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Bourbon House, New Orleans, LA

Bourbon House

4.2
4.2
3667 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
“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
  • 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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  • 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 3,667 people are saying

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
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bourbon House stands out for its "fantastic service" and "excellent food." Guests rave about the "charbroiled oysters" and a "great selection of bourbon." While some experienced slower service during peak times, the restaurant's inviting atmosphere and attentive staff make it a favorite for those seeking a quintessential New Orleans dining experience.

3,667 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Waitress brought food before our drinks. Food was not hot.
    Bourbon HouseResponded 3 days ago
    We’re sorry to hear about your experience with our service. That’s not the standard we strive for, and we’ll address this internally. Thank you for your honest feedback! -Gerilyn and the BH team

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Oklahoma City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was not great, way too long to get a water or even be greeted. Even longer to order and get food.

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  3. Don

    New Orleans65 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Absymal, horrendous, unacceptable on every level. We have dined at the Bourbon House for Lundi Gras for many years now. It has become a family tradition. That tradition ended with this visit. We requested a window seat as we do every year. We were told we could be seated in the bar. That was not acceptable as the chairs were backless. We agreed to a table without a view and it only got worse from there. The dining room was by no means full. It took over 20 minutes for our server to even acknowledge us then another 20 to receive the drinks we ordered. That was only the beginning! We ordered a seafood platter as an appetizer to split between 6 of us. The platter has 3 pieces of smelt (trash fish), 3 shrimp and maybe 2 oysters. We have had this before and it was not sparse like this. 3 of us ordered the BLT salad add chicken. After a lengthy discussion about the dressings our salads came out with no dressing. The description said Bibb lettuce and it was a bowl of iceberg lettuce ( which I am allergic to). My daughter ordered a soup. When it arrived she did not see the spoon hidden under the bowl and asked for a spoon. The server said she’d bring one. She never did. Only after expressing our disappointment about the meal to the manager did the manager point out that the spoon was under the bowl. Another guest didn’t receive his entree until we called the manager over to say he hadn’t. Then he was served a piece of fish with huge boiled unseasoned potatoes as a side. Who does that? What a disappointment!
    Bourbon HouseResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re truly sorry that this visit did not meet your expectations, especially given your long-standing Lundi Gras tradition with us. We regret that we couldn’t accommodate your preferred seating and that service was not as prompt or attentive as it should have been. The issues with your meal, from portioning to accuracy, are concerning, and we will be addressing them with our team. This is not the experience we aim to provide. Your feedback is invaluable, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to make things right. Best, Gerilyn and the BH Team

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    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited 10 years ago and loved it. Couldn't wait to return. The food is wonderful and the Bourbon Milk Punch is my husband's favorite. My husband found a ting pearl in an oyster. They even gave him a birthday card signed by several of the staff. Such a special place. We will always have great memories of our visit during Mardi Gras.
    Bourbon HouseResponded 5 days ago
    Welcome back! We're honored that you chose to return after 10 years and thrilled to hear you had another wonderful experience. It’s great to know your husband enjoys our Bourbon Milk Punch, and what a fun surprise to find a tiny pearl in an oyster! We’re so glad we could make his birthday celebration extra special. Thank you for your kind words—we look forward to being part of many more great memories for you and your family. Cheers, Gerilyn and the BH Team

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  5. Maurice

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding... I meet the 2 chefs, manager and assistant manager... My experience was outstanding... Thx Ms. Faith, and Mr Walker... I will recommend this restaurant to everyone.... Thx for the experience
    Bourbon HouseResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. Your support means the world, and we can't wait to welcome you back! -Gerilyn and the BH team

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The $24 hamburger was smaller than a BigMac. We had put in the request that it was a 12 year olds birthday but that was not mentioned. To be fair maybe that is open tables fault. Don’t go if you are really hungry.
    Bourbon HouseResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially on such a special occasion. Celebrating a birthday should always feel memorable, and we apologize if we missed the opportunity to acknowledge it. We will certainly look into what may have happened with your reservation note. As for the burger, we're sorry to hear it did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide delicious, high-quality dishes that leave our guests satisfied, and we regret that we fell short for you. Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with our team to help us improve. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future so we can provide you with a more enjoyable experience. Best, Gerilyn and The Bourbon House Team

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  7. Richard

    New Orleans1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but never got asked or given a drink refill even when our glasses where empty.
    Bourbon HouseResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. While we're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, we sincerely apologize for the lack of attentiveness when it came to refilling your drinks. Providing warm, attentive service is a core part of the experience we strive to offer, and it's disappointing to hear that we missed the mark during your visit. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will be shared with our team to ensure we’re consistently meeting our service standards. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with the exceptional hospitality we're known for. Best regards, Gerilyn and The Bourbon House Team

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  8. Brad

    Memphis/West TN2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience was great. The waiter kept a check on us and the food was great!
    Bourbon HouseResponded 5 days ago
    We’re grateful for your review and so pleased that you had a great experience at Bourbon House! We can’t wait to have you back with us again soon. Cheers, Gerilyn and the BH Team

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  9. Anita

    Atlanta8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and service, sophisticated New Orleans decor. If you’re into bourbon this is the place for you. An excellent extensive selection of bourbon at reasonable prices. The shrimp and grits and Gumbo were very good and authentic. The fried catfish, oyster, shrimp platter was average. Overall very nice dining experience and decent value for the money.
    Bourbon HouseResponded 5 days ago
    Wow! Your review made our day! We’re so happy you had a fantastic experience and loved the Bourbon selection, shrimp & grits and gumbo. We are so glad you enjoyed your service and will share your praise with Niquell. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! -Gerilyn and the BH team

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for a Friday night out with my friends & we enjoyed every minute! The waitresses were literally amazing and extremely friendly especially when they noticed I was also a local. They made my out of state friends feel so welcomed, they will definitely be back! Great experience across the board, I’ll definitely recommend to others!
    Bourbon HouseResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your feedback! We're especially happy to hear that you enjoyed the friendly service. With so many of our guests visiting from out of town, we always love the chance to show our local guests a little extra love — and we're so glad you chose to share the Bourbon House experience with your friends. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to showcase our food, culture, and, most importantly, our signature New Orleans hospitality. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to our team. Hope to see you again soon! 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 4.2 stars by 3667 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
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (504) 522-0111
  • 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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