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

New Orleans mornings do not get much more atmospheric than this: a table in the Court of Two Sisters courtyard, a mimosa in hand, and live jazz drifting over a large buffet of Louisiana dishes. I like the easy mix of food and music, and I like that your seating is already arranged, a real help in the busy French Quarter.

The main consideration is timing. The breakfast selection runs from 9 to 11:30 am, then shifts toward lunch dishes, and the band may take breaks. If nonstop music is your top reason for booking, expectations should stay modest. If you want a relaxed meal with plenty to taste, this is a strong choice.

Key points to know before you go

• The courtyard is the star setting: Eat beside fountains, greenery, fans, and the restaurant’s famous outdoor dining area when weather allows.
• The buffet changes during the morning: Breakfast foods appear from 9 to 11:30 am, followed by lunch selections such as carved ribeye and shrimp étouffée.
• Louisiana specialties lead the way: Look for gumbo, red beans and rice, grillades and grits, corn macque choux, and turtle soup au sherry.
• Your mimosa and tip are included: You can focus on the meal without adding those costs to the advertised $51 price.
• Live jazz is part of the meal: The musicians are a major attraction, though the band may pause between sets.
• Guaranteed seating removes a worry: Check in with the hostess on Royal Street and show your GetYourGuide voucher.

A courtyard meal on Royal Street

Court of Two Sisters sits in the French Quarter, close to shops, Bourbon Street, and other central sights. You do not need transportation for this experience if you are already exploring the area, and the meeting point is simple: arrive at your scheduled time, check in with the hostess, and show your voucher.

The booking includes guaranteed seating, which matters in a popular part of town. You are not left hoping for an open table or trying to negotiate a same-day reservation. The staff handles the seating, then your server can point you toward the buffet and get your included mimosa started.

The setting is the big draw before you even reach the food. The courtyard is large, with outdoor tables, greenery, fountains, and a relaxed colonial feel. Several people particularly enjoyed sitting near the fountain, while others appreciated the large fans during hot weather.

Weather can change the plan. Rain has forced some meals indoors, although the courtyard remains worth walking through. On a warm day, outdoor seating gives you the full effect. On a wet one, the food and music still remain available, but the atmosphere is less special.

What happens from 9 am to 11:30 am

For an early booking, the buffet begins with familiar breakfast food. You can build a plate with scrambled eggs, hash browns, andouille sausage, bacon, glazed ham, biscuits, and grits. The create-your-own omelet station gives the meal a made-to-order touch within the larger buffet format.

Grillades and grits are especially useful if you want to try something closely tied to Louisiana cooking. The dish combines tender meat with creamy grits and gives you more local flavor than a standard hotel breakfast. The andouille adds the smoky, seasoned character you expect from New Orleans.

The breakfast selection is broad enough to suit a mixed group. One person can stick with eggs and bacon, while another tries gumbo, red beans and rice, or corn macque choux. That flexibility is one reason the meal works well for couples and families with different appetites.

Do not treat the first plate as your final decision. The buffet format rewards small portions and repeat visits. Start with a few Louisiana dishes, then return for breakfast staples or the omelet station. You can also save room for the lunch section and dessert.

Louisiana dishes worth trying first

The savory selection reaches beyond standard brunch food. Chicken and sausage gumbo brings a classic New Orleans flavor, while red beans and rice offers a simpler, comforting dish with plenty of local identity. Corn macque choux, a Cajun preparation of corn, adds a sweet and seasoned side to the plate.

Turtle soup au sherry is another distinctly regional choice. It may not be the first thing you would order at home, which is exactly why a buffet helps. You can take a small serving and decide for yourself without committing to a full bowl.

The side dishes are familiar but generous: garlic mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, and creamed spinach. The buffet can lean toward rich food, so I would balance a plate with salad or fruit rather than piling on every heavy dish at once.

The cold section gives you that option. It includes boiled shrimp, pasta salads, potato salad, mixed greens with toppings, chicken salad, tuna salad, fresh fruit, and assorted cheeses. This is useful on a hot New Orleans morning, when a cool plate may appeal more than another serving of gravy or sausage.

After 11:30 am, the buffet shifts to lunch

If you arrive later, the meal becomes more lunch than breakfast. The offerings include carved ribeye, pasta primavera, shrimp pasta, shrimp étouffée, and duck à l’orange. This change gives the experience a longer dining window, but it also means you should check the scheduled time if a particular breakfast dish matters to you.

The carved ribeye is a good choice for a substantial plate. Shrimp étouffée brings a thicker, saucier Louisiana style, while duck à l’orange provides a more formal restaurant touch. One particularly enthusiastic diner singled out the duck as tender and flavorful, along with the creamed spinach and Cajun corn.

The menu has enough range for a slow meal. I would try one or two local dishes first, then choose a carved meat or pasta dish if you want something filling. The buffet is not only about quantity. Its value comes from letting you sample several types of Southern and New Orleans cooking in one sitting.

The one criticism to keep in mind is that not every dish will impress equally. One diner found the food very good rather than exceptional, and another felt the desserts were weaker than the savory dishes. That is a fair way to approach a large buffet: expect several excellent bites, not perfection in every tray.

Save room for bananas Foster

Dessert is part of the meal, not an afterthought. Choices include bananas Foster with ice cream, bread pudding with whiskey sauce, brownies, pecan pie, assorted cakes, and ice cream.

Bananas Foster is the local-style finish to seek out. The combination of warm stewed bananas and cold vanilla ice cream gives you a pleasant contrast after a plate of savory food. Bread pudding with whiskey sauce offers a heavier, more traditional Southern ending.

Pecan pie and cake provide familiar alternatives, and ice cream helps if you want something plain. The dessert selection is broad, but the savory buffet appears to be the stronger part of the meal. I would sample rather than take a large dessert portion immediately, especially if you have already returned to the buffet several times.

Jazz that supports the meal

The live band performs during the meal, adding the New Orleans character that a buffet alone could not provide. The music is generally described as a jazz trio or small band, and the setting allows you to listen without turning the meal into a formal concert.

That balance works well. The band gives the courtyard energy, but the music is not described as too loud. You can still talk with the person at your table, which matters if you are using brunch as a social break from sightseeing.

The musicians may take breaks. Some performances have included only a short set before the restaurant closed, so do not book this solely for continuous jazz. The music is best treated as a valuable part of the meal rather than a guaranteed, uninterrupted show.

The sound also depends on where you sit. A table near the band should give you more of the performance, while a spot near the fountain may give you a quieter meal. Seating is guaranteed, but a particular table location is not promised.

Service and the value of $51

At $51 per person, this is not a quick breakfast. It makes sense when you value the courtyard, live music, included mimosa, large buffet, and the ease of having a seat arranged before you arrive.

The included tip improves the price comparison, since many restaurant meals advertise a lower figure and then add gratuity. Here, the cost already covers the all-you-can-eat buffet, jazz band, one mimosa, tip, and guaranteed seating. Transportation is not included, but most people visiting the French Quarter can reach Royal Street on foot.

Service has been a frequent strength. Servers have been praised for being attentive, friendly, professional, and willing to explain the food. Nate has been noted for helping a diner decide what to try, while Ernest was praised for careful attention and even taking a table photo. Louis was also singled out for good service.

There is a practical lesson here: allow yourself time to enjoy the room rather than rushing through the buffet. The restaurant can be busy, but the operation is organized. You get more value when you treat this as a leisurely brunch instead of a simple meal between sightseeing stops.

Who should book this experience

I would recommend it for first-time New Orleans visitors who want several local dishes without planning separate restaurant stops. It also suits anyone who likes brunch variety, since the buffet serves classic breakfast foods, regional specialties, seafood, salads, meat, and dessert.

It is a good fit for couples looking for a relaxed morning, families with different tastes, and older visitors who prefer guaranteed seating over waiting in line. The courtyard, live music, and broad menu make it feel like an occasion without requiring a full evening commitment.

It may be less suitable if you want a quiet, small-plate meal or a tightly focused fine-dining menu. Buffet service means movement around the room, and the large selection can feel less personal than ordering from a menu. It is also not ideal for someone who wants a full jazz set with no pauses.

The experience is wheelchair accessible, and the host or greeter speaks English. Since transportation is not included, you need to make your own way to the restaurant.

Practical tips for a better visit

Book a time that matches the food you want. The 9 to 11:30 am period favors eggs, hash browns, sausage, bacon, biscuits, grits, grillades, and omelets. Later service brings more lunch-oriented dishes, including ribeye, shrimp étouffée, and duck à l’orange.

Arrive at the scheduled time rather than treating the voucher as an open invitation. Your reservation has already been made, so the key step is checking in with the hostess and showing the voucher.

Wear clothing suited to the weather if you hope to eat outside. The courtyard has large fans, but New Orleans heat and humidity can still affect your comfort. If rain moves the meal indoors, the courtyard may still be open for a walk-through.

Use the buffet as a tasting menu. Take modest portions of the gumbo, red beans and rice, corn macque choux, and turtle soup first. Then return for the dishes you like best, and keep enough appetite for bananas Foster or bread pudding.

The experience allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled time, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those terms help if your French Quarter plans are still changing.

Should you book the Court of Two Sisters brunch?

Book it if you want a dependable seat, a beautiful courtyard, live jazz, and a wide sample of New Orleans cooking in one meal. The best parts are the setting, the friendly service, the range of savory dishes, and the chance to try local specialties without ordering several full portions.

Think twice if uninterrupted music or a highly polished dessert course matters most to you. The band can pause, and the sweets may not match the strongest savory dishes.

For most visitors, the $51 price is reasonable when you plan to stay for a slow brunch and make use of the buffet, mimosa, music, and included tip. It is one of those meals where the setting is as important as what is on the plate, and that combination makes it a worthwhile French Quarter stop.

FAQ

Where does the Court of Two Sisters brunch take place?

It takes place at Court of Two Sisters on Royal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.

What is included in the $51 price?

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

What food is served during the brunch?

Breakfast dishes include scrambled eggs, hash browns, andouille sausage, bacon, glazed ham, grits, grillades, biscuits, and made-to-order omelets. Louisiana dishes include gumbo, red beans and rice, turtle soup au sherry, and corn macque choux.

Does the buffet include lunch food?

Yes. After 11:30 am, the selection includes carved ribeye, pasta primavera, shrimp pasta, shrimp étouffée, and duck à l’orange.

What desserts are available?

Desserts can include bananas Foster with ice cream, bread pudding with whiskey sauce, brownies, pecan pie, assorted cakes, and ice cream.

Is live music included?

Yes. A jazz band performs as part of the experience, although the musicians may take breaks.

Do I need to make a reservation myself?

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

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the experience is wheelchair accessible. The host or greeter speaks English.