Bourbon House

4.2 (3710)

$30 and under

Seafood

144 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people

May 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
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.

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
(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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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)

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 3,710 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
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bourbon House offers a vibrant atmosphere with an "excellent bourbon selection" and "delicious seafood." Guests rave about the "chargrilled oysters" and "redfish on the half shell," highlighting the "spectacular bourbon-glazed shrimp sauce." Service is often praised, with specific mentions of attentive servers like Don and Ashley. A must-visit for seafood lovers!

3,710 Reviews

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Wendy
New Orleans7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated Mothers day, I had the corn and crab soup which was good but alittle blan. I was expecting more of a cajun seasoning. My husband had alligator and crawfish rigitoni. He liked it very much and loved the sauce. My mother had spinach and artichoke flatbread and loved it. For appetizer we had the crab claws. Delicious! Service was wonderful but felt a bit rushed. I would definitely recommend.
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Randy VIP
Denver17 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We usually eat here once during our yearly Jazz Fest trip. Our server was excellent, encouraging me to get a different entrée after the one I ordered was disappointing. I was reluctant at first, but followed her lead and was so glad that I did. The stuffed golf fish was outstanding! See you next time we are in town!
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Amy VIP
Atlanta9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was outstanding! Really enjoyed our meal .service was excellent.
Bourbon HouseResponded 4 days ago
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and received excellent service—that’s exactly what we aim for. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another outstanding experience. —Gerilyn & the BH Team
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Lou
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. Must try is Crab Fingers Bordelaise! Soo good.
Bourbon HouseResponded on May 4, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear everything was great—and we couldn’t agree more about the Crab Fingers Bordelaise! It’s a favorite for a reason. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more delicious bites. Warmly, Gerilyn & the BH Team
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Bobby VIP
Tampa17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding in aii respects. We were seated immediately upon arrival.
Bourbon HouseResponded on May 3, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience from start to finish—and that the food impressed in every way. It’s great to know our team had you seated promptly and that everything else followed suit. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Gerilyn & the BH Team
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Michelle
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was amazing, knew about the bourbon and food. The food was amazing and atmosphere was great!
Bourbon HouseResponded on May 2, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience—from the bourbon and food knowledge of your server to the flavors on your plate and the atmosphere around you. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable evening! Warmly, Gerilyn & the BH Team
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Chris
New Orleans2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
High top table of 8 One meal got missed but was corrected when told Food was great Raw oysters were outstanding Server would have gotten a 5 if not for the miss
Bourbon HouseResponded on May 2, 2025
Thank you for dining with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food—especially the raw oysters! We appreciate your kind words and also your understanding regarding the missed entrée. While we're glad it was resolved quickly, we always strive for a flawless experience from start to finish. Your feedback is valuable and will help us continue improving. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better visit! Warm regards, Gerilyn & the BH Team
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Emily
Seattle20 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Experience was just so-so. Not crowded at all for a 7:30 reservation- which was telling. Asked for a window seat, but was told it was reserved (although no one ever sat there while we dined). I got a salad with grilled shrimp- just ok. My husband got shrimp and grits which was very good. Cajun shrimp and crab balls were mediocre. The bourbon flight was good. The wine pour was pretty skimpy (but I can’t complain because it was cheap!)
Bourbon HouseResponded on May 1, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear your husband enjoyed the shrimp and grits and that the bourbon flight hit the mark, though we're sorry the rest of your experience didn’t measure up. We do our best to honor seating requests when possible, and we apologize if your window table request felt overlooked—your comment will help us improve our communication around that. We truly appreciate your visit and hope we’ll have the chance to provide a more well-rounded and memorable experience next time. – Gerilyn & the BH Team
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Karen VIP
Fayetteville20 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous dinner, with char-grilled oysters to start us off, delicious seafood entrees, and a tasty assortment of desserts. Waldasia took great care of us, and we were very grateful for her recommendations and friendly service.
Bourbon HouseResponded on May 1, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous dinner, from the char-grilled oysters to the seafood entrees and desserts. Waldasia is a gem, and we’re so glad her warm hospitality and thoughtful recommendations helped make your evening special. Your recognition means the world, and we’ll be sure to share your praise with her. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Gerilyn & the BH Team
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Juliet
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always, I continue to come here every visit!The service was excellent 🙌🏼
Bourbon HouseResponded on May 1, 2025
Thank you so much for the continued support and kind words! We're thrilled to be part of your visits to New Orleans, and it means the world to us that you keep coming back. We'll be sure to pass along the praise to our team—your excellent service experience is exactly what we strive for! – 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 3710 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.