The Camellia Grill

Reviews

• Ryan T.

  star star star star star 4 June 2026

  On top of seeing Camellia Grill on Somebody feed Phil, we were recommended to stop in by a few locals. It's an old style diner with counter seating, fast service, and southern hospitality.
  
  For our meal, we started with some delicious iced coffee. Following up with pecan waffles with chicken and an order of pancakes with sausage. This was by far, the best waffle I have ever had! Finally, for dessert, homemade Banana cream pie. Words cannot express how incredible the pie was. I would probably get 2 slices next time... There is no doubt that we will be back next time we are in NOLA. Highly recommended!

• Taj W.

  star star star star star_border 27 May 2026

  Quick meal meaning fast service
  
  This was my second visit. I went because my niece watches American Horror Stories. If you watch the show the last episode of the "Freak Show" or circus season is filmed at Camellia Grill. The sideshow acts walk in, have a seat and ask to be served.
  
  Sanitation is questionable but people still eat at Waffle House so what's the harm here.
  
  Very close to Audubon Park, Tulane, and Loyola University

• Laura B.

  star star star star star 23 May 2026

  LOVE this diner. We went for breakfast a few years back (I have scoured the web to find the name of this grill since we will be returning next month). They serve up classic breakfast stuff (pancakes, omelettes, coffee) with some NOLA love and flavor. All the cooking is done right in front of you with adds to the charm of this diner. We loved our pecan waffles. Yum!  Now that I'm doing the KETO diet...gonna try the omelettes. Ha!
  
  Note that this is counter seating, which threw us off guard but our family was able to find a spot together.

• Elizabeth D.

  star star star star star 23 May 2026

  Still a classic breakfast place! I was happy to see they had eggwhite omelets (Rano's omelette w/spinwch, onions, and cheese/hold cheese if you are dieting), since I'm being careful with what I eat. (Ignore the fact it's cooked in butter and amazing). We sat by the omelette "station" this time and I loved watching th guy ladle out huge spoonfuls of beaten eggs, and then open all the drawers below the griddle to pull out toppings and throw them in the omelette (hence the omelette "station" term earlier, the drawer of toppings was so awesome and I wish I had it in my house). My husband loved his chili cheese omelette and got chocolate pecan pie because he's crazy, and I cheated and snuck a bite and it was incredible. They'll even serve it with ice cream if you want!
  
  It usually packed and a bit chaotic as some rude locals try to push past and grab a spot before all the people waiting in line, so I was happy to see they had a girl by the door today who made sure people were seated in order, and that the locals couldn't push past (which led to two entitled couples huffing off after they argued and tried to negotiate their way to the front). So thank you!

• Heather R.

  star star star star star 20 May 2026

  Camellia Grill is an all time favorite of mine. I used to come here almost weekly when I attended Loyola for undergrad from 2011-2015. I'm pleased to see that the quality is the same!
  
  The atmosphere is simply unmatched. You are welcomed with warm smiles and "how you doing baby" from the moment you enter. Mr. Michael has been my server for years and it brings me joy to see him still warming people's hearts. The way they convey the orders to the chefs is still mind blowing to me!
  
  Of course, the food is BOMB! I've tried almost everything on the menu over the years, with my favorite still being the bacon cheeseburger. It's just SO good!
  
  10/10 forever!