While in town, a friend and I celebrated my birthdays and had the tasting menu. Let me tell you... the crispy duck here is life changing. I don't usually like duck but the skin and crispness of it made a difference. All other courses were great but this was the standout. Service was great and everyone was warm and friendly. I would love to come back for brunch and also try their regular menu. read more

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5 stars and compliments to the chef! My friend and I did the $80 dinner experience menu and it was absolutely worth every penny. It came with 5 courses of raw oysters, a lobster dish, white fish, duck, and dessert. Every dish was something that I have never tasted before but had so much flavor that each bite was a fantastic surprise. The duck was very surprisingly good! I like duck but not to the point that it's something that I order frequently. This duck dish had a layer of skin and fat that was crisp and so tasty. The duck meat almost was like biting into steak instead of poultry. Delicious!!!! Highly recommend. All dishes were the perfect portion. And the snickers dessert was amazing, especially with the balance of sea salt, caramel, toasty nougat, and the vanilla ice cream. The service was fantastic and everyone was so attentive and wonderful. The restaurant itself gave the old world vibe and it transported you back to the upscale dining experience of what I imagine Nola was during cobblestone streets where everyone rode their horse and carriage and dressed up real nice for dinner. I don't normally give 5 stars on the first dine but Brennan's deserves it! Will definitely come back next time I am in New Orleans. read more

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Amaze amaze amaze! My partner chose Brennan's for breakfast to celebrate his 30th, and it did not disappoint! From the location to the ambiance to the incredible food, we all left excited to come back. Our server had an incredible knowledge of the menu (seriously, I think she memorized every detail of every single dish ) and made recommendations that we were all thrilled with. They did a great job creating cleaner/more upscale versions of many NOLA classic dishes. We had the artichoke eggs Benedict, French toast with marscapone cream & berries, breakfast fish with collared greens, and duck confit, as well as two orders of the world famous bananas foster. The food was delicious, but the show & tell while making the bananas foster was truly special. I love that our server made it herself, it was more comfortable and special hearing the story from the person we'd gotten close to throughout the breakfast, and the end result was absolutely amazing. Just as I expected, this was far and away the best bananas foster I've ever had. Thank you Brennan's! read more

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Brennan's is a true New Orleans institution, and celebrating 80 years in business is a remarkable achievement. Started in 1946, its elegant dining rooms and gracious service to its refined Creole cuisine, every detail reflects the restaurant's rich history and commitment to excellence. The experience feels timeless making Brennan's a wonderful place for a special occasion or an unforgettable taste of New Orleans tradition. read more

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Brennan's lives up to the hype. Banana Foster is not only delicious but a flare for the dramatic!! Service was phenomenal and wait staff are super! Lynika is experienced, personal and professional!!! read more

Brennan's - Eggs with crabs on a potato pancake - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We went to Brennan's to celebrate a promotion and had indicated the occasion when making our reservation, so we were a little disappointed that it was never acknowledged. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the food was very good and perfectly cooked, but the service felt surprisingly impersonal for a restaurant of this caliber. We ordered a bottle of wine from their expansive wine list, along with the turtle soup, Creole hanger steak, Redfish Veronique, Gulf Fish, and Grand Isle Jewel Oysters. We also ordered the rice dressing, which was initially forgotten and had to be requested again. Our server was efficient but not particularly friendly or conversational. It felt very much like order, deliver the food, and move on. The hostess was also not especially welcoming. The sommelier was easily the warmest interaction we had throughout the meal. Overall, the food was excellent, but the service and lack of acknowledgment of our celebration kept the experience from feeling as special as we had hoped. read more

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Food and table service are easily 5 stars. The crab claws were so rich and buttery and the fish entree was fantastic. My main issue is with the front desk. Upon on time arrival for our reservation, we were told our table wasn't ready yet and to hang out in the bar area. We sat at the bar and were getting ready to order drinks when all of a sudden our table was ready. Why the song and dance? After dinner, I noticed my ID was missing. I called but could not get ahold of a live person. I was in town for a conference all weekend and didn't have time to go back to see if it was there, hence my phone call(s). I tried calling all weekend with no answer and no return call to the 2 voicemails I left. I really didn't want to spend the money on an uber to go across town. My bad for misplacing my id, but no one really answers the phone or checks the messages!? Never got a call back. read more

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This place has the best gumbo I've had in Nola. It's served in perfect temperature and the flavor is so complex Entres are so good too. I love the red fish and the gulf fish Banana foster is so delicious. The waiter had a whole show cooking it for us fresh. So amazing read more

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We could only get a 9:00 a.m. reservation because they were booked solid, but the early brunch was absolutely worth it. Everyone in our party loved the experience. I call it an "experience" because coming back here brought back so many memories of visiting when I was a kid and coming with my family on vacations. It was wonderful to see that it was still just as I remembered it. The service was excellent, the food was superb, and they even prepared a special dish for me upon request -- Soft Shell Crab Benedict. It was absolutely out of this world! And the chicory coffee was exactly as I remembered it, which made the experience even more special. The entire staff was friendly and attentive, always checking in to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. They truly made the experience memorable. Highly recommend! read more

In New Orleans, LA on vacation for my birthday and we're checking out all of the touristy spots of course! So we had to come to where the incredible, almighty "Banana's Foster" dessert was created! Here's how our time was at Brennan's. Atmosphere/Appearance: We came in the front door and the whole back of the restaurant was packed for a private party and I respect that so my wife and I took some seats at the bar that were recently vacated. We didn't get a whole tour of the restaurant, but it felt like a big mansion with several partitions, rooms and etc. Lighting was dim, a bit dark and intimate, but the atmosphere felt so calm and chill compared to Bourbon Street nearby. Lol. Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but she was the bartender and she was awesome. We had no problems whatsoever and when it came time to make the infamous dessert, she popped out from behind the bar to put on quite an amazing show! Food/Drink: I started out with their Lobster Risotto and it was fantastic. Creamy, hearty and BURSTING with flavor! I absolutely loved it and loved how it was a smaller portion as an appetizer. For my entree I with with the BBQ Shrimp and a side of their grilled asparagus. Delicious through and through. Portion, presentation, flavor and everything was just top-tier. No complaints. Value: This place won't break the bank, but it's not cheap eating either. It's a good date-night spot so be prepared to spend, but if you do it right, you won't blow your budget. In conclusion, I really enjoyed my time here at Brennan's! No complaints! Check this place out if you're in the area and it certainly lived up to it's reputation. read more

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This was one of the best brunch experiences I've ever had hands-down. I got there early and was able to be seated without a reservation. The staff was very friendly, the service was fairly quick, and the decor was stunning. I was offered the option of ice water or bottled water. My server asked me if I was celebrating anything special, and to that he offered a complementary glass of champagne. They also had a secret menu, the specials which they were able to provide verbally. I chose the shrimp and grits. As someone who frequent New Orleans and chooses the shrimp and grits often, this was the best that I've had here so far. It came out so hot and fresh that I burned every single one of my taste buds. And even through that I could taste all of the delicious vibrant flavors of the shrimp, the grit cake, and the sauce that came with it. I can't decide what was better the service or the food. This was such an exquisite one of a kind experience. Although I do hope to encounter it next time I'm here in New Orleans because this will now be my go to brunch spot. read more

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This spot is excellent from the historical and stunning ambiance to the food and the service all the way to the wine pairings. A grand time is always had at this establishment! Bar service is excellent here as well but get a table for the full experience. read more

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Did you know the chefs here occasionally travel the world for inspiration? I knew this place was special when I broke a piece of their complimentary New Orleans style bread, biting into that crisp shell and into a heavenly pillow of softness. Wow, wish they made bread like this at home! By the way, I recommend making a reservation at OpenTable. They did have empty tables when I went in, but I assume they keep a few open for regulars and special guests. I went with their 80th anniversary $80 tasting menu for breakfast, and it worth absolutely worth it. Each dish comes paired with a drink, so there's big value here to justify the price tag. The service was outstanding as well. They started me off with a Brandy Milk Punch, which tasted kind of like an elevated eggnog. It paired with the Baked Apple. I'm not usually a big fan of apples in terms of texture, but they did it well and I liked how they stuffed the core with oatmeal. It's a nice half slice of baked apple in a tasty, brown sugar glaze. I went with the Seafood Gumbo because I didn't have the heart to eat a snapping turtle (I'm assuming), but people did say good things about it. It came with a Bloody Bull cocktail, a spin on a Bloody Mary. It wasn't my cup of tea, but I get the flavor profile and the spice pairs well with the gumbo. The soup really did help really kick things off and set the tone for the rest of the meal. I highly enjoyed their Egg Hussarde, which was invented here. I've had a lot of bennies, but this one is fantastic and paired well with the champagne. I also ordered my egg soft and it was poached perfectly! This is definitely an elevated version of Egg Benedict and I hope more places around the world adopts it! The Petit Filet Mignon had a cute presentation with their Potato Rosti and came sliced over a bed of garlic spinach and garlic demiglaze. Fantastic! The red wine 'Cuvee Vincent' Cotes du Rhone 2023 was very smooth, definitely was no $8 retail California table wine. If a dish could be a love letter, this was it. And the World Famous Bananas Foster? Magic! Love the presentation, love the story, and love the taste. You get a whole banana so the portion is good and the coffee helped cut through the sweetness. Vanilla ice cream gave it a nice, clean taste. No danger of a tourist trap here: all in all, Brennan's is absolutely worth the trip! read more

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This is the place to visit when you want to enjoy a delicious meal inside a beautiful establishment. The staff here are incredibly professional and very warm and welcoming. Our brunch was so good this morning thanks to Ms Lynika and Mr.Joe. We couldn't help but talk and share our stories and swap which hot sauce we like best. Cuz if you know, ya know! We asked if it was alright, if we can use our own bottle of hot sauce with the soft shell crab. And that's when our server smiled and whispered, of course! The turtle soup, filet, eggs Benedict we're all amazing and that banana foster was the star of the day. Chris the Asst.GM shared with us the famous story about the upstairs. But I won't tell you. You'll just have to go and ask for Ms Lynika and Mr.Joe's section and wait for Mr Chris to ask. Thank you everyone for the beautiful brunch. read more

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The service was very good, and they served our large party of 8 with ease. Food is also performance art here when the service prepared Eggs Ralph and later Banana Fosters table side. The restroom is nearly as fancy as the dining room! Despite a crowded Sunday brunch service, it wasn't overly noisy. The food... I was disappointed with shrimp and grits, expecting actual grits rather than a grit cake. My parents loved their soft shell crab and the Eggs Ralph diners loved their soft scrambled eggs with crab. I had a bite of my husband's and was overwhelmed with dill, which wasn't for me with eggs and crab. The kid's meal is a pleasant surprise. Three courses for them for $25: fruit with whipped cream, their brunch choice, and then ice cream for dessert! My kids were definitely fans. My daughter saw a bday dessert with cotton candy and says she wants that next time we come! read more

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Brennan's ended up being our favorite dining experience in New Orleans. Everything from the food to the service was so good. We were seated quickly, our drinks were constantly refilled, and every staff member we interacted with was attentive without being over the top. The restaurant itself is beautiful and just has that classic New Orleans feel. The whole dinner felt special from start to finish. Definitely one of those places that lives up to the hype, and we'll absolutely come back the next time we're in town. read more

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Felt like we had to make a stop since it kept coming up as one of the iconic and historic places in New Orleans to go eat at. We went for brunch. Overall, food was alright but waiter was great. Ordered: - Turtle Soup - This might have been my first or second time having this dish ever. It was fine. Didn't stand out to me - Eggs Hussarde - Their version of eggs benedict. It has Marchand De Vin Sauce which is a wine sauce. Works pretty well with the eggs. - Banana Foster - Their iconic table side dessert. Comes with a whole show/story time of the origin of the dessert. It was good and would do again if it was my first time but I would also be interested in trying their other desserts if we went again. So we originally were planning to eat here for dinner. They didn't have any reservations left on OpenTable, so I went ahead and just did the notify me option on the app. Throughout the week and day of we had a couple times when the reservation would pop up but we were too slow to get it. We decided to go ahead and try our luck with a walk in. Got there probably around 6PM ish on a Saturday night (about 15 minutes after they started their dinner services). We were told by the hostess that they were "fully committed for the night". I went ahead and asked if they had openings for the next day and got an 11:30 reservation for Sunday. We went ahead and got dinner elsewhere on Saturday, but around 8:30PM I got multiple notifications from OpenTable in a row that multiple tables were available from 8:45 and 9PM. read more

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If you are going to eat one past dish in New Orleans, go to Dickie Brennan's.! Service is Amazing! The restaurant has a cozy ambiance. This place is only missing one thing! Matchbooks! read more

Brennan's - FRIED OYSTER PASTA house-made pasta, Herbsaint reduction, pesto cream, sautéed mushrooms, lemon zest, Grana Padano. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Meh...the courtyard and the interior decor are maybe worth the photos? The food was alright, gumbo and Bloody Mary were good. Turtle soup was interesting and tangy after they added the Sherry at the table. Maybe that's how it's supposed to be? Our waiter must have been over it because he didn't even tell us the history/origins of the $30 table side banana foster we ordered like the menu described. Maybe he thought we already heard it from the other tables? Turtle soup on the menu with turtles in the courtyard. A place where they ask you to remove a hat but a wig, face glitter and boas are fine. So I guess it's all about the balance. Cute for the photos but fancy for nothing. read more

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Surprised that with all our trips to NOLA we have not been here! Loved the classy setting, excellent service, and the delicious high end cuisine. We made reservations online, I tried calling but no one ever got back to me unfortunately. Luckily my reservations went through and we were seated on time. Our server was wonderful and attentive. We had the Louisiana crab claws that came without shells and beautifully presented. The hanger steak I had ended up being one of my favorite dishes of the trip. The ricotta gnudi was also a favorite at the table. The bananas foster and the birthday dessert they brought out for my husband was really impressive. I'm only deducting a star because one, could not get anyone to take or return a call. Second, I wanted to do the tasting menu but they would not adjust or sub for my gluten allergy which surprised me in a restaurant of this caliber. The turtle pond was a huge bonus too, the little lads n lasses aren't to be missed. read more

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Brennan's NOLA Bucket list place for me to eat at and was so excited I was able to! Classic NOLA decor, classy waiters, outstanding food. All of this makes it more than a meal, it makes it an experience. I was very excited to see a wine tasting menu! That warm bread is a welcomed beginning treat. The tasting menu consisted of oysters, Louisiana BBQ Lobster, Redfish, Duck and the Snickers for dessert. All had amazing flavors and the wines were paired perfectly. The lobster, fish and duck were prepared divinely and how they should be! I had the dessert later on that night at my hotel because when you're at the home of Banana's Foster thats what you have for dessert! Loved the presentation and story when it comes to this dish. Get the reservation and get to Brennan's on your next trip to NOLA! read more

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Brennan's I was on site for the 2026 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. I arrived to New Orleans early, and planned on making the trip to the Festival later on that first Thursday of the Festival. I was extremely lucky to score a bar seat for breakfast on the Thursday of the first weekend of the Jazz Festival. This was my second Festival, but my wife and I had enjoyed breakfast maybe 20 years ago, so I did a Hail Mary to see if I could get a solo place at Brennan's for this day, attempting to book the morning of. It worked, even at this late hour. I had booked a room at the Crowne Plaza not far from Royal Street, where I would be able to order breakfast from one of the legendary brunch locations in New Orleans: Brennan's. Having secured a solo bar seat for breakfast, I was in hog heaven. Check out Brennan's Eggs Hussarde (housemade English Muffins, Coffee-cured Canadian Bacon, Hollandaise, Poached Eggs, Marchand De Vin Sauce $27.00) and their orange juice ($6) and a gin French 75 ($18) (I learned cognac is a viable alternative to gin - next time I'll try it). The Brennan's property is vast - very cool vibes from the piano in the courtyard. I regret not remembering the name of the bartender at the brunch. She did an excellent job of wrangling her support staff. The bar experience was, as one would expect, exemplary. read more

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Came here with a group of friends on our last day in New Orleans and it was a fantastic brunch spot: very aesthetic with bright, pastel artwork, plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. Definitely fancier but still casual with a lively atmosphere. Highly recommend getting a reservation, as this place books out fast. We got the turtle soup and baked apple to share: the turtle soup was very flavorful and hearty, while the baked apple had a solid crunch and paired well with the cinnamon. I got the eggs hussarde as my main, which was filling and rich. Our table had the famous banana foster for dessert, which was very simple but sweet and refreshing and very good - 10/10. Our waiter was very friendly and personable - he gave us a quick rundown on the menu, what are the highlights, and cooked the banana foster while telling the history behind it. I thought the food was all good, but nothing outstanding. Also on the pricier end, but as a tourist, it was exactly what my group was looking for so no complaints. read more

Brennan's - Turtle soup, baked apple - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Brennan's was amazing! We came here to celebrate our dear friend's 50th birthday and it certainly did not disappoint. Obviously, I wanted to try everything so might as well indulge in the Brennan's breakfast special for $80 bucks. It was so worth it. From the baked apple, turtle soup, egg hussarde, petite filet mignon, and the classic bananas foster with a show, I left quite satisfied! All the dishes were paired with a drink which is also included in the special. The ambiance was really nice as it was definitely reminiscent of the 1950s with shades of pink and light green. The service was great, especially with the bananas foster show! read more

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Came here for my birthday breakfast. Just my husband and I. It was perfect. Friendly and attentive staff, reservations were easy. No waiting. Food was great as well as drinks. Table side bananas fosters with the history was worth it!! 1000/10 read more

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I would've given this place five stars, but when I walk in and the hostess has a poor attitude and cannot hear or read. It's sad that that is representing your business. to the old lady with a long gray hair, be better not bitter! Our server, Ashley was amazing extremely knowledgeable and attentive. I also spoke with one of your wines sommelier who recommended an amazing wine with my dinner. The entire experience minus the encounter with the hostess was top-notch. We were going to do the bananas fosters, but we saw it three times and figured we already had the experience plus there are so many other great options on their dessert menu. Thanks. read more

Arrived for a late dinner without a reservation and we lucked out and got a table within 10 minutes. The hostesses, at the front, were very welcoming. The restaurant is super cute with their whimsical theme in green and pink. The only reason I gave a 4 star was due to the service. The service was a bit slow. We waited quite a while from sitting to ordering then after the main entree to get the dessert menu, and again after the dessert to get the bill. Now on to the food. I ordered the Cornish hen which was delicious. The parsnips were a bit undercooked in my opinion. It was quite difficult to get my fork through it and one ended up flying off the plate. I tried a bite of the red fish and that was lovely. The fish was flakey and was perfectly seasoned. For dessert, of course we had to get the bananas foster. While they are cooking up the bananas, you not only get a show but also the story of how bananas foster came to be. It was such a delightful meal. read more

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Ohhh the hype is real!!!! First and foremost they are BOOKED! No exaggeration prior to coming to NOLA i was checking every single day through out the day for ANY cancellation for three people and nothing! When we got to NOLA we're like f*** it let's just go and see if we get lucky. Of course we go and the man said kindly... sorry we really do book out 3-6 months out. HA! But he said you can get a drink at the bar and sit outside if you'd like. We're like you know what? Fine we're here we might as well still experience something! Also the bar is first come first serve and we were like vultures. We were sitting outside and when inside to check periodically and we got SO lucky and got three seats at the bar! Our waitress/bar attendant was theeeee bessstt! She was going crazy with the drinks. We got to order from the menu and we were just so happy we still got to enjoy Brennan's. Dinner service started and we saw the staff werk! read more

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We came here as a group for brunch on a Sunday and it was one of our favorite spots. The decor and ambiance is top notch. Walking in, you can feel the history of this place. We ordered the turtle soup, eggs hussarde, and croque monsieur. The turtle soup was more of a hearty type of soup and was ok. However, the eggs hussarde was delicious as well as well as the classic croque monsieur with an over easy egg on top. I would highly recommend them. You have to order bananas foster at Brennan's, where it was invented. It is done table side while they tell you the history of this dish. It was as good as you expect! For how great the bananas foster is, I do have to say that the bread pudding was up there as well for us. It was still moist and was a great choice too. Overall, great food and great service. Our server was attentive and assisted us with any questions. I would highly recommended and will come back when I get a chance. read more

Brennan's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans classic - good food but nothing crazy. Came for brunch and had wonderful service and up close views of their famous tableside bananas foster. Their shrimp & grits were really flavorful and the chicken biscuit was cooked perfectly. Came as a tourist and was not disappointed read more

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Delicious food and amazing service. We made reservations a month ago on a friend's recommendation. We were celebrating a birthday and so many servers walked by and greeted us happy birthday. Our server was so good with providing menu suggestions and also sharing the history of this restaurant which is celebrating their 80th birthday. They started by bringing over a loaf of house bread with soft and creamy butter. We had the famous turtle soup, the seafood gumbo (great ingredients and flavor. We tried the pecan gulf fish as a main and it was so different and so yummy with the fish perfectly tender with a great mix of textures. We had to order the world famous Bananas Foster which was invented by Brennan's. It's a little pricey but worth it. It's $14 per person, minimum 2 orders. They cook it tableside while explaining the history of this dessert. I was surprised that the bananas were not cooked til soft but still had banana texture. At the end of our meal they surprised us with a special birthday dessert with Cotton candy, and ice cream and cake hidden in the middle. As we were paying our bill, our server told us we could walk upstairs to explore their special rooms. So very historic. read more

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A local institution with plenty of history and charm, so I can see why it's been around for so long. Unfortunately, our brunch experience didn't quite live up to the reputation. The dining room was extremely loud, our waitress was inattentive and dismissive and even argued with us at one point, and while the food was just okay, it wasn't especially memorable. The standout was the bananas Foster, which was delicious and worth ordering. Overall, I probably wouldn't recommend it to out-of-town guests based on this visit, though it's possible the dinner experience is better. read more

Brennan's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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My husband and I came here on a whim. We did not have a reservation. We came in 20 minutes til closing. We were happy to hear that we could get a seat. We saw on TikTok the history and popularity of this restaurant. Saying all of that, our experience was lacking. We would not go back. Our food was amazing. Made correctly. Our service sucked. Our waitress was never around. We had to ask another waitress to get our drinks that were never brought. Charged $4 for a soda that came from a can. The prices of the food is not worth it. The place has ton of charm. We felt out of place. If you come here, dress nice. Come for the delicious food and probably great drinks. Make it a fun experience. We just didn't have that. read more

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Definitely read the dress code before you go if you're male. Women should also check, but for men I'd highly encourage it. Food was interesting. It was also good. Service was friendly. Inside is like you stepped back in time into an animation. I loved it. Tables were clean and piano music was lively. read more

Brennan's - Eggs Benedict 8/10 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Good grief! Do NOT come here. So EXTREMELY disappointed with this restaurant. We are originally from the area and used to come here a lot - how the mighty have fallen! The menu is very limited. Very. We were celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary. This was supposed to be a special meal. They absolutely knew. They had a black sash on the table to signify which table was celebrating. They gave different color sashes for different occasions. Why black for an anniversary? This is a celebration not a funeral. Lighten up. We asked the sommelier to decant two bottles of wine. Guess what? They only have a very few decanters in the entire restaurant and could only decant one bottle. The restaurant was virtually empty - we now know why. I'm not sure if the sommelier was new, but she was definitely clueless. She said they had broken most of the decanters and never replaced them...why? She also could not remember which glass she poured the different wines in and just mixed them...they were 2009 Bordeaux rated 100 point and 99 point wines.... Clueless. We said we would pour our own wine after that. You are not allowed to order single dishes off of the tasting menu as most fine dining restaurants allow. No amuse bouche was served. We ordered several appetizers (crab claws, Caesar salad, gumbo, etc.). The only outstanding thing about these appetizers is that they were mediocre at best. The entrees were less than mediocre. One party member ordered the Creole Spiced Tenderloin medium and it came out well done. The meat was to be served with horseradish sauce. There was NO sauce - only grated horseradish. The potatoes were the only better than mediocre food item on the plate. The couchon de lait was awful. Brennan's, what is going on? This is a basic staple of Cajun cuisine. So, very disappointing. The Red Fish Veronique was flavorless. We had macaroni cheese, mushrooms, and rice dressing as sides. The rice dressing had little flavor. The shells and cheese were the best of these. The mushrooms had a lot of room for improvement. Quite frankly Kraft Macaroni and cheese would have been better. There was a boil water advisory in effect for this part of New Orleans. They could not serve coffee with the dessert course because they did not go the extra mile and get a coffee maker at Walmart as a makeshift measure to use as a backup with bottled or boiled water. There were so many options. The bananas foster was subpar. The bananas were cooked for about 30 seconds. Inexperienced crew. They used light brown sugar instead of dark brown sugar. What?!! Commander's Palace's bananas foster is sooooo much better as is everything else there. The Tarte aux Pommes Normande was simply just ok. NOTHING was done for the two couples celebrating anniversaries at our table. One was for 50 years of marriage and the other was for 40 years of marriage. The birthday tables were given cotton candy. Ridiculous. In summary - AVOID!!!! Only giving two stars for the memories. They deserve a one star. So, so sad. read more

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This place is basically dinner and a show. Each food was plated to perfection. Had the flank steak and the bananas fosters ... didn't disappoint. Loved the history of the building and the service was upscale! read more

We booked a dinner at Brennan's while visiting New Orleans, and it was such a lovely experience. It's definitely a "nice night out" kind of spot, most tables around us were celebrating birthdays or anniversaries, so reservations are a must. Our waitress was wonderful: warm, fun, and very knowledgeable. She helped us pick out some fantastic cocktails and entres and gave us the full history of their famous Bananas Foster as she prepared it tableside. Watching the flames go up right in front of us made the whole thing feel special, and the dessert itself lived up to the hype. Beautiful atmosphere, memorable service, and a true New Orleans classic. Perfect if you're looking for a celebratory dinner in the city. read more

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This place was the best overall dining experience that I had when I visited New Orleans. We had some time in our schedule and thought we'd try obtaining a walk-up reservation and they were able to accommodate us with seating within 30 minutes! Service was fantastic, and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, which was helpful for my indecisiveness. In the end, I went with the server's recommendation of the tomato salad and duck confit hash, and we finished with the tableside bananas foster experience, of course. Let me tell you - the tomato and cheese look very unassuming but somehow the flavors packed into this dish had me wishing I could eat it again. The duck confit hash was perfectly seasoned and had such an incredible combination of savory, salty, crispy, and smooth, that it truly was one of the best dishes I ate in New Orleans. Last but not least - the bananas foster. While it's no life-changing dessert, watching them make it tableside just makes it a fun experience and they encourage you to film, plus giving some background information on the history of the dessert and how it came to be. I'd recommend doing it! read more

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Soooooo gooood! They weren't seating anyone unless you had a reservation. We only came for after dinner drinks and dessert so we sat at the bar. We ordered one Espresso Martini, one hot coffee, and one banana foster. Their espresso machine was down so the coffee drink and hot coffee wasn't the best. Banana foster me originated here at Brennans so it's a very popular spot for it. It was my first time ever trying a banana foster, never thought I'd like it because I thought it would be too sweet, but to my surprise, it was delicious!!! The banana foster comes with a little show where they cook/make it in front of you. They also explain the history of how it came to be. The staff were really kind and I enjoyed my bar seating experience. I would love to come back to Brennans next time have their banana foster again and try some other food options. Ambiance: It's a cute spot, decorated nicely. It's a more upscale establishment. It's spacious and you could host large groups here. read more

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You can't come to New Orleans and not dine at Brennan's. This place is iconic. And it is fantastic. The decor is very unique, with it's pink and green colors, gorgeous courtyard, and player piano. There are pet turtles in the fountain pond, including a little albino turtle, which our server seemed quite fond of. Our server was very polite and professional--this is the kind of restaurant where they place the napkin in your lap for you. He went over the featured cocktails and favorites on the menu. We ordered: *Province Prince (cocktail) *Brandy Milk Punch (cocktail) *Eggs and Oyster Cocotte *New Orleans Shrimp and Grits *Gulf Fish Amandine *Bananas Foster The food? Chef's kiss!! Everything was amazing! The Bananas Foster is made tableside, and if was delicious. The caramel sauce was to die for! If you are coming to NOLA, put Brennan's on your must-do list. You will be glad you did. read more

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