The Court of Two Sisters

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Local(504) 522-7261

613 Royal St
New Orleans, LA 70130

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The Court of Two Sisters
Local(504) 522-7261

613 Royal St
New Orleans, LA 70130

http://www.courtoftwosisters.com

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The Open View

Court Of Two Sisters is a two star restaurant in New Orleans. Located in the French Quarter area, this restaurant is expensive. It's known for its cajun & creole offerings. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. This place features live music. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an elegant atmosphere. This place features private rooms, breakfast, a buffet, brunch, and fine wines. This place is good for groups.

Expert Reviews of The Court of Two Sisters

Citysearch | Unforgettable dining, thanks to a large courtyard and an extensive brunch buffet.

Fountains and a playful jazz band create a soothing atmosphere under a canopy of wisteria in the French Quarter's biggest courtyard for dining. Inside is elegantly done with white linen and mirrors. The daily...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/30/2006
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User Reviews of The Court of Two Sisters

Fabulous Brunch

The fabulous buffet featured grillades, which is reason enough to go.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by JC C.

4.0 of 5 stars. New Orleans is a very beautiful place. Its a shame the devastation it has suffered but im sure it is still just as beautiful. I had the pleasure of vacationing here for my birthday one year,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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not bad

This is a nice place to eat. It is unique and the food is good. We had to wait awhile for our table, but that is true of most restaraunts in New Orleans.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Singha F.

2.0 of 5 stars. We had the Sunday brunch buffet, and sat in the outdoor patio, which is really cute. There is a lot of variety to the buffet; they offer the local cuisine (e.g., jambalaya, etoufee, turtle soup,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andre C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nothing special for the price although decor is neat. Food nothing special, the more expensive house cab is pretty decent. Mouse running across the floor was weird given that none of the staff could…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Enjoyed the evening

Was in town to celebrate my sister's birthday and we stopped by this wonderful place. Enjoyed the music and food. We recommend the oysters for starters.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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alright

The food wasn't bad here but the service definately was lacking. We waited for a long time to even get a drink and it wasn't even very busy. We enjoyed the patio.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Camille N.

4.0 of 5 stars. i have been here only once. i had the brunch buffet on a Monday. for a Monday, it was packed. the buffet waskept full and the service was great. i will go back just for the eggs benedict! there…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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over-rated

Went there for their brunch and was disappointed. The service was not up to snuff. The food was ok.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John O.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is just okay. I went for brunch only once and thought the food was kind of bland and the place just looked boring. I think this place would probably be great for some people who went out…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Lovely Patio

This is one of the prettiest places we have ever eaten. The patio area is beautiful and the food ws great.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Remy O.

4.0 of 5 stars. A trip to New Orleans is not complete without stopping in for Sunday brunch or dinner at the Court of Two Sisters. My first visit there was pre-Katrina and it was a gastronomical delight. Located…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Roni R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great brunch! I was so pleasantly delighted at all their options!!! Okay, so service was spectacular ... we were there for hours and we weren't rushed. They had all the Nawlin's typical eats you…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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What is that?

The Court of Two Sisters offers two different scenerios. If you eat inside, everything is fine. The food is good, as is the service. Most everyone wants to sit outside in the fabulous shaded courtyard
kudzu.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick F.

3.0 of 5 stars. The courtyard was lovely, the band pleasant and the service was very friendly... but - two weeks later and I can't remember one thing I ate here. The food was good, not great - certainly not worth the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Great place for weekend brunch!!!

The daily jazz brunch buffet is worth it's weight in Gold. It offers more than 80 items, including traditional breakfast foods, cold salads, soup, fruit, boiled seafood, dessert and more. We went on NBA...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had a wonderful experience here and on one of the hottest days in July with the humidity just crazy. Fresh crawdads and shrimp in heaping piles on the buffet line. Delicious carved meats. This is a…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuka I.

3.0 of 5 stars. So many people recommended me to go here so me and my mom went for the famous brunch. Alot of different items, very creaole but mmmmm not tasty, greasy, some too cold or luke warm, well I know it's a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlie R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Having dinner here the other night was maybe my 12th visit over the past 40 years. For most of those, New Orleans and the French Quarter was little changed, having had nearly 300 years to evolve.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by E P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place! I went for the brunch buffet and I was very glad I made this my last stop in New Orleans before getting on the plane to go home. 1. They had turtle soup.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Cozy Patio

I love this place. Sunday brunch has music and so much food, you will not want to eat for at least until dinner. Go throught the gates off of Royal Street, sit out in the patio. Very romantic at night
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ok. Last time I was here, I really enjoyed the food. This weekend, I was very disappointed. The jazz brunch buffett has really gone down. The omellette station is very haphazardly cooked, the hash…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Hmm. When my entree is somewhere in the $30 range, I expect it to be better than passable. Yet that is exactly how I would describe the food and the service here - it was OK. And when you're in New…
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Layla P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Part of the reason I am giving 3 stars instead of 4 is because I heard lots of hype before I went and the court did not live up to it. If I had not heard how fabulous it was before I went, it would…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Jambalaya is soooooooooo goooooooooddddddddd

Best chicken and sausage jambalaya I've ever tasted. I unfortunately have not had the experience of the Brunch. It is a must go place when visiting New Orleans.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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THE COURT OF PROFECTION

This place is a must go place to eat. If you like cajun or creole food this is even better. This place is what New Orleans is about. If you want to know about New Orleans and you just got in town. Go here for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Overrated. The music was great though, even on a Friday afternoon.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles B.

4.0 of 5 stars. History lovers eat here!! Seriously, if there was a restaurant with some history in NOLA's The Court of Two Sisters it! We're talking about a place where the building itself was around since 1726, when…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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fun brunch place

i truly enjoy this courtyard with a nice jazz band playing as you brunch. it is a bit pricey if you don't eat all that much but it is, after all, a buffet and one could, in theory, get ones money's worth. that...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric P.

4.0 of 5 stars. OK, a guilty pleasure in a city of guilty pleasure -- a true tourist trape. I remember CTS as being exactly the same as my last trip to NO many years ago. We were meeting close friends there for…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Wow! A local directed my friend and I here for Sunday brunch. I have to wonder if I did or said something offensive to this person because this was the worst food I've ever had! I mean it downright…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Corey F.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Sunday brunch at Two Sisters may just be the most overrated dining experience in the universe. Seriously, the setting is really neat, with the courtyard and all, but it just doesn't live up to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Thea T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Loveliest brunch spot in the French Quarter, if not the whole city. The jazz is great, the eggs benedict a dream, and I miss it so much! So what if it's a tourist trap? It's popular for good reason...…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dixon T.

2.0 of 5 stars. The courtyard is cute. I like the fans they pass out.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed to the M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This review is for the Sunday Jazz brunch only. Yeah yeah, eating on Bourbon Street is not supposed to be good by any means, but really, since we were on a limited time schedule, we wanted one place…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony I.

5.0 of 5 stars. Poor Krista got treated wrong. I loved it! It's a breakfast/brunch heaven full of seafood, cajun and creole variations on everything you've ever conceived as a breakfast food. Try the made to order…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Krista F.

3.0 of 5 stars. HIGHLY overrated. I have been waiting to have the famous brunch here for four months and unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype. I pretty much tried everything from the jambalaya to the Bananas…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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Consistently good

The Court of Two Sisters has long been one of my local favorites, and never more so than when I have...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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I ate poached eggs!

I always envisioned poached eggs as nasty, but much to my surprise, the creole eggs benedict was to die for. The mimosas were good and the service was great. It is well worth the cost, but I do recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2005
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Nothing but Hype

We recently visited this "up-scale" restaurant and were extremely disappointed. It all started with the "garlic" bread they brought out which was potent enough to drive away any "vampire" you might encounter...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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Perfect Bruch - Loved it

LOVED Court of Two Sisters. It was my wedding day and I wanted a nice brunch for my family and bridesmaids... there were 17 of us. They set a wonderful table outside for all 17 of us.... the service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2005
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User Review

Jazz??? Where? They were playing a taped classical music. Everything was very, very average. Yes, they have a huge menu, but was it all that good? No. It was raining, so could not seat outside. The room is big...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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An all-around terrific experience for us

Before dinner, we found the bartender friendly and attentive. Once seated in the courtyard, we were charmed by the wait staff. Both assigned to our table were warm and pleasant without being too familiar....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2005
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Tourist Trap

There is very little at the Court of Two Sisters that resembles fine dining. We did not have the privilege of sitting in the courtyard, and instead were ferried to a dining room that resembled a VFW banquet...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2005
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Decrease average

Decrease average I was in this restaurant 6 years ago for a Sunday brunch, it was a wonderful experience. I return 6 year after and the food decrease its presentation, its taste, generally its decrease in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2005
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Great Courtyard, So-so Food

Absolutely beautiful ambiance in this outdoor courtyard. We went for dinner on a Saturday night. Right in the center of noisy Bourban Street, this delightful room is a genuine oasis from the crowds and noise....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2004
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Unbelievable!

I don't see how anyone could not like this place for brunch. These is so much to choose from, and it is all SO good! Shrimp and crabmeat omelettes, eggs benedict, and and endless bar full of exquisite and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2004
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Very good

We had reservations and we were seated quickly. The food was wonderful. The waitress was helpful and very friendly. The only negative was the music was so loud it was difficult to carry on a conservation.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2004
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JCassity

Fabulous! Fine dining at it's best. This is without a doubt, the most complete cuisine coupled with ambience, of them all. I would recommend this to the Queen of England! Wonderful in every way!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2004
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Good food and great brunch

I think this place is a must for brunch whenever you go to New Orleans. For $80 a couple, you can stuff yourself and try all sorts of delicious items. It is a buffet but it sure does not taste like one. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2004
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Bad Service

Unfortunately, the decor and even the fantastic musical trio did not win-out over the lack of service. The food lines were long and the buffet staff is pushy in their attempt to replenish the food. We had to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2004
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Evil Sister/Good Sister?

Gosh, do these two sisters even come from the same family? Is it possible that only one schizophrenic sister exists with her good days and bad days? The evil sister must have been running the show, the day my...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2004
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Best Jazz Brunch

As a return visitor to New Orleans, I can tell you that Court of Two Sisters' Jazz Brunch is the best in the city. Not only will you get more bang per buck, but the vast selection of food is fantastic and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2003
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Wow

A must try. Jazz brunch is excellent here. Although it is a little pricey, it is worth the green. Jazz quartet is an added bonus to the immense variety of dishes served. Anything from breakfast to desert,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2003
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pretty location is key

beuatiful courtyard makes this place a winner, although weather might make it uncomfortable. Enjoyed the Two Sisters Three seafood salad trio, but found the oyesters 2-2-2 a little heavy. I was with a group of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2003
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Court of Two Sisters

We were looking forward to experiencing the Court of Two Sisters, all the tourist books and a friend that goes to New Orleans annually recommended it. They were wrong. The food was very bland and the service...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2003
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Nothing but class

Court of Two Sisters is what the good life is all about. The brunch buffet is fantastic, as well as the atmosphere, deep within the french quarter. It feels as if time has stood still there, making for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2003
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New Orleans Atmosphere

The food was wonderful and the service was outstanding. However, sitting on the patio in the humidity was less than relaxing. We needed a few more fans to cool the area. It was also a little too noisy for my...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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A nostalgic piece of history

When visiting New Orleans, we saved the court of two sisters until our last day. I am glad we did, the service was friendly and the food was beyond any words that could describe them. A buffet that would make...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2003
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LOCAL FAVORITE-A MUST!

STILL THE QUEEN OR GRAND MADAME AFTER EVERY VISIT WHEN IT COMES TO GOOD OLD FASHION CREOLE FOOD AND SOUTHERN SERVICE. CEASAR SALAD MADE TABLESIDE WITH ALL OF THE ORIGINAL TASTE AND FLAVOR. I WAS TOLD TOURIST...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Good Eats

If you can get beyond the urine smell comig from Bourbon Street, you'll have probably the most enjoyable brunch ever. I've eaten here 4 or 5 times and I still haven't had a better Eggs Benedict. They serve the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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Great Food, Great Service

We had breakfast twice at Court of Two Sisters on our 5 day stay in New Orleans. We had fabulous food and service(Ask for Cheryl). Although the brunch is a little pricey, it's worth it for the amount and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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Best of New Orleans?

This was my second visit to the restaurant, the first time was for a large dinner and the food was pretty good and the service OK. The last time I took a group for lunch they tried to put us in front of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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the best of ... new orleans

the court of two sisters is a wonderful place to eat breakfast you have to make reservations almost a week in advance its that good! the service is not that fast but i could understand because they always have...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2002
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Pretentious Staff, Ordinary Food

We went here for a 'special' brunch because we had read all the rave reviews from the travel guides. What we got is a cramped table inside a sterile buffet room and food that was completely ordinary. I'd pass...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2002
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bumper buffet!

Made reservations for main dining room, wisked off to the buffet. decided not to make a fuss, my bad! I dont believe anyone could have placed another table or chair in to the buffet dining area and the traffic...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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Good Service, Mediocre Food

The service was excellent, but the food was just ok. The corn bread was pretty bad. Better brunches are available for the same amount of money somewhere else. I wouldn't go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2002
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44 years of memories

I was 5 years old when I had my first experience at The Court of Two Sisters and it has not changed. I remember feeling so "in place" there. The food is wonderful and the ambiance palatable. A word of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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umm umm good

The outside dinning was fantastic!!! The food was fantastic!!! The service was fantastic!!!! I will reccommend this place to everyone......
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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Jazz Brunch Review

I have never been for dinner! But wow on the Jazz Brunch, which I have enjoyed a few times! The ice cream on that buffet would clog your arteries just looking at it ! it was wonderful! the eggs benedict was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2002
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Southern Dining at its Finest!!

This restaurant has it all! Location, ambience, and of course, the food!! Court of Two Sisters, located in the Heart of New Orleans' French Quarter, is THE place to be for down-home entertainment, relaxing...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2002
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yummy...

the court of two sisters is a fab place to eat!! we went with a group of six- nothing but raves about all meals... can accomidate the meat eaters as well as the vegeterians.... DELICIOUS im going back to new...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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Good Time in the Quarter

We go here every year for dinner. It's one of the few restaurants in the Quarter to ascertain the same level of quality each time. The brunch is also a must have!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Won't need lunch...

When in N.O., we always make a stop at Court of Two Sisters for breakfast/brunch. We've been there several times and have never had a bad experience. We've eaten both inside and outside -- the courtyard is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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9

Tries the Oyseter Bienville lately? This is the best in the South!! The atmospher is great, service is relax. Stay awhile, have some wine and relax, because your at the Two Sisters, hospitality manner of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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Beautiful

Sorry for the ones that didn't get the good service. We had Jessica as our server, she was wonderful. The only problem we had was deciciding what to eat. IT IS OVERWHELMING!!!! Eggs Benedict here, any omelet...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2002
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Plenty of Better Places

Terrible service, outrageously overpriced. The food was so-so, not good but not as bad as the service. Definitely not worth the price. The restaurant is only successful because of its prime location and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2002
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Frommer's

This is probably the prettiest restaurant in town (thanks to a huge, foliage-filled courtyard located in a 2-centuries-old building, both spared any storm-related issues), but even major ambience can't obscure...
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Gayot

the court of two sisters is showing some improvement over the time not long ago when it was the most notoriously overrated tourist restaurant in the city. a new, talented chef has added some appeal to the...
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Wcities

two creole sisters who originally owned a notions shop serving only the finest of ladies established this appropriately named restaurant. constructed in 1880, the restaurant stands on the same site as their...
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AOL CityGuide

fine creole fare in an elegant environment...
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IgoUgo

i usually don't waste my time writing about a bad dining experience. but this was so bad, i have to warn as many people as possible. under no circumstances do you want to go the buffet breakfast/brunch at the...
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TripAdvisor

decent food for great price...u can try many things..tried oyster bienville for 1st time..was great ...give.....
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Yahoo! Travel

I loved everything about this place. It was one of the highlights of my trip. The food, service and atmosphere are all top notch. I would recommend anyone going to New Orleans to make sure they
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