Brennan's of Houston
Additional information
- Dining style
Fine Dining
- Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood
- Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
(713) 522-9711
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Jacket Preferred
- Executive chef
Carl Walker and Jose Arevalo
- Private party facilities
We know that each event is special and at Brennan’s, our mission is to make your event a great memory. From 10-150, we offer several dining rooms to accommodate your party size as well as full restaurant buy-outs. Ballroom-seats up to 160: One of Houston's oldest and most distinguished private
- Neighborhood
Midtown / Montrose
- Cross street
Stuart
- Parking details
Street parking is available but limited. Valet parking is recommended.
- Entertainment
For weekend diners, Brennan’s Creole Jazz Brunch remains a four-star tradition among Houston's Sunday brunch enthusiasts. The air is filled with an abundance of tantalizing jazz music and the fragrance of fresh flowers; southern mainstays and twists on classic favorites are graciously served in sun-filled dining areas.
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Offers
Happy Hour
Multiple dates availableTue - Fri - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Popular dishes
Menu
Raw Bar
Cold Seafood
Price includes the following: freshly shucked oysters, boiled jumbo shrimp, crab fingers, crab ravigote, red snapper ceviche
- Petite Platter$79.00
Freshly Shucked Oysters
Premium Gulf Oysters
- 1/2 Dozen$18.00
- Dozen$36.00
East Coast Oysters
- 1/2 Dozen$20.00
- Dozen$40.00
Creole Beginnings
Shrimp Rémoulade$18.00
Hearts of Romaine, Shrimp Boiled Potatoes and Vegetables, Corn, Lemon Zest, Rémoulade Dressing
Crawfish Enchilada$18.00
Corn Tortilla, Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa, Pico De Gallo, Mezcal Crema
Jimmy's Grilled Oysters$18.00
Local Oysters, Jalapeño Cornbread Crumbs, Crushed Seaweed Flakes
Soups
Soup Du Jour$10.00
Fresh made using seasonal ingredients
Snapping Turtle Soup$12.00
A Brennan's tradition splashed with Lustau Sherry
Brennan's Featured Gumbo$12.00
Jazzmen Rice and chef's blend of Filé
Soups 1-1-1$14.00
A demitasse of all three soups
Salads
Jill Jackson Salad$14.00
Butter Lettuce, Candied Bacon, Soft Cooked Egg, Blue Cheese, Jackson Dressing
Brennan's Salad$13.00
Field Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Brioche Croutons, Red Wine and Ripped Herb Vinaigrette
Strawberry Salad$15.00
Field Greens, Red Onions, Spiced Pecans, Goat Cheese, Molasses Vinaigrette
Entrées
Texas Shrimp & Grits$28.00
Goat Cheese Stone-Ground Grits, Roasted Sweet Peppers & Sun-Dried Tomato Butter
Truffle Chicken Pontalba$30.00
Bacon Lardon, Brabant Potatoes, Cremini Mushrooms, Asparagus, Fire Roasted Peppers, Béarnaise Sauce
Grilled Pork Chop & Crawfish$29.00
Mesquite Grilled Pork Chop, Louisiana Crawfish, Andouille Sausage, Sweet Potatoes Richard
Beef Tips Diane$35.00
Mushrooms, Red Wine Demi Glaze, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Gulf Fish Borgne$37.00
Jumbo Lump Crab, J&J Shrimp, Louisiana Oysters, Parmesan Mushroom Rice and Brennan's Creole Butter
Salmon Nicoise Salad$24.00
Roasted Salmon, Butter Lettuce, Olive Tapenade, Soft Cooked Egg, Blistered Haricot Vert, Tomatoes and Caper Herb Vinaigrette
Pecan Crusted Gulf Fish$34.00
Lemon Scented Crushed Corn, Pickled Onion and Haricot Vert Salad, Creole Meunière Sauce
Grilled Gulf Fish$28.00
Roasted Spring Vegetables, Caramelized Lemon, Citrus Vinaigrette
Sides
Bacon Braised Collard Greens$11.00
Andouille Mac & Cheese$14.00
Buttermilk Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes$10.00
Sorghum Glazed Brussels Sprouts$10.00
Chef's Packages
Spring Package
$25
Appetizers
Your choice of
Turtle Soup
A Brennan's tradition splashed with Lustau Sherry
Strawberry Salad
Field Greens, Red Onions, Spiced Pecans, Goat Cheese, Molasses Vinaigrette
Entrées
Your choice of
1/2 Shrimp Po' Boy
Fried Gulf Shrimp, Jalapeño Tartar Sauce, Hearts of Romaine, Roma Tomatoes, French Bread served with French Fries
Fried Crawfish Salad
Louisiana Fried Crawfish and Crab Boiled Vegetables tossed with Creole Honey Mustard Dressing and Seasonal Greens
Premium Package
$45
Appetizers
Your choice of
Brennan's Featured Gumbo
Jazzmen Rice and chef's blend of Filé
Brennan's Salad
Field Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Brioche Croutons, Red Wine & Ripped Herb Vinaigrette
Entrées
Your choice of
Diver Scallops over Risotto
Pan-seared Scallops, Risotto, Sauce Americaine, Microgreens
Paneed Veal & Crawfish Fettuccine
Panéed Veal, Louisiana Crawfish, Creamy Fettuccine
What 3,515 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.8Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.9Ambience
- 4.6Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
FAQs
Brennan's of Houston is rated 4.8 stars by 3515 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
3300 Smith Street Houston, TX 77006
Additional information
- Cross street
Stuart
- Neighborhood
Midtown / Montrose
- Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
- Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood
- Dining style
Fine Dining
- Dress code
Jacket Preferred
- Parking details
Street parking is available but limited. Valet parking is recommended.
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Carl Walker and Jose Arevalo
- Entertainment
For weekend diners, Brennan’s Creole Jazz Brunch remains a four-star tradition among Houston's Sunday brunch enthusiasts. The air is filled with an abundance of tantalizing jazz music and the fragrance of fresh flowers; southern mainstays and twists on classic favorites are graciously served in sun-filled dining areas.
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(713) 522-9711
- Private party facilities
We know that each event is special and at Brennan’s, our mission is to make your event a great memory. From 10-150, we offer several dining rooms to accommodate your party size as well as full restaurant buy-outs. Ballroom-seats up to 160: One of Houston's oldest and most distinguished private