Our experience at Brennans was amazing from start to finish. The staff made our anniversary feel special with complimentary champagne, setting the tone for a great night. The ambiance was elegant and welcoming, and every dish was flavorful and beautifully presented. A standout was the Banana Foster,rich, perfectly balanced, and easily one of the best we've had. Service was attentive and thoughtful throughout, including a surprise appetizer that made the evening even more memorable. Overall, everything was exceptional. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend Brennans for a special night out. read more

Brennan's - Flat iron on point with carrots and pommes blackened fish so good flavorful - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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

We had dinner here our first night in town and had a lovely evening. The ambiance is a classic throwback with pastel decor. It's fancy, and they do have a dress code; no idea if it's enforced, but maybe don't show up in shorts and flip flops to be safe. I had a classic sazerac cocktail and it was excellent and definitely strong, so a great choice to sip slowly throughout dinner. We shared some appetizers including some of the sides which we turned into appetizers; the burrata, macaroni and cheese and cauliflower were all excellent. I had the redfish veronique for my entree and it was delicious. Who would have thought to put grapes with fish? It works! The fish was cooked perfectly. We all had the bananas foster for dessert. They flame it tableside and tell the story of how the dessert was invented which is a nice touch. It was an excellent sweet end to the meal. Service was excellent; our sever knew the menu well, and courses were timed nicely. Definitely a great option for great food in a classic setting! 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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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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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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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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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

Waits wild here! Hostess is a little rude and not so friendly. We came here for their desserts and it did not disappoint. Bread pudding with vanilla ice cream was so good! 4/5 $14 Snicker dessert was a 4.5/5 $14 So worth the wait! Place was so cute and cozy! Service was ok 3/5 I waited was weird, he tried to like upsale? Then made weird remarks. Then was super friendly! Super weird. All in all we enjoyed our desserts read more

Brennan's - Bread pudding and snicker dessert - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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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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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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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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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Every time I visit NOLA I make an effort to go to Brennan's for breakfast for obvious reasons. Impecible service, beautiful decor and stunningly delicious food. This year is special though. As their 80th anniversary the family is giving their guests the gift. A tasting menu comprised of their signature dishes shown in the photos each paired with a cocktail in tasting menu portions. Their greatest hits if you will. For $80 you can enjoy the best breakfast or brunch of your life in 2026. Practically perfect in every way. read more

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My husband and I went to NOLA with a group of friends for the week. We were there not only for the views & adventure, but also for the delicious food everywhere! My husband came across Brennan's while watching a YouTube channel on the "best desserts" around NOLA. I LOVE banana fosters and we just had to try this yummy dish. This banana foster is to die for! The service was quick and the entire dish came with a full story while they make the dish right in front of you. It was neat to hear the origin story at this specific restaurant. The dish is not too sweet and was absolutely perfect. The rum gets cooked right through due to the heat, no worries on that part. The ice cream & bananas were fresh and paired beautifully with the caramel. I wish I could've order 10 of these but I would need a second stomach. Definitely order the banana foster at this place when you come visit NOLA! read more

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

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I am in love with the happy hour at Brennan's, "Bubbles at Brennan's." It's from 2-6 on weekdays and you can get full service at the bar or take your discounted drinks/foods to the lounge seats or courtyard. The courtyard is one of my favorite places in New Orleans. They have several discounted bottles of sparking wine, some discount drinks and snacks. It's a great way to unwind while in the French Quarter. This year, my visit coincided with Bananas Foster Day, so there was a celebration in the courtyard. It wasn't as relaxing but we added some free bananas foster to our happy hour wine and specialty banana cocktails. Several famous New Orleans personalities were there, it was a privilege to fall into this event! read more

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A must do when in town. I've been to the brunch about a half dozen times over the years, and it's consistently great. This time, I had the blueberry ricotta pancakes. Though our table ended up adding an order "to share" so I wish I'd gotten something else. An interesting note-one friend couldn't decide between eggs hussarde and eggs Sardou, and the waitress let her do half and half. read more

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I've been to Brennan's several times in the last 20 years, and this was my first visit with my family. I really wanted them to have a similar first-timer experience at this famous place - pretty sure they did not. We had a reservation on a Saturday morning. We waited 30 minutes. While the hosts were very nice, they didn't seem very organized. Service was super SLOW. Our server would take our order and disappear. Two drinks would arrive and the other two would be MIA for 10 minutes. By the time we were done with our meals, we were ready to leave (it had been soooo long), but we wanted to have the Bananas Foster, because we're at Brennan's! It took so long. The Bananas Foster carts have no room to navigate between tables so servers bump into people, a lot. Whatever. I'll tell you that it just wasn't as impressive as it was 20 years ago. The food was still good. But the experience as a whole, meh. read more

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Got in as walk ups! Got a great table! Wonderful host. Tried turtle soup (excellent) had the short ribs and the tenderloin entrees! This food is EXCELLENT! Great ambiance really enjoy the decor! Our server Fernandez was PHENOMENAL!! read more

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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What can I say besides WOW -- outstanding food and service! We ordered espresso martinis, duck hash, and the Benedict (prepared two ways). Of course we had to finish. our experience with the bananas foster. I highly recommend the hash, it's to die for! This spot is an absolute must. Be sure to book in advance to guarantee a table. read more

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Started with raw and bbq oysters. The raw oysters came with a vinaigrette in the shell which was quite tasty as were the bbq oysters. Had the redfish which came with fingerling potatoes in a nice sauce. Wanted to try the redfish at Brennan's since this is where a couple of famous chefs made it a household word. The redfish was good, but not the best type of fish I ever had. For dessert we tried the bananas forester which was a nice show, see photos. One of our table mates had the bread pudding which we all enjoyed and thought better than the banana forester. read more

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Superb service and amazing food. The vibe of the restaurant is unmatched, if southern charm was a restaurant. Ordered the crawfish crepe and the gumbo, both were great. Drinks also very tasty, I recommend the Notorious! read more

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

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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Brennan's is hands down my favorite restaurant in New Orleans! From the moment you walk in, the beautiful décor and classic New Orleans ambience set the tone for an unforgettable experience. This place truly feels special, so reservations are a must. For the food: I ordered the redfish plate, and wow--it was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. The dish was beautifully complemented by grapes, which added a subtle sweetness that balanced everything so well. Thoughtful, refined, and absolutely delicious. We also tried the gumbo. While it was good and worth trying, I didn't feel it was absolutely necessary compared to the standout dishes--it felt just a little lighter in flavor than expected. Still enjoyable, just not the star of the meal for me. And of course, we couldn't skip the famous Bananas Foster. While it's essentially caramelized bananas over vanilla ice cream, the tableside presentation makes it such a fun and iconic experience. Definitely worth ordering, especially for first-timers! The service was outstanding. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive, and the manager even came by to check on us, which really elevated the experience. Overall, Brennan's delivers on food, atmosphere, and hospitality. A true New Orleans staple and an absolute must-visit, especially if it's your first time in NOLA. I can't wait to come back! read more

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5 stars all around. If you looking fancy it up for a night, this is the place for you. Exceptional service, high quality food with service that's unmatched. The food does not come in big portions, so make sure to order extra. It's decent price for the quality of food. I forgot the name of every meal. read more

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It was a whole experience having brunch at Brennan's. We came to Brennan's with our group of seven for brunch. It has a beautiful ambiance and was decorated so lovely for the holidays. We got a big booth table and it was very classy from the jump. We were so well cared the entire time. We did three appetizers for the table and then after very careful consideration of all the tempting options, I settled on the CROQUE MONSIEUR topped with an over easy egg and my goodness. Every bite was incredible, all the flavors just combined perfectly. I would order that again and again. Some other winners are the table were the EGGS HUSSARDE and the Owen's scotch egg. Our group was celebrating a birthday and they brought this cotton candy covered funfetti brownie with ice cream (I think). There were private event rooms upstairs and we got a peek at them when we went up to go to the bathroom and they were stunning!! How perfect it was all set up for a bridal luncheon. Will definitely recommend and will return if we come back to New Orleans. I need that bananas foster!! It is fine dining, so adjust expectations for the need to make a reservation, abide by a dress code, and amount of time it takes to have the meal and the cost. It all felt very worth it though. read more

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

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I loved the decor of this place! I felt like I was in Europe - easy pace of ordering food. Beautiful decor - you feel like you are dining in palace de Versailles :) We went for breakfast and ordered the crab cake, Louisiana bbq oysters and the fried fish with collard greens and pouched eggs - topped it with banana fosters made in front of you - flame! The waiters were polite and kept filling up our water glasses - love the southern hospitality. Our food got a little delayed - we told them we had a tour appointment- they made sure everything was on high speed from then on. The entire menu looked amazing! Hope you get to enjoy this place, as much as I did :) read more

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So cute and historical with a bit of whimsy! Definitely a little upscale with the service and food, I really enjoyed the 5 course breakfast meal, which comes with all the pictures attached. The cotton candy I'm not to sure comes with every experience because we were celebrating a birthday. But they made the banana fosters table side with a lovely story of how it came to be. Don't miss out on this experience! read more

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My son and I made Sunday brunch reservations after seeing rave online reviews, and Brennan's did not disappoint. We were seated immediately upon arrival at a double-linen, eloquently organized, low-top table in the dining room, with views of the courtyard. I enjoyed the turtle soup as an appetizer and the perfectly prepared duck confit hash for my entree. My son was delighted with his gumbo soup and his medium-rare hanger steak with a sunny-side-up egg. They did not skimp on the alcohol in either our Brandy Milk Punch or Irish coffee. Of course, we had their world-famous Bananas Foster prepared table-side for our dessert. This was our second restaurant during our New Orleans vacation, and we used it to set the bar for what to expect from fabulous food and service. Doorman. Excellent service, and every single staff member greeted you when you walked by. Brilliant linens and silverware. They even had someone who scraped the breadcrumbs off the table between servings. Only a collared shirt is required for brunch. The price is consistent with the experience, food, and ambiance. I would highly recommend Brennan's for an upscale restaurant experience. read more

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I planned a dinner here to introduce friends to a traditional New Orleans dining experience, and it did not disappoint. Despite a bit of a wait to be seated despite our reservations (we enjoyed waiting by the player piano and the lovely courtyard), we were seated in a beautiful smaller room with walls painted with drapery. We had a very engaging waiter who helped the undecided with menu choices. Several of us enjoyed cocktails from the seasonal menu (the Night and Day was lovely). Two of us enjoyed the Cornish game hen and soft shell crab (which was enormous!), while two of us selected the 80th anniversary prix fixe menu, which was a perfect and filling sampler of Grande Isle oysters on the half shell with a tasty chile mignonette, a delectable BBQ lobster, redfish Veronique, a perfectly cooked hazelnut crusted duck, and the decadent Snickers dessert (which we all had to taste!). We enjoyed the spectacle of tables around us ordering bananas foster, which afforded us a show of the bananas being sautéed and flambéed tableside, as well as tables celebrating birthdays, where the honoree was given a cotton candy "cake" and an apron. It was very entertaining, and my friends were delighted to be offered a taste of the bananas Foster. My friends were throughly impressed with the food and experience and are already planning a return trip! read more

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Food here was great. Honestly wish we came super hungry. Definitely a spot we'll have to come back to whenever we're in New Orleans. We had the Eggs Hussarde, New Orleans shrimp and grits, BBQ oysters, brûléed grapefruit, a biscuit, and the potatoes our server recommended. Everything was delicious! We were so stuffed we didn't have room for the Bananas Foster, which we were really bummed about. Our server was great too, much friendlier than the older lady who greeted us, who wasn't very welcoming. read more

Brennan's - Hussarde shrimp&grits and potatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Wow -- what an experience. From the historic building to the impeccable service to the famous Bananas Foster show, Brennan's completely exceeded our expectations. The ambiance truly transports you back in time -- it feels like dining in a queen's mansion. We were a party of 8, and when our food came out, it was impressive -- all hands on deck to serve every plate at the same time. That level of coordination alone shows how top-tier the service is. We started with the Bloody Mary with the beef bouillon rim -- talk about a flavor explosion! The fresh-squeezed juices were also delicious. The crab cake was perfectly crisp on the outside, tender and fresh inside, paired beautifully with cucumber salad and wasabi mayo. One of our servers convinced us to try his favorite dish -- the duck confit hash -- and we are so glad he did because it absolutely stole the show. The layers of flavor were unreal. Hands down the best dish at our table. The BBQ oysters topped with French onion were tasty, and the Caesar salad deserves its own moment -- the dressing, the bread, the textures... so many layers of flavor. The shrimp and grits were good, though we weren't expecting the grits to be fried and slightly sweet -- just a surprise in preparation. They even added a cotton candy birthday surprise, which was such a fun and thoughtful touch. And of course, we couldn't leave without the legendary Bananas Foster, complete with a history lesson and tableside flambé show. This place is more than a meal -- it's an experience. Service is truly top tier, and we would absolutely return. P.S. we came to try the turtle soup and it was just not our thing! read more

We were able to score some reservations the day before and so happy we went. I have to say, I liked everything we had from the softest buttery rolls, our drinks and our multiple desserts. We got the tasting menu which we thought was a great deal compared to California prices. I might've forgotten some things but we had oysters, lobster, a white fish with leaks which was my friend's favorite and the duck in a hazelnut crust which was my favorite. The tasting also came with a lemon tart dessert but of course we had to have the famous bananas foster which they make and light on fire right in front of you. Thank goodness for all the walking around because I needed it after this wonderful meal. read more

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We know that Brennan's is legendary in NOLA. This review is for Chef Carl Morgan's fried hand passed dish with the absolute best gastrique which I had the honor to eat at the Fried Chicken Festival yesterday. It was fantastic. Moist and full of flavor! People think fried chicken is easy. I tried so many of these dishes that I may start clucking. But this was the clear winner and everyone I spoke to agreed. Rest In Peace Chef, prayers to your precious family. read more

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Just a lovely experience. Everyone was so friendly and inviting. We truly enjoyed our Mother's Day brunch. Every dish we had was as good as the one before it. The petite sirloin was insane as was the onion leek tart. If you are looking for a little splurge in a beautiful environment, this is it. read more

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My love surprised me with a nice dinner. I should rather say AMAZING dinner. The service was excellent. The ambiance is very much