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Brennan's, New Orleans, LA
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Brennan's

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$31 to $50
Creole
417 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 134 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
Finalist "Outstanding Restaurant" James Beard Foundation 2022. “Best Restaurants in the World” -Condé Nast Traveler. “Top 10 Best Restaurant in the South” -Southern Living. “Top 10 Restaurant in New Orleans” -NOLA.com.

Welcome to Brennan's! Our menus marry classic Creole traditions with inspired, contemporary influences. Breakfast at Brennan’s is a spirited, indulgent way to begin your day! Bubbles at Brennan's Happy Hour features discounted bottles of premium Champagne. Flaming Bananas Foster, invented at Brennan's, is a timeless New Orleans tradition. Dine in one of 8 glamorous dining rooms, our famously lush courtyard, or our spectacular wine cellar.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: The place to be seen sipping bubbles at Benedict brunch, Brennan’s is one of the most stunning restaurants in New Orleans—long before the era of Instagram. Think black-and-white tile floors, a pastel pink exterior, and minty fresh leather booths, with character dating back to 1946. Bananas foster was invented here, and suited servers still fire it up tableside. The accolades keep rolling in: It's a James Beard semifinalist, Condé Nast Traveler world favorite, and Wine Spectator darling.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole, Contemporary American, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Thu 9:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For over thirty years, Ralph Brennan and his dedicated team have catered the meals and events that celebrate the moments of your life. Providing full-service custom catering for events large and small, we tailor our services to enhance your palate, theme and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Brennan's can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Hill: (504) 934-3376
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Cross street
    Between Conti and St. Louis Streets
  • Parking details
    $8 Parking available Thursday-Monday at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel with your Brennan’s dining receipt. Enter garage on Chartres Street just past St. Louis Street. The garage is on the driver’s side. Based on availability
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Happy Mother's Day!

    $80.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate your mother this year with Brennan's 3 course pre-fixed breakfast! $80 per person, $35 for children.

Private dining

What 12,249 people are saying

Brennan's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for brunch

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Creole

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Most Booked

  • New Orleans

    Great for brunch

  • New Orleans

    Creole

  • New Orleans

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brennan's is a New Orleans gem renowned for its "exceptional service" and "delicious food." The atmosphere blends historic charm with modern elegance, creating a "magical" dining experience. Standout dishes include the famous Bananas Foster, prepared tableside, and the turtle soup. It's a "must-visit" for brunch or special occasions.

12,249 Reviews
  1. kat VIP

    Milwaukee36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we arrived, we were treated top notch!!! Our server was informative, gave us some educational background of the restaurant, and made our meal much more delightful. On to the food....the steak tartare is hands down the best I have ever had, and the duck was cooked so perfectly. Lastly we ended with the bananas foster which words can not even explain how Great it is! We were celebrating my birthday and it was very touching how other servers and manager said happy birthday to me too

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  2. A

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super helpful staff, quick service, great food, green dining room overlooking al fresco patio was the perfect vibe for brunch! 💚🩷

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  3. Anna

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The place is overrated, I was looking forward to dine there as one of the iconic places in NOLA: but, We were seated 15 minutes latwr than our reservation, and there was not a single 'sorry' for making us wait, neither we were notified that we'll have to wait. We approached them on our own after 15 mins of waiting. The service is overall bad. Fake smiles, sometimes even not. We asked for the beer THREE times and we were NEVER served one. The food was so mediocre, almost tasteless. The setting and courtyard is beautiful. The noise levels are horrible, but that's not restaurant to blame.

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  4. Kelly

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and drinks!! Delicious spring salad burratta, turtle soup, scotch egg, and eggs sourdo. 2nd time here and will come back when we visit next!

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  5. Lynville

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An eclectic menu for breakfast and lunch items. Excellent food and great service with a wonderful atmosphere.

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  6. Walter VIP

    New Orleans23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal !! The service … the food … the atmosphere… all over the top. It should be on everyone’s bucket list or as with us, a regular stop every time we are in town.

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  7. Rosanne

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, personable service. Food is excellent. We’ll do this again!

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  8. Patricia

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful time we experienced at Brennan's for our 39th wedding anniversary. Everything, from the food to the service to the atmosphere, was stellar. We hope to go back soon with our children!

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  9. Alma

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very understanding when we kept needing to push back our reservation time! Fabulous food and service.

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  10. Wendy

    New Orleans4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first experience at Brennan's and we had such an excellent time! I've eaten at many restaurants in NOLA and this was among the best meals we've ever had. Will definitely be coming back! We had the burrata, green tomato remoulade, the softshell crab, ribeye, beef tenderloin, and the lamb. Everything was exceptional!

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FAQs

Brennan's is rated 4.7 stars by 12249 OpenTable diners.

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Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 134 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Brennan's

417 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Conti and St. Louis Streets
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Thu 9:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole, Contemporary American, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    $8 Parking available Thursday-Monday at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel with your Brennan’s dining receipt. Enter garage on Chartres Street just past St. Louis Street. The garage is on the driver’s side. Based on availability
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For over thirty years, Ralph Brennan and his dedicated team have catered the meals and events that celebrate the moments of your life. Providing full-service custom catering for events large and small, we tailor our services to enhance your palate, theme and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Brennan's can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Hill: (504) 934-3376
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