Restaurant in New Orleans, United States
Ruby Slipper CBD
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About Ruby Slipper CBD
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ruby Slipper CBD worth the price?
Pricing varies at Ruby Slipper CBD; confirm via check the venue's official channels.
Where is Ruby Slipper CBD located?
Ruby Slipper CBD is located in New Orleans, at 200 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130.
How can I contact Ruby Slipper CBD?
You can reach Ruby Slipper CBD via check the venue's official channels.
Location
200 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
New Orleans, United States
Compare Ruby Slipper CBD
| Venue | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby Slipper CBD | ||
| Emeril’s | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | |
| Re Santi e Leoni | Michelin 1 Star | €€€ |
| Bayona | World's 50 Best | |
| Pêche Seafood Grill | ||
| Commander’s Palace |
Comparing your options in New Orleans for this tier.
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
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 is worth considering 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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