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

The most appealing part of this Court of Two Sisters brunch is the setting: you eat in one of New Orleans’ largest courtyards while a jazz band plays nearby. I like the guaranteed seating, which removes the usual French Quarter reservation hassle, and the chance to sample several Louisiana dishes in one meal. The main consideration is the weather, since courtyard dining may move indoors if rain arrives.

I also like the range. You can start with eggs, grits, and andouille sausage, then try gumbo, red beans and rice, shrimp etouffee, carved ribeye, and bananas Foster without ordering several separate plates. The band is usually a real part of the meal, though music breaks have occasionally shortened the performance.

Key points to know

• Courtyard dining: Your reservation includes guaranteed seating in the restaurant’s large courtyard, subject to weather and operating conditions.
• Two menus in one visit: Breakfast dishes are served from 9 to 11:30, with lunch selections appearing afterward.
• Louisiana favorites: Gumbo, grillades and grits, red beans and rice, corn macque choux, shrimp etouffee, and bananas Foster are among the featured choices.
• Live New Orleans jazz: A band plays during the meal, though the length and frequency of sets can vary.
• Included value: The $51 price covers the all-you-can-eat buffet, one mimosa, jazz, tip, and guaranteed seating.
• Easy arrival: Check in with the hostess, show your GetYourGuide voucher, and do not worry about arranging another reservation.

Why this brunch works so well in the French Quarter

Court of Two Sisters gives you something more useful than a standard hotel breakfast: a broad introduction to New Orleans cooking in a comfortable setting. You can build a plate around familiar breakfast food, then add small portions of local dishes that may be new to you.

The courtyard is the heart of the experience. It provides a calmer place to sit than the busy streets nearby, with tables arranged around an open outdoor setting and live music adding a gentle New Orleans rhythm. A fountain and large fans have helped make the patio comfortable during warm visits, though summer heat can still affect how long you want to linger.

I would plan this as a slow morning rather than a quick meal. The restaurant is in the French Quarter, close to shops, Bourbon Street, and other central sights. Since transportation is not included, you make your own way there, but the central location makes it practical to pair with a morning walk or afternoon sightseeing.

The setting also gives this meal a sense of occasion without requiring a formal dress-up event. You get a courtyard, a band, and a full buffet, but you can still keep the pace relaxed.

Getting seated with a voucher

The arrival process is simple. Go to the restaurant, check in with the hostess, and say that you have a voucher from GetYourGuide. Your reservation has already been made, so you do not need to arrange a second booking at the restaurant.

The phrase guaranteed seating matters here. French Quarter restaurants can fill quickly, especially around popular meal times. This booking gives you a planned place at the table instead of asking you to gamble on a walk-in opening.

Your reservation is for the experience on the selected day and time. The activity information lists free cancellation up to 24 hours before the booking, with a full refund, and a reserve-now, pay-later option is available. Check the live schedule when booking because the starting times can vary.

The experience is wheelchair accessible. The host or greeter speaks English, and the supplied information lists English as the activity language.

The 9 to 11:30 breakfast spread

If you arrive during the breakfast period, you can begin with scrambled eggs, hash browns, and bacon or andouille sausage. These are familiar buffet staples, but they give you a useful first plate while you decide how adventurous you want to be.

The spread also includes glazed ham, grits and grillades, and biscuits. The create-your-own omelet bar adds a made-to-order element to an otherwise self-serve meal. If eggs and potatoes are your usual breakfast comfort zone, you will have plenty to choose from.

The grits and grillades are especially worth trying because they connect breakfast with Louisiana cooking. You can also use the first part of the meal to sample smaller portions rather than filling your plate with one large serving. That is the advantage of an all-you-can-eat format: you can test unfamiliar dishes without paying for a full entree you may not enjoy.

The timing matters. Breakfast items are listed from 9 to 11:30, while lunch dishes appear after 11:30. If you want the full range, choose a time that lets you remain at the table through the changeover. Do not arrive expecting every lunch item to be available at the earliest breakfast seating.

Louisiana classics worth putting on your plate

The strongest reason to book this meal is the chance to taste several local dishes in one sitting. Chicken and sausage gumbo gives you a warm, savory introduction to one of the city’s best-known foods. Red beans and rice offers a simpler, hearty counterpoint.

You can also try turtle soup au sherry and corn macque choux, a Cajun dish made with corn. These selections make the buffet more than a collection of generic eggs, potatoes, and salad. You can still eat familiar food, but you have room to explore.

Grits and grillades return as another regional favorite. Depending on your appetite, you might pair them with gumbo or red beans and rice, then return later for a lighter plate from the salad bar.

The buffet is useful for mixed groups. One person can focus on Southern comfort food, another can try seafood or Creole dishes, and a third can stick with meat, vegetables, and familiar sides. That flexibility is part of the value.

The salad bar and side dishes

The cold section adds balance to a meal that can otherwise become quite rich. It includes cold boiled shrimp, pasta salads, potato salad, mixed greens with toppings, chicken salad, tuna salad, fresh fruit, and assorted cheeses.

For hot sides, look for garlic mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, and creamed spinach. These are filling choices, so I would take modest portions at first. The buffet gives you permission to return, and a smaller first plate leaves room for local specialties and dessert.

The cold boiled shrimp is a useful choice if you want a seafood taste without committing to a sauced dish. Fresh fruit and salad can also give you a break from the heavier items. This is not a tasting menu with carefully measured courses, so your own pacing makes the difference.

The range has been a major strength for diners with different tastes. One booking described suitable choices for gluten-free and dairy-free diners, but dietary needs should still be confirmed directly with the restaurant staff. The available information does not promise a separate allergy-safe menu.

After 11:30, the buffet turns toward lunch

The later selection changes the character of the meal. Carved ribeye brings a more substantial centerpiece, while pasta primavera gives you a vegetable-based option. Shrimp pasta and shrimp etouffee add seafood and sauce to the mix.

Duck a l’orange is another notable choice. It is not the kind of dish most people expect to find beside breakfast potatoes and omelet ingredients, and it gives the lunch portion of the buffet a more special-occasion feel.

Shrimp etouffee is one of the best picks if you want another taste of Louisiana cooking. It is a stew, usually spooned over a starch, and it works well as a small portion alongside gumbo or red beans and rice.

I would not try to eat a full breakfast and a full lunch plate. Instead, start with a few breakfast foods, sample two or three local dishes, then return for the lunch items that appeal to you. The buffet rewards curiosity more than sheer volume.

Dessert, including bananas Foster

Dessert is where the New Orleans theme returns in a memorable way. Bananas Foster comes with ice cream and stewed bananas, giving you a warm and cold combination that is easy to enjoy after a savory meal.

Bread pudding with whiskey sauce is another local-style finish. You can also choose brownies, pecan pie, assorted cakes, or ice cream. If you want to keep sampling, take small portions and try more than one.

The dessert selection is not uniformly strong. Most of the meal receives very high praise, but one diner found the desserts less impressive than the main buffet. I would make bananas Foster or bread pudding your first choices, then add pie or cake if you still have room.

How the jazz fits the meal

The band is not a separate concert. It plays as part of the dining atmosphere, which is exactly why the arrangement works for many people. You can talk, eat, and listen without having to sit through a formal show.

The musicians have been praised for adding a warm New Orleans feel, and the music is generally described as pleasant rather than overpoweringly loud. That makes the brunch suitable for couples, families, and anyone who wants live music without turning the meal into a nightclub experience.

The schedule can vary. One dining experience found that the band took several breaks, and another had only a short period of music before closing. If live jazz is the central reason you are booking, keep your expectations flexible. You are paying for a brunch with jazz, not a guaranteed uninterrupted performance.

When the band is playing, the courtyard setting does its best work. The food, open air, and music combine into a distinctly New Orleans meal without requiring a separate evening show.

Service, weather, and comfort

Service has generally been a strong part of the experience. Staff members have been described as attentive, friendly, professional, and willing to help with recommendations or photos. The buffet is self-serve, but your table service still matters for drinks, clearing plates, and making the meal feel organized.

The venue can be busy, yet the operation is described as well organized. That matters because a large buffet can feel chaotic if tables are not managed properly. Here, the reservation and hostess check-in help keep the arrival straightforward.

Outdoor seating is the preferred option for most people, but it is not guaranteed in every condition. Rain has moved meals inside, even when the courtyard was the original attraction. You can still eat and receive the same buffet indoors, but the atmosphere will be different.

Fans have helped during hot weather, and the outdoor area includes birds and garden-like details that add to the relaxed mood. Still, New Orleans can be hot and humid, so consider your own comfort when choosing a time.

Is $51 a fair price?

At $51 per person, this is not the cheapest breakfast in the French Quarter. The price makes more sense when you count what is included: unlimited buffet access, one mimosa, live jazz, tip, and guaranteed seating.

You would pay separately for food, drinks, music in another setting, and a reservation at a popular French Quarter restaurant. The all-you-can-eat format also lets you sample a wide range of local dishes without ordering each one individually.

The value is strongest if you plan to eat both breakfast and lunch items, have dessert, and appreciate the courtyard and music. It is weaker if you only want coffee and a small breakfast, dislike buffets, or plan to leave quickly.

The included tip is convenient, but one diner felt the service deserved extra money beyond the included amount. Tipping is already covered in the listed price, so any additional amount is your choice.

Who should book this brunch?

I would recommend it to first-time New Orleans visitors who want an easy introduction to Louisiana food. It is also a good match for couples celebrating something, families with different appetites, and anyone who values a reserved seat over the uncertainty of walking in.

The buffet suits curious eaters because you can try gumbo, etouffee, turtle soup, corn macque choux, and duck a l’orange in small portions. It also works for less adventurous diners because eggs, potatoes, salads, ham, pasta, fruit, and dessert are all available.

You may want to skip it if you want a quiet fine-dining meal, a tightly timed jazz concert, or a small, carefully plated brunch. The buffet is broad rather than delicate, and the music may include breaks.

Should you book Court of Two Sisters?

Book it if you want food, courtyard atmosphere, and live jazz in one planned stop. The combination is convenient, filling, and rooted in the city’s familiar culinary traditions.

Choose a time that lets you enjoy the change from breakfast to lunch if possible. Arrive ready to sample rather than simply pile up one plate, and save room for bananas Foster or bread pudding.

The only real cautions are weather, changing music coverage, and uneven desserts. For $51, the experience offers good value when you take advantage of the full buffet and the setting. If that sounds like your kind of New Orleans morning, this is an easy booking to justify.

FAQ

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

The listed price is $51 per person.

What is included in the price?

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

What time are the breakfast dishes available?

Breakfast dishes are listed as available from 9 to 11:30.

When do the lunch dishes appear?

Lunch selections are available after 11:30, including carved ribeye, pasta primavera, shrimp pasta, shrimp etouffee, and duck a l’orange.

Do I need to make another reservation at the restaurant?

No. Your reservation has already been made. Check in with the hostess and show your GetYourGuide voucher.

Is courtyard seating guaranteed?

The experience includes guaranteed seating in the courtyard, but weather or operating conditions can require indoor seating.

Is transportation included?

No. You are responsible for getting to the restaurant.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity information lists it as wheelchair accessible.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. A reserve-now, pay-later option is also available.