Court of Two Sisters Live Jazz Brunch Buffet with Mimosa

At Court of Two Sisters, brunch is as much about the setting as the plate. You sit among cast-iron balconies, old brick, hanging plants, and the restaurant’s huge courtyard while a jazz trio plays somewhere nearby. The buffet covers classic New Orleans fare, American breakfast dishes, seafood, salads, and desserts.

I like the wide food selection and the chance to sample dishes such as jambalaya, boiled shrimp, eggs Benedict, turtle soup, duck à l’orange, bananas Foster, and bread pudding with whiskey sauce. I also like the easy, festive format: one included mimosa, glass of wine, Champagne, or coffee, plus a meal that can fuel a full day in the French Quarter.

The main catch is the jazz. It may be soft background music rather than a concert, and tables at the far end of the courtyard may have trouble hearing it. Food quality can also vary, especially at a busy buffet, so book this for the full atmosphere and meal, not for a guaranteed two-hour jazz performance.

Key points before you book

• Courtyard seating matters: The large courtyard is the prettiest setting and usually the best place to hear the trio.
• Expect a broad buffet: Seafood, Creole favorites, breakfast classics, salads, fruit, cold dishes, and many desserts are included.
• One drink is included: You receive a mimosa, wine, Champagne, or coffee, with other drinks available at extra cost.
• Allow about two hours: This is a relaxed meal, not a quick stop between French Quarter sights.
• Jazz is not continuous: The musicians may take breaks or play only short sets, so keep expectations modest.
• The price is about the whole experience: At $47 per person, the value depends on how much you eat and how much you care about the setting.

A grand Royal Street setting

Court of Two Sisters sits at 613 Royal Street, in the middle of the French Quarter. You can walk there easily from nearby sights, and the activity begins and ends at the restaurant, so there is no transportation puzzle to solve.

The restaurant has elegant indoor dining rooms, but the courtyard is the reason many people choose this brunch. It is described as the largest courtyard in New Orleans, with foliage, old-fashioned ironwork, cobblestone, and a canopy of wisteria. The effect is theatrical without feeling like a stage set. You are still in the French Quarter, but the street noise falls away enough for the meal to feel like a pause from sightseeing.

I would ask for courtyard seating when you arrive, especially if live music is central to your plan. A table outdoors gives you the best shot at hearing the trio, though even there the music may be quiet. If you are seated at the far end or inside, conversation from nearby tables can easily cover the band.

The courtyard also has birds moving around the dining area. Many people enjoy watching them, but remember that you are sharing the space with them. Keep an eye on your plate and expect the occasional small interruption.

What arrives at the buffet

The cold buffet gives you a good sense of the restaurant’s range. You may find boiled shrimp with either cocktail sauce or Creole remoulade, and crawfish when it is in season. Seafood and pasta salads, ceviche, pâtés, cheeses, and fresh fruit fill out the selection.

That range is useful if your group cannot agree on one type of brunch. One person can build a plate around seafood and Creole flavors, while another sticks to fruit, cheese, salads, or familiar breakfast choices. The buffet format also lets you try small portions of dishes you might not order on their own.

The hot buffet includes roast beef au jus, jambalaya, and eggs Benedict. Other dishes can include catfish, turtle soup, duck à l’orange, omelets, and traditional American breakfast items. The exact spread may change, so I would not treat every listed dish as guaranteed on every visit.

The omelet station earns special attention. It gives you a made-to-order option in a meal that otherwise depends on food sitting in serving trays. If you want the freshest hot item, start there, then explore the buffet while your omelet is prepared.

The strongest part of the meal is the variety. One sitting can take you from shrimp and remoulade to jambalaya, then to roast beef, fruit, and a Southern dessert. That is more useful than a narrow brunch menu if you are visiting New Orleans for the first time and want a sampling of local flavors.

The weakness is the usual buffet problem: temperature and freshness are not perfectly consistent. Some plates may be excellent, while a hot item such as catfish can turn dry or cool if it has been sitting too long. If something seems off, tell your server promptly and ask whether a fresh portion is available.

Save room for the dessert table

Dessert is one of the best reasons to arrive hungry. The spread can include pecan pie, homemade vanilla ice cream, bananas Foster, Mardi Gras king cake, brownies, cakes, breads, and bread pudding with whiskey sauce.

Bananas Foster with ice cream is a particularly good finish when it is fresh and warm. The bread pudding is another Louisiana classic, made more appealing by the whiskey sauce. King cake adds a New Orleans touch, though its availability may depend on the season.

I would not rush through the savory dishes. The buffet is large enough that it is easy to fill up before reaching dessert, and the sweets are not an afterthought. Take modest portions on your first trip, then return for the dishes you liked best.

The included drink and the real price

The $47 price includes the buffet and one drink choice: a glass of wine, Champagne, mimosa, or coffee. A mimosa makes the experience feel more like a celebratory brunch, while coffee may suit you better if you are planning a long day of walking through the French Quarter.

Some diners also enjoy specialty coffee drinks, including a warm coffee drink called the Royal. That kind of extra order is not the same as the included beverage, so check with your server before adding anything beyond the package.

At $47 per person, this is not the cheapest breakfast in New Orleans. You can find a less expensive meal elsewhere if you only want eggs and coffee. The value improves if you eat several rounds, try seafood and Creole specialties, enjoy dessert, and make use of the courtyard setting and live music.

It also helps to see the meal as an attraction with food attached. You are paying for the historic Royal Street address, the courtyard, the atmosphere, service, buffet range, and music. If you mainly want a quiet, high-quality plate or a serious jazz show, the price may feel less convincing.

The meal is especially practical for a first morning in New Orleans. You can eat a large breakfast, sample local dishes without ordering several separate entrees, and then head into the French Quarter with no need to stop for lunch soon.

What the jazz is really like

The trio is part of the daily brunch atmosphere, not necessarily a full live performance from start to finish. The musicians may play softly, take breaks, or move through the large space in short sets. Some seating areas hear them clearly, while others receive only distant sound.

That difference explains why the experience can feel wonderful for one table and disappointing for another. If you want music as a gentle layer behind conversation, the format works well. If you booked mainly to hear jazz, the uncertainty matters.

Try to sit outside, under the trees, and closer to the musicians. One useful practical detail is that the band may be at the far end of the courtyard, so a beautiful table is not automatically a good music table. If sound is important, mention it when you check in.

The trio gives the brunch a sense of place, but do not plan on singing along to a nonstop set. The supplied description encourages guests to relax and sing along, yet the actual timing can vary. Consider the music a bonus woven into the meal rather than the main event.

Service can shape the whole meal

Service is generally a strong part of the experience. Servers are expected to explain how the buffet works, keep drinks moving, and help with the prepaid reservation. Several staff members have drawn especially warm praise, including Jerry, Whitney, Kyron, Mike, and Roberto.

That personal service matters in a large restaurant. A good server can point you toward the best stations, replace a disappointing plate, explain the drink inclusion, and share details about the address and the two Creole sisters who gave the restaurant its name, Emma and Bertha Camors.

Service is not perfectly uniform. A busy brunch can leave staff running back and forth, and small requests such as salt and pepper may take longer than you expect. Still, the friendly, attentive approach is one of the more reliable reasons to choose this meal over a basic buffet.

The restaurant’s story adds a little more meaning to the address. At 613 Royal Street, you are not just eating in a generic dining room. The name connects the place with Emma and Bertha Camors, two Creole sisters, and the staff may share some of that background while you dine.

Plan the timing around your French Quarter day

The meal lasts about one to two hours, with the itinerary listing two hours at the restaurant. Give yourself the full two-hour window. You will have more than one plate, dessert, a drink, and music, and rushing defeats the point.

This works well as a late breakfast or early lunch before a day of exploring the French Quarter. Afterward, Royal Street puts you near galleries, historic buildings, and other central sights. The activity ends where it begins, so you can continue on foot.

The group size is capped at 20 people, though the restaurant setting itself can feel much larger. That limit applies to the booked activity, not necessarily to every diner in the restaurant. You should expect a public restaurant atmosphere rather than a private guided tour.

Confirmation is provided at booking, and a mobile ticket is accepted. The experience is offered in English. Casual dress is fine, and service animals are allowed. Most people can participate, but the supplied details do not promise specific seating arrangements or other accessibility features, so ask the provider directly if you have a particular need.

You can cancel without a charge up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund, based on local time.

Who will enjoy this brunch most

I would choose this for a first visit to New Orleans, a family morning, a couples’ celebration, or anyone who wants to try many local dishes in one sitting. It is also useful for mixed groups. A person who dislikes spicy food or seafood can still find familiar breakfast choices, fruit, salads, and desserts.

The setting suits anyone who values atmosphere. The courtyard can make you feel tucked away in old New Orleans, even though you are right on Royal Street. The meal also works for a solo visitor, though you may want to request a table where the music is easier to hear rather than accepting a quiet corner.

I would hesitate if your top priority is excellent food in every single dish. A large buffet trades precision for choice, and hot food may not always be at its best. I would also hesitate if you want a dedicated jazz concert. The music can be lovely, but it is not guaranteed to be loud, continuous, or close to every table.

My booking advice

Book this when you want the full New Orleans package: a grand French Quarter setting, a broad Creole buffet, dessert, one included drink, and live jazz in the background. Arrive hungry, request the courtyard, and ask to sit where you can hear the trio.

At $47, the experience earns its price when you sample widely and enjoy the atmosphere for close to two hours. It is less compelling as a simple breakfast or as a substitute for a real jazz club.

My practical choice would be to book it early in your New Orleans stay. You can try turtle soup, jambalaya, shrimp, duck à l’orange, bananas Foster, and bread pudding without committing to several separate meals. Just keep your expectations balanced: the food and courtyard are the main event, while the jazz is a pleasant but variable extra.

FAQ

Where does the Court of Two Sisters jazz brunch begin?

The experience begins at Court of Two Sisters, 613 Royal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130.

Where does the activity end?

The brunch ends back at the Court of Two Sisters meeting point.

How long does the brunch last?

Plan for approximately one to two hours. The listed itinerary allows two hours at the restaurant.

What food is included?

The buffet can include boiled shrimp, seasonal crawfish, seafood and pasta salads, ceviche, pâtés, cheeses, fruit, roast beef au jus, jambalaya, eggs Benedict, omelets, and various desserts. Exact dishes may vary.

Is a drink included?

Yes. The experience includes one glass of wine, Champagne, mimosa, or coffee.

Is the jazz performance continuous?

No specific continuous performance time is guaranteed. The trio may take breaks or play shorter sets, and music may be harder to hear from some tables.

What should I wear?

The dress code is casual.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.