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

Come hungry, leave happily full. The Court of Two Sisters combines a generous Louisiana buffet with live jazz in one of the French Quarter’s most pleasant dining spaces. For $51 per person, you receive all-you-can-eat food, a mimosa, jazz, guaranteed seating, and tip.

I especially like the beautiful courtyard setting and the chance to sample several New Orleans classics in one meal. The staff also earn steady praise, with servers such as Ernest and Nate singled out for friendly, attentive help. The main consideration is the music: it can include noticeable breaks, and one diner found that the jazz portion was brief before closing.

• A mimosa starts the meal, with the drink included in the $51 price.
• The courtyard is the star setting, complete with outdoor seating, a fountain, fans, and a calm garden feel.
• The buffet changes character after 11:30 a.m., moving from breakfast dishes to carved ribeye, shrimp dishes, duck à l’orange, and other lunch choices.
• Louisiana favorites share the table with familiar brunch food, so cautious eaters and adventurous diners can both find something to enjoy.
• Live jazz adds New Orleans atmosphere, though the band may pause during the meal.
• Guaranteed seating removes reservation stress, since your table is already arranged for your scheduled time.

Arriving on Royal Street

The Court of Two Sisters sits on Royal Street in the French Quarter, close to shops, Bourbon Street, and other central sights. You do not need to arrange transportation as part of this experience. Simply arrive at your scheduled time, check in with the hostess, and show your voucher.

That small detail matters in the French Quarter, where a busy morning can quickly turn into a hunt for an open table. Your reservation is already made, so you can fit this meal into a day of walking without calling around or waiting for a seat.

The experience is listed as valid for one day, with available starting times shown during booking. The buffet runs from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for its breakfast-style offerings, then continues with lunch dishes after 11:30. Check the time attached to your reservation carefully, especially if you want the widest choice between breakfast and lunch.

The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. English is the stated language for the host or greeter, and transportation is not included.

The Courtyard Is the Main Attraction

The Court of Two Sisters is known for its large courtyard, and the outdoor setting gives this meal much of its appeal. You eat beneath an open sky among greenery, with the fountain providing a pleasant focal point. Several diners particularly enjoyed sitting near the fountain, where the setting felt peaceful rather than hurried.

The courtyard is not just a backdrop. It changes the pace of the meal. You can take your time with a second plate, listen to the band, and watch the restaurant move around you without feeling as if you are sitting in a standard hotel dining room.

Weather, of course, has the final say. Rain forced one party indoors, although the courtyard was still enjoyable to walk through. New Orleans heat can also be a factor, but the outdoor area has large fans. One summer diner specifically appreciated the fans and the relaxed garden atmosphere.

The courtyard may suit you best if you want a slow morning in the French Quarter. It is less ideal if you need a quick meal before an early tour or if your priority is uninterrupted music from start to finish.

A Buffet That Moves From Breakfast to Lunch

The food is the reason to arrive hungry. This is not a small continental breakfast with a few pastries and a tray of eggs. The buffet offers a wide mix of Southern staples, New Orleans dishes, salads, carved meats, seafood, vegetables, and desserts.

From 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., you can build a traditional breakfast plate with:

• Scrambled eggs
• Hash browns
• Andouille sausage
• Bacon
• Glazed ham
• Grits and grillades
• Biscuits
• A create-your-own omelet station

The omelet bar gives you something made to order, while the prepared dishes let you start eating right away. That is useful if you are dining with a group that cannot agree on one style of breakfast. One person can go for eggs and bacon, another can try grillades and grits, and a third can begin with a plate of fruit and salad.

After 11:30 a.m., the selection shifts toward lunch. You might find carved ribeye, pasta primavera, shrimp pasta, shrimp étouffée, and duck à l’orange. This change gives the meal a longer, more substantial feel than a standard brunch.

If you are planning your day around the food, ask yourself which side appeals more. Early arrivals get the strongest breakfast emphasis. Later seating brings more lunch-style choices. The supplied details do not promise that every dish appears at every exact seating, so treat the menu as a guide rather than a guarantee.

New Orleans Classics on One Plate

The buffet is particularly useful if you want a broad introduction to Louisiana cooking without committing to a single entrée. You can sample chicken and sausage gumbo, red beans and rice, turtle soup au sherry, and corn maque choux, a Cajun dish made with corn.

These dishes give the meal a local character that bacon and scrambled eggs alone could not provide. Red beans and rice received especially warm praise, and fried catfish was another dish called out as delicious. The duck à l’orange also made a strong impression, described as tender enough to melt in your mouth.

I would use the first plate for small portions of unfamiliar dishes. Try the gumbo, red beans and rice, corn maque choux, and turtle soup before returning for more of the dishes you like best. That is the chief advantage of a buffet: you can experiment without ordering an entire entrée you may not enjoy.

The buffet also includes more familiar comfort food, such as garlic mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, and creamed spinach. This balance makes the meal work for mixed groups. You can eat boldly, cautiously, or somewhere in between.

Salad, Seafood, and Cold Choices

The cold section is large enough to make a meal on its own. It includes cold boiled shrimp, pasta salads, potato salad, mixed greens with toppings, chicken salad, tuna salad, fresh fruit, and assorted cheeses.

That range is valuable if you want a lighter plate before moving on to heavier Southern food. It also gives you a break from rich dishes such as gumbo, grillades, ribeye, and étouffée.

The cold boiled shrimp adds a seafood touch without the weight of a fried dish. Fresh fruit and salad can help balance a plate that might otherwise become a parade of starch and gravy. You can also return to this section later, although the large buffet makes pacing important.

Several diners praised the food as hot, fresh, varied, and delicious. One more moderate assessment found the meal very good but not outstanding. That is a fair way to approach it. The strength is the selection and the chance to try many regional dishes, not necessarily a claim that every item will be the finest version you have ever tasted.

Desserts: Save Room for Bananas Foster

The dessert table offers a fitting New Orleans finish. Choices include bananas foster with ice cream, bread pudding with whiskey sauce, brownies, pecan pie, assorted cakes, and ice cream.

Bananas foster is the dessert to prioritize if you want something strongly associated with the city. The combination of warm stewed bananas and vanilla ice cream gives you hot and cold in the same spoonful. Pecan pie and bread pudding with whiskey sauce offer richer alternatives.

Desserts received less consistent praise than the main buffet. One diner said the desserts were disappointing, while still finding the rest of the food good enough to make up for it. I would treat dessert as a pleasant extra rather than the main reason to book.

The meal is all-you-can-eat, so do not fill your plate to the edge on the first trip. Leave room for bananas foster, or at least for a small taste of several sweets. At a buffet this size, restraint is a practical travel skill.

Jazz During the Meal

The live band provides the sound you hope for from a New Orleans brunch. The music is performed by first-class musicians, and diners repeatedly praised the jazz trio or band as a major part of the atmosphere.

The music works best as a companion to the meal. You can talk, eat, and listen without needing to sit through a formal concert. One diner specifically liked that the music was not too loud, which is good news if you want conversation at the table.

Still, do not book this experience expecting a nonstop performance. The band may take breaks. One person felt there was only a short period of music before the place closed, while another said the band took a lot of pauses. The schedule and performance length can vary.

That does not cancel out the value of the music. It simply means the jazz is part of the setting, not a guaranteed continuous show. If live music is your top priority, you may want to treat the band as a bonus rather than the sole purpose of the reservation.

Service That Keeps the Buffet Relaxed

The restaurant service receives some of the strongest praise. Servers are described as friendly, professional, attentive, and willing to help with recommendations. Nate was appreciated for pointing out what to try, while Ernest was praised for being especially attentive. Another server took a group photo, a small touch that can make a celebratory meal feel more personal.

The best buffet service does more than clear plates. It helps you understand the room, keeps drinks moving, and makes the meal feel organized rather than chaotic. That seems to be the experience here, even when the restaurant is busy.

The brunch can be crowded, especially during popular morning periods. One diner described the venue as very busy but well organized. Guaranteed seating helps, but it does not mean the dining room will be quiet or that the buffet line will always be empty.

Tip is included in the experience price. Even so, one diner felt the servers deserved an additional tip beyond the amount included. If your server is particularly helpful, consider leaving extra directly.

Is $51 a Fair Price?

At $51 per person, this is not a bargain breakfast. It is also more than you would pay for a simple plate of eggs and coffee. The value depends on how much of the experience you use.

The price includes:

• All-you-can-eat buffet access
• A mimosa
• Live jazz
• Guaranteed seating
• Tip

That package becomes more reasonable if you want a long, leisurely meal and plan to sample both local specialties and standard brunch dishes. A single entrée elsewhere may cost less, but it will not give you the same range of food, courtyard setting, music, and included gratuity.

The value is weaker if you eat lightly, skip alcohol, or need to leave quickly. You are paying for the full combination, not simply for a serving of eggs.

For many people, the strongest comparison is with other destination brunches. One diner considered the voucher a good value compared with similar brunch experiences, particularly because of the food, service, music, and outdoor setting. I agree with that logic, provided you arrive ready to make the buffet work for you.

Who Should Book This Brunch?

I would recommend the Court of Two Sisters to anyone who wants several New Orleans flavors in one sitting. It is especially useful for first-time visitors who want to try gumbo, red beans and rice, corn maque choux, shrimp étouffée, and other regional dishes without planning several restaurant meals.

It also suits couples, families, and small groups with different appetites. The buffet has enough familiar food for picky eaters, while the Louisiana dishes give curious diners something new to explore.

The setting works well for a relaxed morning in the French Quarter. If you have been walking since breakfast and want to sit down somewhere attractive, the courtyard, fountain, fans, and jazz create a welcome pause.

I would be more cautious if you want a quiet, intimate meal, a strictly traditional breakfast, or a full concert. The restaurant can be busy, the buffet may feel abundant rather than refined, and the band may pause.

Cancellation is flexible: you can cancel up to 24 hours before the scheduled time for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your New Orleans schedule is still changing.

Should You Book the Court of Two Sisters?

Yes, if you value atmosphere, variety, and generous portions more than a quick or minimalist brunch. The courtyard is beautiful, the service is a dependable strength, and the buffet lets you taste a wide selection of Louisiana cooking in one meal.

Book it for the full package: mimosa, jazz, outdoor setting, and repeated trips to the buffet. Arrive with enough time to enjoy the meal slowly, and do not judge the experience only by the dessert table or by whether the band plays without pauses.

If you want one easy food experience near Royal Street that combines local dishes with classic New Orleans mood, this is a sensible choice. The $51 price is easiest to justify when you use the setting and the buffet as much as the main course.

FAQ

Where is the Court of Two Sisters brunch located?

The restaurant is on Royal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the French Quarter area. It is near shops, Bourbon Street, and other central tourist areas.

What does the $51 price include?

The price includes the all-you-can-eat buffet, one mimosa, live jazz, guaranteed seating, and tip.

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.

Are Louisiana specialties included?

Yes. The buffet includes dishes such as chicken and sausage gumbo, red beans and rice, turtle soup au sherry, corn maque choux, shrimp étouffée, and duck à l’orange.

Does the buffet include dessert?

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

Is live jazz included?

Yes. A jazz band is included with the brunch experience. The band may take breaks during the meal.

Do I need to make a separate reservation?

No. The reservation is already made for you. Arrive at your scheduled time, check in with the hostess, and show your voucher.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the experience is listed as wheelchair accessible.