Brennan's

Brennan's iconic pink facade fronts a rollicking yet refined symphony of splendid ambiance, impeccable service, and modern Creole cooking

9 / 10
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  • Phone

    (504) 525-9711

  • Website

    brennansneworleans.com

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  • Type

    Cajun and Creole Restaurant

Address

417 Royal St New Orleans , LA 70130 United States

Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

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Emily E

This is the absolute best spot to be in New Orleans for fine dining . The service is impeccable (thank you Shawn and Nick), food incredible (the BBQ lobster !) and the cocktail/wine list is fabulous.

Bitches Who Brunch

Housed in a pastel pink building, Brennan’s is a New Orleans icon best known for its invention of the bananas foster , which is prepared table side at the end of your meal. Eggs Benedicts are a must. Read more

Addison Sammet

All the brunch is amazing. We have been back three days in a row to try all the different options! Ask for either John or Etien. Etien made me a Po-Boy from scratch at the table, but don't tell anyone

Paige C

The service was so attentive! I really enjoyed the turtle soup and of course, the bananas foster ! It was invented here. Beautiful restaurant .

Josh Ferrara

You can’t go wrong with anything on the breakfast menu , but I bet you’ll love the Eggs Houssard. Make sure to get some bananas foster after your meal!

Nicole Cheramie

Impress family or enjoy a lunch or brunch date at this family-run spot. Get the Bananas Foster , invented here, & watch the show as butter, sugar, cinnamon , liqueur & dark rum are flambéed tableside.

Dr Michael Lange

Dr Michael Lange says one all time top resturants in the world, I miss food from New Orleans I grew up with.The Brennans have done a great job! memories of Sam Barthe school we all attended together.

Wejdan ✨

My second favorite restaurant in the FQ. The French toast is the best I've ever had in my life! Of course you've got to try the banana foster where it's created.

Stephanie H

A NOLA institution! Get the fried chicken special if it's there. Shrimp egg yolk carpaccio also fantastic, and of course the banana foster presented tableside

Andrew Perez

Jeanette the bartender is beyond kind and amazing. We came for Bananas Foster and left with our bellies full of amazing food!

Brad Hager

This place is AMAZING, great brunch . Everything is good here, great Bloody Mary , grits , French toast , & my favorite the bananas foster , the BEST you'll ever eat, it was invented here ????❤️????

Melissa Murray

The new Brennan's was restored to be exactly as it was the last time I was at Brennan's in the 80's. Great service and best grits I've ever had. My English muffins were too crispy for my knife to cu

Kirk Thompson

Great atmosphere with an amazing menu that created a fantastic New Orleans experience. Special thanks to Quinn, who made great Bananas Foster and retrieved a lost bag after hours. Thank you Quinn!

Nicole Cheramie

Impress family or a date for lunch or brunch at this family run spot. Get the bananas foster , invented here, & watch the show as butter, sugar, cinnamon , liqueur & dark rum are flambéed tableside.

Cheryl Rossell

So much. 5 of us and we all shared. Corned beef , amazing. French toast...yum! Lobster , yes please. Cocktails , service and bananas foster , pinch me I must be dreaming. Thanks John. See ya next year.

León Ruiz

Awesome fine dinning! Try Gumbo , New Orleans BBQ Lobster , and Lamb Racks ???????? Banana Dessert ????????

Nicole Cheramie

Impress family or a date for breakfast or brunch at this family run spot. Get the bananas foster , invented here, & watch the show as butter, sugar, cinnamon , liqueur & dark rum are flambéed tableside.

Alice Yen

First time trying turtle soup and it blew me away. Lots of rich flavors and really tasty. Rabbit schnitzel delicious. Home of Bananas Foster and this awesome flaming strawberry crepe dessert

Josh Ferrara

Order the Prix Fixe meal, you'll get the best of everything. Start off with the GUMBO , get the EGGS BAYOU LAFOURCHE, and then finish things off with the BANANAS FOSTER (they were invented here!)

Alex Nikitin

Chicken Clemenceau is so delicious! Crispy and tender, with fantastic sauce. Best chicken dish that I have tried in New Orleans so far.

Trina Beana

Haunted by the family of Comte Lefleur. He rented the residence in the mid eighteenth century and went mad and murdered his new wife and son and then killed himself. Often seen as a shadow person.

Ryan Nixon

A bit pricey , but phenomenal food. Awesome turtle soup and eggs cardinal. Great coffee cocktails

Blake

When: Tues-Fri, 2-7pm; happy hour pricing also extends to Friday lunch The deal: $7 Champagne cocktails , at least half off bottles of bubbly (Veuve Clicquot Rosé for $55, down from $125? Yes, please.)

Ariana Voyer

Sit in the beautiful outdoor courtyard ! Enjoyed the shrimp and green tomato salad , BBQ lobster and German chocolate torte .

Ken Yamaguchi

Seafood gumbo , shrimp kimchi , BBQ lobster and tuna dish all amazing. Cocktails on point. Must visit!

Condé Nast Traveler

"A recent renovation has updated the decor, and Slade Rushing, their award-winning new chef , has gently reimagined the timeless menu, keeping its Creole soul firmly intact.” - Gail Simmons Read more

Joanna Kennedy

The Prix Fixe brunch was definitely the way to go, although was so much food, I split the 1st and 3rd course with my boyfriend. The Bloody Mary was the best I have ever tasted!

Karen Lurry

The service is amazing. Ambiance is so classically romantic . We tried the drum amandine, parpadelle and their famous bananas foster - all delicious.

Melon L

Snag a reservation online since it’s hard to get in otherwise. Can be done for dessert only. Bananas foster not to be missed. Dessert AND a show!

Wayne Anderman

Crawfish Cannelloni , Corn Bisque, Lamb Rack & Blackened fish ! Bread pudding a must!

kevin kiernan

Baked oysters and the Croquet Madame were fantastic. The food is so much improved! It's now a real, very good restaurant , not just a tradition

Matt Knust

Awesome breakfast . Great food and service. A little fancy (no hats or sandals allowed)

Prairie-boy713

I attended a business function, the chef created a vegan for meal that was one of the nicest meals I have had in a restaurant that does not specialize in vegan options .

Ilene Moore

The coffee is some of the thickest I've ever had outside my kitchen. Delightful and pleasantly bitter (this from someone who uses cream and sugar so I don't like really bitter). Drink it and sigh.

Zak Harcombe

Service is fantastic, Bloody Mary best I’ve had. Great food too. Gotta have turtle soup !

Buford Douglas

Opened in 1946. Invented Banana 's Foster in the 1950s.

Connie Chen

You can’t go wrong with their menu. Save room for their legendary bananas foster !

Matt Glaman

Service was fantastic, and the food was on point. The Filey of Been Stanely is amazing - the horseradish-banana purée is killer.

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Everything we ordered was delish! My personal fav was the turtle soup

Steve Leibforth

Love everything about this place. Great food, great atmosphere, great service.

ISC Chicago

TOURNEDO BRENNAN (Petit Filet , Sunny-Side-Up Egg , Creole Tomato , Brandied Mushroom Sauce )

Eliza Tarasila

Decent good food in a lovely restaurant , but if you really want to be impressed, try Saint-Germain!

John Baker

You must get the Goat cheese crepes ! Also the oysters with manchego are the best I've ever had.

ISC Chicago

TURTLE SOUP (100% Turtle Meat, Brown Butter Spinach , Grated Egg , Aged Sherry )

Baturalp

The quality of food and service is spectacular here. Great selection of wine . Beef Stanley is heavenly good!

Peggy Gartin

Good things for brunch : Bananas Foster , Eggs Hussarde, Crêpes Fitzgerald, Caribbean Milk Punch , Strawberry Sparkler.

Jrgts

The Bloody Mary’s served in the bar area are a fantastic experience.

Logan Harris

Turtle soup and escargot omelette are my go to when I go to Brennan's

Brandi Bruce

Amazing food and service. Walked in and had to sit at the bar and glad I did. Bartender treated us like kings!

Tom DiMaggio

We came for the bubbly happy hour and were not disappointed. try any of the featured drinks and small bites

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