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Brennan's of Houston, Houston, TX
Brennan's of Houston, Houston, TX
Brennan's of Houston, Houston, TX
Brennan's of Houston, Houston, TX
Brennan's of Houston, Houston, TX

Brennan's of Houston

4.7
4.7
3754 Reviews
$50 and over
Creole / Cajun / Southern
Since our 1967 opening as a sister restaurant to the world-famous Commander’s Palace in New Orleans, Brennan's of Houston has evolved into the city's premier destination for memorable dining served with true Southern hospitality.
NOTE: We enforce a dress code minimum of business casual. Jackets are preferred but not required. We do not allow shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, torn jeans, baseball caps, or athletic wear in the dining rooms.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

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 Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 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
    Montrose
  • Cross street
    Stuart
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available but limited. Valet parking is recommended.
  • Public transit
    A reminder to our guests, we do enforce a business casual dress code. Jackets are preferred but not required. We do not allow shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, torn jeans, baseball caps, or athletic wear in the dining rooms.
  • 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, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Nice Winery Dinner

    $175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Oct 3, 2023 only
    Join us at 6:30pm for an exclusive four-course wine dinner with guest winemaker Ryan Levy of Nice Winery. The meal will kick off with Nice Winery's 2022 Rosé of Pinot Noir, which benefits The Rose. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Brennan's of Houston will donate $15 from each event ticket sold to The Rose.
    Nice Winery Dinner Photo

What 3,754 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Creole / Cajun / Southern

3,754 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    This was my wife & I’s first time dining at this Brennan’s and it will likely be the last. First off, Joe G, the waiter was overall very rude and when inquiring about things he used sarcasm and embarrassed my wife and I during multiple interactions with him. The chef’s package was mediocre at best, the filet was overcooked, and the crab cake had quite a bit of shell in it. We were a party of 2 and we were sat next to a large party of about 10+ people. The atmosphere was so loud that my wife and I were unable to hold a conversation. The experience was miserable. When presenting our opentable reward for over 200+ reservations on the platform, the manager interacted with us as if it were an insult to utilize it at the Brennan’s establishment. This was very embarrassing. The service was abysmal at best and for the price; the service, atmosphere, and food left much to be desired. We do not recommend this Brennan’s location to family and friends. Hopefully by retraining staff such as Joe G that all patrons should be treated equal, the service will be up to par with Brennan’s reputation.

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  2. MB550

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal matched with outstanding waitstaff!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Service was excellent. Portion sizes are normal. Overall great experience.

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  4. bridgetenn

    Houston

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience. the food selection is excellent.

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  5. HoustonFoodie

    Houston

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating my wife's Birthday at Brennan's was the best! Thomas knows everything we like and he always takes good care of us. Dining at Brennan's is like dinner with family! :)

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  6. tarheel62

    Houston

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were excellent. Wait staff was helpful in making drink selections and dessert choice. As always, food was fantastic. Can't wait to return.

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  7. MariR

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated in front dining room, very bright and quiet. Michael was our server and he was outstanding, very attentive with great attention to details. Most of our party did HRW and the offerings were diverse and all quite tasty. Very comfortable evening of dining.

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  8. debrak

    Houston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food1service5ambience2
    The food used to be excellent and this was my first time visiting since the fire. I never tell the truth while at the restaurant about the food when it is horrible because I don't like to draw negative attention or look like I am trying to get out of paying my bill. The crab cake is just a lump of flavorless crab meat. The gumbo was very cold and lacked flavor. The Bacon Braised Collard Greens are hiding the flavor of the greens by being masked with lots of hot sauce, it was warm. The Andouille Mac & Cheese, (blah & cold), The pontchartrain entree was decent but cold, I had to send it back. The waiter offered a new one. I refused for fear that it would come back cold again so I just asked him to microwave my food to ensure it was hot. The filet mignon was good but does not pair well with the butternut squash at all and it too was cold. The beignets, the cheese cake and the garlic bread were the best part of my meal. We were celebrating our anniversary and at $300+ I feel very under-celebrated. I believe you need Chef Gordan Ramsey and I am serious. A professional food critic needs to be invited to your restaurant and if I knew one I would foot the bill just for them to tell the truth about the food because that is the only way it will improve. I will never visit this establishment again.

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  9. Whump

    Houston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brennans never disappoints. Lovely late lunch with friends and the most delightful wait staff.

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  10. Msbusinesswoman

    Houston

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Loved it as always. Went for hubby’s birthday and we both has a great time. He ordered from HRW menu. My turtle soup was great as always

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious Gumbo. The Pork chop was extremely delicious and the Chocolate Cake was sweet decadence.

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  12. Lunchbuncher

    Houston

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Brennan’s for over 45 years and they have never let us down even once. From Law School Graduation Party to Baptism Luncheon to every South Texas College of Law event under Garland Walker, Brennan’s has been our go to place and we live in The Woodlands. Believe me, Brennan’s is worth the drive!

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  13. EatOut

    Houston

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    VERY disappointed. The Houston Restaurant Week Lunch menu was the most limited & least appealing of ALL other restaurants visited during HRW. Mostly sandwiches & egg dishes offered as brunch/lunch for HRW. Place is in obvious need of a physical upgrade & the poor condition of the bar front is an embarrassment. Overall service was good, but that alone won't get us to return.

    1 person found this helpful

  14. ToddJ

    Houston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brennan’s is always an excellent dining experience.

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  15. ArleneC

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating a friends birthday, so there were four of us. We came during restaurant week and felt the menu was excellent. The server Greg was friendly and professional, and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was the right temperature and delicious We were not rushed, enjoyed the ambience and sitting in very comfortable upholstered chairs. Overall, I would write this five stars.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic - service was excellent and food was amazing!!

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  17. Michelle

    Houston

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every single Brennan’s meal we’ve had over the last 30 years or so, has always been stellar. Thomas, our stellar waiter, is always a joy and so knowledgeable. Brennan’s will always be a favorite for us!

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  18. StaceyM

    Houston

    181 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    181 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an amazing experience, fantastic and professional waitstaff, delicious food, fantastic drinks from the Bar. We adore coming here.

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  19. Trent

    Houston

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Mom had a great time celebrating her birthday, but service was a bit lacking. Not sure if Joe, our server, had too many tables, but he was always rushing. Initially when placing a drink order, he took two of our orders and then didn’t ask if anyone else wanted something when my brother did. He never really checked on us throughout the meal nor did he ask about another round of drinks mid-meal which we would have ordered. We all agreed that our server at dinner yesterday elsewhere was better. However, we would come back to give it another try.

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  20. LTnTx

    Houston

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated birthday brunch with HRW menu. Great service from Hope and always enjoy the festive music from live roaming jazz band. Entree's ordered were the Gulf Fish of Borgne for an additional $16 and the Cochon De Lait Benedict. Both were very good. Dessert consisted of yummy Praline Parfait and the BEST Beignets outside of New Orleans, served with a Cafe Au Lait Anglaise. Highly recommend Brennan's we just love it there.

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  21. ThomasR

    Houston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Crowded due to restaurant week so I will give server a pass for the food being a little cool. Everything else was great as usual.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved everything about our dinner! Our servers were great and the food was outstanding. My husband and I will definitely be back.

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  23. crinc

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Sadly, this establishment is way past its prime. The service was painfully slow (30 minutes to get our cocktails, 1 hr before dinner order was taken). The salads were good, the entrees were fine, but nothing special or exciting. The biggest disappointment was the bananas foster. The only thing correct about it was the ingredients. They rush through melting the butter and brown sugar, toss in the bananas and rum and light it on fire for 10 seconds for a spectacle, the entire process taking less than 2 minutes, giving the diner a firm, lukewarm banana in caramel sauce, not a carmelized, soft banana, as would be the case if the proper time needed to cook this dish was taken. Overall, very disappointing meal.

    1 person found this helpful

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Notable difference in service level. Perhaps some re-training needed to ensure consistency and preserve this institution’s reputation. Otherwise, food was great.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Go for brunch with your friends and celebrate!

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  26. QueenCole

    Houston

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Brennan's is always good. The Houston Restaurant Weeks Lunch Menu is a winner!

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  27. Lunchbuncher

    Houston

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brennan’s is always the best of the best especially for celebrating birthdays and major milestones. Our family has held private Baptism Celebrations, law school graduations, birthdays, and so much more and Brennan’s has never let us down!

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  28. chularanch

    Houston

    239 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    239 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Restaurant Week lunch. Excellent service and ambience. Food was very mediocre. Strong 25 cent martinis.

    1 person found this helpful

  29. Yeaux

    Houston

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The grilled red snapper with crab meat, Brussell sprouts, and bananas foster were all very good. The service was very engaging and outstanding. We were there for Restaurant Week so there are some good deals if you stick to the RW menu, but of course we veered off of it for several additional items. Overall, very good.

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  30. Whit

    Houston

    99 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a treat, especially during HRW lunch. Delicious shrimp bisque with large chunks of shrimp. We ordered a side of oysters. Yum. The ambiance and service bring us back time and again.

    1 person found this helpful

  31. CDando

    Houston

    123 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food and service were outstanding as always. Hope was our server and she did an excellent job. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and went above and beyond. The food was phenomenal. Their Eggs Benedict is one of the best in town. However, there is a dress code that claims to be enforced which is far from the truth. The table next to us they wearing Tshirts and NYLON athletic shorts that you wear to a gym. This is supposed to be an upscale environment and it clearly isn’t what it used to be. Additionally, they had their young child with them that kicked her high chair loudly the entire meal and the parents and grandmother ignored it. But what was more bothersome than that was that Brennan’s allowed them to put a phone in the middle of their table for her to watch cartoons during the meal. Bring headphones if you are going to allow your child to watch cartoons. That is what I did when my kids were young so that we wouldn’t disrupt the others around us. The volume was very loud and disrupted the ambiance of the entire SMALL room we were in. It was difficult to enjoy our expensive meal due to the cartoons blaring in the background. We complained and Brennan’s did nothing about it. It is a fine dining establishment, they need to act as such. On their website it CLEARLY the dress code will be enforced and they won’t allow you to bring in table decorations that will disrupt other guests. But I guess playing a phone loudly for over an hour isn’t disruptive which is perplexing. The table decorations didn’t come into play in our experience just thought it was laughable that it went as far as to describe what is allowed for decor. Do better Brennan’s. Don’t lower your standards. I have fond memories of getting dressed up as a child to go to Brennan’s for a special occasion. I felt like I was dining in the kiddie area at McDonald’s.

    1 person found this helpful

  32. HoustonCat

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great way to spend Sunday Brunch with family and friends.

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  33. MikeD

    Houston

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience. Service, food - a wonderful dining experience before a Broadway Play @ The Hobby Center.

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  34. BarbaraF

    Austin

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The eggs benedict here are the best!! And I enjoy helping out for Houston Restaurant Month!!

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  35. RichardS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An old favorite that never disappoints. Makes you wonder why you waited to return. Delicious food with gracious service. One of the best.

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  36. Fmc374

    Houston

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing! Food, wine and especially the service! We love your place!!

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  37. JamesR

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service as always

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  38. TimT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Superb service; creative food options. We will be back . . . , soon!

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  39. RobertB

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch!! This is the perfect place to celebrate a special day.

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  40. Melissa

    Houston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brennan’s was all that and more! Rico and Chase took excellent care of my husband and me at dinner. We started with cocktails and had the snapping turtle soup and chicken andouille ya ya gumbo both delicious. Mains were the Texas shrimp and grits and Gulf Fish Ponchatrain. We also had the asparagus and mac and cheese for sides. Finished off with creole bread pudding and beignets. Overall, an awesome meal.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Brennan's of Houston is rated 4.7 stars by 3754 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Brennan's of Houston

3300 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77006

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stuart
  • Neighborhood
    Montrose
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 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.
  • Public transit
    A reminder to our guests, we do enforce a business casual dress code. Jackets are preferred but not required. We do not allow shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, torn jeans, baseball caps, or athletic wear in the dining rooms.
  • 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, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, 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
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