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Messina's Runway Cafe

4.3 (175 reviews)
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Updated 3 months ago

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Good for kids

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Chicken and waffle
Adiaha M.

Love coming here for breakfast on the weekend. They do breakfast every day but weekends is an expanded brunch menu. The ambiance is great, if you're lucky you'll get a seat by the window and can watch the planes come and go which is especially entertaining for the kids. I opted for the bottomless mimosas because it made the most sense cost wise. Our server Blake was running around like crazy but he still managed to be attentive. While waiting for our entrees they brought out mini blueberry muffins with a delicious honey butter. I started with with fried green tomatoes topped with boiled shrimp and remoulade. Delicious! I couldn't decide between an omelet and the pancakes so of course I opted for both. The banana foster sauce was the perfect accompaniment to the pancakes (I get it on the side because of course it's VERY sweet). I definitely got too much food for one person but I have no regrets!

My guy had.. an Open face meat lovers omelette. He enjoyed it.
Omegia F.

I wasn't sure what to expect but this place did not disappoint. It was a little hard trying to figure out where to go once we entered the building. The Ambiance was as expected, dinner style art deco. But the food was 10/10 everything was fresh and hot. Our server was nice and attentive.

Stack of pancakes and syrup
Sandra K.

We've been here multiple times and have always enjoyed ourselves! Today was no different. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas. We had a reservation and were seated on time. We had their delicious biscuits as an appetizer which included a special sweet potato biscuit that melted in your mouth. I like that you have a choice between bottomless mimosas, Bellinis or Bloody Mary's. For entrees we had Steak and potatoes, the Burger and the fluffy stack of pancakes with pecan praline syrup. Everything was fresh and tasty. The service was good but I have to say I didn't appreciate our waitress coming quite a few times once we were seated almost pressuring us to order and then once we received our food, we seldom saw her. We had asked for ice and water and had to re-ask when we saw her nearby. I do still recommend as a Brunch location because the prices are reasonable for the food quality and atmosphere.

Catfish and grits
Tarika S.

I've been here several times but it's been awhile. Went here on Sunday for a friend's birthday brunch. The place is nice, lots of windows so the place is pretty bright. Love how you can see the planes from the restaurant. The waitress was very nice and attentive considering it was a party of 12. Love how they have the bottomless mimosas for $20. Most of us enjoyed our food but my friend and the Fried Green Tomatoes with boiled shrimp drizzled with the house made remoulade sauce. The fried tomatoes could've been fried longer for a crispier texture and the shrimp was cold and rubbery. I had the Eggs your way , scrambled eggs, the applewood bacon, Brabant potatoes and an English muffin. It was delicious . The longest wait was for the check but that was fine gave us extra time to talk. All in all it's a great place for good food with decent prices. Also a plus is ample parking in the parking lot.

Breakfast burger
Kelly A.

To say I'm not a brunch food type of gal, I enjoyed Messina's! The space is big and spread out, which I appreciated (as we know, many Nola restaurants have limited space and you can feel on top of the table next to you). The back area has a great view of the Lake, but you have to be lucky enough to get seated there...I'd suggest making a reservation and requesting a table facing the lake. The host staff was having some trouble with seating. It took a while to get us situated, and we had reservations. The food was good and fresh! I recommend the Buffalo shrimp app for the table. The shrimp were super plump and flavorful. Shout out to our sweet server Lauren for the amazing service! She had several tables but was attentive and helpful during our entire visit. Sunday brunch can be pretty hectic for restaurants, but Messina's made for a very pleasant visit!

Carolyn S.

It was my birthday!! I had great expectations. I have lived in New Orleans the majority of my life. Katherine made our reservations and gave us their best table in the flight deck with the best waitress, Bella. We were a party of 6 including my 3 grandchildren. My granddaughter and I ordered the steak and eggs. We ordered the steak medium rare which the chef had a problem with twice. The restaurant was very crowded and everyone else enjoyed their meal immensely. I don't blame anyone and manage ment handled the situation like a pro. I was given two delicious bread puddings for the table to share and an entree for my husband and I to take home. We will be back and you should try it to. Bring the kids. It is an experience.

Lamb chops
Shalon P.

Had a great time with friends! What's not to love?? Getting to watch the planes? The awesome service? The good food? The PARKING!! It's a great place to go for brunch!

Bread Pudding- the best I've ever had
Marie B.

Sunday Brunch inside the historic New Orleans Lakefront Airport was worth the 35-minute wait. I ordered the Runway Veggie Omelet with a choice of biscuit and Brabant potatoes and OJ Mimosa. My family each enjoyed their meals with no complaints or issues to report. Service was exceptional. We ordered the highly recommended Bread Pudding for dessert, and it was the best I've ever had. It does take 30 minutes to prepare, so it can be made to order fresh and eaten warm. Everything was delicious. The terminal has a nice ambiance, trendy decor, a family-friendly atmosphere, and many food options to accommodate dietary needs. Please note that substitutions start at $3.00, and there are no separate checks, so order and plan accordingly. -You're welcome.

Plane view from dining area
Edwin W.

Amazing place! The terminal is a bit dated but so cute and the restaurant itself is very nice. I've been here SO many times and I enjoy it to the last bite every single time. You cannot go wrong here, everything is delicious and don't get me started on the bottomless mimosas. Service is usually pretty good, some will be a bit slower with the mimosas refills but on our most recent visit, they put a small carafe with extra mimosas in it to refill yourself and that was an EXCELLENT idea for bottomless. Kudos to however came up with that solution. Overall, definitely my favorite brunch spot at the moment. And the prices are pretty decent! Love the view of the planes and runway from the back room. Check it out! You won't be disappointed!

a menu and a salt shaker
Meghan D.

I'm always looking for new places to have breakfast or bunch. Wow, I don't need to look any further because Messina's runway cafe is at the top of my breakfast and brunch list. I went to Messina's on Sunday before the Saints game for brunch. I had never been to the Lakefront Airport, but it was easy to park and we walked right in. The atrium you walk into is nice and to the left down the hall, is the dining room. You want to be seated by the bar so you can look out the window at the runway. This was a cool experience watching the planes land and take off while enjoying breakfast. For an appetizer, we got the basket of biscuits. It came with two regular biscuits and two sweet potato. These biscuits were delicious!! For my entree, I ordered the eggs Benedict and it came with potatoes. Overall, a great meal and I will definitely be back!!

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Excellent food. Friendly staff. Very cool environment inside local airport! Lots to see. Ample parking!

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The the food was good and the atmosphere is great you get to watch airplanes takeoff and the weight is not long and the service is good

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The food was amazing the staff were friendly the bottomless Mimosas are amazing. The atmosphere was great. I highly reccomend.

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