Brennan’s of Houston brings a taste of New Orleans to Texas with classic Creole dishes like turtle soup and tableside bananas foster in a charming, elegant setting.
"Head to Brennan’s for an elegant weekend brunch experience, complete with live jazz and classic Cajun offerings. The snapping turtle soup is legendary, but save room for soul-warming mains like beignets with buttermilk fried quail and roasted duck crepes. The restaurant spans two levels, but the outdoor courtyard is particularly charming during brunch." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Celebrate in Creole style with this classic Midtown restaurant’s New Year’s Eve seafood spread. With the backdrop of live jazz music, Brennan’s prix fixe menu offers a range of delights, including lobster bisque, filet mignon, and jumbo lump crabcakes, with wine pairings for $150 per person." - Marcy de Luna
"Brennan’s annual Thanksgiving Day luncheon tradition continues this year with a three-course prix fixe menu for $85 per person that serves up a combination of Creole dishes and holiday classics, with seatings from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For those looking for a hint of Brennan’s at home, the restaurant is offering starters, sides, and desserts, including whole pies for pre-order only." - Brittany Britto Garley
"A Houston institution, Brennan’s of Houston brings the spirit of New Orleans to Midtown with its elegant Texas Creole cuisine, including dishes like turtle soup and Gulf fish Pontchartrain. Private dining options range from the cozy Little Room for 16 diners to Brennan’s Ballroom, which holds up to 130 diners and resembles a classic New Orleans carriage house. Diners can also reserve the wine room or take the experience outside to the charming courtyard, which features shaded oak trees and a striking fountain." - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley
"Offering classic New Orleans cuisine in Houston since the 1950s, Brennan’s never disappoints. The luxe aesthetic makes it a prime option for special occasions, while its charming courtyard, which hosts live jazz performances for Sunday brunch, offers built-in entertainment. The food, however, is an obvious highlight – with signature items like turtle soup, Shrimp Chippewa, and bananas foster that’s set aflame tableside. Book a reservation online for up to eight people, or inquire about their private event spaces that can accommodate anywhere from 24 to 130 guests." - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley