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Brennan's, New Orleans, LA
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Brennan's

$31 to $50
Creole

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2 people
19:00
Booked 147 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
Finalist "Outstanding Restaurant" James Beard Foundation 2022. “Best Restaurants in the World” -Condé Nast Traveler. “Top 10 Best Restaurant in the South” -Southern Living. “Top 10 Restaurant in New Orleans” -NOLA.com.

Welcome to Brennan's! Our menus marry classic Creole traditions with inspired, contemporary influences. Breakfast at Brennan’s is a spirited, indulgent way to begin your day! Bubbles at Brennan's Happy Hour features discounted bottles of premium Champagne. Flaming Bananas Foster, invented at Brennan's, is a timeless New Orleans tradition. Dine in one of 8 glamorous dining rooms, our famously lush courtyard, or our spectacular wine cellar.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: The place to be seen sipping bubbles at Benedict brunch, Brennan’s is one of the most stunning restaurants in New Orleans—long before the era of Instagram. Think black-and-white tile floors, a pastel pink exterior, and minty fresh leather booths, with character dating back to 1946. Bananas foster was invented here, and suited servers still fire it up tableside. The accolades keep rolling in: It's a James Beard semifinalist, Condé Nast Traveler world favorite, and Wine Spectator darling.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole, Contemporary American, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 09:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–22:00 Breakfast Mon–Thu 09:00–14:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–14:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 14:00–18:00 Dinner Daily 18:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (504) 525-9711
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For over thirty years, Ralph Brennan and his dedicated team have catered the meals and events that celebrate the moments of your life. Providing full-service custom catering for events large and small, we tailor our services to enhance your palate, theme and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Brennan's can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Hill: (504) 934-3376
  • Area
    French Quarter
  • Cross Street
    Between Conti and St. Louis Streets
  • Parking details
    $8 Parking available Thursday-Monday at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel with your Brennan’s dining receipt. Enter garage on Chartres Street just past St. Louis Street. The garage is on the driver’s side. Based on availability
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Easter Sunday at Brennan's

    US$80.00 per person

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Welcome to our Easter Celebration! Brennan's will be serving a three course pre-fixed meal for $80 for adults and $35 for children.
  • Happy Mother's Day!

    US$80.00 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    Celebrate your mother this year with Brennan's 3 course pre-fixed breakfast! $80 per person, $35 for children.

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What 12,077 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for brunch

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Creole

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Most Booked

  • New Orleans

    Great for brunch

  • New Orleans

    Creole

  • New Orleans

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brennan's offers a unique dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food," making it a staple in New Orleans. Highlights include the famous Bananas Foster, "incredible ambiance," and attentive staff. Ideal for special occasions, this restaurant impresses with its "classic New Orleans charm" and commitment to guest satisfaction.

12,077 Reviews
  1. Kristy

    New Orleans1 review

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were very excited to get a reservation here and when we arrived it was beautiful and warm and welcoming. Our server was friendly and fun. Appitzers were delicious... Turtle Soup. Entrees were mediocre, bland not well balanced. Mine had a side of potato salad which was not listed and I did not like infact I did not order a different entree bc it came with the potato salad. We were disappointed. The manager came over to ask how our meal was. We explained our disappointment and he offered to buy our dessert. Bananas Foster was good but underwhelming. We never did receive our after dinner coffee we ordered and when we asked to cancel it we were given excuses about the asst waiter being in the bathroom. Being giving an excuse like that at this level of a dining experience was inappropriate and tacky. Our waitress seemed annoyed with us at this point but she had been great up until then. Our bill was as we expected and we left a tip but we were definitely disappointed in Brennan's.

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  2. Charles VIP

    Richmond19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the two best pieces of fish that I have ever had. The team concept of the wait staff was exceptional!

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  3. Michael

    Montreal4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent…only “unusual” feature with our breakfast…. in our experience most breakfasts come with a cup of coffee…. and we are not big coffee drinkers but like a cup. To pay ‘a lot’ of money for a jug of coffee when only a single, simple cup is desired, is outrageous. Otherwise, superb.

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  4. kari VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service here is amazing! Our server Ashley took great care of us and truly made the experience

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  5. Megan

    Tallahassee26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner experience. Started off a little rough, the host was very unfriendly upon checking in at 6:28 for a 6:30 reservation (however it was for 6:45 so we were early) and stated he’d get to us in a bit and the bar is closed so we’d have to just wait around. Our server, Joe (aka Poodle) was excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable, entertaining and polite. He won us back. All the staff from there out was so kind, and so friendly. Our meal was delicious. The banana fosters is a must!

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  6. William

    New Orleans1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    wait staff short handed. Lots of people seated in front dining room. We had a table reserved for 2 months and was not available because they were short staffed.

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  7. KathyR

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Brennens . Everyone was so welcoming. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was beautiful

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  8. collette.wolfgram.cw@gmail.com

    Boise4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in town visiting our son and made reservations to celebrate out 30th Anniv. This was noted on my reservation but no other time did we mention this. Various Staff members stopped by our table no less than 6x and said Happy Anniv! Very impressed with the team as a whole they were professional, timely, courteous, knowledgeable. The food was full of flavor and memorable! Great experience overall! Will definitely be returning

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  9. JenniferA

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ashley was great! Honest about a little mix up with an order and knowledgeable about Brennan’s history. She made things right. The birthday surprise was awesome and the banana fosters was amazing. We didn’t make it through the 100+ page wine list notebook but I’m pretty sure they have what you want. Bucket list ✅

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  10. Phyllis VIP

    Chicago54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brennan’s exceeded our expectations. It was just lovely and elegant. Our server was just amazing. She was so friendly and knowledgeable. Our food was outstanding. We followed our server’s recommendations. Everything was elegant and wonderful.

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FAQs

Brennan's is rated 4.7 stars by 12077 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 147 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Brennan's

417 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Conti and St. Louis Streets
  • Area
    French Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 09:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–22:00 Breakfast Mon–Thu 09:00–14:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–14:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 14:00–18:00 Dinner Daily 18:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole, Contemporary American, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    $8 Parking available Thursday-Monday at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel with your Brennan’s dining receipt. Enter garage on Chartres Street just past St. Louis Street. The garage is on the driver’s side. Based on availability
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (504) 525-9711
  • Catering
    For over thirty years, Ralph Brennan and his dedicated team have catered the meals and events that celebrate the moments of your life. Providing full-service custom catering for events large and small, we tailor our services to enhance your palate, theme and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Brennan's can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Hill: (504) 934-3376
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