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Brennan's of Houston, Houston, TX

Brennan's of Houston

4.9
4.9
3875 Reviews
$50 and over
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Not seeing an available reservation? Please call us at 713-522-9711.

Since our 1967 opening as a sister restaurant to the world-famous Commander’s Palace in New Orleans, Brennan's of Houston has evolved into the city's premier destination for memorable dining served with true Southern hospitality.

NOTE: We enforce a dress code minimum of business casual. Jackets are preferred but not required. We do not allow shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, torn jeans, baseball caps, or athletic wear in the dining rooms.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 522-9711
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Executive chef
    Carl Walker and Jose Arevalo
  • Private party facilities
    Located in Midtown, Brennan's of Houston features several full private dining rooms available for corporate dining, wedding parties, and social events. Most of our rooms are located on the second floor. Each room has a personality of its own and is perfect for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Montrose
  • Cross street
    Stuart
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available but limited. Valet parking is recommended.
  • Public transit
    A reminder to our guests, we do enforce a business casual dress code. Jackets are preferred but not required. We do not allow shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, torn jeans, baseball caps, or athletic wear in the dining rooms.
  • Entertainment
    For weekend diners, Brennan’s Creole Jazz Brunch remains a four-star tradition among Houston's Sunday brunch enthusiasts. The air is filled with an abundance of tantalizing jazz music and the fragrance of fresh flowers; southern mainstays and twists on classic favorites are graciously served in sun-filled dining areas.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 25 Cent Martini Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    During weekday lunch service, enjoy the choice of a Classic (Gin or Vodka), Cosmopolitan, Melon, or a Commander's Palace Martini for a sweet 25 cents with the purchase of an entrée. Available during lunch, Tuesday through Friday, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Limit 2 per person.
    25 Cent Martini Lunch Photo
  • Jazz Brunch Weekends

    Multiple dates available
    Very Merry, Jingle Bell Brunch Saturdays and Sundays in December Collect your 2024 jingle bell and don the bells of Christmases past. Fun, holiday attire is encouraged: ugly holiday sweaters, Mrs. Claus and Santa’s helpers get-ups, etc. Our Brennan’s Brunch Bunch Jazz Band will roam the restaurant on Saturdays and Sundays in December.
    Jazz Brunch Weekends Photo

What 3,875 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brennan's of Houston offers a "truly memorable dining experience" with elegant New Orleans ambiance, exceptional service, and delightful Creole cuisine. Celebrated for its special occasion appeal, guests praise the "outstanding" service and "excellent" food, including favorites like Gulf Fish Ponchartrain and Bananas Foster. An "absolute perfection" for any celebration.

3,875 Reviews
  1. Sherry

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place for celebrations. The food was great, the atmosphere was perfect, and the waiter was amazing, as always.

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  2. John

    VIP

    Houston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants. Beautiful diner room. Great service. The steak and the pork chop were a little tough. Oysters and salad were perfect.

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  3. Kathy

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted someplace nice for our annual Grandmothers Christmas Lunch. Brennens was Perfet! The Christmas Bell was a fun added touch!

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  4. Jaime

    Houston

    26 reviews

    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Truly disappointing. We were early and dressed well, and were immediately relegated to the upstairs dining area. It was a sad, freezing ballroom with no ambiance and even worse service. Other than Dylan, the staff was definitely the D team banquet servers. The food came out hot but was immediately freezing because the room was so cold. There were tons of gnats swarming our table. The “jazz band” came up at the end of our meal and sang 3 half rate songs including The Wheels on The Bus for a table of kids... this was supposed to be their famous Christmas jazz brunch and barely any music was heard. It was truly pathetic and not up to Brennan’s standards. I’m so disappointed to have spent my Sunday here instead of somewhere that values their clients and not just turning tables as fast as possible.

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  5. Tina

    VIP

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding all around! The food, the service and the atmosphere! Wonderful night!

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  6. Larry

    Houston

    149 reviews

    5.0

    149 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thomas , our waiter, was great and timely. Be back soon.

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  7. Julie

    VIP

    Houston

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An exceptional experience with delicious food, beautiful atmosphere and top notch staff! Brennen's is a terrific hidden gem!

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  8. Linda

    VIP

    Houston

    112 reviews

    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful Place to done before going to a show in the Theater District. Kudos to Hope for the impeccable service and delicious banannas foster and to Fred for the shuttle ride to and from Jones Hall.

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  9. Janet

    VIP

    Houston

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brennan’s always hits! The service is fantastic and the food remains outstanding. This visit we tried the Creole Caprese salad - yum, the Crab Cakes - all crab, and the Bread Pudding - decadent. The wait staff was friendly and informative- thanks Hope. And, the restaurant was decorated for the holidays- win, win, win.

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  10. Allen

    VIP

    Houston

    85 reviews

    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous anniversay dinner at Brennan's. Starting the evening with a great cocktail at the bar and then delicous dinner in the dinning room. The service was excellent as always and we were seated at a great table. Will be back for special occasions in the future.

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FAQs

Brennan's of Houston is rated 4.9 stars by 3875 OpenTable diners.

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 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Brennan's of Houston

3300 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77006

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stuart
  • Neighborhood
    Montrose
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available but limited. Valet parking is recommended.
  • Public transit
    A reminder to our guests, we do enforce a business casual dress code. Jackets are preferred but not required. We do not allow shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, torn jeans, baseball caps, or athletic wear in the dining rooms.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carl Walker and Jose Arevalo
  • Entertainment
    For weekend diners, Brennan’s Creole Jazz Brunch remains a four-star tradition among Houston's Sunday brunch enthusiasts. The air is filled with an abundance of tantalizing jazz music and the fragrance of fresh flowers; southern mainstays and twists on classic favorites are graciously served in sun-filled dining areas.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 522-9711
  • Private party facilities
    Located in Midtown, Brennan's of Houston features several full private dining rooms available for corporate dining, wedding parties, and social events. Most of our rooms are located on the second floor. Each room has a personality of its own and is perfect for any occasion.
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