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Known as the crown jewel of Bayou City Creole cuisine and Southern hospitality, Brennan’s of Houston opened in 1967 as a sister restaurant to the world-famous Commander’s Palace in New Orleans. Frequently recognized as one of the top restaurants among both local and national press, the restaurant creates memorable dining experiences amid a charming New Orleans-style backdrop. Brennan’s of Houston’s classic yet innovative cuisine combines Texas ingredients and sensibilities with a focus on Creole flavors.
New Orleans character & cuisine shine at this decadent eatery serving turtle soup, oysters & more.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3300 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (713) 522-9711
Website: https://www.brennanshouston.com/
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Visit Brennan’s of Houston in Houston, TX at 3300 Smith Street. Open for Tuesday to Friday for Lunch: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, Tuesday to Sunday for Dinner: 5:30 …
Reviews
Arun Nair
My three star rating is taking into account the hype of this restaurant and the menu prices. In true New Orleans fashion, the service here is slow and relaxed. All the staff was very friendly. However I was not impressed with the taste of many of the food items. The cocktails were amazing and the garlic bread was great. We got a trio of soup and the butternut squash was extremely sweet, to point that it tasted like dessert. The turtle soup and gumbo were decent. But my first disappointment was the grilled oysters. It did not taste fresh by any means and just left a weird aftertaste in your mouth, and you should never get that feeling after eating oysters. The Gulf fish and the crabcake main entrées were very good. However the lamp chops were not. It tasted like some sort of barbecued sweet lamb chops instead of what I would expect from a creole restaurant. That was a huge disappointment for a member of our party. For dessert we got the beignets and the bananas Foster tableside flambé and they were both really great. The consensus was that we would come back here just for desserts but not for a full meal in the future because their other dessert items on the menu looked really good too.
… moreShenila Mehdi
We recently visited here for celebrating our anniversary date night on a Friday evening. We were able to make a reservation through Resi which was great. We parked with the valet ($5) and were greeted by the host upon entrance. We were seated right away and were welcomed by our server. The ambience was beautiful with dim lights perfect for a romantic dinner.
We were served with a complimentary small plate appetizer and garlic bread which was really nice. I ordered Filet mignon, side of mash potatoes and my husband ordered pasta with chicken and shrimp. For the first half service was decent, we were checked upon a couple of times but the second half was pretty disappointing. Our server seemed to be attending other tables (large parties that were probably ordering drinks and more expensive items). The place was still only 20% full. We kept waiting on our server after dessert well finished but no one wanted to attend to us. Since we were done and had other plans after dinner, I had to call for another server to get us our check. Till the very end, our main server did not attend to us to ask how everything went.
Lots of different seating sections and a beautiful patio seating available as well.
The food tasted delicious but the slow and inattentive service is not what we expected from this place.
It would have been great to get the dessert comped specially if someone is celebrating their birthday / anniversary etc.
… moreWe were served with a complimentary small plate appetizer and garlic bread which was really nice. I ordered Filet mignon, side of mash potatoes and my husband ordered pasta with chicken and shrimp. For the first half service was decent, we were checked upon a couple of times but the second half was pretty disappointing. Our server seemed to be attending other tables (large parties that were probably ordering drinks and more expensive items). The place was still only 20% full. We kept waiting on our server after dessert well finished but no one wanted to attend to us. Since we were done and had other plans after dinner, I had to call for another server to get us our check. Till the very end, our main server did not attend to us to ask how everything went.
Lots of different seating sections and a beautiful patio seating available as well.
The food tasted delicious but the slow and inattentive service is not what we expected from this place.
It would have been great to get the dessert comped specially if someone is celebrating their birthday / anniversary etc.
Chukwuma Enekebe
We loved every minute of or dinning experience. The food was delicious, the drinks were amazing and the desert was so savory. One of the entrees I had was the Simply grilled Gulf fish, which was redfish on that day. I didn’t see it on the menu options below. options below. The waiters were nice and knowledgeable. We will be back for sure.
… moreTom Newsom
The food was good but could have been hotter. There was a lack of coordination between our server and his assistant. Our food came out and sat nearby but the assistant waited for the main waiter to come to the table. So, the food cooled down.Food portions were generous, except I could have used more ice cream for my bananas foster. Jazz band was great.
… moreJimmy Si
This is a very old school and well known fine dining establishment. Sister restaurant to Commanders palace.
I ordered the snapping turtle soup and gulf fish Pontchartrain. The turtle soup was so good and meaty. It almost tasted like a chili with how soft and tender the meat was with the soup and good flavor. The Gulf fish Pontchartrain was also great. The shrimp and lump crab and fried flounder (fish of the day) were all excellent with the creole sauce. The fried oysters were ok and wish they were fried a bit more.
The staff was very nice and our waiter (Alison) was very charming and funny and extremely helpful in suggestions and the service. She was very nice in suggestions around Houston proper also.
The decor is very neat and the atmosphere is lovely with a family type vibe. The holiday spirit at this time was also felt with a sleigh bell necklace given to us as we were greeted…it felt like we were treated as family.
… moreI ordered the snapping turtle soup and gulf fish Pontchartrain. The turtle soup was so good and meaty. It almost tasted like a chili with how soft and tender the meat was with the soup and good flavor. The Gulf fish Pontchartrain was also great. The shrimp and lump crab and fried flounder (fish of the day) were all excellent with the creole sauce. The fried oysters were ok and wish they were fried a bit more.
The staff was very nice and our waiter (Alison) was very charming and funny and extremely helpful in suggestions and the service. She was very nice in suggestions around Houston proper also.
The decor is very neat and the atmosphere is lovely with a family type vibe. The holiday spirit at this time was also felt with a sleigh bell necklace given to us as we were greeted…it felt like we were treated as family.
Betty Witte
I had the best experience Saturday the 28th of February. The young girl bar tender was most kind at the bar for a light lunch . I was reminiscing to her that my husband and I were there 50 yrs ago for our rehearsal. She was so sweet and giving as I explained I was now a widow reliving our favorite restaurant ❤️
… moreMishal
The food was delicious, the steak was cooked to perfection. The Mississippi mud pie is a must try. Our servers were great and the ambiance was lovely on Valentine’s weekend. Would highly recommend Brennan’s for a date night!
… moreCindi Lou
The food was phenomenal, as always. The mixology was truly impressive, every drink we ordered was superb. Huge thanks to Taleah and Julissa for their outstanding service. You two are amazing!
… moreMeagan Romero
Easily one of the best restaurants in Houston! My family have come here for decades and the service, ambiance, and food have always been extraordinary. Tonight we had the pleasure of being waited on by Manuel, Jaden & Ramon. They did a truly outstanding job and not only enhanced our overall experience but heavily contributed to our celebratory evening. Very thankful that we had them as waiters/wait staff! Overall an amazing evening. Wish I could give more than 5 stars!
… moreTimothy Perry
My favorite restaurant by far. I come here for special occasions and non-special occasions—basically whenever I can. The service is exceptional; they’ve handled everything from a mother-in-law’s birthday party to anniversaries with ease. I’ve even catered holiday meals from them, and they’ve delivered every time. To me, this place sets the standard. I can imagine there might be a better restaurant somewhere in Houston—I just haven’t found it yet. It may not be Commander’s Palace, but it’s about 300 miles closer, so I’ll take it. The turtle soup is outstanding, the off-menu items are a treat, and the special-event meals are always memorable.
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