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Bourbon House, New Orleans, LA

Bourbon House

4.2 (3720)
$30 and under
Seafood
144 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
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About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
“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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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.
  • 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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Experiences

  • Celebrate Special Moments with Glenfiddich!

    May 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
    Upgrade your reservation with a Welcome Glenfiddich Sherry Cask Scotch served neat upon arrival! By selecting this offer, you receive a discounted price of $16 per person - added to your final bill. ($20 retail value)
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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 3,720 people are saying

Bourbon House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.0Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bourbon House is a vibrant New Orleans favorite known for its "great seafood" and "excellent Bourbon selection." The atmosphere is lively, with "fantastic service" and a knowledgeable staff. Highlights include "char-grilled oysters" and "shrimp and grits," making it a must-visit for both locals and tourists seeking authentic Louisiana cuisine.
3,720 Reviews
  1. Gareth

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food in a wonderful setting with very attentive staff. I had a great time with some delicious food.
    Bourbon HouseResponded today
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time and enjoyed both the food and the attentive service. We work hard to create a welcoming atmosphere and delicious dining experience, so your feedback truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another memorable visit! – Gerilyn & the BH Team

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  2. Tony VIP

    Nashville20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On vacation and we decided to try the Bourbon House for dinner - it did not disappoint! Our family (wife and I and 20 and 18 year olds) really enjoyed our meal. Our server was fantastic, and the food was delicious. We enjoyed the maple-glazed shrimp appetizer…my wife and daughter enjoyed shrimp baskets (lightly fried shrimp and fries)…my son really enjoyed the alligator sausage and crawfish rigatoni…and I loved the blackened gulf fish (sword fish) with Creole popcorn rice. And my wife and I enjoyed our cocktails as well. We would highly recommend this restaurant!
    Bourbon HouseResponded today
    Thank you for dining with us while on vacation—we’re thrilled to hear your whole family had a great experience! It sounds like you sampled some of our favorites, from the bourbon-glazed shrimp to the blackened Gulf fish, and we’re so glad everything hit the mark. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with your server. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back next time you’re in New Orleans! – Gerilyn & the BH Team

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  3. Edwin VIP

    Philadelphia County26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time dining there and everything was absolutely delicious. The weight staff was very attentive and saw to all our needs. We will definitely be back next time we visit.
    Bourbon HouseResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for dining with us and for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear everything was delicious and that our team took great care of you. We can’t wait to welcome you back the next time you're in town—until then, take care and travel safe! – Gerilyn & the BH Team

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  4. Lisa

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered a bunch of appetizers and split amongst the table. Everything was great.
    Bourbon HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and for sharing such a kind note! We love when guests order a spread of appetizers to share—it’s one of the best ways to sample a little bit of everything. We’re so glad to hear everything was great, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! – Gerilyn & the BH Team

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  5. James

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic atmosphere and service. Guided our group through the menu and was very patient in giving us the full experience. Highly recommend.
    Bourbon HouseResponded on May 22, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Our team strives to provide a memorable dining experience, and it's fantastic to know we succeeded in guiding your group through the menu. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Gerilyn & the BH Team

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  6. Julie

    New Orleans5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The crabs claws might be the best thing I’ve ever tasted. The frozen brandy milk punch is excellent as well. If you like Bourbon they have so many different kinds and they’re happy to tell you about them. Highly recommend.
    Bourbon HouseResponded on May 19, 2025
    Thank you so much for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear the crab claws hit the mark—they're a guest favorite for good reason. We're also glad you enjoyed the frozen brandy milk punch and our bourbon selection! Our team loves sharing their knowledge, and it's great to know that came through. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon! – Gerilyn & the BH Team

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  7. Malcolm VIP

    New Orleans47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is universally great. Best brussels ever - good for people who don't like brussels Pork appetizer and shrimp n'grits terrific
    Bourbon HouseResponded on May 18, 2025
    Thank you for the glowing review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the pork appetizer and shrimp & grits—and we’re thrilled our Brussels won over even the skeptics! We take pride in making each dish memorable, and it means a lot to know we hit the mark. Hope to welcome you back soon for more favorites! —Gerilyn & the BH Team

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  8. Marianne VIP

    Chicago / Illinois16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, pretty room, cute building, rude service.
    Bourbon HouseResponded on May 18, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed the food, ambiance, and charm of our building. We're truly sorry to hear that the service fell short—that's never the experience we aim to provide. Your comments have been shared with our team so we can address this internally. We appreciate you bringing it to our attention and hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future. – Gerilyn & the BH Team

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  9. Donna

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dining experience was made perfect by our server, Hank. He was on point with all of his recommendations. He knew the menu and was able to suggest menu items based on our conversation and palate. A wonderful experience enhanced by great service, food, drinks, and a pleasant ambience.
    Bourbon HouseResponded on May 18, 2025
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear Hank helped make your experience a perfect one—he has a real talent for tailoring recommendations to each guest, and we’ll be sure to pass along your praise. We're so glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful visit soon! – Gerilyn & the BH Team

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  10. Becky

    Charleston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated at a quiet booth which we had asked for. The food was excellent and Dornica was a fantastic waitress. Thank you a great meal. .
    Bourbon HouseResponded on May 15, 2025
    Thank you so much for joining us and for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your request for a quiet booth was honored and that your meal hit the mark. Dornika will be delighted to hear she helped make your experience even better—she’s truly a gem! We appreciate you taking the time to share and hope to welcome you back again soon. – Gerilyn & 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 4.2 stars by 3720 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.

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  5. French Quarter

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bourbon House

144 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Iberville Street
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    A few short blocks away from the street car stop at Canal Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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