Bourbon House

4.3

3613 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Lively

“Arguably the best oyster bar of any white tablecloth restaurant in New Orleans” per the Times-Picayune, Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House is all about local seafood. If it’s not in season, you won’t find it on the menu. Enjoy authentic New Orleans dishes and oysters on the half-shell in a lively atmosphere overlooking Bourbon Street.

Dickie Brennan and his culinary team have created an incredible menu of classic New Orleans dishes complemented by new favorites. Signature favorites include Gulf fish on the Halfshell and New Orleans style Barbeque Shrimp.

Bourbon is a central focus at the bar with 200 bourbons on the list. Bourbon House is the perfect place for a specialty cocktail or a straight pour of that hard to find small-batch whiskey.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 522-0111
Website
http://www.bourbonhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
To learn more about Dickie Brennan & Co.'s catering options, please contact Sales at 504-521-8310.
Private party facilities
The second floor at Bourbon House is the perfect location for your next function with five private dining spaces. Bourbon House can accommodate parties of 10 to 200.

Location
144 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Cross street
Iberville Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
A few short blocks away from the street car stop at Canal Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Join us for Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
If it's not in season, it's not on our menu. Beat the heat and relax while enjoying a fun & fresh happy hour bites & drinks! Offered every weekday 2pm - 5pm. DOZEN RAW OYSTERS ~ $20 ~ $8 BITES ~ CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS with hot sauce honey, pecans & goat cheese SHRIMP & CRAB BOUDIN BALLS with smoked seafood sausage, scallions & remoulade HARVEST FLAT BREAD with pesto, local squash, cherry tomatoes & ricotta DB CHARDONNAY & CABERNET ~ 4 PROSECCO ~ 6 MUSCADET ~ 5 ~$7 COCKTAILS~ TRILLIAN STARS with Absolut Citron, sangria tea, agave & pineapple FOURTY TWO with Hendrick's gin, blueberries, lime & soda DEEP THOUGHT with Still Austin bourbon, Campari, toasted sesame Lillet DAILY BEER SPECIAL ~ 2.50

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What 3,613 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bourbon House offers a tantalizing taste of New Orleans with standout dishes like chargrilled oysters and redfish. Guests praise the "fantastic" food and "great" specialty cocktails. While some service experiences vary, many servers are noted as "wonderful" and attentive. The vibrant atmosphere and extensive bourbon selection make it a must-visit.

3,613 Reviews

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Sergio
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the pleasure of dining at Bourbon House recently, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment I walked in, the ambiance set the tone for a delightful evening. The highlight, however, was undoubtedly the food prepared by Chef Jerrod, which was nothing short of spectacular. We started with an appetizer that was a perfect balance of flavors and textures, showcasing Chef Jarett’s incredible ability to elevate even the simplest ingredients. For the main course, I opted for the steak, cooked to perfection — tender, juicy, and beautifully seasoned. The side dishes were equally impressive, each one thoughtfully prepared and complementing the main dish wonderfully. Gavin, our server, was attentive and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations on both food and drink pairings. He had a great sense of timing and made sure we felt well taken care of without being intrusive. His service added an extra layer of warmth to the already welcoming atmosphere. Overall, Bourbon House offers an exceptional dining experience — the food, drinks, service, and desserts are all top-notch. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for an outstanding meal with a warm, inviting atmosphere.
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JC
New Orleans
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service! Definitely will be back.
Bourbon HouseResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent experience at Bourbon House! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us! Please visit us again in the future. Cheers! -Gerilyn and the BH team
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Mindy
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter, Hank, made our dinner a fantastic experience! He had excellent suggestions for drinks and food and was very attentive. Oysters were some of the best we’ve ever had.
Bourbon HouseResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent experience at Bourbon House! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us! Please visit us again in the future. Cheers! -Gerilyn and the BH team
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Keith
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambience! The red fish was excellent! I would definitely eat there again!
Bourbon HouseResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent experience at Bourbon House! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us! Please visit us again in the future. Cheers! -Gerilyn and the BH team
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Malcolm
New Orleans
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
For a non-brussel-sprout lover, anyone, whether they like them or not, should try this dish. The pork belly appetizer, bourbon shrimp, and shrimp and grits were also terrific
Bourbon HouseResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent experience at Bourbon House! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us! Please visit us again in the future. Cheers! -Gerilyn and the BH team
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Don
Columbus
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Overall a very disappointing experience, Started out with the server spilling our drinks all over the table and partially on myself. Took forever to get someone over to clean up the table, floor, etc. Waiter in the meantime went to his other tables, etc. Finally the table got cleaned off, new menus received and the drinks remade. This all toke at least 15-20 minutes. We sat probably another 10-15 till the waiter finally came back to take our dinner orders. When the food did come, it was OK at best. I had the blackened gulf fish and as I said, it was just OK. The seafood and sausage gumbo was also just OK. For what I paid, not the best meal. For all the trouble, nothing was taken off the bill which at least would have been something. Bottom line, there are better places in New Orleans.a
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Kelly
Houston
15 reviews
vip
1.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I’ve been here before and it was great. I brought a group of 8 here expecting the same. Tonight was completely different. The wait times for drink and food was terrible. They need to improve their entire kitchen and service process. They apologized for well over an hour while waiting on food and drinks. During the course of 2hrs, our table only managed to get served 2 drinks, and 7 of 8 dinners, then after another 30 minutes the final entree arrived. They offered free desserts, so we ordered some desserts. After 20 mins of waiting for free desserts, we had to leave. Terrible night for the Bourbon House on 12/10/2024. We were there from 6-9pm and I’m sure nothing improved later. We finally got up to leave and I had to find the waiter to pay. While offering to comp food or drinks is a nice gesture, we don’t want free stuff we just want great food and service. That’s why we came to your restaurant. Lots of better choices in New Orleans to spend your evening, instead of the Bourbon House.
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Zach
Tulsa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing. Had a reservation and table was immediately ready. Wine was great, food was great. Staff was pleasant.
Bourbon HouseResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent experience at Bourbon House! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us! Please visit us again in the future. Cheers! -Gerilyn and the BH team
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Wilma
Dallas
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner. Redfish on the half shell was impressive!
Bourbon HouseResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent experience at Bourbon House! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us! Please visit us again in the future. Cheers! -Gerilyn and the BH team
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dan
Greater Boston
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A loud place but great food and drinks. Multiple choices of bourbon
Bourbon HouseResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent experience at Bourbon House! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us! Please visit us again in the future. Cheers! -Gerilyn and the BH team
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FAQs

Bourbon House does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bourbon House also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 522-0111.

Bourbon House is rated 4.3 stars by 3613 OpenTable diners.

Bourbon House 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM