Mother's Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

Mother's Restaurant in New Orleans is a Cajun/Creole gem offering a diverse menu including breakfast, brunch, and sandwiches. With options for vegans and limited vegetarians, Mother's ensures inclusivity. The restaurant's specialties like the Split Pea Soup, Peach Cobbler, and Shrimp Jambalaya stand out. The famous Po' Boys, especially the Debris Po' Boy and the Ferdi Special, are must-tries according to loyal customers. The venue's atmosphere, reminiscent of a cozy grandma's house, adds to the charm of the dining experience. Despite some minor service hiccups, the food quality surpasses expectations. Mother's reputation for comfort food done right, combined with efficient service and a nostalgic ambiance, makes it a must-visit spot in New Orleans for locals and tourists alike.

Specials

Split Pea Soup

House made, old-fashioned split pea soup with bits of Grade A Ham (pork).

$7.95

White Bean Soup

White beans simmered in stock until tender, flecked with parsley and ham (pork). Made in our kitchen.

$7.95

Peach Cobbler

Chef's special peach cobbler with crust, made here and baked in our ovens.

$8.40

Corned Beef Po' Boy

SPECIAL (while supplies last) House-cooked and carved corned beef on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, and mayo. Mustard is optional.

$20.10

Corned Beef & Cabbage Plate

SPECIAL (while supplies last) House-cooked and carved corned beef with cabbage and choice of one side dish. Specify cabbage as one of your side dishes or choose two other side dishes.

$19.20

Shrimp Jambalaya ( la carte)

A meatless variation of our award-winning Jerry's Jambalaya special for Lent, cooked with shrimp, herbs, and seasonings. It's a Creole version of jambalaya (red) because it contains tomatoes.

$10.20

Shrimp Jambalaya Plate

A meatless variation of our award-winning Jerry's Jambalaya special for Lent, cooked with shrimp, herbs, and seasonings. It's a Creole version of jambalaya (red) because it contains tomatoes. Comes with your choice of two (2) side dishes.

$21.60

Early Bird Special

Scrambled eggs, smoked sausage, regular grits, biscuit, and a small cafe au lait (coffee). NO substitutions. Offered 7-9 a.m. on weekdays only.

$9.60

Breakfast Special

Two eggs any style, choice of one meat, plain grits, and biscuit or toast served all day.

$15.60

Two Eggs

Any style

$4.50

Two Eggs with Grits & a Biscuit

Eggs any style with plain grits and biscuit (served with butter and jelly).

$9.00

Ham and Cheese Omelet

Classic ham and cheese omelet. Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (except if consumed with a biscuit or toast).

$14.40

Mae's Omelet

Black ham, green onions, and mushrooms. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (except if consumed with a biscuit or toast).

$14.40

Crawfish touffee Omelet

Classic omelet topped with savory crawfish etouffee. Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (except if consumed with a biscuit or toast).

$16.80

Shrimp Creole Omelet

Classic omelet topped with Shrimp Creole, a light TOMATO SAUCE. Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (unless consumed with a biscuit or toast).

$16.80

Jerry's Omelet

Egg whites, sliced turkey, bell pepper, red onion, and mushrooms. Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (except if consumed with a biscuit or toast).

$15.60

Build Your Own Omelet

Classic omelet with choice of 1 meat and any veggies. Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Cooked in canola oil and served with plain grits, and your choice of bread. Gluten-free (except if consumed with a biscuit or toast).

$16.80

Grits, plain

Grits are a Southern staple; dried corn is simmered in liquid to a soft consistency. Vegetarian

$3.90

Cheese Grits

Grits are a Southern staple; dried corn is simmered in liquid to a soft consistency. In this variation, American cheese is blended in to enhance the rich creaminess of the grits.

$4.50

Grits with Crawfish Etouffee

Crawfish etouffee served with cheese grits (plain grits available upon request).

$20.40

Grits with Shrimp Creole

Shrimp Creole (TOMATO SAUCE) served with cheese grits (plain grits available upon request).

$18.00

Grits with Debris

Debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) served with cheese grits (plain grits available upon request).

$18.00

Grits with choice of meat

Your choice of meat, served with cheese grits (plain grits available upon request).

$18.00

Mothers Famous Buttermilk Biscuits

Vegetarian unless consumed with with butter. Jelly included.

$3.30

Egg Biscuit

Biscuit with choice of eggs.

$5.10

Debris or Meat Biscuit

Biscuit with your choice of meat (meat only, no eggs)

$12.00

Egg and Meat Biscuit

Biscuit with choice of eggs and 1 meat.

$13.20

Egg Po' Boy

Choice of egg on French bread.

$9.60

Egg and Meat Po' Boy

Choice of eggs on French bread with choice of 1 meat.

$16.80

Pancakes

Pancakes cooked fresh to order and served with butter and syrup. Vegetarian.

$5.40

Fresh Fruit

Mix of strawberries, pineapple, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and grapes (selection may vary). Gluten-free. Vegetarian.

$7.20

Muffins

Vegetarian, CONTAINS NUTS.

$4.80

Waffle

$7.25

Oatmeal Morning Only

$3.00

Toast

White or whole wheat toast bread with butter and house made raspberry preserves

$2.00

Breakfast

Po' Boys

Famous Ferdi Special Po' Boy

Mother's most popular dish: House-roasted, sliced ham and roast beef topped with debris au jus on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards. [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the TOP half of the BREAD (not the meat), then quickly place that back on top of the po' boy.]

$12.60

Ralph Po' Boy

Ferdi with Swiss or American cheese on French Bread dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards. [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the TOP half of the BREAD (not the meat), then quickly place that back on top of the po' boy.]

$12.90

John G. Po' Boy

Ham, turkey, roast beef, and the original debris with au jus served on French bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles. mayonnaise, Creole and yellow mustards. [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the TOP half of the BREAD (not the meat), then quickly place that back on top of the po' boy.]

$12.90

Turkey Ferdi Po' Boy

Turkey with ham OR roast beef, and the original debris with au jus on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards. [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the TOP half of the BREAD (not the meat), then quickly place that back on top of the po' boy.]

$12.60

Roast Beef Po' Boy

Sliced roast beef cooked in-house topped with debris in au jus on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayonnaise, Creole and yellow mustards. (If you want to add cheese, please order a Ralph instead). [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the TOP half of the BREAD (not the meat), then quickly place that back on top of the po' boy.]

$12.60

Debris Po' Boy

For purists! A heap of the original debris in au jus on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards. [NOTE: debris (shredded roast beef in au jus) is delivered on the side. Open the sandwich and pour it over the BOTTOM half of the bread then put the top back on.]

$12.60

Ham Po' Boy

"The World's Best Baked Ham" roasted in house, sliced and served on New Orleans French bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards.

$11.10

Turkey Po' Boy

House-baked and carved turkey breast on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards.

$11.10

Sausage Po' Boy

Pork sausage served on French Bread, dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo, Creole and yellow mustards.

$9.25

Chicken Breast Po' Boy

Chicken breast dressed on French Bread with shredded cabbage, sliced pickles and mayonnaise.

$14.40

Gulf Shrimp Po' Boy

Gulf shrimp on French Bread with shredded cabbage, sliced pickles and mayonnaise.

$14.40

Oyster Po' Boy

Fried Lousiana oysters on French Bread with shredded cabbage, sliced pickles and mayonnaise. Though the option for grilled oysters is available, it is NOT RECOMMENDED for po' boys due to extreme shrinkage.

$23.40

Combo Shrimp & Oyster Po' Boy

Louisiana shrimp and oyster combo on French Bread with shredded cabbage, sliced pickles and mayonnaise.

$20.40

Catfish Po' Boy

Fried or grilled catfish on French Bread served with shredded cabbage, sliced pickles and mayonnaise.

$11.40

Soft Shell Crab Po' Boy

Fried soft shell crab on French Bread served with shredded cabbage, pickles, and mayonnaise. Seasonal availability.

$24.00

World's Best Baked Ham Dinner

Choice of ham: fried (thick, pan fried/grilled)), baked (sliced, cold), or black (caramelized crust, limited supply). Includes your choice of three side dishes. Contains pork. Gluten free.

$19.20

Red Beans and Rice PLATE

Traditional New Orleans red beans and rice seasoned with ham and smoked sausage, a Monday favorite. Served with a side of meat. Contains pork. Gluten-free.

$19.20

Jerry's Jambalaya PLATE

Award-winning seasoned rice cooked with chicken, smoked sausage, vegetables, herbs, seasonings in a light Creole tomato sauce. Medium spicy. Contains pork. Gluten-free.

$19.80

Crawfish touffe PLATE

Louisiana crawfish tails, vegetables, and spices "smothered" in butter to bring out their natural flavors. Served over rice. Mild. No peeling.

$23.40

Shrimp Creole PLATE (Tomato Sauce)

Shrimp creole: gulf shrimp stewed in a light TOMATO SAUCE. Mild. Gluten-free.

$20.40

Quarter Fried Chicken (2 pcs.)

Fried fresh to order; please allow 30-45 minutes cooking time. Two pieces: choose from dark (leg & thigh) or white (breast & wing). No substitutions.

$15.30

Half Fried Chicken (4 pcs.)

Fried fresh to order; please allow 30-45 minutes cooking time. Four pierces, includes one each: breast, thing, leg, and wing. No substitutions.

$18.30

Combination Platter

Crawfish Etouffe or Shrimp Creole with Jerry's Jambalaya, red beans & rice, potato salad (cold), and your choice of one side dish.

$27.60

Black Eyed Peas Plate

Black eyed-peas for luck and choice of 2 vegetables (we recommend cabbage for money) plus 1 meat.

$19.20

Plates (meals)

Seafood

Seafood Platter

Louisiana Gulf shrimp, oysters, and catfish plus your choice of two side dishes.

$36.00

Seafood Platter Extra Extra

Louisiana shrimp, oysters, and catfish with added portions of Crawfish Etouffe and Jerry's jambalaya plus your choice of two side dishes.

$45.60

Seafood Platter Soft Shell Crab

Louisiana shrimp, oysters, and catfish with one soft shell crab (seasonal availability) plus your choice of two side dishes.

$43.80

Soft Shell Crab Platter

Two soft shell crabs plus two side dishes; seasonal availability. Though the option for grilled soft shell crabs is available, it is not recommended. Soft shell crabs are typically a fried item.

$36.00

Seafood Half & Half

Choose two half portions shrimp, oysters, or catfish, plus two side dishes of your choice.

$36.00

Fried Oyster Plate

Louisiana oysters fried in corn flour with two side dishes of your choice. Though the option for grilled oysters is available, it is not recommended due to shrinkage.

$43.20

Gulf Shrimp Plate

Louisiana Gulf shrimp plus two side dishes of your choice.

$30.00

Catfish Plate

Catfish served with your choice of two side dishes.

$23.40

Seafood Gumbo

Shrimp, crab, and oyster gumbo. Made from a delicate crab stock with a pinch of okra in a roux. Mild. Served with rice.

$11.40

Mae's File Gumbo

Chicken and smoked pork sausage gumbo thickened with file powder. File powder is ground sassafras root; medium spicy. Served with rice.

$8.40

Red Beans and Rice

Traditional New Orleans red beans and rice seasoned with ham and sausage (pork), a Monday favorite.

$7.20

Jerrys Jambalaya

Award-winning Jerry's Jambalaya cooked with chicken, smoked sausage, herbs and seasonings. It's a Creole version (red) because it contains tomatoes. One of our most popular dishes.

$9.30

Crawfish Etouffee

Louisiana crawfish smothered with vegetables, herbs, and butter. No peeling. Mild. Served over rice. The favorite dish of our managers!

$11.40

Shrimp Creole (Tomato Sauce)

Louisiana gulf shrimp stewed in a light Creole tomato sauce. Served with rice.

$9.60

Favorites (a la carte)

Salads

Garden Salad

Prepared with tomatoes, iceberg and field lettuce mix, fresh spinach, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber and choice of homemade dressing. Variety may vary seasonally. Vegetarian. Gluten Free if ordered with Ranch Dressing or lemons.

$8.40

Chef Salad

House-roasted sliced ham, roast beef, turkey, American and Swiss cheeses, and hard-boiled egg. All salads are prepared with tomatoes, iceberg and field lettuce mix, fresh spinach, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber and your choice of homemade dressing. Variety may change seasonally. Gluten Free if ordered with Ranch Dressing or lemons.

$16.80

Chicken Salad

Topped with chicken breast. All salads are prepared with tomatoes, iceberg and field lettuce mix, fresh spinach, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber and choice of homemade dressing. Variety may vary seasonally. Gluten Free if ordered grilled with Ranch Dressing or lemons.

$20.40

Gulf Shrimp Salad

Topped with Louisiana Gulf shrimp. All salads are prepared with tomatoes, iceberg and field lettuce mix, fresh spinach, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber and choice of homemade dressing. Variety may vary seasonally. Gluten Free if ordered grilled with Ranch Dressing or lemons.

$24.00

Catfish Salad

Topped with catfish. All salads are prepared with tomatoes, iceberg lettuce and field mix lettuce, fresh spinach, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber and choice of homemade dressing. Variety may vary seasonally. Gluten Free if ordered grilled with Ranch Dressing or lemons.

$21.60

Fried Oyster Salad

Topped with fried oysters. All salads are prepared with tomatoes, iceberg and field lettuce mix, fresh spinach, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber and choice of homemade dressing. Variety my vary seasonally. Gluten Free if ordered grilled with Ranch Dressing or lemons.

$30.00

Cabbage

Cabbage stewed with bits of ham (pork).

$5.40

Turnip Greens

Turnip greens stewed with bits of ham (pork). Gluten-free.

$5.40

Jakes Green Beans with Tomatoes

Green beans sauteed with tomatoes and onions. Vegetarian. Gluten-free.

$4.80

Potato Salad

House made creamy potato salad with eggs, onions, bell peppers, celery, parsley, mayonnaise and a touch of mustard. Served cold.

$5.40

French Fries

Regular size. Vegetarian. Gluten-free.

$4.80

Rice

Plain white rice (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free)

$3.60

Extra Order of Meat

$10.80

Side Dishes (single servings)

Childs Plates

Childs Chicken Bites

Boneless chicken breast (white meat) with small fries (no substitutions).

$9.60

Child's Louisiana Gulf Shrimp

Choose fried or grilled, served with small French fries (no substitutions).

$14.40

Childs Catfish

Choose fried or grilled catfish, served with small fries (no substitutions).

$12.00

Child's Debris Biscuit

Chipped roast beef in au jus gravy and a biscuit (no fries).

$12.00

Child's Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grilled American cheese on white bread, served with small fries (no substitutions).

$7.20

Bread Pudding

Rich bread pudding served with buttery brandy sauce on top (does not contain raisins). ***A larger size (whole pan) is available in the family-size desserts section.

$8.40

Assorted Cookies

House baked fresh daily. NOTE: we may run out of some flavors later in the day,

$2.70

Rich Chocolate Brownie

Rich double chocolate brownie with pecans. CONTAINS NUTS.

$7.20

Sweet Potato Pie

Mother's house made sweet potato pie.

$7.20

Pecan Pie

House baked Southern pecan pie. Contains nuts.

$7.20

Desserts

Beverages

Mother's Coffee and Chicory

Cafe au lait (with half hot milk). Available 7AM - 3PM.

$4.20

Orange Juice

Large.

$4.50

Juice

Apple, cranberry, pineapple, grapefruit, or V-8.

$3.30

Milk

Whole milk only. Dairy. Large

$3.60

Soft Drinks (Soda, Pop)

Fountain beverages, approx. 16 oz.

$3.60

Lemonade

Sweetened with sugar

$4.20

Arnold Palmer

sweetened lemonade (includes sugar), unsweetened iced tea.

$3.90

Iced Tea

Unsweetened

$3.60

Bottled Water

$3.60

Family-Sized Portions

Seafood Gumbo, FAMILY

Shrimp, crab, and oyster gumbo. Made from a delicate crab stock with a pinch of okra in a roux. Mild. Includes rice. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).

$31.20

Mae's File Gumbo, FAMILY

Chicken and smoked pork sausage gumbo thickened with file powder. File powder is ground sassafras root; medium spicy. Includes rice. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).

$21.60

Red Beans & Rice, FAMILY

Traditional New Orleans red beans and rice seasoned with ham and sausage (pork), a Monday favorite. Includes rice. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).

$18.00

Jerry's Jambalaya, FAMILY

Award-winning Jerry's Jambalaya cooked with chicken, smoked sausage, herbs and seasonings. It's a Creole version (red) because it contains tomatoes. One of our most popular dishes. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).

$22.80

Crawfish Etouffee, FAMILY

Louisiana crawfish smothered with vegetables, herbs, and butter. No peeling. Mild. Includes rice. The favorite dish of our managers. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).

$31.20

Shrimp Creole, FAMILY

Louisiana gulf shrimp stewed in a light Creole tomato sauce. Includes rice. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).

$30.00

Potato Salad, FAMILY

House made creamy potato salad with eggs, onions, bell peppers, celery, parsley, mayonnaise and a touch of mustard. Cold only. ***Sent in a pan. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).

$19.20

Turnip Greens, FAMILY

Turnip greens stewed with ham. Gluten-free. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).

$12.00

Cabbage, FAMILY

Cabbage cooked down with ham. Contains pork. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).

$12.00

Jake's Green Beans, FAMILY

Green beans sauteed with tomatoes and onions. Vegetarian. Gluten-free. ***Sent vacuum-packed in a bag. For take-our or delivery only (not available for dining in).

$12.00