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Brennan's, New Orleans, LA
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Brennan's

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$31 to $50
Creole
417 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 149 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Thu 9:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • Happy Mother's Day!

    $80.00 per person

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

Private dining

What 12,235 people are saying

Brennan's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 quintessential New Orleans dining experience with "excellent food and outstanding service." Signature dishes like Bananas Foster, prepared tableside, are a highlight. The ambiance blends "rich history" with "timeless sophistication," making it a special occasion favorite. Despite some inconsistencies, it's a "must-visit" for both locals and tourists.

12,235 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maybe one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Lived the tenderloin. Cooked perfectly. Bananas foster fir desert was to excellent. But the bread!!!! Best I’ve ever had. Seriously can’t recall a better piece of bread ever. Also, the service was excellent. There was clearly a team effort. Every person we encountered provided an excellent point of contact. We felt special and welcomed by every person…from the man that brought the bread…he may have been the best…to the manager. All absolutely amazing. Having worked in food service for many years, I appreciate great service and this exceeded my expectations, not only for food but also for service. I actually don’t like New Orleans. But I’d come in again just to dine here.

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  2. Jacoby

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic. Great service, delicious, an excellent experience. The crème brûlée French toast, the eggs Benedict, and the bananas foster was amazing.

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  3. Cait

    Anchorage1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and exceptional service! We can see why this restaurant is highly rated; it will be a repeat stop when we visit New Orleans again!

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  4. Macy VIP

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing. The food was amazing as well. The only person that wasn’t was the maître d’. He was very rude. 

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  5. gilberto VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    There was a party so loud on the first floor we could hardly hear for a while 

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  6. Julie VIP

    Salt Lake City50 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food came out cold (fish), service was spotty, and the food was bland. I was disappointed after reading the reviews, which was not my same experience.

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  7. Arina

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    everything about this restaurant experience is incredible from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave. the food and service was so good I almost cried at the table.

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  8. Susan

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You must order the bananas Foster! The turtle soup was amazing. Everything else that we ordered is absolutely delicious.

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  9. Bill

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived for brunch / lunch and the menu really didn't fit my choices for breakfast. Not a big fan of eggs so I had the blueberry pancakes. They were good but for 19.00 for 3 pancakes was a bit pricey. My wife had a southern breakfast not listed on the menu which again was 20.00 and just so so. Atmosphere was impressive and enjoyed the experience.

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  10. Jess

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not only great culinary experience; they helped us out in a trip interruption and eliminated much stress.

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FAQs

Brennan's is rated 4.7 stars by 12235 OpenTable diners.

Brennan's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 149 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
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Thu 9:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • 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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