Russell’s Marina Grill
8555 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70124
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Address :
8555 Pontchartrain Blvd
New Orleans, LA, 70124 - Phone (504) 282-9980
- Website https://www.russellsmarinagrill.net/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast, Brunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Drive-Thru : No
Caters : No
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Vicky L.
What a lovely restaurant with great breakfast items. If the weather is really nice, I suggest sitting outside. I've only gone for breakfast, and their menu is geared more towards local food items (ex crawfish in omlets, yum!). I've had their omelet with crawfish in it, which is really good. And their sweet potato pancakes which are yummy too. Unfortunately, I love getting plain ole veggie and bacon omelets for breakfast, and they don't have that. Their food is really good, I'm just sad that they don't have my usual favorite breakfast item.
(3)Patrik W.
French toast. I'm just saying.
(5)Ashley J.
My friend and I had brunch here on a busy Sunday morning. We only waited for about 20 minutes (it was predicted to be 45 minutes). The staff were friendly and accommodating. The service was also quick! I had a crab cake poboy and my friend had Eggs Lafitte. They both tasted great! So were the peach Bellini and mimosa! Such a good addition to the area! I'd go back!
(5)Julia E.
We showed up at 2:58 and were welcomed in (they close at 3) got excellent service and food. Bloody Mary best in town. My companion loved the bottomless mimosas with fresh squeezed orange juice. Only down side was they were out of grits, but we subbed biscuits and they were great. I do wish they'd serve real butter and jelly that wasn't full of high fructose corn syrup
(4)Katie R.
These are the most delicious banana pancakes I have ever had in my life! They must be cooked in a special butter sauce to create the crispy outside but gooey inside. The bacon was cooked perfectly (fully cooked, my preference) but the scrambled eggs were so-so. The boys loved their eggs with chili. Plenty of food to share with everyone ordering an entree. Great atmosphere for a weekend brunch, had to wait 15 minutes but it was absolutely worth it. Not a bad item on the menu. Go to Russell's!
(5)Emily L.
I can't believe it took so long to go here! This place is like an institution, and it deserves it's reputation. We waited about 20 minutes for brunch on a Saturday. Not a lot of tables, there are a few more outside. Ordered a bloody mary (apparently they're famous?) which came in a signature plastic cup. Good and spicy, lots of salad. Breakfast is served all day and the bacon was fantastic. One of the folks I was with ordered a hamburger, which she claimed to be under-cooked (I would've eaten it, but I like mine mooing.) They took it back and brought her a whole new burger! Nice to have good customer service, especially at such a busy time. Another one of our party got a milkshake - it's served "old fashioned" style in the metal mixing cup. Pretty cool! Pretty affordable spot for brunch and has a good home-y feel. Great customer service and well worth a wait on the weekends.
(4)Emeraldseye S.
My daughter suggested this spot and I figured why not? We haven't ever been there before and after reading some of the reviews here, I thought it couldn't be that bad...boy was I wrong... We walked in and it is unseasonably hot here in New Orleans right now and were so looking forward to nice cool air conditioning in the restaurant, that was not the case. We were initially sat on the right hand side of the restaurant but quickly moved to the left as it was slightly cooler and there was a ceiling fan over us. I almost didn't want to stay due to how warm it was, but it was getting late and I didn't have another option in mind, so onward and upward.... We ordered drinks, coffee for her and iced tea for me. I like a LITTLE sugar in my tea, so I usually get it half and half, mostly un-sweet. I'm glad the tea was cut, otherwise I might have gone into a diabetic coma on the spot, egads it was sweet. The waitress went and fixed me another one, and put only a splash of sweet in it that time (I saw her make it) and damn, it was still sweet, but it was a LOT better. I stayed with that...It is customary for us when we try a new place to do a whole taste, from appetizer to entrée to dessert. We ordered the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer and they were yummy! I thought, SCORE we're in for a real treat. I am allergic to honey so be forewarned, their remoulade sauce contains honey and I asked for some ranch for mine to dip. Their ranch is absolutely divine, and the perfect complement to the fried green tomatoes. I ordered spaghetti and meatball - yes only ONE meatball and the meatball tasted strangely like ground up cat food - the kiddo's take on it, mine, it was just YUCKY. I sent the whole thing back and did not order anything else, I was afraid at this point because my daughter who had ordered some sort of egg white omelet was seriously unimpressed with her food as well, since it was loaded with mushrooms, I believed her, because I would not taste it. She choked down about a quarter of the omelet, took the rest to go (which ended up in the trash bin before we even got home) and we put our reservations aside and ordered the lemon ice box pie for dessert. I don't know what we were thinking, thought it might be good, alas, it was not. The pie was barely cold and the taste was very off putting and it was topped with some kind of meringue, reminiscent of marshmallow fluff, and not egg whites. Our waitress took away the one piece and brought us another, but the second piece was just as bad as the first and we just had her take that one away too. While the manager did remove the spaghetti and the pie from our bill, and our server was gracious, the food will prevent us from ever returning. The sole star in my review was for the fried green tomatoes, as they were fantastic, it's sad the rest of our experience wasn't as stellar.
(1)Andrea F.
I came here yesterday, after having driven by on several different occasions, finding it busy or closed on most other times. The outside is clean, plenty of parking. Walk inside, and it is as if you walk back in time 30 years, however it is very neat and clean. Spotless. I had the sweet tea (almost too sweet), and the salmon kk. The salmon had an orange glaze that was light and delicious. The corn grits were in an odd square block that was fried, and despite the oddness, it tasted pretty darn good. The corn bread muffin was really good, and freshly made. The spinach appeared to be from a can. This was an interesting place to go, as the appearance of a greasy spoon diner on the inside contradicted the good (mostly freshly-made) food.
(3)Bill Rode G.
I am in town to visit our new grandson. My daughter suggested Russell's for a breakfast place. I am certainly glad that she did. I have to say that I had the absolute best breakfast I have ever eaten in my 56 years. I thoroughly enjoyed the "Eggs Gentilly" which consisted of a English Muffin, wilted spinach, poached eggs, topped with hollandaise sauce and pecan bacon crumbles. There are many many delicious choices on their menu. I high recommend this great place. Bill Rode
(5)Ann M.
Very good diner style food. Music fun, casual, great staff and smiling patrons. Stick with basics you'll be happy. Diner type food don't expect more than that.
(3)Ashley J.
My friend and I had brunch here on a busy Sunday morning. We only waited for about 20 minutes (it was predicted to be 45 minutes). The staff were friendly and accommodating. The service was also quick! I had a crab cake poboy and my friend had Eggs Lafitte. They both tasted great! So were the peach Bellini and mimosa! Such a good addition to the area! I'd go back!
(5)Julia E.
We showed up at 2:58 and were welcomed in (they close at 3) got excellent service and food. Bloody Mary best in town. My companion loved the bottomless mimosas with fresh squeezed orange juice. Only down side was they were out of grits, but we subbed biscuits and they were great. I do wish they'd serve real butter and jelly that wasn't full of high fructose corn syrup
(4)Michele N.
We had the shrimp and grits, catfish Monica, fried green tomatoes, fried eggplant sticks, and egg Benedict gentilly! All were delicious!!
(4)Bella K.
Lovely place!! Friendly staffs- you got to try this place. I ordered Egg# 9 and it was delicious. The only thing is that there was a wait of 30 minutes. They asked us if we want to sit outside or wait longer. We decided to eat outside even though it was hot. The chairs outside are not comfortable but we really enjoy this place.
(5)Chelsea Y.
1st of all i have to say the Service is wonderful, food there is great except a little salty on the #9 egg steak. We will go try some other orders next time soon
(4)Tuyet P.
I love Marina's Grill. There's never a time was I ever disappointed with the food. This time I ordered the one of the specials of the day, the shrimp bisque, beer battered fish and chips, with the blueberry pie. The soup was good I loved it! The fish and chips portion was huge omg! One huge piece Of fish on top of the fries. I'm Thinking it's just all batter and the piece of fish is smaller inside but no, it was a huge piece of fish so good.Such a big portion. One thing I didn't like was just all the oil I was biting into lol.. First bite and it was like that grease was gushing in my mouth.. I'm surprise I didn't puke after bc I'm not use to a lot of oil but it was good. My friend bad the eggs Gentilly which was divine! Poached eggs with bacon and fried oysters and spinach. It was good. I love this place! Closeby school for me and work. Convenient!
(5)J O.
First off let me say, I rated this place based on what this place is(a diner), and my experience there. I'm not comparing to other restaurants. We got there Sat, Feb 28,2015. The place was jammed packed, but we maybe 5 minutes for a table. Staff was friendly from beginning to end. I will be back to sample the rest of the menu. One thing that caught my eye on their menu was their vast healthy options. Being considered a health nut by some when it comes to my eating habits on my day to day basis, this diner offers a whole section if their breakfast menu with lean options. Today was not the case. For now my only regret is not coming here sooner because Ive seen this place a trillion times.
(4)Brandi P.
Stopped here because I was playing golf in City Park and I figured with a name like "Russell's Marina Grill", that it would be in the marina, on the water... NOPE. Oh well, the food was still very very good. It was the typical run-of-the-mill diner food, but with a little extra local Nawlins' flair.
(3)Patrick M.
At this point I don't even care what the food might taste like if I am lucky enough to get some. I've waited forever for my drink and a really long time and I'm still waiting for food. The service makes a place with slow service seem really good. To top it all off my table has yet to be wiped clean from the last group.
(2)Amanda C.
One of my favorite breakfast spots. Even when it's packed to the gills it's only a 15 minute wait and they can modify any order to suit you. I went with my regular, the Eggs Ponchartrain and asked for the eggs to be scrambled, the bacon to be crumbled, and to have a side of Monica sauce and fruit. I was a little skeptical when our waitress, Kendall, didn't write anything down but she got everything right. I was so impressed with her and the service that I don't know why I ever sometimes stray to Surrey's. Also, they actually serve booze. At breakfast. A Bellini.
(5)William L.
Russell's appeared suddenly in the 1980s when I lived down the block in a carriage house apartment behind a row of tidy shotguns. The shotguns and the old carriage house have been replaced by high rise condos, the bars and restaurants in West End were washed away by Hurricanes Georges and Katrina, but Russell's remains. I stopped in recently for the first time in 28 years. The Onion Mumm still figures prominently, and I remember enjoying it despite its being more about the fried and less about the onion. This dish, as noted by other reviewers here, was one of the first instances in recorded history (as recorded by this writer, at least) of a split-open onion fried into a greasy but tasty appetizer. Outback Steakhouse was still years away from populating every suburban exit when Russells was serving these. I also remember thinking that if you crossed Camellia Grill and the Tiffin Inn Pancake house, Russell's would be the offspring. That turns out to be faint praise for the Russell's of today. The menu has quite a few salad options now, with generous portions of meat or shrimp. The Cobb salad won praise from two in our party (and by the way, shame on both y'all for ordering the same thing. Don't you know I write for Yelp!? I could have evaluated another menu item, but you both had to have the Cobb. And yes, I *am* entitled to sampling your food, because, you know, I write for Yelp). I had a decent omelette. No one was interested in the Mumm, unfortunately for this review. Russell's has kept a good bit of its vibe from the age of disco and new wave. If you were in your teens and twenties in the seventies and eighties, Russell's is decent way to relive those years. Right next to Russell's you can view the trace remains of the lock that was a gateway to the New Basin Canal, a central feature of New Orleans for a century (There's more about that in my review of Gracious Bakery and Cafe).
(4)Ashley H.
I ended up here for breakfast on a recommendation. I have driven by Russell's before, but had no idea until the recommendation that they served breakfast (I assumed based on the name/location that it was a seafood restaurant.) But, guess what, they do serve breakfast. All day long, in fact. It was a very pleasant experience. They were a little crowded (and getting more crowded by the minute), but the hostess located a spot and whisked us away immediately. Our server was friendly and efficient. The food was good. The coffee was deliciously strong (seriously, really strong. That alone is worth a star in my book.) I went for their "classic" breakfast, which was eggs, bacon and pancakes. The eggs and bacon were pretty standard, diner fare. (i.e. both were very tasty, but nothing special.) The pancakes, however, were some of the best I've ever had. And, the ranking of pancakes is not something I take lightly. My dining companion had crab cakes topped with poached eggs, hollandaise and shrimp. He said it was really good, but he wished the crab cakes were more crab, less cake. However, that's what he always says about crab cakes. (Maybe he should just order crab, huh?) Anyway, all in all, it was a good meal at a good price without much of a wait at the peak of breakfast time on a Saturday. I call that a win. Russell's will definitely be added to the weekend breakfast rotation.
(4)Marielle S.
This was a neat little restaurant on the lake that we just happened to stumble upon for lunch. We stopped in, and although it was lunch time, the place wasn't packed at all and we were immediately seated in the "Al Hirt" booth (apparently Al was a regular at this place, so he gets his own booth complete with plaque!). Everything looked amazing, but I decided on the catfish amadine which came with corn bread, corn grits and creamed spinach. It was amazing! The fish was fried to a nice crispy brown, the spinach was delicious and the corn grits were buttery and full of flavor. I could have probably eaten another serving of them! Our waitress was extremely nice and friendly and made sure that we had everything that we needed. I would definitely return.
(4)Phillipa B.
Great, honest diner experience. Very tasty food for a good price. Extremely friendly staff. We grabbed seats at the bar but there would have been a 25 minute wait for at table for 2 at 10.30 on a Sunday morning. Famous for bloody Mary's but we were driving. No space in the carpark but managed to dump it somewhere close like everyone else.
(3)Steve S.
Definitely a hidden gem! Great for a relaxed weekend dinner, and especially brunch. They serve you extremely generous portions too. I have been going to Russells since I was little, and I cannot ever remember having a bad meal there. My only complaint is that they are not open for dinner during the week.
(4)Annie B.
I'm not all the familiar with New Orleans food but we tried his place. Seems the locals I was with really enjoyed their food so I'm rating it for them. For me, it was okay but again, I'm not that accustom to the food around here. I had the eggplant on the Bayou and my sister had the Eggs #9. It was all eaten up and people were happy. Good service and fast.
(4)Brianne C.
I have to say the food here is really good but I have to give it 3 stars because the place is yuck! My dad used to take me all the time when I was a kid, and I loved the breakfasts. The omelettes were incredible but the place has never changed its outdated decor. I know its supposed to be like a diner kind of deal but I really don't like seeing a roach crawl out of the crackers basket while eating my meal. The staff was always friendly and the place is pretty inviting but I don't like seeing bugs out in the open like that. You can only imagine what things are lurking in the kitchen. Once this place gets it together, I will go back. Needless to say, i would recommend it for a good breakfast/brunch just because the food is that good!
(3)Bob S.
Went here for breakfast with out of town guests. We all left saying we that we found our new favorite breakfast spot. Everything looked and tasted amazing. Big portions and a fine cup of coffee. Kids all found something that they liked. Would definitely recommend for breakfast.
(5)Sidney C.
Very good brunch spot. We've become regulars over the years, and spent many Sunday mornings there.
(4)Katie S.
I unknowingly stepped into a brunch jackpot!!! The prices are fair, the food quality is excellent and the service is terrific! It doesn't look like much on the outside. Hell...it doesn't look like much on the inside either....but man this place really surprised me and I'm rarely impressed when it comes to brunch in New Orleans. I had the eggs lafitte and my boyfriend had the eggs #33. Both were amazing and we shared back and forth. If your at ALL a Bloody Mary fan...you must have it here. It's loaded with spice which is how I prefer them. Whatever the romoulade sauce is that they drape over their eggs is amazing! I'm still dreaming about it at night... My only complaint is that this place closes at 3pm on most days during the week. I would frequent it more often if it had later hours. However, I went there on a yelp-recommended whim while I was in the area and it was 2:40 p.m. on a Sunday when I walked through the door (20 minutes before they were due to close)....but nevertheless they sat us and told us to take our time with our meal. Very friendly! They never made us feel rushed even when they were "technically closed" and we were stilling in the process of finishing up and closing out our tab. It may look like a little hole in the wall "mom and pop" atmosphere diner at first glance, but give this place a try if you are at all a lover of brunch and a good spicy Bloody Mary. The same brunch menu and large portions will cost you at least double the price anywhere else in this city. I plan on coming back and trying out more of their brunch menu options. P.S.- They do more than just brunch! Their poboys look great also :-)
(4)Derreck D.
The overall experience was quite nice. Very friendly waitress (wish I could remember her name to give her some kudos). Food arrived very quickly and was very tasty. The only item that was a bit lackluster was my partners hash-browns. Everything else was fantastic. Friendly atmosphere and good food (reasonably priced). I will be back.
(5)Dani S.
Why don't they have regular coffee? I like the food but I don't want breakfast without coffee and I don't like chicory, making it a not going back for me.
(2)John R.
This place is great for breakfast! Atmosphere is friendly and service is great. The sweet potatoes pancakes are a must try!! And don't forget the waffles with a scoop of ice cream!
(4)Lauren B.
My husband and I come here often. We love the healthier options on the menu. They have a nice outdoor patio so you can bring your furry friends!
(5)Flora S.
My family and I truly enjoy dining at Russell's Marina Grill. Nice large portions of delightfully tasty food perfectly cooked. They only serve quality beverages and the service has always been outstanding. Friendly smiles at the door and the wait staff aim to please...and the do follow up service throughout the meal. I have never walked away hungry from any of their meals. Very neighborhood friendly and tourist are treated like neighbors. If you're looking for one of the best, this is it. Go enjoy!
(5)Momo B.
LET THE SAINTS GO MARCHING ON They say that if you don't like waiting, come here before the church folks finish with their worshipping which is around 9 am. I think too many have adhered to that godly advice and we still had to wait. Another wonderful Bucktown food find for us. This time it's for breakfast on a Sunday. The wait took less than thirty minutes. Waiting is not the problem. It's where to stand and wait. LoL My other advice is to not wear the Saint's opposing team's jersey. Cause the entire wait staff is in black Saints t-shirts and on the back is printed "Home of the onion mumm." Further observation says the majority of the patrons are also dressed in some sorts of gold, white and black Saints jerseys. There is a Fleur de lys in every angle of view. Luckily we wore black and they couldn't tell where we stood amongst the flock. LoL My final advice is to come with a good and healthy appetite. The portions are large enough to take care of a full grown St. Bernard. One thing I've noticed about New Orleanians is that they all enjoy eating. Even the kids are larger than us. I could not resist ordering my breakfast favorite of chicken fried steak and Yu-go chauffeur said "I want them bbq shrimp over grits" to our sweet waitress. Before he was ready for a refill of their extra bold coffee, our breakfast was ready to be served at our table. The two pieces of chicken fried steak was just too much for me to finish. In the meanwhile Yu-go chauffeur made sure the St Bernard would fail to sniff for even a hint of grits. I think the folks around us were curious if the two us could put away our meals. We held them in suspense for a while. LoL Great food, ambiance, service and gathering of Saints fans.
(5)Paige J.
After hearing so many good things about this place, we decided to give it a go. Overall our food was decent, but we weren't highly impressed. I ordered the sweet potato pancakes with eggs, bacon and grits. The pancakes were decent but didn't knock me off my feet. The grits were good though. My husband ordered the "eggs 9" which were two poached eggs on top of crab cakes in a hollandaise sauce. The crab cakes were terrible. They tasted like crab mush and the hollandaise sauce was absolutely terrible and drowned everything on the plate. We both agreed we would like to give this place another go, but just try something different this time.
(3)Andrea T.
I had two different experiences at this restaurant in terms of both service and food. The service was much warmer on first occasion, but maybe this was because I was with a regular. This is hardly surprising, and I wouldn't look much into this. However, the way the food is prepared should be the same regardless of the other people in your party. I ordered the same thing both times- a vegetarian omelet. The first time it was perfect, filled with spinach, tomatoes, onions, and cheese as per the description with a delicious sauce that had a bit of a kick. The second time, I kept cutting, and cutting, and cutting, only to find... more egg. Where was my filling?? It was almost non-existent. It was essentially a huge 8 egg white omelet with some sauce. A couple pieces of spinach thrown in and a tiny piece of cheese didn't appease me and isn't what I ordered. I don't know if I caught the cook on an off day, or maybe the cook wasn't too familiar with making omelets (which would be odd, considering they only serve breakfast)... either way, I went there excited and hungry for a delicious breakfast and left disappointed.
(3)Tom C.
Haven't been here in a couple years. Father's Day, no reservation, party of 4. Got seated in about in about 15 minutes. YES!!! Fried Pickles were awesome. All the appetizer plates had chunks of food on them, as if they were not rinsed enough after washing. He never brought new, clean ones after handing him back the dirty ones. She had Chicken Fried Steak Platter and I had eggs and CFS. When the plates came out, looked like a mountain of chicken fried goodness. Wife cut into hers as I dug into my eggs. 3 cuts in and nothing but breading. As if the steak shrunk inside the breading. It was a breading pocket void of any filling. I dug into mine and same story. Meat had shrunk. When I did hit steak it tasted freezer burned. Service wasn't as great as I remember. Server seemed lost/untrained. Asked for another cup of coffee and half and half, took about 5 minutes (while half of the wait staff was standing by the wall) just to get the coffee. Had to ask for half and half again. Left hungry and sweaty. Felt like they killed A/C right before closing time. Manager did come to ask what was wrong and to get details. Offered a free dessert after we paid the bill and were on our way out. It was way too hot to stay another minute.
(1)Dana B.
This is a must for me when I visit home. It was a must when I lived at home. It's one of the city's little gems. My ultimate fave breakfast spot. AND I highly recommend the gumbo, which is usually a big no-no for me at restaurants. I know..I know.. A cup of gumbo to go with you omelette..only in Nola
(5)Brandon A.
I haven't been here in ages. I remember vaguely coming here as a young wide eyed optimistic 20 something year old.... Today I made the voyage back here for breakfast, which funny enough in all of my previous visits, I'd never experienced. Holy hell is their breakfast menu great. It's cheap, it's robust, and the service staff are just as nice and helpful as can be. My biggest gripe about this spot (which is part of the reason I stayed away so long) is the terrible parking situation. if you aren't lucky enough to find a spot in the "lot" then you are screwed.
(5)Jen L.
Russell's is a solid diner with NOLA standards. It's where you can take your Granny (or in my case little niece's) and everyone is happy. Of course, the littlest niece wanted to eat fries and not her chicken strips but that was just contrariness. I had a delicious shrimp wrap last time I was there. And the pancakes at the next table looked delicious. The fried shrimp that my niece had were tasty too. The staff is good to great and the environs are pretty amazing since they look pretty much like it always has to me...and that's pretty impressive considering the damage in 2005. After you finish your brunch/breakfast/lunch (but no dinner in post-K world), take a drive along the lakefront.
(4)Sean O.
Don't expect to get seated right away, but expect a damn fine meal.
(4)Michael D.
I've never been here before. Met friends for lunch. A bit of a wait but if you're fine with sitting on the patio, there is no wait. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys were a plus , not to mention the great food and service.
(5)Johana T.
I love this place, went to new Orleans and found this place in yelp. I would recommend the crab cakes.
(5)Roxanne C.
I remember my parents taking me and my sister here for breakfast when I was kid, and boy, it was a delicious breakfast! I always got their omelette covered in chilli and marinara sauce. So good! The service was always superb as well. Very friendly! You might be wondering why I would give this place 2 stars? Well, the last time I came here with my dad about a year or 2 ago, we saw something that most people don't want to see in a restaurant. My dad went to grab a cracker from the cracker basket and a roach crawled out of it! I didn't see it (thank God!), and he didn't tell me about it until we left because he knew it would probably stand up on the table screaming bloody murder since I'm terrified of roaches! I haven't been back since this incident. I know most restaurants have roaches, but when they're crawling on the table out in the open, then you have a problem. I've even read another review of someone experiencing a similar situation so I know it wasn't just a one time freak thing. They really need to take proper measures to get rid of this problem because their food and service really are excellent. I just can't bear to stomach their food though if there's a chance I'll see a roach crawling across my plate and table.
(2)Mallory E.
I've been to Russell's Maria a couple of times for lunch and for brunch. This most recent Sunday Brunch was wildly popular. Our wait was about 35 minutes with people still spilling in and putting their name on the list. If you want to get seated fast get here before 10:30 - parking is a bit hard to find around this area. We got both the fried artichoke hearts (served with Rosette Sauce, $6.99) and fried eggplant (served with marinara sauce $6.99). Both were delicious, but I highly suggest the fried artichoke hearts because they are delicious and the Rosette Sauce was to die for. I really wanted the chicken and waffles but had an issue with waffles at the last brunch restaurant I went to, instead I opted in for the Greek Omelet that came with feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, and onions. It also came with a side (sweet potato fries) and a toast or biscuit. The omelet was ok...not that great. I'm glad we had the appetizers because I would have left pretty disappointed. Two of the people at the table got the sweet potatoe pancakes and they were delicious!
(3)Kay M.
I'm a big fan of breakfast foods and this place had a wide variety of breakfasts to choose from. I ordered a cheese omelet with a biscuit and hash browns and a pancake. It seemed pretty crowded when we got there, but they took us within minutes! The service was super-friendly and everything came out pretty quickly. People I was with got the chicken and waffles which I thought was ok. The waffle was delicious, but the chicken fingers just tasted average. They did come with a maple dipping sauce, but I didn't try that. Price was about average to a little above average for a diner-esqe place-- 71 dollars for 4 people.
(4)Nicole C.
First trip to Russell's=success! After a triathlon on the lakefront Sunday morning, my group of 8 was famished. Russell's was our choice of nourishment. Quite the line on a Sunday morning, but after reading more reviews this seems to be the norm. Everyone in line was in good spirits, as it was the weekend and the most beautiful NOLA Spring weather! Our group was seated and drink orders were taken right away. Our server was fantastic, on point and very friendly. I ordered the Special, which consisted of two eggs any style, bacon or sausage, and pancakes. All were great, especially the pancakes! They were fluffy and moist, melt in your mouth! Everyone enjoyed their choices, and the menu has many. The bil splitting was such a breath of fresh air (usually it can difficult w/ groups when they don't seperate). We assumed we would get one check, but out came seperate checks with no problem. Certainly plan on bf or lunch here again soon, perhaps after a bike ride around the lake!
(5)Tiff D.
THIS is the type of place I've been waiting for. The best breakfast in NOLA. In a city drowning in "cajun/creole" influence, Russell's stands out. Located next to the beautiful marina, in an easy to find location. They have their share of Cajun/Creole items on the menu but the menu is unique. This is one of the few places that have Belgium waffles -TRUE Belgium waffles. They have eggs beni several ways. Over crab cakes, fried catfish, or fried green tomatoes and bacon. If you come after 10:30am, the lunch menu is also available. Several salads, burgers, and wraps. I went with the fried green tomatoes and bacon eggs beni. I requested poached medium and it was the most perfectly poached egg I have ever had! That in itself is a feat at any restaurant. The bacon smoky and crisp. The fried green tomato also amazingly crisp. The hollindaise light and creamy, not at all oily. I loved everything about this dish. The side of hashbrowns I could have done without. They were seasoned well but overcooked. I saw some crispy (fried) homefries pass by me and was so dissapointed I didnt get those. Apparently you have to ask for "crispy hashbrowns", because I didnt see it on the menu. The soup of the day was tomato basil. That too was delicous. I could have eaten a big bowl of that and half a sandwich and been in heaven. I tasted an omlete topped with their homemade chili. The chili is great. The side of grits... horrible. Just plain grits, no milk, cream, butter, or seasoning at all. If the sides were better it would be a solid 5 stars. Plates run $10-$13 which isnt cheap but I've paid that much at several other breakfast places and had horrible food. My plate was worth every penny. Service was very fast. With crowds of people waiting outside, we were told 20min wait. It was indeed 20 mins. We were seated, greated, and stuffed full in 30mins! With a house full of people, thats impressive. I love that everything is made in house. No frozen products here. So fresh and delicious. I will be back.
(4)Mary Katherine B.
A big group of us (25) get breakfast after our very early Saturday morning run. They are always able to accommodate us and fit us in our usual spot by the bar. We always have the same waitress and she somehow remembers all of our orders without writing any of it down and knows what we regularly order; pretty impressive. I love their freshly squeezed orange and grapefruit juice. Their biscuits are amazing too.
(4)MJ D.
Eggs Benedict with crispy French Fries & a Bloody Mary.
(4)Christine E.
Ok. The first time I went here I wasn't blown away. I am so glad I gave this place a second chance. We went on a Saturday during Mardi Gras and the place was packed. They seemed to be adequately staffed though and we didn't have to wait long. Our waitress was great! Always had a smile on her face even though the place was a madhouse. My breakfast was delicious, I can't remember the name of it, but it was a spin on eggs benedict with bacon and fried green tomatoes, The eggs were cooked perfectly which I was worried about given how busy they were, My breakfast also kept me full for the day! I will definitely be back!
(4)Jeff C.
Amazing neighborhood restaurant! ; ) We always come here for breakfast - great food, lovely service and a friendly atmosphere. Always a great choice.
(5)Brandie D.
Live near Lakeview? Partied too much last night? Well then, this is where you need to be once you're able to crawl out of bed. After a night of too many slurricanes, we ended up here the following day for a much-needed hangover brunch. "The Morning After" is exactly what you need....it's an omelette filled with sausage, ham, cheese, french fries, and I'm sure some other greasy goodness. It comes with a choice of bread and side....and a BLOODY MARY. Doesn't get much better than that. I can't wait to go back!!
(4)Mike B.
Picked this place for brunch last Sunday after reading the reviews. Everyone was right- Russell's was outstanding! DANG! The Marina area was really nice too.
(5)Marc E.
Been hitting this place for years. We've eaten there for breakfast or brunch. We love it. Full menu all the time, I believe. I always get the turkey club or a cheeseburger. My wife always gets breakfast. We are rarely disappointed. Sometimes you do have to be careful to catch the place when it is too crowded. It affects the quality. That being said. Lakeview wouldn't be the same without Russell's on the weekend.
(3)Doctor F.
You want to go where everybody knows your name? As soon as they do I am usually out the door. But I still hit Russel's for breakfast on a semi-regular basis for a number of reasons. Unless its Saturday or Sunday [and then forgiven] the service is fast and attentive. I am a breakfast ho and tend to judge all by a few. And while its not as exceptional at the Ruby Slipper its only a millisecond short of a tie. And special orders don't upset them. That is always a nice thing. Best link sausage in town. Very similar to a good quality English breakfast sausage. Eggs are always cooked properly. Pancakes are very good and the omelets are better than most. Those are hard to find in the USA. Eat there often, they made the effort to open asap after Katrina and for that they get double kudos. Did I mention full bar?
(4)Rick V.
Great place for breakfast. Have outside seating to accommodate our dog. The server was great as was the food. My wife had the French toast made with whole grain bread with bacon and berries $14.15. Small orange juice $2.99. I had eggs, ham, potatoes and toast $7.99 and a side of country gravy $1.59. A very busy place with limited parking but well worth stopping there.
(4)Kp P.
They have the BEST chicken fried steak in the city! Not only is it perfectly fried, it has great flavor, and a good portion size.. the gravy is amazing! I always order extra to keep in my fridge!! Keep it up, Russell's. You're doing a fabulous job!
(4)Joji Y.
My friends took me here for the first time last week for dinner. I didn't know what to expect but I'm always up for a surprise. As we walked in the waitress seated us promptly into a window booth. I eagerly browsed the menu. The variety was excellent so I had difficulty choosing my meal. I finally decided on the Meatballs and Spaghetti and a side of Caesar salad. The greens were fresh and the dressing was tasty. After a short while my dinner arrived and I dug in, The pasta was angel hair and cooked perfectly. The best part was the two large homemade meatballs that came with it. Boy it was great. Definitely going back again.
(4)TT G.
Quick and kid friendly. I had the pancakes and they were amazing. My husband ordered the poached eggs with fried green tomatoes with a hollandaise sauce. His was also great. We will definitely be back.
(5)Melissa D.
My god, that was a freaking delicious omelet. Ridonkulous. Vegetarian egg white omelet with organic spinach, tomatoes, swiss cheese, and the most delectable "veggie sauce" ever. NOM NOM NOM.
(5)Vicky C.
YUM ! I love this place!! The fried green tomatoes eggs Benedict are SO good! And the shrimp and grits!! It's very low key, atmosphere is laid back diner type feel. It is slightly overpriced but just so good I don't care!
(5)G H.
Great ideas for dishes, and plates look delicious, however poor execution. Eggs 9th included horrible crabcakes: all mushy stuffing, no crab. Pork steak was tender, but little flavor. Do ask for the bottomless fresh squeezed orange juice mimosas.
(3)Rose M.
The food here was amazing! No surprise, it's amazing every time I come! In the past, I've had delicious sweet potato pancakes that were out of this world. This time, I had the eggs benedict. The eggs were poached perfectly, there was actually runny yolk in the center and were not overcooked like the last few places I've had this dish! One of my family members had the catfish almondine with creamed spinach, corn casserole and a corn muffin. I had a taste and it was so delicious. We also got an order of onion rings for the table, they were crisp and no trace of grease. I really enjoyed the meal. This is going to be put in my regular rotation!
(5)Aubrey M.
Great Saturday breakfast spot! My husband and I ate here this morning. The feel is casual, neighborhood-y and friendly. Although it was crowded we were seated right away. Coffee was good - not too weak. Both the regular and pumpkin pancakes were delicious - and big! We both had leftovers. Service was friendly and very quick. We will definitely be back!
(5)Brittany M.
I've been several times on visits to New Orleans and every time been a great experience in both service and food quality.
(5)Katie R.
These are the most delicious banana pancakes I have ever had in my life! They must be cooked in a special butter sauce to create the crispy outside but gooey inside. The bacon was cooked perfectly (fully cooked, my preference) but the scrambled eggs were so-so. The boys loved their eggs with chili. Plenty of food to share with everyone ordering an entree. Great atmosphere for a weekend brunch, had to wait 15 minutes but it was absolutely worth it. Not a bad item on the menu. Go to Russell's!
(5)Emily L.
I can't believe it took so long to go here! This place is like an institution, and it deserves it's reputation. We waited about 20 minutes for brunch on a Saturday. Not a lot of tables, there are a few more outside. Ordered a bloody mary (apparently they're famous?) which came in a signature plastic cup. Good and spicy, lots of salad. Breakfast is served all day and the bacon was fantastic. One of the folks I was with ordered a hamburger, which she claimed to be under-cooked (I would've eaten it, but I like mine mooing.) They took it back and brought her a whole new burger! Nice to have good customer service, especially at such a busy time. Another one of our party got a milkshake - it's served "old fashioned" style in the metal mixing cup. Pretty cool! Pretty affordable spot for brunch and has a good home-y feel. Great customer service and well worth a wait on the weekends.
(4)Bill Rode G.
I am in town to visit our new grandson. My daughter suggested Russell's for a breakfast place. I am certainly glad that she did. I have to say that I had the absolute best breakfast I have ever eaten in my 56 years. I thoroughly enjoyed the "Eggs Gentilly" which consisted of a English Muffin, wilted spinach, poached eggs, topped with hollandaise sauce and pecan bacon crumbles. There are many many delicious choices on their menu. I high recommend this great place. Bill Rode
(5)Ann M.
Very good diner style food. Music fun, casual, great staff and smiling patrons. Stick with basics you'll be happy. Diner type food don't expect more than that.
(3)Emeraldseye S.
My daughter suggested this spot and I figured why not? We haven't ever been there before and after reading some of the reviews here, I thought it couldn't be that bad...boy was I wrong... We walked in and it is unseasonably hot here in New Orleans right now and were so looking forward to nice cool air conditioning in the restaurant, that was not the case. We were initially sat on the right hand side of the restaurant but quickly moved to the left as it was slightly cooler and there was a ceiling fan over us. I almost didn't want to stay due to how warm it was, but it was getting late and I didn't have another option in mind, so onward and upward.... We ordered drinks, coffee for her and iced tea for me. I like a LITTLE sugar in my tea, so I usually get it half and half, mostly un-sweet. I'm glad the tea was cut, otherwise I might have gone into a diabetic coma on the spot, egads it was sweet. The waitress went and fixed me another one, and put only a splash of sweet in it that time (I saw her make it) and damn, it was still sweet, but it was a LOT better. I stayed with that...It is customary for us when we try a new place to do a whole taste, from appetizer to entrée to dessert. We ordered the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer and they were yummy! I thought, SCORE we're in for a real treat. I am allergic to honey so be forewarned, their remoulade sauce contains honey and I asked for some ranch for mine to dip. Their ranch is absolutely divine, and the perfect complement to the fried green tomatoes. I ordered spaghetti and meatball - yes only ONE meatball and the meatball tasted strangely like ground up cat food - the kiddo's take on it, mine, it was just YUCKY. I sent the whole thing back and did not order anything else, I was afraid at this point because my daughter who had ordered some sort of egg white omelet was seriously unimpressed with her food as well, since it was loaded with mushrooms, I believed her, because I would not taste it. She choked down about a quarter of the omelet, took the rest to go (which ended up in the trash bin before we even got home) and we put our reservations aside and ordered the lemon ice box pie for dessert. I don't know what we were thinking, thought it might be good, alas, it was not. The pie was barely cold and the taste was very off putting and it was topped with some kind of meringue, reminiscent of marshmallow fluff, and not egg whites. Our waitress took away the one piece and brought us another, but the second piece was just as bad as the first and we just had her take that one away too. While the manager did remove the spaghetti and the pie from our bill, and our server was gracious, the food will prevent us from ever returning. The sole star in my review was for the fried green tomatoes, as they were fantastic, it's sad the rest of our experience wasn't as stellar.
(1)Andrea F.
I came here yesterday, after having driven by on several different occasions, finding it busy or closed on most other times. The outside is clean, plenty of parking. Walk inside, and it is as if you walk back in time 30 years, however it is very neat and clean. Spotless. I had the sweet tea (almost too sweet), and the salmon kk. The salmon had an orange glaze that was light and delicious. The corn grits were in an odd square block that was fried, and despite the oddness, it tasted pretty darn good. The corn bread muffin was really good, and freshly made. The spinach appeared to be from a can. This was an interesting place to go, as the appearance of a greasy spoon diner on the inside contradicted the good (mostly freshly-made) food.
(3)Tuyet P.
I love Marina's Grill. There's never a time was I ever disappointed with the food. This time I ordered the one of the specials of the day, the shrimp bisque, beer battered fish and chips, with the blueberry pie. The soup was good I loved it! The fish and chips portion was huge omg! One huge piece Of fish on top of the fries. I'm Thinking it's just all batter and the piece of fish is smaller inside but no, it was a huge piece of fish so good.Such a big portion. One thing I didn't like was just all the oil I was biting into lol.. First bite and it was like that grease was gushing in my mouth.. I'm surprise I didn't puke after bc I'm not use to a lot of oil but it was good. My friend bad the eggs Gentilly which was divine! Poached eggs with bacon and fried oysters and spinach. It was good. I love this place! Closeby school for me and work. Convenient!
(5)J O.
First off let me say, I rated this place based on what this place is(a diner), and my experience there. I'm not comparing to other restaurants. We got there Sat, Feb 28,2015. The place was jammed packed, but we maybe 5 minutes for a table. Staff was friendly from beginning to end. I will be back to sample the rest of the menu. One thing that caught my eye on their menu was their vast healthy options. Being considered a health nut by some when it comes to my eating habits on my day to day basis, this diner offers a whole section if their breakfast menu with lean options. Today was not the case. For now my only regret is not coming here sooner because Ive seen this place a trillion times.
(4)Brandi P.
Stopped here because I was playing golf in City Park and I figured with a name like "Russell's Marina Grill", that it would be in the marina, on the water... NOPE. Oh well, the food was still very very good. It was the typical run-of-the-mill diner food, but with a little extra local Nawlins' flair.
(3)Patrick M.
At this point I don't even care what the food might taste like if I am lucky enough to get some. I've waited forever for my drink and a really long time and I'm still waiting for food. The service makes a place with slow service seem really good. To top it all off my table has yet to be wiped clean from the last group.
(2)Amanda C.
One of my favorite breakfast spots. Even when it's packed to the gills it's only a 15 minute wait and they can modify any order to suit you. I went with my regular, the Eggs Ponchartrain and asked for the eggs to be scrambled, the bacon to be crumbled, and to have a side of Monica sauce and fruit. I was a little skeptical when our waitress, Kendall, didn't write anything down but she got everything right. I was so impressed with her and the service that I don't know why I ever sometimes stray to Surrey's. Also, they actually serve booze. At breakfast. A Bellini.
(5)William L.
Russell's appeared suddenly in the 1980s when I lived down the block in a carriage house apartment behind a row of tidy shotguns. The shotguns and the old carriage house have been replaced by high rise condos, the bars and restaurants in West End were washed away by Hurricanes Georges and Katrina, but Russell's remains. I stopped in recently for the first time in 28 years. The Onion Mumm still figures prominently, and I remember enjoying it despite its being more about the fried and less about the onion. This dish, as noted by other reviewers here, was one of the first instances in recorded history (as recorded by this writer, at least) of a split-open onion fried into a greasy but tasty appetizer. Outback Steakhouse was still years away from populating every suburban exit when Russells was serving these. I also remember thinking that if you crossed Camellia Grill and the Tiffin Inn Pancake house, Russell's would be the offspring. That turns out to be faint praise for the Russell's of today. The menu has quite a few salad options now, with generous portions of meat or shrimp. The Cobb salad won praise from two in our party (and by the way, shame on both y'all for ordering the same thing. Don't you know I write for Yelp!? I could have evaluated another menu item, but you both had to have the Cobb. And yes, I *am* entitled to sampling your food, because, you know, I write for Yelp). I had a decent omelette. No one was interested in the Mumm, unfortunately for this review. Russell's has kept a good bit of its vibe from the age of disco and new wave. If you were in your teens and twenties in the seventies and eighties, Russell's is decent way to relive those years. Right next to Russell's you can view the trace remains of the lock that was a gateway to the New Basin Canal, a central feature of New Orleans for a century (There's more about that in my review of Gracious Bakery and Cafe).
(4)Ashley H.
I ended up here for breakfast on a recommendation. I have driven by Russell's before, but had no idea until the recommendation that they served breakfast (I assumed based on the name/location that it was a seafood restaurant.) But, guess what, they do serve breakfast. All day long, in fact. It was a very pleasant experience. They were a little crowded (and getting more crowded by the minute), but the hostess located a spot and whisked us away immediately. Our server was friendly and efficient. The food was good. The coffee was deliciously strong (seriously, really strong. That alone is worth a star in my book.) I went for their "classic" breakfast, which was eggs, bacon and pancakes. The eggs and bacon were pretty standard, diner fare. (i.e. both were very tasty, but nothing special.) The pancakes, however, were some of the best I've ever had. And, the ranking of pancakes is not something I take lightly. My dining companion had crab cakes topped with poached eggs, hollandaise and shrimp. He said it was really good, but he wished the crab cakes were more crab, less cake. However, that's what he always says about crab cakes. (Maybe he should just order crab, huh?) Anyway, all in all, it was a good meal at a good price without much of a wait at the peak of breakfast time on a Saturday. I call that a win. Russell's will definitely be added to the weekend breakfast rotation.
(4)Marielle S.
This was a neat little restaurant on the lake that we just happened to stumble upon for lunch. We stopped in, and although it was lunch time, the place wasn't packed at all and we were immediately seated in the "Al Hirt" booth (apparently Al was a regular at this place, so he gets his own booth complete with plaque!). Everything looked amazing, but I decided on the catfish amadine which came with corn bread, corn grits and creamed spinach. It was amazing! The fish was fried to a nice crispy brown, the spinach was delicious and the corn grits were buttery and full of flavor. I could have probably eaten another serving of them! Our waitress was extremely nice and friendly and made sure that we had everything that we needed. I would definitely return.
(4)Phillipa B.
Great, honest diner experience. Very tasty food for a good price. Extremely friendly staff. We grabbed seats at the bar but there would have been a 25 minute wait for at table for 2 at 10.30 on a Sunday morning. Famous for bloody Mary's but we were driving. No space in the carpark but managed to dump it somewhere close like everyone else.
(3)Steve S.
Definitely a hidden gem! Great for a relaxed weekend dinner, and especially brunch. They serve you extremely generous portions too. I have been going to Russells since I was little, and I cannot ever remember having a bad meal there. My only complaint is that they are not open for dinner during the week.
(4)Annie B.
I'm not all the familiar with New Orleans food but we tried his place. Seems the locals I was with really enjoyed their food so I'm rating it for them. For me, it was okay but again, I'm not that accustom to the food around here. I had the eggplant on the Bayou and my sister had the Eggs #9. It was all eaten up and people were happy. Good service and fast.
(4)Brianne C.
I have to say the food here is really good but I have to give it 3 stars because the place is yuck! My dad used to take me all the time when I was a kid, and I loved the breakfasts. The omelettes were incredible but the place has never changed its outdated decor. I know its supposed to be like a diner kind of deal but I really don't like seeing a roach crawl out of the crackers basket while eating my meal. The staff was always friendly and the place is pretty inviting but I don't like seeing bugs out in the open like that. You can only imagine what things are lurking in the kitchen. Once this place gets it together, I will go back. Needless to say, i would recommend it for a good breakfast/brunch just because the food is that good!
(3)Bob S.
Went here for breakfast with out of town guests. We all left saying we that we found our new favorite breakfast spot. Everything looked and tasted amazing. Big portions and a fine cup of coffee. Kids all found something that they liked. Would definitely recommend for breakfast.
(5)Sidney C.
Very good brunch spot. We've become regulars over the years, and spent many Sunday mornings there.
(4)Katie S.
I unknowingly stepped into a brunch jackpot!!! The prices are fair, the food quality is excellent and the service is terrific! It doesn't look like much on the outside. Hell...it doesn't look like much on the inside either....but man this place really surprised me and I'm rarely impressed when it comes to brunch in New Orleans. I had the eggs lafitte and my boyfriend had the eggs #33. Both were amazing and we shared back and forth. If your at ALL a Bloody Mary fan...you must have it here. It's loaded with spice which is how I prefer them. Whatever the romoulade sauce is that they drape over their eggs is amazing! I'm still dreaming about it at night... My only complaint is that this place closes at 3pm on most days during the week. I would frequent it more often if it had later hours. However, I went there on a yelp-recommended whim while I was in the area and it was 2:40 p.m. on a Sunday when I walked through the door (20 minutes before they were due to close)....but nevertheless they sat us and told us to take our time with our meal. Very friendly! They never made us feel rushed even when they were "technically closed" and we were stilling in the process of finishing up and closing out our tab. It may look like a little hole in the wall "mom and pop" atmosphere diner at first glance, but give this place a try if you are at all a lover of brunch and a good spicy Bloody Mary. The same brunch menu and large portions will cost you at least double the price anywhere else in this city. I plan on coming back and trying out more of their brunch menu options. P.S.- They do more than just brunch! Their poboys look great also :-)
(4)Derreck D.
The overall experience was quite nice. Very friendly waitress (wish I could remember her name to give her some kudos). Food arrived very quickly and was very tasty. The only item that was a bit lackluster was my partners hash-browns. Everything else was fantastic. Friendly atmosphere and good food (reasonably priced). I will be back.
(5)Dani S.
Why don't they have regular coffee? I like the food but I don't want breakfast without coffee and I don't like chicory, making it a not going back for me.
(2)John R.
This place is great for breakfast! Atmosphere is friendly and service is great. The sweet potatoes pancakes are a must try!! And don't forget the waffles with a scoop of ice cream!
(4)Lauren B.
My husband and I come here often. We love the healthier options on the menu. They have a nice outdoor patio so you can bring your furry friends!
(5)Flora S.
My family and I truly enjoy dining at Russell's Marina Grill. Nice large portions of delightfully tasty food perfectly cooked. They only serve quality beverages and the service has always been outstanding. Friendly smiles at the door and the wait staff aim to please...and the do follow up service throughout the meal. I have never walked away hungry from any of their meals. Very neighborhood friendly and tourist are treated like neighbors. If you're looking for one of the best, this is it. Go enjoy!
(5)Momo B.
LET THE SAINTS GO MARCHING ON They say that if you don't like waiting, come here before the church folks finish with their worshipping which is around 9 am. I think too many have adhered to that godly advice and we still had to wait. Another wonderful Bucktown food find for us. This time it's for breakfast on a Sunday. The wait took less than thirty minutes. Waiting is not the problem. It's where to stand and wait. LoL My other advice is to not wear the Saint's opposing team's jersey. Cause the entire wait staff is in black Saints t-shirts and on the back is printed "Home of the onion mumm." Further observation says the majority of the patrons are also dressed in some sorts of gold, white and black Saints jerseys. There is a Fleur de lys in every angle of view. Luckily we wore black and they couldn't tell where we stood amongst the flock. LoL My final advice is to come with a good and healthy appetite. The portions are large enough to take care of a full grown St. Bernard. One thing I've noticed about New Orleanians is that they all enjoy eating. Even the kids are larger than us. I could not resist ordering my breakfast favorite of chicken fried steak and Yu-go chauffeur said "I want them bbq shrimp over grits" to our sweet waitress. Before he was ready for a refill of their extra bold coffee, our breakfast was ready to be served at our table. The two pieces of chicken fried steak was just too much for me to finish. In the meanwhile Yu-go chauffeur made sure the St Bernard would fail to sniff for even a hint of grits. I think the folks around us were curious if the two us could put away our meals. We held them in suspense for a while. LoL Great food, ambiance, service and gathering of Saints fans.
(5)Paige J.
After hearing so many good things about this place, we decided to give it a go. Overall our food was decent, but we weren't highly impressed. I ordered the sweet potato pancakes with eggs, bacon and grits. The pancakes were decent but didn't knock me off my feet. The grits were good though. My husband ordered the "eggs 9" which were two poached eggs on top of crab cakes in a hollandaise sauce. The crab cakes were terrible. They tasted like crab mush and the hollandaise sauce was absolutely terrible and drowned everything on the plate. We both agreed we would like to give this place another go, but just try something different this time.
(3)Andrea T.
I had two different experiences at this restaurant in terms of both service and food. The service was much warmer on first occasion, but maybe this was because I was with a regular. This is hardly surprising, and I wouldn't look much into this. However, the way the food is prepared should be the same regardless of the other people in your party. I ordered the same thing both times- a vegetarian omelet. The first time it was perfect, filled with spinach, tomatoes, onions, and cheese as per the description with a delicious sauce that had a bit of a kick. The second time, I kept cutting, and cutting, and cutting, only to find... more egg. Where was my filling?? It was almost non-existent. It was essentially a huge 8 egg white omelet with some sauce. A couple pieces of spinach thrown in and a tiny piece of cheese didn't appease me and isn't what I ordered. I don't know if I caught the cook on an off day, or maybe the cook wasn't too familiar with making omelets (which would be odd, considering they only serve breakfast)... either way, I went there excited and hungry for a delicious breakfast and left disappointed.
(3)Tom C.
Haven't been here in a couple years. Father's Day, no reservation, party of 4. Got seated in about in about 15 minutes. YES!!! Fried Pickles were awesome. All the appetizer plates had chunks of food on them, as if they were not rinsed enough after washing. He never brought new, clean ones after handing him back the dirty ones. She had Chicken Fried Steak Platter and I had eggs and CFS. When the plates came out, looked like a mountain of chicken fried goodness. Wife cut into hers as I dug into my eggs. 3 cuts in and nothing but breading. As if the steak shrunk inside the breading. It was a breading pocket void of any filling. I dug into mine and same story. Meat had shrunk. When I did hit steak it tasted freezer burned. Service wasn't as great as I remember. Server seemed lost/untrained. Asked for another cup of coffee and half and half, took about 5 minutes (while half of the wait staff was standing by the wall) just to get the coffee. Had to ask for half and half again. Left hungry and sweaty. Felt like they killed A/C right before closing time. Manager did come to ask what was wrong and to get details. Offered a free dessert after we paid the bill and were on our way out. It was way too hot to stay another minute.
(1)Dana B.
This is a must for me when I visit home. It was a must when I lived at home. It's one of the city's little gems. My ultimate fave breakfast spot. AND I highly recommend the gumbo, which is usually a big no-no for me at restaurants. I know..I know.. A cup of gumbo to go with you omelette..only in Nola
(5)Brandon A.
I haven't been here in ages. I remember vaguely coming here as a young wide eyed optimistic 20 something year old.... Today I made the voyage back here for breakfast, which funny enough in all of my previous visits, I'd never experienced. Holy hell is their breakfast menu great. It's cheap, it's robust, and the service staff are just as nice and helpful as can be. My biggest gripe about this spot (which is part of the reason I stayed away so long) is the terrible parking situation. if you aren't lucky enough to find a spot in the "lot" then you are screwed.
(5)Jen L.
Russell's is a solid diner with NOLA standards. It's where you can take your Granny (or in my case little niece's) and everyone is happy. Of course, the littlest niece wanted to eat fries and not her chicken strips but that was just contrariness. I had a delicious shrimp wrap last time I was there. And the pancakes at the next table looked delicious. The fried shrimp that my niece had were tasty too. The staff is good to great and the environs are pretty amazing since they look pretty much like it always has to me...and that's pretty impressive considering the damage in 2005. After you finish your brunch/breakfast/lunch (but no dinner in post-K world), take a drive along the lakefront.
(4)Sean O.
Don't expect to get seated right away, but expect a damn fine meal.
(4)Michael D.
I've never been here before. Met friends for lunch. A bit of a wait but if you're fine with sitting on the patio, there is no wait. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys were a plus , not to mention the great food and service.
(5)Roxanne C.
I remember my parents taking me and my sister here for breakfast when I was kid, and boy, it was a delicious breakfast! I always got their omelette covered in chilli and marinara sauce. So good! The service was always superb as well. Very friendly! You might be wondering why I would give this place 2 stars? Well, the last time I came here with my dad about a year or 2 ago, we saw something that most people don't want to see in a restaurant. My dad went to grab a cracker from the cracker basket and a roach crawled out of it! I didn't see it (thank God!), and he didn't tell me about it until we left because he knew it would probably stand up on the table screaming bloody murder since I'm terrified of roaches! I haven't been back since this incident. I know most restaurants have roaches, but when they're crawling on the table out in the open, then you have a problem. I've even read another review of someone experiencing a similar situation so I know it wasn't just a one time freak thing. They really need to take proper measures to get rid of this problem because their food and service really are excellent. I just can't bear to stomach their food though if there's a chance I'll see a roach crawling across my plate and table.
(2)Mallory E.
I've been to Russell's Maria a couple of times for lunch and for brunch. This most recent Sunday Brunch was wildly popular. Our wait was about 35 minutes with people still spilling in and putting their name on the list. If you want to get seated fast get here before 10:30 - parking is a bit hard to find around this area. We got both the fried artichoke hearts (served with Rosette Sauce, $6.99) and fried eggplant (served with marinara sauce $6.99). Both were delicious, but I highly suggest the fried artichoke hearts because they are delicious and the Rosette Sauce was to die for. I really wanted the chicken and waffles but had an issue with waffles at the last brunch restaurant I went to, instead I opted in for the Greek Omelet that came with feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, and onions. It also came with a side (sweet potato fries) and a toast or biscuit. The omelet was ok...not that great. I'm glad we had the appetizers because I would have left pretty disappointed. Two of the people at the table got the sweet potatoe pancakes and they were delicious!
(3)Kay M.
I'm a big fan of breakfast foods and this place had a wide variety of breakfasts to choose from. I ordered a cheese omelet with a biscuit and hash browns and a pancake. It seemed pretty crowded when we got there, but they took us within minutes! The service was super-friendly and everything came out pretty quickly. People I was with got the chicken and waffles which I thought was ok. The waffle was delicious, but the chicken fingers just tasted average. They did come with a maple dipping sauce, but I didn't try that. Price was about average to a little above average for a diner-esqe place-- 71 dollars for 4 people.
(4)Nicole C.
First trip to Russell's=success! After a triathlon on the lakefront Sunday morning, my group of 8 was famished. Russell's was our choice of nourishment. Quite the line on a Sunday morning, but after reading more reviews this seems to be the norm. Everyone in line was in good spirits, as it was the weekend and the most beautiful NOLA Spring weather! Our group was seated and drink orders were taken right away. Our server was fantastic, on point and very friendly. I ordered the Special, which consisted of two eggs any style, bacon or sausage, and pancakes. All were great, especially the pancakes! They were fluffy and moist, melt in your mouth! Everyone enjoyed their choices, and the menu has many. The bil splitting was such a breath of fresh air (usually it can difficult w/ groups when they don't seperate). We assumed we would get one check, but out came seperate checks with no problem. Certainly plan on bf or lunch here again soon, perhaps after a bike ride around the lake!
(5)Tiff D.
THIS is the type of place I've been waiting for. The best breakfast in NOLA. In a city drowning in "cajun/creole" influence, Russell's stands out. Located next to the beautiful marina, in an easy to find location. They have their share of Cajun/Creole items on the menu but the menu is unique. This is one of the few places that have Belgium waffles -TRUE Belgium waffles. They have eggs beni several ways. Over crab cakes, fried catfish, or fried green tomatoes and bacon. If you come after 10:30am, the lunch menu is also available. Several salads, burgers, and wraps. I went with the fried green tomatoes and bacon eggs beni. I requested poached medium and it was the most perfectly poached egg I have ever had! That in itself is a feat at any restaurant. The bacon smoky and crisp. The fried green tomato also amazingly crisp. The hollindaise light and creamy, not at all oily. I loved everything about this dish. The side of hashbrowns I could have done without. They were seasoned well but overcooked. I saw some crispy (fried) homefries pass by me and was so dissapointed I didnt get those. Apparently you have to ask for "crispy hashbrowns", because I didnt see it on the menu. The soup of the day was tomato basil. That too was delicous. I could have eaten a big bowl of that and half a sandwich and been in heaven. I tasted an omlete topped with their homemade chili. The chili is great. The side of grits... horrible. Just plain grits, no milk, cream, butter, or seasoning at all. If the sides were better it would be a solid 5 stars. Plates run $10-$13 which isnt cheap but I've paid that much at several other breakfast places and had horrible food. My plate was worth every penny. Service was very fast. With crowds of people waiting outside, we were told 20min wait. It was indeed 20 mins. We were seated, greated, and stuffed full in 30mins! With a house full of people, thats impressive. I love that everything is made in house. No frozen products here. So fresh and delicious. I will be back.
(4)David G.
A staple of West End! Can't go wrong..healthy options for breakfast. Very nice atmosphere.
(5)Moondusterr B.
Had a fantastic breakfast here. 2 poached eggs with fried oysters and spinach on top of an English muffin soaked in hollindaise sauce. Mimosas with fresh squeezed orange juice were great too. Reasonable pricing. So glad I found this quaint little place. Will be my new go-to place for breakfast or brunch. Went on a Tuesday morning and the place wasn't busy at all. Someone told me it's packed on weekends though.
(4)John L. H.
I have been coming to Russell's since I was a kid. It is one of the places I really miss since moving to the northshore. I have tried to go several times wen I was in the area, but it was always closed or super crowded. I decided that this is where I wanted to go for father's day since I first went here with my father and the place has very fond memories. When we arrived the place was packed so we put our name on the list and grabbed a seat outside. The weather wasn't too hot and we only had to wait about 15 minutes. Once inside we ordered the required onion mumm. According to Russell's they invented it. I don't know if that is true, but it has always been my favorite version. Their version of remoulade in the middle of the onion is amazing. The mumm and sauce were just as good as I remembered them. For main course I was left with a dilemma. I have always ordered seafood at Russell's and it is always amazing. I had never ordered their breakfast and didn't know if I should go for the old stand by or try something new. I decided to go for their special omelet. It was loaded with onions, peppers and mushrooms and topped by chili and salsa. It was a huge omelet and came with hash browns and a biscuit. The chili was good, but didn't seem to add anything to the omelet. The hash browns were more like sauteed potatoes, but were very good. The biscuit was huge like the other items and was flaky and obviously homemade. For father's day this place was packed. The service wasn't perfect because it was so busy. The omelet was good, but not the best I've had. With all of these little things how is it that Russell's earned five stars? This place has not changed since I was a kid. They have been consistently putting out great food my whole life. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. If you haven't been to Russell's in a while, or if you haven't ever been, you should try it out. You wont be disappointed.
(5)Lenore S.
Perfect neighborhood diner. I always get the Eggs Pontchartrain (Eggs Benedict w fried green tomatoes) and the eggs are always perfectly poached. Service is quick, and you can linger at the counter as long as you like. Coffee is perfect and they'll happily give you a cup to go on your way out as well.
(5)Lindsay A.
Russell's is everything that the reviews tout it as, a tasty Lakeview brunch icon. I swear everyone in Lakeview comes here at least once on the weekends. I think Russell's is great. I have had both breakfast and lunch here and have always enjoyed my meal. Their breakfast special is my favorite thing on the menu to order; pancakes, eggs, and either sausage or bacon. Yum. When I'm feeling frisky I order the sweet potato pancakes which have a slight sweet taste to them and are delicious. The burgers, the eggs benedicts (fried green tomatoes on the Eggs Ponchartrain!), and the omelets are also great choices. There will probably be a wait when you first arrive, especially on the weekends, but the fast friendly servers turn tables with ease and grace and will have you enjoying a fantastic brunch in no time. This is a great place to have a meal that will satisfy the whole crowd out by the lake.
(5)Harrison L.
The place has a very relaxed atmosphere and the service is great. It's good for breakfast or lunch and they usually serve from the breakfast menu until they close in the afternoon. It's a very popular breakfast spot and it can be very busy in the mornings and especially on weekends. They have something for everyone and a lot of breakfast choices including different kinds of omelets. There are also some light items on the menu like the vegetarian omelet (with all egg whites and vegetables) and the chicken sandwich, which I have tried and are very good. The freshly squeezed orange juice is very good, too. I have tried their pancakes and waffles and they are very tasty as well. They usually have a special of the day, with some kind of a cup of soup, entrée and dessert.
(4)Scott L.
Big family of 6 and we all enjoyed the food and service. Something for everyone at a good price. Ponchatrain Benedict was amazing, BBQ shrimp and Sweet potato pancakes was money! Highly recommend for brunch
(5)Molly B.
OMG French Toast!! It's not the best french toast I've had but this is one of my friend's favorite places so if I'm going to go I have to get the french toast. Someone posted a pic on here of them and the small cup of hash browns I also have to order. I emphasize small. If I'm coming here it means we were out late last night... I'm going to need about 3 of those sides to satisfy that craving. It always seems crazy busy but it never seems to take more than 10 minutes to get seated. This isn't the place to go for a long drawn out breakfast. You come in, scarf, and get out. Take it for what it is.
(3)Chip B.
Best basic breakfast in the city. Pancakes, crispy bacon, eggs, omelets, biscuits, fresh squeezed OJ etc If you're in the mood for a breakfast like grandma used to make in a comfortable setting like dinners up east, come here.
(5)Reed D.
As a new resident of the New Orleans area, I have been trying new places here and there. Recently after a Mardi Gras bender, I awoke at 2PM in search of a brunch. My date and I settled on Russell's due to its menu and price looking appealing, as well as being extremely close by. After getting turned around by Siri, we made our way in and found a booth without any wait. After searching the menu for a minute we both settled on the House Special with a side of hash browns. The house special is 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, and a choice of bacon or sausage. The waitress was extremely helpful and made a half bacon/half sausage order work perfectly, as both were extremely good. The hash browns were actually what I would call breakfast potatoes, but they were well seasoned and tasty. The pancakes were amazing. Huge cakes of amazing batter that I smothered in delicious house syrup. I can't get enough of these pancakes! I would love to try the sweet potato pancakes but it will be hard to deviate from such a tried and true formula. Also on my to-do list is the Eggsaints's #33, which looked absolutely to die for at the table next to us. Will return, and the sooner the better! Bottom line: GET THE PANCAKES
(5)Luke M.
Stood around for 30 minutes waiting for a table. When I checked where we were at on the list they had skipped us. Guess it is pretty complicated to call names off a list.
(1)Godwin C.
The wife and I love Russell's breakfast so much, we decided to move to the Lakefront area in order to be closer to the deliciousness. Well, not really, but there is a certain stomach-grumbling satisfaction in knowing that our favorite breakfast place in New Orleans is literally down the street from our new home, waiting to karate chop our taste buds with some of the best versions of diner breakfast food items we've ever had. As a non-native New Orleanian who first moved to Uptown, I found Russell's out of desperation. My friends and I were getting tired of the Uptown breakfast restaurants that in our opinions were either overpriced, middling in quality, or served under-sized portions...or in the case of some places, all three. Surrey's near the FQ seemed to be the only exception but we wanted/needed a change. Thanks to a helpful Yelp search I saw Russell's pop up as an option. Even though my friends moaned that it was "so far away" - I can go on for days about people's perception of distance in the New Orleans area - based on the favorable reviews we decided to give it a try. Best. Decision. Ever. Russell's by far provides the best value for your money of any breakfast place that I know of in the New Orleans area. Of course, ignore the prices and you still have some amazing food. There are so many favorites that it's impossible to list them all, but you definitely cannot go wrong with any of the Eggs Benedict options, which are not only delicious but very creative for a diner option. My personal favorite is the Eggs Shannon: two huge fried catfish filets covered in melted cheddar cheese, served on french bread, with the poached egg, hollandaise sauce and capers sitting on top. Massive portion, packed with flavor...I started drooling while typing this. If you're not a fan of catfish or cheese, the EggSaints #33 is also awesome: alligator sausage with grilled tomatoes on a biscuit, poached eggs and a gravy sauce. Of course there are other great things on the menu as well. The wife LOVES the Big Easy Omelet with its fried oysters and artichoke hearts, as well as a hearty bowl of their Seafood Gumbo that comes with a crab claw and generous amounts of seafood every time. My buddy swears by the breakfast version of the Chicken Fried Steak as the batter on the steak is amazing; perfectly salty, hint of spice, fantastic crispness. In my opinion the best non-Eggs Benedict dish is the Pavlov's Special where the pork chops are seasoned well and never overcooked which can be worrisome with most chops in restaurants. And of course I can't leave out the Onion Mumm, which Russell's claims was the original one that inspired imitations like the Bloomin' Onion (it's on Wikipedia so it must be true!). The breakfast alone is enough to keep me coming back but the staff and ambiance are great too. My favorite employee is the slow-moving busser who cracks the driest jokes ever and always seems to be the one to bring us our "Big Al's Bloody Mary's" whenever the servers get swamped. I'm almost 100% sure his name isn't Al but I like to pretend that it is. I don't want to ask and get my bubble burst. Also the restaurant is in a cozy area right off the marina with a great outdoor patio and an awesomely cheesy only-in-a-lakeside-type-restaurant mural of the marina on their back wall. Perfect diner setting. I know this review sounds gushing, but I couldn't write it any other way. The fact that the prices alone are more-than-reasonable for the portions already gives it a huge advantage over its competitors, but when combined with how tasty everything is, the friendliness of the service, and the general atmosphere, there can be no comparison. In my eyes, Russell's is the breakfast king. Bonus: Get a pecan pie slice to finish your meal. Worth it!
(5)Vivian O.
I had the pleasure of stopping by here for breakfast to fill up before a long drive back to St. Louis. I have had many a sweet potato pancakes, and this place by far has the best I have ever had. Really fluffy and light with a hint of spice. The group I was with all thoroughly enjoyed their meals - everything that came to the table looked fresh, homemade and tasted great (hello...fresh squeezed oj?? amazing!!). The service was excellent too - very attentive and friendly staff. This place will be my go-to breakfast spot in NOLA.
(4)Elizabeth C.
Great place for breakfast! They have everything from normal breakfast foods to Bananas Foster... Yes, ice cream for breakfast. They serve breakfast alcohols - bloody mary, mimosa, etc. Definitely worth a drive to the lake and you can always spend the day on Lakeshore Dr. afterward! There are some tables outside but the view is of condos...
(4)Lindsay H.
Can't wait to try more from this place in our neighborhood. The burger was almost as good as Yo Mama's. Fantastic!
(5)Eileen Z.
I'm a fan. Russel's is great for a breakfast or lunch spot. I have been going here for years and I usually get the Special breakfast (2 eggs, 2 pancakes, 2 strips of bacon) for $6.99. I can actually split this with someone else it is such a huge breakfast and they even serve it on separate plates for you. The pancakes are HUGE consider yourself warned. If you get orange juice here take note it is fresh squeezed, no sugary concentrate here, so it may throw you off a bit. Service is always fast, and courteous. Even of there is a wait you will get sat quickly. The food is always hot and fresh and made to order. Their hashbrowns are yummy garlicy potatoes which I highly recommend. You can't go wrong at russell's
(4)Kris A.
Fresh squeezed orange juice,homemade gravy,fresh coffee. Pancakes reminded me of cracker barrel-crispy outside,yummy! French toast is made with thick multi grain bread,just ok and half order is plenty. I ordered the saints #33. Its an english muffin topped with grilled tomatoes, alligator sausage, poached egg and homemade gravy. Decadance! I cant wait to go back and try a mimosa with their fresh squeezed orange juice! Ask for Kelly, shes the best!
(4)Becca G.
The eggs were cold and didn't look like 2 eggs. The presentation on my daughters plate was horrible! I had to ask for my sides, service was ok. The oj was fresh squeezed, but value of this meal was not worth it. Won't be going back. Severely disappointed, had heard great things about it!
(1)Robert B.
I hadn't been to this place in a long time. I remember coming here with my parents way back when it first opened in the 80's. Legend had it that the onion mumm was introduced either to New Orleans or to the United States by the first cook here who was from Australia. True or not, this is the first place I ever had an onion mumm, and my parents and I ordered one every time we came. We loved it. I went recently when I ....um.... had imbibed a bit too much the night before, let's say. It was one of those mornings when the only thing that would do was a classic American breakfaast. So that's what I ordered, the "Special" which is 2 eggs, sausage or bacon, and 2 pancakes. The eggs were perfectly prepared over easy and the sausage, though a bit overcooked, was tasty. But the star was the pancakes. They were literally the best pancakes I have ever had, both flavor and texture, and they were HUGE. They were light, had a nice hint of vanilla and a great crispy exterior, perfectly griddled and totally unsoggy. A few dollops of butter and some good old fashioned maple syrup, and I was conjuring up the spirit of Aunt Jemima. And the service was excellent, a very friendly waitress who was an eye opener herself. Thinking about that onion mumm has me wanting to go back, maybe for lunch.
(3)Perrey L.
This place should have a huge banner across the front entrance warning customers that eating here may cause them to have tastegasms. Sometimes, even the exhausting multiple variety are induced. There's really no words to describe their otherworldly variations on eggs benedict (probably my all time favorite food) - they have it over crab cakes, over fried green tomatoes, over fried catfish; if it has been imagined and if it may be improved with runny warm golden egg yolk, it is happening here. Te only improvement possible would be a "yes please," combining all in one (I may watch man v. food & diners drive ins and dives a little too often). They have sweet potato pancakes. And that is all I have to say about that. Holy sweet little baby Jeebus. Sweet potato pancakes? One can see why people go here instead of church every Sunday morning (driving through the parking traffic makes me late to church often enough. yeah, that's why I'm late...). The bloody marys are pretty pricey but oh so yum - complete with the nola holy trinity of pickled okra, green beans, and olives. If you aren't into the hair of teh dog, try the orange juice - fresh squeezed and sure to give you a legit When-Harry-Met-Sally Moment. Oh, baby. Go here and go often. Life is too short not to.
(5)Jen B.
I realized that I have only been here for breakfast, so i can't comment on the lunch, but I have heard that they do amazing baked macaroni & cheese (only on Monday & Tuesday), so I know we will be back to try that! Great breakfasts with huge variety of options, FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE!!! poached eggs atop fried green tomatoes...YES, please!!! great biscuits! I often will bring my out-of-town visitors here so that we can do a tour of the lake after dining. It is totally worth leaving mid-city!!
(4)Howie E.
20 min wait on a Sunday Food was decent I had the lunch special. Great value! What I did not like the roach that walked across Nor the hair in my bread pudding. Darn I really wanted to like this place.
(2)Rhonda F.
Been visiting the Marina Grill since the original owner back in....I think the 1980's. Always been and hopefully always will be my all time FAVORITE breakfast place ever! The only negative about the breakfast is the grits. Only City Diner has worse grits. Everything I have tried on the menu is above average food, large portions, fair prices, and overall good value for the money. So happy they decided to open for dinner Thursday through Saturday. I missed the old days pre Katrina when Russell's was open late. It was a favorite spot after a night out. Slowly the night hours have returned! The menu has much to choose from, the wait staff are better than most upscale restaurants. The atmostphere is friendly, and many of the customers are "regulars" at this establishment. They could do a better job on cleanliness, but I assume the restaurant stays so busy it is difficult to keep up with the cleaning. Absolutely I recommend this restaurant to others.
(5)Bristol P.
We LOVE Russell's! Egg's 9th, Egg #33, Waffles West End(chicken and waffles), Jumbo shrimp and grits(breakfast side of the menu), Rody pankcakes, you seriously can't go wrong. The patio is nice. Fresh orange juice, good Bloody Marys(I love the pickled okra they put with it), fresh Lemonade. We go to Russell's a couple times a month. Food Coma central.
(5)Michelle D.
Russell'sis old New Orleans at it's best.... The food is really good, not froo-froo food that you have to mortgage the house to pay for & then you are still hungry when you leave! Not at Russell's! You have to try "Eggs to the 9th" ... so very decadent ... two crab cakes full of crab-meat (not breadcrumbs) topped with eggs, sauce, crab & shrimp & a side. If you want quiet or quick service don't go to Russell's on Sunday; there's a line .. but, people in the line talk to each other & if you're from out of town & have any ?'s somebody'll answer them ... if you want old New Orleans at it's absolute best ... I'll see you Sunday morning at Russell's
(4)Bobby B.
Girly and I went to the marina to look at a boat to buy (don't ask). We got hungry and stopped at Wasabi. Decided seafood twice in two days wasn't a good idea so crossed the street to Russell's. It's really a family type place and is NOT the place to go if you want a quiet meal. Even with all the construction going on outside (redoing the levy wall for the 5th time-Got to love state contractors) it was still louder inside. We ordered one of their versions of a blooming onion (Soggy in places. Not too bad) and green fried tomatoes (Not too bad). Girly got the fried chicken fingers (A little dry but good flavor). I got the chicken fried steak (oddest version I've ever had.). It was sort of like...er..a thin beaten piece of roast beef. Tasty, but odd. The batter was crispy and nicely spiced. All in all it would probably be a winner. An odd winner, but a winner. The only thing I can say bad about it was the gravy. weet like Dessert Gravy (Mmmm..dessert gravy). The waitress (Who seriously looked like Anna Gasteyer from SNL) said it was rosemary, but I know rosemary. That was SUGAR, Sweety. Now do that Sweaty Balls skit from the show, please??? [EDIT] Almost forgot. Do NOT order the peas with your dish. I love peas..but what they brought out made English Mushy peas that have been left out for three days seem like caviar. Final verdict, it's not too bad. Not dangerous. Just hope nothing worse than sugar and salt gets confused in that kitchen.
(3)Katie R.
Great ! Love getting brunch and lunch here -- the lunch specials are a steal! You get a dessert with your meal! And their lemon pie is amazing! Staff is always helpful; It's a great place for families.
(4)Laurie T.
This restaurant is super busy for breakfast! I ate outside. It wasn't that hot. Of course I ended up sitting next to a smoker. I had to move before my waiter came back. I cannot stand being around smoke even outside! The service was super friendly! The food was good and it came really fast. I had the eggs benedict, which is my favorite with a mimosa. I've been looking for a breakfast place that I can frequent and spend some time. This isn't that place but definitely another choice in my quest to find good breakfast.
(3)Bonnie P.
Tried to patronize Russell's for dinner again & left disappointed. Kitchen staff is running the show, only when they're finished talking & carrying on. Manager answers to them. Ordered 2 medium cheeseburgers, cooked them well done (twice)! Manager apologized & compensated us. Waitress was sweet but had no control over this circus. Left hungry.
(2)Adam H.
Got chicken fried steak and eggs. Eggs were perfectly cooled over medium which is hard to find. Everything was really good. Only negative was chicken fried steak was slightly tough. Grits and biscuit were awesome. I'd highly recommend and will likely come back next time I have time to kill in NOLA.
(4)Tamia G.
The fried chicken is for real! Get it and you won't be disappointed! Crispy, crunchy, flavorful, tender meat, made-to-order! I kicked it up a notch with Metairie's own Crystal hot sauce! I had the cabbage as my side. Great flavor and texture with carrots and potatoes as accompaniments. My buddy had the roast beef, ham and Swiss 12-inch po' boy. Fabulous layering of flavors in a nice crusty loaf. Pure southern bliss!
(5)Abby R.
Delicious brunch food, gorgeous outdoor seating, and wonderful waitstaff! We sat outside with a beautiful view, and although our meal wasn't coursed exactly on time, the whole thing was fairly prompt considering how busy they were, and the waitress knew how to handle us and the cook times well. Absolutely will come back! I recommend a fresh mimosa and the Eggs Ponchartrain! Not to mention a successful credit card roulette!
(5)Raymond R.
Open 7 to 3 daily. Wonderful cafe food. Great breakfasts and lunch. And absolutely incredible service. Worth studying :-). They know what they're doing! It's a joy to eat at this place.
(4)Reed G.
In a city of fantastic brunch restaurants, Russell's is one of the best. It competes strongly in terms of food quality, but the area where it really shines is value. You aren't going to find food this good for portions as large as these for a price as low as this. I would wonder how this place makes money, but they certainly know how to pack it in, especially on Sunday mornings. You are liable to wait upwards of an hour to get a seat if you come Sunday, but trust me the wait is worth it. Make sure you try the Eggs Lafitte, Eggs 9th, and some of their delicious freshly squeezed orange juice.
(5)Niki N.
No joke, my favorite meal in town is from here! Eggs Ponchatrain. Everything is great here, service, food, drinks, environment.
(5)Lester D.
Very good place for breakfast and lunch! The pastalaya was surprisingly great and the breakfast is always amazing. Definitely go there! Great food and amazing atmosphere!
(5)Zachary A.
Russell's has changed and not changed very much in the few decades it has existed, but the "not changing" part is the awesome kind and what i'm going to talk about. First. The Onion Mumm. Copeland's, Outback, plenty of people sell the whole fried colossal onion- but when done right, nobody tops Russell's original. The menu of the fake Aussie steakhouse used to even denote its origin. The first is still the best, and the proof is that this is the only place that makes them where you will actually see folk ordering then WITH BREAKFAST. nuff said? Second, the breakfast. For years and years Russell's was the fore-runner in the classic american diner breakfast. All the meats and bread options you could want, fresh home-made everything (including biscuits and muffins!!!) It has competition now, thank god (sorry Pavlos), but still you cannot find a longer (or faster moving) line for a sit down honest to god (free and constant) coffee refilling fresh juice serving eggwhite and pork chop available inside or outside morning victual plate anywhere in the city. Most of the servers in the morning have been there for a decade or more, they usually know what you want before you do. Third, Allen. He's the older "busboy" type gentleman with the lazy eye usually seen on weekend mornings holding a pot of coffee and accepting dollar tips from old white people for no reason really other than he's awesome. I worked here many years ago (actually i'm proud to claim to be the first long-haired bearded waiter ever allowed. Yep, i'm a big deal), and every time i came in contact with this service hero, even to this day, it is a gospel of so many things New Orleans, but mostly it's because his smile is like the magic of why Russell's still stands now- reflective and ambitious as the new New Orleans, but constant and reliably comfortable is the old one too. This was the first restaurant to open in Lakeview after Katrina. it stood alone for a minute. Pointers that will always be, as long as Russell's does: blueberry muffins are excellent. Pavlos' Special breakfast is gangsta. Any entree with a name on it is golden (my alltime fave is the Chicken Alexis, which may not be on the menu but if you ask they will make it). The specials menu should not be ignored. Salad dressings (and almost anything else) is made in-house. Some of the kitchen staff may have been to prison recently (this is a good thing). Fried chicken takes a minute, but eat a mum and wait. Worth it. KIds are welcome.
(5)Cullen A.
One of my all time favorites! Excellent breakfast which is served all day. Friendly neighborhood staff. Big Al's Bloody Mary is a must! I can honestly say I've never had anything bad here. Anytime I am in town, Russell's is a MUST!
(5)Lisa W.
I've lived here for two years and just discovered this place! I have been missing out. Great burger that rivals all the great ones in NOLA! It was very busy at noon on a Sunday, but the wait was shorter than expected and service was fast and friendly. There were so many things I wanted to try; I will have to go back!
(4)Tina B.
Their French toast was to die for first time I've had whole wheat French toast and it was amazing. Their omelettes are the perfect breakfast choice with accompanied sauces- great easy going diner easily a regular option. Great quality food and big portions too! Must go!
(5)Michele N.
We had the shrimp and grits, catfish Monica, fried green tomatoes, fried eggplant sticks, and egg Benedict gentilly! All were delicious!!
(4)Bella K.
Lovely place!! Friendly staffs- you got to try this place. I ordered Egg# 9 and it was delicious. The only thing is that there was a wait of 30 minutes. They asked us if we want to sit outside or wait longer. We decided to eat outside even though it was hot. The chairs outside are not comfortable but we really enjoy this place.
(5)Chelsea Y.
1st of all i have to say the Service is wonderful, food there is great except a little salty on the #9 egg steak. We will go try some other orders next time soon
(4)David G.
A staple of West End! Can't go wrong..healthy options for breakfast. Very nice atmosphere.
(5)Moondusterr B.
Had a fantastic breakfast here. 2 poached eggs with fried oysters and spinach on top of an English muffin soaked in hollindaise sauce. Mimosas with fresh squeezed orange juice were great too. Reasonable pricing. So glad I found this quaint little place. Will be my new go-to place for breakfast or brunch. Went on a Tuesday morning and the place wasn't busy at all. Someone told me it's packed on weekends though.
(4)Rose M.
The food here was amazing! No surprise, it's amazing every time I come! In the past, I've had delicious sweet potato pancakes that were out of this world. This time, I had the eggs benedict. The eggs were poached perfectly, there was actually runny yolk in the center and were not overcooked like the last few places I've had this dish! One of my family members had the catfish almondine with creamed spinach, corn casserole and a corn muffin. I had a taste and it was so delicious. We also got an order of onion rings for the table, they were crisp and no trace of grease. I really enjoyed the meal. This is going to be put in my regular rotation!
(5)TT G.
Quick and kid friendly. I had the pancakes and they were amazing. My husband ordered the poached eggs with fried green tomatoes with a hollandaise sauce. His was also great. We will definitely be back.
(5)Melissa D.
My god, that was a freaking delicious omelet. Ridonkulous. Vegetarian egg white omelet with organic spinach, tomatoes, swiss cheese, and the most delectable "veggie sauce" ever. NOM NOM NOM.
(5)Vicky C.
YUM ! I love this place!! The fried green tomatoes eggs Benedict are SO good! And the shrimp and grits!! It's very low key, atmosphere is laid back diner type feel. It is slightly overpriced but just so good I don't care!
(5)G H.
Great ideas for dishes, and plates look delicious, however poor execution. Eggs 9th included horrible crabcakes: all mushy stuffing, no crab. Pork steak was tender, but little flavor. Do ask for the bottomless fresh squeezed orange juice mimosas.
(3)Vicky L.
What a lovely restaurant with great breakfast items. If the weather is really nice, I suggest sitting outside. I've only gone for breakfast, and their menu is geared more towards local food items (ex crawfish in omlets, yum!). I've had their omelet with crawfish in it, which is really good. And their sweet potato pancakes which are yummy too. Unfortunately, I love getting plain ole veggie and bacon omelets for breakfast, and they don't have that. Their food is really good, I'm just sad that they don't have my usual favorite breakfast item.
(3)Tina B.
Their French toast was to die for first time I've had whole wheat French toast and it was amazing. Their omelettes are the perfect breakfast choice with accompanied sauces- great easy going diner easily a regular option. Great quality food and big portions too! Must go!
(5)John L. H.
I have been coming to Russell's since I was a kid. It is one of the places I really miss since moving to the northshore. I have tried to go several times wen I was in the area, but it was always closed or super crowded. I decided that this is where I wanted to go for father's day since I first went here with my father and the place has very fond memories. When we arrived the place was packed so we put our name on the list and grabbed a seat outside. The weather wasn't too hot and we only had to wait about 15 minutes. Once inside we ordered the required onion mumm. According to Russell's they invented it. I don't know if that is true, but it has always been my favorite version. Their version of remoulade in the middle of the onion is amazing. The mumm and sauce were just as good as I remembered them. For main course I was left with a dilemma. I have always ordered seafood at Russell's and it is always amazing. I had never ordered their breakfast and didn't know if I should go for the old stand by or try something new. I decided to go for their special omelet. It was loaded with onions, peppers and mushrooms and topped by chili and salsa. It was a huge omelet and came with hash browns and a biscuit. The chili was good, but didn't seem to add anything to the omelet. The hash browns were more like sauteed potatoes, but were very good. The biscuit was huge like the other items and was flaky and obviously homemade. For father's day this place was packed. The service wasn't perfect because it was so busy. The omelet was good, but not the best I've had. With all of these little things how is it that Russell's earned five stars? This place has not changed since I was a kid. They have been consistently putting out great food my whole life. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. If you haven't been to Russell's in a while, or if you haven't ever been, you should try it out. You wont be disappointed.
(5)Lenore S.
Perfect neighborhood diner. I always get the Eggs Pontchartrain (Eggs Benedict w fried green tomatoes) and the eggs are always perfectly poached. Service is quick, and you can linger at the counter as long as you like. Coffee is perfect and they'll happily give you a cup to go on your way out as well.
(5)Lindsay A.
Russell's is everything that the reviews tout it as, a tasty Lakeview brunch icon. I swear everyone in Lakeview comes here at least once on the weekends. I think Russell's is great. I have had both breakfast and lunch here and have always enjoyed my meal. Their breakfast special is my favorite thing on the menu to order; pancakes, eggs, and either sausage or bacon. Yum. When I'm feeling frisky I order the sweet potato pancakes which have a slight sweet taste to them and are delicious. The burgers, the eggs benedicts (fried green tomatoes on the Eggs Ponchartrain!), and the omelets are also great choices. There will probably be a wait when you first arrive, especially on the weekends, but the fast friendly servers turn tables with ease and grace and will have you enjoying a fantastic brunch in no time. This is a great place to have a meal that will satisfy the whole crowd out by the lake.
(5)Harrison L.
The place has a very relaxed atmosphere and the service is great. It's good for breakfast or lunch and they usually serve from the breakfast menu until they close in the afternoon. It's a very popular breakfast spot and it can be very busy in the mornings and especially on weekends. They have something for everyone and a lot of breakfast choices including different kinds of omelets. There are also some light items on the menu like the vegetarian omelet (with all egg whites and vegetables) and the chicken sandwich, which I have tried and are very good. The freshly squeezed orange juice is very good, too. I have tried their pancakes and waffles and they are very tasty as well. They usually have a special of the day, with some kind of a cup of soup, entrée and dessert.
(4)Scott L.
Big family of 6 and we all enjoyed the food and service. Something for everyone at a good price. Ponchatrain Benedict was amazing, BBQ shrimp and Sweet potato pancakes was money! Highly recommend for brunch
(5)Molly B.
OMG French Toast!! It's not the best french toast I've had but this is one of my friend's favorite places so if I'm going to go I have to get the french toast. Someone posted a pic on here of them and the small cup of hash browns I also have to order. I emphasize small. If I'm coming here it means we were out late last night... I'm going to need about 3 of those sides to satisfy that craving. It always seems crazy busy but it never seems to take more than 10 minutes to get seated. This isn't the place to go for a long drawn out breakfast. You come in, scarf, and get out. Take it for what it is.
(3)Chip B.
Best basic breakfast in the city. Pancakes, crispy bacon, eggs, omelets, biscuits, fresh squeezed OJ etc If you're in the mood for a breakfast like grandma used to make in a comfortable setting like dinners up east, come here.
(5)Reed D.
As a new resident of the New Orleans area, I have been trying new places here and there. Recently after a Mardi Gras bender, I awoke at 2PM in search of a brunch. My date and I settled on Russell's due to its menu and price looking appealing, as well as being extremely close by. After getting turned around by Siri, we made our way in and found a booth without any wait. After searching the menu for a minute we both settled on the House Special with a side of hash browns. The house special is 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, and a choice of bacon or sausage. The waitress was extremely helpful and made a half bacon/half sausage order work perfectly, as both were extremely good. The hash browns were actually what I would call breakfast potatoes, but they were well seasoned and tasty. The pancakes were amazing. Huge cakes of amazing batter that I smothered in delicious house syrup. I can't get enough of these pancakes! I would love to try the sweet potato pancakes but it will be hard to deviate from such a tried and true formula. Also on my to-do list is the Eggsaints's #33, which looked absolutely to die for at the table next to us. Will return, and the sooner the better! Bottom line: GET THE PANCAKES
(5)Luke M.
Stood around for 30 minutes waiting for a table. When I checked where we were at on the list they had skipped us. Guess it is pretty complicated to call names off a list.
(1)Shannon S.
This is a very popular eating spot at the Lakefront and its a kicked up gourmet diner with typical staples and strong NOLA influences. Lots of people like breakfast here but I'm not a big breakfast person and I prefer their sandwiches and entrees. They have a nice selection of seafood options here and very good burger. They make their own desserts and have some seriously good pies. The biggest issue here is typically getting in as it seems to be crowded most of the time as this restaurant has a perfect combination of good food with a great spot on the lake. Overall most of the food here is a good value for the amount and quality of food you get.
(3)Aubrey M.
Great Saturday breakfast spot! My husband and I ate here this morning. The feel is casual, neighborhood-y and friendly. Although it was crowded we were seated right away. Coffee was good - not too weak. Both the regular and pumpkin pancakes were delicious - and big! We both had leftovers. Service was friendly and very quick. We will definitely be back!
(5)Brittany M.
I've been several times on visits to New Orleans and every time been a great experience in both service and food quality.
(5)Joji Y.
My friends took me here for the first time last week for dinner. I didn't know what to expect but I'm always up for a surprise. As we walked in the waitress seated us promptly into a window booth. I eagerly browsed the menu. The variety was excellent so I had difficulty choosing my meal. I finally decided on the Meatballs and Spaghetti and a side of Caesar salad. The greens were fresh and the dressing was tasty. After a short while my dinner arrived and I dug in, The pasta was angel hair and cooked perfectly. The best part was the two large homemade meatballs that came with it. Boy it was great. Definitely going back again.
(4)Rick V.
Great place for breakfast. Have outside seating to accommodate our dog. The server was great as was the food. My wife had the French toast made with whole grain bread with bacon and berries $14.15. Small orange juice $2.99. I had eggs, ham, potatoes and toast $7.99 and a side of country gravy $1.59. A very busy place with limited parking but well worth stopping there.
(4)Kp P.
They have the BEST chicken fried steak in the city! Not only is it perfectly fried, it has great flavor, and a good portion size.. the gravy is amazing! I always order extra to keep in my fridge!! Keep it up, Russell's. You're doing a fabulous job!
(4)Vivian O.
I had the pleasure of stopping by here for breakfast to fill up before a long drive back to St. Louis. I have had many a sweet potato pancakes, and this place by far has the best I have ever had. Really fluffy and light with a hint of spice. The group I was with all thoroughly enjoyed their meals - everything that came to the table looked fresh, homemade and tasted great (hello...fresh squeezed oj?? amazing!!). The service was excellent too - very attentive and friendly staff. This place will be my go-to breakfast spot in NOLA.
(4)Godwin C.
The wife and I love Russell's breakfast so much, we decided to move to the Lakefront area in order to be closer to the deliciousness. Well, not really, but there is a certain stomach-grumbling satisfaction in knowing that our favorite breakfast place in New Orleans is literally down the street from our new home, waiting to karate chop our taste buds with some of the best versions of diner breakfast food items we've ever had. As a non-native New Orleanian who first moved to Uptown, I found Russell's out of desperation. My friends and I were getting tired of the Uptown breakfast restaurants that in our opinions were either overpriced, middling in quality, or served under-sized portions...or in the case of some places, all three. Surrey's near the FQ seemed to be the only exception but we wanted/needed a change. Thanks to a helpful Yelp search I saw Russell's pop up as an option. Even though my friends moaned that it was "so far away" - I can go on for days about people's perception of distance in the New Orleans area - based on the favorable reviews we decided to give it a try. Best. Decision. Ever. Russell's by far provides the best value for your money of any breakfast place that I know of in the New Orleans area. Of course, ignore the prices and you still have some amazing food. There are so many favorites that it's impossible to list them all, but you definitely cannot go wrong with any of the Eggs Benedict options, which are not only delicious but very creative for a diner option. My personal favorite is the Eggs Shannon: two huge fried catfish filets covered in melted cheddar cheese, served on french bread, with the poached egg, hollandaise sauce and capers sitting on top. Massive portion, packed with flavor...I started drooling while typing this. If you're not a fan of catfish or cheese, the EggSaints #33 is also awesome: alligator sausage with grilled tomatoes on a biscuit, poached eggs and a gravy sauce. Of course there are other great things on the menu as well. The wife LOVES the Big Easy Omelet with its fried oysters and artichoke hearts, as well as a hearty bowl of their Seafood Gumbo that comes with a crab claw and generous amounts of seafood every time. My buddy swears by the breakfast version of the Chicken Fried Steak as the batter on the steak is amazing; perfectly salty, hint of spice, fantastic crispness. In my opinion the best non-Eggs Benedict dish is the Pavlov's Special where the pork chops are seasoned well and never overcooked which can be worrisome with most chops in restaurants. And of course I can't leave out the Onion Mumm, which Russell's claims was the original one that inspired imitations like the Bloomin' Onion (it's on Wikipedia so it must be true!). The breakfast alone is enough to keep me coming back but the staff and ambiance are great too. My favorite employee is the slow-moving busser who cracks the driest jokes ever and always seems to be the one to bring us our "Big Al's Bloody Mary's" whenever the servers get swamped. I'm almost 100% sure his name isn't Al but I like to pretend that it is. I don't want to ask and get my bubble burst. Also the restaurant is in a cozy area right off the marina with a great outdoor patio and an awesomely cheesy only-in-a-lakeside-type-restaurant mural of the marina on their back wall. Perfect diner setting. I know this review sounds gushing, but I couldn't write it any other way. The fact that the prices alone are more-than-reasonable for the portions already gives it a huge advantage over its competitors, but when combined with how tasty everything is, the friendliness of the service, and the general atmosphere, there can be no comparison. In my eyes, Russell's is the breakfast king. Bonus: Get a pecan pie slice to finish your meal. Worth it!
(5)Elizabeth C.
Great place for breakfast! They have everything from normal breakfast foods to Bananas Foster... Yes, ice cream for breakfast. They serve breakfast alcohols - bloody mary, mimosa, etc. Definitely worth a drive to the lake and you can always spend the day on Lakeshore Dr. afterward! There are some tables outside but the view is of condos...
(4)Lindsay H.
Can't wait to try more from this place in our neighborhood. The burger was almost as good as Yo Mama's. Fantastic!
(5)Eileen Z.
I'm a fan. Russel's is great for a breakfast or lunch spot. I have been going here for years and I usually get the Special breakfast (2 eggs, 2 pancakes, 2 strips of bacon) for $6.99. I can actually split this with someone else it is such a huge breakfast and they even serve it on separate plates for you. The pancakes are HUGE consider yourself warned. If you get orange juice here take note it is fresh squeezed, no sugary concentrate here, so it may throw you off a bit. Service is always fast, and courteous. Even of there is a wait you will get sat quickly. The food is always hot and fresh and made to order. Their hashbrowns are yummy garlicy potatoes which I highly recommend. You can't go wrong at russell's
(4)Kris A.
Fresh squeezed orange juice,homemade gravy,fresh coffee. Pancakes reminded me of cracker barrel-crispy outside,yummy! French toast is made with thick multi grain bread,just ok and half order is plenty. I ordered the saints #33. Its an english muffin topped with grilled tomatoes, alligator sausage, poached egg and homemade gravy. Decadance! I cant wait to go back and try a mimosa with their fresh squeezed orange juice! Ask for Kelly, shes the best!
(4)Becca G.
The eggs were cold and didn't look like 2 eggs. The presentation on my daughters plate was horrible! I had to ask for my sides, service was ok. The oj was fresh squeezed, but value of this meal was not worth it. Won't be going back. Severely disappointed, had heard great things about it!
(1)Robert B.
I hadn't been to this place in a long time. I remember coming here with my parents way back when it first opened in the 80's. Legend had it that the onion mumm was introduced either to New Orleans or to the United States by the first cook here who was from Australia. True or not, this is the first place I ever had an onion mumm, and my parents and I ordered one every time we came. We loved it. I went recently when I ....um.... had imbibed a bit too much the night before, let's say. It was one of those mornings when the only thing that would do was a classic American breakfaast. So that's what I ordered, the "Special" which is 2 eggs, sausage or bacon, and 2 pancakes. The eggs were perfectly prepared over easy and the sausage, though a bit overcooked, was tasty. But the star was the pancakes. They were literally the best pancakes I have ever had, both flavor and texture, and they were HUGE. They were light, had a nice hint of vanilla and a great crispy exterior, perfectly griddled and totally unsoggy. A few dollops of butter and some good old fashioned maple syrup, and I was conjuring up the spirit of Aunt Jemima. And the service was excellent, a very friendly waitress who was an eye opener herself. Thinking about that onion mumm has me wanting to go back, maybe for lunch.
(3)Perrey L.
This place should have a huge banner across the front entrance warning customers that eating here may cause them to have tastegasms. Sometimes, even the exhausting multiple variety are induced. There's really no words to describe their otherworldly variations on eggs benedict (probably my all time favorite food) - they have it over crab cakes, over fried green tomatoes, over fried catfish; if it has been imagined and if it may be improved with runny warm golden egg yolk, it is happening here. Te only improvement possible would be a "yes please," combining all in one (I may watch man v. food & diners drive ins and dives a little too often). They have sweet potato pancakes. And that is all I have to say about that. Holy sweet little baby Jeebus. Sweet potato pancakes? One can see why people go here instead of church every Sunday morning (driving through the parking traffic makes me late to church often enough. yeah, that's why I'm late...). The bloody marys are pretty pricey but oh so yum - complete with the nola holy trinity of pickled okra, green beans, and olives. If you aren't into the hair of teh dog, try the orange juice - fresh squeezed and sure to give you a legit When-Harry-Met-Sally Moment. Oh, baby. Go here and go often. Life is too short not to.
(5)Jen B.
I realized that I have only been here for breakfast, so i can't comment on the lunch, but I have heard that they do amazing baked macaroni & cheese (only on Monday & Tuesday), so I know we will be back to try that! Great breakfasts with huge variety of options, FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE!!! poached eggs atop fried green tomatoes...YES, please!!! great biscuits! I often will bring my out-of-town visitors here so that we can do a tour of the lake after dining. It is totally worth leaving mid-city!!
(4)Bristol P.
We LOVE Russell's! Egg's 9th, Egg #33, Waffles West End(chicken and waffles), Jumbo shrimp and grits(breakfast side of the menu), Rody pankcakes, you seriously can't go wrong. The patio is nice. Fresh orange juice, good Bloody Marys(I love the pickled okra they put with it), fresh Lemonade. We go to Russell's a couple times a month. Food Coma central.
(5)Howie E.
20 min wait on a Sunday Food was decent I had the lunch special. Great value! What I did not like the roach that walked across Nor the hair in my bread pudding. Darn I really wanted to like this place.
(2)Rhonda F.
Been visiting the Marina Grill since the original owner back in....I think the 1980's. Always been and hopefully always will be my all time FAVORITE breakfast place ever! The only negative about the breakfast is the grits. Only City Diner has worse grits. Everything I have tried on the menu is above average food, large portions, fair prices, and overall good value for the money. So happy they decided to open for dinner Thursday through Saturday. I missed the old days pre Katrina when Russell's was open late. It was a favorite spot after a night out. Slowly the night hours have returned! The menu has much to choose from, the wait staff are better than most upscale restaurants. The atmostphere is friendly, and many of the customers are "regulars" at this establishment. They could do a better job on cleanliness, but I assume the restaurant stays so busy it is difficult to keep up with the cleaning. Absolutely I recommend this restaurant to others.
(5)Michelle D.
Russell'sis old New Orleans at it's best.... The food is really good, not froo-froo food that you have to mortgage the house to pay for & then you are still hungry when you leave! Not at Russell's! You have to try "Eggs to the 9th" ... so very decadent ... two crab cakes full of crab-meat (not breadcrumbs) topped with eggs, sauce, crab & shrimp & a side. If you want quiet or quick service don't go to Russell's on Sunday; there's a line .. but, people in the line talk to each other & if you're from out of town & have any ?'s somebody'll answer them ... if you want old New Orleans at it's absolute best ... I'll see you Sunday morning at Russell's
(4)Bobby B.
Girly and I went to the marina to look at a boat to buy (don't ask). We got hungry and stopped at Wasabi. Decided seafood twice in two days wasn't a good idea so crossed the street to Russell's. It's really a family type place and is NOT the place to go if you want a quiet meal. Even with all the construction going on outside (redoing the levy wall for the 5th time-Got to love state contractors) it was still louder inside. We ordered one of their versions of a blooming onion (Soggy in places. Not too bad) and green fried tomatoes (Not too bad). Girly got the fried chicken fingers (A little dry but good flavor). I got the chicken fried steak (oddest version I've ever had.). It was sort of like...er..a thin beaten piece of roast beef. Tasty, but odd. The batter was crispy and nicely spiced. All in all it would probably be a winner. An odd winner, but a winner. The only thing I can say bad about it was the gravy. weet like Dessert Gravy (Mmmm..dessert gravy). The waitress (Who seriously looked like Anna Gasteyer from SNL) said it was rosemary, but I know rosemary. That was SUGAR, Sweety. Now do that Sweaty Balls skit from the show, please??? [EDIT] Almost forgot. Do NOT order the peas with your dish. I love peas..but what they brought out made English Mushy peas that have been left out for three days seem like caviar. Final verdict, it's not too bad. Not dangerous. Just hope nothing worse than sugar and salt gets confused in that kitchen.
(3)Katie R.
Great ! Love getting brunch and lunch here -- the lunch specials are a steal! You get a dessert with your meal! And their lemon pie is amazing! Staff is always helpful; It's a great place for families.
(4)Laurie T.
This restaurant is super busy for breakfast! I ate outside. It wasn't that hot. Of course I ended up sitting next to a smoker. I had to move before my waiter came back. I cannot stand being around smoke even outside! The service was super friendly! The food was good and it came really fast. I had the eggs benedict, which is my favorite with a mimosa. I've been looking for a breakfast place that I can frequent and spend some time. This isn't that place but definitely another choice in my quest to find good breakfast.
(3)Bonnie P.
Tried to patronize Russell's for dinner again & left disappointed. Kitchen staff is running the show, only when they're finished talking & carrying on. Manager answers to them. Ordered 2 medium cheeseburgers, cooked them well done (twice)! Manager apologized & compensated us. Waitress was sweet but had no control over this circus. Left hungry.
(2)Adam H.
Got chicken fried steak and eggs. Eggs were perfectly cooled over medium which is hard to find. Everything was really good. Only negative was chicken fried steak was slightly tough. Grits and biscuit were awesome. I'd highly recommend and will likely come back next time I have time to kill in NOLA.
(4)Tamia G.
The fried chicken is for real! Get it and you won't be disappointed! Crispy, crunchy, flavorful, tender meat, made-to-order! I kicked it up a notch with Metairie's own Crystal hot sauce! I had the cabbage as my side. Great flavor and texture with carrots and potatoes as accompaniments. My buddy had the roast beef, ham and Swiss 12-inch po' boy. Fabulous layering of flavors in a nice crusty loaf. Pure southern bliss!
(5)Abby R.
Delicious brunch food, gorgeous outdoor seating, and wonderful waitstaff! We sat outside with a beautiful view, and although our meal wasn't coursed exactly on time, the whole thing was fairly prompt considering how busy they were, and the waitress knew how to handle us and the cook times well. Absolutely will come back! I recommend a fresh mimosa and the Eggs Ponchartrain! Not to mention a successful credit card roulette!
(5)Raymond R.
Open 7 to 3 daily. Wonderful cafe food. Great breakfasts and lunch. And absolutely incredible service. Worth studying :-). They know what they're doing! It's a joy to eat at this place.
(4)Reed G.
In a city of fantastic brunch restaurants, Russell's is one of the best. It competes strongly in terms of food quality, but the area where it really shines is value. You aren't going to find food this good for portions as large as these for a price as low as this. I would wonder how this place makes money, but they certainly know how to pack it in, especially on Sunday mornings. You are liable to wait upwards of an hour to get a seat if you come Sunday, but trust me the wait is worth it. Make sure you try the Eggs Lafitte, Eggs 9th, and some of their delicious freshly squeezed orange juice.
(5)Niki N.
No joke, my favorite meal in town is from here! Eggs Ponchatrain. Everything is great here, service, food, drinks, environment.
(5)Lester D.
Very good place for breakfast and lunch! The pastalaya was surprisingly great and the breakfast is always amazing. Definitely go there! Great food and amazing atmosphere!
(5)Mary Katherine B.
A big group of us (25) get breakfast after our very early Saturday morning run. They are always able to accommodate us and fit us in our usual spot by the bar. We always have the same waitress and she somehow remembers all of our orders without writing any of it down and knows what we regularly order; pretty impressive. I love their freshly squeezed orange and grapefruit juice. Their biscuits are amazing too.
(4)MJ D.
Eggs Benedict with crispy French Fries & a Bloody Mary.
(4)Zachary A.
Russell's has changed and not changed very much in the few decades it has existed, but the "not changing" part is the awesome kind and what i'm going to talk about. First. The Onion Mumm. Copeland's, Outback, plenty of people sell the whole fried colossal onion- but when done right, nobody tops Russell's original. The menu of the fake Aussie steakhouse used to even denote its origin. The first is still the best, and the proof is that this is the only place that makes them where you will actually see folk ordering then WITH BREAKFAST. nuff said? Second, the breakfast. For years and years Russell's was the fore-runner in the classic american diner breakfast. All the meats and bread options you could want, fresh home-made everything (including biscuits and muffins!!!) It has competition now, thank god (sorry Pavlos), but still you cannot find a longer (or faster moving) line for a sit down honest to god (free and constant) coffee refilling fresh juice serving eggwhite and pork chop available inside or outside morning victual plate anywhere in the city. Most of the servers in the morning have been there for a decade or more, they usually know what you want before you do. Third, Allen. He's the older "busboy" type gentleman with the lazy eye usually seen on weekend mornings holding a pot of coffee and accepting dollar tips from old white people for no reason really other than he's awesome. I worked here many years ago (actually i'm proud to claim to be the first long-haired bearded waiter ever allowed. Yep, i'm a big deal), and every time i came in contact with this service hero, even to this day, it is a gospel of so many things New Orleans, but mostly it's because his smile is like the magic of why Russell's still stands now- reflective and ambitious as the new New Orleans, but constant and reliably comfortable is the old one too. This was the first restaurant to open in Lakeview after Katrina. it stood alone for a minute. Pointers that will always be, as long as Russell's does: blueberry muffins are excellent. Pavlos' Special breakfast is gangsta. Any entree with a name on it is golden (my alltime fave is the Chicken Alexis, which may not be on the menu but if you ask they will make it). The specials menu should not be ignored. Salad dressings (and almost anything else) is made in-house. Some of the kitchen staff may have been to prison recently (this is a good thing). Fried chicken takes a minute, but eat a mum and wait. Worth it. KIds are welcome.
(5)Patrik W.
French toast. I'm just saying.
(5)Cullen A.
One of my all time favorites! Excellent breakfast which is served all day. Friendly neighborhood staff. Big Al's Bloody Mary is a must! I can honestly say I've never had anything bad here. Anytime I am in town, Russell's is a MUST!
(5)Lisa W.
I've lived here for two years and just discovered this place! I have been missing out. Great burger that rivals all the great ones in NOLA! It was very busy at noon on a Sunday, but the wait was shorter than expected and service was fast and friendly. There were so many things I wanted to try; I will have to go back!
(4)Christine E.
Ok. The first time I went here I wasn't blown away. I am so glad I gave this place a second chance. We went on a Saturday during Mardi Gras and the place was packed. They seemed to be adequately staffed though and we didn't have to wait long. Our waitress was great! Always had a smile on her face even though the place was a madhouse. My breakfast was delicious, I can't remember the name of it, but it was a spin on eggs benedict with bacon and fried green tomatoes, The eggs were cooked perfectly which I was worried about given how busy they were, My breakfast also kept me full for the day! I will definitely be back!
(4)Jeff C.
Amazing neighborhood restaurant! ; ) We always come here for breakfast - great food, lovely service and a friendly atmosphere. Always a great choice.
(5)Brandie D.
Live near Lakeview? Partied too much last night? Well then, this is where you need to be once you're able to crawl out of bed. After a night of too many slurricanes, we ended up here the following day for a much-needed hangover brunch. "The Morning After" is exactly what you need....it's an omelette filled with sausage, ham, cheese, french fries, and I'm sure some other greasy goodness. It comes with a choice of bread and side....and a BLOODY MARY. Doesn't get much better than that. I can't wait to go back!!
(4)Mike B.
Picked this place for brunch last Sunday after reading the reviews. Everyone was right- Russell's was outstanding! DANG! The Marina area was really nice too.
(5)Marc E.
Been hitting this place for years. We've eaten there for breakfast or brunch. We love it. Full menu all the time, I believe. I always get the turkey club or a cheeseburger. My wife always gets breakfast. We are rarely disappointed. Sometimes you do have to be careful to catch the place when it is too crowded. It affects the quality. That being said. Lakeview wouldn't be the same without Russell's on the weekend.
(3)Doctor F.
You want to go where everybody knows your name? As soon as they do I am usually out the door. But I still hit Russel's for breakfast on a semi-regular basis for a number of reasons. Unless its Saturday or Sunday [and then forgiven] the service is fast and attentive. I am a breakfast ho and tend to judge all by a few. And while its not as exceptional at the Ruby Slipper its only a millisecond short of a tie. And special orders don't upset them. That is always a nice thing. Best link sausage in town. Very similar to a good quality English breakfast sausage. Eggs are always cooked properly. Pancakes are very good and the omelets are better than most. Those are hard to find in the USA. Eat there often, they made the effort to open asap after Katrina and for that they get double kudos. Did I mention full bar?
(4)Johana T.
I love this place, went to new Orleans and found this place in yelp. I would recommend the crab cakes.
(5)Shannon S.
This is a very popular eating spot at the Lakefront and its a kicked up gourmet diner with typical staples and strong NOLA influences. Lots of people like breakfast here but I'm not a big breakfast person and I prefer their sandwiches and entrees. They have a nice selection of seafood options here and very good burger. They make their own desserts and have some seriously good pies. The biggest issue here is typically getting in as it seems to be crowded most of the time as this restaurant has a perfect combination of good food with a great spot on the lake. Overall most of the food here is a good value for the amount and quality of food you get.
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