Bourbon House

4.3

3589 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
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 3,589 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
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Seafood
New Orleans
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bourbon House offers an inviting atmosphere with a diverse menu featuring both New Orleans staples and unique options. "The chargrilled oysters and redfish entree were spectacular," while service is often praised as "excellent." Although some experiences vary, many guests appreciate the "fantastic" meals and "great ambiance."

3,589 Reviews

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Neil
Minneapolis
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bourbon Street cocktail was interesting; not quite what I expected, but tasty. Crab Claws Bordelaise, Bourbon Glazed Shrimp, Stuffed Gulf Fish, and Alligator Rigatoni were all excellent. Our server, Katie B., was excellent; very knowledgeable and friendly.
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Nataliia
New York City
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The location itself is great and very convenient, but the service, unfortunately, leaves much to be desired. After being seated, we waited for over an hour for our order to be fulfilled, even though the restaurant wasn’t busy. Additionally, no one approached our table for at least 15 - 20 minutes after we sat down. When we requested drinks, it felt like they were brought from a neighboring restaurant rather than the bar. We also didn’t have the best experience with the oysters, but the manager was attentive and took the time to listen to our concerns, which we appreciated.
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Laura
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great. Food was delicious and got us to our table right away. Loved the ambiance.
Bourbon HouseResponded 3 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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Nanci
Phoenix
58 reviews
2.0
58 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was very average. Oysters were a bit gritty and didn’t taste fresh.
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randall
New Orleans
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First of all, we ordered raw oysters. I asked for them to specifically be shucked fresh. They came out in like 1 minute. They were not freshly shucked. They were taken off the tray of already shucked oysters. I am local I know what freshly shucked oysters look like. In addition, the oysters were very small!!! Just a pitiful product. If you want good local oysters, go to Mr. Ed's. Maybe Felix's across the street , but I find those hit or miss as well. My guest was from Georgia. I suggested some other places in the quarter as I view the Bourbon House as a tourist trap. He wanted to go here since this restaurant is part of the bourbon society. He tried to order 4 different bourbons and they were out of all 4!!!! How embarrassing. He settled for Woodford. His comment was" i have this at my house" The food was good, not great. To top it off, they tried to charge us for one of the bourbon's they did not have. This is typical of a tourist trap place. Trying to get as much money out of you as possible. It is sad as Dickie Brennan is good restaurateur. This place misses the mark.
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Sherwin
Phoenix
31 reviews
vip
3.0
31 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We have dined here several times over the years and always enjoyed Bourbon House. This time they were under staffed on a Tuesday night. The menu selection seemed smaller than before as well. Not bad but not as good as before.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first food stop in New Orleans did not disappoint! The wine and drinks were excellent, setting the tone for a great evening. From our favorite to least favorite, the standout was definitely the Bourbonyaki Crispy Pork Belly—it’s a must-try! We loved it so much we ordered it twice. The Louisiana Crab Claw Bordelaise was delicious as well, though the portion was a bit small. Lastly, the Bourbon Glazed Shrimp had an amazing sauce, but the shrimp itself had a slightly off flavor we couldn’t quite pinpoint. Overall, it was a fun dining experience, perfect for a Sunday night in the city.
Bourbon HouseResponded on November 19, 2024
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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Tom
Milwaukee
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dominic was a great server, very friendly and ready with a recommendation. Food was very good although not outstanding. Nice place.
Bourbon HouseResponded on November 15, 2024
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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Scott
Charleston
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Initial service at the bar was excellent. The drinks and service was excellent. The grilled oysters were a great starter while we waited for the rest of our party. The service once seated at our table was very slow and the food was good not great. One of our party had to send a steak back that was over done. Many places in Nola. Doubt I’ll pick this one again unless I sit at the oyster bar.
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David
Las Vegas
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Busy place, but great service and food.They work very hard
Bourbon HouseResponded on November 15, 2024
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 3589 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

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today