Court of Two Sisters Live Jazz Brunch Buffet with Mimosa

The real draw here is the setting: you eat beneath foliage and cast iron in the largest courtyard in New Orleans, right in the French Quarter. I like the huge choice of Creole and American brunch dishes, and I like that your meal includes one mimosa, glass of wine, Champagne, or coffee. The main catch is the jazz. It can be gentle background music, and some tables sit too far away to hear much.

I also like the sense of place. The Court of Two Sisters occupies 613 Royal Street and ties its name to Creole sisters Emma and Bertha Camors. Still, at $47 per person, you need to arrive hungry and choose your seat wisely, since the food earns more consistent praise than the live music.

Key points to know before booking

• The courtyard is the star: Foliage, wisteria, cast iron, and old French Quarter charm create the most memorable setting.
• The buffet is broad: Expect boiled shrimp or seasonal crawfish, pâtés, salads, jambalaya, roast beef au jus, eggs Benedict, omelets, and desserts.
• One drink is included: Choose a mimosa, wine, Champagne, or coffee, with specialty coffee drinks available for an additional cost.
• Jazz volume depends on your table: Courtyard seating near the trio gives you the best chance of hearing the music.
• Plan on about two hours: The meal is a relaxed stop rather than a quick bite before sightseeing.
• Reserve early: This experience is often booked about 32 days ahead, especially useful information for a planned New Orleans visit.

Dining beneath the wisteria at Court of Two Sisters

Court of Two Sisters gives brunch a proper New Orleans stage. The restaurant sits on Royal Street, where the French Quarter’s old buildings, balconies, and pavement make even a simple meal feel tied to the city around you.

You may be seated in one of the elegant dining rooms or in the courtyard. The courtyard is the better choice if atmosphere matters most. It is leafy, shaded in places, and decorated with cast iron. The setting feels removed from the street, though you are still in the middle of the French Quarter.

The space is large, so do not picture an intimate jazz club. A three-piece trio may be playing at one end while conversation fills the rest of the room. That layout explains the mixed experience with the music. At some tables, jazz is a pleasant layer beneath brunch. At others, it is too distant to be much more than a faint sound.

If you care strongly about hearing every note, ask for courtyard seating close to the musicians when you arrive. The available information does not promise a particular table, so this is a request, not a guarantee. Indoor dining rooms may suit you better on a cold day, but you will likely trade away some of the courtyard atmosphere.

The cold buffet: shrimp, pâtés, salads, and fruit

Start with the cold buffet, where the selection moves beyond ordinary breakfast food. Boiled shrimp comes with traditional cocktail sauce or Creole remoulade, and crawfish may appear when it is in season.

You will also find seafood and pasta salads, ceviche, pâtés, cheeses, and fresh fruit. This side of the buffet works well if your group has different tastes. One person can build a light plate of fruit and salad, while another goes straight for seafood and Creole flavors.

The fruit and salads have been particularly dependable, and the cold dishes add welcome variety to a meal that can otherwise become heavy. The shrimp is also one of the most useful choices for a first plate because it gives you a clear taste of the region without committing to a large serving.

The buffet is extensive enough that you should not pile everything onto one plate. Take a small first serving, note what looks best, and return for the dishes you want more of. At $47, you are paying for the range as much as for any single plate.

The hot buffet: Creole favorites and breakfast classics

The hot buffet is where Court of Two Sisters tries to cover the whole brunch table. You might find roast beef au jus, jambalaya, eggs Benedict, catfish, and other Southern dishes alongside more familiar breakfast choices.

A made-to-order omelet station is another useful feature. It gives you one fresh option in a buffet built around prepared food. If you prefer a traditional start, eggs Benedict and warm breakfast dishes are available. If you want a taste of New Orleans, jambalaya and other Creole choices make more sense.

Past favorites have included turtle soup and duck l’orange, and those dishes have appeared as part of the buffet at times. Menus can change, so I would treat them as possible highlights rather than promised items.

Food quality can vary from dish to dish. Several diners have found the buffet delicious and broad, while others have encountered food that was dry or not hot enough. Catfish was one specific weak point in a disappointing meal, with a replacement that did not solve the problem. If something arrives cold or poorly prepared, tell your server promptly instead of waiting until the end.

Service has generally been one of the meal’s stronger parts. Servers named Jerry, Kyron, Whitney, Mike, and Roberto received special praise for attentive, friendly service. Individual staff assignments change, of course, but the restaurant’s service can make a large buffet feel easier to manage.

Dessert is more than an afterthought

Save room for dessert. The sweets may be the safest reason to make a second buffet trip.

Choices include pecan pie, homemade vanilla ice cream, bananas Foster, Mardi Gras king cake, and bread pudding with whiskey sauce. The bread pudding gives you a classic New Orleans finish, while bananas Foster with ice cream supplies the warm and cold contrast that makes it easy to keep eating after a substantial meal.

The dessert range also helps explain why this brunch suits families and mixed groups. Someone looking for fruit, cake, brownies, or bread can find something familiar, while others can try a more local favorite.

You will want to pace yourself. A plate of shrimp, jambalaya, roast beef, and eggs Benedict leaves little space for bananas Foster. I would sample rather than build a mountain on the first pass.

What the complimentary drink adds

The price includes one complimentary glass of wine, Champagne, mimosa, or cup of coffee. For most people, the mimosa is the natural match for brunch, and it gives the meal a festive start without requiring you to add a separate drink immediately.

Coffee is the practical choice if you have a full day of sightseeing ahead. Specialty coffee drinks may also be available, including a warm drink called the Royal something, which received particularly strong praise. Since the exact drink details are not specified, ask your server what is available that day.

The included drink helps the $47 price feel more reasonable, but it does not turn this into a budget breakfast. Extra drinks can add up, and one point of criticism has been the small size and price of drinks beyond the included offering. If value is your priority, use the included beverage and focus on the food.

The live jazz: atmosphere, not a concert

Set your expectations correctly and the music makes more sense. This is a jazz brunch with a trio playing during the meal, not a dedicated concert with continuous music and close-up seating.

At its best, the trio gives the meal a relaxed New Orleans pulse. You can sing along, listen between trips to the buffet, and enjoy the feeling of a live performance in an old courtyard. The mellow approach suits a long brunch better than a loud show would.

The limitation is consistency. The trio may take breaks, and playing time can feel short. Some diners have heard only a brief set, while others have enjoyed the music as a steady background presence. Volume is also a seating issue. If you are placed at the far end of the courtyard, conversation may drown out the band.

This is the single most important booking decision. Choose this experience for the combination of food, architecture, and atmosphere. Do not book it solely because you want a full jazz performance. If music is your main goal, you may leave disappointed. If you want jazz as part of a larger brunch, the arrangement can work very well.

A little history at 613 Royal Street

The restaurant’s name comes from Emma and Bertha Camors, two Creole sisters connected with the property. During brunch, your server may share some background about the building and the women behind its name.

That small bit of context adds meaning to the meal. You are not simply eating in a decorated restaurant. You are spending time at a French Quarter address with a story, and the courtyard helps preserve that sense of an older New Orleans home.

The Royal Street location also makes the meal easy to pair with a day on foot. The activity begins and ends at 613 Royal Street, so there is no complicated transport or separate meeting point. Once brunch is finished, you are already in the French Quarter and can continue exploring from there.

Is $47 a fair price?

At $47 per person, this is not the cheapest brunch in New Orleans. The value depends on how much you use the buffet and how much you care about the setting.

The price includes the full cold and hot buffet, dessert, a complimentary drink, the courtyard or dining room atmosphere, and live jazz. If you sample seafood, Creole dishes, an omelet, and several desserts, the cost becomes easier to justify. The meal can also replace breakfast and lunch for many people, particularly if you schedule it late enough in the morning.

The value is weaker if you eat lightly, expect restaurant-quality cooking from every tray, or mainly want a jazz show. Food quality is not perfectly even, and some diners have found the meal too expensive for what was served. I would think of the fee as paying for a broad, all-in brunch experience, not for one exceptional entrée.

The maximum group size is 20, but the restaurant itself can feel spacious and busy. That small booking limit may help keep the reservation manageable, yet it does not mean you will dine in a small private group.

Who should book this brunch?

I would recommend it to first-time New Orleans visitors who want several local flavors in one sitting. It also suits families, since the buffet has familiar breakfast food, fruit, desserts, and more adventurous Creole choices.

Couples may like the courtyard and live music, especially if they treat the jazz as background atmosphere. The setting also works well for a solo diner who wants a substantial meal in a historic French Quarter restaurant, though asking for a seat near the trio matters even more when you are dining alone.

You should think twice if you want a quiet meal, a small intimate room, or a continuous jazz set. You should also be comfortable with the possibility that one or two hot dishes may not be at their best. The wide selection gives you plenty of alternatives, but it cannot guarantee every plate will suit you.

Dress is casual, service animals are allowed, and most people can take part. Confirmation is provided at booking, and the mobile ticket makes the practical side simple. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund.

My take: book it for the whole package

Book the Court of Two Sisters Jazz Brunch if you want a generous buffet, a striking French Quarter courtyard, one included drink, and a taste of New Orleans character in one stop. Arrive hungry, pace yourself, and make dessert part of the plan.

The key is to keep the jazz in its proper place. Request a courtyard table near the trio, but consider the music an accompaniment rather than the main event. For food, atmosphere, and a convenient Royal Street location, this can be a rewarding start to a day in New Orleans. For a serious jazz listener, it is a risk at $47.

FAQ

Where does the brunch take place?

The experience takes place at Court of Two Sisters, 613 Royal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, in the French Quarter.

How long does the experience last?

The activity lasts approximately one to two hours, with the listed meal time shown as two hours.

What food is included?

The buffet includes cold and hot dishes such as boiled shrimp, seasonal crawfish, pâtés, seafood and pasta salads, ceviche, cheeses, fruit, roast beef au jus, jambalaya, eggs Benedict, and desserts.

What desserts are available?

Dessert choices include pecan pie, homemade vanilla ice cream, bananas Foster, Mardi Gras king cake, and bread pudding with whiskey sauce.

Is a drink included?

Yes. You receive one complimentary glass of wine, Champagne, mimosa, or cup of coffee.

Is the jazz performed throughout the entire brunch?

The Jazz Trio plays during the brunch, but playing times and breaks can vary. Some seating areas may be too far from the trio to hear the music clearly.

Can I sit in the courtyard?

You may be seated in the courtyard or in one of the dining rooms. Courtyard seating is available but is not presented as a guaranteed seating choice.

Is the experience suitable for most people?

Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. The dress code is casual.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.