Brunch at Brennan’s was absolutely fantastic — the food, service, and atmosphere were all top-notch. We were in New Orleans for a long weekend and had to visit the place where Bananas Foster was born. We started by sharing the baked apple, crab cake, and brûléed grapefruit — each one better than the last. For my entrée, I had the croque madame, which was rich, perfectly executed, and incredibly satisfying. And of course, we finished with the iconic Bananas Foster, originated right here at Brennan’s in the 1950s. Watching it prepared tableside was the perfect ending to an unforgettable meal. A must-visit when you’re in NOLA — we’ll absolutely be back

Jeremy

Incredible food, amazing staff and a historic building! Eggs hussarde, duck confit hash, and bananas foster were beautifully presented, delicious and memorable. The gumbo and turtle soup appetizers were great, but just on par with other nice restaurants in the area. Staff is knowledgeable about the history of the building and dishes as well. The stories were interesting and added to the atmosphere.

Keshia Lymaris

It’s a magical place that truly takes you back in time. The food is absolutely worth the price. The waiters are extremely polite and attentive. The music is perfectly curated and fits the atmosphere beautifully. The banana dessert with ice cream has a unique story behind it, and they prepare it right in front of you before serving it.

+1

Alice Monica Koltchev

A lovely dinner — highly recommend the turtle soup and couchon de lait. Perfectly spiced and indulgent dishes! Portions are great but not huge, and banana foster didn’t disappoint. A gentle warning— the restaurant was a bit more upscale than we expected —take the opportunity to dress up!

+2

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!)

We brought friends from out-of-town here (first time for them). We all enjoyed our selections. Shared plates and had some lagniappe cotton candy (long story). Service was excellent. Food, of course, delish. And a wonderful environment to dine.

+6

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!

+2

I’m always nervous about renowned tourist favorite restaurants but Brennan’s is always amazing, the servers and hostesses are welcoming, the food and cocktails uniformly perfect and the decor and atmosphere amazing. This time I by mistake made a reservation for March instead of February - but despite the fact the restaurant was fully booked - they found a way to get us in without a wait!! Amazing 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

+1

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.

+6

Nyor 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.

+6

Brennan's is an absolute must in New Orleans. We opted for the $80 tasting menu instead of ordering à la carte, and it was the right call — every single dish was delicious. The standout courses were the oysters and the redfish, both exceptional. The famous bananas foster was not included in the tasting menu, but so many tables around us were ordering them that we got to watch the tableside preparation — a show in itself. The experience was unhurried and elegant, but the food arrived relatively quickly. Highly recommend the tasting menu for anyone who wants to get a real sense of what Brennan's can do. We'll be back.

+2

We came for a late night dinner at the bar during Mardis Gras. We were seated right away and the bartenders were so friendly and entertaining and engaging. It was an excellent meal and so nice to chat while we ate. We shared a few options and everything was excellent. We have the little crab claws to start with some baked oysters. Both were delicious and perfect for sharing. For the mains, we split the steak dish and a rock shrimp dish. They went very well together and were so yummy!! The Mac and cheese was also great for sharing and I have a bourbon cream to finish. They were even nice enough to make a gin fizz. It was perfect!

+3

Brian McBeth

Brennan’s is pure New Orleans magic. Our server, Tori, made the experience unforgettable. She prepared the Banana Foster tableside with confidence, flair, and genuine warmth—and took the time to walk us through the real history behind it, which made it even better. She explained that Bananas Foster was created right here at Brennan’s in the 1950s, when the Brennan family was looking to showcase bananas, which were arriving in New Orleans in huge quantities through the port. The dessert was named after Richard Foster, a close friend of the Brennans and chairman of the New Orleans Crime Commission. That bit of local history, paired with the live preparation, made the moment feel iconic—not touristy. The restaurant itself is elegant, classic, and unmistakably New Orleans. Upscale without being stiff. Timeless without feeling dated. Tori’s knowledge, personality, and attention to detail elevated the entire meal. If you come to Brennan’s—and you absolutely should—ask for her and don’t skip the Banana Foster. Watching it made where it was born is something special. An essential New Orleans experience, done right.

Tatum

A bit expensive, but worth the money. Brennan's was a great spot for Friday brunch with my partner. The seat we got was intimate and set a bit off the side with a great view of the courtyard and interior. The service was fantastic. The food was delicious - appetizers, entree, and dessert included. The crab cake might have been the best I've ever had. Plus their Irish coffee? I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Everything was just right. Compared to some other New Orleans staples like Arnauds and Galatoires, I recommend Brennans every time. It was an excellent meal and experience.

Matthew Cameron

A NOLA institution! The service and setting are absolutely impeccable. Our server was phenomenal and didn’t make a bad recommendation all night. Sommelier made a great pairing off the wine menu - something new from California that ended up being perfect for the duck and the redfish. Must get the bananas foster! Invented there and the table side prep is fun.

+3

justine craig

Absolutely had a great experience dining at Brennan’s. I tried the Taste of Brennans’s, my friends had the Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes as well as the Cinnamon Roll. We decided to taste each other’s dish. Each one was delicious. We would also like to give a shout out and a huge thank you to our phenomenal waiter Alfredo H. He was so kind, very attentive, was the life of the room. A lot of our great experience was thanks to Alfredo. Would go back not only for the food but also to get the chance of meeting him again.

+1

amanda

Brunch was amazing from the service to the food to the dining space. Our server Lynika and her team mate Destiny were both so helpful and awesome. Lynika gave suggestions and answered every question we had plus everything we got was delicious that she said. Even though we were pleasantly full we had to get the bananas Foster which they do table side. We had the bloody Mary's and coffee. Our meals were scotch egg, eggs st. Charles, duck confit hash, and the steak and eggs. I really enjoyed my duck but the best thing was Eggs St Charles, which was recommended. Thank you for an incredible experience and meal.

+5

Hagz

100% Gem!! You must eat at Brennan's when visiting NOLA. Some of the most creative brunch dishes I have ever seen. FYl they created the banana foster so you have to get one when you come here just saying! Food was on point in every way. The cheery atmosphere and staff is very proper and considerate you get top notch service! Went for breakfast and it was fantastic. I definitely recommend the turtle soup the flavors were amazing. I went with the Eggs Owen and my wife got the Eggs Sardou both dishes came out hot and picture perfect amazing mmmmm...They were phenomenal everything from the service to food was spot on and overall we will definitely be there again next visit. Loved the waiter that did our bananas foster he was amazing and very informative! 100% recommend!

+1

Cindy Maldonado

This was a 5 star experience for my husband and I. We are on a collective birthday trip here NoLa and eating here was an EXCELLENT choice. The hostess was incredibly sweet and accommodating. We made a reservation, which we recommend, and were seated right when we arrived, and our server addressed us by name which was an excellent touch. We were quickly brought water and we had a brief moment to enjoy the cute, pretty room we were in. We went at brunch, so we had a reduced menu but TONS of options. Our server, Nahariz, was incredible, wonderful, funny, hospitable, and knowledgeable. She was very aware that we were snapping photos and gave us space to do so. She recommended excellent cocktails. We had the crab cakes and turtle soup for appetizers. This was the best crab cake my husband has ever had. I loved it as well. The apple salad and chive remoulade made it light and refreshing. I had the eggs houssarde for my main and my husband had the duck confit hash. Both excellent. Of course we ate the bananas foster, which Nahariz did table side while educating us on the history of the dessert. We were given a piece of birthday cake as well, which was very nice. The restaurant is beautiful, each room so unique. They let us walk around and take pictures, which I love, and we felt like we had an excellent introduction to a New Orleans staple. A last shout out to Bar Manager Brittney for listening to my positive commentary on the phone and helping with a side issue that arose as we were leaving. We told her we loved the cocktails we had, the Gentilly and the Lower Ninth, and she shared some excellent information about the cocktails. Very knowledgeable! From the Hostess to our waitress, to the Management, Brennan's was such a wonderful example of customer service, hospitality, and great cooking. Thank you!

+3

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!\n\nMy husband came across Brennan's w…

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!\n\nMy husband came across Brennan's…

EGGS HUSSARDE. Food was amazing and service was even better. Fast service and such a cute place

Several people recommended me this restaurant for brunch, and it did not disappoint. If you're looking for an authentic New Orleans experience, this is the place to come, and remember to get a very…

A beautiful and historic dining experience. So much history in this place. The food was amazing. The drinks are amazing. The staff is top-notch. The Sazerac was good would go again.

This restaurant highly exceeded my expectations, this brunch blew me away!! Why do I not see more pictures of the eggs Owen on here?! You guys MUST try that dish!! The braised beef with the egg and…

Sat at the bar and had an irish coffee and eggs owen. Solid across the board. Not too loud inside despite being busy.

Brennan's fame is well deserved on all counts, both in evaluating the menu, the service, and the ambience.

I wish there were more stars for one of my favorite restaurants! I had their crab cake this time - delicious! Their eggs benedict is always perfect as are their drinks.

I came here for one thing and one thing only: the banana's foster. And yes, what a phenomenal demonstration of the history behind the dessert, a live presentation of the bartender making it for us,…

Everything you'd expect. Classy. Great food and atmosphere. Historic and traditional.

Everything you'd expect. Classy. Great food and atmosphere. Historic and traditional.

Loved it! I wondered how good it really was because of the reputation and hype, but it lived up to it. The service was perfect, there for our every need and so very pleasant (except for the host…

I can only rate dessert because that is all I have had from Brennan’s. We have visited twice for the table side Bananas Foster. Both times it has been delicious. The restaurant is like a time capsu…

The whole experience was top notch. First, the people truly made it wonderful, from the delightful young lady who bussed our table to our waiter who provided recommendations and knew just when we …

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…

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…

Friends had told us to try this famous restaurant; we were certainly not disappointed. The ambiance is that of an elegant garden room. The associates are friendly, knowledgeable and eager to serve.…

Famous for inventing Bananas Foster, and rightfully so. A wonderful presentation at your table, this flambe dessert is fun to watch, which makes it even more delicious. A must do in New Orleans.

We have been here for brunch but never dinner. The experience was outstanding. The appetizers, entrees and desserts were all extraordinary. We had a wonderful dinner experience with a great people.…

We came in around 7 pm and there was already a line, more than 1 hour. After being seated around 8:30 pm, we quickly placed our order, fish. Turtle soup, fioe gras, crab cake. I would say that everything was fine but nothing out of the ordinary. The frost banana was a must try and my feelings were the same as the rest food. There are many good restaurants in New Orleans and this one doesn't touch my taste buds.

+2

Janet 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.

+6

The bruleed grapefruit was my favorite part of the meal. Everything was good but that was exceptional. The atmosphere is very old school and the food is good but not fantastic. The alcoholic pairings were pretty decent and it feels pretty decadent to have breakfast at Brennan's. The standout is really the service they are awesome. Everyone who comes anywhere near your table is really dedicated to making sure you have a great experience.

We were looking forward to dining here, and Brennans did not disappoint. Very high quality throughout the experience. Seafood gumbo (app) was excellent. The Foie Gras (app) was over the top great. The filet flavor was excellent, but it was served medium to medium well when it was ordered medium rare, and the potatoes weren't tasty at all. The poussin was flavored well, but also a bit overcooked. The shells & cheese (side) was great, and the Bananas Foster excellent. Inclusive of the bottle of wine, the prices were high but fair for the great quality. No question we would revisit Brennans. Rashad (waiter) was very good, and the sommelier superb and very approachable.

If you are in New Orleans you have to check out Brennan's. It is a beautiful restaurant and a must see. The bananas foster table side dessert is really fun to watch and tastes great. We also loved th…

If you are in New Orleans you have to check out Brennan's. It is a beautiful restaurant and a must see. The bananas foster table side dessert is really fun to watch and tastes great. We also loved …

I was very excited to try this restaurant when I came to town, since a friend has recommended it to me. service was HORRIBLE. Definitely came after the rush in hopes there would be less people, and…

I was very excited to try this restaurant when I came to town, since a friend has recommended it to me. Service was HORRIBLE. Definitely came after the rush in hopes there would be less people, and t…

Returning after a great experience celebrating a birthday over 5 years ago. Decided to try brunch for bday. Despite adding it to the reservation and advising staff, the birthday was not celebrated.…

Returning after a great experience celebrating a birthday over 5 years ago. Decided to try brunch for bday. Despite adding it to the reservation and advising staff, the birthday was not celebrated.…

We arrived right on time for our dinner reservation at Brennan's and were told we couldn't be seated right away. We were told to wait in the narrow entry hall and that the bar would not be open til…

Brennan's is hands down my favorite restaurant in New Orleans!\n\nFrom the moment you walk in, the beautiful décor and classic New Orleans ambience set the tone for an unforgettable experience. Thi…

I was underwhelmed with this place unfortunately. Heard great things but just didn't care much for my food or dessert. The server was very sweet and the restaurant itself is very cute. Just didn't …

Very cool ambience. But everything else was disappointing. Gumbo was very spicy, that’s all you could taste. The BBQ oysters, you count even taste the oysters there was so much cracker topping. Waite…

We had the privilege of dining at 7 amazing restaurants on our recent trip to New Orleans with the only big disappointment being brunch at Brennans. It's sad as this was once our favorite brunch …

I was expecting a lot more. The service for such renowned place was not good. I had to ask for water several time. I ordered a drink to have with my brunch and it didn’t come until after I was do…

Great desserts but our waiter seemed annoyed that we were only there for desserts and kept eating s waiting for a long time, a little disappointing. Food was awesome!

As I write this I am still sitting in the restaurant waiting for my food which has been sent back to be reheated. The service has been appallingly slow. When we sat down no one came to serve us. W…

Edgar 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!

+3

02-22-2026. Would have been 5 star review rating had our server, Jamie, paid attention to our table. Had to ask for bread, had to ask for refills of our iced tea every single time, dirty dishes and glasses left on our table. Food was wonderful but service with Jamie was lacking.

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.

I really liked some parts of our visit to Brennan's. First, the dining room is very pretty, and the service was good. We tried the Louisiana BBQ Oysters, and Grand Isle Jewel Oysters. The BBQ oyste…

Let's start with the good. The food is what you would expect from this restaurant and its reputation, but the service is sub par at best. Starting with 6:30 reservations to be seated at 6:55 doesn'…

As soon as we entered the restaurant, I sensed that they were way too busy that night. We had reservations and still had to wait 15 minutes past our reserved time. It looked like the hostess had an…

As soon as we entered the restaurant, I sensed that they were way too busy that night. We had reservations and still had to wait 15 minutes past our reserved time. It looked like the hostess had an…

Disappointing. It's an old-line French restaurant with elegant, old-line atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food was pretty flavorless. I had a bowl of mediocre gumbo (the worst of six on this trip) an…

Super disappointed with our experience. I brought a culinary group for brunch on a Tuesday at 9:30am. The waiter had to come back multiple times to tell us that they were out of things. I understand a couple of options might be sold out, but not to this extent. It started with their Duckie cocktail, which was explained to us that the drink was served in a bathtub. And how fun does that sound. You can imagine our disappointment to have it served with in a regular glass without any forewarning that they were out of the bathtubs. I've included the marketing photo to compare. They were out of the Blue Mountain coffee experience, their traditional king cake, their lemon dessert, just to name the ones we had requested when ordering. The waiter clearly knew about some of them but didn't say anything until it was too late to order anything else due to our tour schedule. It was a truly lackluster experience.

We were at Brennan's Jan 12 for lunch and the service was shocking. I did send a message via Brennan's messenger with zero reply expressing our displeasure in the food and service. The issue was wi…

We were at Brennan's Jan 12 for lunch and the service was shocking. I did send a message via Brennan's messenger with zero reply expressing our displeasure in the food and service. The issue was …

We were at Brennan's Jan 12 for lunch and the service was shocking. I did send a message via Brennan's messenger with zero reply expressing our displeasure in the food and service. The issue was …

We were at Brennan's Jan 12 for lunch and the service was shocking. I did send a message via Brennan's messenger with zero reply expressing our displeasure in the food and service. The issue wa…

Brennan’s restaurant is a well known restaurant and reservations can be tough. We secured our reservations two weeks prior to arriving in New Orleans. We were traveling with friends who never been to…

Brennan’s restaurant is a well known restaurant and reservations can be tough. We secured our reservations two weeks prior to arriving in New Orleans. We were traveling with friends who never bee…