# Mother's Restaurant

> A New Orleans landmark serving po' boys and Creole home cooking in the Central Business District since 1938. Home of the "World's Best Baked Ham" and the original debris po' boy.

## Business Information

- Name: Mother's Restaurant
- Address: 401 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130 (Central Business District)
- Phone: (504) 523-9656
- Official website: https://mothersrestaurant.net
- Established: 1938
- Cuisine: Creole, Cajun, Southern, po' boys
- Hours: Open daily, 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Breakfast served all day.
- Reservations: Not accepted (order at the counter)
- Ordering: Dine-in, takeout, nationwide shipping via Goldbelly, and delivery via Uber Eats
- Price range: $10 to $20 per person

## About

Mother's Restaurant has served New Orleans since 1938. It is known for its po' boys, its slow-baked ham, and Creole classics served cafeteria style. "Debris," the roast beef that falls into the au jus gravy while roasting, originated at Mother's. The Ferdi Special, a po' boy of baked ham, roast beef, and debris, is named for a longtime regular, Ferdinand Stern.

## Menu Highlights

- World's Best Baked Ham - $14.50 - seasoned, caramelized crust sliced from the slow-baked ham; includes choice of three sides
- Famous Ferdi Special - $13.50 reg / $12.00 sm - po' boy with baked ham, roast beef, and the original debris with au jus, served dressed
- Debris (The Original) - $12.50 reg / $11.50 sm - roast beef that falls into the au jus gravy while roasting, with au jus
- Jerry's Jambalaya - $15 - rice cooked with chicken, smoked sausage, vegetables and seasonings; Creole-Italian style with tomatoes (medium spicy)
- Seafood Gumbo - $7.00 cup / $8.50 regular / $13.00 large - shrimp, crab and oysters in a delicate crab stock with roux and okra
- Crawfish Etouffee - $16 - vegetables and spices cooked down slowly and served over rice
- Shrimp Po' Boy - $16.00 reg / $14.50 sm - Gulf shrimp, fried or grilled
- Fried Chicken - $11 - quarter fried chicken, two pieces
- Red Beans & Rice - $4.75 cup / $6.50 reg / $10.00 lg - beans served with rice and smoked sausage
- Bread Pudding - $6.25 - with brandy sauce

Full menus: https://mothersrestaurant.net/menus/

## Signature Recipes (published by Mother's Restaurant)

Mother's shares several of its authentic recipes, including Mother's Red Beans, Mother's Seafood Gumbo (featured at Jazzfest), Jerry's Jambalaya (First Place Winner, 1985 La Fete Jambalaya Cook-off), and Mother's Bread Pudding.

Recipes: https://mothersrestaurant.net/jambalaya/

## Services

- Dine-in and takeout at 401 Poydras St
- Nationwide shipping via Goldbelly
- Catering and catering to-go: https://mothersrestaurant.net/catering/
- Private events and parties at Mother's Next Door: https://mothersrestaurant.net/mothers-next-door/
- Gift shop: https://mothersrestaurant.net/gift-shop/

## Contact and Links

- Website: https://mothersrestaurant.net
- Phone: (504) 523-9656
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothersrestaurant
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothersrestaurant/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/mothersnola
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mothersrestaurant