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Bourbon House, New Orleans, LA

Bourbon House

4.2
4.2
3178 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
“Arguably the best oyster bar of any white tablecloth restaurant in New Orleans” per the Times-Picayune, Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House is all about local seafood. If it’s not in season, you won’t find it on the menu. Enjoy authentic New Orleans dishes and oysters on the half-shell in a lively atmosphere overlooking Bourbon Street.

Dickie Brennan and his culinary team have created an incredible menu of classic New Orleans dishes complemented by new favorites. Signature favorites include Gulf fish on the Halfshell and New Orleans style Barbeque Shrimp.

Bourbon is a central focus at the bar with 200 bourbons on the list. Bourbon House is the perfect place for a specialty cocktail or a straight pour of that hard to find small-batch whiskey.

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 23 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (504) 522-0111

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    To learn more about Dickie Brennan & Co.'s catering options, please contact Sales at 504-274-1816.

  • Private party facilities

    The second floor at Bourbon House is the perfect location for your next function with five private dining spaces. Bourbon House can accommodate parties of 10 to 200.

  • Private party contact

    Mary McGee Tilloy: (504) 521-8310

  • Neighborhood

    French Quarter

  • Cross street

    Iberville Street

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Public transit

    A few short blocks away from the street car stop at Canal Street.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. I got a salad with grilled shrimp added but it would’ve been better with a few more shrimp
  2. JoshD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, amazing food. The bread pudding was on point!
  3. JohnM

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Fries were soggy . Fried Seafood was mushy on the inside.
  5. CCFoodies

    New Orleans

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Theodore gave great suggestion for Redfih. Outstanding. However, bar and kitchen were a little slow especially with drinks. Food was great. Will go back.
  6. CharlesU

    Louisville

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Variety of food was very good, cocktail selection was great. Service was very attentive. Only issue did NOT have coffee for after dinner. Food and drinks very well recommended.
  7. MaryB

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The burger was dry, the pastalaya had only 3 shrimp and no noticeable sausage, the redfish was lovely, the desserts were delicious. Highly recommend the "adult milkshake"
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant. Enjoyed the food and the staff was great. Really highly recommend
  9. SandraG

    County Durham

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience4
    Absolutely appalling. The service was very poor by far the worse ever. They expected a tip too. Don’t go there
  10. MargaretW

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    We were disappointed in our Bourbon House experience We were at the end of a 10 day trip down the Mississippi River on a river boat and spending the weekend in NOLA. We looked at this venue based on its location on Bourbon Street and it was recommended by our Tour company. Our server was non attentive but nice our table was in the middle of an aisle and not very romantic location. Also we waited for our drinks for 30 minutes and the Manhattan came with no Bourbon… they did correct the mistake but ??
  11. JustinD

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    The hostess was not helpful, she seemed put out that 2 other tables were seated right before us, and somehow our 7pm reservation didn’t fit into her seating rotation. Our server was very nice but seemed like her 1st day with no duly. Food and drinks took a very long time to come out, and was not correct the first time. Would not recommend.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The was okay but not as good as usual oyster was over cooked
  13. Placdeb

    New Orleans

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal accompanied with a beautiful red rose for Mother’s Day!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hostesses, servers, and manager were very pleasant and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed dining there.
  15. cherylz

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was terrific entrance to exit our waitress/server was “Ren”- she was among the best We’ve seen in long time
  16. GingerL

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience2
    Food was overrated- service terrible. Watched server spilled oyster juice all over neighboring table- shrimp mushy.
  17. JacquelineV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambience was great. The food and service was excellent. We had a wonderful evening.
  18. Johnny

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great. Had some unique items as expected in New Orleans. Waiter was enthusiastic and had good recommendations. Was a little loud but the place was packed so it was to be expected.
  19. WallaceS

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Service was poor. Our waiter totally forgot about us. Had to track down the manager. Will not return.
  20. RickF

    Pittsburgh

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Bourbon House is a very popular place with a great location on Bourbon Street. I’ve eaten here several times over the years on visits to New Orleans and on this visit I was disappointed. Overall things were fine but not great. Staff are very friendly and working hard but service was a little unprofessional especially for an upscale restaurant. Food was average but not as good as I remember. Everyone in the restaurant seemed to having a good time and food was ok so not a bad option for dinner
  21. AliH

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A dinner out with friends - the food and drinks were outstanding. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pleasant and professional waiter took care of us and suggested the scollop appetizer, which was delicious. Also had the red snapper, which was also excellent. The bread pudding was spectacular. We will return.
  23. MBSHAM

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the shrimp and Grits, highly recommend. If you want to try any bourbon you can, what a selection
  24. DavidE

    Memphis/West TN

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    enjoyed it, will come back next time that I'm in NOLA.
  25. DustinD

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience2
    Food was pretty good. The problem was that service was HORRIBLE. We ordered cocktails and it took almost an hour to get them. In fact, they were served as were were getting ready to leave. I had to ask for water multiple times then got up and get it myself. Tourist trap
  26. Michele

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    We dined at The Bourbon House on a Monday evening. Wait staff that evening was not the best. As we were placing orders the waitress neglected to ask one of our group for their order. We ordered appetizers and entrees. We were hoping to have a relaxing dinner and felt rushed when we barely started to eat our appetizers when the entrees were brought out, resulting in the table being crammed with dishes. Oysters were served without a seafood fork. Food was good but the overall dining experience was not the best.
  27. MarkW

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Extensive l bourbon list at reasonable prices. Food was very good but good have been more imaginative. Service was incredible. Fast and friendly
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Doug was our waiter and he was AWESOME!
  29. CS92

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, and amazing service. The beet grilled cheese sounded different but was fantastic.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, enjoyable experience. I would happily return.
  31. weddingmom1

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Best shrimp and grits I’ve had in years, with the smoothest roux imaginable. Tops!
  32. Denver

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We enjoyed the drinks and the appetizers of boudin balls. The Red Fish was excellent and my wife enjoyed it very much. The charbroiled oysters on the other hand were served Luke warm. I asked how they are prepared. They are not charbroiled but put in the shell and then heated with an infrared broiler. Very disappointing. The desert brownie was excellent and so was our server. Get your charbroiled oysters somewhere they actually put them on a grill.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Ordered an expensive cocktail. It was watered down and mostly ice. I got to the bottom and found 2 small flies. They took it off my bill, but still! I expected better.
  34. RandalB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Douglas is the best server. Ask for him. Food was excellent
  35. TessaH

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Food was good, server was eh. Not nice at all and kind of confrontational. Never have I been blamed for a wrong order being taken/ delivered to the table and the server not try to make it right. Something as simple as a dinner salad. Real easy fix IMO, but nope. Server said she was a "veteran" server and she doesn't make mistakes. No one was blaming her but would have liked it fixed. Nah. Oh well... Never again!
  36. Jeff

    New England

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was friendly and attentive, food was very enjoyable.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Food was disappointing. Service was lacking a lot. Had high hopes for Bourbon House but was disappointed.
  38. LeeC

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good. Red fish on half shell entree was delicious. I just wish the portion sizes were larger!
  39. EmmaD

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a great meal at Bourbon House to celebrate our anniversary. We were the first seated for the day in a mostly empty restaurant. Unfortunately a rowdy table was seated directly next to us despite most of the restaurant being empty and they were quite crude and taking up a lot of space with chairs pulled from other tables etc. I understand the restaurant cannot control other people’s behavior though so I won’t deduct from the overall rating. Otherwise the food was wonderful. My favorite was the crab and corn soup.
  40. MichaelO

    Orlando

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food was Amazing, the Frozen Bourbon milk punch was Delicious!!!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bourbon House does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bourbon House also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 522-0111.

Bourbon House is rated 4.2 stars by 3178 OpenTable diners.

Bourbon House 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Bourbon House

144 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Iberville Street

  • Neighborhood

    French Quarter

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Public transit

    A few short blocks away from the street car stop at Canal Street.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (504) 522-0111

  • Catering

    To learn more about Dickie Brennan & Co.'s catering options, please contact Sales at 504-274-1816.

  • Private party facilities

    The second floor at Bourbon House is the perfect location for your next function with five private dining spaces. Bourbon House can accommodate parties of 10 to 200.

  • Private party contact

    Mary McGee Tilloy: (504) 521-8310

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