosphere complete with live music and traditional New Orleans dishes served with European panache. The buffet includes an omelet bar, New Orleans-style grits, gumbo and full-bodied shrimp. Cost is about $20 per person. In addition to food stations, the buffet also has a make-your-own Bloody Mary bar with a wide array of garnishes and vodkas. Located only two blocks from the French Quarter and six blocks from the riverfront, the Veranda is near the hub of New Orleans activities but also offers a quiet, relaxed atmosphere.
Veranda Restaurant
444 Saint Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504- 585-4383
new-orleans.intercontinental.com
