For nearly seven decades, Brennan’s has charmed the palates and hearts of patrons with its splendid ambiance, impeccable service, and authentic Creole cuisine. Masterful dishes like Bananas Foster and Eggs Hussarde are Brennan’s originals, imitated across the globe.
Brennan’s today is a dazzling display of New Orleans’s illustrious past persevering in the present. We invite you to come visit and experience classic Brennan’s traditions like Breakfast at Brennan’s, table-side dining, bananas foster, Happy Hour at the Roost Bar, and more.
Fine-dining landmark famed for Creole cuisine, posh breakfasts and bananas Foster for dessert.
Nikki Bruce
First off, I have to mention how nice and friendly all the servers are, especially Bailey! She was so kind, always had a smile, and was very attentive. Now, for the food…talk about delicious! Everything was so flavorful and beautifully plated, especially the banana foster experience you get! Definitely will be coming back so I can try more dishes (and get the banana foster again lol!)
… moreNyor Mirror
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.
Door man. 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.
… moreStefanie Draper
We spent several days in New Orleans and ate at a few fine dining places, but Brennan’s was by far the highlight of our culinary adventures in New Orleans! We came in for brunch, and every minute was superb. The wait staff was so friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is so beautifully decorated and pleasant. We started with a delicious Irish coffee and Bloody Mary. My crab cake appetizer was really special, creatively done with the freshest ingredients and perfectly fried exterior. The turtle soup is a must try! The shrimp and grits had a fun presentation twist, and my husband’s duck confit hash browns were out of this world.
Of course, we got the bananas foster for dessert. They make the ice cream locally and prepare it in a special way so it doesn’t turn to soup with the banana and sauce. It was so delicious and such a fun experience. The “cherry on the cake”? The coffee with chicory is probably the best coffee I’ve ever had!
… moreWayne Ferguson
I visited Brennan’s with friends for brunch on New Year’s Day and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. From the moment we walked in we were pampered the staff was friendly informative and genuinely fun to talk to. The food was absolutely delicious as always and we had a fantastic time enjoying the festive atmosphere. Brennan’s is a must stop for bananas Foster if you’re in New Orleans its iconic and never disappoints. I’m making a point to have a meal here every time I’m in the area. Truly top notch in every way.
… moreNique M.
We stopped in and was able to get seating at the bar area. The food and drinks were awesome. The bartender was very present and even helped with recommendations for our evening. A must would be the Egg St Charles. Top of the list for brunch items!
… moreJacob Celestine
Brennan’s is a classic New Orleans fine-dining establishment and a must-visit, if only for the authentic Bananas Foster experience. The iconic dessert was created here in 1951 by Chef Paul Blangé and Ella Brennan herself.
I sat at the bar and ordered it, and boy was it an experience! They bring a small stove on a cart right to your table or bar seat and make it in front of you, all while explaining the ingredients and its history. It tasted really good, too!
Since the tableside preparation is the true spectacle, make sure you sit at the bar or make a reservation for a table so you can enjoy the presentation up close. This is a culinary piece of history and a delicious, interactive dessert that I’d say is a definite must-try.
… moreAllison House
Food was amazing, service was the worst we received in our visit to New Orleans. Ashley D was our waitress (according to our receipt). She was rude, snippy, and short – it wasn’t just us, it was all her tables. I heard the two tables next to us complaining about the same. When people are spending hundreds of dollars on food and one of their few evenings in the city at a nice establishment, they expect to be treated with at least common decency. Most of the time it felt like she was grabbing for any and all upsells that she could but then for dessert steered us clear of the bananas foster. We still ordered it and realized it was because she didn’t want to make it table side! There was a lovely man dressed in a suit giving a great display and story with their bananas foster but we did not receive that unfortunately. It was a truly bizarre experience and bummed it was the way we spent our last evening in New Orleans! Everyone else we encountered in the establishment was absolutely lovely! And the food was incredible.
… moreSandra Bradley
We just went for drinks and the bananas foster! Didn’t disappoint! The atmosphere is upscale creole in historic The French Quarter. The decor is stunning and the staff are professional and kind.
… moreEdgar Luna Sosa
Went for my birthday brunch celebration. Food was ok but not up to expectation of going to such a fancy place. Ricotta pancakes, fried potatoes, some goat cheese blintzes, creamed spinach. I am I-hop could probably do a better job. Wait staff was not good. Had to ask three times for lemon for my water. Seemed more attentive to other tables. Not really impressed. Hope they do better for dinner but that won’t be until a while. In all , it was great I got to experience Brennan’s for my bday but could have been better. Oh, did get a complimentary cotton candy confetti and ice cream cake, so that was nice!
… moreJanet Weissinger
I had company from the Philippines and also her birthday weekend so I decided to bring her there. The atmosphere was on point. Our waiter, Christian was attentive. He dust away bread crumbs as it should be. My guests love the dishes they ordered. Me on the other hand was disappointed. I had turtle soup. Soup was tasty but the sherry was too weak. I dont drink but I love sherry in my turtle soup. I ask for extra sherry but still no taste of sherry. Duck confit, crab cake, shrimp and grits, blacken chicken and seafood gumbo were delicious. My sister had the pancakes which were fluffy and soft. It is a big stack. Its probably good for 3 people. I ordered a virgin bloody Mary and our waiter, Christian came with only a half glass full because they were out of the mix. I would think a good bartender will know how to make a virgin bloody Mary from scratch. We had to have the banana Foster but it was to our disappointment. We hardly tasted the rum in the caramel sauce. The banana can be a little riper but otherwise it was ok. Don’t see anything real special about it. It seems like for the price I paid that Brennan’s will use better sherry and rum.
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