Ruby Slipper CBD
Central Business District, New Orleans
Restaurant in New Orleans, United States
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Why go
Ruby Slipper CBD is the right call for a reliable New Orleans brunch without the booking headache; easy to get into on weekdays at 200 Magazine Street in the Central Business District. The daytime format is the whole point here; this isn't a dinner venue. For an accessible, well-worn brunch stop that doesn't require planning weeks ahead, it delivers.
About Ruby Slipper CBD
Worth the Wait? Here's the Honest Answer
Ruby Slipper CBD at 200 Magazine Street is one of the easier bookings in New Orleans' brunch-heavy dining scene; no weeks-long waits, no frantic phone refreshes. That accessibility is part of the appeal, but it also tells you something about what this place is and isn't. If you're hunting for a high-difficulty reservation that signals status, look elsewhere. If you want a reliable, well-executed New Orleans breakfast and brunch experience in the Central Business District without the chaos of the Quarter, this is a sound call.
The CBD location puts Ruby Slipper in a practical position for hotel guests and travelers staying outside the French Quarter. The dining room runs at a scale that can absorb groups, solo diners, couples without making anyone feel like an afterthought. The space is functional rather than atmospheric; this is a room designed for throughput at peak brunch hours, not lingering over a bottle of wine after dark.
Lunch vs. Dinner: Where the Value Actually Lives
The daytime visit is where Ruby Slipper earns its reputation. New Orleans brunch is a serious category, this location competes on familiarity and execution rather than ambition. The format is direct morning-to-early-afternoon service, which means this is a day-meal decision, not an evening one. If you're planning a dinner, you have stronger options in the city, Bayona or Commander's Palace carry far more weight as evening destinations. Ruby Slipper's value proposition is squarely in the morning window, trying to map it onto a dinner itinerary misses the point.
Leading Time to Go
Weekday mornings are the practical answer. Weekend brunch lines in New Orleans can stretch regardless of the concept, the CBD location draws a working-week crowd that thins out the competition for tables on Tuesday through Friday. Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest periods will complicate the entire city's dining logistics, so factor that into any trip planning. For context on the broader New Orleans dining picture, see our full New Orleans restaurants guide.
Know Before You Go
- Address: 200 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Booking difficulty: Easy, walk-ins are realistic on weekdays Leading timing: Weekday mornings for shortest waits
- Format: Breakfast and brunch service
- Good for: Solo travelers, couples, small groups
- Skip if: You're looking for a dinner destination or a high-ambition tasting experience
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Planning details
- Location
- 200 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Website
- rubybrunch.com/?olonwp=JjBtp_vMLk25gkYh_bnoiQ
- Phone
- +1 504 420 6100
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ruby Slipper CBD presents a contemporary take on New Orleans brunch that still nods to the city’s deep culinary traditions. The room leans toward relaxed, counter-culture comfort rather than tablecloth formality, so the atmosphere feels approachable and modern while honoring classic Creole-adjacent flavors. In the Central Business District the pace is unhurried; the piece emphasizes that brunch functions as the occasion itself rather than a rushed meal. That combination of modern sensibility and respect for long-standing local ritual makes the spot feel familiar to residents and pleasantly instructive to visitors discovering how New Orleans eats in the morning.
Best For
This is a weekend brunch destination first and foremost. The copy repeatedly frames the restaurant around New Orleans’ brunch ritual, making it well suited to lingering mornings with family or friends. Its location in the CBD positions it for neighborhood weekend life — not just office traffic — so groups of residents and out-of-town guests alike find it fitting for a relaxed, social meal. The tone and service skew casual and accessible, which supports family gatherings, informal celebrations, and anyone looking to experience a regionally minded, unrushed brunch.
Ordering Tips
Approach your visit as a true New Orleans brunch: plan to savor rather than hurry. The menu emphasizes Gulf Coast ingredients and Creole-adjacent flavors, so prioritize signature dishes that reflect that focus — for example, The Trifecta, Beignets, Bananas Foster French Toast, Eggs Blackstone, and Bayou Shrimp are highlighted. Consider sharing a few plates so you can sample both sweet and savory rituals of the meal. Because the narrative stresses that brunch is an occasion, allow time to enjoy multiple courses and the unhurried rhythm the restaurant cultivates.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright and welcoming with warm Southern hospitality and a lively brunch atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- The Trifecta
- Beignets
- Bananas Foster French Toast
- Eggs Blackstone
- Bayou Shrimp
Planning details
Location
200 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Emeril’s; Cajun, Cajun
- Re Santi e Leoni; Contemporary, €€€
- Bayona; New American, New American
- Pêche Seafood Grill; American Regional - Cajun Seafood, American Regional - Cajun Seafood
- Commander’s Palace; Creole, Creole
Restaurant context
For daytime eating in New Orleans, Ruby Slipper CBD sits in a different tier from the city's serious dinner destinations, that comparison is actually useful for trip planning. If your meal budget and appetite point toward dinner, Commander's Palace in the Garden District is the benchmark Creole experience; more formal, harder to book, worth the effort for a special occasion meal. Bayona offers New American cooking in a French Quarter courtyard setting that outperforms Ruby Slipper on ambiance and culinary ambition across any daypart.
For seafood-focused daytime eating, Pêche Seafood Grill is a stronger choice if you want regional Cajun seafood with real kitchen depth. Emeril's carries name-recognition weight in the Cajun category and works if you want a more event-like lunch. Ruby Slipper's advantage over both is pure accessibility; lower commitment, easier table, a format that suits a quick start to the day rather than a sit-down occasion.
If you're after contemporary cooking at a higher price point, Saint-Germain and Zasu are the current names worth tracking in the New Orleans scene. Re Santi e Leoni brings a contemporary European approach at the €€€ tier. None of these compete directly with Ruby Slipper; they serve a different meal occasion entirely. The decision is simple: for an easy, no-stress brunch stop in the CBD, Ruby Slipper works. For anything more ambitious, the city has better answers.
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| Venue | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby Slipper CBD | No published awards | ; |
| Emeril’s | 2026 Food & Wine Top 10 US Restaurants · #52026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants · #202026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1012026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2026 James Beard Award Nominees2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Wine Spectator Grand Award2026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members | ; |
| Re Santi e Leoni | 2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | €€€ |
| Bayona | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #5382024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #3602023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked · #1632002 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #45 | ; |
| Pêche Seafood Grill | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #1112026 James Beard Award Nominees2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century · #692025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3672025 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 Michelin Plate2025 Resy Best of the Hit List2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #175 | ; |
| Commander’s Palace | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Grand Award2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century · #322025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Wine Spectator Grand Award2025 Esquire Best Martinis in America2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #394 | ; |
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FAQ
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Where is Ruby Slipper CBD located?
Ruby Slipper CBD is located in New Orleans, at 200 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130.
