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Brennan's, New Orleans, LA

Brennan's

4.7
4.7
10353 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creole
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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 for dining Thursday-Monday. 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. $8 parking available at the Omni Royal Orleans Parking Garage, Thursday - Monday (6 hours; based on availability).


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7:30 PM
Booked 123 times today
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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 Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 525-9711
  • Website
    http://www.brennansneworleans.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Hacker
  • 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
  • Location
    417 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
  • 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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  • Bubbles at Brennan's Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 8:00 AM - 1:45 PM,Sat - 8:00 AM - 1:45 PM
    Enjoy discounted bottles of premium Champagne (Mumm, Delamotte, Nicolas Feuillatte & more) plus refreshing bubbly cocktails offered Monday through Thursday from 2 PM - 6 PM, and Friday from 9 AM - 6 PM! Also - Live Champagne sabering on our spectacular courtyard weekdays at 5 PM!

What 10,353 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Creole

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Most Booked

  • New Orleans

    Great for brunch

  • New Orleans

    Creole

  • New Orleans

    Most Booked

10,353 Reviews

  1. BarbaraS

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The food was very good but the service was exceptionally slow.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second visit to Brennan’s and I have yet to have a bite that wasn’t absolutely delicious. Great service and even better food. I’ll always recommend Brennans.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a business dinner. We were well cared for from start to finish

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  4. KarenF

    Omaha

    91 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our anniversary breakfast dining. Wonderful memories. It can’t get any better. Thank you.

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  5. mrspiffy

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The dishes were excellent, but my lobster was a little tough, so it was overcooked. The accompanying veal cheek was heavenly. My spouse's duck was internally cooked beautifully, but the fat was not fully rendered. You could see about 1/2 an inch of white raw fat near the edge of the meat. The appetizers were excellent. I highly recommend the turtle soup. The service was excellent, though we had to strain to hear our waiter's very quiet whisper of a voice. When I mentioned the overcooked lobster, the response was, "I'll tell the kitchen." The food was mainly excellent, but we did have some critiques, which I should not have for this price range.

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  6. MarjorieJ

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely brunch. Great service. Beautiful dining room. Great food. Excellent place to celebrate a birthday.

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  7. StephenH

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff are very well trained , the food was excellent.

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  8. sailor

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the duck was excellent, crispy skin and cooked just right at medium rare, my wifes blackened redfish was very good but could have used a bit more crab meat on top, service was very good and for my birthday i got a brennans cooking apron, very cool.

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  9. LeeC

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never miss the opportunity to dine at this wonderful restaurant every time we visit New Orleans. We always book it twice for visits to the Big Easy. The eggs hussard are to die for. And we can't pass up the Bananas Foster.

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  10. CurtisD

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I was treated to a birthday experience at Brennans and it was extraordinary! Food and service was impeccable, can’t wait to return as it is expected to be an annual treat.

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  11. sly9

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite place, we traveled from DC to NOLA for birthday brunch! The iconic dishes continue to be spectacular, and we were impressed with new menu items as well. The service is so personalized, so professional, just charming! Thank you Brennan's for continuing to surpass all expectations!

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  12. AndrewC

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great experience, awesome service, especially with our young children.

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  13. DonB

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best meal we had in New Orleans. Wait staff was very professional and personable. Food quality was outstanding.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrible espresso martinis. Everything else wonderful

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  15. Kenji

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, excellent service. I was very happy with my dining experience - one of the best I had while staying in the city. Will definitely come back next time!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was worried that this would be an overrated tourist destination, but I was immediately proved wrong from the moment we checked in with the host through the entire meal. Service was excellent, one of the first meals I’ve had in a long time where the pacing was perfect. I could relax and take my time. All the courses were paced out perfectly and everything was delicious. My friend and I split a lot of the shareable items so we would try as many things as possible and they even took the time and care to put them on separate plates for us. The birthday surprise was truly a surprise as well!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant with food. Everyone is so friendly. It was a wonderful experience.

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  18. MelissaG

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the three course dinner for thanksgiving dinner, we liked everything, what an experience!

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  19. Bjerbs

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    The server we had was awful. He literally ignored us after taking our order. He didn’t check on us, ask if we wanted more cocktails (we did) & it wasn’t because it was crowded. He was hiding behind the door and even when we waved him over he ignored us. The appetizer course and dessert were ok, the turkey entree was not good…the turkey was tough and the stuffing was good but it was a tiny portion. I would not have even left a review but the service was so bad I had to say something. The waiter is the one with the mask on the 2d floor.

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  20. MikeT

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    We booked on their pre-fixe meal for Thanksgiving. There was a 25 minute wait for our table but the furnishings were excellent. Our head waiter was very gracious but the service overall was slow. The enteees were room temp and not very impressive. Our waitress was aware and made some nice gestures to our party. We will come back on a non holiday. We have been to their sister location in Houston countless times and will give the original another shot.

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  21. MRSHUFKIEWRIGHT

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience was nothing short of delightful. The culinary offerings were a symphony of flavors, each dish a testament to the chef’s prowess. What set our visit apart, however, was the exceptional attention from the management team. Their practice of personally checking in on patrons added a layer of warmth and hospitality that is all too rare. Of particular note was their considerate engagement with my toddler, ensuring their experience was as enriching and enjoyable as ours. This level of care and attention to detail speaks volumes about their commitment to guest satisfaction.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The atmosphere and music were amazing. The appetizer(ravioli) was phenomenal. The main course of turkey snd stuffing was mediocre at best. Bananas Foster was excellent as was the table side preparation. Wait staff was great. Not sure the food lived up to my expectations but the overall experience was really nice for Thanksgiving.

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  23. JimH

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brennan's never disappoints. From the gumbo to the Bananas Foster, it's consistently wonderful.

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  24. Bingcoin

    Fort Lauderdale

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a must-do when visiting the French Quarter!

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  25. WilliamJ

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The blackened Redfish was cold, a little slimey and had a flavor that was not “blackened “. Service was a little slow. The mushrooms tasted like the fish.

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  26. AnneB

    New Orleans

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience1
    Very bad bartenders, especially the male who has a very bad attitude. Neither of them was efficient in any way, causing the wait staff many problems. Bar area was in complete disarray. I’ve never seen this before. Have been a customer for many years.

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  27. happytoeat

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! The entree was well prepared and the bananas foster was out of this world. I was intrigued by the cotton candy cake. Wish I was there with someone whose birthday it was!

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  28. pbcuz

    Dallas

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect way to celebrate New Orleans...again and again!

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  29. Victoria

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Go for the service, the tradition, the ambiance, and the eggs sardou.

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  30. DinaC

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere is incredible and historical. The staff was phenomenal and very accommodating as well as knew a ton about the preparation of the food and the building's history. The food was amazing! Recommend the Filet Mignon but the Turtle Soup was also a hit. Get the cotton candy dessert!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! It was a great experience with even better food.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Expensive but for a reason, it’s worth it. Service and food were top shelf

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience5
    Service was terrible our waitress kept disappearing for 20 min. At a time.

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  34. AliciaC

    Aberdeen

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a really good meal. Breakfast was great. Liked the decor of the restaurant and service was great.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    My husband’s $85 ribeye was the chewiest steak he’s ever had. My filet mignon was just ok. Best part of the meal was the bananas foster.

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  36. NicoleJ

    Las Vegas

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly, helpful staff. Delicious desserts! Beautiful atmosphere!

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  37. MichaelS

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved eating here. Service was excellent, food was delicious. I’m thankful that as soon as the servers learned my partner was celebrating his birthday, they decorated the table in a simple but beautiful manner and provided some extra gifts for him. Great place to have brunch, best place to celebrate a birthday.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing, as only the Brennan family can do.

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  39. MaryP

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food. Seriously the best eggs Benedict!! I wish they would enforce a dress code policy. It is so much and then you see folks dressed like they are going to the gym or do yard work! This is a very nice place people, dress for it.

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  40. CarlR

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Had high expectations but sadly not met. Fish was dry, pheasant was salty. Duck however was excellent The bananas foster was very good. Service was excellent. But given the price tag I don’t plan to return.

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  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings

FAQs

Brennan's is rated 4.7 stars by 10353 OpenTable diners.

Brennan's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 123 times today
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 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
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Hacker
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.brennansneworleans.com/
  • Phone number
    (504) 525-9711
  • 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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