New Orleans: ‘Court of Two Sisters’ Jazz Brunch Buffet

The best part of this Court of Two Sisters brunch is the setting: you eat in New Orleans’ large courtyard while a live jazz band supplies the morning soundtrack. The buffet also gives you a useful introduction to local cooking, from gumbo and red beans to grillades, grits, and shrimp étouffée.

I like the guaranteed seating, since you do not need to fight for a table at a popular French Quarter restaurant. I also like the broad menu, which lets you sample Louisiana dishes without committing to one large entrée. The main caution is that the music may include breaks, and rainy or very hot weather can affect the courtyard experience.

Key things to know

• A courtyard meal with live jazz: Your table is in the restaurant’s attractive outdoor courtyard when conditions allow.
• Breakfast and lunch in one buffet: Breakfast dishes are offered from 9 to 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch selections after 11:30.
• Louisiana favorites included: Look for gumbo, red beans and rice, grillades and grits, corn macque choux, shrimp étouffée, and more.
• One mimosa is included: The meal also covers the listed tip and guaranteed seating.
• Dessert is part of the feast: Bananas foster, bread pudding with whiskey sauce, pie, cakes, brownies, and ice cream are available.
• Easy arrival: Your reservation is already made. Show your voucher to the hostess at the scheduled time.

Why the courtyard matters at Court of Two Sisters

New Orleans meals are often as much about atmosphere as food, and this brunch understands that. The courtyard gives you a slower, more relaxed place to eat than a quick counter-service breakfast. A fountain, greenery, outdoor tables, large fans, and occasional birds add to the easygoing feel described by many diners.

The live jazz is not a separate concert. It plays in the background while you eat, which is exactly the right level for conversation. The band has been praised for its quality, though you should not expect nonstop music. At least one recent visit found that the musicians took several breaks, and another found only a short set before closing.

That small caveat matters if jazz is your main reason for booking. You are paying for a meal with live music, not a full-length club performance. Still, the combination of food, courtyard, and band creates a distinctly New Orleans morning.

The courtyard is not guaranteed in the sense of weather. The seating arrangement is guaranteed, but rain may send you indoors. One diner found the indoor meal perfectly well managed and still enjoyed walking through the courtyard afterward. In the heat, the large fans help, but summer conditions can still make the outdoor table less comfortable than it sounds.

How the buffet unfolds from 9 a.m. onward

Arrive at your scheduled time and check in with the hostess. Your reservation has already been made, so you do not need to arrange a second booking at the door. Show your voucher and let the staff direct you to your table.

The brunch menu begins with familiar breakfast food. You can build a plate with scrambled eggs, hash browns, andouille sausage, bacon, glazed ham, biscuits, grits, and grillades. There is also a create-your-own omelet bar, a useful choice if you prefer something cooked to order rather than another serving from the buffet.

The early menu makes this a good fit for a relaxed morning. You can start with standard breakfast items, then try smaller portions of local dishes. That approach is helpful if you are new to Creole and Cajun cooking and do not know what you will like.

After 11:30 a.m., the buffet shifts toward lunch. Carved ribeye, pasta primavera, shrimp pasta, shrimp étouffée, and duck à l’orange join the spread. The exact appeal here is variety: you can have a breakfast plate first, then return for a lunch plate without leaving the restaurant.

The timing also gives you a practical choice. If you want classic breakfast food, arrive before 11:30. If you want the wider lunch selection, choose a later seating time when available. If you have flexible plans, a late-morning visit may let you sample both parts of the buffet, though you should not assume every dish is available at every minute.

The Louisiana dishes worth trying first

A buffet this large can encourage random plate piling. I would start with modest portions of the local specialties, then return for more of what works for you.

Chicken and sausage gumbo is an obvious first taste. It gives you a familiar New Orleans reference point without requiring a full entrée. Red beans and rice is another essential choice, and it received especially warm praise from diners who found it among the best dishes on the buffet.

Grillades and grits bring a more traditional Southern combination to the breakfast side. Corn macque choux offers a Cajun vegetable dish with a different texture and flavor from the meat-heavy selections. Turtle soup au sherry is also available for those who want to try a more distinctive regional specialty.

At lunch, shrimp étouffée is worth seeking out. It is a stew rather than a dry shrimp dish, so it gives you another look at Louisiana cooking. Duck à l’orange and carved ribeye add more substantial choices for anyone who is less interested in seafood or Creole classics.

You may also find fried catfish, based on one particularly enthusiastic dining account. Since the posted menu emphasizes the dishes above, treat catfish as a possible selection rather than a guaranteed daily item.

A broad buffet, not just a novelty meal

The Court of Two Sisters menu is useful for groups with different tastes. One person can eat eggs and bacon, another can try gumbo and red beans, and someone else can focus on salad, pasta, or carved meat. That is a stronger value than a narrow themed brunch if your party does not agree on one style of food.

The cold section includes boiled shrimp, pasta salads, potato salad, mixed greens with toppings, chicken salad, tuna salad, fresh fruit, and assorted cheeses. It is enough to make a lighter meal, though the buffet is clearly designed for people who want to sample widely.

Side dishes include garlic mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, and creamed spinach. These are familiar comfort foods that balance the more regional items. I would treat the buffet as a tasting tour rather than load your first plate with only the safest choices.

Food quality appears strongest when items are fresh and hot. Several diners found the food excellent, fresh, and well prepared. One more measured assessment called it very good but not exceptional. That is a fair way to approach the meal: the value comes from the range, setting, jazz, and included drink as much as from any one perfect dish.

Save room for bananas foster

Dessert is not an afterthought here. The spread includes bananas foster with ice cream, bread pudding with whiskey sauce, brownies, pecan pie, assorted cakes, and ice cream.

Bananas foster is the dessert to try first if you want a local-style finish. Warm stewed bananas with vanilla ice cream provide a simple contrast of hot and cold. Bread pudding with whiskey sauce is another Southern favorite and may be the better pick if you prefer something dense and baked.

The dessert selection has one qualification. Most of the positive dining experiences praise the main buffet more strongly than the sweets, and one diner found the desserts weaker than the savory dishes. I would still take a small portion of several options rather than expect a dedicated pastry counter.

What the $51 price buys you

At $51 per person, this is not a bargain breakfast in the ordinary sense. You are paying for an all-you-can-eat buffet, a mimosa, live jazz, a reserved table, and the atmosphere of a well-known French Quarter restaurant.

The value improves if you plan to stay for a full meal and make use of both breakfast and lunch sections. It also makes more sense for people who want a leisurely occasion rather than a fast plate of eggs. The included tip removes one small decision from the bill, and the guaranteed seating protects you from arriving at a popular restaurant with no table.

The price is less compelling if you only want coffee, one small breakfast, or a short jazz set. This is a substantial meal. You should arrive hungry and give yourself time to enjoy it.

The reservation also has practical value during a busy New Orleans visit. You can build the brunch into your schedule rather than spending the morning searching for an open table. The restaurant is on Royal Street, close to shops, Bourbon Street, and other French Quarter sights, so it fits neatly before or after sightseeing.

Transportation is not included. You make your own way to the restaurant, then check in with the hostess. Since the meeting instructions are simple, the main task is arriving at the correct scheduled time with your voucher ready.

Service and the pace of the meal

The buffet lets you serve yourself, but the table service still matters. Diners have repeatedly praised attentive staff, and individual servers named in dining accounts include Ernest, Nate, and Louis. Tamika was also singled out for her accommodating manner and upbeat service.

You may find the staff helpful when deciding what to try, especially if this is your first visit. Nate, for example, was praised for recommending dishes. Another server took a photo for a couple, which shows the friendly, personal side of the experience without turning the meal into a formal affair.

The restaurant can be busy, but the operation is described as well organized. You should expect a steady flow of people to the buffet, especially during the late morning. The guaranteed table means you can focus on eating rather than lining up for entry.

The listed tip is included. One diner suggested leaving something extra because the service felt especially deserving, but that is your choice. Check your final bill so you understand what has already been covered.

Dietary needs and accessibility

One dining account specifically praised the range of choices for gluten-free and dairy-free needs. That is encouraging, but the available information does not identify every dish or promise a separate allergen-free kitchen. If you have a serious allergy, ask the restaurant staff about individual ingredients before serving yourself.

The experience is wheelchair accessible. That makes the guaranteed seating more useful for anyone who needs a clear plan at arrival, though the supplied details do not specify table dimensions or restroom arrangements.

Who should book this brunch

I would recommend this for you if you want several New Orleans food experiences in one sitting. It is especially handy for first-time visitors who want to try gumbo, red beans and rice, grits, étouffée, and regional sides without ordering separate meals.

It also suits couples and families with different appetites. The courtyard, live music, and broad menu make it feel like a destination meal rather than simple fuel before sightseeing. Repeat visitors may enjoy it too, especially if they already know they like the setting and want an unhurried start to the day.

You may want another option if your priority is a quiet meal with no background music, a small inexpensive breakfast, or a guaranteed uninterrupted jazz show. The buffet can be busy, the band may pause, and outdoor seating depends on weather.

Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the scheduled time, and you can reserve now and pay later. The booking is valid for one day, with starting times dependent on availability. An English-speaking host or greeter handles the arrival.

Should you book Court of Two Sisters?

Book it if you want a full New Orleans experience at the table, not just a meal. The courtyard, live jazz, included mimosa, reserved seating, and wide selection make the $51 price reasonable for a long brunch.

Go in with realistic expectations. The food is varied and often excellent, but not every dessert or dish will be your favorite, and the music may pause. For most visitors, the chance to sample Louisiana classics in a beautiful courtyard while a band plays nearby is the real reason to make room for it in your plans.

FAQ

How much does the Court of Two Sisters jazz brunch cost?

The brunch costs $51 per person.

What does the price include?

It includes the all-you-can-eat buffet, a mimosa, the jazz band, the listed tip, and guaranteed seating.

What food is available during the brunch?

Breakfast choices include scrambled eggs, hash browns, andouille sausage, bacon, glazed ham, grits and grillades, biscuits, and a create-your-own omelet bar. Local dishes include gumbo, red beans and rice, turtle soup au sherry, and corn macque choux. Lunch selections after 11:30 a.m. include carved ribeye, shrimp étouffée, shrimp pasta, pasta primavera, and duck à l’orange.

Is dessert included?

Yes. Dessert choices include bananas foster with ice cream, bread pudding with whiskey sauce, brownies, pecan pie, assorted cakes, and ice cream.

Is a mimosa included?

Yes, one mimosa is included with the brunch.

Where do I check in?

Check in with the hostess at Court of Two Sisters and show your GetYourGuide voucher. Your reservation has already been made.

Is courtyard seating guaranteed?

Guaranteed seating is included, and the experience is designed for courtyard seating. Rain or other conditions may require the meal to take place indoors.

Is transportation included?

No. You are responsible for getting to the restaurant.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later.